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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 Copy #626 Received at Seattle, Wash. a67 SK . OM? 47 Blue . 3KX Moscow Idaho. April. 6 '11 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Seattle? WN. Arrangements completed two weeks ago for Ex-Governor McConnell to be on the receiption committee to occupy Seat at Table / with you at dinner sunday evening, to occupy seat at Table with you at Breakfast on Monday morning and occupy seat on Platform during your address. B. T. Byrns, Mayor of Moscow. 12pChrist Church Rectory Woodbury, N. J. [*12.*] April 6, 1911. My dear Sirs: In line with the article by your distinguished associate I wish you would take up for consideration, with reference to its bearing on what he has said the following extracts from the chapter, "The Evolution of a Mother", in Dr. Henry Drummond's "Ascent of Man". It shows that Nature reduces the number of young, but makes a better quality. Why may this rule not apply to man at the present time? Very Sincerely, Edgar Campbell 2 To the Editor, The Outlook, New York. "The first great change that had to be introduced into Nature was the diminishing of the number of young produced at birth. As we have seen, nearly all the lower animals produce scores, or hundreds, or thousands, or millions, at one time. Now no mother can love a million. Clearly, if Nature wishes to make caretakers, she must moderate her demands. * * * When we examine the progeny of the lowest plants we find ourselves among figures so high that no microscope can count them. * * * When we break of shake the puff-ball of the well known fungus, the cloud of progeny darkens the air with a smoke made up of uncountable millions of spores. Hydatina Senta, one of the rotifera, propagates four times in thirty-four hours, and in twelve days is the parent of 16,000,000 young. Among fish the number is still very great. The herring and the cod give birth to a million ova, the frog spawns eggs by the thousand, and most of the creatures at and below that level in a like degree. Then comes a gradual change. When we pass on to the reptiles, the figures fall into hundreds. On reaching the birds the young are to be counted by the tens or units. In the highest of mammals the rule is one. This bringing down of the numbers is a remarkable circumstance. It means the calling in of a diffused care, to focus it upon one, and concentrate it into love."[*(Carney)*] EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE J. B. Burrows, President, Decatur Mabel Carney, Secretary, Normal Arthur J. Bill, Bloomington Eugene Davenport, Urbana Rev. John W. Eltzholts, Jacksonville H. H. Parke, Genoa A. L. Odenweller, Cambridge ILLINOIS FEDERATION FOR COUNTRY LIFE PROGRESS "COUNTRY COMMUNITY BUILDING" First Annual Country Life Conference Normal, Illinois, July 24, 15, 16, 1911 Platform: 1. Local country community building. 2. The federation of all the rural forces of the state of Illinois in one big united effort for the betterment of country life. 3. The development of institutional programs of action for all rural social agencies. This means a program of work for the school, another for the church, another for the farmers' institute and so forth. 4. The stimulation of farmer leadership in the country community. 5. The increase and improvement of professional leadership among country teachers, ministers, and all others who serve the rural community in offices of educational direction. 6. The perpetuation among all the people of country communities of a definite community ideal, and the concentrated effort of the whole community in concrete tasks looking toward the realization of this ideal. 7. The recognition of the country school as the immediate initiator of programs in the average rural community of Illinois. 8. The study and investigation of country life facts and conditions. 9. The holding of annual country life conferences. 10. The protection of this federation and of all country life from every form of exploitation. Cheney, Washington, April 6, 1911. Ex- President Theodore Roosevelt, Hotel Davenport, Spokane, Washington. My dear Mr. Roosevelt; It is perhaps not quite frank for me to make this letter personal but the request I have to make of you is a matter of such vital import to me and to others that I have considered the subterfuge legitimate in this instance. I address you here in behalf of the farmers and country people of Illinois, my native state, and the state in whose welfare I am chiefly concerned, notwithstanding my present temporary location in the West. That you may correctly understand the work to which I am calling your attention and realize the significance of your decision to its supporters permit me to first make a few words of explanation. Five years ago in Illinois in the summer of 1907, there was organized at one of the State Normal Schools a little association of country teachers known as the Country Teachers' Association of Illinois. Tho small in numbers and significance at first, this little organization was large in spirit and immediately set to work in a constructive way to attack the large issues of Illinois, country life from the vintage point of the country school.EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE J. B. Burrows, President, Decatur Mabel Carney, Secretary, Normal Arthur J. Bill, Bloomington Eugene Davenport, Urbana Rev. John W. Eltzholts, Jacksonville H. H. Parke, Genoa A. L. Odenweller, Cambridge ILLINOIS FEDERATION FOR COUNTRY LIFE PROGRESS "COUNTRY COMMUNITY BUILDING" First Annual Country Life Conference Normal, Illinois, July 24, 15, 16, 1911 Platform: 1. Local country community building. 2. The federation of all the rural forces of the state of Illinois in one big united effort for the betterment of country life. 3. The development of institutional programs of action for all rural social agencies. This means a program of work for the school, another for the church, another for the farmers' institute and so forth. 4. The stimulation of farmer leadership in the country community. 5. The increase and improvement of professional leadership among country teachers, ministers, and all others who serve the rural community in offices of educational direction. 6. The perpetuation among all the people of country communities of a definite community ideal, and the concentrated effort of the whole community in concrete tasks looking toward the realization of this ideal. 7. The recognition of the country school as the immediate initiator of programs in the average rural community of Illinois. 8. The study and investigation of country life facts and conditions. 9. The holding of annual country life conferences. 10. The protection of this federation and of all country life from every form of exploitation. #2. Its fundamental doctrine has been the local leadership of the country teacher and the regeneration of the country school into an institution of local community service. To this end the Country Teachers' Association since its establishment has held annual Country School and Country Life Conferences Thru furthering this initial doctrine of country- teacher leadership it soon [be]came to members of the Association that they needed information and help from other rural organizations if they were to be able to assist in upbuilding a completely - rounded country life in their own communities. As a result of this new understanding, Grange workers, farmers' institute officers, agricultural college instructors, and all other country life agencies have been represented on the programs of these conferences. This practice naturally led to significant conclusions and at the annual meeting of the County Teachers' Association last summer it was voted to call a preliminary meeting this winter looking to the federation of all the country life forces of Illinois. This was done in February of the present year and an Illinois Federation for Country Life Progress has been organized. My purpose in addressing you at this time is to ask you to make an address for us at the time of the first Annual Country Life Conference of this Federation. July 13, 14, 15, 1911.EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE J. B. Burrows, President, Decatur Mabel Carney, Secretary, Normal Arthur J. Bill, Bloomington Eugene Davenport, Urbana Rev. John W. Eltzholts, Jacksonville H. H. Parke, Genoa A. L. Odenweller, Cambridge ILLINOIS FEDERATION FOR COUNTRY LIFE PROGRESS "COUNTRY COMMUNITY BUILDING" First Annual Country Life Conference Normal, Illinois, July 24, 15, 16, 1911 Platform: 1. Local country community building. 2. The federation of all the rural forces of the state of Illinois in one big united effort for the betterment of country life. 3. The development of institutional programs of action for all rural social agencies. This means a program of work for the school, another for the church, another for the farmers' institute and so forth. 4. The stimulation of farmer leadership in the country community. 5. The increase and improvement of professional leadership among country teachers, ministers, and all others who serve the rural community in offices of educational direction. 6. The perpetuation among all the people of country communities of a definite community ideal, and the concentrated effort of the whole community in concrete tasks looking toward the realization of this ideal. 7. The recognition of the country school as the immediate initiator of programs in the average rural community of Illinois. 8. The study and investigation of country life facts and conditions. 9. The holding of annual country life conferences. 10. The protection of this federation and of all country life from every form of exploitation. #3. The preferred date for this address is the evening of July 14, and the place is Bloomington, Illinois, three hours out from Chicago on the Chicago and Alton Railroad. We shall, to be sure, be most willing to meet any terms you state. If you come the people of our state will flock by thousands to hear you. You have not been with us, I believe, for some time, except in Chicago, and Chicago, of course, is not Illinois. Believe me there is a great and good people in Illinois who are still trying to keep the state a "land of men", as its name signifies, in spite of recent political exposures. Among this people stand the farmers and [the] other country workers whose wishes and welfare I have the honor of placing before you here. In conclusion let me beg of you to consider the significance of your decision in this matter, for us. Remember that this work is a thing of very democratic character and that it belongs to the people themselves. Consider its humble origin, its president who is a real farmer, and reflect that it came into being before the country movement became popular thru the appointment and work of your splendid Commission. Professor Bailey and President Butterfield who have both been with us at former conferences have spoken particularly of the spirit and democracy of this undertaking. Indeed, we consider that we are building permanently and anticipate years of effort for the fulfillment of our final hopes, but in allEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE J. B. Burrows, President, Decatur Mabel Carney, Secretary, Normal Arthur J. Bill, Bloomington Eugene Davenport, Urbana Rev. John W. Eltzholts, Jacksonville H. H. Parke, Genoa A. L. Odenweller, Cambridge ILLINOIS FEDERATION FOR COUNTRY LIFE PROGRESS "COUNTRY COMMUNITY BUILDING" First Annual Country Life Conference Normal, Illinois, July 24, 15, 16, 1911 Platform: 1. Local country community building. 2. The federation of all the rural forces of the state of Illinois in one big united effort for the betterment of country life. 3. The development of institutional programs of action for all rural social agencies. This means a program of work for the school, another for the church, another for the farmers' institute and so forth. 4. The stimulation of farmer leadership in the country community. 5. The increase and improvement of professional leadership among country teachers, ministers, and all others who serve the rural community in offices of educational direction. 6. The perpetuation among all the people of country communities of a definite community ideal, and the concentrated effort of the whole community in concrete tasks looking toward the realization of this ideal. 7. The recognition of the country school as the immediate initiator of programs in the average rural community of Illinois. 8. The study and investigation of country life facts and conditions. 9. The holding of annual country life conferences. 10. The protection of this federation and of all country life from every form of exploitation. #4. we are trying to be sincere and scientific, as indicated by the platform of principles on this letter head. Hoping that this letter will reach you promptly and that you will find it possible to assist us in this work, I am, Respectfully and sincerely yours, Mabel Carney. Secretary.[[shorthand]][For 5 encs see 2-14-11 2-13-11 2-7-11 ca gvly 1910 ca 4-6-11]Oregon Forest Fire Association organized for the protection and preservation of the greatest resource of the state A.P. Sprague, president ____ Chas. G. Briggs, vice president John Pearson, Treasurer ___ Board of Managers A.P. Sprague E.L. Marvin John Pearson Geo. L. McPherson Chas. G. Briggs ___ Trustees George B McLeod A.E. Adelsperger A.P Sprague J.W. Alexander W.B. Mersereau Chas. G. Briggs George Palmer J.H. Haner G.L. McPherson W.C. Calder P.S. Brumby Wells Gilbert F.C. Knapp John Pearson E.L. Marvin ___ C.S. Chapman, Secretary and Manager 418-419 Yeon Bldg., Portland, Ore. April 6, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Sir: In behalf of the Oregon Forest Fire Association, an organization whose aim is the protection the the state's greatest resource, I wish to express our appreciation of the manner in which you called to the attention of citizens of Oregon the need or preventing forest fires. The Government, State and private owners are fully alive to the need for forest protection, and are spending large sums of money yearly to bring this about. But their joint efforts an only result in the greatest good through hearty support of all people.The necessity for care in the use of fire and the fact that as a commonwealth Oregon is a interested in every stick of timber in the state can be best brought home to our citizens through the utterances of those in a position best to judge of our needs and responsibilities.Your remarks will have a far reaching effect and greatly stimulate the efforts of those endeavoring to put down an evil which threatens our prosperity. Yours respectfully C. S. ChapmanForm 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 messages. 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Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, %The Outlook, New York City, N.Y. Dear Sir: - I know Carl E. Akeley intimately through his work here in the Field Museum. My brother Chas. A. Corwin by the way, painted the back grounds for some of Akeley's groups. I learn from John T. McCutcheon today and from other sources, that Mr. Akeley is down with fever in Africa and in a serious condition. I am writing Mr. Osborn of the American Museum suggesting that he act promptly, if he has not already done so, to save this splendid fellow by getting him out of Africa as soon as possible. Mr. McCutcheon had a word from Nairobi within two or three weeks that such action should be taken if AkeleyDr. ARTHUR M. CORWIN 84 WASHINGTON ST. HOURS 9 to 1. CHICAGO. is to be saved. If you can add anything to this end, I feel that you will doso in the interest of the great work which Akeley is to complete if he lives. It is to be feared that his indomitable courage, perseverance and enthusiasm has or will carry him too far beyond the limits of safety. At all events, definite information as to the situation is worth going after mighty quick. My intense interest in the work of this great man dictates a seeming intrusion into your own busy affairs. Very sincerely and respectfully, A.M. CorwinThe Missoula Sentinel Day & King, Publishers Every Evening Except Sunday Harry I. Knappen, Managing Editor John Lawson, Editorial Writer H.M. Barratt, City Editor Kenneth Romney, Hamilton Representative Missoula, Montana, April 6, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Spokane, Wash. Dear Sir:-- As you are to be the guest of Missoula next Tuesday, we are taking the liberty of asking you to forward us immediately if possible a copy of te set speach with whcih you will probably follow your introductory remarks in you down town address on that day. We are presuming thus far on your good nature for the reason that, being an evening paper, advance copy will be of great assistance to us in covering the day's doings. We desire to have an edition on the street at 3 o'clock p.m.. As you will speak at 2:30 we wuld be hardly have time cover your address. We note that you also are to address the University students in the morning. Would it be possible to forward us an advance on this. Thanking you in advance for any favor you may be able to extend to us and bidding you a welcome to Missoula We remain Very respectfully yours, Day & King Per Day POSTAL TELEGRAPH COMMERCIAL CABLES POSTAL TELEGRAPH COMMERCIAL CABLES CLARENCE H. MACKAY, PRESIDENT. TELEGRAM 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. 1932 SECOND AVENUE CORN A VIRGINIA ST. TELEPHONES MAIN 2976 IND. 5318 Received at (where any reply should be sent) I7 S E HO VS 2 ex Portland, Ore. April 6-1011. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Washn Hotel, Seattle, Wa. Following message received too late to be presented to you last night pleasure reply to same direct. "Astoria Oregon April 5th 1911. President Bechwith, Portland Commercial Club, Portland Oregon. Astoria Centennial Committee requests that you set as their representative and invite Colonel Roosevelt to visit the Astoria Centennial which is celebrated August tenth to September ninth. Please urge him to accept this invitation from the Committee and advice result of the effort. John Day, Publicity Manager.WASHBURN OBSERVATORY UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON ALBERT S. FLINT, ASTRONOMER April Sixth - 1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir We see in our little town paper "The Madison Democrat" an extract from your talk at 'Reno' especially what you say of the Y.M.C.A. You should include Unitarians with Catholics and Jews, "who are denied the right of holding positions &c" Being Unitarians our children have felt this all through their university course. If there is anybody in the world who can help bring about this much needed change in the Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. it is you, I hope you will lend your influence and bring it about. Very respectfully Mrs. Albert S. Flint 450 Charter St. [shorthand][[shorthand]]Benjamin K. Focht 17th Penna. District House of Representatives U.S. Washington, D.C. April 6, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. My dear Colonel: - The inclosed communication from a constituent residing near Huntingdon, Huntingdon county, Pennsylvania, explains itself. Shade Gap is located in proximity to a park where I have seen from ten to twenty thousand people gather in one day at a picnic. It happens to be at the intersection of four or five counties of central and lower Pennsylvania. You have admirers there by tens of thousands and I will guarantee you an audience of fifty thousand if you will fix your own date and agree to come. You probably do not remember me, but from the reference I made to you in a speech delivered in 1907, it will be observed that I am something of a prophet, for while you were not renominated and re-elected, it was only because you did not care to be. I am, Very respectfully yours, B.K. Focht[For 2 enc., see Zerglen 4-4-11 & Focht ca 4-6-11]1315 1/2 E. 42nd St., Seattle, Wash. April 6, 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir:- Steps are being taken to organize a Country Life Club in the University of Washington. Its purpose is to foster a vital interest in rural welfare among the members of the various departments of the University. Knowing of your interest, evidenced by your appointment of the Rural Life Commission, we wish to inquire if such a club receives your endorsement. If so, kindly reply to this communication and grant us permission to publish your reply in our University Daily. Such a reply will assist in creating the desired interest in Rural Life problems among our 2000 students. We are looking forward with the keenest pleasure to your visit. Very respectfully submitted, A. N. French studentForm 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 Day Letter. 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As chairman of a committee representing the Protestant Churches of Detroit I Extend to you a most cordial and urgent invitation to become the guest of our city and to deliver before a mass meeting of five thousand citizens an address, designed to celebrate the three hundredth anniversary of the translation of the King James version of the bible. While we suggest the afternoon of April 23rd or 30th, we beg you to choose any convenient date either a Sunday or a week day between Easter and 21st May, Frederic Tower Galpin, Minister of First Baptist Church, Detroit, Mich. 906AMTuckerton N J. April 6, 1911. Dear Mr. Roosevelt, I am trying to prepare an essay for graduation from High School on the subject, "What Immigration has done for United States." And I wish you would kindly give me some information on this subject. My Parents being Jews and I being the first Jew to graduate from our high school hoping you will kindly give me some information and thanking you in advance yours respectfully Louis Gerber 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 BRANCH OFFICE {1927 SECOND AVE. {MAIN 7830 IND. 5430 RECEIVED AT 38 EA CB 47 Paid 11 Extra D L. Spokane Wash. Apl 6th, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt Seattle Wash. Committee on arrangements has completely ignored Spanish War Veterans reserved seats for Armory speech being sold at one dollar each, we request reserved space at Armory for ourselves and wives or some opportunity to meet you. Guy B Groff, Commander, Gen. Chas King, Champ No 4 United Spanish War Veterans. 328pm.The only Suffrage Journal in the state Office: 497 Arcade Bldg. Phone, Ind. 1891 The New Citizen By Votes for Women Pub. Co. Edited and published by Mrs. M.T.B. Hanna Seattle, Washington. April 6" 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir: Please accept a file of the magazine that won suffrage in Washington. With best wishes, from the editor (Mrs) M T B HannaF.B. CARPENTER ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 5227 1/2 BALLARD AVENUE LOANS, REAL ESTATE SURETY BONDS, INSURANCE PHONE BALLARD 757 BOX 561, BALLARD STATION SEATTLE, WASHINGTON April 6th 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Hotel Washington, City. Dear Mr. Roosevelt; During your visit to Nairobi, East Africa, you had the assistance of Mr. Judd in some of your hunting expeditions. Mr. Judd and I are cousins and intimately acquainted with each other. In your "African Game Trails" you mention him and his prowess as a hunter. The Judd you mention, I believe, you call "N" Judd. My cousin's name is W. C. "Bill" Judd; he is a professional big game hunter. His home is in Nairobi where he has a wife and two children, a boy and a girl. If this is the Judd with whom you hunted, he would think me lacking in courtesy if I did not call upon you on his behalf, if on not my own, and pay our respects to you. Yours respectfully, Arthur M. HarrisSTATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE -- Ada -- Dean Perkins, Boise Bannock-- T.M. Edwards, McCammon Bear Lake-- G.C. Gray, Montpeller Bingham-- Christian Anderson, Idaho Falls Blaine-- L.L. Sullivan, Hailey Boise-- Fred S. Logue, Thunder Bonner-- George R. Barker, Sandpoint Canyon-- Fred E. Fisk, Parma Cassia-- A. Lounsbury, Alboin Custer-- George Coryell, Challis Elmore-- Ed M. Clark, Glenns Ferry Fremont-- J.W. Hart, Menan Idaho-- A.S. Hardy, Grangeville Kootenai-- C.L. Heitman, Rathdrum Latah-- A.P. Ramstedt, Moscow Lemhi-- W.C. Shoup, Salmon Lincoln-- Frank Millsaps, Shoshone Nez Perce-- W.C. Foresman, Orofino Oneida-- I.H. Nash, Preston Owyhee-- Mrs. Minnie Weston, Silver City Shoshone-- W.H. Hanson, Wallace Twin Falls-- J.H. Wise, Twin Falls Washington-- John D. Robertson, Welser CHAS L. HEITMAN Chairman ADDISON T. SMITH Secretary VICE CHAIRMEN WARREN TRUITT, Moscow WILL H. GIBSON, Boise JOHN W. HART, Menan BARTLETT SINCLAIR, Manager Speakers Bureau HEADQUARTERS --OF THE-- Republican State Central Committee McCarty Building EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE D.W. Standrod, Pocatello F.E. Fisk, Parma C.C. Cavanah, Boise S.T. Hamilton, Twin Falls A.A. Crane, Harrison C.T. McDonald, Grangeville WOMAN'S AUXILIARY Mrs. Mary E. Stedman, Boise Mrs. Letitia J. McFadden, Meridian Mrs. Geo. R. Gray, Bonner's Ferry Mrs. Leonard Logan, Boise -- [Boise Idaho] Rathdrum, Idaho, April 6, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Spokane, Washington. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I have telegrams and letters from Senator Borah, with copy of your telegram to him from San Francisco under date of March 28th in which you state that you will speak five minutes from the train the Rathdrum. It is reported that you will go from Spokane to Sandpoint on the afternoon of the 10th by the way of the Spokane International Railway, and not on the Northern Pacific. The Spokane International Railway does not pass directly through Rathdrum, its nearest stopping place being two miles south of this town. It will be a very great disappointment to the people of this community if they do not have the pleasure of seeing and hearing you. Should you go to Sandpoint on the Spokane International we can meet you at Midway with automobiles and take you to Rathdrum and back to your car at Midway on the Spokane International within fifteen or twenty minutes. The ride from Midway to Rathdrum is over a fine level road. If you go to Sandpoint on the Spokane International, and not on the Northern Pacific, I do hope you will adopt my suggestion. When you were last in Spokane the people of Rathdrum and vicinity were disappointed because your train did not make a stop. I expect to be in Spokane Monday and accompany you to Sandpoint, but would like to be advised immediately with reference to Rathdrum. Yours very respectfully, Chas. L. Heitman. State Chairman.NIGHT LETTER Form 2289 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 RECEIVED AT 24 North 2nd Street North Yakima, Washington Open All Night Telephone 197 [*111*] 47 SKBR 86 NL Spokane Wn Apl 6, [*[1911]*] Col Theodore Roosevelt To be handed to the Colonel after Leaving NoYakima NoYakima Wn Just before you reach Lind please request senator Miles Poindex ter to keep his eye peeled for Caterpillars. This ingenious type of very late mechanism which is being employed by up to date western farmers, as amotive power on their ranches instead of horses is bound to prove an interesting spectacle and if you will signal me inadvance by wire I will have the one recently unloaded at Lind in operation as you pass through town I would like to hire you to sell them. Ben C Holt 447a(COPY) Burlington, N.C., April 6th, 1911. Hon. Lee S. Overman, U.S. Senate, Washington, D. C. My dear Senator Overman:- So glad the magazine postage was not raised and sincerely hope nothing will be done with it until after a fair investigation. I do not doubt that the Department loses on carrying same, under the present system, but do not think same should be demanded self-supporting until it is run in a business way and think the latter should certainly be done. At any rate the Magazines ought not to bear all the burden, and even if it were necessary to raise the postage they should certainly be given time to adjust subscription rates, contracts etc, etc. Must admit that the "rider" amendment recently proposed was one of the most outrageous things I ever heard of in this Country, and venture to say has been severely denounced by the people at large and is something which will always be remembered. You doubtless heard that a resolution of "protest" was introduced in our last Legislature by a member from Jackson County, and although it had passed its final reading in the House was "tabled" on the grounds that it was unnecessary as it had already been defeated in Washington. This resolution of "protest" was not introduced until the last days and everything was so congested that it was really impossible to do anything, and then too you know, the last session was criticized for doing so little and wasting so much time unneccessarily. Feel sure (had it been introduced earlier) would have gone through only too dead easy. Prof. R. L. Madison of Cullowhee, was responsible for having it introduced. For a number of years I have been a great Magazine reader and treasure them so that I have a number in book-form, like "Review of Reviews," can go back nearly twenty years in bound volumes. In "Success" and "World's Work" can show you from the very initial numbers of both beginning with Dec., 1897 and Nov. 1900, respectively. For a long time (some twenty years ago) kept "Munsey," and later the "Cosmopolitan" (before Hearst got it) and of late years have "Hamptons," and a few volumes of "Everybody's" and "Progress." All you understand are in book form. Suppose some day they will be in the library of some most deserving Institution. Could speak volumes on Magazines, but will not weary you. Think they are such acceptable Christmas and New Year gifts, and I do not know of a dollar better spent in helping a young struggling soul than in sending him "SUCCESS" and by the way I have made it a practice for some time in sending young people this Magazine. Have also send the "World's Work" to Institutions in the same way, which is also indeed most helpful. Was so in sympathy with "SUCCESS" that I took several bonds with them few years ago, as well as taking and sending them several "Life subscriptions." At the same time I did not think much [anything] of it (and was also advised against it as a business investment) and just took bonds, like giving to some benevolent purpose. Also make it a practice of donating the "Marden Inspirational Books," and herein enclose circular and folder. Dr. Marden was the Founder of "SUCCESS," and is still the contributing Editor. I consider him one of the wonders of the day, and only wish his books were circulated everywhere. Beg to say, though, that in no way, directly or indirectly, have any of the Magazines requested me to write to Washington and all of this has been purely voluntary on my part. The ugly principle of it looked so wrong that I just had a circular printed (like the enclosed and mailed every Senator and others. I just give you these facts for information, as it is always best to "know." Is probable I will be in Washington about the 20th. inst., on a little outing North, may take a peep in, however, I have no business. Our Mill business is still at a low ebb and has been since 1907. With kind personal regards and all good wishes, I am faithfully yours, Signed, Erwin A. Holt.Form 31-5M-3-11 Poughkeepsie Light, Heat & Power Company. Poughkeepsie, N.Y., April 6,1911. In reply please refer to [*D*] Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, C/o The Outlook, 4th Avenue and 22nd St., New York City. Dear Sir: At the suggestion of your Secretary, on whom I called the other day,I am writing to ask whether you would be willing to come to Poughkeepsie and deliver a public lecture on the subject of your hunting trip in Africa, and on what terms. I am writing this on behalf of the Men`s Club of the Congregational Church, and the proceeds of such lecture would be devoted to church purposes. You will recall that you were unable, last Fall, to speak in Poughkeepsie, as you had expected, and if you could come at this time, your many friends here would feel, in a measure, compensated for their disappointment at that time. The Opera House would, of course, be available for such a lecture, and we could assure you of a large and enthusiastic audience. If we are fortunate enough to receive your favorable reply, kindly specify one or two alternate dates which would be convenient for you. Thanking you in advance for your consideration of this matter, I remain, Very truly yours, A. S. Ives President, Congregational Club of Poughkeepsie. ASI-AHR. [*I should be glad to refer you to Dr. Abbott who has known me personally for 20 years. — *][*notation*] HORACE H. JACKSON Bookseller and Stationer, 986-988 MAIN ST. OFFICE SUPPLIES "OUR HOBBY" BRIDGEPORT, CONN., April 6, 1911. [[shorthand]] [*19.*] Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir:- Enclosed you will find a communication sent to me which is self-explanatory. This Post occupies a unique position among Grand Army Posts for the reason it was named after Elias Howe, the inventor of the sewing machine, who enlisted and served during the Civil War. Through his patriotism and generosity he paid the salaries of the regim- ent and was re-imbursed at the close of the war. This year they have planned rather of an extensive programme, taking in the foreign societies of our cities to participate in the services of Memorial Day. The school children have during the past two or three years taken a very active part. An additional feature this year will be the unveiling of a memorial tablet in our City Hall, alluding to the fact that Lincoln during his campaign as a candidate for the presidency spoke in what was known then as Washington Hall, now our City Hall. We hope that you can so arrange your affairs to be present upon this occasion. Upon receipt of your letter, in which we hope you state you will be present we will take up the details of your coming and trust that you will so arrange to be our guest following the exercises of the day. Oyster Bay is not a great distance from Bridgeport and it would not be difficult to reach New York and get home if you are obliged to before the day is closed. Trusting that we will have the welcome news that you will be present, I beg to remain, Yours sincerely, Horace H Jackson[*[For enc. see 4-6-11]*][The long letter in French in addressed to our Secretary of the Interior at] W. The long letter in French in addressed to our Secretary of Foreign Affairs at Washington, [tell] [a General Clay] complaining of the conduct of an American citizen abroad, a General Clay; the German letter accompanying it begs Mr. Roosevelt's help in bringin the complaint to the proper source. A. Knight April 6, 1911(attached to Chantemps 9-2-10) (TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN By Anna Knight. Oct. 6, 1910.) To His Excellency, Ex-President of the United States, Th. Roosevelt:LAKE FOREST ACADEMY WILLIAM MATHER LEWIS, HEAD MASTER TRUSTEES; JOHN V. FARWELL, President THE REV. ANDREW C. ZENOS, D. D., Vice President ALBERT B. DICK, Treasurer SIDNEY A, BENEDICT, Secretary ALFRED L. BAKER THE REV. W. H. W. BOYLE, D. D FREDERICK W. CROSBY A. A. CARPENTER, JR. CLYDE M. CARR DAVID B. JONES JOHN H. S. LEE B. M LINNELL, M. D. CLAYTON MARK THE REV. JAMES G. K. MCCLURE, D. D. CYRUS H. McCORMICK GEORGE A. McKINLOCK HOWARD MORRIS JOHN S. NOLLEN, Ph. D. CHARLES DYER NORTON LOUIS F. SWIFT JAMES VILES FACULTY EDMUND J. RENDTORFF, Science CLARENCE B. HERSCHBERGER, Mathematics GEORGE ARCHER FERGUSON, Classics PAUL G. HUSTON, English ROBBERT E. ROCKWOOD, Modern Languages WILLIAM M. MARBACH, Manual Training W. J. MOIR, JR., Physical Culture EDWIN W. PAHLOW, History LAKE FOREST. ILL., April 6th,..........1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir:- The matter of the direct election of United States senators is receiving much attention from the young men who are students in academies in this part of the country, and they are preparing for public debates upon this subject. It would be a great aid as well as an inspiration to them to have a brief statement from you on any phase of the question which you might wish to enlighten them upon. Trusting that I am not asking too much of you, and that you may feel inclined to send me some statement on this very important question, I remain Faithfully yours W. M. Lewis.THE PACIFIC MONTHLY The Magazine of the West THE PACIFIC MONTHLY COMPANY PUBLISHERS PORTLAND, OREGON APRIL 6, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Outlook, New York City. Mr dear Mr. Roosevelt: Last night I heard your talk at the banquet of the Commerical Club and later at the Press Club. This morning I have read you speech delivered at the Armory. I cannot refrain from telling you how thoroughly I approve of what you said at the Commercial Club. The sacredness of motherhood is something about which jest cam not be made. The duty of maternity, the duty of a man doing his duty on the field of battle or on the field of life's battle, is the basis of good citizenship and I am glad that we have a man with the courage to say what needs to be said. Most of the people in Portland were your friends before you came. You have many more friends now. Everyone is talking with respect and admiration of the splendid stand you took at the Commercial Club. You were kind enough to write me some time ago that you would be glad to see me when you came to Portland. You can readily understand how anxious I was to meet you, but, when I realized the amount of work that you were doing and the brief time that you would have to yourself at the Hotel Portland to rest, I knew I could show my consideration of you in no better way than by refraining from attempting to see you. I believe that "Teddy in 1912" will be the battle cry of the people and that the sentiment will be so overwhelming that you will not feel that you can resist their almost universal call. I hope so, in any event, for we need a man of your courage, strength and wisdom in the Presidential Chair. Sincerely yours, Fred Lockley FL G [*[4-6-11]*] [*14*] Surveyors Office CUSTOM HOUSE BOSTON. My dear Colonel: I expect to retire from this office June second next - having served twelve years as surveyor, and twenty-four in the Customs service. In a letter to President Taft, of date of March 25, 1909, I declined to be again a Candidate for surveyor. You were very kind to me - having appointed me twice to this office - and it is with pleasurethat I recall my first meeting you in Boston in October 1884 - and last September at Saratoga. You have been in the public eye more than any other one man in the last generation, and have had the Confidence of the people to a greater degree than any other man of your time. That you may live long & be called again to public service in the sincere wish of Yours faithfully, Jeremiah J McCarthy April six, 1911.STANDARD 7-07-100000 FORM 1702 OREGON-WASHINGTON RAILROAD & NAVIGATION COMPANY [The Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company] SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY - LINES IN OREGON WM. McMURRAY GENERAL PASSENGER AGENT JOHN M. SCOTT ASSISTANT GENERAL PASSENGER AGENT [*3*] IN REPLY PLEASE REFER TO No. 255 PORTLAND, OREGON, April 6, 1911 Mr. Frank Harper, % The Outlook, New York City. Dear Sir: Referring to our conversation on the Shasta Limited April 5th, it affords me pleasure to advise that I have today requested Mr. L. H. Nutting, General Eastern Agent, 366 Broadway, New York, to deliver you a "Community Case," containing samples of literature issued under the direction of this department. These booklets are the product of a new plan for community effort. They represent vigorous co-operation between the people and the railroads, which is so essential for the development of the West. The various communities have joined forces with the railroads to accomplish what both most desire - the country's growth - and to give the widest and most effective publicity possible to the opportunities for home building and industrial pursuits. Each community is separately treated and each publication carries a message of genuine interest to every person looking for a chance to improve his condition. I would be very glad if you would call Colonel Roosevelt's attention to the literature, and if he has time to look it over, would appreciate very much having a letter of acknowledgement over his signature of the case. In the meanwhile, we have taken the liberty of putting your name on our mailing list for additional booklets as they come from the press. Very truly yours, Wm. McMurray CC Mr. Nutting NORTH PACIFIC COAST EVENTS 1911 Rose Festival, Portland, Oregon, June 5-10, 1911 Christian Church Convention, Portland, Oregon, July 4-11, 1911 Centennial Jubilee, Astoria, Oregon, August 10-Sept. 9, 1911Mrs. Frances A. Meyer 648-119th Str. Chicago-Ill. West Pullman 4/6-1911 On Monday Morning, December the 17th, 1906, a few Minutes before Four A. M. it was Revealed to me, that I am the Messiah, the Second Savior & Redeemer. On Thursday following, Dec the 20th, when I awoke, a quarter to Two A.M. I knew it had been told to me, that I had been tested & Accepted, & that I had been tempted, & had Won. Then on January the 7th, Monday, 1907, being in the State between Sleep & Dream, it seemed to me, as if several little holes were made in my left Ear, on the inside of the Skin, and then another Ear, prepared, or fixed, in like manner, was being fitted & pressed to mine, and immediately a feeling came over me, such, as is created by intercourse between Husband & Wife. When I awoke, I got up & seen it was a few Minutes to Midnight. About Thirty (30) years ago, an inner Voice told me as plain as could be: You are not what you seem. But you are overthe Daughter of a Mighty King, a Jewel of the most Precious Value. Who was taken in her Infancy and carried from far foreign Lands to where You was. And then the Voice said too: You are a Flower of the greatest Rarity and the most Precious Value. Whose Seed has been carried on the Wings of the Winds from far foreign Lands, & planted to where You was. Untill I am put in the Possession of the Throne of my Heavenly Father, I shall call & sign myself as heretofore Mrs. Frances A. Meyer. A Copy of this was included in the Document I sent to you Three Years ago. When the first Revelation ( I know now it was) was made to me about Thirty Years ago, I thought it could not be true. Told in short. But when the Revelation was made to me in Dec, 1906, I knew it was true, and believed it, as soon as I heard itCLARENCE POE, PRESIDENT AND EDITOR-IN-CHIEF TAIT BUTLER, VICE-PRESIDENT AND ASSOCIATE EDITOR JOHN S. PEARSON, SECRETARY-TREASURER E. E. MILLER, MANAGING EDITOR PROF. W. F. MASSEY, ASSOCIATE EDITOR THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER AND SOUTHERN FARM GAZETTE OFFICES: RALEIGH, N. C., AND STARKVILLE, MISS. MOST LARGELY CIRCULATED FARM WEEKLY IN THE SOUTHERN STATES AGRICULTURAL PUBLISHING CO., PUBLISHERS Representing by Consolidation Virginia, - - Modern Farming, Richmond North Carolina, - Progressive Farmer, Raleigh South Carolina, - - Cotton Plant, Greenville Georgia, - - - Farmer, Athens Alabama, - - Southern Farmer, Birmingham Mississippi, - - Southern Farm Gazette, Starkville Tennessee, - - Tennessee Valley Farmer, Cleveland Our territory embraces the foregoing Staters, Arkansas, Louisiana and East Texas. Sworn Average Weekly Circulation: For the year 1903, * 5,504 For the year 1904, * 10,509 For the year 1905, * 13,583 For the year 1906, * 18,853 For the year 1907, * 23,832 For the year 1908, * 38,259 For the year 1909, * 70,108 1910 (first half), * 97,230 AND WE HAVE JUST BEGUN TO GROW! [*[?]*] RALEIGH, N.C., April 6, 1911. Editors The Outlook, New York City, Gentlemen:- Those who read Mr. Roosevelt's article on "Race Decadence" in the issue of The Outlook for April 8, should also read Jack London's "The Human Drift" in the January Forum. To read one article is, it seems to me, almost inevitably to find the other amusing; and both are decidedly readable and thought-provoking -- even if rather unconvincing. Because the birth rate of English-speaking peoples is decreasing, Mr. Roosevelt foresees a time, not so very far away, when these English-speaking peoples will not carry in the affairs of the world "anything like the weight that Spanish-speaking peoples now do, and the future of the white race will rest in the hands of the German and Slav." Because men will from sheer common-sense do away with war, and because the birth rate will not decrease as fast as the death rate, Mr. London foresees, in some far-off, undetermined age as world over-crowded and hungry, and nations set at war again, despite their nobler natures, by the primal passion for self-preservation. It is an interesting contrast: On the one hand, decadent races, from love of ease and self-indulgence, fading out "in the gray twilight which has known neither victory nor defeat"; on the other, a time when "the death rate and the birth rate will have to balance," when "men will have to die, or be prevented from being born." Is it true that a higher birth rate, which would save one nation from decadence, would, in the long run, result only in helping to bring about among all men a return to the old days of barbaric strife and savage selfishness? I don't know, but Mr. London's recrudescence of hunger and war after ages of plentitude and peace is so far away that it does not give one much trouble. Nor, I must confess, does Mr. Roosevelt's oft-repeated warning of the evils of a decreasing birth rate much affect me. Frankly, this, too, seems to me at the present time, in so far as it concerns the race, a purely WE GUARANTEE ALL OUR ADVERTISING--NO OTHER SOUTHERN FARM PAPER DOES!#2 academic question. Why normal persons with good health and the ability to earn a living should chooses to remain childless, I can not understand; but so far as the race or the nation is concerned, it strikes me that until better care is taken of the babies that are born, it is not at all desirable to increase the[ir] number of births. We are told that 16 per cent. of the children born die before they are one year old; a third of them before they reach five years; that last year in the United States there were 200,000 deaths of infants from easily preventable diseases. These figures, with all they tell of fruitless endurance and suffering, of wasted human vitality, of unrealized hopes and unrewarded devotion, seem to me far more worthy of consideration than any theory as to what the comparative population of the various countries may be a century from now. What is needed is not an increase in the birth rate, but a decrease in the death rate of the newly born. Is it not better, so far as the community is concerned, that the child should not be born than that it should be born only to die? That many persons are shirking parenthood from selfish reasons is doubtless true; that the nation with a rapidly decreasing birth rate is likely to lose its comparative standing among nations, would seem unquestionable; but to me it seems equally obvious that as civilization progresses and the death rate decreases, the birth rate will also decrease. It will be against all laws of nature if it does not. But, as I said before, these matters are largely or purely academic. The practical question is: What can be done to decrease the present appalling death rate among children, and render fruitful the maternal patience and devotion and sacrifice that now blossoms only to garland a multitude of tiny graves? Very truly yours, E. E. Miller Managing Editor.[[shorthand]][4-6-11] Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States, NEW YORK COMMANDERY. OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARY, 258 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. AS THE ADDRESS ON "MEXICO" TO BE GIVEN BY MR. WILLIAM H. STATYTON, LATE LIEUTENANT U. S. NAVY AND LATE COMMANDER SECOND NAVAL BATTALION, NEW YORK, WILL BE OF GREAT INTEREST AT THE PRESENT TIME; THE COMMITTEE IN CHARGE HAS DECIDED THAT EACH COMPANION MAY INVITE ONE GUEST, ELIGIBLE TO COMPANIONSHIP IN THE ORDER, WITHOUT CHARGE. IT IS URGED THAT AS MANY COMPANIONS AS POSSIBLE ATTEND THE MEETING AND THAT EACH ONE WILL BRING WITH HIM AT LEAST ONE ELIGIBLE GUEST. ROBERT WEBB MORGAN, DEPUTY SECRETARY. A PROMPT ANSWER WILL BE MUCH APPRECIATED BY THE COMMITTEE.[For att. see 4-6-11]BRUCE HALDEMAN, PRESIDENT HENRY WATTERSON EDITOR. LOUISVILLE COURIER-JOURNAL Company. INCORPORATED. Louisville, Ky. April 16, '11. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Associate Editor, The Outlook, New York City. [*5*] Dear Sir: I am preparing a magazine article on the charge that the American home is passing away. As a newspaper-man, a Volunteer Probation Officer of the Juvenile Court and a social worker, I have had it brought forcibly to my attention that, at least, the home-life is being acted upon by some mighty, disintegrating influences. The need for social centers, the Juvenile Court, and reform schools, and the usurpation of much of the parental authority by the States but a reflection of the drama that is being enacted. In the increase of so-called apartment-house homes, the ignorance of our girls of the duties of motherhood and the spread of the dual cancers of race suicide and divorce, we have some startling object lessons, if not proofs. However, men and institutions, are being transformed in this vast melting pot of America and I dare not venture alone on such sacred and such treacherous ground. If there is one man in America who has had a broad insight into things as they are and who has braved the whims of the "dear people" to tell them how they should be, that man is Theodore Roosevelt. I say that not as one of your ardent political followers, for I have never voted for you in my life, but as a citizen who stands for the square deal, as you have preached it. However, I might add, that it was only last January that I became a voter, so I have never voted against you, at least. But laying jokes aside, the home is the basis of present-day society and there can be no more vital question before our people that this charge that it is doomed to destruction. I hope that you will consider these facts when I ask pardon for presuming to write you. If you favor me with a replay, I shall treat it with the utmost confidence, unless you grant me permission to do otherwise. You may take this as a newspaper-boy's promise and I trust that you have found them always gilt-edge contracts. Hoping to hear from you shortly and wishing more power to you in your hunt for crooks. I am, Respectfully, Dan Walsh Jr. Editorial Dept., Courier-Journal I sincerely hope Col Roosevelt will give[?] Mr. Walsh more than a moments thought in the work the latter attempts as a real good may[?] done[?] Truly yours Logan C. MurrayFor attachment see 4-16-11EUROPEAN OFFICE: --- BERLIN, GERMANY RICHARD PITROT REPRESENTATIVE OFFICES: --- NEW YORK, CHICAGO, SAN FRANCISCO, SEATTLE, DENVER. PANTAGES CIRCUIT OF VAUDEVILLE THEATRES, Inc., ALEXANDER PANTAGES President and Manager SEATTLE Seattle, Wash., APRIL 6TH 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Spokane Hotel Spokane. Wash. Dear Sir: Knowing the thousands of people who have been attending your addresses during your present tour, and seeing for myself thousands who were unable to get within the sound of your voice, it has suggested itself to me that if at the termination of your present trip, your engagements are not too numerous, you could reach a multitude of people though the medium of our Circuit of Vaudeville Theatres. I realize that at first blush such a suggestion will strike you as being merely one of advertising notoriety, but knowing well the hold you have upon the common American Citizen and his desire to see and hear you speak, you must concede that no possible medium could be used which would afford him a better opportunity than by you making a tour using our Circuit of Theatres for your auditorium. If this suggestion should appear at all feasable to you, would you consider $10.000 per week sufficient remuneration to pay your expenses?. With every good wish for the continuance of unbounded success, I remain, Very respectfull yours Alexander Pantages [per.?] JJ ClaxtonPOSTAL TELEGRAPH COMMERICAL CABLES CLARENCE H. MACKAY, PRESIDENT. TELEGRAM 1932 SECOND AVENUE CORNER VIRGINIA ST. TELEPHONE MAIN 2976 IND. 5313 REGISTERED TRADE-MARK. DESIGN PATENT No. 36369. The Postal Telegraph-Cable Company (Incorporated) transmits and delivers this message subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. No 20.Z.UN.SN 42------5 EK. Received at Tacoma Wn, April 6--1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt., Vice President Boy Scouts of America, Hotel Washington, Seattle Wn. The boy scouts will greatly appreciate a five minute talk preferable during a parade in Spokane. Your word of encouragement will sensibly quicken this worthy movement there, and give those embryo men a deeply longed for pleasure. J. C. Ralston, Member Boy Scouts, Executive 9:10 pm.Douglas Robinson, 146 Broadway, New York April 6,1911. Cable Address, "Ryraport," New York. Dear Sir:- I beg to acknowledge receipt of your favor of March 30th, enclosing cheque for $1,500.00 from the Pacific Theological Seminary for the Earl Lectures, and cheque for $500.00 from the University of California for the Charter Day Address, both payable to Colonel Roosevelt, and have placed the same to the credit of his account. Yours very truly, Douglas Robinson Frank Harper, Esq. , The Outlook, #287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. SF. P. SEARLE, MANAGER BALLARD OFFICE. OTTO S. J. PEDERSEN, CASHIER, BALLARD OFFICE. Ballard Office The Scandinavian American Bank Seattle, Wash. Capital and Surplus $1,000,000.00 Ballard Station A. CHILBERG, PRESIDENT. J. E. CHILBERG, VICE PRES. THOS. B. MINAHAM, 2ND V. PRES. J. F. LANE, CASHIER L. H. WOOLFOLK, ASST. CASH. H.V.V. BEAN, ASST. CASH. C. A. NELSON, ASST. CASH. ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BALLARD STATION, SEATTLE, WASH. April 6, 1911. Col. Roosevelt, Hotel Washington. My dear Sir: Greeting from one of "Dakotah's" pioneers, 1870 - 1877 to 1880, in charge loading Black Hills and Government freight at Yankton; spring of 1880, 31 years ago today, clerk of Steamer Helena (P) Line Missouri River Packet, maiden voyage Sioux City, Ia. to Ft. Benton, Mont. and to 1883, Bismarck to Benton and Yellowstone River. The last three years covered period of the passing of the Wild Indian, Buffalo, Badman, and Steamboats on the old Missouri River. May I shake hands with you? If so, please have your Secretary 'phone Ballard 223 after 5:00, Beacon 1649 as to time and place. My best wishes for a pleasant visit while in Seattle, and safe journey home. Yours respectfully, F. P. Searle.E. L. Ruggles, Comdr. 48 Fifth Street W. P. Bryan, Adjt. 130 Newfield Ave. H. J. Seeley, G.-M. 922 Main St. Box 398 Headquarters Elias Howe, Jr., Post No. 3, Department of Connecticut Grand Army of the Republic. Sturdevant Building, Corner Main and Bank Sts. Bridgeport, Conn., April 6 1911 Hon. H. H. Jackson. Dear Sir:- Elias Howe Jr. Post 3 GAR - at its regular meeting Thursday morning April 6th directed its Memorial Day Committee to request you to invite Hon. Theodore Roosevelt to be present at the observance of Memorial exercises to be held in our city on May 30. and to deliver the address upon this occasion. The members of our post hold him in high esteem and would consider it a great complement if he could arrange to be present - As you are a member of the city government and a member of the Memorial Day Committee - we thought that is might be best to extend this invitation through you We trust you will be successful in your endeavors and that we may be honored by the presence of our distinguished fellow citizen on this occasion. Sincerely yours Henry J. Seeley Chairman G.A.R. Memorial Day Committee -[Eve in Jackson 4-6-11]Ridpath Hotel, #2016 - 1st [Ave]. Apr 6th 1911. Col Theo Roosevelt x Dear Colonel While in this city I wish to solicit your ever good spirit in giving me a Letter of introduction to His Excelency Gov Dix. I have a petition in favor of Albert T. Patric who you know has been for many long years in the Prisons of Your State. My long residence at the City of Houston Tex, places me in a position to know enough of the Ricis and their mode of procedures against Patric to convince me that Patric is an inocant man. I was in N.Y. City just prior to Mr Marsh Ricis Dennis. We at that time discussed Patric in the future of Mr Ricis intentions. Since going over this matter with Bil McDonald and others convinces me that your good offices with Gov Dix would be most beneficial. I hope to shake your hand while in our city. May be the big ones wil keep Mr [hosed?] off. May you live long & prosper. I am Truly J.J.SikesSeattle, Washington, April 6th, 1911. TO THE ONLY LIVING EX-PRESIDENT, THE HONORABLE THEODORE ROOSEVELT. Dear Sir:-- Please accept this picture of My eldest son, Lieut. F. J. Sutton, of the Seattle Fire Department, with his wife, and ten of their children out of a family of thirteen, all born in Seattle. Please do not worry over the problem of Race Suicide so long as the SEATTLE SPIRIT prevails. Sincerely desiring your election to the Presidency in 1912, I remain, Respectfully Yours, (Rev). E.B. Sutton. Department of Education THE CITY OF NEW YORK Eastern District High School MARCY AVE., RODNEY AND KEAP STREETS BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN WILLIAM T. VLYMEN, PRINCIPAL NEW YORK, April 6, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir: I beg to extend to you an invitation to deliver the address to the graduating class of the Eastern District High School, Brooklyn, N.Y., on June 27th, 1911, at 8 P.M. The graduating class will consist of about 200 boys and girls. Our assembly hall contains 1600 seats and it will be filled to capacity. You will be the only speaker of the evening. 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Ian Hamilton England in which he states he would like Mr Roosevelt to send letter of introduction direct to some knowledgeable person at Panama Canal Hamilton will arrive at Colon in April sixteenth and would like to visit Canal April seventeenth and eighteenth. Wardrop. 2pmThe Georgia Society of the City of New York New York, April 6th, 1911. The regular annual meeting of the Georgia Society of the City of New York will be held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, Friday evening, April 28th, at 8 o'clock. Immediately after adjournment of the meeting, there will be an entertainment, and refreshments will be served. Each member will be allowed to bring one guest: Additional guest tickets may be procured at $1.50 each, from the Secretary. GEO. B. WILLIAMS, Secretary, 454 Broome Street.[For attachment see see 4-28-11]C. W. WINSPEAR, President S.R. PEIRSON, Treasurer F. D. BURGESS, Secretary The Newark Board of Trade NEWARK, NEW YORK. Apr. 6, 1911 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay NY Dear Sir :- The boys of this village have organized a Boys Scout company and requested the writer to accept the position of camp captain. Not being familiar with military tactics, I hesitate fearing full justice to the project. Knowing your interest in such matters may I ask advice. Can you refer me to a printing code or manual of tactics of the Boys Scout Organization that would outline correct plan of procedures. Respectfully, C. W. WinspearSeattle, Washington. April 6, 1911. Col. Theo. Roosevelt. Seattle, Washington. Dear Col. Roosevelt: I make this appeal to you as one comrade would to another. I am an old soldier, a member of the G. A. R. and hold an honorable discharge evidencing that I served as a private in Co., D. 83rd. Rgt. of Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. I enlisted August 16th, 1861 and was mustered in on August 26th, 1861, and was discharged on Surgeon's certificate August 22, 1862. I am a widower, and my entire family consists of myself and two sons. Theodore Weatherbee has been confined for over one year at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas where he was sentenced two years for desertion. I have also a small boy fourteen years of age. My son Theodore deserted because he was lonesome, and wanted to come west to his old Daddy, who is trying to make an honorable living, although he is compelled to hobble through life with an artificial leg and a cane. Colonel, I want my boy for the few years that the Lord may spare me. As heretofore stated, he has already served over half of his two years term, and I appeal to your tenderness, as a father and as a soldier. Please help me, and assist me in getting my boy Theodore pardoned. Thanking you in advance, and asking Gods blessing upon you and yours, I am humbly and respectfully, Your obedient servant, D.A. Withbee [*[Withbee]*] c/o Grand Central HotelPortland Oregon - April 6th - 1911- [*[Wright]*] Dear Col Roosevelt - Oyster Bay - I . appreciated. getting a glimpse of. your smiling face yesterday - the first time since I - saw you in Springfield Illinois - several years ago - many strange things has happened since that time - I am the widow of Capt. A. M - Wright - who was with Gen Sherman as Capt. 4 years- & was with Gen Sherman on his march to the sea _ I. was calledSan Francisco on account of my sister. The widow of Dr. Bassett- whose Brother Dr. Bassett was at the mint thirty years- being robbed & put out of the way - & I was there just in time to loose all I had in the earthquake & fire- & then come here immediately where two of my sons are & one. the only son by Capt Wright living at Springfield J. Sherman Wright. who Gen Sherman married for himself- & the only assistance I received after I lost all I had was from Gen. Shermans son. living at Chicago- my sons young as they were done all in their power in their weak way to aid in your election which the whole nation should be forever proud of - regardless of party - pround of such a grand man at the head of the nation - why coudent it forever & ever be so. I will inclose one letter if not two for you to read - from friends of my boys- & possibly you might have some influence in getting them better position then they have at present - the one at Springfield Illinois- writes me that he is still with the gas co. but dont think he can stay with them long as he cannot support-[*[for enc see 2-7-11]*] his family on the wages he gets & my daughter - who had a capital oppiration performed - by Dr. Ward at sanfrancisco - after the earthquake & fire- has a lovely little home near sanfrancisco & we have no way of making a living there - neither can she sell it to be here with me - therefore - we deeply feel that things & times are different with me & my family - since you are no longer our president I am simply worrying my last days away - over poverty & misfortune simply that every thing goes wrong since you are no longer at the head of the nation- very respectfully Mrs. L. J. Wright - 554 Morrisson Street-COPY. April 6, 1911. Hon. Wm. J. Gaynor, 20 Eighth Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. Dear Sir:- I wish to call your attention to the apparent violation of the law by Moving Picture Shows, especially one on the corner of Hamilton Avenue and Huntington Street, Brooklyn,. On several occasions, I have seen children enter this place alone. I have asked a number of the children how they get in, and they tell me that sometimes they are permitted to go in, and other times they watch for some grown person, and hand them the nickle, and they take them along. It would occur to me that the ticket seller and proprietor of this show would soon see that the children go in with different grown persons at different times, and therefore, could easily understand that these grown persons were not the proper guardians. I hope it may be in the power of Your Honor to take some steps towards the suppression of this evil. Yours very truly, [V. A. M. MORTENSEN] Chairman.[*[Enc in Mortensen 5-2-11]*]attached to Walsh 4-16-11 Please note post cript from Mr. Logan Murray.[*Circular report sent to newspapers after organization meeting.*] [*[ca 4-6-11]*] VOTED TO FEDERATE FOR COUNTRY LIFE PROGRESS 90 Delegates From 28 Counties and 30 Organizations Adopt Definite Plan in Enthusiastic State Meeting ____ A state meeting of 90 informal delegates representing all organizations that are working for country life progress, met in Bloomington, February 13, and with unusual unity and enthusiasm laid a very definite and complete foundation for the Illinois Federation for Country Life Progress. The meeting and its outcome are unique, the first of its kind in the United States ; and the spirit and expressions throughout the three sessions showed clear discernment of the need for working together to the same ends, and that from the Illinois experience and thought of the past several years the sentiment for all-around community building and for federation in it had grown to wide acceptance in the minds of the people. 28 Counties, 30 Organizations. Twenty-eight counties were represented, and there were 54 delegates from counties outside McLean. The Grange had 12; Farmers' Institute 5; Country Teachers' Association, 15; several county school superintendents; church, 7; legislature, 3; and more than 30 organizations were represented. Thirty-five persons spoke in the first session reporting definite things done in local communities or the way their organizations worked for country life progress. In the afternoon addresses were made by Miss Mabel Carney, David Felmley and J. B. Burrows, and a constitution and platform of principles which had been discussed 2 1/2 hours in a committee of seven, were explained, discussed briefly and adopted. Officers and Committees. The following officers were elected to have charge of the work and especially to provide a program for a large country life conference next July when the federation will be completed: J. B. Burrows, Decatur, director Illinois Farmers' Institute, president; Mabel Carney, Country Teachers' Association, secretary; Eugene Davenport, deal Illinois College of Agriculture; A. L. Odenweller, Cambridge, Henry county; Rev. John W. Eltyholtz, Jacksonville; Arthur J. Bill, Bloomington; H. H. Parke, farmers' institute organizer, DeKalb county. An enthusiastic scene instantly followed the votes to federate on the specified plan when one after another, a dozen people jumped to their feet and asked that their organizations be enrolled. It is expected that many organizations will ratify this plan and be taken into formal membership at the July meeting. 79 Eat Supper; The Platform. A six o'clock banquet was served to 79 persons and 22 speeches were made. The motto adopted is "Country Community Building." The platform is as follows: 1. Local country community building. 2. The federation of all the rural forces of the state of Illinois in one big united effort the for the betterment of country life. 3. The development of institutional programs of action for all rural social agencies. This means a program of work for the school, another for the church, another for the Farmers' Institute, etc. 4. The stimulation of farmer leadership in the country community. 5. The increase and improvement of professional leadership among country teachers, ministers and all others who serve the rural community in offices of educational direction. 6. The perpetuation among all the people of country communities of a definite community ideal, and the concentrated effort the whole community in concrete tasks looking toward the realization of this ideal. 7. The recognition of the country school as the immediate initiator of progress in the average rural community of Illinois. 8. The study and investigation of country life facts and conditions. 9. The holding of annual country life conferences. 10. The protection of this federation and of all country life from any form of exploitation. (ARTHUR J. BILL.)(Enc. in Carney 4-6-11)New York City, April 6th, 1911 To the members of The Georgia Society of the City of New York: The following nominations, have been made by the Nominating Committee, are submitted to you for your consideration and approval at the Annual Election to be held at the Waldorf- Astoria, April 28th, 1911, at 8.00 P. M. President: JAMES F. ALLEN Vice-President: D. WYATT AIKEN Secretary: GEORGE B. WILLIAMS Treasurer: J. H. GRESS Board of Governors: D. WYATT AIKEN JAMES F. ALLEN WM. HARMAN BLACK R. M. BRYAN FLOYD S. CORBON WALTER E. DIXON WATER E. EVANS JOHN TEMPLE GRAVES J. H. GRESS E. E. MALCOLM ROYALL C. PEABODY GEORGE B. WILLIAMS[4-6-11] 1 U.S. POSTAL CARD 1 ·ONE CENT·· THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY ROBERT WEBB MORGAN, Deputy Secretary, 258 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.[Att to Morgan 4-6-11] Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States. NEW YORK COMMANDERY. NEW YORK, 1911. I EXPECT TO BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING HELD AT THE WALDORF-ASTORIA, FIFTH AVENUE AND 34TH STREET, ON THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH, 1911, AT 8.30 P. M. PLEASE RESERVE FOR ME GUESTS'S TICKETS. ADDRESS[*[ca 4-6-11]*] [*[Enc. in Focht 4-6-11]*][Enc. in Focht 4-6-11] GERMAN IMMIGRATION TO PENNSYLVANIA BY BENJAMIN K. FOCHT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SEVENTEENTH PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT IN THE U. S. CONGRESS 8COMPLIMENTS OF BENJAMIN K. FOCHT Representing the 17th Pennsylvania District in the United States Congress (Franklin, Fulton, Juniata, Snyder, Mifflin, Perry, Huntingdon, and Union Counties) GERMAN IMMIGRATION TO PENNSYLVANIA ADDRESS DELIVERED BY BENJAMIN K. FOCHT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE 17TH PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT IN THE U. S. CONGRESS AT THE HUMMEL FAMILY REUNION HELD AT PACKER'S ISLAND, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY AUGUST 28, 1907 WASHINGTON : PRESS OF JUDD & DETWEILER, INC. 1908PREFACE. In consenting to the publication of the following pages I do so with much reluctance on account of the incomplete treatment of the subject assigned me— "German Immigration to Pennsylvania." This is in part due to my own lack of familiarity with the subject, and to the unsatisfactory sources from which I was obliged to draw my information. I am indebted to Dr. G. G. Groff, of Bucknell University, William Beidleman, and others for many facts. I found in my research for authentic information that it was more or less disconnected, although the authors of some works consulted were evidently diligent and earnest enough in their efforts. I discovered the great need of something standard on this great subject. It is my thought that some one with the ability, time, and inclination be employed, with several assistants, to produce some standard volumes which may be regarded as authentic and exhaustive. This would require admission to the archives of Germany, France, Italy, England, and the United States, and would require probably five years to accomplish the work. It might also necessitate the expenditure of $25,000, but we believe the copyrights would be worth many times this sum as soon as the first edition appeared. The subject is so interesting, and one my father was a student of, that I mean to become more familiar with it myself, and to endeaver to find some one willing to finance the publication of a world's standard history of the Germans who emigrated to America, their antecedents, and their great work here. Very truly, BENJAMIN K. FOCHT. 3REV. DAVID HENLEIN FOCHT DEDICATION This dedication is prompted not only by feelings of deep filial regard, but as well by a growing appreciation of the essential and valuable piece of the Germanic spirit in our social and civil life. Rev. David Henlein Focht was a true expression of this spirit in the best terms of American life. He was a descendant of German ancestors whose devotion to the cause of humanity was inspired in the Reformation of the 16th century, finding its expression in the pulpit, in the school, and on the battlefield in the Fatherland. Coming to this country, his grandsire, twenty years after his coming, identified himself with the Revolution of '76. At Stony Point with General Wayne, at Germantown, and through the entire struggle, he stood with his American fellow-citizens. This spirit was seen in the whole life of the subject of this dedication. Unable to take the field in the stirring times of '61 to '65, he was a most loyal supporter of the National Government. An avowed Abolitionist, he received not a little of the obloquy once given these advocates of human freedom. By his patriotic utterances, in public and in private, by his unwearied devotion to the welfare of the soldier and his family, he won the deep affection and gratitude of men in the field and at home. Dying in 1864 from disease incurred while acting with the emergency men in the summer of 1863, he did not see the great triumph of right and justice, but with prophetic forecast he rested in the sure hope that God would not let this Government pass away in weakness and disaster. A man of scholarly habits, he was an adept in the German language with both tongue and pen. To the ordinary attainments of Latin, Greek, and Hebrew, he added proficiency with Platt-Deutsch and the various 56 Dedication dialects of Germany. Because of his knowledge of geology and botany and of the local history of the Juniata settlements, his public services were in constant demand and were cheerfully given. He was ever zealous and effective in his calling in the ministry, always unselfishly devoted to the perpetuity of the National Government, never failing in any issue that touched the rights of men, and in fullest sympathy with every effort to relieve the needs of men. His memory is blessed. THE AUTHOR. LETTER OF REQUEST. NEW COLUMBIA, PA., Aug. 30th, 1907. Hon. BENJAMIN K. FOCHT, Lewisburg, Pa. MY DEAR SIR: I have been requested to ask that you permit the publication of the address you delivered at the reunion of the Hummel family, at Packer's Island, Northumberland county, August 28th, 1907. As president of the Hummel Family Association, I join in this request, and most earnestly trust you may make a favorable response, so that what you said on that occasion may be preserved for future reference. Very truly yours, WILLIAM E. HUMMEL, President Hummel Family Asso. GERMAN IMMIGRATION TO PENNSYLVANIA. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: I assume that wherever you find German people, or people of German descent, you will find members of the Hummel family, and wherever you find members of the Hummel family you will find people of some degree of German extraction. In meeting this great gathering of representatives of the Hummel family on this occasion, I feel that I am only renewing, with most of you at least, an old acquaintance and friendship. For while I am not here today to discuss politics, you will permit me to express a very grateful regard for hundreds of the members of the Hummel family. I believe that about the first place I stopped in making my first political canvass was at Mr. John Hummel's home, in Kelly township, Union county. And on that day, and on every other day that I met this fine gentleman, he gave me what we these days call the "glad hand," and since then, and after his death, his son and other relatives have indeed been very good to me with respect to constant and loyal support. Speaking of running for office, I might say that a member of the Hummel family, in Union county, made the record run of all the candidates who ever presented themselves over there for public suffrage. It was the case of the late Judge Hummel. You know, in some counties the people give a man only one term in office, in others two terms. Sometimes a candidate manages to get three, and a specially clever or worthy one is allowed to get and is considered entitled to all he can NOTE.—In the following pages names are mentioned which are not German, but this is explained by the fact that in many instances the maternal side of the family furnished the German blood if not the family name. 78 Benjamin K. Focht win. In Union county is has been one term for associate judge, and no more. But in the case of Judge Hummel there was an exception. He broke all precedents by getting three terms. Since then the trick has been tried over and over, but without success. Many a candidate out for renomination or re-election would plead, "You gave Judge Hummel three terms, why not two for me!" And the answer came back just as often, "That is all true enough, but you are not Judge Hummel." Of course, if I did not stand well with the Hummels, it is evidence that my friend of all these years, Mr. Will Hummel, would not have invited me to address you today. The truth of the matter is, that while I am of German descent all right, unfortunately, so far as this address is concerned, I know more about the Hummels that I do about this Pennsylvania German business. But I have no hesitation in coming here and making at least an effort to say something about the Pennsylvania Germans, for I have found all over the counties I have traversed in my campaigns members of the Hummel family, and wherever I met them, at their homes or country side or public meetings, they were invariable patriotic, public-spirited people, and whether always agreeing with me or not, I have been treated with the utmost kindness and courtesy, and therefore know that the same good feeling will prevail here today. You and your ancestors and mine were among the first strong men and women of this section— the character builders who helped to make Central Pennsylvania the proud boast of all who reside among and by these hills and fertile valleys and proud waters. The subject of my address, as assigned to me by the president of this Association, "German Immigration to Pennsylvania," cannot be treated intelligently without first at least briefly reviewing the story of the ori- gin of the German people, the section of Europe from whence they came, and some of the causes which led up to the departure from the continent of our ancestors, German Immigration to Pennsylvania 9 whose descendants now people this section of Pennsylvania. The question of man's exact birthplace, notwithstanding the vast amounts of literature published by ethnologists, has always been left in doubt. It has been found, however, in tracing the various German tribes from the earliest period, that an important branch of the original stock settled in the region of the upper Rhine, in the south of Germany, from whence many who came to Pennsylvania, originally resided. The Roman historians in their records claim the Germans to have first been found in the region of the Baltic sea, in the middle of the fourth century, B. C. Two centuries later than this, it is know that they came down from the north in such numbers as to sweep everything in Europe before them, finally growing so formidable in numbers and strength as to be able to batter down the gates of Rome. For 500 years these hardy German tribes beat back Rome soldiers and Roman power beyond the Danube on the south and the Main on the north. With the decadence of Rome they occupied more territory, and have virtually been masters of this region ever since. The impress of Roman civilization was left with the Germans, and materially aided in giving them a start towards the attainment of that proud place they today occupy in the intellectual, industrial, and scientific world. It is a pretty well established fact that after 600 years from the first contact with the Romans that there grew along the upper Rhine the races of German people from whom you and I have descended. In determining the causes which led up to the German immigration to the Western Hemisphere and these immediate valleys about us, we find it recorded that in the fifth century the Germans themselves undertook to become invaders and conquerors, making war against the first French king; but they were defeated and driven back after their first battle. Here we find the starting point of the immediate cause for10 Benjamin K. Focht the immigration of our German ancestors to this continent. The Palatinate, an independent German State or Principality for 500 years, and from which charming country our ancestors came 200 years ago, driven before political persecution, might be considered the real birthplace of Pennsylvania Germans. One the historians whom I consulted in preparing this address, and who has many times visited the Palatinate, says of that country: "A journey through the valleys of the upper Rhine at the present day will suggest the inquiry, why a people should wish to leave so fair an estate. Nowhere has nature been lavish in bestowing its bounties than in that fair land. There are to be seen the most highly cultivated fields, vineclad hills, and enchanting scenery, and ruined castles that tell of a once feudal dignity and glory. The valley of the Rhine is indeed the garden of Germany, if not of all Europe." But the causes which led to the enormous immigration 200 years ago are written in fire and sword and blood. This Palatinate country along the Rhine had been the battlefield for all Europe for a thousand years. The crimes committed in the Palatinate, due to political persecution and religious fanaticism, beggar description. They mark the blackest pages in the whole world of war and strife. The vengeance of the German emperors was first visited upon the Palatinate because the inhabitants had embraced the tenets of the Reformation. Following Martin Luther's defiance of the Church of Rome, this war continued for a full one hundred years. Following came the thirty years' war for religious freedom, which terminated successfully, but scarcely had this ended when Louis XIV, of France, in 1688, sent his armies of invasion against the Germans. The monstrous crimes committed by his soldiers stagger belief. The whole country was pillaged and made a heap of charred ruins. Towns and cities were laid in ashes and the inhabitants murdered. German Immigration to Pennsylvania 11 We have thus touched upon the origin of our ancestors and of their trials for a thousand and more years before they began to immigrate to America. Now, how did it happen that they turned their faces toward this continent, instead of some other? We can understand why they were willing to go anywhere to secure religious and political liberty, but that it required an opportunity before such relief could be offered must be also understood. At this critical period James II, of England, abdicated the throne, and was succeeded by William of Orange. This prince had a warm feeling for the people of the Palatinate. There resulted a declaration of war on Louis of France. The butchery was renewed by the French, and practiced in a way that is indescribable. It was from 1701 to 1713 that emigration from the Palatinate began in earnest, and continued without interruption for nearly seventy-five years. It is recorded that in 1614 three European explorers visited the Mohawk valley, in New York State, then came south by way of the headwaters of the Delaware river into Pennsylvania. These are said to have been the first white men who ever set foot on Pennsylvania soil. It is recorded that Cornelius Hendrickson, in command of a West India Company vessel, met these three men near Philadelphia. Hendrickson, being in the employ of the Dutch service, made immediate claims on this whole territory, and a demand was made to colonize this section. The principal settlement of the Dutch government was at New York. For some time the Dutch, together with some Swedes and Finns, held full sway. In 1664 the English took New Amsterdam, now New York, and the Delaware river colonies. They were retaken by the Dutch, but soon again fell into the hands of the English under a proprietary government established by William Penn. It was in 1681 that the British government made a grant to William Penn of a "tract of land in America lying north of Maryland; on the east bounded by the Delaware river;12 Benjamin K. Focht on the south limited as Maryland, and northward to extend as far as plantable." This territory Penn secured in liquidation of a claim against the English government which he inherited from his father, the amount being 16,000 pounds. Then followed a very interesting and important period. The events attending this time terminated in thousands of German families locating in Pennsylvania. Penn made fair and honorable trades with the Indians for their lands, and but for the attitude of the French in Canada, who incited the red men to war, there would have been no blood shed in settling these valleys. Penn sold his land cheaply, mostly in blocks of five thousand acres, for 100 pounds, or something like 10 cents an acre. Some of this land bought at this price in Lancaster county has been known to produce in a single year on once acre $1,500 worth of tobacco, while building lots in the cities and towns which Penn sold at 10 cents per acre have produced anywhere from $100 to $5,000 a front foot. Here finally started the great stream of emigration which gave us this mighty German population. King Louis of France furnished the cause by his butchery, which drove these Germans from the Palatinate, while Penn furnished the asylum from this awful oppression. During the following two years about fifty vessels arrived at Philadelphia, bringing settlers from England, Holland, and the German Quakers from the Palatinate. The latter founded Germantown. Penn visited the Palatinate in 1671, and again in 1677. He was intensely religious, and speaking German fluently, won thousands of converts to Quakerism. When William III died in 1702, and was succeeded by Queen Anne, the Germans found in her a new and enthusiastic friend who assisted many of them to come to this country. These emigrants sought political rather than religious freedom, for there were many German Catholics among them sharing their trials and hardships together. German Immigration to Pennsylvania 13 So eager were the Palatines to come here that some who had no money with which to pay their passage, sold themselves into service for a term of years, so as to be able to compensate the master of the vessel. Minors were bound out until twenty-one, but there are many instances where earlier freedom was gained by running away. A skillful workman could get his freedom in three years, whole others were compelled to serve six or seven years. When an emigrant vessel arrived, those desiring to purchase the service of the redemptioners went on board, examined the list and the price at which the services were held, together with other details furnished by the master of the vessel. The list set forth the cost to the master in full of every voyager thus brought over. During the period from 1700 to 1800 all sorts of advertisements appeared in the newspapers of Philadelphia announcing the sale of the services of these redemptioners by the masters of the vessels. I will give several instances. In 1773 there appeared in a newspaper the following: "To be sold, a Dutch apprentice lad, who has five years and three months to serve; has been brought up to the tailor business. Can work well." Another in 1776 read: "A German female servant is for sale. She has five years to serve." So eager to get away from the horrible conditions forces upon them in the Palatinate, our ancestors were even thus willing to go into temporary self-imposed bondage, that they might here find full religious and political freedom. Those who came over in this way were held in the same respect as those who paid their way. In the parlance of today, we would say it was with them a case of getting here in "any old way." The business judgement of the owners of vessels was not always the best. They often so overcrowded their ships that many died during passage. One small ship left a Dutch port with four hundred passengers on14 Benjamin K. Focht board; when the vessel arrived in Philadelphia but fifty of the four hundred were alive. These emigrant ships were denominated "destroying angels." The passengers were packed between decks, deprived of pure air, and the quarters were mostly scenes of distress and horror. In 1783 two thousand passengers are reported to have died while crossing the Atlantic. Sailing masters in these days were little better than brutes. They regarded the life of an emigrant very lightly. A redemptioner, however, was often treated better than those who paid their fare. The ship master had his pay from the one, and cared no further about him; out of the redemptioner something had to be derived, for of course if he died in passage there was a loss to the ship master, unless it could be assessed upon the redemptioners, which was generally done. It is a matter of record that it took one vessel twenty weeks to make the voyage, and when it arrived the Palatines who had embarked were nearly all dead and had been buried at sea. On July 30, 1718, William Penn died, and his three sons, Thomas, Richard, and John, succeeded him in this gigantic real estate business. They still had left many millions of acres. The truth of the matter is, these emigrants came with such a rush that they frequently overlooked the Penn land office and picked out desirable locations and simply squatted. History tells us that many of these squatters had been fighting soldiers in Germany, and were not of the temperament that would permit of an argument with the Penn brothers or their land agents. There is some difference of opinion as to the number of Germans in Pennsylvania at the time of the Revolution. Professor S. Haldeman puts the number in 1763 at 280,000. The increase in the following ten years must have been great, and it would be safe to estimate that there were here at that time 300,000. The greatest number came in the twenty years from 1730 to 1750, when it is said that ships crossed the Atlantic German Immigration to Pennsylvania 15 between Rotterdam and Philadelphia with almost the regularity of a ferry. Some years ago I had an argument on the floor of the Assembly at Harrisburg in reference to some point involving a question of history, the discussion occurring with a member from one of the lower counties. In the exchange of compliments I called his attention to the fact that there would have been no independence for this country had it not been for the patriotic citizens who came down from the interior counties with their squirrel caps and long guns to fight the British and Tories at Germantown and the Brandywine. My adversary retorted that the "Pennsylvania Dutch," as he called them, were all descendants of Hessians, and that we had little room to reflect upon the patriot- ism, during the Revolutionary period, of the people of Delaware and Chester counties, whom I had denominated Tories. As soon as possible thereafter I acquired the actual facts in regard to these Hessians. So far as these mercenaries were concerned, there were few Hessians living in this country after the Revolutionary war. Thirty thousand came, all told, at $30 a head, and in many cases to be beheaded; 17,313 returned home, 5,000 were killed and died of disease, so that less than 7,000 remained. We previously showed that there were 250,000 Germans in Pennsylvania before the Revolutionary war, so that at the close of the war for independence there could not have been in the whole country more than five per cent. of Hessians, and in Pennsylvania not more than two per cent. out of a possible 100 percent. It will, therefore, be seen that there is not much Hessian about the Pennsylvania Germans today. In 1739 Sauer's German newspaper made its first appearance. It was anti-English in sentiment, and the editor everlastingly roasted the Britons. The Germans had manifested some friendliness toward the English rule in the middle of the eighteenth century, but Sauer's newspaper soon stirred up a hostile feeling16 Benjamin K. Focht and the Germans were ready for independence long before 1776. But for the influx of Germans to Pennsylvania there could not possibly have been any independence for this country--at least at the time it was secured. There was a strong sentiment against the Germans on the part of the English, who found them too numerous to Anglicise, that great statesman, Benjamin Franklin, sharing in the prejudice. It is more than likely that Sauer's newspaper had been touching up the great philosopher for some of his moral shortcomings, and probably also because his religion as not by any means too orthodox. Long before the events of Lexington, Bunker Hill, and Independence Hall the Germans in Pennsylvania had shown abhorrence for oppression, and declared in favor of independence. When the final hour to strike came they were found swarming to the ranks of Washington from all the colonies. Many of them had been soldiers in Europe, and from their ranks came many officers who won honorable distinction. As early as 1772 German residents of Philadelphia organized an association under the name of "The Patriotic Association of the City and County of Philadelphia." The Germans held a controlling influence at that time in Philadelphia in business and civic affairs, which greatly irritated the English. They were also strong in the Provincial Assembly held the same year, among the numbers of members being Casper Weitzel, of Northumberland county. The "Corresponding Committee" induced the New York and North Carolina Germans to join against Briton. They formed military organizations everywhere, and marched wherever sent. When the Continental Congress called for four battalions, Pennsylvania sent five companies, and every officer was a German. They were at Trenton, December, 1776; at Princeton; with Washington at the Brandywine and Germantown, and in the midst of the German Immigration to Pennsylvania 17 bitter snows of Valley Forge in 1777-78. Washington always relied upon his German officers and troops. Of course an address on the "Pennsylvania German" would not be complete without reference to Conrad Weiser. We find this individual to be fully worthy the place he holds in history as a forceful agent, or rather a real diplomat, at the time of the early settlement of Pennsylvania. He spent his boyhood days among the Indians of the Six Nations, where he acquired a full knowledge of their habits and language, and through this knowledge and his fine skill prevented an alliance of the New York State, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina Indians with the French in Canada. But for Weiser's ability to prevent this coalition the French, instead of the English, would have gained control of North America. It was just about two hundred years ago that Weiser and his followers passed down by this beautiful Packer Island from the Mohawk valley in New York State, where they had practically been driven out by English aggression. This was in 1729 or 1730 when his career began. He knew well old Chief Shikillimy, and in his negotiations for peace had him visit Philadelphia, where he appeared before the Colonial Assembly, together with deputations of Oneida, Cayuga, and Onondaga chiefs. For twenty-five years he worked between the chiefs of all the Indian tribes and the Penns, with the result that there were comparatively few Indian wars in this section during the period when they would most likely have occurred. It seems he introduced the modern Hague methods among the read men, but they played a losing game with the inexorable demands of the march of progress. Since Conrad Weiser's great work has merited many volumes by eminent writers, it would be useless for me here today in so short a time to much more than refer to him as one of the world's nation buildings, the impress of whose labor for good will survive for all time. 218 Benjamin K. Focht There was long continued and more or less bitter discussion between the English and Germans in regard to public schools and the language to be taught in them; also whether the courts were to be conducted in the German or English language. Through this contention the idea got abroad that the Germans were opposed to public schools. This is absolutely incorrect, as the Germans have always been great students and apt scholars. Now everything has finally been Anglicised, and you rarely find any one reading a German book, unless it be a student or an aged person receiving comfort from a German Bible or prayer book. Some years ago they still taught German at the Pike schoolhouse, west of Lewisburg, and I believe Mr. Frank Getz and Mr. Francis Brown were the last German scholars, both being very proficient. The tenacity with which the Pennsylvania German clung to his native language is not unusual, as there are many parallel cases. Wales is a country far less in extent and population than this part of Pennsylvania where German was most spoken. Wales has been subject to England for six hundred years, and yet, with English as an official language, one-half of the people in the cities and towns speak Welsh, while in the rural districts it is spoken exclusively. The same is true in Switzerland. Out of thirty-two departments, German is spoke exclusively in sixteen. Not long ago, while in Philadelphia, my friend Judge Ladener, a soldier and a German gentleman distinguished in his community, pointed out the church wherein John Peter Gabrial Muhlenberg, a Lutheran minister, once preached. This is the same Muhlenberg who was born in Montgomery county, and later went to Virginia to spread the gospel. He was there preaching when the Revolutionary war broke out. One Sunday, after completing the service, he threw off his clerical gown, revealing a military uniform; he read his commission, and ordered the drums to beat for recruits. He became a major general, was sent to Congress, German Immigration to Pennsylvania 19 and in 1801 was elected to the United States Senate from Pennsylvania. His brother Frederick was the first Speaker of the House of Representatives. Such personal characteristics and mental power and physical courage quite commonly prevailed among the early-day Germans. We all know of the customs of the German people and something about their early bill of fare—sauerkraut, scrapple, schnitts and knepp, apple dumplings, apply butter, doughnuts, and noodle soup. Pale-looking New Englanders have just found out what good things they have been missing. And all of these edibles may now be found on the bill of fare of any first-class hotel in New York of Boston. The Pennsylvania German soon grew far away from the habits of the German peasant of the Fatherland even of today. He found more room here amidst his broad and well-cultivated acres. Nowhere in all the world can you find such sunny, cheerful homes. And there is a loyalty, piety, and affection seldom found anywhere. These qualities and characteristics are the sure rock of any nation, and are bound to weather any storm. I am not much concerned about the question of the diet or of the sunbonnet my mother or grandmother wore, not whether my father and grandfather wore boots or congress gaiters, and stock collars, or any collars at all. It interests me to know, however, that they were good, frugal, patriotic, home-loving, God-fearing people. In the old days it is true that nearly every one, including the preachers, indulged in a moderate amount of stimulant, mostly rye whiskey or apple jack in the country and lager beer in the cities. But in recent years the German have had too much good sense to overindulge in that stimulant which has been commonly denominated "bug juice," and which causes the floating kidney, diabetes, hobnail liver, and appendicitis. There is a good deal of talk about prohibition these20 Benjamin K. Focht days, but the first prohibition convention was held in Philadelphia in 1721, when the question of doing something to restrain the liquor traffic was considered. Even in those days many citizens, like Noah, became drunk from the fruits of the vine, and needed a restraining influence. Road building in the early days was not so much of a cinch as it is now. We did not have a State treasury surplus of twenty millions and large amounts available for the use of the people in building highways. It was hard enough to subdue the wilderness, and out of an unbroken forest make fertile fields, and far more difficult to make roads. In 1686 a road was made from Philadelphia to Trenton; in 1729 one was built from Philadelphia to Lancaster; then another from Philadelphia to Lehigh county. No wonder the Indian pictures as his heaven a happy hunting ground! And indeed would you and I want any finer place than that dreamed of by the silent man of the forest? William Penn wrote home to England on one occasion as follows: "Wild pigeons come in clouds; wild turkeys are large and fat; some weigh 46 pounds; some that weigh 30 pounds are sold for a shilling; and deer can be bought for two shillings and sixpence; the streams are full of fish; the Indians often bring seven or eight deer at a time; geese and ducks. wild swan and pheasants they are plenty." What a picnic for Captain Sober, Morrison Beale, Scott Ritter, Evie Benner, Martin Reed, Frank Troxell, Dr. McCleery, Frank Donehower, and the rest of the shooters of this section! The Quaker had a poor opinion of lawyers and doc- tors. Until 1701 they did not consider courts necessary. When they were established they were empowered to make final settlement of all disputes. The judges wore three-corners hats, and were very solemn looking. Their very appearance gave the common spectator a shock of awe. The criminal code before the Revolution bordered on savagery. For some offenses German Immigration to Pennsylvania 21 malefactors were branded with hot irons; ears were cut off; they were whipped at the post, and nailed up by the ears and made to stand in the pillory in the market place. Some of these laws were repealed in 1786 and some in 1790. In these days judges were a sort of royal appendage; today they are in office on their good behavior; some of them wear no hats at all, even on the street, but no offense is taken as long as they are just while serving on the bench. At the first Colonial Assembly in 1683 William Penn was the boss, and he managed the job as adroitly as Senator Quay once handled all our State conventions. At this assembly an enterprising member, who had evidently been turned down by a young lady friend, wanted a law passed to encourage matrimony; another fellow, who was somewhat shy of a wardrobe, wanted it made unlawful for any one to have more than two suits of clothing--one of summer and one for winter. This sort of legislation would not please our German friends Oppenheimer and Wolf Freedman, the Sunbury clothiers, nor even John Wanamaker nor Colonel Dewart. This law, if now operative, would spoil Col. William Dewart's four o'clock change, as I understand he now has forty suits, ten overcoats, fifteen hats, and one thousand neckties. It was made unlawful to tell a lie in conversation, even when talking to a politician when soliciting votes; for stealing hogs you got thirty lashes, which was hardly enough; parents were required to see that their children could read and write at twelve years. These days, at ten years our children can read and write and talk, not only English, but several other languages, say the Psalms forward and backward, and come home at four o'clock in the afternoon with enough arithmetical problems for solution to give a horse or a professor of mathematics a headache. Hats off to Thaddeus Stevens, and so much for the world's greatest public school system! The politics of the Pennsylvania German, as well as the politics of other nationalities, seem in many instances22 Benjamin K. Focht to be a matter of location. Take, for instance, the vote in Berks and Lancaster counties on the question of holding the Constitutional Convention of 1784. The vote in Berks county was 5,269 for a convention and 10,905 against; the vote in Lancaster was 16,862 for a convention and only 116 against. It is reported by a historian, whom I consulted, that a German farmer living near Easton said, during some political agitation, that he did not see the need of so many parties —that the Democrats and Lutherans were enough. On his death bed he is reported to have said to his son, "I have never voted anything but the Democratic ticket, and I want you to stick to the party." Right over there in Union and Snyder counties we have politics just as strong the other way. Most of the Mennonite and Amish division of the Pennsylvania Germans, as well as Quakers in the earlier days, took little or no interest in politics on account of the attending contentions. In the olden days, when politics got well warmed up and discussions were heated around election time, such a thing as a real fist fight was no unusual. The Mennonite, Amish, and Quakers, rather than smite a brother, preferred to keep out of the range of trouble. It has come to pass, however, that you can no longer avoid, and should not attempt to avoid, political responsibilities in a country that is built on politics. By the very nature of our institutions we have politics all the time, and it is only by agitation and constant vigilance and discussion that this country can continue to be a republic by the people. Nevertheless, there is something beautiful and really ideal about the principles of the Mennonites, Dunkers, Amish, and Quakers. I once had a very dear friend, now long since dead. Rev. Elias Riehl by name, who lived up the beautiful Buffalo valley. Whole he was not in possession of class achievement medals, nor did he boast of being a man of letters, yet he could preach the gospel and quote scripture with an ease and freedom and volume that would make the average preach feel like- German Immigration to Pennsylvania 23 going back to the Bible and studying his lesson all over again. He did not think it necessary that there should be wars among men; he did not like strife of any kind; he told me that if all the people would adjust their affairs and differences as he and his people did, there would be no need of bristling guns and ranked battalions, of court-houses and lawyers, and every assertion uttered was backed by a passage of scripture. Strange contradiction, is it not, that one holding such views in these days should be called a back number, when in truth the great moral and intellectual struggle of the century is to bring about just such a condition as that for which Rev. Riehl contended! Of course it was this German sect only that held to principles which precluded the taking up of arms in war, or to march in a wide-awake procession, or to grow enthusiastic at a political meeting. History records the fact, however, that your ancestors and mine, taken as a whole, were warlike enough, starting, as they did, in the pre-historic days by battering away at the gates of imperial, pagan Rome, and manifesting a ready disposition to unsheath the sword in any emergency. Washington's mounted bodyguard was led by Major Herr, and consisted of nearly all Germans; Colonel Shaffer, a Pennsylvania German, successfully defended Wheeling from a large Indian force; one of the noted Indian fighters in the Ohio valley was Ludwig Witzel, a German; German officers of every rank, and privates, too, were there in number. Germans only had rifles in the revolution, and with rifled the war was won, as also the Far West from the Indians; also in the war with Mexico, and the second war with England, and in that mighty conflict fought for the preservation of the Union, which rocked the world, there were companies and regiments of men from every valley, and mostly Germans. But for the loyalty of the Germans of Pennsylvania who descended from the settlers who came here prior to the revolution, together with the German people who settled in the great Northwest 24 Benjamin K. Focht in more recent years, the South would have gone with her slave empire and the Union been left broken and dissevered. The Constitution of the United States was framed in Pennsylvania; we have the greatest steel mills here; Pennsylvania was the home of the national government for many years, and the president of the first Congress was Frederick Muhlenberg; all the American wars were financed in Pennsylvania; the world's greatest battleships are made on the banks of the Delaware river; we have here a university which equals any other in the world; there are scores of other universities which are doing great work; we yearly furnish a princely sum for public education, surpassing in this respect every other American State; hospitals and public roads; Mr. C. C. Harrison boasts of his German ancestry, and so did Dr. William Pepper; Cramps, the great ship builders, are Germans; the country's greatest merchant is John Wanamaker, a German; for the benefit of any social snobbery that might not think the Pennsylvania German has a place in the social cotillion we would refer to the exclusive circles of Philadelphia, the Rittenhouse-Biddle-Wistar-Cadwallader homes of social distinction, all of them German. Fewer Germans have attained prominence as jurists than some other nationalities have, or rather in the early days thy failed to grab any of the high places on the bench, and but for Judge Jerre Black, Christopher Heydrick, and Justice Hey Brown there would be little to say about the Pennsylvania Germans in connection with higher courts or common pleas bench. However, very many able men occupies judicial positions, among them Judges Albright, Metzger, Bittinger, Pennypacker, Beitler, Weand, Swartz, Solly, Yerkes, Stout, Trexler, Ermantrout, Endlick, Ehrgood, McClure, Bucher, Rockefeller, Moyer, Heytt, Landis, Kessler, Smith, Wanner, Capp, Kunkel, Kooser, Krebs, Reppert, Slagle, Shaffer, Herman, Weiss, Ladener, Hill, Longenecker, and Furst. German Immigration to Pennsylvania 25 One year after the foundation of Philadelphia a school was opened; Nazareth Hall, a normal school, the first in America, was opened in 1807; the Moravians established a seminary in 1749; Sunday schools were established as early as 1744; Daniel Pastorius, a German colonist, could read and write Spanish, English, French, Italian, Greek, and Latin; Peter Miller, a Pennsylvania German, translated the Declaration of Independence into seven languages; one of the most remarkable documents known in any colony is an instrument filed 150 years ago, signed by two hundred Pennsylvania Germans, and only one was compelled to make his mark; prior to the Revolution there were more books printed by the German people in Pennsylvania, and they had more printing presses than all of the people in the whole of the New York and New England colonies; the first free library in Pennsylvania was in Philadelphia; New Berlin, sixty years ago, turned out seven weekly and monthly newspapers and periodicals; the Germans printed the Bible in full the first of any in America; Bethlehem had the first water works and fire engine; the greatest surgeon of modern times was Dr. Gross, a German; Rothermel, the great artist who painted "Gettysburg," was a German; a German established the first paper mill in America in 1690; Christopher Witt made the first clock and the first pipe organ; the first mathematician of note in America was Rittenhouse; Pennsylvania voted $500,000 for the Union the day Sumter was fired upon, and she sent the first troops to Lincoln in 1861; at Long Island, Colonel John Peter Kechlein and his Pennsylvania riflemen stood their ground against the British until some companies lost 79 men out of 100; Pennsylvania farmers' wives furnished the soldiers of Valley Forge with home-made blankets; the first protest against slavery came from the German friends of Germantown; in 1838 Governor Ritter made a bold stand against slavery in his message to the legislature - he was a Pennsylvania German; editor Sauer, of26 Benjamin K. Focht Germantown, was a master of all trades; he is said to have been quite competent at at least thirty trades— was a tailor, a printer, surgeon, apothecary, clock maker, bookbinder, tool manufacturer, etc.; William Deal Howells, America's most popular writer today, and Colonel Thomas C. Zimmerman, journalist and poet, trace their ancestry to the Palatinate; Dr. H. Harbaugh, the sweet hymn writer; Dr. Chester A. Hartranft, ex-president of Hartford Theological Seminary, is a German, and so was Bayard Taylor in part. Among the many instructors and leaders in the educational world will be recalled Dr. S. Haldeman, Dr. S. Gross, Daniel Pastorius, Dr. Jos. Leidy, Dr. Ziegler, Dr. Valentine, Prof. Chas. Rudy, Christopher Dock, Prof. Daniel Rupp, Prof. Seidensticker, Dr. Gearhart, Dr. Brown, Dr. Born; and of today, Dr. Groff, Dr. Brumbaugh, Dr. N. C. Schaffer, Prof. D. P. Stapleton, Prof. Conser, Dr, Henry Houck, Dr. Dimm, Dr. Gobble, Dr. Tustin. Just as the pages of Caesar and Tacitus record the virtues of the German people found in the north of Europe before the time of Christ, so might a great historian of today spend a lifetime gathering together the story of the real knighthood of the German people in every sphere of action in the world's history. Nearly every physician in Northumberland, Mifflin, Union, and Snyder counties is of German descent; most of the lawyers and county officials are the same; your representatives in the lower house at Harrisburg and State senators, as well as your congressman, have come straight down the line of German descent; Governor Snyder, sturdy and honest, came from Selinsgrove, across the river; Governor Beaver, a German, was born in Perry county, and the most recent German in the gubernatorial chair was Governor Pennypacker; years agone John Andrew Schultz, Joseph Heister, George Wolf, Joseph Ritner, Francis R. Shunk, Wm. Bigler, and that dashing soldier, the Murat of the rebellion, through whose daring leadership the Union German Immigration to Pennsylvania 27 troops of Pennsylvania soil won so many notable victories, General John F. Hartranft; and the youngest major general of the Civil War was Major General G. F. Pennypacker; Judge H. M. McClure and Judge J. M. Woods, now sitting on the bench in this section, were born and raised among Germans in Union county, and are both more German than Scotch-Irish. Every one of these was a German, and notwithstanding what has been said in jest about Germans wearing long whiskers, every one of these German governors had a smooth face, excepting a mustache worn by Hartranft. There were many preachers of great power of German extraction who proclaimed the gospel in this section and ministered to the pioneers in primitive as well as modern days. Dr. Michael Schlatterer organized the Reformed Church in America; Dr. Henry A. Muhlenberg organized the Lutheran Church in America; Rev. Dr. Edward Wolf, the late head of the Theological Seminary of Gettysburg, and recently deceased, was one of the most profound scholars of the century; Rev. Dr. Henry Harbaugh was another; Rev. Dr. Parsons, who for forty years preached in Sunbury, was one of the noblest and most Godlike men this section ever knew; and there were men of the high type of Dr. Born, Dr. Ziegler, Rev. Anspach, Dr. Fink, the two Bishops Bowman, Rev. Dr. Stapleton, Rev. Michael Schlatter, Rev. Dr. Gearhart, father of our own Dr. R. L. Gearhart, of Lewisburg, who is no less a scholar and distinguished pulpit orator than his eminent father, who died recently at the age of ninety years, after a most notable and noble lifework of achievement. One of America's greatest orators today is Clarence F. Huth, a German living at Shamokin; one of the most capable and popular prosecuting attorneys Northumberland county has ever had is Herbert Cummings, a German, born and raised near Montandon. Distinguished as any in our wars were Pennsylvania Germans. General Muhlenberg is, of course, first on the list; General Custer, the picturesque, dashing 28 Benjamin K. Focht cavalryman and Indian fighter; General John D. Imboden; Read Admiral Winfield S. Schley, who shot away forever the yellow and red colors of Spain on the curving shores of Cuba; General James Cameron, whose monument adorns the public park of Sunbury, went away from this valley wearing the colors of his country, to be shot to death at Bull Run while learing his troops before the enemy; General Cameron, who never again returned to see his beautiful country seat near Milton, was of German extraction; General Wm. McCall, who took Fort Steadman, and returned to the fair valley of Union county a brigadier general at 21 years, was reared in the mountains of Union county among Germans; General J.P.S. Gobin, distinguished in war, in law, and statesmanship, was a Sunburian by birth, and a German who lives today honored by all favored with his acquaintance; General Grebel, General Schnure, General Heitzelman, and General Haupt were all Germans. As one of many instances in which the Pennsylvania German families enlisted for all the wars, and how sacredly they hold the honor of their country, I call attention to the Pennypacker family, of which the late governor is now the head. This family furnished the Continental army with one captain, one lieutenant, one ensign, one corporal, and one private. Two members served in the war of 1812 and three in the Mexican war. In the war for the Union this family furnished two major generals, an adjutant general, a colonel, a surgeon, an assistant surgeon, two captains, one lieutenant, five sergeants, eight corporals, one musician, and sixty-five enlisted men. It is conceded that the Logan Guards, of Lewistown, upon the call of Lincoln, were the first to report in Washington, while Snyder, Northumberland, and Mifflin counties sent their full quota of men. Union county was represented there in that awful strife with twelve hundred brave men, Andrew Gregg Tucker at their head, who was shot to death at Gettysburg. German Immigration to Pennsylvania 29 One of the greatest ironmasters of the country is a German. I refer to Mr. Chas. M. Schwab. I am personally acquainted with Mr. Schwab, and know that he has a warm side for the Pennsylvania German. Quite a interesting incident occurred not long ago, which should not only the Pennsylvania Germans, but every one else in Pennsylvania, to warm up to Mr. Schwab. The incident is this: A student at State College was given a subject for an essay, "The Pennsylvania German." Like myself, the young man was at first at a loss to get such information as might be authentic and interesting. It so happened that at that time Mrs. Wm. Forster was residing at State College, and, being a subscriber to the Lewisburg Saturday News, had been reading some articles on the "Pennsylvania German" contributed by Dr. G. G. Groff, of Bucknell University. From these articles the student gathered his information, and Mrs. Schwab, happening to be present when the essay was read, was so pleased that it led up to the donation by her husband of two hundred thousand dollars for the construction of an auditorium, which today one of the finest buildings in America. And, furthermore, Mr. Schwab took this young man into his employ at a good salary. So much for some one being posted on the Pennsylvania German - and the person in this instance being Dr. Groff, the credit after all for the auditorium must really go to him. But back of it all beat two great, sympathetic hearts. This magnificent bestowal was not the first made by Mr. and Mrs. Schwab. Side by side with Mr. Schwab went his benefactress wide into the valley of Alleghany, and there they erected one of the world's greatest industrial schools. This man and woman of German descent united their charities that a place might be given for 1,600 young men to learn a trade and become useful citizens ; and then again, as though answering a heaven call to be merciful and helpful to God's unfortunate children, Mr. and Mrs. Schwab built on Staten Island,30 Benjamin K. Focht by the sea, a home for indigent cripples, where, through their beneficence, life's burden might be lightened and sunshine admitted into their clouded lives. And now I take pleasure in making the announcement of a new benefaction, as great as any yet bestowed by Mr. and Mrs. Schwab. Last Saturday I had a conversation with Mr. Schwab while in New York, and he then and there told me that he and Mrs. Schwab contemplated erecting at State College the greatest industrial department in the country, an adjunct to this institution, where your son and my son may go and learn how to become world workers, useful citizens, and masters of mechanical achievement. All of this means steps forward toward that goal of accomplishment and march to the millennium directed by divine injunction. Great indeed is the monument Mr. and Mrs. Schwab are building for posterity; into the hearts and lives and homes of countless thousands their benefactions will go; more lasting than sculptured marble or pagan bronze, this work for humanity makes its mark upon Christianity and civilization; it is instantaneous in its effect and as lasting as time; it proves the unselfishness of the donors as well as their humanity, which, after all, is the true gauge of real manhood and womanhood. The glory of plumed conquerors, the social triumphs of tinseled and powdered dames, can only be ephemeral, quickly returning to dry bones and dust and ashes. But benefactions like these help the uplifting of humanity, reinforces the world's power for good; they become part of the divine enginery, working step by step out of the darkness into the light, and when names now greater than that of Schwab are long forgotten, the centuries will look back upon and bless this noble German man and noble German woman for helping to strengthen the weak places in this great and at present incomprehensible scheme of life. From back in the uplands skirting Hartleton, in Union county, came a lad of German extraction, first to Lewisburg, then to Sunbury, then into the wider German Immigration to Pennsylvania 31 fields of action and achievement in Philadelphia and New York, where he has met the hardest and keenest kind of competition, winning marked success on the industrial battleground of the country, and making a proud place for himself in the business world and as a true philanthropist. I refer to Mr. Robert F. Whitmer. The success of Mr. Whitmer's partner, Mr. Chas. Steele, also demonstrates what brains and honest and constant effort will do when backed by German ancestry. Today this whole region of Pennsylvania, mighty empire that it is, with all the traditions of country and home, is dominated financially, socially, and politically by the descendants of the good old pioneers of the Palatinate. It would be useless to undertake to enumerate the many families of German antecedents who are doing effective things around and about this neighborhood, but in a somewhat more modern and approved way than did their great-grandfathers. If you care to do any kind of business in this section of Pennsylvania, it would be well to get acquainted with the families of Schnure, Davis, Wagenseller, Swineford, Mohn, Dieffenderfer, Dietrich, Seebold, Walter, Witmer, Kulp, Keyser, Kauffman, Young, Ranck, Slear, Meek, Kline, Shindel, Brown, Creagor, Wolfe, Schreyer, Cornelius, Shaffer, Krouse, App, Schoch, Reish, Glover, Lincoln, Noll, Middlesworth, Smith, Moyer, and Dreisbach, all Germans, and sturdy, high-class people, who stand for justice and right living. There are many forceful men of German descent in this immmediate neighborhood, among them Simon Wolverton, distinguished as a lawyer and a citizen of the highest type; George Deppen, for long years virtually a part of the Packer Bank, trustworthy, competent, and a descendant from distinguished German ancestry; Judge Savidge, clear headed and just; Colonel Clement, lawyer, orator, and soldier; Henry E. Davis, descendant from the old and respected Davis32 Benjamin K. Focht and Swineford families of Snyder county, received his early education in the Packer Bank, and is methodical and exact, as well as successful; David Attig, a competent railroad man, with the Pennsylvania system for forty years; James C. Packer, the son of a most scholarly, dignified, courtly gentleman, and of a mother whose charity and goodness were great, inherited the characteristics of both parents, and is doing a munificent work in this section. Historians tell us that the Camerons are more of German than Scotch extraction. We might mention many more gentlemen of affairs in these neighboring counties who have good parentage and good opportunity. Does it not fill us with wonderment when we recall what our grandfathers and great-grandfathers accomplished with so little aid? For honesty of purpose, for common-sense business qualities and ability, how much do we of today "have on" these men of sixty years ago? Who has anything on the late William Cameron as a business man and fortune builder; the late Eli Slifer as a statesman, with a career extending through the Pennsylvania assembly, the State senate, once State treasurer and twice secretary of the Commonwealth; Attorneys Miller, Linn, Van Gezer, Wolfe, Woods, and Greenough, who left great reputations as lawyers; as did Slenker, the auditor general, resident of New Berlin, with whom Judge Bucher read law. Is there a stronger editor today in all this section than were Eicholtz, Purdy, John R. Cornelius, Meginnes? Judge John Walls, of Lewisburg, distinguished himself on the judicial bench and legislative council. Can you find anywhere men of more simple honesty, brains, and wider business grasp than were possessed by the late Jonathan Wolfe, Henry Gast, Augustus Schreyer, John Datesman, Thos. Schwenck, W. D. Himmelreich, Wm. Whitmer, Philip Billmeyer, Dr. Rooke, Ira Clement, Mark Halfpenny, Henry G. Wolfe, John Church, and Wm. Young? Or, as a jurist, J. C. Bucher, now retired, and Burd and Capp, pioneer business men? German Immigration to Pennsylvania 33 Jack Cummings, Ner Middlesworth, and Colonel Taggart, as politicians, cajolers, and vote-getters have no equals; Colonel Eyer, Colonel Schnure, and Colonel Neese were business men who knew how to be exact and succeed; R. V. P. Lincoln and John A. Gundy were two highly educated gentlemen who were farmers, like Hon. Wm. L. Nesbit of today; James Pollock, congressman and governor; Franklin Bound and A. H. Dill, lawyers, statesmen, and orators; General James Cameron, General Wm. McCall, General Cadwallader, Captain Davis, and General Beaver, soldiers distinguished on the field of battle. These men of this region in the peaceful walks of life could organize bridge companies and build bridges across this wide Susquehanna; they organized and successfully operated some of the firs banks in Pennsylvania; they organized and operated railroads; they made good on the floor of legislative bodies, and whenever war threatened and disaster seemed imminent, they quickly turned the plowshare into a sword and made prompt response by marching to the front. Some of these men whom I have mentioned never went to school a week. Some had less than a year at school, and yet what wonderful men they were who educated themselves, and what an inspiration it should be for young men of these times to be industrious and hones and to work! I might add that the descendants of these men have learned so well about housekeeping, and are so thrifty, that the sheriff of Northumberland county is complaining about poor business, the sheriff of Union county finds time to go on the road as agent for a brick company, and the sheriff of Snyder county works in a tannery, and n one wants the job in Mifflin county. To record the story of the German pioneer heroism, the long battle with wilderness and savage foe, the learned piety of the missionary Count Zenzendorf, the triumphs in legislative council, in executive direction, in the charge of battle for home and country, would 334 Benjamin K. Focht fill more volumes than one could read in a lifetime. The success in civil life, the triumphs of preacher and teacher, and works accomplished by the Germans in every direction of mechanics and labor; the love of home, loyalty to family and friends, that hospitality and benevolence that have everywhere been born with the inculcation of the story of the Redeemer's life, have all produced fruit as we see it reflected in the lives of the descendants of the men and women who peopled this great region and made it one of God's garden spots of peace and contentment. A great community, indeed, where there is plain living and high thinking; where today, when required, there is a preference for cleanly poverty and honest sparcity to luxury on credit! Well, indeed, has some one said that it is wise to take your best coat to the city, but always take your best sermon and best speech to the country. Our German ancestors have been largely instrumental in bequeathing us a great land. How are you and I to meet the grave questions in a country like this, and questions, too, which are constantly coming to the front for solution? The Yellow Peril has alarmed many people. But it is not to be feared. The whole Eastern proposition is simply one of big world politics. It is very clear to my mind that with the swift advances of Russia upon the Chinese Empire, it was well understood among the three great Christian, civilized, and commercial nations of the earth--United States, England, and Germany-- that Japan might go forth and curb the aspirations of the White Czar. For Russia to have secured full sway in China meant a wall around that empire higher than that one found there by the first white traveler, Marco Palo, in the sixteenth century. With an open China for the world means no end of commerce for these great powers. The Chinaman is an enigma. He is a weird proposition as to his religious and social habits, but if we can get each one of German Immigration to Pennsylvania 35 the four hundred million Chinamen to consume from one to four dollars' worth more of the world's manufactured products a year than they do now, that will hold the foreign trade of these three great countries mentioned in fine balance for centuries to come, besides opening the eyes of slumbering China to a new civilization. And when all has been said and done, this is about what Japan's war with Russia meant. The United States are too far away, while the royal families of England and Germany are too closely related with that of Russia for direct hostilities to have been inaugurated by either of these powers. So the little Jap was chosen to check Russian aggression in the East. This success has swelled the Jap's head for a time, but I venture the assertion that no matter what may or may not occur in the realm of diplomacy, the one thing certain to transpire will be an ultimate compact between the United States, England, and Germany, the three great Christian countries, the commercial and most powerful nations looking to peace, and if war with any Yellow Race comes, their guns will bristle side by side, their fleets will float together, and their soldiers will march to the same music. Dr. Pepper's motto was "Repose Elsewhere," and from the pace we are going it would seem that most of us have adopted this same motto, which has so little in it for the loafer. It was the star of Bethlehem, 2,000 years ago, that gave humanity hope of ultimate redemption; it was an empty tomb at Jerusalem, a thousand years later, that caused the Crusaders to gather at eight different times and combat the Saracens; it was the savagery of French soldiers that turned the faces of the Palatines to America. Out of this campaign for religious and political rights came the first thought of real human liberty among the masses. The contest for human liberty has shaken and shattered empires. John Bright, the great English commoner, said, "You might look36 Benjamin K. Focht back over the zigzag march of centuries, and see but little there of human liberty for mankind." The first time liberty was made secure was when the guns of the Wilderness answered the guns of Lexington. Now that liberty is secure, and the sovereign will resides among the people, there is another conflict as vast and vital, and one that will be hard fought. That is the closing of the gulf that yawns between the mighty corporate and trust interests and the industrial classes. We must now stand straight up in our boots and take notice that we are this very hour engaged in a gigantic battle for the readjustment of social and economic conditions. There does not now exist an exact balance between these great elements, and in a peaceful, common sense, orderly way the great masses of industrial workers must receive a more equitable share of God's blessings. We have a great, brave President--a real Dutchman-- who will continue in office until March 4, 1909, and possibly for four years longer. The whole country seems to be of the opinion that he is working along right lines, and the people are giving him their united support, although there are those who believe that to go too fast and too far may defeat the very objects sought to be attained. However this may be, during the next ten years, and every year, for all that, every man and every woman should be a politician, for within these ten years will be worked out to final conclusion questions that will either bring continued happiness or curse this land for many years. It will take all the patriotic and moral force and strength of the American people to meet this multiplication of social and economic emergencies. With more than a million immigrants, many of whom are of low intellectual type, coming here every year; the race question, and the attending constitutional complications investing it; with anarchistic tendencies always abroad; with the new and hellish order recently brought into being German Immigration to Pennsylvania 37 called the "Black Hand," now grasping at our very throats, we have indeed need to be politicians, and very active ones. I have no patience with the professional agitator and demagogue, who through selfish design goes up and down the highways inflaming the unthinking masses, instilling hatred, and making anarchists. A rich man, if he is a true American, is a blessing; a miser is a menace to society and to progress; the poor man possesses rights just as full under the law of God and of our land as the rich man, and as long as he obeys the laws he is as good as any other man. No matter what a man's occupation, so long as it is honorable; no matter how meagre his possessions, if he is a good citizen he should be a brother; and it will only happen when the chasm between capital and labor widens, and the social distinction between rich and poor broadens into a breach wherein caste is recognized, will the Republic totter and fall. This kind of a country, by the very nature of our institutions, can and will endure because our citizens will stand together for intellectual development, liberty, and social equality. We must be uplifters and upbuilders, helping each other to better ways and better things. Confronted with the astounding fact that only six per cent. of our population ever get beyond the public schools, and that only three per cent. graduate from our colleges, it means that the hope of our nation lies in the "little red schoolhouse." That is the institution that has been the nursery of patriots and the country's strong, sustaining arm in the past. The whole proposition working for human progress and the social and economic adjustment is to avoid in these evolutions extremes, and to be orderly. The thrifty man has a right to his competency, and his spendthrift, improvident neighbor cannot complain; but the "square deal" policy, which guarantees equal and exact justice-- which means a railroad rate and taxation to rich38 German Immigration to Pennsylvania and poor alike-is the policy that must and will ultimately be in full and harmonious operation. The patriots of the past did well their duty. Let us do ours. Let us teach our children, as we have tried to do today, the story of self-sacrifice for a country; teach it to, and if necessary pound it into the immigrants who these days come to out shores, and, if they will not learn, spend them back. Far better, indeed, to delay the development of the country and have the work undone, than that there should be a "Black Hand" to make day and night hideous and cause people to shrink from the uplifted hand of the heartless, murderous assassin who does not comprehend the beauty of civilization and of Christ. Let the patriotic lesson be written where every boy and every girl may read it, so that they may feel in their little hearts that this is a land of liberty for all time and all ages. Let us teach them that our flag of stripes and the field of blue, where God has scattered his stars, represent the honor of men and the purity of women, the rule of right and the supremacy of the law. Let every true American unfold the emblem of liberty and kiss it, and unfurl it to the breeze as the ensign of blessing to all men, It represents the blood of our fathers and the tears of our mothers. It is the Iliad of our nation, the history of our families, and was written by the sword of liberty in letters of flame. O, this is the flag of all our land, And we shall reverse no other, And he who loves the symbol fair Shall be to us a brother.[*[Camp 4-7-11]*] 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 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 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 Ea SENT BY X REC'D BY Mc CHECK 70 Paid Le Exa 1 RECEIVED at 908 am Apl 7th 1911 Dated Billings Mont To Col. Theodore Roosevelt Enroute to Spokane from Seattle - Eagle Gorge Wn Our citizens send greetings and earnestly request you arrange your itinerary that when you leave Helena on the 13th on No- P- reaching here at 10 am that you stop and meet your 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 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 it 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 Dated To ten thousand friends you could then leave on No four at 700 pm causing only four and half hours delay in reaching St. Paul. Don't disappoint us. E.B. Camp Pres Chamber of Commerce Billings Mont. MONEY TRANSFERRED BY TELEGRAPH. CABLE OFFICE.S. 2224 Grand Ave., Spokane, Wash., April 7, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Hotel Davenport, Spokane, Wn.. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- A most cordial welcome to Spokane. We were persuaded that we could not entertain you-- as we so much desired-- because it would not be so convenient for the large number of people who want to see you, as it would be if you were down town. Mr. Caple, ( who is a special agent of the General Land Office- ) has arranged his work so as to be in Spokane on Saturday and Sunday, and we want very much to have the pleasure of meeting you, with our son Shannon, and daughter Dorothy. Your time is of course so occupied while here, that there will be little chamce, but we are going to be at the Armory to hear you speak, and Senator Poindexter, who knows us, thought we might have an opportunity to greet you before the address. With sincere regard, I am respectfully, Lillian Shannon Caple Mrs. E. B. Caple S. 2224 Grand Avn. Spokane - Wn.[*[For 1. enc see 2-22-11 Clayton]*] [*[Clayton]*] 221 ST. JOHN'S PLACE BROOKLYN, N. Y. 7 April, 1911. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: Let me hand you a copy of my inclosed "rude lines" To The New York Southern Society." I trust that the sentiment & thought expressed may agree with yr own views in the matter. Except, that the marked lines may not: those relating to the organized effort to change our entire system of government from the "representative" to the "populistic" form. I profoundly feel that the pending menace of combined direct-vote for senators, initiative, referendum and recallI wish that I might some time have the honor of nominating you for membership in the New York Southern Society. JCC is at least equal in gravity to the issue of the right to secede, of fifty years ago. A triumph of Secession, by the Confederacy, would have been but for a few years; for the same causes which compelled the more Perfect Union of 1789 would very soon have brought about a re-union of the two sections. A triumph of the populistic theories would be permanently fatal to our system of self-government. With very deep and increasing regard, Your friend, Joseph Culbertson ClaytonForm 2289 B. 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CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 114 Wall Street, Spokane, Wash. ALWAYS OPEN a217. PO. C. 76 N. L. 3 ex. Boise Idaho April 7 1911. 285 Theodore Roosevelt, Spokane Wn. The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis of which you are a vice-president is conducting with its traveling exhibit an educational campaign in western states against the great white plague. The exhibit opens in Boise for a week beginning April tenth. If Boise is included in your itinerary may we not hope for your encouragement thru participation in one of the meetings held each evening in conjunction with the exhibit. W. L. Cosper, Director Western Exhibit. 1012pmOfficers L. C. LAWSON, Pres., Clarks, Neb A.M. TEMPLIN, 1st. V-Pres., Palmer, Neb. C. W. SANBORN, 2d V-Pres., Gretna, Neb. J. D. REAM, 3d V-Pres., Broken Bow, Neb. W. S. DELANO, Sec-Treas., Lincoln, Neb. [*Invitation*] NEBRASKA FARMERS' CONGRESS Legislative Committee FRANK ODELL, Chairman. W. S. DELANO, Sec. A. M. TEMPLIN, L. C. LAWSON, W. F. JOHNSON. [*14*] Lincoln, Nebraska, April 7 1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. New York. My dear Colonel: Replying to your valued favor of the first instant it is sincerely hoped here that this matter may be reconsidered and that you can arrange to visit Nebraska State Fair one day during the first week of September, This writer had called the attention, of our Rural Life Commission to this hoped for visit, before the receipt of your letter from San Francisco, and a very cordial reception awaits you in Nebraska. We are pressing this invitation in the interest of the movement 'back to the farm" and no other living man can give the impetus to this movement that can Ex-President Roosevelt, Sincerely yours W. S. Delano Sec. NATIONAL FARMERS' CONGRESS. 1911 MEETING, COLUMBUS OHIO, OCTOBER 12THE NEW YORK PEACE SOCIETY ANDREW CARNEGIE, PRESIDENT BOARD OF INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY WILLIAM FREDERICK DIX, CHAIRMAN 34 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK CITY April 7, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Sir: We have the pleasure and honor of inviting you, on behalf of The New York Peace Society and the American branch of the Association for International Conciliation, to be present and speak at a dinner in honor of Baron d'Estournelles de Constant of Paris, France, at the Hotel Astor on Wednesday evening, May the seventeenth. His Excellency, as you of course know, is president of the French society for international conciliation, a leading member of the Interparliamentary Union; and at the time of the dinner will be about completing an extended lecture tour in America in the interests of good international relations. Mr. Carnegie will preside at the dinner and President Nicholas Murray Butler has already agreed to be one of the speakers. We are very desirous in addition to have your co-operation in honoring our distinguished guest and helping to assure the success of the occasion. Trusting that we may receive early assurance of your ability to accept the invitation, I beg to remain Very respectfully yours, William Frederick Dix Chairman.[*[Dwyer 4-7-11]*] Fountain Inn South Carolina April 7th 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Office of "The Outlook" New York City. Hon. Dear Sir:- Had I been struck with a thunderbolt I could not have been more surprised than when a friend handed me the enclosed letter. My faith in your veracity has been absolute, and I have been in public and in private your fearless champion and defender against every foe. You surely have not forgotten Mr Roosevelt all I suffered for you and your cause in the year 1904. I have in my possession a letter from you in which you acknowledge in strong language the service I rendered you during the campaign. Some of the Roman Catholic members of Tammany Hall, you remember, brought all manner of persecution upon me because of the article I wrote in your praise in the Roman Catholic Magazine of which I was editor. You asked me in a conversation2 with me in the White House what you could do for me to deliver me from the persecution. I then asked you to make it possible for me to go to Rome. You told me to make out the minimum of the cost, which I did, you directed Mr Loeb to give me this sum of $1500.00, and I went to Rome on that money. How I can meet your denial of this fact without some explanation I don't know. You have certainly placed me with my friends of the Protestant faith in a most embarrassing situation. Mr Loeb is a living witness that you gave me the sum of money mentioned to go to Rome. You may have forgotten it. Mr Loeb can bring it to your memory. If you persist in denying this fact, Mr Roosevelt, you will put me to the painful duty of publishing your letters as well as those of Mr Loeb in order to vindicate myself in the eyes of my friends. Moreover, your denial will3 cause the absolute faith I have had in your favor and veracity to collapse, and force me to share some of the opinions of your enemies. It grieves my heart to think of it. I know of no man in whose praise I have spoken from the public platform as I have in yours. To be obliged to reverse my good opinion is heart-breaking to say the least. You have nothing to lose, but everything to gain, in acknowledging that you gave me that sum of money in gratitude for the service rendered you in the campaign. I shall promise never to make public what you write me. I merely want it to show my friends whose minds have been disturbed by your denial of what I told them as an absolute truth, and which God knows is an absolute truth.4 Until I hear from you I want to comfort my mind by entertaining the thought that the matter escaped your memory. With much anxiety I await your answer. You cannot afford at this crisis on your career to treat me with indifference. I sincerely hope you will not cause the esteem and honor in which I have held you all these years to die out in my heart and mind. I am, Mr Roosevelt, Sincerely yours T. Augustine Dwyer. Fountain Inn South Carolina[For enc see 3-27-11]Form 1864 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,00 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. [*120*] 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 [* [4-7-11]*] 109, UN. X. 17 Dickinson N D Apl 7, 1911 Col Theodore Roosevelt, Missoula Montana. If you come on over the northern Pacific railway we will certainly expect you to stop over. Sylvane Ferris .. 810:PM [*10.15p.m.*][[shorthand]] J.C, FISHER INVESTMENTS 8 WALL STREET SPOKANE April 7th.1911 Dear Mr Roosevelt:- There is a possibility that I may not meet you and so am making sure of extending you a welcome and greeting by letter, and expressing not only my own loyalty and admiration for your great work, but that of all the "Bad Lands boys" that I occasionally meet. John Goodall called on me about two weeks ago and told me something of his being with you on your last trip to Dakota. John Monroe I saw about a year ago and we talked of you and the old times in the cow country. George Myers I met last winter at the home of the Merrifield's in Helena and we had a great visit and you may feel sure that you were often the topic of conversation. Mr H. B. Wadsworth has been gone for several years. Arthur Smith lives at Kettle Falls, about 75 miles north of Spokane and is doing well. Mr. Roosevelt, when you get that bunch in the east well licked - and I know you wont quit until you do, come west and live among your real friends and we will give you a right good time and a most hearty welcome. Mr. J. M. Graham, formerly Chief Engineer and Vice President of the Erie, to whom I believe you once offered the task of building the Panama Canal, told me a short time before his death that he would love to come back west to live: he said he had many acquaintances in New York, but no real friends: the kind that would give up their last shirt if you needed it. I spent several delightfull days with him a few months before his death. There is some good hunting and fishing not too far from Spokane. Good luck and best wishes from, Your Sincere Friend J.C. Fisher[*[Flaherty]*] San Francisco, April 7, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, SIR: Your letter with enclosures - the letters I left with you on the occasion of my very delightful call of April 1st - reached me today. I cannot tell you in words how deeply grateful I am for your very kindly attention. I feel that I have been favored far above my fellows in achieving a hope which I have secretly cherished for years - to see and speak with the man who has reflected more honor and glory on my country than any other citizen of the present day. I do not forget, however, that the opportunity came to me entirely through my friendship for our mutual friend, Mr. Morrisey, and I have not neglected to tell him so and to thank him, as enclosed copies of letter and telegram which I sent him a few days ago, will testify. The invitation you extended to call on you while in New York, gives me the greatest pleasure in anticipation, as I certainly hope to avail myself of the privilege. I thank you sincerely for having brought the affairs of our Brotherhood before the attention ofT. R. -2- Governor Johnson. I realize that, unaided, we might never have been able to accomplish so desirable a result. I have great faith in the new Governor and expect only the fairest treatment at his hands. Your kindly courtesy will always keep me your debtor, though I shall hope some day you may give me an opportunity to prove you have turned an admirer into a friend. I am, Most respectfully yours, T. Flaherty[*[For 2 encs see 4-1,-11 4-5-11]*]HEADQUARTERS OF THE Society for the Protection of the Dignity and Honor of the Uniforms of the United States WASHINGTON, D. C., April 7, 1911. CATHERINE M. GALLAGHER, PRESIDENT 512 A STREET S. E. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I am preparing literature to forward to the Governors of the States, asking their aid in interesting their Legislatures to pass a bill similar to the one signed by the President on March 1, 1911. I want to ask you if I may use your name as an Honorary Member of my Society, - I feel that you will say "Yes" but would not for the world presume without your actual consent. I shall also seek to use the valued influence of the names of Mr. Taft, the Secretaries of the Navy and of War, Admirals Dewey and Schley, and a few others. I want to perfect the work begun by me March, 1910, by making it mandatory upon all States and possessions of our beloved Land to see to it that the uniforms of all the services of our Government are protected from insult. Wishing you all the benefits to be derived from a glorious trip, believe me to be, Very sincerely yours, Catherine M. Gallagher P.S. If you will wire me just the work "O.K." I shall know that you have granted me my wish, and I shall not have to wait for the long mail time. Send the message "collect," and please pardon my seeming boldness in thus interfering with your valued time. I would not, did I not know your interest in the subject in hand.A HOME FOR TRAVELING MEN [*[Germain]*} NEW CONCRETE BLOCK The Kellogg Hotel Mrs. Mary S. Carter, Proprietress NEW FURNITURE THROUGHOUT. MODERN AND UP-TO-DATE, WITH ALL CONVENIENCES OF A CITY Kellogg, Idaho, April 7, 1911 My dear Sir; Please excuse me for addressing, - you, I am from North Adams Mass. I have lived in that vicinity for several years and as a result of reading so much about the north west came West 1907 - and I have been on a chase in the west for some thing good, in good land I would be in a position to colonnize withA HOME FOR TRAVELING MEN The Kellogg Hotel NEW CONCRETE BLOCK Mrs. Mary S. Carter, Proprietress NEW FURNITURE THROUGHOUT. MODERN AND UP-TO-DATE, WITH ALL CONVENIENCES OF A CITY Kellogg, Idaho 19 french people - I could get a good class, - I have been in Califonia Imperial valley - and all through that county Arizona All through this county As far as Vancouver B.C _ am, - preparied to go East and lecture on the possibilities of the great No. West. My dear Sir, if you could recommend me to some reliable party, I would be oblige to you awaiting a reply - I am Mrs. N. GermainA HOME FOR TRAVELING MEN NEW CONCRETE BLOCK The Kellogg Hotel Mrs. Mary S. Carter, Proprietress NEW FURNITURE THROUGHOUT. MODERN AND UP-TO-DATE, WITH ALL CONVENIENCES OF A CITY Kellogg, Idaho 19 I am accustomed to meeting all classes. I worked in Shops, & have been a milliner I have traveled, to paris London, and nearly over the whole of the united states, I must earn my living and want, - to get a good big track of land, and sell, back east, If I cant get such a proposition, - I would like to work for the betterment of the mill &and shopA HOME FOR TRAVELLING MEN The Kellogg Hotel NEW CONCRETE BLOCK Mrs. Mary S. Carter, Proprietress NEW FURNITURE THROUGHOUT. MODERN AND UP-TO-DATE, WITH ALL CONVENIENCES OF A CITY Kellogg, Idaho, ,19 girls, - I dont know to whom I should write to, I know that back east many a young man sits at home and sends his young children to work it is a shame, and the law should be enforced, I am prepared to do any thing of this nature But I would like a good land proposition and I would see to both selling and, - helping poor children - to breakA way from the slavery of a mill life the drugery is awful, - I could reach many more people than, - men who are sent out and try to get at the botton of the trouble in a threatening way - If you could give me the real facts about the Arizona desert and new mexaco I would be thankful. to you thanking you in advance I am Respectfully Mrs N. Germain I would like to hear of one good placeForm 2589 B DAY LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. 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VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER [*427 P*] RECEIVED AT 427 pm 598 [*[4-7-11]*] 122 UN J 24 Blue, St-Paul, Minn April, 7th-'11 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Spokane, Wn. Minnesota legislature passed resolution today unanimously requesting you to speak before it in joint session on Friday evening eight oclock can you do so. Hugh T. Halbert. 425pm.Form 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. 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 [*548P*] RECEIVED AT 114 Wall Street, Spokane, Wash. ALWAYS OPEN [*548P*] 631 135 UN.MD. 54 Helena, Mont. ,April 7-11. Frank Harper, Secy. to Theodore Roosevelt, Spokane, Wash. We are planning as part of entertainment automobile trip to the dam under construction on the Missouri river provided the weather is good. Trip will consume about three hours in afternoon. Please wire if this will meet with Mr. Roosevelts approval also state how many are in your party when we are expected to entertain. Helena Commercial Club. 547pm.Guelph. Ont., April 7th 1911. The Honourable Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Hear Mr. Roosevelt: I wrote you a letter on April 3rd, and enclosed my last proclamation, also with details and other enclosures, such as Causes of Unrest, only I regret that I did not enclose a part of Plan 3, if only in brief. Since sending you this, I have heard from Mr. Heurtley in Chicago, and although he didn't [v] state directly, that he would aid me in carrying out my plans, he seemed to lend a kindly ear, but stated that he was too busy with his own affairs, and that I would have to handle it alone from here. I will be in Toronto tomorrow, and since I did not hear from you in return, I am going to follow out the best plan I can think of, since I am without any legal agent in this matter. I will mail the proclamation to each Consul, and let them in turn send it on to their respective Governments, and this published in their newspapers will mean the protection of their own rulers. Should I be requested to send on the details, parts of which I outlined to you in my enclosures, I will, of course, use every precaution and submit to them only what concerns their respective Governments. Should this reach you in time, I will be indeed grateful, if you would wire me either to the King Edward Hotel, or C% J. W. Langmuir, Toronto General Trusts Corporation, any advice regards which you may deem necessary, since I do not wish to send anything through which might harm the Anglo-American alliance. If anything, I want to do what I can in this matter, to aid the United States and England. My sister came here to see me, and although she promised to take me to England, something changed her mind, and, feeling as she did, that I ought to remain here, or go to some sanitarium in the States, I am practically left for myself to decide. I want to thank you very much indeed for your kindness in sending the Flag with the Crucifix over it with my letter to you of Nov. 8th and the old Proclamation to my sister. However much I regret now that it was done, since she did not seem to realize when here, and as I did not have the opportunity of speaking to her very long, to explain to her what it meant. I composed a March, which has been pronounced by many here 'a hit' and in sending it to an American publishing house, I suggested to-2- go on the title page the picture of an American Eagle with outstretched wings, a pennant swinging from his bill, and one end the word 'Reciprocity' and on the other 'The Square Deal.' Would this be considered objectionable in Washington, D.C. or Ottawa? And, in view of the new alliance between the U.S. and England, I thought of having this title page changed with an American Eagle and a British Lion side by side, with a short inscription "A Lion will roar, and an Eagle will scream A victory to the civilized world." Would this be considered objectionable? Thanking you for your past kindnesses to me, Believe me, Faithfully yours, H.E.Huck PS. Should I be pressed to give part of the information which I revealed to you in the Causes of Unrest, while in Toronto tomorrow, for which an official in Toronto, while I was there the last time, offered anything I would ask, if I would agree to let him have it. I will give it to him to send on to Ottawa, providing he gives me the proper protection that no information shall leak out from where it came. H.E.HuckDANIEL F. LAFEAN 20TH DIST. PA. House of Representatives U.S. Washington, D.C. April 7, 1911. Mr. George D. Wardrop, New York, N. Y. My dear Sir:- I wish to acknowledge receipt of yours of the 5th instant, as well as photograph of Colonel Roosevelt. Thanking you for your kindness and promptness in this matter, I am, Yours very truly, DF LafeanForm 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 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, not 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 [*269*] RECEIVED AT 114 Wall Street, Spokane, Wash. ALWAYS OPEN a310 Ch sx 86 N.:. 6 exa Fargo No.Dak. Apl. 7th,1911 269 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Spokane Washn. Will you, in passing through North Dakota or Minnesota, give a small delegation of farmers and business men a hearing? We desire to present to you our views on Mr. Taft's Canadian Reciprocity Trade Agreement and also out reasons for holding a state wide convention and organizing for the purpose of doing all we can to defeat the measure. If agreeable to you will take train at Fargo and ride with you for an hour so answer at my expense. R S Lewis, Ex Lieut Gov Chairman Executive Committee 9pmJUDGE'S CHAMBERS Juvenile Court DENVER, COLO. —— BEN B. LINDSEY, JUDGE April 7, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, C/o The Outlook, New York City. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: It is almost unnecessary to tell you how grateful I am and how much I sincerely appreciate that footnote in the Outlook. Even if there was a disposition to falter in the fight or to turn from the straight path your faith alone and my desire to be worthy of it would make such a course impossible. I feel an added responsibility for any small part which I with others may be privileged to play in the great struggle going on in this country, to do that part with sanity and sense and in a way that will not only count but shall never give those who have helped me in our small struggle any cause to feel that their confidence was ever misplaced. I am taking up with Mr. Hapgood of Collier's Weekly the subject of my last letter. Your magnificient reception on the coast is just exactly what was to be expected. In view of the bolder and more open attacks of the "special interests" made against you personally during the past year, it gave special joy and delight to your friends in Colorado, With all good wishes, I am Sincerely yours, Ben B LindseyZION'S REFORMED CHURCH M. LOUCKS, D. D., MINISTER. Marietta Pa April 7th '11. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir:- I am desirous of securing your services, if possible, for four open sir lectures, during July or the first week in August '11. These lectures to be at four different cities, presumably York, Pa, Harrisburg, Reading and Allentown. This is not definitely settled. My purpose is to use this method toward reducing a debt resting upon our church at this place. If we can agree on terms, I will secure the services of two of my friends, who are experts in handling high class lectures and the best talent, to handle the business for me. Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon O. Rohn of Lancaster Pa have been eminently successful in this line and can give the best refernces. Mrs. Rohn is widely known and popular, and has peculiar gifts in this work. Please quote me your best terms, and indicate the time best suited in either July or the first of Aug. Respectfully Yours, M. Loucks.Harvard University Cambridge April 7, 1911 [*9.*] Dear Theodore, I enclose a cheque for your Noble lecture which I ought to have sent you long ago. We shall have the lecture published in accordance with the provision of the will in style uniform with the other lectures. Sincerely yours, A. Lawrence Lowell. Col. Theodore Roosevelt Enclosure [[shorthand]]SPOKANE LITHO CO C. M. FASSETT, PRESIDENT. F. R. CULBERTSON, } E. T. COMAN, } VICE R. INSINGER, } PRESIDENTS. W. D. VINCENT, } T. H. BREWER, TREASURER R. J. MACLEAN, SECRETARY ALL ROADS LEAD TO SPOKANE G. N. RY. C. W. RY. B. B. RY. S. P. & N. O. N. RY. APO. INT. RY. N. P. RY. I. & W. N. SPOKANE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE W. W. P. RY. S. P. & S. RY. N.P. RY. N. C. RY. N. P. RY. S & I. E. RY. O. R. G. N. CO. C. M. & ST P. RY. THE POWER CITY. TRUSTEES: F. E. GOODALL C. M. FASSETT D. T. HAM F. R. CULBERTSON H. C. SAMPSON E. F. C. VAN DISSEL W. S. McCREA A. F. McCLAINE P. E. STRAHORN A. C. WARE E. F. WAGGONER W. D. VINCENT SAM. GLASGOW R. INSINGER H. L. BLEECKER T. S. GRIFFITH F. W. DEWART M. D. HALL E. T. COMAN P. D. TULL J. P. McGOLDRICK CORRESPONDENCE SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO SPOKANE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. NOT TO OFFICIALS OF THE CHAMBER. SPOKANE, April 7, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Davenport's, Spokane. Dear Sir: The enclosed report of the Country Life Commission was published in December 1909 by the Spokane Chamber of Commerce for free distribution. Up to the present time we have received requests for 10,000 copies of this report. These requests have come to us from every state in the Union and have been supplied promptly and without charge. The foreword in the printed report will call your attention to the circumstances which led to the printing of this report by the Spokane Chamber of Commerce. Yours very truly, R.J. MacLean. Secretary.T. W. BLAKEY, PREST. J. F. GARNETT, CHM. F. W. DABNEY, V. PREST. T. J. McREYNOLDS, V. PREST. A. H. ECKLES, CASHIER. J. MAT STARLING, SECRETARY. Planters Bank & Trust Co. CAPITAL $150,000.00 Hopkinsville, Ky. 4/7/11 [*D*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir: The Elks House at this place was entirely destroyed by fire one night last week. They have a membership of three hundred (300) composed of the best citizens in our Community. At a meeting of the Lodge last Tuesday night, I was appointed on a committee to see if we could not make arrangements with you to come to Hopkinsville, and lecture at the Tabernacle, under the auspices of Hopkinsville Lodge of Elks, #545. We can assure you of a large and appreciative audience, and hope to hear you can give us an early date. Very respectfully, T. J. McReynoldsMrs. Frances A. Meyer 648-119th Str. Chicago-Ill. West Pullman 4/7 1911 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay - New York. Dear Sir! When I came home this morning from mailing my letter & document to you, I remembered, I had forgotten to put the News Paper Article in, I wrote you about. Well, here it is. Trusting to hear from you soon I am with Best Wishes for all good, to you & all Sincerely & Hopefull Mrs. Frances A. Meyer.[For enc. see 4-7-11]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, rent 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. [* 941a *] THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 378 942 a87. ch. sa. 40 blue, Pf. Milwaukee, Wis April 7 -1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Spokane, Wash. Supplementing invitation by mail of City Club, of Milwaukee, for Monday seventeenth ,you may prefer Saturday evening fifteenth, which can easily be arranged on our part earnestly hope that you can come to us, hope for favorable reply by telegraph. Frederic C. Morehouse. 9:41am.COPY. April 7, 1911. Hon. Wm. J. Gaynor, 20 Eighth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Dear Sir: - I have read in the different papers a statement purporting to have been made by you as to saloons being closed on Sunday. I seriously believe that you must have been misinformed, because Sunday after Sunday, we can see the transgression of the Sunday closing law. Through the plain glass panel, we are able to see men behind the bar filling glasses with various fluids, taking them into interior rooms. We can also see many men pass in and out of the side entrances and sometimes even we see through the panel in the window, and front, people sitting in the interior rooms. According to Section H of Paragraph 30, Chapter 34 of the Consolidated Laws, I understand that the sale in interior bars or rooms is prohibited, and even should the saloon keeper contend that the people gathered in this interior room were of his family, I understand according to the same chapter that he has no right either to sell or give it away in any such bard or interior room to anyone. Furthermore, that in such interior room in which liquor is sold should be a plain glass window in door or window, so that during prohibited hours the interior will be visible from the outside. We see this apparent transgress of the Law, Sunday after Sunday not in one, but many instances, and we also see daily, as well as Sundays, children going into saloons with tin pails, and come out with the tin pail filled with some foaming fluid. It would be hard to conceive that it could be anything else but beer. This is also contrary to law. Believing that the statements you have given are based upon information given you, I would ask, are you willing to go with me some Sunday afternoon through certain districts where I have to pass daily, and especially Sundays, then I believe I could convince you that saloon after saloon is doing business on Sundays. In at least two instances, saloon keepers have told me that it would be impossible for them to make a living except they kept open on Sunday. if you unknown to anyone else could take a walk with me some Sunday afternoon or evening, I believe I shall be able to convince you that a very large number of saloons pay very little or no respect as to the Sunday closing law. Yours very truly, [*[V A M Mortensen?]*] Chairman.[*[Enc in Mortensen 5-2-11]*] STATE OF MICHIGAN EXECUTIVE OFFICE LANSING [4] [*5*] April 7, 1911. [[shorthand]] PERSONAL. My dear Colonel Roosevelt,- I am sending you a little reference I made in response to a telegram from a Chicago newspaper, and an editorial comment upon it in The Detroit Evening News, which is self-explanatory. I hope you had an enjoyable trip in the West. I try not to envy anybody, but I am always more than proud of your ability and usefulness, which must measure your happiness as well. Very sincerely yours, Chase S. Osborn. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York City. CSO:L[*[For 3 encl see Osborn 3/25/11 3/23/11 3/23/11]*]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 114 Wall Street, Spokane, Wash. ALWAYS OPEN a279 EA. C. 120 N. L. MS Newyork NY April 7, 1911 Frank Harper, Secretary to Theodore Roosevelt, Spokane The general society of the daughters of the revolution will dedicate on May eleventh in Bancroft hall Annapolis a memorial to sailors of revolution and earnestly desire to secure Mr Roosevelt as principal speaker of occasion. This is in connection with annual convention of the society at Baltimore at which delegates from all over the country will be present. Mr. Taft is expected to attend. The president general of the society, Mrs. Adeline F. Fitz, Wakefield Mass asks us to forward this invitation as she does not know Mr. Roosevelts address. Society will defray traveling expenses. They feel that Mr. Roosevelts former position as secretary of navy will interest him in favorably considering their request. Send reply to Mrs. Fitz. The Outlook 141aForm 2289 Night Letter The Western Union Telegraph Company INCORPORATED 25,000 Offices in America CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECIEVER'S No. TIME FILED CHECK SEND to the following NIGHT LETTER subject to the terms on the back hereof, which are hereby agreed to April 7, 1911 191 To Frank Harper, Secretary to Theodore Roosevelt, Spokane, Washington The General Society of the Daughters of the Revolution will dedicate on May seventeenth in Bancroft Hall, Annapolis, a memorial to the sailors of the Revolution and earnestly desire to secure Mr. Roosevelt as principal speaker of occasion. This is in connection with annual convention of the society at Baltimore, at which delegates from all over the country will be present. Mr. Taft is expected to attend. The president general of the Society, Mrs. Adeline F. Fitz, Wakefield, Mass. asks us to forward this invitation as she does not know Mr. Roosevelt's address. Society will defray traveling expenses. They feel that Mr. Roosevelt's former position as Secretary of Navy will interest him in favorably considering their request. Send reply to Mrs. Fitz. THE OUTLOOK[*[attached to Fitz 4-4-11]*] NIGHT LETTER ALL NIGHT LETTER MESSAGES TAKEN BY THIS COMPANY ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS WHICH ARE HEREBY AGREED TO The Western Union Telegraph Company will receive not later than midnight NIGHT LETTERS, to be transmitted only for delivery on the morning of the next ensuing business day, at rates still lower than its standard night message rates, as follows: the standard day rate for ten words shall be charged for the transmission of fifty words or less, and one-fifth of such standard day rate for ten words shall be charged for each additional ten words or less. To guard against mistakes or delays, the sender of a message should order it REPEATED, that is, telegraphed back to the originating office for comparison. For this, one-half the unrepeated message rate is charged in addition. Unless otherwise indicated on its face, THIS IS AN UNREPEATED MESSAGE AND PAID FOR AS SUCH, in consideration whereof it is agreed between the sender of the message and this Company as follows: 1. The Company shall not be liable for mistakes or delays in the transmission or delivery, or for non-delivery, of any UNREPEATED message, beyond the amount received for sending the same; nor for mistakes or delays in the transmission or delivery, or for non-delivery of any REPEATED message, beyond fifty times the sum received for sending the same, unless specially valued; nor in any case for delays arising from unavoidable interruption in the working of its lines; nor for errors in cipher or obscure messages. 2. In any event the Company shall not be liable for damages for any mistakes or delay in the transmission or delivery, or for the non-delivery of this message, whether caused by the negligence of its servants or otherwise, beyond the sum of FIFTY DOLLARS, at which amount this message is hereby valued, unless a greater value is stated in writing hereon at the time the message is offered to the Company for transmission, and an additional sum paid or agreed to be paid based on such value equal to one-tenth of one per cent. thereof. 3. The Company is hereby made the agent of the sender, without liability, to forward this message over the lines of any other Company when necessary to reach its destination. 4. Messages will be delivered free within one-half mile of the Company's office in towns of 5,000 population or less, and within one mile of such office in other cities or towns. Beyond these limits the Company does not undertake to make delivery, but will, without liability, at the sender's request, as his agent and at his expense, endeavor to contract for him such delivery at a reasonable price. 5. No responsibility attaches to this Company concerning messages until the same are accepted at one of its transmitting offices, and if a message is sent to such office by one of the Company's messengers, he acts for that purpose as the agent of the sender. 6. The Company will not be liable for damages or statutory penalties in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. In further consideration of the reduced rate for this special "NIGHT LETTER" service, the following special terms are hereby agreed to: A. NIGHT LETTERS may at the option of the Telegraph Company be mailed at destination to the addresses and the Company shall be deemed to have discharged its obligation in such cases with respect to delivery by mailing such NIGHT LETTERS at destination, postage prepaid. B. NIGHT LETTERS shall be written in plain English. Code language is not permitted. 7. No employee of the Company is authorized to vary the foregoing. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER [*THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH CO. IS THE LARGEST TELEGRAPH SYSTEM IN EXISTENCE. OVER ONE AND A QUARTER MILLION MILES OF WIRE AND CABLES. THE TWO TELEGRAPH POLES REPRESENT THE RELATIVE SIZE IN NUMBER OF OFFICE OF THE WESTERN UNION AS COMPARED WITH THE OFFICES OF ALL OTHER COMPETING COMPANIES COMBINED. WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY ALL COMPETING COMPANIES*] MONEY TRANSFERRED BY TELEGRAPH AND CABLE TO ALL THE WORLDOutlook 4-7-11April 7, 1911 Mrs. Adeline F. Fitz, General Society, Daughters of the Revolution, Wakefield, Mass. Dear Madam: Your letter of April 4th is at hand, and in response thereto we have sent a night letter to Mr. Roosevelt's secretary, which will reach him at Spokane, Washington tomorrow morning. We enclose a copy of the letter and trust the same will meet with your approval. We have paid two dollars and forty cents for the lettergram. Mr. Roosevelt will be at Spokane, Washington, until Sunday night. He will be in Missoula, Montana, on Tuesday next, and in Helena on Wednesday, arriving in New York, via Chicago, early on Sunday morning, April sixteenth. Yours very truly, THE OUTLOOK MTC-EH[*[attached to Fitz 4-4-11]*][*6*] 1759 R STREET CORNER NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE April 7, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I., New York. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: Senator Newlands and I have proposed for membership in the Metropolitan Club the name of Mr. Martin W. Littleton, and some question has been raised, I understand, as to his eligibility therein on the score of his associations in New York. I understand that you and Mr. Littleton are, notwithstanding some political antagonism, on very pleasant terms, personally, and if this be so, I think that a letter from you, stating the fact, and that he is a gentleman of good manners and pleasant address, would tend to remove the idea I refer to. If, in the multiplicity of letters you have to write, this would give you too much trouble, don't bother about it. Sincerely yours, Thos. Nelson PageHUBERT C. HERRING, D.D. GENERAL SECRETARY WILLIS E. LOUGEE, ASSOCIATE SECRETARY J.T. BRINCKERHOFF, ASSISTANT TREASURER MIRIAM L. WOODBERRY, SECRETARY WOMAN'S DEP'T The Congregational Home Missionary Society 287 Fourth Avenue, New York REV. W. G. PUDDEFOOT SUPERINTENDENT OF HOME MISSIONS FOR INDIANA 20 WEST 16TH STREET INDIANAPOLIS, IND. [*H.*] April 7 1911 To The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt New York ny My Dear Sir I wish to thank you most heartily for your article on Race Decadence. I have felt for many years that we were loosing ground. I have for twenty years traveled all over New England. and I have been repeatedly struck by the general decay of family life A concrete instance. In Wilton N H I was visiting an old friend. He was the Unitarian Minister, while waiting for dinner I amused his children, six of them by drawing pictures and incidentally I told the children that they were the kind I put on the blackboard in theHUBERT C. HERRING, D.D. GENERAL SECRETARY WILLIS E. LOUGEE, ASSOCIATE SECRETARY J.T. BRINCKERHOFF, ASSISTANT TREASURER MIRIAM L. WOODBERRY, SECRETARY WOMAN'S DEP'T The Congregational Home Missionary Society 2 287 Fourth Avenue, New York REV. W. G. PUDDEFOOT SUPERINTENDENT OF HOME MISSIONS FOR INDIANA 20 WEST 16TH STREET INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Sunday School, when one of them said "Oh papa I wish we had a Sunday School." Why John I said have you no Sunday School? "No he said. Why what is the matter?" "Puddefoot he said I have 60 families without a child" Sixty years ago those families would have had between three or four hundred When I reached by train three French Canadian woman came into the car with eighteen children' and on reaching home found that a French Canadian man & his wife and sixteen children had just started for Yak River Our churches are loosing ground for lack, of children. Some closed and many with galleries shut upHUBERT C. HERRING, D.D. GENERAL SECRETARY WILLIS E. LOUGEE, ASSOCIATE SECRETARY J.T. BRINCKERHOFF, ASSISTANT TREASURER MIRIAM L. WOODBERRY, SECRETARY WOMAN'S DEP'T The Congregational Home Missionary Society 3 287 Fourth Avenue, New York REV. W. G. PUDDEFOOT SUPERINTENDENT OF HOME MISSIONS FOR INDIANA 20 WEST 16TH STREET INDIANAPOLIS, IND. and in some cases the side seats roped off. Nothing surprises me so much here in Indiana as the number of young women who come into the cars with three and four children so that the conditions you mention have not reached the country towns of this state. Again thanking you for your timely article I am Sincerly Yours W G Puddefoot[*7.*] UPTON SINCLAIR EDGE MOOR, DELAWARE [[shorthand]] April. 7, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I endeavored some time ago to induce you to debate with Victor Berger under the auspices of the Intercollegiate Socialist Society. He is to speak at Carnegie Hall on May 4 on the subject of the "Prospects of the Socialist Congressmen". You will hear an extremely interesting talk by one of the most remarkable men in this country. I wonder if I could persuade you to be my guest on that evening? I enclose an account of the affair. Sincerely yours, Upton Sinclair Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y.[*[FOR ENCL SEE 5-4-11]*]CABLE ADDRESS "SAINTREGIS NEW YORK" Cameron D. Bulkley- N.Y. Hotel St. Regis Fifth Avenue and Fifty-fifth Street New York April 7, 1911. R. M. HAAN Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir:- Our purpose in addressing you is to correct the impression that you may have received from unjust reports that the charges of the HOTEL ST. REGIS are higher than those of other hotels of the same standing. Those who have been our patrons are well aware that this hotel is not higher in its charges than any other first-class hotel in this city. To those who have not honored us with their patronage, we beg to submit the schedule of prices for rooms as shown herewith, and with regard to our restaurant charges, we assure you that they are the same as those of other first-class establishments in New York. The prices of our Rooms, which are all OUTSIDE Rooms, are- Single Room for one person, with use of public bath, $3.00 and $4.00; Single Room with bath, for one person, $5.00 and $6.00; Double Room with bath, for two persons, $6.00 and up; Two Connecting Rooms with bath. $10.00 and up; Parlor, Bedroom and bath, $11.00 and up; Larger Suites in proportion. The element of democratic, comfortable homelikeness is one of the prominent features of the ST. REGIS, and the guests realize that there are no regulations or requirements as to dress or attire, either for ladies or gentlemen, other than those that are everywhere recognized as those of good taste. We hope that on your next visit to New York you will avail yourself of the opportunity to become convinced of the truth of the above statements by making the ST. REGIS your home while in the city, and trusting we may receive a share of your valued patronage, we are Very truly yours, HOTEL ST. REGIS. R M HaanP. L. FLANIGAN, PRESIDENT DIX W. SMITH, VICE-PRESIDENT D. FORD SMITH, SECY.-TREASURER NEVADA REALTY AND FINANCE COMPANY ANDERSON BUILDING RENO, NEVADA April 7, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Care, The Outlook, New York, N.Y. [*24*] Dear Col. Roosevelt, I enclose herewith a few pictures taken upon the occasion of your recent visit to this City and desire to personally thank you for your coming. Trusting sometime to see you, I beg to remain, Very sincerely yours, Dix W. Smith Dict. D.W.SRev. E. C. Stubenvoll Pella, Wis. April 7th 1911 Hon. Th. Roosefelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. Hochehrwürdiger Herr! Sorben erschien ein von mir verabfaster Gedicht in den hiesigen Zeitunen über den von mir hochverehrten Teddy bear. Ich bin zwar ein deuscher Landpastor und im englischen noch nicht so sehr gut bewandert, aber ich wollte doch auch einmal meinen Gefühlen in englischer Sprache den Lauf lassen. Verzeihen Sie daher, wenn es sich ein armer Bushpaster erlaubt, das Gedicht an Sie einzusenden. Hochachtungsvoll der Ihren stets ergebene E. Stubenvoll. Marion, Wis. R.R.II.[*[FOR ENCL SEE 4-7-11]*][*18.*] FRED E. SUTTON 1111 NORTH BROADWAY OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. April 7 - 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt New York City Dear Mr. Roosevelt Mrs. Sutton and I hereby extend to you the hospitalities and comforts of our home on the occasion of your visit to our city in August to the reunion of your war veterans and sincerely trust you will accept same as we will deem it a pleasure and an honor to have you with us. Your sincere friend Fred SuttonToppenish, Washington, April 7, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. Honored Sir: Appreciating your deep and sincere interest in all that pertains to the development of arid lands, we take the liberty to present to you a few facts concerning the Yakima Indian Reservation. The Reservation contains the largest continuous body of high class irrigable land in the North West, which body of land owing to the fact of its being largely held by Indian Allottees has not previous to this time developed as rapidly as other adjacent areas. The Reservation includes some two hundred thousand acres of extremely high class irrigable land of which about eight or ten thousand have been purchased by white settlers. At present about forty thousand acres are being irrigated, but on account of the rapid general development of these lands through the progressiveness of the Indians and gradual settling up with whites a much larger and more comprehensive irrigation system than the present one is essential, and due to the lack of such facilities, land values and returns are very appreciably below the normal. Since tak[e]ing over the irrigation waters of the Yakima-2- River, the Reclamation Service [have] has made surveys and developed on the Reservation, what is known as the Wapato Project, which comprises some one hundred twenty thousand acres including the present irrigated lands. Owing to the depleted condition of the Reclamation funds for some time past there appears no immediate hope for relief in this line, and with vast areas of Indian lands lying idle general values depreciating and the sincere clammoring of a large community of both progressive Indians and white settlers for relief in the line of the construction of the Wapato Project, a medium of relief seems possible through the use of Indian tribal funds. It is generally conceded that about four millions of dollars are either directly or indirectly available from such source, which amount would be ample for the needed improvements. The white settlers have been reluctant to suggest the use of tribal funds, but as the Indians are perfectly willing and anxious that their funds be used for the construction of these improvements, all concerned are cooperating as one interest along these lines, with the mutual understanding that the funds be used as a loan to the land which in turn will repay every dollar. The Indians are awakening to the future possibilities forthcoming from these improvements and consequently in recent councils are planning to urge immediate government action, through the Secretary of the Interior.-3- The white settlers and Indians are working shoulder to shoulder for these improvements and to show their good intentions the whites have even expressed a willingness to pay more than their share if necessary for the construction of the Wapato Project, by which means the Indians would receive the improvements below the actual cost. This is simply mentioned to show the mutual good feeling and cooperative spirit existing. The accompanying map showing part of the Reservation, outlines the present canal system and Wapato Project, as mentioned. We are also inclosing for your general information a copy of statement presented to the Army Board, on August 29th last, on the occasion of their visit to the Yakima Reservation. Since their disposal of the Reclamation fund was strictly limited to projects actually under construction, they were unable, though fully recognizing the urgent needs, high values of the lands under this project, also naturally favorable inexpensive construction features, to apportion any monies to this project, at this time. Knowing of the unlimited demand upon your good offices we have endeavored to be brief in our appeal, merely touching in a general way the subject, in this petition, in which we pray for your kind consideration of our needs in any way consistent with your present or future relations with those at present in office by which you may be able to cause some initation of the unlimited development work, when once started upon-4- the Yakima Indian Reservation. Again expressing our appreciation of the inestimable value of the Reclamation work initiated by you, we beg to subscribe ourselves. TOPPENISH COMMERCIAL CLUB, Leonard Talbott President. IRRIGATION COMMITTEE. F.A. Williams A.W. McDonald T. A. Wiggins[*[FOR ENCL SEE 8-29-10 4-7-11]*]Seattle, Wash. April, 7th 1911 Hon. Theadore Roosevelt, Esq. City Honored Sir: As you love justice and fair play, and as certain parties are arrogating to themselves the cleaning up of Seattle who are not entitled to the credit for the great work done, I will take the liberty to give you its correct history. The work was wholly in charge of the Public Welfare League, the Municipal League having taken no active part whatsoever except to secure about 250 of the 11500 names required to the recall petition. Mr. Burrage Farwell, President of the Chicago Municipal League, says it the work accomplished by the Public Welfare League of Seattle, is the GREATEST CIVIC VICTORY ever won by any organization in the U.S. Mr. J. W. Burns, the detective, that seattle is now the cleanest morally and the best governed city in the U.S. ALL this was brought about by the Public Welfare League, not by the Municipal League or any other organization or body of men. The two men, Mr. Zerwekh tis then President and Mr. Mckenny its Secy., are both men of a very retiring disposition and unobtrusive, led the fight which resulted in this great victory. Are they given credit for it? NO, of course not Really they are considered big fools for having dode the work. Now mr President you could not do a more just act while in Seattle then to heartily comment their work in your characteristic manner. They have done more for Seattle then any two persons have ever done for this city. A few words of appreciation of their work by you will encourage others - the moral courage of most men need to be stimulated. There are a number of others who fought nobly, and should be mentioned, but am unable t give their names except, mr Miller of the Seattle Business College, Mr Justice, Mr Moody, Dr Canfield, Mr Coleman and mr Wood and mr Thompson. Trusting this will reach you in time, Iremain, Respectfully Yours, Mrs. WadeBoone and Crockett Club OFFICE OF SECRETARY 11 WALL STREET, NEW YORK PRESIDENT W. AUSTIN WADSWORTH OF NEW YORK VICE-PRESIDENTS ARNOLD HAGUE OF WASHINGTON, D. C. WILLIAM D. PICKETT OF WYOMING ARCHIBALD ROGERS OF NEW YORK WALTER B. DEVEREUX OF COLORADO THEODORE ROOSEVELT OF NEW YORK SECRETARY MADISON GRANT, 11 WALL STREET, NEW YORK TREASURER C. GRANT LA FARGE, 25 MADISON SQUARE, N., NEW YORK EDITORIAL COMMITTEE GEORGE BIRD GRINNELL THEODORE ROOSEVELT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY AND TREASURER, ex-officio AMOS R. E. PINCHOT } To serve until 1912 WINTHROP CHANLER } W. REDMOND CROSS } To serve until 1913 CHAS. STEWART DAVISON } LEWIS RUTHERFORD MORRIS } To serve until 1914 EDWARD HUBERT LITCHFIELD } GAME PRESERVATION COMMITTEE GEORGE BIRD GRINNELL, Chairman J. WALTER WOOD CHARLES SHELDON W. REDMOND CROSS EDWARD HUBERT LITCHFIELD AMOS R. E. PINCHOT CHARLES H. TOWNSEND, Secretary NEW YORK Apr. 7, 1911. The Executive Committee of THE BOONE AND CROCKETT CLUB will dine at THE UNIVERSITY CLUB on Wednesday, April 12th, 1911, at eight o'clock P.M. Dinner, $6.50 a plate Answer promptly to Maj. W. A. Wadsworth, University Club, City.FIREPROOF. EUROPEAN PLAN. [C] [*[Welch]*] HOTEL CONTINENTAL WASHINGTON HOTEL CO A. W. CHAFFEE, MANAGER UNION STATION PLAZA. WASHINGTON,D.C. April 7th 1911 "Race Decadence" as one of the class which is arraigned by Mr Roosevelt, in this week's "Outlook" it might be interesting to him and to people who share his views, to get the other side of the story. There is always an obverse side to the medal, you know. Suppose, for instance, that we had decided after due observation and experience of life, that "The game was mot worth the candle," would it count to our honour and common honesty that we absolutely refused to be a party to bringing froth another "disappointed" life into being. And if life has not given to me the essential things necessary to make thatFIREPROOF. EUROPEAN PLAN. HOTEL CONTINENTAL WASHINGTON HOTEL CO A. W. CHAFFEE, MANAGER 2 UNION STATION PLAZA. WASHINGTON,D.C. 191 life fairly tolerable; a happy childhood a joyous youth, a fearless and independent manhood, and a fairly comfortable old age (suppose I shoul d live) am I not to be counted more a man, in so much, that I sacrificed the greatest blessing that comes to a perfectly healthy human being, because the trouble for the future child would out-weigh its joys. Are we to be counted "fools,""mollycoddles," or "cowards" because we have assimilated some of the wisdoms of the philosophers, and are now putting it into practice. This all business of race suicide is the direct result of out industrial system; we have seen human interests so long submerged to property FIREPROOF. EUROPEAN PLAN. HOTEL CONTINENTAL WASHINGTON HOTEL CO A. W. CHAFFEE, MANAGER 3 UNION STATION PLAZA. WASHINGTON,D.C. 191 interests, that we have decided to go out of business, as far as producing human beings is concerned. Mr Roosevelt says "The Germans and The Dutch will eventually rule." are not they both fine races. and what, may I ask, is the virtue of nationalities. Thos. F. Welch. Washington D.C.[*[ENCL IN TALBERT 4-7-11]*][*[4-7-11]*] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR UNITED STATES RECLAMATION SERVICE YAKIMA PROJECT WASHINGTON SUNNYSIDE AND WAPATO UNITES GENERAL MAP Scale Miles Kilometers NOTE: The contour interval is 10 feet in the Sunnyside Valley below elevation 900. For the remaining portion of the map the interval is 50 feet. Elevations in feet above sea level. On the Sunnyside system canals are shown by solid blue lines. On the proposed Wapato system preliminary locations of canals are shown by broken blue lines and are subject to change. LEGEND. Land under present System. Land under Wapato project. Drainage. MAP NO. 12600 NOVEMBER 1910Enc. in Meyer 4-7-11Although T. R. had said a short time ago that he thought it too sensational for him to ride in an aeroplane, he could not refuse the challenge of Aviator Hoxsey at St. Louis, when he said, "I wish you would take a ride some day, Colonel Roosevelt". He at once pulled off his coat and accepted the challenge. He went and stayed there for three and one-half minutes, covering four miles and one-half. Teddy doesn't seem to be afrad of anything in heaven or on earth, except wilful unrighteousness. Even the ferocious beats of the African jungle had proper respect for the great American hunter, and the Old Guards of New York politely took a back seat. Courage wins half the battle March 4th 1911[*[ENCL IN STUBENVOLL 4-7-11]*]PELLA. Teddy bear, Teddy bear, Lives in Oyster Bay. Teddy bear, Teddy bear So the people say— For to him they gave that name, Lo! for Teddy it's no shame, Teddy bear, Teddy bear, Lives in Oyster Bay. Teddy bear, Teddy bear, Is a noble man, Teddy bear, Teddy bear, He does what he can. For the welfare of the land, People, don't misunderstand, Teddy bear, Teddy bear Is a noble man. Teddy bear, Teddy bear Tries to do the right. Teddy bear, Teddy bear, Therefore fears no fight, He works in an honest way, And don't care what people say. Teddy bear, Teddy bear, Tries to do the right. Teddy bear, Teddy bear, He is smart and bright. Teddy bear, Teddy bear O. K. day and night. He is always up-to-date, Never comes a second late, Teddy bear, Teddy bear He is smart and bright. Teddy bear, Teddy bear, Hates the trusts and grafts. Teddy bear, Teddy bear Thinks linke Mister Taft. Therefore fights with all his might, For the country's just and right, Teddy bear, Teddyq bear Hates the trusts and grafts. Teddy bear, Teddy bear Wants his country clean. Teddy bear, Teddy bear, Thinks twas awful mean And for senate a big shame That they praised Lorimer's name Teddy bear, Teddy bear Wants his country clean. Teddy bear, Teddy bear Is the hunters friend. Teddy bear, Teddy bear To Africa he went. There he killed the deer and lion, Teddy Roosevelt shoots fine, Teddy bear, Teddy bear Is the hunter's friend. Teddy bear, Teddy bear Is a soldier true Teddy bear, Teddy bear Known by me and you. Had an awful roughly ride When in Cuba he did fight Teddy bear, Teddy bear, Is a soldier true. Teddy bear, Teddy bear, Is the Kaiser's friend. Teddy bear, Teddy bear, On his trip he went, To see all the European kings And to hunt up other things, Teddy bear, Teddy bear Is the Kaisers friend. Teddy bear, Teddy bear Hates the Stalwart clique. Teddy bear, Teddy bear Soon will find the trick, And will wash them all with soap, Hang them all up on a rope, Teddy bear, Teddy bear Hates the Stalwart clique. Teddy bear, Teddy bear Has a thousand friends Teddy bear, Teddy bear Is not on the fence. Hundreds think him awful mean Millions know that he is clean Teddy bear, Teddy bear Has a thousand friends. Teddy bear, Teddy bear They did try to kill. Teddy bear, Teddy bear He is living still. And will fearless show his teeth, Just as quick as it is need Teddy bear, Teddy bear He is living still. Teddy bear, Teddy bear First they all did love, Teddy bear, Teddy bear Some now use him rough. Never we can people trust, Love and friendship often bust. Teddy bear, Teddy bear We all ought to love. Teddy bear, Teddy bear Knows just what to do Teddy bear, Teddy bear Works for me and you. He seeks all the people right That's why Teddy has to fight. Teddy bear, Teddy bear Knows just what to do. Teddy bear, Teddy bear Soon will take the line. Teddy bear, Teddy bear Always knows it fine. How to hit the trust and graft. Hurrah for him and for Taft. Teddy bear, Teddy bear, You are doing fine. ——— Rev. Stubenvoll is teaching school at Belle Plaine. Robt. Mansee, Mrs. A. Splinter and Mrs. A Ehlert are on the sick list. Drs. Vaughn and Schrockenstein are very busy in our town. We have lots of sickness around. They all say its the grip. On Palm Sunday the Rev. E. Stubenvoll will confirm 13 children at the Bethlehem church. Services will begin at 9 a. m. Everybody invited. ———[*Stanley H Beadle*] The Spokane Ye sign of ye Silver Grill The Spokane The Tacoma The Yakima Spokane, Washington 4/8/11. 19__ Col. Theodore Roosevelt City. Dear Colonel:- As a fellow member of the Camp-Fire Club of America, a former Editor of "Field & Stream" (the Club's Official Organ) and a grandson of E. F. Beadle the father of wild west fiction (Beadle's Dime Novels) I would like the honor of shaking hands with you before you leave Spokane. Kindly return theThe Spokane Ye SIGN OF Ye SILVER GRILL The Spokane The Tacoma The Yakima Spokane, Washington, 19__ attached letters with your autograph, and, oblige Respectfully yours Stanley A BeadleCambridge, Mass., April 8, 1911. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: A meeting of the Committee of the Board of Overseers on Government will be held immediately after the Overseers' meeting on Wednesday next, April 12th, at 50 State Street. The object of the meeting is to consider letters received from Messrs. Delano, Elliott, Markham, Mills, and Willson concerning the three-day meeting in spring, suggested by President Lowell at the last meeting of the Board of Overseers. These five gentlemen are the members of the Board who live west of New York, Newark, and Philadelphia. Your attendance is respectfully requested. Very truly yours, Charles W. Eliot Chairman. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt,Communications to British Representative, CUBITT GOSTLING, 20 Pier Road, Rosherville, Kent. Anglo-American Sililca Co., KIESELGUHR MINE OWNERS, London and New York. April 8 1911 Theodore Roosevelt Esqr. Oyster Bay, N.Y. DEar Sir - You will remember we have had some Correspondence together &that I am Will Judd's Uncle, whom you know - I am writing to you re, the recent Fire at State Capitol Albany= & I wish to present to you or the Government a Method for perfect insulation of all buildings - which makes them practically fireproof. I venture to say that had the building in question been protected with the Composition & in the manner I suggest that the Capitol building would have been saved & its valuable contents. I could produce Data of undeniable reliability that the method I offer is without doubt all that is claimed for it = I shall be in New York before long & shall be glad if you would give me an interview at Office of The "Lookout" - or "Outlook". & may I request a reply by return mail to this address, re the matter? probably you can put me in direct communication with right parties in the reconstruction of the Albany building, or any other public, or private one; please accept my apologies for writing to you on this matter. Judd is well & with another shooting party from England - Very truly yours C.R. Cubitt. GostlingForm No. 168. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. ---------INCORPORATED--------- 24,000 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, not 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. [*103 p*] RECEIVED at 114 Wall Street, Spokane, Wash. 133 UN.MD. 58 7 extra. RUSH. Miles-City, Mont. April 8-11. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Spokane, Wa. Your old time friends urge you to so arrange your itinerary that you will pass through Miles-City on number six April 13th as at present, planned number six stops here 20 minutes at 3:30 pm. Any other train will take you through eastern Montana at night. Sam Gordon. J.M. Holt. Geo. Miles. E.H. Johnson. 702 pm ALWAYS OPEN MONEY TRANSFERRED BY TELEGRAPH. CABLE OFFICETHE HARVARD ADVOCATE HARVARD UNION BUILDING HARVARD AND QUINCY STS. CAMBRIDGE, MASS. [*17*] April 8th, 1911. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- THE HARVARD ADVOCATE will be 45 years old on May 11th, and we are going to celebrate the birthday at a dinner in Boston, at the Hotel Victoria. An especial effort is being made to get as many as possible of the former editors to attend this dinner; we want to make it a reunion of Advocate men. We are hoping that you may find it possible to be in Boston on that day and to dine with us. If you come, the toastmaster will of course call on you for a speech. Please let me know that we may expect you. Very truly yours, Geo. W. Gray, President, Harvard Advocate. Theodore Roosevelt, Esq.[*40*] Columbine Colo April 8 1911 Col. Roosevelt My Dear Sir Go to Em. I am with you heart & soul - I live on a Ranch & am called Poor but can still feel and think Sincerely yours C. M. Higgins Columbine Routt, Co. Colorado [[shorthand]]POSTAL TELEGRAPH - COMMERCIAL CABLES CLARENCE MACKAY PRESIDENT TELEGRAM DELIVERY NO. 222 RECEIVED AT 610 RIVERSIDE AVE. The Postal Telegraph-Cable Company (Incorporated) transmits and delivers this message subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. 16/117 DESIGN PATENT APPLIED FOR. 67.Z.Y. 107, 5 extra. Madison, Wis., April 7, via Seattle. Wash., April 8, 1911. HONORABLE THEODORE ROOSEVELT, Spokane, Washington. Arrangements for your reception contemplate your arrival at Madison April fifteenth, seven o'clock morning. Yourself and party with legislative committee who will meet you at train to be entertained at breakfast at executive residence informal reception by legislature at Capital at nine o'clock. Public speech to legislature and general public at ten o'clock in gymnasium seating eight thousand to be followed by public reception if you do not object. Luncheon at eleven thirty at University banquet hall. Special train at one thirty afternoon to make Chicago connections under company guarantee how many in your party and have you any suggestions to offer. C. A. Ingram, Speaker. [[shorthand]] 950a 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 J. Hunsaker, Saginaw Michigan Republican State Central Committee Chairman,.....Frank Knox Treasurer,.....Frederick M. Alger Secretary,......Paul H. King Office of the Chairman SAULT STE. MARIE, MICH., April 8, 1911 My dear Sir: I have your acknowledgment of the receipt of my letter to Colonel Roosevelt. I am now planning to leave Michigan for New York on Wednesday, April 19th, arriving in New York City Friday morning, the 21st. If upon the Colonel's arrival you learn that this date would not be convenient for him, kindly advise me by wire prior to the 19th. Address the telegram to my office at Sault Ste. Marie, and if I am out of the city it will be promptly forwarded. Yours very truly, Frank Knox Mr. George D. Wardrop, Ass't Secretary, c/o The Outlook, New York City. JOHN F. ARMSTRONG, PRES. MELVIN G. OVERLOCK, M. D., TREAS. OSSIAN D. KNOX, GENERAL MANAGER Massachusetts Health Book Publishing Co. 201 DEVONSHIRE STREET THE WORKING PEOPLE, THEIR HEALTH AND HOW TO PROTECT IT WILLIAM H. TYLEE} DIRECTORS JOHN F. ARMSTRONG} MELVIN G. OVERLOCK} TELEPHONE: FORT HILL 3389 BOSTON, MASS., April 8, 1911. [*11.*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. My dear Colonel:- Whenever I see anything in any of our New Hampshire papers that reflect credit upon the foremost citizen of the world, I just use the scissors and the enclosed clipping is from the "Manchester (N.H.) Mirror" of April 4th and is a short editorial. It reflects the sentiment of our people and my own as well, so I send it along to you to keep with other commendation of this nature, which you so well deserve from the press of the country. This does not call for, nor needs, any reply. I know you are a very busy man. With my kindest regards, I am, Very truly yours, Ossian D. Knox Manager ODK/RAH[For encl see 4-4-11]ELLIS LEMASTER T. C. CANNON, C. A. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT. (NEB.) LeMaster & Cannon PUBIC ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS MEMBER AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 602-4 THE ROOKERY SPOKANE, WASHINGTON TELEPHONE M. 4316 April 8, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Spokane, Washington. Dear Sir:-- We enclose a copy of a resolution introduced by the writer at a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. The resolution is now before the committee on Federal Legislation for consideration. We respectfully solicit your endorsement or brief comment. Yours respectfully, Ellis LeMaster[For encl see 4-8-11]Whereas, it is a recognized maxim of taxation, that the effective administration of laws relating to taxation should involve as little inconvenience as possible upon those required to make returns thereunder, and Whereas, in our opinion the returns to be made under the Corporation Tax Law should be based on the last completed fiscal year prior to December 31st, in cases where the fiscal year is not the calendar year, and Whereas, in our opinion the distribution of returns over the entire year would not only be a convenience to those required to make the returns, but would also make the government's own organization more effective and less expensive, Therefore be it resolved, that we urge our senators and representatives in Congress to amend accordingly Section 38 of the Act of August 5th, 1910 relating to the assessment and collection of a special excise tax on corporations, and be it further, Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to each of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of the Pacific Coast and to each of several of the corresponding commercial clubs of large eastern centers, soliciting their cooperation in securing the amendment desired. [*[E. Le Master]*]enc in Le Master 4-8-11GUY M. SIGLER R. A. HOWARD SIGLER & HOWARD ATTORNEYS AT LAW ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA 4/8/1911 My Dear Colonel:- Oyster Bay, N.Y. I just received a letter from Miss Mary Alice Murdock in which she said she received the appointment as Post Mistress of the post office at El Daroda, Kansas, and I desire to thank you for taking the interest in this matter, that you did, and am sure that she appreciates you kindness in this matter to the highest degree. I hope the time may be that I will be able to return some of the favor which you have so generously showered upon me in the past. I am hereon business and this accounts for me answering you from this point, I have just finished trying a murder case in which Mr. Sigler, the senior member of the above firm, was associated with me. Thanking you again, and assuring you of my highest regards, I am Fraternally yours Schuyler A. McGinnisOFFICE HARVARD CLUB OF NEW YORK CITY 27 WEST 44TH STREET NEW YORK April 8th, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City. Thank you very much indeed for your letter of April 1st permitting us to use your name as one of the Committee in charge of the Hasty Pudding Club play. It means much to us and to the success of the play to have you a member of the Committee. I hope you will be home in time to see it as I understand your son is a prominent member of the chorus. With my sincere regards, Very truly yours, Langdon P. Marvin Secretary.[*3*] TRUMAN H. NEWBERRY 1315 SIXTEENTH STREET WASHINGTON, D.C. April 8, 1911. Dear Colonel: I learn from Detroit that you have been invited and strongly urged to be present at the convention of the Naval and Military Order of the Spanish American War, to be held in Detroit on the 26th and 26th of May, and of course, I sincerely hope that you will be able to be present, in which case Mrs. Newberry and myself will be proud and very pleased to place our house at your disposal and will give you the heartiest welcome of which we are capable. We both strongly hope that you will bring Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Ethel with you, and we have plenty of room for yourself and family and any other friends you may bring with you. We are leaving here on the 10th, and I beg you will address your reply to my office, 1224 Ford Building, Detroit. If I could see you in New York on the 24th of this month, I should be very glad to go into further details of your visit. Please remember you promised to make a visit some time, and this seems to offer a reasonable excuse. With kind regards to all your family, in which Mrs. Newberry joins, I am, Very sincerely yours, Truman H. Newberry Col. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. [[shorthand]]LAWRENCE COLLEGE APPLETON, WIS. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE April 8th, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, My dear Mr. Roosevelt,- I have observed that you occasionally make tours through the west, and have wondered whether it would not be possible to secure you to come to Appleton and address the students of Lawrence College together with the citizens, upon some of these trips. We have about 650 students and our city has a population of 17,000. It would give us great pleasure if we could have a speech from you at some time when you are passing through this state. Ir at any time this is possible, I should be a very glad indeed to hear from you and make arrangements. Very truly yours, Sam'l Plantz Dictated[*[4-8-11]*] Form No. 168. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. ---------INCORPORATED--------- 24,000 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, not 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. [*730p*] RECEIVED at 114 Wall St., Spokane, Wash. 140 UN.MD. 21 1 extra. Helena, Mont. April 8-11. Theodore Roosevelt, [*690*] Spokane, Wash. Local arrangements made by commercial club for you to dine Harvard Club of Montana six thirty-Will you accept, answer. W.D. Rankin. President. 7:28 p.m. ALWAYS OPEN. MONEY TRANSFERRED BY TELEGRAPH. CABLE OFFICE.(COPY) DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, MONTANA. Helena, April 8, 1911. My dear Mr Merrifield: As I am about to start for Boise, Idaho, to hold a term of court there for Judge Dietrich, and as you may possibly not be here on my return, I take occasion to express to you my sincere regret at your leaving the Government service and turning over to someone else the office of United States Marshal for this District which, for more than four years, you have filled so well. If faithful and efficient service entitles a man to a reappointment, you had certainly earned it, and I fully expected it would be made. It seems, however, that when the exigencies of politics require it, merit must sometimes take a back seat. You became United States Marshal when I was and had been for some years District Attorney, and, without any disparagement of the excellent records made by some of your predecessors in office, I have no hesitancy in saying that the affairs of the office were never in better hands nor better administered than they were during your incumbency. Wishing you success in all your undertakings, I remain, with best wishes and regards, Sincerely yours, Carl Rasch. Hon. A. W. Merrifield, Helena, Montana.[*[Enc. in Merrifield 5-23-11]*]J. N. Saunders, Attorney at Law. Stanford, Ky. April 8 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt New York. Dear Sir: June 24, at Stanford, Ky. the Masonic Lodges of Lincoln County will celebrate St. John's day with an old fashioned Kentucky picnic in the Blue grass woodlands, to which all are invited, to be our guests for the day & at dinner. If your engagements will permit, we want you to be present & make us an address, ten Thousand clean hearted Kentuckians, and the little children from the Kentucky Masonic Widow's & Orphans Home will welcome you if you come. Respectfully J.N. Saunders Secy Lincoln Lodg #60. [*LINCOLN LODGE No 60 G F & A. M. STANFORD, KY.*][*[Stephan]*] Vandergrift Penna. Apl. 8- 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt New York. My Dear Sir:- Would it be possible to secure your presence in this place for a lecture upon any subject that may suit your pleasure? I am the Pastor of the Reformed Church of this place laboring under the direction of the General Board of Home Missions. Your presence in this community together with your message to the public would give a mighty impetus to the cause of pure and good living in our midst, as well as financially helpful to our congregational work.2/ We are located upon the Conemaugh Division of the P.R.R. 40 miles N.E> of Pittsburgh. We have a Steel Plant located here employing 3500 men, and a steel Foundry carrying upon the rolls 500 to 600 men. We have a population of 10,000 people within sight almost of the mills, Including the towns of the valley connected by street Railway and the Steam road we are in direct touch with at least 25000 to 30000 people. The Casino built largely through the efforts of the officer of the Steel Plant for lecture and amusement purposes will accommodate in the neighborhood of 1000 persons.3/ I sincerely trust you will feel disposed to favorably consider this venture, and it will be possible for you to appear in our midst and deliver your always forceful message. Hoping you will advise me. I am Sincerely, D.S. StephanForm 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 114 Wall Street, Spokane, Wash. ALWAYS OPEN [*255*] 170 UN.MD. 50 N.L. 1 extra. Helena, Mont. April 8-11. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Spokane, Wn. Next Wednesday will be fifty years since Sumpter was fired upon, the men who compose the Grand Army were called to preserve the union, Wadsworth Post would be greatly honored to have you attend a campfire at your convenience during that evening, give us brief talk, wire my expense. Geo. H. Taylor, Commander 1010pmPrice Taylor [9-8-11]K 770. Saddling an "Out Law" Bronco.POST CARD [*AMARILLO APR 8 10-PM TEXAS*] [*OYSTER BAY APR 1 6 PM 1911*] The Bronco in question is being saddled for the first time in his life. He is 4 years old and raised on the open rage. Note the cowboys have him blindfolded and his front feet are tied, in order that the "Buster" may mount him without danger. PUBLISHED BY CHAS. E. MORRIS CO. CHINOOK, MONT MADE IN U. S. A. PHOTO COPYRIGHTED 1908 BY MORRIS & KIRBY, CHINOOK, MONT From Price Taylor Panhandle, Tex This side for the address. Col. T. Roosevelt [Oyster Bay] NY Outlook Office NY A6659Boone and Crockett Club OFFICE OF SECRETARY 11 WALL STREET, NEW YORK PRESIDENT W. AUSTIN WADSWORTH OF NEW YORK VICE-PRESIDENTS ARNOLD HAGUE OF WASHINGTON, D. C. WILLIAM D. PICKETT OF WYOMING ARCHIBALD ROGERS OF NEW YORK WALTER B. DEVEREUX OF COLORADO THEODORE ROOSEVELT OF NEW YORK SECRETARY MADISON GRANT, 11 WALL STREET, NEW YORK TREASURER C. GRANT LA FARGE, 25 MADISON SQUARE, N., NEW YORK EDITORIAL COMMITTEE GEORGE BIRD GRINNELL THEODORE ROOSEVELT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY AND TREASURER, ex-officio AMOS R. E. PINCHOT } To serve until I9I2 WINTHROP CHANLER } W. REDMOND CROSS } To serve until I9I3 CHAS. STEWART DAVISON } LEWIS RUTHERFORD MORRIS } To serve until 1914 EDWARD HUBERT LITCHFIELD } GAME PRESERVATION COMMITTEE GEORGE BIRD GRINNELL, Chairman J. WALTER WOOD CHARLES SHELDON W. REDMOND CROSS EDWARD HUBERT LITCHFIELD AMOS R. E. PINCHOT CHARLES H. TOWNSEND, Secretary NEW YORK, Apr. 8, 1911. Second notice. The Executive Committee of THE BOONE AND CROCKETT CLUB will dine at THE UNIVERSITY CLUB on Wednesday, April 12th, 1911, at eight o'clock P. M. Dinner, $3.00 a plate, without wine. Answer promptly to Maj. W.A. Wadsworth, University Club, City.GEORGE H. WALKER ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW ALASKA BUILDING SEATTLE April 8, 1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, New York. Dear Sir:- On the 5th inst., I received a night letter from Hon. W.E. Humphrey, expressing his regret at not being able to meet and greet you on your arrival in Seattle, and requesting me to extend to you his welcome and sincere good wishes. In the rush and hurry of the day I forgot to convey his message, and am writing you this letter to do what I can, at this late hour, to make amends. I am sending him a copy of this. With expressions of most sincere and highest regards, I am, Respectfully yours, George H. Walker GHW-CWanger 4-9-11House of Representatives U.S. [Washington, D.C.] Norristown, Pa. Apr. 8th, 1911. [*11.*] Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Col. Roosevelt:- I know you will be delighted to know that Congress appropriated $100,000 for a national memorial arch at Valley Forge. Unfortunately the Valley Forge Park Commission made a selection for the site of the arch which I cannot approve; and perhaps the subject has sufficient interest for you to induce you to read my views as expressed to officers of that association. If you concur in the sentiments I express, need I assure you how gratefully I shall appreciate a statement from you of the fact? With all good wishes, Yours sincerely, Irving P. Wanger [*[Wanger]*] Lately N.C. 8th Dist. Pa.[For enc. see 4-8-11]Copy Norristown, Pa., April 8th, 1911. W.H. Seyan, President, A. H. Bowen, Secretary, Gentleman: - Your respective favors came duly to hand and I welcome the opportunity to go over the sacred ground of Valley Forge with members of The Valley Forge Park Commission on Wednesday afternoon, April 12th and shall be at the site heretofore approved by the commission for the U.S. Memorial Arch at 2.45. Gratifying as appreciation of effort is, it is not an important matter. It is all important that the greatest honor in your power to bestow be granted Washington and his heroic army; and that the generous appropriation made by the United States shall be wisely expended for the highest type of arch at the most appropriate site. Washington's headquarters is the attractive point for visitors; and far be it from me to detract in the least from its significance. Where the great commander had his permanent headquarters is important and interesting; yet it is the truth that the sacrifices and suffering of his gallant soldiers are more closely associated with the bloody foot-prints left by them upon the frozen ground when they marked to Valley Forge. Where were those foot-prints? The late Henry Armitt Brown in his oration at the Centennial of the departure of the army from Valley Forge, after depicting the severe weather attending the march to Valley Forge, said; --- "The wind is cold and piercing on the OLD GULF ROAD;***", We may safely assume that those bloody foot-prints were upon the OLD GULF ROAD. Is not that the most sacred feature of the whole park? And what higher duty is there upon the commission in connection with the preservation of the Valley Forge camp ground for its enjoyment forever by the people, than the acquirement of jurisdiction over that same OLD GULF ROAD and its permanent improvement? However excellent the park driveway, and necessary, is not the Old Gulf Road, historically, from the southeastern limit of the park to the Valley Creek, of far surpassing importance? And will it not with proper treatment become the avenue of travel for pedestrians at least, from Washington's headquarters to the Wayne Statue and the Massachusetts marker. There is no evidence and no good reason for assuming, that Washington, or any considerable number of his officers and men travelled the route of the park road; there is ample evidence, and every reason for believing that they did travel, not only in marching to Valley Forge, but as well in the daily performance of the duties of camp life, along the Old Gulf Road. The topographical map of the camp ground, accompanying your report of 1910 shows the elevation of the site you approve as 231.6; and the elevation of the same road where it crosses the ridge extending northerly from Mount Joy as at least 50 feet higher; and also shows a summit on that road northeast of the Old Gulf Road and about1000 feet therefrom, at least 70 feet higher. The Fine Arts Commission recommended that the arch span the Old Gulf Road at the summit of this ridge; and there is much to be said in favor of that location. It is visible from Valley Forge R. R. Station, Washington's headquarters and miles westerly, northerly, easterly, and southeasterly. It is exactly 2,500 feet from Washington's headquarters. Your site is 7,800 feet therefrom. These distances according to said topographical map. According to the map of the U.S. Geological survey it is 9/16 of a mile to the site first mentioned from Washington's headquarters and exactly one mile further to the site you have approved. It is needless to remind you that of the more than 100,000 visitors annually journeying to Valley Forge, the great majority of them arrive by train to the Valley Forge Railroad Station, immediately adjacent to the headquarters. it is further needless to remind you that the masses should see the national memorial and if it is visible from the headquarters it will attract them to it and they will observe the strong position chosen by Washington for his winter camp at the critical period of 1777-78. The Old Gulf Road cannot with propriety be deflected. It is not straight from the Gulf to Valley Creek and hence some of the propriety for the arch to span that memorable highway loses its force and my personal preference of such for the arch is the summit referred to; from which summit a better view of the camp ground and all its interesting historic features is possible, and also from where the arch may be beholden from a wider area of surrounding country. from the latter point it would be as visible from the eminences in the vicinity of the homes of commissioners Bayen, Patton, Windrim and Bowen as if located on the side approved by the commission and it will also be visible to millions of passengers carried by the Reading and the Schuylkill Division of the Penna. Railroads; and glimpses of it will be possible to the passengers travelling on the main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The Old Gulf Road, like the other sacred features of the park, will be visible from it, especially if interior staircases are provided in the arch for its ascent; a feature of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The latter suggestion trenches upon the plan of the arch, from which perhaps I should refrain, as it may be stated "If you begin to change the plan of the arch may there not be completed reconsideration of the plan, and, ensuing delay.2 However rash it may be for me to talk of art, there are certain considerations which may be understood by all. In a letter to the Fine Arts Commission I said; "One of the highest functions of art is the illumination of history." Beautiful and enduring as is Westerly granite; --- imposing and majestic as is the approved plan of arch; --- what feature of the memorable encampment does either the stone or the design chosen illustrate? Washington's headquarters (and the quarters ascribed to other officers), are build of the ordinary sandstone with which the hills 2of Valley Forge are underlaid; The Montgomery County Court house, and the main building of Girard College, and other public and private buildings are constructed of marble from a nearby quarry; the Perkiomen Valley has an abundance of granite; and other forms of stone of an enduring character are to be found in Montgomery, Chester and adjacent counties. Any of these local stones can be gotten for the arch for tens of thousands of dollars less than Westerly granite and an invitation to bidders there will bring competition which may not be expected if New England granite is the material chosen. If I wished to choose a stone for its intrinsic beauty my choice might be N. E. granite; but if my purpose was to choose a stone to typify something, methinks the choice would be of some form of stone suggesting that something. It is to be remembered that the appropriation of $100,000 for this arch is to "remain available until expended"; and therefore there is no occasion to rush rapidly forward unless in the right direction. Let us be eternally right; disregarding all personal feeling and interest, -- if any exist, --- all vapid criticism either of approval or the reverse, and look only to the patriotic service we have to perform. It is far nobler to get right and stay right, then to obstinately persist in a line of action which is not going to be upheld by generations yet unborn. Strongly as I am at this writing convinced of the rectitude of my position, I shall approach the consideration of the question on Wednesday afternoon with a mind open to conviction, ready to eat my words whenever, or to whomsoever, spoken or written, the moment error therein is shown. And I accord to you and your colleagues equal sincerity of purpose and therefore look forward to a result from the interview that will bring to the commission in the year to come the plaudits of millions yet unborn for having selected the most fitting site and finally executed the most appropriate arch provided by the people of the United States for themselves and their posterity. In other words that in our humbler sphere we emulated the example of the immortal Washington. In conversation with Mr. Windrim last summer I suggested the thought that by the selection of a local stone (of course only such as is of proven stability may be considered) possibly the stone work might be done for less than $70,000, and that arch might be surmounted by a group of statuary with Washington as the central figure, menaced on the one hand by the "dogs of war" and demons of envy, treason, makedness and starvation; and sustained on the other hand by heroes of virtue, patience, patriotism and courage. The idea may be crude but it seems to me to have been worthy of better though than has been given it; and while it may not be practical, there should be no difficulty in the inclusion of some feature in the arch more emblematic of the things to be revered in connection with Valley Forge than anything contained in the artist's Napoleonic design.I may be all wrong in my notion that the first Napoleon more that him who was "First in War, First in Peace, and First in the Hearts of his Countrymen" is honored and suggested in the design. If so I ask pardon and cheerfully bow to those of finer artistic sense and better conception of the design. Yours very respectfully, (signed) Irving P. Wanger [*4*][enc. in Wanger 4-8-11]ARTHUR C. WESCOTT, PRESIDENT. CHARLES AUSTIN BATES, VICE-PRESIDENT. JOSEPH A.MILLER, TREASURER. FRANK DEWITT, SECRETARY. United Motors Company 2 WEST 33RD STREET RUTHERFORD RUBBER CO. RUTHERFORD, N.J. DETROIT COMMERCIAL CAR CO. DETROIT, MICH. New York, April 8 1911 R Mr Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N Y Dear Sir We now have nearly 500 stockholders, who are buying about $2000 worth of Sterling Tires and Tubes each week. That is at the rate of $100,00 per year. It is fair to assume that 5000 stockholders will need and buy ten times as much, or one million dollars worth per year. Our jobbing business in 1910 was over $500,000, which will normally increase for 1911. Additional minor equipment, which is now being installed at Rutherford will give us a tire and tube capacity of $1,500,000 per year. Our stockholders buy at our regular net jobbing price, which we try to keep at about 10% to 12% above actual net cost. Therefore at full capacity our Rubber factory should produce net profits in excess of $150,000 per year - possibly as much as $200,000. With the power and influence of 5000 auto-owning stockholders we can increase this business and these profits indefinitely. With such an organization, we are safe from competition, and our stockholders and other customers, are permanently protected from the operations of any present or prospective, combination, or trust, of tire manufacturers. We who have been in this business for three years, realize the great importance of this feature of our organization. If you will think it over perhaps you will agree with us. This was one of the main incentives to the formation of United Motors. Those of us who have been actually in the business, and who have at stake in it upward of $600,000 of our own cash, felt the imperative need of strengthening ourselves and this seemed the logical way to do it. We didn't need any more money in our Rubber business, but we did need increased production and some guarantee of its continuance. We secure this positively, by interesting automobile owners as stockholders and as long as we give them good tires we shall have their hearty co-operation. We now save them 30% to 35% on their tires. A little later we will arrange to make similar savings on many other accessories, so that a man owning $250 of our stock may easily save the full $250 every year, and in doing so, will enable us to pay him good dividends on his stock as well.Our proposal is so unusual that you hesitate to believe in our sincerity. You think, and quite naturally, that there must be a blow-hole in it somewhere. Possibly the very frankness with which we state our facts may be so unusual that it raises suspicion in your mind. Alright - we don't object to that and in answer only say - "Look us up." The leading commercial agencies will report on us to their subscribers. Look us up just as you would any concern with whom you think of doing business. This is a business proposition - look it up in a business way. Don't jump at conclusions either way. Don't be over credulous, nor over suspicious. If you find that we are reliable people doing a straightforward commercial business and financially responsible for our contracts, there can be no question of your acceptance of our proposition. It is perfectly obvious that, if we can save you 30% on your tires and pay you 7% in dividends besides, you can do no better than to buy $250 or $1000 worth of our stock. If we don't stand investigation you don't want to have anything to do with us. Up to April 20th $100 will buy 10 shares of Cumulative Participating preferred stock. After April 20th the price will be $125. Up to April 20th we give 5 shares Common stock bonus with each subscription for 25 shares of preferred accompanied by $250 in full payment and 25 shares common bonus with each 100 shares preferred paid for in full ($1000). After April 20th all bonuses will be discontinued, but for a short time thereafter we will sell lots of 25 to 100 shares at par $10. When the value of the tire buying rights are fully comprehended by automobile owners, we expect to see this stock of ours selling at double its par value. If that sounds extravagant just think it over. The owner of any good-sized car can easily save $250 a year on his tires alone. That is 100% a year on the par value of the stock and stock bringing an income of 100% doesn't sell at par after people know that the income is a real one. That is the only reason we have to write twice to owners. They simply don't believe us yet - otherwise the first 5000 we addressed would have taken all of our stock and the transaction would have been closed. We have to overcome the skepticism, suspicion and inertia. Then we will have our 5000 associates and the other 40,000 to whom this letter goes will regret their procrastination. 40,000 owners are going to be mighty sorry and it is some of these, who will later pay $20, or $40 a share for the stock that is now offered them at par. That's another thing to think over - think it over twice and send in your subscription before April 20th. Yours very truly, Arthur C. Wescott President.[*1.*] [[*1.60*]] [*copy delivered to Mr Harper May 8th MSC*] [*C*] Succasunna, N.J. Apr. 8' 1911 My dear Col. Roosevelt: [*1911 MAY -9*] This is to entreat a favor of you. Will you kindly mail to me a copy of "The New Nationalism" with your [*Sun $01.60*] [*ok yes*] autograph signature upon inside of cover? Enclosed Issue. May I submit to you the MS of a chapter concerning your literary work? The enclosed circular gives an idea of the sort of books I write and I promise not a line will be printed that has not your approval. With all good wishes, Yours Sincerely Theodore F. Wolfe.[For enc. see 4-8-11][*[4-8-11]*] Harrogate England 8. 4. 11. Dear Mr. Roosevelt I had the good fortune to meet you on the pier at Southend on Sea a couple of years ago, & an taking the liberty of venturing on the introduction of an old friend who is now in your country Mrs. Louise Vendenheim, she is a charming intellectual Lady of pleasing manners & of a leading English Family. She is at Washington & a Claimant against the U.S. on a matter of late War, & any Courtesy shown to her I shall take as a personal favour. I wonder if you ever got my letter on paper making? I trust your son Kermit, who was with you at Southend is quite well. Yours truly O. Wolfe- Murray[ENCL IN VENDENHANE 6-16-11]Frank S. Wood 1457 Dana St. Los Angeles, Cal., April 8, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York. My dear Sir: You have seen the great Salt River Dam which bears your family name and which will be standing as a monument to industrial and agricultural progress when the world has outgrown oil-wells and has become financially able to buy its own libraries. So have I. I reached the Roosevelt Dam on March 6th just ahead of its biggest rain which, in 24 hours from the 7th to the 8th, caused the Lake to rise 11 feet. Being northbound, I was held up 4 days on account of the rivers being on a rampage which made them impossible. During this surfeit of Dam "rubbering", I discovered what appears on the enclosed photograph. If the Lake was calm when you were there, you undoubtedly saw the same phenomenon. If not, what you saw will be disclosed by covering with a sheet of paper the lower part of the picture including all below the water-line. I had for a companion, Mr. Herman Luekman, E.M., who is a graduate of a German university, a veteran of the Franco-Prussian war, and now an American citizen of Goldfield, Nevada. It was with some difficulty that I was able to make him see the Arrow on account of its great dimensions; but when he finally perceived it, he enthusiastically pronounced it to be one of the most wonderful sights in the world. The picture was taken from the government building now used as a hotel on the point of the bluff across the Dam, at which place the Lake is a mile wide. The high peak in the left background is the Dutchwoman Butte, 12 miles away. Travelers, visiting the Dam, should have this most interesting thing called to their attention by proper sources of publicity and by means of suitable photographs. The snap-shot enclosed conveys the idea and therefore needs no apology. Please accept it with my compliments and tell the people about it. Never mind me. I am sending a photograph to the President as another contribution toward the everlasting wonders of Roosevelt. Very truly yours, Frank S. Wood. FSW/H[*[For enc. see 3-8-11]*]OFFICERS WM. JAY SCHIEFFELIN, PH.D., PRESIDENT JAMES H. POST, VICE-PRESIDENT ARTHUR M. HARRIS, ACTING TREASURER ROBERT VAN IDERSTINE, RECORDING SECRETARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS CLASS OF 1912 EDWIN P. FARNHAM, D.D. REV. J. HOWARD MELISH FRANK MASON NORTH, D.D. ERNEST M. STIRES, D.D. SAMUEL THORNE. JR. CLASS OF 1913 S. PARKES CADMAN, D.D. HENRY E. COBB, D.D. ALANSON TRASK ENOS GEORGE H. JOHNSON, SC.D. EUGENE A. PHILBIN JOHN S. ROGERS ORGANIZED 1895 INCORPORATED 1901 The Federation of Churches and Christian Organizations in New York City ROOMS 1404-2, FIFTH AVENUE BUILDING 200 FIFTH AVENUE Telephone 1552 GRAMERCY NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS CLASS OF 1914 JAMES M. FARRAR, D.D. ELGIN R.L. GOULD, PH.D. HENRY M. ORNE JAMES H. POST WM. JAY SCHIEFFELIN, PH.D. CLASS OF 1915 ANSON P ATTERBURY, D.D. CHARLES M. BERGSTRESSER HENRY MOTTET, D.D. REV. CHAS. H. SEARS ROBERT VAN IDERSTINE S. EDWARD YOUNG, D.D. CLASS OF 1916 WM. ADAMS BROWN, D.D. REV. O. H. BRONSON LANDRETH H. KING JOHN NICOLSON REV. WALTER LAIDLAW, PH.D., EXECUTIVE SECRETARY REV. W.S. BIXBY, ASSISTANT TREASURER [*3.*] April 8th, 1911. Dear Sir:- In accordance with your promise of some four weeks ago to address the Clerical Conference, to which all the clergymen of all denominations of New York City are invited. I am writing to ask for the earliest possible date. We usually hold our meetings on Tuesday: but will arrange for any afternoon agreeable to you. The hour has been four o'clock; but this will be changed to suit your convenience. The meeting will be held, if the way be open, in the Assembly Hall of the Metropolitan Life Building, Madison Square corner of 23rd. Street, New York. This Hall is said to seat a little less than two thousand. I will gladly call to complete arrangements any time you may please to indicate. I am Gratefully and with highest esteem S. Edward Young Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. ALL CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO THE ORDER OF ARTHUR M. HARRIS, ACTING TREASURERMissoula Mont. April 8th 1911. Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Comrade;- Owen H Rowlands Camp No 9 United Spanish War Veterans sends you GREETING and we would like to have you address a joint meeting of the Civil and Spanish War Veterans for a few minutes after you have returned from the Fort hereon tuesday from 8 to 8.30 P M this meeting has already been arranged for by us subject to your sanction. This will be the only opportunity that we will have to meet you and we very much desire to do so, this will in no way interfere with the other arrangements which have been made, if you would kindly wire me a reply it would be greatly appreciated by us all. Very Respectfully Yours, Commander Owen H Rowlands Camp No 9 United Spanish War Veterans. 4-8-11 Enc in Moses 4-23-11 4-8-11[*4-8-11*] AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION, TRANSCRIPTION AND PUBLICATION OF MATERIAL RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF TENNESSEE. SECTION 1. - BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, That a sum not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars annually may be used by The State Board of Education for the collection, transcription and compilation from the files of old newspapers and from Church records, Court records, public and private libraries and elsewhere valuable documents relating to the history of Tennessee; and the sum of Five Thousand Dollars is hereby annually appropriated out of the treasury of the State for that purpose. SECTION 2. - BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the material thus compiled and edited shall be published and distributed as the said Board may direct: Provided that a copy of each publication shall be sent free of cost to every public library and to every school library in the State, and to the State Libraries of other States upon an equitable basis of exchange. Section 3. - BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That all moneys paid out of this fund shall be paid on the warrant of the Comptroller of the Treasury on the approval of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, as payments are made out of the School funds of the State. SECTION 4.-BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.SENATE BILL 910 Introduced April 8, 1911 by Senator Houk. Referred to Com. on Ed. [*[Enc in Moses 4-23-11]*][*[4-8-11]*] ANOTHER VOLUME BY THEODORE F. WOLFE, M.D. Ph.D. Literary Haunts and Homes of American Authors LIKE its predecessors, this volume is complete in itself. The chapters herein presented extend the list of American authors whose homes and resorts are sketched in the books "Literary Shrines" and "Literary Rambles at Home and Abroad." The four chapters treating of the "Literary Landmarks of New York" have been condensed from matter collected for a large work upon that subject and not before used. Like its predecessors, too, the materials for this new volume have been derived from repeated or prolonged sojourns in the localities described, and from personal intercourse and correspondence with many of the authors mentioned or with their surviving families and friends. Illustrated with four photogravures. I2mo. Crushed buckram, gilt top, deckle edges, $I.25; half calf or half morocco, $3.00. (Uniform with "Literary Shrines," "A Literary Pilgrimage," and "Literary Haunts and Homes of American Authors," Three volumes). The four volumes in a box. I2mo. Crushed buckram, gilt top, deckle edges, $5.00; half calf or half morocco, $I2.00. Sold separately. For sale by all Booksellers, or will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of price by the Publishers, J. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY PUBLISHERS PHILADELPHIAEXTRACTS FROM TABLE OF CONTENTS LITERARY HAUNTS AND HOMES OF AMERICAN AUTHORS LITERARY LANDMARKS OF NEW YORK: THE SCENES AND THEMES OF A HUNDRED AUTHORS. I. IN OLDEST NEW YORK. II. ABOUT AND ABOVE CITY HALL PARK. III. THE LATIN QUARTER OF MANHATTAN. IV. NORTHWARD TO THE HARLEM AND BEYOND HOMES AND HAUNTS OF POE. Fordham Cottage--Rooms--Neighbors --Reminiscences--Sepulchre of "Annabel Lee"--Poe Park--Philadelphia Shrines--Richmond Haunts and Scenes--House and Grave of "Helen"--Other Richmond Friends--Baltimore Homes--"Mary"-- Where Poe died--Tomb. BRYANT, WHITMAN, ETC. : A LONG ISLAND RAMBLE. Brooklyn Shrines --Greenwood Literary Graves--Whitman at Whitestone--Bryant's Cedarmere--Roslyn--Bryant's Tomb--Birthplace of Whitman--Whitman and Huntington--The Oldest Poet--Julian Hawthorne--Scenes of "Home, Sweet Home"--Where Margaret Fuller perished. COOPER SHRINES AND SCENES. In New York City--New Rochelle-- Paine's Home and Monument--Heathcote Hill--"Closet Hall"-- Angevine--Where Cooper first wrote--Scenes of "The Spy"--Jay's Bedford House--Otsego--Cooper's Home and Grave--Recollections--Scenes, Incidents, and Characters of "The Deerslayer," "Pioneers," etc. IRVING'S SUNNYSIDE AND SLEEPY HOLLOW. Sunnyside--Environment --Irving's Study and Rooms--History--Associations with Irving's Works--Eminent Visitors--Tarrytown--Memorials and Shrines--Sleepy Hollow--Scenes of Legend--"Brom Bones"--Ancient Dutch Church and Cemetery--Grave of Irving. KIPLING, HARTFORD AUTHORS, ETC. : A CONNECTICUT RIVER PILGRIMAGE. The Hartford Wits--Hartford Literary Shrines--Whittier --Mrs. Sigourney--Mrs. Slosson--Mark Twain--Charles Dudley Warner--Mrs. Stowe--Bancroft--Holland--Bellamy--Northampton-- Cable--Brattleboro--Miss Wilkins, etc.--Kipling Abodes and Environs --Recollections of Kipling--His Character, Work, and Recreations-- Eugene Field. Delightful Gift Books by Dr. Theodore F. Wolfe LITERARY SHRINES THE HAUNTS OF SOME FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS Treating descriptively and reminiscently of the scenes amid which Hawthorne, Longfellow, Whittier, Emerson, and many other American authors lived and wrote. Illustrated with four photogravures. 12mo. Crushed buckram extra, gilt top, deckle edges, $1.25; half calf or half morocco, $3.00. A LITERARY PILGRIMAGE AMONG THE SCENES OF SOME FAMOUS FOREIGN AUTHORS Treating descriptively and reminiscently of the homes and resorts of English writers, from the time of Chaucer to the present, and of the scenes commemorated in their works. Illustrated with four photogravures. 12mo. Crushed buckram extra, gilt top, deckle edges, $1.25; half calf or half morocco, $3.00. LITERARY HAUNTS AND HOMES OF A HUNDRED AMERICAN AUTHORS Illustrated. 12 mo. Crushed buckram, $1.25; half calf or half morocco, $3.00. LITERARY RAMBLES AT HOME AND ABROAD HAUNTS OF MANY AMERICAN AND BRITISH AUTHORS Illustrated. 12mo. Crushed buckram, gilt top, deckle edges, $1.25; half calf or half morocco, $3.00. Sold separately, or four volumes in a box, crushed buckram, $5.00; half calf or half morocco, $12.00.[*[Enc., in Wolfe 4-8-11]*] FROM THE PRESS ===== "His books are an anthology of literary visions and memories and associations, which it is a delight to read and a joy to cherish." - Herald, Boston "It would take far more space than we can here command to give in extenso an outline of these two delightful little books." - The Churchman, New York. "These volumes are full of sentiment, description, reminiscence, and literary appreciation that makes their reading a continuous charm." - Tribune, Cincinnati. "Dr. Wolfe has the romantic interest of a man who has read his stories carefully and well, and if curiosity has moved him in his pilgrimages it is a very laudable kind of curiosity, the zeal of a lover of what is best and gentlest in romance. Taken at this estimate, his little books are charming, and will repay any attention to their perusal." - Evening Post, Chicago. "Following Dr. Wolfe over a good part of all this fascinating ground, we have found him a good pilgrim and guide - well informed both as to personal and literary history, and generally accurate in his descriptions and allusions; delicate and disposed to step softly upon such hallowed ground; and warm with an enthusiasm which must kindle other minds into interest if not into fervor." - Literary World, Boston. "We can heartily commend both this book and its companion for choice merits such as one would look for with confident expectancy in a book of this character. Reading them, one is brought into close and familiar contact with those he chiefly admires and reverences." - Courier, Boston. "Dr. Theodore F. Wolfe has not only an intense appreciation of belles-lettres, but a mastery inferior to none of those he writes about. His style is perfect, direct, and pointed, yet with every possible grace of expression. Every paragraph, often every sentence, is a pen picture, but always of something the reader wants to see." - World, New York. * For sale by all Booksellers, or will be sent, post-paid, upon receipt of price by the Publishers, J. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY PUBLISHERS PHILADELPHIAApr 9 1911 Trinity Texas Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Washington D C Dear Sir & Brother I was in Denver Colo last fall while you were there and was deeply impressed by your speech especialy with your fond regards for mountain scenery and so on down a ranch sixty five miles north west of Durango Colo in the Rocky mountains and after I saw you in Denver I composed a poem of which I am herewith mailing you a copy inclosed trusting you will recieve this letter in due season and kindly execting a reply in the near future I Remain Yours Fraternally Bro W.F. Bartlebaugh Box 97 Trinity Texas The Belliverda Ranch W.F. BARTLEBAUGH, Owner. NEAR THE FAMOUS PAGOSA HOT SPRINGS, COLORADO.[*[For 1 enc. see ca 4-9-11 "The Rockies]*]The Rockies ca 4-9-11 1 in the Rocky mountains lofty hights. I view the wonderous beautious sights the camly rest my soul at night within the mystery of Gods might 2 within its range blooms fairest flowers its giant walls its mighty towers afar from its rocks gleam heather down richer far then earther dowers 3 refreshing shadows gathers around reposing nature there abounds many pleasures may be found within the Rockies golden grounds composed by W F Bartlebaugh. [W. F. Bartlebaugh] [Enc in Bartlebaugh 4-9-11] [*605*]284 Lloyd Ave. Prov. R.I. April 9 1911 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir:- I have just been reading your article in the "Outlook" about "Race Decadence" and must say I heartily approve of your conclusions in the matter. Here in New England the manly spirit seems on the point of dying out. I don't refer to the mere getting of children, but the virile spirit generally speaking. One is constantly reminded of the power that is departed, the glory that is no more. I would like to inquire if the percentage of births is not greater in the West than in the East. One would naturally suppose that such would be the case. But it seems to be a curse of the times that mere ease is taken as the"summum bonum" of existence, and to offset it we place a greater and greater strenuosity of business activity. Our ways of life plunge from one extreme to the other and the "moderation in all things" advised by the apostle is not duly regarded. How finely comes in Goethe's motto "Ohne Hast, ohne Rast"! But the automobile and aeroplane age will have none of it. I think this restless, unphilosophical spirit that surely dominates our time more than ever before is partly responsible for the threatened "race suicide". In our haste we do not properly think things out. In fact, from some people's point of view, we do not live at all, but only exist on the cake and candy of perpetual excitement in one form or another. The solider side does not appeal to us. It seems to be another form of business strenuosity. As long as trade and the mercantile side are thrust so prominently in our faces the more cool and calculating a man, or woman, becomes & the less willing to undergo risks and take added responsibilities. Life in itself becomes in fact somewhat of a bore, why inflict it on innocent offspring? or why interfere with what little real enjoyment one can get from it by adding to cares and responsibilities? This is, in fact, the reductio ad absurdum of the materialist, but as long as conditions of life are made difficult in this glorious 20th century and mankind fight one another in trade instead of helping make life pleasant for all, and rewarding merit rather than money, there is certainly some reason for limiting offspring.To the eye of your correspondent there is much need of a proper application of the manly spirit. In business it is too apt to degenerate to stabbing the other fellow. After all it would seem somewhat weak to help in the battle of life, would it not? When a real battle comes along the perspective alters as by magic and the human side comes uppermost. We need the human side up all the time. Were it so, race suicide would not be thought of, public backbone would amount to something, money would always be a second consideration. In short many desirable features of "old times" would return, let us hope to stay. As it is we strain out a gnat and swallow a camel. We are indeed "blind guides". Sincerely Yours Chas. H. Batter[*Raley H. Bell*] [*ack 4-21-11*] 8:WEST:71:STREET NEW:YORK [*[4/9/11]*] 9:iv:'XI. My dear Colonel: - I am sending by even post a copy of The Religion of Beauty with endless good wishes and the assurances of a friendship that has extended over many years. Always loyally Yrs, Raley H. Bell. Col. Theodore Roosevelt.[*Geo. T Blair*] The Spokane Y SIGN OF Y SILVER GRILL The Spokane The Tacoma The Yakima Spokane, Washington, 4/9 1911 Hon. T. Rosefelt. Most Hon. Sir I am the First man you hired in your Office at War and Naivy Bldg Wash Then Col Humphrey wished me in his Department and you gave me up to him I would Just Like to Shake hands with you One more in Life if posible. yours in Truth, Geo. T. Blair 812 Spofford AveForm 2289 B. [*Borah*] 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, 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 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 12 SK JU 57 N.L Washington, D.C. Apl 9, 1911 Col. T.R. Roosevelt, Moscow, Idaho. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I regret exceedingly am unable to join the people of Idaho in honoring the man who has added lustre to american citizenship at home and abroad. Am sure you will never regret the visit for you will find no more loyal admirers than in the great state which you are now the guest. Wm. E. Borah 1038 P.M.[[shorthand]] Domestic and Foreign Money Orders by Telegraph and Cable THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED THE LARGEST TELEGRAPHIC SYSTEM IN THE WORLD. OVER ONE MILLION MILES OF WIRE IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. It has over 25,000 Telegraph Offices, including Branch Offices. It has also Direct Connection by Telegraph or Telephone with many more remote and smaller stations, making a total list of 60,000 in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and this number is rapidly increasing. 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[*THE TWO TELEGRAPH POLES REPRESENT THE RELATIVE SIZE IN NUMBER OF OFFICES OF THE WESTERN UNION AS COMPARED WITH ALL OTHER COMPETING COMPANIES COMBINES*] [*SEE OTHER SIDE FOR TELEGRAM*] Domestic and Foreign Money Orders by Telegraph and Cable Form 2589B 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 3 SK JU 50 D.L. Mc-Washington, D.C. Apl 9, 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Moscow, Idaho, I join my neighbors and fellow citizens in extending to you a cordial welcome to Idaho and regret exceedingly that official duties prevent us being present to greet you in person. May your visit to Idaho be as satisfactory to you as it is pleasing and profitable to our people. Burton L. French 823 AMLiterature, English, Sociology State Normal School Wayne, Nebraska April 9-I9II. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt; Dear Sir: I hesitate to trouble so busy a man, but my interest in the subject and your kindness embolden[s] me. Will you state in brief why fortification is the best means of policing the Panama Canal, as you say you and Lord Pauncefot agreed? No use will be made of your letter more than to show it to my students. Even the briefest reply will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, J. T. House.Woman's Club, Butte Montana. April 9, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Missoula, Mont. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt: Early in May the Woman's Club will issue a newspaper (Sunday edition) for the purpose of eradicating a debt of $5000 on it's substantial Pub. House, and will have articles from several notables - and hopes to enlist you in the cause, asking for an article on any subject.We will be overjoyed to give all the space you will fill and naturally will feature the story, if in your generosity and kindness you consent to send us on an article. I know this is asking much, and every woman in our Club will appreciate any courtesy you may show. It will be a great attraction for us, and we are striving to issue a newsy, wide-awake, and excellently illustrated paper full of good features. Can you send a specially autographed photo? You will aid us much by consenting to this request. Of course we are more interested in you than ever and appreciate the fact that everybody else is - and you can appreciate what it means to us in ourpaper if you do agree to help us in our efforts. Thanking you for any consideration you may show - and wishing you continued health and happiness, I am Very Sincerely Dorothy B. Johnston (Mrs. Murray S.) President Woman's Club. Butte.125 South Avenue Syracuse N.Y. April 9 - 1.911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Contributing Editor The Outlook, #287 - 4th Avenue N.Y. City Dear Sir: Referring to the Outlook of April 1st, am indeed sorry to note your editorial on Nationalism is the last one, or rather these editorials come to a conclusion with this number; I never have read a series of articles with more interest & gotten more good sound knowledge than from these; have found out, too, how little I do know in regard to certain things politically. - can best illustrate what I mean by saying, some few days ago I was asked the question as to just what was meant by - Initiative, Referendum, & Recall & to my sorrow, I must confess, I could not give the party an answer that was satisfactory to myself - have since asked several men & am still at sea - If not asking too much would be pleased to have you answer through the colums of the Outlook - Will not weary you with a longer letter, will simply say go on with2 your good work, not only politically but generally, for right is bound to succeed. hoping for a favorable reply to this letter I Am Yours Very Respectfully Thaddeus A. Kidd.Los angeles, 4-9-11. [*[Marchant]*] Colonel Roosevelt. - The manipulator of the wireless tells me I am an "anarchist" and that he will persecute me for Pres, Taft's sake. He also says the persecution he will put upon me will not allow me to remember what transpires. He has demonstrated the fact that he can hypnotize me and has done so to the extent that at times I am profane to a degree that is becoming an awful thing for I never used profanity before the wireless2- was first put on me, but during the past 2 yrs the wireless manipulator has racked my brain with the most vulgar language I ever heard I do believe. I appeal to you for aid for this persecution is awful. He had made the statement that Col. Roosevelt is the best "Bull-Shitter" that he ever knew, but if you ever put the wireless on him - the manipulator - he says he can lie to the extent that you can not pick the thoughts out from his conversations, but that you could not do so though, for he has fooled you before, He also says that "Col. Roosevelt knows all about your persecution3. and that you grant him the right to persecute me and that the wireless has been on me since I was in Chattanooga, Tenn. (1905.) I appeal to you Col. Roosevelt for my agony is awful. Can you supply me with funds to leave for Asia for I believe that I would then be away from the wireless far enough so that the manipulator could not talk to me. He has told me that he is Chief Whitlaw, Chief Wilkie; both of the Secret Service and he has also said that he is Chief of the I. C. S. I was forced to give up an electrical engineering course in the I C. S. for I could not remember and the same4. trouble is upon me now and I do not believe I could ever attain a good thing with the wireless on me. He has talked with me every day and a part of the night for 2 years, and says he is under penalty of death because he is experimenting on me with the photophone. The wireless was on me while you were in Africa and the suffering that I have had to undergo is awful, I have copied down some of these expressions during the night. He whispered the words "God damn the Order of Owls" This is my Order and the desecration is terrible. This expression was made 5 during the night of 4/6/11. If I am ever forced into hypnotism by the manipulator of the wireless and use such talk as he, viz. Anarchy, bull-shit, etc and get them into my brain so that he can force them into my conversation it will be terrible. Some more that he has worded into my brain are "To Hell with President Taft." and if such expressions are kept up it will drive me crazy, for he worries me by saying he will turn them around into my conversation and make me an anarchist. "Pres. Taft is not as good as Pres. Roosevelt" is another one is another one6. that the manipulation has worded into my brain. The manipulator says he wrecked your policies where I was in Chattanooga and he kept me from getting the girl I loved with all my heart and wanted for my wife and he knows this is the truth. I tried to go to Chattanooga during Dec. 1909 and when nearly there I was forced to stop by the terrible persecution from the electrical vibrations from the wireless and also by the words of the manipulator. "I'll kill you if you go to Chattanooga." I returned to Wash. D.C. I was so terribly persecuted7. In Washington, D.C. that I got into the Insane Asylum after I had been up to Secret Service headquarters and told some of the expressions - "To hell with Pres. Taft." and others similar to this. I got transferred to Tewksbury, Mass. State Infirmary, and in July, 1910 went from there to Portland, Me. where I worked 2 mos and made enough money to go to Canada, from Montreal to Vancouver, B.C. but could not get far enough from the wireless and the racking of my brain with the voices of the operators of the wireless, and the magnet and vibrations8 which cause most terrible pain and make a man about insane over the loss of memory which he suffers. If you can please loan me money enough to allow me to go to Asia I believe I could get far enough away from the living death that I now suffer to be able to get somethings that are good for me for I am unable to attain a good thing with the wireless on me. Please help me if you can for my suffering is awful. The manipulator of the wireless is constant9 by suggesting suicide to me and if I do not get help from you I shall fear for my life for I am helpless and anticipate a terrible death from the wireless manipulator for he repeats different things into my brain so methodically that I fear he means to kill me. I am a broken -hearted man Colonel Roosevelt and if you can help me in God's name please do so for I am pleading with you for my life and please, please do something for me Your humble servant, Arthur E. Marchant, [*or*] Los Angeles, Cal. Los Angeles Hotel.10. The last expression that I get from the manipulator of the wireless is "You will have something else to do beside fuck Mrs. Roosevelt with your tongue". A. E. Marchant. Los Angeles Cal. This is awful, awful, awful, for God's sake help me Colonel Roosevelt. Please ans and let me know what you advise. A. E. M.POSTAL TELEGRAPH COMMERCIAL CABLES CLARENCE H. MACKAY, PRESIDENT. TELEGRAM REGISTERED TRADE-MARK. DESIGN PATENT NO. 98960. The Postal Telegraph-Cable Company (Incorporated) transmits and delivers this message subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. COUNTER NUMBER TIME FILED CHECK M YJS I0 Send the following message, without repeating, subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back hereof, which are hereby agreed to. Missoula Mont Apl 9 I9II Frank Harper, Secy to Theo Roosevelt Moscow, Ida. Please send return mail if possible copies of Roosevelts Missoula Speeches Missoula Sentinel. 307. PM[*[4-9-11]*] DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION 1776-1891 DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION STATE OF NEW YORK CHAIRMAN OF ENTERTAINMENT MRS. EVERETT M. RAYNOR 464 EAST 136TH STREET [* D*] To the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Dear Sir. The enclosed notice will explain why I write to you , Mrs. Bleakely our State Regent has requested me to write and ask if it would be possible for you to step in to City Hall on May the first and just give us a few words of greeting or just a few remarks on the day we celebrate. It is a great deal to ask of a busy man, but we know if you can you will be with us. Very cordially yours Cordelia Armstrong Raynor Chairman April 1 91'nThe Pennington SPOKANE, WASH. 9. April 1911. Sir. If you could spare me a few moments of your valuable time today I would be highly honored to have a few words about some mutual friends in Uganda of Br E. Africa. a. o. Mother Maryland. Bishop Hanlon George Wilson. Lt. Bagge. etc of happy. Kampala memory. Owing to services to morrow morning outside the city I must leave town this morning at 515 pm. Yours respectfully L J Vanden BerghForm 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. 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 WS JU 87 PAID Lewiston Idaho Apl 9, 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Hotel Moscow, Moscow, Idaho Mr. H. L. Powers and myself offer you a special train from Moscow to Uniontown and automobiles on to Lewiston hill vertically tow thousand feet above the lewiston and Clarkston valleys disclosing a view thid in sublimity of all such in the known world so pronounced by your friend and my guest Old John Burroughs and coupled with the regret that you could not see it with him. Can you not extend trip another half day and let us have you brought over tomorrow to use this John P. Vollmer 1045 A.M.Dinwiddie 4-9-11 Enc in " 4-10-11[*Duluth News Tribune Apr. 9, 1911*] [*4-9-11*] CARING FOR THE STATE'S WARDS. THE STATE public school at Owatonna is one of Minnesota's best institutions. It is sensibly and humanely managed. Its children, gathered from all over the state, are housed in cottages, real cottages, in family groups of from twenty to thirty. They come from homes where poverty or other cause denies them sufficient support. Usually they are from families where the father has died or has deserted them, and the mother's earning capacity is insufficient for their maintenance. Sometimes both parents have died, and the children are left destitute, or the children are so neglected by their parents that the state takes them. Such an institution is a necessity, but this one of late years has frequently been overcrowded, with a waiting list. What is the sensible and wise relief for such a condition? In a recent address Cyrus Townsend Brady, in speaking of the duty of the state in similar cases, said: "The state is beginning to appreciate the fact that it is better and more satisfactory to pay money to a widow with dependent children than it is to put the children in an institution. This is to leave the child with its mother, where it belongs, where what it may lack in other advantages is more than balanced by the home feeling, the mother love and the reciprocal responsibility when it comes of earning age." The Owatonna school's maximum enrollment is about 300. It cost in 1910 for maintenance nearly $80,000, or close to $270 for each child. This does not include interest on the plant, which is valued at about $270,000. If the state, instead of taking children from the mother, should pension them at the rate but from $5 to $10 per month, according to age, its expenditure would not be greater than now. This, of course, could not be done in all cases, but it could in many. It would save enlarging the school; it would prevent the necessity of breaking up homes; it would leave children with mothers capable, save because of poverty, of caring for them, and it would leave with such mothers this source of support as the children came of earning age. There is no commission Minnesota so much needs as one to thoroughly investigate causes of poverty, means of relief and all projects of charity in which the state has a part. Such a commission should recommend to the legislature such changes in the laws as would place its institutions on a modern, economic and humane basis of management, and so organize its charities as to bring the highest efficiency. [*S.F. 798 H J. 889*][*ack 4-29-11*] [*18.*] Oaktown, Ind. 4/10". 1911 - Hon. Theodore Roosevelt New York. Dear Sir: I notice from our Sunday school periodicals that you have written a magazine article pertaining to the Sunday school. Will you kindly inform me how I can obtain a copy of it. I realize that you are a very busy man, but I will appreciate it very much. As I think it will be of interest to our coming County and State Conventions. Awaiting your reply - I am, Yours Truly C. W. Beard. Burdett N. Y. April 10-/11 Honorable Theodore Rosevelt My dear Ex President- I have just read your article in the Outlook on "Race Decadence"- You are a grand man to write it, and worthy of our love. Some ladie were discussing the subject of families- and asked me my opinion. I answered2 "I was glad I was born-" We do as you say - so much for education - where as the best start, for you can give a child- is the love- the Mother has for the Father - This will be more sure to make him noble. I send you a book "In Health"- It was written in -/77, but is certainly the most earnest and [spiritual] book on the relation of the sexes - (that most vital of questions) which has been written-I have copied one or two letter worthe to the Author - by John Ruskin & others - Your Vey Respectfully (Miss.) Eliza L. Brown -[4/10/11] [Bustad] Sir - I herewith take the liberty of sending you a photograph of my three children, Conrad, Clara, and Oscar, born on the 11th day of Nov 1910. Besides these triplets my wife and I are the proud parents of five children healthy and hearty. Four of them are prospective voters and one a "prospective" power behind the throne."All eight are prospective home makers and home keepers in our great nation. Personally I came to this land of promise some over 20 yearsago since I have been farming near Taopi Minn In 1894 I was married at Austin Minn I take the liberty of imposing on your precous time because I have noticed the great intrest that you have disploved of the country in large famblies What recogintion you may choose to make of the three is left entirly to you kind consideration But what ever it may be it will be greatly appriceated. Very respectfully yours Ed Bustad Taopi Minn. April 10 1911Yellowstone Park Transportation Company Office of the President Helena, Montana. April 10, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- I am delighted to be able to announce to you that harmony reigns supreme in Last Chance Gulch. Everybody is looking forward to your arrival with the greatest interest. Owing to your desire to leave shortly after midnight, arrangements have been made for your address shortly after your arrival, a lunch at the Auditorium after your address and then an automobile ride to your heart's content. I believe it would be well for you to arrange to return from the automobile trip at say 4.30 or 5 o'clock so as to have an hour or two for a dip and a rest. Rooms have been arranged for yourself and Mr. Harper at the Club where you can be entirely comfortable. The Harvard boys have arranged a dinner for you at 6.30. In conference with them yesterday evening, I advised them that you would require some rest and that it would be well for them to go forward with the dinner, expecting your arrival at say 7.00 o'clock. They understand that you are to depart after sojourning with them a while to attend the dinner to be extended by our old friend, Con Kohrs. Con's heart is in this work and he will regard this hospitality extended to you as the crowning event of his life. He has invited John Holt, Paul McCormick and Dave Pratt and they have all accepted by telegraph. Arrangements, generally, are being conducted under the auspices of the Commercial Club. Sincerely yours, Thos. H. Carter#2 P.S, Harry Child has about the best automobile I have ever seen and it will be at your disposal from the time of your arrival to the hour of your departure. T. H. C.[[shorthand]]JAMES L. CLARK STUDIO 949 HOME STREET, BRONX NEW YORK CITY 4. April 10th 11 Col. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Col. Roosevelt, I beg to inform you that I have shipped to you today, as requested by your secretary, two lion rugs which I hope reach you safely and meet with your certain satisfaction. This clears up the lot of trophies except the gongs which I had planned to ship with the rugs but my chime makers who are making the chimes have disappointed me in delivery and I must wait upon them. Already we have had much trouble in making a good set of chimes to go in the limited space and two sets have been discarded owing to the unsatisfactory result.JAMES L. CLARK STUDIO 949 HOME STREET, BRONX NEW YORK CITY They are now on the third set and promise to let me have them in one week or ten days. Every thing else is complete even to the shipping case and immediately the chimes reach me they shall be shipped to you. I am very sorry indeed to have to delay this to this late date but I feel safe in telling you that you will get a really fine trophy and one which I am sure will greatly please you. There is also at my studio 2 elephant tails [[shorthand]] 1 Rhino " 6 toes of Rhino feet These I have had no instructions as to what you wished and have left them untouched as you wished. Very respectfully yours James L. Clark.Chicago Sunday Evening Club TO MAINTAIN A SERVICE OF CHRISTIAN INSPIRATION AND FELLOWSHIP IN THE BUSINESS CENTRE OF CHICAGO OFFICERS President CLIFFORD W. BARNES First Vice-President ADOLPHUS C. BARTLETT Vice-Presidents JOHN G. SHEDD FRANK H. ARMSTRONG CHAS. L. HUTCHINSON RICHARD C. HALL SECRETARY PHILIP L. JAMES TREASURER JOHN T. PIRIE, JR. TRUSTEES THE OFFICERS: and WILLIAM C. BOYDEN EUGENE J. BUFFINGTON EDWARD B. BUTLER J. LEWIS COCHRAN GEORGE E. COLE HENRY P. CROWELL FREDERIC A. DELANO THOMAS E. DONNELLEY JAMES H. DOUGLAS BERNARD A. ECKHART JOHN V. FARWELL DAVID R. FORGAN THOMAS A. HALL NORMAN W. HARRIS MARVIN HUGHITT WILLIAM F. HYPES CHAUNCEY KEEP JOHN B. LORD FRANKLIN MACVEAGH WILLIAM P. SIDLEY TOWNER K. WEBSTER NORMAN WILLIAMS Orchestra Hall EVERY SUNDAY EVENING OCTOBER TO JUNE Executive Offices 1634 and 1636 Tribune Building Telephone, Randolph 4051 Chicago April 10, 1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt: The work of the Sunday Evening Club has increased to such an extent during the past four seasons that we have arranged to lease the Auditorium beginning next October. This will afford a seating capacity for our Sunday evening audiences of between four and five thousand, and give us one of the most perfect halls to be found anywhere in the world, being unrivaled from the standpoint of acoustics, ventilation and general comfort. The Trustees are most anxious, therefore, to have only men of national and international reputation as speakers for the coming year, and in their behalf I am extending to you a cordial invitation to be one of this number. All that we ask is a stirring address of about thirty minutes in length, dealing with some vital theme, in which the life and teachings of Christ shall be emphasized. You need not be disturbed by the size of the Auditorium because a whisper from the platform will carry to the farthest seat in the gallery. The enclosed booklet will tell you in brief the story of the Sunday Evening Club, and give you a partial list of the men who have spoken for us. As this work is carried on without endowment and involves large expenditures, we ask our speakers to share with us the financial burden by accepting an honorarium of only $100. If you think you can be with us, kindly indicate the date that would best suit your convenience, and we will try to arrange our program accordingly. Yours very truly, Clifford W. Barnes President[For enc. see 4-10-11][*[4-10-11]*] 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. ROBERT C. CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT WSK Bn J 10 NPR [*944 P*] Cleveland Ohio Apr 10, 1911 Theodore Roosevelt c/o W N Tel Co Enroute Can you telegraph an appreciation of Johnsons work for mankind Cleveland Press.OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER ROSEBUD COUNTY R. J. COLE, CLERK FORSYTH, MONTANA, April 10th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Helena, Montana. Dear Sir: Passenger train No. 6 arrives in Forsyth at 1:50 p.m., and departs at 2 p.m., next Thursday. The citizens of Forsyth would deem it an honor if you would give us a short talk from the platform of your coach. I would be pleased if you will wire me at my expense if this arrangement is satisfactory to you. Very Truly, R. J. ColeOFFICERS: EDWARD A. SILBERSTEIN, Pres. MRS. W. S. WOODBRIDGE, Vice-Pres. J. W. LYDER, Jr., Tenn. COURTENAY DINWIDDIE, Gen'l Sec'y. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Rev. A. W. Ryan Mrs. O. C. Hartman Rev. J. W. Powell Edward A. Silberstein A. B. Siewart Mrs. T. J. Davis Miss Jean Poirier J. W. Lyder, Jr. Mrs. W. S. Woodbridge H. V. Eva FINANCE COMMITTEE: Frederic W. Paine Julius H. Barnes W. S. McCormick Ralph W. Brown Mrs. M. H. Kelly Mrs. J. L. Washburn J. J. Moe ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Bishop Jas. McGolrick Mrs. J. D. Morrison Rev. J. T. Moody Geo. V. Fifer Adjt. R. Martin John G. Williams Dr. M. B. Cullum I. Freimuth Dr. E. L. Tuchy Luther Mendenhall Miss Isabell Patrick The Associated Charities of Duluth, Inc. COURT HOUSE TELEPHONES { NEW 2444 { OLD 9414 MELROSE DULUTH, MINN., April 10, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Mayor, Helena, Montana. SIR : I am going to ask of you a favor which will take only a few minutes of your time and will be of inestimable benefit to the whole State of Minnesota. My office was next to yours in the United Charities Building in New York, last year, and I know a number of friends of yours but I will not stop to introduce myself, for I want to get to the point. I want to ask your support for a bill to create a Commission on Causes of Poverty, S.F. 798, H.F. 889, now before the Minnesota Legislature. It is a bill which so far as I know has the whole hearted endorsement of every social worker in the state, except that the President of the St. Paul Associated Charities doubts whether it will accomplish all that we hope for from it. No one knows better than you what good such a Commission could do. We have here housing problems, which are already serious, which are not touched by law, and which are far more serious in their menace for the future. SUPPORTED ENTIRELY BY VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS2. Desertion of destitute families is exceptionally prevalent. The problem of the tramp and many others even more important have been left almost untouched. Several well considered bills on these and other subjects, based on the practical working out of similar laws elsewhere, and now before the Legislature, but the chances are small for their passage. The city legislators agree that social laws and particularly the one creating a Commission on Causes of Poverty are very necessary, but they also say with one accord that the Country members do not appreciate their necessity and until they do neither the laws nor the Commission can be secured. A few words from you when you address the Legislature on Friday could, even at this late hour, secure the Commission on Causes of Poverty, which not only could frame greatly needed laws for the next session, two years from now, but could also conduct a campaign of education that is beyond the capacity of us overworked social workers. Hoping for your help, I am Respectfully yours, Courtenay Dinwiddie Secretary.[For enc. see 2-17-11 3-28-11 4-9-11 4-10-11]CLEVELAND H. DODGE NEW YORK April 10th 1911 99 JOHN STREET. Dear Theodore Just a line to thank you for that bully article in the Outlook on Race Decadence, which is one of the best things you ever wrote. When I wrote to you in February I forgot to return Mr. Riordan's letter which I now enclose Mr. Rockefeller has sent me several copies of that book which he spoke about "Panders & their White Slaves" & I am mailing one to you We just missed seeing youin Arizona, but we got over to the Dam & your namesake is certainly something to be proud of. With warm regards Very sincerely your's C. H. Dodge Hon Theo Roosevelt[*[4-10-11?]*] [*[Drew]*] To the Editor of the Outlook Gentlemen:- I would like to ask if Mr. Roosevelt would hold the same views on race decadence, "being of old stock" if he had to bring up a family on fifteen, or an average of eighteen dollarsa pocket book as long as his is, I think he would not care to see his children go shabby, nor always have to keep them in the shadow of their "roof tree" for the lack of means. Then again hasn't he found sorrow the common lot of all? and does he think it a joyous thing to bring human beings into this world to suffer? Yours for the truth Mrs. H.F. Drew Brockton Apr 10th a week even. We have not had many luxuries and only brought up two. I find the "old stock" are ambitious for their children, and I live in the old Plymouth county where I see some of them. In these days it costs money to bring up children and we dont all haveMissoula, Montana, April 10, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Missoula, Montana. Dear Sir:- You are cordially invited to attend "The Grand Roosevelt Day Ball,' given in your honor, at ELITE HALL, Tuesday evening, April 11th, 1911. Hundreds of your Western friends, cowboys, and soldiers, will be glad to greet you, if only for a few moments. Yours respectfully, Paul Farrington. Dance Committee, Missoula, Montana.COPY. April 10, 1911.k Dear Sir:- Your favor of April 7th is at hand. I hope you will not say that I may be uncharitable when I say that your letter reveals that you are quite ignorant of the Sunday Excise Law. You do not seem to be aware that every hotel has a right to sell liquor on Sunday with meals. Where is the law that interior rooms must be made visible on the outside by a window? How can you make an interior room visible on the street by a window? I hope that you will read the law carefully and take advice about it, and then you will be more charitable in your views. The only way to get at the sale of liquor in interior rooms is by the spy system, and we must do the best we can with that. The law is, however, that no bar-room can be used on Sunday. You say that bar-rooms are wide open throughout your neighborhood. You do not give me a single bar-room. Until you give me a specific instance I prefer to believe my Police Commissioner to believing you. It is very easy to make random and loose statements. Very truly yours, W. J. Gaynor, Mayor. Rev. V. A. M. Mortensen, 56, Pine Street, New York City.[Enc in Mortensen 5-2-11]Syracuse Wire Works ESTABLISHED 1887. MAKERS OF ARTISTIC METAL WORK IN BRASS, BRONZE, IRON AND WIRE. SYRACUSE, N.Y. Apr 10, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Sir,- If it is not troubling you too greatly, I would very much appreciate it if you would favor me with your autograph. Thanking you in advance. I am, Sincerely yours, (Miss) Fannie Harrison Box 205. Syracuse, N.Y. All agreements are contingent upon strikes, accidents and other delays beyond our control.ALBERT BUSHNELL HART PROFESSOR OF GOVERNMENT IN HARVARD UNIVERSITY 5 QUINCY CHAMBERS, CAMBRIDGE, MASS. [*22*] April 10, 1911. My dear Roosevelt: You probably know what the Cosmopolitan Club is; it is intended to bring into agreeable relations American and foreign students at Harvard. It is rather a lively set and they are very ingenious in arranging their annual dinner. I went last year and enjoyed it very much - excepting that for some reason which nobody could discover, all the Chinese students were extremely busy with their studies that evening. It is not a large club, but is representative and does a good work of civilization. You would please the members and do a bit of Harvard work if you were to come. I know you will be interested in the pending project for the collection of material in Government, especially state and municipal, through the associated Harvard Clubs, which is due to the suggestion of Professor Stimson, and the enlightened interest of William Endicott, Jr, the Chairman of the Visiting Committee in Government. The plan is to have a Harvard man in each state and large city who shall be serviceable in securing fugitive material and sending it to a headquarters which will be provided by the Corporation at Harvard. The idea is, to make Harvard a centre for information and investigation of governmental problems. Sincerely yours, Albert Bushnell Hart Colonel Theodore Roosevelt.H. 39 Washington Place. Ridgewood, N. J. April 10th 1911. Col Roosevelt. Dear Sir, As an old [contributor] subscriber to the "Outlook," I have always been much interested in your contributions to it. The article on "Race decadence" in the issue of April 8th moved me to send you the enclosed pamphlet, which I had already thought of doing. After distributing seventy copies, I have received valuable appreciation of the matter & manner of the paper, from competent historical & genealogical friends, & from a goodly number of the living descendants. But - [but] many of the present adult generations have no interest in the matter, and others - because of unimportant corrections and omissions in the genealogical parts, which are certified and correct as to all the purely historical facts - have "no use for" the pamphlet. They do not care for [the], or value, the historical and personal records endorsed by the Old Dart- Soc'y, & enthusiastically received by many2/ worthy descendants of the fine old "Quaker Stock". I consider these indifferent ones "degenerates", and, in them, I see the first signs of decadence in this branch of the family. You say - "Most great results, for good and evil, are due, not to any single cause, but to a tissue of causation." I feel that a lack of interest & just pride in such New England ancestry as this, in any branch, will eventually end in the decadence of that branch, both in numbers and in quality. I have been cheered by the coming of six promising descendants of the 5th generation, during the past year, but I much fear they will be a majority in that generation. It will interest you to know (and this was my first object in sending you the pamphlet_ that you daughter, Mrs. Longworth, is descended from the same John Smith, the founder of the American family therein recorded, and I can send her a copy of her record, if she cares for it. I also enclose my pamphlet on my Gr- father John Hawes. Among his numerous papers - lost for 80 years - I found school bills from her gr grandmother Alice Hathaway-Haskell.3/ - who taught my Father to read - written in a beautiful "Quaker hand[s]." I will send her one of these - if One wants it! John Hawes was a good neighbor & business partner of her Hathaway & Haskell ancestors in Acushnet, New Bedford, Mass. I make no apology, for inflicting all this upon you. I think you will appreciate my satisfaction in being able - at "three score & fifteen"- to trace back my Pilgrim ancestry, verify all records & personal memories of the two largest families of "honored & honorable" men and women from whom I am descended, + to put them in suitable form for preservation. Though personally, among the "permanently unmarried" women, I have liven nearly fifty years in the family of my only brother, whose four children & six gr. children have had my love and care and are promising branches & twigs of the old family tree - "good timber, and a comfort to their elders." With assurance of my full appreciation of your record, as an American citizen. Sincerely yours, Miss/ Rebecca Williams Hawes.First Congregational Church Tomahawk, Wis. FREDERIC W. HEBERLEIN PASTOR [*D*] To the Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, April 10, 1911 New York City. Dear Sir, Learning that you are to visit Wisconsin next July, we hasten to invite you to the new North. The trout streams full of real "speckled beauties" - and lakes of pike, bass, muskellunge, pickerel and smaller fish are waiting for you. And a host of good friends whom you do not know, will be only too glad to give you [a] hearty greeting and a rustic good time - in crude setting, perhaps, but well meant. Tomahawk is in the formative stage, transitional from a lumber camp to a progressive town, [of] with 3000 average people; and four other towns around us of seven to sixteen thousand of the same sort. Wise forethought preserved a beautiful park of promontory, ridges, valleys & lakes - with fine groves of virgin pine. A tent among theseFirst Congregational Church Tomahawk, Wis. FREDERIC W. HEBERLEIN PASTOR will shelter the throng here gathered to greet and hear you: an occasion sure to be an epoch in hundreds of young lives. We hope to have several days' program and picnic, timed to your convenience, preferrably on and about July fourth. "We" means a score or more of citizens who desire a better Tomahawk + Wisconsin. Of course the drain upon your time and energy is severe, and any inducement we can offer compares but poorly with that of larger centers and prominent people. But I remember the convictions carried by your words in "College Street Hall", Yale, and I desire very much that the youth of [in] this section shall feel it, if possible. Your visit will mean much to the whole section. I am writing you 'mid hope and fear; but, having been a missionary these dozen years, going at the call of need, without promise of material reward, and having seen many notable instances of theFirst Congregational Church Tomahawk, Wis. FREDERICK W. HEBERLEIN PASTOR same kind of service in all lines of activity. I dare hope that you will honor the people of this section by a visit here. Kindly name your terms. And come to stay and enjoy our woods, water, sport and appreciation as long as you will. Sincerely and Cordially Yours, F.W. Heberlein.DAILY - SUNDAY - WEEKLY H. L. PITTOCK MANAGER The Oregonian. ESTABLISHED 1850. ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT. Portland, Or. 4/10/11. 3. [*6. [[shorthand]]*] Honorable Theo. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Sir:- I am sending you herewith two photographs, which you will readily recognize. I am also enclosing herewith a copy of the Portland Oregonian of April 6th. The writer had the extreme pleasure of being on the Roosevelt committee, and had charge of the banquet arrangements. I thought that probably you might like to have these photographs. Yours very truly, W.J. Hofmann.[*[Jellison]*] [*28.*] [[shorthand]] Oakley, Idaho April 10-1911 President Roosevelt My Dear sir, you are doubtless traveling faster than this letter. but it will reach you some place though may be of little importance to you. but when I think of how the Twin Falls country was made under your administration. and how thousands of men made their fortunes, and millions made happy homes during that 6 years. I know you are entitled to some of the full domain, and I discovered a marble quarry in the Albion mountains 4 years back and within the last 2 years a company built a track to within six miles of it and located it. but they were good enough to offer me one eighth interest together with the management. and should you want2 one of your sons the position of managing that marble quarry I will devide my stock with him and it wont cost him him a cent. the company will have no stock to sell for it will be a close Doperation- I will assist with the management untill it is on a paying basis and the railroad is completed into the quarry. and spend as much time as I can [spare] with the business at all time I am wanted. the road built and owned by the co is 22 miles and they will build six miles more making a distance of 22 miles to the first market which is Milner or the Twin Falls in the river hopeing to here frome you soon and that the buisness looks favorable to you. I remain very trully yours, J. S. Jellison Oakley IdahoTHE STRAND MAGAZINE THE WIDE WORLD MAGAZINE Editorial Department 83 and 85 Duane Street New York, April 10th 1911 Dear Sir: The STRAND MAGAZINE proposes publishing in an early issue a Symposium of Opinions on the suggested Arbitration between the United States and Great Britain and its extension to other countries. As the STRAND has a very wide circulation in America as well as Great Britain and her Colonies, it is, perhaps, the best magazine for reaching the English-speaking people everywhere. The opinions will not he confined to the leading men of America and Great Britain but also include those of foreigners. I write at the request of Sir Frank Newnes to ask if you would very kindly send me at as early a date as possible a contribution of about 300-500 words which I might include in this Symposium which I feel sure will appeal with especial force to our readers. Thanking you in anticipation, Yours very truly, Francis Arthur Jones Editor.TEXAS LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL COMMISSION STATE LIBRARY AUSTIN COMMISSIONERS EUGENE C. BARKER CHAIRMAN MRS. JOSEPH B. DIBRELL MRS. JOSEPH D. SAYERS WALTER TIPS F. M. BRALLEY STATE LIBRARIAN ERNEST W. WINKLER SECRETARY JOHN BOYNTON KAISER LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARIAN April 10, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. Dear Sir: I am deeply sensible of your courtesy in replying from the St. Francis Hotel to my recent request for the verification of a sentence from your address before the students of the University of Texas here at Austin. The significance of your remark should come home to the recent college graduates to whom I shall send it in my annual class letter. Faithfully yours, John B. Kaiser[*12*] 1129 MOUNT VERNON ST. Philadelphia Pa April 10/1911 Dear Sir I would consider it a great favor if you could let me have a copy of your book-plate, and enclose herewith my own in exchange. Very truly yours D. Allen Knight To Theodore Roosevelt Esq New York[*[Lander]*] Address Hotel New Amsterdam 4th Ave. & 21st April 10th 1911 My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I report to say that I am suffering "the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune" and I have just received a very despondent letter from my wife in England whom with my six children I had hoped to have had with me before this a sum of $200 would be of immediate benefit to them but I don't know where to turn for it, and I wish to cable this sum to them at once. My boy is 16 and it is my ambition to have himEnter the Army or Navy here in America, and it is his desire. I am dear Mr. Roosevelt Yours Sincerely, Charles Oram Lander. Harvard '86Published and edited by CHARLES-DOWNING-LAY Secretary American Society of Landscape Architects HENRY-VINCENT-HUBBARD Instructor in Landscape Architecture Harvard University ROBERT-WHEELWRIGHT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE A QUARTERLY 103 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK CITY April 10th, 1911. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir:- The Spring Number of Landscape Architecture is in the press. It contains a description of the Town Planning School at the Liverpool University; a paper by Prof. Fippen of Cornell, on Soil Conditions in Public Parks; "Landscape Architecture in England" by Thomas A. Mawson; "Maintenance & Construction Costs in Public Parks, with Diagrams Illustrating a System of Cost Keeping on a Unit Basis; B. M. Watson, Instructor in Horticulture at Harvard University, continues his interesting papers on Plants. President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot, G. A. Parker and R. A. Pope are the other contributors. The magazine covers an entirely new field and since the beginning, last October, it has become an assured success. Our contributors are well known and their articles are not only timely but of lasting value. Frederick Law Olmstead, Arthur A. Shurtleff, Prof. James S. Pray, Harold A. Caparn, and others have contributed to previous numbers of the magazine. The price is fifty cents a number, two dollars a year. Order now for the Spring Number. Yours very truly, CHARLES D. LAY.NIGHT LETTER 63 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INORPORATED 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 delivers 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 UNREPEADED 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 86 UN. O. 71 N. L. 8 estra. Columbus, Montana., April. 10th, 1911. Hon. Theo Roosevelt, Missoula, Montana. On thursday of this week at eight forty eight in the morning the train bearing your car stops at Columbus Montana, to take water. Citizens here and of the surrounding country, including the people of the famous stillwater valley many of whom are your personal friends are extremely anxious to have you make them an address from your car. May we so announce. Columbus Commercial Club, A. F. McBabb, President, R. J. Brennen, Sec 5-15-pm.Y. Tuxedo Park, N.Y. The School. [*[4-10-11]*] 3 SUBSCRIPTIONS Entered by Corrected by First Issue [??] APR 12 1911 Answered by Date Stenographer Monsieur, Auriez-vous l'aurabilité de me dire si "Race Decadance" (Ed. Roosevelt) est dejà traduit en Français! Si non, je serais heureuse d'avoir la permission de la faire paraître ce bel article. Recevez, Monsieur mes salutations M. T. Mairesse 10 Avril 1911.Will you please have the goodness to tell me if "Race Decadence is already translated into French. If not, I should be very happy to have permission to have this article appear.HARVARD CLUB OF NEW YORK CITY 27 WEST 44TH STREET A regular meeting of the Harvard Club of New York City will be held in Harvard Hall on the evening of Saturday, April 15th, 1911 at 9 o'clock. After the business meeting, the Harvard Musical Clubs, consisting of the Glee, Mandolin and Banjo Clubs, will give their Annual Concert. All Harvard men, including undergraduates on their vacation, will be welcome at this concert. Refreshments will be served. LANGDON P. MARVIN, Secretary. April 10th, 1911.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 [*96*] 128. UN. X. 43.N.L. 2 Exa Glendive Mt Apl 10, 1911 Hon Theo Roosevelt, Missoula, Montana. Your train no six reaches Glendive at five thirty thursday afternoon and remains here twenty minutes can we arrange for an address by you from the rear of the train or from A platform arranged conveniently near. please wire immediately answer. 1112: PM James A. Metcalf, Publisher Review.[*[Morse]*] 95 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.. April 10th 1911. [C] Editor of the Outlook, Dear Sir:- I trust that, with your accustomed broad-mindedness, you will request some person or persons of authority to present the other side of the so-called "Race Suicide" question. There must, of course, be another view of such a world-wide movement towards the limitation of families which now seems to be taking place. I think that I voice the desire of very many serious-minded people to hear what arguments can be advanced on the other side of this question by those capable of treating the subject scientifically. Is it not possible that there is a broad sociological reason for this movement, which we do not understand but which has its foundation in right? The human animal is the2. only one which cannot be limited in overproduction by the judicious destruction of the superfluous members. The stock-raiser, the dog or cat breeder, the chicken fancier, all have this matter well under their own control. In plant life the gardner must thin out his seedlings ruthlessly in order to obtain the best results. Civilized man alone, since Spartan days, is forbidden to eliminate the weaklings. Is it then really wrong for him to use the only legitimate means in his power to limit overproduction? I do not for a moment deny that this power is often abused, that many, who have the means to support large families, are criminally negligent, but I am speaking of the general average. Nature left to herself is prodigal of her offspring. From the3. vegetable world up through the insects, the fishes the birds to the mammals, she produces many millions more than are necessary, and the superfluous she ruthlessly destroys. To man has been given the power to control this destruction in an enlightened manner in the care of the vegetables and the animals. Is it wrong for him to use this power in the case of his own race; always admitting that he sometimes abuses it? When and where it has seemed to man that a rapid increase of the population was necessary, polygamy has been legalized. Where, as in Thibet, this rapid increase would spell disaster, polyandry is recognized as right. When and where, up to the present day, there was and is overpopulation, nature restores4 the balance by plague, pestilence, famine and war. Before the introduction of modern methods in medicine and surgery in what we call the civilized world, nature took good care that most large families were judiciously decimated. With the perfection of child-saving methods in Europe and America, perhaps we should no longer throw the burden of limiting the population onto the shoulders of Dame Nature. In simpler days large families were comparatively easy to rear. The cost of living was very much less; tastes were more modest-; farms and businesses were smaller and more diffuse. But, with the increasing complexity of modern life, the problem is not so simple. The old patriarchal life seems to have vanished forever; the farms are abandoned5. or are expanded into huge holdings worked largely by machinery; the cities are conjested and the vast army of the unemployed increases by leaps and bounds. We are preparing for some great and, as yet, not clearly defined economical upheaval, and I again ask the question in all seriousness, may not this wide-spread movement towards the limitation of families be a part of this vast change? May we not hope that, owing to the enlightened initiative of our wise President, we are about to enter on an era of arbitration, gradual disarmament and eventual peace, when there will no longer be a demand for that mass of surplus population which the Germans are pleased to call Canonen Futter, and is not the6. limitation of families part of this movement? When we contemplate the misery, the abject poverty, the wretchedness of such a large proportion of our ninety millions, we cannot help asking what would have been the condition of our country if Lincoln had proved a true prophet, and the land had been called upon to support two hundred million? I am asking these questions and venturing these remarks not in any idle spirit of criticism, nor with a view of excusing a vicious shirking of responsibility, but with an honest desire to know if there are not two sides to this question, and in the hope that you may be willing to secure an authoritative presentation of the other side. Very truly yours, Edward L. Morse.Race Decadences [C]Pacific Theological Seminary Berkeley, California April 10, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York. My dear Sir:- Referring to your recent Earl Lectures in Berkeley and their publication, we are in receipt of a letter from Mr. E. T. Earl of Los Angeles stating that in conversation with you in Sacramento you particularly requested him to go over the manuscript and to send it on to you for your inspection and amendment. Accordingly we have sent a stenographic copy of the lectures to Mr. Earl. After you have received it from him and have made such changes in it as you may desire, we shall be glad to receive it back with such suggestions as you may wish to make. It is a pleasure to repeat that your lectures not only furnished the greatest occasion in the history of Berkeley, but produced a profound and lasting [and] moral impression for which all lovers of righteousness are most thankful. Awaiting your reply and your pleasure concerning the manuscript of the lectures, I remain, with high personal esteem, Yours most truly, C. S. Nash[*13*] [*[4-10-11] *] Form 2589-B DAY LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICERS IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assigned to by the sender of the following Day Letter. 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VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 5mcFJ 52 DL G Ex 3p St Paul Minn April 10, 1911 Hon Theo Roosevelt Sandpoint, Idaho Committee from house of representatives having charge of joint session which you will address anxious to have you speak from steps or in rotunda of capital on account of limited seating capacity in house. Will you be guest of different committees at informal dinner before meeting W. I. Nolan Chairman House Committee, Hugh T Halbert. [[shorthand]][*[Paris]*] Portland Me Apr 10th 11 The Honorable Theo Roosevelt Dear Sir I write you these few lines begging you for a little assistance with our church, we are in embarrassed circumstances as our church needs repairing, and our congregation is small, and times being hard, this isthe only way we have of raising money for our church, if you will be kind enough to donate a small sum, it will be gratefully received, and it will be accreditted to your honor, I send you one of our envelopes for your enclosure, and remain yours Rspt Amelia Parrs 16 Federal St Portland Me Hoping God may bless you, Douglas Robinson, 146 Broadway, New York April 10th, 1911. Cable Address, "Ryraport", New York. My dear Theodore:- I am today in receipt of your letter about [Theodore's] Ted's allowance. I am sending you a copy of a letter which I have just written to him, which explains how Frank happened to make the mistake. I do not think the explanation is very satisfactory, but it was all intended for the best, so far as your pocket was concerned. Frank has a great dislike to pay out any money, unless compelled to do so under compulsory orders, or unless the gentleman demanding it has a pistol in his hip pocket and is prepared to use it. I find great difficulty in even getting my own money out of Frank's hands, so you can imagine how difficult it is for anyone else. I hear from all sides what a successful trip you have had. I have read with great interest your remarks, reported here from the different points where you have stirred up your audiences to great enthusiasm. Some of the papers say "enthusiasm," and some the reverse, as you know, but I think everybody is bound to acknowledge that you have had a most successful trip, much to the dislike of some of our friendly (?) newspapers in this metropolis. I should be so glad to see you when you get back, and hear all about your trip. I will give your message to Corinne. Teddy is after the nomination for assembly in Herkimer County, and intends to work as hard as he can to get in. I will tell you all about it when you arrive. There is a dislike on the part of Mr. Strobel to let him into any politics in that county, where he has held the sceptor for so long, fearing, I think, that possibly his sceptor will not be as firm in his hand if he once lets him in. However, a good strong canvass is not a bad thing for anyone. Since you left, Teddy bought the farm adjacent to mine in Herkimer County. He and Helen intend to make that their home; therefore the organization in Herkimer County will have him to deal with for some time to come. When you get back and you have a spare moment, let me know and I will come up to see you; or, better still, come and spend the night with us at No.9 East 63rd Street and take breakfast with us and tell us all about your trip. Yours Douglas Robinson Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, #287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. S[For enc see 4-10-11][*Copy*] Cable Address, "Ryraport," New York. Douglas Robinson 146 Broadway, New York April 10th, 1911. My dear Ted:- I am in receipt of a letter from your father this morning, informing me that you had not received your cheque which you expected on January 1st. I must apologize for Frank, and I am glad that the matter was brought to my attention. Frank's intentions were good,—that is, it is his tendency to keep all money deposited in our care and not allow any of it to get out of his hands, unless compelled to by a resort of fire arms or compulsory measures. The reason for the mistake was that we were instructed to make you an allowance of $2,500.00 a year from July 1st, 1910, and to send you a cheque for $1,000.00 as a first payment, which we did on July 5th, 1910. The trouble was that the entry in the cheque book was for two quarters, instead of one quarter as it should have been. In other words, the allowance of $2,500.00 was not to be divided in four payments, but $1,000.00 was to be sent at once, and $500.00 on each of the other quarters. Owing to the mistake in the first entry, when Frank went over the cheque book he found the entry for two quarters, and he decided that he would have to make it up by not sending any remittance on January 1st, 1911. A cheque for $500.00 was sent to you on April 1st, 1911, for which we have an acknowledgement from the Bank. The cheque for $500.00 which we have sent today, makes up the $2,500.00 which we were instructed to pay you from July 1st, 1910 to July 1st, 1911. From your father's letter, received today, I understand that I am to congratulate you on being a very successful business man, and that no further allowance will be needed and that we are not to send any more money to you. I am perfectly delighted at your success, and I congratulate you on the way you have gone into business and stuck to it, and on the success which you have attained, which is always attainable by anyone who really means to succeed. I am so glad to hear of you all from your father's letter, and I expect to hear more about you when he arrives. Please give my best love to your wife, and with my heartiest congratulations to you, I am, Your affectionate uncle, [*[Douglas Robinson]*] Theodore Roosevelt Jr., Esq., S[Enc in Robinson 4-10-11]UPTON SINCLAIR EDGE MOOR, DELAWARE April 10, 1911. Secretary, Theodore Roosevelt, THE OUTLOOK, N.Y. Dear Sir: Owing to a mistake of my secretary's I am not sure whether a letter which I wrote to Col. Roosevelt, asking him to be my guest at a lecture given by Victor Berger under the auspices of the Intercollegiate Socialist Society was sent to him. The accompanying enclosure should have gone with it. If such a letter has not been received, will you kindly let me know. Yours sincerely, U Sinclair[*[9-10-11]*] [*[Sterling]*] [*MDS*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Honorable Sir Appreciating the fact that I am about to ask you almost more than I can expect, yet impelled by the needs for which I am striving and knowing the cause is worthy of the greatest of men, I am constrained to appeal to you. I would like to know the chance of getting you to come3. and you would be doing such charity as presents itself only seldom in a lifetime. I must not forget to tell you I am writing in behalf of the "Jr. Mites" of Immanuel M.E. Church, Grisfield, Md. This body is composed of about 60 children, I hope for their sake as well as the Church you can see your way clear to help us. I will anxiously await an early reply, and trusting and hoping it may be favorable. 2. to Crisfield and give a lecture or make an address? and if there is a chance what you would charge? Our purpose is to assist in the building of a new Church. Our former structure had become unfit for occupancy, and having built a new Church we find ourselves heavily burdened by the debt, and we are using the means we have at hand, as best we can, but these do not seem sufficient. If you could come we would have abundant help,4. I remain Sincerely (Mrs) Margaret Dennis Sterling Crisfield, Md. April - 1- - 1911. Lock box 14.SAINT NICHOLAS SOCIETY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK. New York, April 10th, 1911. Dear Sir: The Society will celebrate the Festival of Paas by a Dinner to be held at Delmonico's Fifth Avenue and 44th Street, on Easter Monday, April the Seventeenth, at seven o'clock P.M. It is hoped that the Festival will be honored by a full attendance of members because of this occasion and the custom of our forefathers. Tickets, at Four Dollars each, may be procured at the office of the Society, Room 446, No. 1328 Broadway, corner of 34th Street. Members applying for tickets will please forward their cheques to the order of HENRY C. SWORDS, TREASURER, at the above address, for the number of tickets desired, which will be mailed to them before the date of the Dinner. It will greatly facilitate the work of the Stewards, who will have sole charge of the arrangement of seats, if in sending their applications for tickets to the Treasurer, members will also send the names of their guests and indicate with whom they wish to be seated. It is the expectation of the Stewards that round tables seating eight persons will be used. Tickets should be purchased before Friday, April the Fourteenth, as seats cannot be promised to members applying after that time. Respectfully, CLARENCE STORM, Secretary Members are requested to wear the Badge of the Society.J. R. DUVALL PRES. ROBT. P. JONES VICE PRES. A. V. JONES, SECY & MGR. E. M. VIQUESNEY, GEN'L SALES M'GR. National Marble & Granite Co. DESIGNERS & MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS MODERN MEMORIALS SPECIAL DEPARTMENT FOR LARGE PUBLIC & PRIVATE MEMORIALS Marietta, Ga. 4/10/11 [*3.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Sir: We are writing to ask your courtesy in the matter that may be of interest to you and which we feel you can give us assistance on. In a little cemetery at Midway, Ga, are buried two generals, Generals Screven and Stewart. We understand that Gen. Stewart was a great grandfather of yours. Our reason for writing you is to know if you can furnish us with a photograph or cut of the likeness of either or both of these generals. We have been asked to submit designs for a memorial to them and wish to show their likeness in bronze statuary on the memorial. We will certainly appreciate any courtesies you may show us in this matter and awaiting your valued reply, we are, Yours respectfully, EMV-NR. NATIONAL MARBLE & GRANITE CO. E. M. Viquesney Gen'l Sales Mgr. [[shorthand]]LUTHER. B. YAPLE, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW ROOMS 6 AND 7 FOULKE BLOCK CHILLICOTHE, OHIO. NOTARY AND STENOGRAPHER IN OFFICE. HOME 'PHONE, OFFICE 72. HOME 'PHONE, RESIDENCE 8-623 April 10, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. [*H.*] Dear Sir: I want to thank you for your splendid Editorial in the last number of the Outlook on, "Race Degeneracy", it is strongly done. We need to be told of such things as this, and I am glad that you have so clearly and forcibly set a matter of such vital importance before us. We believe in you and love you our here, Mr. Roosevelt and without any attempt to flattery whatever it is only due you to say that you are easily the leading man in America to-day. I love you because you do "preach" to us, because you tell us these things that we ought to be told. We cannot be told them too often or too strongly. With sincerest regards, I remain, Very sincerely your friend, L. B. Yaple[*[4-10-11]*] PROPOSED LAW ON DESERTION OF DESTITUTE FAMILIES. PURPOSES OF PROPOSED LAW: To strike at one of the worst causes of poverty, the desertion of destitute wives and children and to lessen the evil effects of such desertion where it does occur. ADVANTAGES OVER PRESENT LAW: It provides specifically that when a deserter of a destitute family is sentenced to confinement, he shall be employed at hard labor. This tends to prevent desertion, saves the value of the man's labor to the community, braces him up and makes him a more useful citizen who is more likely to support his family after release. It requires the payment of the proceeds of the man's labor where it most sorely is needed, to his deserted wife and children. Under the present law, the convicted deserter is supported in jail, while his family often become paupers. It specifically allows any person to make the complaint and makes both husband and wife compellable witnesses in all relevant matters. Members of the family are reluctant to complain in the most flagrant cases of neglect and desertion, or else withdraw their complaint before conviction and then the desertion is repeated. If convicted upon complaint of members of his own family, the man is very apt "to take it out on them" when released. It applies to the non-support of illegitimate as well as legitimate children. BASIS OF PROPOSED LAW: It is an improvement on the 1906 "Model Law of the District of Columbia," and has been prepared by the author of that law, Mr. William H. Baldwin and Judge DeLacy, who has administered it. The District Law has had excellent results in lessening the desertion and providing for the destitute family, and in four years has saved one hundred thousand dollars to the resources of the community, "without making anybody the poorer." It is founded on a careful study of the operation of every desertion law in the United States, by Mr. Baldwin. It follows recommendations of the Commission on Uniform State Laws.PROPOSED STATE LABOR COLONY FOR VAGRANTS TRAMPS AND DESERTERS PURPOSE OF PROPOSED LAW To make useful citizens out of tramps and bgggrs, instead of the rounders from jail to jail, and city to city, created by the present system. To eventually eliminate tramps and vagrants, which has been largely accomplished in Germany, Holland, Belgium and Switzerland and to a considerable extent in Massachusetts. ADVANTAGES OVER THE PRESENT LAW It creates a State Labor Colony where offenders may receive wholesome a systematic reformative treatment, instead of a short jail sentence often served in idleness. It substitutes a system that has proved almost wholey self-supporting where tried, for that involves a very large total expense to the state with practically no returns. It provides a method of treating offenders according to the character of their offence and their subsequent good behavior, instead, of finally and often hastily settling the matter in Court. It is a system of intelligent classification, promotion and parole instead of simple punishment and repression. It would build up the tramp and wife deserter, morally and physically through wholesome labor. BASIS OF PROPOSED LAW It follows closely the recommendations of Edmund Kelly, the foremost American Student of the problem of the tramp. It is based upon his study of the successful self-supporting labor colonies of Europe, the operation of the Massachusetts Colony and Vagrancy conditions throughout the United States. It has the hearty endorsement of practically every student of social and labor problems who is familiar with it.Enc in Dinwiddie 4-10-11THE REPUBLICAN CLUB OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK 54-56 West 40th Street New York, April 10, 1911 To the Members of the Republican Club of the City of New York: Dear Sirs- NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CLUB Pursuant to Article V. of the By-Laws of the Republican Club of the City or New York, the annual meeting of the Club will be held at the Club House, 54-56 West 40th Street, on Monday evening, April 17th 1911, at eight o'clock. At this meeting the officers and members of elective committees for the ensuing year will be elected. The following list of all names of members duly nominated, with the office or committee for which each respective member has been duly nominated: NOMINATIONS PRESIDENT. Otto T. Bannard VICE-PRESIDENTS First, Julius M. Mayer Second, Merritt E. Haviland Third, Henry Clay Piercy RECORDING SECRETARY. Edward R. Finch CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Edward W. Harris TREASURER. James L. Wandling FOR MEMBERS OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO SERVE UNTIL APRIL, 1916. Nathaniel A. Elsberg Herbert H. Gibbs James S. Lehmaier John Henry Hammond Howard W. Albro FOR MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO SERVE UNTIL APRIL, 1915. John Nicolson FOR MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO SERVE UNTIL APRIL 1914. William Young FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON MEMBERSHIP TO SERVE UNTIL APRIL, 1914. Leavitt J. Hunt Thomas W. Whittle Alfred C. Coxe, Jr. FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. William Felsinger Arthur M. Merriam James G. Cannon Bronson Winthrop Lipspenard Stewart FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON LIBRARY AND PUBLICATIONS TO SERVE UNTIL APRIL, 1914. Charles W. Coleman W.W. Dimmick Cortlandt NicollNOTICE OF REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CLUB. Pursuant to Article XXIV. of its By-Laws, the regular monthly meeting of the Republican Club of the City of New York will be held at the Club House, 54-56 West 40th Street, on Monday evening, April 17th, 1911, at eight thirty o'clock. New York, April 10th, 1911. ELECTION OF MEMBERS The following applications for membership will be voted upon: FOR RESIDENT MEMBERSHIP Name. Hilary R. Chambers, DeWitt A. Davidson, A. Ernest Gallant, Albert Samstag Arthur K. Wing, Alexander M. Welch, Occupation. President, Fire Ins. Co., Manufacturer. Surgeon, Merchant, Att'y at Law, Architect, Address. 357 W. 71st St., 10 E. 61st St., 540 Madison Ave., 31 W. 57th Street, 857 E. 18th St., Brooklyn, 15 E. 71st St., N. Y. Proposed by Spencer C. Judson, Maxwell Davidson, William C. Breed, Abner H. Mershon, Lee Parson Davis, Wm. Felsinger, Seconded by Wm. Felsinger. Nathaniel A. Elsberg. George W. Morgan, T. Ashby Blythe, Taylor More. Wm. H. Hall, James L. Wandling. FOR NON-RESIDENT MEMBERSHIP Henry H. Bradley, John C. Brasier, J. F. Cannon, Clarence H. Gray, John T. King, David Nevins, Orville Oddie, Samuel Nelson Sawyer, William B. Seef, Irving J. Benjamin, Frank Lowson, G. M. Miller, Cotton Cloth Broker, Accountant, Cotton Mfg'r, Mgr., Cluett, Peabody, Retired, Banking, Dry Goods Justice Sup. Court, Manager, Advertising, Accountant, Broker, Glen Ridge, N. J., Cos Cob, Conn., Concord, N. C., Bronxville, N. Y., Bridgeport, Conn., Bronxville, N. Y., Riverside, Conn., Palmyra, N. Y., South Orange, N. J., Bronxville, N. Y., Bronxville, N. Y., London, Fred F. Waters, Francis D. Nichols, Wm. H. Harris Howard W. Albro, Lester Orton Peck, Howard W. Albro, Francis D. Nichols, William H. Miller, Van W. Tyler, Howard W. Albro, Howard W. Albro, Lucien L. Bonheur, Lucius M. Stanton. J. Crawford Stevens. Henry F. Seving. Chas. C. Marshall. Henry C. Piercy. Chas. C. Marshall. J. W. Shepard Henry C. Piercy. J. Arthur Hayes. Wm. H. Evans Chas. C. Marshall. Chas. C. Marshall John A. McElroy. ELECTION OF A MEMBER TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. At the regular meeting of the Club, held on March 20, 1911, it was reported from the Executive Committee that there was a vacancy in the Committee caused by the resignation of Alvan W. Perry, of the Class of 1915. Article V. of the By-Laws of the Club provides that the vacancy in said Committee shall be filled for the residue of the current term at a regular meeting of the Club after notice, in pursuance of which this notice is given. FINANCE COMMITTEE The Finance Committee desire to express their hearty appreciation of the generous response to their circular. Since their last announcement the following named gentlemen have donated their stock in the Library Square Realty Co. to the Club: Robert N. Kenyon Martin Saxe, J. T. Lockman, Emil Rinke, Julius M. Mayer, Herbert Parsons, Alexander R. Smith, John Henry Hammond, Many other members have indicated their intention of donating their Stock and full acknowledgment will be made in later announcements. COLLATION. At the close of the meeting a collation will be served. Respectfully yours, MERRITT E. HAVILAND, Recording Secretary.Hasty Pudding Club The Hasty Pudding Club will give its Annual Spring Theatricals in New York on Friday and Saturday evenings, April 21st and 22nd, at 8:30 o'clock, at the Hotel Astor. The play is called "The Crystal Gazer." The words are written by J.C. Savery, '11, and the music by Bowen Barker,'11, R.C. Foster,'11, and F.W. Gilbert, '11. Tickets costing $2.00 each may be procured at the Harvard Club, 27 West 44th Street, New York City. No seats are reserved, but the capacity of the hall is limited and applications for seats should be promptly made. This is the first time since 1895 that the Hasty Pudding Club Theatricals have been given in New York, and this year's play is of unusual excellence. Evert Jansen Wendell, '82 Chairman Charles S. Fairchild, '63 Langdon P. Marvin. '98 Austen G. Fox, '69 George von Utassy, '98 Nathaniel S. Smith, '69 William H. Wheelock, '98 Charles Howland Russell, '72 William Woodward, '98 Amory G. Hodges, '74 George F. Baker, Jr., '99 Francis R. Appleton, '75, John F. Brice, '99 Edward S. Martin, '77, Malcolm D. Whitman, '99 George R. Sheldon, '79 Nicholas Biddle, '00 Theodore Roosevelt, '80 Duncan G. Harris '00 James B. Ludlow, '81 Charles D. Draper, '00 Charles D. Dickey, '82 Reginald Fincke, '01 Robert Dudley Winthrop, '83 I. Wistar Kendall, '01 Lawrence E. Sexton, '84 Crawford Blagden, '02 Amos Tuck French, '85 Richard L. Lawrence, '02 D. Crawford Clark, '85 Richard Derby, '03 Herman LeRoy Edgar, '87 Julian L. Peabody, '03 Franklin Remington, '87 Anton H. Schefer, '03 Charles D. Wetmore, '89 August Belmont, Jr., '04 J. Pierpont Morgan, Jr., '89 Pierre Lorillard, Jr., '04 George Blagden '90 Franklin D. Roosevelt, '04 Thomas W. Slocum, '90 Ogden L. Mills, '05 Francis Rogers, '91 Frederic F. deRham, '05 Jacob Wendell, Jr., '91 Joseph W. Burden, '06 Thomas W. Lamont, '92 Roger M. Poor, '06 Alexander M. White, '92 Fairman R. Dick, '07 Gordon K. Bell, '93 Harold S. Vanderbilt, '07 Robert P. Bowler, '93 James Lloyd Derby, '08 Eliot Tuckerman, '94 Woodbury Seamans, '08 Winthrop Ames, '95 Charles E. Inches, '09 Edwin G. Merrill, '95 Arthur R. Jones, '09 Linzee Blagden, '96 Charles J. Nourse, '09 James A. Stillman, '96 Hamilton Fish, Jr., '10 Cornelius N. Biles, Jr., '97 William B. Parsons, Jr., '10 Melville E. Stone, Jr., '97 Chester G. Burden, '11 Richard Whitney, '11 New York Graduate Committee. April 10th, 1911[*[ca 4-10-11]*] Facts About the Chicago Sunday Evening ClubThe Work THE SUNDAY EVENING CLUB provides the only large meeting of a religious character in the business center of Chicago on Sunday nights, when theaters, concert halls, picture shows and like places of amusement are open and largely patronized. The meetings are held in Orchestra Hall, 165 Michigan Avenue, from October to June. The seats are free, the services are strictly nonsectarian and everyone is welcome. Character of Audience Strangers, spending Sunday in the hotels, residents in the boarding houses near the "loop district," young people accustomed to seek diversion downtown Sunday nights, nonchurch goers attracted by the service, these make up the largest part of the audience. Nearly 75 per cent are men. Attendance Eighty thousand was the total in round numbers for the last season, making an average of 2,300 each evening. During the first season (1907-8) the average was about 1,800; during the second 2,000; the third as stated above, and during this, the fourth season, the average has been about 2,500. Speakers Men of national and international reputation, drawn for every walk in life, give inspiring talks which bear directly on individual and civic betterment. Each speaker is requested to make the life and teachings of Jesus Christ the basis of his address. Governors, Senators, Judges, Educators, Authors, Presidents of great corporations, in addition to the most distinguished Clergymen of all denominations, are included among the speakers. Music The music is furnished by a trained chorus of fifty voices and a quartette of noted soloists. It is always in perfect accord with the religious character of the service. Business Men's Organization The Club was organized and is conducted entirely by well-known Chicago business men, some of whom take part in every service. Bible Study There is an early meeting, beginning at 7 o'clock, during which the audience joins in gospel songs, and an informal talk on the life of Christ is given by the President of the Club. The attendance at this meeting has grown from about 100 during the first season to a little over 1,000 at the present time. Church Affiliation The Club, while nonsectarian, is Strictly Christian, and it endeavors to co-operate with all the churches of Chicago through a well organized Committee on Church Affiliation. Its Chairman has a desk in the lobby of the Hall, and is prepared to assist strangers in forming church connections, in any part of the city, with the denomination of their choice. Men's League To promote Christian fellowship and mutual helpfulness, and to assist in civic betterment, the men who are accustomed to attend the meetings of the Sunday Evening Club have organized a League, with Club Rooms in the Fine Arts Building, and a meeting every Wednesday night. The League numbers at present 250.Economy of Administration There are no paid officers in connection with the Club, and the clerical force is small. Virtually all the money contributed is used for the public meetings on Sunday nights. Cost Voluntary subscriptions amounting to $15,000 a year are required to meet the expense of speakers, music, rent, advertising, printing, postage, etc. The Club has no endowment, and it is desirable that the burden of expense which now is borne by a few should be divided among a larger number. Need Your generous support and hearty sympathy are needed. Checks should be made payable to the Treasurer, and mailed to the Executive Offices, 1634 Tribune Building, Chicago. Partial List of Speakers Men in Public Life ASSOCIATE JUSTICE CHARLES E. HUGHES, Washington, D.C. GOVERNOR THOMAS R. MARSHALL, Indiana EX-GOVERNOR EDWARD W. HOCH, Kansas EX-GOVERNOR J. FRANK HANLY, Indiana EX-GOVERNOR SAMUEL R. VAN SANT, Minnesota SENATOR ALBERT J. BEVERIDGE, Indiana SENATOR THOMAS P. GORE, Oklahoma HON. WILLIAM J. CALHOUN, Minister to China BARON D'ESTOURNELLES DE CONSTANT, Member French Senate HON. GIFFORD PINCHOT HON. JAMES R. GARFIELD HON. WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN HON. HENRY B. MACFARLAND HON. JOHN BARRETT JUDGE BEN B. LINDSEY JUDGE MARCUS A. KAVANAGH Educators PRES. E. BENJ. ANDREWS, Univ. Nebraska PRES. WM. LOWE BRYAN, Indiana Univ. PRES. BENJ IDE WHEELER, Univ. California PRES. GEORGE E. VINCENT, Univ. Minnesota PRES. JACOB G. SCHURMAN, Cornell Univ. PRES. F.J. McCONNELL, De Pauw Univ. PRES. DAVID STARR JORDAN, Leland Stanford PROF. GEORGE JACKSON, Toronto Univ.Authors HON. BRAND WHITLOCK, Mayor, Toledo J. A. MACDONALD, Editor Toronto Globe SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS, Cambridge NORMAN HAPGOOD, Editor Collier's Weekly Workers for Social Betterment JANE ADDAMS, Hull House JACOB RIIS, New York City OWEN R. LOVEJOY, National Child Labor Commission SIR WILFRED T. GRENFELL, Labrador JENKIN LLOYD JONES, Abraham Lincoln Centre BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Tuskegee Institute RABBI EMIL G. HIRSCH, Sinai Temple GRAHAM TAYLOR, Chicago Commons Clergymen BISHOP WILLIAM LAWRENCE, Boston BISHOP JOHN H. VINCENT, Chicago BISHOP CHARLES P. ANDERSON, Chicago BISHOP CHARLES EDWARD CHENEY, Chicago BISHOP WILLIAM F. MCDOWELL, Chicago BISHOP CHARLES D. WILLIAMS, Detroit REV. NEWELL DWIGHT HILLIS, Brooklyn REV. FRANK W. GUNSAULUS, Chicago REV. FRANCIS G. PEABODY, Harvard University REV. DAVID J. BURRELL, New York City REV. W. C. BITTING, St. Louis REV. ROBERT J. BURDETTE, Pasadena, California REV. JAMES S. STONE, Chicago REV. A. C. DIXON, Chicago REV. WILLIAM SPURGEON, London REV. WILLIAM T. MCELVEEN, Evanston REV. WILLIAM E. BARTON, Oak Park REV. ERNEST WRAY ONEAL, Chicago REV. CHARLES STELZLE, New York City REV. JAMES G. K. MCCLURE, Chicago REV. JOSEPH A. VANCE, Chicago REV. JOHN P. JONES, India REV. JOHN T. STONE, Chicago REV. JAMES M. GRAY, Chicago Business Men A. C. BARTLETT, Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. CHARLES S. HOLT, Holt, Wheeler & Sidley DAVID R. FORGAN, National City Bank HOMER A. STILLWELL, Butler Brothers RICHARD C. HALL, Duck Brand Company EDWARD P. BAILEY, Nat'l Malleable Casting Co. Officers and Trustees President CLIFFORD W. BARNES, Trustee, Estate of Simon Reid. First Vice-President ADOLPHUS C. BARTLETT, President, Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company. Vice-Presidents JOHN G. SHEDD, President, Marshall Field & Co. CHARLES L. HUTCHINSON, Vice-President, Corn Exchange National Bank. RICHARD C. HALL, President, Duck Brand Co. FRANK H. ARMSTRONG, Vice-President, Reid, Murdoch & Company. Secretary PHILIP L. JAMES, Department Manager, Marshall Field & Company.Treasurer JOHN T. PIRIE, JR., Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co. Trustees THE OFFICERS NAMED, AND WILLIAM C. BOYDEN, Matz, Fisher & Boyden. EUGENE J. BUFFINGTON, President, Illinois Steel Company. EDWARD B. BUTLER, President, Butler Brothers. J. LEWIS COCHRAN, Cochran & McCluer. GEORGE E. COLE, President, George E. Cole & Co. HENRY P. CROWELL, President, Quaker Oats Co. FREDERIC A. DELANO, President, Wabash R. R. THOMAS E. DONNELLEY, President, R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company JAMES H. DOUGLAS, Vice-President, Quaker Oats Company. BERNARD A. ECKHART, President, Eckhart & Swan Milling Company. JOHN V. FARWELL, President, J. V. Farwell Co. DAVID R. FORGAN, President, National City Bank. THOMAS A. HALL, Thomas A. Hall & Company. NORMAN W. HARRIS, President, Harris Trust & Savings Bank. MARVIN HUGHITT, Chairman of Board, Chicago & Northwestern R. R. WILLIAM F. HYPES, Marshall Field & Company. CHAUNCEY KEEP, Trustee, Estate of Marshall Field. JOHN B. LORD, President, Ayer & Lord Tie Co. FRANKLIN MACVEAUGH, Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D. C. WILLIAM P. SIDLEY, Holt, Wheeler & Sidley. TOWNER K. WEBSTER, President, Webster Manufacturing Company. NORMAN WILLIAMS, Vice-President, Chalmers & Williams.[Enc. in Barnes 4-10-11]Treasurer JOHN T. PIRIE, JR., Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co. Trustees THE OFFICERS NAMED, AND WILLIAM C. BOYDEN, Matz, Fisher & Boyden. EUGENE J. BUFFINGTON, President, Illinois Steel Company. EDWARD B. BUTLER, President, Butler Brothers. J. LEWIS COCHRAN, Cochran & McCluer. GEORGE E. COLE, President, George E. Cole & Co. HENRY P. CROWELL, President, Quaker Oats Co. FREDERIC A. DELANO, President, Wabash R. R. THOMAS E. DONNELLEY, President, R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company JAMES H. DOUGLAS, Vice-President, Quaker Oats Company. BERNARD A. ECKHART, President, Eckhart & Swan Milling Company. JOHN V. FARWELL, President, J. V. Farwell Co. DAVID R. FORGAN, President, National City Bank. THOMAS A. HALL, Thomas A. Hall & Company. NORMAN W. HARRIS, President, Harris Trust & Savings Bank. MARVIN HUGHITT, Chairman of Board, Chicago & Northwestern R. R. WILLIAM F. HYPES, Marshall Field & Company. CHAUNCEY KEEP, Trustee, Estate of Marshall Field. JOHN B. LORD, President, Ayer & Lord Tie Co. FRANKLIN MACVEAUGH, Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D. C. WILLIAM P. SIDLEY, Holt, Wheeler & Sidley. TOWNER K. WEBSTER, President, Webster Manufacturing Company. NORMAN WILLIAMS, Vice-President, Chalmers & Williams.[Enc. in Barnes 4-10-11](Enc in Dinwiddie 3-10-11) 4-10-11THE STATE PRESS APPROVES. THE idea of a state farm or state colony for vagrants and wife deserters seems to have touched a responsive chord throughout the state. The state press generally approves and says so. [*Duluth Tribune*] When such papers as the Albert-Lea Times- Enterprise and the Tribune of the same city, the Stillwater Gazette, the Winona Republican-Herald and the Mankato Free Press approve of any pro- position, there is not much room left for dispute. The Times-Enterprise credits the suggestion to the News Tribune. The credit belongs to the Associated Charities of this city. It says in comment: "The Duluth News Tribune wants a state farm for the hoboes. This might not be a bad idea. "Why not have a place where the tramps could be put to work, not for a short term of 30 to 90 days, as they are sent to the stone pile, but for the season? It might be the means of reforming a large per cent of them and bring them back within the borders of good citizenship again. "And then, they would be in line where they would at least earn their living, instead of beating it from the hard working citizen, as is the case at the present time." That is the idea exactly. Send them to the farm for an indeterminate sentence. Let them stay until they get the work habit and make it possible for them to earn a little more than their board and keep. Work is a habit, just as is loafing, and the best incentive to acquiring it is intelligent and profitable enjoyment. Plain but comfortable quarters on a farm, just such as the average farmer provides for his help; the general work of a farm which has abundant variety; the companionship of their kind, with hours for social recreation; a phonograph, newspapers, magazines, cards and other games; such a life is not hardship it is that of the average workman, and has its pleasures as well as its regular labor. Many a vag would come to prefer it to being killed by a railroad, clubbed by a policeman, kicked by a brakeman, and living with his hand against every man and every man's hand against him. He might come to like it better than getting "soused." After all self-respect is a most agreeable sensation as well as asset, and we doubt if there is any man who will not prefer it, if given a fair trial, rather than belonging to the class of near-criminals, chased from pillar to post and always in the suspect list. Anyway, society makes hoboes, and it is but justice for society to give the hobo his chance.[*California. P. T. S. Bade*] William Frederic Bade, G. B. Ph. D. SECRETARY OF THE FACULTY DEAN OF THE FEDERATED SUMMER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY EDITOR OF THE SIERRA CLUB BULLETIN Telephone Berkely 6680 Department of Semitic Literature Pacific Theological Seminary Berkeley, California April 11, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, 387 Fourth Ave. New York City. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: President McLean has asked me to attend to the request for a stenographic copy of your Earl lectures to be sent to you in care of THE OUTLOOK. Under separate cover we are sending you a copy of these lectures and we trust they will reach you promptly. Your secretary, Mr. Harper, in a letter to Mr. E. T. Earl preferred a request from Mr. Lawrence F. Abbott to be allowed to use in THE OUTLOOK the two lectures entitled "The Home and the Child" and “The Bible and the Life of the People." President McLean desiresme to say that we gladly consent to such use as THE OUTLOOK may wish to make of these two lectures. We should appreciate in connection with their publication the courtesy of a statement to the effect that they were delivered on the E.T. Earl Foundation under the auspices of the Pacific Theological Seminary. Before taking any steps with a view to publishing the lectures in part or as a whole we shall await your judgment and wishes with regard to such changes in the stenographic reports as you may wish to make. The Faculty has requested me to undertake whatever part of the task of editing will need to be done at this end. With all good wishes, Sincerely yours, William Frederic Bade DH/WFB[*C. A. Boker*] Chambersburg Pa April 11th 1911 Dear Sir and Friend:- Though deeming it scarcely necessary to reiterate the fact of ever feeling (both before and after your occupancy of the Presidential chair a respectful though heartfelt interest in your career and welfare, through the splendid record made but not yet completed, as America's leading standard bearer against the malign and always evil influences exerted through the bossism of special privilege ruling illegal usurpation of power and other chronic ills of our country which will not much longer deferr calling their old pilot to the helm; I may say thatin connection, my respectful personal esteem impelled me to ask a really great favor which if at all in your power to grant would be more than appreciated. To explain, the Rev. A E. Rose, rector of our Trinity Episcopal church of Chambersburg (who knows nothing of my writing this letter) some Three months ago organized Troop No. 1 Boy Scouts of America for Chambersburg, which has up to the present time enlisted some two hundred members and is prospering finely with Mr. Rose as Scout Master. It was the first troop organized in the Cumberland Valley and they are now building a hall for them and have secured a park for them here for the summer which I will manage. The favor I am presumptiousenough to ask you Mr. Roosevelt, purely on the grounds of personal respect and esteem, is this. I know our boys have no flag of our "Good old U.S.A." and need one. Might it be possible that you could set some machinery into operation, that you could get for our young town Scouts and patriots to be (who always cheer for or at your name or face when ever pubically expressed or seen in occasional motion pictures) a battle flag which was carried under you in Cuba? or one of any other description? Our boys would growl almost wild with delight over the possible granting of such a favor if not too much or too presumptious in my askingit and no one would more highly appreciate such a kindness and honor than Yours very Respectfully Charles A. Boker Lock Box 196 Chambersburg Franklin Co., Pa. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook New York City, N.Y. Form 2589B DAY LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD [*73*] 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 80 UN. O. 52 Blue. D. L. 4 extra. Staples, Minn. April 11th, 1911. Theodore Roosevelt, Missoula, Montana. The commercial club one hundred strong kindly invites you to give us a seven minute talk next friday at 1 pm as your train changes engines here. It would gladden and strengthen the hearts of four thousand citizens and one thousand school children. May we have a reply. Staples Commercial Club, A.F. Borchert, President. 5-27-pm.Form 2289 B NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD [*19*] 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 109 BC. NR. 46 N. L. 6 Ex. Billings, Mont. Apl. 11, 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Helena, Mont. Instead of speaking from end of train as you suggested on account of trackage we have arranged platform at depot where all can see and hear you, train will stop about twenty five minutes, trust it will meet your approval. E. B. Camp, Prest., Chamber of Commerce, Billings, Montana 11:57pmForm No. 1864 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. ---------INCORPORATED--------- 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERCA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. [*103*] 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. ROBERT C. CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED at 142-CH.KI. 41 1 extra Notre Dame Ind April 11 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Care Montana Club., Helena, Mont. University or Notre Dame confers Laetare Medal highest of its honors on Maurice Francis Egan at Notre Dame Tuesday evening April eighteenth. Will you kindly send me letter or telegram of compliment and congratulations for him to be read at formal exercises. John Cavanaugh, President 145 p.m.Form No. 1864 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. ---------INCORPORATED--------- 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERCA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. [*37*] 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 [*APR 11 1911*] 13.SK.K. S. Cleveland O Apl 11 11 Theodore Roosevelt, Missoula Mont. Please wire us appreciation of Tom. L. Johnson Editor Cleveland Press. 125-pm.THE SOCIETY OF THE FRIENDLY SONS OF ST. PATRICK IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK New York, April 11th, 1911. Dear Sir: At the Broadway Theatre, (Broadway and 41st Street) on next Sunday evening, April 16th, a grand concert of Irish Music, ancient and modern, Mr. Victor Herbert, manager and conductor, will be given under the auspices of the Gaelic Society. Mr. Herbert's magnificent orchestra of sixty pieces, conducted by Mr. Herbert himself. will render a number of his own masterly composition. there will also be vocal features of a high order. The concert will give the members of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and their families an opportunity to testify their personal regard for our First Vice-President, Mr. Herber, and their appreciation of his leading position among the great world-composers of music, at the same time giving a helping hand to the Gaelic Society, a movement of the greatest service to the Irish race. A large block of choice tickets for the orchestra has been reserved for the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, and it is to be hoped that they will be all taken up. Price $2.00 a seat. These may be secured by addressing, with check drawn to its order, The Gaelic Society, 22 West 46th Street, New York City, up to Saturday morning. Other seats from 50 cents to $2.00 may be secured at the theatre. Yours fraternally, JOHN J. DELANY, President. [*[4-11-11]*] [*[Dupee]*] Mr. Theodore Roosevelt: Dear Sir: Please send me a tag for the outside of an express package, to be sent to my sister in law, who will celebrate her fourth wedding anniversary Oct. 8 and expects the third visit from the stork in Sept. I am giving her a silk kimono. All I ask from you is your signatureof approval. Thanking you in advance for your kindness. I am. Yours truly. (Miss) Ella Dupee. Earlville Ill. April 11, 1911.[For attachment see 4-11-11]Fountain Inn South Carolina April 11,th 1911 George D. Wardrop Assistant Secretary To Col. Theodore Roosevelt. My dear Sir:- Your communication has been received. I am sorry Mr Roosevelt is absent, as my friends and myself await his answer with the deepest interest. Unintentionally, I want to believe, he has put me in a most embarrassing situation before my friends, and his enemies, by giving his absolute denial to what is an absolute truth. The matter may have escaped his memory but it can, easily be recalled through Mr. Loeb. I have no disposition to make publicanything Mr Roosevelt writes me on the subject, I merely want to show my friends in the ministry that I have spoken the truth. I cannot afford to let the matter go by. My honor and veracity are both at stake. In the past eight years my pen and voice have been lifted for Mr Roosevelt. It is heart-breaking to have him go back on me in this way. It is a very serious matter to me. Faithfully yours J. Augustine Dwyer[C] April 11, 1911. To the Editors of The Outlook:Mr. Roosevelt's article on Race Decadence will probably inspire much comment and many communications to the Outlook, but it is on a subject that should be thrashed out. It is doubtless true that are some ignobly sterile in marriage, but it is open to debate whether fewer children per family is not an evidence of greater intelligence and honor. For sixty years before 1860, the rate of growth of population in the United States was 35 per cent. Previous to 1840, when the Irish immigration began, all increase was practically by births, yet from 1840-60 with all the newcomers from across the sea, the rate of growth did not increase but remained stationary. and since 1860 has been decreasing until now, with all the 9,247,000 emigrants in decade 1900-1910, the rate of growth is only 21 per cent. The reason is an economic one- after the big increase in 1850 there was a great decrease in the rate of growth despite the progressive growth of population. Incoming emigrants forced American laborers to compete and consequently made it harder to make a living with American standards, and the workmen had to postpone marriage or forego it. Influences on natural increases are dependent on income, and the more thoughtless and selfish the parents, the more they will bring children into the world with no prospect of being well-born, that is with a prospect for wholesome childhood, healthy maturity and mental, moral and spiritual education. Mr. Roosevelt says that the[n] American stock is becoming sterile through "moral, not physiological, shortcomings. It is due to coldness, to selfishness, to love of ease, to shrinking from risk". This is true of a group of the more prosperous classes only. it is a biological fact that almost any kind of animal would overrun the and monopolize the earth if all the instincts for procreation matured into progeny. The same is true of the human animal, as our old friend Malthus discovered- and although we have refuted his conclusion by opening new lands and inventions, population will increase more rapidly than can be arranged for unless our productivity keeps pace through new machinery, more skill in administration and greater efficiency of labor, all of which means a higher type of inhabitant. We see it in the uncontrolled desire of the polygamous men in an ostensibly monogamous society- the double standard of morality makes men and their innocent wives sterile- our divorce problem is not necessarily a decrease in marital virtue but an emancipation from the indignities and brutality women formerly endured. With the increasing economic independence of women and the new education in sex hygiene, men as well as women will come to feel the immorality of children born not of love and the immorality of the advent of the unwelcome child. Of course "the Slavonic people are still unaffected" by the modern movement for the volitional control of births- they have not yet arrived. They do not feel sufficient responsibility for the duties of parenthood- the old-fashioned notion that the more the merrier was based on growing sons for war, or souls for the Church, or as a kind of old age insurance for the miserable factory worker, or because of the subjection of woman to the husband. Mr. Roosevelt's statement "that quality is better than quantity" is a false doctrine is not proved by mere assertion. His fiat children might depreciate like fiat money. Is his theory that by great numbers a few great personalities may evolve, climbing on the necks of their bothers and sisters, the mere by-products of civilization, an ideal for a Democracy? Why has little England held sway over such countless hords, if it is not the quality of her race rather than its numbers? Why is not China mistress of the world? No, the small family, and even the many celebate men and women who longfor children, are the result of economic fear- suitable fathers are kept from marriage because of an inadequate or intermittent wage, or because he has a mother or sisters dependent on him, kept from self- support through the antiquated idea that women should not earn a living outside the home, or while possessed of a male relative whose charity she might accept. The family is limited for similar reasons, perhaps to the disappointment of both parents, because the truly responsible parents feel that their children must be trained to contribute to not burden society, and that children have a right to material decencies of life. Why should Mr. Roosevelt encourage the emigrants to continue their reproduction in the unsanitary industrial slavery in which they exist, thus preventing the raising of the standard of living? Life itself is the great thing, and the next great duty is to transmit its splendor to a coming generation. If Mr. Roosevelt could solve the problem of the distribution of wealth, he would find no cause for complaint in the birth-rate or the future of America. M. F. Emerson In case you should care to use the above, kindly omit signature 862 President Street, Brooklyn.[C]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. 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 [*APR 11 1911*] 11 SK 0. 13. Milwaukee, Wisconsin., April. 11th, 1911. Theodore Roosevelt, Missoula, Montana. Have you advance copy address in Madison saturday morning please advise our expense. The Evening Wisconsin. 12-55 - pm.[*Garey*] 25 Albion St. Somerville, Mass. April 11, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave. New York. Dear Sir: I have read carefully your article on "Race Decadence," in the Outlook for April 8. I can see no way of getting around the truth of the statements there, and I have no desire to do so. May I present my own case, and respectfully ask for more light? My father and mother are of the oldest New England stock. They had good health, a common school education, and an annual income, from my father's work, of about $700, up to recent years. They had two children, of whom I am the elder. By a change in circumstances which might almost be called accidental, my father was able to assist me in getting a college education; and I have chosen the profession of teacher in secondary school work, in the city of Boston. At the age of twenty-five I married. My wife comes from stock similar to my own, and was brought up nearly as simply as I. We have been blessed with excellent health, and have two children. Both of us would willingly have two more; but our inability to see clearly any practicable way of so doing, in the light of what we regard as due to our children, has hitherto prevented our doing so, though by2 refraining we place our marriage in the "sterile" class. yet I think that neither of us could justly be placed in the category of those who believe in "quality" to the exclusion of "quantity". In your editorial, too, the statement is made that numbers have no virtue if the children are not brought up "properly". This adverb suggests my vital question: What is due to my children, - with respect to food, clothing, shelter, education, expenditure of my personal time and attention; and the second question inevitably follows, - Can the man whose income is from twelve to fifteen hundred dollars a year (not to mention the countless numbers far below that amount) maintain a reasonable standard of living, and provide for six on his income? I have honestly tried to face this economic question, and must confess that my arithmetic is unequal to it. It is my hope to bring up my children with healthy bodies and minds; to train them simply, without extravagant tastes; to give them a common school education, and, if possible, the work and the gospel of service. If I do not give them these things, they will not have had the advantages which their father had. With two children to provide for, I can see my way, under present conditions; with four, I cannot. Should I lower my standard in order to increase the population? Is not this a step backward? This fact that increase in the German birthrate has been accompanied by increase in the individual prosperity is encouraging; but it does not solve the problem for the individual home, President Emeritus Eliot, of my alma mater, is reported3 to have made the statement recently, that every normal family should have eight children, regardless of economic conditions. The ordinary man replies, with a good deal of haste, and doubtless unjustly, that such theories are all very well, coming from men who have never felt the pressure of economic necessity upon their own shoulders. Yet I believe a very real question confronts him. To pass from my own case to another. My neighbor, an Irishman and a laborer, has ten children. His income is perhaps $600. His wife must do all the house work, provide food and make clothing for the family. The children, meanwhile, are on the streets, poorly clothed, dirty, and with little home training apparent. True, the education of the parents is insufficient, perhaps, to enable them to inculcate good ideals. But supposing this were not the case; is it physically possible that the father and mother could do their daily work, and give a fair share of their time to the bringing up of ten children? To me this seems like a return to the merely animal stage of evolution, where mere numbers are most highly important, and where those who are physically fittest will survive. Yet I am willing to be convinced that my neighbor is a better citizen than I. I believe he is doing his best, with his understanding and under his circumstances; but I can see little hope of progress, of growth, for him and his progeny. I do not need to be convinced that much racial decadence is due to wilful sterility; but I feel strongly that "peradventure there may be4 fifty righteous found in the city". I know that I myself, and several of my friend and acquaintances are ready to do our duty when we see it clearly. And so we should welcome a further discussion of the questions I have raised. We realize that each of us must, in the past details, work out his own problem; but we need more light, which you may be able to give, on the standards which we should adopt, and on the practical ways of setting to work upon the question. Very respectfully yours, Fred V. Garey. PS This letter should be used, wholly, or in part, for publication, I should prefer that the signature be omitted. F.V.G.SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME FRANCO-AMERICAN IMPORTING COMPANY MANUFACTURE DE PEAUX DE MOUTONS ET LAPINS Exportation de Cuirots, Peaux de Veaux, Chèvres et Lapins en Poil JERSEY CITY N. J. (Etats-Unis Amérique) 1, EXCHANGE PLACE MAISON D'ACHAT A MAZAMET (TARN) TÉLÉPHONE 2-16 CABLE ADRESS: FRAMIMCO - MAZAMET Lieber's et A.B.C. Codes MAZAMET, le April 11 1911. [[shorthand]] The Honorable Theodor Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Enclosed please find another copy of a letter addressed to the Tariff Board.- I have sent the samples in order to facilitate the revision of the wool schedule. Very respectfully Yours, Emil Gribeschock E.G. / H.C. For enc see 4-11-11FRANCO-AMERICAN IMPORTING COMPANY MAZAMET 11 AVR 1911 COPY. April 11 [1]1. Tariff Board Treasury Building Washington, D.C. Gentlemen : — In order to facilitate the understanding of my last dated March 15 th, I am mailing you under cover 6 samples of wool, four samples representing the four standart grades of washed wool handled in this neighborhood and two samples of scoured;-- I do not believe it would be of any usefulness to forward to you any of the othergrades of scoured wool, because the scoured wool are never produced in original state, here, — they are always mixed with some shorter wool, — for instance, so are the scoured Austral, Merinos mixed with Cap wool, as is shown by the sample, — the 6 samples consist of the following grades : — Washed Buenos Ayres Crossbreds IV " " " " I " Montevideo Merinos " Melbourne Merinos scoured Buenos Ayres Crossbreds IV " Austral Merinos . -- To day market on these grades here, are as follows:-- washed Buenos Ayres Crossbreds IV are selling at 25¢ per l bs. " " " " I " " " 32¢ per " " Montevideo Merinos " " " 35¢ per " " Melbourne " " " " 36¢ per " scoured Buenos Ayres Crossbreds IV " " " 28¢ per " " Austral Merinos " " " 47¢ per " Trusting that Mr, Sanders has returned to Washington, and so will be able to use my datas to some advantage, I beg to remain, Very respectfully Yours, signed : Emil Gribeschock. E.G. / H.C.[*[Enc in Gibeschock 4-11-11]*][*[ca 4-11-11?]*] From Dr. Wilfred T. Grenfell April 11th 1911 REPLY TO: ST. ANTHONY; NEWFOUNDLAND; LABRADOR; 14 BEACON STREET; BOSTON Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I ought to have thanked you long ago for acceding to our inopportune request for a photograph of yourself. Mrs. Grenfell and I prize it very highly. We need a great deal more "power to our eblow" down here, and the thought of men like yourself is an inspiration which is helpful to us all. I was trying to instill due appreciation into the mind of my young son by showing him your likeness, but all I could extract from him was the solemn remark "Johny Crow." This, however, is a great mark of favor, as it is the name of his favorite book. With kindest regards from us both, Gratefully yours, Wilfred T. GrenfellCOPY Union League Club, Chicago. April 11,1911 Mr. H.H. Gross, Chicago, Illinois. My dear Sir: - I am impressed with the plan you present for carrying into general practice on the farms of the country the results and methods that have been demonstrated so successfully in soil building, at this and other agricultural colleges. The plan for a ten-year campaign as outlined by you seems to be carefully thought out. I can see no reason why it will not accomplish the end sought. The federal government has a duty in the premises that it should meet, - no other agency is so well able to undertake. It is more than probable that this will never be undertaken except upon the widespread and popular demand coming up to congress from the people. To create the sentiment that will result in this demand and secure adequate appropriations is the key to the situation. Your idea of starting the work with a moderate appropriation sufficient to put out perhaps, say, one hundred men and maintaining them in the field, and bringing the results before the public it seems to meis a plan that it would be well to follow. My observation and experience is that there is no other way that will so soon accomplish the desired result, viz. a higher standard of practice in agriculture and the conservation of soil fertility, except to demonstrate to the farmers in the respective townships that the plan is feasible, and that they can adopt it, and that whatever extra attention or cost is involved by the new method is more than cared for by increased production. Soil conservation is certainly one of the greatest economic problems in the world today. Everything rests upon it. It is really appalling to contemplate the wearing out of our fertile fields that must surely result unless we can get the people aroused and better methods followed. I shall be very glad to aid in any way that I am able in the great campaign that you are planning. Very truly yours, Edmund J. James, President,University of Illinois. (I concur in the above endorsement and shall be pleased to lend the movement any aid I can. W. J. Bryan.)[Enc. in Grost 5-11-11]April 11,1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt; I am in receipt of your letter of the 25th ultimo, enclosing, for my information, and for an investigation if I should deem the same advisable, letters that passed between you and Messrs. E, A. Van Valkenburg and Frederick F, Forbes, both of the PHILADELPHIA NORTH AMERICAN, in relation to certain alleged official despatches respecting the secession of Panama from Colombia, which a man named Guyol, in the employ of the NEW YORK WORLD, is said to have stolen. Thanking you for the information communicated in your letter and its enclosures, I am, my dear Colonel Roosevelt, Very sincerely yours, P C Knox The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York. C/J [*D*] Form 2289 B NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD [*11*] 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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On conditions expressed in your telegram from Spokane, a delegation of seven will board your train at Fargo and accompany you for a short distance for the purpose of having a confidential interview with you we deeply appreciate your consideration. R S Lewis 910pm[*[F.]*] Malvern Penna 4/11/11 My dear Sir. I thank you for your very valuable and timely article on "Race Decadence" in the Outlook for the 8th inst. Will you not also say something on the same subject viewed from another standpoint, viz - the loss of virility due to this presence of venereal diseases as touched upon in the clippings I enclose? Such an article coming from your pen would do much to arouse public sentiment in favor of legislation for the prevention of the great social plagues. Why should not physicians be required by law to report to Boards of Health venereal disease, just as they are now required to report other contagious diseases. The importance of this is self evident and its discussion by you in the Outlook would be of inestimable value in enlightening public opinion and advancing the standard of social morality and purity. Very truly Yours G. Wilds Linn (M.D..) Hon. Theodore Roosevelt[*19.*] THE REPUBLICAN CLUB OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK 54 & 56 WEST 40TH STREET April 11, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Care The Outlook Company, New York City. Dear Colonel: A complimentary dinner will be given Mr. Edward F. Cragin at the Republican Club on Saturday evening, April 22nd, at seven o'clock, in appreciation of his having originated the Saturday Discussions and taken charge of them for the two seasons. The Club will be pleased to have you present as its guest on this occasion. Should you find it impracticable to attend, the Club would appreciate any expression of your views of the non-partisan Saturday Discussions, this new departure of the Club that has been so widely noticed in the press and elsewhere. The enclosed is a list of the subjects that have been discussed during the season of 1911. Sincerely yours, Seth Low President Rep. Club [FOR ENCL SEE 4-11-11]POSTAL TELEGRAPH - COMMERCIAL CABLES CLARENCE MACKAY PRESIDENT COUNTER NO. TELEGRAM CHECK TIME FILED The Postal Telegraph-Cable Company (Incorporated) transmits and delivers this message subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. DESIGN PATENT APPLIED FOR. 2/164 Send the following message without repeating, subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back hereof, which are hereby agreed to. Missoula, Mont., Apr 11th, 1911 Col. T. R. Roosevelt Florence Hotel, Missoula, Mont. The officers of the Missoula Trap shooters Association extend an inviatation to you to shoot at blue rocks, shot-gun shooting, at the local grounds adjoining the University any time Tuesday. It will be private, no crowd, which will undoubtedly be grateful change. Guns and ammunition will be at the grounds. 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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 38 UN. O. [*APR 11 1911*] Missoula, Montana. G.Q.A. our N.L. 10th Roosevelt signed Metcalf. Glendive, Montana, April. 11th, 1911. 11-21-am [*[J A Metcalf]*]616 MADISON AVENUE TELEPHONE 1470 PLAZA New York City, April 11, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Sir, Your contribution to the subject of "Race Decadence" in the current number of the "Outlook" is correct in nearly every particular from my own point of view, and it would be interesting if you were to publish the various kinds of letters, which will undoubtedly be written in response. The reason it will cause a great deal of angry philosophy in some quarters is because you do not leave loopholes for escape, as the points are all nailed down. It is my impression, personally, that the Jews are to become the dominant people, and that feeling is based upon the anatomy and physiology of their sexual apparatus, which seems to remain more nearly perfect than with other civilized people, when subject to the conditions of urban environment[s]. I am sending by this mail a book which contains a note relative to this point. I am not inscribing the book, as it is not quite proper for us to send a technical book to a layman, but the page containing the note in question is marked. Very respectfully Robert T. MorrisNickle 4-11-11April 11 1911 Winterset Iowa To Mr Theodore Roosevelte I am a poore man but I would like to employ you to doo a little worke for mee if I can I worked 60 sixty dayes for the Bok - and bible house in chicago illinose to sell books for them I worked the full time and now they wont pay mee I cant find a loyer hear in Winterset that is wiling to fight a rich companeynow you will find a -- writen contract betwene them and me -- if you think that you can get mee my money I wold like you to doo So and - take your pay out of that a mount. I downt care if it takes it all I will - halve the satsfaction of beating them yours truley James.W. Nickle Winterset iowa R f d 2 Box 5 [*[4-11-11]*] 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 [*119*] 255 Z H 36 Blue 7 Ex Beach, N.D. Apr. 11, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Helena, Mt. You train stops at Beach at seven forty pm April thirteenth, will you kindly grant us a brief talk subject to favorable arrangements with train officials answer our expense. E.E. Noble, Mayor, J.M. Baer, Secy, Commercial Club. 257P.M. Sylvane Dorris Dickenson, N.D.J. OPPENHEIMER, President P. SPIRO, Secretary The Patriotic Republican Club OF NEW YORK Incorporated May 1894 CLUB HOUSE, 185 EAST 79th STREET New York, April 11th 1911 My dear Mr. President:- You will probably remember my name and the name of the club, as you delivered several addresses at meetings during the time you were a Police Commissioner the club house was then situated at 248 East 78th St. We are now very solicitous to have you honor us at the seventeenth anniversary of our club at Reisenwebers 8th Ave & 58th St. on Tuesday April 25th. We are anxious to have you deliver an address. You will be in the house of many of your friends and have an enjoyable feast. My brother the Judge used to meet you when you were Police Commissioner, is particularly anxiousJ. OPPENHEIMER, President P. SPIRO, Secretary The Patriotic Republican Club OF NEW YORK Incorporated May 1894 CLUB HOUSE, 185 EAST 79th STREET New York, 19 that you have a "bully time" and this with your presence will enhance our own pleasure. Yours truly Jack Oppenheimer President Hon. Theodore Roosevelt.[For enc see 4-11-11][4-11-11] The Patriotic Republican Club OF NEW YORK 185 East 79th Street INCORPORATED MAY 1894 respectfully invites you to attend the Seventeenth Anniversary Banquet to be held at "REISENWEBER'S" Eighth Avenue and Fifty-Eighth Street ON TUESDAY, APRIL 25TH, 1911, at 6.30 P. M. Yours truly, JACK OPPENHEIMER President Please respond [*Col. Theodore Roosevelt.*][Enc in Oppenheimer 4-11-11][*1*] National Motto: For God and Home and Native Land. State Motto: Freedom from Wrong, Unity in Christ Vermont Woman's Christian Temperance Union Hour of Prayer -- Noontide Bade -- Bow of White Ribbon Watchword -- Agitate, Educate, Organize Department of FRANCHISE Mrs. Annette W. Parmalee, Supt. OFFICERS Hon. Pres. Mrs. Ida H. Read, Shelburne President, Mrs. Gratia E. Davidson, Newfane Vice-Pres.-at-Large, Mrs. E. B. Lund, Burlington Cor. Sec'y, Mrs. M. L. Pearson, Orleans Rec. Sec., Mrs. Ellen B. Turner, St. Johnsbury Treasurer, Mrs. E. Mead Denny, Montpelier Auditor, Mrs. A. M. Richardson, Montpelier Young People's Branch Secretary, Miss Elsie L. Pease, Swanton Loyal Temperance Legion Secretary, Mrs. W. E. Wheeler, Williamsville Enosburg Falls, Vt., April 11 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, My dear Sir: Your article in a recent number of the Outlook entitled "Race Suicide" has been read with interest. Like all other men who write upon this subject you fail to touch upon one vital point, yes more than one. As you seem to be a master hand at solving human problems I2) desire to draw your attention to the following, & hope you will give same your earnest consideration. What are families to do, who are unable to secure quarters in respectable districts because landlords refuse to admit children. Good bad & indifferent are shut out. Again hotels and boarding houses dislike families with children. Must the father & mother give away the little ones or place them in orphan homes? Many families are childless because of venereal disease of the father. This condition is rarely mentioned but a childless home is usually believed to be the(3 fault of the mother. Too many present day marriages are only another form of legalized adultery. Boys are taught (by men) that it is entirely proper for them to fight, swear, drink, use tobacco, & associate with lewd characters, that they must "sow their wild oats," do men back the same for our girls? No indeed, girls are taught to overlook these things in boys, & to be meek, submissive & obedient. They are taught the glory of self denial and suffering. Education is planned for the boy, & he often in following the steps of his father gives the lie to all his mother's teaching.(4 mothers are asking, "What can be done to prevent the fathers & the public men from setting a wrong example, before our children?" Permit me to say in closing, I am thankful there is coming to be a spirit of discrimination, & I do not term it "senseless" against the profane, sensual fighting men, supposed to protect our country. It would be far better to enlist the men & compell them at the point of a musket, if need be to accept Christian teaching & then emulate it in their daily life. (over) Did the Prince of Peace hear His message in vain. Yours for a better day- Mrs. Annette W. Parmalee Enosburg Falls, Vt.again - Our first specimens of manhood are selected for the army & navy where they soon become debauched & degraded. The physically inferior men are left to become the fathers of the next generation. Is this wise? Is it in accord with stock raising principles to use a male "scrub." These thing are worth thinking about for as much as a minute.Board of Directors George Sievers, President Moscow, Idaho H. H. McLean, Vice President Walla Walla, Wash. J. M. Reid, Secretary Pullman, Wash. R. C. McCroskey, Treasurer Garfield, Wash. P. W. Cox Colfax, Wash. WASHINGTON OREGON IDAHO FARMERS EDUCATIONAL & CO-OPERATIVE UNION OF AMERICA. PACIFIC FARMERS UNION COMPANY Pullman, Wash., Apr. 11 1911 1910 Mr. T.R. Rosevelt St. Paul, Minn. Dear Sir: I happened to miss mailing the within letter so that it would reach you before that you left Moscow so I am sending it to St. Paul and will also enclose a clipping that I found in a farm paper since writing. The prices quoted are far above what we receive in this market.Will be pleased to hear from you/Yours truly, J. M. R. [*[Reid]*]April 11th - 1911 [*[Rhodes]*] [*F*] Dear Mr Roosevelt;- Your article in the Outlook on "Race Decadence" has appealed to me strongly, as I think it should to every parent. As I am a very average person and have no ability in expressing and setting forth my thoughts in logical order, nor the necessary knowledge to make the truth of them forcible, I appeal to you, if you should so see fit to write more fully upon the subject about which many right-minded people feel keenly and which I feel is merely enlarging upon the vital subject of "Race Decadence". I agree with you that willful sterility and the practices commonly resorted to to obtain it are criminal. Many good people fail to see it in that light. They consider their perverted instincts as the natural and right ones. Of course that is ignorance of one's nature and I suppose that medical study and the study of nature concerning the lives of the animal kingdom in its natural state is necessary to prove this end. But a layman cannot always give time to such study or prefers to put time on other things. Conscience cannot beappealed to2) appealed to, for the answer is - "what is a necessity is right - it is the law of our nature" - which all goes to show that Nature is woefully misunderstood by many. Now as I see it all - husband and wife should realize the duty of bringing as many children into the world as they can properly provide for and educate - that is what you have said. Also they must realize that this self-control and decent living of the parents strengthen's the child, mentally, morally and physically. But for those who do not see this we will not - the lesson has sometimes to come through experience and then great damage is done to the children as well as to the parents. A student (and even a shallow one) of Nature sees that in the natural state, animals, birds, all creatures, where two are concerned in the act,- follow the law of monogamy, and live together on a far higher plane that many human couples. Why should we sink lower than the animals? The animals do not pervert the functions that nature gave them - yet we do. They act from instinct - many of the human species act from a perverted instinct The higher and most intelligent species in the animal kingdom seem to have some knowledge3) of the difference between right and wrong, which knowledge shows are evidence of the soul in more or less degree. But our soul is greater than that in the animals, therefore it must be [more] mere selfishness or sad lack of self control that allows us with all our advantages to sink lower than they. There are many who live rightly in less essential matters, who have many children and provide for them suitably, but who fail in the point that you make, not realizing the wrong that they do. Could not someone write an article showing the right-living in Nature - up through the animal kingdom till man is reached - they allow how man through selfishness or woman through laziness or both, wrought economic conditions to give man the advantage - how woman was subject to him, and lost or let go, through ignorance or love of selfish ease, her firm stand in this vital question that she took before civilization perverted and changed her station. - How polygamy came as a[n] [outcome] result of this changed state- how in a more enlightened stage of civilization it was overthrown; and now, how through woman's voice in trying to get a vote [voice in averting from calamity], the time of universal right living is coming. I wish this could be set forth by some one competent4) to do as, in a proper magazine article that would reach everyone. This is not intentionally an argument for woman suffrage. I do favor it, and wish women could have the vote, for home is the foundation of the nation, and clean good homes and enough and rightly brought up children make the nation, and make the race. While home is the foundation of the nation, the vital question of reproduction is the foundation of the world, while the most vital question of all - love for God and Mankind - brings Heaven on Earth. But we are dealing with the second question, the right treatment of which seems as though it should make the third one a universal reality. To take up woman suffrage, which unintentionally has forced itself into a place in this treatise --- Every good vote helps to clean the city -- a clean city makes for happy homes; [and] happy homes for children, and children for the nation and the world. Men have run the world and can still do it - the women want them to attend to the business end of it, but women are ready and anxious to help in their [sensible] way, and with men and women working together the wisest plans [for] for5) government both of house and city and nation would undoubtedly be fostered and man could carry them out. Incidentally - a vote does not take much of woman's time - a vote can be cast in not so very many precious minutes. Woman does not wish to do man's work. She should show the right-spirit, do her duty, and do her part in molding the characters of the young. Man should do his duty towards her and the children and make woman's work profitable. Thus this partnership in work builds both home and nation in the right way. In other words woman is the architect and man is the builder in this vital question of a decent home. The builder can work without the architect, but to do good work they should work together. I am not asking for an article to support suffrage - I would rather that the more vital question of decent living in the home should be treated. Suffrage is aiming towards that and suffrage will come, but in the meantime I would wish for an able article setting forth - Natural Right Living - The Perversion of It through Economical conditions The Idea that Perverted Instincts see Right to6) be shown as Wrong - and finally The Readjustment of Home Life according to Nature and to the Making of the Right Uses of Civilization. it is a big subject, but an able pen could treat it concisely and graphically, and I feel sure that such an Understanding of Life would help the world inestimably. If that vital question were understood by the majority, I feel sure that suffrage would come and without even a fight -. In truth I feel that it would be forced upon women. As you, Mr. Roosevelt, are the champion of right and decent living, will not you write an article [giving your] treating further the [xxx] subject that you have written upon so clearly and forcibly, and in your next article deal with the side issues that I have quoted and that appeal to so many minds. I remain Yours sincerely - Cecil Gardner Rhodes. [*Sewickley, Pa.*]LOUIS STARR MERCHANT BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS H. Boston, Mass., April 11, '11 Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Office of the Outlook, New York City. Dear Sir:- I have read and re-read with the profoundest interest your article on "Race Decadence," in the Outlook for April 8. I cannot resist the inclination to say to you that, in my judgment, no social question of today is so vital and fundamental as this one which you so clearly set forth in this article; and no discussion of the problem could be more sand and temperate, more wholesome and clarifying or more necessary and helpful to the future success of our race than is the danger and remedy suggested in this article of yours. Indeed it seems to me that it would be a service to society of a value wholly commensurate with its magnitude, to circulate freely this article of yours thruout the English speaking world. I want to congratulate you on the satisfaction which must come to you at the consciousness of rendering so great a service to your fellow beings. In a smaller way some of the burdens resting upon our men and women of New England have for a long time weighed very heavily upon my heart. The burdens of economic pressure have borne down upon society here both as cause andLOUIS STARR MERCHANT BOSTON. MASSACHUSETTS T. R. 4/11/11--2/ effect, and their expression has, as you note in your article, appeared in New England in an aggravated form of the tendency you deplore. As cause, race decadence here in New England has yielded the section of Pilgrim conquest to races of allien instincts and traditions. As effect, race decadence here, it seems to me is almost necessitated by the entrance of women into almost every gainful occupation by which men support family and home. Especially is this condition seen in an acute form here in New England where because so many men have migrated to other sections, the women far outnumber the men. Hence, the evil grown by its own magnitude--like a snowball. But while all of this is true of the average there are large numbers of people who can - if they will - start a cure of what may be our undoing as a race. Our women should be in the homes of many of our now unmarried men, as wives and mothers, thus making it less difficult for other men to similarly protect and cherish other women. After some years of reflection on the matter and of search for some practical remedy for the social ill from which we are suffering, it seems to me that it would be feasible to make it disadvantageous to men's social and political ambitions to remain unmarried or if married childless. By legislative enactment, growing out of public sentiment aroused on the subject, it seems to me the celibate life might be made more unattractive than it now is. I would make it one of theLOUIS STARR MERCHANT BOSTON. MASSACHUSETTS T.R. 4/11/11 - 3. conditions of eligibility to federal office that the aspirant be a married man, living with his wife, and the father of at least four children (deceased children of course being counted) unless the certificate of a reputable physician testified to the sterility of the marriage or the physical unfitness of the man in question and his wife to become parents. I would make the same test the condition of admitting to the practice of their callings physicians, lawyers, and teachers of certain grades of academic knowledge. Other classes of persons, as seemed expedient, I would place in the same category. By this direct method, I believe too that in addition to an obvious effectiveness, there would be added the irresistible momentum of popular sentiment which would be far more effective than the first of these two agencies in operation. There is an old saying, the concrete truth of which is familiar to every boy so fortunate as to have been brought up on a farm, It is "Apples that have fallen to the ground are not far from the tree on which they have grown." So the rising generation of boys and girls are likely to be not unlike the parents who have given them life and not unnatural products of the home influence in which they have been reared. But in our sorry situation the men and women of the soundest character in all other respects and of the greatest intelligence, are not reproducing their own numbers, The increase of our population is coming from other cources. But the nextLOUIS STARR MERCHANT BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS T. R. 4/11/11 - 4. generation will not be very far in character and intelligence from the tree of parental influence and character on which they grew. Hence, my solicitude for our race in the face of the ill you so forcefully and clearly point out. Can we thwart the insidious disease? Can we save the patient's life? Can we derive a practical help from motives less high and altruistic than those which inspire your caution against the evil you decry? I believe we can, and I believe that your wise leadership which has helped not only this nation but others in the past will not fail the English speaking peoples of the modern world. Suggesting that if you cannot place me in your memory by any other means that you may think of me as the Boston man who gave himself the pleasure of presenting you with an old copy of the Bible a few months ago, and assuring you of my profound admiration for the fearless and effective way in which you condemn and defeat social evils, and sustain and assist constructive social service, I beg to remain Very sincerely yours, Louis Starr Dict. L.S./MW.[*[Sunter]*] 1638 Bancroft Way. Berkeley, Cal. April 11, 1911. [*25.*] Hon. Theo. Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir:- I take pleasure in letting you know, that my wife gave birth to a baby boy on March 23, 1911, at the Roosvelt Hospital, and the day you deliverd the Charter Day address at the Greek Theatre in this city. I have named him Edwin Theodore Sunter. I am a postman, in theGovernment service in Berkeley, and have always been a great admirer of you and believe in your policies. Respect., yours, Arthur W. Sunter.Officers WM.N.BROWN, President WM.W.SCHOOLS, Vice Pres. WALTER W.H.CASSELLE, Treas. P.H.SYKES, Secretary J. PAUL HUDGINS, M. D. Medical Examiner Directors WALTER W.H.CASSELLE, ROBERT H. OLIVER WMN.N.BROWN WM.W.SCHOOLS P.H.SYKES R. H. OLIVER, Claim Adjuster The Continental Beneficial Association of Philadelphia, Pa. CHARTERED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, ACT OF 1874 HOME OFFICE S. E. 19TH AND ELLSWORTH STREETS Philadelphia, Pa., April 11, 1911 19 Hon. Theodore. Rosevelt, New York City, N. Y. Dear Friend: Through the untiring efforts of several earnest colored me, which consist of the Secretary and Board of Directors, THE CONTINENTAL BENEFITICIAL ASSOCIATION, was organized in 1907 and Chartered in 1908 under the laws of the State of Penna. Act of 1874 In a large city like Philadelphia we are confronted every day with the great needs of our hard working people. In times of sickness they need Medical care, in case of death they need a burial. It is to these two great needs that we are especially looking. In many cases our people are too poor to have the proper Medical care. The Continental Beneficial Association comes to the aid of its members by supplying some of these needs. Since we were organized many such cases have been brought to our knowledge and the Ass'n has been the means of relieving them. The object of the Association is to aid and assist the members with proper Medical care, provide a small weekly benefit for them in case of sickness and last but not least to provide a funeral benefit at death. The above are some of the primary objects for which the Ass'n was organized. The work of the Association has been confined mainly among the colored working classes and poorer elements who are not able to carry insurance in the old line straight life Companies. A small monthly premium is paid by each member arranged according to the age and sex of such member, and in return should the member become sick or incapacitated by accident, he or she receives a weekly benefit from the Association of from $2.50 to $10. No officer or Director of the Association receives any salary for services rendered. Every member of its directorate has devoted time and means for the support in advancing the work.OUR PRESENT NEED. One of the great needs of the Association is a permanent HOME BUILDING in order that it may cease paying rent, thereby it could devote such funds to the assistance of its members. The building in which our present quarters are located can be purchased for about $5000. If some generous friends would come to our assistance with a gift of this amount or some portion of it, this would greatly aid and assist the work of the Ass'n, and to you, kind friend we make this SPECIAL APPEAL. Contributions of any amount will be thankfully received and may be sent direct to our Depository "The Federal Trust Co." Broad & Federal Sts. Philada Pa. or to the office of the Ass'n. Yours very truly, THE CONTINENTAL BENEFICIAL ASSOCIATION. P.H. Sykes Secretary FORM OF REQUEST. I give and devise to the Directors of THE CONTINENTAL BENEFICIAL ASSOCIATION of Philadelphia, Pa. the sum of dollars payable etc. [*[Tromlitz]*] April 11/11 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir! Will you permit me to say, the last time you made a speech in Cleveland after you finished and left, the majority of your hearers did also. The initiative, referendum, recall and direct primaries, are the four essential facts to greatly eliminate corruption, because it gives every voter an equal chance to express his views and gives the majority its rights. The intelligent results, where the above are in force, shows its superiority over monopoly by a few and are Socialistic ideas, so I vote the Socialistic ticket, believing it right to encourage whatever is for the general welfare and myself because I must earn my living. The substitution of the shareholders personal vote for the share vote and the election by them of a manager, free to act and responsible for results in each and all corporations will check if not entirely stop stock watering. Abolition of the liquor traffic punishes innocent and guilty alike, so I believeit better, that the seller and buyer of intoxicants be responsible for any and all damage caused by intoxicants, in specific cases to the sufferers. It is unfair that a child should suffer for its parents faults, nor is a child ever responsible for its parentage, therefore the fact of the birth of a child, should make its father the legal husband of its mother, under any and all circumstances. If either parent is already married to a third party then that parent is guilty of bigamy. That reduces social evil. My power is very limited, working during the day, as machinist, electrician or draftsman, so I write letters to persons who can push the good work along, hoping my suggestions may be of some value. Yours respectfully, Oscar Tromlitz 1501 Columbus Road. Cleveland, Ohio.1579 MIFFLIN COUNTY NATIONAL BANK LEWISTOWN, PA. S. B. WEBER, PRESIDENT WILLIAM P. WOODS, CASHIER E. S. PARKER, ASST. CASHIER April 11, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. Dear Sir: Knowing of your interest in the Boy Scout movement, I am inquiring if you will be willing to help us in our work. We are raising a fund for the needs of our work, and would very much like to have you give a lecture here under our auspices. We are the foremost and leading troop in the State, and we are desirous of advancing. Will you kindly let me know if you can give us a date this year, and what will be your charges. Thanking you for your consideration, I am, Yours respt.. William P. Woods.COPY. April 11, 1911. Hon. W. J. Gaynor, Office of the Mayor, City Hall, New York City. Dear Sir:- Yours of April 10th received. I have before me Chapter 34 of the Consolidated Laws and Liquor Tax Law. I believe your questions as to interior rooms are answered in Section H, Paragraph 30 of Chapter 34. The sale of liquor to minors is also fully covered in the same chapter Paragraph 29, Section 1. In regard to hotels, Clause K, Paragraph 30, Chapter 34 states very plainly how liquor may be served in hotels but also states, "But not in the bar room or other similar room of such hotel." I still contend that the easier and best way to prove to you the conditions existing would be for you to come with me some Sunday afternoon or evening, and see for yourself. Had you been with me last Sunday evening, you would have found [that] that practically every saloon we passed including some so-called hotels and cafes were violating the law. The officers frankly admit that the law is violated, and several have said saloons do not close. They are all wide open. What I and others can see, I believe you could see just as plainly. I also mentioned to you about the moving picture shows. Why is it impossible to make them comply with the law? Yours very truly, [*[V A M MARTENSEN]*] Chairman.[Enc in Mortensen 5-2-11][*[4-11-11]*] [*U.S.POSTAGE TWO CENTS*] Miss Ella Dupee Earlville Ill.[attached to Dupee 4-11-11][*[4-11-11]*] Saturday Discussions JANUARY—MARCH, 1911 THE REPUBLICAN CLUB of the City of New York 54 AND 56 WEST 40th STREETInformal Table D'Hote Lunch, 1 to 2 P.M. Non-partisan Discussions Commencing at 2 P.M. If you cannot come to the Luncheons, come to the Discussions ----- The topics for the season with the speakers who have spoken and those who have accepted are as follows: JANUARY 7th - Universal Peace through an International Court of Arbitral Justice Senor Don Francisco de la Barra, Mexican Ambassador. Senor Don Francisco de P. Borda, Colombian Minister. Senor Rafael M. Arizaga, Ecuadorian Minister. Mr. Andrew Carnegie. Hon. James L. Slayden, Congressman from San Antonio, Texas, and Trustee Carnegie Fund. Mr. Edwin Ginn, who contributed $1,000,000 to be International Peace Foundation. Rev. John Wesley Hill, Chaplain. JANUARY 14th - Uniformity in State Legislation Hon. Walter George Smith, of Philadelphia, President of the Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. Mr. Amasa M. Eaton, or Providence, R. I., former President, Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. Mr. Thomas W. Shelton, of Norfolk, Va. Mr. Ralph W. Breckenridge, of Omaha, Neb., Chairman of the Committee of the National Civic Federation on Reform in Legal Procedure. Hon. Seth Low. Rev. David J. Burrell, Chaplain. JANUARY 21st - From the City to the Farm Prof. Seaman A. Knapp, S. C. D., LL. D., Chief Expert, Department of Agriculture (representing Secretary Wilson absent through illness.) Prof. L. H. Bailey, of Cornell University, Chairman of Rural Life Commission, appointed by President Roosevelt. Dr. Josiah Strong, Sociologist and Author. George T. Powell, President, Agricultural Experts Association. B. H. Warner, Washington, D. C. Rev. John F. Carson, Chaplain. JANUARY 28th - Improved City Plans Arnold W. Brunner, Ex-President, New York Chapter American Institute of Architects. Benjamin Marsh, of Committee on Congestion. Hon. Lawson Purdy, President, Board of Tax Commissioners. Robt. Grier Cooke, President, Fifth Avenue Association. Lawrence Veiller, Secretary, National Housing Association. Frank A. Andrews, Architect. Rev. Thomas R. Slicer, Chaplain. FEBRUARY 4th - Interstate Commerce Hon. Albert B. Cummins, Senator from Iowa, Member of Committee on Interstate Commerce. Hon. Martin A. Knapp, Chief Justice of the new Commerce Court. Hon. Seth Low Rev. William Carter, Chaplain. FEBRUARY 11th - Initiative, Referendum and Recall Hon. Robert L. Owen, Senator from Oklahoma. Hon. Frederick C. Howe, Secretary, National Progressive Republican League. Prof. Henry J. Ford, of Princeton University. Mr. Henry B. Maurer, Secretary, Initiative and Referendum Club. Mr. Walter D. McKinney, Secretary, Representative Government League (in opposition). Rev. Earnest M. Stires, Chaplain. FEBRURARY 18th - National Health Prof. H. W. Wiley, Chief Chemist, Department of Agriculture. Dr. Wm. H. Thomson, President, Academy of Medicine. Dr. A. C. Abbott, Director, Laboratory of Hygiene, University of Penn. Geo. L. Flanders of Albany, President, Association of State and National Food and Dairy Department. Dr. Eugene H. Porter, of Albany, Commissioner of Health, new York State. Dr. Austin Flint. Rev. R. S. MacArthur, D. D., Chaplain. FEBRUARY 25TH - Can New York be Made the Art Center of the World? Mr. J. W. Alexander, President, National Academy of Design. Prof. Franklin W. Hooper, General Director, Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences. Prof. Alexander C. Humphreys, of Jersey City, President of Stevens Institute. Mr. Frank R. Lawrence, President of the Lotus Club. Mr. F. Hopkinson Smith, Author and Artist. Mr. William M. Chase, Artist. Mr. Daniel C. French, Scultpor.[*[ENCL IN LOW 4-11-11]*] MARCH 4th - Race Prejudice as it Affects Universal Peace, Labor, Justice, Morals Dr. Emil C. Hirsch, of Chicago. As it affects Morals. Masujiro Honda, representing the Japanese. As it affects Universal Peace. Prof. W.E. B. DuBois, Author. As it affects Justice and Labor. Melville E. Stone, Manager of Associated Press. Race Prejudice in the Orient. Prof. Felix Adler. The Universal Races Congress, London. Speaker not yet accepted. Representing Cosmopolitan Clubs of foreign and American Universities and Colleges. Rev. Nehemiah Boynton, D.D. Chaplain. MARCH 11th - Immigration - How Far Should it be Encouraged and How Far Restricted? Hon. Charles Nagel, Secretary of Commerce and Labor. Hon. W.P. Dillingham, Chairman, Senate Committee on Immigration. Prescott F. Hall, of Boston, Author, Secretary of the Immigration Restriction League. Dr. Stephen S. Wise. MARCH 18th - Is a So-Called Central Bank Essential to a Sound Financial and Banking System in the United States? Hon. A. Piatt Andrew, Asst. Secretary of the Treasury. Hon. Charles N. Fowler, Congressman from New Jersey. MARCH 25th - Encroachment upon the Three Co-Ordinate Branches of the Government, One Upon the Other Hon. Peter S. Grosscup, of Chicago, Judge of the U.S. Circuit Court. Hon. John C. Spooner, formerly Senator from Wisconsin. Hon. W.S. Summers, Seattle, Washington. Rev. R.W. McLaughlin, Chaplain.[*ack 4-24-11*] [*14.*] WALLACE BATCHELDER LAWYER NEW BANK BUILDING BETHEL, VERMONT Apr. 12th, 1911 [[shorthand]] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y. My dear Colonel:- In compliance with your request, made to me in the office of the Out Look, on Dec. 2nd., 1910,- when I called with a party of Vermonters,- that I write you in April, 1911, calling your attention to your promise to come to White River Junction ( which is a very central railroad point in Vermont) in May or June, and speak at a State-Wide, Get-Together dinner, I desire to call this matter to your attention, and also remind you that at that time you said you would fix the date in April, on your return from your western trip. We have been making extensive preparations since seeing you last December, planning to make the affair as State-Wide, and as representative of all the interests and institutions in Vermont, as possible and there is now a great deal of interest displayed in the plan and in your expected visit to Vermont. As we then advised you, we are planning to make the key-note "Co-operation in Country Life," and are planning to this end, that it may be the beginning of a forward movement for the entire state. Our invitation list is being slowly and very carefully made up and revised. Governor Mead and other state officials will attend, and we hope to make it a delightful occasion for you, as well as one that will be of immense benefit to Vermont. With your approval, we are planning to have a private car waiting at the Grand Central Station in New York on the morning of the day you fix your address at White River Junction, in which to bring you to White River Junction, and to return you to New York.WALLACE BATCHELDER LAWYER NEW BANK BUILDING BETHEL, VERMONT Colonel Theodore Roosevelt,-----2 I await your choice of a date with interest, as the Windsor County Y. M. C. A. Committee, who will have the matter in charge, are holding up part of the plans until the date is agreed upon. Yours respectfully, Wallace Batchelder WB/SWForm 1864 [*Borglum*] [*78*] 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. ROBERT C. CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER ___ RECEIVED AT 95 CH. K. 24. Fg--NewYork, N.Y., April 12-11 [[shorthand]] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Montana Club, Helena, Mont. Lincoln Post Newark, New-Jersey most anxious you receive my Lincoln statue from trustees may thirty and present to Mayor Newark ceremonies two o'clock loyally. Gutzon Borglum, 1151 a.m. [[shorthand]]TROOP NO. 7 DAY ST. CARL L. BOWKER S. M. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA FITCHBURG, MASS. April 12. 1911 Hon. Mr Thoe. Roosevelt. My dear sir:- I am taking this opportunity to write to you so you can see th that we are are progressing in the Boy Scout Movement. You will find enclosed two tickets, one for the Dance and one for the Whist Party which we are to conduct together on the same evening in Lincoln Hall and Annex, on the 29th. inst. The enclosed tickets were printed on our press and the letterhead, by members of the Scouts. We would be very glad to have you present and it would be a great pleasure for us and a help if you would kindly send us a note or letter stating if you can attend or not. We are holding this party for the purpose of obtaining a part of a camping outfit. On May 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. we are going out on a the three days hike to Ashburnham or Townsend. We expect one place or the other is to be our camping headquarters this summer. If you ever come to Fitchburg or vicinity I would be very glad to have my Scouts in full uniforms to meet you. If there is any more information I would gladly furnash the same. I remain Sincerely yours, Carl L. Bowker Scout Master. 1850. [mistake?] [*Boy Scouts*][*[For 1 enc see 4-12-11 two tickets]*]E. B. CAMP. PRESIDENT W. M. JOHNSTON, VICE-PRESIDENT H. M. BRAYTON, SECRETARY L. C. BABCOCK, TREASURER CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES FREIGHT TARIFFS AND TRANSPORTATION W. A. SELVIDGE MANUFACTURES AND NEW INDUSTRIES R. E;. SHEPHERD COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS HENRY WHITE MEMBERSHIPS AND NOMINATIONS J. COLLINS WEST AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION I. D. O'DONNELL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS GEORGE F. BENNIGHOFF HORTICULTURE JOHN WALKER ENTERTAINMENT AUSTIN NORTH IMMIGRATION W. S. GARNSEY, JR. RESOLUTIONS W. H. DONOVAN LEGISLATION W. B. GEORGE PUBLICITY C. YEGEN CHARITY R. J. COVERT FINANCE W. LEE MAINS BILLINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE INTERESTS OF BILLINGS AND THE YELLOWSTONE VALLEY Billings, Montana, 4/12/11 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Enroute through Montana, Dear Sir: This will introduce, Mr. Zeller, representing the Gazette of our city. Any courtesies shown Mr. Zeller will be highly appreciated. Billings acknowledges your kindly consideration in agreeing to give our citizens a talk, which fact we will demonstrate by coming out in force. Yours very truly, E.B. Camp President. BILLINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. B-T[[shorthand]]113 N. Filmore Ave., Scranton, Pa., April 12, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir:- I am sending you under separate cover copy of song entitled: If Washington Had Mitchell With the Men of Other Days, of which I am the composer. Knowing you to be a friend of Mitchell, whom the song is principally about, I thought perhaps you might care to have one. Trusting you will like the composition, I am, Respectfully yours, Scott Campbell, 113 N. Filmore Ave., Scranton, Pa., c/o Mr. J. J. Devers. [*Song received*]The Methodist Episcopal Church EARL CRANSTON, RESIDENT BISHOP THE ONTARIO [*10*] Washington, D.C., Apr. 12th 1911 My dear Colonel, It is not easy to write that title— after so often using the one you made greater, by being it. This letter is to advise you that I am mailing a pamphlet containing an article on a very important subject. In my "Plea for One Methodism" in America - our part of it - I endeavor to deal in a fare and broad way with some aspects of the matter thatmay interest you. Our southern friends are not eager for action but I am not without hope that we may succeed in reorganizing the leading bodies into one church, with a government fashioned somewhat after our national congress, to preserve equities and balances. With sincere regard, Rt. Rev. Bishop Earl CranstonCommonwealth of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Normal Art School, NEWBURY, COR. EXETER ST. Boston, April 12 1911 ENSE PETIT PLACIDAM SUB LIBERTATE QUIETEM GEORGE H. BARTLETT, Principal. [*E.*] Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay L. I. My dear Mr Roosevelt I have a patent ready to issue, which will enable a submarine to stay under water indefinitely. I have written the Secretary of the Navy that it might be well to delay the issue in order that we may have the advantage of the idea in the war which I believe is near at hand. He replied that I must prove the merit at my own expense. An Institute of Technology professor tells me that both the steps in my process are old and proven and that by combining them as I have it will be possible for the air in a submarine to be kept pure and invigorating indefinitely. Briefly the process consists in washing and mechanically purifying the air in a solution which at the same time takes out the carbons in the air, and then of adding the necessary oxygen to it by passing the air through a liquid subjected to electrolysis, so that the oxygen is taken up by the air while the hydrogen is separated from the oxygen and stored in a tank. In my patent I have shown a machine having two compartments and means for forcing air through both. In the first the carbons are taken out and in the second the oxygen is added. If this idea interests you I will thank you for advise, as to how it may be applied to our submarines while my patent is delayed in its issue so other nations will not get the idea. Hoping to vote for you for President soon Yours most cordially Ansen K. Cross You may keep the specification and claims as long as you wish.FAYETTEVILLE, FRANKLIN COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA April 12 - 1911 To the Outlook My dear Sir After reading with interest Col Roosevelt's note on Dr. Walsh's "Education; how Old the New" I had the temerity to mark the enclosed for him (provided you think he is not flooded to death with "marked copies.") I don't want his autograph, but it just occurred to me he might like our dear Wm Penn's wise saying, - yours very truly [A??] L. Dock[*[4-12-11]*] FORM 1385 NORTHERN PACIFIC TELEGRAM. All Railway Messages must be written in ink on these blanks, which must not be used for other purposes, and those for parties on trains (except trainmen) enclosed in sealed envelopes. The exact time sent, time received, personal signal of sending and receiving operators, call of sending office and name of receiving station must be entered in proper spaces in every instance. After transmitting telegrams which in their judgement would have served the Company's interest as well if sent by train mail, or which appear unnecessarily long, operators are required to attach a copy to Form 238 and forward same to Superintendent of Telegraph. NUMBER REC'D FROM SENDER RECEIVER TIME REC'D DATE REC'D TIME FILED NUMBER SENT TO TIME SENT SENDER RECEIVER M. M. M. FROM 17 CN CR St Paul 4-18-11 TO Hon Theodore Roosevelt DATED AT C/O W H Merriman Helena Hope you will have comfortable trip while on our road. I am afraid I shall not be able to see you in St Paul as I am laid up at my house. We would like very much to have you come back to us the ninth and tenth of June to attend the meeting of the Associated Harvard Clubs if you can possibly arrange to do so. There is a good delegation coming from New York and Boston. Howard Elliott 1 PMState Charities Aid Association, UNITED CHARITIES BUILDING, 105 EAST 22ND STREET. BOARD OF MANAGERS. MR. JOSEPH H. CHOATE - - - PRESIDENT. MRS. WILLIAM B. RICE, } MR. GEORGE F. CANFIELD, } - VICE-PRESIDENTS. MISS LOUISA LEE SCHUYLER, } MR. EDWARD W. SHELDON,- - - TREASURER. MRS. HENRY OOTHOUT, - - - - LIBRARIAN. MRS. TUNIS G. BEROEN, MR. JOHN A. McKIM, MISS M. KATE BRICE, MISS RUTH MORGAN, MISS HELEN C. BUTLER, MR. EUGENE A. PHILBIN, MR. CHARLES S. FAIRCHILD, MISS FLORENCE M. RHETT, MR. THEODORE L. FROTHINGHAM, MR. ELIHU ROOT, MR. WILLIAM E. HARMON, MRS. CHARLES CARY RUMSEY, DR. CHARLES HITCHCOCK MR. P. TECUMSEH SHERMAN, MR. FRANCIS C. HUNTINGTON, MR. FELIX M. WARBURG, MRS. MORRIS W. KELLOGG, MISS DOROTHY P. WHITNEY, MR. CHARLES H. MARSHALL, MRS. MARY HATON WILLARD, MR. HOMER FOLKS, - - - - SECRETARY. MISS MARY VIDA CLARK, } MR. BAILEY B. BURRITT } ASSISTANT SECRETARIES. New York April 12, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. Dear Sir: I am sending you as a member of this Association a copy of the report of an investigation of methods of fiscal control of State institutions in New York, Indiana and Iowa, made for the State Charities Aid Association by Henry C. Wright during the past year and a half. A wise plan of fiscal control of public institutions contributes largely to their effective and humane administration; an unwise plan of fiscal control may seriously impair their social efficiency. We consider ourselves fortunate in having been enabled to have prepared so comprehensive a statement of the actual results of several radically different plans of managing State institutions. While the report is lengthy and looks somewhat formidable, you will I am sure find it interesting. I venture, however, to suggest that if unable to read it all, you examine particularly the summary of findings in relation to the New York institutions on pages 222 to 227 inclusive, and to the summary of findings in the comparison of New York, Indiana, and Iowa, pages 338 to 341 inclusive, and the conclusions and recommendations, pages 342 to 353 inclusive. I am, Sincerely yours. Homer Folks SecretaryBowlby W.Va. Apr 12" 1911 Theo. Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Comrade and Citizen Please note the enclosed cliping. and would say in the name of our God. answer these women as Jeramiah Did as Per. Jer. 44/7-15&18 verses. Think this chapter and give to the Women of America a Blow from your Pen that will be Lasting Through out this Generation. as Per King Ahasuerus Decreed against Queen Vashti as Per Book of Ester 1" chapter. note an outline of a Little Talk I make on The Bible. Never have shook your Hand But may some Time Kindest Regards G.A. Glendening[For enc see 4-12-11][*[Heintzelman]*] New Orleans, La., 4/12/11. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Con. Editor Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave., New York. Dear Sir,- Am herewith enclosing for your consideration an article on "Baldness" which was inspired by an article on the same subject by Dr. J. J. McCarthy in the April issue of Pearson's Magazine. I referred my article toPearson's, but it was rejected, because it did not, in their opinion, contain information that would be useful or helpful to the general public. I think a perusal of my manuscript would prove to any fair-minded person that the reverse is true, and am, therefore, sending it on with the hope that you will find it worthy of publication. Very Respectfully, Jacob Heintzelman, 4859 Tchoupitoulas St., N.O., La.[*[Johnston]*] Greenville Miss April 12th -11 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City Dear Sir If you will pardon the obtrusion of a stranger, I would like to submit for your consideration some reflections upon the subject of an article of yours, "Race Decadence," appearing in the April 8th number of the Outlook. In which article you comment upon a recently published book by Mr. Beale. And will say at starting that I am, as is every other man who considers himself a good citizen, should be thoroughly in accord with you in your condemnation of "Race Suicide", to which you attribute the eventual decadence, if not destruction of our race; certainly of our nation, and for which, as you say, Mr. Beale sees no remedy, nor would I, except that I would invoke an influence, which I would not say that either of you disdain, but which you do not mention stall as controlling, or likely to control, in the case, and that is the influence of Almighty God, though far be it from me to intimate that you do not reckon upon that influence, but you do not mention it in the article under consideration, hence the inflicting upon you of these "reflections." And that, it seems to me, is the trouble with all the would be reformers of the present day. God is left out of the count. From our worthy President down, when addressing the public, we hear no mention of Man's duty to God as being a matter of any importance whatever in working these reforms which, all admit, are so much needed, and it is because he also leaves God out of the count that Mr. Beale sees no [remedy] possible remedy for, or prevention of "Race Decadence" as a result of "race suicide." A Jewish Rabbi was reported as saying, some years ago," the higher attainments men reached in civilization the nearer they came to a fulfillment(2) of the laws of Moses." That was before "race suicide" had become so noticeable, and when there did seem in existence some advancement in civilization from a foundation based on righteousness, and before society was liable to such censure, as you and Mr. Beale place upon it on this account, or than it had incurred on account of many other shortcomings of which numerous others complain, and while we would not accept the Jewish Rabbi's religious view in toto, still we get our knowledge of God from the same source as he, and the existence of the Jews today, as some one has said, is an irrefutable argument for the truth of the Bible, and as long as the Jews remain the main truths of the narrative, giving their history, must be acknowledged. Now, as I said, we accept the Rabbi's God, but in a wider sense than he does, though we must go to his history to learn what it is which will secure the advancement, (and as you and Mr. Beale give us to understand now, to prevent the destruction) of our race. And when we go to that history what does the narrative show us was the trouble with our Rabbi's ancestors when they fell on hard times, and come near destruction? It was that they had forgotten God, and disobeyed His commandments, and for this they were - as a nation - finally destroyed, only that remnant being preserved through which line the savior of the world was to come. And He has come, and endeavored to show men what God, his Father, would have them do , and it is because they wilfully persist in disobeying His injunctions that you and Mr. Beale, and others, have cause to complain of them. Now Mr. Rooseveldt; do not feel for one moment that I would suggest that you have not canvassed this whole subject from some standpoint similar to this, that is from the standpoint of a religious man, but, if so, it has not appeared so from your speeches and written communications, nor do any other of our public men, as far as I can see, lay any stress upon the fact that the wrong doings of men today are, in the first place, sins against God, the Maker of the universe, but rather that they are sins against society(3) and the warning is in the danger of the destruction of society thereby, whereas the real gist of the matter is that these are first sins against God, and secondarily sins against man, for if men do not fear God it is impossible for them to conceive of that altruism, and love of their fellow men which has its beginning, and existence, in God alone, as Henry Drummond has so forcibly shown. It is true that society does punish, in a way, the violations of its laws but the punishment is superficial, and easily evaded, in fact the criminals seem now to control the situation, and only those things are crimes which work against their interests, and the fact has been lost sight of that" we must give an account of all the deeds done in the body," not to our fellow man but to God, and, just as it was with the Jews, when they sinned, and fell into the hands of their enemies, and were only relieved when they repented and returned to God, just so it will be with the civilization of today,. There is in all LIFE a recognition of the laws of rewards and punishments, but, as said above, men have ceased to fear the punishments of society, and, as you say, are falling into decadence, but we are told by ONE who was amply competent to know, that there is a " salt in the earth "which shall redeem, or save, the world, and it can be saved through no [other mea] other means, you and Mr. Beale admitting that the evils complained of are growing, and that the most earnest insistence upon the necessity for applying remedies has no effect. Now what is to be done? It is that men should recognise the evil, in the sight of God, of their actions, and return to Him with repentance. And you may ask how is this to be brought about, and in reply I would say by just such men as you. If you believe in God, and that all men are guilty before God, and that they must, in the future life, appear before God and give an account of the deeds done in the body, then it behooves you, and others occupying like prominent position with you, to call upon men to turn to God, through Jesus(4) Christ, with repentance for their sins, if they would bring into existence in this world a society which shall, in any measure, prepare them for that world which is to come. And when the attention of men is thus called to their wrong doing, as being against God,instead of being against their fellow men - Which is the only thing we hear now - then God's WILL will be done, and you and Mr. Beale will see - of which you seem to have despaired - that there is a "balm in Gilead," and there is a "PHYSICIAN there". Respectfully yours N.B. Johnston[*[4-12-11]*] [*[LaBelle]*] [*17*] [*6*] [*014*] Hon. Theo. Roosevelt:- Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir:- Upon the recommendation of a mutual friend in Rome Italy, Rev. P. G. Genocchi, I take the liberty of enquiring when it would be convenient for you to grant me a personal interview? The subject matter in question is of potentialinterest to me and Iwould greatly appreciate a short period of your time. Thanking you in anticipation and awaiting your pleasure, Ibeg to remain Very truly yours Fred. A. La Belle 184 Grant Ave. Grantwood N.J Thursday, April twelfth. Nineteen hundred eleven.April 12, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Outlook Magazine, N. Y. Dear Sir: Kindly send me your valued opinion upon the following subject, "Resolved: That the efforts of the Russian Nihilists are entitled to the Sympathies of a Free People", and oblige, Yours Respectfully, Noah D. Lambert 295 Wyona St., Brooklyn, N. Y.9 [House of Representatives State of Tennessee NASHVILLE] Cheatham Co. Ashland City Tenn. April 12, 1911. Theo. Roosvelt Ex. President Washington D.C. My dear Sir as I am a poore Old Country Doctor way back in the sticks born and raised a Democrat but always voted for Roosvelt for President and long to have the opertunity of Supporting you again. I have a small request of you and that is I would like very much to have your Congo-Medicine Chest that you or your Medical Offer Dr E. A. Mearns used in your famous African hunt. With fond hopes and bright Anticipations of receiving a medical case I am very resp. W. S. Lockert M. D. Ex M. of Tennessee Legislaturegold saw. mom by[*[4-12-11]*] Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson Ludlum request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Bess Conway to Captain William Wallace McCammon Sixth Regiment United States Infantry on the evening of Wednesday the twelfth of April one thousand nine hundred and eleven at eight o'clock Nine hundred and thirty-five North Topeka Avenue Wichita KansasAt Home after the fifteenth of April Wichita Kansas[*[Morse]*] 95 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass, April 12th 1911. [*9*] Editors of the Outlook, Dear Sirs:- I hardly expected you to print my letter in the "Race Suicide" question, in fact I should prefer that you did not as I feel myself quite unable to discuss this matter from a scientific point of view. I meant it more as a personal request to you to give the other side (if there is another side) a hearing in your excellent magazine. I seemed to me that much could be said on the other side, but perhaps I am wrong. It would have been better,perhaps, if I had, in the first place, requested from you a personal reply telling me what, if any, books or articles had been written upholding the other side of this vital question. This I now do, enclosing stamp for reply. Trusting that I am not asking too much, and thanking you in advance for any courtesy you may extend to me, I am Very truly yours Edward L. Morse.ALFRED MOSELY, Telegrams: "BLUEBOTTLE-LONDON." {A.B.C. (4TH EDITION) CODES{MOREING & NEAL. TELEPHONE: 9164 CENTRAL. UNION BANK BUILDING, ELY PLACE LONDON, E. C. 19th April, 1911. [*18*] Colonel the Honble. Theodore Roosevelt, "The Outlook," 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, U.S.A. My dear Mr. Roosevelt, As promised in mine of 1st March, please find enclosed the letter that, subject of course to your discretion, I propose you should read from me when you present my picture to the Board of Education in accordance with your kind promise, The letter of course speaks for itself; and knowing how busy you are, I will not trouble you further but merely thank you for what you are kindly doing on my behalf. The picture has already been despatched. Allow me to remain, Yours faithfully, A. MoselyALFRED MOSELY, Telegrams: "BLUEBOTTLE-LONDON." {A.B.C. (4TH EDITION) CODES{MOREING & NEAL. TELEPHONE: 9164 CENTRAL. UNION BANK BUILDING, ELY PLACE LONDON, E. C. 12th April, 1911. PRIVATE Frank Harper, Esq., Secretary to Colonel the Honble. Theodore Roosevelt, "The Outlook", 287, Fourth Avenue, New York, U.S.A. My dear Sir, I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 25th March. I quite understand that with his many and pressing engagements Mr. Roosevelt finds it impossible to answer all his correspondents personally. I fully appreciate that in the ordinary way he would expect to be consulted as to who should speak at any meeting that he was to address, and in normal circumstances I should have followed this unwritten law. Mr. Roosevelt possibly does not remember that it was by and through Dr. N. Murray Butler that I had the honour of an introduction to him whilst he was a White House; and that Dr. Butler himself journeyed to Washington to introduce my delegation of educational experts to the United States, and myself; and this being the case I thought that any Contd.2. Frank Harper, Esq. Continuation 12th April, 1911. reference to Dr. Butler as a speaker would have been unnecessary. I trust that this explanation will be satisfactory to Mr. Roosevelt and that he will kindly carry out the programme that he had already promised, and present the picture on my behalf. I am therefore enclosing a letter to him which I had intended writing in good time; and I have not written to anyone in New York stating that there has been any change of plans, as I feel sure that Mr. Roosevelt, after my explanation, will be quite satisfied I had taken no liberty. Allow me to remain, Yours faithfully, A. Mosely"With Malice Towards None and Charity for All" W. C. PATERSON, TREASURER VICE-PRESIDENT NATIONAL BANK J. B. LEHIGH, SECRETARY GEO. A. WEBB, ASST. SECRETARY HOME 10082 SUNSET FRANCIS MURPHY ASSOCIATION CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM J. MURPHY (SON OF THE LATE FRANCIS MURPHY AND HIS SON, THOMAS C. MURPHY BLANCHARD HALL Alexander, Mayor George Anton, Francis L., M.D. Avery, M. N. Baker Iron Works Bartlett, Rev. Dana W. Bartlett, W. S. Bastable, James Beckett, W. W., M.D. Bigelow, H. M. Bishop & Co. Blackstone, N. B. Blanchard, F. W. Bordwell, Judge alter Brainerd, H. G., M.D. Bullock, J. G. Burdette, Rev. Robert J. Butler, Sidney A. Burk, John P. Carr, James E. Chambers, Judge Joseph F. Chandler, Harry Choate, James J. California Industrial Co. Clark, J. Ross Cochran, George I. Cowles, J. E., M.D. DeLaMonte, J. H. Dominguez, Frank E. Doty, J. Lamb Elder, C. A. Evans, Rev. J. Arthur Faroat, Samuel E. Farish, O. E. Fay, F. P. Finlayson, Judge Frank G. Fishburn, J. E. Fisher, Walter H. Fitzgerald, J. T. Fleming, C. W. Fleming, E. J. Frank, H. W. Frederickson, J. D. Frost, Charles F. Fusenot, C. Garland, William M. Gibbon, T. E. Graves, J. A. Haggarty, J. J. Hellman. W. S. Huntington, Henry E. Herron, Co., R. H. Ihmsen, M. F. Jergins. A. T. Johnson, Bishop Joseph H. Jones, Mark D. Kerckhoff, Wm. G. Lacy Manufacturing Co. Laughlin, Homer Lee, Rev. Baker P. Lehigh, James B. Letts, Arthur Llewellyn, Iron Works Long, Frank B. Los Angeles Engine Works Luitweiler Pumping Engine Co. Lusk, Hon. Robert M. Luther, D. E. Montgomery-Mullen Lumber Co. Marsh, J. E. Mead, William Meserve, Edwin A. McCormick, Judge Paul J. McKinley, J. W. McNeil, H. G., M.D. McVay, W. E. Morse, R. A. Mulford, S. P. Murphy, Thomas E. Muse, Farish & Walker Co. Neuer, W. W. Neuner, M. C. Newberry, J. R. Newmark, M. A. Otis, Gen. Harrison Gray Parmelee, C. A. Patterson, W. C. Pease Brothers Furniture Co. Pomeroy, A. E. Raphael, H., Co. Rogers, Earl Richardson & Holmes Fruit Co. Rogers, James R. Rose, Judge H. H. Sartori, J. F. Sebastian, G. E. Sherman, R. P. Silent, Edward D. Silverwood, Frank B. Southern California Edison Co. John B. Miller, President Stanton, P. A. Stimson, Charles M. Story, Walter P. Strong & Dickinson Train & Williams Trask, Walter J. Willis, Judge Frank R. Waters, R. J. Western Gas Engine Co. Wiesendanger, T. Whitmore, S. J. Williams, Goudge & Chandler Wright & Callender Co. York, Hon. Waldo M. Los Angeles, California. April 12th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o "The Outlook," New York City, New York. My dear Friend:- The Francis Murphy Association presents for your respectful consideration its purposes and objects; together with its roll of membership; to most effectually carry out the magnificent work before it. The Association is needing the co-operation and good will of every influential citizen. If the work meets with your approval, which we hope it will, kindly sign the enclosed slip authorizing us to add your name to our membership as a patron, mailing the same to the above address at your earliest convenience. Very respectfully, W.J. MurphyFor 2 enc see 4-12-11 4-12-11[*[Nesbit]*] [*32*] Washington D.C. April 12th 1911. Col, Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay N.Y. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt: After an unusually trying day and evening at my desk, I have fortunately read - and re-read your recent article in the Outlook on "Race Decadence" - and tired as I am I wish to write and thank you most sincerely for it. I endorse every thing you said - you have expressed my convictions and hopes and fears on thissubject - which is a most vital one - so much better than I could do it myself that I feel a personal obligation to you. I hope your article will be printed in the form of a small neat volume suitable for a gift to a friend - if this is done I wish to purchase 100 vols for distribution "when they will do the most good". I feel that it would have a wide and useful circulation. I will be glad to help. I have never had the pleasure of meeting you personally - but as my old colored mammy expressed it, - I have "re mired" you at a distance with enthusiastic sincerity, for you have aided my children very materially:- among your early appointments when you became President was that of my son Donald W. Nesbit to the pay-Corps of the Navy - (he is now Paymaster on the Battle-ship "Connecticut") This you did on the request of that excellent man - my friend - Genl. F. M. Cockrell former Senator from Missouri. - Through another mutual friend - Hon. Lawrence O. Murray you sent my oldest son - Harrison Nesbit to Pittsburgh Pa. as a National Bank Examiner when their bank: were in such sad plight in1908, and I hope he fulfilled your expectations. - He helped their banks to a saner and safer and better financial life, and later as foreman of the Grand Jury sent a large assortment of thoroughly deserving grafters to the Penitentiary. I have a home near Warrenton Va. and I hope that you can be my guest at our Horse Show - (it is a good one) next autumn, Sincerely - Scott NesbitArmy and Navy Department OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE Young Men's Christian Associations, 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. GENERAL OFFICE: 124 East 28th Street New York, U. S. A. SECRETARIES: WILLIAM B. MILLAR FRED A. McCARL EDGAR MACNAUGHTEN WILLIAM E FENNO WILLIAM J. LAMKIE [*Look for letter*] 11. Apr the 12th 1911 Mr Frank Harper San Francisco Calif Dear sir You will recolect I called at Theodore Roosevelt Jr Residence in this City I gave you a Coppy of a letter from Gen Oliver O. Howard with the request that you show my note & send letter to Col Roosevelt. Please return said letter to my Adress at once this you promised to do the Original letter is on file in washington & will remain there untill the end of this world I press it is hard to get another Coppy & I value said letter very Mutch I hope you have not lost it Please return said Coppy at once. Theodore Roosevelt Jr gave to me your adress - Rec of H Newton 35 38th St San Francisco Calif mERNEST DRESSEL NORTH CHOICE RARE AND SECOND-HAND BOOKS 34 EAST 39TH STREET NEW YORK SPECIALTIES AMERICANA AUTOGRAPH LETTERS FINE BINDING FIRST EDITIONS LIBRARIES APPRAISED ARRANGED CATALOGUED PURCHASED April 12" 1911 Dear Sir:- The sale of the library of Robert Hoe is the most notable event in the history of bookselling. No library of this importance has ever bee offered at public auction in any country. It is well known that Mr. Hoe was an ardent and discriminating collector, spending nearly fifty years, in the intervals of an active business, in his favorite pursuit. He was catholic in his tastes and most particular about the condition of the books in his library. He specialized in French and English literature and in the art of book-making, and many are the evidences in his collection of a love of exquisite bindings beautiful typography, and all that goes to make up a perfect book. The following summary gives some idea of the notable books included in this sale. AMERICANA: Vespucci--Cortez--Oviedo--Zarate--Acosta--Raleigh--Hakluyt-- Champlain--Las Casas--Hawkins--Drake--Sagard--Hubbard--Winthrop-- Van der Donck--Denton--Frobisher--Esquemeling--Tryon--Mather (Cotton)--Hennepin--Colden--Franklin--First New York Directory-- New York Charter--Impartial History of The War in America. BINDING and PROVENANCE: Bedford--Bozerian--Capé--Cuzin--Derome--Duseuil--Clovis Ève-- Le Gascon--Lewis--Lyonnese Bindings--Mearne--Payne--Padeloup-- Reynes--Sanderson (Cobden)--Trauts-Bauzonnet.--Royal Bindings-- Books bound for: Madame du Barry--Duchesse de Berry---Canevarius-- Grolier--Henry II. and Diane de Poitiers--Earl of Leicester-- Maioli--Madame de Pompadour--de Thou--Presentation copy of Burns. ENGLISH LITERATURE: Plays of: Chapman, Jonson, Marlowe, Middleton, Shirley.-- Books by: Brathwaite, Congreve, De Foe, Dryden, Herriok, Pope, Skelton, Suckling, Wycherley--Alexander's "Recreations with the Muses"--The Kilmarnook Burns--Blake's "Milton"--Gray's "Elegy"-- Herbert's "Temple" (one of only two known with no date)--Keats' "Endymion"--Milton's "Paradise Lost"--First Four Folio Shakespeares-- Sidney's "Arcadia"--Spenser's "Faerie Queene" INCUNABULA: GUTENBERG BIBLE, 2 vols. Maintz 1456 VELLUM--Balbus "Catholicon" circa. 1470--Augustinius, Fust & Schöffer, 1460--de Bury "Philobiblon", 1473--"Golden Legend", 1476--à Kempis circa. 1471-- "Lactantius" Sweynheym & Pannartz--Quintilian's "Institutes", 1470 --Augustine's "City of God", John of Speier, 1470--Pliny, Jenson, 1472--Dante's "Divine Comedy," Wendelin of Speier, 1477--"Poliphili Hypnerotomachia" Aldus, 1499--First "Homer" Florence, 1488--"Roman de la Rose" Petit, 1497--Boccaccio, Colard Mansion, 1476--Malory's "Morte d'Arthur" Caxton, 1485--"Helyas, Knight of the Swanne" Wynken de Worde, 1512 (only known copy) --Dame Juliana Berners "Book of St. Albans," 1486. FRENCH BOOKS: First editions of: About--Balsac--Béranger--Chateaubriand-- Corneille--Daudet--Dumas--Fénélon--Flaubert--France--Gautier-- Hugo--Laborde--La Fontaine--Lamartine--La Rochefoucauld--Le Sage-- Marot--Mérimée--Melière--Montaigne--de Musset--Pascal--Rabelais-- Racine--Ronsard--Rousseau--Sand--Voltaire. ILLUMINATED MSS. & HORAE: Bede's "Commentaries," 12th Century--Josephus, 13th Century-- Examples by: Nicolas Jarry, Hans Memling, Johan Foucquet, Mantegna, Geoffroy Tory--The "Pambroke Hours," circa. 1440-- Charles VI., Touranian, and Anne de Beaujeau Missals--Anne de Bretagne "Ovid"--Lydgate Ms.--Biblia Sacra Latina. Autograph Letters Signed & MSS. Authograph letters signed by: Burns, Scott, Richelieu, Sterne, Carlyle, Walpole, Lamb.--Important manuscripts of Irving, including original of "Life of Goldsmith," and others. MONUMENTS OF TYPOGRAPHY: Elsevirs, including "Pastissier François"--First Greek "Lascaris". Printed Horae of: Pigouchet, Hardouyn, Petit, Gering, Simon Vostre, Verard, Kerver, Geoffroy Tory--Bourchier's "Froissart", Christopher Plantin, Erhard Radolt, etc., etc. MISCELLANEOUS BINDINGS: Chained, 16th Century--Silver, 17th, 18th and 19th Century-- Persian, 18th Century--Venetian and Florentine, 15th Century--Embroidered, 17th Century. The sale, compromising 3538 lots, will be held at the Anderson Auction Co., Madison Ave. and 40th St., Monday, April 24th-28th (inclusive), and Monday, May 1st-5th (inclusive), afternoon and evening, excepting Friday evening, May 5th. While there are many books of unique character and great value in the sale of Part I, there are also some of peculiar interest and lesser value, so that the average collector is sure to find something to his liking. The extraordinary character and fame of the library puts a hall mark on every item therein. My experience and knowledge of values is gladly placed at the disposal of intending purchasers. I expect to attend all the sessions personally, and shall be glad to execute any bids with which you may care to honor me. Trusting the matter interests you and that I can be of further service, I am, Very truly yours, Ernest Dressel North C.E.M. Hon Theodore Roosevelt.CALIFORNIA SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION THOMAS A. PERKINS, PRESIDENT MILLS BUILDING COL. A. S. HUBBARD, REGISTRAR 2135 SUTTER STREET EDWIN BONNELL, SECRETARY 376 SUTTER STREET, ROOM 49 COL. A. D. CUTLER, TREASURER 510 KOHL BUILDING [*7*] SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION SAN FRANCISCO, Apr. 12, '11 Dear Mr. Roosevelt: The enclosed editorial may interest you. Yours in AAø T.A. Perkins[Pratt] 5. Faber Arts April 12" 11 Mr Theodore Roosevelt New York City Dear Mr President As I am a Republican this Community has beged me for some time to try and get a free Maile Rout from Donaldson to the Joan and Faber Settlement a Distance of 24 miles the Rout will go over 2 County roads. 3 Democrats has tried to get the road but failed. I have wrote the 4th Assistant Post Master General at Washington and wrote you to help me with him also to give me advise how to proceed Mr Roosevelt Any thing you Can do will be Long Remembered by your old Friend down in old Arkansas. Pleas write me how to Proceed in this matter at once And Greatly oblige Yours Very Truly J.P.Pratt[*[Prentiss]*] [*n.*] Cleveland April 12th, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook Company, New York City. Dear Sir:- I am sending you a small work entitled "The Elevation of Motherhood,' thinking that it might interest you. I am sure you will agree with me that the time is ripe for somework along the lines I have presented. You are an inspiration to the young. You can wield a power for them that no one else can wield. You will know what to do, how to arrange and place the inclosed manuscript where it will accomplish the most for the children's cause. Kindly advise me in regard to the matter. Faithfully yours, Emily PrentissDouglas Robinson 146 Broadway, Cable Address "Ryraport," New York. New York, April 12th, 1911. Dear Sir:- Enclosed please find a proxy which you will kindly have Colonel Roosevelt sign and witness on his return, and return to me at the above address, and oblige, Yours very truly, Douglas Robinson S George D. Wardrop, Esq., Assistant Secretary, The Outlook, #287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Enclosure SThe St. Paul Seminary, Groveland Park, St. Paul [*2*] April 12, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir:- Will you permit me, a stranger to you personally, to thank you for your complimentary mention of my little work "A Living Wage," in one of your recent papers in the "Outlook?" It is naturally very pleasing to me, but above all very encouraging. From another late article by you in the same publication, I derived the idea that you would not be averse to the legal establishment of minimum rates of wages, if such a measure were practicable. It may be of interest to you to learn that a bill for this purpose has been introduced into both houses of the Wisconsin legislature, and has been received much more favorably than its friends had thought likely. The bill was brought up under the direction of Professor John R. Commons of the University of Wisconsin. Very sincerely yours, John A. Ryan [*[over]*]Japanese Artist in London Prylodogie Politique Le BonC O P Y Henry C. Emery, Chairman James B. Reynolds Alvin H. Sanders Office of THE TARIFF BAORD. Treasury Building, Washington. April 12, 1911 Mr. H. H. Gross, c/o Good Roads League, Chicago, Ill. My dear Sir: Referring to the matter of a more extended utilization of scientific agricultural research in the various states I have no hesitation in saying that in my judgment a great need of the day is some efficient practical means of bringing the work of the agricultural colleges and experimental stations to the very door of the individual farmer. These institutions are doing a great work. The United States Department of Agriculture is doing a great work. Through the agricultural press, farmers, institutes and other agencies useful knowledge is at all times being distributed, but all of these instrumentalities combined do not suffice to carry effectively the gospel of better practices to the rank and file of the farmers in their every-day work. I have been much interested in your proposals touching this question. Extension work on a large scale is urgently needed. Certainly all who have knowledge of existing conditions will agree as to this. I am glad you are taking this subject up and I trust you will be able to devise a plan upon which there may be the broadest co-operation. I am in full sympathy with the end sought to be attained. At this writing I see no reason why the tentative plan you have outlined should not receive the serious consideration of all parties interested. Very truly yours, (Signed) Alvin H. Sanders.[Eve, in Frost 5-11-11][*[4-12-11]*] Decline of the Birthrate in France. To Honble. Theodore Roosevelt. Re your Article in "Outlook" Apr 8. 1911 Sir, I do not write this letter for publication. But I desire to indicate a point that I do not think ever receives adequate weight when this question is discussed. You quote W. Beale that "the decline began in France 50 or 60 years ago." Statistics may not be available, but my belief is that the causes for this decline date from 120 years ago:- From 1790 to 1875 there was a continuous drain on the manhood of France for the Napoleonic Wars. As the youths entered manhood they were removed from their homes - in great numbers from their country. The majority never returned. For that quarter of a century there was a largely preponderating female population. At the Peace of 1815 who came back? The shattered remnant of a defeated army. Now - give France comparative peace for one generation - say till 1851-52, when the younger Napoleon gathered again the youth and strength of France to his Eagles. For another 20 years this drain on the manhood went on. And in 1871 came back another diminished remnant of a defeated Army. The Nation has not yet received its normal power of increase. No other civilized country has had similar experiences or trials. Except for the Southern States in 1861-1865, one such experience. Yours very truly W. [?] Taylor New York 57 West 75th street. April 12th 1911Most sincerely yours, Samuel H. Thompson 12th April, 1911 Athens, Tennessee [[shorthand]][*[4-12-11]*] R. Vorperian Djibouti, le 4 12 11 191 (Côte Française des Soundis) CODES } A.B.C. 5TH EDITION } LIEBERS COMMISSION ET TRANSIT CAFÉS MOKA, HARRARI, ABYSSIN PERLES PEAUX D'ASTRAKHAN PLUMES D'AUSTRUCHES AGENCE DE LONDON & LANCASHIRE CIE. D'ASSURANCE CONTRE L'INCENDIE Tapis de Perse et de Smyrne ADRESSE TÉLÉGRAPHIQUE: VORPERIAN DJIBOUTI My Colonel, With Col. Edgar Mearns of Frick scientific Expedition to Abyssinia, I passed three days here and nearly all the time I asked him to speak of you and of your life, your strenuous life, that has been my ideal, since the date when a poor armenian orphan I left my country and came to this isolated part of the world to seek safety and fortune. God helped me, but you have had a great part in my success, with your life and writings, so I humbly ask you to accept as the sign of a grateful heart a small bag of Moka Coffee, with all my best wishes for you and your family. I remain, My Colonel, Your most obedient servant R. Vorperian Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island N.Y[[shorthand]] New York, April 12th 1911 [*6.*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. Dear Sir, I have the pleasure of sending you the enclosed book of German verse, written by an American, and should appreciate highly any comments or criticism you may care to offer about the same. Yours very respectfully Sebastian F. Wendland c/o De Vinne Press 395 Lafayette St. New York City.[*[4-12-11]*] FRANCIS MURPHY ASSOCIATION Conducted by his son, WILLIAM J. MURPHY and assisted by his son, THOMAS C. MURPHY. LOS ANGELES, CAL. ------------------------------------------------------------- This Movement is under the auspices of the best known and charitably inclined men and women of the City and State, who have kindly consented to act as patrons and patronesses of the Movement. The aims and objects of the Murphy Temperance Gospel Society are to extend protection over the distressed members of the community, cased by inability to control their own appetites for liquor, or by their unfortunate acts occasioning distress to those who are depended upon them. With this laudable purpose in view, the Society will extend the hand of brotherly love to the distressed, not only by kindly methods, but also by rendering practical assistance to the families of the afflicted. The Society, at its office, will receive reports for assistance by telephone or otherwise at any and all hours, and immediately on receipt of the information will send a competent assistant to investigate, and if worthy, extend temporary relief, and at once put the charitable institutions of the city in touch with the distressed. The Society will station a competent person at the police courts, jails, and other places of refuge, in order to better give immediate service to the unfortunates and their victims, - their families. The Society will exert its every effort towards secruing employment for worthy persons. The Society will also act in a humanitarian capacity and will investigate and report to those in authority all acts of brutality inflicted upon alcoholic victims. With the above and similar purposes in view, the Society will appoint every resident of the city a member of the active committee, and designated as a "Murphy Sentinel," with authority to report to the Society's headquarters any and all cases coming under one's immediate observation in any locality, so that the helping hand of the Society can be extended in time and everything done to deter the unfortunate from any possible overt act. We believe that such a work is very essential and much needed in our city and throughout the land and we heartily indorse the object and aim of the work as outlined above. 308 Blanchard Hall.Enc in Murphy 4-12-11[*[4-12-11]*] Recognizing the worthiness of the work as carried on by the Francis Murphy Association, I authorize you to enroll my name as a patron.[*[Enc in Murphy 4-12-11]*] [4-12-11] Enc. in Bowkir 4-12-11]Complimentary NATIONAL WHIST BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA LINCOLN HALL ANNEX REFRESHMENTS SERVED FREE APRIL 29, 1911 TICKET 35CENTS Complimentary DANCE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA LINCOLN HALL MUSIC BY E. PERCIVAL COLEMAN APRIL 29, 1911 TICKET 25 CENTSEnc in Gludening 4-12-11ROOSEVELT IS CALLED NAMES BY GOTHAM WOMEN Colonel's Latest Dictum Re- garding "Sterile Marriages" Calls Forth Indignation By United Press New York, April 11.---"Stupid four- flusher," "absolute fool," purveyor of balderdash" and "clumsy, common and vulgar meddler" are a few of the epi- thets which Colonel Roosevelt's latest dictum that marriages of less than four children are sterile, has garnered among New York women of prominence. Mrs. Isaac L. Rice, president of the Society for the Suppression of Unnec- essary Noises, believing the contributing editor comes within the scope of her work, says. "How like the colonel! no question is too great or too intimate for him to bawl out his solution." Mrs. Marcia F. Townsend contributes the opinion that Theodore is a "fool, four-flusher," and maybe a few other things. "Let him arrange for his own offspring," suggests Mrs. Townsend, who is treasurer of the Women's Political Union, "but for heaven's sake let him shut up about the rest of America. If I used the right words to describe his egregious idiocy they wouldn't be printed. Mrs. Arthur Elliot Fish says: "Just imagine a woman going through all the necessary suffering just to do a service to the state! Why should she? What has the state ever done for her? Why it doesn't give even the children she has proper protection." "America is in much danger from the prophet of [?] de than from its peril [?] Brown, presi-[?] Study Club[*18.*] Letter Carriers' Mutual Benefit Association BOROUGH OF RICHMOND, STATE OF NEW YORK MICHAEL BOHAN, Executive Secretary and Clerk of the N. S. B. A. Stapleton, N. Y. April 13th 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Dear Sir: I am requested by the Executive Committee of Richmond and Queens Boroughs - to extend to you a very cordial invitation to be our Guest on Saturday Evening April 22nd 1911, at Reisenwebers Resteraunt - Eighth Avenue and 59th City of New York On which occassion a Testimonial is to be tendered to the Hon. Wm. W. Cocks - in recognition of the valuable assistance rendered in Congress in securing an adjustment of our claims as Carriers of the City of New York. It would indeed be an honor to us and unquestionably a pleasure to our friend Mr Cocks - if you could arrange to be present. With deepest respect and regard. Michael Bohan Secretary - Joint Committee Richmond & Queens[*[Cumming]*] Roland Park Md Apl. 13/11 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt New York City Dear Sir: On behalf of the directors & members of St. Davids Club of Baltimore I beg to extend invitation to you to address the club May 11/11 at eight P.M. at annual dinner. Bishop Murray of Md. will also make address & I shall speak on Navy. [*& or any other preferred subject. Long form*]2 St. Davids Club is organized for public betterment & while primarily a church club - in inclusion of all Christian denominations &c. & plans to erect a structure for public assembly in the premises. Coming so soon after the "Peace" meeting - the platform of which is openly denunciatory [of] To naval armament - & with tendency to disinterest public in upbuilding thereof - and especially as President Taft's endorsement & presence there is tending to, this end (though accountably so) I would 3 urge upon your consideration, this opportunity to clear up & illuminate the subject of Arbitration & Universal peace, in connection with navy projects - at this meeting. The public are only to willing to acquiesce in the impression which has obtained- generally that because the President is so ardent for Peace by means of Arbitration, that a navy will not then be as necessary &c. The subject needs the lights - you can give it so powerfully & forcefully & the4 opportunity to speak before four or five hundred of the leading men in Baltimore, (together with the momentum, you can add to our primary cause of moral uplift & good citizenship) affords an opportunity of accomplishment which I hope dear Sir, I have outlined in a manner, so that you perceive & embrace. The sacrifice, in so doing will be greatly appreciated - by hosts who are waiting your reply. You are to be my guest - if you will. Faithfully L.C. Cumming Prest.GEORGE H. DENNY, LL.D., PRESIDENT [*6.*] Washington and Lee University Lexington, Virginia George H. Denny, LL.D., President April 13, 1911. My dear President Roosevelt: You have more than once expressed to me the wish to come to Washington and Lee -Can you not come June 14 and deliver our Commencement address? Here are the tombs of Lee and Jackson. Have a great welcome awaits You. - Pray do not decline this call. Yours very sincerely, George H. 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I also find that you have written many untruthful letters to the Police Commissioner, and the deputy commissioner in Brooklyn. Nevertheless if you will come to me next Monday morning and give me any bar-room or bar-rooms in which you saw any liquor traffic on Sunday I will cause the proprietor to be arrested and prosecuted. If you do not wish to do this I must ask you to let me alone, as your statements have proven in the past to be thoroughly untrustworthy. As to sales in inner rooms, and not in the bar-rooms, they have to be dealt with in a different way. It is very hard to deal with them. Very truly yours, W. J. Gaynor, Mayor. Rev. V. A. M. Mortensen, 56, Pine Street, New York City.[Enc in Mortensen 5-2-11]COPY ARMOUR April 13, 1911 INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY F.W. Gunsaulus, President. Mr. H.H. Gross, 1328 First Nat'l Bank Bldg., City., My dear Friend:- I am delighted to think that you have an idea as broad and rich in its hopefulness as it is certain to be in its helpfulness. 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Roosevelt, Train No 6, NP Ry., Glendive, Mont. Dinner joint committees six thirty address to legislature eight thirty. Hugh T. Halbert. 3:14pLAWRENCE S. HOLT ERWIN A. HOLT EUGENE HOLT LAWRENCE S. HOLT, JR. OFFICE OF LAWRENCE S. HOLT & SONS. PROPRIETORS. SEND MAIL AND TELEGRAMS FOR GEM COTTON MILLS TO BURLINGTON, N.C. AURORA COTTON MILLS' BURLINGTON, N.C. STAPLE AND FANCY GINGHAMS, OUTFITTING, FLANNELS. GEM COTTON MILLS GIBSONVILLE, N.C. SINGLE WARPS AND SKEINS 16'S TO 20'S. BURLINGTON, N.C. April 13th, 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City. My dear Col. Roosevelt:- I purpose taking a little outing North to Atlantic City and other points very soon and will doubtless strike New York City while away. This is to say that while in the City would be pleased to drop in to shake hands. Suppose will be there about May 1st. Perhaps you may remember me and also seeing me at the Berry School last October. It certainly did me good to see you again, and beg to say right here that I am one of your staunch friends. In fact for my part would be only too glad to see you President again. You may be interested to know that I wrote every U.S. Senator and others protesting against the proposed raise on Magazine postage, and herein enclose you a copy, Believe I told you in one of my letters what a great friend I was to "SUCCESS" and Dr. Marden. With best wishes for you always, I am, Sincerely your friend, Erwin A. Holt[For 2 encs see 2-11-11- 4-6-11]Form No. 1511. NIGHT MESSAGE. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. INCORPORATED 24,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. ROBERT C. CLOWRY, President and General Manager. Receiver's No. Time Filed Check SEND the following night message subject to the terms on back hereof, which are hereby signed to. Navy Recruiting Station MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. April 13 11 Theodore Roosevelt St. Paul Referring to your letter from Atlanta regarding uniform discrimination bill now in Minnesota legislature Bill passed senate and recommended by committee passage in house but on account of more important business before legislators will probably not be reached. A word from you to legislators would undoubtedly result in suspension of rules and enactment of law that will give unlisted men equal rights with civilians. Lee A Ketterer United States Navy [*Copy of telegram sent*] RED THE NOTICE AND AGREEMENT ON BACK.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 19 UN. NI. 36 Collect 5 extra $1.25 [*9*] FI New York, N.Y. 4-13-1911 Via Helena, Mont., 4-13-11 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Care Train No. 6, Niles City, Mont. Can I go to Sagamore Saturday and spend Sunday with you Nick in Cincinnati. Am homeless for the moment. Leave answer care Mrs. Geolet 647 Fifth Ave. New York. Alice [*[Longworth]*] [[shorthand]] 12:20 P.M.The Mary Todd Lincoln Memorial Association For the erection of a memorial building to the wife of Abraham Lincoln in Lexington, Kentucky, upon the campus of Sayre College, which is one of the oldest institutions in the South for the education of young women and girls. All of her relatives have been educated in this venerable institution, and it has been decided that this is, and should be, the place for such a monument. Temporary Office, ROOM 206, THE WORLD BUILDING, NEW YORK. HONORARY VICE PRESIDENTS Commodore A. V. Wadhams Dr. John P. Munn Hon. Augustus E. Willson Hon. John J. Freschi Dr. Reginald H. Sayre Col. Henry Watterson Rev. Dr. John S. Allen Rev. Dr. E. T. Sanford SECRETARY & TREASURER Rev. Dr. J. M. Spencer Pres., Sayre College. [*L*] April 13th, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Sir: We have formed an association for the purposes of securing funds for the erection of a memorial building to Mary Todd Lincoln, at Sayre College. To receive the proper recognition this movement deserves it has been decided necessary to obtain the endorsement of twenty-five distinguished men who will endorse the plan and lend us their names as honorary vice-presidents. We believe that you will be interested in this proposed memorial to the noble wife of our greatest president and will consent to form one of the board of vice-presidents. You will appreciate that the office is honorary and will entail no expense or expenditure of time upon your part. On the other hand, your name will add strength to the movement and bring many friends to the cause as we intend to secure funds by popular subscriptions. Trusting to receive an early reply and that you will honor us with your consent, I beg to remain, my dear sir, Very truly yours, JM Spencer Secretary. "Mary Todd Lincoln has no public monument to commemorate her life, which deserves recognition before the American people, as well as that of her distinguished husband."EDITORIAL ROOMS BUTTERICK BUILDING, NEW YORK THE DELINEATOR LONDON PARIS NEW YORK [*D*] April 13, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: The president and entertainment committee of the Elmira College Club of New York City have commissioned me to ask if it will be possible for you and Mrs. Roosevelt to honor us by your presence at luncheon at the Hotel Plaza Saturday, April 29th. I understand that you will be back in New York at that time and it goes without saying that even a few words from you will give us more pleasure than you can possibly understand. We are all plain home-loving women devoted to our Alma Mater, the oldest of the women's colleges, and also enthusiastic admirers of Colonel Roosevelt, the man we consider as sans peur et sans reproche. My daughter, Mrs. Evans of El Rancho Bonito, enjoyed so much Mrs. Roosevelt's little stay with her. Hoping that you can favor us with your presence and begging the honor of a speedy reply that we may spread the good news abroad, if you incline favorably to our petition, I am Yours very sincerely and appreciatively, Emma Paddock Telford Colonel T.R. Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, 287 - 4th Ave., New York City.ABS SEMPER PARATUS DEPARTMENT OF THE ATLANTIC, HEADQUARTERS, NEW YORK CITY GEN. JAMES R. O'BEIRNE, PRES. AND RECEIVING TREAS. CHAS. P. DEVARE, FIRST VICE-PRES. JAMES F. MACGRATH, SECTY. AND MANG. DIRECTOR H. W. LEONARD, SECOND VICE-PRES L. W. AMERMAN, DISBURSING TREAS. The American Boy Scout FINANCE BUREAU, ROOM 803 NO. 299 BROADWAY New York, Apl. 13th 1911. Founders and Honorary Vice-Presidents HON. JACOB M. DICKINSON THE SECTY. OF WAR, U. S. LIEUT.-GEN. NELSON A. MILES GEN. E. A. McALPIN GEN. EDW. L. MOLINEUX COL. JOHN JACOB ASTOR CORNELIUS N. BLISS HERMAN A. METZ WALDORF ASTOR WILLIAM NELSON CROMWELL ROBERT V. VAN CORTLANDT ALLAN A. RYAN HENRY BATTERMAN FRANK TILFORD JOHN B. MCDONALD V. EVERIT MACY DR. EDW. WESTON G. OTIS DRAPER HENRY CLEWS JEFFERSON SELIGMAN CHAUNCEY M. DEPEW MRS. JESSE R. BARR WILLIAM C. BROWN H. M. MORGENTHAU SIMON H. ROTHSCHILD JAMES A. PATTEN JOSEPH A. GOULDEN Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir, Believing thoroughly in your patriotism, I know you would like to be associated with this movement, which makes capital of the surplus energy of the boys between ten and eighteen, turning it toward the very desirable traits of loyalty, honor, and integrity. We have enrolled over 200.000 boys, which proves we have interested those we desire to benefit. Wont you lend us the support that only a man of your character and position can, and which will be of such material advantage of the Movement. Thanking you for attention. I am Yours faithfully C. 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Awaiting your kind advices, we are, Yours very truly, Max May Vice President.[*[Mayo]*] Springfield Mo. 4 - 13 - 1911 Mr Theodore Roosevelt New york city Dear sir I see in the St. Louis Globe of april the 11 a article affiliating you with the american Federation of Labor in the creation of a new party to defeting [the] Socialism it is not so much a Question or socialism or any other ism it is a Question of Foreign Labor that is Driveing the american Laboring people to the wall. By the loseing of Wages and the Scarsity of imployment which is causing all of this unrest and discontent among the the Laboring and common people to which the people demand the exclusion of foreign Labor to which We Had a promis in this administration in the campaign and of which we have heard nothing more of since the Election that is a Question thatthe administration will half to deal with and if Mr Taft does not give the people asadisfactory deal on this question He will give us a Democratic administration in 1912 as no party can hold power that wont handle the question to the sadisfaction of the people for if the question wer left to a vote of the people to day they will vote Foreign Emigration down by at least 2/3 majority I feel quite unwilling to see the party loose control altho I can plainly see it is they Dont comply with the demands of the people the Western States are almost unanimous against Foreign Emigration. I commenced Voting with my first Balot for James. a. Garfield and Have followed the ticket Eversince Voting Twice for you. once for Vice and once for president. Thos. W. MayoOh say is a common fellow alowed to know any think further than to vote as the other fellow tells Him [*[Mortimer]*] [*F*] Estero, F.la. april, 13, 1911. Ex President, 287 Fourth Ave. New York City, N.Y. Sir, I am "only just" an elderly woman living away down in the wilds of Florida, who desires to tell you [wh] just what she thinks of affairs. So, I hope that you will find time to read that which I have written. After a close analysis, as my ability will allow, of all reforms of to-day, I am forced to see that there can be no lasting reforms gained through the franchise, but that they will come through2 a destructive war, between capital and labor. The current events plainly point to the fact that capital is being consolidated into that world wide confederation that will attempt to subject the will of the common people. On the other hand, the labor unions are breaking up, and are drifting to socialism, which in time, must bring a confederation of industries that will stand against the encroachment of capital, upon the rights of the people. This must cause a war that will utterly destroy the money power - the first step3. towards true and lasting reforms. It is plainly evident that J. Pierpoint Morgan is now at work forming that confederation of the world capital. Who will lead the confederation of industries. The near future must, of necessity, develop that wonderful leader. My soul revolts against war, but it must come before we can have that moral standing that belongs to a civilized nation. Taking account of the corrupt practices into which the love of money has le[a]d the world, I am forced to4 say that we are now only half civiliz ed, To me, this is the Outlook. I now leave the result to the Great Judge, your Judge, my Judge and the world's Judge, Respectfully, (Miss) Sarah C. 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CLOWRY, PRESIDENT. BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 19 No. 27th ST. BILLINGS, MONT. ALWAYS OPEN HU J BU 5 Extra Huntley Mont April 13th 1911 Theodore Roosevelt, On No 6, Billings Montana Huntley Chamber of Commerce requests that you appear on rear platform of train at Huntley for a minutes talk. J.E. Pickens President Huntley Chamber of Commerce. 943A [*31*][*Personal for Mr & Mrs Roosevelt*] [*[Sebastian]*] Dominican Convent, 196 Wayne Ave. Paterson, N.J. April 13, 1911 [*2.*] Colonel Roosevelt:- Esteemed Friend, Easter is near at hand- I wish you a very happy one - I wish you many, very many happy returns of this glorious Festival. I do not write you or Mrs Roosevelt, except on extraordinary occasions, but I never forget you. I hear you anddear Mrs. Roosevelt & your dear children in my heart and pray for you all every day. I am a loyal friend - not egotism, humility & humility is truth. I can never, will never forget the noble, self-sacrificing spirit and indefatigable zeal with which you served our dear country. How you tried to better the condition of every one. I cannot forget that Americans were respected everywhere because of you. An American of whom all true pure patriots are proud. The mercenary and selfish - care naught but for themselves, and their own individual interests. Even when you did your best - You always did it. - the evil pen and tongue blackened or sought to blacken your intentions. This is the spirit of the world. The divine Savior did His best for His ungrateful people. What return did He receive? Those who seek to wrong others - hate the honest and upright. Witness the mean subterfuge the Jews used to entrap our Lord in His speech - Going to Him, accompanied by some of Herod's officers, they asked Him whether it was lawful to give tribute to Caesar or not & how He confounded them by saying, "Render to Caesar the things that are God's. So do all wicked people strive to entrap one whose upright good life is areproach to them - they fear him - they want him not. - but the people love the just - the good - its better to possess the love and veneration of the good - think the approval of those who work deceitfully. - You, will always possess the love and respect of all true Americans. - You have been honored by them by an almost unanimous election to the highest office in the land - and during your administration won the respect of all peoples of the world. You can rest your laurels - You have won them - You are morally certain of the support of all whose regard is of any account. - More, no one could ask - They will seek to ensnare you in5 your speech - I shall pray that you be wise as a serpent, & simple as a dove”. — I do beg God to bless you daily, to protect and leave you long to your, our country and to your dear, noble wife & loving children. You may always rely on my prayers — no matter where you & yours are, Sister Sebastian remembers you before the altar, and you & Mrs. Roosevelt are such true Christians, that you appreciate because you know thepower of prayer. I know you will pardon the liberty I take in speaking so plainly to you - You will pardon for you realize 'tis only the sincerest, and best meant interest that dictates what I say. True friends are not so many after all - 2 Mrs. Roosevelt & your honored self realize that in Sister Sebastian you possess, a true disinterested friend, who will be loyal for a yr. I may say here that all I say is just to you & her personally, I have no desire for publicity - You have no doubt long ere this, been persuaded fully of this. No - if I can help you by my prayers, and by poor but sincere & earnest words of sympathy etc. I shall have obtained the desire of my heart i.e. to help my friends, among whom rank first, Theodore Roosevelt, and his noble wife. May God grant you yet many years of useful life - God, in spite of much duplicity placed you in the first place - this dignity is given to few. May you nowenjoy years of work and happiness - free from care and worry. Asking God to bless you daily with His best gifts; and bless your dear ones too, I'll close by reassuring you of the continuance of my daily prayers for you and yours, and by wishing you the most happy Easter - you were passed. I have the honor to remain your obedient Servant and sincere friend, Sister M. Sebastian4,000 New Subscribers by New Year's Day Methodist Advocate Journal Athens, Tennessee Office of S. H. Thompson Business Manager Athens, Tennessee April 13th, 1911. [*3.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. N. Y. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- Under separate cover I am sending you an autograph copy of a little book just issued from the press, of which I happen to be the author. In "The Highlanders of the South" I have tried to portray correctly the life of the people in whom you have always taken keen interest. For that and other reasons I send you a copy. In the little town of Chuckey, Tennessee, where I lived until a few months ago, I was counted the original Roosevelt man, having been a strong admirer of you since when, as a boy, I first began reading about you when you were Police Commissioner of New York City. I am still in sympathy with your ideals and with the principles for which you continue to stand. Very sincerely yours, Samuel H. Thompson T/J.April 16th 1911 [White] PALMETTO INN AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA My dear Roosevelt I think you must be just about getting home again from your long and interesting trip. I think although there has been or less a conspiracy of silence in the N. Y. press as to your progress but from what had been published I have observed with infinite satisfaction the cordiality and enthusiasm with which you were received and heard in various Western places. Meanwhile we have been reading your articles on Nationalism & Democracy in the "Outlook" with much interest. The last on Nationalism and Foreign Affairs appealed to me particularly and as to every word that it contains I thoroughly agree. The article on race Suicide is also admirable and one cannot rub in that same topic, by constant reiteration, too often. Of course I have been much interested in the sending of our troops to the Mexican border and cannot help suspecting that such a bold - and to my mind proper - move must have been inspired by you!It's effect [was]has been somewhat marred at home by the announcement that the troops had been Sent for manoeuvres which, as noone believed that to be the cause, merely excited alarm; and abroad, (Mexico particularly) by the President's statement that he will in no circumstances take a move over the frontier without the consent of Congress. But there is no doubt that the mobilization of the troops[*[8-13-11]*] PALMETTO INN AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA at once Set the Mexicans to thinking of patching up their differences which there was not the least idea on their part of doing before; and its moral effect abroad, as showing our Supremacy on this continent, and readiness to interfere for the preservation of property and order, has been immense. Moreover the Great Powers of the South, Argentina [Brazil] Chile and probably Brazil, which detest the anarchy prevalent in Central America, and dislike and distrustMexico, are I am sure with us. I advised the President the other day when I was in Wash'n to send each of them [and] an informal friendly message, through our Ministers in those countries, apparently taking them into our confidence about sending the troops (without really committing ourselves to anything) and he seemed to see the importance of doing so and I hope has, as he said he would, sent each messages. I expect to be in New York the last week of this month to settle a number of details about the Washington house with the architect, and I shall come to the Outlook office to see you and I hope we may have a talk [with you] on Topics of interest. Probably Daisy will be there also. The appointment of Hays Hammond, good fellow though he be, as Coronation Ambassador is a mistakeand I fear the President will realize it before the special mission is got through with. You doubtless realize this, but I shall shall tell you all about it - and how it came about - when we meet. We have been here since early in Feb-y. and it has been the greatest success as regards Daisy. (Who has not yet got over her disappointment in missing your visit in N.Y.) and Jack who have both now pretty well recovered from their long illnesses. The climate is wonderful on the whole. Afft greetings to Mrs Roosevelt Yours Most Sincerely Henry WhiteTHE LIBRARY of THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE. Nos. 17, 19 and 21 West 43d Street New York City April 13, 1911. The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave. City Dear Sir: The Library of The New York Academy of Medicine is trying to enlarge its collection of books dealing with subjects on the border land of medicine. We should be very grateful, therefore, if you would find it convenient to donate y our Romanes Lecture on "Biological Analogies in History." Very respectfully yours Charles M. Williams, M.D. Executive Librarian[*[4-13-11]*] [*9*] MARION INSTITUTE MARION ALABAMA The Council and Commons of Marion Institute request the honor of your presence at the Government Day Exercises Thursday, April the thirteenth nineteen hundred and eleven Annual Address by Rev. Anson Phelps Stokes, M.A. Secretary Yale University[For Enc see 4-12-11][Enc in Marion Inst. 4-13-11- Mr. Hopson Owen Murfee[*Michigan *] 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 anywise 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 1005 AM So De Ki 72 Paid Staples Minn Apl 14" [*[1911]*] Theodore Roosevelt On N 06 Detroit W We append Copy of our telegram to you at Missoula. Will you kindly answer? a Crowd will be present". The Staples Commercial Club one hundred strong kindly invites You etc. Give us a 7 minutes talk next Friday at 1 pm as your train Changes Engines here, It will gladden and strengthen the hearts of four thousand Citizens and One thousand school children. May we have a reply. Staples Commericel Club A. F. Barchart Prest.[*14*] [*ack 4-21-11*] GEN. THEO. A. BINGHAM U. S. ARMY 1830 Connecticut Avenue Tel. H. 5035 Washington, D. C., Apl. 14 1911 My Dear "Colonel" I'm not sure whether you are back from California but take the chance. My boy, Rutherford, goes as Sec'y of Legation to Quito, sailing Thurs. 20th He'll be in N. Y. Mon. Tues. Wed & is very eager to see you for a few minutes before leaving Would you kindly let him know at the Army & Navy Club W. 43d if you will be at your office Tuesday A. M. We all join in warm greetings to Mrs. Roosevelt & yourself Faithfully yours Theo. A. Bingham Hon. Theodore Roosevelt &c &c [*[Crackel]*] 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. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT the WESTERN UNION BUILDING, 195 Broadway, N. Y. ALWAYS OPEN [*MS*] a 461 H PG 169 NL 22 Ex Cleveland Ohio Apl 14th, 1911 Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, OUTLOOK OFFICE [*X 55*] NewYork Second annual Cleveland boys exposition opens at Central Armory May 4.Exposition was unqualified success last year.Six thousand attended. Will be even greater this year. Work of boys in industry, commerce, art, music,literature, and gymnastics has been revelation to Public at large and stimulus to thousands of boys. The exposition has organized backing of public schools , parochial schools , libraries, Settlement Houses, Y M C A's, turnvereins and churches of City.The work is being studied by those interested in pedagogy and sociology in this country and abroad,and bids fair to become National movement. The executive Committee is very desirous of having you attend and officially open the exposition on May 4. An honorarium of $500 has been voted to meet your expenses provided you can find it possible to be with us.We urge that you give request your favorable consideration.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. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT the WESTERN UNION BUILDING, 195 Broadway, N. Y. ALWAYS OPEN Second Sheet a 461 H PG 169 NL 22 EX Cleveland Ohio Apl 14 Hon. Theo Roosevelt NY M.D. Crackel, President, Exposition Committee James R. Garfield Chas. E. Adams, President, Chamber of Commerce R.E. Lewis, General Secretary, Y M C A 1035 P[*Cyiba?*] [*7*] (1.) No. 5936, 1 Chome, Katmya Ma-dori, Tennoji Minamuku, Osaka, April 14th 1911. My Dear Mr. T. Roosevelt:- Allow me to write a few lines to you for my request. I am very glad to write a letter to you. I am a Japanese boy of seventeen and attending the Imamiya middle school every day & now I am fifth year so I shall graduate from our school next spring. I am staying now in one of my teacher's home, for my father and mother, sister and brother went to Capital Tokyõ on the 1st of April and they are living there. One of my uncles (the eldest brother of my father) who is(2) governor of Otaken in my country always says of your great for me - "you must be a great man as Mr. T. Roosevelt and you never be as I am now - "so I made up my mind to be a great man, for when I heard these words from my uncle I was moved very much. Now I am always studying and studying very hard trying to be as great as you, although my character is not yet sufficiently cultivated so I must make you my pattern may I ask. I am so much missing you that I never forget of you even in a dream of mine! But I have none of your souvenir, then I want to get it and hang it up on the wall of my(3) studying-room to see and read it every morning or evening. So if you have spare time from your business will you kindly write me a letter to tell me your constant guide and your precious sign and I avail myself of your kindness if you have your photo please send me one may I ask. Now I close my letter hopping best wishes to your family and yourself and waiting your kindly letter to know your constant guide soon which you will write with your kindly heart to show it to me living in Japan far far away from your nice country! Your's Respectfully. K. Chiba. P. S. (4) I hope that you will kindly pay a visit to our school and see Japanese students and our teachers who we are loving for us[?], when you happen to pass Osaka, if you will come to my country.[*[Davis]*] [*9.*] Alpha Delta Phi House Madison, Wis. April 14, 1911 Dear Brother Roosevelt; It was with the sincerest regret that we found you would pay our University town a visit during the Easter Recess, when most of the Alpha Delta are away. We have always made it a point to extend a most hearty welcome to any member of themay at least be permitted to shake your hand and greet you. Homer A. Davis, Wis. '13. Marshall George, Wis. '13. Norman Bassett, Wis. '14 Robert Earl Coleman, Wis. '12 [[shorthand]] fraternity when he passes through here and we were very sorry to find that the brothers would not be here to entertain you sometime during your short visit. We hope that the next time you come to Madison we shall be in a better position to extend our hospitality to you. Three or four of us have remained here over vacation and shall telephone you in hopes that we[[shorthand]] [*8.*] University Club Fifth Avenue & 54th Street April 14 , 1911 Dear Col. Roosevelt: When you can spare a quarter of an hour of your time I should like very much to call on you with my friend Mr R. H. Sellers about a matter in which we are interested & which I feel sure will interest you on account of its importance to the public.With great respect & eesteem I am Sincerely yours D. Delehanty [*[?]*] [*[DELEHANTY?]*] Hon Theodore Roosevelt N.Y.CityJ. E. BRINSON NOTARY PUBLIC AND ACCOUNTANT CONTRACTS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. DEEDS, MORTGAGES, WILLS AND BONDS. [*25*] CORYDON, KY. April 14th /11 191___ HON' THEADORE ROOSEVELT, IN CARE OF THE "OUTLOOK" NEW YORK CITY ----- N .Y. My Dear Mr Roosevelt; We are this day sending to you personally the most beautiful thing we have, A photograph of our three babies, Lying apparently in the lap of the Mother, Two Girls and One Boy, Of which the Boy appears in the center of the Group, We extend to you the privilege of naming the Boy, Your most excellent wife Mrs Roosevelt to name one of the Girls. They were born March 8th, 1911, weighing at this date 5--6 & 7 pounds, and living and doing well, Substantial Proof accompanies this letter. As to genuinness of this matter, The said George W. Duncan and wife Lida M. Sumner Were married April 24th, I907, to this union there has been born (5: children, two boys and three girls, We will name the children what you say, Wishing you best of health and happiness, Truly Yours, George W. Duncan Father Lida Duncan Mother, P.O Address, Corydon Henderson County Ky. EDWIN T. EARL 1006 CENTRAL BUILDING LOS ANGELES, CAL. Los Angeles, April 14, 1911 Dear Mr. Roosevelt: In response to your request I am sending you by mail, under separate enclosure, stenographic report of your lectures delivered at Berkeley in March. I have taken up with the Seminary the matter of the publication of some of these lectures in The Outlook, and we are quite agreeable that this be done. It is still the intention of the Seminary to publish these lectures in book form, but before doing so it will be necessary to very carefully edit and build up these lectures to put them in proper form for publication. This will require several days of your valuable time, and if you will put them in good shape for publication the Seminary will be glad to send you a check for $250. We were all very much interested and gratified to note the splendid reception you received in Oregon, Washington and on the route of your return home. With high esteem and all possible good wishes. Very sincerely yours, Edwin T. Earl Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York.[*[Eliot]*] [*5.*] Cambridge, Mass., April 14, 1911. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: A meeting of the Committee on Government of the Board of Overseers was held last Wednesday, April twelfth; but only three members were present, namely, President Eliot, Bishop Lawrence, and Mr. Stephen M. Weld. At this meeting the substance of replies received by the Chairman from Governor Willson of Kentucky, Mr. George D. Markham of St. Louis, Mr. Howard Elliott of St. Paul, Mr. Abbot, Low Mills of Portland, Oregon, , and Mr. Frederic A. Delano of Chicago- the five members of the Board who live west of New York, Newark, and Philadelphia- was reported to the Committee. The views of these five Overseers were not wholly accordant. Governor Willson favored a reduction in the number of meetings; but expressed no preference as to the date of the proposed three-day meeting. Mr. Markham thought that the plan for a three-day Overseers' meeting was worth trying; and said that he could attend such a meeting equally well in February and in April. He thought any three-day meeting should be called for the first three days of the week or the last three, not for the intermediate group. Mr. Elliott heartily approved of the three-day meeting, because the Overseers would in that way become better acquainted with the condition and needs of the University. He thought the best time for such a meeting would be in May; and he preferred Thursday, Friday, and Saturday as the three days. Mr. Mills thought the three-day meeting would be valuable, and would enable the 2. Overseers who lived at a distance to be more serviceable to the University than they now are. His preference would be for a three-day session in February; and he thought that the middle of the week would be the best time for the meeting. Mr. Delano feared that a three-day meeting would consume too much of the time of the Overseers, and that the attendance at such a meeting might not be good. He would greatly prefer to have all the Overseers' meetings held in Cambridge instead of in Boston. He suggested, as a method of accomplishing what president Lowell desires and at the same time husbanding the time of the Overseers, that three meetings of the Board be held in Cambridge, one in the fall, one in mid-winter, and one the in the spring, with the idea that the rest of the day might be given to various social or business meetings in the interest of the University. All five of the above-named members welcomed the suggestion which President Lowell made to the Chairman of the Committee after the Overseers' meeting in February, to the effect that a docket of the business prepared by the President and Fellows for the Board of Overseers should be sent to all members of the Board before each of the Board's meetings. Mr. Mills expressed the hope that these notices might be mailed early enough to reach the distant members of the Board before they left home to attend the meeting. The three members of the Committee on Government who were present discussed the contents of the letters received; and requested the Chairman to send a summary of these contents to all members of the Committee, and to say further, that Mr. Delano's suggestion that some of the present stated meetings of the Board of Overseers should be held in Cambridge3. struck them favorably as a good experiment in the direction of President Lowell's suggestion. Another meeting of the Committee on Government will be called at 10:30 A.M. on May tenth, the date of the next meeting of the Board of Overseers, in the hope that the Committee can agree on a report to be made to the Overseers at that meeting. If you have any suggestions or comments to make on any of the above proposals, will you kindly send them to me within a week, that I may impart to all the members of the Committee such suggestions or comments well in advance of the next meeting? Very truly yours, Charles W. Eliot Chairman. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt,[*[Gill]*] 768 Cordova St. East Vancouver B.C. Canada Ap. 14/11 Sheet No. 1 To Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Esq. of U.S.A. Dear Sir:- I here drop you a few lines asking a favour when convenient and in touch with Trinity Corporation of New York City. The Trustees of Trinity Corporation formerly held a lease of an Estate of Ninety-Nine years, said lease has expired some years ago. This Estate originally called Anneka Jans Farm. In the Eighteen-Fifties or over half a century ago same was in the law courts passed through a Court of Chancery then before the judges and in all cases said property was then decided in favour of the heirs. There were two lawyers resided in New York who then represented the heirs. Said lawyers had received a few thousand dollars from the heirs for costs etc. The heirs were poor in pocket otherwise the Church Corporation had the cash and held possession under lease. Many of the heirs then had sent in their names, ages, descendants, and placed on file. My father William DeLong his two brothersSheet No. 2 (Continued) Aaron and Charles DeLong and some others took part in the trials on behalf of the heirs. Many of the heirs lived in hopes of being benefited some day. Time waits for no one as the scripture says we come into the world naked and we can't take anything away. I here enclose a printed lease taken from Everybody Magazine July number of Nineteen hundred and Eight. You will see in said Magazine about the Tenements of Trinity and where it mentions this is the Jans farm of the ancient days. If you could see all that was written in said magazine you would say at once there is crooked business going on. Said land has been proven to be the heirs property as near as I can remember of what my father has told me. This Anneka Jans was a Dutch Clergyman in the Dutch Emigration on Manhattan Island. His farm consists of two-hundred acres of land which lies in New York City. I presume Trinity Church is on this property. I am one of the near heirs, I have two sistersSheet No. 3 (Continued). and one brother living, I could locate quite a few of the heirs if the records are not destroyed since the time the estate went through Chancery back in the Eighteen-fifties. Our names were all sent to New York when we were children. I have no papers or bonds to show concerning this vast Estate only verbal. I can trace back my ancestors. Please give this some consideration and cast one little thought for the needed. I have no bank account to pay any expenses. I feel confident that this estate would come to a settlement, if any shrewd man as a lawyer with means could once get a starting point from the records of this vast estate and will wire for the heirs, there will be a fortune in it for him, the wealth is there. Yours very truly, Mrs. I. A. Gill Residence 768 Cordova St. East Vancouver B.C.[For enc see July 1908]The Anchorage Inn BLUE POINT, L.I. DUCK SHOOTING STATION April 17, 1911 I receive so many inquiries as to duck shooting and so many desire to arrange dates at the same time, to save the expense of a stenographer. I respectfully submit this printed slip, which I hope will be accepted. A duck shooting outfit, if at all comfortable and effectual, involves a lot of money and two men must spend their entire time keeping things in order. The outfit consists of a first class sloop with all comforts, and in nine cases out of ten, equipped with motive power. This will cost you $12,00 a day. Whatever food and lodging you obtain at the Inn will cost you at the rate of $3.00 a day. Rigs to and from the bay are supplied at a very small figure. Everything we do for you here is first class and no effort is neglected to provide you with comfort and sport; in this respect we have never failed. I might add that the demand for outfits far exceeds the facility. Those desirous of procuring holiday dates must pay a little extra and if strangers, send funds with order. No use asking how the birds are running. Take a sportsman's chance. We do all that skill and good nature can possibly do. Respectfully yours, WILL GRAHAM Dear Mr. Roosevelt, A short time after the last state election I had the honor to receive an answer from you to a little kind thought I sent to you. It was good of you to notice it. I now take the liberty to enclose a newspaper clipping which I am responsible for it may interest you. I hope to have the pleasure of seeing you sometime when you are on the road in the neighborhood of Blue Point. Very Respectfully Will GrahamTELEPHONE 3229 23 W. FULTON STREET LAW OFFICE THEODORE R. HAVILAND GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. April 14, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear sir:- We have upwards of ninety men banded together in this city under the name of "The Yokefellows" of the North Main Street Methodist Episcopal Church, and among its membership are many staunch admirers of your record as a public spirited citizen. Pursuant to action of this organization duly taken I was asked to write you to ascertain if you could be induced to deliver a lecture here for their benefit at some date suiting your convenience. If it is possible for them to secure your services in this particular, at any time within the next year, will you kindly submit your terms therefor, and greatly oblige? I remain, Respectfully yours, Theodore R. Haviland.UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI Columbia, Mo. Office of the President April 14, 1911. To whom it may concern:- This is to certify that Mr. Toda Cho is a graduate of the University of Missouri and while here made a special study of educational problems. He now wishes to investigate the educational systems of California and other states along the Pacific Coast, and as a young man of splendid character and of ambition to know more of American educational systems, I beg leave to request for him favorable consideration on the part of those who are in charge of the educational institutions and school systems of the Pacific Coast. Very sincerely yours, A. ROSS HILL (signed) President. COPY H[Enc. in Cho 2-6-15]6. St Paul, Minn April 14th 1911. State Capital. P.O. Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Mr Roosevelt. I have the Honor of enclosing a letter, directed to you, which came to my office this morning. I trust it is from some friend, who wishes, same as I do , That we can call you, Our next Honored President, My son soon twenty one years old, will cast his first vote for You, and our ownGood, Noble, Governor Eberhart, Long life, and happiness to both. Is the wish of One of your Numerous Admirer's Florence. E. Jallery Post Mistress, State Capital.[[shorthand]]W. A. MILLER, PRESIDENT CHARLES E. MORRIS, VICE PRESIDENT P. O. HEROLD, CASHIER No 6752 THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF ANTHONY CAPITAL $50,000 SURPLUS $25,000 ANTHONY, KANSAS, April 14, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Sir:- Knowing your fondness for animals of all kinds, I am sending you under separate cover, the photograph of a group of deer taken by myself in a Park near Anthony, Kansas. In the picture, these deer appear very tame, but they are not so, and the photograph was obtained by my being concealed in a brush pile, and entirely out of sight of them. I also enclose herewith a clipping, from the Kansas City Star, which contains a history of the deer and Deer Park Farm, which may be of interest to you. With my compliments and best wishes, I am, Yours very respectfully, V. O. Johnson.For enc see ca 4-14-11[*[4-14-11]*] Form 2 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVER'S No. TIME FILED CHECK SEND the following message subject to the terms } on back thereof, which are hereby agreed to } 172 5th Ave. 191 APR 14 1911 TO Wardrop It will cost you $1.76 forwarding charges your Message of 13th to Frank Harper Helena Mont. Shall we charge to your account N C Loughlin OFFICE HARVARD CLUB OF NEW YORK CITY 27 WEST 44TH STREET NEW YORK April 14th, 1911. My dear Sir:- After conferring with some members of the New York Graduates Committee in charge of the Hasty Pudding Clubs play, I have extended in the name of the Committee an invitation to all those connected with the play to an informal supper at the Harvard Club on Saturday evening, April 22nd, after the play. The supper will be entirely informal and the expense will not be large, and it has been suggested that its expense be divided among such members of the Committee as express their willingness to pay their share. Will you kindly let me know whether or not you are willing to bear your proportionate share of the expense of this supper? If so it will be charged to your house account at the Harvard Club. It is hoped that every member who can will attend this supper whether or not he subscribes thereto. Very truly yours, Langdon P. Marvin Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City.W. WESLEY MILLER ST. PAUL'S ROAD ARDMORE, PA. April 14th, 1911 Dear Sir:- Some friends have asked me to draft the enclosed paper which has in contemplation a general patriotic movement throughout the United States. I should appreciate it, indeed, if you will look over this paper very critically and freely blue pencil it. Do not hesitate to cut out anything that does not appeal to you. Thanking you in advance for any courtesy you may show me in this matter, I am, Yours respectfully, W. Wesley Miller To Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City.10. 2105 Cascade St. Erie Pa April 14 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir- Will you allow an old soldier of the Civil War to ask a small favor? I was of the party you so kindly welcomed at the White House when we were returning from Fort Fisher, N.C. after the meeting of the Society of the Blue and the Gray, in Wilmington N.C. and spoke to you about our 112th Regt. N.Y.S.V. I wish to ask if you have any knowledge of Washington Terrace Park, near you? In your judgment would an old Soldier's Pension money be well and safely invested there at $200. per Lot? Do you know of the reputation of Mr. James L Hutchinson Jr. as to honesty and reliability? Thanking you for favor you may do with high regard for your excellent and honorable services to Country, and many kindnesses to friends I remain, Sincerely Yours M. V. Stone of Co "A" 112th N.Y.S.V. 2105 Cascade St. Erie, Pa. [*[Taylor]*] ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COMPANY, NOT TO INDIVIDUALS Boot and Shoe Recorder, Publishing Company PUBLISHERS OF THE BOOT-SHOE RECORDER "THE GREAT NATIONAL SHOE WEEKLY" ISAAC A. MEKEEL, Prest. GEO. W. R. HILL, V. Prest. LEWIS J. HEWITT, 2ND V. Prest. EVERIT S. TERHUNE, Gen. Mgr. & Treas. WILLIAM E. EATON, Sec. INCORPORATED $150.000.00 UNDER MASSACHUSETTS LAWS 179-193 SOUTH ST. BOSTON, MASS. April 14, [*1911*] PLEASE REFER YOUR REPLY TO Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear sir; Permit me to express the belief that you can do no greater public work than to hit hard and often [the] such journalistic abuses as are taken up in your signed editorial in The Outlook of April 15. Over and again, with specific case and incident, this ought to be done. Our great mission of the American Weekly (and ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COMPANY, NOT TO INDIVIDUALS Boot and Shoe Recorder, Publishing Company PUBLISHERS OF THE BOOT-SHOE RECORDER "THE GREAT NATIONAL SHOE WEEKLY" ISAAC A. MEKEEL, Prest. GEO. W. R. HILL, V. Prest. LEWIS J. HEWITT, 2ND V. Prest. EVERIT S. TERHUNE, Gen. Mgr. & Treas. WILLIAM E. EATON, Sec. INCORPORATED $150.000.00 UNDER MASSACHUSETTS LAWS 179-193 SOUTH ST. BOSTON, MASS. PLEASE REFER YOUR REPLY TO monthly) is to work for the cure of some of the abuses of the daily. I've helped make 'em! I know the defects of dailies! -I shall not expect you to take time to answer this. - Yours most cordially and sincerely, Walter C. Taylor (Ed. "Recorder") [FOR ENCL SEE 4-14-11]THE EDITORIAL REVIEW TIMES BUILDING 42ND ST. AND BROADWAY MRS. ELMER BLACK, PRESIDENT RUSSELL M. HERRICK, VICE-PRESIDENT EDWARD G. TRIMPER, SEC'Y & TREAS. CABLE ADDRESS FAPA, NEW YORK TELEPHONE 4474 BRYANT NEW YORK April 14th, 1911 [*5.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir: We have the honour to send you under separate cover a copy of our Easter Peace Number, in which we have quoted an expression of your views on this important problem. We trust that the Symposium of Articles will appeal to you, and that it may aid the great cause in which you are taking so deep an interest. Yours very truly, THE EDITORIAL REVIEW, C. H. Trimper Editor.U'REN 7 SCHUEBEL ATTORNEYS AT LAW OREGON CITY, ORE. April 14, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt,- I have listened for comments on your visit and speech. So far as I have heard, it is almost universally approved, and is applauded by all the Progressives, except only that some of them qualify by saying that you were "Off on the recall for judges, but that it does not matter in Oregon." A very few of the mossbacks complain that you are too radical, though this is only a murmur. From all I have heard I believe nearly all of us in Oregon love you more from day to day, and the others have a very wholesome respect. I had the very great pleasure, since you were here, of listening to or mutual friend, Jacob Riis, oh Boys. I think it one of the most instructive lectures I have ever heard. Sincerely yours, W.S. U'RenBOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS THE FIFTH AVENUE BUILDING 200 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Gramercy 545 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, National Scout Commissioner 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 Colonel 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. Wm. 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 Thomas 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 [*2.*] April 14th, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N .Y. Dear Col. Roosevelt:- At the meeting of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America held at Washington, D. C., February 14th, 1911, the Executive Board was authorized to appoint a subcommittee to revise and Americanize the Scout Oath, Scout Law and the requirements for the Tenderfoot, Second-class and First-class Scouts. This Committee was duly appointed, with Prof. Jeremiah W. Jenks of Cornell University as Chairman, and after careful consideration, has submitted its recommendations as per typewritten copy herewith. Also find herewith Bulletin #1, which contains the Scout Oath and Scout Law and the various requirements substantially, as they have been observed in England for the last four years. It is earnestly desired that the Executive Board will have the benefit of your careful consideration of this material, as it will mean so much to the future of the Scout Movement. Please read it critically and let us have, within ten days if possible, the benefit of any suggestions or criticisms you care to offer. If you approve, please so state. Thanking you for your co-operation in this matter, I am, Sincerely yours, James E. West Executive Secretary JEW:T [*Personal*] [For 1 enc. see 4-17-11 West & Bulletin No 1.][*17.*] GEO. U. YOUNG SECRETARY R. A. KIRK ASS'T SECRETARY EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF ARIZONA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY PHOENIX, ARIZONA April 14, 1911. Personal and Confidential. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York City. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Pursuant to your request and my promise, the following is the account of an actual conversation on board Santa Fe train No. 1, out of Chicago, on the evening after the burial of President McKinley, at Canton, Ohio. I was a member of the party. The others were, at that time, Governor Otero, Major Llewellyn of New Mexico and several other prominent New Mexico people, together with six or eight prominent men from Kansas City and other points in Missouri. The train had just well started when the conversation drifted to the popular topic of the moment - that is, the death of Mr. McKinley, and especially the action of the Hearst papers and their comments regarding his death. The denunciation of Hearst was very bitter. At first I was a listener, and after practically every member of the party had expressed his opinion, Otero turned to me and said, "Well, we have all expressed our opinions but you Young, - you have said nothing. What do you think about it?" My answer was this:- "Governor, it is a subject that I dislike to discuss. However, if you want my opinion, I will give it to you, and in expressing my opinion, I wish you to keep closely in your mind the thought that I am as much of an admirer of the late President as any of you, - just as good a Republican asTR#2. any of you, and regret this awful occurrence probably just as much as any of you, but I know of no way to start in the expression of my opinion better than by asking you gentlemen a question, - and this question I beg you will consider an earnest one by me, as it is one I cannot answer myself, and one which I have asked myself many, many times, and it is information for my own satisfaction which I desire, and this question is - Can any of you gentlemen think of one, single thing Mr. McKinley could have done that would have made his life more full and complete than it was?." - - A pause - - No one could answer the question. I followed up by saying, "If a man has done everything possible for him to do, he has completed life, and the Natural Law is that while death is the end in any instance, what could be more grand than death closing a completed life! I can think of nothing Mr. McKinley could have done that would have tended to more completeness in the living of life than he had done when he received his death wound; and gentlemen, I venture the assertion that if you could call up his "shade" and ask him this question direct, he would tell you - 'I am satisfied'. As to Mr. Hearst, I presume he is like myself or anyone else versed in the newspaper business, and that is - if he could get as high class advertising as he has been getting this evening from this party of men, he would know there was no uncertainty whatever of financial success in the newspaper business. Mr. Hearst has his faults, like all men, yet he has his virtues. One fact is, in his enthusiasm, backed by the money he has at his command, he has failed, so far, to learn that it is impossible to cut across lots in the reformation of humanity. A wise God arranged this at first, and the analyst can easily perceive His wisdom, because if it were a task easy of completion and could be done in a short time, men would be out of something to do, - the Millenium would have arrived, and the earth destroyed. Another thought - and be sure you interpret my meaning when I make the following assertion, because it sounds harsh, and possibly a little splenetic, but I intend it as nothing of the kind - simply a truth that I know exists, and I make the assertion simply as a judge, is - had President McKinley lived six months longer, he would have died in disgrace, because, gentlemen, you possibly know the conditions in Washington better than I, but I know them sufficiently well to know that a man of his temperament could not combat the hideous conditions that exist in Washington at this time, and this man Roosevelt is of that training and nature that theTR#3. God of Nations has put him in there to save this country from a condition even worse than anarchy, and this condition would have come to pass within less than one year's time, had it not been for this change with which man never has, nor ever will, be able to control similar conditions. I have watched this man Roosevelt for a good many years. He has had pitted against him all that money and human cunning can devise, but there is a "something" that makes him victorious in spite of all the evil genius of men, and his becoming President is the last thing his enemies and the people who profit by these foul public conditions, ever dreamed or thought of. There is more I could say, gentlemen, which is the truth, but this is my view of this matter. Genuine sympathy is always to be appreciated, but there is nothing in which so much of the "maudlin" is found as in sympathy, and the "flunkyism" of the average man makes him a pitiful spectacle in his frantic endeavors to get on the popular side and with the crowd. I know personally of many, many things which were absolutely abhorrent to Mr. McKinley, but he was powerless, and the reason why, you possibly know as well as myself. These may be wrong deductions on my part, but you asked me for my opinion, and I have given it to you. I have been raised in Nature and with Nature, and my experience is, these are the men who observe the closest. What this "thing" is, I do not know, but I have felt positive in my own mind since the night after the close of the National Convention, in Philadelphia, when that magnificent piece of fireworks was shot up into the sky, wherein the pictures of McKinley and Roosevelt made a beautiful scene, and as it quivered there, the fire, in some way, burned out under the name of William McKinley the words "For President", and under that of Roosevelt, the word "Vice". It stood there until it could be well read "William McKinley - blank -" , "Theodore Roosevelt, President". At that moment I felt - knowing conditions in human progress as I do, that a power bigger than the power of man was taking a hand in the destiny of this Nation." This, Mr. Roosevelt, is for your personal papers, confidentially, and almost a verbatim account of an actual occurrence which happened at the place and time first mentioned in this letter.TR #4. As I notice we reason considerably alike on a great many questions, I have taken the liberty to enclose one of my manuscripts in which you might find some inspiration, as you do a great deal of public speaking. It has not been corrected as it should be at this time, is verbose and faulty in other ways, but it might contain a thought in line with some of your thoughts, and be of some assistance to you in public speaking. With kindest regards, Sincerely yours, Geo. W. YoungFor 1 enc see "a Parallel on 4-14-11[*[ca 4-14-11]*] A PARALLEL. The some of governmental wisdom was long ago expressed in these words. "Democratic Government undoubtedly has its defects, because it is made and administered by man, and not by the wise Gods. It is not concise and sharp like the Despotic. When its ire is aroused, it develops its latent strength, and the sturdiest rebel trembles. But its habitual domestic rule is tolerant, patient and undecisive. Men are brought together first to differ, then to agree. Affirmation, negation, discussion, solution; these are the means of attaining truth. Often the enemy will be at the gates before the babble of the disturbers is drowned in the chorus of consent. Deliberation often defeats decision in the Legislative offices. Too long deliberation is fatal to the good executive, and thus Liberty can play the fool like the tyrants. The dream of many has been a free and untrammeled government. A close, fair and unbiased analysis must grant the fact is becoming clearer to the vision, through the ages' dust of selfishness, inexperience and ignorance. The progress of man is due to the efforts of the minority, never the majority. In every age the majority is divided into two classes. Those who accept the false God of Mammon, and the millions of dependents on those few apparently successful disciples of Mammon. The masters are peons mentally; their dependents, peons, both mentally and physically. Selfishness and envy are their chief hand-maidens. The minority is the leaven only in humanity, and therefore the wisest. It sacrifices living for existence. This fact it knows and appreciates before assuming the tremendous task. It knows politicians in a free state, are generally hollow, heartless and selfish and that their own aggrandizement is the end of their patriotism and that they look with secret satisfaction in the disappointment, or fall of one whose loftier genius and superior talents overshadow their own self-importance. This minority knows that incapacity and mediocrity are the surest passports to office. These facts are truths and beyond denial. The result is this minority must assume the awful responsibility of being the "stars and coruscations from that giant sea of electricity, the force inherent in the people. To be able to strive to brave all risks, to persevere, to perish, to be true to oneself; to grapple body to body with destiny, to surprise defeat with the little terror it inspires, now to confront unrighteous power, now to defy intoxicated triumph" This is the light that electrifies and nations must have it to lead them onward and upward, and this light is never found only in the minority. "Seldom do the great sit in high places because when once enthroned, they are hard to remove. The great will not stultify themselves for office. They will not smut themselves with unholy promises. When on the throne of public duty, the foe is treated the same as the friend. The good man and the wise man in office will not accept or practice the theory that offices and employments in it are to be given as rewards for services rendered to party, for they will now they will soon become the prey and spoil of faction and leprosy will enter the flesh of the state until the body of the commonwealth becomes a mass of corruption, like a living carcass, rotten with syphillis. -2-The state, like the man, must use constant endeavor to stay in the paths of virtue and manliness", and none but the great in leadership can discharge this tremendous trust. At this point enters the question the minority has been trying to solve, that is, find the ruler of that mentality sufficiently strong, who, after long companionship with authority, does not deteriorate and grow into the tyrant. This solution wise men have been struggling for through the ages. Individual success for a time illumines the pages of history and has assisted in the progress of man, yet the strongest, best and most hopeful have grown weary at times. Close analysis reveals the most hopeful signs for the realization of the dreams of a democratic government to come since the Declaration of Independence in 1776. History is replete with the triumph achieved by the signing of that immortal document. The people have been regaled, at least on every Fourth of July, by bombastic orators, painting vivid word-pictures of things pertaining to that document, and the political campaign has been more noted by reason of the absence of any mention of the Declaration of Independence, than by any fame caused by the mention of it. Seldom, if ever, has any reference been made to the inside causes leading up to the framing of the Declaration of Independence, or to the grilling the signers of that immortal document had to bear. They were men of nerve, of intelligence, of patriotism, of that bigness of head and heart which loves progress, which loves to do things that will make it better for those to follow, of that fine composition of human nature alone found in the pioneer in any new physical or mental movement. -3-They thought, they persevered, they stood the calumny of being called outcasts, traitors, anarchists, and all those low epithets which sting the sensitive man to the quick, but who steels himself and makes himself apparently impregnable to such shafts of envy and ignorance. There were those when the final test came, who refused to sign that immortal document, because it meant in their minds the turning down, and the throwing out of all the checks and balances, which had been argued and advanced by the knowingly selfish, and the unknowingly ignorant throughout all the ages. That Declaration of Independence, as finally adopted and signed by those progressive men, by no means contains the drastic sentiments as desired by such men as John Adams, Patrick Henry, and numbers of others of the first fearless patriots who led in breaking the ties which sundered the colonies from the mother country, As it reads to-day, and as it was adopted then, it was not even so progressive as many of the signers thought it should be, but they, like wise men and good men, even though in power and in complete control, more than charitably allowed themselves to be satisfied with the great progressive stride it did represent, and at the same time, by its constitution allowed some things to remain, in accord with the old thought of servitude as represented and expressed by those who did not sign the document. Many minor events have occured in the history of this nation since the signing of that Declaration of Independence, to show and prove the experiments which have been made, the sliding back in the scale of human progress some little in a few instances, but passing over these minor details, we come to the time when the discussion of physical -4-slavery began to be the general topic of the day, and at this time commences the next great stride in human progress in which men were powerless to control themselves, or their destinies, and the time which this nation made a leap forward in human progress, that to the observer, is absolute proof that every nation, as the individual, is helpless against the solution of a divine law. As has been said, man has to differ to agree, and the applications of this truth must always be considered as applying only to the majority, as no matter how genuine the question, or divine the issue, there will always be an obstructive minority after the first minority has built up a majority. To meet this trying period in the progress of the human race, the God of Nations caused a child to be born in the wilderness. The same law that caused a Moses to be hidden in the bullrushes that he might be spared for the deliverance of an Israel. This child was not hidden in the bullrushes, but he was born and nurtured in the wilderness. His physical strength was developed by toil and exposure. He learned the nearness of a God by and through his communion with the birds, the bees, the beasts of the forests, the beauties of the virgin wilderness, the lisps of the water falls - all those things which teach grand lessons, and from those surroundings which are powerless to impress and teach after defiled by the hand of man. This child, as the man, was situated where he could separate the wheat from the chaff in the babble of confusion as it generated in the marts of men. He appreciated and saw the rights from a financial point of view -5-of the holder of slaves. He was able to distinguish the individual rights of all the parties concerned, yet above and beyond all these minor rights, he was able to distinguish the great wrong being done to human souls. He saw and felt all the seethings of human passion, yet he, by and through his divinity of mind, was able to place himself beyond and above all sordid and commercial passions absorbed through selfishness and ignorance by the mass of men of the time. It was a question, like all vital questions, w ich was argued pro and con. It brought great minds to the front, and made men immortal as each stepped to the front of the stage. After many trials the people thought at last the man had been found who could settle the question. Henry Clay was proclaimed the "Great Pacificator" and men lauded his greatness for a time, yet conditions soon proved that even he was powerless, though he stood as a giant among those preceding and surrounding him. "The Fugitive Slaw Law" and the "Dredd Scott Decision" were thought to be the final solution of the question, and especially the "Dredd Scott Decision", because it was the dictum of a court which the people had been taught to believe could make no mistakes, and was impregnable in its judgement, but in this instance, as in all others in which the God of Nations has shown his might and his invincible power through the many devious and sometimes almost undiscernable ways, in leading the human soul from one to another higher step in intelligence, it was proven the mind of a Supreme Judge is like the mind of any other man - that is, few judges have discovered their powers of divinity, have gone through the scourging school -6-of propermental development and in many things, like all human, error is the basis of their judgment, and not mental divinity. An anarchist and a fool then came forth and precipitated the only solution the God of Nations has ever, or will ever allow to nations until man realizes just what he is, for what he was intended and the divine powers embodied within himself for cultivation unto perfectness. That anarchist was John Brown, in seizing Harper's Ferry, and that foot was Beauregard when he fired upon Fort Sumter. At this time came forth the child of God from the wilderness, now a man, and assumed the leadership of this nation, then going down, into the Valley of the Shadow of Death. The result was, a nation was purged and the souls of a people made free, but during this struggle of life or death for this nation, the vandal and the coward were around, the same as we see them around the burning of a building, where human souls perish by fire, or any other great catastrophe, when good men stand in awe and tears of anguish course down their cheeks because of their inability to help and save, these same creatures may be found, and will be found, plucking the rings from the fingers of dying women, and rifling the purses of dead men. So it was in the days of the rebellion, and which caused the immortal Lincoln to perceive, midst all his oppression and the throbbings of his great heart for this nation - to pause, and with the divinity of a Paul, prophesy that he saw the commencing of an evil which would prove, before many years, to be a greater menace to the life of this nation than even that awful war. -7-A mind of the power to make a logical deduction, if that deduction, or truth, be of any value, the same mentality must have the courage to state the truth,- must recognize neither friend nor foe, have the unselfishness to eliminate men, view, compare and judge conditions only. These few words only as explanatory of the following assertions, which at the best, will be misunderstood by many, misinterpreted by more, and possibly maliciously judged by the selfish few. Lincoln's prophesy was a true one. The results be prophesied would have occurred, had they not been deferred by the sad death of the noble McKinley. In other words, to the student of Nature, and the analyst of human affairs, it is plainly evident the God of Nations sacrificed the life of McKinley to prevent chaos in the life of this nation, for had McKinley lived six months longer, he, as an individual, would have been helpless as a director of national destiny, and the life of the latest and best in the experiment of a Democratic Government would, at the best, have quivered in the balance. Again is proven, to the student of perception, and observation, the mysterious, yet perfect way in which this God of Nations protects His own. It is a mighty responsibility God places upon some certain individual to serve His purpose, and no human could undertake the responsibility were it not this God, in His own mysterious way, causes this individual to shoulder these responsibilities, fight the fight successfully, while kept unconscious of the real magnitude of the task imposed upon him. -8-Human affairs in the United States were going to destruction along one tangent when the beloved Lincoln saved the nation by his firmness, goodness and wisdom and finally be sacrificing his life on the alter of his country. The tangent was in a different direction, but the destruction was just as sure when the God of Nations again brought forth a man among men - living among us, known and loved by all of us of this day, and his name is Theodore Roosevelt. He was not born in the wilderness, but came into existence in the seething marts of men, yet his endowments were of the kind demanded of a leader, and it must be observed that his impressions were perfected also, in the atmosphere where men are free, thought unrestricted, and Nature the chief teacher, as he himself has said "he began to get his education after leaving Harvard, entering the political arena, and gaining a post-graduate course in the free, and at that time, untrammeled West." No man nor student can deny but that he was a child born with a mission. He possessed the purity of soul, and integrity of purpose, high ideals of freedom of thought and conscience, and detestation of selfish forms and intrigues - unselfish to that degree which any man must to be secure against the blandishments of fortune, and wise to that deception of ease and power it is ignorantly supposed that money secures. It has been said that Roosevelt is a man of insatiable ambition. The one making such a deduction is to be pitied for his ignorance. Roosevelt is a man without ambition, and I make this deduction at long range and am willing to abide by the correctness of this analysis. -9-It is not ambition which propels him. It is nothing but that soul longing within him to work, to do, to see results. His perception in realizing the most successful life is the one that is filled with good deeds towards others - to raise the standard of manhood, to develop the divinity which each man and individual possesses within himself, and without the development of which, no man nor woman can begin, or may assume any claim to even the faintest perception as to what a man really is, or the obligation placed upon him by his God at the institution of all His Creation. Theodore Roosevelt led, and does lead, because he lives, to do, without thought of the morrow, and by his so living, he is fully prepared and is absolutely capable of assuming any task imposed upon him by the Natural Law, and by being so prepared, he performs his obligations better than the idle, or the less perceptive man. He met, overcame and vanquished the calumnies, the jealousies, the intrigues and the crime of his opponents because he was right and they were wrong. His enemies proposed that by making him Vice-President, he must sip the hyssop of their cup of intrigue, make no sign of discontent before his fellowmen, garb himself in the cloak of apparent satisfaction, because he so nearly succeeded, and then die a death of forgetfulness in the vast sea of oblivion. Man may propose, yet a God disposes, for the life of this Nation is greater in the affairs of human events than the selfish welfare of any individual, or coterie of individuals. -10-When Theodore Roosevelt grasped the Helm of State, it is no exaggeration to say the City of Washington, from a political standpoint, would have been a blot on the escutcheons of even Sodom or Gomorrah. Corruption, like a hideous serpent, repelled honest men by its slimy skin, from the lowest to the highest departure in this government of ours. The truth could not be discussed with a boot- black or doorkeeper in the City of Washington without fear of betrayal. The Land Offices, Surveyor General Offices, and all the minor departments of government scattered throughout the Union, were nests of the vilest things. It was impossible for a man or woman to get a clerkship position, in even the lowest of the departmental offices throughout the Union, unless that one swore allegiance to some railroad or other corporation. The writer of this was, during President Roosevelt's administration, followed from the City of Washington to the City of Prescott, Arizona, and threatened with starvation by a representative of one of the greatest railroad systems, simply because he had given an honest answer to a straight question, pro-pounded by one of the heads of the departments of government in the City of Washington at an interview secured by and through the assistance of, at that time, President Roosevelt himself. History is simply the record of the present to be read in the future, and seldom has it been the privilege of any writer to write history which is of the present that can be read and is of interest in the present. Theodore Roosevelt is no longer President of the United States, but he still lives as the first citizen, the first teacher and the preacher of this great republic. -11-He saved this nation for the time being from the fulfillment of the prophesy, prophesied by the Immortal Lincoln. As the first citizen, he is the Nestor of this great republic, and it now depends upon the heed which will be given to his teachings, whether a new lease of life will be given unto this republic, and the tangent changed from a downward tendency to things low and destruction, to an upward one, leading to things high and holy in government. Whether or not this salvation is temporary or is but a convolution in the panorama of time to make the lesson more startling, and more pregnant to the peoples of the future, as they, in the future, read the history of the time, Now. The many things for the betterment of man and of government have resulted by reason of the force of intelligence and purity of heart, and the sacredness of purpose of Theodore Roosevelt, and it must be conceded the tablet upon which all these results are written, are found in their concretest form in the Constitution for the proposed State of Arizona. It is faulty - has its faults, yet it has its virtues, and low in intelligence must be he who claims this document is the production of men controlled by evil tendencies, for it is not. It is not the production of men of extraordinary genius. . It is the production solely and alone of that mysterious force which compels men of mediocrity to do that which has been done many times in the history of human progress - that is, they have produced things of greater magnitude than even they have dreamed. The progress of man, in all instances, has not been handed down, neither is the chain of continuation found tied to the apex of the cities and countries attaining the highest -12-degree of civilization, but this progress has, in many instances, been a thread so fine, it has required the student of the future to perceive it and its entanglements, without a broken strand, which has been preserved through the lowliest and most unnoticed outskirts, or one might say, dependencies of these highest civilizations. That highest in civilization was destroyed and perished from the face of the earth, but the analyist had found the connection preserved by the lowly and the, at that time, unnoticed ingredient in that particular civilization. It has been truly said that a nation, no matter how young, is in its dotage the moment its governmental machinery begins to create offices to pay partisan and political debts. This great nation, from the point of years, is yet in its swaddling clothes, but from the point of experience of nations past, it is in its dotage. Its political machinery is built to such huge lines that armies of men are now employed, and upon its payroll. Places have been and are being created to pay political debts. The point has been reached where, no matter how strong or good, the man clothed with the authority of the Executive is surrounded by such a covey of human parasites that he is more than mortal if he does not bend and take cognizance of their vulture-like orgies. Should he stand from them and refuse, he is made the target for the shafts of their envy. The hearts of his family are made to bleed, and he stands naked and pierced before an unthinking world, punctured by their poisonous shafts of abuse. This is one condition. Another is, "Not to-day even have we emerged from the mental gloom of the centuries. The subject of master and servant impregnates all things. The man of virtue, of intelligence, of unselfishness, and -13-of courage, may talk, and while his existence is not a failure", yet in-so-far as the length of his lie is concerned, it apparently is, and such conditions discourage those who think, with the result the weaker become poltroons and if they write or speak to the public, they take the material comfort side of the question, and write and talk for their mental masters. No honest man can deny this truth, because it is proven by analysis of the press of this nation. No man need go away from his own country, or his own state, to prove the assertion. In the United States, of the vast number of newspapers, how many exist that present the subjects to their readers daily as the editors or managers of those papers really think? It is a commercial proposition, and they fear to embark upon the sea of human life, or cast anchor any distance from some light-house of Mammon. No place in the world is this truth more striking, or more easily proved, than in Arizona. Arizona contains more newspapers, whose editors are guilty of having their editorial column speak one way, while the minds of these editors are thinking another. The result is that many of their readers are disgusted at such a display of mental peonage. It is the same over the nation. The citadels of Mammon have been perfected and strengthened by ages of building, and these frowning fortresses make even the strongest warrior of virtue tremble, yet the siege of divinity is still in force, and these fortresses will sooner or later crumble before the on-slaught of human weal. Democratic government will never become perfect until all the subjects can be called into the consultation. That time is now nearer than ever in the history of human kind. Admitting the lethargy, the indolence, the don't-care-ness, the carelessness of the general public as true, yet -14-it is also true that the child is never interested until those older make it possible and teach him how to be interested. He is petulant, restless, discontented, and hard to rule. Force may subdue him, and punishment quell him, but he is never safe under such methods while lie is within him. He is made the useful person and helper only be teaching him your interests are his interests, and government for the people, of the people and by the people, must be one which teaches every man and woman that its interest is their interest, and their interest is its interest. As has been truly said, "the latent force within the people is one when aroused that before it the greatest rebel stands and trembles". The huge bulwark of deception which has been built up, and is represented as a representative government, and which is supported by the many different professions and classes of men, and in which the people have been led to believe they are the real rulers, when in fact, they have nothing whatever to do with it except in an indirect and ineffective way, and has been, a concession only granted by those selfish ones who die hard and hate to credit their fellow-men with the same amount of intelligence and grant unto them as equal amount of power and responsibility, but the crumbling of this deception is now beginning to be heard. This force of the people is a powerful thing, and unless well directed, is a dangerous thing. The waters of the Verde and Salt Rivers flowing down their channels were of little good to humankind and dangerous when at floor, but they have been of untold benefit to humanity when taken up and well directed over the land through the different channels and ditches. So is this force of the people now a dangerous thing unless wisdom conveys it -15-through the different channels and canals over the many diversified fields of good government. Their uprising is prompted by divinity, but the movement must be guided by the divinity contained in the unselfish, and those not seeking their selfish aggrandizements, or great harm will be done. The Arizona Constitution is one of the most prominent, if not the most prominent, expression of the desires of a people in this progressive movement up to this time. Much is being written pro and con, but so far not a line has appeared which can be termed an argument on the question at issue. The question at issue is not whether the people will stultify themselves to secure statehood, because when the question is presented in that way, then arises the further questions and the analysis of "What is Statehood?" The question at issue is - whether this instrument, as framed and adopted by the representatives of the people of Arizona is a progressive or a non-progressive, a sane or an insane governmental document. The great danger to be decided upon and settled is, are the people as a unit, capable of assuming the responsibilities placed upon them by this document, and above all, the great question to be answered is - is it right? Universal progress pays no attention to individual welfare. Man as the individual is but an atom in the Universe. The wise man appreciates this truth, and he is worse than foolish who attempts to adjusts conditions to meet individual likes and dislikes. The tide may be crossed by the swimmer, but not by breasting it. The boat can cross the swift river and land at an objective point, but never by steaming straight across. In the same manner may men -16[0]arrive at an objective point, but never by attempting to force conditions to comply with their individual theories. Conditions are larger and more powerful than any man or combination of men, and selfish indeed, yea, ignorant, is the man who will not concede that he might be wrong and he shows his cowardice when he fears to try an experiment that smacks of progression, and the same individual becomes a pitiful spectacle is he fears he cannot live and thrive in the same sphere where others flourish. The action of the President or of the Congress regarding this document is one of the non-essentials. The President is but a man and mortal. The Congress is a unit controlled solely by its surroundings. Any Congress or any President is but a ship floating in a sea of selfishness. No matter how pure may be the individual and original intent of either, the slimy marks left by the pirates eternally trying to board are plainly seen upon its sides. This Constitution, as all things progressively, is an experiment, but the life of every child is an experiment, and many a boy has been prophesied to come to naught, when manhood has found him the leader. It is not a question to be settled by any man, and any individual opinion or act is entirely foreign to the subject. If the people of Arizona are right, and their declaration is a progressive step, no man, nor body of men, has any right to interfere. If any man or body of men has legitimate right to interfere, there is but one result to be deduced, and that is, the people are not fit to rule themselves, and if this fact be admitted in the face of Man's present advanced mental condition in the United States, then the divinity of a God stands for naught, and the Creator is being accused by those things which he created, of not being able to supervise the objects of his own creation, and pray, -17-where is the man sufficiently audacious and of such ignorance as to venture an argument like this? -10-[*[Enc. in Young 4-14-11]*] [*[ENCL IN TAYLOR 4-19-11]*] Walter C. Taylor Editor Boot & Shoe Recorder, BostonEnc in Johnson ca 4-14-11 4-14-11A Deer Farm and a Contented Man How Joseph Lewis of Harper County, Kansas, a Pioneer, Who Was a Mighty Hunter When the West Was New, Conceived the Idea of Preserving Some of the Life That Was - Sixty Acres of Deer Preserve, Where Sometimes as Many as Two Hundred Deer May Be Found. NO self-respecting real estate agent doing business at Anthony, Kas., will fail to take the land seeker from Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Ohio or any other state, who is making a tour of Kansas and thinking of buying a Harper County farm to what is known as the Deer Park Farm. This show place is located about nine miles from Anthony, the county seat. The farm contains 460 acres of land, the greater part in cultivation. There are forty acres in alfalfa. There is a good half mile race track on the farm. Forty acres of the farm are devoted to fruit, mostly apples, and the owner frequently sells his entire crop from the trees to Cincinnati, O., and St. Louis, Mo., wholesalers, who pick and ship the crop. There is considerable timber, mostly maple, walnut, persimmon and catalpa, all planted years ago and all thrifty and shapely. The attraction of the place, however, is the deer and the deer park. The parks consists of sixty acres, running horses, and these of the purest blood. At the head of the stud is Bob Cromwell, an English bred stallion with a distinguished ancestry and with gets that have won big purses at New Orleans, Chicago, St. Louis and San Francisco in competition with the top liners of the mile, and the half mile and quarter dashes. Among these horses are Flaxy B. Joe Goss, Jr., Heck, Jr. and Jimalong, all purses and prize winners and record breakers. On this farm,too, may be found thoroughbred White Brahmas. The ducks and geese about the place are of the best strains of blood and are cared for with a degree of watchfulness which insures a continuance of the breeds. THE CONTENTED MAN. "Uncle Joe," as Mr. Lewis is called by Harper County people, was the third man to settle in this county. He not only settled, but he stayed. Nothing in all the years weaned him from the country. He loved Kansas from the first. All sorts of annoyances and disappointments, failures and drawbacks have been his, but he determined early to surmount everything and live right here. And in dry weather and flood, in cold and heat, in short years and in years of plenty, he has been right on the job. With his family about him, with his fruit, alfalfa fields, shade trees, flowers and plants; with his deer, his thoroughbred horses, his fine cattle and poultry, he has ever been content. Deer Park Farm might be called Contentment Place. There dwells a young old man; a gentle, intelligent, thoughtful, honest man. He has known but little of the hurry of the world and has cared less for it. Out of a wilderness he created a garden and in that garden dwells. The deer in his park tell him of the life that was here. His gallopers go out upon the great race tracks and wear their master's colors as they about which is a high wire fence. At present there are sixty of these timid creatures, although at times there are as many as two hundred of them to be found on the farm. Joseph Lewis came to Kansas in 1877, locating first in Sumner County, and coming from there to Harper County in 1878, settling upon one-quarter of the land now comprising his farm. He is now 78 years of age. His wife is of the same age. THE LIFE THAT WAS. In the early days Joseph Lewis chased the antelopes that abounded and hunted the buffalo that grazed on the plains. He was a mighty hunter and his hunting trips led him west and south from here. Many were the camps he made, and many were the deer he killed and the buffalo hides he obtained. As he saw the deer, buffalo and other wild game disappearing from the prairies he conceived the idea of preserving some of the wild life and making a park wherein there might be some suggestion of the life that was. So, some thirty years ago, down in the IndianMissouri, Ohio or any other state, who is making a tour of Kansas and thinking of buying a Harper County farm to what is known as the Deer Park Farm. This show place is located about nine miles from Anthony, the county seat. The farm contains about 460 acres of land, the greater part in cultivation. There are forty acres in alfalfa. There is a good half mile race track on the farm. Forty acres of the farm are devoted to fruit, mostly apples, and the owner frequently sells his entire crop from the trees to Cincinnati, O., and St. Louis, Mo., wholesalers, who pick and ship the crop. There is considerable timber, mostly maple, walnut, persimmon and catalpa, all planted years ago and all thrifty and shapely. The attraction of the place, however, is the deer and the deer park. The park consists of sixty acres, JOSEPH LEWIS, THE CONTENTED MAN. IN THE ALFALFA FIELD ON THE KANSAS DEER FARM. about which is a high wire fence. At present there are sixty of these timid creatures, although at times there are as many as two hundred of them to be found on the farm. Joseph Lewis came to Kansas in 1877, locating first in Sumner county, and coming from there to Harper County in 1878, settling upon one-quarter of the land now compromising his farm. He is now 78 years of age. His wife is of the same age. THE LIFE THAT WAS. In the early days Joseph Lewis chased the antelopes that abounded and hunted the buffalo that grazed on the plains. He was a mighty hunter and his hunting trips led him west and south from here. Many were the camps he made, and many were the deer he killed and the buffalo hides he obtained. As he saw the deer, buffalo and other wild game disappearing from the prairies he conceived the idea of preserving some of the wild life and of making a park wherein there might be some suggestion of the life that was. So, some thirty years ago, down in the Indian Territory, now Oklahoma, he traded for three deer, two does and a buck. These he brought up to his farm, and having built an inclosure, placed them in it. The herd grew. The inclosure was again and again enlarged. Now it consists of the sixty acres, all set in timber, and in this park the deer live, thrive and present to the visitors of the place a charming picture such as may not be seen elsewhere in Kansas. Every year Mr. Lewis kills all that he wants for his own use and what he can spare for butchers and meat dealers who at the Thanksgiving and Christmas times want deer meat for city and town customers. The deer receive the best of care. Three men are employed to see that they have plenty of food, water, salt, bedding and shelter. The deer park fronts a well traveled county road and passersby have frequent views of the beautiful animals. But these deer are not the only attraction at Deer Park Farm. Always a lover of good horses, Mr. Lewis is a raiser of the very best. He raises only THE [?] "Uncle Joe," as Mr. Lewis is called by Harper County people, was the third man to settle in the county. He not only settled, but he stayed. Nothing in all the years weaned him from the country. He loved Kansas from the first. All sorts of annoyances and disappointments, failures and drawbacks have been his, but he determined early to surmount everything and live right here. And in dry weather and flood, in cold and heat, in short years and in years of plenty, he has been right on the job. With his family about him, with his fruit, alfalfa fields, shade trees, flowers and plants; with his deer, his thoroughbred horses, his fine cattle and poultry, he has ever been content. Deer Park Farm might be called Contentment Place. There dwells a young old man; a gentle, intelligent, thoughtful, honest man. He has known but little of the hurry of the world and has cared less for it. Out of a wilderness he created a garden and in that garden dwells. The deer in his park tell him of the life that was here. His gallopers go out upon the great race tracks and wear their master's colors as they flash by to victory. He is a contented man.Enc. in Harris 4-19-11 4-14-11THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1911. American and other great trade fields which have not been gobbled up in the meantime will be opened to American business. Even if they have been invaded, American enter- prise will win them over. But battleships are not enterprise. The real conquering vessels of this era in the world's history are freighters. There is need for warships, but there is more urgent need for American merchant ships to carry American goods to market that can be won by American industrial and commer- cial aggressiveness. POSTMASTER HARRIS. As postmaster of Kansas City, Joseph H. Harris has the advantage of eight years of practical experi- ence. During this period the busi- ness of the office has grown to pro- portions that make it one of the important offices of the country. In reappointing Mr. Harris, Presi- dent Taft has solved a political and factional problem and has recog- nized the fact that the commercial phases of the postmastership are paramount as compared with the political. There appears to be a growing disposition to regard the postoffices, which used to be the most luscious of the political "plums," rather from the standpoint of merit than of poli- tics. The tendency is in the right direction, for the duties of the post- master in the large cities are far removed from the domain of politics and should be discharged only by those amply equipped therefor. In depriving the postmastership, as a general proposition, of its character of a cinecure with the real work delegated to subordinates, the presi- dent is giving more and more em- phatic evidence of his sincerity when he promised a strictly business administration of the country's affairs. The public is more inti- mately affected by the efficiency or otherwise of the postoffice than o almost any other important office, and the elimination of the last ves- tige of "spoils" politics from it will be a valuable achievement. This does not mean that active party adherents should not be appointed to postmasterships, but that the inter- ests of the public should come first and party politics afterwards. The president has solved the local prob- lem in his characteristically happy manner. [next column] turned over the very road on which the Indians had been seen, many peo- ple believed the story, and consternation reigned supreme. Men rushed through the streets admonishing people to pre- pare to fight or to be butchers in a very short time. It was remarkable how little preparation was made for resistance considering the excitement that prevailed and the great number people who believed the Indians actually coming. It seemed t who believed had given u escaping a horrible de excited to make an meet the enemy. wires were kept bu ernor's office and dian belt,' and not ordered out was called on; the scare had hundred troop Riley and Le camp at Cris canteen, but from Attica Crisfield so and the sol at home a harvest. field for a to Kiowa, open saloo tow. An scare of 18 There w the scare s as any an true was a "A young East, had Kingman pony. He one night, about pick picket pin pony had The tende help find ined the p picketed the sane, doesn't s and the c fund with track was and that The tende his search Indians h cumstanti track wh may hav fright an scare of "I belie many sci evidence tain and this scare [next column] cast him down rudel estal. In his prime over the Hon. The campaign for the of no claims at last too And JoWhitakers, N.C. 15th Ap'l. 11. Ex 'Pres' Roosevelt My dear Sir: Your writing' - yr life, has made its impress on me, Yo' Race Decadence, was to me so forceful, but when I contemplate conditions that are existent, I am at a loss to know what is best, I am a parent, was mammied, as well as fathered, my seven surviving children out of ten births, since the death of their good mother in /86 - by her side in myfamily burial ground, repose her second, third, and tenth birth - says our oldest a son, is on crutches, both hips anglosed, this from separate attacks of hip joint troubles, three of my six daughters, are married, and I am a G'parent several times over, so you see I am not a shirker, out the reading of the Factory Girls Danger (current issue the Outlook) and a fair in sight is to our "Nations Madness (for ) Money" - can but cause me to shudder in contemplation of the future of my progeny,I read the life of "Dan" Drew contemporary of "Jim" Fisk "Jay" Gould & others, a coterie of [connivers?], alas! alas! their ilk are by no manner or means confined to New York City, but are to be found in minor key, in every village - hamlet, in these U.S. "Money Mad" yrs and "the Hay" carrying the big great journal in His snout, is the recipient of greatest adoration! —When will it all end? - You wise only must determine. My life has been an industrious one, it has been a temperate one, I've built up the lands on which I've farmed - made good crops, but like many of my contemporaries, have but little to show for it, yet my spirit it is not broken, nor will I sell my Birth Right for a mess of pottage. Y'rs in esteem M.J. BattleI've kept up with yr career since you were on the plains in the Woody West - followed you through y'r African Trails, never miss a line that you write. But I'm of the South - my suffrage, has not been in support , of the party, of y'r affiliation.[*Wm. O. Bradley*] MR. BRADLEY, CHAIRMAN. United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON EXPENDITURES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE April 15, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Sir: I will on Monday next, introduce a bill providing for a monument or memorial to perpetuate the memory and recognize the services of General George Rogers Clark, the Empire builder of the West. In view of the vast amount of territory procured by his exertions, his wonderful generalship, his great courage and his intense patriotism, I have fixed the amount to be expended at $300,000. It seems to me that less than this would not be a fitting recognition of his important and valuable service to this country. The following Commissioners are named in the bill: William H. Taft Theodore Roosevelt Champ Clark John M. Harlan Thomas R. Marshal I will thank you to give me your kind assistance in procuring the passage of this bill. General Clark's remains are in the cemetery at Louisville, unmarked save by a very modest and plain tomb stone, and that stone it seems to me is a constant reminder of the ingratitude of his country. Very truly yours, W O Bradley In view of the estimate you have placed in General Clark, I have thought it peculiarly fitting to name you as one of the Commissioners.[ca 4-15-11] BLIND WORKERS' EXHIBITION LIGHT THROUGH WORK Mr. Joseph H. Choate has the honour to announce that President Taft will open The Blind Workers' Exhibition to the public on Wednesday April twenty-sixth at half past eight o'clock. On Behalf of the Various Committees Mr. Choate invites your interest and active co-operation in this exhibition which will be held in The Metropolitan Opera House from April twenty-sixth to April thirtieth Nineteen hundred and eleven.THE BLIND WORKERS EXHIBITION will be opened on the evening of April 26th at half-past eight o'clock by President Taft. It promises to be an interesting and fascinating demonstration of the skill and wonderful courage of the sightless. Visit the Exhibition and you will find the Metropolitan Opera House transformed into a busy workshop. There will be looms operated by blind weavers; blind stenographers taking shorthand notes; a blind wireless operator sending messages from an instrument of his own invention; a blind carpenter, blind seamstress, cooks, laundresses, mattress makers, broom makers, piano tuners and other craftsmen. More than 40 Trades will be represented in which the blind, with their "seeing" fingers, are enabled to earn wages and free themselves from the misery of dependent idleness and so feel the joy of productive effort. The Board of Education has specially prepared a most interesting exhibit by blind children from the public schools. Together with their seeing companions, they will be taught by the most approved methods, using the cleverly conceived apparatus whereby they are enabled oftentimes to outstrip their unhandicapped classmates. Games and Recreation for the blind will be shown. Blind people will play cards, checkers and chess by means of the ingenious inventions that have made such amusements possible. Entertainments of varied programmes given entirely by blind athletes, dancers, musicians and actors, will be given in the auditorium in the afternoons from half-past four to half-past five o'clock, and in the evenings from nine to ten o'clock. Blind educators will lecture and debate in the conference room from two to four o'clock in the afternoons. The purpose of the Exhibition is to show the public just what has been done, what is being done, and what should be done both at home and abroad to prevent blindness and to help those already afflicted. Another result which it is hoped to attain is to build up a permanent market for the products of the blind, by demonstrating that these are fully up to commercial standards and can be produced at reasonable prices. President Taft's personal interest in the Exhibition should insure it cordial support and interest. The cause should guarantee the patronage of all who admire courage and who respect that truly American trait of overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles which is constantly being shown by the blind strivers for "Light through Work."[*[Enc in Holt 4-15-11]*] BLIND WORKERS EXHIBITION Hon. Joseph H. Choate, Chairman Mr. Willard V. King: Treasurer EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mr. Ellwood Hendrick, Chairman Mrs. August Belmont Miss Winifred Holt Mr. W. I. Scandlin Mr. W. Welles Bosworth Mrs. Richard Irvin Miss Robinson Smith Mr. Homer Folks Mr. Eben P. Morgan Mr. Charles Sooysmith Mrs. J. Borden Harriman Mr. W. Fellowes Morgan Mr. Charles Howard Strong Mrs, Edward R. Hewitt Mr. WIlliam H. Patrick Miss Hane Perry Tiffany General Charles F. Roe FINANCE COMMITTEE Mr. Heorge Blumenthal Mr. J. P. Morgan, Jr., Mr. Herbert L. Satterlee Mr. WIllard V. King Mr. Wm Fellowes Morgan Mr. Felix M. Warburg ADVISORY COMMITTEE Dr. Ellice M. Alger Miss Helen Keller Mr. Robert C. Moon Mr. Edward E. Allen Dr. Arnold H. Knapp Miss Louisa Lee Schuyler Dr. John Shaw Billings Dr. Raymond C. Knox M. della Sizeranne Mr. Edwin H Blashfield Dr. F. Park Lewis Mr. Henry Stainsby Mr. O. H. Burritt Mrs. Seth Low Miss Beatrice Taylor Sir Francis Campbell Mr. Thomas S. McAloney Dr. John E. Weeks M. F. H. Lavanchy Clarke Dr. WIlliam H. Maxwell Mr. Henry J. WIlson Mr. Cass Gilbert Dr. Alfred Mell Mr. Tadusu Yoshimoto GENERAL COMMITTEE His Excellency the Governor Mrs. Elbert H. Gary Mr. Thomas M. Mulry His Honor the Mayor Mr. John M. Glenn Prof. Henry Fairfield Osborn Dr. Lyman Abbott Mrs. George J. Gould Mr. Eugene A. Philbin Dr. Felix Adler Rev. Percy Stickney Grant Mr. Frederic B. Pratt Mrs. Archibald Alexander Mr. Edwin Grasse Miss Edith Pulitzer Mr. Francis Henry Appleton Rt. Rev Bishop Greer Miss Cornelia Harsen Rhoades Mr. Joseph S. Auerbach Mr. Alex. Reading Gulick Mrs. George C. Riggs Mrs. Francis McN. Bacon, Jr. Mr. Norman Hapgood Mrs. William Robison Mr. George F. Baker Mr. George Harvey Mr. W. Emlen Roosevelt Mr. Otto T. Bannard Mr. Nisbut H. Hewart Mrs. Russell Sage Hon. John Bigelow Dr. Ward A. Holden Miss Schurz Mrs. William H. Bliss Mr. Henry Holt Mr. Isaac A. Seligman Miss Emily H. Bourne Mr. Justive Hughes Mr. Francis Lynde Stetson Mr. Robert S. Brewster Mr. Archer M. Huntington Mr. Henry W. Taft Mrs. William A. Brown Miss Iselin Mrs. Frederick F. Thompson Dr. Charles Stedman Bull Dr. George W. Jacoby Mr. Jonathan Thorne Mr. John Cadwalader Mr. Arthur Curtiss James Mrs. Vanderbilt Mr. Joh Claflin Mrs. Walter B. James Mrs. Samuel C. Van Dusen Mr, Robert Fulton Cutting Mrs. Oliver Gould Jennings Mrs. Felix M. Warburg Mrs. Walter Damrosch Hon. Edward F. Jones Mrs. Seward Webb Mr. Robert W. de Forest Mr. Otto H. Kahn Dr. William H. Welch Miss Dehon Dr. Morris Loeb Miss Carolyn Wells Mrs. Joseph L Delafield Hon. Seth Low Mr. Alfred T. White Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge Mr. St. Clair McKelway Mr. Nathaniel Whitman Mr. Cleveland H. Dodge Mr. M. C. Migel Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney Miss Julia P. Dodge Mr. Robert Shaw Minturn Mr. Frederick W. Whitridge Hon. Smith Ely Mrs. Minturn Mr. Egerton L. WInthrop, Jr. Mr. Richard Ewart Mrs. J. S. Morgan Mr. Owen Wister Dr. John H. Finley Mr. James P. Munroe Mr. WIlliam Ziegler GENERAL OFFICE: 118 East 59th Street Telephone No. Plaza 3370 TICKET OFFICE: 42 West 39th Street Telephone No. Morphy Hill 3383221 ST. JOHN'S PLACE BROOKLYN, N. Y. [*8.*] April 15th, 1911. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: This is the 50th Anniversary of the momentous day when Lincoln made his first call for Volunteers to support the Union and enforce its laws. In memory of that event I beg to hand you this revised copy of some simple verses of mine of which I sent you an earlier copy. I am happy in the recollection that on that day, I, a Virginian, was mustered into the Union army* as a private, in the very first company so mustered, under that call any where. And so I was one of the band that went to the junction escort the 6th Mass. Reg’t the first to arrive in Washington and a few days later, the 7th Reg’t. N.Y. In expectation of again seeing you our President, I am cordially, Joseph Culbertson Clayton, *National Rifles, Washington, D.C.POSTAL TELEGRAPH - COMMERCIAL CABLES CLARENCE MACKAY PRESIDENT TELEGRAM RECEIVED AT MAIN OFFICE POSTAL TELEGRAPH BUILDNG COR. LASALLE, VAN BUREN AND SHERMAN STS., CHICAGO ALWAYS OPEN TELEPHONES: { HARRISON 4839 { AUTOMATIC 4393 DELIVERY No. The Postal Telegraph-Cable Company (Incorporated) transmits and delivers this message subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. 16. C-D13915 DESIGN PATENT NO. 40629. [*2123*] 65x rp24, Toledo, Ohio., Apl 15-11 Theodore Roosevelt, Train 22 Lake Shore Chicago, Illinois. If you are up at eleven hope to see you otherwise after breakfast perfectly shameful to break schedule at this late day good wishes Jas Cooper 413p.3-1872 [*CR*] Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions, Washington. [*HRGL*] Office of The Commissioner. April 15, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N.Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: In further reply to your letter of the 7th ultimo, received and answered on the 11th ultimo, I have the honor to inform you that the claim for Increase of pension of Charles G. Abbott, of Cisco, Eastland County, Texas, late a Private of Company F. 1st Regiment United States Volunteer Cavalry, War with Spain, has been allowed at the rate of $14.00 per month from March 1, 1911, for malarial poisoning and dysentery and resulting disease of rectum, and that a certificate No. 1,089,130 will be mailed on the 17th instant to the United States Pension Agent at Knoxville, Tennessee, for transmittal to the pensioner for payment. Very respectfully, J.L. Davenport Commissioner [*Former rate $8.*]FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK. THE "MASONIC JOURNAL" BOX 2000, JOHANNESBURG [[shorthand]] fifteenth April Nineteen eleven. Dear Sir and Brother, Twice have we taken the liberty to approach you, to ask you for the honour of your photograph for the Masonic Journal. We venture to apply the old Dutch saying "driemaal is scheepsrecht" and hope that our appeal will meet with success this time. As to the Journal's standing we may say that the Duke of Connaught, the Duke of Abercorn, the Grand Master in Holland and all the local Grand Masters have similarly honored us. A few masonic particulars for a short biography would also be highly appreciated. Thanking you again in anticipation, I have the honour to be, Yours faithfully & fraternally, P. Deys Editor Theodore Roosevelt, Esq. U. S. A.Hartford, Conn. [*[Dooley]*] April 15th, 1911. Mr. Roosevelt Oyster Bay Dear Friend:- As such, I address you, because I know you are a very sincere friend of all those, who are trying to rise in the world. To be sure, I do not know you personally, but I have read so much of your life and of your kind and loving service to so many who are in need, that I feel as though I had been acquainted with you all my life.baby to care for. I know it is running a risky business to ask you to help us because you do not know anything about us, and it is not always wise to help those you know nothing about. So I am going to give you, on another slip of paper, two or three names of people you can write to, in regards to our honesty and ability. The request I am making is, if you find we are honest and able enough to answer your conditions, will you help us enough, by loaning us a few thousand dollars? say five or six? We can pay it back at interest and will do so as fast as we can. OfI will not stop to praise your actions because, it would only give the impression that I was trying to gain your favor, and I never wish to gain it in any such way, as that. I am coming to my point briefly and hope I may obtain your interest. My husband and I live in Hartford, we do not life in luxury although we are very comfortable and happy but Billy (my husband) only earns $12.00 a week, and as he has always lived on a farm he doesn't see his may clear, to making much headway in the city. He longs and so do I, to go to a farm of our own, but being so very poor, we can't afford to buy one, even on installment. There are thousands of farms all around here which are for sale and we long to have one. Billy is so very fond of farm life as well as myself, that we feel very sure, we could make a farm pay us very well, in a few years. If course, it takes time, and patience, and hard work but we are both, young and strong, and willing to work, very hard if we can only get a chance but here in the city we can't do much. I can't go away from home to work because I have my[*[4-15-11]*] course, if you do not feel justified in doing so, why then, please let the matter pass from your mind, as we could not expect you to do so, to strangers, but if you could, we should always look to you as our benefactor. It is almost time to begin work on a farm, so we should like to commence as soon as possible. We shall wait very patiently for a reply from you, and if you do not reply by the first of May, we shall consider it the case of your not being willing to help us. If you do, we will keep you posted every month of our work and gainings.The references for you are. Mr. Fred. D. Robertson. 33 Sumner St. Hartford Connecticut My husband's employer. Mr. Albert H. Lyman. 125 Huntington St. Hartford. Our Landlord. Miss. C. Q. Triebel. 721 Main St. Hartford. Room. 50G. for whom I worked since I have been married, until lately.. Please address your letter to us, as follows. Wm. F. Dooley 125 Huntington Street Hartford. Connecticut. we are waiting patiently for a reply. Sincerely yours. Lillian Carver Dooley.THE NEW YORK ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND (INCORPORATED) PRESIDENT DR. JOHN H. FINLEY VICE-PRESIDENTS MISS HELEN KELLER DR. F. PARK LEWIS HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENTS DR. JOHN SHAW BILLINGS MR. ROBERT W. de FOREST EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MR. HOWARD BAYNE MRS. EDWARD RINGWOOD HEWITT MR. ELLWOOD HENDRICK MISS WINIFRED HOLT MR. WILLARD V. KING DR. RAYMOND C. KNOX MRS. SETH LOW MR. WARREN A. MAYOU MR. EBEN P. MORFORD MR. CHARLES HOWARD STRONG ADVISORY BOARD FELIX ADLER MR. EDWARD E. ALLEN MRS. JOSEPH COLT BLOODGOOD MR. O. H. BURRITT DR. LEWIS CARLL HON. JOSEPH H. CHOATE HON. SMITH ELY ARCHBISHOP FARLEY RT. REV. DAVID H. GREER DR. EDWARD M. HARTWELL DR. GEORGE W. JACOBY HON. EDWARD F. JONES DR. ARNOLD KNAPP MRS. ANNIE SULLIVAN MACY DR. WILLIAM H. MAXWELL DR. ROBERT C. MOON DR. CHARLES H. PARKHURST MR. J. HAMPDEN ROBB MISS LOUISA LEE SCHUYLER MISS LILIAN D. WALD MRS. WILLIAM ZIEGLER TREASURER MR. WILLIAM V. KING SECRETARY MISS WINIFRED HOLT 118 EAST FIFTY-NINTH STREET PHONE PLAZA 3370 [*D.*] April 15, 1911. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Through my friend, Miss Carolyn Wells and Mrs. Roosevelt, you know something of the work being done for the blind by this organization. We are now arranging a great object lesson to teach the blind-seeing public the capacities of the seeing-blind man, through a Blind Workers Exhibition which President Taft has promised to open at the Metropolitan Opera House on April 26th, to last for five days. Over one hundred blind workers will demonstrate their crafts and a program will be given every afternoon and evening by blind musicians, athletes, dancers, actors, etc. We are most eager to have you speak on one of the evenings either the 27th, 28th, 29th or 30th, and I write to you, at Mr. Choate's suggestion, to urge, that in behalf of the blind, you will give us this help. It is extremely important for us to complete or program, and we would deeply appreciate as early an answer as possible. Under separate cover you will receive the Report of the Association. The enclosure will give you further details about the Exhibition. Hoping that we may count of this puissant help, I am, Sincerely yours, Winifred Holt Secretary. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, THIS LETTER WAS DICTATED TO AND WRITTEN BY ONE OF OUR BLIND STENOGRAPHERS. Perhaps this is the first letter you have received from a blind stenographer.[For 2 encs see 4-15-11][*[Hawall]*] 12, Boulevard des Capucines Paris, le April 15" 1911. GRAND HÔTEL- PARIS TÉLÉPHONES 235-48 235-49 235-51 GEORGES MICHAU.GRAY.PARIS. La correspondance doit être adressée au Directeur [[shorthand]] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, c/o "Outlook" My dear Mr. Roosevelt: - I think you may remember the writer, as one of your most ardent admirers, by a reference to, or remem- berance of, a letter which I wrote to you from my home in Dayton, Ohio, just before the last State elections. I expect to arrive in New York - on the Baltic - about the 30th inst, and should like to see you for a little while; perhaps for no other12, Boulevard des Capucines Paris, le _____ 191 _ GRAND HÔTEL- PARIS TÉLÉPHONES 235-48 235-49 235-51 reason other than to pay my respects and to renew my allegiance with you in your contests for decency along all lines. I shall be at Hotel Martinique - New York and if you will kindly drop me a note, expressive of your pleasure, or matter in question, I shall be pleased. Sincerely yours, J. Morton Howall [*GEORGES MICHAU.GRAY.PARIS.*] [*La correspondance doit être adressée au Directeur*][*[Huck]*] Guelph, Ont., April 15th 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, N.Y. U.S.A. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I just received a letter today from Mrs. Drummond and she is sailing for England on Wednesday morning, the 19th. Will it be asking too much for you to see her and explain to her what it means to leave me here practically without anybody to help me when the row comes on, which is bound to come as soon as she sails for England. She wrote me in December that she would take me over to England, but changed her mind since then, and when she was here I did not have an opportunity, since she stepped over only a very short time, to explain to her what really happened here; neither did she realize, as you can readily understand, since she is a British subject, what the insult to my Crucifix and Flag really meant. Also I appealed to her at the time in order to end the row, to let me live in Toronto, and there I would go to work. However, I asked her for no aid, other than to let me have the income from my trust fund my father left me. And to this I am entitled, and I cannot see how it can be legally withheld from me. I even offered to become an outcast, only asking her for what was mine, and this she refused, and I cannot understand, but, of course, I do not want to have her blamed or put in the wrong light, but she does not know that there is a law in this country-2- if a man is found without visible means of support or money he is arrested. And this she would not believe when I told her. And after all I suffered here, which she would not listen to, having been influenced against it from other sources, and after the way I have stuck up for my American Flag, to remain here and be put in such an awful light until it has practically become a byword, is more than I can stand for. And, worse still, to be held here at a Sanitarium, and deprived of what is legally my right, & to leave here and have my income from my father's estate withheld, and then, by remaining here, not being able to secure the proper medical treatment, since to pay for this my sister refused. I trust, in speaking to her, you will not let her know that I have appealed to you but in the name of humanity, I am sure you will not forget me altogether. Faithfully yours, H E Huck Had I wanted to, I could have sold the whole story to another Power, either than Uncle Sam, of the disgraceful row of last Winter and this Summer, and return my Flag, which I saved from the gutters of Guelph. This I refused to do. I tell you Mr. Roosevelt I have nearly had my belief wrecked in the honesty of the Republican government since no one would give me a private hearing. When the whole story is told it will he the worst scandal in the twentieth century,and the disgraceful row that is3 bound to come if I am not given a hearing is dreadful. Had some one listened to me the Flag I referred to could have flown over a large part of Canada, and that would have been the pride of Uncle Sam. But I suppose now in view of the Anglo American Alliance this impossible, so I would not dare to say anything about it to any one except you and to President Taft, at a private hearing. There is one thing I have to thank my sister for when she was here and that is, she got me out of the Colonial Bldg where I had been looked up so long with insane cases, because she realized I had no delusions, and she insisted that I should have my full freedom and should not be locked up again and got me a few other privileges besides and I am now in Rosehurst the building which has replaced the Manor which is the Sanitarium proper since the fire here in January. Regards the special medical treatment I referred to this I could not explain to my sister very well but no matter where I went to I would have to pay extra for an operation or special treatment, and it is really not fair to Dr. Hobbs and leaves me in an agony of fear and I think the only way out of the whole trouble is for me to leave and return to the United States of America. Should I do so and since my sister insisted I should have to go to work, first and make good, and although I arrived an outcast wont you help me, let me tell you the whole story and give you the proof of same, and aid me to get work if for no other purpose but to aid Uncle Sam to keep the Anarchists out of the United States? and aid me to get papers in proper forward thus avoid international complications. H E HuckDAVID STARR JORDAN STANFORD UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA 15. April 15, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: The stories in the Associated Press as to the abolition of football, baseball and rooting from Stanford are without foundation. Very truly yours, David Starr Jordan.[*[Keene]*] [*14*] American Consulate, Geneva, Switzerland, April 15, 1911. My dear Roosevelt: It is a calm and radiant morning in this city near which, long ago, Caesar knocked the first syllable out of the Helvetians. According to my invariable custom, rain or shine, I and my pipe have been taking our early walk in the beautiful little Paro Mon Repos with which M. Plantamour endowed the city. There went with us The Outlook of April 8, which came yesterday. The primroses, the violets, the daisies, were smiling at me prolifically from the lawns. The swans were making love on the smooth lake. The birds were chatting gaily, evidently about mating and nests. All nature was reanimated, after one of winter's false cadences, by the hope that Spring has really come to greet the joy of Easter. In this atmosphere of new birth the Consul read Theodore Roosevelt's article on Race Decadence. I have come back to my office, where I am the first to arrive and the last to leave, not only saturated with oxygen but filled with a desire to sit down at my faithful machine and say "more power to ye." There is a lull in the business of our Uncle Sam. Whatcould be better than to have a one-sided talk with one of his most illustrious sons? Last autumn my dear and intellectual old friend, John W. Bookwalter, was in this cheery room where I dispense polyglot courtesy and efficiency to my visitors. We were talking of you. I remember making the statement that you were the best-informed man in the United States of America. I quoted what Oliver Wendell Holmes said, that a man's mind is often stretched by an idea, and never shrinks back to its former dimensions. When you become President, I said, you already had a vast and varied field of experience behind you, and had gained a very broad mental vision; and that then had come nearly eight years when you passed your days and a great part of your nights in contact with men who expressed to you expert and concentrated opinions on all forms of national and international life and business; that all this, combined with wide reading, wide travel, and the ability to ask searching questions, had undoubtedly made you the best-informed man in public or private life. To this he replied that you were this and more, not only a great politician, a great statesman, a great force for good in our national life, and that, beyond and above all these, you were a seer.2. He was right. The man who is always looking down at the pebbles in his path get near-sighted, losing not only the ability to see, but also the stimulating effect of seeing, the summits and the horizon. Here the association of ideas prompts me to quote that Persian proverb, of Sadi: "The great sea is never disturbed by pebbles. He who is riled by events is still a small pond." There is a big and broad serenity in those words that is helpful even to one who is descended directly from Job, as I think I am. Your are a horizon-searcher. In the field that lies between primeval chaos and the Day of Judgment, in the background of history, in the complicated present, and future's traceable results of great causes, it is given to few men to see as much as you see. I live so much in contact with, or in proximity to, idleness and selfishness, and see so much of the narrow-mindedness that accompanies them, that I crave the intersection of mental orbits with the horizon-hunter. About a year and a half ago, in an attempt to prevent the disbanding of the Admiral Charles WilkesSection of the Navy League of Florence, Italy, the first Section organized outside of the United States, on the list of which mine was the second name. I used the horizon idea, quoting from uncertain memory that passage of Holmes which runs something like this: "And so it is that, in all the little bays that indent the shores of the great ocean of thought, there lie moored the hulks and razees of enslaved or half-enslaved intelligences. They rock peacefully on the swell that comes in over the bar at the harbor's mouth, tugging at their chains as if they wished to be free, but really better content to remain bound as they are. For them no more the round, unwalled horizon of the open sea, the joyous breeze aloft, the furrow, the foam, the sparkle that track the rushing keel. They are at peace forevermore. Happiest of souls, if lethargy be peace, and palsy the chief beatitude." In this matter of Race Decadence, I am convinced that you are fundamentally and everlastingly right. That is an altogether admirable article. Fate has denied me more than two children. Both of my boys are girls. Of two prolific lines, I am the last male left. The Keenes were sturdy yeomen of Somersetshire, back as far as Edward the Confessor's time. The Bowlers, too, were British, until my maternal3 great-great-grand-dad went over to that "small but delightful State in the neighborhood of Pawtucket" and distinguished himself in Revolutionary days. Of most of those plus or minus signs in the double column of human figures of which I am the humble sum, it might be said, in the immortal words of Jerry Rusk, "they seen their duty and they done it," so far as reproduction was concerned. And here am I with two girls, and not a boy to send to Harvard. But those girls, if I am not mistaken, the daughters of one of Kentucky's finest thoroughbreds, a woman who is the product of a long line of superior ladies, are likely to be of interest to Harvard graduates of a little later. I want to tell you a diverting tale of our own experience here in Geneva, and you may pass it along, for it is worth repeating on proper occasions. Several years ago a dinner was given here by the Dutch Consul and his wife, in honor of his promotion from Vice-Consul to the dignity of Consul. Mrs. Keene and I were among the guests, all being of the Consular Corps. Our host escorted Mrs. Keene to the table, and she sat at his left. During their conversation she spoke to him about the young Queen of Holland, and her attractive and interesting personality, saying that she knew it was a great disappointment both to Her Majestyand the Dutch people that no heir to the throne had been born. He replied: "Yes, Mrs. Keene, we are all very much disappointed. But we have hopes. We are hoping all the time. I am sure that the Prince has done all he could." She was so filled with suppressed merriment over this remarkable naivete that she had little inner space for the dinner. There has been no artificial sterility in our home. We should have had five children, but three little craft became hardly more than keel-high. Was it Hood who wrote these lines? "Into this world we come like ships, Launched from the docks and stocks and slips For fortunes fair or fatal. And one little craft is cast away On its very first trip to Babicome Bay, While other rides safe at Port Natal. What different dooms our birthdays bring. For instance, one little manikin thing Survives to wear many a wrinkle; While death forbids another to wake, And a son that it took nine moons to make Expires without even a twinkle."4 I have often heard people say that a woman big with child is an unpleasant sight, and I have the fixed habit of replying that I always feel like lifting my hat to her. The sadness of sterility has never been more strikingly expressed than by Amiel, in his Journal Intime: "Qu'il est dur de vieillir quand on a manqué la vie, qu'on n'a ni la couronne virile, ni la couronne paternelle. Qu'il est triste de sentir son intelligence baisser avant de s'être vu renaitre dans ceux qui doivent nous fermer les yeux et honorer notre non. Comme la tragique solennité de l'existence nous frappe quand nous entendons un matin à notre réveil ce mot lugubre: Trop tara! le sablier est tourné, le terme est échu! Tu n'as pas moissonne, tant pis! Tu as rêve, dormi, oublié, tant pis! Chacun se récompense ou se punit lui-même. A qui et de qui te plaindrais-tu? - Hélas!" A strange man, Amiel. He dreamed away his life, and not many knew the beauty of his thoughts until that wonderful Journal was posthumously published. One of my friends here, M. Bouvier, for many years editor of La Tribune de Geneve, knew him well, and says that there were women who were eager to be his wife. Bouvier once quoted to me to a remark Amiel made to him after having lighted a cigar: "La vie, c'est un cigarefumé par la destin."Living as we do in a place that is more French than Swiss, we see much of the Monsieur, Madame, et bebe kind of family, in which baby is sometimes what a certain famous actress is said to have described her son, her one and only child, a "petit accident." But the French are not all like that. Two or three years ago, while climbing in the Savoy mountains with my girls, we went to the chalet of a montagnard to get some goat's milk, and saw eight sturdy youngsters with cheeks like pippins. I remember, - it was away back in what the tautological Freshman called "a very early period of remote antiquity" meeting a bare-legged Irish woman at Killarney. I asked her how many children she had, and she replied: "Half a dozen, yer Honor, an be the help o'God I'll have as manny more." In '80's list of progeny, compared with you, and Ambassador Bob. Bacon with two husky sons in the crew, and other progenitors, I cut a small figure. Yet, like the Prince Consort in the story I told, "I've done all I could. The maternal instinct is strong in those two tall girls who call me Daddy, if there is any meaning in their oft-expressed wish that all of their dolls might become real babies. So to you, the Stork's Advocate, we make our bow and hope for your commendation.5 Mrs. Keane had a particularly brilliant social career. But no long after our first baby came I went into the nursery and found her putting a diaper on the rosy girlie. She looked up at me, with a radiant maternal smile, and said: "Frank, I wouldn't have believed I could ever say it. But, honestly, I'd rather put a diaper on baby than go to the finest ball in the land." It's a great pity that such a very superior woman has not been able to give the world more copies. Before I bring this rambling letter to a close I must tell you that our genial Morton Barrows, just after the arrival of that first baby, wrote me that he supposed I would have preferred a son and heir, but that he had always been of the opinion that it is well for every boy to have an older sister. I read it to the mother, who said: "Tell him to mind his own business. One at a time is enough." May you and yours have many happy Easters. Very cordially yours, Francis B. KeeneGEORGE H. MILLER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT 6 BEACON STREET BOSTON April 15, 1911 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook 287 Fourth Ave., New. York. Dear Sir:- There was a great deal of satisfaction in having you visit Corey, Alabama. Permit me to sincerely thank you for accepting my suggestion because the people down there like myself were very pleased and proud with the assurances of your interest in the undertaking. I am sorry that it was not possible to have had completed at that time some of the examples of improvements to individual backyards of lots on which the cottages were designed to fit same. May I draw your attention further to the fact that in Corey there are about nine hundred fifty residence lots on each of which there may be available easily an average of nine hundred square feet of land for a vegetable garden, exclusive of space devoted to shed, chicken-house and rum, laundry and kitchen yard and a flower walk, all economically and attractively arranged and ornamented with vines, shrubs, trees and flowering plants, many fruit bearing trees and shrubs, and grape vines in studied position.-2- Under intensive cultivation the small soil space devoted to a vegetable garden and borders of fruit-bearing trees and shrubs can be made to yield in a season vegetables and fruit worth about Eighty Dollars, without the aid of purchased fertilizers or of labor other than that of the owner, who would do all the necessary work in very brief periods before and after the hours of his regular employment. These improvements should somewhat increase valuations. Regardless of the commercial value of this produce think of the healthfulness and pleasure in being able to have fresh vegetables in these days when it is a question whether or not most produce is fit for food after being held for a year or two in cold storage. Certainly, also, a child who works with a parent in the garden can find no evil under the environment. The creating of these examples of properly arranged backyards so that they become attractive out door rooms of the house, will stimulate the natural adoption of the idea throughout the town and industrial concerns employing the workmen who live there will be induced to give prizes to those who raise produce having the greatest market value from the most limited ground space. If not over three fourths of the lots in Corey be developed as are the examples, and it is expected that more than that proportion will be, the total value of produce in Corey alone would be Seventy-six thousand dollars per annum.-3- To illustrate the value of this work, if three fourths of the, say, six million industrial employees in this country, many of whom are, and practically all of whom should be, living in types of homes similar to the examples of Corey, the total value would be Three Hundred Sixty Million Dollars. Here is a new phase in the cost of living problem which rather tends to show that we, here in America, have not yet reached the economic base and are still ravaging our natural resources. It is gratifying to know that the Department of Agriculture is doing much good educational work along this line appealing directly to the people. Another and most important phase of what is being carried out in Corey, is that the very maintenance of these out door features of the modest home is one of the most effective mediums for encouraging a kind of living and environment conducive to the development of efficiency of industrial employees in citizenship and in work, and that this efficiency brought about in this very way has been proven to have measurable value that is worthy of investment by industrial operators. In Corey we are trying to prove the soundness of these ideas by carrying them out actually and on a feasible business basis without any philanthropic backing. Yours very truly, George H. MillerBridge Hampton N. Y. Apl - 15 - 11 Dear Sir: Your letter from San Francisco came only, All I know about Fannie Smith as an employee is your family She told us, and neither she nor any of her family knew of my letter to you. I felt very sure that if the case stood and I wrote, you would be glad to communicate with her. The matter is however disposed of now, as she died a month ago. We shall hope that at some later date you will be able to address the Bible Society whose wide and lasting influence we seek to promote. Sincerely yours Whm Neuman The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt.HALL LITHO CO. "OPERA 3/8 [*a*] HOTEL TILWELL PITTSBURG, KANS. Apr 16 [*[11]?*] [[shorthand]] Pres. Roosevelt My Dear Sir - These are important times. I send you a platform coming to the front in this state even in Tom McNeals great paper Mail and Breeze. One puts it to its mast this work It contains all the virtues of Socialism, dodges all its errors, has a simple solution that seems self-evident. Our club will be pleased to get a reply Very truly M. V. Rork[*[Smith]*] Passaic, N. J. April 15, 1911 [*12*] Mr. Theodore Roosevelt: Dear Sir, I am a member of a literary Society in Passaic -- "The Kenilworth" which has had a existence of thirty years; and have the self- chosen topic "The Passing of the American Cow Boy" to write upon. I am finding it a task of exceeding interest to brush away the romance of the subject, and find out the characteristics and work of the real cow-boy; especially as I realize that as the "miracle of irrigation" makes the western desert regime pass into ancient history so the march of civilization will have no further use for thecowboy. Owing to the limited time I can give to looking up the subject, I am confined mainly to magazine articles here at hand in the Passaic library. In one article I find this statement: "Professional cow punching is confined almost entirely to Americans and some few Englishmen. No man has ever seen a German or French cowboy." Is that not too sweeping a statement? It does not even allow the general qualification that "the exception proves the rule." I have hesitated to put the assertion in my article, - which is to be read before the Kenilworth April 25th. I realize fully that I have absolutely no claim on a moment of your crowded and valuable time, but still I venture to ask you the above question enclosing an envelope and stamp in case a reply should appeal to you; whether as is likely, it come too late for my article or not. I included in my magazine references are articles in the "Outlook of 1904, and from various other publications on "Cowboy Lingo", Songs and Dances", the "Round Up", Night Herding", the "Cowboy of To-day", Erwin Smith's collection of 2000 photographs of cowboy life as sketched in "Country Life", and, your own article of 1895,--Life on a Ranch in the West" written for the "Evangelist", N. Y, picturing the perils of Cowboy life. The "Kenilworth" Club, composed of twenty ladies and twenty gentlemen, has had answers from various distinguished men, sent in reply to queries by members. But as it is in no way a public organization has kept for its own any such information, not giving it to the public through print or any form of publication. If you find it possible to reply to my question, any suggestion as to reference subject matter, or statement aside from my query, would be deeply appreciated now or later, as the cowboy has been of interest to me since the early reading of Owen Wister's stories. Very truly yours, (Miss) Carolyn A. Smith, 224 Passaic Ave, Passaic, New Jersey.[C A 4-15-11] The Tiffany Studios cordially invite you to a private view of the glass mosaic curtain just completed for the proscenium arch of the Mexican National Theatre from April the first to April the fifteenth One thousand, nine hundred and eleven Madison Avenue and Forty-fifth StreetCHARLES R. WATSON, COR. SEC'Y. GEORGE INNES, ASSOC. SEC'Y. 200 NORTH FIFTEENTH STREET. ROBERT L. LATIMER, ESQ., TREAS. 24 NORTH FRONT STREET. The Board of Foreign Missions of the United Presbyterian Church of North America 200 North Fifteenth Street Mission Fields: EGYPT—1854. INDIA—1855. THE SUDAN—1900. Cable Address, EVANGELISM, PHILADELPHIA. Philadelphia, Pa. Apl 15th, 1911. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I am in receipt of your letter of April 1st, referring to your inability to serve the program of our Men's Convention in Pittsburgh. I write to say, that while we regret that we cannot get from you at this time that message which our entire Church is eager to hear, I appreciate the overwhelming claims upon your time and strength, and hope that an opportunity may come later, which will be more opportune from the point of view of your plans, and which will constitute an even worthier occasion for the presentation of your message. Believe me Very sincerely C. R. Watson Hon.Theodore Roosevelt, New York City.[[shorthand]] 24 Crawford St., Boston, Mass., April 15, 1911- [*Wiggin*] [*4*] Dear Mr. Roosevelt - The letter of your assistant secretary Mr. Wardrop, of March 9th to me which answers my letter of several days prior to that date to you, asks me to get into communication with you again. There is nothing that I have to say ofany great importance or of any probable interest to you at all. - I did want to put myself on record and express to you sincerely that I am one of those who believe that your motives are of the highest and that you are misunderstood by a great many intelligent people. I am passing through - in a very small way - a similar experience I believe that time alone tells the true story of any man's real worth and that a man of high ideals is bound to succeed and bound to be rightfully judged in the course of time. I enclose a clipping (Boston Transcript, April 13th) in which Mr. Horton believes you to be "the most illustrious character ever born into this world" - I think that I should have[*For enc. see 4-15-11*] added "one of the greatest" - out of courtesy to Washington, Lincoln, Napoleon, Alexander Caesar, Shakespeare, Dante, Milton and Michel Angelo and possibly a few other lesser lights. It would be a source of the greatest satisfaction to me if I simply had your personal autograph to keep among my archives - Very sincerely yours, Ralph J. WigginTEMPLE BETH EL CHAS. POLAKOFF PRESIDENT WM. RICHBART VICE-PRESIDENT MARCUS BARMON SECRETARY JACOB L. DAVIS TREASURER FRANK L. COHEN } BERNARD L. COHEN } TRUSTEES ISAAC S. GIVENS } 151-161 RICHMOND AVENUE BUFFALO, N.Y. April 15th, 1911 [*D*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- Permit me to introduce myself to you through the medium of this communication as one of your sincerest and unswerving admirers. In this respect I scarcely differ from the vast majority of my co-religionists who, as you are aware, esteem you as the protagonist of the better AmericaTEMPLE BETH EL CHAS. POLAKOFF PRESIDENT WM. RICHBART VICE-PRESIDENT MARCUS BARMON SECRETARY JACOB L. DAVIS TREASURER FRANK L. COHEN } BERNARD L. COHEN } TRUSTEES ISAAC S. GIVENS } 151-161 RICHMOND AVENUE BUFFALO, N.Y. _____ 191___ that is to be. After heroic endeavors the Temple of which I have the honor to be Rabbi, is to be consecrated to its high purposes on Friday, Saturday and Sunday the 16th. 17th. and 18th. of June. Our festivities will terminate with a banquet on the evening of the last mentioned date. We have decided to make the occasion a memorable one in the history of the Jews of Buffalo, and are asking whether it may not be possible for you to grace usTEMPLE BETH EL CHAS. POLAKOFF PRESIDENT WM. RICHBART VICE-PRESIDENT MARCUS BARMON SECRETARY JACOB L. DAVIS TREASURER FRANK L. COHEN } BERNARD L. COHEN } TRUSTEES ISAAC S. GIVENS } 151-161 RICHMOND AVENUE BUFFALO, N.Y. _____ 191___ with your presence at the banquet in question. Your acceptance will gratify the more than 20,000 of my co-religionists in this city. The function will partake of a double character, since, in addition to the dedication of the Temple, I am officially to be installed as the Rabbi of the Congregation. I traveled expressly to New York last week to extend to you an invitation in person not realising that you had not yet returned from your Western trip. May I request the honor of your earliest reply, which, I trust will be a favorable one. Very Truly Yours J H Landau [*[?]*][*[ca 4-15-11]*] Blind Workers Exhibition METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE APRIL 26th - 30th, 1911. SCALE OF PRICES April 26th EVENING April 27th & 28tj AFTERNOON OR EVENING BOXES...............$25.00 ......................$10.00 GENERAL ADMISSION. 1.00 ....................... .25 DRESS CIRCLE........................... 1.50 ........................ .75 BALCONY.................................. 1.25 ....................... .50 GALLERY..................................... .50 ....................... .25 Boxes for both afternoon and evening of April 27th or 28th $15.00. Only Tickets to boxes, Dress Circle and balcony admit to main floor on the opening evening. Tickets on sale at 42 West 39th Street, New York. Telephone 3383 Murray Hill. MAIL ORDERS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL SATURDAY APRIL 22nd. Public Sale will open at the Metropolitan Opera House Monday April 24th. ...............................................................................................................................ORDER SLIP I enclose my check for $..............................................made payable to Mr. WILLIARD V. KING, Treasurer, 42 West 39th Street. HOW MANY DATE ........................................Boxes ..................................................................... ........................................Dress Circle.............................................................. ........................................Balcony..................................................................... ........................................Gallery...................................................................... NAME.................................................................................................... ADDRESS...........................................................................................[Enc. in Holt 4-15-11]For enc see 4-15-11 [4-15-11] L.R. GIGNILLIAT LIEUTENANT COLONEL, I.N.G. SUPERINTENDENT CULVER MILITARY ACADEMY AND CULVER SUMMER SCHOOLS CULVER INDIANAThe Trustees, Faculty, and Cadets of the Culver Military Academy invite you to be present at the exercises celebrating The Opening of the New Mess. Hall of Greater Culver April seventeenth, Nineteen elevenPROGRAMME OPENING OF NEW MESS HALL AND INAUGURATION OF PLANS FOR "GREATER CULVER" Speakers Hon. T.R. Marshall, Governor of Indiana Mr. C.R. Williams, Editor Indianapolis News Mr. Meredith Nicholson Saturday, April 15 [*[1911]*] 2:00 P.M. Base Ball Game with Evanston Academy. 5:00 P.M. Battalion Parade. 8:00 P.M. Concert by Cadet Orchestra and Glee Club. Sunday, April 16 10:00 to 10:30 A.M. Cadets given opportunity to show parents and friends their rooms. 11:00 A.M. Divine Services. Sermon by Dr. H.A. Gobin, Vice President of De Pauw University. 5:00 P.M. Battalion Parade. Monday, April 17 8:30 to 9:00 A.M. Visitors will be shown through Kitchens, Cold Storage Plant, etc., of the New Mess Hall. These are considered to be the finest and most completely equipped kitchens in the world, and an inspection of them will doubtless prove of interest. 1:30 P.M. Garrison Review of Infantry and Cavalry. 2:30 P.M. Circus, given by members of the Cavalry Department, Gymnasium Club, etc. 6:00 P.M. Banquet in New Mess Hall. 9:00 P.M. Dance in Gymnasium.Partial view of Interior of New Mess Hall from Mezzanine Floor.TWO YEARS AGO the Trustees of Culver Military Academy decided upon comprehensive plans which, when completed, will make the institutions a model of its kind among secondary schools of the world. The New Mess Hall, a very wonderful building, both from the standpoint of scientific sanitation and ingenious mechanical equipment, as well as by reason of its beautiful architecture, is the first of this series of improvements, and its completion formally inaugurates the plans for a "Greater Culver." The occasion marks not only an epoch in the progress of the Culver Military Academy, but in that of secondary schools. The Trustees of the Academy, in building a "Greater Culver," are affording to secondary education equipment, resources, and opportunities enjoyed for the most part only by colleges and universities. The Superintendent makes this brief announcement in order that friends and patrons of the institution may understand the deeper significance of the occasion for which this institution is extended. Board of Trustees MRS. E.J. CULVER-BELL MR. E. R. CULVER MR. K.K. CULVER MR. H.H. CULVER MR. B. B. CULVER COL. A.F. FLEET Architects of New Mess Hall ALFRED M. BAKER ALBERT KNELL[Enc. in Gignilliat 4-15-11Seats at Banquet It will be possible to serve five hundred people at the banquet. This will allow seats for about one hundred and fifty guests, in addition to officers and cadets. Should the acceptances exceed one hundred and fifty, there will be, unfortunately, no possibility of further extension. Reservations of seats therefore will be made in the order of receipt of acceptances on attached card. Two reservations may be made on each card. There is abundant capacity for the circus, dance, and other features, and notification of acceptance is requested only where guests wish to attend the banquet. Ladies are expected. The impossibility of estimating in advance the ratio of acceptances to invitations sent out and the exigencies of serving a banquet and of acquainting employes with new kitchens and equipment on the same day it is hoped will explain a limitation somewhat unsual to the Academy's invitations. __________________________________1911 To the Secretary of the Faculty, Culver Military Academy: Please reserve seats at banquet on the evening of the seventeenth of April for the following persons: _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________Signature[Enc. in Wiggin 4-15-11]CONSERVATION FOR ORDINARY MEN Lecturer at Ideal Homes Show Discusses It from Roosevelt's Viewpoint This "Roosevelt Day" at the Real Estate and Ideal Home Show in Horticultural Hall, and one feature was the lecture given this afternoon, and to be repeated in the evening, by Arthur E. Horton of Lexington, landscape designer, on "Back to the Country — Conservation for the Ordinary Farmer and Gardener." Mr. Horton is a great admirer of the most recently retired president, giving unbounded approval of the Roosevelt general and special "policies," as his talk made plain. He said, in part: "Theodore Roosevelt stands forth the most illustrious character ever born into this world. What Lord Brougham said of Washington, directing the formation of a new Government for a great people, may be as truthfully said of Lincoln and Roosevelt with regard to their solutions of the great problems laid before them by the American people. It was the first time so vast an experiment had been tried by man. "Government of the people, by the people, and for the people," will record Washington the greatest founder, Lincoln the greatest preserver, and Roosevelt the greatest reformer of such a Government that the world has yet produced. "He may be likened to the old-fashioned country doctor who never gave ether. None of his patients was unconscious when he was operating surgeon; all his instruments were sterilized with patriotism when his operations removed cancerous growth which had long been eating into the vitals of American freedom and independence. The few scattered and struggling germs remaining will be overcome as a result of the healthier business conditions and national happiness which is rapidly taking on new growth and strength in all parts of the country. The American people marvel that Roosevelt, the greatest civic surgeon of all time, has accomplished so much with so little pain outside the actual spot where his operations took place. "It is a singular coincidence (contrary to the experiences of Washington and Lincoln) that Theodore Roosevelt, with absolutely no training in agricultural affairs, should be the first to inaugurate the present back to the country movement, based on conservation principles, not only well known to Washington, but thoroughly understood centuries ago. And to fully appreciate the rapidity with which Roosevelt brought about results it is well to bear in mind that without his thorough konwledge as a result of years of careful observation, of the poker game practices in city business life it would have been impossible for him to detect that the agricultural interests and consumers were playing the game of life without a 'square deal.' The 'high cost of living' is the result of trust control in the hands of a dozen men who controlled both supply and demand in every department of business life. "Roosevelt well knew that it was necessary in order to bring about a lower cost of production of agricultural products, to thoroughly educate the farmer in the fundamental principles of conservation as applied to plain farming. Again, he well knew that there are many factors in the high cost of production and the high cost to the consumer which must be largely eliminated in order to reestablish the business of the country on a firm foundation. Among the most important of these are the surplus middlemen or 'soldiers'; in short, highway robbers, who actually steal the fruit of the labor of both the farmer and the consumer. Also the fertilizer trust, which is unloading on the farmer much of the plant food which nature supplies without cost. "He understood the faro practices of Wall Street. He knew how the wealth produced by the great working class is manipulated into this beehive of idleness. One of the first operations of Roosevelt was to remove the lid of this hive of drones and show to the public the enormous storehouse of honey which had been accumulating for years. No wonder, with the lid off and the stolen honey open to public view, that great confusion took place within. Banks have been wrecked, brokerage firms have failed, suicides have taken place, jails have been filled, many have fled the country to escape punishment, and business has come almost to a standstill, while political parasites have been destroyed throughout the country. All this Roosevelt realized was absolutely necessary before his conservation and rural life policies could take root and flourish. "No other single instance is recorded in history of a man producing} immediately such vast results. But the full value of his great work} [*Very good*] for humanity will not be fully realized until another century shall} have passed."}[[shorthand]] THE HAMILTON MADISON, WISCONSIN April 16, 1911. To Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Honored Sir:- Copies of the enclosed bulletin were tacked in bunches in the University quarters last week. I thought you might find a smile, "a certain joyousness," in it, and read between the lines our students' affection as well as admiration for you. Very respectfully, Alletta F. Dean Teacher in High SchoolApril 16/11 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir & Bros I have been advised to write to you and I will be as brief as I can and as a member in good standing in Dirigo Lodge No 30 T & A M of this city you will pardon the liberty I take. My position as Clerk to the Car dept of The NYCRR has been abolished - and I am out of a position. I formerly was Gen Foreman & Asst Station Master. I have been at this Station about thirty years & not a mark against me, I have been a Republican all my life & reside in the 30 Dist of which Mr T K Bowers is our Leader, I would highly appreciate your kindness and ask you if I must on the Square, if you will place my case before President Brown as I must have some work to care for invalid wife & Sick Son at the Otisville Sanitariam, With many thanks to you from my family I am Yours Very Truly T H Grattan 77 E 124st New York 28 Years Member Dirigo No 30 T & A M [*[4-16-11]*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir I am a member of the Pastor's Aid Society of the Broadway Methodist Church of this city. This society is composed of one hundred and fifty intelligent refined Christian women. Four years ago we sold our old Parsonage and assumed the debt for a modern new home for our PastorThe new house cost me sixty five hundred dollars - Our society has paid all but one thousand dollars. We are anxious to pay this amount as soon as possible. We have made use of every legitimate means for earning our money and I am proud to say we have never yet resorted to any thing unbecoming church women - We had Col Bob Taylor of Tenn to lecture for us on two separate occasions - also, had the Rev Sam P Jones - once - Now we feel if we could secure your services for a lecture some time in April that we could wipe out this debt which has been a burden to us a so long. Today we paid off a note of five hundred dollars - We promise you a big house comprised of the best people of our beautiful city - We are "hustlers" - I assureyou and when we attempt any thing we'[l] carry through to success - If you will consider this proposition please let us hear from you as to time and price as soon as possible - Sincerely Mrs W. C. Kendrick (Chairman of ways & means) 1366 - First St Louisville KY April 16th 1811 -[*[4-16-11]*] Mesa, Ariz. April 16th Dear Mr. Roosevelt, In another package I have sent you some fairly good specimens of the bird we talked about when you were here, and which I said I would get for you. Two, of the four I have sent you, have the black throat which puzzled us; the other two I think are of thesame species as they all were together and they acted as if they were young ones of the same family. The birds seem fond of shrubs and houses to fairly play around, and they make a distinct sort of "chuck-chuck-chuck" when disturbed or in any way annoyed. Those ones we saw at the school build a nest in one of the peppertrees in front of the house, and all of the ones I have seen are quite tame. It was very nice seeing you again and having you out here, & I hope you had a successful & pleasant trip after you left here. With remembrances to Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Roosevelt. I am, Very sincerely, John Lowell Jr.Form No. 168. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. [*11 48 pm*] ---------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 [*11 f Ny OX 101 2x*] RECEIVED AT 172 Fifth Ave., N.W. Cor. 22d St., New York ALWAYS OPEN Apl 16/11 Niagara Falls Ont 16 Outlook Magazine Please convey to Col Roosevelt news of the death yesterday morning United States Consul Webster Mortimer Vice ConsulWE ARE GOING TO RAISE ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS WM. J. PASKE MINISTER CHAS. I. BIGGS CHAIRMAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE W. C. SCOTT CHAIRMAN FINANCE COMMITTEE G. H. CULVER SECRETARY FINANCE AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE C. E. FERRELL TREASURER FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE Highland Congregational Church CLEVELAND, OHIO 16 April '11 Colonel Theo. Roosevelt [*D*] The Outlook New York My Dear Sir: President Taft lent his personal presence on two occasions during the promotion of the Washington Church referred to in the circular herewith. A similar institution is planned for the West side of this city, and all Congregationalism is interested in it, together with many other interests. The Chamber of Industry officials are advising with us in this matter, and we desire to give a banquet at their headquarters at which representative City men will be asked to meet the principal guests. An enterprise like this looms up with unusual significance to the future of the American Church, and if we can secure your presence at such a banquet, to be dated for your convenience, the occasion will take on national importance, as well as assure the success of the local institution. This is such an important matter to all concerned that my committee is earnestly hoping it will commend itself to you goodwill and co-operation. I was formerly Assistant to Dr. Bradford of Montclair, N.J., who was at one time the religious editor of the Outlook, and, of course, intimately known by Dr Lyman Abbot. Yours most sincerely, Wm. J. PaskeLetter} Parcel} No. 23408 P.O., New York, N.Y. Madison Square station. Received for registration 287 4 Ave, 191 , from The Outlook addressed to A B. Roosevelt Mesa Arizona 1 class postage prepaid. Postmaster, per P [*appear on the envelope or wrapper.*][*Copy*] Queens Hotel, Montreal Apr. 17th, 1911 N. H. C. Pihl Esq. Minneapolis Min. Dear Mr Pihl, your letter was sent to me here, I am leaving for London England this week. I am called away in a hurry and did not expect to go there so sudden, or would have seen you before I left. However I shall while over there, see if I can get your Projectile patent looked at, and shown to the Ordnance Department of British Government, now dont get too sanguine, I will use my best endeavors to dispose of your projectile, as I believe it has a lot of merit, I will do my best to present it to the proper people, but I can not say what the results will be, however I will promptly notify you, as soon as I can get in touch with the People, it will probably take a little time, but I expect to reach the right Man, before I get through. Dont be impatient, I will do every thing possible. I will keep you posted. Of course if you sell to someone, you must advise me promptly so that I can stop work on your deal. With best wishes. Yours very truly Alfred D. Arundel P.S. I will send you my adress as soon as I find out where I shall stay.[Enc in Pihl 6-26-11][*ack 4-26-11*] Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America NATIONAL OFFICE 81 AND 82 BIBLE HOUSE, NEW YORK FOURTH AVENUE AND NINTH STREET BISHOP E. R. HENDRIX, D.D., LL.D. President E. B. SANFORD, D.D. Corresponding Secretary COMMITTEE ON HOME MISSIONS L. C. Barnes, D.D., Chairman Am. Baptist Home Mission Society Madison Square, New York City Lutheran DAVID H. BAUSLIN, D.D. Methodist Protestant MR. J. J BARGE United Brethren in Christ BISHOP WM. M. BELL, D.D. Evangelical Association BISHOP S. C. BREYFOGEL, D.D. Presbyterian J. CLEVELAND CADY, LL.D. Congregational JAMES W. COOPER, D.D. African M. E. Church BISHOP L. J. COPPIN, D.D. Congregational OZRA S. DAVID, D.D. Methodist Episcopal ROBERT FORBES, D.D. Presbyterian BAXTER P. FULLERTON, D.D. Baptist HOWARD B. GROSE, D.D. Methodist Episcopal WM. I. HAVEN, D.D. Presbyterian EDGAR P. HILL, D.D. Methodist Episcopal, South BISHOP E. E. HOSS, D.D. Congregational REV. JOEL S. IVES German Ex. Synod REV. JOHN G. KIRCHER Reformed in U.S. PAUL S. LEINBACH, D.D. Protestant Episcopal RT. REV. ALEXANDER MACKAY-SMITH, D.D. Southern Presbyterian S. L. MORRIS, D.D. Methodist Episcopal FRANK MASON NORTH, D.D. Methodist Episcopal MR. JAMES W, PEARSALL Christian Connection OLIVER W. POWERS, D.D. Congregational CHARLES H. RICHARDS, D.D. Disciples W. F. RICHARDSON, D.D. Protestant Episcopal RT. REV. ETHELBERT TALBOT, D.D. Presbyterian CHARLES L. THOMPSON, D.D. Reformed in America REV. J. BROWNLEE VOORHEES United Brethren in Christ CHARLES WHITNEY, D.D. Friends MR. JOHN WOOD Disciples REV. WILLIAM J. WRIGHT COMMITTEE OF THE "HOME MISSIONS COUNCIL" Appointed to confer with the Home Mission Committee of the Federal Council Congregational Home MisSIon Society H. C. HERRING, D.D. Evangelical Lutheran, Home Mission Society A. S. HARTMAN, D.D. Free Baptist Home Mission Board R. D. LORD. D.D. Presbyterian Ch. in U.S. Bd. Home Missions S. L. MORRIS, D.D. Methodist Protestant Bd. Home Missions REV. S. L. QUEEN Protestant Episcopal Domestic Home Mission Sy. RT. REV. ARTHUR S. LLOYD, D.D. United Brethren, Home Mission Society CHARLES WHITNEY, D.D. United Presbyterian Bd. Home Missions REV. R. A. HUTCHINSON Methodist Episcopal Bd. Home Missions WARD PLATT, D.D. The above committees are acting as a joint committee [11] [*4.*] New York 1910 Detroit, Michigan, April 17, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I have just been reading your article in the "Outlook" on "Race Decadence." I thank you heartily for it, for its characteristic straightforwardness and irresistible reasoning, and at the same time its touches of utmost tenderness. Allow me to renew a suggestion which I made to you once in Washington, and if I remember rightly, also in Pittsburgh, i.e. that there be published a topical index of all your published works. It would be worth while to have it go such into detail as to subjects treated. I am sure that for all public speakers, it would be a greatly appreciated aid for using and availing themselves of the values in the mines of [worth] wealth thus opened. As I read this article I was reminded of your address at a Fourth of July banquet in Pittsburgh some years ago. As I listened I said to myself "he is preaching the gospel." After a little you referred to your line of remarks as "preaching." I thank God for such a preacher. Sincerely yours, L.C. Barnes[*[Brittenham]*] [*D*] 4044 Ellis Ave, Chicago Apr. 17, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Sir- The Young Women's Missionary Society of St. James Methodist Church will be glad to have you deliver a lecture for them this Spring if possible; if not, at your earliest date in the Fall.A number of the Hamilton Club are members of our church and are very desirous of our inviting you to come as we are of having you. If you can come any time before the middle of June, it will suit us or if you cannot give us a date this Spring, kindly give us your earliest date for the fall or winter and your terms per lecture, either on the percentage basis or the amount charged per lecture. Either one suits us. Mr. Bryan lectures in our church May 2 on the "Prince of Peace," for the Epworth League and if possible we (the girls) would like to get you for the next lecture in the church. St. James M.E. Church was built for Dr. McIntyre (now Bishop McIntyre) and its pulpit has been occupied by Dr. Quayle (now Bishop Quayle), and is now occupied by Dr. Charles Bayard Mitchell. It is the leading church in Methodism in Chicago likewise in the "Middle West."I will be pleased to hear from you at your earliest convenience. Awaiting your reply and trusting for a favorable answer, I am Respectfully (Miss) Sadie J. Brittenham President 4044 Ellis Ave. Chicago, Ill.Bristol, Tenn Va. April 17, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, My dear Mr. Roosevelt: Could you give me a little material on how the Panama Canal will benefit United States. If so, I shall be very much obliged to you. Very truly yours, (Miss) Besse BroceTHE KANSAS CITY LOAN CO. 445 BELLEFONTAINE AVENUE JOHN B. COLTON [*2.*] KANSAS CITY, MO. April 17 1911 THE JAYHAWKERS OF '49 Headquarters Kansas City, Mo. Colonel Roosevelt Oyster Bay Dear Sir I see that you are just getting home from your long journey, and although you have been sent a copy of paper Containing the reunion, from the list, I am satisfied it has gone to the "heap" and knowing how you yearn to read of the Wild" I enclose you a copy herewith Yours Truly John B. ColtonJ. B. WILSON, [President], Bowling Green, O. WILLIAM CORLETT, Waterville, O. [*Pres*] C. W. SHOEMAKER, Waterville, O. [*Sec'y*] D. K. HOLLENBECK, [Secretary], Perryville, O. J. L. PRAY, Toledo, O. Fort Meigs Memorial Commission Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Toledo, APR 17 1911 190 Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Sir I received you by even mail two pamphlets which have been issued by the Maumee Valley Pioneer and Historical Association one previous to the dedication of a monument at Ft Meigs Ohio and the other subsequent to that event: the latter having an interesting and valuable diary made by a Captain Cushing giving an account of the difficulties and sufferings met with in a march with his Battery thru the wilderness of Ohio to Ft Meigs also the incident of the Camp and seiges of the Fort in 1813. I send you these because of the interest you have shown in the military operations of this section of our country particularly of the "Battle of Fallen Timbers" which took place on grounds about two miles up the Maumee River and oposite Ft. Meigs. Our Association has been incorporated and has purchasedJ. B. WILSON, President, Bowling Green, O. WILLIAM CORLETT, Waterville, O. C. W. SHOEMAKER, Waterville, O. D. K. HOLLENBECK, Secretary, Perryville, O. J. L. PRAY, Toledo, O. Fort Meigs Memorial Commission 190 about nine(9) acres of the Fort grounds and by persistent efforts has induced the state of Ohio to buy thirty six acres more securing to the public the entire ground covered by the Fort including some adjacent in which are buried those who died in the campaign connected with the sieges of the Fort. It has been found to have been up hill work for some of a dozen or more of us to accomplish what has been secured. Our association holds two annual meetings, one on Feb 22 for organization: the second on September 10. The latter we make an open air mass meeting in a natural wooded amphitheater like place on the association's grounds. I have written this fully that you may have some idea of matters connected with the above and to ask if you would accept anJ. B. WILSON, President, Bowling Green, O. WILLIAM CORLETT, Waterville, O. C. W. SHOEMAKER, Waterville, O. D. K. HOLLENBECK, Secretary, Perryville, O. J. L. PRAY, Toledo, O. Fort Meigs Memorial Commission 190 invitation to make an address on the occasion of our next meeting at the Fort on Saturday Sep 9th 1911. The reason for writing this early is that we may be able to have the date fit in the many engagements you are liable to make even as far in advance as this may seem - kindly give me the terms for which such a visit may be made if you can be with us it will give us great pleasure to give you an auto ride up the historic Maumee river passing Turkey Foot Rock and the Battle Field of Fallen Timbers up to the probable site of Ft Deposit. Awaiting your reply I remain yours Respy William Corlett Toledo O Mch 14 - 1911[*[Davenport]*] 3—1872 Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions, Washington, Office of The Commissioner. C. F. W. April 17, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook. New York, N.Y. My dear Colonel: I have had the claim for increase, Ctf. #1127,432, of Charles Buckley (alias Buckholdt) late private of Co. B. 1st U.S. Vol. Cav., War with Spain, given very careful consideration and I regret to inform you that there are no grounds for allowing him a greater rate than that which he now receives. In the soldier's record, it is shown that he was treated in July, 1898, for syphilis, chanoroids and inguinal adenitis (enlargement of glands) of both groins, and in the examination preliminary to muster out it is shown that he "contracted syphilis during campaign." He is pensioned for malarial poisoning. In the report of the official medical examination made on the 5th instant, by the board at Fort Worth, Texas, the surgeons only recommended a rate of 5/18 ($5 per month) for the malarial poisoning, whereas he is now in the rolls at a rate of 17/18, $17 per month, for this disability. In view of the man's seriously disabled condition, and of your interest in his behalf, I regret my inability to allow him an increased rate of pension, but in view of the adverse record and the report of the board of surgeons, I cannot see my way clear-2- (Hon. T. Roosevelt) to do so, as the major part of his disability is due to causes not incident to his military service. Very respectfully, J.L. Davenport Commissioner.Phila April 17th [*[4-17-11]*] [*[Diehl]*] [*26.*] Col. Roosevelt. Sir. As you will know, we need honesty in Religion as well as in Politics. The teaching of any Cult, which goes for the uplifting of mankind should not be condemned, by orthodoxyyou will do all to help this career, upon your return to the White House.. Would you be kind enough t o allow you secretary to sent me your opinion after perusal and oblige S M Diehl 3624 Chestnut St Phila Pa You as a scholar will appreciate the truths in the Creed of Spiritualism which goes to the making of good citizenship. Wishing you to have a knowledge of this Cult i hope you will read it carefully and trustNew Orleans, La. 4/17th/1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, N.Y. Honored Sir:- I have allowed myself the privilege and pleasure of sending you a copy of "The Triangle." On page 118, I have made use of a newspaper incident much commented on atthe time. May I hope that at some future time leisure will be yours in which to read my literary effort. I remain Yours very truly Heiman J. ElkinRoom 208 Northern Pacific Building St. Paul, Minn. April 17, 1911 PRIVATE! My dear Mr. Roosevelt, Thank you very much for your letter of April thirteenth. I am glad that we added a little your comfort your long trip. I am very sorry that you cannot be with us at the Harvard meeting, because we hope to impress Harvard upon the West. I have not forgotten your very nice invitation to come down to see you some time when I am East, and I shall try to do so, and reach you by telephone some day, either at the Outlook office or at home. I showed you letter to Mr. J.J. Hill, and be Mr. Louis Hill, so that the latter understands that you have them in mind, and he asked me to thank you and send you his regards. He does not go East very often and I think has not been in New York since you were here at the Conservation Meeting. With sincere regards, please believe me, Very truly yours, Howard Elliott Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York.INTERNATIONAL SEAMEN'S UNION OF AMERICA. Affiliated with American Federation of Labor. Andrew Furuseth, President National Hotel, Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. April 17, 1911. Hon. J.W. Bryan, M.C., House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Bryan: Having incidentally learned that you brought about the present consideration of the Seamen's Bill by a motion that it be reported out, I write a thank you in the name of the Seamen, and if I may, also in the name of those who on account of business or pleasure travel the sea or the lakes and are thereby exposed to the present indefensible position of vessels with regard to safety. Please permit me to express the hope that the people of Washington, and more especially the people of Seattle may appreciate your services here as fully as I do. Respectfully and sincerely yours, ANDREW FURUSETH Chairman Legislative Committee International Seamen's Union of America.[*[Enc in Bryan 7-31-14]*]HEADQUARTERS OF THE Society for the Protection of the Dignity and Honor of the Uniforms of the United States WASHINGTON, D.C. April 17, 1911. CATHERINE M. GALLAGHER, PRESIDENT 512 A STREET S. E. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I believe I advised you that I am in correspondence with the Governors of the States, asking their co-operation with their respective Legislatures, to the end that there may be a universal law protecting the uniforms of the United States. I am doing this upon my own initiative, bearing whatever expenses arise in the conduct of my campaign. I am about to have additional stationery printed, and wish to add the names of men prominent in the affairs of our Country and write to ask the privilege of using yours. I desire to bring to the work all the force of which I am capable. and believe that it is your desire to aid in a cause so very dear to your precious American heart. I wrote you a letter a week or so ago, directing it to San Francisco, but shall not wait for it to be re-directed to you, - hence this is sent. Will you kindly advise me if I may add your name as an Honorary Member? Yours very sincerely, (Mrs.) Catherine M. Gallagher [[shorthand]]PRESTON GIBSON PUTNAM BUILDING NEW YORK CITY M 4623 COLORADO BUILDING WASHINGTON, D.C Washington, D.C. April 17, 1911. Colonel Roosevelt, Outlook Publishing Co. New York, N. Y. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: I enclose you a photograph of yourself and will appreciate it very much if you will sign it and return it to me in addressed envelope. With best wishes, Very truly, Preston Gibson[*[Hardie]*] [*[April 17, 1911]*] [*23*] ARMY RELIEF SOCIETY BRANCH NUMBER ONE NEW YORK The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt My dear Colonel Roosevelt: Ten Officers and members of Branch one, Army Relief Society require the honor of again having you and Mrs. Roosevelt as patronsof the Annual garden Party to be given, through the courtesy of General Frederick Dent Grant, on Governors Island, May the twenty fifth for the benefit of Branch one - Army Relief Society. Thanking you & Mrs Roosevelt for your interest in the past years, & a desire for the same interest for the present benefit. Sincerely, Isabelle H. Hardie, Secretary, Branch 8th Army Relief Society. Miss Isabelle H Hardie 13 S East 40" Street. New York City. April the seventeenth.DR. J. W. HARTIGAN 153 SPRUCE STREET MORGANTOWN, W. VA. HARTIGAN HOSPITAL MORGANTOWN, W. VA. NON-CONTAGEOUS DISEASES GENERAL SURGERY DISEASES OF WOMEN [*D*] April 17, 1911. Hon. Theodore. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Mass. My Dear Col. Roosevelt:- Permit me to inquire if you would consider an invitation, or any proposition of any sort, to come to Morgantown to speak on your African trip? Morgantown is the seat of the State University about nine hours ride from Washington, D.C. You appreciate, of course, better than any one the advantage this would be to any student body. I have the distinguished honor of holding a commission from you in the Medical Reserve Corps of the Army, and had the pleasure of meeting you last fall in Washington at rooms of the Associated Press Club. Hoping to hear from you, I am, yours with great respect, J. W. HartiganU.S. COURTS. ATLANTA: FIRST MONDAY IN OCTOBER AND SECOND MONDAY IN MARCH. ATHENS: FOURTH MONDAY IN APRIL AND FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER. COLUMBUS: FIRST MONDAYS IN MAY AND DECEMBER. ROME: THIRD MONDAYS IN MAY AND NOVEMBER. Department of Justice UNITED STATES MARSHAL'S OFFICE Northern District of Georgia. Atlanta, April 17, 1911 [*3*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Col. Roosevelt: I hope your trip has been a pleasant one. No doubt, upon your return home, you will have your hands full, but I thought it quite probable you would find time to read the inclosed sermon of Dr. John E. White, an able and popular Baptist Minister in this City, and editorial in the Atlanta Constitution of this date, both brought forth by your reference to the Young Men's Christian Association in your recent speech at Reno. With best wishes, Very truly yours, Walter H. Johnson[For enc see 4-17-11][*13*] HOTEL ROCHESTER NATIONAL HOTEL CO. GEO. W. SWEENEY, PRES. WM. D. HORSTMANN,MGR. Rochester, N.Y. Apr 17 1911 Hon Theo Roosevelt Editor Outlook Magazine New York. Dear Sir:- I take the liberty of addressing you and enclosing herewith front page of the "Union And Advertiser" Rochester, N.Y. and wish to call your attention to the item "Buffalo Baby Born in Patrol Wagon." A good editorial from you would probably be appreciated by the Average citizen subject "More brains needed in our City police departments. Most respectfully yours Fred W Kohl 1514 Clark Ave Cleveland OAUTHOR OF "THE POWER OF SPEECH." "THE LAWRENCE READER AND SPEAKER." "SPEECH-MAKING," ETC. EDWIN GORDON LAWRENCE PROFESSOR ORATORY BUILDER OF THE SPEAKING VOICE AND TEACHER OF DRAMATIC ART 38 EAST TWENTY-SECOND STREET NEW YORK April 17 1911 10. Mr. Frank Harper 287 Fourth Ave. New York. My dear Mr. Harper : - I have taken the liberty to send to Col. Theodore Roosevelt a copy of my latest work, "The Lawrence Reader and Speaker", and if you will kindly bring it to his attention, I will esteem the favor. On page 111 is an extract from Col. Roosevelt's speech, delivered at Chicago, April 10, 1899. I believe the book will interest Col. Roosevelt and I am particularly desirous of having it brought to his attention - Thanking you, &---, I am, Sincerely Edwin G. Lawrence. LOOMIS SANATORIUM FOR THE TREATMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS LOOMIS, SULIVAN CO., NEW YORK Railway & Express- Liberty. N.Y. HERBERT MAXON KING, M. D. Physician in Chief HORACE JOHN HOWK, M. D. Associate Physician CHARLES WILSON MILLS, M.D. April 17th, 1911 My dear Col Roosevelt, In lieu of an introductory letter the Post Office Department shall present me and my petition. This is a Capital of Health; I an example of what they can do for an all but dead man. Last summer I gave a series of gratuitous entertainments by way of punctuating the weary cure-taking period. Many musical and dramatic stars passed a week-end with us, giving a recital Saturday evening in our little Casino. Up here among the hills you have admirers who believe your great kindly sympathetic nature would respond to an invitation to lecture to us. Ours is an out-door, if not exactly a "Strenuous Life," so we have that in common. An hour's talk from you would be the most potent tonic, making us all feel less like banished outcasts. Will you, Col. Roosevelt, come to us for a day and night during May? The 15th or 29th have been suggested, but any date could thus honor us would be a red-letter one for us. The end of this week will find me in New York, when I shall give myself the pleasure of calling at your office. Your lecture would be for our convalescing patients and medical staff only. 'Tis presumptuous to remind you there is absolutely no danger of infection for our visitors; the remark is made to satisfy your secretary, in case he be timid about passing this prayer on to you. Faithfully yours, P François LeMone[*5*] LEADVILLE, Colo. April 17th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, N.Y. My Dear Sir:- I am writing you today about a matter which I think will interest you, and I think you are the man of all men in the United States to assist me in the disposing of them. I own absolutely the last family of the wild native Buffalo, that used to roam our great western plains in droves that numbered away up into the thousands. I enclose a clipping from one of the Denver papers, which gives a fairly good history of them, the group consists of 1 bull, 1 cow, 1 yearling, and a calf, these Buffalo was never under fence, herded, owned, or controlled in any way or form by the hand of man until they were killed by some vandals. They are now mounted in as good shape as its possible for man to do, I send you today under seperate cover an 8 x 10 photo of them, and I most sincerely hope you will join me in disposing of these specimens, either here in the United States, or abroad, but where I can realize the most for them. I wrote and also sent you a photo to San Francisco, but think they were sent to late to reach you there, Please let me hear from you, I enclose a self addressed envelope. Very truly yours, Peter Mulock. P.S. Please write me what you think a fair price for these 4 specimens, under the circumstances, that they are absolutely the last of the wild native Buffalo, and no more to be had at any price, also what % commission would you ask to sell them for me, or to assist me in selling them, yours, P.M.[*[For inc see 4-17-11]*][*[Peabody]*] Rome, April 17. 1911. My Dear Theodore, I am moved by reading your article on 'race decadence' to write to tell you how thoroughly I agree with you in your view & how important I count it for you to sound this warning note. Large families are going out, fast. I can see a lot of wonder came over the faces of fellow travellers whenfive daughters sit down to table with us. There is surprise & perhaps a bit of amusement. Six children seem more to the average American than twelve seemed to our Grandfathers & Grandmothers. And I want to tell you how much I agree with you in many other things & how valuable I count your services to the Country. During my year off there come to me letters chuckfull of advice as the the methods in which I can mend my ways. There are slight allusion to 'arbitraryness' & that sort of thing which I think my sound natural to you, In my case I shall try to benefit by the sagacious counsel of my friends - but sometimes one gets a wee bit weary of it. Looking to the future. I want to get you to put us down for a visit next autumn. You & Mrs. Roosevelt must come us to stay. You shall show the boys how they can make their lives Count & we will play squash together & walk or ride. These old fashioned things I still do, Machinery does not yet take the place of the horse in our exercise at Groton. I hope that Archie is getting all you hoped for out of Mesa - And Quentin is becoming a real scholar - isn't he? Out love to you all - I am, Ever Yours Endicott Peabody To Carter & Co. Strand, London.}[*MS*] [*876*] [*Long form.*] 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 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. THEO N. VAIL, President BELVIDERE BROOKS, General Manager Received at the WESTERN UNION BUILDING, 195 Broadway, N. Y. ALWAYS OPEN r252ch 4z 50NL 3 Ex Bloomington Ill Apl 17-11 Theodore Roosevelt Outlook Office, Newyork. Could you deliver commencement address Illinois Wesleyan afternoon June fourteenth fifteenth or sixteenth in same exercises also dedication of Carnegie Science Hall to Major J W Powell whose collections are owned by Wesleyan possibly large banquet in evening what other arrangements would serve as inducements your terms. Arthur F Peine, Secy Speakers Committee 1245am 18 1424 6th St S.E. Minneapolis, Minn. April 17 1911 Ex President Roosevelt of the United States of America Dear Mr. Roosevelt The writer went to St Paul a few evenings ago and heard you speak to the State Legislature. I enjoyed it very much. Am happy to say that you are very popular in the Northwest. But please do not ruin this your popularity by disclosing yourself in favor of the so-called Canadian reciprocity agreement. It is simply a gross discrimination against the greatest of American industries. We want you for president again. Am a reader of The outlook" because you are one of its editors. Sorry to see the stand it takes on the Canadian pact. Yours Sincerely C M ReeseFATHERS AND MOTHERS CLUB INCORPORATED TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB HOUSE NO. 3 JOY STREET PRESIDENT, MRS. MARY PAMELA RICE. THE LUDLOW, COPLEY SQUARE, BOSTON. TEL. B. B. 4643. REC. SECRETARY, MRS. DUDLEY SARGENT, 10 DANA STREET, CAMBRIDGE. COR. SECRETARY, MRS. FREDERICK L. MANN, 131 UPLAND ROAD, CAMBRIDGE. TREASURER, MRS. RALPH W. SHOREY, 12 COTTAGE AVENUE, WINTHROP (GRAVE CAROLINE SHOREY) FATHERS AND MOTHERS CLUB FARM, GROVE STREET, READING. TELEPHONE CONNECTION The Ludlow, April 17, 1911. My dear Mr. Roosevelt,- Your article on Race Decadence in the last "Outlook" struck a chord of interest and response in the hearts of the members of the Fathers and Mothers Club. In our last executive meeting, we decided to ask you to come to us at our annual meeting and speak on that, or some kindred topic. By a suspension of our bylaws, wehave left to you the fixing of the date, but have chosen Tuesday, June 6, as the time that will best suit us. It is placed thus late in the season, as , from April 25 to May 2, I shall be in Washington, at the International Congress of Mothers, as delegate from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts appointed by Governor Foss. From there, I go to Chicago to attend the Child Welfare Exhibit and Conference, which closes May 26. I am enclosing printed matter which will give you anidea of the purpose and scope of our work for children. It was through the efforts of our club that nurses were established in our Boston public schools, and as you will see by circular number 2, we are now working to raise the physical and moral standards of school children. You will be interested to know that Mrs. Robert W. Park, who write the article, Wanted - Rooseveltian Landlords, is one of our number, and chairman now of our Child Labor Committee. Very sincerely yours, (Mrs. ) Mary Pamela Rice per A.G.G. [*A duplicate of this letter is being sent to your home at Sagamore Hill.*] It is impossible for me to express the pleasure and appreciation with which both the members of our club and myself look forward to your coming to us. We shall be deeply grateful if you will allow us the use of your name on our advisory council as we are doing a valuable work, and realize that your influence would be of great help to us.FATHERS AND MOTHERS CLUB INCORPORATED TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB HOUSE NO. 3 JOY STREET PRESIDENT, MRS. MARY PAMELA RICE. THE LUDLOW, COPLEY SQUARE, BOSTON. TEL. B. B. 4643. REC. SECRETARY, MRS. DUDLEY SARGENT, 10 DANA STREET, CAMBRIDGE. COR. SECRETARY, MRS. FREDERICK L. MANN, 131 UPLAND ROAD, CAMBRIDGE. TREASURER, MRS. RALPH W. SHOREY, 12 COTTAGE AVENUE, WINTHROP (GRAVE CAROLINE SHOREY) FATHERS AND MOTHERS CLUB FARM, GROVE STREET, READING. TELEPHONE CONNECTION The Ludlow, April 17, 1911. My dear Mr. Roosevelt- Your article on Race Decadence in the last "Outlook" struck a chord of interest and response in the hearts of the members of the Fathers and Mothers Club. In our last executive meeting we decided to ask you to come to us at our annual meeting, and speak on that, or some kindred topic. By a suspension of our by laws, we[*[FOR 2 ENCLS SEE 4-17-11]*] have left the fixing of the date to you, but have chosen Tuesday, June 6, as the time that will best suit us. It is placed this late in the season, as from April 25 to May 2 I shall be in Washington, at the International Congress of Mothers, as delegate from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts appointed by Governor Foss. From there I go to Chicago to attend the Child Welfare Exhibit and Conference, which closes May 26. I am enclosing printed matter which will give you an idea of the purpose and scopeof our work for children. It was through the efforts of our club that nurses were established in our Boston public schools, and as you will see by circular number 2, we are now working to raise the physical and moral standards of school children. You will be interested to know that Mrs. Robert W. Park, who write the article, Wanted - Rooseveltian Landlords, is one of our number, and chairman now of out Child Labor Committee. Very sincerely yours, (Mrs. ) Mary Pamela Rice per A.G.G. [*A duplicate of this letter is being sent to you in care of the "Outlook."*] It is impossible for me to express the pleasure and appreciation with which both myself and the members of our club look forward to your coming to us. We shall be deeply grateful if you will allow us the use of your name on our advisory council, as we are doing a valuable work, and realize that your influence would be of great help to us.P.O. BOX 1222 CABLE ADDRESS, ROOSEVELT Roosevelt & Son 33 Wall Street New York, April 17th, 1911. [*11.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York City. Dear Theodore:- I am glad to see you are back. I enclose a paper concerning Dr. Washburn, which a number of us have signed and which I spoke to you about before you left. You see it calls for an annual payment during the life of Mr. Washburn and not to exceed $50.00, and on account of the number of subscribers, it will be considerably less. When you have signed it please send it to Edward M. Townsend, #345 Broadway. I hope to see you Saturday. Sincerely yours, W Emlen Roosevelt Enc.8-1127 Department of Commerce and Labor Bureau of the Census Washington April, 17, 1911 My dear Mr. Roosevelt, I hope you will pardon me for the liberty I take in writing you, but I thought that you might help me by giving me a letter to someone in the Capitol or the Secretary of War. I have a wife, two children and an invalid sister, and my salary is only $60 per month. I have a real hard time to live, as you must know, and am really in a necessitous condition. I was a messenger to Carroll D. Wright, Commissioner of Labor, for twenty years. Knowing that you know Mr. Wright, and my being faithful to him, I thought you might help me. Mr. Wright was a dear, good man and the best friend I had on earth and I felt perhaps that knowing Mr. Wright, you might help me get a better position in some way; I ask this for the sake of my dear children, and feel sure that a letter from you will get me transferred where I will get a better salary. I have letters from Rev. Dr. Pierce of All Soul's Church, also from Sen. Corbin and the Rev. Dr. Atkinson of St. Paul's Church, son of the Ex-Governor of Virginia and many others. Hoping you will do this for me, I am Yours sincerely, John O Russell Census Office Washington D.C.Wm. Cary Sanger, Tontine Building. 86 Wall Street. New York. April 17, 1911. My dear Col. Roosevelt: The purpose for which the Sangerfield Country Club were organized will, I am sure, have your hearty endorsement. They are set forth in the Certificate of Incorporation which is printed in the Club book which I enclose herewith and are found on pages 7 and 8. In order to interest the farming community in agriculture and other questions which directly concern their welfare, it is the plan of the club from time to time to have addresses by persons whose presence and words will be helpful. Last year Mr. Pearson, the Commissioner of Agriculture, and Dean Bailey of the Agricultural College at Cornell, spoke at the annual meeting. This year we would like to have the opening meeting of the Club some time in June, possibly the latter half, and it would be of enormous help to the work which the club is anxious to do if you would address the members at the time. On behalf of the Club, and personally, I want to extend the most hearty and earnest invitation to you to be present at such time in June as may be convenient to you to speak to the members of the Club and the farmers of the vicinity.Mrs. Sanger is writing to Mrs. Roosevelt and it would be a great pleasure to us to have you both visit us at this time. Sangerfield is, as you perhaps know, about twenty miles from Utica and can be reached either via Utica or directly by the D.L. & W. R. R. If we have the good fortune of seeing you at Sangerfield I shall send you full details of the trains on the different roads. With renewed expression of the hope that you can come, I am, Sincerely yours, Wm Cary Sanger Col. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook,. 287 Fourth Ave., New York CityFor enc see 4-17-11[*[Sellers]*] [[shorthand]] Goodpasture, Colo. Apr. 17, 1911 Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir I note in a Magazine article that you are interested in the discovery of some of the Passenger Pigeons. I am an old soldier, 65 years of age, was born and raised in Pa. Shot many of those pigeons during my boyhood days; quite familiar with the mourning dove, feel quite sure I can recognize said pigeon at sight, feel equally sure that I have seen a few of them two summers ago and heard of them last season. Now, if I can locate some this season with absolute certainty how much is2 the reward which I might expect? to receive & &. I would expect to go into the mountains in the vacinity of where they have been seen and camp long enough to discover them if possible. That you may give this communication just credence. I will refer you to the Western Natl. Bank of Pueblo Colo. Hope you will not consider my inquiry in regard to reward mean and selfish. I am a poor man and the reward would come from the rich, Very truly C.W. Sellers Chambers United States Judge Macon, Georgia April 17, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- I am very happy to see from the papers that you have safely returned to your home, and I am particularly happy to note that you retain unimpaired that vigor of mind and body which in your person I truly believe the greatest single asset of our country. While you were in Africa I published a small volume of autobiographical lectures. They were mainly delivered in furtherance of what I have tried to make in a large part my life work and that is, the cultivation of genuine Americanism. I send you the volume under separate cover. I trust that you will accept it as a token of my ever increasing confidence, admiration, and steadfast reliance in you. There are several references to your own writings, one I believe in the address on Lee, and another in the address on Grant, the latter made at Galena before the same Association you also addressed there. With the most pleasing memories of our meeting before the Republican Club in New York on the last Lincoln's birthday, I am, my dear Colonel, most, Respectfully and faithfully yours, Emory SpeerSupreme Court Appellate Division Fourth Department Alfred Spring Associate Justice Rochester, N.Y. 17th April 1911. [*Personal.*] My dear Colonel Roosevelt, I have read with much interest your articles is The Outlook on Nationalism and the Judiciary and, of course, was especially pleased with the two in which you quoted so freely and commented so interestingly on my article published in the American Law Review on The National Government. I should have written you earlier on this subject, except that I knew you were on an extended Western trip. Now, my dear Colonel, there are two distinct classes of cases which are presented to the courts for determination. The first and important one and the only one relevant to what I am about to say, is that in which the rights of the public, as distinguished from individual rights, are involved. If they are questions of a political nature, or involve the interpretation of a constitutional question, if the judge is a man of set convictions among them, these convictions imperceptibly and unavoidably are quite apt to influence his decision. Marshall was a Federalist. He thoroughly believed in a liberal interpretation of the federal constitution and that the most enlarged scope should be given to the implied powers inColonel Roosevelt -2 order to give effect to the express powers delegated to the federal government. When the proposed constitution was undergoing discussion [xxxxx] he, with Hamilton and Madison, and in fact nearly all the men who favored the adoption of the constitution, argued that plenary powers would be lodged in the federal government by the adoption of the instrument, and this was a part of Marshall's education. He was a great admirer and believer in Washington and Hamilton, and grew up with their ideas fully rooted in his own mind. When, therefore, he came to interpret the constitution he foresaw the wisdom of carrying out the convictions which he had imbibed and which had become a part of his life, and he did that in the lucid expositions which he delivered. AS it happened, the determination which he reached was essential to give life to the constitution and strength and fiber to the nation itself; and he was, therefore, the man for his time. His successor, Chief Justice Tawney, was also a man of intense political convictions, but he believed in the Calhoun dogma of State Rights, that the power of the state should be supreme. He believed in the perpetuation and extension of slavery and his convictions were reflected in his opinions, culminating in the Dred Scott decision. One of these men is regarded by this generation, and will be for all time, as one of the most enlightened jurists of any age; the other, following the same lights, and also from the best of motives, is condemned. The power is lodged in the courts, of course, to construe statutes enacted by the legislature and which have received executive approval. It isColonel Roosevelt -3 important for the judge in interpreting a statute of this kind, unless he is firmly convinced that it is repugnant to the constitution (and, as Marshall said, he should only reach that conclusion as a last resort0 to ascertain the fundamental reasons which induced the law makers to pass the law. It is not his province to find fault with an enactment of the legislature. [That] The making of a law is exclusively the function of the legislature and of the executive; and if it passes that body and is approved by the executive, the courts must interpret the meaning fairly and within the spirit in which the law was enacted. There is an occasional tendency on the part of the courts to pare down, lop off and even emasculate a law, and sometimes for the reason that its wisdom does not appeal to them. I doing this they transgress their powers. If a law is unjust or unwise to a majority of the people the electors will soon learn of it, and it will either be repealed or modified by eliminating its obnoxious features. It has always seemed to me wise that full scope should be given to any law of this character by the courts, leaving the results to the law makers. A judge leads an isolated and somewhat narrowing life. He does not get in contact with the people sufficiently perhaps, and becomes conservative. If that life leads to a pessimistic tendency in the judge, or a disposition to find fault and condemn the official action of either of the other two co-ordinate branches of the government, it will grow and develop in his and seriously impair his usefulness. After all has been said, Colonel Roosevelt, I think the only way for a judge to fulfill his position creditably and do his work satisfactorilyColonel Roosevelt -4 is for him to examine each question before his carefully, honestly, and, when he has made up his mind, be fearless in rendering his decision. This does not mean that a judge should not catch the spirit of the times and be ready to recognize the progressive features of legislation and of evens generally. He cannot stem progress in legislation of this kid. If he concludes that the law is invalid he should have o fear in saying so. If a law is passed which is within the competency of the legislature to enact he should give it a just and fairly liberal interpretation. Nor should he be swerved from what he believes to be right by criticism, which always has been administered and always will be' sometimes justly, sometimes unjustly. If he is constantly looking for spooks and constantly attempting to be in the "lime-light" and truculent for public favor, he ought not to be on the Bench. In these days when the courts are called upon so frequently to pass upon questions of a public nature, judges should be broad-minded, earnest, in sympathy with a majority of the people and, yet, with the courage to make their decisions the results of the best there is in them after mature consideration. In the fall of 1905, when you were criticized for recognizing Panama, I investigated the facts relative to that affair and became convinced that you were justified in what you did, and, consequently, wrote an article which was published in the American Law Review in December of that year. While there is nothing especially new in it, I observe that some member of the Democratic Congress proposes to start an investigation, and I will make bold to send you a copy of the periodical containing this article. As I sayColonel Roosevelt -5-. to you, there is probably nothing in it worth reading to you. This is a long letter and I apologize for writing it to you, but I have been much interested in your articles and am naturally very much pleased at your reference to my small effort. Wishing you the greatest success and the best of health, I am, as always, Very sincerely yours, Alfred A. Spring Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, New York City.[*[Straus]*] [*21.*] N. W. CORNER BROADWAY AND 105TH STREET, NEW YORK April 17/1911 My Dear Mr. Roosevelt I am sure you had a corking time in your great tour South & West. From the Western papers which friends sent on, the halls however large would not hold a fraction of your enthusiastic would be audiences. Your cordial letterin answer to my suggestion to accompany you, inviting me to come with you through the South as far as New Orleans reached me rather too late to make arrangements so I cable you from Colon. If I had thought I might have been of aid to you, as Secretary or man of all work, I would still have come, but it appeared to me with your usual kindness and consideration, you invited me simply to give me gratification, so I continued the trip we arranged to make, from which we returned some three weeks ago. We visited most all of the West Indian Islands and had several days to study the Canal - the work is progressing fine in every respect and looks as if it will be finished in the time set, and that the waterwhen let in will hold fast the banks and prevent slides. I shall call upon you some day at the Outlook Just to see you With Cordial regards from us both to you & MRs Roosevelt - Faithfully Yours Oscar S. Straus The Retail Merchant's Association of Colorado Publishers and Owners of The Merchant's Index PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY LEON M. HATTENBACH, Editor and Manager H. A. GALBRAITH, Business Manager 626 GAS AND ELECTRIC BUILDING PHONE MAIN 1380 OFFICERS F. D. THOMPSON, President, Denver W. N. MARR, First Vice President, Boulder A. R. HUBBARD, Second Vice President, Monte Vista D. W. STRONG, Third Vice President, Brighton J. B. THOMAS, Fourth Vice President, Goldhill W. C. WILSON, Treasurer, Greeley LEON M. HATTENBACH, Secy. and Mgr., Denver W. J. McPHERSON, Attorney, Denver DIRECTORS A. H. BARTH, Arvada L. H. DAVIS, Pueblo W. A. HARRISON, Goldfield C. W. McCARTY, Denver J. N. McLELLAN, Longmont PASCAL POE, Pueblo O. W. WARD, Colorado Springs F. A. WOLF, Denver DENVER, COLO., April 17th, 1911. [*L*] Colonel Theodore Rooseveldt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Mr. Rooseveldt:- In view of the fact that prior to 1890 you were interested in the cattle business and the kindly interest you have manifested for the "Man of the Plains." I am appointed a Committee of one by our President, Mr. Williams, to write you to join our organization. The reason I was selected is because I had the honor of getting into the picture with you at the Chuck Wagon Lunch, given at Overland Park, August 29th. I enclose the picture. We have a growing organization, the only one of its kind in existence. Many of the most prominent retired cattlemen and cowboys in the country have joined us, and it would be a matter of great pride and honor to us if you were disposed to send your application. I enclose our official badge with the picture and other self-explanatory matter. Sincerely yours, F.D. Thompson[*[Vincent]*] The University of Minnesota Minneapolis PRESIDENT'S OFFICE [*3.*] April 17, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. New York. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- May I send you a line to express my appreciation of the opportunity of meeting you again which I so much enjoyed last Friday evening? May I also remind you of the feeling you expressed that if you accepted any speaking engagements next July or August you would make the trip to Chautauqua? Let me urge you once more to put in [express] explicit form your philosophy of democracy. This would be a background to the many specific things which you are urging. It would make people see more clearly the theory which lies back of your public interests and activities. I am sure that you would render an important service by developing such a philosophy. I am confident that at Chautauqua is an ideal place forThe University of Minnesota Minneapolis PRESIDENT'S OFFICE Col. Theodore Roosevelt, #2 delivering such an address. As you suggested we can hold the final announcement, say until the first of June. This would relieve you from the flood of applications which might follow an earlier announcement. I hope that you will be able to give us a definite promise under the conditions of deferred announcement which I have suggested. Yours sincerely, George E. Vincent GEV-LToledo April 17 - 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir: Would it be possible for the "Woman's Educational Club" to secure you for a lecture engagement on some Thursday afternoon between Oct 19 and May 1st, 1912? If so, kindly state your fee. Yours truly, Mrs. George Fitch Wells, (Sec. Program Committee) 136 W. Delaware-[4-17-11] From JAMES E. WEST, Executive Secretary BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, 200 Fifth Avenue, New York City. (All copyrights reserved.) ----oOo---- REVISED SCOUT OATH, SCOUT LAW, AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TENDERFOOT, SECOND-CLASS, AND FIRST-CLASS SCOUTS, AS SUBMITTED BY THE COMMITTEE ON STANDARDIZATION OF THE SCOUT OATH, SCOUT LAW, TENDERFOOT, SECOND-CLASS AND FIRST-CLASS SCOUT REQUIREMENTS, OF WHICH PROF. JEREMIAH W. JENKS, OF CORNELL UNIVERSITY IS CHAIRMAN.THE SCOUT VOW Before he becomes a Scout a boy must provide: "On my honor I will do my best: 1. To do my duty to God and my country; 2. To help other people at all times; 3. To obey the Scout Vow." When taking this Vow the Scout will stand, holding up his right hand, palm to the front, thumb resting on the nail of the little finger and the other three fingers upright and together. The three fingers held up remind him of his three promises in the Scout Vow. THE THREE CLASSES OF SCOUTS TENDERFOOT To become a Scout a boy must be at least twelve years of age and must pass a test in the following: 1. Know the scout law, sign, salute and significance of the badge. 2. Know the composition and history of the national flag and the customary forms of respect due to it. 3. Tie four out of the following knots: Square or reef, sheet bend, bowline, fisherman's, sheepshank, clove hitch, timber hitch, and two half hitches. He then takes the Scout Vow, is enrolled as a Tenderfoot, and is entitled to wear the Tenderfoot badge. SECOND CLASS SCOUT To become a Second-Class Scout a Tenderfoot must pass, to the satisfaction of the recognized local scout authorities, the following tests: 1. At least one month's service as a Tenderfoot. 2. Elementary first aid and bandaging (definite program to be supplied). 3. Elementary Signalling: Know the Semaphore, Continental Morse, American Morse and Myer Alphabets. 4. Track half a mile in twenty-five minutes; or, if in a town, describe satisfactorily the contents of one store window out of four, observed for one minute each. 5. Go a mile in twelve minutes at scout's pace - about fifty steps running and fifty walking, alternately. 6. Prove ability to lay and light a fire in the open, using not more than two matches. -1-7. Cook a quarter of a pound of meat and two potatoes in the open without the ordinary kitchen cooking utensils. 8. Earn, and deposit at least one dollar in a public bank. 9. Know the sixteen principal points of the compass. FIRST CLASS SCOUT To become a First-Class Scout the Second-Class Scout must pass the following tests: 1. Swim fifty yards. 2. Earn, and deposit at least two dollars in a public bank. 3. Send and receive a message by Semaphore or Continental Morse or American Morse or Myer alphabet, sixteen letters per minute. 4. Make a round trip, alone, to a point at least seven miles away, going on foot or rowing a boat, and write a satisfactory account of the trip and things observed. 5. Advanced First Aid. (Definite program to be supplied). 6. Cook, satisfactorily two of the following dishes as may be directed: Eggs, bacon, hunter's stew. Clean and cook fish, fowl or game. Also make pancakes or hoecake or hard tack or a "twist" baked on a thick stick. Explain to another boy the methods followed. 7. Read a map correctly, and draw, from field notes made on the spot, an intelligible rough sketch map, indicating by their proper marks important buildings, roads, trolley lines, main landmarkes, etc. Point out a compass direction without the help of the compass. 8. Use properly an axe for felling or trimming light timber; or produce an article of carpentry or cabinet making or metal work made by himself. Explain the method followed. 9. Judge distance, size, numbers, height and weight within 25% of error. 10. Describe fully six species of trees or plants by their bark, leaves, flowers or fruit: or six species of birds by their plumage, notes, tracks or habits; or six species of native wild animals by their form, color, call, tracks or habits. Find the North Star, and name and describe at least three constellations of stars. 11. Furnish satisfactory evidence that he has put into practice in his daily life the principals of the Scout Vow and Law. 12. Bring a Tenderfoot trained by himself in the requirements for a Tenderfoot. NOTE No deviation from the above requirements will be permitted unless in extraordinary cases and the written consent of the National Headquarters has been obtained by the recognized local Scout authority. -2-THE SCOUT LAW 1. A scout's honor is to be trusted. If a scout were to break his honor by telling a lie, or by not carrying out an order exactly, when trusted on his honor to do so, he may be directed to hand over his scout badge, and never to wear it again. 2. A scout is loyal. He is loyal to all to whom loyalty is due: his scout leaders, his home and parents and country. 3. A scout is useful. He must be prepared at any time to save life or help injured persons. He must do A GOOD TURN TO SOMEBODY EVERY DAY. 4. A scout is friendly. He is a friend to all and a brother to every other scout. 5. A scout if courteous. He is polite to all, especially to women, children, old people and the weak and helpless. HE MUST NOT TAKE ANY TIPS FOR BEING HELPFUL OR COURTEOUS. 6. A scout is kind. He is a friend to animals. He should save them from pain and should not kill any animal unnecessarily. 7. A scout is obedient. He obeys his patrol leader and scout master, his parents and all other duly constituted authorities. 8. A scout is cheerful. He smiles or whistles when in difficulties. His obedience to orders is prompt an cheery. He never shirks nor grumbles at hardships. 9. A scout is thrifty. He works faithfully, wastes nothing and makes the best use of his opportunities. He saves his money so that he may pay his own way, be generous to those in need and helpful to worthy objects. HE MAY GIVE HIS SERVICES FOR PAY BUT MUST NOT RECEIVE TIPS FOR COURTESIES OR GOOD TURNS. 10. A scout is brave. He has the courage to face danger in spite of fear and to stand up for the right against the coaxings of friends or the jeers of enemies. 11. A scout is clean. He keeps clean in body and thought; and stands for clean speech, clean sport and clean habits. 12. A scout is reverent. He is reverent toward God and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion. -3- [*[James E West]*][Enc. in West 4-17-11]Enc in Mulock 4-17-11[Enc in Mulock 4-17-11][4-17-11] THE Fathers AND Mothers Club OF BOSTON ORGANZIED DECEMBER 5, 1901 INCORPORATED JANUARY 11, 1906 ——— THE CHILD OF TO-DAY IS THE RULER OF TO-MORROW USUAL PLACE OF MEETING Twentieth Century Club House 3 JOY STREET — TIME OF MEETINGS The First Tuesday Afternoon of Each Month at 2.30 o'clock The Third Tuesday Evening of Each Month at 8.00 o'clockOfficers of the Fathers and Mothers Club President, MRS. MARY PAMELA RICE, The Ludlow. Copley Square, Boston Telephone, Back Bay, 3020 Vice-Presidents REV. WOODMAN BRADBURY, D.D. REV. B. F. MCDANIEL MRS. C. H. GIFFORD MRS. R. W. SOUTHWELL Corresponding Secretary, MRS. W. H L. ODELL, 21Cushing Avenue, Dorchester, Mass. Recording Secretary, MRS. RALPH W. SHOREY, 12 Cottage Avenue, Winthrop, Mass. Treasurer, MRS. ANNA L. BAILEY, 13 Richardson Street, Newton, Mass. Auditor, MR. WALLACE B. DONHAM, 3 Ames Building, Boston TRUSTEES MR. JAMES J. STORROW MR. R. M. H. HARPER MR. DAVID A. ELLIS MR. GRAFTON D. CUSHING FINANCE COMMITTEE MR. GRAFTON D. CUSHING, Chairman PROF. WALLACE C. BOYDEN MR. R. M. H. HARPER MR. WALLACE B. DONHAM MR. CHARLES H. GIFFORD MRS. CLARA A. MARSH MR. EDGAR E. FAV PROF. JAMES B. TAYLOR MRS. MARY PAMELA RICE, ex officio COUNCILLORS DR. HELEN I. WOODWORTH MRS. JULIUS ANDREWS PROF. JAMES B. TAYLOR MISS LILLIAN JACOBI MISS E. M. ONTHANK STANDING COMMITTEE Finance, MR. GRAFTON D. CUSHING Legislative, MRS. ARTHUR W. HARRINGTON Farm, MRS. CLARA A. MARSH Juvenile Courts, MRS. E. E. SYNGE Maternity Box, MRS. W. H. MOORE Lunches for Underfed School Children, DR. ELIZA J. RANSOM Household Economics, MRS. FRANCES BROWN Hospitality, MRS. F.S. MCCAUSLAND Child Labor, Mr. Everett W. Lord Parents' Associations, MRS, E, E, FAV Ways and Means, MRS. WILLIS R. RUSS Library, MRS. B. S. FROST Membership, MRS. M. S. APPLETON ADVISORY COUNCIL Dean Sarah Louise Arnold Mrs. Julia Ward Howe Prof. George H. Barton †Mrs. Mary A. Livermore Prof. Wallace C. Boyden Mrs. Lucia Ames Mead Mrs. Richard C. Cabot Mr. James P. Monroe Rev. Samuel W. Dike, LL. D. Mrs. May Wright Sewall Rev. N. B. Forbush, D.D. †Mrs. F. Marion Smith, Oakland, Cal. Rabbi Charles Fleischer Dean Henry L. Southwick Mr. Edward Ginn Mrs. Ada Pierson Spaulding Rev. George A. Gordon, D.D. Mrs. May Alden Ward †Deceased The Fathers and Mothers Club of Boston was organized to foster higher ideals of parenthood in the community at large. It united with the National Congress of Mothers, and the Massachusetts State Federation, in 1902, and has set delegates to their conventions. OBJECTS OF THE CLUB 1. To raise the standard of home life by interesting men and women to co-operate in the work for purer, truer homes, believing that to accomplish the best results men ad women must work together. 2. To co-operate by friendly attitude and active service with those already engaged in the work of bettering the condition of dependent ad neglecting children, recognizing that success is the result of united, harmonious action. To accomplish these objects the Club purposes: 1. To provide free reading matter along educational lines. 2. To arouse general interest in the work of the club through lectures to be given by persons who have made child life and children's literature a field of study and research. 3. To continue the "summer outings," so successfully carried on for four seasons in Read- ing and Wayland. 4. To extend the work during the winter months by providing a home for delicate and convalescent children referred to us by the school nurses and the Nurses Associations, and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, etc. 5. To unite with other organizations in establishing methods which shall adequately deal with criminal, delinquent, and wayward children. The hearty co-operation of all interested is cordially invited. Annual membership fee, one dollar. Sustaining membership, from five dollars to one hundred dollars. Subscriptions may be sent to the Treasurer, Mrs. Anna L. Bailey, 13 Richardson Street, Newton. He who helps a child helps humanity with a distinctness, with an im- mediateness, which no other help given to human creatures in any stage of their human life can possibly give again. --Phillips Brooks.[*[ENCL IN RICE 4-17-11]*] WORK OF THE CLUB FOR SOCIAL BETTERMENT NEEDING FINANCIAL AID 1. The maintenance of "summer outings" for poor children. 2. Extending the work so that delicate and convalescent children may be received during the winter months. 3. A maternity box for supplying destitute mothers and infants. 4. The providing of cheap meals to underfed school children by methods which shall not pauperize. A bequest has been received that will enable us to own a farm. The Finance Committee is actively engaged in investigating conditions surrounding various farms that one suitable for our work may be purchased at once. A small maintenance fund is in the hands of Lee, Higginson & Co. It is hoped that this fund may reach $50,000, that the summer outings and winter work for delicate and convalescent children may be supported by this endorsement. You are earnestly requested to contribute to this fund. Contributions may be sent to Lee, Higginson & Co., 50 State Street. [*The farm was purchased last May. Since June, groups of delicate and anaemic children, sent by school, distinct, and hospital nurses and physicians, have been cared for there and the work is established on a permanent basis.*]4-17-11 2. The Fathers and Mothers Club Farm House 73 Grove Street, Reading, Mass. Is now open throughout the year for delicate and anaemic school children. Groups of children are sent to the "Farm House" for periods of two, four, or six weeks, according to the condition of the case. They are sent through the co-operation of the School Physicians and Nurses, the Instructive District Nursing Association, the Social Service Departments of the Massachusetts General and the Boston City Hospitals, the Elizabeth Peabody House, and other social centres. For the safety of all in the Home, children with skin trouble, catarrhal affections, and contagious or chronic diseases of any kind cannot be admitted. Children sent to the farm are requested to bring changes of underwear, nightdresses, combs, brushes, and tooth-brushes. It is also very necessary that they should have warm coats, strong shoes, and overshoes for playing out of doors. One of the aims of the Club is to have each group of children composed equally of Catholics, Jews, and Protestants, in order that an opportunity may be afforded for teaching national and religious tolerance. In each group it is planned to bring children together ranging in age from five to fifteen years, thus affording a basis for teaching the interdependence of home life. Light home duties, changed from time to time by a graded schedule, are performed by each child, under guidance.[*[ENCL IN RICE 4-17-11]*] An effort is made, when conditions are favorable, to develop and direct a sense of civic responsibility and privilege. The children are kept out of doors several hours each day, except in very bad weather. Club members and all friends of children are cordially invited to visit the Farm Home at any time. Your active co-operation and assistance will be greatly appreciated. Checks may be sent to the Club Treasurer, or to the Club's account at the Old Colony Trust Company, Mr. Wallace B. Donham, Club Auditor. A definite effort is being made to increase the Sustaining Membership list. The list includes all who contribute annually from five to one hundred dollars or more. We shall be glad to enroll your name as a Sustaining Member. Further information will be gladly given by MRS. MARY PAMELA RICE, President The Ludlow, Copley Square, Boston, Telephone 4643 Back Bay MRS. CLARA J. MARSH, Chairman of Farm Committee, 20 Winchester Street, Brookline. Telephone 3618-M MRS GRACE CAROLINE SHOREY, Treasurer 12 Cottage Avenue, Winthrop MRS. G.A. WATTS, Home Mother, 73 Grove Street, Reading, Mass. Telephone 154-1 DR. JOSEPH W. HEATH, Homes Physician, Wakefield, Mass. Telephone 123-24-17-11 The Fathers and Mothers Club of Boston Organized December 5, 1901 Incorporated January 11, 1906 THE CHILD OF TO-DAY IS THE RULER OF TO-MORROW USUAL PLACE OF MEETING Twentieth Century Club House 3 Joy Street Time of Meetings The First Tuesday Afternoon of Each Month at 2:30 o'clock The Third Tuesday Evening of Each Month at 8:00 o'clockOfficers of the Fathers and Mothers Club President, MRS. MARY PAMELA RICE, The Ludlow. Copley Square, Boston Telephone, Back Bay, 3020 Vice-Presidents REV. WOODMAN BRADBURY, D.D. REV. B. F. MCDANIEL MRS. C. H. GIFFORD MRS. R. W. SOUTHWELL Corresponding Secretary, MRS. W. H L. ODELL, 21Cushing Avenue, Dorchester, Mass. Recording Secretary, MRS. RALPH W. SHOREY, 12 Cottage Avenue, Winthrop, Mass. Treasurer, MRS. ANNA L. BAILEY, 13 Richardson Street, Newton, Mass. Auditor, MR. WALLACE B. DONHAM, 3 Ames Building, Boston TRUSTEES MR. JAMES J. STORROW MR. R. M. H. HARPER MR. DAVID A. ELLIS MR. GRAFTON D. CUSHING FINANCE COMMITTEE MR. GRAFTON D. CUSHING, Chairman PROF. WALLACE C. BOYDEN MR. R. M. H. HARPER MR. WALLACE B. DONHAM MR. CHARLES H. GIFFORD MRS. CLARA A. MARSH MR. EDGAR E. FAV PROF. JAMES B. TAYLOR MRS. MARY PAMELA RICE, ex officio COUNCILLORS DR. HELEN I. WOODWORTH MRS. JULIUS ANDREWS PROF. JAMES B. TAYLOR MISS LILLIAN JACOBI MISS E. M. ONTHANK STANDING COMMITTEE Finance, MR. GRAFTON D. CUSHING Legislative, MRS. ARTHUR W. HARRINGTON Farm, MRS. CLARA A. MARSH Juvenile Courts, MRS. E. E. SYNGE Maternity Box, MRS. W. H. MOORE Lunches for Underfed School Children, DR. ELIZA J. RANSOM Household Economics, MRS. FRANCES BROWN Hospitality, MRS. F.S. MCCAUSLAND Child Labor, Mr. Everett W. Lord Parents' Associations, MRS, E, E, FAV Ways and Means, MRS. WILLIS R. RUSS Library, MRS. B. S. FROST Membership, MRS. M. S. APPLETON ADVISORY COUNCIL Dean Sarah Louise Arnold Mrs. Julia Ward Howe Prof. George H. Barton †Mrs. Mary A. Livermore Prof. Wallace C. Boyden Mrs. Lucia Ames Mead Mrs. Richard C. Cabot Mr. James P. Monroe Rev. Samuel W. Dike, LL. D. Mrs. May Wright Sewall Rev. N. B. Forbush, D.D. †Mrs. F. Marion Smith, Oakland, Cal. Rabbi Charles Fleischer Dean Henry L. Southwick Mr. Edward Ginn Mrs. Ada Pierson Spaulding Rev. George A. Gordon, D.D. Mrs. May Alden Ward †Deceased The Fathers and Mothers Club of Boston was organized to foster higher ideals of parenthood in the community at large. It united with the National Congress of Mothers, and the Massachusetts State Federation, in 1902, and has set delegates to their conventions. OBJECTS OF THE CLUB 1. To raise the standard of home life by interesting men and women to co-operate in the work for purer, truer homes, believing that to accomplish the best results men ad women must work together. 2. To co-operate by friendly attitude and active service with those already engaged in the work of bettering the condition of dependent ad neglecting children, recognizing that success is the result of united, harmonious action. To accomplish these objects the Club purposes: 1. To provide free reading matter along educational lines. 2. To arouse general interest in the work of the club through lectures to be given by persons who have made child life and children's literature a field of study and research. 3. To continue the "summer outings," so successfully carried on for four seasons in Read- ing and Wayland. 4. To extend the work during the winter months by providing a home for delicate and convalescent children referred to us by the school nurses and the Nurses Associations, and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, etc. 5. To unite with other organizations in establishing methods which shall adequately deal with criminal, delinquent, and wayward children. The hearty co-operation of all interested is cordially invited. Annual membership fee, one dollar. Sustaining membership, from five dollars to one hundred dollars. Subscriptions may be sent to the Treasurer, Mrs. Anna L. Bailey, 13 Richardson Street, Newton. He who helps a child helps humanity with a distinctness, with an im- mediateness, which no other help given to human creatures in any stage of their human life can possibly give again. --Phillips Brooks.[*[Encl in Rice 4-17-11]*] WORK OF THE CLUB FOR SOCIAL BETTERMENT NEEDING FINANCIAL AID 1. The maintenance of "summer outings" for poor children. 2. Extending the work so that convalescent children may be received during the winter months. 3. A maternity box for supplying destitute mothers and infants. 4. The providing of cheap meals to underfed school children by methods which shall not pauperize. A bequest has been received that will enable us to own a farm. The Finance Committee is actively engaged in investigating conditions surrounding various farms that one suitable for our work may be purchased at once. A small maintenance fund is in the hands of Lee, Higginson & Co. It is hoped that this fund may reach $50.000, that the summer outings and winter work for delicate and convalescent children may be supported by this endowment. You are earnestly requested to contribute to this fund. Contributions may be sent to Lee, Higginson & Co., 50 State Street. [*The farm was purchased last May. Since June, groups of delicate and anaemic children, sent by school district, and hospital nurses and physicians, have been cared for there, and the work is established on a permanent basis.*][*[4-17-11]*] 2. The Fathers and Mothers Club Farm Home 73 Grove Street, Reading, Mass. Is now open throughout the year for delicate and academic school children. Groups of children are sent to the "Farm Home" for periods of two, four, or six weeks, according to the condition of the case. They are sent through the co-operation of the School Physicians and Nurses, the Instructive District Nursing Association, the Social Service Departments of the Massachusetts General and the Boston City Hospitals, the Elizabeth Peabody House, and other social centres. For the safety of all in the Home, children with skin trouble, catarrhal affections, and contagious or chronic diseases of any kind cannot be admitted. Children sent to the farm are requested to bring changes of underwear, nightdresses, combs, brushes, and tooth-brushes. It is also very necessary that they should have warm coats, strong shoes, and overshoes for playing out of doors. One of the aims of the Club is to have each group of children composed equally of Catholics, Jews, and Protestants, in order that an opportunity may be afforded for teaching national and religious tolerance. In each group it is planned to bring children together ranging in age from five to fifteen years, thus affording a basis for teaching the interdependence of home life. Light home duties, changed from time to time by a graded schedule, are performed by each child, under guidance.[*[Encl in Rue 4-17-11]*] An effort is made, when conditions are favorable, to develop and direct a sense of civic responsibility and privilege. The children are kept out of doors several hours each day. except in very bad weather. Club members and all friends of children are cordially invited to visit the Farm House at any time. Your active co-operation and assistance will be greatly appreciated. Checks may be sent to the Club Treasurer, or the Club's account at the Old Colony Trust Company, Mr. Wallace B. Donham, Club Auditor. A definite effort is being made to increase the Sustaining Membership list. The list includes all who contribute annually from five to one hundred dollars or more. We shall be glad to enroll your name as a Sustaining Member. Further information will be gladly given by MRS. MARY PAMELA RICE, President The Ludlow, Copley Square, Boston, Telephone. 46434 Back Bay MRS. CLARA J. MARSH, Chairman of Farm Committee 20 Wincester Street, Brookline. Telephone, 3618-M MRS. GRACE CAROLINE SHOREY, Treasurer 12 Cottage Avenue, Winthrop MRS. G.A. WATTS, Home Mother 73 Grove Street. Reading, Mass. Telephone 154-1 DR. JOSEPH W. HEATH, Home Physician Wakefield, Mass. Telephone 123-24-17-11 Bulletin No. 1 - (February, 1911) Boy Scouts of America Scouting for Boys National Headquarters 200 Fifth Avenue New YorkWhat are the Boy Scouts? THE BOY SCOUTS is an organization, the purpose of which is character-building for boys between the ages of twelve and eighteen. It is an effort to get boys to appreciate the things about them, and to train them in self-reliance, manhood and good citizenship. It is Peace-Scouting that these boys engage in, living as much as possible out of doors; camping, hiking and learning the secret of the woods and fields. The movement is not military, but the military virtues of discipline, obedience, neatness and order are scout virtues. Endurance, self-reliance, self-control and an effort to help someone else are scout objectives. Every activity that lends itself to these aims is good Scout-craft. The Origin of the Boy Scouts The Boy Scout Movement in its present form was started in England by General Sir Robert Baden-Powell. He was impressed with the fact that 45% of the boys of England were growing up without any knowledge of useful occupations, and wanted to do something that would help the boy to become a useful citizen. He emphatically stated that his intention was not the making of soldiers. In his work, General Baden-Powell has touched boy life in all its interests and broadened a boy's outlook by the widest sort of activities. The Movement is touching a large number of countries. The Boy Scouts in America The Scout idea has sprung up spontaneously all over America. In Canadian cities the Boy Scouts are in the thousands. In the United States, towns and cities are being swept by the idea. Gangs of boys are to be seen on every hand doing their best at Scout-craft, "doing a good turn every day to someone," and getting fun out of it. Prominent business men and our leading educators are behind the movement, and a popular organization that needs no equipment is filling a big gap in the recreational education of the boyhood of America. Great as has been the success of the Boy Scouts in England, America with its vast stretches of territory, woods and streams, furnishes a promise for a greater. The Aim of the Boy Scouts The aim of the Boy Scouts is to supplement the various existing educational agencies, and to promote the ability in boys to do things for themselves and others. The method is summed up in the term Scout-craft, and is a combination of observation, deducation and handiness - or the ability to do things. Scout-craft consists of First Aid, Life Saving, Tracking, Signalling, Cycling, Nature Study, Seamanship, Campcraft, Woodcraft, Chivalry, Patriotism and other instruction. This is accomplished in games and team play, and is pleasure, not work, for the boy. The only equipment it needs is the out-of-doors, a group of boys and a leader. The Scout's Oath "Before he becomes a scout a boy must take the scout's oath, thus: "On my honor I promise that I will do my best "1. To do my duty to God and my country. "2. To help other people at all times. "3. To obey the Scout Law." The Scout's Salute and Sign "When taking this oath the scout will stand, holding his right hand raised level with his shoulder, palm to the front, thumb resting on the nail of the little finger, and the other three fingers upright. "This is the scout's salute and secret sign. "When the hand is raised shoulder high it is called 'The Half Salute.' "When raised to the forehead it is the 'Full Salute.'"The three finger held up (like the three points of the scout's badge) remind him of his three promises in the scout's oath." The Three Classes of Scouts. Tenderfoot "A boy on joining the Boy Scouts must pass a test in the following points before taking the oath: "Know the scout's laws and signs, and salute. "Know the composition of the national flag and the right way to fly it. "Tie four out of the following knots: Reef, sheet bend, clove hitch, bowline, middleman's, fisherman's sheepshank. "He then takes the Scout's oath, and is enrolled as a Tenderfoot, and is entitled to wear the buttonhole badge." Second-Class Scout "Before being awarded the second-class scout's badge a Tenderfoot must pass the following tests: "Have at least one month's service as a Tenderfoot. "2. Elementary first aid and bandaging. "3. Signaling, elementary knowledge of semaphore or Morse alphabet "4. Track half a mile in twenty-five minutes; or, if in a town, describe satisfactorily the contents of one store window out of four, observed for one minute each. "5. Go a mile in twelve minutes at 'scout's pace.' " "6. Lay and light a fire, using not more than two matches. "7. Cook a quarter of a pound of meat and two potatoes without cooking utensils other than the Camping Outfit. "8. Have at least one dollar in a savings bank." First-Class Scout "Before being awarded a first-class scout's badge a scout must pass the following tests, in addition to the test laid down for second-class scouts: "1. Swim fifty yards. (N. B.-- This may be omitted where the doctor certifies that bathing is dangerous to the boy's health, in which case he must run a mile in eight minutes or perform some equivalent selected by the scoutmaster). "2. Must have two dollars at least in the savings bank. "3. Signaling. Send and receive a message either in semaphore or Morse, sixteen letters per minute. "4. Go on foot, or row a boat, alone to a point seven miles away and return again; or if conveyed by any vehicle or animal, go to a distance of fifteen miles and back, and write a short report on it. It is preferable that he should take two days over it. "5. Describe or show the proper means for saving life in case of two of the following accidents (allotted by the examiners): Fire, drowning, run-away carriage, sewer gas, ice breaking, or bandage an injured patient, or revive apparently drowned person. "6. Cook satisfactorily two out of the following dishes, as nay be directed: Eggs, bacon, hunter's stew; or skin and cook a rabbit, or pluck and cook a bird. Also make Hard Tack out of half a pound of flour, or a "twist" baked on a thick stick. "7. Read a map correctly, and draw an intelligent rough sketch a map. Point out a compass direction without the help of a compass. "8. Use an axe for felling or trimming light timber; or as an alternative, produce an article of carpentry or joinery or metal work, made by himself satisfactorily. "9. Judge distance size; numbers and height within 25% of error. "10 Bring a Tenderfoot trained by himself in the points required for a Tenderfoot.The Scout Law "1. A scout's honor is to be trusted. "If a scout were to break his honor by telling a lie, or by not carrying out an order exactly, when trusted on his honor todo so, he may be directed to hand over his scout badge, and never to wear it again. He may also be directed to cease to be a scout. "2. A scout is loyal to his parents, his leaders, his country and to all others to whom loyalty is due. "3. A scout's duty is to be useful and to help others. He must be prepared at any time to save life or to help injured persons. And he must try his best to do a good turn to somebody every day. "4. A scout is a friend to all, and a brother to every other scout. "5. A scout is courteous. That is, he is polite to all, but especially to women and children, and old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous. "6. A scout is a friend to animals. He should save them as far as possible from pain, and should not kill any animal unnecessarily. "7. A scout obeys orders of his parents, patrol leader or scoutmaster. This is discipline. "8. A scout smiles and whistles under all circumstances. When he gets an order he should obey it cheerily and readily, not in a slow, hangdog sort of way. Scouts never grumble at hardships, nor whine at each other. "9. A scout is thrifty, that is, he saves every. penny he can and puts it into the bank, so that he may have money to keep himself when out of work, and thus not make himself a burden to others; or that he may have money to give away to others when they need it." The Scout Master The Scout Master is the adult leader of a Troop. A Troop consists of three or more Patrols. The Scout Master may begin with one Patrol. He must have a deep interest in boys, be genuine in his own life, have the ability to lead and command the boy's respect and obedience and possess some knowledge of a boy's ways. He need not be an expert on scoutcraft. The good Scout Master will discover experts for the various activities. Applications for Scout Masters' certificates may be made to the Headquarters, 200 Fifth Avenue, New York City. How to Organize a Patrol Get together seven or more boys, explain to them the aims of the Boy Scouts, have them elect a leader and corporal from their own number, and take the Scout Oath as Tenderfeet. Then get to work with them as their Scout Master. How to Organize a Local Committee Call together the leading man of the town or city, the prominent business men, the leaders of the various religious bodies, the principals and teachers of the schools, Sunday-school superintendents and teachers, representative military men, leaders of boys' clubs settlement workers, representatives of the charitable organizations, juvenile court, Big Brothers' movement, men's brotherhoods, the Y. M. C. A. and other reliable organizations and men, and organise to supervise the scout movement. Make it a real work for boys of adolescent years. Guard it from the younger boys so the older fellow may not despise it. The Boy Scouts of America publish two Official Manuals, one for boys ad one for Scout Masters or adult leaders. These books are the product of the best thoughts of the various experts along the likes of boy life. The Boys' Manual deals very fully with the activities of the Boy Scouts,[*Enc in West 4-17-11*] and the Scout Master's Manual deals with the problems of boyhood, as well as giving practical programs for the carrying on of the Scout work. The price of the Official Manual for boys is 25 cents, postage extra, 5 cents; while that of the Official Manual for Scout Masters is 50 cents, postage extra, 10 cents. It is expected that these new manuals will be ready before the summer of 1911. The Scout Headquarters The Headquarters of the Boy Scouts of America are located at 200 Fifth Avenue, New York City, where full particulars may be had.[*[4-17-11]*] FOR RELEASE MONDAY, APRIL 17 From James E. West, Executive Secretary, Boy Scouts of America, Fifth Avenue Building, New York. (The Boy Scouts of America, of which the Honorable William H. Taft is honorary president, is entirely distinct from the American Boy Scouts, from which Admiral Dewey and William R. Hearst recently resigned.) News and editorial items submitted without charge. The editor is at liberty to choose whatever paragraphs interest him. The Boy Scouts of America trusts that the editors will assist in preventing the publication of the following information before the day set for release. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SKILLFUL CAMPERS---SETON THE CHIEF SCOUT POINTS OUT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BRIT- ISH AND AMERICAN BOY SCOUTS. LIKES AMERICAN BOYS' LUG POWER. Ernest Thompson Seton, Chief Scout of the Boy Scouts of America who recently returned from a visit to the Boy Scouts of Great Britain, has written a letter to the Boys of the United States. He praises the boys of American and says that the American Boys are in many ways superior to the British Scouts. He writes that the American Boys are specially skilled in all matters pertaining to camping out, while the English Boys are better disciplined. Mr. Seton suggests that a troop of the finest Boy Scouts of America be sent to England soon to show the American attainments in scouting and that a British troop be sent over here. This question is now being considered by the Executive Board, and should such an exchange of international courtesies be decided upon. much care will be taken in selecting the troop to go to England. The following is Mr. Seton's letter: Cos Cob, Conn., April 6, 1922. To the Boy Scouts: Last week I returned to this land of sunshine after spending a couple of months in our motherland. One of my objects in going there was to compare notes with the British Scouts. Sir Robert Baden-Powell the Chief gave a luncheon to enable the American visitor to meet those who were active in British scouting and we had many important ideas ad experiences to exchange. Their chief trouble is much the same as ours, namely, the scarcity of good scout masters. But our American Scouts are ahead in many ways is well as in numbers. I found, for example, that our boys are far more skillful in everything that pertains to camping out. This is doubtless a matter of climate and opportunity. I found on the other hand, that the English boys were better disciplined. Another thing that struck me was that the American boys seemed to have greater lung power than the English lads. The English Boys so not give their yells with the same enthusiasm and power that the American Boys do. I like especially this expression of enthusiasm among the American Boys. It is proposed that we send one of our finest troops over there in the near future to demonstrate our methods, and our cousins will be invited to send one of theirs over here. Such an interchange of visits would doubtless be of immense advantage to both be many young men attending the camp who are interested in camp work, it was decided that it would be advantageous to run this school for the benefit of the workers among boys. It is likely that Ernest Thompson Seton, Chief Scout of the Boy Scouts of America, and Daniel Carter Beard, National Scout Commissioner, will attend the Silver Bay Camp and will be actively interested in in- structing the men who want to be- come Scout Masters. The Executive Board will be glad to establish Scout Masters' School in any other camps of boy workers. There have been various Scout Masters' school in different parts of the country, but up to the present no attempt has been made to have unity in the methods of instruction. The Executive Boards, however, is now making plans to have this instruction for scout masters carried on in a thoroughly systematized manner. WORK PROGRESSING ON NEW MANUALS. The work on the two new manuals to be issued by the Boy Scouts of America is going on rapidly and will, in a few weeks, be in the hands of the printers. It is hoped to have them ready by June 1. Among the men who are writing them are: Dr. George J. Fisher of the International Y. M. C. A.; Major Charles Lynch, Medical Director of the American Red Cross' Ernest Thompson Seton, Chief Scout of the Boy Scouts of America; Arthur A. Carey of Waltham, Mass; Waldo M. Sherman, H. W. Gibson, Secretary of the Boys' Work of Massachusetts and Rhode Island; John L. Alexander, who has been actively interested in boys' work for many years, and James E. West, Executive Secretary of the Boy Scouts of America. The various chapters are being read and approved by the editorial board consisting of Wm. D. Murray, George D. Pratt and A. A. Jameson. NEW YORK BOY SCOUTS ENTHU- SIASTIC. Lorillard Spencer, Jr., President of the New York City Local Council of the Boy Scouts of America, has rounded up the scout masters in Greater New York and suburbs in planning activities for the summer. He has behind him many influential men and women who are interested in philanthropic and educational work. He recently gathered scout masters and members of the New York Council in the Automobile Club of America, and help a general discussion on several questions of interest to the boys. One of the points that Mr. Spencer asked the scout masters to thresh out was the best means of enabling the boys to get uniforms. He keenly appreciated the eagerness of the boys to wear the boy scout uniform. The reports of the scout masters also prove this, and show that the qualities of thrift and self-reliance among the boys are being brought out in their efforts to get the uniforms. One scoutmaster reported that his boys gave clam chowder dinners and acted as waiters thereby raising money which was paid into the patrol troop treasury. Other boys have been making shirts similar to navy jumpers. The Boy Scouts in Rockville Center, L. I., have been borrowing money from their parents on the promise to pay it back on the instalment plan. Other scouts have been giving shows. The scout masters generally agreed that it was better to have the boys do something to earn a little bit of money in order to pay for the suits, and said that boys entered enthusiastically into suggested plans. Mr. Spencer has made plans for arranging a series of hikes in and about New York City. He has obtained the co-operation of Last week I returned to this land of sunshine after spending a couple of months in our motherland. One of my objects in going there was to compare notes with the British Scouts. Sir Robert Baden-Powell, the Chief gave a luncheon to enable the American visitor to meet those who were active in British scouting and we had many important ideas and experiences to exchange. Their chief trouble is much the same as ours, namely, the scarcity of good scout masters. But our American Scouts are ahead in many ways is well as in numbers. I found, for example, that our boys are far more skillful in everything that pertains to camping out. This is doubtless a matter of climate and opportunity. I found, on the other hand, that the English boys were better disciplined. Another thing that struck me was that the American boys seemed to have greater lung power than the English lads. The English Boys do not give their yells with the same enthusiasm and power that the American Boys do. I like especially this expression of enthusiasm among the American Boys. It is proposed that we send one of our finest troops over there in the near future to demonstrate our-methods, and our cousins will be invited to send one of theirs over here. Such an interchange of visits would doubt= less be immense advantage to both organizations. Faithfully yours, (Signed) Ernest Thompson Seton, Chief Scout. BEARD PRAISES THE EARLY SCOUTS. Daniel C. Beard, National Scout Commissioner of the Boy Scouts of America, who is a favorite among boys, has this to say about the he- roes of the Old World and of the New: "I would cut off the Old World ideas of heroes. We have established a new brand heroes, the old pig-skin heroes, who taught the world scouting, because they were up against the finest set of savages God ever created. The wild Indians scalped us and made men of us and taught us how to behave ourselves. A tenderfoot who went out West in the old days did not live long at all, and the passing minute man soon decorated the wigwam of the Indian. It was the man on the job who had all his faculties all the time that lived. Such a man was Daniel Boone, Simon Kenton and Davy Crockett. All of them were gentlemen, and what is more, they were all moral men. Daniel Boone never used a vulgar or pro- fane expression in his life. The old pig-skin hunter never took his life willingly or if he could help it. He was a man with a mission; they were all men inspired with a mission. Any one of them would have won a place in the university football team. They would all have made good strokes in the eight-oared shells. They were all good men and from their descendants we are filling the halls of Congress and the Senate today with the best men we have got. They are leading in finance, they are leading in the professions from the energy derived from those pioneers. Those are the men I want to be the heroes of our boys, but not the Jack Sheppard or the Jessie James type we have in our country, not Robin Hood the robber and Three-Fingered Jack. We want to make our scouts men, and mostly men of mind, men of chivalry, men who can do things and be things." A SCOUTS MASTERS' SCHOOL AT SILVER BAY. The Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America has decided to take advantage of the great numbers of young men who will be at the Boys' Workers Camp, at Silvery Bay, Lake George, New York, during the coming summer, and to establish a Scout Masters' School there. As there will masters and members of the New York Council in the Automobile Club of America, and help a general discussion on several questions of interest to the boys. One of the points that Mr. Spencer asked the scout masters to thresh out was the best means of enabling the boys to get uniforms. He keenly appreciated the eagerness of the boys to wear the boy scout uniform. The reports of the scout masters also prove this, and show that the qualities of thrift and self-reliance among the boys are being brought out in their efforts to get the uniforms. One scoutmaster reported that his boys gave clam chowder dinners and acted as waiters thereby raising money which was paid into the patrol troop treasury. Other boys have been making shirts similar to navy jumpers. The Boy Scouts in Rockville Center, L. I., have been borrowing money from their parents on the promise to pay it back on the instalment plan. Other scouts have been giving shows. The scout masters generally agreed that it was better to have the boys do something to earn a little bit of money in order to pay for the suits, and said that boys entered enthusiastically into suggested plans. Mr. Spencer has made plans for arranging a series of hikes in and about New York City. He has obtained the co-operation of the Commissioner of Parks, who has promised to permit the boys to camp on the big park in the Bronx. JERSEY SCOUTS AFTER MOSQUITOES. In New Jersey the Boy Scouts have a special mission. They are waging war on mosquitoes. The idea has been taken up enthusiastically by the scout masters throughout the State. The boys are receiving special instructions. They are taught the kind of places where mosquitoes easily breed and they are urged in their tramps through the woods to keep on the watch for spots where there is stagnant water and to study the locality with the idea of draining the section. They are urged not to let tin cans, paper and other articles lie around after getting their outdoor meals, but to gather all these things together, and destroy them as far as possible by fire. At home they are encouraged to fumigate the cellars, drop a little oil in the rain barrels, and to take such measures that not only prevent the breeding of mosquitoes but to drive them away. The patrols have made a point of tramping through the city and gathering up the empty tin cans in vacant lots with the idea of destroying them. The work of the boys has already had excellent results. BOY SCOUTS OF ITALY FOR UNIVERSAL PEACE. The leaders of the Boy Scouts of Italy are working on a plan to further through the Boy Scouts movement, the propaganda of universal peace. The Central Committee of the Boy Scouts of Italy which was organized by Giovani Cavalieri is sending greetings to the Boy Scout organizations in twenty-one different countries, and is pointing out that the principle of the Boy Scout movement tends toward international peace. For instance in the letter to the Boy Scouts of American the committee said: " Scout is a friend to all, and a brother to every other scout of whatever race, class or sect, and we believe through the working of this law that many of the great problems between nations will be solved. We extend to your body and to the boys of your organization greetings and the assurance that we also are guided by the same ideas and that we consider you as a part of the same order to which we belong, and which is the universal order of the Boy Scouts."Waterville Times Print, Waterville, N.Y. Officers. Wm. Cary Sanger...President C.G. Brainard...Secretary S.W. Goodwin...Treasurer Directors. W.C. Sanger...Sangerfield, N.Y. C.G. Brainard...Waterville, N.Y. S.W. Goodwin...Waterville, N.Y. W.G. Mayer...Waterville, N.Y. G. Hyde Clarke...Cooperstown, N.Y. R. Wilson Roberts...Waterville, N.Y. C.M. Wickwire...Waterville, N.Y. T.R. Proctor...Utica, N.Y. Dr. T.Z. Jones...Waterville, N.Y. A.R. Eastman...Waterville, N.Y. H.M. King...Waterville, N.Y.Committees. House Committee W.G. Mayer, Chairman. Arthur B. Maynard, C.H. Oakes Good Roads Committee Wm. Pierrepont White, Chairman Stephen C. Clark Dr. Harry Wilsom Tennis Committee W. S. Hawkins, Chairman Edwin F. Torrey Osborne A. Mayer Golf Committee C.M. Wickwire, Chairman A.C. Salisbury E.G.Locke Certificate of Incorporation of The Sangerfield Country Club We, the undersigned, all being persons of full age, and all citizens of the United States and a majority resident of the State of New York, desiring to form a corporation pursuant to the provisions of the Business Corporation Law of the State of New York, do make, sign, acknowledge, and file this certificate for that purpose as follows: First. The name of the proposed corporation is "The Sangerfield Country Club." Second. The purposes for which it is to be formed are to encourage and promote, in the town of Sangerfield and elsewhere, interest in the pleasures of country life, and in out-of-doors sports such as tennis, golf, shooting at targets, fishing, riding and driving, and other forms of wholesome activity and recreation; to encourage and promote the study of such scientific questions as may bear directly upon the profitable management of farms; to encourage and promote generally the study of questions connected with life in the country; to encourage and promote8 Certificate of the study and protection of bird life, and the protection of trees in villages as well as their proper care on farms; to encourage and promote the construction and maintenance of good roads, to encourage and promote the breeding and owning of useful live stock and poultry; and in furtherance of these purposes to give, whatever it may seem wise to do so, Horse Shows or such other Exhibitions or Fairs as will advance the best interests of the farmers, and of the breeders or owners of horses or other live stock or poultry and to perform such other acts as may be deemed wise or necessary to carry out the purposes of the Club. Third. The amount of the capital stock is Five Hundred Dollars. Fourth. The number of shares of which the capital stock shall consist is one hundred, each of which is five dollars, and the amount of capital with which said corporation will begin business is five hundred dollars. Fifth. Its principal office is to be located in the Town of Sangerfield, County of Oneida and State of New York. Sixth. Its duration is to be fifty years. Seventh. The number of its directors is to be eleven. 9 Incorporation In Witness Whereof, we, the undersigned have made, signed, acknowledged and filed this certificate in duplicate. Dated this 26th day of June, 1906. Herbert Wadsworth. Geo. A. Frisble W.S. Sanford Edward D. Brandegee, M.D. Botsford Wm. Cary Sanger L.W. Dean Otto A. Meyer J.S. Sherman C. Green Brainard Joseph H. Choate Samuel W. Goodwin Elihu Root R. Wilson Roberts Earl B. Putnam H.M. King George E. Merrill J.W. Candee Francis R. Appleton Thomas R. Proctor C.M. Wickwire Frederick T. Proctor George N. Dyer Geo. E. Dunham C.H. Oakes W.G. Mayer F.G. Fincke T.Z. Jones Alexander W. Doolittle Charles B. Rogers Chas. H. Childs M. Woolsey Stryker Walter Jerome Green Edwin Fuller Torrey. Jr. Carlton G. Lowery P.W.Harter Stephen Carlton Clark Wm. Pierrepont White G. Hyde Clarke Thomas Cary W.a. Wadsworth Lewis R. Morris E. Prentiss Bailey Arthur B. Maynard John D. Kernan Edward G. Randall A.R. Eastman A. Osborne Mayer.Constitution. Article 1. Name. Section 1. The name of this club shall be "The Sangerfield Country Club." Article 2. Purposes. Section 1. The purposes of the club are to encourage and promote, in the town of Sangerfield and elsewhere, interest in the pleasures of country life, and in out-of-door sports, such as tennis, golf, shooting at targets, fishing, riding and driving, and other forms of wholesome activity and recreation; to encourage and promote the study of such scientific questions as may bear directly upon the profitable management of farms; toe encourage and promote generally the study of questions connected with life in the country; to encourage and promote the study and protection of bird life, and the protection of trees in villages as well as their proper care on farms; to encourage and promote the construction and maintenance of good roads; to encourage and promote the breeding and owning of the best horses for work on the farm and12 Constitution for driving and riding, and to encourage and promote the breeding and owning of useful live stock and poultry; and in furtherance of these purposes to give, whenever it may seem wise to do so, Horse Shows or such other Exhibitions or Fairs as will advance the best interests of the farmers, and of the breeders or owners of horses or other live stock or poultry, and to perform such other acts as may be deemed wise or necessary to carry out the purposes of the club. Article 3. Capital Stock. Section 1. The club may issue its stock to the amount of five hundred dollars, to be divided into one hundred shares of five dollars each, said stock to be non-assessable. Section 2. The certificates shall be numbered and registered as they are issued. They shall exhibit the holder's name and number of shares. They shall be signed by the President and Secretary. Section 3. Transfers of stock may be made by the holder in person or by his attorney, with the consent of the directors, subject to the provisions of the law relating thereto. Section 4. No shares of stock shall be transferred to any person unless such person shall previously have been elected a member of the Club. Whenever the holder of a share of stock ceases to be a member of the club by reason of death, resignation, or for any other reason, his stock shall be at once transferred to the club. Constitution 13 Article 4. Membership. Section 1. Every person elected to membership in the club must be at least 21 years of age. Section 2. Names of candidates elected to membership must be sent, with name of proposer and seconder, in writing, to the Secretary. The proposed name shall then be posted by the Secretary on the bulletin board of the club for at least fifteen (15) days before balloting and also entered in a book kept for that purpose. Members may be elected at any meeting of the Board of Directors. Section 3. Each candidate elected, when notified thereof in writing by the Secretary, shall, within thirty (30) days of the mailing of such notice, qualify as a member of the club by acquiring one or more shares of the capital stock of said corporation. Section 4. To constitute membership in the club, a person must be first elected by a majority vote of the directors present, at a meeting of the directors, and then must become the owner of one or more shares of stock in said corporation, and also sign the Constitution and By-Laws. Section 5. The total membership of the club shall be limited to one hundred. Article 5. Administration. Section 1. The club shall be under the management of a Board of Directors, composed of eleven14. Constitution. members of the club, four of whom shall constitute a quorum, Section 2. In case a vacancy shall occur in the Board of Directors, or in any office, the same may be filled by the Board of Directors, for the unexpired term. Section 3. The Board of Directors shall be elected by a majority vote of the stockholders present in person or by proxy, at the annual meeting. Section 4. The Board of Directors shall have power to make all necessary by-laws for the government of the corporation and club. Section 5. The Board of Directors are authorized to elect from its members, as officers of the club, a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, who shall hold office for one year, or until their successors are elected, and to appoint all committees. Section 6. The Board of Directors, in addition to the usual powers pertaining thereto, shall have power and authority to make or amend any by-laws, rules or regulations of the Club, at any meeting regularly called. Article 6, Meetings. Section 1. The annual meeting of the club shall be held on the last Saturday of July in each year. Section 2. At all meetings of the stockholders, all questions properly before the meeting, shall be determined by a majority vote of the stockholders present Constitution 15. in person or by proxy, each share of stock being entitled to one vote. Section 3. Special meetings of the stockholders of this company may be called at any time by the President or Directors, such meeting to be held at such time and place as the President or Directors shall determine. Section 4. It shall be the duty of the President or Directors to call special meetings of the stockholders whenever required in writing to do so by stockholders holding at least 10 per cent. of the capital stock. Section. 5. Notice of such meetings shall be given by mailing notices thereof at least five (5) days before the meeting, to each stockholder, addressed to him at his postoffice as designated on the books of the company. Section 6. At all meetings for the election of officers, two inspectors of election shall be first elected by a majority vote of the stockholders present. Such inspectors shall qualify as required by law. Article 7. Duties of Officers. Section 1. The President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer shall perform the duties which usually devolve upon such officers. Article 8. Annual Statement. Section 1. The Board of Directors shall present at the annual meeting a report as required by law, and16. Constitution also a detailed report, showing the amount received and expended during the year; the objects or persons to or for which such expenditures and receipts have been made; the names and residences of persons who have been admitted to membership during the year, which report shall be filed with the records of the corporation and an abstract thereof entered in the minutes of the proceedings of the annual meeting. Article 9. Amendments. Section 1. This Constitution may be amended at any meeting of the club by a majority vote of the stockholders present, in person or by proxy, due notice of such amendment having been given to each stockholder at least two weeks previous to such meeting. By-Laws. Article 1. Section 1. The Board of Directors shall have general management and control of the Club and its property, subject to the constitution and laws of the State of New York. Section 2. Special meetings of the Board shall be called upon the request in writing of any three (3) members of the Board. When candidates for membership in the Club are to be voted upon, notice of such proposed action shall be embodied in the notice of the meeting. Article 2. Committees. Section 1. Executive Committee - The Board of Directors shall appoint an Executive Committee of not more than three (3) members of the Board. Such Executive Committee shall have charge of authority over all matters relating to the internal regulation of the Club. It shall audit all bills and make report to the Board of Directors. Section 2. House Committee - The Board of Directors shall appoint a House Committee of not more than three (3) members of the Club. Such committee18 By-Laws. shall have charge of all that concerns the interests of the Club in connection with the use, by the members, of the Club house and shall act under the general direction of the Board of Directors. Section 3. Tennis Committee-The Board of Directors shall appoint a Tennis Committee of not more than three (3) members of the Club. Such committee shall have charge of all that concerns the interests of the Club in connection with the game of tennis and shall act under the general direction of the Board of Directors. Section 4. Golf Committee-The Board of Directors shall appoint a Golf Committee of not more than three (3) members of the Club. Such committee shall have charge of all that concerns the interests of the Club in connection with the game of golf and shall act under the general direction of the Board of Directors. Section 5. All committees shall hold office subject to the pleasure of the Board of Directors. The President of the Club shall be ex-officio member of all committees. Article 3. Order of Business. Section 1. At all meetings of the Club and of the Board of Directors, the order of business shall be: (1) Calling the roll; (2) Reading the minutes; (3) Report of Secretary; (4) Report of Treasurer; (5) Report of Standing Committees; (6) Report of Special 19 By-Laws Committees; (7) Election of officers or new members; (8) New business; (9) Miscellaneous business. Section 2. This article, or any portion thereof, may be suspended at any of such meetings, by a majority vote of the stockholders or Directors present. Article 4. Section 1. These By-Laws may be amended at any regular or special meeting of the Directors of the Club, by a majority vote of the Directors present, in person, due notice by mail of such amendment having been given to each Director at least one week previous to such meeting.House Rules. 1. Any person not residing within ten miles of the Club House, may be introduced to the Club, as a visitor, for not more than one day at a time, upon having his or her name entered in the Visitor's Book, together with the name of the member introducing him or her, but no visitor shall be admitted under this rule more than five times in any calendar year. 2. Any person residing within ten miles of the Club House, may be introduced to the Club, as a visitor, for not more than one day at a time, upon having his or her name entered in the Visitor's Book, together with the name of the member introducing him or her, but no visitor shall be admitted under this rule more than two times in any calendar year. 3. The ladies and minors of the immediate family of any member shall have the privileges of visiting the Club and of using its property, and the said ladies shall have the privilege of inviting visitors. 4. Any member introducing a guest, shall be responsible for any and all indebtedness to the Club incurred, and for all acts committed, by such guest. 5. Visitors and guests shall be entitled to the use of the Club House and grounds, but shall not have the privilege of introducing non-members, resident or non-resident. 6. Bed rooms may be engaged for not more than one night at a time, unless otherwise arranged with22 House Rules. the House Committee. The charge will be $1.50 for one person per night; for two persons occupying one room, the charge will be $2.50 per night. 7. In order to insure the serving of meals as desired, members are requested to give notice to the stewardess as long in advance as possible. A meal as per the bill of fare can be obtained by giving sufficient notice. Eggs, toast, milk, coffee and tea can be obtained without giving such notice. 8. No member or visitor shall be allowed to give, under any pretense whatsoever, money or any gratuity, to any one in the service of the Club. The Club servants shall be employed, exclusively, upon the Club premises, unless otherwise ordered by the House Committee. 9. Smoking is prohibited in the dining room and the reception room adjoining thereto. 10. No wines, malt or spirituous liquors shall be sold on the Club premises. 11. No game of hazard or chance shall be played for a stake upon the Club premises. 12. No subscription paper, except for Club purposes, and then only with the consent of the House Committee, shall be posted or circulated in the Club. 13. The Club will not, under any circumstances, be responsible for articles lost or mossing in the Club House or on the premises. 14. The House Committee invites suggestions, in writing, as to the service or internal management of the Club. A Sportsman's Platform Fifteen Cardinal Principles Affecting Wild Game and Its Pursuit. Proposed by William T. Hornaday, April 17, 1908. 1. The wild animal life of to-day is not ours, to do with as we please. The original stock is given to us in trust, for the benefit both of the present and the future. We must render an accounting of this trust to those who come after us. 2. Judging from the rate at which the wild creatures of North America are now being destroyed, fifty years hence there will be no large game left in the United States nor in Canada outside of rigidly protected game preserves. It is therefore the duty of every good citizen to promote protection of forests and wild life, and the creation of game preserves, while a supply of game remains. Every man who finds pleasure in hunting or fishing should be willing to spend both time and money in active work for the protection of forests, fish and game.24 A Sportsman's Platform. 3. The sale of game is incompatible with the perpetual preservation of a proper stock of game; therefore it should be prohibited, by laws and by public sentiment. 4. in the settled and civilized regions of North America, there is no real necessity for the consumption of wild game as human food; nor is there any good excuse for the sale of game for food purposes. The maintenance of hired laborers on wild game should be prohibited, everywhere, under severe penalties. 5. An Indian has no more right to kill wild game, or to subsist upon it all the year round than any white man in the same locality. The Indian has no inherent or God-given ownership of the game of North America, any more than of its mineral resources; and he should be governed by the same game laws as white men. 6. No man can be a good citizen and also be a slaughterer of game or fishes beyond the narrow limits compatible with high-class sportsmanship. 7. A game-butcher or a market-hunter is an undesirable citizen, and should be treated as such. 8. The highest purpose which the killing of wild game and game fishes can hereafter be made to serve is in furnishing objects to overworked men for tramping and camping trips in the wilds; and the value of wild game as human food should no longer be regarded as an important factor in its pursuit. A Sportsman's Platform 25 9. If rightly conserved, wild game constitutes a valuable asset to any country which possesses it; and it is good statesmanship to protect it. 10. An ideal hunting trip consists of a good comrade, fine country, and a very few trophies per hunter. 11. In an ideal hunting trip, the death of the game is only as incident; and by no means is it really necessary to a successful outing. 12. The best hunter is the man who finds the most game, kills the least, and leaves behind him no wounded animals. 13. The killing of an animal means the end of its most interesting period. When the country is fine, pursuit is more interesting than possession. 14. The killing of a female hoofed animal, save for special preservation, is to be regarded as incompatible with the highest sportsmanship; and it should everywhere be prohibited by stringent laws. 15. A particularly fine photograph of a large wild animal in its haunts is entitled to more credit than the dead trophy of a similar animal. An animal that has been photographed never should be killed, unless previously wounded in the chase.Members. Allen, George, Sangerfiled, N.Y. Andrews, Wm. S., Syracuse, N.Y. Appleton, Francis R., 26 East 37th St., New York, N.Y. Bascot, W.S., Utica, N.Y. Bailey, Prentiss E., Utica, N.Y. Baldwin, C.C. Waterville, N.Y. Bennett, C.H. Waterville, N.Y. Bishopp, Walter, Waterville, N.Y. Bissell, S.S., Waterville, N.Y. Bissell, Willard, Waterville, N.Y. Botsford, M.D. Sherburne, N.Y. Brainard, C.G. Waterville, N.Y. Brandegee, Edward D., Utica, N.Y. Butler, Nicholas Murray, Columbia University, New York, N.Y. Cary, Thomas, 183 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. Childs, Chas. S. Utica, N.Y. Choate, Jos. H. 8 E. 63rd St., New York, N.Y. Church, Chas. T., New York, N.Y. Clark, Stephen C., Coopertown, N.Y. Clarke, G. Hyde, Coopertown, N.Y. Conger, DeWitt, Waterville, N.Y. Davenport, F.M., Clinton, N.Y. Dean, L.W., Utica, N.Y.Members 28 Doolittle, Alexander W., Utica, N.Y. Dunham, Geo. E. Utica, N.Y. Dyer, Geo. R., Brookville Farm, Roslyn, L.I. N.Y. Eastman, A.R. Waterville, N.Y. Fincke, F.G., Utica., N.Y. Foster. A.O., Utica, N.Y. Frisble, Geo. A., Utica, N.Y. Goodwin, S.W., Waterville, N.Y. Grant, A.R., Utica, N.Y. Green, Walter Jerome, Utica, N.Y. Hart, M.K., Utica, N.Y. Harter, P.W., Utica, N.Y. Hatch, Chas. T., Waterville, N.Y. Hawkins, W.S. Waterville, N.Y. Hovey, George I., Deansboro, N.Y. Jones, T.Z., Waterville, N.Y. Jones, Henry, 301 W. 107th St., New York, N.Y. Jones, W.R. Utica, N.Y. Kelly, Arthur, Utica, N.Y. Kernan, John D., Utica, N.Y. Kernan, Francis J., Utica, N.Y. King, H.M., Waterville, N.Y. Lawrence, B.G., Waterville, N.Y. Livermore, Harry, Sangerfield, N.Y. Members 29 Locke, E. G., Waterville, N.Y. Lowery, Carleton G., Utica, N.Y. Mason, Chas. B., Utica, N.Y. Mayer, Osborne A., Waterville, N.Y. Maynard, Arthur B., Utica, N.Y. Maynard, J.F., Utica, N.Y. McLean, W.G., Waterville, N.Y. McLean, J.W., Utica, N.Y. Meyer, Otto A., Utica, N.Y. Miller, Curtis, Danaboro, N.Y. Morris, Lewis R., 155 W. 58th St., New York, N.Y. Murray, Clinton, Utica, N.Y. Oakes, C.H., Troy, N.Y. Proctor, Thos. R., Utica, N.Y. Proctor, Frederick T., Utica, N.Y. Putnam, Earl B., 1926 Spruce St., Philadelphia, Pa. Putnam, F.W., Waterville, N.Y. Randall, E.G., Waterville, N.Y. Ridings, H.L., Waterville, N.Y. Roberts, R. Wilson, Waterville, N.Y. Rogers, Chas. B., Utica, N.Y. Root, Elihu, Clinton, N.Y., and U.S. Senate. Rudd, Jos., Clinton, N.Y. Salisbury, A.C., Watersville, N.Y. Sanford, W.S., Sherburne, N.Y.30 Members. Sanger, Wm. Cary, Sangerfield, N.Y. Sherman, Jas, S. Utica, N.Y. Stafford, Wm. Fred, 6 East 79th St., New York, N.Y. Stryker, M. Woolsey, Clinton, N.Y. Terry, Marinus, Waterville, N.Y. Terry, Orrin, Waaterville, N.Y. Terry, P.A., Waterville, N.Y. Torrey, Edwin F., Clinton, N.Y. Tower, Charlemagne, Waterville, N.Y. Wadsworth, Herbert, Avon, N.Y. Wadsworth, W.A. The Homestead, Genesee, N.Y. Wardwell, Henry L., P.O. Springfield Center, Otsego County, N.Y. White, W. Pierrepont, Utica, N.Y. Wickwire, C.M., Waterville, N.Y. Wilson, Harry, Stockbridge N.Y. Deceased Members. Candee, Julius W., Waterville, N.Y. Merrill, Geo. E., Hamilton, N.Y. Van Rensselaer, W.B., Albany, N.Y.Enc in Johnson 4-17-11 4-17-11DR. WHITE ON THE Y. M. C. A. Speaking in the name of "applied Christianity," Dr. John E. White yesterday made a powerful appeal for such wide Christian tolerance as would revise the present policy of the Young Men's Christian Associasion of accepting contributions and memberships from Jews, Catholics, and other non-Protestant sects, and yet denying to them participation in the institution's active management. Elsewhere The Constitution presents a full synopsis of Dr. White's sermon. It is squarely in line with a recent editorial in which The Constitution indorsed the contention of former President Roosevelt, that if these non-Protestant or non-Christian sects were to be given the privilege of subscribing and of membership, they should be given the accompanying right of participation in management. Dr. White vigorously supported the views of Colonel Roosevelt and of The Constitution. "The Young Men's Christian Association," he said, "is avowedly without ecclesiastical character. In the course of its development its mission has assumed a pronounced civic relation to society." Further developing his argument, Dr. White showed that both Jews and Catholics had contributed to and been solicited in behalf of the Boy's Club, and the Y. M. C. A., and asked, pertinently, "Have they not just ground for complaint that a line of exclusion is drawn against them when it ocmes to any further active participation either in the Boys' Club, which is now a part of the Y. M. C. A. work, or in the general organization?" Throughout, his sermon is a clear appeal for liberality, a plea for rational Christianity, for the enforcement of the spirit of the creed of Christ no less than its written letter. It will be difficult for the conscientious Christian minister or layman to escape the force of his logic, whether regarded from the sheerly Christian or the broad moral angle. He is absolutely correct when he defintes the Y. M. C. A. as a clearing house for applied Christianity." Among its first missions is the making of citizenship, and that is a field wide enough to admit Protestant, Catholic and Jew. If it is to successfully and consistently discharge that mission, in the behalf of thousands of young men, in behalf of the future welfare of the community in which they are to live, it should not be circumscribed by the barest taint of proscription. And proscription is inseperable from a policy that accepts contributions from all sects, admits most of them to membership, and yet excludes them from participation in management. What say the ministers and the Christian laymen of Atlanta to Dr. White's strong and courageous plea for "applied Christianity," in connection with the Y. M. C. A.? his organization, who had not, however, been converted fully to Christ's spirit; the other a man who had the spirit of Christ, but had not been converted to His name or identified with His organization. The question was forced upon Peter whether there should be permitted any sort of religious fellowship between this man whose noble religious character was well known among the Jews, and those who with him were in direction of the Christian church as Jerusalem. Up to this time the policy had been to allow no sort of relations religiously or socially with Gentiles unless they first should come to the synagogue and conform to requirements. The Jewish Christians, as the scripture states, recognized the splendid character of a man like Cornelius; doubtless received and indorsed the benefits of his charity but denied that there could be a ground of fellowship between them. The point of the Scripture is that Christianity does have a basis of fellowship with every man whether he bear the name of Christian or not, who does God's work in the world and is fed of God's spirit. This principle was fixed for the guidance of Christians and for the furtherance of the gospel at the beginning. Therefore instead of being a compromise of Chistian principles for those who bear the name of Christ to recognize and work with those who are otuside the Christian fold in God's good work for men, it is the strictest New Testament orthodoxy and is pre-eminently the position Jesus Christ would have His followers maintain. The Jews, Catholics and Y. M. C. A. The old question which was there settled for Peter and the early Christians has come to question again in the matter of the Young Men's Christian Association and the Jews and Catholics in this country. Ex-President Roosevelt, in his speech at Reno, Nev., took occasion to criticise the Young Men's Christian Association for its action in formally excluding the Catholics from any share in the management of Young Men's Christian Associations. Here in our own city it has had recently a quiet but very considerable agitation. Now, a preacher's position on this question should be neither broader nor narrower than his interpretation of Christianity. If I should say that I was determined to have nothing to do with the Jews and Catholics because of doctrines concerning the person of Christ or concerning ecclesiastical administration. I might possibly, as many do, justify myself on the ground that this was the way to make a protest for the doctirnes which I greatly chrish. But when the question of having to do with the Jews and the Catholics in genuinely good work is presented so as not to involve these cherished doctrines, a position of resentment and exclusion straightway becomes a flat violation of the spirit of Christ and the spirit of Christianity in the New Testament. I am governed in that case by a prejudice and a bias possible. I have said, and say again, that the one man in all the world for whom the Christian should have a profound religious regard and an unfailing spirit of sympathy and affection is the Jew. We owe to him more than we can ever realize. Jesus Christ was a Jew. The apostles were mainly Jews. The foundations of Christianity are Jewish. The original resolution, and the yet unsatisfied intention of the gospel, concerns the Jew in the purpose of God. My plea is that Christianity with reference to the Jewish people shall allow itself to assume no attitude which tends to drive the Jew further from Christ. Rather should we so interpret the love of God in Christ to Him that He shall see of a truth, 'as Cornelius readily saw, that Jehova, God whom he worships and serves, is the very God revealed in and through our Lord and Savior. Jesus Christ. COMPLAINT AGAINST CATHOLICS Likewise, with reference to the Catholics. Protestants have complained and are still complaining against Catholic exclusiveness and the spirit which we regard as un-Christian. Where Catholic Christianity is predominant, our democratic Protestant Christianity complains of the stone wall of exclusion, and we call it Catholic persecution. Now, where Protestant Christianity is predominant, we hve the supreme opportunity of proving that our complaints against Catholic exclusion and persecution are genuine and sincere. Where conditions are reversed, we should practice the principle of Christian hospitality. If it is said that the Catholics do not want and will not allow themselves the privilege of co-operations with Protestants, the situation is, of course, irremediable. But I submit that something has been gained for Christianity, and for Protestants as well, by the exemplification of a genuinely Christian spirit on our part. I believe with all my heart both in the doctrines and the principles and the practices of evangelical Christianity. As a Baptist, I am devoted to the interpretations of the New Testament according to the Baptists; but, over and above any allegiance I owe to the Baptist denomination. I set my allegiance and my loyalty to the absolute authority of God, whose will and whose spirit is revealed through Jesus Christ. This I understand to be the true faith of Christianity. I should never like to be toward Jews and Catholics other than God revealed to Peter he should be toward Cornelius. I think this is the true ideal of Christian progress. I do not believe that the kingdom of God is to be got forward by the policy of exclusion and reprisal against those whom it desires to win, or against those who are willing to help it on, and even desire to do so. Underwood Typewriters for rent. 52 N. Broad Street.DR. WHITE ON THE Y. M. C. A. Speaking in the name of "applied Christianity," Dr. John E. White yesterday made a powerful appeal for such wide Christian tolerance as would revise the present policy of the Young men's christian Association of accepting contributions and memberships from Jews, Catholics, and other non-Protestant sects, and yet denying to them participation in the institution's active management. Elsewhere The Constitution presents a full synopsis of Dr. White's sermon. It is squarely in line with a recent editorial in which The Constitution indorsed the contention of former President Roosevelt, that if these non-Protestant or non-Christian sects were to be given the privilege of subscribing and of membership, they should be given the accompanying right of participation in management. Dr. White vigorously supported the views of Colonel Roosevelt and of The Constitution. "The Young Men's Christian Association," he said, "is avowedly without ecclesiastical character. In the course of its development its mission has assumed a pronounced civic relation to society." Further developing his argument, Dr. White showed that both Jews and Catholics had contributed to and been solicited in behalf of the Boys' Club, and the Y. M. C. A., and asked, pertinently, "Have they not just ground for complaint that a line of exclusion is drawn against them when it comes to any further active participation either in the Boys' Club, which is now a part of the Y. M. C. A. work, or in the general organization?" Throughout, his sermon is a clear appeal for liberality, a plea for rational Christianity, for the enforcement of the spirit of the creed of Christ no less than its written letter. It will be difficult for the conscientious Christian minister or layman to escape the force of his logic, whether regarded from the sheerly Christian or the broad moral angle. He is absolutely correct when he defines the Y. M. C. A. as a "clearing house for applied Christianity." Among its first missions is the making of citizenship, and that is a field wide enough to admit Protestant, Catholic and Jew. If it is to successfully and consistently discharge that mission, in the behalf of thousands of young men, in behalf of the future welfare of the community in which they are to live, it should not be circumscribed by the barest taint of proscription. And proscription is inseparable from a policy that accepts contributions from all sects, admits most of them to membership, and yet excludes them from participation in management. What say the ministers and the Christian laymen of Atlanta to Dr. White's strong and courageous plea for "applied Christianity," in connection with the Y. M. C. A.? CONSTITUTION. ATLANTA, PLEA FOR JEWS AND CATHOLICS Dr. White Preaches on Relation to Y.M.C.A. Relation to the jew Should Be Wholly Winsome, and to the Catholics Intentionally Inclusive, Declares the Minister. Preaching on the relation of the Young Men's Christian Association to the Jews and the Catholics, Dr. John E. White, pastor of the Second Baptist church, in his sermon last night declared it should b "in the case of the one wholly winsome and in the case of the other intentionally inclusive." "The Young Men's Christian Association is avowedly without ecclesiastical character. It is an organization devoted to fundamental Christianity. In the course of its development its mission has assumed a pronounced civic relation to society. It is the clearing house for applied Christianity. It appeals to all classes of citizens as a factor in the common moral life. "It does not appeal to Protestants as the champion, the Protestant side of a controversy nor to Christians as a function of their theology. It protests that it is not a church and does not in anywise undertake to do what the churches are set to do. "The Y. M. C. A. must take one position or another. It must assume to take cognizance of matters of Christian faith and practice and when it does it will go up in a conflagration of sectarian controversy; or it must take its position squarely and carry it to its logical conclusion, of a negative attitude towards controverted questions of Christianity, and on that basis undertake to represent the pure spirit of Christ in the community, as that spirit is expressed in the amelioration and redemption of society." Dr. White's Sermon. The sermon in full follows: Text: Acts X. "Cornelius, a devout man and one that feared 'God with all his house, which gave much aims to the people and prayed to God always. And Peter said unto them, ye know how it is an unlawful thing for a man who is a Jew to keep company or come in unto one of another nation, but God hath showed me that I should not call any man common or unclean. Of a truth I perceive that God is no respector of persons, but in every nation he that feareth Him and worketh righteousness in accepted with Him." In a land of Jews, Catholics and some twenty divergent Protestant denominations of Christianity, the tenth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles should be read very frequently. In the Young Men's Christian Association building which we are soon to erect in Atlanta out of money contributed from all creeds and sects, this scripture might be appropriately illuminated upon its walls. It is the passage that tells how Christianity was saved from disaster at the outset and it indicates the ultimate principle of safety for Christianity today and for the Christianity of the future. which can be defended only by the abandonment of essential orthodoxy. It should be kept in mind that the Young Men's Christian Association jealously carries the word "Christian" at its masthead. Abiding by what that word means its relation to Jews and Catholics should in the case of the one be wholly winsome, and in the case of the other intentionally inclusive. The Young Men's Christian Association is avowedly without ecclesiastical character. It is an organization devoted to fundamental Christianity. In the course of its development its mission has assumed a pronounced civic relation to society. It is the clearing house for applied Christianity. It appeals to all classes of citizens as a factor in the common moral life. It does not appeal to Protestants as the champion of the Protestant side of a controversy, nor to Christians as a function of their theology. It protests that it is not a church and that it does not in anywise undertake to do what the churches are set to do. It is true that a great many Christians do not support the Young men's Christian Association; some on the ground that it invades the field of the church, and others on the ground, strange to say, that it is too liberal in its views and slurs over vital denominational controversies. The Young Men's Christian Association must take one position or the other. It must assume to take cognizance of matters of Christian faith and practice and when it does it will go up in a conflagration of sectarian controversies; or it must take its position squarely and carry it to its logical conclusion of a negative attitude toward controverted questions in Christianity, and on that basis undertake to represent the pure spirit of Christ in the community, as that spirit is expressed in the amelioration and redemption of society. I understand that in its operation in papal lands and among the pagan peoples, the association disavows any exclusiveness whatever with respect to the people among whom it is working. It should be equally consistent in this country. The Jews in Atlanta. It is well known that in Atlanta the Jews were particularly interested in the work of the Boys' Club. They had contributed to it, and when it needed friends, had furnished leadership for its cause. When the campaign for the Young Men's Christian Association was in progress, they were solicited, and made generous response. Have they not just ground for complaint that a line of exclusion is drawn against them when it comes to any further active participation either in the Boys' Club, which is now a part of the Y. M. C. A. work, or in the general organization? From the standpoint of a Christian, my judgment and conviction is that wherever a Jew can be brought to work under Christian auspices and under anDr. White's Sermon. The sermon in full follows: Text: Acts X. "Cornelius, a devout man and one that feared 'God with all his house, which gave much aims to the people and prayed to God always. And Peter said unto them, ye know how it is an unlawful thing for a man who is a Jew to keep company or come in unto one of another nation, but God hath showed me that I should not call any man common or unclean. Of a truth I perceive that God is no respector of persons, but in every nation he that feareth Him and worketh righteousness in accepted with Him." In a land of Jews, Catholics and some twenty divergent Protestant denominations of Christianity, the tenth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles should be read very frequently. In the Young Men's Christian Association building which we are soon to erect in Atlanta out of money contributed from all creeds and sects, this scripture might be appropriately illuminated upon its walls. It is the passage that tells how Christianity was saved from disaster at the outset and it indicates the ultimate principle of safety for Christianity today and for the Christianity of the future. It relates the story of Peter and Cornelius, the new-fledged preacher of the gospel, and the captain of an Italian regiment, the Jewish Christian and the Gentile saint: One was a man who bore Christ's name and representing his organization, who had not, however, been converted fully to Christ's spirit; the other a man who had the spirit of Christ, but had not been converted to His name or identified with His organization. The question was forced upon Peter whether there should be permitted any sort of religious fellowship between this man whose noble religious character was well known among the Jews, and those who with him were in direction of the Christian church at Jerusalem. Up to this time the policy had been to allow no sort of relations religiously or socially with Gentiles unless they first should come to the synagogue and conform to requirements. The Jewish Christians, as the scripture states, recognized the splendid character of a man like Cornelius; doubtless received and indorsed the benefits of his charity but denied that there could be a ground of fellowship between them. The point of the Scripture is that Christianity does have a basis of fellowship with every man whether he bear the name of Christian or not, who does God's work in the world and is fed of God's spirit. This principle was fixed for the guidance of Christians and for the furtherance of the gospel at the beginning. Therefore instead of being a compromise of Christian principles for those who bear the name of Christ to recognize and work with those who are outside the Christian fold in God's good work for men, it is the strictest New Testament orthodoxy and is pre-eminently the position Jesus Christ would have His followers maintain. The Jews, Catholics and Y. M. C. A. The old question which was there settled for Peter and the early Christians has come to question again in the matter of the Young Men's Christian Association and the Jews and Catholics in this country. Ex-President Roosevelt, in his speech at Reno, Nev., took occasion to criticise the Young Men's Christian Association fro its action in formally excluding the Catholics from any share in the management of Young Men's Christian Associations. here in our own city it has had recently a quest but very considerable agitation. Now, a preacher's position on this question should be neither broader nor narrower than his interpretation of Christianity. If I should say that I was determined to have nothing to do with the Jews and Catholics because of doctrines concerning the person of Christ or concerning ecclesiastical administration, I might possibly, as many do, justify myself on the ground that this was the way to make a protest for the doctrines which I greatly cherish. But when the question of having to do with the Jews and the Cataholics in genuinely good work is presented so as not to involve these cherished doctrines, a position of resentment and exclusion straightway becomes a flat violation of the spirit of Christ and the spirit of Christianity in the New Testament. I am governed in that case by a prejudice and a bias one position or the other. It must assume to take cognizance of matters of Christian faith and practice and when it does it will go up in a conflagration of sectarian controversies; or it must take its position squarely and carry it to its logical conclusion of a negative attitude toward controverted questions in Christianity, and on that basis undertake to represent the pure spirit of Christ in the community, as that spirit is expressed in the amelioration and redemption of society. I understand that in its operation in papal lands and among the pagan peoples, the association disavows any exclusiveness whatever with respect to the people among whom it is working. It should be equally consistent in this country. The Jews in Atlanta. It is well known that in Atlanta the Jews were particularly interested in the work of the Boys' Club. They had contributed to it, and when it needed friends, had furnished leadership for its cause. When the campaign for the Young Men's Christian Association was in progress, they were solicited, and made generous response. Have they not just ground for complaint that a line of exclusion is drawn against them when it comes to any further active participation either in the Boys' Club, which is now a part of the Y. M. C. A. work, or in the general organization? From the standpoint of a Christian, my judgment and conviction is that wherever a Jew can be brought to work under Christian auspices and under an organization with an avowedly Christian title, something is lost that ought not to be lost, both on the Jew's account and on the account of Christianity, when participation is made impossible. I have said, and say again, that the one man in all the world for whom the Christian should have a profound religious regard and an unfailing spirit of sympathy and affection is the Jew. We owe to him more than we can ever realize. Jesus Christ was a Jew. The apostles were mainly Jews. The foundations of Chridtianity are Jewish. The original resolution, and the yet unsatisfied intention of the gospel, concerns the Jew in the purpose of God. my plea is that Christianity with reference to the Jewish people shall allow itself to assume no attitude which tends to drive the Jew further from Christ. Rather should we so interpret the love of God in Christ to Him that He shall see of a truth, as Cornelius readily saw, that Jehovah, God whom he worships and serves, is the very God revealed in and through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Complaint Against Catholics. Likewise, with reference to the Catholics. Protestants have complained and are still complaining against Catholic exclusiveness and the spirit which we regard as un-Christian. Where Catholic Christianity is predominant, our democratic Protestant Christianity complains of the stone wall of exclusion, and we call it Catholic persecution. Now, where Protestant Christianity is predominant, we have the supreme opportunity of proving that our complaints against Catholic exclusion and persecution are genuine and sincere. Where conditions are reversed, we should practice the principle of Christian hospitality. If it is said that the Catholics do not want and will not allow themselves the privilege of cooperations with Protestants, the situation is, of course, irremediable. But I submit that something has been gained for Christianity, and for Protestants as well, by the exemplification of a genuinely Christian spirit on our part. I believe with all my heart both in the doctrines and the principles and the practices of evangelical Christianity. As a Baptist, I am devoted to the interpretations of the new Testament according to the Baptists; but, over and above any allegiance I owe to the Baptist denomination, I set my allegiance and my loyalty to the absolute authority of God, whose will and whose spirit is revealed through Jesus Christ. This I understand to be the true faith of Christianity. I should never like to be toward Jews and Catholics other than God revealed to Peter he should be toward Cornelius. I think this is the true ideal of Christian progress. I do not believe that the kingdom of God is to be got forward by the policy of exclusion and reprisal against those whom it desires to win, or against those who are willing to help it on, and even desire to do so. Underwood Typewriters for rent. 52 N. Broad Street.[*ack 4-24-11*] [*Blayney*] COMMITTEE ON THE TEACHING of the HISTORY of ART in COLLEGES DR. ARTHUR FAIRBANKS- BOSTON DIRECTOR BOSTON ART MUSEUM WILLIAM H. FOX. ESQ.- INDIAAPOLIS DIRECTOR JOHN HERRON ART MUSEUM DR. MITCHELL CARROLL--WASHINGTON SEC'Y ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA PROF. W. A. GRIFFITH- LAWRENCE. KAN. SEC'Y KANSAS ART ASSOCIATION DR. LINDSEY BLAYNEY, CHAIRMAN CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY DANVILLE, KENTUCKY [*17.*] Appointed by the Convention of the American Federation of Arts April eighteen nineteen eleven Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay L.I. New York Dear Sir, Your recent article on Amherst in the OUTLOOK indicated that you recognize that there is room still in the curriculum of the American college for course that may not be "practical." We therefore hope and believe that you will be interested in the work for which our committee stands. 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ALWAYS OPEN [*Ms*] G 345 ch ta 27 nl [*X 188*] Tacoma WA Apl 18, 11 Theodore Roosevelt Cr Outlook NewYork Seymour elected mayor by one thousand majority over favorite in recall election today. Friends of clean govt greatly elated Mrs Ellds asks to be remembered to you. Geo B. Burke[*[Byles]*] [* [C] *] Windsham. N.Y. Ap. 18. 11. The Editor of the Outlook Dear Sir: In some wat I missed the Outlook for April 8 & so have only just read the article on "Race Decadence". I greatly admire the author of that article & I am one with him in utter abhorence of "wilful sterility" in man or woman. But I do not like the article. I do not think it is in keeping with the usually charitable tradition of the2 Outlook. I have preached among country people as a minister of the M. E. Church in one Conference but in three different states for the last seventeen years. Werever I go I do find "race decadence". But I do not find except in a few rare cases "wilful sterility". At least I hope not. I know hundred of brave affectionate and simple Christian people who [only] have no children or only one or two. Are the majority of these to be suspected of this degrading imputation of "wilful sterility?"3 I think o fmy own family circle. My wife & I to our long sorrow & disappointment have no children. Near and dear relatives to thier great regret have only had at long intervals one two or none at all - When some of them nave had to listen to more or less direct hints as tot he supposed cause of race decadence I know how deep the wound has been. Mr Roosevelt is a rich man. He may or may not have a right to speak for his own class. For "the average man and woman" ' I more and more doubt if, on this matter, he has any right tospeak. Of course the diminishing fertility of the English speaking race is beyond question. But are there not other explanations of the fact? And is not any explanation to be preferred to that which lays such a suspicion as this at the door of unnumbered thousands of kindly simple and sincerely Christina people? Yours very sincerely Edmund T. Byles[C] (4THE CUTLER SCHOOL 20 EAST 50TH STREET NEW YORK [*D*] April 18, 1911 Dear Sir: As the time approaches for our annual Prize Day, i venture to ask if you would have leisure to make the address of the evening. The function is a simple one, held in some public hall in the city, when the prize winners of the year are announced; these announcements and your address would be the chief exercises. The evening would be selected to suit your convenience, but it would be desirable to choose one late in May, and before Friday, the 26th, for that is the date when the summer exodus begins. May 23, 24 or 25 would suit us best, but we can make our plans to fit yours. If you could be tempted to join us on this occasion, in addition to our deep appreciation of your courtesy, we should expect, of course, to pay your usual fee for an evening lecture. I am, my dear Sir, Faithfully yours, Arthur H. Cutler Colonel Theodore Roosevelt,Village Improvement Association Sea Cliff, L.I. April 18, 1911. The Honorable Colonel T. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Sir:- This association is making its plans for a celebration on July 4th, and is co-operating with the Sea Cliff Separate Company. I am informed that you addressed the boys at Oyster Bay on your return from South Africa, and told them that you would be glad to review them at some time, and do anything else you could for them, and I understand they have reached the conclusion, without any urging, that it would be mighty fine to have Colonel Roosevelt review them sometime during the day of July 4th. If your arrangements for that day are not completed and you could entertain such an invitation, it would give me great pleasure to appoint a committee to wait on you and formally invite you to join us on that day. The arrangements, of course, would be made so as to make it most convenient for you, and if agreeable, would like to have you indicate at what time you would like to have a committee call. The members of the association are thoroughly in accord with the boys' idea, and we hope that you will approve the suggestion, and that we will hear from you soon. Respectfully yours, VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION. G M Donaldson PRESIDENT. C.B.HAMILTON COLLEGE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN GREEK AND LATIN HERMAN LOUIS EBELING [*24*] CLINTON, N.Y. April 18, 1911 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir: I enclose another lesson I have drawn from your interesting book African Game Trails, which may be of interest to you. Believe me to be Yours respectfully Herman Louis Ebeling P.S. I call attention particularly of the "Wounded Lioness."CONSULADO DE CHILE. LONDON, E. C. April 18th, |9| 1 CORONATION HOUSE 4 ,LLOYD'S AVENUE, FENCHURCH STREET. II. Theodore Roosevelt Esq Sacchamore Hill. Oyster Bay. Long Island, NEW YORK Dear Sir:- I beg to enclose you herein copies of two lectures which I have delivered in London during my term of office as Consul of Chile in London. One of these treats of the Political Organization of my country,which I am emboldened to think will be of interest to yourself,whose insight and study of such matters are universally acclaimed. The other deals with the subject of Pan-Americanism from a standpoint which I think will meet with your approval, bearing in mind,as I do,the high conception of international policy held by yourself,whilst occupying the Presidency of your country,and the noble sentiments delivered by you when here during last year on the subject of international duty which I reproduce:- "The foreign policy of a great and self-respecting "country should be conducted on exactly the same "plane of honour,of insistence upon one's own rights,and of2. "respect for the rights of others, that marked the conduct of "a brave and honourable man when dealing with his fellows" I have the honour to subscribe myself Yours faithfully Vicente EcheverriaFireproof. Best in the West. F. E. Faulknor Manager [The Oliver European Plan South Bend Indiana.] [*8*] April 18, 1911 The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. My dear Doctor:- Your kind note has just reached me. I had just left Father Hudson, the editor of the Ave Maria, when I received it. Father Hudson is a most enthusiastic admirer of yours. His language about the present Archbishop of Boston, and his attitude on the Vatican incident, was rather strong for a gentle churchman. It pleased me, however, as it indicates the trend of public opinion among very conservative ecclesiastics. I am bound, when I get through with my duties here, for Chicago, and then to Dubuque and Peoria. I hope to see both Archbishop Keane and Archbishop Spalding. I shall be through with me western trip about April the 28th. Then, if you will permit me, I shall report to you and put myself at your disposition. Mrs. Egan is having some rheumatic trouble with her left foot, which keeps her at home at present. I have for you a written message from the Crown Prince of Denmark, which I shall present to you in person. Permit me to offer my compliments to your wife, and our love to Ethel and Kirmit. I am, Yours very respectfully, Maurice Francis Egan The Hon. Maurice Francis EganPUBLISHING HOUSE OF FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY 44-50 EAST TWENTY-THIRD STREET NEW YORK Editorial Rooms of The Standard Dictionary NEW YORK, April 18, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave., New York. Dear Sir"- We purpose to include the enclosed definitions of muck-rake, verb and noun , and muck-raker in the new edition of our Standard Dictionary. As you will see, allusion is made to the fact that you delivered a speech on this subject in 1906. Would you be kind enough to look over the definitions and let us know whether you consider them correct, and in addition, would you be kind enough to add the name of the city in which you delivered the speech referred to in the blank space left for that purpose, and greatly oblige Yours very truly, FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY Frank H. Bigetelly[*[Gilbert-Russell]*] [*11.*] FARNBURN, SLOUGH. England Apr 18, 1911 The Private Secretary, Dear Sir In July last when Ex-President Roosevelt and his son Kermit were in London, "Sir Alfred Pease" endeavored to get me an interview with Mr Theodore Roosevelt to personally explain matters of great importance to the United States that could never be properly conveyed in writing. In the said (July of last year) I wrote to Mr. Kermit Roosevelt that I was afraid his Father might be too occupied during his short stay in London, to see me, and in that case, I intended paying a visit to New York either in the Fall or perhaps the Spring of this year -when it might be more convenient and agreeable for his Father to see me when I arrived in America, which I now propose to do when I hear from you about what date Mr Theodore Roosevelt will be staying at Oyster Bay - Mr. Kermit wrote me before he left London (July last) that when I arrived at, New York, if I would write to his Father he would then be glad to arrange to see me - My present object for now troubling you Sir, is, to ask you to be good enough to write me as to the possible date Ex-President Roosevelt is likely to be in residence at Oyster Bay for (say) a week or two - so that I may arrange my visit to New York accordingly. Mr Kermit also wrote that he hoped he might also be able to see at the same time as his Father, as what I have to show and explain would greatly interest both. Awaiting your early and esteemed reply Believe me Dear Sir - Very faithfully yours T. Gilbert. Russell N B Should you be seeing Mr. Kermit perhaps you will kindly consult him in regard to this correspondence -[[shorthand]]"Ritzville the place, now the time." Officers: W. W. Zent, President E.D. Gilson, 1st Vice Pres. P. R. Clark, 2nd Vice Pres. J. H. Perkins, Treasurer. W. H. Kreager, Secertary Board of Managers W.W. Zent, Chairman W. R. Peters E. J. Troyer C. H. Clodius O.H. Greene C. R. Scholz J. Cassidy A. Faucher J. J. Joyce RITZVILLE COMMERCIAL CLUB. RITZVILLE, WASHINGTON April 18, 1911. WHERAS, Ritzville, Washington, has been honored by a visit of the Hero of San Juan Hill, who led the Charge of the Rough Riders, that famous and energetic traveller in foreign lands, the fearless and intrepid African Hunter, Our Country's greatest National figure, therefore, be it RESOLVED: That the Ritzville Commercial Club desires to express its thanks and appreciation to Ex-President Roosevelt for his courtesies extended to the Ritzville Reception Committee at Pasco, his personal visit to their special car enroute, and his kindly feeling and sentiments toward our people and country manifested while speaking to our citizens on the occasion of his stop at Ritzville. April 7, 1911. Regretting that the stay was so brief as to preclude so many from meeting the distinguished visitor, Ritzville hopes to some day have the pleasure of entertaining Mr. Roosevelt when he is again touring the Great Pacific Northwest. BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE RITZVILLE COMMERCIAL CLUB. E. D. Gilson President. ATTEST Otto W. Naef Secretary.Nerve Rest Sanitarium A First-Class Sanitarium Designed to Care for Mental and Nervous Cases (including Alcoholic and Drug Habitues) G. B. HAMILTON, A. M., M. D., MEDICAL DIRECTOR OFFICE TELEPHONE MAIN1408 SANITARIUM TELEPHONE MAIN 468 Reno, Nevada [*[Ans. April 18, 1911]*] [*C.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, Long Island. New York. Dear Colonel Roosevelt;- You will recall meeting me here April 3rd., in Reno, when Senator Flanagan introduced me to you at his home. I at that time again thanked you for your letter of three years again reply to mine congratulating you on your Presidential career as it was ending. At Senator Flanagan's you in like kind after re-reading your reply dictated and signed by Loeb, were thoughtful enough to say you recalled my letter and took pleasure in thanking me in person.. I wish to ask a slight favor, that I will greatly appreciate did you take the trouble to do it for me as it only entails a note on your part. This position here has always been only an honorary one and cost me more to help advertise this Sanitarium far more than I ever received. We the in Reno have the State[s] Asylum that is called out of bitter irony or charity The Nevada State HOSPITAL for Mental Diseases' The' why HOSPITAL should enter into its name is a marvel to me, as there have hardly ever been any cures or treatment reported, as the Superintendant as well as all other incumbents of that position have ever been far more able Politicians that Alienists, infact one Superintendant never graduated at all as an M.D. They all however have been red-hot Politicians so it has always been a Political Plum. The present incumbent however is a Democrat (infact the last Appointee of late Governor Sparks,) so all feelhis days are numbered as the Beard of Control with the appointing power are all Republican. It is made up of the Governor, Hon. Tasker L. Oddie, State Treasures, Hon. William Mc, Millian and State Controler, Hon, Jacob Eggers all of Carson City, Nevada. I have seen them all and while like most Politicians they wont show their 'hand' still they all seem friendly. In fact its been intimated by one in close touch that we will soon have a change in the Superintendancy and that it has narrowed down from 150 M. D. Candidates to two and that one of the two is 'yours truly' or me. The other however has been here since the year one, infact graduated before I was born. I place my training the against his years of residence and expect to win if I can by fighting. Also, even Politically they will have to admit I did more than he did for Governor Oddies election, as you can readily understand might be possible when I say he was in Europe. He holds that it is an old man's job and one good to die in and I hold as do my friends, many of whom you will recall meeting (E. G. Senator Smith, Rev. Dr. Adams, Rev. Father Tubman Rt. Rev. Dr. Robinson, Bishop of Nevada. Judge Orr, Col. Lundy, etc. etc.) that it is a young mans job and that the demented are entitled to the tenderest and best of care also by one that is especially trained. It is needless to add that Sen. Flanagan is advocating the other man the' it is caused by their both being old residents. As I has Sen. Nixon promise he's advocate me on the grounds of training as that seems to be the idea for a "Progressive State." To show I have had the training I'll cite a little from a letter from my Professor at Harvard who was also Prof. of Mental Diseases at Dartmouth Medical School. Boston, Mass. June 25, 1906. To whom it may Concern:- The Bearer Dr. Gordon B. Hamilton has been known to me during the past year as a Graduate Student of Harvard Medical School and a Special Student in my Course in Mental Diseases. I have some knowledge also of his former work and it gives me pleasure to testify to his ZEAL & ATTAINMENTS in his Professional studies in my Department. etc., etc., Edward Cowles (M.D.) Professor of Mental Diseases Dartmouth Medical School. Instructor in Mental Diseases Harvard Med. School. (Was he Prof.) I told Gov. Oddie I applied not because born in Republican party, but because trained, too, if it was always to be a Political frame up, reward or plum, I had not a look in, but if training got it and I understood that counted to him, I had it, being the only man in the State trained. I, by a backer of my old opponent was told to pull down my flag and I said no mine is NAILED UP, as some of my friends are as big as his. I am sorry to trouble you, but a word to the Gov. I am sure would aid a lot, being Gov. his vote counts 3 times. On the Square" it means more than the job viz re-establishing of a nearly broken home, due to slow finance of and D. Frat'ly Yours Gordon Hamilton M.D.74 Boylston St. Boston, April 18 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Con. Editor of The Outlook. Honored Sir: I have read with much interest your editorial on Race Decadence. Believing in your sincerity and that one ounce of prevention is worth more than two pounds of talk of a cure, I venture to again call your attention to what has been accomplished in our efforts to relieve suffering, by working in harmony with the laws of Nature. It is not a theory, that any sensible woman would prefer her own Baby to a Bull-pup, could they be obtained with the same case. Her nervous organization naturally becomes more sensitive to pain by mental development, education and refinement, hence thoughtfulness inspires an abnormal dread of the pangs of maternity. In ascertaining the laws that govern the use of anesthetics, as with electricity, two of the most dangerous elements known have become our best friends; chloroform to a suffering world, what electricity has become to the commercial world. The "Breath of Life" inhaler, in the hands of the Mother, to be, enables her to pass through the ordeal without suffering and even knowing when the child is born, and because it automatically dilutes the chloroform with air, it does it with the organic functions, otherwise, as in natural sleep. The Device is the embodiment of the natural laws, that in thoughtless hands, have made chloroform appear to be a dangerous drug, as still reported by Government authority. But as the laws of physics were not of Congressional origin, it is to be hoped they will ere long reverse or revise the old adage. That you may know more fully why this array of facts are worthy of notice, I enclose an account of the stops that have led to these conclusions, in the hope that you may see fit to help the author to overcome a prejudice born of ignorance of the laws of life. With sentiments of highest regard, Sincerely yours, Wm. B. Keidden.SIXTY-FIRST CONGRESS WILLIAM S. GREENE, CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. HUMPHREY, WILLIAM W. WILSON, E. STEVENS HENRY, GEORGE W. FAIRCHILD, GEORGE C STURGISS, JOHN P SAWSEY, ANDREW J. BARCHFELD, DUNCAN E. McKINLAY, JAMES S SIMMONS, JOHN KRONMILLER, JOHN M. MOREHEAD, THOMAS SPIGHT, JOSEPH A GOULDEN, HARRY L MAYNARD, FRANK CLARK, JOSHUA W. ALEXANDER, RUFUS HARDY, RICHMOND PEARSON HOBSON. JOHN T. SWIFT, CLERK. House of Representatives, U.S., Committee on The Merchant Marine and Fisheries Washington, D.C. April 18, 1911. My dear Mr. Harper: I trust you will call the attention of Colonel Roosevelt to the enclosed letter, as he requested me to send him a copy of the article which is to appear in Pearson's Magazine in their May issue. Sincerely yours, W. E. Humphrey Mr. Frank Harper, 287 - 4th Ave., New York City, N.Y.SIXTY-FIRST CONGRESS WILLIAM S. GREENE, CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. HUMPHREY, WILLIAM W. WILSON, E. STEVENS HENRY, GEORGE W. FAIRCHILD, GEORGE C STURGISS, JOHN P SAWSEY, ANDREW J. BARCHFELD, DUNCAN E. McKINLAY, JAMES S SIMMONS, JOHN KRONMILLER, JOHN M. MOREHEAD, THOMAS SPIGHT, JOSEPH A GOULDEN, HARRY L MAYNARD, FRANK CLARK, JOSHUA W. ALEXANDER, RUFUS HARDY, RICHMOND PEARSON HOBSON. JOHN T. SWIFT, CLERK. House of Representatives, U.S., Committee on The Merchant Marine and Fisheries Washington, D.C. [*9.*] April 18,1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, [[shorthand]] New York City, N.Y. [[shorthand]] My dear Colonel: I am enclosing you herewith a copy of my article on the Foreign Steamship Combine that will appear in Pearson's Magazine for this month. As busy as you are I cannot hope that you will take time to read all of it, but I trust that you will read what is said in regard to the attitude of the press on page 562. You will doubtless recall that I spoke to you briefly concerning this particular point when I last saw you. I trust you had a most splendid time on your western trip. I was very favorably impressed with your friend. Mr. Stimson. I believe that he is the right kind. With best wishes, I am, Yours truly, W.E. HumphreyFREEDOM PATRIOTISM HUMANITY HEADQUARTERS Captain D.D. Mitchell Camp, No. 13 SPANISH WAR VETERANS MEETS FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 85 MARKET STREET, NEWARK, N.J. [*11.*] SPANISH WAR VETERANS 1898-99 April 18, 1911 Hon. T. Roosevelt Dear Sir & Comrade At our last regular meeting I was instructed by my Comrades to write you and ascertain if you would please grant a personal interview to a Committee of 2 from our camp. Sincerely hoping you will grant this request and to hear from you. Thanking you in advance. I remain Yours in F.P.H. Louis Invernissi Adjt. 392 Fairmount Ave. Newark, N.J.Cavalry Baptist Church Richmond, Va. April 18th, 1911 [[shorthand]] 2 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York. My dear Sir:- I have just read your editorial in the Outlook on "Applied Ethics in Journalism." I have been wondering if it would be possible to have a Bureau on advertising in connection with the Postoffice Department in Washington. This Bureau to have the power to forbid the use of the United States mails to any periodical carrying an advertisement of which it did not approve. Of course the working details would have to be carefully thought out. I do not know that this suggestion is feasible, but if it is, your knowledge of such matters and your influence in Washington would give great weight if you cared to make it. Sincerely yours, Ryland Knight Dict.AUTHOR OF "THE POWER OF SPEECH" "THE LAWRENCE READER AND SPEAKER" "SPEECH-MAKING" ETC. EDWIN GORDON LAWRENCE PROFESSOR OF ORATORY BUILDER OF THE SPEAKING VOICE AND TEACHER OOF DRAMATIC ART 38 EAST TWENTY-SECOND STREET NEW YORK, April 18 1911 Theodore Roosevelt Esq. 287 Fourth Ave. New York Dear Mr. Roosevelt: - By this mail I send to you, with my compliments, a copy of my latest work, "The Lawrence Reader and Speaker". I have taken the liberty of using an extract from your glorious Chicago speech of April 10, 1899, which will be found on page 111 - Colonel, will you honor me by reading the Introductory, glancing through the contents, and favoring me with your opinion of the book? By doing this, you will greatly please one who , in his feeble way, continually "backs you up". With high esteem, Sincerely Edwin G. Lawrence.Tel. Call 1844 Gramercy J. Lessler Jobber of Silks, Satins, Velvets and Cotton Goods, also Trimmings for Cloak and Fur Trade 47 East 8th Street Bet. Greene St. & Broadway New York, April 18th, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I am sending you under separate cover a picture of my wife and myself and ten children. As you can see we are all young, healthy and happy. As an ardent admirer of the ex-President I am a practical advocate of is anti race suicide doctrine. Here are five good republicans coming along and I cannot be sure that the end is yet. With best wishes I subscribe myself Very respectfully yours, J. Lessler[For attachment see 4-18-11]UNITED GERMAN SOCIETIES OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK. Vereinigte Deutsche Gesellschaften der Stadt New York. Committee on German Language and Culture. Hermann V. Letkemann, Chairman, 1278 Fulton Avenue, Bronx Dr. Wm. Stampe, Secretary 1015 Kelly Str., Bronx. New York, April 18, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Honorable Sir: I beg leave to inform you that the memory of the great defender of civil rights and martyr, Lieutenant-Governor Jacob Leisler, who lost his life on May 17th, 1691, will be honored by the planting of a Memorial-Oak in the City Hall Park, New York, April 23rd, 1911, at two o'clock P.M. The United German Societies of New York, under whose auspices the celebration is to be held, beg leave to tender you their respectful invitation to help them honor the memory of this fearless, unfortunate man, with your attendance. Your Obedient Servant, Hermann V LetkemannThe Academy of Political Science in the City of New York AFFILIATED WITH COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY TRUSTEES ROBERT ERSKINE ELY League for Political Education FRANK J. GOODNOW Professor of Administrative Law, Columbia University A. BARTON HEPBURN President Chase NAtional Bank, New York THOMAS W. LAMONT J. P. Morgan & Company, New York JAMES HARVEY ROBINSON Professor of History, Columbia University HENRY R, SEAGER Professor of Political Economy, Columbia University EDWIN R. A. SELIGMAN Professor of Political Economy, Columbia University MUNROE SMITH Professor of Comparative Jurisprudence Columbia University FRANK A. VANDERLIP President National City Bank, New York OFFICERS PRESIDENT SAMUEL McCUNE LINDSAY Professor of Social Legislation, Columbia University VICE-PRESIDENTS ALBERT SHAW Editor of "The Review of Reviews" PAUL M. WARBURG Kuhn, Loeb & Company SECRETARY HENRY RAYMOND MUSSEY Assistant Professor of Economics, Columbia University TREASURER GEORGE A. PLIMPTON Ginn & Company, New York ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT EMMA S. LAKE ADVISORY COUNCIL NICHOLAS MURRAY BUTLER President of Columbia University CHARLES E. HUGHES Justice of the Supreme Court J. PIERPONT MORGAN J. P. Morgan & Company ELIHU ROOT United States Senator from New York FRANCIS LYNDE STETSON New York Bar EDITOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE QUARTERLY MUNROE SMITH EDITOR OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE ACADEMY HENRY RAYMOND MUSSEY EXECUTIVE OFFICE KENT HALL, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY NEW YORK TELEPHONE: MORNINGSIDE 1400 April 18, 1911 Dear Colonel Roosevelt I am very anxious to have a little chat with you and get your advice on several matters pertaining to the work of our Academy. Mr. Harper has made an appointment for 12 45 to-day but I am afraid your office will be crowded at that hour on this your first day back in New York. I wonder if it would be possible for us to have that long promised lunch together at the Century Club to-day. I will be down at 12 45 in any event as my office here is on the ninth floor of the Kennedy Building. Yours sincerely Samuel McCune LindsayTHE DAWSON COUNTY REVIEW James A. Metcalf, Proprietor Glendive, Montana [*H.*] April 18, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My Dear Colonel - You may remember that your friend , Joe Ferris, introduced me to you at the train in Glendive, as I stood there "takin' notes". Relying upon the possibility that you may be at least casually interested therein, I took the liberty of sending to your Oyster Bay address a number of copies of the last issue of THE DAWSON COUNTY REVIEW, containing my account of your visit here, and my estimate of the attendant circumstances and the "atmosphere" of the occasion, which are always- to my mind - even more significant than the bald fact of an occurence, or even a recital of the words that always come with such grace, good fellowship and sincerity when YOU are talking to the COMMON PEOPLE - beloved of both God and Abraham Lincoln. There may be little of astounding interest or virtue in this newspaper story, but it comes to you, Colonel, as a sincere tribute of respect from one who has had an interesting chronological experience in relation to your public career, briefly described as follows: 1st, casual interest; 2nd, sincere respect and admiration; 3rd, critical indifference; 4th, a renaissance of respect and admiration that will assuredly continue from this time on. I enjoy a very pleasant friendship and exchange of confidences with your friend Mr. Ferris, and it was at least partly through my information and urging that he came to meet you in Glendive - supplemented by word from Sylvane at the last moment. I spent most of the winter in Washington, D. C., and in the Central states, and I am familiar with the conditions in the West. I honestly believe that 75 percent of the people in the United States desire you to accept a nomination to the Presidency in 1912. I think I realize just how you feel about the matter, and that you will only accept such a nomination as it may come to you at the demand of the people. If I can every be of any service to you, please command me. Very Respectfully Yours, James A. Metcalf M/J[For enc. see 4-18-11]THE NEW YORK HERALD. NEW YORK, April 18, 1911. (Personal) Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My Dear Colonel Roosevelt:-- While I have no desire to have you consider me a chronic favor seeker or to give the impression that I consider I have the least claim upon you, I am going to ask you to aid me in a matter upon which my heart is set. I want the appointment as successor to Mr. George S. Terry, Assistant Treasurer of the United States, who died last week. I would not ask your support unless I was confident of my ability to fulfill the duties of the office. If you are willing to assist me, and do not feel that you would care to make a direct request of President Taft may I ask that you either telegraph or write to Senator Root and ask him if he will use his influence to obtain the appointment for me. I am writing to President Taft and to Senator Root tonight, but, of course, I am not taking the liberty of mentioning your name to them. As you know, I have always been a Republican. I was the the editor of a Republican newspaper when I was fifteen years old. I am now thirty-one years old, and I certainly have no desire to continue as a slave in a newspaper office for the remainder of my life. If you are willing to go to the front for me, I am certain that I can obtain the appointment. I can assure you if I am successful that you never will have occasion to regret having said a good word for me at the turning point in my career. I have three children and I am not willing to stand still. My ambition is to reach a point where I can own a newspaper and educate my children.THE NEW YORK HERALD. NEW YORK, 19 Colonel Roosevelt #2. I shall be extremely grateful for your support. With kindest regards and renewed assurances of my friendship and loyalty, I am, Very sincerely yours, Roscoe C. MitchellPersonal and Private 15. [[shorthand]] 1567 Oak Avenue, Evanston, Ill., April 18, 1911. [*[Needham]*] Dear Colonel Roosevelt: It was a great disappointment not to see you on Saturday. Just a word from you is always an inspiration. I was knocked out last week, and the doctor ordered me to stay in and keep quiet; said it was due to "overwork"- which would make my friends laugh, I suppose. Am feeling much better now. I particularly desired to tell you about the article. This I must do by letter. And as always, I will speak frankly; for you once told me that you wanted me so to do; don't believe I could do otherwise; it's the "nature of the beast." As soon as I got the copy back from you, I re-wrote my part, trying hard to make it as good as possible. Then I sent it to Cosgrave, of EVERYBODY'S. Got it back, with the letter inclosed (Hall is now editor; is under Cosgrove.) Doubtless my part had a good deal to do with it, although they probably expected something stronger from you. Perhaps they don't like you so much when you are "rather more conservative." Rewrote my part again and sent it to COLLIER'S. The inclosed letter from Hapgood (supercilious ass! always did dislike him), sent with the copy, tells the story in that quarter.* I am reminded of Hapgood's reverse attitude when I was abroad for COLLIER'S. The article which I wrote about you from Rome and Naples, you may remember, was praised to the skies. And they kept me on the assignment to write of your European trip for the special number, which article was also much lauded. Now, I've no doubt that I fell down on my part. But I am wondering if the Wall Street conspiracy against you hasn't affected both of the publications. I don't mean - for I don't believe - that they would be parties to that. But both Congress and Hapgood are ear-to-the-ground editors, and because they don't [* *In sending copy to Hapgood, I offered to re-write & re-write, to make it right. I've put Everybody's and Collier's on my index Expurgatorius - Wish you would, too.*]2. see as much in the papers about you, they jump to the wrong conclusion that you are not as live news, --as you really are live-livest news. I've heard any number of people wonder why more of your recent trip, with its enormous crowds, didn't get into the papers. It's all a part of the Wall Street -- Associated Press conspiracy. And by the way, I wrote and telegraphed to Gov. Johnson, to get that story you told me about, but he was too busy- or something-- to answer. I would like it; could use it to advantage now. Rewrote the article again, and took the "Penn. Special" to Phil. There I saw George Horace Lorimer, editor the SATURDAY EVENING POST, and he jumped at the article; was most eager to get it. Insisted on changing his makeup and running it at once. I let him do this. You were 'way out West, and I couldn't get to you without much delay. And delay just then would have been unwise. The parts quoted form you are exactly according to the copy you approved save for a few verbal changes, and a few cuts ( the article was much too long). I wrote a new introduction, in which I faked one question (in reality it was my question to you), and which I trust you think O.K. I got in what I wanted to about the trip abroad. Also wrote a lead to the part about the Presidency, which made it more dramatic. You see I had to get more punch into it. The article will appear in the POST of this week. To get the article of right length, I had to cut out that material about efficiency. Now, I am most anxious to get that before the business man (you remember our talk on that subject). I'm going to run that in SYSTEM - the magazine of business - with an introduction about your own efficiency. It will be played up; set double-column, in large type, with a special cover, and will, I know, get right to the business man, and do a lot of good. SYSTEM (with which I am affiliated) is the only business man's magazine; is high class, and has over 100,000 subscribers, or 300,000 readers. So many business men will read just what I think it most important for them to have just now. All of which I trust will meet with your approval. I "done" the best I3. could. What's more, I think it is the best that could be obtained from the periodical field. The SATURDAY EVENING POST has now a circulation of one million, nine hundred thousand, which is almost four times as much as COLLIER'S OR EVERYBODY'S. And the business material will go right to the very best constituency. I was in Washington for four days. The atmosphere of the place made me sick. Don't want to go back until you are taken up and carried back - as you sure will be some day! The Insurgent programme, as I got it, is to put La Follette up in opposition to Taft. They don't believe he (La Follette) can be nominated, but he is willing to be shot to pieces. The idea is that such a howl will be raised against Taft that many conservatives will be willing to drop him before the convention, rather than take a sure licking, and agree with the Insurgents on a compromise candidate. And they say that "Roosevelt will be the compromise candidate! "To me there is something deliciously humorous in Roosevelt as a "compromise candidate." I send you a clipping about Merriam, who was, you know, in consultation with the Insurgents a few days ago in Washington. Merriam surprised everybody by running away with the Republican nomination for mayor, and then almost licked Carter. Would have defeated him if the Republican machine hadn't knifed him. He and his young crowd of fighters are the "comers" in Illinois politics. The rest, including Deneen (with whom Taft is training), are back-numbers. I just can't be for Taft again. Guess I'll have to join the La Follette movement, hoping for the compromise candidate. With heariest congratulations on your most successful trip, Ever faithfully yours, Henry Beach Needham Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. P.S. Don't bother to return the letters inclosed. And as you are probably overburdened with an awful correspondence, you need not take the time to answer this. When there is anything worth writing, I will "butt in" with a letter. Always you know I am here "on the job" waiting and working for the RETURN.[FOR ENCL SEE 3-9-11 3-14-11 4-18-11][*[O'Laughlin]*] [[shorthand]] THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE WASHINGTON BUREAU 1403 F STREET WASHINGTON, D.C. April 18, 1911. Dear Colonel: I was compelled to return home, leaving the business negotiations which I initiated in the hands of my associate, Victor L. Mason, who you will recall was Assistant Secretary of the National Republican Committee in 1908. I presented the letters you were good enough to give me to Mr. Reid and Mr. Griffiths, and the latter was particularly kind. Through banking firms in London we get in touch with some French houses, and Mason is now engaged in discussing the details with them.3 give them a share in loans which they might arrange. I am wild to hear about the results of your trip. I have been back about a week, and have been reading the files and talking with southern and western senators and they have told me of the tremendous demonstrations made in your honor. The West certainly is your country. These eastern newspapers make me so indignant I would like to suppress them all. They think that by not printing the news about you they will kill you. But they are cutting off their noses to spite their faces. The people will demand the news and they must print it. Presidential politics are beginning to hum. I am told (How reliable the information is I cannot establish) that La Follette will 4 announce his candidacy for the Senate on May 1. It is true that all the Progressives in the Senate have agreed to support him. Active work is being done to create good organizations in the different states. The Progressives believe they have Taft licked. They concede him the South, which gives him slightly under one-third of the convention. They concede him New England, with the exception of New Hampshire, and they expect also delegates from Maine, Massachusetts and Connecticut. New York depends largely upon you, as indeed does Taft's renomination. La Follette hopes for something in New Jersey, a few in Pennsylvania, a few in Ohio, the majority in Indiana, part of Missouri and Minnesota. Michigan will be for Taft. As to Illinois, the Progressives propose to make a fight in that state and probably will succeed in2 My little trip into the realm of foreign finance taught me something I never knew before ,and that is the tremenduous power of the Morgans. Firm after firm, after examining our proposition and approving it, would ask: "What is the attitude of the Morgans?" When we told them that the Morgans had not been approached by that the first presentation of the proposition had been made abroad, they announced they could not make any investments in American properties unless the Morgans first approved. As our road will have a certain effect upon the Southern, which the Morgans control, we could not go to the Wall Street House. However, the Continent is freer from the Morgan influence. The reason of the attitude of the English lay in the fact that if they incurred the enmity of the Morgans, the latter would not5 THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE WASHINGTON BUREAU 1403 F STREET WASHINGTON, D. C. getting dome delegates. Cannon and Lorimer want Sherman to run as the Stalwart candidate. They will deliver something from Illinois. They hope Sherman also can get delegates from New York. Governor Deneen has been in Washington flirting with Taft, the Progressives and the Cannon-Lorimer crowd. He will jump that way which will benefit him the most. I believe he will organize in each district, pledge himself to no one and deliver as it is to his interest. Cullom said today that Illinois will be badly torn and he does not know how to divide the delegation. In the last analysis, Cannon and Lorimer will turn their strength over to Taft. All the states west of the Mississippi are claimed by the6 Progressives, including Wyoming wherein I thought Warren had so much power. If the Progressive line up is right, Taft will have a hard time getting the renomination. The Progressives concede if you should work for Taft he will be renominated, but they do not believe you will do so; and I earnestly hope you will not. Cullom said today that you might be offered the nomination. He hopes you will refuse it, and in that event Taft will be beaten; provided, of course, Taft should be the nominee. Then the Party will turn to you in 1916 to reorganize it and lead it to victory. The Mexican situation is daily growing worse. I think Taft missed a good opportunity in failing to protect the citizens of Douglas in their homes. Apparently, he doesn't know exactly how to handle the situation. He is7 trying to restore peace by mediating between the Diaz government and the insurgents, but the latter want a great deal, and I doubt if Diaz will make extensive concessions. In any event our entrance into Mexico is inevitable. The House will pass the reciprocity agreement this week. It will then take up the wool and cotton schedules. The Senate will approve the reciprocity bill. There will be a deadlock over the revision of the schedules, and when adjournment occurs it will be found that comparatively little has been done. The Democrats, however, will have made their issue, and that is what they are anxious for. They have introduced a free list, a so-called Farmers' Free List, which amounts to nothing. It does help the Beef Trust and to that extent we must be thankful! I hope you are in good health and 8 thoroughly enjoyed your trip. On your next trip I propose to go, if you will have me, even should the heavens' fall. Please give me regards to Mrs Roosevelt and your children, and believe me, dear Colonel, as ever, Faithfully yours Cal [*[O'Laughlin]*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, New York.[*[Putzker]*] UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF GERMAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE BERKELEY, CALIF. April 18th, 1911 [*H,*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New- York- Honored Sir:- In accordance with your permission, given me at President Wheeler's reception, to address you personally, I write these lines. (I am the one who addressed you in German at the reception). Allow me to present herewith an article "Theodore Roosevelt, Idealist" published by me in the "Oakland Journal" and in "New San Francisco." The word Idealist I used in the popular German sense for one lives to benefit mankind. I wrotethis article to express in part my profound admiration for you, in whom I see the greatest teacher of our nation and I have been a teacher myself for a life time, thirty seven year at this University. - I admire in you the greatest and noblest patriot and I can say I am a patriot myself.- The people do not yet fully understand your greatness but they will in a hundred years from now; you are still too near to them.- I have for years been a "Roosevelt- Democrat," and it would be great fortune for our country, if we could have you once more for president. - This is in my heart, and I have no personal interest. - I almost envy those who are around you and can render2. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF GERMAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE BERKLEY, CALIF. , 190 you service, even the humblest they enjoy a privilege indeed. If you should wish me to translate the article for you, I should be happy to do it. Should you wish more copies of the papers, I could send them.- May God protect you in health and vigor for your dear ones and for this our land!- Most respectfully Albin Putzker 2600 Telegraph Av.-Syracuse University Syracuse, New York. Department of Mathematics. 18 April, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir and Brother:- In order to place before the active chapter of φ Y of Δ K E the highest concrete ideals, and as an inspiration to active and alumni members to the highest endeavor in scholarship and to the realization of all the ideals of Δ K E, we are asking a very select number or our eminent Dekes to favor the chapter with their portraits (with autograph) and such of their published works as they are willing to indicate to the object in question. We will see to it that the pictures are appropriately framed and together with the publications exhibited in fraternity'sfine chapter house at Syracuse University. We wish to teach the young idea what it really means to be a D K E in the highest sense. We wish to have our young brothers actually are the faces and handle the productions in literature, in science, in law, in politics, and in all other great fields of human accomplishment, of those leaders in the fraternity, who by labors unremitting have attained entering success and brought lasting honor to the fraternity, and whose example we can unqualificily set no before them as being worthy of their emulation. We hope that the portraits and works secured may form a nucleus for a Δ K E GALLERY OF FAME and a Δ K E LIBRARY OF FAME at no far distant day. At present however we are proceeding with extreme conservatism in the matter. We ask you to be one of those to favor us in the manner explained, except that as you have already given as your portrait, we are only asking you now for such of your published works as you think best to send. Fraternally yours in Δ K E, E.D. Roe, Jr. Wm Nottingham [[shorthand]][*24.*] 1529 Chestnut st. Phila. 4/18/1911- Hon. Theodore Roosevelt [*[Rosenthal*] Dear Sir: Some weeks ago I wrote asking you to give me sittings for a portrait. Your Secretary advised me of your intended trip south & west. I learn that you are again in New York. I am comisoned to paint your portrait for a gentleman of this city who is developig a collection of the Circuit Ct of your state. Believe me very Respectfully Albert Rosenthal You may recall the fact of my having etched your portrait by Sargent a few years ago R. of portraits of the Presidents of the U.S. painted from life. Chas. Henry Hart Esq. a Lawyer of this city but better known as a commissioner & collector of American "portraits' is the gentleman in question. I will be glad to go to New York & discuss the matters of sittings with you. I have had the honor of painting the portraits of the Justices of the Supreme Bench at Washington Recently that of Judge WardOFFICERS. MRS. ISAAC L. RICE, President, WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS, Vice-President. PROF. JOHN BASSETT MOORE, Vice-President. REV. GEORGE M. SEARLE, Vice-President. MURIEL RICE, Corresponding Secretary. JOHN J. ROONEY, Recording Secretary. PROF. MORTON ARENDT, Treasurer. ADVISORY BOARD. Prof. FELIX ADLER. WILLIAM S. BENNET, M. C. Dr. JOHN WINTERS BRANMAN, President of the Hospital Board. President NICHOLS M. BUTLER. Sir CASPAR PURDON CLARKE. Gen'l JAMES S. CLARKSON. SAMUEL L. CLEMMENS (Mark Twain). Dr. CHARLES L. DANA. Dr. THOMAS DARLINGTON, Commissioner of Health. ROBERT W. DEFOREST. Dr. FRANCIS DELAFIELD. Capt. LUTHER B. DOW, American Association of Masters, Mates and Pilots. Most Rev. JOHN M. FARLEY, Archbishop of New York. Dr. ALBERT WARREN FERRIS, President State Commission in Lunacy. President JOHN H. FINLEY. RICHARD WATSON GILDER. Right Rev. DAVID H. GREER, Bishop of the Diocese of New York. WILLIAM D. GUTHRIE. Dr. WILLIAM HIRSCH. Hon. ROBERT M. HEBBRED, Commissioner of Charities and Correction. Prof. HENRY H. HOWE. WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS, Dr. THOMAS HUNTER. Dr. GEORGE W. JACOBY. Prof. GEORGE W. KIRCHWEY, Dean of the Law School, Columbia University. Dr. ERNST J. LEDERLE. Chancellor HENRY M. MACCRACKEN. Dr. W. H. MAXWELL, City Supt. of Schools. Rev. Dr. H. PEREIRA MENDES. Prof. JOHN BASSETT MOORE. DeLANCEY NICOLL. Capt. GEORGE L. NORTON. J. VAN VECHTEN OLCOTT, M. C. HERBERT PARSONS, M. C. Rev. GEORGE M. SEARLE, Superior General, Pauliet Fathers. R. A. C. SMITH. Dr. THOMAS L. STEDMAN, Editor Medical Record. Prof. WILLIAM H. THOMSON. JAMES T. WOODWARD. Rev. MERLE ST. CROIX WRIGHT. Dr. JOHN A. WYETH, President Academy of Medicine. BOARD OF DIRECTIONS. Prof. MORTON ARENDT. Dr. CHARLES BOWMAN BACON, Superintendent, City Hospital (B. I.). " C. A. BERARD, French Hospital. " FRANCES BLACK, Flower Hospital. " Dr. FREDERICK BRUSH, N. Y. Post-Graduate Hospital. " A. H. CANDLISH, NY. Y. Eye and Ear Hospital. Dr. CHARLES M. CAULDWELL, Representing, St. Joseph's Hospital. MOTHER CELSO, Mother Superior, St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Rev. G. G. CLOVER, Superintendent, St. Luke's Hospital. " WILLIAM M. CONCON, German Hospital, Brooklyn. " WILLIAM DAUB, Lebanon Hospital. Dr. J. DORNING, Representing, St. Francis' Hospital. EGON EGGHARD, Superintendent, Sydenham Hospital. Dr. J. F. FITZGERALD, Kings Co. Hospital, Brooklyn. BOARD OF DIRECTORS (CONTINUED) L. J. FRANK, Superintendent, Beth Israel Hospital. Dr. ROWLAND FREEMAN, Representing, N. Y. Foundling Hospital. Dr. S. S. GOLDWATER, Superintendent, Mt. Sinai Hospital. Dr. EDWARD D. GREEN, U. S. Naval Hospital. Dr. M. S. GREGORY, Resident Alienist, Bellevue Hospital. Dr. CHARLES P. GRIMSHAW, Superintendent, Roosevelt Hospital. FRANCIS E. HAMILTON. M. HARRISON, Superintendent, Williamsburg Hospital. ADOLPH HAUSMANN, Superintendent, Montefiore Home. Dr. R. A. HIBBS, N. Y. Orthopedic Hospital. Dr. THOMAS HOWELL, Superintendent, New York Hospital. Dr. MORTIMER D. JONES, " Cumberland Street, Hospital Brooklyn. Dr. A. G. KAVANAGH, " Methodist Episcopal Hospital, Brooklyn. LOUIS KORTUM, " German Hospital. Mrs. A. M. LAWSON, " General Memorial Hospital. Miss FRANCES L. LURKINS, " Laura Franklin Free Hospital for Children. Dr. C. J. MCGUIRE, Representing, St. Vincent's Hospital. Dr. WM. MABON, Superintendent, Manhattan State Insane Asylum, Ward's Island. Dr. JOHN C. MACEVITT, Representing, St. Mary's Hospital, Brooklyn. FLOYD S. MARTENIS, Superintendent, J. Hood Wright Hospital. Dr. JAMES A. MILLER, Representing, Seton Hospitals. MARGARET MUNN, Superintendent, N. Y. Infirmary for Women and Children REUBEN O'BRIEN, " Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital. MARY W. OSBORN, " Brooklyn Hospital. Dr. THOMAS R. POOLEY, " New Amsterdam Eye and Ear Hospital. Dr. OSCAR C. REEVE, " Minturn Hospital. ISAAC L. RICE. MURIEL RICE. JOHN J. ROONEY. Miss MR. RUSSELL, Superintendent, Sloane Maternity. Dr. J. M. SCANNELL, Representing, St. Catharine's Hospital, Brooklyn. Dr. R. E. SHAW, Superintendent, Long Island Hospital. Dr. W. H. SMITH, " Bellevue Hospital. Fordham " Gouverneur " Harlem " Dr. W. H. SPILLER, " Lying-In Hospital. Dr. GEORGE T. STEWART, " Metropolitan Hospital, (B. I.) J. EDWARD STOHLMANN, JR., Superintendent, N. Y. Infant Asylum, C. EUGEN STRASSER, " Jewish Hospital, Brooklyn. PAUL F. SWETT, " St. John's Hospital, Brooklyn. Capt. RICHARD H. TOWNLEY, Superintendent, Lincoln Hospital. Mrs. ELISE WEICKERT, " St. Mark's Hospital. A. M. WEISMANN, " Hahnemann Hospital. FLORENCE WETMORE, " Flushing Hospital. L. W. WIEGAND, " Eastern District Hospital, Brooklyn. THE SOCIETY FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNNECESSARY NOISE. [*8*] New York, April 18th 1911 HOME OFFICE THE ANSONIA, 73D ST. AND BROADWAY. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. Dear Sir: - I have been exceedingly annoyed by a purported interview with me, now going the rounds of the press, in which remarks are attributed to me in respect to one of your recent articles. The matter cannot be of the slightest importance toOFFICERS. MRS. ISAAC L. RICE, President, WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS, Vice-President. PROF. JOHN BASSETT MOORE, Vice-President. REV. GEORGE M. SEARLE, Vice-President. MURIEL RICE, Corresponding Secretary. JOHN J. ROONEY, Recording Secretary. PROF. MORTON ARENDT, Treasurer. ADVISORY BOARD. Prof. FELIX ADLER. WILLIAM S. BENNET, M. C. Dr. JOHN WINTERS BRANMAN, President of the Hospital Board. President NICHOLS M. BUTLER. Sir CASPAR PURDON CLARKE. Gen'l JAMES S. CLARKSON. SAMUEL L. CLEMMENS (Mark Twain). Dr. CHARLES L. DANA. Dr. THOMAS DARLINGTON, Commissioner of Health. ROBERT W. DEFOREST. Dr. FRANCIS DELAFIELD. Capt. LUTHER B. DOW, American Association of Masters, Mates and Pilots. Most Rev. JOHN M. FARLEY, Archbishop of New York. Dr. ALBERT WARREN FERRIS, President State Commission in Lunacy. President JOHN H. FINLEY. RICHARD WATSON GILDER. Right Rev. DAVID H. GREER, Bishop of the Diocese of New York. WILLIAM D. GUTHRIE. Dr. WILLIAM HIRSCH. Hon. ROBERT M. HEBBRED, Commissioner of Charities and Correction. Prof. HENRY H. HOWE. WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS, Dr. THOMAS HUNTER. Dr. GEORGE W. JACOBY. Prof. GEORGE W. KIRCHWEY, Dean of the Law School, Columbia University. Dr. ERNST J. LEDERLE. Chancellor HENRY M. MACCRACKEN. Dr. W. H. MAXWELL, City Supt. of Schools. Rev. Dr. H. PEREIRA MENDES. Prof. JOHN BASSETT MOORE. DeLANCEY NICOLL. Capt. GEORGE L. NORTON. J. VAN VECHTEN OLCOTT, M. C. HERBERT PARSONS, M. C. Rev. GEORGE M. SEARLE, Superior General, Pauliet Fathers. R. A. C. SMITH. Dr. THOMAS L. STEDMAN, Editor Medical Record. Prof. WILLIAM H. THOMSON. JAMES T. WOODWARD. Rev. MERLE ST. CROIX WRIGHT. Dr. JOHN A. WYETH, President Academy of Medicine. BOARD OF DIRECTIONS. Prof. MORTON ARENDT. Dr. CHARLES BOWMAN BACON, Superintendent, City Hospital (B. I.). " C. A. BERARD, French Hospital. " FRANCES BLACK, Flower Hospital. " Dr. FREDERICK BRUSH, N. Y. Post-Graduate Hospital. " A. H. CANDLISH, NY. Y. Eye and Ear Hospital. Dr. CHARLES M. CAULDWELL, Representing, St. Joseph's Hospital. MOTHER CELSO, Mother Superior, St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Rev. G. G. CLOVER, Superintendent, St. Luke's Hospital. " WILLIAM M. CONCON, German Hospital, Brooklyn. " WILLIAM DAUB, Lebanon Hospital. Dr. J. DORNING, Representing, St. Francis' Hospital. EGON EGGHARD, Superintendent, Sydenham Hospital. Dr. J. F. FITZGERALD, Kings Co. Hospital, Brooklyn. BOARD OF DIRECTORS (CONTINUED) L. J. FRANK, Superintendent, Beth Israel Hospital. Dr. ROWLAND FREEMAN, Representing, N. Y. Foundling Hospital. Dr. S. S. GOLDWATER, Superintendent, Mt. Sinai Hospital. Dr. EDWARD D. GREEN, U. S. Naval Hospital. Dr. M. S. GREGORY, Resident Alienist, Bellevue Hospital. Dr. CHARLES P. GRIMSHAW, Superintendent, Roosevelt Hospital. FRANCIS E. HAMILTON. M. HARRISON, Superintendent, Williamsburg Hospital. ADOLPH HAUSMANN, Superintendent, Montefiore Home. Dr. R. A. HIBBS, N. Y. Orthopedic Hospital. Dr. THOMAS HOWELL, Superintendent, New York Hospital. Dr. MORTIMER D. JONES, " Cumberland Street, Hospital Brooklyn. Dr. A. G. KAVANAGH, " Methodist Episcopal Hospital, Brooklyn. LOUIS KORTUM, " German Hospital. Mrs. A. M. LAWSON, " General Memorial Hospital. Miss FRANCES L. LURKINS, " Laura Franklin Free Hospital for Children. Dr. C. J. MCGUIRE, Representing, St. Vincent's Hospital. Dr. WM. MABON, Superintendent, Manhattan State Insane Asylum, Ward's Island. Dr. JOHN C. MACEVITT, Representing, St. Mary's Hospital, Brooklyn. FLOYD S. MARTENIS, Superintendent, J. Hood Wright Hospital. Dr. JAMES A. MILLER, Representing, Seton Hospitals. MARGARET MUNN, Superintendent, N. Y. Infirmary for Women and Children REUBEN O'BRIEN, " Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital. MARY W. OSBORN, " Brooklyn Hospital. Dr. THOMAS R. POOLEY, " New Amsterdam Eye and Ear Hospital. Dr. OSCAR C. REEVE, " Minturn Hospital. ISAAC L. RICE. MURIEL RICE. JOHN J. ROONEY. Miss MR. RUSSELL, Superintendent, Sloane Maternity. Dr. J. M. SCANNELL, Representing, St. Catharine's Hospital, Brooklyn. Dr. R. E. SHAW, Superintendent, Long Island Hospital. Dr. W. H. SMITH, " Bellevue Hospital. Fordham " Gouverneur " Harlem " Dr. W. H. SPILLER, " Lying-In Hospital. Dr. GEORGE T. STEWART, " Metropolitan Hospital, (B. I.) J. EDWARD STOHLMANN, JR., Superintendent, N. Y. Infant Asylum, C. EUGEN STRASSER, " Jewish Hospital, Brooklyn. PAUL F. SWETT, " St. John's Hospital, Brooklyn. Capt. RICHARD H. TOWNLEY, Superintendent, Lincoln Hospital. Mrs. ELISE WEICKERT, " St. Mark's Hospital. A. M. WEISMANN, " Hahnemann Hospital. FLORENCE WETMORE, " Flushing Hospital. L. W. WIEGAND, " Eastern District Hospital, Brooklyn. THE SOCIETY FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNNECESSARY NOISE. New York, 19 HOME OFFICE, THE ANSONIA, 73D ST. AND BROADWAY. you, and even if some of these clippings have come to your notice, you have probably treated them with complete indifference. As, however, it was during your administration that the law was passed which gave relief to tens of thousands of our hospital patients, which entitles you not only to their gratitude, but also to mine. I would not have you believe that I could be guilty of such a grossly discourteous OFFICERS. MRS. ISAAC L. RICE, President, WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS, Vice-President. PROF. JOHN BASSETT MOORE, Vice-President. REV. GEORGE M. SEARLE, Vice-President. MURIEL RICE, Corresponding Secretary. JOHN J. ROONEY, Recording Secretary. PROF. MORTON ARENDT, Treasurer. ADVISORY BOARD. Prof. FELIX ADLER. WILLIAM S. BENNET, M. C. Dr. JOHN WINTERS BRANMAN, President of the Hospital Board. President NICHOLS M. BUTLER. Sir CASPAR PURDON CLARKE. Gen'l JAMES S. CLARKSON. SAMUEL L. CLEMMENS (Mark Twain). Dr. CHARLES L. DANA. Dr. THOMAS DARLINGTON, Commissioner of Health. ROBERT W. DEFOREST. Dr. FRANCIS DELAFIELD. Capt. LUTHER B. DOW, American Association of Masters, Mates and Pilots. Most Rev. JOHN M. FARLEY, Archbishop of New York. Dr. ALBERT WARREN FERRIS, President State Commission in Lunacy. President JOHN H. FINLEY. RICHARD WATSON GILDER. Right Rev. DAVID H. GREER, Bishop of the Diocese of New York. WILLIAM D. GUTHRIE. Dr. WILLIAM HIRSCH. Hon. ROBERT M. HEBBRED, Commissioner of Charities and Correction. Prof. HENRY H. HOWE. WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS, Dr. THOMAS HUNTER. Dr. GEORGE W. JACOBY. Prof. GEORGE W. KIRCHWEY, Dean of the Law School, Columbia University. Dr. ERNST J. LEDERLE. Chancellor HENRY M. MACCRACKEN. Dr. W. H. MAXWELL, City Supt. of Schools. Rev. Dr. H. PEREIRA MENDES. Prof. JOHN BASSETT MOORE. DeLANCEY NICOLL. Capt. GEORGE L. NORTON. J. VAN VECHTEN OLCOTT, M. C. HERBERT PARSONS, M. C. Rev. GEORGE M. SEARLE, Superior General, Pauliet Fathers. R. A. C. SMITH. Dr. THOMAS L. STEDMAN, Editor Medical Record. Prof. WILLIAM H. THOMSON. JAMES T. WOODWARD. Rev. MERLE ST. CROIX WRIGHT. Dr. JOHN A. WYETH, President Academy of Medicine. BOARD OF DIRECTIONS. Prof. MORTON ARENDT. Dr. CHARLES BOWMAN BACON, Superintendent, City Hospital (B. I.). " C. A. BERARD, French Hospital. " FRANCES BLACK, Flower Hospital. " Dr. FREDERICK BRUSH, N. Y. Post-Graduate Hospital. " A. H. CANDLISH, NY. Y. Eye and Ear Hospital. Dr. CHARLES M. CAULDWELL, Representing, St. Joseph's Hospital. MOTHER CELSO, Mother Superior, St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Rev. G. G. CLOVER, Superintendent, St. Luke's Hospital. " WILLIAM M. CONCON, German Hospital, Brooklyn. " WILLIAM DAUB, Lebanon Hospital. Dr. J. DORNING, Representing, St. Francis' Hospital. EGON EGGHARD, Superintendent, Sydenham Hospital. Dr. J. F. FITZGERALD, Kings Co. Hospital, Brooklyn. BOARD OF DIRECTORS (CONTINUED) L. J. FRANK, Superintendent, Beth Israel Hospital. Dr. ROWLAND FREEMAN, Representing, N. Y. Foundling Hospital. Dr. S. S. GOLDWATER, Superintendent, Mt. Sinai Hospital. Dr. EDWARD D. GREEN, U. S. Naval Hospital. Dr. M. S. GREGORY, Resident Alienist, Bellevue Hospital. Dr. CHARLES P. GRIMSHAW, Superintendent, Roosevelt Hospital. FRANCIS E. HAMILTON. M. HARRISON, Superintendent, Williamsburg Hospital. ADOLPH HAUSMANN, Superintendent, Montefiore Home. Dr. R. A. HIBBS, N. Y. Orthopedic Hospital. Dr. THOMAS HOWELL, Superintendent, New York Hospital. Dr. MORTIMER D. JONES, " Cumberland Street, Hospital Brooklyn. Dr. A. G. KAVANAGH, " Methodist Episcopal Hospital, Brooklyn. LOUIS KORTUM, " German Hospital. Mrs. A. M. LAWSON, " General Memorial Hospital. Miss FRANCES L. LURKINS, " Laura Franklin Free Hospital for Children. Dr. C. J. MCGUIRE, Representing, St. Vincent's Hospital. Dr. WM. MABON, Superintendent, Manhattan State Insane Asylum, Ward's Island. Dr. JOHN C. MACEVITT, Representing, St. Mary's Hospital, Brooklyn. FLOYD S. MARTENIS, Superintendent, J. Hood Wright Hospital. Dr. JAMES A. MILLER, Representing, Seton Hospitals. MARGARET MUNN, Superintendent, N. Y. Infirmary for Women and Children REUBEN O'BRIEN, " Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital. MARY W. OSBORN, " Brooklyn Hospital. Dr. THOMAS R. POOLEY, " New Amsterdam Eye and Ear Hospital. Dr. OSCAR C. REEVE, " Minturn Hospital. ISAAC L. RICE. MURIEL RICE. JOHN J. ROONEY. Miss MR. RUSSELL, Superintendent, Sloane Maternity. Dr. J. M. SCANNELL, Representing, St. Catharine's Hospital, Brooklyn. Dr. R. E. SHAW, Superintendent, Long Island Hospital. Dr. W. H. SMITH, " Bellevue Hospital. Fordham " Gouverneur " Harlem " Dr. W. H. SPILLER, " Lying-In Hospital. Dr. GEORGE T. STEWART, " Metropolitan Hospital, (B. I.) J. EDWARD STOHLMANN, JR., Superintendent, N. Y. Infant Asylum, C. EUGEN STRASSER, " Jewish Hospital, Brooklyn. PAUL F. SWETT, " St. John's Hospital, Brooklyn. Capt. RICHARD H. TOWNLEY, Superintendent, Lincoln Hospital. Mrs. ELISE WEICKERT, " St. Mark's Hospital. A. M. WEISMANN, " Hahnemann Hospital. FLORENCE WETMORE, " Flushing Hospital. L. W. WIEGAND, " Eastern District Hospital, Brooklyn. THE SOCIETY FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNNECESSARY NOISE. New York, 19 HOME OFFICE, THE ANSONIA, 73D ST. AND BROADWAY. statement as is attributed to me. As a matter of fact, I was called up on the 'phone and asked to grant an interview on the subject and peremptorily declined, as much for fear of being miss quoted as for any reason. Very truly yours, Julia Barrett Rice (Mrs. Isaac L. Rice) [*[4-18-11]*] Dighton Massachusetts; April the Eighteenth 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt: - My Dear Sir,- Will you give the address at the dedication of our Free Public Library for the town of Dighton, the same to take place in the month of June? The week, day and hour of that month you may name; and should it need to be changed to convene you, that could be done with a weeks notice. I have thought that you might be on to attend Harvard Commencement, and might have an hour to give to this service in an one of our oldest of New England towns. I am Chairman of the Building Committee; and nothing I am sure, would give my son E.J. Rich of the B & M.R.R. than to escort you from Cambridge or Boston to this town, for the dedication mentioned.Most Sincerely, and hopefully yours for liberty and light, A Judson Redlo, Col. Theodore Roosevelt New YorkForm 290 TW Northern Pacific Railway Company Commissary Department, Seattle, Washington, April, 18, 1911 [*1.*] Mr. Frank Harper, C/o The Outlook, New York City, New York. Dear Sir:- In complying with your request to remind you, by letter, in regard to securing me a position, in the Navy, as Admirals' or Captains' Boy, would advise you that I have had Five years' experience as bell-boy in various hotels and waiter on the Southern Pacific and Northern Pacific Railways Dining Cars. If you will remember I was the waiter who attended Mr. Roosevelt, on Northern Pacific Business Car No.3, on his trip from Portland, Oregon to Missoula, Montana, in the latter part of [March] April. Please let me hear from you as to what progress can be made, in this direction, as it is my ambition to secure a berth in the Navy in either of these positions. Thanking you in advance for anything you may do for me, I am Yours very truly, W E SanfordH.B. Varner, Ed, and Gen . Mgr Dr. Joseph Hyde Pratt, Associate Editor Fred O. Sink, Sec. A Treas. Southern Good Roads A Monthly Magazine Devoted to Highway and Street Improvement Published by Southern Good Roads Publishing Co. Subscription Price One Dollar Per Annum Lexington, North Carolina [*K*] April eighteenth, Nineteenth- Eleven. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Col. Roosevelt: I am mailing you under separate cover copy of Southern Good Roads for your examination. This is the only publication of its kind south of New York City. Knowing you to be interested in the uplift of every section of our great country, I am writing to earnestly request you to write a short letter, or as long as you wish, on the good roads movement, particularly in the sixteen southern states. There never has been any question before the people of the south that has created so much interest as this question and one that means so much to the country, in my opinion, and a letter from you indorsing it would do us great good. During the past six years we have build more than twenty thousand miles of good roads in the south and I predict that we will build more than two hundred thousand miles during the next six years. I want this letter from you and photograph of yourself to run in the May number of the magazine, which will be largely distributed at the National Good Road Convention in Birmingham, Alabama, and throughout the south from the Southern Railway's Good Roads Train, which will be on the road during the next five months in the southern states. If you will write a few lines on this subject you will do the south a great service and put me under lasting obligations to you. I have had the pleasure of meeting you on a number of occasions and had a distinguished honor of presiding at the National EditorialH.B. VARNER, ED. AND GEN. MGR DR. JOSEPH HYDE PRATT, ASSOCIATE EDITOR FRED O. SINK, SEC A TREAS. SOUTHERN GOOD ROADS A MONTHLY MAGAZINE DEVOTED TO HIGHWAY AND STREET IMPROVEMENT PUBLISHED BY SOUTHERN GOOD ROADS PUBLISHING CO. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE ONE DOLLAR PER ANNUM LEXINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA T.R. #2. Association's Convention at the Jamestown Exposition, where you delivered an address. With highest regards, I am, Very truly yours, H. B. Varner. HBV-K.B. Instanter Pa 4 - 18-1912 Col Roosevelt Dear Sir I will just write few lines pleas Read Before Consigning to Wast Basket I met that grand & Loyal Man Gifford pinchot a few Days ago in Johnsonburg & was so glad to Meet Him I Went to the army in The Sivel War When 14 years old With My Brother capt frank Sweet When Thay Would Not take Me as a volunteer I Had always Ben a Republican of your Stamp I Hav Raised Nine Children & am getting up in years & Broken Down & poor But I am full of the Lincoln fire yet & I Do Hope With all My Heart you May Be Succesfull I have Don Every Thing I Could to Help Elect Roosevelt Delegates in this Little presinct We Had 66 votes & 58 of them Wer Roosevelt Now I Wont Write Long Letter at this Time I know your Time is taken But Hope I May get a Line from you when you get the time Wishing you all the good Luck I Close Very Rec yours Nathan SweetYOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION DENISON UNIVERSITY GRANVILLE, OHIO WARREN D. MILLER, PRESIDENT HERMAN W. NIXON, VICE PRESIDENT FRED E. WOLF, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY JOHN L. BJELKE, RECORDING SECRETARY FRANCE C. KENT, TREASURER COMMITTEE Bible Study—RAYMOND B. STEVENS Religious Meetings—GEORGE F. FINNIE Missions—WILLIA S. WEBB Membership-HERMAN W. NIXON Intercollegiate-RAY BROCK Social-HOWARD W. WEBB Self Help-ELLIS B. DOWNEY COMMITTEE House-WALDO H. HEINRICHS Handbook-DAVID E. REESE Fall Campaign-FRED E. WOLF Lecture Course-FRNCE C. KENT Music-HOMER E. WICKENDEN Gospel Team-GEORGE R. STRAYER [*B.*] April 18, 1911 Granville, Ohio Theodore Roosevelt. Esq., Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir:-- If you are expecting to be on the lecture platform next winter, please write me with regard to terms. Denison is the Alma Mater of Gov. Jud Harmon and Republicans might be interested in having this virgin Democratic territory tramped on once. If there is any chance let us get in line for it and greatly oblige, Ivan R. Tannehill Sec'y Granville Lecture Course Ass'n.[*[Tieger]*] Philadelphia 18/4 1911 [*R.*] Honorable Redaction! Being only eight months in this country I begin to hear that many of the citizens of the U.S. are speaking of the Jew as of an useless voracious people, living only of the pain of others and is therefore worthless to be admitted to some among a workloving people as the American is. This shot as it is neither religious nor civilisation compelled me to prove the contrary. The present poem, which I am happy to send you is not at all composed in order to show, that I am a poet, it is rather made in form of a petition to the American people begging it to read the history and to see how much utility andadvantage this people has brought to mankind since that it began to exist. Which great use will it bring, when mankind will begin to consider it according to his qualities. I shall be very happy if the honorable redastian would judge my modest poetry as worthy for the hospitality in your honorable paper. Expecting your benevolently decision I am your truly B.G. Tieger professor of language N. Lawrence Street 3214 Phila Pa.Department of State LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. EQUALITY BEFORE THE LAW ADDISON WAIT, SECRETARY GEO. W. MARSH, DEPUTY April 15, 1911. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir: On February 12th 1908, a movement was started to procure funds for the erection of a monument and statue to the memory of Abraham Lincoln, on the state house grounds, in this City of Lincoln, to be the property of the State. I am gratified that after years of delay the plan is successful, and Mr. Daniel Chester French of New York has been awarded the commission for the work, has submitted his model and plans, and the same have been accepted and adopted by the Committee in charge. Our contract provides the work shall be completed on or before May 1st, 1912, and we desire to dedicate and unveil the same, some date in May next year. It has been our purpose from the beginning of this undertaking to invite you to be present and participate in the exercisesDepartment of State LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. EQUALITY BEFORE THE LAW ADDISON WAIT, SECRETARY GEO. W. MARSH, DEPUTY on this occasion, and we desire that you name a day in May 1912 that will suit your convenience to be present, that we may proceed with further details and plans. This will be an important event in the history of our State, and our people will deem it a great honor to welcome you on this occasion. Should you accept this invitation our preference for days would be Wednesday or Thursday, second week. Yours truly, Addison Wait Secretary of State, and Secretary of Memorial Association.Yankton College, Presidents Office, Yankton, S. Dak. [*Ans April 25-11*] [*[Warren]*] [*S*] April 18, 1911. Rev. Lyman Abbott, D.D. New York City. My dear Dr. Abbott: It is just fifty years next June since organized government began in the Territory of Dakota with Yankton as its capital which place it held for twenty- five years. As you may know that territory included the two Dakotas and part, if not all, of Wyoming and Montana though I suppose the western boundaries were somewhat indefinite. It is planned to celebrate in Yankton next June in connection with out commencement week the fiftieth anniversary and make it a home coming week for former residents of Yankton and for early residents of the Dakotas so far as they can be present. As plans now run, it will be a week full of interesting things. The most significant events as now planned will be large afternoon gatherings on Wednesday and Thursday, June 14th and 15th, and a banquet on the evening of the 15th. A number of representative speakers from the state since carved out of that great area, which is fully one-tenth of our present national domain, will be present and give addresses. The first governor who came by appointment of President Lincoln from Springfield, Illinois, in June '61, plans to return and the present governor of South Dakota, has agreed to be present. It has been felt that of Ex President Roosevelt could come as a former resident of Dakota, and honor the occasion with his presence and an address, at such time in the week as proved consistent with with other engagements, preferably the dates named, and local adjustment would have been made.Yankton College President's Office, Yankton, S. Dak. Lyman Abbott--#2. The committee have written him inviting him to come and are very anxious for a favorable answer. They have asked me to write you their urgent desire in this matter, and ask for your good offices in that connection if you can influence his choice. I shall be in New York ten days to two weeks hence and if decision is not made by that time I will call to see you in your office to urge this invitation. Very truly yours H.K. Warren 1861 - 7th New York Volunteers- Steuben Rifles - 1911 Honorary Citizens' Committee: Hon. Edward B. Amend Charles M. Ams. Charles F. Bauerdorf. Edward Benneche. Hon. William S. Bennet. Hon. Henry Bischoff. Michael H. Blake. Eil L. Boas. Frank Von Briesein. Edward M. Burghard. Hubert Cillis. Hon. Vernon M. Davis. A. J. Dittenhoefer Hon. Victor J. Dowling. Max Dreyfus. George Ehret. Rudolf Einbiegler. George C. Engel. Hon. John Ford. Dr. C.E. Gilbert. Hon. Charles L. Guy. Abraham Gruber. Henry Heide. Hon. John Wesley Jacobus. Robert C. Kammerer. Herman C. Kudlich. Edward Lauterbach Hon. Ferdinand Levy. Leon Lewin General George B. Loud. Hon. Seth Low. August Luchow. J. Calvin McKnight. Herman A. Metz. Edward Miehling. Hon. Edward M. Morgan. Hon. Joseph E. Newburger. Hon. James A. O'Gorman. Hon. J. Van Vechten Olcott. Hon. William M.K. Olcott. Herman Ridder. F.A. Ringler. Gustav O. Rudolphy. Hon. Charles A. Schieren Carl A. Schurz. Hon. Peter Schmuck. Irving M. Shaw. George Von Skal. Henry Stemme. Theodore Sutro. Bartow S. Weeks. Hugo H. Ritterbusch. Chairman. No. 150 Nassau Street. N.Y. City John P. Windolph, Treasurer. No. 27 West 33rd Street, N.Y. City August P. Windolph. Secretary. No. 27 West 33rd Street. N.Y. City Executive Committee: Edward M. Burghard. Robert C. Kammerer. J. Calvin McKnight. Henry Stemme. Gustav O. Rudolphy [*1.*] April 18, 1911. Dear Sir: The undersigned committee takes great pleasure in inviting you to attend the dinner, invitation for which you will find enclosed, as a guest of the Committee. Kindly advise the Committee at your very earliest convenience, whether it will be honored with your presence on this occasion. Very respectfully yours, Honorary Citizens' Committee August P. Windolph Secretary To Hon. Theodore RooseveltCopy of letter by Gen. Marcus J. Wright. Washington, D. C., April 18, 1911. I commanded a brigade of the Confederate army in the battle of Chickamauga. I have read all of the books and articles published regarding the battle which have come to my notice. I have also read the manuscript of Col. Archibald Gracie entitled, "The Truth About Chickamauga," and I regard this as the only account of that battle which gives a full, fair and complete history of it. (signed) Marcus J. Wright.[4-18-11] RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, APRIL 18TH, 1911. WHEREAS, under and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 286, Laws of 1909, the Minnesota Employes' Compensation Committee was appointed by the Governor to investigate and report to the Legislature a bill to fairly compensate employes for injuries received in the course of their employment; and WHEREAS, said Committee made its several reports upon the subject matter of said investigation, and prepared and had introduced certain bills covering the same, none of which were agreed to by the Legislature; and WHEREAS, it is important that at the next session of the Legislature some reasonable basis be stablished for the prevention of the loss of life and limb and fixing of the compensation of employes who suffer; THEREFORE, be it resolved that the President of the Senate appoint a commission to consist of five members of this Senate to serve, without pay, and report to the Legislative session of 1913, a bill providing a plan for speedy remedy for employes for injuries received in the course of their employment, which will be fair to the employes and to the employers, and just to the State.[Enc in Briggs 6-17-11]attached to Lessler 4-18-11 TELEPHONE 1044 GRAMERCY 2. J. LESSLER JOBBER OF BROAD SILKS, SATINS VELVETS and COTTON GOODS ALSO TRIMMINGS AND PASSEMENTERY CORDS FOR CLOAK AND FUR TRADE [47 E. 8TH STREET] 234 W. 121st. Bet. Green & Broadway NEW YORKFile under Du Bois No. 11. EMPIRE STATE SOCIETY April 1st 1911. LIBERTAS ET PATRIA SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION HEADQUARTERS 220 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY ST. PAUL BUILDING Next Meeting, April 18th, 1911 The twenty-first annual meeting of the EMPIRE STATE SOCIETY, SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, will be held on Tuesday evening, April 18th, 1911, at 8 o'clock in the Myrtle Room, Waldorf-Astoria Fifth Avenue and Thirty-fourth Street. At this meeting the annual election of officers for the coming year will take place and attendance will be restricted to members only . Enclosed find ballots to be voted at this meeting for officers for the coming year, also for Delegates and Alternates to the National Congress of the Sons of the American Revolution. will be held on Tuesday evening, April 18th, 1911, at 8 o'clock in the Myrtle Room, Waldorf-Astoria Fifth Avenue and Thirty-fourth Street. At this meeting the annual election of officers for the coming year will take place and attendance will be restricted to members only . Enclosed find ballots to be voted at this meeting for officers for the coming year, also for Delegates and Alternates to the National Congress of the Sons of the American Revolution. Your attention is called to Article XI., paragraphs 3, of the Constitution, which reads as follows: "A members in arrears for dues can not vote or hold office." The Entertainment Committee will present Mr. Henry M. Knight, who will address us upon "The Features of the Civil War."Names of new members, qualified since our last meeting (February 21st): Joseph B. See Joseph R. See Stephen L. Selden Fred'k W. Davis Ellicott R. Colson Dr. F. W. Adriance Oscar P. Benson Geo N. Seymour Robert H. Tifft Chas F. Walters Rev. W.W. Ellsworth George C. Rice Edgar C. Morris Horatio Hall John Slote Chas M. Williams Clarence E. Wolcott A.B. Armstrong Albert H. Tracy, Jr. Abner P. Bigelow Dr. Robert Strobridge William C. Wallace Albert B. Eastwood Eugene T. Tanke George E. Barrows Reinstated: Fred'k M.C. Choate ___ Since our last meeting the following named compatriots have died: Joseph C. Norris, Utica, N.Y. Edward Ten E. Lansing, Little Falls, N.Y. John D. Hewitt, Brooklyn, N.Y. Robert Treat, Cleveland, Ohio Major Henry H. Benham, U.S.A. (Retired), N.Y. City Milton D. Seymour, Newburgh, N.Y. Hon. Warren Higley, N.Y. City __ According to a resolution passed by the Board of Managers the following have been dropped from the Roll for nonpayment of dues: Z.L. Chadbourne, Brooklyn, N.Y. George W. Ward, New York City Kenneth H. Martin, New York City John B. Cox, New York City Dr. P.H. Lyon, Cape Town, South Africa Dr. Richard J. Secor, New York City A.M. GaNun, New York City W. W. Whittlesey, Rochester, N.Y. Henry R. Watson, New York City Harry W. Brown, Gloversville, N.Y. G.W. Hildreth, Gloversville, N.Y. Rev. C.E. Millspaugh. W.S. Flint, Little Falls, N.J. Geo. H. Bunce, Herkimer, N.Y. Frank R. Fowler, Stamford, Conn. R.L. Harrington, Buffalo, N.Y. Dr. A.C. Johnson, New York City Wm. Kennelly, Jr., New York City Alphonzo Pelham, New York City J.H.W. Phillips, Tampa, Fla Chas. E. Tingue, Cambridge, N.Y. Herbert M. Tompkins, Patchogue, N.Y. Robert S. Woomer, East Orange, N.J. Dr. S.T. Robinson, Edwardsville, Ill. Members cannot expect to have their names carried on the (r)oll unless they pay their dues. Those who do not wish to have their names published in this connection should seek a more creditable way to sever their membership. Dues have to be paid to the National Society for all those whose names appear upon the Roll. [*[For 2 encs see ca 4-18-11 1-15-11]*] The Newburgh Chapter is to hold its Annual Banquet, on the evening of April 19th, 1911. President Burroughs and Vice-President Ames are to speak on this occasion. We are pleased to announce that the Protest made by the Empire State Society, S.A.R. against the use of the sites of Forts Clinton and Montgomery for a state prison was effectual and the prison is to be built elsewhere. The National Congress of the Sons of the American Revolution will be held at Louisville, Ky., April 30 to May 3, 1911. Delegates will advise the Secretary at once after the election if they will attend, or their places will be filled by alternates. Credentials will be issued upon their arrival at the Headquarters in Louisville only. Meetings of the Society, during the next season, will be held on OCTOBER 17, 1911. FEBRUARY 20, 1912. APRIL 16, 1912. JOHN H. BURROUGHS, President CHARLES A. DuBOIS, Secretary.Empire State Society Sons of the American Revolution Annuel Election, April 13, 1911 __ Polls open from 8 to 10 o'clock P.M. __ President, John H. Burroughs. Fist Vice-President, Louis Annin Ames. Second Vice-President, William S. Kitchel. Third Vice-President, Clinton Rogers. Secretary, Capt. Charles A. DuBois. Treasurer, James de la Montanye. Registrar, Teunis D. Huntting. Historian, Josiah C. Pumpelly, A.M., L.L. B. Chaplain, Rev. Charles L. Goodell, D.D. Managers, Martin S. Allen, Truman G. Avery, Jesse H. Clute, Douglass Conklin, Col. William A. Crombie, Richard T. Davies, Harry N. Hoffman, Walter B. Hopping, Dr. Israel C. Jones, William H. Kelly, Charles R. Lamb, William A. Marble, John DeW. Mowris, Hon. C.A. Pugsley, Walter C. Runyon, William D. Shattuck, Henry L. Smith, Hon. George R. Sutherland, Col. George H. Taylor, William B. Symmes, Newell B. Woodworth, Delegates to National Congress, Hon. George R. Sutherland (at large), Trueman G. Avery Joseph M. Bacon George D. Bangs, Alvin J. Belden, Charles B. Benson, Arthur V. Brown, Hon. William C. Buck, James W. Downer, Harry A. Flint, Nathaniel T. Hawkins, Norman P. Heffley, Frank L. Hoff, Abner Ketcham, William S. Kitchell, David A. Morrison, Dr. J. Hubley Schall, Jesse Peterson, Arthur H. Rice, Dr. William V. Randall, Clinton Rogers, James R. Ross, Col. Joseph F. Scott, P. Valentine Sherwood, Frank B. Steele, Francis L. Wandell, Wm. W.J. Warren. George L. Walker, Charles H. Wight. ALternates. Joseph W. Adams, Leslie J. Bennett, F.W. Cristman, Clement C. Gaines, L.L.D. William A. Galpin John DeW. Montes, Hon. C.A. Pugsley, Walter C. Runyon, William D. Shattuck, Henry L. Smith, Hon. George R. Sutherland Col. George H. Taylor, William B. Symmes, Newell B. Woodworth, Delegates To National Congress, Hon. George R. Sutherland (at large). Trueman G. Avery, Joseph M. Bacon, George D. Bangs, Alvin J. Belden, Charles B. Benson, Arthur V. Brown, Hon. William C. Buck, James W. Downer, Harry A. Flint, Nathaniel T. Hawkins, Norman P. Heffley, Frank L. Hoff, Abner Ketcham, William S. Kitchell, David A. Morrison, Dr. J. Hubley Schall, Jesse Peterson, Arthur H. Rice, Dr. William V. Randall, Clinton Rogers, James R. Ross, Col. Joseph F. Scott, P. Valentine Sherwood, Frank B. Steele, Francis L. Wandell, Wm. W.J. Warren, George L. Walker, Charles H. Wight. Alternates. Joseph W. Adams, Capt. H.C.R. Akin, Leslie J. Bennett, F.W. Cristman, Clement C. Gaines, L.L.D. William A. Galpin, Clinton B. Gibbs, Willis L. Hanson, Teunis D. Huntting, Arthur C. Lynch, Haram D. Mason, Byron Morgan, Dr. W.N. Mundy, Harry C. Palmer, Asa B. Peake, Grant L. Stanford, Philip W. Stanhope, Charles L. Staples, Albert H. Tracy, Jr., George B. Turner, Otto U. von Schrader, John E. Whittlesey, Charles E. Wood, Williston P. Wood, Frederick W. Yates, Know All men By These Presents, That i.................. of..........hereby appoint ................... to be my lawful attorney, with full power of substitution, and to act as my substitute and proxy, and to cast the foregoing ballots for me at the Annual Election of the Empire State Society, Sons of the American Revolution, to be held on April 18th, 1911, or at any adjourned meeting thereof, and I hereby revoke any proxy heretofore given by me to any person whatsoever. Witness my hand this............ day of ............... 1911 ................... in the presence of ................. [Enc. in Dubois 4-18-11][*[ca 4-18-11]*] "Marvelous Montana" ___ "Marvelous Montana" - it need no tongue to tell it; In voices of swift water-fall, In murmurs from the pine trees tall- A mystic sweetness through it all- And all combine to swell it; To swell it out so men will know, In every clime, on distant shore; That Nature paused- her wealth to show- And here, with riches running o'er, She left a wondrous treasure store. ... "Marvelous Montana"-'tis graven on the heavens blue. Each day a Hand that never shakes, A mountain-top for pen-point takes- On parchment sky the message breaks 'Tis written strong, in language true. ... Those wavy lines that never change, The story tell from year to year- A chapter in each mountain range- A stirring tale- yet none to fear- ... "Marvelous Montana"- creation made her so when worlds were born. And now, when years have rolled away, We place "man's rights" in strong array, Disputing Nature's long-kept sway. We would her grace with strength adorn. ... Out of the hillsides come treasures of ore; Down in the valleys are workers galore; On the broad prairies no wild things remain; Sage brush gives place to the ripening grain. Rivers that sang to a vanishing race, In this new era have taken their place; Hampered and harnessed by concrete and steel. The "current" they give now turns many a wheel. ... Homesteads now flourish where buffalo grazed; Doubting old-timers are frankly amazed. Out of the "desert" an empire has come; Pessimists perish- with wonder are dumb. Cities, like magic, grow on every hand; Prosperity smiles on this fortunate land. ... Why do we call this a "marvelous state?"- Because, in the Wonderful West, Montana ranks first in the eyes of the worldlier "boosters" will tell you the rest. -James A. Metcalf. From The Dawson County Review, Glendive, Montana[Enc. in Metcalf 4-18-11][4-18-11]4 DESERET EVENING NEWS TUESDAY APRIL 18 1911 DESERET EVENING NEWS Corner of South Temple and East Temple Streets, Salt Lake City, Utah. Horace G. Whitney - Business Manager. SUBSCRIPTION PRICES: By Mail, per year ..................$6.00 By Carriers, per year.............. 3.00 Semi-Weekly, per year........... 2.00 Saturday News, per year....... 2.00 Address all business communications and all remittances. THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah. Correspondence and other reading matter for publication should be addressed to the EDITOR. Eastern Representative--J. P. McKinney, Chicago; 150 Michigan Ave. New York; 334 5th Ave. Entered at the postoffice of Salt Lake City as second class matter according to Act of Congress, March 3, 1879. SALT LAKE CITY, - APRIL 18, 1911. MR. ROOSEVELT'S LETTER. Mr. Roosevelt's letter to Mr. Issac Russell, of the New York Times, now published, is a complete refutation of the silly charge that a bargain at one time was entered into between the Republican party and the Church, by which the latter agreed to deliver votes for certain considerations. The charge originated in the anti-"Mormon" center in this City, where so many falst rumors have been fabricated, and from here it went on its way merrily, always supplied with new motive power from its birthplace, whenever it showed signs of being run down, until it found its way into a low-class magazine. The attention of Mr. Roosevelt being called to this rumor, he promptly riddled it and denounced the originators and circulators of it in appropriate terms. Mr. Roosevelt says: "The accusation is not merely false, but so ludicrous that it is difficult to discuss it seriously. Of course, it is always possible to find creatures vile enough to make accusations of this kind. The important thing to remember is that the men who give currency to the charge, whether editors of magazines or the presidents of colleges, show themselves in their turn unfit for association with decent men when they secure the repetition and encouragement of such scandals, scandals which they perfectly well know to be false." Mr. Roosevelt then states emphatically that "neither the Church nor any one on behalf of the Church ever agreed to deliver to me the votes of the states mentioned nor to try to do so: nor was any allusion to the matter ever made to me. Neither Senator Smoot nor any other citizen of Utah was, as far as I know, even so much as consulted about the patronage of the states surrounding Utah, nor did the 'Mormon' hierarchy, through Senator Smoot or any one else, ever express a single wish in connection with that patronage." He shows the absurdity of the charge that such a bargain had been entered into for the purpose of bringing about [consideration?] of the movement for a Constitutional amendment against polygamy, by pointing out the fact that there never was such a cessation. He explains that he treated Senator Smoot as he would have treated any senator, taking the view that it would be an outrage to turn him out of the Senate, unless it had been proved that he were a law-breaker; and he explains that, after a thorough investigation, he became convinced that rumors circulated by anti-"Mormons" in Utah were highly exaggerated. On this point he says: "On one occasion a number of charges were made to the administration while I was President about these polygamous marriages in Idaho and Wyoming, as well as Utah, it being asserted that a number of our federal officials had [????] consequences. That is in the hand of God, and He will govern and control it." Anyone acquainted with the history of the Church will give the Latter-day Saints credit for honesty and sincerity in their dealings with all men. They accepted the doctrine of plural marriage, when given through revelation; and practiced it to some extent, and defended it notwithstanding ridicule, persecution, and troubles. They honestly believed they were but exercising their rights as American citizens in carrying out the requirements of that revelation. But when the proper courts had decided to the contrary they accepted the defeat as true men and women. And when the Manifesto was issued, they were fully prepared to follow the advice it contained. That Manifesto was not issued except after prayerful consideration on the part of President Woodruff and his counselors, as well as the people generally. It was given through the operation of the Spirit of God upon the mind of His humble prophet, in answer to prayer for guidance, and as such it was accepted by the Conference. If ever a president of the Church was earnest and sincere, President Woodruff was when he issued that momentous document, and if ever the people were sincere, they were so when they ratified it by their solemn vote. These are facts. The Manifesto has been kept to the letter. But some of the bitter adversaries of the Church have not been content. The submission of the Church to the will of the people of the Republic, as expressed in the laws, was a great disappointment to those of them who hoped to obtain political and financial gain by a prolonged fight. They were deprived of their main supply of ammunition. So they decided to continue on the pretense that the Manifesto was a "sham" intended for the deception of the Nation. The best refutation of this, is the statement by the First Presidency read at the late Conference: "Since that time [referring to the acceptance of the Manifesto] the Church has not performed any plural marriages or authorized any violation of the law thus forbidden. But there were some persons who construed the language of that manifesto to signify plural marriages within the boundaries of the Uited States that being 'the land' wherein the laws spoken of extended. They therefore went or removed to Mexico and thus acted on that which they believed to be right without violating the Manifesto. They looked on plural marriage within the United States as malum prohibitum and mot malum in se. "When this condition was discovered a further declaration was made by President Lorenzo Snow, who succeeded President Woodruff, in which he announced that the manifesto extended to every place and that the Church has positively abandoned the practice of polygamy, or the solemnization of plural marriage in this and every other state, and that no member or officer thereof has any authority whatever to perform a plural marriage or enter into such a [???]. This was published in the Deseret News in Salt Lake City, Jan. 8, 1900. "Rumors of surreptitious unions contrary to these official announcements being circulated, the present President of the Church, on April 6, 1904, reiterated the universality of the inhibition, and proclaimed that any person entering into or performing a plural marriage would be liable to be dealt with according to the rules of the Church and excommunicated therefrom. "Such violations of these positive declarations as have been reported, wherever proven by sufficient evidence, have been dealt with by Church tribunals, and the offenders have been disciplined or excommunicated. This course will be maintained, with due regard to the rights of the individuals and the laws of the Church, common rumor or gossip without evidence being insufficient [???????] promptly supress such outbreaks and extend protection to the objects of fanaticism. But the occurrence is a reminder of the real aim of anti-"Mormonism." Some of the men in the ranks of that army do not realize what flag they have enlisted under. It takes occurrences of this kind to open their eyes and make them see that anti-"Mormonism" stands for persecution. It may disguise this as best it can, but in the last analysis it means exciting of mobs to acts of violence by means of falsehoods boldly told; as well as inducing gocernments to set in motion its machinery. It is a recurrence to the days when bigotry and fanaticism held sway among men and it cost human life to preach an unpopular truth. That is anti-"Mormonism" unmasked. It is today what it was in the days of the persecutions of Missouri and Illinois. But, is it not passing strange that we should send out missionaries from the Country, such as H. P. Freeze, to try to incite the English people to mob violence and other acts of persecution against the Church? Is this not strange, coming from "the land of the free," over which floats the beautiful emblem of equality before the law? Somebody has said, recently, that there are signs indicating that our civilization has reached the summit and is now declining. The sending out by American Christians of emissaries of persecution might easily be taken as one of those signs. In the meantime, what about the effects of such missionary work for bigotry of the development of our State? English immigrants are among the very best of our citizens. Do we not want them here? Do we want such men as Freeze to paint Utah in the only colors he, and others of that ilk, are capable of using, for the purpose of frightening intended settlers away? That is a question with which the Gentile population is just as much concerned as the others. If some of our business men, outside the Church, had the interests of Utah at heart, they would formulate resolutions against the liars at home and abroad and give some reliable information to the world. They would do so, not in the interest of the Church, for the Church does not need any such aid, but in the interest of the State. We have not had our share of development, and we will never have, until the citizens conclude that the agitation to which such riots as that at Birkenhead are due must cease. Development will come only by unity of effort; not by strife. Look at Los Angeles. The people there pull together and get results. Then look at our own City, where one part of the people gloat over the savage attacks, at home and abroad, upon another. It seems to us the time has come to stop this pernicious course and begin one of mutual good will, peace and harmony. REVOLUTION GETTING SERIOUS. The Mexican situation looks more threatening than ever. The insurgents in the north have proved themselves more than a match for the regular army, if the reports of casualties in the battle at Agua Prieta, on both sides, are correct. President Diaz must have come to this conclusion before yesterday's test of strength, skill, and endurance, since he has called for volunteers. He must have been made to realize that the insurrection has grown to proportions beyond the control of the army. The fact that the actual conflict is taking place so near the American border that the lives and property of [?????????????] ing business. It is pretty safe to bak on Hetty. It isn't always the tallest man who reaches the persimmon. Such spring says as these are well springs of perpetual joy. It isn't the girl who wears the most charms that is the most charming. It is much easier to distinguish the followers of fashion than the leaders. Those battles in Mexico are a fight to a skirmish rather than to a finish. How can money that comes from a "slush" fund be anything but tainted? A turnstile never does people an ill turn if they approch it the right way. The Toledo Blade has been burned out. This makes of it literally a flaming sword. The boy ambitious to be a millinoaire, rarely satisfies his ambition and never his employer. President Taft has begun to plan his summer campaign. It leads to Massachusetts rather than to Texas. After the back yard is cleaned up the board of health will tell you to boil your water. There is no real lazy peace in this world. The Sixth cavalry has been ordered to the Mexican border. This doesn't mean that the United States and Mexico are at sixes and at sevens. Maderio, senior, has abandoned hope of peace while Madero, Junior is more hopeful of victory than ever. It can scarcely be said of them, "Like father, like son." Judge Rudkin takes issue with Judge Hanford on the Alaska coal cases. Who shall decide when doctors of the law disagree, and soundest casuists doubt, like you and me? Up in Nova Scotia automobilists are not allowed to run their cars every day in the week. But that is natural, the Acadians being wedded to the ways of the past rather than to those of the present. There will be no wrestling bout between Yokel and Ghering, the latter's shoulder having been dislocated, his manager claims. There are those who say that the Clevelander's nose has been put out of joint. "I heard so many good things about Salt Lake in Los Angeles that I decided it was the best place after all to spend even a vacation," says Secretary Caine of the Commercial club. The secretary thought it before by now he knows it. Every loyal Salt Laker does. The debate on the reciprocity treaty has opened in the house. There is bound to be a vast amount of threshing of old straw for the old tariff arguments, pro and con, are certain to be brought out for the steenth time and made to do yeoman or party service once again. There is small likelihood that any new light will be shed. Congressman Bartholdt, of Missouri, has expressed the opinion that President Taft will sweep the country in 1912 providing he succeeds in negotiating an arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain. "If that treaty goes through," Mr. Bartholdt [????????????] JUST FOR FUN. Exiled. Dr. John [??] Hill, the New York divine, is almost as much interested in politics as he is in religion, and he [??] a great friend of President Taft. last election day when Mr. Taft to Cincinnati to [???] he met Dr. in the railroad station. "How do things look politic Ohio, doctor?" asked the pres "Fine!" said the doctors, enthusiasm. "I doubt that," comment ger, a newspaper corres knows all about Ohio po "No reason to doubt divine. "Why, I've speeches in this states goes Democratic I'll b in the United State That night, whe that Ohio had con crats by a treme ger was still president and D speeding eastwa This is the t president: "Ohio has off the tr association with decent men when they secure the repetition and encouragement of such scandals, scandals which they perfectly well know to be false. Mr. Roosevelt then states emphatically that "neither the Church nor any one on behalf of the Church ever agreed to deliver to me the votes of the states mentioned nor to try to do so: nor was any allusion to the matter ever made to me. Neither Senator Smoot nor any other citizen of Utah was, as far as I know, even so much as consulted about the patronage of the states surrounding Utah, nor did the 'Mormon' hierarchy, through Senator Smoot or any one else, ever express a single wish in connection with that patronage." He shows the absurdity of the charge that such a bargain had been entered into for the purpose of bringing about {{??}} of the movement for a Constitutional amendment against polygamy, by pointing out the fact that there never was such a cessation. He explains that he treated Senator Smoot as he would have treated any senator, taking the view that it would be an outrage to turn him out of the Senate, unless it had been proved that he were a law-breaker; and he explains that, after a thorough investigation, he became convinced that rumors circulated by anti-"Mormons" in Utah wee highly exaggerated. On this point he says: "On one occasion a number of charges were made to the administration while I was President about these polygamous marriages in Idaho and Wyoming, as well as Utah, it being asserted that a number of our federal officials had been polygamously married. A very thorough and careful investigation was made by the best men in the service into these charges, and they were proved to be without so much as the smallest basis in fact. It was finally found that a fourth-class postmistress, whose earnings a year were about $25, and who was an old woman, had been plurally married some 30 years previously, but had long ceased living with her husband. Not only was it found that there was no basis for the accusation as regards the government officials, but incidentally it developed that the investigators were unable to find a single case of polygamous marriage entered into since the practice had been professedly abandoned. I can not, of course, on this point speak generally; there may or may not be foundations for the charge of which I knew nothing; but I can speak positively as to this investigation made by thoroughly competent and upright government officials in Wyoming, Idaho and Utah." Mr. Roosevelt, in view of the facts, well says that the accusations "brand with infamy the man who made them and also the magazine editor who published them, and any one who quotes them." Mr. Roosevelt also has a word of advice to the "Mormon" people. Briefly stated it is that any effort, openly or covertly, to reintroduce polygamy in the Church would mean destruction of the Church. The people of the United States, he says, will not tolerate polygamy; and if it were found that, with the sanction or approval or connivance of the "Mormon" Church people, polygamous marriages are now being entered into among "Mormons," or if entered into are treated on any other footing than bigamous marriages are treated everywhere in the Country, then the United States government would unquestionably itself in the end take control of the whole question of polygamy, and there would be but one outcome to the struggle. To this we need only say that Mr. Roosevelt has expressed the views of Latter-day Saints generally, and especially the leaders of the Church. President Wilford, Woodruff, in his address on the Manifesto, at the October conference, 1890, gave expression to the very same thought, when he said: "It is not wisdom for us to make war upon sixty-five millions of people. It is not wisdom for us to go forth and carry out this principle against the laws of the nation and receive the {{column break}} has not performed any plural marriages or authorized any violation of the law thus forbidden. But there were some persons who construed the language of that manifesto to signify plural marriages within the boundaries of the Uited States that being 'the land' wherein the laws spoken of extended. They therefore went or removed to Mexico and thus acted on that which they believed to be right without violating the Manifesto. They looked on plural marriage within the United States as malum prohibitum and not malum in se. "When this condition was discovered a further declaration was made by President Lorenzo Snow, who succeeded President Woodruff, in which he announced that the manifesto extended to every place and that the Church has positively abandoned the practice of polygamy, or the solemnization of plural marriage in this and every other state, and that no member or officer thereof has any authority whatever to perform a plural marriage or enter {{??}} such {{??}}. This was published in the Deseret News at Salt Lake City, Jan. 8, 1900. "Rumors of surreptitious unions contrary to these official announcements being circulated, the present President of the Church, on April 6, 1904, reiterated the universality of the inhibition, and proclaimed that any person entering into or performing a plural marriage would be liable to be deait with according to the rules of the Church and excommunicated therefrom. "Such violations of these positive declarations as have been reported, wherever proven by sufficient evidence, have been dealt with by Church tribunals, and the offenders have been disciplined or excommunicated. This course will be maintained, with due regard to the rights of the individuals and the laws of the Church, common rumor or gossip without evidence being insufficient in a trial either civil or ecclesiastical. We protest against the charge that the Church or its leading officers encourage the resumption of plural marriages, and hereby declare the same to be absolutely false." This is the actual status of the matter. We appreciate the friendly advice of Mr. Roosevelt, and take this occasion to assure him and all who are for a fair and square deal, that the Church stands for obedience to law and for the highest moral principles. Its history is before the world as an open book, and there is no double-dealing, no hypocricy on those pages. If to some this assertion should seem incompatible with the many rumors and charges that have obtained currency throughout the world, let them remember that during the first centuries the followers of the Nazarene were similarly misrepresented, both as to their doctrines and practices. They were accused of silly beliefs and immoral practices, including incest and cannibalism, and many a noble Roman consented to their murder because they believed that they served the ends of morality by giving the Christians up to the flames, the sword, or the wild beasts. But for all that, the Christians represented the most glorious truths ever given to man, and the highest morality. It is not strange that history should repeat itself. But the very controversy invites the honest truth seeker to an investigation in our age, such as, in the former age, led to the acceptance of Christianity by so many of the noble men who, but for that controversy, would never have become the defenders of a despised sect. ----------- FRUITS OF ANTI-"MORMONISM." ----- A dispatch from Birkenhead, England, tells of an assault upon a Latterday Saint meeting house and the breaking of the windows by a mob. In the absence of further particulars we know not just what took place, but it is safe to say that such stories generally are exaggerated for the press. So universally known is this fact that it has been recognized in the adage about going abroad to learn the news from home. So there is no need of alarm. Mobs in England have, on other occasions, indulged in riots, but the police {{column break}} formulate resolutions against the liars at home and abroad and give some reliable information to the world. They would do so, not in the interest of the Church, for the Church does not need any such aid, but in the interest of the State. We have not had our share of development, and we will never have, until the citizens conclude that the agitation to which such riots as that at Birkenhead are due must cease. Development will come only by unity of effort; not by strife. Look at Los Angeles. The people there pull together and get results. Then look at our own City, where one part of the people gloat over the savage attacks, at home and abroad, upon another. It seems to us the time has come to stop this pernicious course and begin one of mutual good will, peace and harmony. ---------- REVOLUTION GETTING SERIOUS. ----- The Mexican situation looks more threatening than ever. The insurgents in the north have proved themselves more than a match for the regular army, if the reports of casualties in the battle at Agua Prieta, on both sides, are correct. President Diaz must have come to this conclusion before yesterday's test of strength, skill, and endurance, since he has called for volunteers. He must have been made to realize that the insurrection has grown to proportions beyond the control of the army. The fact that the actual conflict is taking place so near the American border that the lives and property of American citizens are endangered on American soil, is an element of danger. Unless wise counsel prevails, it is quite possible that something unforeseen may happen, to change the rebellion into a war between the United States and Mexico. With our troops so near the military operations, no one can foresee what may happen. It cannot be forgotten that the Cuban insurrection ended in a war between this County and Spain, chiefly as a result of the Maine disaster. Who knows what accident may yet take place near the Mexican line? Enough American citizens have already been wounded by bullets from the battlefield to excite fear from the safety and lives of others. It seems to us that our government could consistently demand that Mexico establish a neutral zone all along the American border line, in which there should be no fighting. With such a neutral zone there would be no further danger of Mexico being plunged into a conflict with this country. But there is some talk of American intervention to crush the revolution. Such could be justified only on the assumption that the Mexican government is unable to establish order and afford protection. But it is too early to draw such a conclusion. If this government could induce both parties to lay down their arms and to come together and try to adjust their differences by constitutional means, it would render Mexico a real service. The revolutionists have grievances. They have a right to be heard. But the government, too, has its rights and responsibilities. Arbitration, not bloodshed, should be employed in our enlightened age, both for internal and international difficulties. ---------- Old heads for wisdom; also for conceit. ---------- An explanation is a left handed apology. ----------- Many a man starts out to conquer or die and does neither. ---------- What airs it gives a non-professional to go up in an airship. ---------- Hetty Green is going into the bank- {{column break}} like you and me? ---------- Up in Nova Scotia automobilists are not allowed to run their cars every day in the week. But that is natural, the Acadians being wedded to the ways of the past rather than to those of the present. ---------- There will be no wrestling bout between Yokel and Ghering, the latter's shoulder having been dislocated, his manager claims. There are those who say that the Clevelander's nose has been put out of joint. ---------- "I heard so man good things about Salt lake in Los Angeles that I decided it was the best place after all to spend even a vacation," says Secretary Caine of the Commercial club. The secretary thought it before now he knows it. Every loyal Salt Laker does. ---------- The debate on the reciprocity treaty has opened in the house. There is bound to be a vast amount of threshing of old straw for the old tariff arguments, pro and con, are certain to be brought out for the steenth time and made to do yeoman or party service once again. There is small likelihood that any new light will be shed. ---------- Congressman Bartholdt, of Missouri, has expressed the opinion that President Taft will sweep the country in 1912 providing he succeeds in negotiating an arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain. "If that treaty goes through," Mr. Bartholdt is quoted as saying, "the president will be invincible as a candidate and immortal as a benefactor of mankind. France would come in then; Japan is now anxious; and Germany would have to join with the other powers to establish universal peace. The question of armaments would then be dispensed with." ---------- NEVADA'S DIVORCE LAW. ------ The people of Nevada evidently ignore the passage in the Declaration of Independence relating to a decent respect for the opinions of mankind. Their legislature has enacted, and their governor has signed, a law which is openly a bid for the seekers of divorce from whatever part of the country they may come. The law became known locally, while on its passage, as "the timelock residence bill. It provides that six months constitutes a legal residence in the state, so far as actions in its courts go, and that such residence is not impaired by absences during the six months. It also precludes the questions of applicants for divorces by judges as to their intention relative to future residence in the state. This is making divorce easy with a vengeance. --------- DISORDERLY CONDUCT. ----- New York Evening Sun. Here is a concrete case of carelessness amounting to disorderly conduct. There have been many others; but this case reported from Omaha this morning is a type of what is likely to happen in any crowded place while people are so sadly lacking in a civilized consideration of other persons' ordinary rights. Harry Pepper, a gateman at the Union station, was punching tickets at his post, when a handsomely dressed woman came pushing through the crowd and past the gateman. As she passed the point of her hatpin went straight into his eye and dragged itself out, tearing a gash across his temple. The sight of the man's eye was destroyed. A shocking accident? Yes; but what did the woman do? She ran away like a murderous automobilist, or any other brutal and cowardly offender against a civilized community. The police tried to find her, but without success. Unguarded hatpins of dangerous length constitute a public nuisance, beyond question; but in most communities - including this one, as experience has shown - there is a sentiment against any prohibitive ordinance directed against any particular article of dress. This principle is tight enough, but the special emergency would seem to justify an exception.[ENCL IN NEEDHAM 4-18-11]3 MERRIAM MEN OPPOSE TAFT "Anybody to Beat President for Renomination" to Be the Battle Cry of New Organization It was learned today that the "progressive republican" movement which Prof. Charles E. Merriam, defeated candidate for mayor, will launch this week, is in reality an anti-Taft propaganda. With the assistance of influential moneyed friends, Mr. Merriam intends to make a fight to prevent the president from getting the support of Illinois in the next republican national convention. As chairman of a committee of eleven, which intends to build up a state-wide organization, Mr. Merriam will open headquarters in a few days. Opposition to President Taft will probably not be declared openly at first. Support of all republican voters will be asked on the plea that the movement represents the progressive wing of the party. Eventually, however, Mr. Merriam will emerge as an opponent of Taft policies, and the anti-Taft nature of the "progressive" movement will then be made apparent. Roosevelt May Be Advocated Some other candidate will be advocated as the party standard bearer in 1912. It is probable Theodore Roosevelt will be the man. Senator La Follette, as a leader of the progressive type, may receive some attention from the Merriam movement; but in the end whatever support can be thrown by the professor will to to Mr. Roosevelt, should the latter be a candidate. The movement is in no sense pro-Roosevelt, however. The slogan of its promoters is "Anybody to beat Taft." Refusal by Mr. Roosevelt to aspire to a third term will mean that Prof. Merriam will support some new man; but the "progressive" leader and his friends believe the former president would be the strongest anti-Taft candidate and hope he will not refuse. Money will not be lacking in the anti-Taft campaign. Mr. Merriam has shown ability to collect big sums for political purposes; and it is understood that the failure of his mayoralty campaign has not tightened the purse strings of his financial backers. There is said to be enough now in the treasury to pay headquarters rent and support a large organization of paid workers in the "progressive" cause. Committee Meets Today Mr. Merriam and his committee of eleven meets today to select a place for permanent Cook county headquarters, and to choose a name for their movement. This committee represents the ten congressional districts in the state. The claim is made that 25,000 Chicago republicans have enrolled as Merriam men; and the hope is held forth that the "progressive" war cry will attract thousands of downstate republicans. It is admitted, however, that the 25,000 enrollment was obtained during the city campaign; and that the names are those of republicans who were for the professor for mayor. When it becomes known that the professor is bearing the anti-Taft standard and his "progressive" platform has for its chief plank opposition to the President, it is probable his followers locally will dwindle.