[*ack 5-23-11*] OFFICERS. Master, NAHUM J. BACHELDER, Concord, N. H. Overseer, T. C. ATKESON, Morgantown, W. Va. Lecturer, OLIVER WILSON, Peoria, Ill. Steward, C. D. RICHARDSON, West Brookfield, Mass. Asst. Steward, I. H. HEALEY, No. Woodstock, Conn. Chaplain, C. F. SMITH, Morrisville, Vt. Treasurer, MRS. E.S. MCDOWELL, Wellesley, Mass. Secretary, C. M. FREEMAN, Tippecanoe City, O. Gate Keeper, D. C. MULLEN, Nampa, Idaho Ceres, MRS. ELISABETH H. PATTERSON, College Park, Md. Pomons, MRS. GRACE E. HULL, Dimondale, Mich. Flora, MRS. IDA JUDSON, Balfour, Ia. Lady Steward, MRS. MARY H. SMITH, Morrisville, Vt. National Grange P. of G. OFFICE OF MASTER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE F. N. GODFREY, Chairman, Olean, N.Y. C. O. RAINE, Secretary, Canton, Mo. S. H. MESSICK, Bridgeville, Del. NAHUM J. BACHELDER Ex-Officio, Concord, N.H. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE. NAHUM J. BACHELDER, Concord, N.H. T. C. ATKESON, Morgantown, W. Va. AARON JONES, South Bend, Ind. [*11.*] Concord, N. H. -- May 19th, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My Dear Colonel Roosevelt: I enclose copy of open letter to Representative McCall, which may be of interest to you, as a statement of the sentiment of the farmers toward the Canadian Reciprocity Bill. I am convinced that The President has made a serious mistake in advocating this measure, as there is no excuse for beginning the work of downward tariff revision by entirely abolishing the moderate protection now given to farm products. I am familiar with the views of the farmers in all sections of the country, and can assure you that their practically unanimous opposition to the Reciprocity Bill is not based so much on the fact that it will injure their industry, but rather because they consider it most unjust that all their products should be put on the free list while the heavy taxes on manufactures are left untouched.OFFICERS. Master, NAHUM J. BACHELDER, Concord, N. H. Overseer, T. C. ATKESON, Morgantown, W. Va. Lecturer, OLIVER WILSON, Peoria, Ill. Steward, C. D. RICHARDSON, West Brookfield, Mass. Asst. Steward, I. H. HEALEY, No. Woodstock, Conn. Chaplain, C. F. SMITH, Morrisville, Vt. Treasurer, MRS. E.S. MCDOWELL, Wellesley, Mass. Secretary, C. M. FREEMAN, Tippecanoe City, O. Gate Keeper, D. C. MULLEN, Nampa, Idaho Ceres, MRS. ELISABETH H. PATTERSON, College Park, Md. Pomons, MRS. GRACE E. HULL, Dimondale, Mich. Flora, MRS. IDA JUDSON, Balfour, Ia. Lady Steward, MRS. MARY H. SMITH, Morrisville, Vt. National Grange P. of G. OFFICE OF MASTER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE F. N. GODFREY, Chairman, Olean, N.Y. C. O. RAINE, Secretary, Canton, Mo. S. H. MESSICK, Bridgeville, Del. NAHUM J. BACHELDER Ex-Officio, Concord, N.H. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE. NAHUM J. BACHELDER, Concord, N.H. T. C. ATKESON, Morgantown, W. Va. AARON JONES, South Bend, Ind. [*-2-*] Concord, N.H. -- 19 With pleasant memories of our meeting at Syracuse last Fall, I am, Yours very truly, N. J. Bachelder[*Barringer)*] TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "SYBARITE, LONDON." TELEPHONE NUMBERS, 4321-3 GERRARD. THE BERKELEY HOTEL, PICCADILLY. W. May 19th, 1911 My Dear Roosevelt, I sincerely hope that you do not consider me importunate in calling you, as I have done, requesting a letter of introduction to Ambassador Ried. When I next see you I shall explain much more fullyit, give you an outline of the reason why I wish Mr. Ried's advice. I am trying to lay the foundation stones for a lasting business; something I can train my boys (I have five) to carry on. I do not care to hand them money, except perhaps, a little to protect against adversity, but I do care and I know that you will then sympathize with my motives. Meanwhile you will have to take me on trust for it is impossible to explain fully without a very long letter, with which I shall not inflict you. The enclosed rough draft of my plan will, if you care to readto bear the opportunity to win success honestly. Having won moderate success honestly in the same vein of endeavor it is but natural that I should wish to train some of them to follow in my footsteps- to teach them, if I should be spared long enough to do so, the game[*[5-19-11]*] TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS:- "SYBARITE, LONDON" TELEPHONE NUMBERS, 4321-3 GERRARD. THE BERKELY HOTEL, PICCADILLY. W. as I would teach them woodcraft. I have perfected the Exploration Company (see typewritten outline of my plan) and I now wish to get the very best I wish upright men possible in theof those who will form the Development Company and since I need so few people over here, you will readily understand why it is that I wish Mr Ried's advice as to whom to approach & whom to avoid in the short list of names which I shall submit to him. world of finance to form the Development Company, Men who by their very names will prevent any underhand practices being attempted. With three or four such names to begin with I can easily get the others in the United States. Since so much depends upon the personnelI hope that I am not asking too much in asking you to give me a letter of introduction to him under the circumstances. Thanking you very much if you should have done so. I am with hearty regard Faithfully yours D. M. Barringer Hon. Theodore Roosevelt.of those who will form the Development Company and since I know so few people over here, you will readily understand why it is that I wish Mr. Reid's advice as to whom to approach & whom to avoid in the shortlist of name. which I shall submit to him. world of finance to form the Development Company, men who by their very names will prevent any underhand practices being attempted. With three or four such names to begin with I can easily get the others in the United States. Since so much depends where the personnel [*Beran*] [*1*] Delphos, Ohio, May 19th, 1911. Hon. Theo. P. Roosevelt, New York City, N.Y. Dear Sir: In many of your public speeches, you condemn dishonest methods in business. I wish to ask you to help me by your advice. I have a valuable patent which others have appropiated for their own benefit, illegally. I am too poor to meet them in combination. With your permission I will give you details to work on. Among my references you will find your Rough Rider comrade George J. McCabe of Arizona. Will you kindly grant me an audience? Yours respectfully, David Beran Delphos, Ohio PS. After mailing the original I realized that I had not signed it so I take this method to rectify the omission David BeranCrystola University for Co-operation Situation: Crystola Valley, El Paso and Teller Counties, Colo. Post Office: Langdon, Colo. TRUSTEES: CHARLES O. BORING, 1110 Grove St. Evanston, Ill. Address all correspondence here for the present JOHN D. VAIL - Marshalltown, Iowa LEOPOLD VINCENT, E & C Building, Denver, Colo. GEO. B. LANG - DENVER, COLO. [*10*] May 19, 1911 Looking Towards Pike's Peak A part of the valley that has been selected for University site Department of Psychology PROF. HORATIO W. DRESSER REV. A.T. OSBRON The purpose of the Crystola University for Co-operation is to teach and to promote co-operation - a course for both sexes and of all ages. This University provides a center where all forms of practical co-operation may be studied and scientifically tested Crystola Summer Assembly provides opportunity for real recreation together with opportunity for personal, social and spiritual development. Correspondence solicited with all persons interested. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt Care of the Outlook Company New York City. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: - I am sure that so important an economic question as Industrial Co-operation has not escaped your vigilant mind. In order to place a question before you which I regard as very pertinent at this time, I wish you might do me the honor to read at least that portion of the enclosed article delineating the causes which in my judgement have prevented this movement from obtaining a permanent hold in America up to this time. You will note that I attribute the nature of state enactments and the absence of correct supervision as the main causes for such failure. I am writing you at this time for the reason that it seems very clear to me that a bill will be put before congress providing Federal Incorporation of large business interests. Probably the suggestion of Judge Peter Grosscup, offered several years since, will now be followed to some degree, and his article clearly indicated the nature of the instrument these large interests prefer. As an individual I am not especially interested in this law, but as a student and friend of Co-operation, I am intensely interested that the people may at least obtain a few crumbs while the large interests get what they want. Certainly there is need that a provision shall be made for that great class of American citizens who have nothing to recommend them to the notice of legislators but their great and unprovided wants. CO-OPERATION MEANS LEVELING UP OF OPPORTUNITYCrystola University Co-operation Sttuation: Crystola Valley, El Paso and Teller Counties, Colo. Post Office: Langdon, Colo. TRUSTEES: CHARLES O. BORING, 11119 Grove St. Evanston, Ill. Address all correspondence there for the present JOHN D. VAIL - Marshalltown, Iowa LEOPOLD VINCENT, E & C Building, Denver, Colo. GEO. B. LANG - DENVER, COLO. Looking Towards Pikes Peak A part of the valley that has been selected for University site Department of Psychology PROF. HORATIO W. DRESSER REV. A.T. OSBORN The purpose of the Crystola University for Co-operation is to teach and to promote co-operation - a course for both sexes and of all ages. This University provides a center where all forms of practical co-operation may be studied and scientifically tested Crystola Summer Assembly provides opportunity for real recreation together with opportunity for personal, social and spiritual development. Correspondence solicited with all persons interested. _________191 2 -T.R. Therefore, I am bold enough to ask your assistance to promote what I believe is the most promising line of development for this class, namely - a sane, wise and permissive law for co-operation, and the formation of a Board of Commission to supervise the Institutions formed under such a law. Sincerely yours, Charlie O Boring Co-operation means leveling up of opportunity[For enc see 5-19-11][*[Boyd]*] THE PRICE-MCKINLOCK COMPANY MAKERS FO LIGHTING FIXTURES 432-434 EAST 23RD STREET NEW YORK [*D*] BOSTON CHICAGO BUFFALO BALTIMORE 5-19-11 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt: Will it be possible for you to come to Bloomfield New Jersey between Sept. 15th and Nov. 15th next Fall, and talk to our Boy Scouts? I am sure if you can find the time your talk to the boy would do them a world of good. Since I graduated from college some ten years ago. I have followed your public life carefully - read most of your speeches and now read your articles in the Outlook and I want to thank you for the inspiration I have received from them. A good straight talk from a man, who lives the Gospel of Jesus, will have a most helpful and lasting effect upon the boys. If you decide to come to us we would want to charge an admission fee to be devoted to the work of the Local Council.the scouts could sell the tickets and earn their way in. Possibly this would not meet with your approval and if not, of course, we would want to fulfil your wishes- should you consider favorably this request will you be kind enuf to let me know your terms for such a talk? Very Sincerely Yours, Pliny A. Boyd (scoutmaster of Westminster Troop) Our local churches have regular meetings Sunday and Wednesday evenings. We would not want to interfere with these.TELEPHONE 2041 GRAMERCY H.S BRAUCHER,SECRETARY PLAYGROUND ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA METROPOLITAN BUILDING. 1 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK CITY THEODORE ROOSEVELT HONORARY PRESIDENT JOSEPH LEE PRESIDENT HSB/MB JACOB RRS HONORARY VICE PRESIDENT MRS. LOYELL WHITE SECOND VICE -PRESIDENT ROBERT GARRET THCRD VICE-PRESIDENT GUSTAVUS T. KIRSY TREASURER May 19, 1911. 11. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt " The Outlook"- 287 Fourth Ave., New York City . Sir:- It gives me great pleasure to tell you that at our annual meeting held in Washington on May 11th the members of our Association unanimously re-elected you to the position of honorary president of the playground and recreation Association of America. We know how deeply interested you are in all recreation problems and hope that you will continue to help us by serving as honorary President. I enclose a copy of our report for last year. Respectfully Yours, H.S BRAUCHER Secretary. Swift HARVARD UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES [*Briggs*] 10 UNIVERSITY HALL [*5*] May 19, 1911 Dear Mr. Roosevelt, Is there the least chance that the meetings of the Board of Overseers will keep you in or near Cambridge at the opening of the College year? On Monday, October 2nd, in the evening, there will be the regular meeting for new members of the University in the living room of the Harvard Union. At this meeting we regularly have four speakers: one the President of the University, one (as a rule) a College preacher, one a young graduate, or possibly a Senior, and one a member of the Faculty or of one of the Governing Boards. We get the whole meeting into an hour. I cannot ask you to come any distance for it, but if you happen to know that you are likely to be in the neighborhood, the Committee on the Reception of Students will be grateful to you for coming and speaking. As ever, yours sincerely, L. B. R. Briggs Chairman of the Committee on the Reception of Students Colonel Theodore Roosevelt 34 PINE STREET NEW YORK May 19, 1911. My dear Sir: I am in receipt of a telegram this morning from Mr. Roosevelt informing me that the luncheon for tomorrow is postponed until Monday, and very kindly asking me to be present at that time. Will you say to Mr. Roosevelt that I shall be most happy to do so, and thank him very much for his telegram? Very truly yours, Henry W. Bull. Frank Harper, Esq. The Outlook, New York. [*[ca 5-19-11]*] Whereas, Col. Roosevelt has done so much in promoting the education of our students in the United States, and Whereas, we the Chinese students in the middle western states have always cherished a feeling of deep gratitude toward Col. Roosevelt for what he has done in making possible the education of many of our young men in this and other parts of the United States, by showing justice to our country three years ago, and Whereas, we desire to express to Col. Roosevelt our gratitude whenever we have a chance, therefore, be it Resolved: That we the Chinese students in the mid-western states, on hearing of Col. Roosevelt's visit to this part of the country, do and hereby elect Messrs. Ching-Chun Wang, Chaun-Pong Yin, Pekao Tintou Cheng, Ying-Yueh Yang and Wen-Shion Tsu as our personal representatives to greet Col. Roosevelt in Madison, Wisconsin, during his visit in that city on April 15, 1911, and to express our deep and long-felt gratitude; and be it further Resolved: That a copy of these resolutions, properly copied and signed, be forwarded to Col. Roosevelt's residence. Vun-din C. Chang, . . . . . . University of Illinois Khoo-din S. Tsiang, " " " Chuan Pong, Yin " " " Chia Charf Yen " " " King-Yam Chan " " " Ching-Chun [?] " " " Tsung-Hon, Hsu " " " How-fun, Chow " " "Chu Shi Hoü University of Illinois Pao Kan Loh " " " Chih Heü " " " Huang Chen " " " Thing Foo Woo " " " Yang Lao Jong " " " Yang Yen Yang " " " Wen-yü, Shen " " " Hua Ching Ou " " " Ching-Piao Staüch " " " Co-Ching, Chu " " " Sung Shu Chien " " " Wai Shun, Woo. You Kit Tong Peter Soo-Hoo Jaryen Dang Hing Tao Hong Mrs. Lo. T. Yang Mr. S. Lo. Yang Yo T. Sze T. Chuang Tang, Y. T. C. K. Wu Z J. Yuu Juedan S. Zhen P. J. Cheng University of Chicago Gunteoon Gee " " " Sheu-Yan Yung " " " W [?]. [?] Yuk Wong Armour Inst. of Technology S. C. Ho Lewis Inst. of Technology K. L. Yen C. Y. Wong. Chow. Kwo. Hsien. F. C. Chan G. W. Chan H. W. Chan J. K. Chan John Yinhong Lee University of Chicago B. Yukman Lum University of Chicago The University of Wisconsin Wenshion S. Tsu " Yu Mei Tseng " Ming Ying Loo " Juar Shin Kuo " Yuoshoc Chin. " Chin Chu Ying-yueh Yang Jishine Zee Ming Ho Li Kok tan woo. Seng jah Shuo Nien Chi Shum Chio ching Chu. Minghai Ma " Moshih Chang " Sung Tae Li " Tzun Z. Zee F. C. ChangUniversity of Wisconsin Liang Yu H.Y. Moh Chang Woo J.Y. Tang[Enc in Wang 5-19-11][*[Cohnstaedt]*] Frankfurter Leitung. Redaktion. Dr. C/S Telegr. Adr: Leitung Frankfurtmain. Francfort o/m, May 19th 1911. [*14*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt NewYork. Dear Colonel: On one of the occasions, you gave me the plaesure of a talk with jou, (when J spent in the United States two years, 1907/08, for the „Frankfurter Zeitung") you made some very interesting remarks on the Sherman act and the regulation of Trusts. You pointed out to me that it was not the question how to prohibit the Trusts but how to regulate corporation generally and, further, how to prevent the big ones from abusing their power. You drew my attention to the Civic Federation Bill which was just being prepared then and you laid special stress upon the necessity of more publicity being forced on the corporations. J was sorry that J could not give at that time the remarks of the American President to the readers of our paper. For the "Frankfurter Zeitung" for half a century, J dare say, had given more attention to American affairs than any other European paper. First because being themouthpiece of progressive democracy in Germany (not in the sense of your democratic party) it looked to the United States as a model in many popular institutions. Secondly: having become the leading financial paper of this country by creating a special type of scientific critisisme in financial and business affairs - never giving more consideration to business opportunity than to business morals - the "Frankfurter Zeitung" felt to have the right and the duty to use just the same critisisme in regard to economic, financial and social conditions in America. We always believed a rigorous and progressive national policy as to American corporations and railroads to be the best security for the honest German investers, who are interested in American enterprises to a considerable extent. We also were interested observing the American methods of handling big combinations because we are afraid our own people is going to stand in front of the same problems that are now troubling the economic and social life of your people. So we have advocated for about twenty years in dealing with American conditions rather the same methods that are and have been represented by you and all progressive Americans that are following your leadership as regards those problems. Now the editors of the "Frankfurter Zeitung" would be highly obliged by receiving an article of your pen on the most recent of these questions, i.e. "The consequences of the decision in the Standard Oil cases.You may presume with the readers of our paper the elements of the matter you would deal with. So you ought not to feel obliged to descend to any more primitive explanations than with the readers of "Mc. Clures" or the "Outlook". The length of the article would be left to you ( the amount to be paid Mark 500.-) and a scrupulous translation to be made at our office. To take from you any trouble on this last point J dare remark that even J myself am more of an English reader than writer. Assuring you once more of the great value we would attache to having endorsed by a contribution from jour pen our own attempts in writing down American conditions and policies. J am, My dear Colonel, most faithfully Yours Dr. Wilhelm Cohnstaedt. Redaction der Frankfurter Zeitung We are mailing to-day a number of copies of the „Frankfurter Zeitung" to your adress.visit to Massachusetts which you may already contemplate. No trains leave Middleboro after six o'clock so I extend to you the hospitality of the superintendent's home in the state institution for as long as you care to claim it. Dr. Coolidge was in the Ancon Hospital, just after Mr. Wallace left Panama, when yellow fever was raging. After three years of service in the Canal Zone he returned to take up work in the crusade against Tuberculosis in his native state. It is that that brings us amongst the Cape Cod people. You may have reminiscences to exchange with him which will [*[Coolidge]*] A. A. C. LAKEVILLE STATE SANATORIUM MIDDLEBORO. MASS. [*D*] May 19, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir:- Will it be possible for you to give an evening next season to such an obscure place as the town of Middleboro, Massachusetts? I have recently been elected president of its woman's club, and it becomes my first duty to plan the calendar for the ensuing season. Once a year we have "Guest Night" when we entertain our husbandsand friends in the Town Hall. I have long been an admirer of the principles you stand for, and I wish our people could come in contact with your spirit. We are behind the times in many ways. Our Catholic priest says the apathy of the people is due to the fund a rich man once bequeathed to Middleboro. The town surely lacks initiative for some reason. Do you feel that you could give enough of yourself to be the guest of the Cabot Club on the occasion of its "Guest Night," and speak to an audience of about eight hundred persons? We would gladly set the date for this to accommodate some make your enforced detention pass pleasantly. Yours respectfully and always loyally, Alice Austin Coolidgemake your enforced detention pass pleasantly. Yours respectfully and always loyally, Alice Austin Coolidge and friends in the Town Hall. I have long been an admirer of the principles you stand for, and I wish our people could come in contact with your spirit. We are behind the times in many ways. Our Catholic priest says the apathy of the people is due to the fund a rich man once bequeathed to Middleboro. The town surely lacks initiative for some reason. Do you feel that you could give enough of yourself to be the guest of the Cabot Club on the occasion of its "Guest Night," and speak to an audience of about eight hundred persons? We would gladly set the date for this to accommodate someMissouri Christian Endeavor Union MOTTO-"More of Christ in me to save the Soul that's nearest me." Official Organ: "THE ENDEAVORER" Kansas City ALFRED FAIRBANK, PRESIDENT 5232 MINERVA AVENUE, ST. LOUIS J. CREE HENDERSON, V. PRES. 2019 EAST 34TH ST., KANSAS CITY CARRIE HERSHY, INT. SUPT. 708 W. 21ST ST., KANSAS CITY DOLLIE SULLINGER, SECRETARY BOX 293, KING CITY J. EARL COOPER, TREASURER [415 W. [illegible] St.] 3237 Chestnut., KANSAS CITY MYRTLE MOORE, STATIST'L SECY. 414 WEST WALNUT ST., SPRINGFIELD DORA CLEMENS, JUNIOR SUPT. 5050 FAIRMOUNT AVE., ST. LOUIS "CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR 1911" MISSOURI'S SHARE: 385 NEW SOCIETIES; 4,600 NEW ENDEAVORERS Kansas City, Mo., May 19 '11. [*2.*] [[[shorthand]]] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, N.Y. Dear Sir:- I am in receipt of your letter of May 12th, and I am taking this means of thanking you for your prompt reply. I am very sorry indeed, and our entire Committee regret very much that you will be unable to be with us in our Convention June 10th to 15th. I appreciate the circumstances which cause you not to accept our invitation. Would you consider a proposition to deliver one of your lectures preferably on the Bible in our City, say sometime in October, you to name the date. This lecture to be given under the auspices of the Local Union Christian Endeavor, of which I have the honor of being President. We have a large Convention Hall here seating approximately 15,000 people. I believe by judicious advertising and popular price admission that could nearly fill this house and the net proceeds of this lecture could be divided according to your wishes. Will you kindly let me hear from you in regard to this "THE HELPFUL CONVENTION"-SEDALIA, OCTOBER 27-30, 1910 25TH INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION, ATLANTIC CITY, JULY, 1911DOLLIE SULLINGER, SECRETARY BOX 293, KING CITY Missouri Christian Endeavor Union MOTTO-"More of Christ in me to save the Soul that's nearest me." Official Organ: "THE ENDEAVORER" Kansas City ALFRED FAIRBANK, PRESIDENT 5232 MINERVA AVENUE, ST. LOUIS J. CREE HENDERSON, V. PRESIDENT 2019 EAST 34TH ST., KANSAS CITY CARRIE HERSHY, INT. SUPT. 708 W. 21ST ST., KANSAS CITY J. EARL COOPER, TREASURER 415 W. 15TH ST., KANSAS CITY MYRTLE MOORE, STATIST'L SECY. 414 WEST WALNUT ST., SPRINGFIELD DORA CLEMENS, JUNIOR SUPT. 5050 FAIRMOUNT AVE., ST. LOUIS "CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR 1911" MISSOURI'S SHARE: 385 NEW SOCIETIES; 4,600 NEW ENDEAVORERS #2. matter? Again thanking you for your courtesy, I remain, Yours very respectfully, J. E. Cooper #3237. Chestnut. "THE HELPFUL CONVENTION"-SEDALIA, OCTOBER 27-30, 1910 25TH INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION, ATLANCTIC CITY, JULY, 1911DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENTS Christian Citizenship...........................R. C. Bell Donnell Court, St. Joseph Introduction.........................................Constance Latshaw 509 Hill Street, Columbia Evangelistic...........................................J. C. O'Hair 2208 Frederick Street, St. Joseph Missionary............................................Guy M. Withers 506 Ridge Bldg., Kansas City Press......................................................W. S. Dray Savannah Quiet Hour............................................Fred Goodrich Paris Tenth Legion.........................................E. T. Mahood 955 Maple Place, St. Louis PASTOR'S ADVISORY BOARD Baptist...................................................Rev. W. C. Bitting, D. D. 5109 McPherson Ave., St. Louis Christian................................................Rev. A. W. Kokendoffer Sedalia Congregational.....................................Rev. A. K. Wray Carthage Lutheran................................................Rev. M. Rhodes, D. D. 4414 Washington Boulevard, St. Louis Presbyterian..........................................Rev. Frank S. Arnold, D. D. 3642 Charlotte Ave., Kansas City United Presbyterian..............................Bishop W. M. Weekly 3926 Harrison Street, Kansas CityNew York American May 19, 1911. [*6.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, "The Outlook," New York City, N.Y. Dear Sir:- We want to call your attention to the great educational campaign of the American in its endeavor to make it possible for every school pupil, office employee, and business man to own a dictionary, the fundamental work of the English language. Realizing that there is no one more interested in the common sense education of the people to a better knowledge of English, we are sending you a copy of the book which more than 100,000 have taken some little trouble to secure. Yours respectfully, Howard Davis Advertising Manager, NEW YORK AMERICAN.MEETINGS 9TH OF EACH MONTH. 125 WEST 14th STREET. DABNEY W. DIGGS, COMMANDANT, [14 CENTRE ST., NEW YORK] 103 Walker St. HEADQUARTERS VETERANS OF THE NINTH REGIMENT N.Y.S.M.-N.G.N.Y. 83RD-9TH N.Y. VOLS. New York, May 19 1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, [*4.*] My dear Colonel:- I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your note of the 18th. I assure you I can readily appreciate your reason for declining the invitation to address our Brotherhood, but it would afford the old veterans of the Ninth immense pleasure if you would honor them with a call at the Golden Reunion at the Hotel Martinique on the 27th inst. I am able to assure you that you will not be expected to speak, unless you wish to acknowledge an appropriate Toast. General Daniel E. Sickles will be the the principal Speaker. General Lockman the Hero of Chancellorsville will also be on the program. As our program is now being made up will you kindly advise me in the event that you can entertain this invitation, that we may assign a seat for you at Headquarters Table. With renewed assurances of the highest admiration and respect, I am fraternally and sincerely, D W DiggsCENTRAL TRUST COMPANY OF ILLINOIS 125 WEST MONROE STREET. CAPITAL $2,000,000 SURPLUS $500,000 CHARLES G. DAWES, PRESIDENT. A. UHRLAUB, VICE PRESIDENT. EDWIN F. MACK, VICE PRESIDENT. WILLIAM T. ABBOTT, VICE PRESIDENT. WILLIAM R. DAWES, CASHIER. L.D. SKINNER, ASSISTANT CASHIER. WILLIAM W. GATES, ASST. CASHIER. JOHN W. THOMAS, ASST. CASHIER. ALBERT G. MANG, SECRETARY. MALCOLM MCDOWELL, ASST. SECR. WILLIAM G. EDENS, ASST. SECR. JOHN L. LEHNHARD, ASST. TRUST OFFICER. CHICAGO. May 19,1911. PERSONAL Col. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York City. Dear Colonel:- The enclosed copy of the Union Labor Advocate of May 20th is sent you under personal cover in the hope that you may find time to read the paragraph in the article about our mutual friend Morrisey, in which I took the liberty to quote you pretty freely. At the present time there are so many young, inexperienced men employed in the railroad service and entering on membership in the Brotherhood who are without knowledge of the history of this organization and of its leaders, so I have thought it well to call their attention to some of the accomplishments of our friend Morrisey. Trusting you are in good health, and with kind regards. I am, Sincerely yours, W. G. Edens gPRESIDENT CHARLES C. FERRIS VICE-PRESIDENTS P. A. O'CONNELL H. A. FREE WM.G. WALKER TREASURER THOS. M. FITZPATRICK TRUSTEES J. C. B. SMITH HORACE BACON HENRY W. POOR HENRY C. BRINE CHAS. C. CALDWELL SECRETARY H.A. WHITING NEW ENGLAND DRY GOODS ASSOCIATION MERCHANTS BUILDING, 77 SUMMER STREET BOSTON, May 19th, 1911. [*P*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- The New England Dry Goods Association (composed of merchants - wholesale, retail and manufacturing - from all the states of New England) believe in your policies, and in the stand that you have taken to clarify the atmosphere, and we do not want them to die out. We believe it will be necessary, once in a while, for you to get audiences together, in the large cities, and impress upon their minds the fact that "Eternal vigilance is the price of peace." Our Association extends to you a most hearty invitation to address the members next Fall, here in Boston. The meeting, which will be held either in Tremont Temple or in Symphony Hall, will be preceded by a dinner. We shall be glad to have you speak to us on any subject which you may choose. Some three years ago, we were favored by the attendance of Governor Hughes at one of our meetings, and I think if you will write and ask him what sort of a reception we gave him, he will speak very well of our entertainment. I write you thus early to ask if you will consider the matter, and if so, what month and date will best suit your convenience. Thanking you for a reply, I am Cordially yours, Charles C. Ferris President. CCF-BSTATE CHARITIES AID ASSOCIATION UNITED CHARITIES BUILDING 105 EAST 22ND STREET NEW YORK BOARD OF MANAGERS. MR. JOSEPH M. CHOATE, - - - PRESIDENT. MRS. WILLIAM B. RICE, MR. GEORGE F. CANFIELD, } - VICE-PRESIDENTS. MISS LOUISA LEE SCHUYLER, MR. EDWARD W. SHELDON, - - - TREASURER. MRS. HENRY COTHOUT, - - - LIBRARIAN. MRS TUNIS G. BERGEN, MR. JOHN A. MCKIE MISS M. KATE BRICE, MISS RUTH MORGAN, MISS HELEN C. BUTLER, MR. EUGENE A. PHILBIN, MR. CHARLES S. FAIRCHILD, MISS FLORENCE M. RHETT, MS. 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. CHRALES H. MARSHALL, MRS. MARY HATCH WILLARD. MR. HOMER FOLKS, - - - -SECRETARY. MISS MARY VIDA CLARK, MR. BAILEY B. BURRITT, ASSITANT SECRETARIES. May 19, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 105 East 22nd Street, New York City. My dear Col. Roosevelt: When you kindly permitted Mr. Kingsbury and myself to call upon you to submit an invitation to you to speak for the Conference of Mayors to be held at Poughkeepsie May 25-27, 1911, you very kindly acceded to my request that you write a letter expressing your gratification at the organization of such a conference, and I promised to submit a memorandum of some points which might be embodied in such a communication. I append it hereto, hoping that you may find it convenient and agreeable to send some such letter in the course of the day. Again thanking you, I am Sincerely yours, Homer Folks[for enc see 5-19-11]May 19, 1911. Hon. Charles C. Duryee, Chairman, Advisory Committee, Conference of Mayors of the State of New York, Schnectady, N.Y. Dear Sir: I sincerely regret my inability to accept [Regretting that circumstances preclude the possibility of] [my acceptances of] your invitation to address the Conference of Mayors to be held at Poughkeepsie May 25-27, 1911. I regard as exceedingly important [desire to express my gratification] the fact that the Mayors and other municipal authorities of the Cities of this State have formed an organization for the discussion of the many and important problems which they have in common. A very decided improvement in the standards of municipal administration, and in the development of some municipal policies, should result from such discussion. Municipal government touches the lives of citizens at many points and in very important ways. Improvement in municipal administration cannot be imposed from above, but must develop, first, from an enlightened and aroused public interest in [the] municipal affairs, and second[ly], from the development of expert officials, well and soundly informed on the diverse lines of work in municipalities. As concerns the particular problem on which you asked me to speak - the work of a Police Department - I [would say] can only say that [it is] while it will always be necessary to keep a municipal force for [true of crime as it is of disease that prevention is easier and cheaper] [than cure]. the repression of crime, yet which we ought to do much more than is now done on the abolition of the conditions that tend to breed crime. The provision of wholesome and sufficient opportunities for recreation for young and old, which is clearly a municipal function, will go far towards simplifying the problems of police administration. I am Very truly yours, [*[Homer Folks]*][Enc in Folks 5-19-11]CAPT W. ROBERT FORAN, LECTURER, JOURNALIST AND TRAVELLER. PERMANENT ADDRESS: 100 WESTPORT AVE., KANSAS CITY, MO. "TRAILING ROOSEVELT THROUGH AFRICA." LECTURE TOUR. 100 Westport Avenue Kansas City. Mo. May 19th 1911. Casper Whitney Esq Editor Outdoor America Collier's Weekly 416 West 13th Street New York City. N.Y. Dear Sir, Your letter of May 10 th is just to hand on my return to this city from a small lecture tour. I see from your letter that you doubt the genuineness of the picture, and I am not at all surprised, for it is a very remarkable one, even if it is a fake. Opinions as to its genuineness vary very much and as the taking of the picture can never be proved, owing to the man who had the original being dead, you will readily see that no amount of investigation will clear up the matter. I wish it could. The picture is alleged to have been taken in British East Africa somewhere about the year by 1907 by a Goanese Government Doctor in the service of the East African Government. He died early in 1908 at my station and I bought his remarkable collection of photographs at the sale of his estate. This picture was one of them. The original negative had been destroyed and so I had the print copied and recently copyrighted it over here, as I consider it a valuable picture, even if a fake. The stories I have heard about how the picture was made vary. One is that this Goanese Doctor stalked the lioness for two hours when she was stalking the Zebra and took the picture from a distance of twenty feetCAPT. W. ROBERT FORMAN. LECTURER. JOURNALIST AND TRAVELLER. PERMANENT ADDRESS: 100 WESTPORT AVE., KANSAS CITY, MO. " TRALING ROOSEVELT THROUGH AFRICA." LECTURE TOUR. --2-- Or twenty -five feet, and then killed them both . The other story is that he killed the lioness and wounded the zebra and then put it out of its pain. He then propt up the Zebra and arranged the lioness on its back and made the picture. I am at a loss to know which is correct. The circumstances are most lifelike and i do not think it would be possible to fake the expression of supreme fear on the Zebra's face at the look of greed on the face of the lioness. The positions seem so natural to me and the muscles etcetera. However from my own seven year's experience in East Africa I have never heard of a like case and the carcases of Zebra killed by lions always bore trace of the lion having torn out the throat and not the neck. But I have known lions do strange things and they do not behave according to any set rules as I know from actual experience. As you say, I am not the man to stand for a known fake and pass if off as genuine. I submitted it to you, more to have your opinion than anything its history is shrouded somewhat in mystery. if it is a fake it is a most remarkable effort, and if on the other hand it is genuine it is the most remarkable nature picture in the world. i wish that I could give you more definite information about it for the picture is so interesting from every standpoint. I am candidly in two minds about the picture myself , for on close CAPT. W. ROBERT FORAN, LECTURER, JOURNALIST AND TRAVELLER. PERMANENT ADDRESS: 100 WESTPORT AVE., KANSAS CITY, MO. "TRAILING ROOSEVELT THROUGH AFRICA." LECTURE TOUR. --- 3 ---- inspection it is hard to conceive how the picture could have been faked with such remarkable results, yet commonsense makes me doubt it. Perhaps you make have some interesting remarks to make about it and if you can spare the time for such a purpose, I should like to hear from you about it. I am not offering it for sale. In fact I would prefer to keep it for myself as I am proud of it naturally and its is a bully good picture, even if it does happen to be a fake. However if a tempting offer was made for it's copyright to me, I might be induced to part with it. However that is not likely to happen. I certainly would not guarantee it in any way and could only offer the story which has always been given to me by men who knew the Goanese Doctor in question. With kind regards, Yours very truly, W. Robert Foran[Enc in Whitney 5-22-11]Seattle Harbor Association An independent organization to promote all Seattle Harbor Improvements 821 CENTRAL BUILDING OFFICE OF SECRETARY MILLER FREEMAN TELEPHONE MAIN 6302 SEATTLE WASH. MAY 19, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt The Outlook, New York City, Dear sir: I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 3d, and thank you for having given my precious communication your attention. I enclose a map [of] showing that with the Lake Washington canal through Seattle will have one of the most wonderful harbors in the world. The diagonal shading shows present waterfront now practically all in the hands of the big transportation interests. By adding Lake Washington it would increase our waterfrontage by a hundred miles, governed by a port commission and free from domination of railroad interests. I wired you promptly on learning of the change in the office of Secretary of War, because I believed the new incumbent would appreciate your assistance and advice on these problems. Our waterway is now hanging in the balance with the Secretary of War, who has the authority by the appropriation act to let the contract for the Lake Washington canal lock, when he is satisfied that the community will fulfil certain obligations specified in the congressional act. The community has always been overwhelmingly for theSeattle Harbor Association An independent organization to promote all Seattle Harbor Improvements 821 CENTRAL BUILDING OFFICE OF SECRETARY MILLER FREEMAN TELEPHONE MAIN 6302 SEATTLE, WASH., improvement for twenty-five years, but has been constantly jobbed by the transportation interests. If you had not taken the bull by the horns, the Panama canal would not have been built within our lifetime-- whereas it is now, figuratively speaking, being built over night, and tomorrow we will be using it. I have no hesitation therefore, in behalf of the people of Seattle and the entire Pacific Northwest, in requesting that you lend your great influence toward giving us relief from these interests that seem to think that the whole Pacific Coast is simply so much ripe fruit to be plucked. Congressman Humphrey can tell you how bitterly the Southern Pacific crowd opposed him in this matter. Respectfully, Miller Freeman40 State St. Boston Boston May 19. 1911. Col Theodore Roosevelt [[shorthand]] Dear Colonel:- Sincerely pleased to learn that you are "On Deck" again. Say! "Whar ar we at?" Congress makes Laws and the Supreme Court takes upon itself the authority to define such laws, to interpolate into them a certain word or words; In the case in point, "Reasonable" and "Unreasonable" the insertion of which robs the Law, as passed by Congress, of all of its intentions, and leaves it absolutely powerless to accomplish the good to the People, that its author, that bright, patriotic man, Senator Sherman [in] intended that it should. The Law as passed by Congress, is perfectly plain, and is as follows, "Every Contract, combination in the form "of trust or otherwise or conspiracy, in restraint of trade or "commerce among the several states or with foreign nations, "is hereby declared to be illegal." How can that be interpreted to mean 'Reasonable" or "Unreasonable"? It admits of but one interpretation. Has the Supreme Court any right [to] morally or legally, to change any of the Laws of Congress? The Oligarchy of Wealth controls the Legislatures, and it controls Congress. does it also control the U.S. Supreme Court? Justice Harlan seems to be the only level headed member of that Court and he very clearly defines the meaning and the intentions of the "Sherman Trust Law." You selected, conscientiously, your successor in the White House, the People elected him, and the People have watched most carefully his course in the office of President. Are they satisfied with their selection? By no means! In a sort of a half hearted, lawyer fashion, he has proceeded with a good bit of political by-play looking to another term. God forbid! With usual most sincere good wishes, faithfully, Rich'd Boylston Hall, an "Old bit of "G"wish to know if I can not enlist your interest in regard to an appointment to the Naval Academy, for Franklin De Ford Halstead. He is a manly boy, & good student, strong, and healthy, and is now, five feet eleven inches tall, and will be sixteen, September 10th, next, and was born, and New York. May the 19 " - [*[1911?]*] To The Honourable Theodore Roosevelt- My dear Mr. Roosevelt, I am writing in behalf of the grandson of your late friend, Murat Halstead, andraised in New York. Will you give the boy an endorsement to Senator Root for his appointment next Spring? I have already made an application to him, but he requests endorsements! You can readily understand the interest a mother feels in her boy's career, and especially so, as his father, Clarence Halstead, has never rallied from an operation performed six years ago, so he has me alone to look to for his future, and his heart is set on going into the Navy. He is now, attending the Syms School 49 East 61st Street ! Would it be possible for you to spare a few moments, that I mightPark Avenue Hotel, New York, N. Y. [*44.*] send, or bring my boy down that you might see him, and judge for yourself as to his fitness - Trusting that you will give this your consideration, I am - Very sincerely yours - Harriet De Ford Halstead Address - Mrs Clarence Halstead (over)[*[For enc see 5-19-11]*] [*4*] [*[ca 5-19-11]*] [*[Hart]*] My dear Colonel- The attached clipping may amuse you. It has given me considerable satisfaction. Secretary Fisher called me to Chicago seven weeks ago to talk over the office in question. Three weeks ago he telegraphed me to come to Washington. I thought then that the appointment had been made. Fisher was anxious to make it, I found on reaching Washington - and the President and Senator Root assured me they were, too. But Sherman fairly outdid himself in his efforts to prevent it - and I guess he in spite of Sherman. To have it advertised that Taft is subservient to Sherman wont strengthen the administration in this locality. Senator Root writes me today that he has done his best to remove the opposition - but fears he has failed. This fact I have communicated to Fisher (who has held the place open two months for me already) and I have little reason to doubt that he'll get another fellow for assistant. After making trips to Chicago and Washington on this matter, at Fisher's request, I sort of dislike to see it go (particularly as I didn't seek it in the first instance) - but the honor of being an important backer of yours - as Sherman is said to [have] considered I was last year - is higher than to be Fisher's assistant. I'm perfectly satisfied. With Kindest regards. Merwin K. Hart. has succeeded. At President Taft's request I called on Sherman to straighten out a personal difference that the latter had told the President existed between us. We did straighten it out. The subject of the appointment was not discussed - but both the President and I believe that Sherman at that time fully intended not to oppose me. Later he changed his mind, and called on Taft expressly to urge that I be not appointed. The President talked very frankly to me the day I left Washington - about Sherman and his behavior. I know pretty well what he thinks of him - but I was disappointed to see that he couldn't quite make up his mind to let the appointment go through[*(Hazzard)*] May 19th 1911. ( C.) Philadelphia Pa. Colonel Roosevelt Dear Sir. Just a few lines to ask if you would use your influence in getting me a position, you were very good in keeping my Dear Father in office, you said the old Soldier, shouldbe kept in office. I have always wanted to thank you for it, and now my Father has gone, I feel like I ought to work. my brother was killed in the Civil War. I can show his papers also my Fathers. I could not pass the examination but I could do the work, I could give you some names of my best friends. my Pastor, Mr Green of Calvary Baptist Church. Washington DC. Mr Jones who was president of the Bank 15th & NY ave. also Mr Shallenberger who was a MC. at one time, and I know one would speak a good word for me, myDr, Dr Wagner. I would like to get in the Bureau of Engraving & Printing. I know you have lots of calls, will you kindly let me hear from you, and I do hope the letter will bring good news. I am stopping at 2329 Columbia ave Phila Pa My name is, Lena N. Hazzard.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. 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HORNADAY, For the Protection of Wild Life. 2969 Decatur Ave., Bedford Park, New York City. The wild life of to-day is not wholly ours, to dispose of as we please. It has been given to us IN TRUST. We must account for it to those who come after us and audit our records. May 19th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N. Y. Dear Mr. President:- As you know, we have made a tremendous fight for the Bayne-Blauvelt Bill, at Albany, to prevent the sale of game. I have sweat blood for four months, raised over $3,000. in money, and spent it all, in this campaign. I have labored early and late to meet the demands of the game-breeders on the one hand, and the rapacious game-dealers on the other. Fully three weeks ago, all existing opposition was placated, and the game-dealers agreed with Senator Travis and their attorney, Mr. Winslow, to accept the concessions that we made to them, and cease their opposition. Now they are out with a fresh set of demands, and Senator Bayne is very much alarmed over the prospects of the bill. I enclose a copy of the letter I have just sent to Senator Bayne. The situation is very critical, and nothing but strong force, exerted immediately in the Senate and in the Assembly, will pull the bill through. If you can help us by calling upon your friends in those two bodies to help Senator Bayne and Assemblyman Blauvelt bring the bill up for passage, and vote for it when it comes up, the friends of wild-life will greatly appreciate the service. The White Rhinoceros head was received here last Saturday, and hung in the collection. It is perfectly splendid! I think it is the finest piece of work the Clark ever turned out, and all forms of encomium and delight have already been showered upon it. Please do us all the favor to reserve Thursday, June first, for our Second Annual Sportsman's Day, and come here in the afternoon of that day. If you will only promise in advance that you will come, a great many sportsmen will come to meet you, who otherwise would stay in their offices and work. The Park is now looking its best, and I do hope you can make it possible to come on that day. I was awfully sorry to be robbed of the pleasure of lunching with you last Monday; but my official duties on that particular day left me without an option. Yours very truly, W. T. Hornaday (Enclosure).[for enc see 5-19-11](e - a Roosevelt). HOME OFFICE OF WILLIAM T. HORNADAY, For the Protection of Wild Life. 2969 Decatur Ave., Bedford Park, New York City. The wild life of to-day is not wholly ours, to dispose of as we please. It has been given to us IN TRUST. We must account for it to those who come after us and audit our records. COPY. May 19th, 1911. Hon. Howard H. Bayne, Senate of the State of New York, Albany, New York. Dear Senators- Being firmly convinced that any further amendment to the Bayne Bill, other than the correction of typographical errors, then the bill is being voted upon, would throw the bill so far back that it could not possibly be passed, I am of the opinion that we can not accept the latest edition of the game-dealers very numerous proposals. We had with the game-dealers a fair and square agreement that if the importation of three certain species of foreign birds were permitted, they would cease to oppose the bill. We finally accepted, in good faith, their propositions and demand, and what has been the result? At the eleventh hour comes a fresh batch of demands, - as I believe, for the purpose of killing the bill without the necessity of putting any Senator on record as being opposed to it. For myself, I am unalterably opposed to further compromises with the enemy. It is quite possible that the game-dealers, the market-gunners and their friends, are able to kill the bill; but I think the time has come for us to join issues with them on the firing-line, and fight them to a finish. It will be worth everything for us to get a vote on the bill, and fully uncover its enemies. The information will be useful in the future. It my life is spared, I shall not cease work in this cause until we triumph. If we fail this year, the day will come, in the future, when we can dictate terms to our enemies, and when that time comes, we will remember 1911. If the game-dealers are wise, they will take the terms that we now offer them; for if they defeat the bill, they will never again get terms as good as these contained in your present bill. The nine million people of this State are mightier than the game-dealers and their friends, and now we know that if our enemies defeat us this year, our victory will be all the greater next year. I hope you will, at all hazards, force the bill to a vote, so that we can get its enemies on record, and be able to make full use in the future of the knowledge that a show-down will give us. Yours very sincerely, W. T. HORNADAY.[Enc in Hornaday 5-19-11] NEW YORK ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE F. C. IGLEHART, SUPERINTENDENT NEW YORK CITY DISTRICT 110 EAST 125TH ST., NEW YORK CITY 1. May 19, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, My dear friend:- You hit the bull's eye and rang the bell Tuesday afternoon at the Preachers meeting, as you always do. I was very, very proud of you and of the occasion, the like of which I do not recall in my twenty years experience with the work of moral reform in New York City. Yours sincerely, Ferdinand C. Iglehart. FCI/EM.[*[Langdon]*] LUTHER H. GULICE, M.D., DIRECTOR LEE F. HANMER, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR LEONARD P. AYERS, PH.D., ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR RUSSEL SAGE FOUNDATION DEPARTMENT OF CHILD HYGIENE 400 METROPOLITAN TOWER, NEW YORK CITY May 19, 1911. [[shorthand]] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. My dear Col. Roosevelt, I enclose with this a letter of introduction to you from Mr. Pinchot. Can you let me come to see you to tell you about the Pageant of Thetford? Thetford is a Vermont town of only 1182 inhabitants, and is very typical of many of the agricultural towns of New England. They are going to celebrate their 150th anniversary by giving a historical pageant under my direction. This Pageant of Thetford will be a study of the rural problem in dramatic form, and, we hope, a contribution toward its solution. I connection with it a beginning is being made of a development of the resources of the town, agriculturally, educationally and aesthetically. Mr. Pinchot has taken a very kind interest in what the people of Thetford are doing and has encouraged me to hope that you might be able to make time to let me tell you about it I have thus delayed bringing the letter to you because I wanted to wait until the people had got farther along, and had began to get a real grip on their situation. They have now. May I come sometime either Monday or Tuesday next? I go up to Vermont Tuesday night and should like to be able to tell them that I had seen you.-2- I should like to have half or three-quarters of an hour, if possible, but I should be glad to have any time, however short. With sincere appreciation of any attention you may be able to give me, I am, Very truly yours, William Chauncy Langdon. [4840 shorthand][*[5-19-11]*] [*[Langley]*] Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir. One week ago I wrote you a note in regard to my daughter and children who are in Cuernavaca Mexico. I was in great distress because of the troubles in Mexico. My friends advised me to write to you. We all feared that great danger threatened my daughter with all others in that place. I have recently received several letters from my daughter, saying that there was no danger to them personally and she did not want me to worry about her and she wouldwait till traveling was safer and then her husband would be able later on to send for her. I hope you will pardon my letter of trouble to you. I am very truly (Mrs) Harriet Z. Langley. 3213 Groveland Ave. Chicago Ill. May 19, 1911Cable Address: "Guildlum." Lum, Tamblyn & Colyer Counselors at Law. Charles M Lum. Egbert J Tamblyn. Morrison C. Colyer. Ralph E Lum. Ernest C. Lum. Firemen's Insurance Building Fourteenth Floor Newark, N.J. May 19th, 1911. [*18.*] Frank Harper, Esq., 287--4th Avenue, New York City, New York. Dear Sir:- This is to acknowledge receipt of yours of May 18th. Will you please let me know at once the names of any to whom you wish invitations sent for the unveiling of the Lincoln monument on Decoration Day? I am mailing you a story from the Sunday Call of last week which will give Colonel Roosevelt perhaps an idea of possible use in his address. Very truly yours, Ralph E. Lum REL/St.[*[Martin]*] [*D*] Dillonvale, O. R.D. 2 May 19, 1911 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir- As Chairman of program committee for Hawthorne Union S.S. Picnic I write you to see whether you could arrange to address us on that day. [Aug] Sat. Aug. 5. This Picnic represents about forty Sunday Schools & has an attendance of about five thousand an annual gathering for nearly twentyyears. (this next one is the 18th). You would recieve the most royal entertainments as it is held in the heart of a thriving farming community of the counties of Belmont Jefferson & Harrison Ohio We are inviting this year Hon. Judson Harmon Gov. of O. & other speakers Would like to know whether you could come & what would be your terms. Hawthorne Park is on the Wheeling-Cadiz pike 10 miles from WheelingPlease let me know at your earliest convenience Hoping for a favorable reply + thanking you in advance for same I am respectfully A. H. Martin Pastor Pleas and Grove Station.[*(Mason)*] 5/19/11 Conway, Ark My dear Editor, Having been taking suddenly ill nigh unto death: on recoving, I was alarmed: "how little I should have left my little wife and daughter, altho, I have labored and laid the foundations for over $7000000 for homes for young men. I have written these stories. [??Rec 2]2 "20th Century Knights" "Why Young Men eschew the Ministry, and Maidens give Theologs the Mitten" "He. She. It. = Consequences, or "Two Lives blended in one." I trust Revell & Co. will publish in book form the 1st. Will you as a friend to humanity advise me where the enclosed could be sent, with liklihood of being accepted. I want to earn a home for my loved ones 4207 (Rev) C.S. Masonor, would the Out-look Publish free, ether story. I enclose stamps for return.POSTAL TELEGRAPH - COMMERCIAL CABLES CLARENCE MACKAY PRESIDENT TELEGRAM DELIVERY NO. RECEIVED AT 944 BROADWAY, N.Y. OPPOSITE FLATIRON BLDG. TEL 2291 GRAMERCY. The Postal Telegraph-Cable Company (Incorporated) transmits and delivers this message subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. 16/198 DESIGN PATENT APPLIED FOR. [*[5-19-11]*] a48nyp/3 20 Broad St NY May 19-11 Theo Roosevelt Outlook Office 287 4 Ave NY C lo-09am Much regret important business engagement in City will prevent luncheon Monday. Many Thanks. E D Morgan.Executive Department Jackson, Miss. E.F. NOEL, GOVERNOR W.J. BUCK, PRIVATE SECRETARY Personal May 19th., 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, No. 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y. Dear Colonel:-- At the suggestion of Mr. Harper I will mail you, under separate cover the newspaper reports of your visit to Jackson. Both papers here, and the correspondents of out of town papers, reported the matter quite fully. You will note Hon. Warl Brewer, who will be nominated for Governor without opposition, made a very complimentary address at the banquet. Senator John Sharp Williams sent me a telegram from Washington, deeply regretting that he was not in the state to assist in your reception, and sending to you his kindly greetings. I came in from Birmingham the morning you were here and did not go over the mail, and did not find the telegram until after your departure. The people of the state remember with great pleasure your visit, and would gladly welcome you to any part of our state, at any future time, that you may find it convenient to come. Very sincerely E. F. Noel[*[Page]*] Army Young Men's Christian Association WITH THE PROVISIONAL BRIGADE OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 2 Written at Lakeside, Cal, 1911 Co. "I" 30th U.S. Infty. May 19th 1911. President Theodore Roosevelt, "Our Leader" Your Honor Sir: - I most respectfully beg permission to ask if you will be so gracious as to inform me how to proceed. I have served in the Army five and a half years, and almost all of said service has been in the field. Due to ill health for one thing, - I was prevented from taking the exam-, before I became thirty years of age, for a 2nd Lieutenancy inArmy Young Men's Christian Association WITH THE PROVISIONAL BRIGADE OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 2. Written at 1911 the U.S. Army. Mr. Kahn is a personal friend of mine, and Mr. Thos. Nelson Page is my cousin. The Secy. of war, - Mr. J. M. Dickinson promised Mr. Thos. N. Page, that my age limit would be waived, and The Army & Navy Journal gave my name as a Candidate for a Commission, but I was forgotten. My record is perfect, that is, - there is nothing against me. While Executive, you Sir, was gracious enough to waive the age limit of many a young man and give them a chance.Army Young Men's Christian Association WITH THE PROVISIONAL BRIGADE OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 3. Written at 1911 I care little for my own happiness, but is it highly important that I soon get on my feet, or else the meat and flour will soon grow low in the pantry of others. I have not the honor of knowing Pres. Taft, or Secy. Stimpson, but I know that you helped largely to make the United States what they really are today, and I earnestly beg that you Sir, - give me one word of advice when you can spare the time. We are down here in Camp, doing a great dealArmy Young Men's Christian Association WITH THE PROVISIONAL BRIGADE OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 4. Written at 1911 of maneuvering. As this is written in camp I beg that you Sir, pardon its roughness. I also beg that you Sir pardon all irregularities connected with this letter. With the greatest respect Sir, - I am, Very Respectfully Weldon Batheuse Page, U.S. Army. N. B. My address Co. "Y" - 30th Infty. San Diego, Cal. U.S.A.[*[5-19-11]*] 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 RECEIVED AT 172 Fifth Ave., N.W. Cor. 22d St., New York ALWAYS OPEN 246ny mr 14 Herkimer Ny May 19 Throdore Roosevelt care The Outlook Ny Thank you so much for invitation so sorry impossible to accept for Monday night. T D robinson 410pHENRY ROBERTS, PRESIDENT E. W. KING, VICE-PRESIDENT A. GRAY GILMER, TREASURER BRISTOL BOARD OF TRADE INCORPORATED Devoted to the Industrial, Commercial and Educational Interest of Bristol and to Advancement in Every Worthy Line of Enterprise F. M. RUNNELS Secretary BRISTOL, VA.-TENN. May 19, 1911. [*D*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir:- We remember with great pleasure that you did the people of Bristol the honor of being their guest for one hour on October 7, 1910, and we cherish the hope that you will again distinguish us by accepting a most cordial invitation to be present at the formal opening of the Hotel Bristol on the evening of July 4th, at which time the Board of Trade will be hosts at a banquet to two hundred guests. It is needless to say that we would feel signally honored and the people, not only of Bristol but men engaged in all professional and commercial lines in Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee, would count it a great pleasure to have the opportunity of meeting you at the reception following the banquet. Assuring you of our profound respect we beg to remain, Yours truly, BRISTOL BOARD OF TRADE. F. M. Runnels Secretary. FMR+L.[*[Speiden]*] 107 E. 70th St., New York, May 19, 1911. [*5*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, "The Outlook," New York, N. Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: As a preamble, I am "honest" and "true" when I say that your "sermon" of Tuesday May 16th should be published both "honestly" and "truly" so that multitudes could read it with pleasure and be forced to become "better, more honest and true citizens." Please permit me to beg a few moments of your very valuable time. Let me hope for your kind consideration and assistance, both of which you gave me in 1891, when Civil Service Commissioner, and later, during the session of the Russian- Japanese Treaty Commission in 1905, when our mutual friends, Minister Takahira and Baron Komura, were here, and I wrote you, and your secretary, Mr. Loeb, (a copy of a recent letter of his I enclose) courteously replied, at your instance. "Enpassant." It was my great pleasure to be in Washington March 4, 1905, when I witnessed the great tribute paid you during your triumphant trip from the Capitol to the White House, your charming home for four years, and you certainly had my best wishes during your wonderful hunting tour, and I am hoping to cast my vote for you in 1912. When in Washington (my native city) in 1905, I was sent for by Minister Takahira to explain many things which occurred in Japan in 1853, 1854, and 1855, as I was a member of Commodore Perry's expedition to Japan, and now at the advanced age of seventy-five, I am one of the five surviving officers of the expedition. Viscount Kaneko is a friend of many years. This by way of introducing myself. Further--briefly--after the return of the expedition in May, 1855, I was appointed in March, 1856, by the Honorable Secretary of the Navy, Mr. Dobbin, United-2- States Naval Storekeeper at Hong Kong, China, which position I held until 1864, when, in consequence of impaired health, I resigned, after eleven years' naval service, and was entitled to a good pension, but I managed to support my family until 1870, when reverses came. In that year, at the instance of my good friend, Hon. Levi P. Morton, I was appointed to a clerkship in the U. S. Customs House, New York, and after thirty-five years of honorable service, (as Mr. Loeb's letter shows), I was compelled to resign because of greatly impaired health and without any personal means of support. I now reach the main reason for my addressing you, at the instance of personal friends of yours and mine, I believe you can greatly assist me in my proposed application to Congress, or otherwise, for much needed relief, and enable me to recover what I trust is my due, much earlier that I otherwise could do. May I ask such kind and early consideration as your good judgment may dictate? I have thought of several ways of a possible good result of my wishes, but feel that the inauguration and fulfillment would be quickly accomplished by your taking the initiative, and more so now after your speaking of your willingness to aid a poor man. Praying for your forgiveness to this long letter, believe me, with great respect, Faithfully, William Speiden c/o London & Brazilian Bank, Cor. Beaver & Pearl Sts., New York City. P.S. I have never been able to subscribe to the Outlook, but should greatly enjoy reading every article by your good self.PAUL THOMPSON MANAGER AGENTS in London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Rome, Milan, Madrid, Pekin and Tokio, and correspondents in all of the principal cities and countries of the world. Photographers' Representatives The Article Syndicate I0 SPRUCE STREET NEW YORK CITY CABLE ADDRESS "TOMPHOTART, NEW YORK" TELEPHONE, 3575 BEEKMAN ILLUSTRATED ARTICLES OR PHOTOGRAPHS ONLY ON ANY SUBJECY AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE May 19, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, [*5*] Oyster Bay, L. I. Dear Sir: I am preparing an article for the NEW IDEA Magazine, of the Butterick Publishing company, on the daughters of the Ex-Presidents, and desire to complete the material with paragraphs concerning Mrs. Longworth and Ethel. Will you oblige me with the desired information? That is, something about their present activities, interests, recreations, and also where they spend their time, etc? Naturally, I desire to get this information first hand. Anything you can do for me will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely yours, with best wishes, C. S. ThompsonFRANK B. NOYES, WASHINGTON STAR, PRESIDENT. MELVILLE E. STONE, GENERAL MANAGER. R. M. JOHNSTON, HOUSTON POST, FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT FRANK P. MACLENNAN, TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL, SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT, J. R. YOUATT, TREASURER, DIRECTORS. THOMAS G. RAPIER, NEW ORLEANS PICAYUNS. HERMAN RIDDER, NEW YORK STAATS ZEITUNG. VICTOR F. LAWSON, CHICAGO DAILY NEWS. ALBERT J. BARR, PITTSBURG POST. CLARK HOWELL, ATLANTA CONSTITUTION. CHARLES W. KNAPP, ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC. FRANK B. NOYES, WASHINGTON STAR. ADOLPH S. OCHS, NEW YORK TIMES. W. L. MCLEAN, PHILADELPHIA BULLETIN. CHARLES H. TAYLOR, BOSTON GLOBE. W. R. NELSON, KANSAS CITY STAR. V. S. MCCLATCHY, SACRAMENTO BEE. A. C. WEISS, DULUTH HERALD. CHARLES H. CLARK. HARTFORD COURANT. W. H. COWLES SPOKANE SPOKESMAN REVIEW. The Associated Press. EASTERN DIVISION, CHARLES T. THOMPSON, SUPERINTENDENT, 195 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY. [[shorthand]] May 19, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: We are advised that you will address a gathering at White River Junction, Vermont, on June 7th, on the occasion of your being the guest of the Citizens' Association and Y.M.C.A. at that point. In the event that you prepare your remarks in advance we would be greatly obliged if you would favor us with a copy of the same, to be held in confidence until released at the time of actual delivery. Yours very truly, Charles T. Thompson Superintendent.[*B*] The von Ende Violin School 58 West 90th Street New York. Herwegh von Ende, Director SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT of Anton Witek the famous violin soloist and teacher of Berlin, and Vita Witek the eminent pianist and teacher of Berlin. Violin Department HERWEGH VON ENDE J. FRANK RICE and ANTON WITEK Piano Department ALBERT ROSS PARSONS ANTOINETTE WARD and VITA WITEK Singing Department JACOB MASSELL and ADRIENNE REMENYI Organ Theory, Composition Lectures AMELIA VON ENDE E. STILLMAN-KELLEY J. FRANK RICE and HARRY ROWE SHELLEY May 19 [*[1911]*] To the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt My dear Sir: I would highly appreciate your presence at our annual closing concert as special "guest of honor".- Being a stranger to you, I beg to refer you to the Hon. Andrew D. White. Ithaca N.Y. Should it be my good fortune for you to be in New York May 24th & not unwilling to sacrifice a half hour to encourage a number of promising young artists, I would be very grateful if you will inform me when to expect you. Very Respectfully Herwegh V. Ende[*2*] Chinese Students' Club, Urbana, Ill., May 191 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, N. Y. My dear Sir: Being instructed by the Chinese students in several universities in this part of the country, I have the honor to enclose, herewith, a copy of the set of resolutions which was presented to you during your recent visit in Madison, Wisconsin, and ask you to keep it in your files as a souvenir of the first interview which personal delegates of Chinese students had with you. The five personal delegates of the Chinese students have put in their hearts and conveyed to their fellow students the kind and earnest advice which you gave them during their interview with you, and all of us after hearing your advice are impressed, more than ever before, by the deep personal interest which you take in the education of our students in this country. With my highest esteem, I have the honor to be, Yours very respectfully, C. C. Wang [*[Wang?]*] Special Secretary Enclosure as above.[*[For enc see ca 5-19-11]*]Hon. WILLIAM J. YOUNGS UNITED STATES ATTORNEY BROOKLYN,N.Y. MCK [*2.*] May 19, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Office of the Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. My Dear Colonel: Mr. Bick, one of the assistants in my office, who has had charge of the Naturalization Bureau has compiled a short summary of the naturalization business, and I thought perhaps it might be of some interest, and possibly of some value to you, and I therefore send it. I cannot tell you how greatly everybody in the building, was pleased and how highly honored they felt that you came over to see us this morning. Those men with whom you shook hands will certainly never forget it as long as they live, but will be like the old men who saw Napoleon and became heroes on their little French villages ever [since] after. I want to thank you very much indeed for coming, and with warmest regards, I am Faithfully yours, Wm J Youngs Encs:[*[For 1. enc see ca 5-19-11 "Naturalization"]*][*[ca 5-19-11]*] NATURALIZATION Jurisdiction to naturalize is vested in the United States Circuit and District Courts and in all courts of record in any state, having a seal, a clerk and jurisdiction in actions at law and equity, in which the amount in controversy is unlimited. In the State of New York, jurisdiction is thus vested in the United States Circuit and District Courts, and in the Supreme Court of the State. DECLARATION OF INTENTION. The Declaration of Intention, or first paper, may be filed by the alien immediately upon his arrival in the United States, and establishing a residence here. He will then be required to wait five years thereafter before he may make application for his certificate of naturalization, or second papers. If the applicant should fail to file his Declaration of Intention until he has been in the United States for three years or more, he then must wait two years before he may file his application for naturalization. At all events, two years must elapse between the time of filing the Declaration of Intention -2- and the application for naturalization. APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION. The application of the alien must be filed in the office of the clerk of the court having jurisdiction to naturalize, in the district in which the applicant resides. Thus, an alien living in New York County could not apply for naturalization in Kings Country, and vice versa. The petition shall contain the full name of the applicant, his residence, occupation, the date and steamer on which he immigrated to the United States, the date of his Declaration of Intention, if married, his wife's name, place of birth and residence, and the names, places of birth, and ages of any and all children, also a statement that he is not a disbeliever in organized government, or affiliated with any association or society which is opposed to organized government, that he is not a polygamist, that he is attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, that he is able to speak English, and that he has resided in the United States five years preceding his petition, and in the state for one year preceding his petition.-3- That he has not made a prior application for naturalization, and if he has made such application, and the same been denied, he must state the reasons therefor. Ninety days must elapse between the filing of the petition and the hearing in open court on the alien's petition. The United States Attorney is authorized to appear at the final hearing and cross examine the applicant, and make such objection to the applicant's admission as he may desire. This authority, up to about a year ago, was taken advantage of by the Government, and a number of special Assistant United States Attorneys were appointed to represent the Government at these hearings. Of course, in a great many instances, the work was done by the regular Assistant United States Attorneys. Within the last year or so, the examination of the applicants in open court is done by examiners of the Department of Commerce and Labor. The Department of Commerce and Labor also utilizes the ninety days elapsing between the date of filing the petition and the hearing in open court, to make an investigation of the qualifications of the applicant. His character is investigated, and he is also examined-4- as to his knowledge of the Constitution of the United States, and a general knowledge of American institutions and customs. Upon the appearance of the applicant in open court, he is again cross-examined as to the matters set forth in his petition, and then it become a matter of discretion for the presiding judge to admit or reject the applicant. The petition of the applicant must be verified by two citizens who are required to swear that the applicant has resided in the United States for a period of five years, immediately preceding the date of the petition; that they have personal knowledge that the petitioner is a person of good moral character, and attached to the principals of the Constitution of the United States. The witnesses are also examined in open court as to the matters set forth in their verification. In the event that the petitioner has not resided in the place where his application is made for the entire period of five years, and is unable to prove such additional residence by producing the witnesses in open court, because of their non-residence, he may have the depositions of such witnesses taken at their home, and these depositions are considered by-5- the Court in connection with the testimony of other witnesses, to show the entire five years residence. These depositions are taken only upon notice to the United States Attorney and to the Department of Commerce and Labor, and a representative of the Department of Commerce and Labor or the United States Attorney is in attendance at the time of taking the same, so that he may cross-examine the prospective witness.A FEW REPLIES MADE BY APPLICANTS UNDER CROSS- EXAMINATION. Q What is the Constitution of the United States? A Liberty, free speech and free press. - - - - - Q What form of Government have we in the United States? A Republican now. Q Do we ever have any form of Government? A Oh yes. We have had Democratic, only not for a long time, and it is hard to say when we will have it again. (The above took place before a Justice of the Supreme Court, who was himself a member of that party, - whose hope for national supremacy was being shattered by this would-be citizen.) - - - - - Q Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July? A On the Fourth of July, 1776 this country became independent. Q What do you mean by independent? A We became a Republic. Q Well, what were we before we became a Republic? A Democrat. - - - - - Q Did you ever hear of E Pluribus Unum? A Yes, sir, I have heard of him. Q Who was he? A (After short hesitation) Well, I used to know him, 2 but I forget now just who he was. Q Have we a king in the United States? A No, sir. Q What have we in place of a king? A (Without hesitation) Roosevelt. Q Well, can't you tell me Mr. Roosevelt's title? A Sultan. (The above took place at Mineola, Nassau Co.) Q Name some of the duties of the President of the United States? A It is the President's duty to see to attend to everything. Q You don't mean that it is the President's duty to see that the streets are kept clean? A Yes, sir. Q What do we celebrate on the 22nd day of February? A Fourth of July. Q What happened on the Fourth of July? A The East River froze. Q Do you know what a jury is? A Yes, sir. Sheeney.-3- Q What benefit will the United States receive by making you a citizen? A Yes, your honor, that's what I think. - - - - - Q Are you a member of any society that is opposed to organized government? A Not yet. Q You intend to join such an organization? A Well, after I am made a citizen, I intend to join Tammany Hall. - - - - - [Enc. in Youngs 5-19-11][*[ca 5-19-11]*] CRYSTOLA UNIVERSITY FOR CO-OPERATION Crystola Valley, Teller and El Paso Counties, Colorado. Foundation for the University Mr. Henry C. Childs, on January 31st, 1909, signed and delivered to a committee consisting of Mr. Charles O. Boring, Evanston, Ill., John D. Vail, Marshalltown, Iowa, and Bryon Hames, of Colorado City, Col., Joseph Thibauda of Pikesview, Col., and Thomas Watters, of Pueblo, Colo., a majority of the stock of a corporation known as the Crystola Brotherhood, Towns, Mines & Milling Company. This Corporation has 600,000 shares of stock at $1 each. The corporation controls the Valley of Crystola with 2200 acres of property, a townsite already platted with 1,000 lots, and a number of properties which Mr. Childs regarded as having considerable mineral value. There was also conveyed to this committee, an acre of ground not included with the others, upon which is a hotel, a printing house, several cottages, barns, etc. The purpose of this bequest, as stated in the document, formally prepared by Mr. Childs, was to provide the foundation for the university where should be taught all the knowledge relating to the question of industrial and social co-operation. It was especially noted in this document that the university was designed to be for the use of persons of both sexes and of all ages. Mr. Childs passed away on February 7th, 1910, and left no heirs to contest this bequest. The Charter "KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That Charles O. Boring, John D. Vail, and Leopold Vincent, citizens of the United States, have associated ourselves together as a corporation for educational purposes and without profit under the name of THE CRYSTOLA UNIVERSITY FOR CO-OPERATION for the purpose of becoming a body corporate and politic under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Colorado, and in accordance with the provisions of the laws of said State regarding corporations for service without profit, we do hereby make, execute and acknowledge in triplicate this Certificate in writing of our intention so to become a body corporate under and by virtue of said laws. "FIRST, the corporate name and style of our said corporation shall be The Crystola University for Co-Operation. "SECOND, the object for which our said corporation is formed and incorporated is for the purpose of establishing a co-operative school at Crystola in Teller Country, Colorado, which school shall be under a Board of Regents to be hereafter named, whose duties shall be to do all things necessary to the establishment of a University, the principle purpose of which shall be to teach the theories and practical uses of co-operation as applied in the vast and varied business interests of society. To provide a school where people of good character and of both sexes and ofPage 2. any age may with diligence acquire a scholarship and diploma under the curriculum hereafter to be established by the Board of Regents. "THIRD, our said corporation is to exist for a period of twenty years under the laws of the State of Colorado. "FOURTH, the affairs and management of our said corporation are to be under the control of Charles O. Boring of Evanston, Illinois, George B. Lang, of Denver, Colorado, John D. Vail of Marshalltown, Iowa, and Leopold Vincent of Boulder, Colorado, who, together with the Board of Regents hereafter to be named, are hereby selected to act as said Managers and to manage the affairs and concerns of said corporation for the period of one year and to continue in office until their successors are appointed. "FIFTH, the operations of our said corporation will be carried on in the County of El Paso, State of Colorado, but the Board may hold its meetings at such other places within the State of Colorado as may be named by its legal call, signed by the President and Secretary of said Board, and the principle place of business of said corporation shall be located in El Paso County and at the town of London, Colorado. "SIXTH, The Board of Regents shall have the power to make such prudential By-laws as they may deem proper for the management of the affairs of this corporation according to the statues in such case made and provided. "IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, We have hereunto set our hands and seals, on this Twentieth day of July, A. D. 1910. CHARLES O. BORING, (Seal) LEOPOLD VINCENT, (Seal) JOHN D. VAIL, (Seal)" ======= The Place Crystola, Colorado, is seventeen miles west of Colorado Springs, on the Midland Railroad, and lies 12 miles immediately north of Pike's Peak. Here is the picturesque traveled route of the Middle West. Passing Manitou Springs with its Garden of the Gods and its glorious monuments, we come to the great heights where the traveler looks down to the plains which stretch out for one hundred miles. The enclosure of the great cliffs shuts out this glimpse of a world we have left behind, and we soon pass into the valley of the Green Mountain Falls, where is a summer tourist resort. Next we come to the station of Crystola, as it is called, the name of the post-office being Langdon. On the north side of the railroad lies the town of Crystola, with room for about 1000 lots. Still north of it are the enclosing heights of the mountains. East of the town site is the ground selected for the Co-operative University. This is really an ideal situation, a place most beautifully wooded, and yet with sufficient ground for a large encampment. CRYSTOLA Crossing the railroad at the Post-office we come to the farm connected with the estate, and then to the garden, near which place the ashes of Mr. Henry Childs are interred. Here are a group of buildings, consisting of a cottage, a printing establishment, where for a time the "LonePage 3. Pine" Magazine was printed, also the hotel building, the barns, orchard, etc. Looking up the valley are other farm buildings, and the mining mill of the Crystola Brotherhood Town, Mining & Milling Co., these lying to the west. Turning to the east again we find the beautiful wooded heights and several valleys hidden away as if for seclusion. In one Canon the Colorado College has had its summer camp for many years and has gathered a nucleus of professors who are greatly interested in educational work, and these also greatly interested in Crystola and its proposed work. As a matter of history, therefore, the College spirit has been planted here for years and is already somewhat developed. To the south lies Pike's Peak, bearing its burden of snow throughout the year. The elevation of this beautiful valley is about 7800 feet above the sea level and it has a climate therefore unsurpassed, indeed little less than ideal. Mr. Childs, who resided in this Valley for more than thirty years, has stated that the ground was seldom frozen too hard in winter to plow in the middle of the day and that the summer is never very warm. The altitude is not distressing, as in many places of similar altitude, the air is crisp and dry, and yet never piercing. The whole situation therefore is unique and unusually delightful, which seems to be an especially fortunate circumstance for the working out of a great social, educational and industrial problem. Why Co-operation? MONOPLOPY HERE First, because of a great economic condition now confronting the American people. That this condition actually exists is evidenced from the enormous advance in the cost of living during the past three years, and advance we are told of fully 44 per cent in the cost of all food products and associate factors that go to make up living expenses. The development towards economic power in the hands of a few has almost reached a climax. Very little more progress in the same direction which it is now moving is needed to make the majority of the people practically dependent upon the few for the assurances of livelihood. One need not to be an alarmist to see the now greatly accelerated development towards monopoly, and this tendency has not been in the least impeded by the efforts of the last two administrations of government which have endeavored to change its current. It is doubtful indeed if the movement may now be successfully estopped, for the reason that corporations easily change names and officials to meet emergencies as has been done in the case of several trusts which have been forced out of business while the institution goes on just the same. Nor may we hope for a successful treatment of this question by the development of a governmental system of control, such as is promised through political action. The economic progress of centuries demonstrates the almost unconquerable development of a tendency when once started. The tendency of this age is towards consolidation of interests and the consequent elimination of waste. page 4. CORPORATION versus CO-OPERATION Therefore we may not expect less consolidation than now, but very much more, until the climax is reached and a new tendency is set up. The foremost reason then for co-operative work is that this movement lies along the lines of least economic resistance. It is a part of the great movement and is incident to the natural tendency. it may be suggested that the development of corporations and especially under trust enactments such as those of New Jersey, Arizona and other states may provide a legal remedy. There are many reasons, however, why corporations do not actually answer the e purpose of a "people's movement". Physically there are two lines of cleavage between the principles of corporations and those of co-operation. Corporations rest upon the principle of competition, which is far from that of co-operation. Indeed these two ideas are fundamentally as far apart as the east is from the west. To be sure, the new unfoldment of Trusts has resulted from the basic principle of co-operation, which in fact is "trust". The "gentlemen's agreement" is a limited form of co-operation that has proved very valuable to those daring to use it. The trust principle has indeed stolen some of the features of co-operation, and thus the fear of some, notably Miss Jane Addams of the Hull House, that for this reason a People's movement is not now practicable. Co-operative institutions, however, are People's Trusts, and these must do for all the people what the Trusts have been accomplishing for the few favored ones. The fundamental difference between corporations and co-operative institutions lies first in government. Corporations are governed upon the unit of capital; co-operative associations upon the unit of manhood. Again, corporations base dividends upon capital employed or the basis of the dollar; co-operative dividends are based upon service rendered, and capital is paid only its usual interest. These differences are so great that in the end they make as wide separation as the two poles of the earth. CO-OPERATION and OPPORTUNITY Again practices of corporations at work are constantly tending to the shortening of opportunity except only to those inheriting wealth or power, or who chance to be fortunately situated and developed so as to be able to make a prompt use of such. To the vast majority of people opportunity does not come or if it does come most persons are not qualified to make use of it. Co-operation is the leveling up of opportunity. Those not so intensely selfish, those not so alert of mind as that class who are able to make a great success of corporations may through co-operation secure opportunity which is lacking under the principles of competition. Co-operation, combining the means of small capitalists and the earning capacity of a great number of individuals, not necessarily the most expert, can and actually does make the ordinary individual comparatively free and independent in his labor. Again, it is certain that some other agency than any now at work must be set in motion in order that courage and independence, which lie at the basis of all incentive and initiative, may not be crushed out and destroyed. It must be evident to any one that present conditions are not now really promotive of these two factors.Page 5. Mr. James Wilson, Secretary of the Agricultural Department of the U. S., in a letter issued from Washington, dated December 7th, 1910, urges the co-operation of farmers and consumers is a remedy for the high prices of commodities now existing. The reinforcement of this idea from so high a source is a welcome and a valuable addition to the promotion of the great movement of co-operation in America. These suggestions here given are but few of many which may be stated as the reason why co-operation is the next and most important step to be taken. Has Co-Operation Proved A Success? CO-OPERATION A SUCCESS The briefest possible answer to this question is that in Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Belgium, France, Russia and Switzerland co-operation has worked revolutions such as cannot be dreamed of or imagined by those who have not thoroughly explored what has been done. For instance, the greatest distributive mercantile business of the earth is that of the Wholesale Co-operative Stores of Great Britain, which has distributed over two billions of dollars of merchandise since its inauguration. The greatest Banking system of the world, the People's Banks of Germany, have revolutionized Germany and have made it the Paradise of small manufacturers. The greatest Dairy business of the earth is that of the Danish Co-operative Societies. The greatest Fruit shipping business of America or of the World is the Southern California Fruit Growers Association. These are just a few illustrations from many taken to show the vast possibilities of co-operation when properly introduced. But these institutions have done far more than to produce simply material results, useful as these have been. The very greatest success of the co-operative movement has been in the intellectual and moral uplift which has constantly followed them. Has Co-Operation Been Tried in America? WHY NOT SUCCESSFUL IN AMERICA There is a long history of such institutions in America, some of which have been successful, but more have proved failures. The most notable and splendid examples of success are such as the Tamarack Co-operative Store of Calumet, Michigan, the Co-operative Department Store of Providence, R. I., the Amana Colony of Homestead, Iowa, the Fruit Growers Association of Southern California, the Ruskin Co-operative College of Ruskin, Florida. In the limits of a brief article it is not possible to enumerate the successful ones, while to enumerate the unsuccessful would furnish a list of disasters that would be really appalling. Heroic and devoted souls have consecrated their lives and splendid abilities to such service, and yet in the majority of cases co-operative institutions have failed. Let us now point to some of the cases of failure. First, those promoting these idealisms are filled with an intense spirit and love for humanity, but are not always equipped with business ability and knowledge of all the difficulties to be Page 6. overcome, so as to compare with competing concerns. It does not matter how high the spirit of altruism may be, no effort of this kind can succeed unless it is based upon Business Principles. In the second place, many of the forms of co-operation attempted were not consistent with the spirit and temper of our people. The more communistic forms failed in American because of this fact in every case. Even some of the most successful at first afterwards failed for this very reason. Also many of the ideas adopted from other countries failed to take root here. Thirdly, our people, who are bred in the midst of a fierce competitive spirit, cannot at once be taught the difference between competition and co-operation. It takes time, effort and development to produce co-operators, and such are not born or developed in a short time. Fourth, and greatest reason, the laws of our states in a majority of instances are not only hostile to such institutions, but are in fact intensely destructive. The write of this article, although not a lawyer, spent an evening a week for three years in the greatest law library of America, studying state laws governing corporations, and especially in reference to co-operative institutions. At this time (five years ago) but two states in this country had laws that might in the least degree be considered permissive to co-operation. In Wisconsin the State University had united with the law making power to produce fairly satisfactory laws. In California there had developed a spirit of co-operation favorable to the successful development of this idea, and those who understood who co-operation meant helped to make the laws. In Michigan the laws are fairly permissive, but certainly would not have been utilized by a less determined people than those who came from England and who form the stockholders of the Tamarack Co-operative Association and other associations of like character. In Iowa the laws would scarcely have been accepted by a less bull-dog element than the Holland people who form the Amana colony. But even in these states such laws are only a faint imitation of the great permissive laws of great Britain, Germany, France, Belgium, Sweden and Denmark. When shown the law governing co-operative associations of Great Britain, Mr. Harvey B. Hurd, compiler of the statutes of the States of Illinois, said to the writer: "What would you have? The earth?" So strangely does such a permissive law strike a jurist used to the laws of America governing corporations which are designed to be (or this used to be so) restrictive of freedom of development. Hon. Carroll C. Bonney, the promotor of the Parliament of Religions, used to say: "Laws such as those of the State of Illinois, seem to be maliciously constructed to insure the destruction of such organizations." Again, considering the question of laws, it may be said that co-operative institutions will never reach their highest perfection until we have a department of government granting charters for them and supervising their work. European countries have a vast advantage over us in this respect. To makePage 7. IMPERFECT LAWS co-operative institutions successful they must be nation-wide, and not organized in a state simply as is the case in this country. Indeed, the first and prime need is a Federal law that shall not only be permissive, but shall be under such supervision that co-operative institutions may not be allowed to go astray. There must be a Commission to safeguard and oversee their work and give them wise counsel. Then, most of all there must be a means by which societies can suspend when in debt, and not simply be forced out of existence as is now the case in nearly all of the states. If it had not been for this principle of suspension nearly a thousand institutions would have failed in Great Britain which have paid every obligation and are now successfully continuing their work. Take, for illustration, the Ruskin Society of Tennessee, which was forced out of business when it really had an abundance of means if safeguarded and taken care of, to have provided every one there with a living and to have made them secure for life. As a matter of fact, the people of the United States were compelled to pay the railroad fares of these people in order to get them away from Ruskin, and they had not one dollar left out of a fund which should have been very great. FEDERAL LAW A NECESSITY As previously stated, an effort to provide a law permitting federal incorporation of co-operative institutions was made several years ago. The writer of this article was requested by Mr. W. M. Hays, of the Agricultural Department, to assist in the preparation of such a law. Together with J. Burritt Smith, of Madison, Wis., such a law was prepared providing for federal incorporation of co-operative institutions and a commission of Superintendents who should issue charters and supervise the work. Such a bill was presented in the Senate by Senator Hansborough of North Dakota, but was not passed. Therefore there is no remedy at this time excepting that which may be afforded by an institution as is provided at Crystola. There are already engaged in the interest of this work a number of the students of the subject. These may be brought together and even a summer's work and the publicity coming from it may accomplish great results. Again, the co-operative spirit must be developed and it can only be developed by practice. Therefore under the wise guidance of expert persons co-operative work will be accomplished which will really result in something. Who can estimate the result of such a centralization and focalization of thought as will be developed under such circumstances. Why A Co-Operative University To Teach and Promote Co-operation? It is evident to the students of co-operation that this country is yet in the primary department of this subject. As yet we have not developed a form of co-operative institution adapted to the genius of our people. Each country where co-operation hasPage 8. succeeded seems to have found a form which worked better there than elsewhere. No particular form has been completely successful here. There has never been a place where this thought has been focalized and centralized as is necessary to procure success. Co-operative institutions in America are singularly apart from each other. Prof. W. M. Hays of the Agricultural Department, together with the writer of this article, endeavored to provide a remedy for this singular state of affairs, but neither we nor any one else has been able as yet to bring the co-operative institutions together into a federated body where they might understand the work of the other and assist each other. What might be a possible economic value of such a university as is proposed at Crystola? In fact this would be inestimable and should the government find it possible to spend one hundred million dollars as a subsidy for this or a similar undertaking the price would still be very cheap to the country, taking the history of the U.S. for the next 50 years. As an illustration that this statement is probably not extravagant we may take into consideration the fact that in Chicago and vicinity there has been lost to the people through bad investments in undertakings which were called "co-operative" but which were in fact corporations organized under the ordinary laws, a sum or not less than ten million dollars in the course of ten years. The people were misled into these undertakings through the use of the name "co-operative", which is a good term to juggle with. The loss and waste through bad investments occasioned by bad judgment or bad conduct will certainly be a sum vastly in excess of one hundred million dollars through the us of this term "co-operation" in enterprises which will certainly be undertaken with these years. WISDOM OF HEAD AND HEART If now in place of these haphazard investments and misguided or misdirected enterprises, the people have an opportunity to invest in wisely conducted and genuinely co-operative institutions, this vast sum will not only be saved but in all probability a still larger fund would be accumulated. A group of real students who are intensely earnest to develop this thought may thus effect this great revolution. Why A Psychological Department? In addition to the work here outlined it is proposed to institute a department for research in psychology, such as would naturally be connected with this subject. Prof. Horatio W. Dresser of the Psychological Department of Harvard University has become intensely interested and it is altogether probable that he will associate in this work. The students from the University as well as those coming from elsewhere can thus have the advantage of an advanced course in Psychology that might not otherwise or elsewhere be obtained. Grouping these great studies together it is manifest that the result cannot be disappointing. Modern work requires modern methods. The Psychological Departments of the UniversitiesPage 9. have shown us the way to go at the subject in a truly scientific manner. The people of the country are ready for a work in higher psychology than has ever been given them. Now with a summer encampment and the possibilities of climate, beautiful natural surroundings, a gathering of highly intellectual and well intentioned people, determined to master a great art, and it will be seen that great results may be expected from Crystola. The General Plan The general plan includes the idea of bonding this property so as to furnish a fund to build a hotel, an auditorium and some business buildings for housing the necessary group of persons who shall compose the teachers of these departments. It is expected that the work of itself will carry all of its own expenses and provide a margin to assist the further development of the plan. It is not expected that this enterprise shall become a mere charity, but that it shall be a business enterprise and be conducted upon a business basis. The Chautauqua institutions have proved unusually profitable, showing that the people desire something more than mere assemblage for social purposes. The university idea and especially the university thought that appeals to those of both sexes and of all ages who may secure an advanced course not possible elsewhere, will draw to this place visitors from every part of America and from the world at large. The exact details of this plan have not been worked out, but it is proposed to submit the general plan to a number of interested people, among whom may be named Prof. W. M. Hays, Assistant Secretary of the Agricultural Department, Mr. Gifford Pinchot of Washington, President George MacAmiller of Ruskin, University of Florida, and J. Burritt Smith of Madison, Wisconsin, Dr. Hiram Vrooman of Providence, R. I., and a number of others who are much interested in the subject, and whose counsel will be valuable. It is hoped that all of the real Co-operative Institutions of this country may be interested in this movement and we believe they will be. The trustees selected by Mr. Childs, were placed in this position of responsibility without choosing it for themselves in any sense. They are busy men earning their daily living and without large resources of their own. Therefore they need help and especially at the beginning of the work when there is everything to do. The Plan For The University It is not hoped or expected that great success may be at once achieved with the inauguration of so great a plan as that of the Crystola Co-operative University. Those who are so far associated in the enterprise feel that to attempt so great an enterprise without the advice and assistance of those qualified to be of service would be wrong both to themselves and to the great cause in which they are interested. The plan involved up to this time implies anPage 10. expenditure of about $25,000.00 for the initial work. This will provide shelter for the teachers and associates in the work and a temporary housing for the University so that the launching of the enterprise may start with this summer's work. A large number of educators and helpers in various departments have already volunteered their services for this work, provided only their necessary expenses of travel and sustenance are provided. It is confidently expected that the publicity given through this circular letter will bring many more volunteers. It is also confidently expected that a very large number of persons wishing to avail themselves of the great opportunity afforded by such work will at once group themselves about this place. In this connection, it may be said that the trustees of the Crystola Brotherhood Towns, Mines and Milling Companies have decided not to sell lots or other real property of the estate. They will lease lots to those desiring to build cottages or place tents upon them. In this connection it may be said that in addition to the town site proper there are very many attractive places upon this property where smaller groups may be gathered. The incorporators of this work believe this to be the sanest movement possible at this time. They also believe that this idea will appeal to those who know our national problems and see the necessity for a broad and judicious education for such persons as feel drawn to social work and who desire to do something of real importance for those about them. Personnel Of The Committee The committee of trust chosen by Mr. Childs for this work, is also associated upon the Board of Directors of the Brotherhood Towns, Mines and Milling Company. Therefore, they are in full accord with the trustees chosen for the University, and the entire interests may therefore be easily harmonized. It may be well for you to know something in reference to the organizers of the University. Mr. Charles O. Boring, Chairman, has been for a number of years associated with the wholesale dry goods house of John V. Farwell Company of Chicago. He has been a student of Co-operation for many years and on this account was urged by Mr. Childs to be associated in this work. He would respectfully refer to the following persons as to his personal responsibility: Mr. Rudolph Blankenburg, Bank Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. John V. Farwell, Chicago. Mr. Harlow N. Higinbotham, First National Bank Building, Chicago. Rev. F. W. Gunsaulus, D. D., Armour Institute, Chicago. Bishop Earl Cranston, Methodist Church, 57 Washington Street, Chicago. Mr. John D. Vail, Secretary, is a well known resident of Marshalltown, Iowa.Page 11. Mr. Leopold Vincent has been associated with much of the reform work of the State of Colorado; has a large legal experience, and is well known over state of Colorado and especially in Denver. Mr. George B. Lang is president of the Farmers Co-operative Union of Colorado. Adjustment of Interests. It is probably that in the course of time a more appropriate form of organization than the present corporation of the Brotherhood Towns, Mines and Milling Co. may be adopted but there is no need of haste in making this change. Those who originally purchased this stock were interested [xxx] in the philanthropic side of the work, rather than its material interests, and there is no doubt that they will be agreeable to any change of organization which may enable the whole association to prosper. The Trustees do not wish to promise that investment in this work may be immediately remunerative, although there is no question that in the course of time and with the growth of the institution it will be very productive. We do not have space to mention many features of the work, which we are quite certain will prove profitable. However those investing are assured that their holdings may be carefully protected and in the final adjustment will receive such interests as their proportionate ownership justifies. It is expected that those advancing the first $25,000.00 will in addition to stock or bonds be granted an advantage in the lease of lots. Without much question these leases will become very desirable. A Voluntary Association. The Crystola University for Co-operation implies voluntary co-operation in every department. It suggests the importance of a beginning however small at first and the association of those who will learn the value of co-operation by actual practice. When a genuinely co-operative spirit is developed we shall then have a wise answer to all inquiries. Does this idea appeal to you as offering some real and substantial basis for evolution? We hope it does and we shall be greatly pleased to have you come with us and associate in this work. Arrange your summer outing in reference to the assembly. Give the University some substantial assistance, so as to enable it to begin work this season. If you desire to ask any further questions we shall endeavor to candidly answer them. We hope that you may give this your attention and your answer. Please address all communications to Charles O. Boring, 1110 Grove St., Evanston, Ill.[*[Enc, in O Boring 5-19-11]*][*Ca 5-19-11*] Mrs Arthur W. Fergusson The New Weston 31 East 49" St. [*[See reverse side for "reply 5-19-11"]*]enc. in Hart. 5-19-11?HOTLY OPPOSED BY SHERMAN. Secretary Fisher's Selection of Merwin K. Hart for Office Makes Trouble. Washington, May 18, - The differences which the secretary of the interior, Walter L. Fisher of Chicago, stirred up between President Taft and Vice President Sherman over his proposal to make Merwin K. Hart of Utica, N.Y., assistant secretary in the Interior Department, have been finally overcome by the dropping of Mr. Hart from consideration. It has been known for some time that Mr. Sherman was opposing the selection of Mr. Hart, but it was stated officially only to-day that the opposition had been so intense as to make the proposal untenable if there was to be peace in the official family. It is understood here that Vice President Sherman hotly opposed the appointment when it was suggested to him, and was inclined to hold Mr. hart personally responsible for his defeat by Co. Roosevelt for chairman of the Republican convention at Saratoga last year. Who will be chosen as assistant to Mr. Fisher is not known. 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CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER ___ RECEIVED AT 7 NY DI CK 17 Gov Paid West Point, N.Y. May 20th -11 Col Theodore Roosevelt, OysterBay Reference your Sec'ys night Letter Col Howse is in Porto Rica Barry 10:34 A[*ACK 5-18-11*] WALLACE BATCHELDER LAWYER NEW BANK BUILDING BETHEL, VERMONT May 20, 1911. Mr. Frank Harper, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York. Dear Sir:- Yours of the 18th. at hand. I wish to correct one statement made in my letter of the 12th. I had been informed that Rev. C. O. Gill's survey of this County showed that only 7% of the men were identified with any church. I have since learned that that is not accurate, and that the complete tabulation has not been made. Am afraid the final percentage will be found to be very, very low. Sincerely yours, Wallace Batchelder P.S. You may be interested to know that Mr. Gill was the great Yale football man. He is working for Gifford Pinchot in the survey work he is doing. W.B.[*F. John L. Belford*] THE NATIVITY BROOKLYN, NEW YORK [*[5/20/11]*] My dear Mr. Roosevelt, Your note came this morning. The celebration in June is civic. It is the work of the Governor of Maryland, who has appointed a committee to conduct the affair. You will hear from them as soon as the date has been fixed. Mt. Taft has promised to attend, but the Cardinal wants you above all others. Sincerely yours, John L. Belford 20 May 1911.[*[Enc. in Wister 5-20-11]*] his splendid limbs over the dazzling sand of the desert, where the air is like wine—and the firm grip of the knees of a consummate master of horsemanship pressing his sides as he gallops gloriously? Race characteristics and instincts are never quite obliterated in either man or beast. “But,” pursues the cager, “I learn so much from my bird, he has such pretty engaging ways.” Possibly, but his ways are those bred of confinement, where his soul is cramped, and in no respect resemble, the fine, bold, wildness of manner inseparable from the free play of all his instincts and faculties. His Maker gave him those instincts and faculties, and intended him to use and enjoy them, not for you to substitute others. The whole trend and nature of these excuses leave a real bird-lover sad and puzzled. They mark a strange obliquity of vision, and recall an answer once given to a Sunday school teacher by her pupil in explanation of his desire to eventually become a butcher: “You see, Miss, I’m so fond of animals!” No, the cage being a product of man’s selfishness and ignorance, must be abandoned at all costs, for the real knowledge and love of a bird demands its complete freedom. It is, then, our part to persevere and try to gain the free bird’s timid confidence; to woo it to us by every wile of love. It it doubtful if children could do this by themselves, but the example of their elders is infectious, and they would learn the way if shewn. They should be taught to notice the different flights of birds, their most distinguishing feature as we have tried to point out. The swift, flashing curve of the swallow; the dropping, undulating flight of the robin; the quick dart of the sparrow; the splendid hover and swoop of the hawk; and that poetry of all motion the sea gull on the wing; her inimitable lazy grace combined with strength, as with great outstretched wings she dives against the wind, or hovering over the sea suddenly drops into it, a flash of radiant light, and rides there like Aphrodite on the waves. What genuine lover of birds, when sitting in a garden in summer, has not rejoiced to see his little friends flitting from branch to branch in happiest freedom; tasting a juicy bud here, or discovering with busy beak some hidden treasure in the bark—does it not make a light heart even to watch their delicious gaiety? Then, as evening draws on, soft mysterious twitterings sound from the bushes where each tired fairy is seeking a place to repose. Is there anything more lovely than the note of an awakening bird at dawn?—low, soft and tremulous as a discoverer’s awed greeting to the great mystery of a new day. Shame seems to cover us and cloud the sunshine, when we realise the sordid fact that the money and energies of a large society of men and women must be directed to preserve from misunderstanding, persecution and wanton destruction, all this beauty and lovableness. We must plead, and plead again for the up-bringing of a new generation who will be taught as a duty by their parents and teachers to love, guard, and cherish these lovely denizens of the air; then, without quite expecting the millennium we may, surely, look for a race of men and women who will scorn all avoidable slaughter, and take a more comprehending and serious view of their responsibilities towards the whole animal world. EVA M. BICKNELL. [*[ca 5-20-11]*] [*[Bicknell]*] The Soul of a Bird. AS the soul of a flower is its divine, mysterious perfume which draws, and compels us to it with an irresistible fascination, so is the soul of a bird its rapturous flight, that intoxicating joy of free spontaneous movement which man can only watch and envy, but never attain to. By flight a bird expresses to us all its little hopes, fears, joys and aspirations; and its note is never sweeter or more joyous than when on the wing. To really love a bird, then, we must first understand its soul, and when we have done that there will be no fear of our ever caging it, nor plundering its plumage to adorn a hat. We say adorn advisedly, because in that word lies woman’s temptation. Let us begin with the wearing of forbidden plumage, and then pass on to consider the caging of birds. Undoubtedly all feathers are beautiful, many supremely so; they do adorn or they would not be used. We refer here, of course, to the beauteous finery of rare and tropical birds, not to the up-gatherings from the poulterer’s yard which, dyed and skillfully arranged, afford employment to hundreds of poor women and girls in London, and with which we harmlessly deck our hats faute de mieux. Of the many eloquent appeals to women through the leaflets of “The Society for the Protection of Birds,” to abstain from wearing plumes from rare and beautiful species, those, i.e., neither destroyed in sport nor for food, none would seem more likely to move them than the special appeal made to their natural motherly instincts. They have been repeatedly asked to picture the starving innocents of the nest robbed of the parent birds, whose exquisite adornments are doubly coveted by the trapper in the breeding season. A nether-mill-stone, surely, cannot be harder than the heart of a woman who can resist such a plea to her maternal tenderness? Yet there are so many who do disregard it consciously and deliberately at the dictate of fashion. Unhappily we have to deal with another class of offender, the ignorant and unconscious person. Such an individual is almost as dangerous as the deliberate and conscious one, because ignorance in this case implies want of interest, and, therefore, lack of love. What sympathiser with the objects of Society has not trembled to count the number of aigrettes decorating the bonnets of kind and virtuous old ladies at a Missionary Meeting? It is certain that not one of them would willingly hurt a fly, but they have all succumbed to the blandishments of their milliner, who persuades them an aigrette is just the finish required. We women have indeed, most of us, at some time in our lives, been verily guilty of the death of our brother in this matter either from vanity or ignorance.Vanity is an evil weed difficult to uproot; but ignorance is inexcusable in these days, and the best way we can shew our repentance is not only by abstaining ourselves from these forbidden plumes, however enticing, but by strong and determined effort to convert those of our sex who still err. Neither would a little missionary work amongst men be altogether out of place, in fact it is profoundly important. Men are by no means free from reproach, and in one degree one less guilty when they allow and condone the wearing of these feathers by their women-folk. If, instead of a smiling acquiescence in this particular form of feminine vanity, they would steadily discountenance it, and decline to admire a hat or bonnet adorned with bird of Paradise plumes, aigrettes, &c., there would be fewer seen. Women dress, in the main, for their own artistic satisfaction, but they also greatly covert and prize men’s approval and admiration of what they wear. Thoughtless cruelty is no monopoly of either sex, and we cannot afford to throw stones at each other, the difference lies rather in taste and temperament. How, then, are we to attack this monstrous lack of sympathy and love for the sweet fairies of the air? Horrible statistics of slaughter and suffering do not move people, even it not immediately consigned to the waste paper basket unread. Appeals of every kind have been made. The noblest artist of modern days drew “The Shuddering Angel” to try and arrest attention, and stay the tide of murder; yet now, in this new century, the evil goes on, and Society women, following the example of French élegantes, seem incorrigible. To whom can we turn with hope? It would appear to resolve itself into this—that while in no way relaxing our efforts to convert the grown-up members of Society of both sexes, we must adopt the methods of missionaries to heathen races, ad look for success mainly by the preparation and education of the young. The hardened grown-up sinner who for half a lifetime has been adorned by the scalps of the innocent is probably past praying for, as also the salesman, for we run p an appalling gamut of crime where demand is answered by supply. The trapper will naturally catch birds while there is a sale for their feathers, and so they are passed on in succession to wholesale dealer, retail tradesman and milliner, till they reach finally the more guilty wearer. The iron of greed and vanity has entered too deeply into the souls of these persons to make conversation probable. The children then must be our hope—but how? Is it imperative to make a strong, persistent, and irresistible appeal to all parents and educators of the rising generation to instruct their boys and girls from the very first to watch birds, feed them in winter, note their habits and song, and in so doing learn to understand their gay little souls, and love them. The precept that “love worketh no ill to his neighbor” must be inculcated quite as persistently with regard to the animal kingdom as it is to the human neighbor, an altruism only differing in quality and degree. Children are apt pupils and have extensive memories. Once embed in their minds the right principle of action, what they have imbibed of bird-love in those long preparatory years will abide with them when grown up, and a more strenuous life begins. Above all, parents and those who have to do with the youth of the population should encourage the study of free birds in their native haunts of garden, field and woodland—not mere bird-nesting for egg collection,—but a real study of their habitats, plumage and flight. The bird must be “a priori” a free bird—it is not its real self confined in a cage or aviary, however spacious and well cared for. It is an artificial product, only ministering to a man’s egoism, and a sad instance of his lack of comprehension of the soul of a bird, its magnificent gift off flight. It is not selfishness rather than love which can keep within prison bars those marvelous pinions, each tiny bone of which is hollow, and so adapted with exquisite completeness to buoy up the happy owner, not across an aviary, or as far as the next perch of his cage, but away—away into the sunshine and glorious free air? Can adequate words be found to describe the heartless cruelty of the person who clips the wings of the birds, and condemns them to hop about maimed and awkward? Is there any more pitiful and heartrending sight than a hapless wild bird cooped up in a small cage beating its wings against the cruel confined bars? In the West Indies I saw a parrot, the beautiful green species that lives in flocks in the mountains, confined in a wicker cage almost too narrow for him to turn in. I have never forgotten the sight, nor can I think of it now without emotion. There are more sympathetic people who will weep over the poem of the “Prisoner of Chillon,” and perhaps sign a petition for the release of the latest immured murderer, who yet have their windows full of caged birds, and are unable to see the bitter irony of their conduct. Arguments in defence of caging birds, especially foreign ones is distinction to our English species, are always transparently egotistical and betray heir fallacy in the very words employed. Here are some;— “My canary—or parrot—would die if I let them out.” Then why bring them hundreds of miles from their homes where, if free, they would not die? ?My bird, if released, will gladly return to its cage; it loves it.” Who taught it, then, to be a traitor to its glorious heritage of freedom and flight? “My bird was born in captivity of several generations of captive birds; he is quite happy, and misses nothing.” Clearly here speaks a person who has ever seen or even read of a tropical forest, teeming with beauty and happy life. Glorious, radiant sunshine, leafy shade, brilliant insects, cool fern-empowered pools. Might it not be possible that this non-indigenous bird, even after the third and fourth generation, would instinctively prefer such a home to a gilded cage and daily grounsel? Should it take an owner’s fancy to tie up the descendant of a Bedouin’s Arab courser in his backyard, the horse might be happy, but would this equine prototype of the swallow be missing nothing?—the grand stretch of[*25*] FREDERICK THOMAS BOWERS BROOKLYN—NEW YORK 183 HARRISON ST. May 20, 1911 My dear Sir I take pleasure in reporting to you on Archie's work with me to date. Yesterday, in examinations which I gave him, he got 50% in English, and 90% in Algebra. These marks very well indicate the present state of his preparation in the two subjects. In Algebra, his grasp of principles is thorough and exact. His one trouble lies in sheer carelessness. In English, except when he is writing on a theme in which he is much interested, his matter is likely to be thin,#2 his ideas few, and his style halting. These faults, to a great extent, are merely indications of immaturity; and little else but growth will remedy them. But again in this subject, Archie's worst trouble is repeated, and unaccountable, carelessness. In treating Archie's carelessness, I believe I am getting some results. He now realizes clearly and at all times his proneness to oversight and foolish errors, and so is more on guard against the weakness. Further, by making him reexamine with great care every piece of work before it goes out of his hands, I think I am putting him into the way of getting a habit of careful #3 and painstaking revision of his work. From present indications, I have no fear in predicting Archie's success in Algebra or the Harvard preliminaries. Unless he is able to eliminate a large percentage of the avoidable errors in his English Composition, he will not pass in that subject. I hope, however, to improve him sufficiently to secure his success. His English presents a problem which I shall do all in my power to solve satisfactorily. The recommendation forms necessary for his taking the examinations will be sent in by me. Very truly yours Fredrick Thomas Bowers Theodore Roosevelt, Esq. Oyster Bay, N.Y.SAN FRANCISCO "Overland Limited" ELECTRIC LIGHTS CHICAGO-SAN FRANCISCO EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR VIA UNION PACIFIC and SOUTHERN PACIFIC 01/20/11 [11] Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir Did not Mr. Garfield suggest that corporations be restrained from holding stock in other corporations? It appears to me to be a sound and potent way of reaching many evils. Will you not discuss it? I am With great respect, Very Sincerely Yours W.H. Cameron Napa, Cal. [*[Clark]*] 363 1/2 First. Dr., Portland, Oreg. May. 20 11 Theodore Roosevelt, Well I have in another week, earned $18.00 got $14.00 am working at a trade that takes longer to learn "providing you are quick" than half the Common trades. I earned $18.00 a week in Seattle last summer and "my cut" are getting that in the shop I am working in, but I came last and as there are more craftsmen in my line than work, the Co. I work for take advantage of my circumstances and pay me what they wish, and I can take it or get out. There are no jobs out so I have to tak things as a disrespectable, crooked scamp of a boss hands them to me.2 I was unable to get out when you were here, and I am not sorry as it makes my blood boil when I learn of your insane hobby "Race Suicide". Who do you mean to have familys? do you mean for the man who gets his less than $20.00 a week? if you do you are a dam fool or don't know what a $20.00 living consists of! Your cursed hobby don't am't to any thing among people who are able to have children, they know whether they can afford them or not, and another thing if the country kneeds more people why not let people have them who can't spend their income, don't advocate child raising to people who can't make a living and have3 have coal, clothes, and food, for the comforts of life. look at the unemployed in every part of the United States and can't get work and you running around the country hollowing race suicide you damnable pot-gutted pup, and 7/8 of the people who are working are merilly slaves with nothing in the future for them! do you know your hollow talk has a bearing on some ignorant people, and creates an intended good cheer to follow along the lines of your doctrine! Bring thousands into the world to suffer more ways than me, and if they have twice the consience and religious principles and character of 90% of the people they will go to hell when4 they die, if the bible is one half true. No you are only advocating misery in your blat, working for millionares and being paid by them, and if money is no good unless there are a certain number of poor soles to go with it and you are the degraded Beast who will make misery and poverty for your own selfish gain! When the country ceases to increase in population it's time to talk race suicide. I have to pay $3.00 per week for my 2 rooms, and Gas to cook, light & grub costs $2.75 if I had a wife there would be $2.00 more for her eating besides fuel through the day, and $9.00 a week would be the cheapest we could live that leaves $5.00 per week bal. for 50 weeks would be $250.00.5 then out of the $250.00 comes clothing for the both of us, doctors bills, entertainments a 2 weeks vacation and "a hundred and one" incidentals would you like to do it??? bring up a small family pay nurses, doctors give children an education and save enough to pay for a small home? perhaps get the home partly paid for then have the Boss tell you he could get along without you and you have to move out to another rented home. I could talk to you before any size audience and I never was before me either, and the quicker common people know the fake you are the better off they will be. A.B. Clark. "before you start out again note how many more more positions are wanted than help in[*[Crampton]*] American Museum of Natural History 77th Street and Central Park West New York May 20, 1911. Department of Invertebrate Zoölogy The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, [*D*] Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Mr. Roosevelt, As President of "The Quill Club" of New York, in succession to your friend Mr. Silas McBee, it is my privilege and honor to extend to you an invitation to address the Quill Club on "Ladies Night", Tuesday evening, January 16, 1912, when we will dine at the Hotel Astor We would be glad indeed if Mrs. Roosevelt would also accept an invitation to be present. On the corresponding evening of this year, we were addressed by His Excellency the German Ambassador and by President Nicholas Murray Butler, who spoke on "German Institutions." The Executive Committee asks that you will address the Quill Club on the subject of your African travels, as on the occasion when you spoke before the National Geographic Society, - where, by the way, I had the honor to follow you, speaking on my Polynesian explorations In order to inform you more particularly regarding the Quill Club and its activities, I am enclosing herewith our Year Book for 1910-1911. During the past year, we have listened to addresses by His Excellency Francisco de la Barra, Georger W. Perkins, John Barrett, Professor William R. Shepherd, my colleague at Columbia, and others, who have dealt with International Affairs. Next year we are to be concerned with National and Municipal Affairs, but for Ladies Night our plan are more ambitious; hence we extend to you this pressing invitationAMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 77th Street and Central Park West New York Department of Invertebrate Zoology The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt to speak. But for the fact that I start within the week upon an exploring expedition into South America, I would defer this invitation until Mr. McBee and others could add their solicitations to mine. I venture to express the hope, however, that you will accept at this time and that then your friends among the members of the Quill Club may join me in expressing to you their cordial appreciation of your kindness. I have the honor to remain Most respectfully yours Henry Edward Crampton PhD.University Forum of America Practical Lectures by Men of Action 557 West 124th Street New York Phone Morningside 5780 University Committee James B. Angell, LL.D. Michigan Henry B. Brown, A.B. Valparaiso Henry J. Ford, A.B. Princeton Harry B. Hutchins, LL.D. Michigan David Starr Jordan, M.S., M.D., Ph.D., LL.D. Leland Stanford Junior Francis J. McConnell, S.T.B., Ph.D., D.D., LL.D. De Pauw James K. Patterson, Ph.D., LL.D. Kentucky Charles Alexander Richmond, A.M., D.D., LL.D. Union Edgar F. Smith, Sc.D., Ph.D., LL.D. Pennsylvania Frederick Starr, Sc.D., Ph.D. Chicago Mary E. Woolley, A. M., Litt.D., L.H.D. Mt. Holyoke President Alexander Cumming, LL.S., A.M., Ph.D. Secretary Almeron W. Smith, A.M. Treasurer Henry Clews, LL.D. II. Saturday, May 20, 1911. President Theodore Roosevelt, A.B., LL.D., 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Personal. My dear President Roosevelt: Enclosed you have a statement of the object and scope of the work of the University Forum of America, with which you have long been familiar. At the direction of the Executive Committee, and in accord with my conferences with you during the pas few years, I take pleasure in notifying you of your election as Honorary President of the Forum. Believe me, with highest regard, Most sincerely yours, Alexander Cumming."NOT FOR SELF BUT FOR ALL' THE NATIONAL HAY ASSOCIATION OFFICERS: B.A.DEAN, PRESIDENT, AUBURN, N.Y. JOS GREGG, 1ST VICE PRESIDENT, ATLANTA, GA. J.R. FANGBONER, 2ND VICE PRESIDENT, FREMONT, O. J. VINING TAYLOR, SEC-TREAS. WINCHESTER, IND. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: H.W. ROBINSON, GREENSPRING, OHIO MAURICE NIEZER, FORTWAYNE, IND. JOHN DICKSON, PITTSBURG, PA. FINANCE COMMITTEE: J.W. BEATTY, PHILADELPHIA, PA. C.H. SPRINGER, MONRAVIA, N.Y. E.W. BERTHOLF, JERSEY CITY, N.J. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: C.J. AUSTIN. NEWYORK, N.Y. EGIL STEEN, BALTIMORE, M.D. C.E. NICHOLS, LOWELL, IND. USE HAY AND GRAIN CIPHER CODE. INCORPORATED OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT. [*D*] Auburn, N.Y., May 30th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. Dear Sir: The National Hay Association, composed of one thousand of the largest dealers in this commodity, scattered over the hay producing and consuming states of our Union, will hold their next annual convention at Niagara Falls, N.Y., the last week in July, namely, the 25th, 26th and 27th. I have been urged by our members to invite you to make an address before that body on some date during our sitting. We know that you are in close touch with the interests of the producing and consuming element of our nation, and feel that if you could compliment us by your presence it would add to our interests, and you attendance with us would be heartily appreciated. Should you see fit to accept we would ask you to allow us the privilege of meeting your expenses and maintenance in attending. As to my own personality, I refer you to the Hon. William H. Seward and to the Hon. Sereno Payne of our city. Yours very truly, B.A. Dean Pres. BD/HMForm 3 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 NUMBER a193 Ny SENT BY REC'D BY of CHECK 51 RECEIVED AT 172 Fifth Ave., N.W. Cor. 22nd St., New York, ALWAYS OPEN May 20, 1911 DATED Los Angeles Calif 20 TO: Rvt Ny Address answer. Edwin T Earle .Chairman CommitteeH.R. Eisenbrandt Sons Incorporated All Things Musical 228-230 N. Howard St. Telephone: St. Paul 1793. Baltimore, May 20, 1911. Sheet Music Dept. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Col. Roosevelt: We are sending under separate cover, a composition, which we believe will be of interest to you; title of same being, "Hymn for Universal Peace." You will also note that it contains the Esperanto text. Kindly acknowledge receipt of same. Thank you in advance, we are Very truly yours, H. R. Eisenbrandt Sons, Inc. C.E.W. E.B.B.J.E. FORBES, POST OFFICE ADDRESS ALWAYS OTTAWA, KANSAS COMMISSION TRAVELING SALESMAN IN MISSOURI OKLAHOMA NEBRASKA TEXAS KANSAS ARKANSAS LOUISIANA [*H*] OTTAWA, KANSAS 5/20 1911 Dear Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir. I enclose an editorial from the Kansas City Star of May 18th on your services to the country, which while flattering, I consider a just appreciation of your work. When men have asked what has Mr. Roosevelt done, I have told them he has raised in a troop of big and little men [to] the determination that they would fight persistently, for a square deal regardless of personal consequences, or of immediate results, till justice triumphed. I am not an admirer of Mr. Taft but regard him as a stuffed prophet. For all that, he has said some good things. A year or so ago Penrose wanted a certain man appointed US judge and Taft told him that he did not consider it to be any part of a senators duties to select US judges. He said at that time that it was grand if Taft would stick to it. We do not know whether he did or not, but when the Phila North American scored Taft for nominating on the Inter State Com Comm Court of Appeals a judge. Who had been roasted as a fraud by a Pennsylvania judge (in Court). and#2 J.E. FORBES, COMMISSION TRAVELING SALESMAN POST OFFICE ADDRESS ALWAYS OTTAWA, KANSAS IN MISSOURI OKLAHOMA NEBRASKA TEXAS KANSAS ARKANSAS LOUISIANA OTTAWA, KANSAS, 5/20 1911 who had so little sense of propriety, as to travel on a rail-road pass after it had been made illegal for a railroad to issue them, Mr. Taft's apology was, that he did not know of these things, and that he was highly reccommended by senators Penrose and Oliver. and he did not withdraw his name. There is one subject now before the public and a matter of the highest importance in which I believe Mr Taft is right and you are wrong, and that is, in the arbitration of matters involving national honor. There are so many things that in the excitement and sometimes anger of the moment, look so much larger and of more consequence to us that they do a year later, when they often appear trivial, that I believe arbitration in national matters should be the invariable rule without any exceptions. I do not believe peace will ever come through the weaking of our army or navy. I once wrote Senator Burton of Ohio that I considered him the greatest promoter of war in the country. I do believe that the navies of United States, Great Britain and France and such other nations as choose should#3 POST OFFICE ADDRESS ALWAYS OTTAWA, KANSAS J. E. FORBES, COMMISSION TRAVELING SALESMAN IN MISSOURI OKLAHOMA NEBRASKA TEXAS KANSAS ARKANSAS LOUISIANA OTTAWA, KANSAS,_____19__ back the Hague tribunal and assure any nation that will not arbitrate that if it must have war it will have more than its belly full of it. The only way we maintain peace in the United States, is by the knowledge that if the police are not sufficient, the sheriff will support them and if necessary he will be backed by the state militia, the US Army, and if necessary, by the entire able bodied citizenship of the country. I have said recently that one of your great services to the country is your exploding the doctrine that the decisions of the Supreme Court were [not] infallible and were not a proper subject for consideration and criticism. Hoping that you will continue to attack or defend whatever deserves it without much regard to the attacks upon you that it will cause. Yours truly, JE Forbesthe italian population of the United States exceeds 2,000,000- that of Greater New York exceeds 500,000--- one eighth of the population of the entire city. The BOLLETTINO DELLA SERA completely covers tis vast and fertile field. It supplies the key to these substantial homes. BOLLETTINO DELLA SERA ITALIAN EVENING BULLETIN GIORNALE POPOLARE QUOTIDIANO DEL GREATER NEW YORK E DEGLI STATI UNITI Box 1: The Leading Italian Newspaper published on this Hemisphere. It combines quantity with class—it's a business builder Box 2: daily circulation over 47,000 net paid, which is greatly more than ever attained by an Italian Newspaper published in America Frugone, Balletto and Pellegatti, Printing and Publishing Co., Props. Frank L. Frugone, Treas. and General Manager Telephone 1963 Worth 178 Park Row,New York, May 20 1911 To Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. [*10.*] Dear Col. Roosevelt:- My admiration and devotion to you for your great deeds for this country lead me to disbelieve the statements attributed to you in this enclosed clipping from referring to certain questions asked to Italians. I am sure this is another exaggeration of some misguided and malignant reporter. But to satisfy many of our readers who have questioned us on this subject. I would be grateful to have a few lines from you to convince them of my belief. Thanking you in anticipation and with very best wishes for your good health and happiness, I am, Sincerely yours. Frank L. Frugone [[shorthand]]GINN & COMPANY PUBLISHERS BOSTON NEW YORK CHICAGO LONDON 70 FIFTH AVENUE BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN NEW YORK CITY [*3*] May 20, 1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt c/o Outlook Company 287 Fourth Avenue New York City Dear Sir:- At the request of the translator, Mr. Angelo Patri, we recently sent you a copy of one of our latest publications, Pinocchio in Africa. We trust that it reached you safely, and that it may be as delightfully appreciated by you as it is by us. Very truly yours, GINN & COMPANY LJW/GOP[*A.E.*] St. Louis, Mo. May 20th. 1911. The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster - Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir:- After the reading of the enclosed paper at a St. Louis meeting of Electrical Engineers the attached resolution was adopted and forwarded to President Taft. The undersigned take the liberty of mailing this matter to you hoping to receive advice and encouragement. For reasons which will be clear after the subject has been explained to you the method of procedure and the influence of the Commission or Department have not been given more in detail in the paper. As it could be made to exert a powerful economic influence outside its specific scope, it is hoped you may take cognisance of the paper and grant the privilege of further explanation. Respectfully yours, Ludwig Gutmann 5645 Gates AvenueEstablished 1876 Incorporated 1906 E. A. Hall, Prest. and Treas. J. E. K. Herrick, Vice-Prest. and Mgr. C. H. Hungerford, Secretary Hall & Herrick Company Mens & Boys Outfitters. Springfield, Ill. May Twentieth, 1911. [*13*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York., My dear Friend:- Your favored me with an interview on the train while to Chicago not long since. You may recall our conversation about the farm boy and what is being done in Illinois and elsewhere to inspire said boy with ambition to make good on the farm and to creditably discharge every duty of a patriotic citizen. Under separate cover I am sending you a copy of The Farm Home published in this city by one of your best friends of many years standing. After you have read in The Farm Home about the excellent work done in this and other Counties by The Farm Boys Brigade will you not devote five minutes of your time to the dictation of a cheering greeting to the farm boy, which message you are invited to address to Col. Charges F. Mills, the Editor of the The Farm Home and the originator of the organization known as the Farm Boys Brigade. The most cordial and hearty reception that you will receive when you come to Springfield next October to attend the Illinois State Fair will be from the members of the Farm Boys Brigade. It will be my purpose to call on you in your New York office in the not distant future to thank you in person for the above and past favors. Your sincere friend, JEK HerrickA regular crusade against the notion that only the ignorant and simple have more than two children - how accomplish this studpendous test!! Education thru organization First we have many reputable physicians you can enlist in actual work for the causes and perhaps if it seems best ministers and strong business men. In other words get wide spread attention to the growing evil, its cause, its effects, its remedy - the very facts so ably presented in your last article. This perhaps sounds visionary but Mr. Roosevelt I believe you are the man to make the realization of this vision possible. You have access to all men in the United States [*[Hutcheson]*] Kashing, China May 20, 1911 [*H.*] Mr. Theodore Roosevelt New York City Dear Sir;- I take the liberty of writing one so very busy as I know you to be only because the subject of this letter is one of the most vital importance to our great country. I have this week read your splendid article in the Outlook for April 8th called "Race Decadence.' Your language is strong - very strong in condemnation of wilful sterility. I am glad andproud we have one who can make and dares to make such a strong charge against this weakness and curse to our country and the world. Your voice in exhortation to our best people to take up the subject in earnest and stop the crime is strong also; But Mr. Roosevelt it ought not to stop here. With keen insight you saw several years ago that this thing was a real and terrible menace to our American civilization. And You have not failed to let your voice ring out clearly in outcry against it from Paris to San Francisco Now I think you have struck the key to the very vitals of our national welfare and the onward progress of the great Anglo-Saxon race. I believe you have the opportunity to earn for yourself the lasting gratitude of your country in following up the note of warning which you have already sounded. A subject of this essiental delicacy presents tremendous obstacles but the minds of our young people, thru the proper channels, ought to be brought to see the importance of this subject and to be brought to a healthful attitude each one seeing his or her personal responsibility to society in this matter.China. I am well aware of the difficulty of such a task but I believe you will be able to accomplish it. You may be interested to know I am a medical missionary and the proud father of two little girls Believe me Yours sincerely Allen C. Hutcheron M.D. Kashing via Shanghai China May, 20, 1911you have wonderful prestige from your position as well as from your personality and besides you have the love and intense admiration of thousands of our best citizens. If you feel the great need for a crusade on this subject - or if you object to the term crusade call it education, I do not see how you can resist the call. I firmly believe our physicians and educators can be awakened to their responsibility in this matter , if you will [not] organize a movement. Witness the success of the feet binding and anti opinion crusades in[*9*] 15 Wall Street. May 20, '11. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I enclose some information regarding the International & Great Northern Reorganization, and also a plan of Reorganization. Should this plan go through I will lose about $10,000 on the little lot I hold. I would not mind it so much if a number of people of whom I know, among them small investors who cannot afford to lose, have lost a great deal of money. If they could get some one to fight there battle as they are too small to do it themselves, they would give him every support. There has been lots of instances of Trust Companies doing business like the one in mind, but it is seldom that you can detect them so openingly defying all sense of justice and taking away from the Third Mortgage bondholders the value of their securities. Thanking you for your letter, I remain, Very truly yours, Arthur T. H. Jones. [[shorthand]]we ourselves cease. My wife joins me [*x*] in sending you the heartiest welcome and I beg you to believe me Yours ever Jusserand [*x indeed she does!*] AMBASSADE DE FRANCE A WASHINGTON May 20, 1914 Dear and admired Colonel Hail! Hail! We are dêêlighted, I mean dêêlighted at your being back, thinner they say, but "wiry and fiery" (Tribune), and recuperating apace after your trials, wounds fevers, monkey flesh, Landors and other mosquitoes.Be it so. And now that you have explored central Africa and South America and that, heaven be blessed, there is no longer any pole, in the North, South or magnetic to discover, we fondly hope you will have to stay with us, tame, stale and un-savage as we may be. What a joy it must have been at Oyster Bay, your coming home! Even the "Faisan" must have chuckled. Papers say you are leaving for Spain by the Olympic. If by the Olympic then via France. For which cause I enclose a word for our Customs Officers, so that you be not delayed. Our good wishes have followed every step or swimming stroke of yours and will never cease, untilHouse of Representatives U. S. Washington, D.C. May 20, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York, N. Y. My Dear Colonel: I have your note of yesterday. I very much regretted that I was unable to remain until you came to the office. I desired only to call and pay my respects. Had no particular mission in mind. I am always at your service. I don't know when I will be in New York again but if at any time you feel that you wish- [ed] to talk with me about anything, all you have to do is to summon me. Yours with respect, E. H. Madison.[*[For 2 encs see 5-20-11]*] walked blindly into the Tammany Trap so skilfully laid for them - the same voters being really under the delusion that they voted for the Democratic Party. Yours very respectfully Samuel Meadow "54 St Nicholas ave" N.Y N.Y If you think you can use this letter to some advantage in the columns of the 'Outlook' you have my full permission to do so. - S.M. I hope I did not rob much of your valuable time by making you read enclosed epistles. [*[Meadow]*] [*H*] New-York, May 20th, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt c/o Outlook Office City Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I take this liberty in enclosing herewith copies of two letters I have written to-day to the editors of the 'World' and 'Evening Post' respectively. I thought, it might be of some interest to you - as a keen student of public affairs, and a great leader of public opinion - to learn - what impression the recent course of events at Albany has made on a dispassionate and independent citizen. It may be also gratifying to you to learn2 that these same views are shared to-day alike by many Democrats, Republicans and Independents - of which I have a personal knowledge.- It seems, that people begin to realize at last, that your have given them a true estimate of John A. Dix, and they are also finding out daily - to their great mortification - that there was no joke at all - in the story you told them during the last campaign, of what transpired in room 212 at Rochester where they conspired with the assistance of the saintly and innocent John A. Dix to saddle Tammany misrule upon this fair Empire State of ours.- What a disheartening sight for the people to 3 watch now almost in a helpless condition - these Tammany cohorts searching out for loot and plunder in all directions of the State government, and as a fitting climax they started now a raid even on the judiciary. The situation really begins to look desperate, and it looks, the worst is to come yet unless somebody calls a halt.- What a pity that through the evil influence of some so-called independent newspapers - so many people were led astray before last election, and through the raising by these same malicious organs - for some personal motives of their own - of so many false alarms and bogus issues, so many misguided voters[*[Meadow]*] Copy of a letter sent to the Editor of the World on May 20th, 1911 Sir: I appeal in the name of fairness and justice that - in view of the latest misdoings at Albany and the total collapse of the Dix administration - the World should publicly apologize to Col. Roosevelt. It seems that after all, Col. Roosevelt knew what he was talking about - when in the last campaign, he warned the people of the plot hatched in room 212 at Rochester - to fasten Tammany misrule on the whole Empire State. And to think now, of the heap of abuse and ridicule showered upon Col. Roosevelt's head - by the World and other so-called independent newspapers - simply2 for the reason - because in his usual strenuous way - he tried very hard to present this deplorable state of affairs. How amusing it is now to watch these same newspapers - particularly the 'World" and the "Evening Post" fuming with rage, and vying one with another in their vehement denunciation of Gov. Dix - for his display of weakness and complete abject surrender to Tammany Hall. How humiliating for every decent citizen to witness the Chief Magistrate of the greatest State in the Union, flinging decency to the winds, prostituting his high office, making daily political bargains, trafficking and dickering in offices with the head of the American Camorra Society (I refer you to article "Camorra"3 in the 11th edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica - where you'll learn that the Italian Camorra Society and the American Tammany Society are practically run on the same principles - which consist mainly in looting and plundering the public treasury and in being for their own pocket all the time) It seems, that Judge O'Gorman was purposely transfered to the Senate in Washington - in order to make room for the elevation of the first lieutenant and right-hand man of the Tammany Boss - to a justiceship of the Supreme Court. And to think that this was all prearranged with the connivance of the Governor. What a shameful spectacle indeed! As a constant reader and friend4 of the World, I would like to know what the World intends to do in order to restore its shattered political reputation, and to atone for the great damage it has done to the cause of Good Government in this State - by conducting - last Fall - a vigorous campaign of misrepresentation - with the result that many thousands of Republicans failed to do their duty and stayed away from the polls altogether, and many other thousands of Democrats and Independents were duped and voted for the wrong ticket - which is now apparent to everybody. Finally, did the World gain anything in public esteem by misguiding the voters - solely for the reason of personal pique and5 the bogus issue of "1912"? I hardly think so. Yours very truly, Samuel Meadow '54 St. Nicholson ave.'[enc in Meadow 5-20-11][*[Meadow]*] Copy of a letter sent to the Editor of the Evening Post on May 20th '11 Sir; I read with great interest in yesterday's issue your brilliant editorial "The Judiciary on Sale". Needless to say, I fully coincide in your views. I believe that it will make many decent citizens - irrespective of party affiliation - to sit up and hang their heads in shame. I am glad that the Post has, at last, found the error of its ways and is now fully convinced, that we have enthroned in the Executive chamber at Albany - merely a figurehead and puppet of Tammany Hall. - Reading your editorial, however, you cannot help to recall to your mind, the much regrettable fact,2 that only a short time ago, the Evening Post - for various reasons known only to itself - has pursued a different course, and had found it necessary to bitterly attack and denounce a distinguished ex-President - for the crime of expressing similiar views, and for calling the peoples attention to the impending danger of Tammany domination over the whole State. Why, if I remember aright, the Evening Post has said many harsh things about Col. Roosevelt. It almost accused him of sacrilege and use of intemperate language - when the Colonel only happened to mention Dix & Tammany in the same breadth. Now, in view of all what transpired since the present Tammany regime was inaugurated at Albany - brought about mainly through the3 frenzied efforts of the credulous Evening Post and other malicious newspapers - now that every citizen with open eyes can plainly see, that the State capital is nothing but an annex to Tammany Hall, and that all important offices and legislation have to secure their final O.K. from State Headquarters on "14th St." - before being confirmed or put on the statue-book - in face of this humiliating exhibition by the governor of the State of New York, of prostituting the bench and shameful betrayal of the peoples trust, (which, by the way, is just what Col. Roosevelt predicted - he would do at first opportunity) I say, in view of all this, and also for the sake of fair play and the truth, - don't you think. You owe an apology4 to Col. Roosevelt? If not, I would like to know the reason why. - Yours very truly Samuel Meadow "54 St. Nicholas Ave."[enc. in Meadow 5-20-11]WILLIAM J. MORAN COUNSELOR AT LAW 76 WILLIAM STREET NEW YORK May 20th, 1911. [*13*] Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Sir:- You did me the honor of acknowledging my recent communication to you and I sincerely appreciate it. may I bother you with glancing over the enclosed address made by me a few years ago which may help to accentuate the point I have always tried to make, namely, that any system of "liability for damages" in the relation of master and servant is one that is fraught with great danger to the body politic especially in the judicial branch of the people's government. Respectfully, William J. Moran WJM-BH. May 20/11 The Union League Club New York My dear Friend: Since the decision I have been having "my innings" with certain patriots in this environment, gentlemen of mysterious mentality, who without knowing what they do are giving way to great joy over the Supreme Court's endorsement of those hated Roosevelt policies. Vindication could hardly be more complete on three cardinal points; power to dissolve illegal organizations, no matter how mighty;right to discriminate between the good and the bad corporations, and the need of reasonably elastic interpretation of constitutional and statute law to meet the exigencies of an expanding nation. I congratulate you heartily. Sincerely yours, Wm D. Murphy . To Hon Theodore Roosevelt 287 Fourth Ave5. Pacific Theological Seminary Berkeley, California May 28, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt 287 Fourth Ave. New York My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- In accordance with Mr. E. T. Earl's word to you, which we cordially endorse, I am sending to you, on behalf of the East Lectureship Committee, an additional check for two hundred and fifty dollars ($250). We have received the corrected copy of the lectures, and thank you for making the corrections. Arrangements for publication will be attended to very soon. May I tell you once more that your lectures make a profound and lasting impression for good. A similar welcome and hearing awaits youPacific Theological Seminary Berkeley, California whenever you may repeat your visit to Berkeley and the coast in general. With high personal esteem and appreciation, believe me. Yours most truly, C.S. Nash23 NASSAU STREET. May 20th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. Dear Sir: Your letter of May 19th addressed to Mr. August Belmont has been received. Mr. Belmont is at present in Kentucky and is not expected to reach New York until late Sunday night, at which time your communication will be brought to his attention. Respectfully yours, Geosh Oldham Secretary[*51.*] Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Frederic J. Paxton, President Joseph T. Orme, Treasurer Walter C. Cooper, Secretary John E. Murphy, 1st Vice Prest. Wilmer L. Moore, 2nd Vice Prest. Mell R. Wilkinson, 3rd Vice Prest. Directors V.H. Kriegshaber W. W. Orr J.H. Nunnally Victor Lamar Smith Brooks Morgan J.T. Holleman May 20th, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt c/o The Outlook New York, N.Y. My dear Col. Roosevelt: I am asking your assistance and aid in a matter that I hope it will be your pleasure to comply with. The newspapers announced recently that under the new reorganization of the War Department, that the various departments would be re-adjusted and in the adjustment, the Department of the Gulf, now with headquarters in Atlanta, would be practically disbanded. As President of the Chamber of Commerce I officially took the matter up with our two United States Senators - Bacon and Terrell - also with our Congressman, and have been advised by them that the Department has not decided anything definite, that they will probably retain the Brigadier General and one or two officers, but that there will be a decided reduction in the clerical force and a curtailing along all lines. As far as I have been able to learn the matter rests entirely in the hands of the new Secretary of War, Mr. Stimson, acting under the advice of Major General Leonard D. Wood; that whatever recommendation General Wood makes will be accepted by Secretary Stimson, hence - the courtesy that I ask at your hands is that as you are thoroughly familiar with the spirit of Atlanta,Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Frederic J. Paxon, President Joseph T. Orme, Treasurer Walter C. Cooper, Secretary John E. Murphy, 1st Vice Prest. Wilmer L. Moore, 2nd Vice Prest. Mell R. Wilkinson, 3rd Vice Prest. Directors V.H. Kriegshaber W. W. Orr J.H. Nunnally Victor Lamar Smith Brooks Morgan J.T. Holleman #2 that you will therefore recognize how we will feel the loss of prestige in having the department practically moved from this point. Again, the Department of the Gulf spends, I am reliably informed, through its purchasing agent in round figures some quarter of a million a year. That the Department has with its Brigadier General Mills and other officers, some fifty men; that these officers and men spend practically all their salary in our city. Again, the personnel of these officers are so high that we would feel a direct loss to our community, and quite a number of these officers and men have already purchased homes in our midst, have made partial payments and the removal would be to their decided disadvantage. Knowing of the intimacy between yourself and General Wood, I am taking the liberty of asking whether you will not use your influence with General Wood, having him look into the question thoroughly, hoping that the result may be that the full quota of officers will be retained here in Atlanta. Your interesting yourself in this matter will not only be appreciated by myself and my associates on the Board of Directors, but will be equally appreciated by our entire community. I am with high personal regards, Yours most sincerely, Frederic J. PaxonThe Plunket House, 84 Merrion Square Dublin Telegraphic Address: "Organise," Dublin. Telephone No. 1090. 6. 20th May, 1911. My dear Mr. Roosevelt, I am sending you the enclosed little book of Essays because I feel quite certain you will find some thoughts in them which will interest you and I know you will like the writing contained in the last Essay, entitled "Ideals of the New Rural Society". What, I think, chiefly distinguishes your advocacy of a higher rural civilisation is your insistence upon the importance of woman's part in the general scheme for its attainment. Irish rural reformers have, as you have most generously acknowledged, given some useful ideas in this matter, and I am sure you will be glad to see that we are coming to recognise the soundness of your view. The leaders of the United Irishwomen tell me that Ireland is suffering from the fact that hitherto men have played the women's part in our public life and women no part at all. These things must not, of course, be said in Ireland - they are much too true. But this new Women's Union is determined to organise and educate Irish womanhood for the extremely interesting experiment of a reconstruction of rural life not under men's predominance but from 2. the hearth and home. Owing probably to your first mention of Irish ideas in rural life reform, those interested in and working upon the problem of the United States, more especially the believers in your Country Life policy, keep in close touch with our work here. In February last, I was asked to address the Legislature of Wisconsin in joint session, upon their agricultural policy (which, as you know, is about the nearest to your own ideas in the whole country) from an Irish point of view, and they printed 1000 copies of my Address. This is one of many indications of American interest in our Irish movement. It has struck me that you might like to make some mention of the Unites Irishwomen in the 'OUTLOOK'. Their general scheme is mutatis mutandis, applicable in many American rural districts that I know, and I should say almost universally if the work were entrusted to those who understood the necessary adaptation of the principles. To my great regret, Gifford Pinchot returned to the States without paying me a visit. Consequently I am behind- hand in my information as to the position of your various policies. I am awaiting the return of Sydney Brooks to supply the deficiencies of the American correspondence in our newspapers, but such information as I have gives me the impression3. that things are moving surely and much less slowly than we might have feared in the direction of your desires. With all good wishes and much gratitude, I am, Very sincerely yours, Horace PlunkettTHROOP POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE PASADENA, CALIFORNIA PRESIDENT'S ROOM May 20, 1911 My dear Mr. Harper: The photographs came before you had time to receive my second request. I thank you most cordially for your kindness in the matter. We are using a part of Mr. Roosevelt's address in our new catalogue and shall later print it in full as a special Bulletin. Yours most sincerely, James A. B. Scherer.THROOP POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE PASADENA, CALIFORNIA PRESIDENT'S ROOM May 20, 1911 My dear Mr. Roosevelt: Personally, and in the name of the Institute, I thank you most cordially for making it possible for us to hang two autographed photographs of yourself in this building. The pictures are excellent; and will be always cherished momentoes of your delightful visit. Yours most sincerely, James A. B. SchrererSupreme Court Appellate Division Fourth Department Alfred Spring Associate Justice Franklinville, N.Y. 20th May 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt, I have only been able today to get a copy of the American Law Review containing my article on "The Recognition of Panama," and I enclose the same under separate cover. I investigated the subject for the reason that the attacks against your administration in some newspapers were quite bitter, and I wished to ascertain whether there was any foundation to the charges made. I collected together what facts I could, and finally as a result of the investigation wrote the article referred to. Of course, there are no facts in it new to you, and you are so familiar with the subject anyway that I have some hesitancy in sending it to you at all. I also include in the same package another issue of the Law Review containing an article by me on "The Monroe Doctrine," and upon which I spent much time. I also send along an article on Hamilton Fish. It has always(Hon. Theodore Roosevelt,-2.) seemed to me that Governor Fish made a great Secretary of State and that his administration of that department has never received adequate recognition. In any event, I have exploited my views on the subject, and I wish when you have leisure time you would take the trouble to run it through. As always, Very sincerely yours, Alfred Spring. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, New York City.Mr Roosevelt - and repeated it of late - in another form! That I deplore! and widely have expressed my surprise and censure of. That you an American Protestant of glorius Holland live! and - the son [*[5-20-11]*] [*[Stevenson]*] [*5.*] [*MS*] 165 Madison Ave N. Y. City May 20th, 1911 My dear Mr. Roosevelt - From the days when you were our Police Commissioner! "on" through the White House with you! into Africaand since your return. I don't believe you and Mrs Roosevelt, have had a more loyal and admiring friend: on the Great Round Earth! than am I to "Theodore Roosevelt." I took up my pen to write Mrs Roosevelt when she was letting you go to Africa. But- I refrained feeling if every woman troubled her with expressions of Regard for you both! her life would be a burden! You have made one mistakeon the Woman's Suffrage matter? Must we believe the statements of the "clipping" enclosed? You will see one, I have kept months - till time allows me to ask you. I am a Director also am the Executive Com. & Chairman 2 of your Father! - could place Roman Catholic's in places of Power Abroad - and here at home, could say it mattered not if "Jesuit Rome" occupied our Presidential chair! and - ifvery recent utterance censure Y.M.C.A. for not permitting Roman Catholics to hold the places of Office! in that suspect Broad but Protestant world-wide power! - all this is an arrangement and far more to me. But - I did not take up my pen to say even this! What I do wish to ask you Mr. Roosevelt, to have the kindness to give me a brief and speedy reply upon - is this, where do you standforbid his being by any possibility other than anti suffrage." Now Mr Roosevelt since this recent atrocious "Woman Suffrage parade" and - the status of common, corrupt Senators this past week at Albany! I 3 MS of Pamphlet Com &c &c of one Anti Suffrage "Civic Education of Women League." And I feel it is time to ask you to settle for us N.Y. women- how much truthThere is - in the statements enclosed I've been two years in Albany Legislature on our Anti Delegation representing the "State Ass'n opposed to Woman Suffrage" and our "Civic League" - I am told this week that lately you expressed yourself firmly Anti Suffrage - as I have said all along in reply to the reverse claimed, "Theodore Roosevelt could not be other than Anti - his life, and views, and attitude towards Woman -4 MS must just know where "Mr Roosevelt" stands on this question on womanhood! Thanking you for reading so long a letter - and in handwriting - and -with expressions of highest regard & esteem for both Mrs Roosevelt & yourself - Cordially yours Marie M. Stevenson I posted you a parcel of our League's "Anti" Literature in early winter - and planned to follow up with this letter at once! We are busy ladies in N.Y. - for generations of my family in many Branches -59 Dubois St.Newburgh,N.Y.,May,20,1911. Colonel Roosevelt:- Dear Sir, The sketch in St. Luke's Garden, entitled, The Top of the World, was printed prior to your national activities for the public good and refers to an earlier President (see page 38), but you held that high office when A Study in Green was written and the "moral" points directly to those who opposed your policies; so I can sincerely say that the dedication to "the best known champion of conservation" is no afterthought or "catch-penny" device, while it attributes honor to whom it is due. Very respectfully yours, (Rev.) Albert S. Stewart.THE LABOR WORLD OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY THE LABOR WORLD PUBLISHING CO. (INC.) Offices { 366 Broadway, New York City { 89 Montgomery Street, Jersey City Telephones 270 Franklin, New York City--271 Jersey City LEON C. SUTTON, Managing Editor Official Organ NEW YORK BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL (Building Trades Department. A.F. of L.) of New York and Vicinity NATIONAL OFFICIAL ORGAN The Eight Hour League of America STATE OFFICIAL ORGAN New Jersey State Building Trades Council The Building Trades Department A.F. of L. United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and Affiliated Unions United Association Journeyman Plumbers, Gas and Steam Fitters and Steam Fitters' Helpers COUNTY OFFICIAL ORGAN Hudson County Building Trades Council, Department of the American Federation of Labor The Essex County Building Trades Council, Department of the American Federation of Labor The Orange Building Trades Council, Department of the American Federation of Labor New York, May 20th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, C/o The Outlook, 287 - 4th Avenue, N.Y. City. Dear Sir: -- I wrote you last week with reference to an Industrial Peace Edition or Educational Number of "The Labor World" in course of preparation. We are taking up the subjects of Arbitration, Profit Sharing between Employer and Employee and opposing Strikes, Boycotts, Lockouts and all destructive measures. I fear I did not make our object understood in my first letter. If you could not furnish us an article, we wanted just a word from you of encouragement to the working classes. There are two elements in the ranks of Organized Labor, - one destructive, the other constructive. We are of the constructive class and a word of encouragement from you to this class will be of material benefit. I beg that you will view the matter in this light and let us have just a line, if no more. We will reach nearly every working man in New York and New Jersey with this Edition and a word from you will, I am sure, be sincerely appreciated by them. Trusting you will reconsider the subject, and help us in the work we are doing, we remain, Yours very sincerely, Leon C Sutton Yours of May 16th receivedSwissvale, Pa. 5-20-11 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt New York, N.Y. 12 Dear Sir. I mail you photograph of results of an experiment. Made with a 45-70 Springfield rifle. With a bullet or projectile. I have designed and which I hope will interest you. I would like very much to have an opinion from you as to the commercial use that could be made of it as a projectile to be used in small calibre guns against Steel Plates. Curved or flat. It will penetrate either at an angle of 45 deg or better. I do not claim it will penetrate Hard Armor Plate. Would it not do for Big Game and could not a considerable number be sold. This bullet is made from Tool Steel Tempered to a cold chisel temper and covered with a lead jacket to take rifles in gun. Trusting this will interest you. I am yours. Very respectfully, N.B. Taylor 7550 Dickson St. Swissvale Pa.[FOR ENCL SEE 5-20-11]CABLE ADDRESS, LUNA, N. Y. TELEPHONE 250 "CONEY" THOMPSON & DUNDY'S LUNA PARK THE HEART OF CONEY ISLAND NEW YORK May 20, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, C/o "The Outlook" Magazine, New York City. My dear Sir:- Will you please accept the enclosed with my compliments. Yours very truly, Frederic Thompson[*[5-20-11]*] This information is confidential, for the use of the subscriber only. All rights reserved. WAGNER'S WALL ST. WARNINGS. P. WAGNER, 18 BROADWAY, N.Y. --------- CABLE ADDRESS, "FORECASTER," NEW YORK TERMS: $15.00 monthly $5.00 weekly Published regularly since 1901. These advices must be used in conjunction with my Eight Fundamental Rules. Not merely "get posted," but "KEEP POSTED," as instructions are subject to change, and there is NO RESPONSIBILITY for events occurring when advice is not being furnished. Nothing is guaranteed under this letter. Advices herein are OPINIONS, based upon existing conditions, which are subject to change. To keep posted is vital. For Monday's Market. Consecutively-Correct Daily Counts,--same as last. No change from instructions of a couple of days past. A trading situation,--with our Leading Stocks a purchase on a scale down of about a couple of points if it comes first,--and a short sale on a farther rally of a point or two, should that come first. Long Pull People,--(This class also "Broad-gauge People," ignoring traders' wiggles of a couple of points),--have a few shorts out, ready for a scale up, up or for more, as per orders "when, as, and if issued!" This covers Union Pacific, So.Pac., St.Paul, U.S. Steel, Amal.Copper, Atchison. Traders,--you must do a little "work" (watching and thinking) if you expect to do business on our usual basis of 1/2 to 1 point margin (or less!). Sell St. Paul short, 125-5-1/2, with stop on part at 126. Sell U.S. Steel short 80-81, with stop on part at 81-1/2. Sell U.P short 184-4-1/2, and again if 186-6-1/2. Sell Smelters short 80-1/2-81, stop part 81-1/2. Sell Amal. Copper short 67-1/2, stopped part 68. Sell So. Pac. short around 120. If part are caught on stop, renew as advised later. Reading!--behind the market on this run, and can readily catch up to about 162-163, as stated two days ago. Coming 160-1/2 would make a couple of points more practically certain. Act accordingly, either buying, with second lot on dip, or shorting now, stop 60-1/2. It is obvious we are in the middle of a moderate trader's turn, and the above is the only way to play for it, the results being simply a moderate "scalp," as described, during distribution. For advances,--Miss. Pac. still likely to make 54-56 as a drive at shorts. Wab. Prfd. try for 40, R.I. 34 and 67, Brooklyn 83-84, M.K.T. 36-37, So. Rails 31 and 70, Beth. Steels 36 and 66-67. You understand, of course, how these can be modified in subsequent letters,--and how any special one can get over-bought and not move! It is therefore necessary to have two or more. Va. Chem! Smashed gloriously! A short sale of a scale up to 59-60. Can't be "finer" when it is so "fast." P. Wagner Postscript: "Lest we forget!" It is proper to emphasize the accuracy with which our System has told us about opposing moves in different stocks recently! I told you that my methods showed that Union, So. Pa., Paul. Steel would STOP AND WIGGLE! (They did!) I told you that Reading and Rock Islands should go right on higher. (They did!) I told you that Va. Chem. was a particular short sale, and it is the ONLY STOCK seriously down--5 points! And all this was going on at the same time! Only people Mentally Deficient will call such things "guessing," You and I are naturally IRRITATED at pseudo-"Financial Writers" who use their "positions" to insist to the public that NOBODY can foretell the market,--(because they can't!) The battlements of "Public Prejudice" are crumbling before the bombardment of "Experience" (and KNOWLEDGE) P.W.[ENCL IN SMITH 5-22-11]R DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY WASHINGTON May 20, 1911. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I have yours of May 19th, with regard to the Morgan stallion spoken about by Seth Bulloch. I will write to Mr. Bulloch and have him send the horse here to the Department. We will place him upon his pedigree, as we have to avoid any in-and-in breeding. I notice with interest everything you do, and remember you with the affection due to one of the best friends I have ever had. Faithfully yours, James Wilson Secretary. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City.[*[Wood]*] N. W. AYER & SON ADVERTISING NEWSPAPER MAGAZINE OUTDOOR 300-308 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK BOSTON CHICAGO [*K*] May 20, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Colonel: The Bible School of the North Baptist Church, Camden, New Jersey, has the reputation of being one of the most progressive and effective schools in the State. It has in all departments an enrollment of more than fifteen hundred. An Independence Day Service has for many years been a feature. It falls on the Sunday nearest July 4th. The exercises are patriotic in character, and survivors of several Posts of the G. A. R. are wont to be our guests on these occasions. Prominent speakers have made addresses. The Declaration of Independence is read responsively, and loyalty to God and Country is the theme of the day. It has been our thought that it would mean a very great deal to our school if during the exercises on July 2nd we might be privileged to give it a personal message from you. I therefore take the liberty of writing to ask if out of your busy life you will take the time to dictate a letter to our school to be read at this service, expressing such sentiment as may seem fitting to you. A contribution of this sort will, I am sure, give the service of the day a great uplift, and be remembered long afterwards by hundreds of the young people of our State. Under separate cover we have mailed you a Grant booklet, one of a series issued yearly by this firm. Mr. F.W. Ayer, the head of this house, has been superintendent of the North School for forty years. Last year a large section of the Grant booklet was distributed there as an Indepence Day souvenir.-2- It may interest you to know that the writer of this letter, and compiler of these booklets, was born in Oyster Bay and lived there until 1880. A photograph of the most beautiful harbor in the world, with Cove Neck and Lloyd's Neck for a background, hangs beside him as he writes. Many of his best friends still live in the village. He also is a member of the North School.. If you can find time to give the young people of Camden a message it will please him as well as them. Very truly yours, J.A. WoodDEUTSCHE EVANGELISCHE KIRCHE, ECKE 6. UND GARDEN STR. DR. JOH. RUDOLPH, PASTOR, 606 GARDEN STR. HOBOKEN, N.J., May 20th 1911 [*K*] Ex. President Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. Honored and Dear Sir: The splendid defense of God and the Bible by Mayor Gaynor and ex Lieutenant Governor M. Linn Bruce - in answer to a series of questions on Religion - by Rev. Christian F. Reisner - offers probably the last opportunity to advocate the following Christian endeavors. There is something sublime in the frank and courageous testimony of these Christian men - which is worthy of emulation - notably in this age of materialism and spiritual decline. Some years ago, while in the employment of the American Tract Society - as an Engraver - I was my pleasure to conceive the idea for an elaborate Biblical symbolic chart on "Christian's Coat of Arms" - based on the gospels of Eph. 6.13:17 - St. Luke 2-14 etc. The design furnishes an excellent illustration for the famous Luther hymn - For Those art my Rook and my Fortress etc - Psalm 31:3. As a native of Switzerland and an American citizen, I might say! perhaps no man in this country has suffered as much from red tapeism denominational and race prejudice - such as the writer encountered in many religious circles - Having the misfortune to be out of employmentfor some time (and a married man) I am sure you can realize my mental anxiety and zeal in the matter of recommending the subject to Christian churches - as the enterprise holds out the prospects of a modest royalty - in the event of publication. I am solemnly convinced that your endorsement of the Christian's Coat of Arms" - which stands for 'God and the Bible' - will not only touch a responsive chord in the hearts of thousands of Christian people throughout our land - but by virtue of the influence of your recommendation - will avert the calamity of a happy house broken up. In order to convince you of my devout sincerity in this matter - will be pleased to present you with a souvenir of my Painting in Oil - in appreciation for any expressions of your moral support of this dignified religious project. Hoping that I may have the honor to hear from you! I close with sentiments of my respect and esteem - linked with best wishes for the health and prosperity of your illustrious house and sign. Most Cordially Yours Ernest T. Zeltner[*[ENCL IN TAYLOR 5-20-11]*] 5-20-11 Results of two shots. Curved Steel plate. Radius 3ft-3in. Angle of penetration 45.° deg. Photo enlarged N. B. Taylor Dickson St Swissvale PaEve. in McLaughlin 6-1-11 5-20-11May Twentieth ... Our Society Directory ... Knights of Columbus, Wichita Council, No. 691. Officers—Grand Knight, J. T. Christman; Deputy Grand Knight, M. B. Murphy; Financial Secretary, M. J. Higgins; Treasurer, J. F. Garrety; Recording Secretary, J. P. Murphy; Warden, J. E. Ceurvorst; Chaplain. Rt. Rev. Msgr. Tihen; Lecturer, H. E. Mayer. Meetings—First and third Mondays of each moth. Hall—Corner Douglas and Topeka avenues, third floor. Club rooms open every afternoon and evening. Daughters of Isabella. Officers—District Deputy, Dora McLaughlin; Grand Regent, Mrs. Lillie Busch; Vice Grand Regent, Jennie McQuillan; Financial Secretary, Tillie Brummel ; Treasurer, Mrs. Emma Storer; Lecturer, Mrs. John McDonald; Monitor, Miss Jennie Warren; Chaplain, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Tihen; Reporter, Miss Angela Aaron; Organist, Rue Higgins. Meetings—Second and fourth Mondays of each month. First meeting, business followed by training in physical culture; second meeting, social. Hall—K. of C. Hall, corner Topeka and Douglas avenues, third floor. Sarto Club Officers—President, Mrs. James Higgins; Vice-President, Mrs. Wm. Holloway; Treasurer, Mrs. Mary Dunning; Secretary, Mrs. C. Kosman. Meetings—Every two weeks, usually on Wednesday, at 2:30 p. m., at the home of one of its members. Willing Workers. Officers—President, Mrs. W. A. Polk; Vice-President, Mrs. David Basham; Treasurer, Mrs. Edward J. Parker; Secretary, Mrs. Peter Lahey. Meetings—First and last Thursdays of each month at 2:30 p. m., at the home of a member. Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association. Officers—President, Mrs. Ellen Dermody; Vice-President, Miss Delia Faber; Second Vice-President, Mrs. Daughterty; Post President, Mrs. James Warren; Recorder, Mrs. James Higginsl Assistant Recorder, Miss Dora McLaughlin; Treasurer, Mrs. Wm. Holloway; Financial Secretary, Mrs. John Siebrandt; Guard, Mrs. Frank Gard; Marshal, Mrs. E. E. Fitzpatrick; Trustees, Mrs. E. E. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Joe Christman, Mrs. James Warren, Mrs. Agnes Gard, Miss Edna Polk. Meetings—First and third Tuesdays of each month, at 3 p. m., 503 North Washington avenue. X St. Ann's Altar Society Officers—President, Mrs. James Warren; Vice-President, Mrs. John Siebrandt; Secretary, Miss Dora McLaughlin; Treasurer, Mrs. E. J. Healy. Meetings—In school hall, first Sunday in each month. X Young Ladies' Sodality. Officers—President, Miss Nell Leahy; Secretary, Miss Jennie McQuillan; Treasurer, Miss Marie Gregg. Meetings—In school hall, fourth Sunday of each month. Holy Name Society. Officers—President, H. Williamson; Secretary, J. P. Weigand; Treasurer, Michael Courtney. Communion Sunday—Second Sunday of each month. Meetings—School hall, 6:30 p. m. Second Sunday of each month.[*[For enc see 5-21-11]*] May 21st 1911 2. TWO EAST NINETY-FIRST STREET NEW YORK Dear Friend Enclosed from Times is a mild criticism - very mild Mr. Prichett cald yesterday + we both Mourned over your article, surprised that you could go so far as to instance a man slapping your wife before your face, her husband. No man ever did so, or could fall so low.- The husband would involuntarily attempt to protect his wife, but thisfriendship dares Every yours devotedly Andrew Carnegie done & reason returning he would scorn to touch the brute & let the Law direct condign punishment & condemn the monster to infamy. The last part of the Editorial is also deserved alas Forgive me for I esteem you too highly not to tell you how grieved your friends are (for a third friend has cald this mornin &, tells me he & his friends are all mourning at this hasty slip). [one friend] but this is what genuine[*26*] [*Morning News Litho. Savannah, GA.*] Executive Office Savannah, Ga. George W. Tiedeman, MAYOR. Neyle Colquitt, SECRETARY. May 21, 1911. Personal. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y. Dear sir:- Your courteous favor in reply to mine of the 14th was received this morning. On behalf of the Monument Committee of the Midway Society permit me to say that, while the Committee is very desirous of having you present when the monument to Generals Stewart and Screven is unveiled and still contends that without you the ceremonies will be incomplete, your acceptance of the honor of being Honorary Chairman of the Monument Committee is in no wise contingent on your acceptance of the invitation to be present at that time. As a member of the Midway Society by hereditary right and as the great grand-son of General Stewart it is most fitting that you should be our honorary chairman, whether or not we will be favored by your presence. I have the honor, therefore, on behalf of the Committee, to urge your acceptance of the honor. With deep respect, I am, sir, Yours very truly, Neyle Colquitt Secretary Monumental Committee.[*Morning News Litho. Savannah, GA.*] EXECUTIVE OFFICE SAVANNAH, GA. George W. Tiedeman, Mayor. Neyle Colquitt, Secretary It is the present intention of the Committee to unveil the monument on or about Thanksgiving Day, and I am directed to ask whether you could say definitely at this time whether you will be able to come at that time, or to indicate what time would suit you best. It is the desire of the Committee to make the unveiling an event commensurate with its importance, and in doing so the Committee feels that the ceremonies would be incomplete, were you absent. For your information, I would state that the members of the Committee, besides yourself, are Hon. Newton J. Norman, Chairman; Col. Neyle Colquitt, Secretary; Senator A.O. Bacon, Capt. Thomas F. Screven, Col. A. Gordon Cassels, Col. J.B. Way, Mr. A. F. Martin, Mr. E. C. Miller and Mr. A. F. Winn. Yours very truly, Neyle Colquitt Secretary Monument Committee.[*7*] WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON. May 21, 1911. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: To-day I am winding up, to turn over to Mr. Stimson to-morrow, and then I am off for Tennessee for the simple life. People do not get too many laughs in these serious days, and therefore I am mailing you a dissertation on the hookworm, by a lawyer friend of mine from Memphis, Caruthers Ewing, whom I called to your attention once before. You will see that he does not neglect you. Notwithstanding what some of the papers say, I am going out with the utmost good will of the President and the various members of the Cabinet. I thought that it was right for me to go, apart from the personal considerations which I assigned in my letter. I am going to give myself the pleasure of calling on you when I go to New York, and then I will tell you more fully about it. With best wishes for you in every way, I am, Very sincerely, J. M. Dickinson Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Care of The Outlook, New York, N. Y.Lloyd Aspinwall Post, No. 600 Department of New York Grand Army of the Republic Headquarters: Commonwealth Hall Abram L. Webber, Adjutant 1221 Vyse Avenue, Bronx 2005 Amsterdam Avenue, Bet. 159th & 160th Sts. Alson B. Ostrander, Commander 501 West 182d Street New York, May 21st, [g]911 191 [*2*] [D.] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. Dear Sir: I take the liberty of mailing to you under separate covers, printed matter relating to the Associate Societies of the Grand Army of the Republic. The next meeting of our society will be held on Thursday evening May 21st, at the Republican Club House of the 23rd A. D No. 2005 Amsterdam Ave. and we would feel highly honored if you would be present and witness our work of "Muster." Respectfully & fraternally yours A. B. Ostrander Commander Post 600 501 W. 182nd St. N y CityOn board train from St Louis to N.O. May 21/11 Hon Theo. Roosevelt Very Kind Sir, Pardon my take up your time. Just returning from Conf. with Business men in S L. 'in re' So. America & Orient Steamships. Dr. Gaston Nuttos dos Reys, special Brazilian Envoy to the Conference leaves St Louis today for Washington. He is anxious to meet your Excellency, because of the knowledge of your2 efforts on behalf of the Am. Merchant Marine'-- We expect to put in an N.O. Brazillian Line shortly. When you addressed the people of N.O, last Mch. I was in Rio Janeiro, negotiating with Brazilian Gov. for establishment of Steamship Line'- The courtesy asked for, will be appreciated by Brazil + be of advantage to our efforts in trying to establish Am. Steamship Service to S. America. Resp. Sidney Story of New Orleans Vice Pres. Miss Valley So. Am. + Orient S.S. Coenc. in Carnegie 5-21-11ARBITRATION AS A WORLD EVENT. It is curious to note the varying impressions made on the minds of the publicists of Germany by the progress of President TAFT'S policy of general arbitration with Great Britain. Some of [?] supposed to be of weight with the Government, began by sneering at the whole plan. The Chancellor of the Empire took the trouble to explain formally in the Reichstag that certain things - which were in nowise contemplated - could not be expected from the plan. Some of the more sober of the semi-inspired journals treated the matter as a menace to German influence, and were moved to renew the appeal to the country to increase the Armed power of the empire. And now, when the French Government has asked the United States, in the most friendly fashion, to let it see the treaty before it is ratified, not in order to pick flaws in it, but for guidance in a possible arrangement of like sort, a German paper of influence, The Berlin Tageblatt, ventures mildly to scold its own Government for not securing the same courtesy. While some of the German writers evidently sniff at the treaty, in anger or assumed contempt, there are others who think that "it looks good," and are tempted to have Germany try How far it can be made to fit the gen- eral situation. The underlying principle of the treaty is plainly gaining attention and confi- dence. The simple, full, carefully worded, and impressive statement of President Taft has had its effect. Men are seeing more and more clearly that the doctrine that nations can and should settle their differences by a ju7- dicial proceeding as individuals do should be taken as the goal toward which all effort should be directed. And it is seen that success in this is the test and measure of the civilization of the several nations and of the world. This was the fundamental idea of the Union of the thirteen independent States which constituted our own Na- tion. It was so sound that it has re- sulted in the most extensive and high- ly developed nation under democratic institutions that the world has ever seen. It did not prevent the civil war, because slavery was expressly exclud- ed from the field of its positive opera- tion, and had to be fought over; but it did build up a Nation that was able to win in that war, and, after its victory, to consolidate the contending States into the closest and most solid nation- ality known in history. We are now [?]rying, under the high guidance of our [P]resident, to apply that principle to [o]ur foreign relations, not rashly and [st]upidly, but tentatively and with wise [m]oderation, and the world is deeply [de]pressed. Mr ROOSEVELT, we notice, is a little [p]erturbed by this splendid spectacle. [?]e is afraid that our actions may be [m]isconstrued, or, worse still, may be [m]isdirected. He is haunted by that [?]urious tendency of his to picture a [?]ation as an active, rather belligerent [p]erson, trained in pugilism and rather [?]ager to punch any one who offends him. If we are going to make a pact of general and lasting peace with Great Britain, he thinks we out to make it plain that it is not because we would not fight under provocation, and that provision should be made for certain points of provocation. He says: Either it should be tacitly under - stood that the contracting powers no more agree to surrender their rights on such vital matters (honor, inde- pendence, and integrity) that a man in civil life agrees to surrender the right of self-defense; or else it should be ex- plicity stated that, because of the fact that it is now impossible for either party to take any action in- fringing the honor, independence, and integrity of the other, we are willing to arbitrate all questions. Mr. TIDEN, who had a certain wis- dom that all of us may study with ad- vantage, even Mr. ROOSEVELT, used to hold, in substance, that "in politics the superfluous was always mischiev- ous." It is distinctly superfluous to put into our treaty with Great Britain the queer declaration suggested by Mr. ROOSEVELT. What would be the sense in saying that we make the treaty be- cause we believe that we can and shall keep it? And as for the "tacit" un- derstanding that when we say all questions we do not mean all questions, that is a little weak morally as well as politically ridiculous. In view of the reception which has attended the pol- icy of President TAFT throughout the world, and the obvious effect it has had on the prestige of the United States, we venture to think that the ex-President would have shown better judgment and better taste had he re- served his rather quibbling comments for a later day, or altogether. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir:- Please accept my hearty congratulations on your glorious victory in Ohio. Your nominations at Chicago, and final election in November now looks safe. Yours truly R.W. Andrews Ozark, Ala. May 22, 1911.THE PIANO CLUB OF NEW YORK 280 EAST 138TH ST., COR. 3RD AVE. NEW YORK CITY [D.] May 22nd, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. My Dear Mr. President:- The Piano Club of New York, which consists of piano manufacturers of New York City, and its allied trades, are going to hold an outing and clam-bake at Karatsonyi's Hotel, Glenwood, L.I., on Tuesday, July 18th, and desire very much that you should be our honored guest that day, and we all sincerely hope that your engagements are such that you can be with us. We will try to do our best to give you an enjoyable afternoon. We expect to arrive at Glenwood about 1:30 P.M. and will have the clam-bake at 4 P.M. As all our members are strong admirers of you, I assure you that they would deeply appreciate your presence. [*page 1 missing*] THE PIANO CLUB OF NEW YORK 280 EAST 138TH ST., COR. 3RD AVE. NEW YORK CITY page 2. Trusting that we may receive a favorable acceptance, and on behalf of the Committee, I remain, Very respectfully, Albert Rehning Chairman of Committee.CHARLES J. BONAPARTE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 216 ST. PAUL ST., BALTIMORE May 28, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Editorial Board of the "Outlook", My dear Col. Roosevelt;- I have just returned form a meeting of the Committee which is getting up the Cardinal Gibbons celebration. It is to take place on Tuesday, June 6th, from 4 to 6 P. M., at the Fifth Regiment Armory I fear that in view of your engagement in Vermont, you may have to leave very soon after the meeting is over, but would you be here a little time, say a day, before it for the benefit of your friends in Baltimore? There is going to be a tremendous crowd at the meeting; the gathering today was about as large and as heterogeneous as I ever saw on a like occasion. Believe me, as ever, your most truly, Dictated. Charles J. Bonaparte [[shorthand]][*[Cahill]*] THE OCEAN-RIVER STEAMSHIP Projected COMPANY Approved by Eminent American and Foreign Experts. Endorsed by Admiral Evans, U. S. N. MIDSHIP Cross SECTION PLAN OF STERN THE OCEAN-RIVER STEAMSHIP CAPACITY 1000 TONS ON 8 FEET, 2500 TONS ON 12 FEET ST. LOUIS, MO. U. S. A. May 22nd 191( OFFICE: ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE. SEA GOING STEEL SHIPS. SAFETY, SPEED AND ECONOMY. DESIGNED FOR THE MISSISSIPPI, OHIO AND OTHER SHOAL WATERS, EVERYWHERE ADAPTED TO ALL CONDITIONS OF NAVIGATION. A NEW DEPARTURE IN MARINE CONSTRUCTION. DIRECT TRANSPORTATION FROM THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay. New York. My Dear Colonel= I have been trying for years to interest capital to build a new type of sea-going vessel adapted to the normal depth of the Mississippi, Ohio and our largest rivers. You may recall I offered you the plans when you quit the Naval portfolio for San Juan Hill. Walfrid Sylven, a former U.S. supervising architect - now at the head of the Swedish naval establishmentTHE OCEAN-RIVER STEAMSHIP Projected COMPANY Approved by Eminent American and Foreign Experts. Endorsed by Admiral Evans, U. S. N. MIDSHIP Cross SECTION PLAN OF STERN THE OCEAN-RIVER STEAMSHIP CAPACITY 1000 TONS ON 8 FEET, 2500 TONS ON 12 FEET ST. LOUIS, MO. U. S. A. 191 OFFICE: ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE. SEA GOING STEEL SHIPS. SAFETY, SPEED AND ECONOMY. DESIGNED FOR THE MISSISSIPPI, OHIO AND OTHER SHOAL WATERS, EVERYWHERE ADAPTED TO ALL CONDITIONS OF NAVIGATION. A NEW DEPARTURE IN MARINE CONSTRUCTION. DIRECT TRANSPORTATION FROM THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES 2. establishment, who is strongly endorsed for eminent skill and ability by Adm. Evans is the man I have engaged to design and specify this Ocean-River Vessel, to be the first of its type in the world. I have labored more than 20 years to develop it and sacrificed all I had in efforts to convince monied men to build the pioneer. It is covered by U.S. patent. For this type of vessel the Mississippi can be used at all Seasons from the mouth of the Ohio to and beyond the sea without transfer. Its prospective use [and] andTHE OCEAN-RIVER STEAMSHIP Projected COMPANY Approved by Eminent American and Foreign Experts. Endorsed by Admiral Evans, U. S. N. MIDSHIP Cross SECTION PLAN OF STERN THE OCEAN-RIVER STEAMSHIP CAPACITY 1000 TONS ON 8 FEET, 2500 TONS ON 12 FEET ST. LOUIS, MO. U. S. A. 191 OFFICE: ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE. SEA GOING STEEL SHIPS. SAFETY, SPEED AND ECONOMY. DESIGNED FOR THE MISSISSIPPI, OHIO AND OTHER SHOAL WATERS, EVERYWHERE ADAPTED TO ALL CONDITIONS OF NAVIGATION. A NEW DEPARTURE IN MARINE CONSTRUCTION. DIRECT TRANSPORTATION FROM THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES 3. Special value will be for Latin American trade where shoal waters and barred entrances are most prevalent and where the American flag is now rarely seen. Sylven assures me his design of this Vessel will be such that he is willing to guarantee his reputation the Vessel will safely sail any sea on the globe and that it can be classed in Lloyd's Register. As you know, this is the Centennial year since your grand uncle launched the first steamboat that ever plied western waters. Practically no improvement has been made in 100 years. CertainlyTHE OCEAN-RIVER STEAMSHIP Projected COMPANY Approved by Eminent American and Foreign Experts. Endorsed by Admiral Evans, U. S. N. MIDSHIP Cross SECTION PLAN OF STERN THE OCEAN-RIVER STEAMSHIP CAPACITY 1000 TONS ON 8 FEET, 2500 TONS ON 12 FEET ST. LOUIS, MO. U. S. A. 191 OFFICE: ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE. SEA GOING STEEL SHIPS. SAFETY, SPEED AND ECONOMY. DESIGNED FOR THE MISSISSIPPI, OHIO AND OTHER SHOAL WATERS, EVERYWHERE ADAPTED TO ALL CONDITIONS OF NAVIGATION. A NEW DEPARTURE IN MARINE CONSTRUCTION. DIRECT TRANSPORTATION FROM THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES 4. none that enables them to do double service. I believe it was Jefferson who once said, "It frequently takes 100 years for a country to overtake the advance ideas of a few of its own people." Conditions in the Mississippi Valley are now such that something must be done to utilize our great rivers and the prevalent idea seems to be to spend hundreds of millions in deepening the rivers while no thought appears to be given to the many great economic improvements brought about by American invention.THE OCEAN-RIVER STEAMSHIP Projected COMPANY Approved by Eminent American and Foreign Experts. Endorsed by Admiral Evans, U. S. N. MIDSHIP Cross SECTION PLAN OF STERN THE OCEAN-RIVER STEAMSHIP CAPACITY 1000 TONS ON 8 FEET, 2500 TONS ON 12 FEET ST. LOUIS, MO. U. S. A. 191 OFFICE: ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE. SEA GOING STEEL SHIPS. SAFETY, SPEED AND ECONOMY. DESIGNED FOR THE MISSISSIPPI, OHIO AND OTHER SHOAL WATERS, EVERYWHERE ADAPTED TO ALL CONDITIONS OF NAVIGATION. A NEW DEPARTURE IN MARINE CONSTRUCTION. DIRECT TRANSPORTATION FROM THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES 5. As the year should be signalized by some Epoch making event in the march of progress, I write to ask your influence in calling attention to this subject in a letter for publication, or which you, preferably, would give the press. The time, I believe, is at hand which, with your always potential voice this project can be carried to success The West will listen to Roosevelt if the East dos'nt. Always, and from the first, a staunch supporter of your ideas and true Americanism while in public life, I hope to beTHE OCEAN-RIVER STEAMSHIP Projected COMPANY Approved by Eminent American and Foreign Experts. Endorsed by Admiral Evans, U. S. N. MIDSHIP Cross SECTION PLAN OF STERN THE OCEAN-RIVER STEAMSHIP CAPACITY 1000 TONS ON 8 FEET, 2500 TONS ON 12 FEET ST. LOUIS, MO. U. S. A. 191 OFFICE: ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE. SEA GOING STEEL SHIPS. SAFETY, SPEED AND ECONOMY. DESIGNED FOR THE MISSISSIPPI, OHIO AND OTHER SHOAL WATERS, EVERYWHERE ADAPTED TO ALL CONDITIONS OF NAVIGATION. A NEW DEPARTURE IN MARINE CONSTRUCTION. DIRECT TRANSPORTATION FROM THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES 6. favored with your assistance in celebrating the Centennial of Captain Nicolas Roosevelt's great achievement with the New Orleans like that of Fulton with the Clermont on the Hudson. Yours Very truly, John F. Cahill 4860 St. Louis Ave. St. Louis Mo.[for enc see 5-22-11]Admiral Evans' appreciation of Naval Architect Walfrid Sylven. I quote from letters I received from Adm. R. D. Evans, one from Batte Ship Maine at Bar Harbor in 1906 in reply to inquiry as to Mr Sylven's ability - status &c as follows: "My acquaintance with Mr Sylven extended over a number of years during which he served ably under me. I consider him an architect of great ability and believe him to be a man who would conscientiously perform any work he might contract for." In a subsequent letter from Lake Mohawk N. Y. in August 1908, after his return from that memorable voyage of the fleet you ordered him to command, he wrote me as follows referring to the same person: "Mr Syven is a very able man and I have no doubt, with his assistance, you will solve the great question in hand and," he adds, "allow me to say I consider it one of the most important questions ever raised in this country" J. F. C. [*[Cahill]*] L.L. 5/22/'11[enc. in Cabill 5-22-11]"To inspire the educational forces of our country with the religious ideal; to inspire the religious forces of our country with the educational ideal; and to keep before the public mind the ideal of Religious Education, and the sense of its need and value." The Religious Education Association PRESIDENT JAMES HAMPTON KIRKLAND, PH. D. LL. D. CHANCELLOR VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY; NASHVILLE, TENN. FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT CHARLES REYNOLDS BROWN, D. D. DEAN DIVINITY SCHOOL, YALE UNIVERSITY, NEW HAVEN TREASURER CHARLES LAWRENCE HUTCHINSON, A M. VICE-PRES. CORN EXCHANE BANK, CHICAGO GENERAL SECRETARY HENRY FREDERICK COPE EXECUTIVE OFFICES OF THE ASSOCIATION 332 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE CHICAGO CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE BOARD ABRAM WINEGARDNER HARRIS. LL. D. PRESIDENT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY VICE-CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE BOARD JESSE A. BALDWIN JUDGE APPELLATE COURT CHICAGO RECORDING SECRETARY WILLIAM PIERSON MERRILL, D, D. SIXTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, CHICAGO VICE-PRESIDENTS Rt. Rev. C. P. Anderson, S. T. D., Chicago, Ill. Hon. Elmer E, Brown, Ph.D., Washington, D. C. Charles W. Eliot, LL. D., Cambridge, Mass. Dean George Hodges, D. D., Cambridge. Mass. Pres. Jacob H. Schurman, LL. D., Ithaca, N. Y. Pres. A. Ross Hill, LL. D., Columbia, Mo. Prof. A. H. MacKay, Ph. D., Halifax, N. S. Mr. Fleming H. Revell, New York, N. Y. Mr. Robert C. Ogden, New York. Pres. Wiliam O. Thompson, LL. D., Columbus, Ohio. Pres. Benjamin Ide Wheeler, LL.D., Berkeley, Calif. Mrs. Frederick Schoff, Washington, D. C. Robert A. Falconer, Litt. D., Canada. Mr. Bird S. Coler, New York, N. Y. DIRECTORS AT LARGE Pres. Charlese R. Van Hise, LL.D., Madison, Wis. Rev. Samuel A. Eliot, D.D., Boston, Mass. Mr. Wirt S. Wiley, Minneapolis, Minn. Rt. Rev. James DeWolf Perry, Providence, R.I. Prof. Charles F. Kent, Ph. D., New Haven, Conn. Pres. Ira Landrith, D. D., Nashville, Tenn. Prof. John E. Mcfadyen, D. D., Glasgow, Scotland. Pres. Samuel C. Mitchell, LL. D., Columbia. S. C. Pres. George B. Stewart, LL. D., Auburn, N.Y. Pres. Frank Strong, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kans. Pres. George R. Vincent, Ph. D., University of Minnesota. Miss Jane Addams, Hull House, Chicago, Ill. Mr. Charles S. Holt, Chicago, Ill. William H. Lewis, Seattle, Wash. John R. Mott. New York, N. Y. Arthur Black, Liverpool Education Commisslon, Liverpool, England. Prof. J. D. Fleming, Lahore, Pinyal, India. Galen M. Fisher, Tokyo, Japan. Henry H. Lowry, D.D., Education Association of China, Pekin, China. [*D*] 3941 May 22 1911 Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt: We were greatly disappointed when you were unable to accede to Bishop Lawrence's invitation to speak at our annual Convention in Providence in February of this year. It had been the earnest desire of our members that you should make a public address at this Convention, especially in view of the splendid message you gave us in Washington in 1908. I am therefore bringing to you an urgent, official and also personal invitation to address the ninth general Convention of this Association at St. Louis, Missouri, on March 14th. I enclose the outline of program of topics and you will see that we want you to take the final address on the culminating subject. We have had some remarkable Conventions in the past few years; in 1909 at Nashville an attendance of about 7000 at the last meeting. In Providence this year we were obliged to organize two overflow meetings on the last night. Of course the topic as we have suggested it in the enclosed outline is subject to such changes in form as the speaker may desire. We only wish to keep the program a fairly logical unit and to lead up to the great vision of the goal of national and international life. Dr. Lyman Abbott spoke at the first meeting of our Providence meeting this year when things were just beginning, yet I think he could give you an impression of the value of the Convention. I very much hope that you will feel able to accept. Sincerely yours, Henry F. Cope General Secretary. Enc.[*[Cornwell]*] [*7.*] Rochester Minn May 22nd 1911 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.Y. Honored Sir: I take the liberty of writing you a letter after reading an article in the daily paper of this city taken from the "New York World." Stating you were for president Taft for president in 1912, and that you were working for his[[shorthand]]2 renomination. I am very much supprised if this statement is true of your endorsement is true of your endorsement of a man who simply ignores the rights of the farmers of this country. As there has been and still are protests poring in from all over the country against Reciprocity with Canada as is now pending in congress from the farmers of this country asking for a square deal3 If this measure should be come a law as is anticipated by president Taft will work nothing but ruin to the farmers of this country. It is not a business proposition alone say nothing of the injustice of it. And should be looked at in this manner [for you] by all fair minded men. The friends of this measure can not nor have not produced any just arguments4 to prove where they are working in the interests of people of the U.S. They have simply made assertions that they are going to make living cheaper, all at the expense of the producer. If this were intended as an honest measure, why do they tax flour 50¢ per bll, while putting wheat on the free list? Why do they tax meats both fresh & cured 1 1/4 cts per lb, while putting cattle sheep & swine on free list5 They simply put all farm products on the free list and on aricles as they reach the consumer are taxed Thus protecting the miller and the great meat packers. Are not the farmers entitled to the same measure of protection as the Miller and great meat packers I believe they are it is only just and right. Also take the Barley as that is the staple product raised in this vacinity6 the present tariff law is protecting the farmers 30¢ per bu, and this measure proposes to let in free of dutie, an other blow delt the farmer, in the interests of the Brewer Do you call this a square deal? Never the less this is the policy of president Taft who is so determined to force upon the farmer of this country, are you for equal rights to all? If so you are not surely for Taft in 1912.7 This question of Reciprocity stands today as did the slave question over fifty years ago with this nation the question then arose shall we be part slave and part free. Can we be part protection and part free trade. Free trade for the farmer and protection for the manufacturer. We are only asking for a square deal in this matter, as is advicated by you overin all your public speeches you motto "A square deal" I am Yours truly WH, Cornwellpour Vassar College & Lake Mohonk puis de là pour le Canada. Je reviendrai dans les premiers jours de Juin pour m'embarquer le 8 sur la Provence. Je ferai tout mon possible pour vous trouver à l'outlook car je ne peux malheureusement aller à Oyster Bay mercredi. Je serais bien heureux de pouvoir causer avec vous ! J'ai tant de choses à vous dire. Votre cordialement dèvoué. Estournelles de Constant [*Estournelles de Constant*] [*5-22-II*] 22 Mai 1911 Hotel Belmont New York [*Nous payons bien cher les succès de l'aviation* Mon cher Président je trouve, à mon retour de Boston, votre très - aimable lettre au moment où j'allais moi-même faire un nouvel effort pour essayer de vous rencontrer, car je vous ai suivi souvent de près depuis trois mois ! .. & je vous ai toujours manqué ! Je pars demain matin Charming Southern ladies who fairly represent the new era. Germany is to far ahead of us in training its masses for economic efficiency that I trust you may feel with us that an educational movement for the up lift of the most unfit portions of our Country, Socially and industrially, may not be unworthy the Cooperation [*[5-22-11]*] [*[Doubleday]*] [*13*] LOCUST VALLEY LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK My dear Colonel Roosevelt: Mr Doubleday and I are inviting several hundred of our neighbors to a meeting in our home, Sunday afternoon, June eleventh, to interest them in the great educational awakening in the South and particularly in themark of Hampton Institute, Virginia, already well known to you and Mrs. Roosevelt, we are sure. It would deeply gratify Dr. Frissell, the principal, Mr. Robert C. Ogden, President of the board of trustees and the Committee friends of Southern schools and be an inspiration to every listener if you would be good enough to address the meeting here and to fireside. May we not hope for your help on this occasion? Mr. Eggleston, Superintendent of Schools of Virginia and Mr. Robert Bruere of Harper's will speak, and the Hampton quartet will sing old plantation melodies. We hope to have with us also a fewLOCUST VALLEY LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK of its leading good citizen. In the hope of welcoming you and Mrs. Roosevelt, your children and any friends and neighbors you may care to bring - but forgetting the Negro servants of yourhousehold who might be especially glad to learn what is bring done for the training of their race, too. I am Sincerely yours, Neltje DeG. Doubleday. Mrs. Frank Nelson Doubleday, Effendi Farm. May 22nd/1911.[*8.*] Basil W. Duke Louisville, Ky. May 22d 1911 My dear Colonel Roosevelt. Our mutual friend Mr Leslie Combs told me a few days since that, in the event the complications along the border resulted in war between the United States and Mexico, you prepared to recruit a brigade of Cavalry for such service. He requested me to [be] suggest that you [to] include in it a regiment to be recruited in Central Kentucky, and expressed the wish that he be authorized to raise it, It would afford me great pleasure - if matters should2 Basil W. Duke Louisville, Ky. take such a shape - to see the Kentucky boys given a chance, and have them go with you and Combs as their Colonel. I do not confidently anticipate war, but the designs of Providence and the politics of Mexico are inscrutable, so it may come. If it should come I hope you will provide yourself with this Ky regiment. I think you would be satisfied with them. I saw a great deal of the Cavalry - regiments on both sides during the Civil War, and the Ky regiments were equal to the best. Whether you go to war orBasil W. Duke Louisville, Ky. 3 "keep the peace", I trust you will meet with unbroken success, and you will always have my best wishes Sincerely Your's Basil W DukeSTATE CHARITIES AID ASSOCIATION, UNITED CHARITIES BUILDING, 105 EAST 22ND STREET. NEW YORK May 22, 1911. 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. BERGEN, 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 HATCH WILLARD. MR. HOMER FOLKS, SECRETARY. MISS MARY VIDA CLARK, } MR. BAILEY B. BURRITT, ASSISTANT SECRETARIES. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 105 East 22 Street, New York City. My dear Mr Roosevelt: I am exceedingly obliged to you for your letter to the chairman of the Advisory Committee of the Conference of Mayors. You are continually putting us under additional obligations to you. Sincerely yours, Homer FolksMITCHELL D. FOLLANSBEE, PRESIDENT 205 LA SALLE STREET CHICAGO MINOT SIMONS, SECRETARY 1867 CRAWFORD ROAD CLEVELAND, OHIO PARMELY W. HERRICK, TREASURER 720 CUYANOSA BLDG. CLEVELAND, OHIO SIGILLVM ACADEMIAE HARVARDIANAE IN NOV ANG CHRISTO ET ECCLESIÆ THE ASSOCIATED HARVARD CLUBS May 22nd, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Col. Roosevelt: I want to remind you again of the meeting of the Associated Harvard Clubs at St. Paul-Minneapolis on June ninth and tenth. We shall be very happy to have you come and will guarantee that the trip may be made with a minimum of fatigue and effort. You can come wholly as a private citizen and a member of the class of 1880, and positively no duties will be thrust upon you. If you cannot come you must send greetings, which may be addressed about that time to me at the Hotel Radison, Minneapolis. I am, my dear sir, with greatest respect, Yours very truly, Mitchell D. Follandsbee[*D*] Lewisburg, Pa., May 22, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir:- The Union County Agricultural Society will hold their annual fair September 27th, 28th and 29th of this year and are extremely desirous of your presence here at that time to speak to the people of this section of Pennsylvania on such topic as may seem to you best, and the executive committee have authorized me to extend to you a cordial invitation to be with us on either the 28th or 29th as the same may suit you. They will arrange with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company to run a special train from New York City here and return for your convenience and twenty-four other persons, either your personal friends, or newspaper men, an we will do all in our power to make your visit among us pleasant and interesting. We are located in the famous Buffalo Valley conceded by many to be one of the most beautiful and fertile agricultural districts in the world. We should be pleased to hear from you. Yours very truly, F. W. Getz. President.OFFICE OF COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS DAY COUNTY J. H. HETLEY, Superintendent. IRA W. HOWELL, Deputy. Webster, So.Dak. May 22/1911. [*14*] Hon.Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N.Y. Dear Sir:- I was one of the many who reported to the Commission on Country Life during your last year in office as President of the United States. We have been unable to gather any information from any source concerning the findings of this Commission. I am sure that the fruits of their work would prove of great value to the country. I am aware of the fact that the Senate opposed the publication of their findings on account of the great expense expected in connection with the same. But it would seem that the value of this report would still warrant its publication in some form and in some perhaps, less expensive way. I do not desire to add one small burden to your already heavy load, but I would like direction as to where some of this information may be had. I am studying the Rural School Problem with the hope of making some improvement in this locality and shall welcome the light from the Report. Dr Winship of Boston gave a few suggestions in one of his great lectures and now I want some more. Yours for better citizenship, J. H. Hetley County Superintendent.[*3*] 281 Sherman Ave Denver, Colo May 22, 1711 [*[1911]*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. 287 - 4th Ave. New York. Care of the Outlook Dear Sir, Pardon the liberty I take in addressing you. But that we are anxious to fill our state with "Desirable Citizens" is my plea. Colorado is no longer the coming state it is already here with its snow crowned peaks and fertile valleys and a climate that outstrips the world. Mining is our cheif industry is practicaly unlimited in extent and value. Colorado has enough coal to last the world over three hundred years.agriculture is also a great factor in our commonwealth. The leading products are wheat, corn, barley, rye, alfalfa and sometimes our politicans "raise cane." Colorado raises is fine apples as those grown in the Garden of Eden. Colorado has good schools with 4,000 children enrolled in the city of Denver alone which is only another proof of what can be raised in Colorado without ivu gation. In conclusion will say when you go on another strenuous hunting trip for big game instead of "Darkest Africa" come to Brightest Colorado. Yours truly, Ruth Jackson Age 13 years. Grade 7. Sherman SchoolWILLIAM KENT 20 DISTRICT CALIFORNIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON May 22, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, C/o The Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: Yours of May 16th duly received but unanswered because I was away on a short trip to North Carolina. I hope my mother may be able to join me in going down to see you, but cannot tell when I can again get away. I imagine there will be another interim as soon as we dispose of the Statehood proposition. It looks as though the La Follette scrap would break loose. I am anxious to make the fight for him because he really represents something. Yours truly, William Kent WK/Y.[*[Mac Nicholl]*] Fort Jefferson L.I., N.Y. 22nd May, 1911. Hon Theodore Roosevelt. Dear Sir- I am one of 19,000 Methodist Ministers in the U.S. the great majority of whom were your firm supporters during your administratins. I am pastor of the M.E. Church here, and planning a course of lectures for next Oct. the twofold purpose being to instruct and uplift the people of the village, and raise money to pay for much needed improvements in our Church property. I have secured Doctor Hillis of Plymouth church Brooklyn and have with Dr Cashman and others of that grade. I know .you are a busy man. I recognize your greatness, but you are also brotherly - you addressed the Catholic children here last Fall while going through for the County Fair at Riverhead. They were all pleased. Can you come and lecture for us about middle of Oct- You will be a benediction to this village. It will inspire a host of your admiring friends. Please say yes and fix date, and state terms. As early a reply as possible will be exceedingly appreciated. Hoping you will excuse the liberty I have hereby taken, and see your way to comply with my earnest request. I am Faithfully yours, Wm. MacNichollFirst Progressive Republican Club of the 16th Assembly District. Crabesend Avenue and Avenue J. Brooklyn, N. Y. May 22, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir: The First Progressive Republican Club of the Sixteenth Assembly District of wings county extends to you its most hearty thanks for your photograph and best wishes, which you so kindly sent, and wishes to assure you that they will be of our most highly honored treasures. Very respectfully, William J Myers Secretary. 1958 - 52d Street.Alexandria Va May 22, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, My dear Sir: I want to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of May 22d and to thank you for same. Had I known the rule you had adopted I would not of sought your assistance, in securing public office. You can count on my humble services, whenever you enter the National field of politics, for I have every faith in your integrity and feel that what "America" needs to day is first such men as yourself, who will dare to do the right thing regardless of who it may strike, or offend. Wishing you every good in this life I am with Great Respect Geo A, NowlandSTANDARD NEWS ASSOCIATION, A COMPLETE DAY AND NIGHT SUBURBAN SERVICE, Covering Entire State of New Jersey, Westchester County, Long Island and Staten Island, for Daily Newspapers in New York and adjacent cities Postal Telegraph Building, 253 Broadway NEW YORK CITY [B. CUMBERLAND STUART,] General Manager TELEPHONE CALLS: Manager's Office. - 6241 "Barclay" Editorial Department, 6240 " [*29.*] New York, May 22 1911 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York My Dear Sir: If you prepare your address to be delivered at Newark N.J. on Memorial Day in advance one would like to be favored with a copy so as to send it out to be released when you begin its delivery. Very truly yours H. C. O'Reilly general manager.[*9.*] 91 Chandler Street, Worcester, Mass., May 22, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. My dear sir: In 1907 your dear friend Curtis Guild, Jr. then Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts appointed me as State Inspector of Health of the Eleventh Massachusetts District. The object of this appointment was to determine the amount of Tuberculosis among these employed in Factories throughout the Commonwealth. I knew, of course, with my experience and knowledge of this disease that I should find many cases among those who ran the loom and tended the lathe. I also knew that 60 per cent of these cases if admitted to a Sanatorium early, could be cured. But I was sure that in a large proportion of these cases, even when discovered early, when it became known to them that they must pay four dollars a week ay any of the Sanatoriums they would be sorely puzzled to know where this money was coming from to pay this four dollars required by all to enter one of the Sanatoria. Because Tuberculosis and povety are usually synonymous. So I conceived the idea of asking The Manufacturers to enter an agreement to pay for any of their employees who might thus by stricken, with this disease. Royal Worcester Corset Company gave me the first letter copy of which I am enclosing. Other manufacturers followed suit. I went before Boards of Trades, Chamber of Commerce, Public gatherings in different parts of New England, asking them tocooperate in this all christian movement. One by One they fell in line. Boston Chamber of Commerce adopted a recommendation of their Committee appointed to look into this question without a dissenting voice. Boards of Trade, Merchants Association and large concerns employing thousands of men have entered this compact, until at the present time more than Twelve hundred manufacturing establishments, protecting approximately one million five hundred thousand people, have joined our ranks. We have at the present time more than five hundred boys and girls in different Sanatoria in the country and in their homes across the seas, as a tribute to the magnaminity of their employers. The movement has attracted the attention of the entire civilized world. Officers of the International Congress which conveigns in Rome the latter part of September of this year have asked me to exhibit these compacts, which I shall do. Scientists, philanthropists and social workers, Medical Profession and the Clergy have stamped it with approval. I will quote a few opinions from various men. Dr. E. L. Trudeau under date of July 12th 1910 says in part: "It is an admirable way of dividing an enermous burden." Dr. S. Adolphus Knopf, the world renowned specialist writing under date of June 14th 1910 says in part, "You deserve the thanks of the laboring people for your continuous effort in their behalf and the movement should be in vogue throughout our beloved country and for that matter in the entire civilized world." His Eminence Cardinal Gibbons under date May 10th 1911 says in part, "You deserve great credit for so much successful treatment of the ignorant and needy and I hope your movement may become even wider known. With congratulations on what youhave accomplished and hoping for your continued success, I remain Sincerely yours, James Cardinal Gibbons," At Provincetown at the laying of the corner-stone of the monument, you well said that the whole world might well sit at the feet of Massachusetts and learn from her sanatary, merciful and health matters for the care of those would not care for themselves. We are desirous of having every Manufacturer and Merchant in the United States enrolled in this great work. A word from you in commendation would mean the inlisting of a great many Manufacturers who are not at the present time caring for their Tubercular. Therefore I hope that you may send me a few lines that I may publish expressing your opinion what I believe to be a great humantarian and brotherly proposition, starting in New England, spreading now to the West and South, first of its kind in the history of the entire civilized world. I trust that I may have an early reply for the International Congress on Tuberculosis desire to publish these opinions. so that the world or fifteen civilized countries at least or their representatives when they meet in Rome may feel that the movement is not only one worthy of the cooperation of all in every enlightened community but that it has the approval of the leading citizens of the United States. Thanking you in advance, I beg leave to remain Very truly yours, M. G. Overlock M D [*PS I am sending you under separate cover, a copy of the Worcester Telegram of Dec 19th which is self explanatory Yrs Dr Overlock*][[shorthand]]MARTIN REGENSBURGER, M.D., PRESIDENT SAN FRANCISCO W. LE MOYNE WILLS, M.D., VICE-PRESIDENT LOS ANGELES WILLIAM F. SNOW, M.D., SECRETARY SACRAMENTO F. K. AINSWORTH, M.D., SAN FRANCISCO WALLACE A. BRIGGS, M.D., SACRAMENTO JAMES H. PARKINSON, M.D., SACRAMENTO O. STANSBURY, M.D., CHICO JAMES H. PARKINSON, M.D., SACRAMENTO. STATE BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS GEO. D. LESLIE, STATISTICIAN SACRAMENTO STATE FOOD AND DRUG LABORATORY M. E. JAFFA, DIRECTOR BERKELEY STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY A. R. WARD, DIRECTOR BERKELEY California State Board of Health Sacramento May 22, 1911. Copy. Hon. James Wilson, Secretary Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- I have the honor to bring to your attention and to submit for your consideration, three very simple and inexpensive suggestions that will add greatly to the comfort, convenience and pleasure of citizens visiting and camping in the Mountains and which will, in a measure, increase the efficiency of the forest service. I would state, in advance, that I am a member of the Sierra Club and that I have spent my Summer vacations, during the last fourteen years, camping in the Sierra Nevada Range. I therefore speak from practical experience. As you are, of course, aware the department posts throughout the forest reserves the usual fire warnings. In addition, the ranger sometimes adds in pencil, often in ordinary lead pencil, some remarks about the trail. more enterprising rangers sometimes add a small sign board made from a cracker box and often a barrel stave, on which is written in pencil directions as to the trail. My suggestions are as follows: 1. Have all fire warning notices, in future, printed with a hand or arrow head on top and bottom of same, the arrow heads or hands pointing in opposite directions, as indicated on enclosed copy. 2. Instruct rangers always to post a notice at the forking or junction of trails and roads and at fords or stream crossings.JAMES H. PARKINSON, M.D., SACRAMENTO. California State Board of Health Sacramento MARTIN REGENSBURGER, M.D., President SAN FRANCISCO W. LE MOYNE WILLS, M.D., Vice-President LOS ANGELES WILLIAM F. SNOW, M.D., Secretary SACRAMENTO F. K. AINSWORTH, M.D., SAN FRANCISCO WALLACE A. BRIGGS, M.D., SACRAMENTO JAMES H. PARKINSON, M.D., SACRAMENTO O. STANSBURY, M.D., CHICO STATE BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS CEO. D. LESLIE, Statistician SACRAMENTO STATE FOOD AND DRUG LABORATORY M. E. JAFFA, Director BERKELEY STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY A. R. WARD, Director BERKELEY 2. 3. Instruct rangers, when posting notices to write or print plainly with indelible pencil the nearest well known point or land mark, with approximate distance thereto, same being placed in front of the hand or arrow head that would indicate the proper direction. 4. Encourage the use of wooden signs at important points and instruct rangers, when making and posting same, to print or write upon them with a hot iron instead of with pencil. As a matter of fact the fire warnings are posted along trails and roads and generally where there is some travel, so that they can be seen by the greatest number of persons, the only addition is to guarantee that one will always be found at the points where the traveler is in doubt. The burnt wood signs are a very simple matter, the headquarters of any ranger or the nearest ranch house will always furnish abundant material for the purpose and a fire can be made at any time. I have sometimes come across such signs and their permanence is remarkable, they will last as long as the wood itself and are legible to the end. These simple suggestions, if carried out, will add immensely to the usefulness of the Department, in this particular direction, and they can be carried out with no additional expense. All of which is respectfully submitted. P. S. The printer has failed to follow copy, the directions should be as follows: -> ......... MILES You will, however, gather my idea from the enclosed notice. [*[James H. Parkinson]*][Encl in Parkinson 5-23-11]Board of Education M. F. CRAFT J. W. SAFFORD, E. J. HORN J. H. FOSTER W. B. WOOD Officers of the Board M. F. CRAFT, PRESIDENT N. J. PETTIT, CLERK G. D. HORTON, TREASURER W. B. FOSTER, COLLECTOR Lawrence, Cedarhurst and Inwood PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 15 TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD. F. DE L. KING, SUPERINTENDENT TELEPHONE 47-J LAWRENCE Lawrence, Nas. Co., N.Y., May 22nd 1911. [*28.*] Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir, Would it be possible for a Committee including myself, to meet you at the Office of the Outlook, any hour you choose to fix on Friday, May 26, 1911, if so kindly drop me a line and oblige. Yours truly, Hon. G. Wilbur Doughty, By N.J. P. N. J. Pettit[*[5-22-11]*] [*[Philbric]*] Rose Farm Lake Sakatah 5-22-11 My Dear Colonel Roosevelt: Why this sudden change of front. Last year you advised farmers to combine so as to raise prices. Told them that was the only way that they could better their condition. Now you advise reciprocity with all nations. Is it to "save the face" of your beloved country? I don't think there is another in the United States that has sufficient head on him to see that, if we gave reciprocity to Canada (i.e. England) it would not be a week before France [would]2 would be crying out "discrimination discrimination"!! Then up would go the duties to the maximum on every manner of export from the United States into France. Then there would be a "hue and cry" from the exporters. "The markets of France are closed against us" "we must have reciprocity with France" the politicians would say. Next there would be a cry from Germany "Discrimination Discrimination!!" We will let the United States pay the maximum rate. "We will show them where they are at in that unsophisticated region where they think each and every one of them is the equal of a King."3 another cry from those who ship from the U.S. to Germany. "The markets of Germany are closed against us." The politicians would get another hustle on themselves the result would be reciprocity with Germany. Next would come Japan and then the mere American man would tremble in his boots. For I really do think that the American man is getting to be a coward. They are living too luxuriously they are becoming effeminate like the Ancient Romans. Some Julius Ceaser would say to this army of Japanese or Chinese4 "Aim at their faces," and they would do so and the whole American army would turn and flee rather than have their beauty marred. Then where would your beloved country be? Don't! I beg of you, Colonel Roosevelt, believe what the news papers say about the farmers great prosperity. There is not a word of truth in it. I lived in the City twenty five years. I have lived on this farm seventeen years, now butter here is 20 cts a pound - Fat cattle 3 1/2 to 4 cts a pound Young hogs 5 cts a pound Eggs 12 cts for dozen5 I have a cow and a heifer I fed them 6 tons of hay month $12.00 for Jan. I could have sold it for that. I enquired over the line of several of my farmers neighbors. Do your cows average 5# butter a week for 9 months of the year of course they go dry 3 months, "well I should say not" every one answered, well 3 Tons of hay $12.00 $36.00 Feed 6 months 18.00 Pasture 6 months 5.00 ---------- $59.00 Will allow 5# butter a week for 9 mos $36.00 5# 20 cts per lb $1.00 --------- $23.00 The farmer has lost $23.00 on each cow The more cows he had the more he lost.6 In the matter of pigs, one of my neighbors told me within the past month that he had 60 young hogs and that it would have been money in his pocket had he killd them and thrown their carcases to the dogs last Fall, Barley is the proper food for young hogs, and barley has been 95 cts pr bu. all winter and pigs now 5 cts a lb. That other money maker chickens, I carried over 60 chickens last winter. From Thanksgiving day to March 2nd 14 weeks I never got one egg. And I paid out $2.00 cash each week7 for feed. Sheep, another wealth producer, I have 1500 sheep on a ranch in Montana. Alfalfa was worth $20.00 per ton. It was very dry in Montana last year and the alfalfa crop very light The sheep will eat 1/2 ton alfalfa $10.00 The clippings average 5# wool per sheep. Wool is 12 cts since the reciprocity agitation. Last year wool was 17 cts the year before last 27 " 5# wool @ 12 cts per lb $.60 Then a 40# lamb sells for $200 I will allow $3.00 in Montana $3.00 The ranchman realizes from each sheep $3.60 $3.60 $6.408 The man who took my 1500 sheep has lost on each sheep If I give call of of the wool and all of the increase to him for the past year $6.40 Rest assured that the middle man and not the farmer gets the profit. We pay our hired man $30.00 per month and board him and do his washing and keep one or two horses free of cost for him. Marshall Field pays his salesmen $6.00 per week the 1st year. His bookkeeper $12.00 per week and they pay their own board and laundry9 bill and he doesn't furnish them with an automobile either when they want to take their sweethearts out in style. I offered a man $4.00 a day to plow my orchard and garden, he put his horses in the barn and went to the ball game rather than work for such small wages, now if the city people think the farmers are getting too rich, why don't they go out onto a farm and remain then years and I guarantee that they will get their health back, as I remarked before, I have been 17 years on this farm and I've been ill only one day.10 Farmers do have good food and very nourishing food. I was showing a gentleman my cows. I'm very proud of my cows. I sold one cow that weighed 1600 lbs and another animal weighed a ton. He says "Don you sell your milk" "no" "Do you make butter to sell" "no" "What do you do with the cream" "Eat it" When I lived in town when I bot milk I got chalk and water and when I bot cream I got a little more chalk in the water that was. And I haven't gotten caught up yet.11 I don't blame you he remarked. Now that is the true state of the farmer He has good things to eat and Gods pure air. Now kindly turn guns upon the middle man, and give the farmer a rest. Very truly yours Ina C Philbric Waterville P.O. Minnesota I hear you saying "Why do you remain on that farm ?" I have it plotted to sell to 5 all to Summer Cottages.[*23*] [[shorthand]] 4828 Madison Ave. Kenwood Terrace Chicago, Ill., May 22nd., 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Contributing Editor, "The Outlook", 287 Fourth Ave., New York City N.Y. Dear Sir;- Will you kindly read the enclosed poem, "HYMN TO AMERICA", and if it meets your approval, write me to that affect? I am deeply interested in the welfare of the growing child in our country, and believe that if every boy and girl in our public and private schools begins the day with singing a hymn of praise and gratitude to God, at the same time expresses an appeal for peace and joy, and believes that our American flag waves out a message of truth and freedom to lead us on through a victorious life; we shall have added to the forces already working for universal peace. We have three grand hymns or anthems, namely, "The Star Spangled Banner", "America," and "The Battle Hymn of the Republic"; but these are difficult for the average voice to sing. With so many foreigners coming daily to our land, bringing with them children, who are to become our future citizens, we need a hymn that shall be an expression of the sentiments of praise, gratitude, peace, joy, truth, freedom and victory, clothed in the simplest forms of the English language. It is with this purpose in view, I have been inspired to write a hymn. Hoping my simple words may meet your approval, and that I have not encroached upon your valuable time, I am - Most respectfully yours - M. Ursula Hazelton Rogerson.WILLIAM GANSON ROSE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING CLEVELAND May 22, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir: Under separate cover I am sending you a copy of "THE GINGER CURE," a little book that has just come from the press. Knowing your liking for well-directed enthusiasm, I believe you may be interested in the little story. Sincerely yours, William G. Rose WGR/MOF. L. SEELY ATLANTA PUBLISHER THE GEORGIAN May 22, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- It is needless to tell you how I appreciate your little note of the nineteenth, and I drop you this line to say that I have just written Mr. Howland at some length and sent him a letter to show you, for I want you to know that I am not going to turn loose this proposition until something is done about it. Very sincerely yours, F.L. Seely FLS-SBETTS, SHEFFIELD, BENTLEY & BETTS, COUNSELLORS AT LAW, 52 WILLIAM STREET, NEW YORK. SAMUEL R. BETTS. JAMES R. SHEFFIELD. EDWARD M. BENTLEY. L. F. M. BETTS. ______________ JAMES J. COSGROVE. WILLIAM TALLMAN. JOHN W. PETERS. RAMSAY HOGUET. CABLE ADDRESS, "MIRAGE" NEW YORK. May 22, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: I have understood that you would not accept dinner invitations here in New York, but I had thought and hoped that you might do - what the Supreme Court so frequently does - "distinguish" this particular dinner, not only by your presence, but from the other dinners concerning which you have had to make the rule. Of course we want you "the worst way", and the best way, which is always the Roosevelt way. If on giving the matter further consideration you feel you could make an exception in honor of Harry Stimson, I sincerely trust you will do it, and I want you to understand that your place at that dinner, like your place in the world, will never be filled by any one except yourself. With warmest personal regards, believe me, as always, Faithfully yours, James R. Sheffield AFISK UNIVERSITY NASHVILLE, TENN. FOUNDED 1866 OFFICERS OF UNIVERSITY _____________ GEORGE A. GATES PRESIDENT JAMES T. FAIRCHILD TREASURER BOARD OF TRUSTEES _____________ CHARLES A. HULL, CHAIRMAN HARVEY L. SIMMONS, TREASURER AUGUSTUS F. BEARD PAUL D. CRAVATH GEORGE A. GATES ROBERT J. GROSS JAMES O. MERRILL GEORGE W. MOORE CHARLES H. RUTAN CHARLES J. RYDER BOOKER T. WASHINGTON [*De Forest*] [[shorthand]] NEW YORK OFFICE 95 WILLIAM STREET May 22, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City. Dear Sir: As I said in our necessarily brief interview on Friday, Fisk University is in dire need. An accumulated current deficiency of nearly $50,000 would be sufficient cause for concern. But besides that, our boilers have been condemned, and we are also justly compelled by the Nashville authorities to put sidewalks around the campus. $50,000 for improvements and repairs are an absolute necessity if the University goes on. The General Education Board endorses Fisk, and will help with the plan to lift the burden of debt and improve the property as indicated above, and agree to give $60,000 provided we will include $200,000 for endowment in the amount to be raised-- a good business proposition, surely, for it is impossible for an unendowed school to pay expenses without charging high rates, which cannot be done at Fisk, but a rather hard proposition to meet. There is no wealthy alumni to go to, you know. And then industrial education is the popular form of education for the negroes just now. The Trustees have worked hard for six months and have only secured $55,000 in addition to the Board's appropriation. We are not discouraged, but we do feel that our cause must be so brought to public notice as to attract unusual attention. College training of negro leaders must go hand in hand with industrial training for the masses. You can say that in such a way as to make men sit up and take notice, and that is what we are asking you to do. Say it in a letter to me or to the Trustees. If it is your conviction that Fisk's long record of efficiency and its present fine work, merit what is asked for, say that too. And could you not, with propriety, also express the hope that this burden resting upon Fisk may be quickly lifted?#2 Col. Roosevelt If you could make a contribution yourself (the amount is not important) it would enable you to refer to the same in your letter and give additional interest and weight to it. But we want the letter above everything else. Yours respectfully, H.L. Simmons Treasurer Board of Trustees.GEORGE STUART SMITH, 18 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. DIVIDEND PAYING PROPERTIES. TECHNICAL FINANCIAL ADVICE FOR INVESTORS. ___________ TELEPHONE CALL. "1287 BROAD." ___________ CABLE ADDRESS: "ZORAYDA, NEW YORK." May 22, 1911. To-- Theodore Roosevelt,-- U. S. A. Sir:- In all the seething maelstrom of your encyclopoedic (and cyclonic) mental activities, there is probably one line hitherto omitted, and that is--to discover if there are any "systems" by which the Manufacture of Markets by Mechanical Manipulation can be predicted. I argue--that this is one of the most generally-vital subjects of the age,--because directly affecting everyone of many millions of people, who have invested their--many--BILLIONS,--in "securities." Of all the human race that ever lived,--no one can better appreciate the truth in the expression of Thomas Carlysle, to wit:- "That chaos of ignorance and prejudice,--Public Opinion." Emphasizing that,--I beg to say that I am the proprietor of the Wagner Advisory Letter. At once "prejudice" would be aroused in the minds of the majority. But,--I have been at this address for ten years, and the PERMANENCE and MAGNITUDE of my business with the SAME PEOPLE is proof that it has ENDURING MERIT. My advertisements are well known, and every one IS TRUE. I knew all about the Three Panics of 1907,--and began addressing you on the subject many times, but thought best not to interfere. I was indignant at the STUPIDITY of the New York Times, in its well-meant charges that you created the panic. I bombarded their Leading Men with--arguments--predictions--facts--and I had both amusement and satisfaction to see their violent articles gradually CHANGE,--and later,-- an editorial frankly admitted that YOUR ACTS DID NOT MAKE THE PANICS! Even at the risk of afflicting you, I will have the Wagner Letter sent you at intervals, at times of important predictions. I beg you to make note of subsequent events. I will also submit some general advertising literature,--with the hope that it may arouse your interest in this UNUSUAL but--UNIVERSALLY IMPORTANT SUBJECT. Respectfuly submitted. Geo. Stuart Smith [FOR ENCL SEE 5-22-07 11-26-09 4-20-11 5-15-11 5-20-11 5-22-11]THE AMERICAN LUMBERMAN, A CORPORATION CONTROLLED BY THE ESTATE OF J. E. DEFEBAUGH [*Stowe*] American Lumberman NORTHWESTERN LUMBERMAN - THE TIMBERMAN CONSOLIDATED JANUARY 1ST, 1899 315 DEARBORN STREET, CHICAGO THE RECOGNIZED EXPONENT OF THE AMERICAN LUMBER INDUSTRY PUBLISHED WEEKLY ELMER C. HOLE, MANAGER JOHN E. WILLIAMS WESLEY T. CHRISTINE } EDITORS [*11.*] May 22, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir:- As America's most active and successful proponent of the doctrine of conservation we believe you will be interested in a campaign we are undertaking in the interest of community development and closer conservation of home community resources. You are well aware of the magnitude of the lumber industry and of its importance in the field of general business, but perhaps you are not so fully informed of its present condition. Lumber manufacture in the United States today is attended with extraordinary financial hazard. Saw mills that show a fair profit are greatly outnumbered by those that are barely escaping loss or are actually losing money. You will recall that in the high pressure period preceding the so-called panic the railroads were berated for failing to provide sufficient equipment to take care of the business offered. Since the falling off in business they have carried a large surplus of idle cars, productive of no revenue. Such is the case with the lumber manufacturing industry. The capacity of existing sawmills - exceeding 50,000 in number according to Census Bureau figures - is hardly equal to the country's normal demand. But the demand is and long has been below normal. Unfortunately the lumber manufacture of the country are not financially intrenched as are the railroads, and with them the problem is a serious one. Similar complaint is heard from many other industries. Coal, hardware, furniture, machinery, and many other classes of producers are suffering similar stagnation. Opinions as to the remedy differ. The American Lumberman, however, believes the speculative waste of capital that should have gone into revenue producing improvements has been a powerful factor in bringing about the present business situation. We believe that when the people turned from stock and industrial speculation because they found it a dangerous game, they went into far more dangerous fields. Take, for example, the land business. Even superficial investigation shows that for every dollar that has gone into a legitimate land development project, several has been squandered in promotion schemes that never will return a cent.Hon. T. R. #2 May 22, 1911. If it is true that the farm is the basis of our prosperity is it not desirable that the population of our agricultural communities and of the villages and towns dependent on them be taught to conserve their own resources and keep some of their money for legitimate investment at home where they can watch and direct its use and have a voice in its disposal? Is it not better that the farmer shall put his surplus into better implements, better materials, a more attractive home, an automobile - if its ownership will make him more content to stay on the farm and keep its production at a high level, - than that he send his money away to Alberta or to Mexico, or put it into an orange farm where oranges will not grow? As an economist you have decided views on these questions. We take pleasure in enclosing some of the matter we have printed which thoroughly explains our position. We are interested in promoting home conservation and we solicit your advice. If you believe our position is right you can give us more help than could any other man in this country, and we would greatly appreciation an expression of your views through any channel you may see fit to use. Yours very truly, AMERICAN LUMBERMAN W C Stowe Associate Editor.[*[5-22-11]*] Mr. Roosevelt [*RDJ Ack 5/23 p*] [*5.*] To the Editor of the Outlook: Sir: Your article on the proposed Arbitration Treaty with Great Britain is worthy to rank with Washington's Farewell Address. It has clarified the national atmosphere, dispersed the thick mists of a silly sentimentality, and dissolved the sickly vapors of credulity, hypocrisy and cant. An Arbitration Treaty which is tantamount to an alliance with Great Britain and Great Britain's ally, France, is neither necessary nor desirable. This government is on friendly terms with the nations of the world, and without hard and fast treaties, peace has with the exception of one war been maintained for nearly one hundred years. With such a record for peace where is the need for entering into a compromising treaty which is only useful in restraining belligerent powers? As reasonably might the man of naturally temperate habits be expected to take a pledge to abstain from intoxicating liquors. To submit questions affecting vital interests, national honor, or independence to an international tribunal is unthinkable. Fortunately wise statesmanship rather than the natural barrier between America and Europe has kept us free from old world fueds and rivalries, and the policy under which this Republic has reached the front rank in power and greatness will always be maintained intact by the wisdom and patriotism of all that is virile in American citizenship. Sincerely yours, Charles Thompson 1487 Fifth Avenue, New York, May 22, 1911.[*[5-22-11]*] "A Daniel come to judgment."—Shakespeare. At last a High Financial Authority has JUDICIALLY ANALYZED the work of Professional Market Advisers. The enterprising Financial Editor of the "U.S. Investor" (the standard financial weekly) asked all Letter Writers to submit their work. Only six dared accept 1 Some of them "ran away" the first week. The editor has, however, ADMITTED AMAZEMENT at the accuracy of those continuing. He says this business is "much maligned," and is "worthy of consideration." It is simply a fact that the ONLY SPECIFIC NAME mentioned during his series of comments was—MINE. And,—he describes my work as "notable." To the Most Incredulous I say—Should not every one accept the EXPLICIT SUGGESTION of this Unbiased Intelligent Authority, and form a judicial opinion by a personal test? Is it not illogical and unjudicial to MAINTAIN INCREDULITY and PREJUDICE in the absence of investigation? To the contrary—the permanence and EXPANSION of my business, for nine years at this address, is the unanswerable proof of its ENDURING VALUE. It is only LOGICAL to admit that competent "help," or the services of a specialist, assure increased benefits in this business of Market Manipulation, as in any other. The more sensible assumption obviously is—that the work of the Expert Student, that has stood the TEST OF YEARS, is worthy of investigation. This "simple common sense" will surely appeal to the intelligence of all Careful Thinkers. My Present Perfected Methods of discerning the Ranges of Accumulation and Distribution have admittedly proven that my guidance is doing what has NEVER been done before in this line. We are to have stirring events in the Securities Market, and investors and Traders should not persist in their indifference, and I join in the invitation of the editor that you PERSONALLY INVESTIGATE. P. WAGNER.[ENCL IN SMITH 5-22-11}Collier's The National Weekly 416 West 13th Street New York Outdoor America Edited by Caspar Whitney May 22, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- Here's a letter I received from Foran. I thought maybe you might care to read it. I replied that in my mind there was no question at all. You need not bother to return the letter. Sincerely yours, Caspar Whitney Dictated W/T[*[For 1. enc see Foran 5-19-11]*][*24*] Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., May 22, I9II Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, LL. D., Dear Col. Roosevelt:- I inclose a first proof of a small musical composition, the origin and destiny of which are briefly indicated on the provisional title page. What I have to say now may be introduced by copies of two letters. The first was written to you on the 13th of March, 1905: "Dear Sir:- Ever since your utterance as to "a square deal for every man" I have felt that it is the modern and American counterpart of "Fiat Justitia, ruat Coelum." On the Monday after your inauguration I awoke with the inclosed metric version. Pray accept it with the little tune to which it may be sung." The second was dated a month ago and addrest to Mr. G. Spiller, Hon. Sec'y, First Universal Races Congress, and Rev. Fred. Lynch, Sec'y Amer. Executive Committee: "Gentlemen:- Please accept this joint letter as my final reply to the recent inquiries from you both respecting my attendance upon the Congress and upon the Preliminary Conference of Anthropologists, and to the invitation of the Hon. Secretary to prepare a special paper upon the Negro Brain. I have nothing important to add to my address, "The Brain of the Amer. Negro," delivered two years ago before the First National Negro Conference and publisht by the National Negro Committee. On page 54 of that address is the following note: Should the writer be spared until other conditions permit he will regard it as a sacred duty to put in a form accessible to others his observations and impressions of the military and personal conduct of the members of the Fifty-fifth Mass. Inf'y, colored, (of which the writer was a medical officer) as recorded in daily letters, all which have been preserved." The fulfilment of the wish above exprest is rendered possible by my retirement after forty-two years of servis, and to it will be devoted the coming summer and the year following; its accomplishment will, I believe, do more for the Negro and for the abatement of Race Prejudice than would my attendance upon the Congress. My direct contribution to the Congress will be an International Hymn, "Fiat Justicia," beginning, "Let justice be done." Whether or not it is deemed worthy of being sung officially there will be copies for all the members. The engraving and printing are provided for by Mrs. Mary B. Field, he mother of my wife; on the 9th of July she will be 93 years of age; she is in hearty sympathy with the objects of the Congress, and wishes it were possible to attend in person." Do you approve the distribution of your hymn to the Congress? May I ask the Tribune for permission to reproduce on the fourth page the fac simile of your sentiment of Jan. I, I905, "All I ask is "etc.? By the way, the original air and harmony have been changed a little, mainly for simplicity and the use of untrained voices. After my immediate family you shall have the first copies, and as many as you are willing to accept. Very respectfully yours, Burt G. Wilder Emeritus professor of Neurology etc.FRANK C. WILLIAMS, CHAIRMAN EARLE S. KINSLEY, SECRETARY EDWARD D. WELLING, TREASURER REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE OF VERMONT STATE COMMITTEE MILLARD F. BARNES, Chimney Point EDW. D. WELLING, No. Bennington HARRY BLODGETT, St. Johnsbury HOMER E. WRIGHT, Essex Junction PORTER H. DALE, Island Pond JOHN G. NORTON, St. Albans E. S. FLEURY, Isle La Motte FRANK C. WILLIAMS, Newport EARLE S. KINSLEY, Ruthland N. D. PHELPS, Barre HERBERT G. BARBER, Brattleboro CHARLES DOWNER, Sharon SMITH B. WAITE, Hyde Park H. T. BALDWIN, Wells River EXECUTIVE COMITTEE FRANK C. WILLIAMS HOMER E. WRIGHT EARLE S. KINSLEY JOHN G. NORTON EDWARD D. WILLING OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN NEWPORT, VT., May 22nd 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. N. Y. Dear Sir:- At the close of the Presidential Campaign of 1908, Mr Hitchcock presented me a fine oil painting of President Taft which hangs in my office, and I should like very much to have a photograph of yourself which I could frame and hang alongside. Sincerely yours, F C Williams[*Russell*] [*30.*] [*[5-22-11]*] ROOSEVELT ADDRESS RESOLUTION OFFERED AT THE CLERICAL CONFERENCE, IN THE METROPOLITAN LIFE BUILDING, TUESDAY NOON, MAY 22, BY REV. DR. S. EDWARD YOUNG, CHAIRMAN OF THE CONFERENCE: RESOLVED That this meeting of the Clerical Conference expresses its disapproval of the publication, in a New York newspaper, and therefrom throughout the country, of what purported to be passages from Col. Theodore Roosevelt's address at the Clerical Conference, last Tuesday, particularly in view of the fact that Tuesday's meeting was entirely private, by registered invitation, and all guests present were put upon their honor not to report or become the medium of reporting any portion of the address, the use of the invitation card by any person for that purpose being distinctly dishonorable, and also in view of the many misrepresentations of the address contained in the published account, and in view further of the great injustice done to honest reporters and honest newspapers which, in accordance with the announcement that the meeting was strictly private, refrained from [xxxxxxx] attempting to make any report of the address. Unanimously adopted[Enc in Russell 6-15-11]U.S. Registered Mails go to every post office in the world. Letters and parcels may be registered at any post office or at any post-office station, and by rural carriers throughout their routes. Letters will be registered by letter carriers in the residential districts of cities. P.O., New York, N. Y. Madison Square Station. Letter Parcel No. 37712 [*T.R.*] [*May 22, 1917*] Received for registration , 191 , from 4 Ave The Outlook addressed to Hon G. Pinchot Wash D. C. 1 class postage prepaid. RL Postmaster, per 0[*[5-22-11]*] [*[Svce in Conimins 5-23-11]*][*Tribune May 22/11*] 6 CITY LABOR BODY CRITICISES TAFT Opposition to Bill Extending Unionism in Federal Civil Service Offends. TO WAR ON SHURTLEFF Sees Progress in last General Assembly; Denounces White City and Sans Souci. A report criticising President Taft for opposing the Lloyd bill granting federal civil service employés the right to petition co[n]gress for legislation affecting hours, wages and working conditions was adopted yesterday by the Chicago Federation of labor. The central labor body also adopted a [final] report of its state legislative committee, adding a vote of thanks to the members of [the?] committee for the "splendid results in [labor?] legislation achieved in the section of [missing] general assembly just closed." Representative Shurtleff was assailed in [missing] report for his attempt to defeat the women ten hour law. The report stated that "[we?] hope the voters of Waukegan will remember Shurtleff when he comes up for reelection." Several senators and Assistant Corporation Counsel Howard Hayes received unfavorable comment for their fight against the "two platoon" bill, which was defeated. Take Fling at Mine Workers. The report, which was read by A. C. Anderson of the Painters' union, secretary of the committee, contained a list of labor legislation defeated and adopted in the forty-seventh general assembly. The respects of the federation to the officials of the United Mine Workers of Illinois and to President Edwin R. Wright of the State Federation of Labor, were paid by a statement that "a committee of mine workers seemed to be present only for the purpose of securing the passage of the workmen's compensation bill." This was a covert fling referring to the dispute between organized labor of Chicago and President Wright and the miners over the relative importance of an employers' liability law and compensation legislation. John O'Neill, chairman of the committee, caused the adoption of a resolution thanking Sneators Henson of Decatur and Representative O'Toole for their efforts in behalf of legislation desired by organized labor. Say Postal Strike Not Intended. The report criticising President Taft was made by Oscar F. Nelson, president of the National Federation of Postoffice Clerks. He stated that the employés of the postal department "do not wish to organize for the purpose of striking against the government but they do want the right to petition congress for a redress of grievances." "Opponents of the Lloyd bill have gone so far as to enlist the aid of President Taft against the measure," said Delegate Nelson. "President Taft has taken up the fight by speaking against the bill, without knowing whereof he speaks. I want to say that there is danger of a strike among the postal employés if the national manufacturers and the officials of the postal department persist in fighting us and opposing our efforts to obtain our constitutional rights." Denounce Amusement Parks. Managements of White City and Sans Souci parks were denounced for refusing to sign agreements with union waiters, waitresses, bartenders, and printers. Several delegates, including Miss Anna Willard of the Waitresses' union, demanded that the parks be placed on the "unfair list" at once, but President John Fitzpatrick ruled this out of order. The entire subject was referred to a special committe for investigation and report at the next meeting and unless a settlement is reached, action will be taken at that time. Speakers deplored the defeat of the initiative and referendum, and a resolution was adopted requesting Governor Deneen to include in the call for an extra session of the legislature the question of the initiative and referendum. At the request of Miss Margaret Haley of the Teachers' federation, [missing] letter will be sent to the governor containing photographs of the pledges made by [missing] members of the house and senate to vote [missing] the reform. Asks Aid for McNamara An appeal for funds for the defense [of?] J. McNamara of the Structural Iron Workers' union was made in a communication from the American Federation of Labor. The executive board was authorized to [missing] special meetings for the purpose of "[missing] ating public sentiment" in favor of [missing] men charged with complicity in the dynamiting of the Los Angeles Times building Attorney Clarence S. Darrow and Secretary Edward N. Nockels left for Los Angeles [missing] Saturday evening to prepare for the trial of the three accused labor men. William Shupe, business agent of the Structural Iron Workers' union, was arrested and taken to central station, charged with assaulting R. A. Goldman, 1517 [Warre?] avenue, another iron worker, Goldman said the attack took place at a building being remodeled at Madison street and Fifth avenue. Shupe denied the charges. He had no weapons on his person when arrested.DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR UNITED STATES RECLAMATION SERVICE WASHINGTON, D. C. May 23, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I have your esteemed letter of May 19 with inclosures. Before taking action on the complaint of Mrs. Summers, it would seem desirable that you should have some definite information concerning her husband's record in the Service. To this end I have quietly sought a statement of his qualifications and records from the Chief Clerk of the Bureau of Engineers in the War Department. As soon as this has been received it will be transmitted to you for such further action as you may desire to take. I shall be honored in having you call upon me at any time for services of this kind, and remain, Sincerely yours, C. J. Blanchard Statistician.[*ack 5-29-12*] [*[Botimer]*] [*6.*] Columbus Ohio May 23rd 1911 Hon Theodore Roosevelt My dear Colonel. Pardon me for intruding on your valuable time. I am very much interested in political affairs altho I am in my sixty-ninth year. I take a little monthly called the "Adept" printed in Minnesota which is devoted to teaching the truth of Astrology. In the May number there is an article (copyrighted) by John B. Early of Los Angeles, "Roosevelts Kabalistic horoscope", he delivered a lecture before a large class of students Feb 13th1912 in which he predicts your nomination "either between 10_a.m. and noon or at about 10.30 p.m. by the Republican party convention as their choice for President" and your election. This article says "you are to make a speech in a few days before the Ohio Constitutional Convention which will strike the key note which will go straight to the hearts of the people". After your election you are to have a war on your hands. And that you are predestined to fill a niche in history yet to be written, that no man ever before you, or to come after you could fill in the manner and by the meansyou will fill it. It is a very interesting article of four or five pages. If you would like to see the article I will mail it to you. I am showing it to the doubting Thomas's that I meet. You know, if we get the people to thinking you are sure of the nomination and election it will go a great way towards bringing it about. "Thoughts and things." I was at the big meeting at Memorial Hall and heard your speech. In the next few years the world will have urgent need, as perhaps never before, for a few big hearted, fearless, practical leaders, to prevent anarchy, revolution and chaos. And I believe Colonel you are a man of force and can handle the situation when it comes. "Now for a tip" - My husband served almost four years in the Civil war, he was Capt of a Heavy Artillery. and was the last Post Commander at Cumberland Gap. He has rec'd considerable electioneering literature from Washington. He had a type written letter from Hon Sulloway. and enclosed slip. They claim you are not in sympathy with the old soldier. I am sorry if it is so, for to the old soldier the younger generation owe so much. Well the old soldiers - have sons and son's-in-law who will vote for the old soldiers friend, be he democrat republican or a progressive. Place your self, all right with the old boys - for they have only a fewmore years to live. And I sincerely hope if you are elected you will stand by every word you uttered before the Cen. Con. Convention. I am called quite a politician when I once take up the cudgel. One of our ex- Probate Judges remarked he would rather have me electioneer for him than twenty men. I have taken up the "big stick" for you and I will do my best. for I know you will be our next President and one always wants to be on the winning side. I don't know whether you believe in planetary influence or not. "I sure do" - With the very best wishes for your success. June 20th and for your health until after the election - for you will need the strength of a Lion to carry you through, Here is a clover a four leaved, one for luck. Very sincerely, Elizabeth Botimer, 315 Parsons Ave Columbus, O.[*[For 1 enc. see card of Botimer ca. 5-23-11]*][*J*] FRANK SPARKS W. P. BROWN THIRTY-SEVENTH YEAR THE PRINCETON TELEGRAPH BY SPARKS & BROWN NEWS AND JOB PRINTERS Princeton, Missouri. May 23, 1911 Col Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My Dear Sir: I became connected with this paper in 1903, the year prior to your election to the Presidency at which time your popularity swept Missouri into the Republican column to stay, let us hope, for many years to come. A year following your inauguration you appointed me Postmaster of this city, a position which I yet hold having been recommissioned by President Taft. I am reciting all this to lead up to the reason for troubling youFRANK SPARKS W. P. BROWN THIRTY-SEVENTH YEAR THE PRINCETON REVIEW BY SPARKS & BROWN NEWS AND JOB PRINTERS with this communication-which is: that I would be greatly pleased if you would send me your autograph photo. Won't you do so? I am satisfied that if you could understand how much I would appreciate it you would grant the request. Yours very truly, W. P. Brown Editor "Telegraph".[*7*] 38 Duncan Ave Jersey City NJ May 23 1911 Col Theodore Roosevelt. Dear Sir. In your address to the ministers of NY. on the 16th inst you made this statement as near as I recall it. "That the working people of the shop or factory should have their recreation on Sunday. and should have what they wanted not what the ministers wanted. If the ministers wanted to read Emerson and the people wanted baseball let them have baseball." Now if this is a correct impression on my part of what you said. It seems to me that to concede this point would be to concede the entire Moral Code. - It seems the observance of the 8th Commandment for whichyou so earnestly contended one must observe the 4th which provides for a definite recurring period to bring them all before the mind. Ethical laws like other laws must be learned and not only learned by heart as we say. but the mind must be influenced and disposed to keep them. We all admit human nature is not as moral as it ought to be that it needs more training and needs to be more disposed to keep moral laws. Yet if we advise people to disregard the very rule that was given to secure a better knowledge of and disposition towards them how is it to be done? I quite agree with the proposition that people should have more relaxation from Manual labor. but let it not be at the expense of their moral nature. let it be on Saturday not on Sunday I venture to write this only in the interests of that great Ethical Cause you have done so much to forward. Assuring you of my greatest respect and appreciation. I am Very Sincerely Yours W. P. Brush Rector St Pauls Church[*Ack May 26-11*] [*[Cabot]*] Boston, Mass., May 23rd 1911. JUSTICE IS JUSTICE. To the Editor Of the OUTLOOK, New York City. Dear Sir: - - The Outlook has earned and will receive the gratitude of all unprejudiced law-abiding citizens throughout the United States by its editorial "Murder is Murder". It seems to me that in many of the comments in the public press on the dynamite outrages in Los Angeles and elsewhere, sufficient emphasis has not been laid upon the fact that these outrages are not levelled primarily at capital or capitalists. They are levelled primarily at the limbs and lives of non-union laborers and are a part of the general subject of unfair competition against which the Sherman Anti-trust Law, Pure Food Law and many other wise and beneficent statutes have been levelled in recent years and which are more and more unanimously condemned by the average public sentiment of the country. The protection of the community from unfair competition on the part of capitalists and business men is materially better at this time in this country than it has been in the time of any preceding generation and while much remains to be done in this regard, - particularly in the way of compelling greater care of the lives of employees on the part of employers in mining and manufacturing operations,- we can look with gratification to the steady advance in this direction and expect in the not distant future statutory limitations of the common law of protection given to employers in accident cases; limitations, I say, by statute, depriving the employer of such defense where specific precautions have been neglected and have been determined---2--- by a jury to be the controlling cause of the accident in question. This is an immensely important subject; perhaps the most important subject connected with the relations of capital and labor and there is every reason to hope that the present progress in this direction will continue and that the tribute of human lives in the production of coal and some other commodities will be diminished by thousands every year by reason of additional statutory safeguards and the better enforcement of existing statutes. It is cause for regret that the same improvement in the prospect does not appear in the enforcement of law in the better protection of the community against crimes of violence, whether perpetuated in the name of labor against non-union laborers or their protectors, or in the name of the law against striking laborers by ill-trained and timid officers of the law or frightened non-unionists, or by criminals acting entirely from private motives in which labor disputes have no part whatever. This diminution of the efficacy of the law to protect human life and property is due, partly, to the timidity of judges, prompted doubtless by a foolish and ill-instructed public sentiment, which in its attempt to protect the innocent from the hands of the law, fails to protect them from the hands of the law-breaker. The very few cases in history in which the law has committed judicial murder, few, at least, in recent years have been far more widely exploited in fiction and in historical writings than their relative importance to the community would justify. Another reason lies in unwise and ill-considered legislation, the tendency of which has been in many states and among others, in my native states of Massachusetts, to withdraw to an appreciable extent, the right and duty of judgment from judge and jury and substitute for it an attempt on the part of a legislature to provide against contingencies ---3--- too complicated for any human mind to foresee and in practice unlikely to arise. One of the collateral results of this notorious condition under which the law has ceased to be as effective a protection to life and property as it used to be, has been to throw a greater burden upon the courts of equity which by their very nature are less subject to restraint and delay. That this additional power and greater readiness to use it, has been and is subject to abuse, has been stated by the President and by a former President of this United States, of whom the one has been qualified by previous training to speak with the greatest authority on this topic and the other has endeared himself in a most extraordinary degree, not only to the American people, but to the people of the world by his passionate love of justice and readiness to fight for it. Admitting the justice of the contention of these two distinguished men that courts of equity need some further restraint in the exercise of the powers which they possess, it will first, it seems to me, be wise, and indeed necessary, that the ordinary processes of law shall be expedited and made more certain and more dangerous to criminal offenders. The greatest single step in this direction that has perhaps been taken in this generation was the passage of a Federal statute at t he instance of a former President, giving the Government the right of appeal in criminal cases against an adverse judicial ruling in a lower court. A passage of similar statuses in every state in the Union should be strenuously urged by every good citizen, to place all the state courts on the same basis in this regard. Another valuable step in the right direction has been the passage in certain western states of statutes forbidding an upper court to reverse the ruling of a lower court, unless the said ruling in effect---4--- caused a miscarriage of justice on a vital issue in the case. As a legal proposition, such a statute practically amounts simply to saying to a judge or a court "do your duty". This may seem superfluous but practical men will agree with the Bar Association of the United States in thinking that such a statute will have an appreciable effect in encouraging the proper execution of justice; will give comfort to the just judge and restrain by the crystallized force of public opinion, to a certain extent at least, the unjust judge from such scandalous denials of justice as took place in the Supreme Court of Missouri. The attempt to pre-judge McNamara innocent; the shameless instigations to crimes of violence of such men as Moyer, not only encourage the wholesale slaughter of non-union men which has followed them; not only cause the wholesale destruction of active capital and paralyze active industry, to the detriment of the community as a whole and of the working class in particular, but it give comfort to negligent, selfish and dishonest capitalists, who, when they are justly attacked for the wicked neglect and disregard of the lives and welfare of their employees, are often able to discredit such just attacks because the officials of the union from which the attacks emanate have themselves shown a disregard of truth and justice, which diminishes their authority and the confidence of the community. Such undesirable capitalists when appealed to by members of their own class and disinterested citizens, have ready the answer, "what's the use?". "So and so, who was spending immense sums in securing the welfare and safety of his employees, has been more bitterly attacked than we and by reason of his success is securing the contentment of employees not belonging to a labor organization and receiving better treatment than their trade elsewhere receives."---5--- elsewhere receives." What the community as a whole wants by an immense majority, is even handed justice. It is not a sufficient excuse for the sacrifice of thousands of lives in our mines and on our railways (which might have been saved by a proper and reasonable regard on the part of all employers equal to that shown by the best employers) to call attention to the most hideous crimes perpetuated by laborers against their fellows; nor is it an excuse for such crimes as have slain 130 victims within the last ten years, to point to the much greater loss of life due to the criminal neglect of capitalists. Both evils are intolerable to the moral sense of the community and the organization of civilized society and must cease. Let us work toward this good end to the best of our power and ability. Very respectfully yours, Godfrey Lowell Cabot 940-942 Old South BuildingR. M. Chilcott 516 EAST HARRISON AVE. GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA. May 23/11 My Dear Roosevelt: Have you read Wm Allen White's article "A good man gone?" - based on death of B. H. Tracy, rejected by you and Atty Genl Knox for the U.S. dist. atty of Kansas, when recommended by our friend Burton. Hope you saw it. Yours truly, R. M. Chilcott T. Roosevelt, N.Y.JAMES L. CLARK STUDIO 949 HOME STREET, BRONX NEW YORK CITY May 23-11 Hon Theodore Roosevelt 287 Fourth Ave New York City. My dear Col. Roosevelt, In reply to a letter from your secretary dated May 23rd I beg to say I have been informed from the chime makers in Chicago that they were to ship me the last ordered chimes on last Saturday or Monday and I expect them hourly at my studio. On the receipt of these, unless some unexpected difficulty arises, they shall be assembled and shipped to you in a course of a few days. I enclose a small photograph of the tusks as they are with one of the sets of chimes which proved unsatisfactory. The piece, however, will look exactly like this except the new tubesJAMES L. CLARK STUDIO 949 HOME STREET, BRONX NEW YORK CITY will be slightly shorter. I shall inform you when I will ship it immediately upon receipt of the tubes when I then can tell definitely. It should be either this week or the first of next. Very respectfully yours James L. ClarkTHE CHICAGO BRANCH UNITED STATES CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION METHODIST CHURCH BLOCK ROOM 12 WASHINGTON AND CLARK STREETS CHICAGO. May 23rd 1911. Hon Theodore Roosevelt New York. Dear Sir: I have been a civil service employee since October 1883. and with great respect for you take the liberty of sending to you copy of the May issue of the Civil Service Advocate containing article which I enclose. For about 3 years I have been working in the interest of the retirement question and have come in close touch with many of the leaders of the organized civil service employees and am convinced, as you will see if you find time to honor me by reading the article, that your Executive order of 1902 was needed and its positive enforcement is needed now - but I think the application should also be with the head office, collectors and Postmasters, who ought to be under Civil Service restrictions for so long as they are politicians they will encourage and give preference to the politicians on the force. Happy you may find time to put some of your tremendous force into the question. I am most respectfully yours Charles Wesley Commons.[For 2. eve see 5-22-11 Tribune & ca 5-23-11 Commons][*[Commons]*] Some Thoughts on the Retirement Question. It is now about three years since I saw a circular letter sent out by Mr. Alfred Eaton, President of the New York Customs Branch of the U.S. Civil Service Retirement Association. I had met him here in Chicago, had confidence in him, so was interested in what he had to say, and through that became actively interested in the work of the Association, and believe more and more fully that the cause for which it is working is one not only deserving of success, but I am convinced that "Retirement must come or Civil Service must go", as it cannot stand the strain of carrying the superannuated and disabled that permanent tenure of office will necessarily produce, unless some way is provided to relieve the service of that weight, but on the other hand when once made a part of the Civil Service Law it will prove one of the strongest bulwarks of Civil Service. I concluded that I would join the Association and began to organize a Customs Branch, beginning with the man at the desk next to mine, who gave me his quarter of a dollar for dues, and soon we had over 100 members. I distributed a form of bill then circulated by the Association, and, though it probably did not meet with the entire approval of any of us, every one in my room joined the Association except two, and each of them had a bill of his own that he thought altogether better than the bill of the Association was circulating. One wanted a flat pension of $50.00 a month to be paid entirely by the Government to all employees who had been in the service for 25 years or more, regardless of what salary he or she had previously been receiving, and the other wanted the retiring employee to get half his salary and the incoming employee to get the other half, - between the two plans there was such a wide divergence of opinion that it can readily be seen that there was room for a multitude of other plans and I then and there concluded to advocate only [xxx] "some equitable retirement legislation", and so headed my membership lists, and consider now that is enough for any Association working for retirement legislation to advocate, inasmuch as the number of plans suggested would be thousands if each were trying to inject his or her own views. Personally I considered the plan of the First National Bank of this city the one after which I would like to see the Government plan patterned; but have always considered that our work as employees was to unite in creating a public sentiment favorable to some equitable retirement legislation. I am writing my experience in this work in the hope that those who read it may do likewise and do more and better work, beginning with the one next to them and doing what lies in their power to further the interest of the cause. I looked around in the service and saw the great Post Office force here, supervising employees, clerks, carriers, railway mail men, &c., and the Internal Revenue, Reclamation Service, Custodian's force and others were not interested in the movement, so thought it would be a good plan to have one organization here to include all Federal Civil Service employees. After some preliminary work a meeting was called to effect such an organization, and it was formed and we proceeded to receive members for it. We gradually gathered together about 3500 members. I obtained quite a number of what I termed Associate Members, vis., those who signed a card I prepared endorsing Civil Service Law and the enforcement of it in its true spirit and in favor of "some equitable retirement legislation". One of the first signers of our associate membership card was Mr. James B. Forgan, one of our leading citizens in every good work, and President of the First National Bank. We arranged for public meetings to agitate the question. We had good vocal and instrumental music, and generally two speakers, one from the clergy, and one from, corporations that had made some such provision for their employees, such as Mr. Robert Quayle of the C. & N.W. Ry, and Father Dorney one of the leading catholic clergymen, Mr. Ranney of the International Harvester Company, Mr. Monroe of the#2. First National Bank, and Rev. Joseph B Hingsley, General Conference Secretary of the Methodist Church, (whose entire time is given the interests of their Superannuation Fund), and others, and we trust the meetings and the report thereof in the papers were of value to the cause. I received about 160 endorsements from various clergymen of our city and hoped to arrange for meetings in many of their churches. I saw his Grace, the Archbishop of his diocese, who manifested a most kindly interest in the success of the movement, and the New World published an editorial in favor of it. I received letters favoring the movement from the resident Bishops of the Episcopal and Methodist Churches, and had the Associate Membership resolution endorsed at Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian and Congregational Ministers' Associations, and at local and National Federation of Labor meetings. Presidents of leading banks, Presidents of Railways, and also managers of great business corporations endorsed the movement, and my desire was and is to have all [cixil] civil service employees pursue such lines of activity - not asking their congressmen for assistance or conferring with them, except members of the Civil Service reform committee, but asking the constituents of congressmen, realizing that when they want it the congressmen will most likely be interested in enacting the law. I am among those who are heartily in accord with the executive order keeping civil service employees out of politics and away from congressmen, not simply because there is an order to that effect, but because I believe in the principle back of the order. The only real danger to Civil Service will come from within, and those who would make it in any sense a political force are in my judgment its most dangerous enemies, for they would not only subvert civil service principles but sap the foundation of republican institutions. Those congressmen who are friends of ours simply on account of what we do for them, are really only friends of themselves, and may readily be of the class who are ever ready to barter the interests of the people for their own selfish advantage. With permanent tenure of office and with a Civil Service Tenure in politics having for its main object the caring for themselves, whether in matter of hours of labor or pay therefor, or any personal privileges would only be adding one more to the trusts that are working for self and for special privileges, and would be more dangerous it seems to me than any trust yet formed, and would deserve not only public rebuke but utter destruction by having the secret service men employed to learn who are this working, and have them removed by the score or hundred if necessary, and have their places filled by intelligent youth from the farms and villages as well as cities of our land, who with abundant energy and higher ideals would replace the gangrened parts that had been removed and give new [lig] life to civil service. Let us each and every one work for retirement legislation by beginning with those next to us, in creating and fostering a healthy sentiment in favor of the principle and in favor of the enforcemnt of civil service in its true spirit. In the years since I have been in Civil Service (since 1883), I have seen many inequalities and much injustice and know some of it myself for the position I now [xxx] I obtained by standing number one in an examination open only to employees. Number two, an excellent fellow, was appointed and served nine months at the salary the position had been paying, but then he resigned and as it was within the year I was appointed to serve at a reduction of $300.00 for one year as I was told, but the $300.00 reduction continued for six years, then I got $100.00 of it in a raise of salary. Then for 10 years longer there was a [fee] "compulsory deduction" of $200.00 a year, so it was 16 years and 15 days before I received salary my predecessors had received at the same kind of work. The Illinois Life Insurance Company tells me the amount so deducted would with it pay for over $900.00 a year annuity at 65 years of age. So I know something and have seen much more of the imperfections of administration of Civil Service. As the convention of our Retirement Association in Washington two years ago I said that "I desired to see an organization formed#3. that would include all civil service employees, Federal, State, County and City, that would not support any one for office that was not qualified in his respective sphere, the same as we were in ours, and unless the candidates had character and ability they could not obtain our support even if they gave us ten thousand dollars a year a piece" - rather idealistic, but I believe in it most firmly, and also believe that the great American people want not only Civil Service Law but such a class of legislators to put it into effect and see that it is carried on in its true spirit which will provide sanitary and safe conditions for work, reasonable hours of employment, adequate compensation for services rendered, and proper provision for after years of faithful service they become incapacitated either by old age or other disability from performing their usual duties, and at the same time such legislators will conserve the interests of the whole people and keep the hands of predatory wealth or the [2would be] "would be" rich away from the coffers of the nation which would many times over more than compensate for any expenditures needed in taking righteous care of its employees. (Signed) Charles Wesley Commons Federal Civil Service Employee since October 1883.[*[Enc in Commons 5-23-11]*]RAILROAD STATION SPARKS NORTHERN CENTRAL R.R. BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Agricultural High School B.H. CROCHERON, PRINCIPAL SPARKS, MD. [*D*] May 23, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook Company, N.Y. City, Dear Sir: The papers announce that you have accepted an invitation to the jubilee of Cardinal Gibbons to be held in Baltimore in the early part of June. We would like to invite you to visit this school at that time. I make no apology for asking you to come to see us for we have here, eighteen miles from Baltimore, the sort of neighborhood institution which you have repeatedly advocated for the open country. Following the report of the Country Life Commission, the school was planned with the assistance of Professor Bailey whose student I then was. The ideal was to bring into the work of the school every class of persons in the community by means of clubs, lectures, classes and experimental work. Community work is the essential feature. Our experimental work is done on the home farms of the people and over two hundred farms in the county are running their chosen form of work this year. The school equipment is as nearly ideal as we could make it on a reasonable sum of money. The State Superintendents of Education of the Southern States who visited here recently said that it was the best school of its type they had seen. Hon. W. M. Hays, Assistant Secretary of Agriculture says that it is finest rural school in the country.Hon. T. R. 2 We want you to come to see us because we believe in this work and want it done in as many places as possible. The school is not finished, only begun, but we can see the change in the point of view of the whole community and these young men and women getting hold of life in a new way. We will make an arrangements you may wish, but we would like to show you our school plant and some of the experimental work on the farms, meeting the people as you go and getting their estimate of it all. In half a day from Baltimore we could make the trip and return by machine. In a day you could see the school, address a meeting of three thousand farm folks, see half a dozen rural schools with their clubs started by this school, and see a few of our experiments on farms. Very sincerely, B. H. CrocheronIncorporated Dreyer and McDermott OUTFITTERS TO THE WHOLE FAMILY PORT JEFFERSON'S FASTEST GROWING STORE [*D*] Port Jefferson, N.Y., May 23 - 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt: Dear Sir: It is with pleasure that I write you to make an address in this village, "Old Home Week". Aug 6 to 12 inclusive any day, any time at your convenience, I sincerely hope your time will permit, we will not further bother you by commitees or correspondence, but wish for an affirmative answer. Sincerely, Jacob S. Dreyer, Chairman.EDWIN T. EARL 1006 CENTRAL BUILDING LOS ANGELES CAL. Los Angeles, Cal., May 23, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, C/o The Outlook. New York, N.Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: The Young Men's Christian Association of Los Angeles is in the midst of a campaign for the raising of half a million dollars for extension work in Los Angeles and vicinity. We have a Greater Los Angeles, as you may know. Our institution represents an investment of about half a million dollars now, but the city is growing so rapidly we are in need of greater facilities, and therefore are in this campaign to raise half a million dollars for additions to the main building and the building of branches at San Pedro, Hollywood, East Los Angeles and in the colored men's section of the city. Hollywood, San Pedro and East Los Angeles are a portion of the city under consolidation. I wired you on the 20th inst., as follows: "Young Mens Christian Association Los Angeles gives banquet next Monday night opening ten day campaign to raise half a million dollars for extension work in Greater Los Angeles. Please wire me night letter collect commending Association work for development character, citizenship, righteousness, to read at banquet. Governor Johnson will give address. Answer." Was in hopes to have had your reply to read at the banquet given by the Young Men's Christian Association last night, and it is unnecessary to say we were all disappointed not to have had a wire from you. On receipt of this letter, if you have the disposition to do so, I wish you would send me a night letter collect in line with the telegram above, which we can publish in the papers or use at some public gathering. Yours very truly, Y E. T. EarlA.W. BURRITT. PRESIDENT W. SEYMOUR LACY. GENERAL SECRETARY YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT MEMBERSHIP AND SOCIAL DEPARTMENT DAVID S. DAY, CHAIRMAN OLOF GATES, SECRETARY [*1.*] May Twenty-third 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. Dear Sir: - We have a party of members and their ladies (80) coming to Oyster Bay on an excursion from here on Decoration Day. May we visit you at your home? Very truly yours, Olof Gates Membership Secretary.LARGEST CIRCULATION IN OGDEN The Evening Standard Established 1870 WILLIAM GLASMANN, PUBLISHER 360 TWENTY-FOURTH ST. SUBSCRIPTION BY MAIL: DAILY STANDARD, PER YEAR $6.00 SEMI-WEEKLY " " 1.50 RESULT OF EXAMINATION MADE BY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN ADVERTISERS OF OUR CIRCULATION ON MARCH 28TH, 1910 DAILY PAST 12 MONTHS AVERAGE 4,137 MONTH OF FEBRUARY 1910 4,489 ODGEN, UTAH, May 23rd, 1911 [*16.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt: There lives in our city Mr. F. E. Weberg, an artist of considerable ability and reputation. He is very anxious to paint a portrait of yourself and he wants a photo of you in which you are standing. He wants to paint, at least, from the knees up. I can assure you that he will make a splendid picture should you decide to send us the photograph. I have one of your photographs in which you are seated, but he does not like it and wants one in which you are standing. Please oblige him in this matter. Very truly yours, Wm. GlasmannUNITED SHOE STORES CO NEW CASTLE, PA. 102 E. WASHINGTON ST. CLARKSBURG, W. VA. 204-06 W. MAIN ST. PURCHASING AGENTS OFFICE 619 LYCEUM BLDG. PITTSBURG, PA. BELL PHONE 743 GRANT Pittsburgh, Pa 5/23/11 191 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Hon. Sir & Bro.:- I am in receipt of a letter calling my attention to the Chain Letter suggested by the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the State of New York, for the purpose of erecting at Canton, Ohio, a monument to the Memory of the Martyred William McKinley, Judge Day of the U. S. Supreme Court being the President of the movement. You will mail ten cents (10¢) to the Honorable Judge Day, Canton, Ohio, and write three (3) distinct copies of this letter signing your name and numbering them one greater than this letter. Number all the letters with the same number, send one to a friend located near you, the other two as far distant as possible, the farther the better. If you have received one of these letters already, kindly return this one to me, but under no circumstances break the chain. Fraternally yours, A. W. Klinorsplingh No. 211 (Number Two Hundred eleven)Republican County Committee No. 43 West 39th. Street. New York Samuel S. Koenig, [Lloyd C. Griscom], PRESIDENT. OGDEN L. MILLS, TREASURER. JOHN BOYLE, JR. SECRETARY. TELEPHONE 7781 BRYANT. May 23, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- Mr. Eliscu presented your letter of introduction to me. I have talked with him and explained to him the difficulty we are all having in obtaining employment with the Government for our friends. I will, however, speak to Comptroller Prendergast, possibly he will have a vacancy for him. With kindest regards, I am, Sincerely yours, Samuel S. Koenig.TREASURY DEPARTMENT UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE PORT OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE NAVAL OFFICER ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS FOR THIS OFFICE TO THE NAVAL OFFICER NEW YORK, N. Y. IN REPLY REFER TO May 23rd, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Outlook Office, New York City. My dear Colonel: The bearer of this note Mr. F. G. Sherrill of Brooklyn, a friend of mine, calls upon you to-day with the desire to have you give him your autograph in one of your books. He is an enthusiastic admirer of yours and reads closely all that you say and write. With best wishes, I am, Sincerely yours, F J N Kracke405 E. 139 St. New York, May 23, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Editor, Outlook Magazine, New York City, Sir: Apropos of the recent action of the New York Board of Education recommending equal pay for men and women teachers in the elementary schools of this city by reducing the salaries of the men, I submit herewith reasons why equal pay should never be granted in any class of work where men and women compete, with special reference to the profession of teaching. 1. Most women are temporary workers, because most women marry. They never expect to work permanently, and therefore are not as devoted to their work as men are. 2. The single woman should not get as large a salary as the single man because the financial demands of Society on the man are much greater than on the woman. In order to progress and be a man, he must belong to clubs and societies, and pay his expenses in them as well as on all occasions when men congregate socially. Moreover, while still single, he takes his mother, sisters, female relatives and lady friends to entertainments, dances, theatres, restaurants and trips here and there, paying all expenses. A woman or girl is never under any expenses when a man is present in the party. 3. The additional sum a girl pays for a dress is a trifle compared to what a man spend in the above mentioned ways. I refer always to the girl and man in the same station of life. 4. Since the single man needs more than the single woman, how much more does the married man need to support a wife and family? A man should earn at least twice what a woman earns in his own field of labor in order to support her properly and raise a family. 5. Equal pay will discourage marriage and thereby imperil the national welfare. No sensible man will marry unless he can earn enough to support a wife and family. Man is and should always be the bread-winner and woman the mistress of the home. 6. Equal pay will, if extended far enough, destroy utterly that respect which men have for women. 7. Equal pay will degrade the men who as husbands and fathers should be looked up to. 8. Equal pay will drive all the men out of the elementary schools and then there will be no equal pay, because no self-respecting man will remain under an equal pay regime.9. Equal pay is class legislation because out of 15,000 women teachers approximately 1,000 only can get classes in the last two years of the course, where the men are. The remaining 14,000 women teachers will not get equal pay. If equal pay were fair, is this justice to the great majority of the women? 10. The salaries of the women are to be increased owing to the increased cost of living. If the cost of living has increased for the women, has it not also increased for the men? 11. Since it is agreed by all educators that good men are needed in the elementary schools, then why reduce their salaries? Why should equal pay be given in any form? Is that the way to retain good men or get better ones? 12. In the proposed equal pay salary schedules the same salaries are given for boys' schools and classes as for girls' schools and classes, in spite of the fact admitted by all, that they are more difficult to manage and teach than girls' schools and classes. Is that justice? 13. In order to be appointed a teacher in this city a man must attain 75% in Maxwell's examinations for the license to teach, whereas a woman is required to attain but 70%. Are these conditions equal? 14. In all boys' schools men teach the highest and most difficult classes, do all the stair and yard duty and take charge of all the athletic teams. The women do none of these. Are these conditions equal? 15. Equal pay is not granted in the business world. Men always get more and justly so. Then why should equal pay be allowed in our schools? 16. Women teachers should be satisfied with salary increases (which men always advocated for them) and their present immunity from the financial demands on men But the men's salaries should be increased also. 17. Lastly equal pay is a selfish, mercenary clamor, disregarding social conditions and the financial responsibilities of men. The conclusions from the above statements are obvious, that men do more and need more than women. Owing to the increased cost of living the salaries of women should be increased, but the men's salaries should be increased proportion. Woman's place is that of mistress of the home. While still a worker in the outside worle she should get less than a man. Equal pay is absolutely wrong. The statements made above are all general conclusions the truth of which I defy anyone to disprove. If any of your readers can refute any of these statements, i shall be pleased to hear from them through your valued columns. Respectfully submitted, George A. Loughran[*[5-23-11]*] Montgomery Ward & Co. CHICAGO & KANSAS CITY A. MONTGOMERY WARD, PREST. GEO. R. THORNE, VICE PREST. WM. C. THORNE, 2ND VICE PREST & GENL MGR. CHAS. H. THORNE, TREAS. GEO. A. THORNE, SEC'Y. JAS. W. THORNE, ASST. TREAS. ROBT. J. THORNE,ASST. SEC'Y. ORIGINATORS OF THE CATALOGUE BUSINESS Chicago. May 23d, 1911. [*1.*] [[shorthand]] Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Outlook Magazine, New York, N.Y. Dear Sir:- Approval by you of our business in Africa, in an address delivered by you at the Union League Club of Chicago, has been called to our attention. We wish, in turn, to call the attention of our subscribers to your approval. In this connection we wish to use your photograph. If you are willing to have us do this, permit us to urge an early acquiescence as we are severely pressed for time. Tell us, if you will, which photograph you prefer to have used and where we can obtain it. In advance, we thank you for the favor. Very truly yours, MONTGOMERY WARD & CO. A. L. Lynn Advertising Manager J.L.R.#15.HENRY ALBERTS MCLEAN ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW SEATTLE, U.S.A. ROOM 664 EMPIRE BLDG, SECOND & MADISON [*H.*] 23 May 1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Care of The Outlook, New York City. My dear Sir: I enclose a clipping from the Seattle Post Intelligencer of a recent date, in which I expressed some views upon the Criticism of the Courts, which I have not seen in print. In view of the recent past and the impending agitation over the power of the courts these may be of interest to you. Your recent visit to this city has been of great benefit to the progressive cause. It was my good pleasure to be ob the platform at the University address, at the banquet and at the hall. It seems that progressive sentiment is constantly increasing here, and your visit materially aided it. Respectfully, Henry A. McLean. HAM/STERMS OF COURT. AT BUTTE - First Tuesdays in February and September. AT HELENA - First Mondays in April and November. AT GREAT FALLS - First Mondays in May and October. Department of Justice. OFFICE OF UNITED STATES MARSHAL, DISTRICT OF MONTANA, Helena. [*15*] May 23rd, 1911. My Dear Sir:- Enclosed please find letters written to me by Judge Hunt and Judge Rasch in regard to my term of office as U.S. Marshal. I am now relieved and expect to return to my home on Flathead Lake within a few days. Our address from now on will be Somers, Montana. I hope that you are feeling much better since your return than you was while in Helena. We will be pleased to hear from you or to see you or any of your family at any time and will do our best to make your visit pleasant. Wife joins with me in extending very warmest regards to you and family, Yours respectfully A.W. Merrifield Col. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y.[For 2 encl see 3-16-11 4-8-11]THE HOUSE OF MERRITT 163 WEST 34TH STREET NEW YORK Merritt ENGLISH AND SOUTHERN COOKING ONLY May 23, 1911. 1911 [*17*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Sir and Friend: I desire the pleasure of your company at a personal Chicken dinner to a few friends, June 1, 1911, at 6:30. The house will be open to the public on and after June 5th, 1911. I hope to have the pleasure of seeing the faithful ones, and thank you for your courtesy in the past. Yours respectfully, Ch A. Merritt R.S.V.P.[*[Miller]*] Ponce, P.R. May 23-1911- Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. The Outlook New York My Dear Mr. Roosevelt, You may recall when in Ponce, I spoke to you about our son going to West Point, and you said, if I would write you upon your return, you thought you could help me. I never wrote because we decided upon another career for him. But I am writing on a much more vital question. You may recall, that when my husband Robert A. Miller was named for Postmaster of Ponce six years ago, his name was held up, and charges were made against him of having appropriated funds of a Benevolent Society, which we had helped to organize, and had done everything we could to promote the interests & good of the people. You may remember the matter was thoroughly gone over. The Board of this society signing a paper stating an auditor had gone through the accounts—that everything was found satisfactory, and the accusation was without foundation. The Postmaster General Cortelyou was satisfied with same, and you made the appointment. Last June Mr. Miller's name was again sent to the Senate, and it was held up for what reason we did not know. We thought this old story dead, and Mr. Miller asked his various friends, who all stand for the very best in their respective communities to recommend his re-appointment- and they accordingly wrote the President- And the best citizens of Ponce- including the Chairman & Ex-chairman of the Republican party- signed a petition asking for Mr. Miller's appointment. In the Winter we learned that the Postmaster General said Mr. Miller would not be appointed & again his friends wrote. But we learned no more why his appointment was with held until our Bishop Cranston of Washington, went personally to the President- and he told him Mr. Miller had been charged with appropriating funds of a charitable organization- and had not denied the charge- As soon as Mr. Miller received this letter from the Bishop, he againHon. Theo Roosevelt - - 2 - had the Committee of the Industrial School Board, such men as Carlos Armstrong, Robert Graham, E. Salazar & others, all leading men in Ponce, sign a statement that the accusation was without foundation, and that they had the utmost confidence in Mr. Miller, which he sent to the President, & the Postmaster General. How could he have denied the charge, when he did not know the charge had been made? This charge was made by a man named St. Elmo, concerning whose reputation Ex. Gov. Hunt or the Navy Dept could tell you - And it is a sad condition of affairs that the Governor should be guided in conducting the affairs of the Island by such a man. Before they had time to receive this statement of the Board in regard to Mr. Miller the Postmaster General wrote the Bishops & others that this was the reason for non-appointment. He may say the office has not been properly handled, but the Inspector claims to have given Mr. Miller a good report. And if the administration had not been satisfactory, why would the citizens have signed a petition for his re-appointment. The Governor made a statement in San Juan that he had nothing to do with Federal appointments, and then come this letter of the Postmaster-General to the Bishops, stating the Governor sent this man St. Elmo to investigate &c. There is something decidedly crooked about it. The office was open, and they were free to appoint. But no one is free to libel, and when a libelous statement has been made, one has a right to demand redress, and I am sure you will hold me out in this. Our Ohio Senators Burton & Pomerene have done all they could in the matter, and I ask that you take an interest in it and see that justice is done Believe me Very sincerely yrs. Louise Lyn Miller From Mrs. Robert A. Miller Ponce, P. R.C. EUGENE MONTGOMERY. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW OFFICE 38 NORTH DUKE ST. LANCASTER, PA. Lancaster, Pa., May 23, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. My dear Sir: It is the desire of a great number of our leading citizens and business men that you favor us, if it is possible, with an address any date you might fix during the months of June or July, on "Good Citizenship" or some kindred subject, along the lines of those speeches which you have been making in the West and Middle West. We would arrange that the call should be made by a hundred of our representative people. We recently had United States Senator Moses E. Clapp speak before a large audience in our Court House and are most anxious to continue an educational campaign along broad lines. Senator Clapp has, by reason of his recent experience here, kindly vouchsafed to forward my letter to you with his endorsement and assurances that you would be received by an immense gathering and no political significance would be given to the occasion, save by your own utterances. Sincerely hoping that you may find it possible to give us the benefit of your most valued efforts here, I remain Most respectfully yours, C. E. Montgomery CEM/CFZ[Enc in 5-25-11 Clapp]which tell the true story very plainly. The only reason for your being drawn into this matter is that Harry Needham had for some time, in both private and business life, traded on what he calls your "friendship", and as you are looked upon by a large part of the American people as the upholder of a high standard, not only of public but also of private decency and morality, such a claim gives him a standing which his real character in no way warrents. It seems to me that aside from anything else, his entire desertion 301 West Green Street [*[5-23-11]*] [*[Needham]*] Ithaca, New York. [*5.*] My dear Mr. Roosevelt, I appreciated your kind letter and thank you for it. It surprised me to hear that you had received any information about my domestic difficulties. As Harry Needham had no defense for his behavior, except moral obliquity, and realized the enormity of his actions well enough to beg me "not to talk" as it could injure his "Earning Capacity," I supposed he would say as little as possible on the subject. Fortunately I have saved a number of his lettersof his little daughter would be sufficient evidence of what kind of person he is. Purely in the "Conservation of the Child" the first essential is for the father to support that child to the best of his ability, giving it all the opportunities for Education and Culture that are in his power, and above all making it possible for the mother to be constantly with the child to give it the care and training no one else can give Harry Needham's failure to do this makes it imperative for me to educe something at the earliest possible moment. In about two months I shall finish my course in stenography, after which I am anxious to get a position as a private secretary. Mr. Roosevelt, is it asking too much of you, if you with your great influence, will help me to get such a position? It would mean so much to me and I would be most grateful. Thanking you for your patient learning of my story, Very sincerely yours, Mabel Alexander Needham May the twenty thirdMARTIN REGENSBURGER, M.D., PRESIDENT SAN FRANCISCO W. LE MOYNE WILLS, M.D., VICE-PRESIDENT LOS ANGELES WILLIAM F. SNOW, M.D., SECRETARY SACRAMENTO F. K. AINSWORTH, M.D., SAN FRANCISCO WALLACE A. BRIGGS, M.D., SACRAMENTO JAMES H. PARKINSON, M.D., SACRAMENTO O. STANSBURY, M.D., CHICO JAMES H. PARKINSON, M.D., SACRAMENTO. California State Board of Health Sacramento STATE BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS GEO. D. LESLIE, STATISTICIAN SACRAMENTO STATE FOOD AND DRUG LABORATORY M. E. JAFFA, DIRECTOR BERKELEY STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY A. R. WARD, DIRECTOR BERKELEY May 23, I9II. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N.Y. Sir:- I am taking the liberty of enclosing, herewith, a copy of a letter to Hon. James Wilson, Secretary of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, which is self explanatory. I believe the suggestions, contained therein, will commend themselves to your extensive practical experience. If you care to do so, I should be very glad to have you use whatever influence you may feel disposed to exert in bringing the matter to an issue. Respectfully James H. Parkinson Inclosure.[For encl see Parkinson 5-22-11]HERBERT PARSONS 52 WILLIAM STREET NEW YORK 29. May 23, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. My dear Colonel: I enclose a copy of the Political Science Quarterly for March, 1911, and call to your attention the article entitled "'People's Rule' in Oregon, 1910", by Professor G. H. Haynes, of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, an article which I found very interesting and dispassionate. Sincerely yours, Herbert Parsons Enc.NATIONAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION PUBLISHERS OF AMERICAN CONSERVATION WASHINGTON, D.C. OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT [*6 copies of [masters?]*] May 23, 1911 Mr. James E. West, Executive Secretary, Boy Scouts of America, Fifth Avenue Building, New York City. Dear Mr. West: Enclosed is an attempt at what we talked about. If it contains a sentence or two that will be of some help, I shall be exceedingly glad. With best wishes, Sincerely yours, Overton W. Price [*[Price?]*] [*Recvd. May 24 1911 Enclosed Badges Uniforms Manuals Pamphlets Sct. Mastrs, 23 ... ... Ansd. by Date*][*[For 2 encs see ca 5-23-11]*]JOHN J. GLEASON GLEASON & RAUBER COUNSELLORS AT LAW (POTTER BUILDING) 145 NASSAU STREET AND 38 PARK ROW NEW YORK FREDERICK S. RAUBER ROOMS, 1102 & 1103. Telephone No. 2134 Cortlandt. [*D*] May 23, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. Dear sir: On the 30th inst. the Citizens of College Point, Long Island, will celebrate the Fiftieth Anniversary of the enlistment of the Volunteers to the Civil War from that community. It has been deemed eminently fitting to mark this occasion by some proper ceremony to honor these surviving volunteers. A reception will be held during the afternoon at the College Point Club House at First Avenue near Tenth Street and a banquet will be tendered to the veterans at the same place at five thirty P. M. Many prominent men and public speakers have been invited to attend this memorial ceremony and I have been requested to pray for your appearance upon that occasion if only for a few moments. It is said, and I believe that the statistics prove the assertion, that there were more volunteers for enlistment, in proportion to the population, from College Point than from any other community in New York State. Surely you will agree with us that this patriotism should be honored and respected. Trusting that you will be able to assist us on this occasion by your presence and some remarks, I remain, Very respectfully yours, Frederick S. RauberE. B. RICH, PRESIDENT H.D. WILSON, SECRETARY. G. E. POPE, GENERAL MANAGER. NATURAL GASOLENE EXTRACTION COMPANY PARKERSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA. [*K*] May 23, 1911. Theodore Roosevelt, Esq., The Outlook, New York, N. Y. My dear Sir: The manufacturers of natural gas gasoline will meet on Friday morning, May 26th, at the Fort Pitt Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pa., with a view to forming an organization, and they, as exponents of the newest method of conserving natural resources, would sincerely appreciate a note or wire from you wishing them success in forwarding their enterprise. Surely such a proposition as this, utilizing, as it does, by condensing from it its gasoline content, natural gas that for years has been allowed to go to waste, and so adding to the prosperity of many a community and reviving many a run down oil field, will have your good wishes for prosperity and long life. As the first friend of conservation, we salute you. Very respectfully yours, Edward B. Rich Fort Pitt Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pa.JOHN D. RUSS JEWELER AND REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST EVERYTHING USUALLY CARRIED IN THE JEWELRY LINE SPENCER, W. VA. May. 23. 1911 The. Outlook, New York. My. Gentlemen. I Hav recently invented a great Improvement on the sight that is now used on the "New Springfield" rifle. I would like verry mutch for the Hon President Roosevelt to see the invention just as soon as the patent is pending whitch will be in a few days. if I will express or mail a moddle to you, will you kindeley show it to him and then return it to me if I will send you stamps to cover expense and trouble. thanking you for this great favor in advance I beg to remain yours resp. John D. Russ.COMMITTEE: REV. J. E. DUNNING, LUMBER CITY, PA. SUPT. CHAS. LOSE, WILLIAMSPORT, PA. REV. A. H. SPANGLER, YEAGERTOWN, PA. DEAN S. E. WEBER, STATE COLLEGE, PA. REV. J. R. WOODCOCK, BIRMINGHAM, PA. R. A. ZENTHYER, ESQ., TYRONE, PA. The Pennsylvania State College Conference on Rural Conditions AT STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA, 1911 Wednesday, July 5, Educational Conditions Thursday, July 6, Religious Conditions Friday, July 7, Industrial and Social Conditions Speakers of National Reputation. Round Table Conference. Exhibits of Educational Value. Everybody Invited [*D*] May 23rd, 1911 The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City My dear Sir:- As President of The Pennsylvania State College and in behalf of the Conference on Rural Conditions to be held at the college July 5th, 6th, and 7th, I have the honor to invite you to be present on one of these days and to address the Conference on a topic pertinent to the theme for discussion that day. The literature of the Conference is not yet ready for distribution; but on the enclosed letter head you will note the days of the Conference and the topics arranged for discussion. I have asked Mr. Pinchot and Mr. Garfield to lend their good offices in seconding this invitation to you to come to the Conference. We shall have many hundred visitors present from the counties of central Pennsylvania. We need a bit of light in this conservative state and I believe great good will come from the Conference not only to the delegates wo will be present but also to the several hundred teachers who will be present at college attending the Summer Session. If there is any possibility of your being able to come, a delegation will wait upon you with the official invitation. Very truly yours, Edwin E. Sparks[*[Storm]*] Los Angeles California May 23-11 [*1.* Mr Theodore Roosevelt Sir I take the liberty of sending you this bottle describing one of your hunting trips in Africa as I read it from magazines. it is a hunters story in his favorit bottle History of Bottle I having to go out on the Moharve desert for my health, and tired of reading I had to do something, so with a common pocket knife, some clay, wood, tin, paper, small desert plant, and a wire and a bottle I constructed this story hoping itwill find a place in your collections. Yours Respectfully Charles E. Stone Compton California To HB Rice R.F.D. #1 This bottle is the only one in world like it.Mr Theodore RooseveltHillsboro Ohio May 23rd 1911 My dear Mr Roosevelt: I sent you about a fortnight ago a brochure containing letters addressed to my husband and myself by people of distinction, & with the brochure I wrote a letter. May I hope to learn if they reached you. My brother & I, have just returned from Washington D.C. where we spent three days in attendance on The Convention of the American[*Unwin*] [*3.*] May 23. 11. Dear Sir I thank you for your letter dated May 17th which has only now reached me. Unfortunately Tuesday May 30th is the only day that it is now possible for me to be in New York as I am addressing the City Club in Chicago on the dayprevious & sail from London on the Lusitania on the following morning. Friday I am addressing a meeting in this Town. On the 30th I reach New York at 9.40 am & unless it is possible for me to see Col Roosevelt somewhere during that day I must respectfully return to England without having that pleasure. I leave here on Friday evening the 26th and shall be at Hull House Chicago on the 28th & 29th. I delayed my return largely because Mr. Wardrop seemed to think I could see Mr. Roosevelt on the 30th. Yours faithfully, Raymond Unwin.COPY NORWEGIAN LEGATION 25 The Boltons, London, S.W. May 23, 1911. Sir: The Norwegian Explorer, Mr. Christian Leden, intends with traveling-aid from Their Majesties The King and Queen of Norway and The University of Christiania, to make an expedition to Canada from June to November this year, for the purpose of making etnographic studies among the Indian and Esquimaux tribes. The expedition will include one or two European companions, and as it partly will be necessary for their maintenance, of life and partly because one of the gentlemen besides assisting Mr. Leden in his etnographic work, also intends to carry on zoological studies, Mr. Leden is anxious to obtain a shooting-right, as well as he would be grateful for the assistance which the proper Canadian authorities might grant him and his expedition. I have the honour, by order of my Government, to apply for your kind assistance that Mr Leden may get permission to carry out his Expedition, and I should be greatly obliged for any facilities which might be granted him. I am informed that Mr. Leden in some days will arrive in London in order to have conference with the proper British authorities and with the Hudson Bay Company, and I have much pleasure in giving him my best recommendation. I beg to enclose copies of letters of recommendation etc. (Signed) B. Vogt. The Right Honourable, Sir Edward Grey, Bart., M.P.[For 3 encs see 5-23-17]CHARLES DWIGHT WILLARD LOS ANGELES Pasadena 485 Del Kosa Drive May 23rd 1911 My dear Col. Roosevelt: This is merely to acknowledge receipt of yours of April 28th which I thought I would before this find time to answer. Strictly speaking I have had time enough, but I have lacked this necessary combination of time and strength. I have not been ill, save for a day or two in bed with small hemorrhages, but on the contrary have been making some real progress since you were here. I enclose, for your amusement, an editorial from the Times of Los Angeles commenting on your "Murder is Murder" article. I thought that a particularly good piece of work and one that will do direct service. Also I was greatly impressed with your article on the New York Court of Appeals. - - I expect to be able to write you in a week or two. We had a very pleasant visit from Woodrow Wilson. He came out to see me and we had a short chat. Governor Johnson will be here tomorrow and I intend to allow him to read your letter. Sincerely yours, Charles Dwight WillardTHE FREE SYNAGOGUE NEW YORK STEPHEN S. WISE RESIDENCE, 23 WEST 90TH STREET [*2.*] May 23, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave., City My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I have been pained to see references in the public prints to the alleged conduct of Professor Hollender in accepting payment from the United States government and that of Santo Domingo which he served. If these reports be misleading, they ought to be corrected. On the other hand, if they be correct and if Professor Hollender has borne himself in a way that is unworthy [for] of a representative of the American government, that, too, ought to be known. I may say to you in confidence that he is one of the heads of a number of important Jewish organizations and if he has borne himself in a way that is unworthy, if not technically wrong, we should know it. I, for my part, feel I must protest against his being in the lead of any Jewish movements if these accusations be valid. I know, my dear Colonel, that you will agree with me in my position that no man has a right to represent my people and go into court in their behalf unless his hands be absolutely clean. I wish I might have heard what I learn was your stirring and noble address to the ministers of New York a week ago, but I had to absent myself because I was in Chicago on the day of your address. Sincerely yours, Stephen S. Wise[*[Young]*] [*[5-23-11]*] [*31..*] CHALFONTE ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: The enclosed was unanimously adopted yesterday at the Peace Meeting of The Clerical Conference of the Federation of Churches + handed toby this morning's New York papers, a correction could not be lodged in one of them by a sixteen-inch gun. Can I do more? Will gladly try. With highest esteem, P. Edward Young. May 23rd, 1911. the News Association representative, who was present, & to other newspapermen at the meeting & was sent to most of the remaining afternoon & morning New York papers & to Melville E. Stone, Associated Press - But, judging [*[ca 5-23-11]*] [*[6]*] I want to see every American boy take an interest in the Boy Scout Movement. It stands for self government, for independence, for self restraint, for service, for clean, wholesome, well developed minds and bodies, and for thrift. There is no real difference between what is needed to make the right kind of boy, the right kind of man and the right kind of Nation. The habit of helplessness, cowardice, self indulgence, wastefulness, will send a Nation on the rocks not so quickly but no less surely than they will ruin a man's life and his usefulness, and give a boy a handicap which will hold him back or even drag him down. Every boy, every man and every Nation has a fight to make, the fight of the evil within against the good within; the struggle between the desire to be idle and wasteful and self indulgent, and the desire to do wholesomely and bravely and well, a boy's and a man's and a Nation's best work in the world. It is a good fight. If the boy or the man or the Nation fails to make it, then he loses -- there is no compromise -- for it is a fight to a finish, and the prize is our lives, or our National life, and all that goes with them. What weapons do boys need in this good fight? One of them is courage; not only the courage which faces danger from without unflinchingly, but the courage which meets and bests the enemies within. Another is unselfishness, without which there is very little difference between us and the beasts of the field and the forest. Another is courtesy -- not the shell of good manners without the core of kindliness, but the courtesy of Sir Lancelot and the other brave, true knights. Then there is knowledge. Life is a good deal like a foot ball game. To win the game we must know the rules and thegame itself. Merely wanting to win doesn't get us very far. The fellow who wants to win but doesn't know the game generally stays on the side lines. What are some of the things a boy must know in order the play the game well, of which his own life and usefulness is the prize? He must know how to take care of his body, upon whose health and development the efficiency of the brain so greatly depends. He must train his powers of thought and observation not only by study from books, but by study of the world out of doors. The eyes should feed the brain. If they work together, the brain is steadily strengthened and enriched. But if the eyes are mere mirrors, reflecting objects before them, but learning nothing from them, then the brain is apt to languish for lack of impressions upon which to feed. The boy must learn incisiveness, which is the happy combination of ability to think quickly, to reach a definite conclusion, and to act promptly upon it. The fruit of incisiveness is efficiency, and the fruit of efficiency is accomplishment. All these qualities, courage, eye and mind training, and incisiveness go to build up what we call character, the possession of which is the only way to real independence of thought and of action, and so to real success. And finally, the boy must learn all he can about the country of which he is a citizen; about its great past, its present and its greater future; about how it is governed, so that he may wisely bear his share of responsibility as a voter later on; about how its natural resources are used, how they in part are wasted, and the ways by which this waste may be checked. He must always remember that he is a part of the Nation; and that its failures and its successes, its thrift or wastefulness, its righteousness or wrong doing, are never without their influence upon the opportunities and the lives of the men and women and the boys and girls who compose it.[Enc in 5-23-11 Price][*[Ca 5-23-11]*] Extract of letter from Mr. Walter Burr, of the Olathe Brotherhood, Olathe, Kansas. ---------- "There is a movement on in Kansas on the part of the State Board of Health, Dr. S. J. Crumbine, Secretary, to diminish the number of deaths, particularly among infants, in the State due to filth diseases as carried largely by the "typhoid fly". Dr. Crumbine says it is the proper function of the State Board of Health to build up the physical strength and the health and vitality of the children of the State. The Board through the State printing office publish a vast amount of literature, but they have found difficulty in getting this into the hands of the people. However, where we have found Scout organizations we have had no trouble in getting them to district their town and distribute this literature, and in some cases they have even gone further and cleaned up filthy conditions and entered into a general crusade against preventable disease."[Enc in Price 5-23-11][ca 5-23-11] Mrs. William G Botimer, 315 Parsons Avenue. [Enc. in Botimer 5-23-11] BRANCH MADISON SQUARE N. Y. REGISTRY RETURN RECEIPT. Form 1548. Received from the postmaster registered article, the original number of which appears on the reverse side of this card. Date of delivery 5/23, 1912 237972 (To be filled in by person signing receipt.) When delivery is made to an } Mr. Gifford Pinchot agent of the addressee, both } (Signature or name of addressee.) addressee's name and agent's} [x] R [Roashe?] signature must appear in this } (Signature of addressee's agent.) receipt. } A registered article must not be delivered to anyone but the addressee or the person in whose care it is addressed, except upon addressee's written order or a written order from the sender transmitted by the mailing postmaster and duly verified. When the above receipt has been properly signed, it must be postmarked with the name of delivering office and actual date of delivery and mailed to its address, without envelope or postage.Post Office Department OFFICIAL BUSINESS Original Reg. No. 37712 PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE TO AVOID PAYMENT OF POSTAGE, $300 Postmark of Delivering Office Date of Delivery. [*WASHINGTON MAY 23 9 30 AM 1912 D.C.*] C RETURN TO: The Outlook (Name of sender.) Street and Number, } or Post Office Box, } 287 - 4th ave NEW YORK, NEW YORK. This card must be neatly and correctly made up and addressed at the post office where the article is registered. The postmaster who delivers the registered article must see that this card is properly signed, legibly postmarked, and mailed to the sender, envelope or postage.West Point, N.Y. May 24, 1911. My dear Colonel: I have yours of May 23rd enclosing a note from Mr. Hitchcock and it looks as though you are continuing your good offices on my behalf. It will give me great pleasure to lunch with Mr. Hitchcock on Monday next and go with you all later to the First International Polo game, and it has given me very much pleasure to so inform Mr. Hitchcock. Thanking you sincerely and with warm regards and best wishes, believe me, Faithfully yours, Thomas H. Barry To the Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, The OUTLOOK, New York City.[*[Bedford]*] BOOKER T. WASHINGTON PRINCIPAL WARREN LOGAN TREASURER THE TUSKEGEE [*Tuskegee]*] NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE FOR THE TRAINING OF COLORED YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALABAMA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Seth Low, President; Member of Investment Committee, 30 East 64th St., New York, N. Y. W. W. Campbell, Vice-President, Tuskegee, Ala. Warren Logan, Treasurer; Member of Investment Committee, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. R. C. Bedford, Secretary; 832 Park Ave., Beloit, Wis. George Foster Peabody; Member of Investment Committee, 43 Exchange Place, New York, N. Y. William G. Willcox; Member of Investment Committee, 3 South William Street, New York, N. Y. R. O. Simpson, Furman, Ala. Robert C. Ogden, 125 East 56th Street, New York, N. Y. John C. Grant, LL.D., 4651 Drexel Boulevard, Chicago, Ill. V. H. Tulane, 433 South Ripley St., Montgomery, Ala. Belton Gilreath, Birmingham, Ala. Charles W. Hare, Tuskegee, Ala. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. A. J. Wilborn, Tuskegee, Ala. Charles F. Dole, D.D., Jamaica Plain, Mass. William J. Schieffelin; Member of Investment Committee, 170 William St., New York, N. Y. Charles E. Mason, 120 Franklin St., Boston, Mass. Frank Trumbull; Member of Investment Committee, 71 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 4th Ave., New York, N. Y. [*27.*] May 24 1911 Dear Mr Roosevelt, The annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Tuskegee Institute will be held June 22nd, in New York City, as 10.30 a.m., Thursday, in the Rooms of the Gen. Ed. Board, No. 17, Battery Place, Whitehall Blding, instead of at No. 2 Rector St, as previously. We very much hope you can be present. Please drop me a line in regard to the matter at 832 Park Ave Beloit, Wisconsin. Your friend Robert C. Bedford, Sec'y.[*[ack 6-1-11]*] REV. DURLIN S. BENEDICT, LL. D. [*P.*] 441 West 62nd St., Lost Angeles, Calif. May 24, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. J. Dear Mr. Roosevelt,- I enclose herewith a copy of my booklet, "Does God Require Us To Go To Church," just issued from the press, which I beg you to accept with my compliments. Please be so kind as to personally read this little booklet (it being so very small, will occupy but a few moments), and then kindly write me briefly your opinion of it. Others have spoken highly of my little work, but a few words of favorable comment from you would be very greatly appreciated. I am a poor missionary, and I am in great need of whatever little revenue may be derived from sale of my booklet. A brief favorable comment from you would be of great help to me in selling copies of it. Will you not be so kind as to do me this little favor? Trusting to receive your kind reply at your early convenience, and thanking you in advance for same, I am, Very respectfully yours, Durlin S. Benedict.Beyers F. Beyer's Tourist-Bureau Bergen, Christiania, Trondhjem, Stavenger TELEGRAMADR.: TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: ADRESSE TÉLÉGRAPHIQUE: BEYER, BERGEN, CHRISTIANIA etc. NORSK REISE-BUREAU ETABL. 1884 Oplysninger-Reiseruter- Reisebilletter - Hotelcoupons Forudbestilling af Kjøretøier, Lugarer, Jernbanepladse og Værelser- Pengeveksling - Opbevaring og Videreforsendelse af Breve og Bagage - Bortleie af Sportsfiske og Jagtrettigheder - Turistartiker. NORWEGISCHES REISE-BUREAU GEGR. 1884 Auskunft - Reisplane -Reisebillete Hotelcoupons - Vorausbelegung von Fahrgelegenheit, Kabinen und Zimmern - Geldwechsel - Lagerung und Versendung von Briefen und Gepäck - Vermietung von Sportsfischereien und Jagden. Reiseandenken. NORWEGIAN TRAVELLING AGENCY ESTABL. 1884 Information - Itineraries, Traveling Tickets and Hotelcoupons- Conveyances, Berths and Rooms secured - Money-Exchange - Storing and Forwarding of Letters and Luggage - Letting of Salmon-Rivers and Shooting. Souvenirs. AGENCE NORVÉG. DE VOYAGES FONDÉE EN 1884 Renseignements - Itineraries, Billets de voyage et coupons d'hotel - Retenue de places de transport, de cabines et de chambres - Change - Depôt et envoi de lettres et de bagages - Location de pèches sportives et de chasses. Souvenirs. Circular-Tickets, Combited Railway-, Steamer-, Carriage- Tickets and Hotel-Coupons issued for any Tour in NORWAY & ABROAD. Publishing Office of F. Beyer's Time-Tables for Norway and Beyer's Weekly News, both published in English. Letting of Salmon-Fishings a Specialty. TOURISTS' BAZAAR (in Bergen) Souvenirs, Curiosities, Filigree-works, Woodcarvings, Furs, Books, Maps, Newspapers, Pictorial Postcards etc. Verkauf von Rundreisebilletten, und zusammenstellbaren Eisenbahn-, Dampfer- und Wagen-Billeten nebst Hotel-Coupons für Residen in u. ausserhalb NORWEGEN. Pensions-Vermittellung für Sommerfrischler. Verlad von „F. Beyer's Kursbuch für Norwegen" in Deutsch. TOURISTEN-BAZAR (in Bergen) Grosse Auswahl von Reiseandenken, Curiositäten, Filigran-Arbeiten, Holzschnitzereien, Pelzwaaren, Reisebüchern, Karten, Ansichtskarten, Zeitungen u. s. w. Vente de Billets circulaires, Billets de chemins de fer, de bateaux et de voitures et Coupons d'Hotel pour tous voyages en Norvége et à l'Étranger. BAZAR POUR TOURISTES (à Bergen) Bergen, May 24th- 1911 Theodore Roosevelt, Esq. C/O The Outlook New York. Dear Sir! I trust you will forgive the liberty I am taking in adressing you as I had the pleasure of being introduced to you at the American Minster Mr. Peirce's reception in Christiania in April last year. According to our papers it is claimed that you intend visiting Scandinavia and thus also Norway this summer, and as part of my business is that of a well-established Tourist office with offices inthis place as well as in Christiania, Tronheim and Stavanger, I am in a position to make all the necessary arrangements for any trip that you might wish to make in Norway and also in Sweden Danemark and other European countries. I know that last year the arrangements for you - were made by Sumetto Tourist Office who is otherwise my opponent, and having myself been in the American Consular Service since the year 1900, I would consider it a great honor to be trusted with making the necessary arrangements for your tour. - I could meet you on the Norwegian boundary and accompany personally as far as you might want me like I did the German Emperor on his 2 past visits to Norway in the years 1889 & 90. - If you would care to try one of our Salmon rivers I think I could arrange such an excursion too having the disposal of several of our best salmon streams, and being a passionate Salmon fisher myself. I might be of assistance to you in that line and could place my rod and tackle at your disposal. I shd be badly mistaken if this grand sport wd not be something that a sportsman like your good self wd greatly enjoy, - during your stay at Christiania I handed a copy of my London agenda catalogue for last year to your secretary and have pleasure in sending you per book post today a copy of this years issue. Most of the rivers mentioned in the catalogueTELEGRAMADR.: TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: ADRESSE TÉLÉGRAPHIQUE: BEYER, BERGEN, CHRISTIANIA etc. F. Beyer's Tourist-Bureau Bergen, Christiania, Trondhjem, Stavenger NORSK REISE-BUREAU ETABL. 1884 Oplysninger-Reiseruter- Reisebilletter - Hotelcoupons Forudbestilling af Kjøretøier, Lugarer, Jernbanepladse og Værelser- Pengeveksling - Opbevaring og Videreforsendelse af Breve og Bagage - Bortleie af Sportsfiske og Jagtrettigheder - Turistartiker. NORWEGISCHES REISE-BUREAU GEGR. 1884 Auskunft - Reisplane -Reisebillete Hotelcoupons - Vorausbelegung von Fahrgelegenheit, Kabinen und Zimmern - Geldwechsel - Lagerung und Versendung von Briefen und Gepäck - Vermietung von Sportsfischereien und Jagden. Reiseandenken. NORWEGIAN TRAVELLING AGENCY ESTABL. 1884 Information - Itineraries, Traveling Tickets and Hotelcoupons- Conveyances, Berths and Rooms secured - Money-Exchange - Storing and Forwarding of Letters and Luggage - Letting of Salmon-Rivers and Shooting. Souvenirs. AGENCE NORVÉG. DE VOYAGES FONDÉE EN 1884 Renseignements - Itineraries, Billets de voyage et coupons d'hotel - Retenue de places de transport, de cabines et de chambres - Change - Depôt et envoi de lettres et de bagages - Location de pèches sportives et de chasses. Souvenirs. Circular-Tickets, Combited Railway-, Steamer-, Carriage- Tickets and Hotel-Coupons issued for any Tour in NORWAY & ABROAD. Publishing Office of F. Beyer's Time-Tables for Norway and Beyer's Weekly News, both published in English. Letting of Salmon-Fishings a Specialty. TOURISTS' BAZAAR (in Bergen) Souvenirs, Curiosities, Filigree-works, Woodcarvings, Furs, Books, Maps, Newspapers, Pictorial Postcards etc. Verkauf von Rundreisebilletten, und zusammenstellbaren Eisenbahn-, Dampfer- und Wagen-Billeten nebst Hotel-Coupons für Residen in u. ausserhalb NORWEGEN. Pensions-Vermittellung für Sommerfrischler. Verlad von „F. Beyer's Kursbuch für Norwegen" in Deutsch. TOURISTEN-BAZAR (in Bergen) Grosse Auswahl von Reiseandenken, Curiositäten, Filigran-Arbeiten, Holzschnitzereien, Pelzwaaren, Reisebüchern, Karten, Ansichtskarten, Zeitungen u. s. w. Vente de Billets circulaires, Billets de chemins de fer, de bateaux et de voitures et Coupons d'Hotel pour tous voyages en Norvége et à l'Étranger. BAZAR POUR TOURISTES (à Bergen) II are under my management. - I am also sending you a catalogue of tours issued by my Tourist office for your persual. - Again apologizing for the liberty I am taking is writing to you. I am dear Sir Your obediant servant Thorvald Beyer As reference I beg to quote Hon: Herbert H. D. Peirce American Minister to Norway p.s. "Christania" Hon: B. M. Rasmussen America Consul, Beyer Norway[*Ack 6-16-11*] [*night of 12th or 17th 18th or 19th*] ISTHMIAN CANAL COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY [*[1911]*] 24th May. [*4.*] Dear Colonel - Col. Goethals and I are to dine together at the University Club on June 15 - can't you join us? If you could, I need not say we should be overjoyed. Possibly your might induce Sec. Stimson to come, too which would be an added delight. I could arrange for a private room and we could keep the affair quiet, I am sure. There may be objections to this proposal which will seem to you prohibitive, but I hope for the best.We expect now to sail about June 5, reaching New York about the 12. A note addressed to me at the Brostell, Fifth Ave. and 27th St. would reach me on arrival. Do come if you can! Yours always Joseph Bucklin Bishop. Col. Goethals sails tomorrow, [June] May 25, by way of New Orleans.CHARLES J. BONAPARTE ATTORNEY AT LAW 216 ST. PAUL ST. BALTIMORE May 24, 1911. [*4.*] [[shorthand]] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Editorial Room of the "Outlook", 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, My dear Col. Roosevelt;- Your letter of 23rd inst. has just reached me. I will meet you at the Union Station here at 2.40 P. M. on the 6th proximo and accompany you to the Belvedere, where I will have engaged a private room for you. I regret to say that my house in town is all shut up. I hope you will dine with me at the Rennert immediately after the festivity, and it has occurred to me that it might be pleasant to ask Judge Ross to be with us. Please let me know if you think this would be advisable, and also if there is anyone else in Baltimore you would like to see during the few moments you can give us here. According to newspapers, there will be quite a menagerie of "lions" at the celebration, and it has been decided to hold it at the Armory because no other place in the city could contain all the crowd expected. There will be, of course, no difficulty in your making the 8.07 train to return. I shall be obligated to have an opportunity to see you again; and I remain, as ever, yours most truly, Dictated, Charles J. Bonaparte .WILLIAM M. CALDER, M.C. SIXTH DISTRICT _ NEW YORK House of Representatives U. S. Washington D. C. [*23*] #1648-11th Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y., May 24th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Colonel:- The Annual Outing of the 12th Assembly District Republican Club will take place on June 14th at Witzel's Point View Grove, College Point, L. I. I am particularly anxious that the occasion should be honored by your presence. The boat will leave Hamilton Ferry at 11:30 A. M. and I can promise you a most enjoyable time. The Club joins me in this invitation. Please advise me at your earliest convenience whether you can attend or not. Yours truly, William. M. Calder [[shorthand]] May 24 1911 TWO EAST NINETY-FIRST STREET NEW YORK Dear Friend So glad to get your note just as I am sailing, regretted I had "broken out" upon you - I have copy of Rev' Cadmus letter toHonor is your "great fortunes" No Man every dishonored another No Nation ever dishonored another. Impossible - all honor wounds are self inflicted My Dear Friend, that' where you are "aff" - sure Ever Yours, Andrew Carnegie 2 Outlook, & Boston Herald Editorial sent me this morning by the writers, dined with President last nite. he' good humored as ever & said "Theodore" hadn't quite grasped what we are after" He'll come out all right when he reflectsKind farewell to your angelic Wife. there' where we "Match" We needed them - Nothing less could keep either of us strait20 Ridout St. S London Ont May 24/11 [*H.*] Dear Mr. Roosevelt Please excuse a stranger for writing you I am neither a crank nor do I want any favors I simply wanted to address you a few lines to say I love your Courage & good work I like to read your letters in the Outlook I followed you through Africa with my prayers am pleased your precious life was spared. We had Mr. Bryan lecture to us a few days a go he is a great man Two of my brothers was through the Civil war in some of the hottest battles I would very much like a few lines from your own pen Respectfully yours, C. A. Cad[*D*] 120 BROADWAY NEW YORK May 24, 1911. Dear Mr. Roosevelt, The Vermont Fish and Game League expects to hold its annual dinner about the middle of next September. It will probably be held at Hotel Champlain, Bluff Point, New York. You already know as well as I do the character of the gathering, and how much the League would appreciate your coming as the guest of the occasion. This meeting practically represents the entire State of Vermont. If I remember correctly you told me when I asked you to come last year that you could not come then, but would consider coming this year. Won't you come? If you will, I will then as President of the League send you a formal invitation telling you just when and where the dinner will be held. Yours very truly, Maxwell Evarts Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long IslandI enclose an editorial article - the idea of which is amplified in a marked passage of the book sent today. If this way of putting the care for the Fighting University seems any where near sound to you, I should be universally pleased if you would lunch with me and one or two others, here any day- and advise us about it. With great respect, Charles Ferguson [*Ferguson*] The National Arts Club New York Gramercy Park Manhattan [*4.*] May 24 [*[1911?]*] My dear Mr. Roosevelt: Your kind acknowledgement of the receipt of "The University Militant" is at hand. By this mail I venture to send you a second copy on the chance that you may find a convenient moment for the book at the Outlook office rather than at Oyster Bay.Rockland Military Academy West Lebanon, N. H. R [*D*] May 24, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Outlook, N. Y. City. Dear Sir: You are booked for White River Jc. Vt., June 7th. and as our graduation is on the evening of June 6th. I am going to have the nerve to ask you to address our class of 1911. West Lebanon is just across the river from White River Jc., and is a village of the Town of Lebanon one of the most progressive in the state, not only in position but other wise. I send you our catalogue and circulars and wish to call your attention in particular to the booklet of The Junior Rough Riders I wish to to subscribe myself as a great though humble admirer of yours. Most respectfully, Elmer E French Supt. EEFHENRY CABOT LODGE CHAIRMAN United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION, WASHINGTON, D.C. Personal- May 24, 1911 My dear Theodore: I have yours of the 23d. I have already taken special interest in the New Mexico bill and made a speech for it in the closing hours of the last session It is a perfect shame to keep it out because a difference of opinion has arisen about the recall of judges in Arizona and because the Arizona Constitution is generally pretty bad, I believe. There is no connection between the two cases; each is independent. I shall be very glad to see Governor Curry and do anything I can. Ever yours, H.C. Lodge Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y.Melville B. Mahurin Columbus, Ohio, U. S. 21. May 24/1911. My dear Sir: I enclose herewith my conclusions in regard to what would be man's idea of God, sin, immortality, the reason for his existence and the character of his religion, under the conditions I named. I recognize the fact that man must worship and the object of his worship must be superior to himself. His nature is such that it is impossible for him to conceive of an object of worship that does not possess attributes that he does, but in an exalted and sublime state of perfection. As a general proposition, I claim that what is, is in harmony with the purpose and design of an intelligent God, and that we can determine the purpose of a thing by what it is accomplishing. This idea suggests two realms, one within the other, both subject to natural law, God the dominating force in one, and man in the other. Man's progress in his realm has been in proportion to his knowledge of natural law. In a sense, where God ends and man begins, it is impossible to draw the line. Naturally then, man appeals to me as being a very exalted being, the embodiment of God. I have been taught from childhood that sin is the transgression of the law of God. The thought came to me one day that God was not omnipotent if man, one of his creatures, could break his laws. A careful analysis of the subject convinced me that the laws I was breaking were man-made laws and not God's; that sin was the result of conditions for which man alone was responsible and sin would continue just as long as the conditions were favorable. I can find no authority for the belief in "immortality", only a desire or hope for it on the part of man. This is no proof. On the other hand there are many reasons for believing otherwise. I cannot get beyond the law of immortality as I have expressed it, "growth, reproduction and decay". One of the answers to my question refers to it as follows: "Man's personality attains its utmost measure of immortality through his works while living, which do live after him." My question referred to immortality in connection with a future state as heaven and hell. In my answer I have not referred to it for the reason that there is nothing in scientific research to suggest it. In this connection, conclusions that are not in harmony with the known laws of nature, I dismiss as unworthy of consideration. The reason which I give for man's existence, I believe to be as grand and sublime as the power which gave him conscious existence. That he is to take up the work which God started and go on with it, is provedon every hand. The inspiration to be drawn fromSheet 2 this conception of man is boundless. If the human race ever realizes that future compensation for present ills, that a future existence in either heaven or hell and all such schemes have been worked out by designing and wicked men for selfish purposes, and will adjust conditions here accordingly, the race will progress toward a universal brotherhood more in three generations than in any three thousand years of its recorded history. Life is defined as that state of an animal or plant in which its organs are capable of performing their functions. I find certain functions are being performed in inanimate matter. There is something connected with the atom in the granite block that enables one atom to hold to another; that if two detached atoms can be brought within the limits of this power, they unite and cohere to each other the same as in the natural rock. There is something of a similar nature connected with the atoms which constitutes the various gases. Why is it, that when one part of hydrogen comes in contact with two parts of oxygen, the result is water? The state of an animal or plan in which its organs are capable of performing their functions depends for its very existence upon the state or condition of the atoms, composing these organs, in which they are capable of performing their functions. Otherwise, there would be no organs, no animals, no plants, no granite, no water. Scientists have never been able to tell us what life is and so they called it a state or condition. Neither have they been able to tell us how or why these atoms of granite or of these gases perform their functions, so I have revised their definition of life to include all forms of matter, and submit the proposition that life is a manifestation of God in matter, and that wherever there is matter, there is life. As a matter of fact it is inconceivable that matter should exist without having some function to perform. Are we not stating the truth when we say that water is composed of three elements, hydrogen, oxygen and that element which everbody will recognize if we call it "God"? In connection, le time ask you to keep in mind my conception of "God". I have called this element "God" because I used the name in my question. Perhaps it would aid us in arriving at correct conclusions if we divide life into three types, viz. The highest. Mind in matter, the embodiment of God in man, endowed with the power to purpose, design and systematize. A lower. Organic matter, possessing the faculty of alimentation and reproduction and the highest sense of instinct. The lowest. Matter possessing the faculty of such functions as cohesion, adhesion, repulsion, absorbing and reflecting certain colors of the spectrum, etc., and a modified sense of instinct.Sheet 3 I have had a number of replies that say my question is impossible; that man would not be man if separated from the influences I have named. The surprising thing to me is, that this should come from men who have won national fame for their liberal and advanced views on moral questions. I claim that man is what he is today in spite of these influences; that he is what he is by virtue of his inherent and indwelling goodness. I claim more than this, that the struggle of the human race for the past two thousand years has been to break the chains of error and superstition with which it has been bound and get back to a rational and natural conception of the truth. I am a consistent believer in the personality and true teaching of Jesus Christ (who first taught a universal brotherhood,) as well as in the truth that the old and new testaments and other sacred books contain. No greater calamity has ever befallen the human race, than the deplorable custodianship of the sacred manuscripts containing the true teachings of the purest and greatest mind of the past, the man of Galilee. Organized greed and selfish interests crucified Jesus Christ, and the same elements, later succeeded in the final suppression of his true teachings and the substitution of false dogmas upon which have been founded a variety of religions, unchristian, irrational, unnatural and incredible and tainted with elements whose influences are corrupting. I have in my mind's eye, a book compiled from the best and purest minds of our time, treating these subjects solely in the interest of the progressive development of the human race. A development that would transform this earth into a heaven such as is possible and was intended from its first conception; that would consummate the brotherhood and glorification of man. I consider the subject deserving the most thoughtful and careful consideration, and this is the motive that has led me to submit these thoughts to you. I hope my conclusions which I have submitted to you in the spirit of progressive development, will prove interesting and profitable and suggest additional thoughts which it will be your pleasure to add to mine. To me the most satisfactory acknowledgment and reply will be an autograph letter embodying your views on my conclusions. Sincerely yours, M B Mahurin To Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N. J. N.B. My conclusions contain four hundred words which can be included in forty lines, the limit, I named. Necessarily they are largely a series of postulates. I have thought it best to write the above letter giving my reasons for certain conclusions. If they are in any way ambiguous, this letter should remove all doubt as to my meaning as well as motive. [*[ca 5-24-11]*] Melville B. Mahurin Columbus, Ohio, U. S. V. My Conclusions. First, read my question, then read the following. Purpose, design, system, in the universe and in all it contains, are everywhere manifest. Combined with what is visible to the eye, is an invisible element or power that gives form to matter and regulates its movements and functions. It is this power that evolved systems of worlds; the mineral, the vegetable and the animal kingdoms of the earth; the rotation of the seasons, growth, reproduction and decay, and is the one dominating element in everything in the universe. This element is "God", omnipresent, but without form or substance. Life is a manifestation of "God" in matter. Wherever there is matter, there is life. Molecular attraction is a manifestation of life in the mineral kingdom. The highest manifestation of life is in matter endowed with mind, the embodiment of "God" in man. Purpose, design, system, are the result of thought, and thought is a function of the mind, by which man has developed a higher degree of perfection from the simpler forms which God originated in the animal, the vegetable and the mineral kingdoms, taking up the work as it were where God left off. Knowledge gained, he transmits to his offspring, who adds thereto and transmits to his, and the world grows better and more beautiful. What "God" hath wrought, man cannot do; what man hath wrought, "God" cannot do, unless God works through man. Man is a social and constructive being. It is his duty to so live that the human race, to which he is responsible, will be benefitted thereby; that when his conscious existence and responsibility ceases, the world will be better and more beautiful than when it began. Any act of men that interferes with this duty, is sin. Nature and Human experience demonstrate, that there is no evil in the realm of "God"; that "God" and matter are eternal; that matter cannot exist without "God"; that life is a manifestation of "God" in matter; that wherever there is matter, there is life; that the highest manifestation of life is in man; that man by nature is good; that progressive development is the purpose of his existence and that sin is the result of unnatural conditions, for which man is responsible. Man owes homage and worship to an inherent and indwelling "God". His religion must conform to "God's" natural law, be simple, truth seeking and by love and service consummate the brotherhood and glorification of man. M B Mahurin[*[Meyer]*] 26255-111:2 ₸ May 24, 1911. My dear Senator: Referring to your letter dated May 5, 1911, enclosing a bill (S. 2028) "For the relief of Henry E. Rhoades, a retired officer of the Engineer Corps, United States Navy," and requesting the Department's opinion thereon, I have the honor to inform you that Mr. Rhoades was appointed an acting third assistant engineer in the navy February 11, 1865, and was honorably discharged October 3, 1865; he was reappointed in the same grade December 19, 1866, and was mustered out April 22, 1869. Subsequently, on February 25, 1871, he was appointed in the regular navy. After a cruise in the Arctic on the U. S. S. JUNIATA, Mr. Rhoades appeared before a naval retiring board on November 20, 1874, and the medical members thereof found him subject to frequent epileptic attacks, accompanied with neuralgia of the chest and palpitation of the heart, shown to have existed prior to his entry in the navy, and therefore not originating in the line of duty. The full board found that his incapacity did not originate in the line of duty or from any incident of the service. In pursuance of this finding of the board, it was optional with the President, under the provisions of the Act of August 3, 1861 (12 Stat. 291, Sec. 23), either to retire Mr. Rhoades on26255-111:2 2 furlough pay or wholly to retire him from the service; and the then President, exercising his discretion, directed, under date of December 26, 1874, that Mr. Rhoades be retired on furlough pay. Under date of January 28, 1893, the then Secretary of the Navy, Mr. Tracy, in reporting to the Committee upon a bill (H.R. 980, 52d Congress, 1st session), authorizing the name of Mr. Rhoades to be placed upon the list of officers who have been retired on account of incapacity of service origin as provided in section 1588 of the Revised Statutes, stated that the Department perceived no objection to the proposed legislation. At the same time the Committee was furnished with a copy of the record of proceedings of the retiring board before which Mr. Rhoades was examined in November, 1874. Subsequently, however, under date of April 21, 1896, Mr. Secretary Herbert, and on April 1, 1897, Mr. Secretary Long, in reporting upon bills similar to H.R. 980, vis., H.R. 5192, 54th Congress, 1st session; and S. 1304, 55th Congress, 1st session, did not recommend favorable action thereon. Following the Department's policy in cases of this character, adopted particularly in view of the provisions of the Act of August 5, 1882, that Hereafter there shall be no promotion or increase of p ay in the retired list of the Navy but the rank and pay of officers on the retired list shall be the same that they are when such officers shall be retired -- the then pending measure was not commended to the Committee's26255-111:2 3 favorable consideration, the more especially as it provided that the increase of pay authorized therein should take effect from the date of the beneficiary's retirement, nearly thirty years before. The foregoing recommendation was made on April 1, 1904, and again reiterated February 1, 1906. It might be stated that on a number of occasions favorable reports were made by committees of Congress on bills for the transfer of Mr. Rhoades from the half-pay to the three-quarters-pay list of retired officers, on the theory, apparently, that the finding of the retiring board that his disability was not of service origin was erroneous; and that when the measure by which he was finally so transferred, viz., H.R. 9297, 59th Congress, 1st session, was under consideration in the House of Representatives, a motion to recommit it with an amendment providing that the increased retired pay take effect from the date of the passage of the bill (instead of from the date of the officer's retirement) was defeated by a large majority. (Congressional Record, May 18, 1906, p. 7298.) This bill became a law on May 26, 1906, and on June 2, 1906, Mr. Rhoades was transferred from the half-pay to the seventy-five per centum pay list of retired officers under the provisions of section 1588 of the Revised Statutes, to take effect from December 30, 1874, the date from which he was originally transferred to the retired list. Under this authority Assistant Engineer Rhoades received the sum of $13,695.72. 26255-111:2 4 After the passage of the Act of June 29, 1906, increasing the rank and pay of certain officers "retired on account of wounds or disability incident to the service," etc., (34 Stats. 554), Mr. Rhoades was nominated to, and confirmed by, the Senate to receive the rank of the next higher grade, viz., that of passed assistant engineer with the rank of lieutenant. In a decision rendered by the Comptroller of the Treasury on September 20, 1907, (14 Comp. Dec. 162), in a similar case, that of Lieutenant Jerome E. Morse, it was held that, upon the passage of a special Act of Congress approved June 10, 1902, transferring Lieutenant Morse from the fifty to the seventy-five per centum retired pay list, "such officer thereby became an officer retired on account of disability originating in the line of duty, from the date of the passage of said act, and, being otherwise qualified within the act of June 29, 1906, possessed the qualifications which enable the President and Senate, under the act of June 29, 1906, to advance him in rank and pay on the retired list one grade above that actually held by him at the time of retirement, and is entitled to the pay of such higher grade from June 29, 1906." On March 13, 1909, upon request of this Department, the AttorneyGeneral rendered an opinion holding that a special Act of Congress approved January 5, 1909, transferring Assistant Engineer Jabez Burchard, U. S. N., from the half pay list to the seventy-five per centum pay list of retired officers,26255-111:2 5 "to take effect from the date of his retirement," did not operate to change the officer's original cause of retirement, and that Mr. Burchard was not, therefore, entitled to the rank and pay of the next higher grade under the Act of June 29, 1906, he having been retired for disability not incident to the service. This opinion of the Attorney General was applied by the Comptroller of the Treasury to the case of Lieutenant Jerome E. Morse, who, because of a special Act of Congress transferring him from the half-pay list to the seventy-five per centum pay list, as hereinbefore referred to, had been nominated to and confirmed by the Senate to receive the rank and retired pay of the next higher grade, under the Act of June 29, 1906. The Comptroller reopened and reversed his prior decision, stating in explanation thereof that the opinion in the Burchard case "is accepted as the proper construction of the law and will be followed in this and similar cases." In view of the foregoing considerations, Mr. Rhoades was informed by the Department, on May 27, 1909, that it clearly appeared that he was not entitled to the benefits of the Act of June 29, 1906, and that his erroneous nomination and confirmation thereunder did not, therefore, affect his status on the retired list, which was then, as it had been prior thereto, that of an assistant engineer with the rank of lieutenant junior grade.26255-111:2 6 It will be observed that the Attorney General held that the special Act of Congress, transferring Assistant Engineer Burchard "from the half-pay list to the seventy-five per centum pay list of retired officers, under section fifteen hundred and eighty-eight of the Revised Statutes of the United States, to take effect from the date of his retirement," "did not make him an officer of the Navy who had heretofore been 'retired on account of wounds or disabilities incident to the service . . . ' the fact being, as the record shows, that, although unadvisedly or erroneously, Mr. Burchard was definitely retired for a physical disability which was not due to an incident of the service." The case of Mr. Rhoades was similar to that of Mr. Burchard. Under the law then and now existing, namely, the Act of June 29, 1906, Mr. Rhoades was not entitled to advancement on the retired list to the rank and pay of the next higher grade, i.e., to the rank and pay of a passed assistant engineer on the retired list - with the rank of lieutenant. Notwithstanding that Mr. Rhoades does not come within the terms of the existing law upon the subject, as just stated, the bill under consideration proposes not only to give him what the present law itself does not now provide, but also aims to secure for him, though retired for disability not incident to the service, advantages which Congress has not deemed it proper to provide for officers retired for disability which was incident to the service, a bill for the latter during the26255-111:2 7 last session, --61st Congress, 3d Session, H.R. 31598,--having failed of enactment. Mr. Rhoades has received every proper consideration both from the Department and from Congress--even generous treatment when it is recalled that he was (1) retained on the retired list on furlough pay in 1874, when, in the President's discretion, he might have been wholly retired, i.e., separated completely from the service; and (2) that he was, by special Act of Congress of May 18, 1906, transferred from the furlough or half pay list to the seventy-five per centum pay list to take effect from the date of his retirement thirty-two years before whereby he received nearly $14,000 from the Government, and a continuing substantial increase of pay. In view of all the foregoing facts and of the additional fact that this measure comes within the class of special legislation the enactment of which is not thought desirable, it is recommended that the Committee do not take favorable action upon the bill hereunder consideration. Faithfully yours, (Signed) G.v.L. Meyer. The Chairman, Committee on Naval Affairs, United States Senate.[Enc. in Meyer 6-17-11] FIELD AND STREAM 26 EAST TWENTY-FIRST STREET NEW YORK, E. F. WARNER, PUBLISHER Official Organ of the Camp-Fire Club of America [*9*] May 24th, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Outlook Magazine, New York City. Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- I am sending you by bearer twenty copies of the June issue of FIELD AND STREAM as I understand from Mr. W. E. Coffin that you would like to have them. In the July issue, in which we are publishing the honor awards, we are arranging to make it a little more attractive to the general public by heading some of the lists of honors with little photographs. For instance: we have Dugmore with the charging rhino at the head of his list of honors; Seton surrounded by his boy scouts; Dr. Hornaday at a camp fire in the desert on Pinacate. We would like to head your list of honors with a cut which appears as the frontispiece of "African Game Trails", of course giving Scribners due acknowledgment. Could you send us a print from this negative as we prefer the thing exactly as taken to a silhouette such as is shown. Our idea throughout is to show the honor men with the "bark on" so to speak. Thanking you in advance for this favor, I am, Yours very truly, Warren H. Miller Editor. WHM/O "America's Magazine for Sportsmen"Geo. W. Perkins 71 Broadway New York May 24th, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- I have yours of the 23rd, with enclosures, and will have the matter thoroughly looked up and write you about it later on. Sincerely yours, Geo. W. Perkins Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I.HORACE T. POTTS & CO. IMPORTERS, EXPORTERS, MERCHANTS CABLE ADDRESS TURLEY, PHILADELPHIA. CODES USED A 1, WESTERN UNION. A. B. C. 4TH AND 5TH EDITIONS AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL. SWEDISH IRON AND STEEL. 316-18-20 NORTH THIRD STREET. PHILADELPHIA, PA., U. S. A. MAY 24 1911 IN REPLYING PLEASE REFER TO INITIALS Mr. P. Wagner #18 Broadway New York Dear Sir:- I have decided to subscribe for a month or two to your "New Brief Market Letter" and therefore enclose my check for $15.00. For one month. I am not just certain whether it is $10.00 per month or $15.00. You might let me know. I have sent you all my present funds for your "Option Deal," so cannot do anything according to your "Market Letter" until the option deal has been sittled. Still I am much interested in following your advise, you are always so correct. Yours truly Harrison I. Potts [ENCL IN SMITH 7-29-11]HOWLAND, MURRAY & PRENTICE COUNSELLORS AT LAW 35 WALL STREET NEW YORK GEORGE WELWOOD MYRRAY E. PARMALEE PRENTICE CHARLES P. HOWLAND WILLIAM E. S. GRISWOLD HENRY E. HOWLAND COUNSEL [*10.*] May 24, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Colonel Roosevelt:-- Your approval of the Amherst plan last winter was so encouraging that I take the liberty of sending to you an article which I have contributed to the June number of Harper's monthly. Palladius says that for successful farming, besides good climate, water and soil, industry is necessary. In this respect farming seems to differ from education. The fact is that the two essential things which are the basis of all human usefulness are industry and concentration. Education should begin on this foundation, and that alone would mean a revolution in our schools and colleges. Next to industry,- both for the individual and as a need of the present age, - I would almost place the necessity for personal independence of judgment. Whether it be the effect of democracy, or of changed methods of education, or some other cause or causes, it seems that the human tendency to accept an opinion because popular has been enormously exaggerated in the last thirty years. If so the symptom is threatening, for vogue of opinion is mob law. Democracy depends upon individual independence. I believe in the classics, not for all students but nevertheless for some, - because I think democracy a very complicated form of government requiring for its success that our leaders should know its principles. The danger which hides in organization of majorities whether in commercial corporations through holding companies, or in political corporations by machines like Tammany, or by free bread and circuses; the advantage of an independent judiciary such as we have, over a democratic control of the courts as at Athens, the necessity of representative government and of local self-government, - all this and much else I think can more effectively be taught through the classics than through English courses in history. Nevertheless it all depends on teachers and methods. Very sincerely yours, E. Parmalee PrenticeOFFICERS & DIRECTORS EDWARD. B. BOYNTON PRESIDENT. HAROLD ROBERTS VICE PRESIDENT. SHERMAN COX VICE PRESIDENT. WILLIAM B. HINCKLEY VICE PRESIDENT. FRANCIS H. SISSON SECRETARY. RICHARD T. LINGLEY TREASURER AUSTIN L. BABCOCK ASS'T. TREASURER. JAMES COWDEN MEYERS COUNSEL. PHONE (BELL) 1473 LOMBARD FOUNDED 1888 American Real Estate Company 527 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA AGENCY, R. C. ROSE, MANAGER 823 LAFAYETTE BUILDING, (5TH AND CHESTNUT STREETS) JANUARY 1ST 1911 ASSETS $23,026,889.67 CAPITAL & SURPLUS 2,011,247.80 ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COMPANY. PHILADELPHIA May 24th, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N. Y. Dear Sir:- When Bill McQuigg got his back broken thirteen yeras ago, nearly everybody thought that was the end of Bill, but, as a matter of fact, at about that time Bill woke up and began to live. I believe he is the sort of cha that you would like to know. Therefore, I am sending to you, under another cover, a copy of the Backbone Monthly for April, in which is a picture of Bill and a brief sketch of his inspirational achievement under a terrible handicap. Bill is one of the most persistent and consistent optimists that I ever knew of. I believe that his story ought to be familiar to everyone, particularly to those week "sisters" who feel like lying down and giving up when everything isn't just the way they would like to have it. Please read the sketch and get acquainted with Bill, and then pass him on to your friends. I think a little personal letter from you to him would tickle him immensely and do you good in the writing. Yours very truly, R. C. Rose RCR305 East 99th St. May-24. 11 1. Mr. Roosevelt-; Dear Sir-; Am after giving birth to a set of twins - and knowing how you like to hear of the welfare of our nation and are against Race Suicide thought I'd let you know of it. They are two boys and will be a credit to our country. There were born on May 14,11 Hoping to hear from you soon. I remain Yours Respectfully Mrs. Joseph Roundemann 305 East 99th St New York, City-WM. SCHNUE, ATTORNEY AT LAW. ROOMS 26-27, WARREN NATIONAL BANK BLDG. WARREN, PA. SOLICITOR FOR WARREN BOROUGH [*1.*] Warren, Pa., May 24, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York. Dear Sir:- Mrs. Margaret Taylor of this place, who with her husband, Warren S. Taylor, formerly resided at Bedford, West Chester, N. Y., desires me to write to you for some information so that she may by will dispose of some property to a few worthy charities in the City of New York. Warren S. Taylor died in Bedford about five years ago, leaving a small estate to his wife above named, who is quite well along in years, and has property amounting to about $10,000. After a bequest to the Presbyterian Church; providing for the care of their cemetery lot at Bedford, and payment of all funeral expenses, will have about $8,000 left. She has no relatives whatever, and desires to divide this sum among about four charitable institutions in the City of New York, having for their object the care for unfortunate children. She has in mind, for one, a Newsboys' Lodging House at the corner of 18th St. and Eighth Ave., New York. She says she has waited at table in the same upon a few occasions, and feels kindly to the newsboys. She spoke of you today, remembering you when you were Police Commissioner of your city, and has a high appreciation of your character and judgment, and desires me, as stated, to write to you. In order to carry out her wishes I desire to know the exact legal title of the Newsboys' Lodging House referred to, and say three or four charities you may name, so that I may draw herWM. SCHNUR, ATTORNEY AT LAW. ROOMS 26-27, WARREN NATIONAL BANK BLDG. WARREN, PA. SOLICITOR FOR WARREN BOROUGH #2. T.R. will and be sure that the charities named will be legally and correctly named. There are one or two such charities here, and upon suggestion to her of these, she thought in as much as the little she was accumulated in or near New York City, she would like to have it go there. I am mindful of the fact that you are an exceedingly buisy man, but trust that you will find a few moments time to give to me for Mrs. Taylor the desired information so that she may feel that she has done what she could in the service of others, especially the unfortunate children. Very respectfully, Wm. SchnurI therefore collected some photographs on my return; several of the best of them, such as the frontispiece, do actually appear for the first time outside a private album. Careful directions (for insertion etc) are sent with these illustrations. May I transmit hereby my greetings to Kermit, my compliments to Miss & my homage to Mrs Roosevelt, with a hope that you may, at no distant date, obey the Call of the East. Yours very truly Ronald Storrs Private [*7.*] 24 V 11 BRITISH AGENCY, CAIRO. [*[5-24-11?]*] [*Storrs]*] Dear Colonel Roosevelt - About the end of April I went up by launch from Aswan to Abu Simbel, with Weigall of the Antiquities Department, upon one of the more interesting expeditions I have ever made. At the end, we swam for about 2 hours in Philae - so lyrical a performance that I,with no more archaeological apparatus criticus than 6 years' experience of Egypt, - & a gifted expert as Cicerone, felt impelled, before coming back to work, to record my impressions (crude but very genuine) of a unique experience. Weigall suggested my sending the article to you, in case you Illustrations under separate cover might care to publish it in your monthly illustrated edition of the Outlook; & I have ventured to follow his advice. As regards illustrations, we have exhausted our camera films up the river, & it would in any case have spoilt half the pleasure if we had swum about with Kodaks in our hands.(COPY) THE WHITE HOUSE Washington May 24, 1911. In the matter of the application for the pardon of Charles W. Morse. Charles W. Morse was convicted of misapplication of funds of the National Bank of North America and of making false entries in the books of the bank and in its reports to the Comptroller of the Currency. On appeal to the Circuit Court of Appeals his conviction on the false entry charge was affirmed. He was sentenced to imprisonment for fifteen years in the Atlanta penitentiary and began the service of his term on January 3, 1910. He had been confined in the Tombs for ten months before he was taken to Atlanta. Although his conviction technically was on false entries, there is no doubt as to what the evidence showed generally, to wit, that Morse was engaged in large private transactions in which the maintenance of the price of certain stock in the market was of capital importance to him, and he procured control of this particular bank and other banks for the purpose of doing the specific thing mentioned, which was essential to the success of his speculations. The result of his operations was severe losses to the bank which forced it into liquidation. In other words, he committed the same offense against the2 banking laws, which, as already said, Walsh committed in the case against him, although the specific details differ somewhat in their technical legal effect. Morse exhibited the same fraudulent and criminal disregard of the trust imposed upon him in the exercise of the control over the bank as Walsh did. Indeed, the methods taken by Morse tend to show that more keenly than Walsh did he realize the evil of what he was doing. The Attorney General says: "There is no question in my mind but that/in causing the loans in question to be made he was actuated primarily by the advancement of his own ends, to wit, the promotion of the various enterprises in which he was engaged and that he was entirely unscrupulous as to the methods he adopted. He seemed at times to be absolutely heartless with regard to the consequences to others, and he showed great shrewdness in obtaining large sums of money from the bank without adequate security and without making himself personally liable therefor." One of the chief arguments made in Morse's behalf is that since the commission of his offenses, he has, out of his own estate, made good the losses inflicted upon the bank. In the first place, the evidence does not sustain the claim that all the losses to the bank have been made good by him, but even if his estate had met the obligations growing out of his fraudulent transactions, it could not change the necessity for his lawful punishment for the crime he committed. Walsh received a sentence of five years - Morse of fifteen years. I have no doubt from a consideration of the facts in each case that Morse should have received a heavier sentence3 than Walsh. Whether fifteen years is too great a sentence I do not now propose to decide. It will depend somewhat upon Morse's future conduct in prison. This application, therefore, is now denied as premature, but may be renewed at some subsequent date. One point is made that Morse was for ten months confined in the Tombs after he had been convicted and sentenced to imprisonment pending his appeal to the Court of Appeals, and this is said to have been a hardship, because he was not permitted to give bail. If this gives him any claim to the reduction of the sentence, it can be considered on another application. It certainly would not affect his present confinement and for some time to come. In so far, however, as this treatment has been criticised as unduly severe, I may properly observe that it furnishes no legitimate ground for complaint. Prior to conviction, the Constitution affords to every one the right to bail except in cases of murder in the first degree and treason, because his innocence is presumed; but after conviction and judgment of the court, the presumption is of his guilt; and if the rule is enforced that persons convicted of an infamous crime are not allowed bail, the expedition with which appeals are brought and heard will be greatly promoted. Not only will counsel for the defendants use the utmost diligence, but courts with a knowledge of the situation will facilitate the hearing of appeals and their decision.4 The number of prominent and influential members of society who have asked for clemency in Morse's case is quite as great as in that of Walsh. In my denial of the application in each of these cases I have no desire to minimize the weight of the opinion and prayer in favor of clemency of the petitioners, but for the same reason that I have given above for differing from them in Walsh's case, I must differ with them in Morse's case. The application for clemency in the case of Charles W. Morse is hereby denied with leave to renew the same after January 1, 1913. In reaching these conclusions, I follow the recommendation of the Attorney-General. (Sgd.) Wm H Taft (The President's action in this case was taken at the same that he acted upon the application for pardon of John R. Walsh. He made but one memorandum or statement of his action in both cases, which will be found with the papers in the Walsh case. This document is a copy of the portion of the President's memorandum which refers to the Morse case.)[Enc in Frankfurter 4-22-13]THE LONG ISLAND GAME PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION (INCORPORATED) "The particular objects for which the corporation is to be formed are the proper protection of all kinds of game; animals, birds, and fish, on Long Island and the waters adjacent thereto; the securing of such legislation as may be best calculated to prevent the destruction of fame by illegal means, to increase the supply of game, and to hold any real estate for use in connection therewith." - Extract from Articles of Incorporation. MANHATTAN TRUST COMPANY, DEPOSITORY OFFICERS OTTOMAR H. VAN NORDEN, - President 165 Broadway, New York LINDSAY RUSSELL, - Vice-President 165 Broadway, New York WILLIAM A. LOCKWOOD, Vice-Pres. and Treas. 26 Liberty Street, New York BENJAMIN PHILLIPS, - - Secretary 165 Broadway, New York HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENTS AUGUST BELMONT W. M. K. OLCOTT AUGUST BELMONT, JR. JULIEN T. DAVIES RALPH PETERS NEW YORK, May 24th 1911. [*1*] Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. My dear Sir:- You are undoubtedly aware of Assembly bill #2083 which Mr. Shields has introduced providing for the extension of the open season on water fowl to February 1st and for the date of possession to February 15th. As past experience has proved, the shooting will continue as long as possession is allowed and therefore up to February 15th, which really means the resumption of spring shooting if this bill be passed. Would you care to give us your views on this subject from the standpoint of a naturalist and conservationalist, which we might use in our present work in the Legislature. Very respectfully, Ottomar H Van Norden[*8.*] May 24, 1911 2620 SIXTEENTH STREET WASHINGTON My dear Roosevelt. You will be glad to know that I had an opportunity, two days after I last saw you, to deliver your message of congratulation on the recent Standard Oil decision to the Chief Justice. He was walking alone when I stopped him and he seemed really touched. I may almost say moved - by what you had asked me to say to him on that subject. He added that he has a very warm regard for you personally and that he attachesgreat importance to your opinion, besides considering you a very great asset to this country. He asked me however not to take the line, in conversation with others, that the decision was his own, as distinct from the Court's which he assured me that it really is. I gathered that, human nature being what it is, he has to look out for feelings of jealousy there! The general feeling here seems to [me] be that if Harlan's view had prevailed no ordinary business partnership between a few individuals, even two, would have been safe. You will be amused to hear, confidentially, that when I went to tell the President2620 SIXTEENTH STREET, WASHINGTON upon my return here, of the situation in Canada, as observed by me there relative to reciprocity, he confided to me his uneasiness as to the position of Wetmore & Lippitt and asked me to do what I can to bring them into line & let him know the result! Wetmore whom I have seen is certainly very undecided as to his vote and not what might be called friendly to the project. Lippitt I have not yet seen but I shall be sorry if this opportunity for breaking into the all British Preference band fails, as I fear it will unless our Senate takes action before the reassembling of the Canadian Parl. in July.[Laurier?] is a strong man. I liked the tone of his speech yesterday in London. By the bye I told the President quite frankly of the harm he had done by his speech to the newspaper men and he said that of course he could not unsay it but that he "would not do it again." We have decided to go to Europe June 12th for two or three months. It is probable that we may be able to spend a night, as you so kindly suggested, at Oyster Bay between the 5th & 10th My wife will write to Mrs. Roosevelt about dates as soon as we know when we can get away from here. Yours most sincerely Henry WhiteOFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT BOARD OF EDUCATION CITY OF NEW YORK Egerton L. Winthrop Jr., President. John Greene, Vice President. A. Emerson Palmer, Secretary. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CITY OF NEW YORK Board of Education Park Avenue and 59th Street New York [*3*] May 24, 1911. M. A. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, No. 287 Fourth avenue, New York. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:-- On looking over the transcript of the stenographer's notes of your address at the presentation the other day, it occurred to me that you ought to have an opportunity to revise what you said before it is printed. Accordingly, I enclose a copy, and trust that you will make such changes as you see fit and return it to me as soon as convenient. Apparently, on account of the applause, the stenographer did not catch the few words which you said in reference to the picture as you took your seat, and I would suggest that something be added to make the whole complete. I hope to get the pamphlet out with reasonable promptness. Yours very truly, Egerton L. Winthrop Jr. President, Board of Education.Federation of the Romanian Jews of America Organised March 8th 1908 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Leo Wolfson, President Wolf Segal, Isaac Korman, }Vice Presidents Dr. Abr. Blaustein, Sam Segal, Terasurer Sol. Diamant, Cor. Secretary Heinrick Abramowitz, Fin. Secretary Kiva Altman, Rec. Secretary Hyman Pouker, Counsellor Solomon Hechter, Mrs. Betty Weis, }Trustees Miss Rose Emanuel, LEO WOLFSON, PRESIDENT 69 RIVINGTON STREET TEL. 3130 ORCHARD S. DIAMANT, SECRETARY 38 SEVENTH ST. TEL. ORCHARD 4252 DIRECTORS Dr. Emil Koffler Dr. Sal'l Schwartz Dr. Julius Weiss Herman Speier Max Ornstein Nathan Segal Joseph Bacal Isaac Moscowitz I. Aberman Louis Schwartz M. Rosensweig Solomon Abramowitz H. Zauber [*5*] May 24, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., City. Dear Sir: Some time in the month of January, I had the honor of calling upon you in behalf of the Federation to acquaint you with the conditions of the Jews in Roumania, and to solicit your support in their favor. I have stated to you at the time that I am preparing a lecture on the Jews in Roumania, and have obtained your permission to send you a copy of the same when printed . It affords me great pleasure to send you under separate cover a copy of the lecture and I again respectfully solicit your interest and support in behalf of the movement. Very respectfully yours, Leo Wolfson[*ack 5-26-11*] West Point, N.Y. May 25,1911. My dear Colonel: Mr. Hitchcock's note stated that the First International Polo Match would take place May 29th and he invited me to luncheon on that day. My understanding is, which is confirmed by the press, that the First International Match takes place of May 31st. Am I to understand that Mr. Hitchcock expects me on the 31st? Very sincerely yours, Thomas H. Barry [*[Barry]*] [*Major General*] To the Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City.[*Brenner*] Victor David Brenner 105 East 17th Street New York [*9.*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt My dear Sir - I am taken with a great desire to model a portrait relief of Mrs. Roosevelt and am to be in the city all summer. Will it be the pleasure of Mrs. Roosevelt to sit for me? Thanking you for your kind advice. I am Most Respectfully yours Victor Brenner May 25th 1911HARVARD UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 10 UNIVERSITY HALL [*Briggs*] May 25, 1911 Dear Mr. Roosevelt, Thank you for your kind letter. I knew I was taking a chance shot, but it would give us great pleasure if you could come. I wish I might avail myself of your kind invitation to Oyster Bay, but I am almost never in New York, and when I am there, I am rushing through on College business. Sincerely yours, L. B. R. Briggs Colonel Theodore Roosevelt,MOSES E. CLAPP, MINN. CHAIRMAN. SHELBY M. CULLOM, ILL. W. MURRAY CRANE, MASS. GEORGE S. NIZON, NEV. ALBERT B. CUMMINS, IOWA FRANK B. BRANDEGEE, CONN. GEORGE T. OLIVER, PA. HENRY F. LIPPITT, R. I. CHARLES E. TOWNSEND, MICH. BENHAMIN R. TILLMAN, S. C. MURPHY J. FOSTER, LA. FRANCIS G. NEWLANDS, NEV. JAMES P. CLARKE, ARK. THOMAS P. GORE, OKLA. CLARENCE W. WATSON, W. VA. ATLEE POMERENE, OHIO. LEE F. WARNER, CLERK. Senate of the United States, COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE, WASHINGTON [*2*] Washington, may 25th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. My dear Colonel: I am forwarding you a letter from Mr. Montgomery, Lancaster, Pa. Some time ago he wrote me in regard to you and I replied that I feared they could not get you, but they are so insistent, that I told them I would forward their letter, with as strong an endorsement as I could make. Lancaster has been the hotbed of the rankest political bossism and the people there who have started this movement are certainly entitled to a great degree of credit. I was there in April and notwithstanding the night was very stormy, and Good Friday at that, we had an immense audience. Of course with you as the central figure, it would simply be a question of how many could get into the MOSES E. CLAPP, MINN., CHAIRMAN. SHELBY M. CULLOM, ILL. W. MURRAY CRANE, MASS. GEORGE S. NIXON, NEV. ALBERT B. CUMMINS, IOWA FRANK B. BRANDEGEE, CONN. GEORGE T. OLIVER, PA. HENRY F. LIPPITT, R. I. CHARLES E. TOWNSEND, MICH. BENJAMIN R. TILLMAN, S. C. MURPHY J. FOSTER, LA. FRANCIS G. NEWLANDS, NEV. JAMES P. CLARKE, ARK. THOMAS P. GORE, OKLA. CLARENCE W. WATSON, W. VA. ATLEE POMERENE, OHIO. LEE F. WARNER, CLERK. Senate of the United States, COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE, WASHINGTON. TR_2 Opera House. I know it is asking a good deal of you and yet, I do not believe you can fully realize the terrible yearnings of the people for the presentation of politics along lines that will lead them to higher efforts. With kind personal regards, I am, Cordially yours, Moses E. Clapp[For 1. enc. see Montgomery 5-23-11]NEW JERSEY LAW SCHOOL. 33 EAST PARK STREET NEWARK, N. J. RICHARD D. CURRIER, PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. CHARLES M. MASON, DEAN OF THE LAW SCHOOL. May 25th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York. Sir: The New Jersey Law School is to have its Commencement during the week beginning June 12th, and we are particularly anxious this year for some one to speak to the Senior Class on the general topic of the duty that the young lawyer owes to the State and the local community where he is to begin his life work. Knowing that you are preeminently qualified to give many invaluable suggestions along this line, on behalf of the New Jersey Law School, may I ask if it will be possible for you to address our graduates at that time? At our Commencement two years ago we had the late Judge James B. Dill with us, and last year Judge Swayze of our Supreme Court spoke, and we have adopted the custom of asking the speaker who is to be with us to select the most convenient day and hour, either afternoon or evening, of the Commencement week, for his address. As I shall be in New York tomorrow, I shall take the liberty of calling at the Outlook office, when, perhaps, with the least trouble to yourself, you might be able to give me an answer. Trusting that it will be possible for you to be with us sometime during that week, I am, Respectfully yours, Richard D. Currier. RDC-AAOFFICE AND SALESROOM TELEPHONE 5868 BARCLAY CABLE ADDRESS “DISBROWNIA” DISBROW & COMPANY Cordage Manufacturers 149-151 CHURCH STREET NEW YORK CITY May 25th, 1911. To the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. My dear Mr. Roosevelt, My Son, Samuel G. Disbrow, has a matter which I believe will be of interest to you, and of import to himself, about which he desires a few minutes of your time to talk with you. If you can make an appointment with him to see you when you are at the office of "The Outlook" in this City, at your very earliest convenience, it would be very much appreciated. Thanking you in anticipation for such courtesy, I am, Very respectfully yours, H. Grinnell DisbrowOFFICE OF The Commercial Bulletin Curtis Guild & Co., Publishers 41 INDIA STREET BOSTON, MASS. May 25, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Care "The Outlook", New York, N. Y. Dear Theodore:- On May 16th I wrote you a letter in regard to coming here as the guest of honor of the Naval and Military Order of the Spanish-American War of which you were the first national head. The dinner will be given either on December 9th or December 11th as you may choose. The anniversary, of course, is December 10, the date of the termination of the war. I need not tell you that our Commandery is large and flourishing and contains some of the very best men in the State, nor need I tell you that you will be heartily welcome. I am sorry to press for an answer but they are pressing me and I hope you will not mind my asking for some answer at as early a date as possible. Always cordially yours Curtis Guild."THE MEN AND RELIGION FORWARD MOVEMENT" IN BEHALF OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE OF THE MEN AND BOYS OF NORTH AMERICA HEADQUARTERS; 124 EAST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK OFFICERS JAMES G. CANNON, NEW YORK CHAIRMAN CHARLES T. THOMPSON, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. VICE CHAIRMAN HUBERT CARLETON, BOSTON MASS. RECORDING SECRETARY JAMES H. POST, NEW YORK TREASURER FRED B. SMITH, NEW YORK CAMPAIGN LEADER FAYETTE L. THOMPSON, D. D. ASSOCIATE CAMPAIGN LEADER JAMES A. WHITMORE, NEW YORK PROMOTION SECRETARY ROY B. GUILD, NEW YORK EXECUTIVE SECRETARY ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING THE BAPTIST BROTHERHOOD THE BROTHERHOOD OF ANDREW AND PHILIP THE BROTHERHOOD OF DISCIPLES OF CHRIST THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW THE CONGREGATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA THE GIDEONS, (COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS) THE INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS THE LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD THE METHODIST BROTHERHOOD THE OTTERBEIN BROTHERHOOD (UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH) THE PRESBYTERIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA THE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN BROTHERHOOD May 25th 1911 Mr. Frank Harper 287 Fourth Avenue New York City My dear Sir Your letter arranging for an interview with Mr Roosevelt on Friday, May 26th, at about twelve o'clock, received. I hope to call at that time and shall be glad in the brief space of time to confer with Mr Roosevelt concerning the Movement. Sincerely yours Roy B. Guild RBG/L Men and Religion Forward Movement CONFERENCE, SILVER BAY, July, 22-30 I9IIDR. F. PARK LEWIS, President E. LEAVENWORTH ELLIOTT, Vice-President DEPARTMENTS: DISEASES AND DEFECTS EDUCATIONAL INDUSTRIAL STATISTICS AND INFORMATION PUBLICITY LEGISLATION American Association for the Conservation of Vision UNITED ENGINEERING SOCIETIES' BUILDING ROOM 803, 25 WEST 39TH STREET NEW YORK TELEPHONE, BRYANT 4600 IDA B. HILTZ, Secretary SAMUEL ELY ELIOT, Acting Treasurer BOARD OF MANAGERS: SAMUEL ELY ELIOT T. COMMERFORD MARTIN JAMES P. MUNROE H. F. J. PORTER J. A. SHAWAN F. S. TOMLIN EDWARD M. VAN CLEVE M. C. WHITTAKER DR. HIRAM WOODS May 25th, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. My dear Sir:- I have the honor to inform you that at a meeting of the Board of Managers, on May 18th, you were unanimously elected an Honorary Vice President of the American Association for the Conservation of Vision. The nominees elected as Honorary Vice Presidents on that date were as follows: Hon. William H. Taft, President of the United States Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Ex-President of the United States Hon. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Premier of Canada Cardinal Gibbons, Baltimore, Maryland Hon. Joseph H. Choate, New York City Miss Louisa Lee Schuyler, New York City Dr. Charles W. Eliot, Ex-President of Harvard University Miss Jane Addams, Hull House, Chicago, Illinois Mr. Feliz M. Warburg, New York Mr. Henry Watterson, Louisville, Kentucky Miss Helen Keller, Boston, Massachusetts Dr. David Starr Jordan, President of Leland Stanford University Dr. Jacob Could Schurman, President of Cornell University Hon. Woodrow Wilson, Governor of New Jersey Hon. Judson Harmon, Governor of Ohio Mrs. Ella Flagg Young, President, National Educational Association Dr. William A. Welch, Johns Hopkins University; President of the American Medical Association A copy of the prospectus of the work of this Association is sent you under separate cover. It is believed that the work for the prevention of blindness and conservation of vision outlined in this prospectus will be of interest to you, and it is earnestly hoped that you will lend your name to this fundamental humanitarian effort. Very respectfully yours, Ida B. Hiltz, Secretary IBH-CDC[ENCL IN SCHUYLER 6-5-11]FL [*C.*] May 25 - 1911 Mr. Theo Roosevelt. City Dear Sir: In reply to your favor of the 1st inst. relative to the nature of my business with you, beg to submit for your esteemed consideration upon the urgent recommendation of our mutual friend Rev. P. G. Genocchi of Rome3 eligibility for the position. Rev. Genocchi suggested I see you and hoped you would see fit to grant me an interview. Thanking you and awaiting your esteemed favor I beg to remain Respectfully Fred. A. LaBelle 184 Grant Ave Grantwood NJ PO Box 319 the possibility of exerting your influence at Washington with a view toward an appointment for myself in the United States Secret Service or as courier to our foreign embassies and consulates. I fully appreciate that this is a very great liberty but am confident that natural and inherent ability qualifies me for such an appointment and would be glad to refer to those occupying responsible posts in the commercial and financial world in regard to my personal qualifications and[*[5-25-11]*] GENERAL - ALL COUNTIES. (Twelve folios.) LAWS OF NEW YORK.--By Authority. Chap. 195. ANY ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to the sale and carrying of dangerous weapons. Became a law May 25, 1911, with the approval of the Governor. Passed, three-fifths being present. The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: Section 1. Sections eighteen hundred and ninety-six, eighteen hundred and ninety-seven and eighteen hundred and ninety-nine of chapter eighty-eight of the laws of nineteen hundred and nine, entitled "An act providing for the punishment of crime, constituting chapter forty of the consolidated laws," are hereby amended to read as follows: § 1896. Making and disposing of dangerous weapons. A person who manufactures, or causes to be manufactured, or sells or keeps for sale, or offers, or gives, or disposes of any instrument or weapon of the kind usually known as a blackjack, slung-shot, billy, sandclub, sandbag, bludgeon, or metal knuckles, to any person; or a person who offers, sells, loans, leases, or gives any gun, revolver, pistol or other firearm or any airgun, spring-gun or other instrument or weapon in which the propelling force is a spring or air or any instrument or weapon commonly known as a toy pistol or in or upon which any loaded or blank cartridges are used, or may be used, or any loaded or blank cartridges or ammunition therefore, to any person under the age of sixteen years, is guilty of a misdemeanor. § 1897. Carrying and use of dangerous weapons. A person who attempts to use against another, or who carries, or possesses, any instrument or weapon of the kind commonly known as a blackjack, slungshot, billy, sandclub, sandbag, metal knuckles or bludgeon, or who, with intent to use the same unlawfully against another, carries or possesses a dagger, dirk, dangerous knife, razor, stiletto, or any other dangerous or deadly instrument or weapon, is guilty of a felony. Any person under the age of sixteen years, who shall have, carry, or have in his possession, any of the articles named or2 described in the last section, which it is forbidden therein to offer, sell, loan, lease or give to him, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person over the age of sixteen years, who shall have in his possession in any city, village or town of this state, any pistol, revolver or other firearm of a size which may be concealed upon the person, without a written license therefor, issued to him by a police magistrate of such city or village, or by a justice of the peace of such town, or in such manner as may be *prescribed by ordinance in such city, village or town, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person over the age of sixteen years, who shall have or carry concealed upon his person in any city, village, or town of this state, any pistol, revolver, or other firearm without a written license therefor, theretofore issued to him by a police magistrate of such city or village, or by a justice of the peace of such town, or in such manner as may be prescribed by ordinance of such city, village or town, shall be guilty of a felony. Any person not a citizen of the United States, who shall have or carry firearms, or any dangerous or deadly weapons in any public place, at any time, shall be guilty of a felony. This section shall not apply to the regular and ordinary transportation of firearms as merchandise, nor to sheriffs, policemen, or to other duly appointed peace officers, nor to duly authorized military or civil organizations, when parading, nor to the members thereof when going to and from the places of meeting of their respective organizations. § 1899. Destruction of dangerous weapons. The unlawful carrying of a pistol, revolver, or other firearm or of an instrument or weapon of the kind usually known as blackjack, bludgeon, slung-shot, billy, sandclub, sandbag, metal knuckles, or of a dagger, dirk, dangerous knife, or any other dangerous or deadly weapon, by any person save a peace officer, is a nuisance, and such weapons are hereby declared to be nuisances, and when any one or more of the above described instruments or weapons shall be taken from the possession of any person the same shall be surrendered to the sheriff of the county wherein the same shall be taken, except that the cities of the first class of the same shall be surrendered to the head of the police force or department of said city. The officer to whom the same may be so surrendered shall, except upon certificate of a judge of a court of record, or of the district ______________________________________________________________________ *So in original. 3 attorney, that the nondescription thereof is necessary or proper in the ends of justice, proceed at such time or times as he deems proper, and at least once in each year, to destroy or cause to be destroyed any and all such weapons or instruments, in such manner and to such extent that the same shall be and become wholly and entirely ineffective and useless for the purpose for which destined and harmless to human life or limb. § 2. Such chapter is hereby amended by adding at the end of article one hundred and seventy-two thereof a new section to be section nineteen hundred and fourteen and to read as follows: § 1914. Sale of pistols, revolvers and other firearms. Every person selling a pistol, revolver or other firearm of a size which may be concealed upon the person whether such seller is a retail dealer, pawnbroker or otherwise, shall keep a register in which shall be entered at the time of sale, the date of sale, name, age, occupation and residence of every purchaser of such a pistol, revolver or other firearm, together with the calibre, make, model, manufacturer's number of other mark of identification on such pistol, revolver or other firearm. Such person shall also, before delivering the same to the purchaser, require such purchaser to produce a permit for possessing or carrying the same as required by law, and shall also enter in such register the date of such permit, the number thereon, if any, and the name of the magistrate or other officer by whom the same was issued. Every person who shall fail to keep a register and to enter therein the facts required by this section, or who shall fail to exact the production of a permit to possess or carry such pistol, revolver or other firearm, if such permit is required by law, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Such register shall be open at all reasonable hours for the inspection of any peace officer. Every person becoming the lawful possessor of such a pistol, revolver or other firearm, who shall sell, give or transfer the same to another person without first notifying the police authorities, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. This section shall not apply to wholesale dealers. § 3. This act shall take effect September first, nineteen hundred and eleven. STATE OF NEW YORK, Office of the Secretary of State. } ss.: I have compared the preceding with the original law on file in this office, and do hereby certify that the same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said original law. EDWARD LAZANSKY, Secretary of State.[Mendelson] [22] Brooklyn, N.Y., May 25, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt; New York, N.Y. Dear Sir:- Your kind letter of May 18th, through your secretary, Mr. Harper, in reply to my letter of the 12th inst., to hand. Your secretary states that you are sorry that you cannot help me in this matter as you do not see in what way you can be of service to me. I think I could propose several ways in which you could greatly aid me if you would kindly grant me a personal interview for about fifteen minutes. Many prominent persons, including an editor of one of New York's largest daily newspapers have advised me to consult you or President Taft in regard to this matter. I can show the letters to you if you so desire. Now, President Taft is handicapped by office, while you are a free man. The help you can render me, personally, is not of as much importance as the help to the nation, for my discovery of free Electricity is not only of national but also of world wide interest. If I should disclose my secret today it would bring untold blessings to mankind in general. It would also solve many unsolved problems in science and industry. It would create a panic in the stock exchange much greater than the memorable black Friday, of 1873. Consider the investments of coal, water power, steam-engines, electric generators, and a thousand other accessories to the above industries. I do not care to be the cause of many ruined lives and suicides I have lived forty-seven years with a clear conscience, and no amountmoney in the world can soil it now. It will take a courageous statesman to solve the problem satisfactorily to all concerned. I could have created a monopoly long ago, if I wanted to do so, and I can prove this statement to you by letters that I received from the largest copper concern in the United States, Alaska and Mexico, but I did not care to submit to their terms. I realize that it is only natural for you to doubt my contentions, but I can dispel all doubts if you want me to do so, for I know that I can trust to your honor more than to anyone else's. Yours respectfully, D. Mendelson 1825 Pitkin Ave. Brooklyn N. Y.Wm. H. Miller, Jr. BREEDER OF Morgan Horses ESTABLISHED 1873 Canton, South Dakota, May 25th. My Dear Colonel. Roosevelt. Yours of the 19th in regard to shipping (Pat Murphy.) the Morgan Stallion, I gave you is received. The horse is well, looking well and will be a credit to S. Dak, in any place he may be put. I assure you, I was pleased to learn the horse was going into such good hands no danger of him being docked, and made a show horse of when owned by the Government It would afford me pleasure to be able to cooperate with the Government in breeding Morgan horses, have quite a number of Morgan Stallions on hand, some very fine individuals, would be willing to give the Government, one of them, if they should need a Stallion, if they would send here for it. I most heartily thank you for the courtesy shown, and deeply appreciate the honor you have confered on me, and on the young State of S. Dak. I remember when I went up the Missouri River in 1868, in the employ of Gen W. S. Harney, and on the same Steamboat was Capt Bullock, that we then considered what is now N & S Dak. was only fit for U. S. soldiers, and Indians, as the Government provided for and fed both, but it is all changed now, havent seen, or heard, from Capt. Bullock yet With kindest regards and best wishes I am very sincerely yours Wm. H. Miller, Jr. Colonel Theodore. Roosevelt, 297 Fourth Avenue, New York.[[shorthand]] 301 West 29th Str. New York May 25th 1911 To The Hon. Mr. President T. Roosevelt Dear Sir As you have taken such an interest in the colored people who have become far above their Stations, and have prospered through the help and influence of the rich, who are better off, generally speaking, than many old Soldiers who freed them, who are actually deprived of their daily comfort, and leave in obscurity in their old age. as a friend of them, I know this is the fact, as it is in my line of work of Patriotism. You also know, that they have to pay for their own flags and flowers to decorate the graves of their departed comrades, when that sacred duty really belongs to the American people, who have enjoyed of the fruits of their labors and sacrifices for their Country and became prosperous, but "Oh" Where is Patriotism today?- On Memorial Day May 30, at 3, I shall hold the yearly Memorial Services for the 8th time, at "Mount Victory" Soldier's Plot, in Cypress Hills Cemetry Brooklyn, I expect Major Gaull of the Minute Men in Uniform, and Col. Schaefer of the Veteran Zouaves Association G.A.R. to make an address, as he did for 3 years previous, over 50 Remains are buried there, who served in all the Wars of the Country, among them Hiram Cronk, who in 1905 was buried with great Military honors, would you please come and speak at the graves? Sincerely Mrs. Dr. C. L. Morehouse.THE KANSAS CITY STAR May 25th, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- It needed to be said and so we said it. Incidentally, it is quite worth while to get such a letter as yours. With best wishes, I am, Sincerely W. R. Nelson [*[Nelson]*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City.ALL BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE OF THE HOUSE, TO RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION, SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY Rand McNally & Company PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS ESTABLISHED 1856 INCORPORATED 1873 CHICAGO-NEW YORK-LONDON RAILROAD PRINTERS MAPS, ATLASES, GLOBES, GUIDES. EASTERN BRANCH 40-42 EAST 22ND ST., NEW YORK TEXT BOOK CATALOGS ENGRAVING BY ALL PROCESSES B. NEW YORK. May 25, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. Dear Sir:- Calling at this hour (10 A.M.) at "The Outlook" office where this company has already placed an order for the 1911 Census Edition of the coming "Library Atlas of the World," I have been told that you will be there tomorrow. I wish personally to call your attention to this prospective work. I am writing you purposely at Oyster Bay as this will be, as indicated by its name, essentially a "Library Atlas." I will call on you in New York between 12 and 1 o'clock tomorrow hoping [*CGN*] to secure an order for one of the [*CGN*] types of binding, but if you prefer to make it a library matter at your home will take pleasure in going to Oyster Bay having the same object in view. Yours very truly, Charles G. Nicholas. CGN/ENEWMAN J. PETTIT, REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGENT. LAWRENCE STATION L. I. Lawrence, May 25th 1911. Mr. Frank Harper, Dear Sir, The appointment with Mr Roosevelt was to arrange for a didication speech, but if you think it would be impossible to make such arrangement they will not bother him but wish to thank you for the appointment and reply. Yours very truly, G. W. Doughty, Pr N. J. Pettit125 East 27th St New York City May 25. 1911 [[shorthand]] Dear Sir, The enclosed is from Dr. Rainsford whom I met on the Baltic & who was much interested in hearing of the work of the World YWCA; he thought that if we could see you, it would be so interesting to hear your views on the work of your National Association. I venture therefore [to] enclosing his note, to say that my friends & I shall be in New York from May 31- June 7 & that if you are in town & could spare us half an hour on any of these days except June 3, it would be a great pleasure & opportunity for us. My friends are Miss Stevenson, Corresponding Secretary of World YWCA C'ttee of which I am a member, & Mlle Bidgrain, National Sec'y of the French YWCA, & who has recently been travelling [among] in Servia & Romania for the World Student Christian Federation. Believe me Yrs truly (Miss) Grace M. Tottenham[*[Sarna]*] New York, May 25th 1911. [*D.*] [*D*] To Our Most Honored & Distinguished Citizen Honorable Col. Theodore Roosevelt, I herewith take the liberty to write you personally, of a little request which I hope you will consider, before you, or your secretary, throws this letter in the waste basket. It is true I have no right whatsoever, to interfere or waste a little of your very valuable time, in scaning these few lines, but, as our club members of the Young Mens Benevolent Assn, of 311 E. Bway, New York, would very much like to hear you lecture to them, they have called my attention to appeal to you, in writing to you personally, so that you may grant their urgent request, and which I most assuredly hope you will not refuse. We have heard so much of your ability as an orator, that we thought it most advisable, to request you, to come (2)New York May 25th 1911 (2) down, and visit us any Friday Evening or any other evening, suitable to you, in your spare moments, and hear to what extent you can thrill us, with your narratives, episodes, and experiences in your wild animal hunts in your recent hunting trip to Africa. If you don't care to lecture on the above named subject, or on any political question of the present, you may select any subject you think proper for the occasion. We would be more than pleased to await your decision in this matter, and at the same time kindly name the date, you can promise to visit our clubhouse, so that we can have some surprises in store for you, as a welcome when you call. In replying to this letter, I would venture to kindly request you to affix your own signature, to your letter (3)3 New York, May 25 1911 so that when I receive same, I can post it in a conspicuous corner, in the clubhouse where the present and future members of our club can view it with honor and delight, knowing that "The Greatest and Most Distinguished President," and "Citizen of the World's Republics," has visited and lectured at our clubhouse. Trusting you will give a few spare moments to the contents of this letter and hoping you will give us your promise to call on us in the near future. Thanking you very sincerely in advance. I Remain Yours Very Respectfully Correspond To - M. Sarna 265 E. Bway[*1.*] 655 West 177th Street, New York City, May 25th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 - 4th Avenue, New York City. Dear Sir:- Recent articles in newspapers and magazines have awakened many people to the possibilities of making money by raising wheat, alfalfa and hogs on the low priced lands in Western Canada, but the majority of Eastern investors are unable to take advantage of the opportunities offered because they cannot attend to the matter personally. The problem however, has been solved by the following method:- A group of men combine to develop two or more adjoining sections of land together. Each man holds a section, half section or quarter section under his own name, but the group combines to defray the cost of cultivation of the whole amount of land under one management for say - five or more years. The group organizes and elects a treasurer from among its own members and secures a resident manager to run the ranch. This reduces the cost of operation for each individual to about one-quarter of what it would cost to run a farm for himself. I desire to submit for your consideration the following Investment Proposition:- There is offered for sale by a speculator nine (9) quarter sections of choice farm land, containing 1228 acres of irrigable and 213 acres of non-irrigable land located about 36 miles northeast of Calgary, Province of Alberta, Canada, adjoining the town site of Craigdhu in the western section of the Canadian Pacific Railway Co's. Irrigation Block of over Three million acres and on the brunch of the said railway running from Kininvie to Didsbury. The longest haul from any quarter section of this land to thefreight station will not exceed one mile. This land can be purchased from the present owner by paying him his equity, and taking up his contract with the Canadian Pacific Railway, - which is the ten payment plan - or the purchaser may pay all cash, if he so desires. If the ten payment plan is adopted, the proceeds from the sale of crops will amply take care of future payments in addition to returning to the capitalist fully 10% annually on the original investment. The price per acre is $30. for the irrigable and $18. for the non-irrigable land. - Those are the 1910 prices and within the next 60 days prices will be advanced to $35. or more for irrigable and $20. for non-irrigable acres. - The net profit from cultivation will be at least $10. per acre per annum, or, a cash rental of $5.00 per acre per annum can be secured if the owner prefers to rent his land, or, it may be worked on shares. $5.00 cash rental per acre per annum for irrigable land and $4.00 for non-irrigable land is over 20% on the cash invested, to say nothing of the increasing value of the land which can safely be estimated at from 15% to 25% annually. There is no doubt the land covered by this option will sell for $100. per acre within five years after it has been improved. I saw irrigable land that had been fenced and with a growing crop on it sold for $75. per acre in May, 1910. Land farther from a railroad and no better in quality if it was as good as you are now offered at $30. I also saw 640 acres of improved non-irrigable land sold at $51.00 per acre, located three and a half miles from shipping point. Think what it means to have a farm of irrigable land within one mile of a railroad station that will produce crops, the value of which annually equals the price paid for the land. The question for you to decide is, will you invest in land conceded to be the safest and best investment on earth, especially thisirrigable land at the low price of $30, per acre. Here is presented an opportunity for you to become absolute owner of a farm from which you are assured an annual cash return in rent, equal to 20% net on your investment, in addition to the increasing value of the land, which as previously stated will be from 15 to 25% yearly,- for the next several years. Will you give me, say, fifteen (15) minutes of your time (preferably some evening) in which to submit maps and blue print showing exact location of the property, railroads, etc. and to explain the proposed plan of purchase and cultivation? An early reply is requested, prompt action being necessary if we are to take advantage of this option. Very truly yours, E.L. Van Etten[*11.*] PROFESSOR DR. KÖBNER WIRKL, ADMIRALITÄTSRAT BERLIN W. MATTHÄIKIRCHSTR. 28 At present: c/o The Plaza Hotel, New York. New York, May 25th, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 4th Ave., New York City. [[shorthand]] Dear Sir: I take the liberty of handing you the enclosed letter of introduction from Professor Münsterberg. I am anxious to have the pleasure of meeting you at any time to suit your own convenience. Kindly advise me where and when I may have the honor of seeing you. Thanking you beforehand, I remain, Yours very truly, Otto Köbner354 West 23rd Street New York City, May 25, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City, My dear Mr. Roosevelt, Your cooments on the proposed treaty between this country and England I read with great interest. Much that you say would carry great weight with me had I not read that enlightening book by the young editor of the Paris edition of the Evening Mail; I refer to the comparatively recent volume "The Great Illusion" by Norman Angell. I have been given to understand that the author writes under an assumed name: that his real name is Ralph Lane. His arguments showing the economic fallacy of modern warfare seem to me to be as clear as Professor Taussig's exposition of the real meaning of a Protective Tariff. But perhaps you don't agree with Professor Taussig. At any rate I think the readers of the "Outlook" would appreciate a review of this book from your pen. In closing permit me to assure you that I am not in the advertising business, nor have I any ax to grind with you. Very sincerely yours, Alex Vonnegut The Senate of The State of New York Albany J. MAYHEW WAINWRIGHT 24TH DISTRICT May 25th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 284 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Colonel: I dislike to think that a man is not entirely genuine but somehow Moran's criticism on the Compensation Act of last year does not, to me, ring quite true. He is, as you know, the counsel to one of the large Casualty Companies and although he might try to put himself in an entirely impartial frame of mind, I believe it would be hard for him to do so. He criticises our Compensation Act as a "wretched and unjust scheme of alleged compensation". If this criticism is justified, then the British Compensation Act must be equally "wretched and unjust" because our Act, while not as broad in its scope, follows the English Act very closely. We had the English and German models before us and decided that a limited application of the former was all that could be reasonable to be hoped for within our constitutional barriers. We believe that the German plan could not be worked here, at least not for the present (personally, I believe the correct solution to be along the German lines). Our investigation showed that2. less than fifteen percent of those injured received any substantial amount ($500) including cases of fatality. We found a legal system that was harsh and arbitrary, and unsatisfactory to all concerned. We modified the negligence law with regard to the fellow servant and assumption of risk rules so as to make those rules fairer to the workman and we shifted the burden of proof of contributory negligence, thereby giving the workman a fairer show and providing the relief in a far larger proportion of cases, raising, we believe, the chances of recovery from, say, fifteen to thirty percent. I am sure employers or insurance men would agree that this is a conservative estimate of the increased benefit to the men provided by our Employers' Liability Statute amendments. The Compensation Act was designed to take care of the other seventy percent of those injured in the trades to which it related. Moran is quite right; a man would be a fool to take the Compensation Act if he had any chance under the Liability Statute but he loses sight entirely of the great number, - in fact the great majority, of those who through inevitable accident or their own carelessness, his insurance company never hears and for whom our Act offered what they never had before. The fact that few claims were filed under the Compensation Act, as he well knows, has no bearing on whether the workmen like it or want it. It took effect September first. Its constitutionality was called into question by the Ives case in less than thirty days. Workmen could not be expected to elect this remedy until or unless it was up held. What Moran and all insurance men working with him are after3. is an exclusive act which ties the men down to moderate compensation in all cases, without regard to negligence. This the men have never been willing to stand for; they did not in England and I do not believe they will here, nor should they. The negligence action many believe should be left as a rod over the reckless or inhuman employer. Occasionally, there comes a case of great breach of duty where punitive damages are entirely appropriate and where the moderate amount fixed by the Compensation Act would be absurd. If our Compensation Act was "wretched and unjust", how about the National Civic Compensation Act reported by the Committee of which Moran was a nondissenting member? This bill ran right along the lines of ours, left the men their rights at common law and, under the Liability Statute, untouched; and was, in fact, practically the same thing, except that it assumed we could go much farther in invoking the police power and so increase the number of occupations affected. And how about the Edge Law recently passed in New Jersey, where all the employers' defenses are wiped out and compensation effected only by voluntary agreement? I would really like to know what Moran wants you to do. If it is to stand for the exclusive principle, I do not believe you will ever do it. What we want is a straight, forward, honest attempt at compensation. This we tried to provide. We should not be driven by constitutional limitations to makeshifts to beat the constitution. What we cannot do directly under the constitution, we should not attempt indirectly. Of course, I think our Court of Appeals was all4. wrong and that their conception of the extent to which the police powers can be invoked to promote the general welfare is far too narrow. They are not even prepared to follow the Supreme Court of the United States (see the definition of police power in the Oklahoma Bank case, 219 U. S.). But if we cannot do these things under our constitution, then the constitution, be it State or National, that stands in the way, must be amended. We have reported an amendment to the State Constitution which would put us in a position to get over the Ives position and get a Compensation Act in this State. I am sending you a copy of our final Report dealing with this subject. Unfortunately, there is I fear a limited popular interest in this subject at this time. Organized labor in this country, unlike those in England, has never taken anything but a mild interest in compensation, all their efforts being directed toward getting the negligence law in such shape that a heavy verdict would be possible in most cases. Someone has got to keep sounding the trumpet in this State; someone who cannot be diverted by those who are not entirely disengenious. You can help more than anyone to keep us straight. Yours faithfully, J M Wainwright P. S. I have just received yours about the Bayne-Blauvelt bill, which, you will be glad to know, passed the Senate today with very few dissenting votes. JMW[[shorthand]] Jake Riis Thursday Low (Nobel prize)United States Post Office LOGANSPORT, INDIANA May 26, 1911 My dear Reily- What do you know for the good of the order? Have not heard from you for so long that I cannot remember who wrote the last letter. What do you know about Roosevelt? There seems to be a growing sentiment in this vicinity--and I think it is universal-- that he must be the next candidate to succeed Taft. I see by the press that he does not want to do so, but I have not read anywhere that he will refuse to do so. It seems to be the only salvation for the party. If you have any inside information let me know and I will keep it under cover. Glad to hear from you at any time. Very truly yours, Frank Amoss[ENCL IN REILY 7-4-11][*ack 5-31-11*] [*12.*] WALLACE BATCHELDER LAWYER NEW BANK BUILDING BETHEL, VERMONT May 26, 1911. Mr. Frank Harper, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York. Dear Mr. Harper: - I have received request from the Associated Press for arrangements for reporters and stenographers at the banquet at White River Junction, - The Vermont Get-together Dinner,- on June 7th. Have compiled and am just in receipt of statement of the Associated Press, as follows: "We shall follow the former President's special car with a report of its passing at all leading stations. We shall have our Mr. Rowland B. Jacobs, an assistant, and two stenographers at the banquet. We shall have a leased wire direct to New York and toWALLACE BATCHELDER LAWYER NEW BANK BUILDING BETHEL, VERMONT Mr. Frank Harper #2. Boston, and we expect to have Colonel Roosevelt' speech in Boston and New York before he is through speaking, using our stenographers in relays." I plan to go to Springfield, Massachusetts, on the morning of June 7th to meet my old Colonel there on his way to Vermont. A special committee of Reception will meet Colonel Roosevelt at the State Line at South Vernon as he enters Vermont. Would Colonel Roosevelt approve if I should take Mr. Rowland B. Jacobs, the Associated Press man, with me to Springfield, to come up with the party? Mr. Jacobs has not asked this, but I know the Press would greatly appreciate it. Sincerely yours, Wallace Batchelder.[*J. D. Beck *] [*ack 5-31-11*] STATE OF WISCONSIN Bureau of Labor and Industrial Statistics Madison May 26, '11 [*16.*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N.Y. Dear Sir,--- I have read your communication in the "Outlook" on Wisconsin, and it interested me very much indeed. Every word of what you say is true and, coming from you as it does, will have great influence in our struggle for complete restoration of representative government to the people. Reading this article causes me to wonder whether bill No. 963A, which is about to become a law, may not interest you. This department has been working in this proposition for four years and now, with the help of the University, Professor Commons in particular, it is about to become a law. I am enclosing this bill together with the Workmen's Compensation Act. Very truly yours (ENC) J. D. Beck. Commissioner.CHARLES M. BETTS, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR ESTABLISHED 1821 BELL PHONE: 254 MEMBER OF SELECT COUNTY WEEKLIES OF NEW YORK The Lyons Republican 41 WILLIAM STREET, LYONS, N. Y. ENGRAVING, PRINTING, BOOKLETS, FOLDERS, CATALOGS, CIRCULARS, STATIONERY AND FINE JOB WORK. NEAT PRINTING AND PROMPT DELIVERY SUBSCRIPTION, $1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE CIRCULATION 3,050 PUBLISHED FRIDAYS Lyons, N.Y., May 26, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook Office, New York City. My dear Colonel:- I want to congratulate you upon the article which you wrote in a recent issue of the Outlook entitled, "Murder is Murder". I agree fully with the statements expressed in your letter and you are entirely right when you say that the labor leaders are injuring their cause by the course they are pursuing in raising money as labor organizations to defend those charged with the crime of murder. I have read however with regret your article in The Outlook of May thirteenth attacking the decision of the Court of Appeals, and to the sentiments you express in that I article I dissent as heartily as I approve of the sentiments expressed in the other article. If the time ever comes when the crisis of this country interpret the laws in harmony with ignorant public sentiment, fanned into flame by uninformed and ignorant yellow journals, it will be a sad day for this Republic. If the time ever comes when the courts through fear of public clamour, fanned into existence by muck raking reporters, render decisions not in harmony with the law and with precedence, but inCHARLES H. BETTS, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR ESTABLISHED 1821 BELL PHONE: 254 MEMBER OF SELECT COUNTY WEEKLIES OF NEW YORK The Lyons Republican 41 WILLIAM STREET, LYONS, N. Y. ENGRAVING, PRINTING, BOOKLETS, FOLDERS, CATALOGS, CIRCULARS, STATIONERY AND FINE JOB WORK. NEAT PRINTING AND PROMPT DELIVERY SUBSCRIPTION, $1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE CIRCULATION 3,050 PUBLISHED FRIDAYS -2- harmony with public clamour, it will be a sad day for this Republic. If the time ever comes when courts for the same reason throw written constitutions into the waste basket and anarchy takes the place of constitution, law and order, it will be a sad day for this Republic, and to my mind any man who advocates such a course, however honest he may be, must of necessity be an enemy to the best interests of his country and to mankind. The three requisites of good government are order, stability and progress. These essentials of good government can only be maintained by constitutions, law, order and a fearless judiciary. I have always had for you the sincerest admiration. I have not always been able to agree with you upon all public questions and particularly the question of direct nominations, but your attack upon the Court of Appeals and your intimation that in the future it may be necessary to force the courts to render decisions in favor of the views of particular men or the temporary sentiment of the hour and ignore constitutions and laws in rendering their decisions, seems to me to go so far that even your most intimate and sincere friends must not only regret your action, but dissent from your views. I am one of those who believe in giving every other man the same right that I claim for myself, and that is the right to express his honest views. This is an age of intellectual hospitality and tolerationCHARLES H. BETTS, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR ESTABLISHED 1821 BELL PHONE: 254 MEMBER OF SELECT COUNTY WEEKLIES OF NEW YORK The Lyons Republican 41 WILLIAM STREET, LYONS, N. Y. ENGRAVING, PRINTING, BOOKLETS, FOLDERS, CATALOGS, CIRCULARS, STATIONERY AND FINE JOB WORK. NEAT PRINTING AND PROMPT DELIVERY SUBSCRIPTION, $1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE CIRCULATION 3,050 PUBLISHED FRIDAYS -3- is the rising sun of our twentiety century civilization. While I grant to you the rights which I claim for myself, yet I so far as I am concerned, must do all that I can to combat the theory laid down in your article in The Outlook of May thirteenth, because I believe that in the end such a course as you advocate would lead to political anarchy and useless revolution. With kind regrads, I am, as always, Your friend, C. H. Betts[*Blanchard*] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR UNITED STATES RECLAMATION SERVICE WASHINGTON, D. C MAY 26, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: With reference to your inquiry concerning Junior Engineer E. B. Summers who was recently discharged from the Engineering Department of the Army, I have gleaned the following data informally and without mentioning your interest in the matter: Mr. Summers has served in various capacities in the Army as sub-inspector, inspector, overseer and junior engineer. His last assignment was in connection with the Plaquemine lock from May 1, 1909 to April 5, 1910. He has a clean record in the service, is a man of some ability and is exceedingly careful and painstaking. Apparently his chief faults are slowness and inability to adjust himself to new and unusual conditions. He lacks initiative and is not a good man in an emergency. Through his long connection with the service he has gotten into a rut, a condition which is only too common in the Government and with which you are very familiar. While there seems to be nothing in his record which would warrant a summary dismissal, yet it is quite probable that no position was available to which he could be assigned. I do not know if anything can be done in his-2- behalf but you might send your letter to Gen. W.H. Bixby, Chief of Engineers, War Department. If you decide to do this please do not quote from this letter as my information came from his division. With kind regards, I remain, Very sincerely yours, C.J. Blanchard Statistician. Inc.WALLACE A. TAYLOR, PRESIDENT R. F. BOPES, VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER FRED HARPER, 2D V.-PRES. AND GEN. COUNSEL J. HOGE TYLER, 3D VICE-PRESIDENT NOBLE M. JORDAN, SECRETARY ANGUS D. MACPHAIL, ACTUARY JOHN W. CARROLL, M. D., CHIEF MED. DIRECTOR A. W. TERRELL, M. D.,} ASSO. MED. DIRECTORS S. LILE, M. D., } HOME OFFICE, KRISE BUILDING. LONG DISTANCE PHONE 899. CARR & COX DISTRICT AGENTS American National Life Insurance Company (INCORPORATED) of Lynchburg, Va. Insurance Field Lith. Louisville Galax, Va. May 26- 1911 [*B.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir: I am looking for a distinguished speaker for our Fair Sept. 13-15, and I write to know if you might consider a proposition. We want two addresses - one in the day and the other at night. I am very truly, G. F. Carr, Secy Galax FairJAMES L. CLARK STUDIO 949 HOME STREET, BRONX NEW YORK CITY May 26th 11 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay. Long Island, N. Y. My dear Col Roosevelt, It is a great pleasure and satisfaction to me to be able to at last tell you that I will ship to you on Monday you elephant tusk dinner gongs. The Chimes have arrived and I have succeeded in getting what I wanted and something really good. It hardly seems to good to be true that I have at last completed these for you and I must sincerely thank you again for your much tried patience in the matter. I know they will please you, this is what I have strivedJAMES L. CLARK STUDIO 949 HOME STREET, BRONX NEW YORK CITY for and it is indeed a great pleasure to me to send to you a really good trophy. Hoping they reach you safely and without delay. I beg to remain Very respectfully yours James L. Clark P.S. It is my plans to express them to Long Island City and then send them by freight to Oyster Bay. JLCNEW YORK. BOSTON. HARTFORD COFFIN & COMPANY, BONDS, [*25.*] 34 PINE ST. NEW YORK, May 26, 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, City. Dear Col. Roosevelt: Enclosed herewith are the pages of the June Field and Stream which contain the article on Achievement Honors. Owing to lack of space the list of awards does not appear until the next number. That will be sent to you in the same way. The Camp Fire Club and the Chairmen of that Committee are indebted to you for a loyal support which has been invaluable. The Bayne Bill prohibiting the sale of game has passed the State Senate and will undoubtedly pass the House. This is of personal interest as I am now Chairman of the Game Protective Committee. Seton and myself treasure the recollection of the hours spent with you at Oyster Bay. The invitation was a kindly thought and the courtesies received from Mrs. Roosevelt and yourself were appreciated. Believe me, Very Sincerely yours, Wm Edward CoffinOFFICERS CHARLES A. DITMAS President FREDERICK VAN WYCK First Vice-President STEPHEN W. GILES Second Vice-President FRANK L. ODELL Treasurer JOSEPH S. HALSTEAD Secretary CHARLES E. SCRIVEN Assistant Secretary and Historian TELEPHONE 1239-W MAIN KINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 1911 The Church of Flatlands. 1663 OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY THE NATIONAL CITY BANK BUILDING 360 FULTON STREET ROOM 42 BROOKLYN - NEW YORK TRUSTEES MRS. GEORGE H. PIERCE FREDERICK VAN WYCK PROF. WILLIAM H. KILPATRICK CHARLES E. SCRIVEN FRANK L. ODELL MRS. JENNY Y. CHANDLER HENRY G. GREEN CHARLES A. DITMAS JOSEPH S. HALSTEAD STEPHEN W. GILES MRS. ANDREW DITMAS PHILIP P. R. SPARLING HON. FREDERICK J. H. KRACKE CHARLES WM. GRAMM GEORGE T. HAMMOND Chairman of the Board May 26th 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Care of the Outlook; New York City; [*D.*] My dear Sir: The Kings County Historical Society will hold an exhibit of Antiques and Heirlooms to celebrate the 275th anniversary of first purchase of land on Long Island from the Indians by the Dutch which occurred June 16th 1636. The exhibit will be held on June 15th and 16th 1911, and the formal opening will be held at 8 P.M. Thursday June 15th 1911. You are cordially invited to be present and deliver the principal address of the evening. Guests will meet at the residence of the President 60 Amersfort Place and proceed to the exhibit. The Society has ordered struck a handsome bronze medal which it will distribute to the number of over a thousand, in commemoration of this event. Yours very truly, Charles A. Ditmas President[*28.*] TELEPHONE 1248 COR'DT ARBORICULTURE SCIENTIFIC WORK BY EXPERTS BOX NO. 460 TREE SURGERY CEMENT WORK TRIMMING CHAINING SPRAYING FERTILIZATION LANDSCAPE FORESTRY IMPROVEMENT CUTTINGS REPLANTING WASTE LANDS CUTTING OF VISTAS CLIFFORD H. EASTON 120 BROADWAY NEW YORK, May 26, 1911. 191 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir:- Knowing that you are the owner of a beautiful country estate I believe the enclosed booklet will prove of interest. The letters from Mr. J. P. Morgan Jr., Mr. George W. Perkins and other patrons show the quality of our work. May I not have the opportunity to call upon you at any time you may appoint and explain our work in detail? Very truly, C. H. EastonSIXTY-SECOND CONGRESS DAVID E. FINLEY, S. C., CHAIRMAN. HENRY A. BARNHART, IND. BENJAMIN K. FOCHT, PA. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S., COMMITTEE ON PRINTING, WASHINGTON, D.C. [*D.*] May 26th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, Dear Mr. Roosevelt: During your recent absence in the west I wrote you asking whether some time this summer you would not visit Shade Gap, Pa., and address a gathering of Pennsylvania's best citizens. I stated that I had addressed at the same place as many as ten thousand, and would guarantee at least fifty thousand for you. The grounds are located at what are known as the "Five Points,"--the intersection of Franklin, Huntington, Juniata, Fulton and Perry Counties, and annually a great crowd gathers there. Will you come? If desirable I can call to see you in New York and discuss the matter. With sincerest best wishes, I beg to remain Very truly yours, B. K. Focht[5-26-11] V 26 '11 Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir: Just a bit of information possibly of slight interest to you. My great-grandfather was Theodore Casimir Goerck, 1st City surveyor under James Duane, 1st Mayor, and married Elizabeth Roosevelt Very truly yours Lewis W Goerck The Goerck Art Press Printing of the "Worth While" Kind Lewis W. Goerck, Proprietor 925 Sixth Avenue, At 53rd Street, New York Phone.: 4559 Columbus AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR LABOR OMNIA VINCIT ORGD NOV. 15TH 1881. LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE, MAIN 3871-2 CABLE ADDRESS, 'AFEL.' Executive Council. President, SAMUEL GOMPERS. Secretary, FRANK MORRISON. Treasurer, JOHN B. LENNON, Bloomington, Ill. First Vice-President, JAMES DUNCAN, Hancock Bldg., Quincy, Mass. Second Vice-President, JOHN MITCHELL. 16096 Metropolitan Bldg., New York, N. Y. Third Vice-President, JAMES O'CONNELL, 402-407 McGill Bldg., Washington, D. C. Fourth Vice-President, D. A. HAYES, 930 Witherspoon Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Fifth Vice-President, WM. D. HUBER, Carpenters' Bldg., Indianapolis, Ind. Sixth Vice-President, JOS. F. VALENTINE, Commercial Tribune Bldg., Cincinnati, Ohio. Seventh Vice-President, JOHN R. ALPINE, 401-6 Bush Temple of Music, Chicago, Ill. Eighth Vice-President, H. B. PENHAM, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. [*17.*] 801-809 G ST. N. W. M Washington, D.C., May 25, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: In the June issue of the AMERICAN FEDERATIONIST I discussed at length the McNamara case, with particular reference to your recent article in "The Outlook". I am sending this issue to you under separate cover, and trust that you will take the time to read it. Very respectfully yours, Saml. Gompers. President American Federation of Labor. [[shorthand]][*D.*] JAMES H. GRAY, COUNSELOR AT LAW, LUBEC, ME. Lubec, Maine, May 26, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N.Y. Dear Sir: Our town celebrates its hundredth anniversary the first of July. We are located at the extreme eastern point of the United States, and are one of the oldest towns in Maine. We plan to make this occasion as interesting as possible, and desire your presence to give the address on Monday P.M. July third. Lubec was named after "Lubeck" Germany, and we have had a cablegram from there recently inquiring about the observance of this anniversary, we therefore expect that that Empire will be represented here on that occasion. The expenses attending this are defrayed by our citizens and our means are somewhat limited; we are very anxious for you to be with us on that day and will pay any reasonable sum therefor. Kindly wire me immediately on receipt of this "yes" or "no", should your telegram be favorable kindly follow it with a letter naming the probably expense. Yours truly, J. H. GrayP.S. Please write on this pretty white duck sail, so that the portrait may be framed. Gratefully Yours, M.L. May 26th 1911 Hotel Irving 26 GRAMERCY PARK NEW YORK My dear Colonel Roosevelt Somehow loyalty to native soil impels me to say I live in Washington - I was born there - but for the present am enjoying the little Paradise pictured above, on which I need not dilate since you were born hard by. You were so good as to add your signature to The "African Game Trails" we bought for the English lad who shot two Tigers - mama and I told you about him on the Kaiserin August Victoria, and now I venture to count on your kindness again in asking you for a few pattes de mouche on the enclosed portrait which I like very much. (don't you?) I've sent spoons, etc,etc, to my dear friend in London, the Henry Fielding Dickens but I want to overjoy the delightful K.C.'s heart. He entertained us on the eve of his banquet with you last June. Ever truly your friend Mary Lawton See P.S. above. M.L.[*[5-26-11]*] Form 2589 B DAY LETTER 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 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; 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 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 172 Fifth Ave., N.Y. b25Ny mr 36 Blue Denver Colo May 26 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, or The Outlook Ny. Have just returned from Kansas City to find your letter am delighted at opportunity given us is just what I wanted we will more than make good the charge am preparing matter to mail by tomorrow night. Judge Ben. B. Lindsay...1132a[*10.*] BEN B. LINDSEY DENVER May 26, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I have just read your letter and the enclosed protest of certain members of the State Bureau of Child and Animal Protection. Let me say first that I should have sent the telegram, I sent on my return to Denver this morning, on receipt of your letter here three or four days ago, but I was detained on a trip I was compelled to make East, on account of some extra engagements that were made principally at some of our universities, and I stopped in Kansas City to see Colonel Nelson of the Kansas City Star. Confidentially, I was trying to get Colonel Nelson interested in the purchase of The Denver Times (the paper, by the way, that reproduced on its front page the State Bureau of Child and Animal Protection's slander against you.) I pointed out to Col. Nelson that we had no progressive Republican paper in this state, and the time seemed to me ripe for starting such a paper in Denver, and since I understood that the Times was in financial difficulties and now for sale, I hoped I might induce him to consider its purchase with a view of filling the wants suggested, but so far I have not succeeded in convincing him. Now, for that protest: I am sure they will wish they had kept quiet before we get through with them, for there never was a better opportunity than this incident affords to show up one of the most effective and often employed methods of the-3- United States -- taking of course no vacation. This year (1911) practically all of this time has been crowded into the Winter and Spring months, and owing to demands and invitations that are almost terrific in their earnestness, pleading and insistence, I have been almost compelled to submit to this arrangement, although I have refused any engagements for any of the Fall months. My assistant judge is a splendid man who does the work well, and while I feel I can do a great good by this public work, I am anxious to get back into the harness again, and it is because of these circumstances that I was not home to answer your letter on its receipt. I shall not be away from Denver for the next two months (June and July) except a few days to attend the National Christian Endeavor Convention, where I am to deliver one of the annual addresses on "The Christian in Politics". I shall therefore have no interruptions in preparing the matter I am proceeding to get in shape at once. Sincerely yours, Ben B Lindsey Col. Theodore Roosevelt, C/o The Outlook, New York. -2- Special Interests in using those who are either knaves or fools -- some of whom are more or less both; and then again there are some very sincere people who, because of their lack of experience and knowledge of the "ways of the Beast", are mislead and imposed upon, and frequently their minds poisoned against those who are entitled to their confidence. There will not be the slightest difficulty in justifying your statement and disapproving the claim they make in their letter to The Outlook -- proof copy of which you sent me. Indeed, we shall be able to show that you have been exceedingly mild, and that their methods we propose to disclose more than deserve the rebuke that you gave them. The people of this state who know the facts -- as will all other who [are] get acquainted with them -- heartily approve so just a condemnation of misuse and abuse of power. Now that they have no beautifully opened the way I feel quite confident that I can go even farther and show that the Special Interest who masquerade behind a pretended effort to help children and dumb animals, have violated the constitution of this state, have repeatedly -- through their control of legislatures -- in the name of childhood, unlawfully taken money from the public treasury, and used the strength thus gained in an effort to discredit those who have fought their big steals, their graft and political corruption. Last year and the year before last I gave up all of my vacation period - about three months each year - to public lecturing throughout theTICE & LYNCH CUSTOM HOUSE BROKERS Commission and Forwarding Agents 16 BEAVER STREET NEW YORK CABLE ADDRESS, TICELYNCH, NEW YORK LIEBER'S CODE USED [*12.*] May 26th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Sir:- We are forwarding to you at Oyster Bay, N.Y., by express, the case of paintings which recently arrived from Rome, Italy. As we were obliged to give a bond to the Collector of Customs for your declaration as owner of the importation, we would ask you to be kind enough to declare to the enclosed form and have it returned to us, for cancellation of the bond. We beg leave to enclose our statement of the charges on the shipment for which we would be pleased to receive your check. We are, Respectfully yours, Tice & LynchMay 26th 1911 681 West End Avenue N.W. 93RD ST NEW YORK Dear Theodore: Mrs. Matthews and I regret extremely that we cannot lunch with you and Mrs, Roosevelt on June 1st. Unfortunately I am making graduation addresses at two Ste. schools on that day -- one in the outskirts of New York and the other in the outskirts of Philadelphia. Have you read Faguet's "Les Préjugés Nécessaires"? There are incidental remarks on the historic influence of war, whichwould interest you, I think. Yours ever Brander MatthewsALFRED MOSELY TELEGRAMS: "BLUEBOTTLE-LONDON." CODES A.B.C. (4TH EDITION) MOREINO & NEAL TELEPHONE: 9164 CENTRAL UNION BANK BUILDING, ELY PLACE, LONDON, 26th May, 1911. Col: the Honble. Theodore Roosevelt, "The Outlook", New York, U.S.A. My dear Mr. Roosevelt, It was a great pleasure to me to hear from the Board of Education that the Presentation on the 12th was such an emphatic success. I am sure that I have to thank you for the function being so widely noticed. Will you, therefore, please accept my very best thanks for all the trouble you have taken, and for the splendid address that you delivered, -- about which I hear on all sides, although I have not the full text yet, but only the newspaper summaries of it. However, the Board of Education have kindly promised to forward me a verbatim report of the speeches that were delivered. With renewed thanks, Allow me to remain, Yours faithfully, A. MoselyJOHN C. ROSE, DISTRICT JUDGE. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, DISTRICT OF MARYLAND. [*12[1].*] Baltimore, May 26, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City. My dear Colonel:- How events have indicated the wisdom of your course last Fall and the justice of the snub you gave Lorimer! Sincerely yours, John C. Rose R/b-[*13*] The Offices of Revelle, Revelle, & Revelle New York Block George H. Revelle W. Roger Revelle Thos. P. Revelle CABLE ADDRESS, “REVELLE” WESTERN UNION CODE USED Seattle, Washington, May 26, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir: I have been requested to lend my support to the organization for a Club for the promotion of the candidacy of one of our distinguished American citizens for the Presidency of the United States. Before giving my answer, I would like to know whether or not you will be considered and will allow your name to be considered as a Presidential candidate. I would appreciate an answer from you in this matter if you are in a position to give an answer. If not, well and good. Very truly yours, Thos P. Revelle TPR-ESRUMELY PLOWING HULLING THRESHING M. RUMELY COMPANY MACHINERY FOR PLOWING HULLING AND THRESHING EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT: W. N. RUMELY, PRESIDENT. A. J. RUMELY, VICE-PREST. & SUPT. EDWARD A. RUMELY, SECY. & TREAS. 355 LA PORTE, IND. May Twenty Six 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York City. My dear Sir:- Through my work at Interlaken, as well as through daily contact with industrial problems in our own business, have become keenly interested in the question of Industrial Education. For the past four years I have followed your public expressions on this subject, and know through friends of your interest and understanding of its importance. A broad and comprehensive plan for better industrial training, not only for city boys but in our agricultural schools, must become a part of the conservation program. Letters in hand from two thousand representative business men show that recognition of this is becoming general, and only initiative and a definite plan are needed to focus the most influential forces in our national life. An opportunity exists to take over one of the largest normal schools of the country, with twenty-five hundred pupils, that is now running on a self-supporting basis, and make of it a training place for teachers and directors of our future trades schools. Many manufacturers are interested and ready to back such a movement in a broad way, but before formulating definite plans, I should like an opportunity of presenting the whole matter to you, for I believe that your co-operation would do more than any other thing to make the effort successful. I mention the following names of men who know of the plan in a general way, so that you may be able to use their names as preliminary reference should you wish before granting my request for a personal interview:- M.W. Alexander, c/o General Electric Co. West Lynn, Mass. Director of the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education.-2- Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Mr. Walter Page, Editor of World's Work, Doubleday, Page & Company, New York City. Mr. C.S. Funk, General Manager of the International Harvester Company, Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Harrington Emerson, Efficiency Engineer, 30 Church Street, New York City. Mr. James A. Patten, Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Luther H. Gulick, New York City. Mr. S.S. McClure, New York City. Would it be possible for you to give me a little time when I am next in New York, which will probably be within two weeks? Yours very truly, Edward A. Rummely EAR-B.[*[Sherwood]*] [*F.*] Silverton Colo. May 26 1911 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt New York. Dear Sir. - I hope the United States will be able to honorably avoid being drawn into war complications abroad in the land, but I have grave fears. And now for the object of this. It is a certainty if there is a war involving the U. S. you must be a conspicuous figure when it comes to organizing volunteer forces, and here is where I want to offer a suggestion for the formation of our brigade. Make it Interstate, - say one Company from a state. In service a state pride would tend to secure a high class of service, and as there is no place like military life to prove the worth or worthlessness of a man and the educational features would be such that when returning to civil life it would be the disbanding of a body of thoughtful men gratified for stations they would certainly be called to occupy. I am almost 70 years old and never expect any of this to come to me, but would very much like the Command of a Regiment in such a Brigade, not for glory, but simply that I feel assured I could render a service to my Country beyond the ordinary run of men. My age is not against me as there is but a small percentage of men of 1/2 my age that can outclass me on physical indurance.2 As I am sure you never heard of me before I call your attention to the artical commencing on page 19 in the accompanying pamphlet. One of my military stunts in which if I had had command of the Rgt. at the time a thousand or more prisoners, would have been taken in and as easily as those we did take. I am making myself as brief as possable, as I know you are too busy a man for idle talk. Just a word from you stating your approval, or disapproval of the thought before the public please do so as if a thought of your own, as it would insure the general acceptance while from me the thought would likely die a borning. Respectfully Yours F. W. SherwoodCollier's The National Weekly 416 West 13th Street New York Editorial Rooms May twenty-sixth Nineteen eleven My dear Mr. President: I shall have to ask you to let me have a few days further in order to see about making a definite date for the luncheon to which you were good enough to invite us. The trouble is to find a time which will be available for all of us. Mrs. Sullivan naturally will not be able to move about for a couple of weeks yet. Mrs. Hapgood is in New Hampshire, and I am quite sure it is probably out of the question for her to come at all. Mrs. Dunne is also out of town, but not so far but that she can probably come. I am writing you merely that we may not seem to fail to appreciate your thoughtfulness in giving us the opportunity to come, and to say that I will let you know definitely in a very few days. Yours very cordially, Mark Sullivan Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook. 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. MS-GDJ. Mayhew Wainwright, Counselor at Law 40 Wall Street. New York, May 26th, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City, Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- I am very much mortified to find that my stenographer omitted to return you the letters of Mr Hornaday and Mr. William J. Moran together with copy of the letter of Mr Hornaday to Senator Bayne, which I herewith enclose. I am so glad to know that you are interested in the Bayne- Blauvelt Bill which we passed in the Senate yesterday, but which will require some effort to get through the Assembly, As always, Faithfully yours, J. M. WainwrightP. A. WELLS ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW' UNION STOCK YARDS BUSINESS A SPECIALTY SUITE 640 PAXTON BLOCK CORNER 10TH AND FARNAM STREETS OMAHA, NEB. TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 3322 [*3.*] Omaha, Nebr., May 26, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I am trying to straighten things out in this town, and put down crime and lawlessness and protect the homes and lives of the citizens. My motive, as you will notice by the enclosed clipplings, is entirely unselfish. I am not a candidate for any political office and never have been. My income from my regular business exceeds many times over the salary of any office within the gift of the people of the State of Nebraska, and in addition to this I have may land and live stock interest to look after. I am opposed in this movement by a gang of men, who claim to be good citizens, who are are trying to prevent my perfecting an organization for Home Protection in face of the fact, that the Police department admit, that they cannot cope with the situation, and that the fund for additional police protection is exhausted. We have had over 50 holdups and 7 murders, since March 1, 1911, and right in the face of this meeting we had two holdups last night, and a house robbed and striped of all its contents in broad day light. The Governor is also taking a hand in the matter, as you will notice from the enclosed clipping, and I will have a conference with him tomorrow, for the purpose of trying to enforce the law, that the regularly elected county attorney and Chief of Police refuse to enforce. These so called citizens are opposing this movement on the ground that the statements by our local papers, that a mass meeting has been held and that we are organizing a band of determined men to wipe out lawlessness and crime is such bad advertising, that it is hurting the city, and for that reason I should be discredited and not assisted in this movement, while previous to the statements in the papers that such a movement was on foot, and being promoted by me, there was published on the front pages of every paper in this city, the crimes committed every day, with the additional statement and admission by the police department, that they were not able, by reason of lack to funds to hire enough police officers to cope with the situation. I claim that the statements by the papers, that a few very patriotic determined citizens were going to take the necessary steps to put down crime and enforce the laws would be the best advertising that this city could have to counteract the published accounts of the daily crimes committed, and as I am a great admirer of yours, and have been for a number of years, having punched cattle on my own ranch in Eastern Colorado and Western Nebraska for nearly 8 years, I value your opinion as a man of the people, who has had to meet situations in the past, and before going any further in this movement,P.A. WELLS ATTORNEY AND COUSNELLOR AT LAW UNION STOCK YARDS BUSINESS A SPECIALTY SUIRE 640 PANTION BLOCK CORNER 16TH AND PARNAM STREETS OMAGA, NES. TELEPHONE DOUGLASS 2322 T.R. -2. I wish you would advise me, whether in your opinion I am right in what I am doing, and in the position that I take, and if you say that I am right, I will not stop until I have cleaned this town up, so that citizens can walk upon the streets after dark without fear, and the Mothers and children will not be afraid to stay at home nights along, if necessary. My career, except from a political stand point, has been somewhat similar to your own. I am a New York boy, born at the old seaport town of Greenport, Long Island, New York, and came West about 25 years ago, having first graduated from the University of the City of New York. I have never taken any part in politics or been a candidate for an office, but the people have now called upon me to set as their leader and champion in connection with the preservation of law and order of this community, because they know whatever I do is from an unselfish motive, and simply as a public spirited citizen. As you have so many admirers among the better class of real men of this part of the country, a word from you in the way of support would do more than anything else, and I will appreciate the favor, more than I can express, if you will let me hear from you as soon as possible. Yours very respectfully, P. A. Wells PW-RB. Enc.[*13*] WILLIAM J. YOUNGS UNITED STATES ATTORNEY MCK BROOKLYN, N.Y. May 26, 1911. 190 My Dear Colonel: I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your thoughtfulness in sending me that most interesting book. I began reading it last night, and I should enjoy it under any circumstances, but the fact that you gave it to me, will give it an added pleasure. I am sending you herewith a letter which I think will be of interest to you, if for nothingelse, as a souvenir of by gone days. I trust that you and all of yours will have a most happy and pleasant summer. I shall be rejoiced when I can get back to Long Island again, and have a little chat with you. With kindest regards to Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Ethel, I am Faithfully yours, Wm. J. Youngs To Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island.published his book in the States where, I believe minds are more alive to new truths. I am, dear Sir, Yours faithfully Mrs. M. Bernard Theodore Roosevelt Esq. [*ack 6-7-11*] 20 Allen House Allen Street Kensington London W [*8.*] May 27th 1911. Dear Sir, In your Romanes lecture at Oxford last year, you treated certain biological questions in a way which led me to think that my late husband's views on evolution might interest you. I therefore beg you to accept a copy of "Some Neglected Factors in Evolution", hislatest work, just published. Although primarily a biologist, best known for technical writings on the Retina and Corals, my husband always viewed life as a whole. His biological researches seemed to him to throw light on psychological and sociological problems, and to reveal a cosmic evolutionary rhythm which is now carrying man and human societies onward to some higher stage of development. Biology thus afforded him a solid foundation for views full of hope for the future of the human race. Your well known interest in all questions of social progress leads me to hope that you will find the later chapters, at any rate, of this book worthy of your attention. My husband's progressive views found little favour during his life time in his own country. I have, consequently,[*Briggs*] O. P. Briggs Minneapolis [*5.*] Minneapolis, May 27th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York City. My Dear Sir: Have read with much interest your article in The Outlook of May 13th on "Workmen's Compensation." Am a little confused in regard to one point. In making reference to the pamphlet issued by the Commissioner of Labor, do you refer to the present Commissioner, who was appointed by the Governor in December last, the appointment taking effect January 1st, 1911, or do you refer to the ex-commissioner, Mr. McEwen? So much has been said upon this subject in this State that I would like to be cleared up upon this point, and thank you most heartily for your reply. Yours very truly, O. P. Briggs OPB-B[*26.*] May 27. / 11 Col. Roosevelt:- Because we are tracing our family record, I take the liberty of asking whether you can give me any information concerning the descendants of Cornelia Van Ness, daughter of Gov. Van Ness of Vermont who married Cornelius? Roosevelt some seventy or eighty years ago. Also can you tell me whether you know of a printed genealogical record of the Hogeboom family who formerly lived in Columbia Co. N.Y.,? I will be grateful for a reply to these questions. Respectfully yours Miss E. E. Dalton Address Wolcott N.Y. Wayne Co. Box 265THE SURVEY SOCIAL CHARITABLE CIVIC CHARITIES PUBLICATION COMMITTEE ROBERT W. DE FOREST, NEW YORK, CHAIRMAN JANE ADDAMS..........CHICAGO ERNEST P. BICKNELL.WASHINGTON ROBERT S. BREWSTER...NEW YORK O. K. CUSHING....SAN FRANCISCO ARTHUR F. ESTABROOK....BOSTON LEE K. FRANKEL.......NEW YORK JOHN M. GLENN.......NEW YORK WILLIAM GUGGENHEIM.NEW YORK WILLIAM E. HARMON...NEW YORK JOSEPH LEE..............BOSTON JULIAN W. MACK.......CHICAGO JOHN F. MOORS...........BOSTON SIMON N. PATTEN..PHILADELPHIA JACOB A. RIIS.........NEW YORK FRANK TUCKER........NEW YORK S. W. WOODWARD....WASHINGTON THE STAFF EDWARD T. DEVINE........EDITOR GRAHAM TAYLOR, ASSOCIATE EDITOR PAUL U. KELLOGG ARTHUR P. KELLOGG GRAHAM ROMEYN TAYLOR BOOK REVIEWS LILIAN BRANDT 105 EAST 22D STREET, NEW YORK [*14*] May 27, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: You probably know of the very important City Planning Exhibition now in progress in Philadelphia. My friend Mr. W. Templeton Johnson, an American architect who has been living in Paris for the past five years and who has been doing splendid disinterested service in connection with this Exhibit, writes to ask whether you have ever made any statement on the subject of city planning, and whether it would be possible for him to make an appointment to come over from Philadelphia to see you on the subject. Either with reference to the editorial column of the OUTLOOK or with reference to any possible discussion of social subjects elsewhere, it would I am sure be of interest, and I think of some value to you to take this occasion to get into touch with this movement. Can you give him an appointment? Sincerely yours, Edward T. Devine Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y.First Presbyterian Church 225 Street, Williamsbridge New York City The Manse - 730 E. 225th St 5/27/11 [*13.*] Mr. Frank Harper, Sec'y. 287 Fourth Av. City. Dear Sir, - On account of the confusion and shake-up occasioned by moving I have neglected to place in your hands the gratifying contradictions of the contemptible rumors circulated around last election time. Mr. Roosevelt's life is the best answer to them all, and I hope I may be pardoned the perhaps over-solicitude which prompted me to seek a verbal contradiction of a rumor that peculiarly pained me. Sincerely, Albert Dale Gantz, Pastor,Dr. Joel E. Goldthwait Dr. Charles F. Painter Dr. Robert B. Osgood Dr. Lloyd T. Brown 372 Harlborough St. Boston Office Hours 130 to 3 May 27, 1911. My dear Mr. Roosevelt,- Your note has been received, and I thank you most cordially for the interest you have taken in our trip into the Western country and am awaiting with interest word from Mr. Pinchot as to the best way of planning the trip. I am pleased to know that things have gone better with you, and please feel free to call upon me at any time in case you should not get wholly well or the symptoms should in any way continue. Very sincerely yours, Joel E. Goldthwait Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook Office, New York City.[*[5-27-11]*] The Postgraduate Committee ROCK RIVER CONFERENCE BOARD OF EXAMINERS LOUIS F. W. LESEMANN, Chairman La Grange, Ill. E. C. ARNOLD, Registrar 2052 Tripp Ave., Chicago T. R. GREENE Woodstock, Ill. J. H. ODGERS 5221 Kenmore Ave., Chicago A. W. PATTEN 616 Foster St., Evanston, Ill. DELOSS M. TOMPKINS 1716 Farwell Ave., Chicago J. L. WALKER 228 N. Cuyler Ave., Oak Park, Ill. M. B. WILLIAMS Elgin, Ill. R. C. HARKER Freeport, Ill. [*D.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt New York City New York. Dear Sir: We have inaugurated a Union Lecture course for the coming season - backed by six churches and the Public School. Our town has 4300 inhabitants, is the county seat of McHenry County. Shurtleff lives at Marengo - only 12 miles away and Lorimer has his summer house at Pistaqua Bay in the N.E. corner of the County. You can readily see how the odds are against us who call ourselves progressives in(2) The Postgraduate Committee ROCK RIVER CONFERENCE BOARD OF EXAMINERS LOUIS F. W. LEGEMANN, Chairman La Grange, Ill. E. C. ARNOLD, Registrar 2052 Tripp Ave., Chicago T. R. GREENE Woodstock, Ill. J. H. ODGERS 5221 Kenmore Ave., Chicago A. W. PATTEN 616 Foster St., Evanston, Ill. DELOSS M. TOMPKINS 1716 Farwell Ave., Chicago J. L. WALKER 228 N. Cuyler Ave., Oak Park, Ill. M. B. WILLIAMS Elgin, Ill. R. C. HARKER Freeport, Ill. politics. We are gaining slowly-but we need encouragement. Will you speak for us, in this lecture course sometime between Oct 1st 1911 and May 1st 1912? We can pay you you $100 and 1/2 the evenings receipts. Sincerely yours, Truman R. Greene Pastor M.E Church Woodstock, Ill May 27th 1911OFFICE OF The Commercial Bulletin Curtis Guild & Co., Publishers 41 INDIA STREET BOSTON, MASS. May 27, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Care "The Outlook", New York, N. Y. Dear Theodore:- Thanks for your letter in regard to the Naval and Military Order of the Spanish-American War. I carefully and thoroughly explained to them your position and felt certain that you would not accept. As usual in such cases, they would not believe me [and] but your letter abundantly confirms my statement to them. Thanks for your personal message. Of course, the place is a very difficult one as you understand much better than I. I was greatly pleased for that reason to be asked to go there. I do not think that red-blooded men care much for pink teas. Please remember me to Mrs. Roosevelt. It was delightful to see her looking so splendidly well. It may interest you to know that [x] we have won every point of the fight I started with the New York, New Haven and Hartford monopoly. They finally conceded the last point this week in agreeing no longer to oppose bills enforcing immediate electrification of the Boston terminals. The savings banks have also been saved from their clutches. The water front of Boston is to be controlled by the people and not owned by the railroad monopoly. Swift competing electrical service through tubes under the harbor has been at last almost unanimously reported favorably to the Legislature. Another tube connecting the North and South stations, but under public control, is to be built. So that now that the Appalachian bill is passed and the Crawford Notch bill secured by the New Hampshire Legislature I feel as ifOFFICE OF The Commercial Bulletin Curtis Guild & Co., Publishers 41 INDIA STREET BOSTON, MASS. May 27, 1911. Hon. T. T. (2) I were not going away from Massachusetts without having thoroughly cleaned house in regard to all matters to which in any way I had [xxxxxx] tried to set a helping hand. It was delightful to have a chance to go over the old stories and laugh the old laughs once more. I had no idea at that time that I [would] should be sent to Russia. I am so glad Stim[p]son was put in the Cabinet. I quite share your admiration for him. Always affectionately yours, Curtis GuildPOST CARD AZO AZO PLACE STAMP HERE AZO AZO CORRESPONDENCE HERE May 27th-1911. NAME AND ADDRESS HERE To Ex-President Theodore Rosevelt, From William Rosevelt Herman, 9 months old Ellsworth, Kansas[*20.*] [[shorthand]] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, N.Y. 5/27/11 My Dear Sir, I trust you will pardon my intruding upon your valuable time writing and I do trust you will not be offended at my liberty I am taking. But I want to ask if you would be kind enough to do something for me in reference to a position I'm a married man twenty seven years of age nationality Hebrew. I have tried for years to get a permanent position, but without avail I am seeking a futureI am Very Resp David Johnson C/O R J. Crawford 251 - 5th - ave n . y . P.s. my references in regards to honesty loyal etc are the very best. Kindly excuse my way of wording a letter as my education does not allow me to do better I trust once more you will kindly pardon my taking up your valuable time about these matters. But words Cannot express what I think of you. a wonderful man what you are in fact I do not know enough praise for you. I am at present in a temporary position and I trust your Honor will look in to my case and if you would be kind enough to Honor me with an Interview I could tell more about myself. Thanking you ever so much for your kindness in reading my letter[*[5-27-11]*] [*[Mabie]*] SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: If you know how much Mrs. Mabie and I want to be the guests of Mrs. Roosevelt and yourself you would understand our disappointment in being obliged a second time to decline an invitation from Oyster Bay. But you know from longwhich you are largely responsible. Our cordial regards to Mrs. Roosevelt, please, and heres to our better fortune in the future! Yours in peace and war. Hamilton W. Mabie May 27, 1911 experience how peremptory previous to pay in talk are. I find from the time table as assurance that I could get to the Broad Street station in Philadelphia before seven o'clock, Thursday evening and as I have to talk to two thousand people in one of the worst halls in America I fear the connection is too clear. This is example of putting public duty before private interest forThe Long Valley Advocate J. A. McKinley, Editor Roseberry, Idaho [*D*] May 27, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. My dear sir -- Roseberry will have genuine old time celebration on the coming Fourth of July, and on behalf of the Committee on Arrangements I have been requested to extend to yourself and family a cordial invitation to be the guests of the Village on that day. We can assure you a very hearty welcome and a pleasant visit to one of the most beautiful and productive valleys of the west. I am mailing you a folder giving you some idea of our valley, and hope to have a favorable reply. I am, sir, Very sincerely yours, J A McKinley681 West End Avenue, N.W. Corner 93rd St, New York. [*32.*] May 27th 1911 Dear Theodore: I've a QBx address to deliver on June 7th at Franklin Marshall. But we do not sail until early in July; and we should be delighted to lunch with you any day in June between the 12th and the 27th. Yours ever Brander Matthews [[shorthand]]SECRETARY COMMANDER TREASURER HEADQUARTERS John Eiseman Camp, No. 79 Sons of Veterans, Division of New York, U.S.A. MEETS SECOND AND FOURTH FRIDAYS ORGANIZED MARCH 31ST, 1903 HAPP'S HALL, 440 Liberty Avenue CORNER WYONA STREET [*D*] Brooklyn, N.Y. May 27th. - 11......19....... [*d*] Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Sir:- The above organization extends to you a personal and sincere invitation to be present and participate in their memorial services to the Unknown Sailor Dead, as per enclosed circular. The memorial committee most cordially invite you and trust that you will accept and honor us with a few words. The subject assigned to you is "THE UNKNOWN SAILOR DEAD," as orator of the day. On account of unforeseen delay which has given us only a limited time to arrange our program, a reply in the affirmative at an early date would be greatly appreciated. Again trusting that you will honor us on this occasion with your presence, we remain, Fraternally yours, The Memorial Committee, Anton Eyring, Sec'y. #257 Schenck Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y.EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT. EDWARD THOMPSON CO. NORTHPORT, L.I. NEW YORK. May 27, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I., N.Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: Herewith is my set of page proof of several pages of "editorials" and "articles" that will appear in June Law Notes exactly as printed here, except for typographical errors that may have been discovered by our proof readers. I cut off the first page to send to my daughter in Connecticut. It relates solely to "recall of judges." The occasion for sending the proof to you is the article on p. 44. If you choose to make any use of it, please observe that Charles C. Moore is the author of it. Indeed, I wrote everything in the enclosed pages, but the unsigned articles and the editorials are properly Law Notes alone. The publishers authorize me to send this to you, with a reminder that Law Notes will not be out of press until June 1st. But these pages are liberated (if that is the word) on that day, whether Law Notes happens to be tardy or not. You and the Outlook, too, will receive a copy of Law Notes after it comes out. Yours cordially, Charles C MooreAlice Lee Maqué No. 1602 Thirteenth Street N.W. "John Oliver" (NOM DE PLUME) [*Toujours Loyal*] [*(3 Enclosures.)*] [*C.*] Washington, D. C. Saturday May 27, 11 190 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Mr. Roosevelt, Although admittedly an entire stranger to you personally, I am taking the liberty of addressing you knowing that you are the one man to whom the justice of my contention will appeal, and as well, the one person whose interest would be most effacacious- in case I should be so fortunate as to secure your co-operation in my attempt to help myself. Some years ago on being 'dropped' from the roll (June 30, 1902) at the time of the forming of the Permanent Bureau of the Census - owing to the re-construction of the Act of Congress (which nessitated my securing a place on a Congressional quota- something which I found it utterly impossible to secure) I had the temerity to write and set my case before you, inclosing my records for faithful and efficient service, during the entire Eleventh and Twelfth Censuses, and asking your re-enstatment on merit. To-day I know that my case was too insignificant to ever reach your attention. Not-with-standing my many examinations and eight years of previous experience I had to take another Census Examination- which I did most successfully- and had to accept a 'sixty day appointment' asAlice Lee Maqué No. 1602 Thirteenth Street N.W. "John Oliver" (NOM DE PLUME) [*Toujours Loyal*] Washington, D.C. ...............................190 2 a punching machine operator- being a resident of the District, and still handicapped by lack of Congressional interest, but I was so fortunate as to secure from the Director a place on the roll, and was immediately 'asked for' and returned to my old work (in Final Results Division under Hon. Wm. C. Hunt for whom I worked in both the previous censuses) It is said that Lightening never strikes twice in the same place' but to-day I am facing not only a second, but a third visitation, and the emergencies of the case prompt me to write you, hoping that this time I may reach you, and interest you in a woman whose record is of the best, and whose only desire is to help herself. The facts are simply these. I am a married woman- most happily married, -but my husband- a buyer by occupation-is an only son and has certain moral obligations to his own family, which I would not for a moment have him shirk. We are buying a home and my children being grown my great desire is to retain my present position, where the work is most congenial, and the emolument sure, as, after years of effort as a writer and novelist I find I cannot 'make good'. Having learned that the clerks from the Bureau of Emigration (who were given places in the Census by Executive Order,) will be-sooner or later- placed on the regular roll, by reason of their ability and experience, it has occurred to me that if I could bring my credentials and records to President Taft's attention, I too might beAlice Lee Maqué No. 1602 Thirteenth Street N.W. "John Oliver" (NOM DE PLUME) Toujours Loyal Washington, D.C. 190 3 included among the number of fortunates, in view of my many years of experience and acceptable service in the work of the Bureau. Mr. Roosevelt will you tell me what I can do? Will you not let me send you my official records for the Eleventh and Twelfth Censuses and the credentials-see list enclosed-which I tried to get to your attention; and if I can absolutely substantiate every claim which I have made may I not have the honor of your personal endorsement? With just a word from you I would feel success assurred. Very respectfully yours, Alice Lee Maqué Postmaster General Hitchcock has known me for many years, and my father as well. "Durant and Hornor" had the revision of the Statutes of the U. S. in Gen'l. Grant's two administrations.Boston, Mass., May 27th, 1911. Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- This is the seventy-fifth year since the Alpha Delta Phi was first organized at Harvard. The undergraduates have planned a ceremonial for this occasion. Among other things the Graduate Association is to give a dinner on Commencement Day, June 28th, immediately after the exercises at Sever Hall in the afternoon. Therefore, as Secretary of the Association I have the honor to ask that you will consent to be present at this dinner and to address the meeting. Personally, I hope you will make every effort to do so. The occasion ought to be a notable one and your coming will be an inspiration. President Lowell will probably preside. With sincere regards, Yours truly, Guy Murchie Secretary, 45 Milk Street. [*How are you? My love to you.*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island.JOHN NOLEN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT HARVARD SQUARE CAMBRIDGE MASS. [*25.*] 27, May, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Care of "The Outlook," New York City. Dear Sir: I have read with unusual interest your tribute to Wisconsin in the current number of the "Outlook" and it has occurred to me that you might like to see the report on the improvement of Madison which I recently had the privilege of preparing. I am sending a copy under separate cover. Yours very truly, John NolenJESSE F. ORTON 73 SIXTH STREET ELMHURST, BOROUGH OF QUEENS NEW YORK CITY [*19.*] May 27, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir: Some months ago I think I sent you my articles on the Dartmouth College Case and my first article in La Follette's Weekly, expressing the hope that this sort of "criticism of the courts" would meet with your approval. I now send you a second article which appeared in La Follette's April 8, 1911, and my recent article on the Income Tax Amendment. I expect soon to publish further articles dealing with various decisions of state and federal courts, which I hope will prove of interest to you. Very truly yours, Jesse F. Orton.THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY PASSENGER DEPARTMENT. 434 BROADWAY. NEW YORK, May 27, 1911. ALL TRAINS VIA WASHINGTON BALTIMORE & OHIO R R WITH STOPOVER PRIVILEGE. J.B. Scott, General Eastern Passenger Agent A.J. Smith, City Passenger Agent E.V. Evertsen, Traveling Passenger Agent W.F. Williams, Passenger Agent [*10.*] Mr. Frank Harper, c/o The Outlook, #287 - 4th Ave., New York Dear Sir:- Might I ask you to kindly consider the Baltimore & Ohio R. R. in connection with Col. Roosevelt's contemplated trip to Baltimore on the occasion of the demonstration in honor of Cardinal Gibbons. Time table of our line is enclosed herewith, and we will be pleased to arrange to deliver such tickets and Pullman accommodations as might be desired. Thanking you in advance for anything you can do for us in this connection, I am Yours very truly, J.B. Scott G.E.P.A.American Tract Society. 150 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK. PRESIDENT: WILLIAM PHILLIPS HALL. GENERAL SECRETARY: JUDSON SWIFT, D.D. LOUIS TAG, ASSISTANT TREASURER. TELEPHONE 4440 BEEKMAN. [*31.*] May 27th, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, THE OUTLOOK, #287-4th Ave., New York City, N.Y. My dear Col. Roosevelt: You have no idea how deeply I have felt your withdrawal in some measure of your aid in behalf of the work in which I am engaged. Language could not convey to you my disappointment at your declination to speak, and at the same time my realization that you were speaking for other interests. If you had asked me to go to the Pacific coast or Australia, or, indeed, to any part of the world to carry a message for you or speak in any interest that was dear to your heart, I would have made the effort. I think you have not fully understood my faithfulness during the past several years. Some of the most prominent and influential men of our nation have for many years been pleased to lend their names as Honorary Vice Presidents of the American Tract Society, and they have been very helpful to the cause. I sincerely hope, and, indeed, I can do no other than believe that you will allow your name to remain in this relation, thereby aiding the good work. Faithfully yours, Judson Swift J.S./T. [[SHORTHAND]]OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB NEW YORK May 27th, 1911. Mr. Frank Harper, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave., New York. Dear Sir:- I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 25th instant, and in reply thereto would say that pending alterations and repairs the dormitories of the Club are entirely dismantled, and it will therefore be impossible to reserve a room for Mr. Roosevelt for the night of Tuesday, June 6th, as requested. For your information I would say that it is expected that the dormitories will again be ready for occupancy October 1st. Yours respectfully, George H. Taylor Secretary.Frank B. Noyes. Washington Star, President. R.M. Johnston. Houston Post, First Vice-President. Frank P. MacLennan. Topeka State Journal, Second Vice-President. Melville E. Stone, General Manager. Charles S. Diehl Ass't Gen'l Manager. J.R. Youatt, Treasurer. Directors Harvey W. Scott, Portland Oregonian. Thomas G. Rapier, New Orleans Picayune. Herman Ridder, New York Staats Zeitung. Victor F. Lawson, Chicago Daily News. Albert J. Barr, Pittsburgh Post. Clark Howell, Atlanta Constitution. Charles W. Knapp, St. Louis Republic. Frank B. Noyes, Washington Star. Adolph S. Ochs, New York Times. W.L. McLean, Philadelphia Bulletin. Charles H. Taylor, Boston Globe. W.R. Nelson, Kansas City Star. V.S. McClatchy, Sacramento Bee. A.C. Weiss Duluth Herald Charles H. Clark, Hartford Courant. The Associated Press. Eastern Division. Charles T. Thompson, Superintendent 195 Broadway, New York City. [*19.*] May 27th, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. Dear Colonel Roosevelt. It comes to our notice that you are expected to deliver an address at Baltimore, June 6th, on the occasion of the demonstration in honor of Cardinal Gibbons. We would appreciate the receipt of your address in advance to handle in the customary manner to our papers. Your very truly, Charles T. Thompson per HM Superintendent. HM.[*[5-27-11]*] St. James' Rectory Lancaster, Pennsylvania. [*D*] My dear Col. Roosevelt, This letter is from a Yale-man who played football in College with Gifford Pinchot, and it really takes some football nerve to write it, but perhaps if you have time to read it, and its Enclosure, you will sympathize at least with its motive. We are trying hard to arouse this boss-ridden community to a higher sense of its responsibility, and for the first time in the history of Lancaster, the majority of the Clergymen have come out together, and declared themselves on the right side,- which has put new heartinto the men of the city who had almost given up trying to make things better. Lancaster is the central market for 200,000 people who trade here, and is the one large town between Philadelphia and Harrisburg,- in the richest agricultural county in the United States, as you already doubtless know - Can you help us in any way by word or deed? Would there be any possibility of your coming to speak at a meeting of the Combined Men's Club of the 5 leading churches of the city, upon "Civic Righteousness", at any time between now and the 1st of June? (You could leave New York at 3 P.M. and arrive in Lancaster at 7.20 P.M., and you could return at 10.08 the same night, if necessary, and reach New York at 6 am. by the sleeping car)St. James' Rectory Lancaster, Pennsylvania. But Mrs Twombly and I would regard it as more than a privilege to entertain you if you could spend the night with us). I enclose the small pamphlet which seems to have stirred up the city- so unexpectedly, and to which the ministers have almost unanimously given their support- you will recognize in it your own definition of the "leader" and "the boss", upon which the whole paper turns - I do not know what expense may be involved in the event of your possibly being able to do this great service for us, but if it is not really beyond our means we shall be glad to meet almost any expense, I think, if only you will come- Mr. Mabie of The Outlook can tell you who I am, and I can only say for myselfthat I am an old Yale football player who wants Harvard's help in this bigger game even than football! Yours sincerely, Clifford G. Twombley Rector St. James Church- February 27th 1911- OFFICE OF THE POSTMASTER BROOKLYN, N.Y. May 27, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- To be the possessor of one of your autographed photographs would be an honor and privilege which I would highly esteem and accordingly I respectfully request herewith that you kindly send me one of your photographs over your personal signature and sincerely thank you in anticipation of this courtesy. With best wishes for your good health and success in your every undertaking, I am, Very sincerely, E. W. Voorhies Postmaster.THE TUSKEGEE NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE FOR THE TRAINING OF COLORED YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALABAMA BOOKER T. WASHINGTON PRINCIPAL WARREN LOGAN TREASURER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Seth Low, President; Member of Investment Committee, 30 East 64th St., New York, N. Y. W. W. Campbell, Vice-President, Tuskegee, Ala. Warren Logan, Treasurer; Member of Investment Committee, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. R. C. Bedford, Secretary; 832 Park Ave., Beloit, Wis. George Foster Peabody; Member Investment Committee, 43 Exchange Place, New York, N. Y. William G. Willcox; Member of Investment Committee, 3 South William Street, New York, N. Y. R. O. Simpson, Furman, Ala. Robert C. Ogden, 125 East 56th Street, New York, N. Y. John C. Grant, LL. D., 4651 Drexel Boulevard, Chicago, Ill. V. H. Tulane, 433 South Ripley St., Montgomery, Ala. Belton Gilreath, Birmingham, Ala. Charles W. Hare, Tuskegee, Ala. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. A. J. Wilborn, Tuskegee, Ala. Charles. F. Dole, D. D., Jamaica Plain, Mass. William J. Schieffelin; Member of Investment Committee, 170 William St., New York, N. Y. Charles E. Mason, 120 Franklin St., Boston, Mass. Frank Trumbull; Member of Investment Committee, 71 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 4th Ave., New York, N. Y. [*24*] May 27th, 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- By this mail I am sending you a marked copy of the Montgomery Advertiser containing an account of our commencement exercise day before yesterday. It was the opinion of all who were here that it was the most satisfactory and helpful exercise of the kind we have ever held. We had present at least eight thousand people, white and colored. We had by far the largest number of prominent white people present from Alabama, Georgia and other Southern states we have ever had. A half dozen of the most prominent schools in the South sent representatives here to witness our closing exercises in order that they might introduce the same method at their own schools. A white school in Georgia sent six of their teachers. Notwithstanding we had eight thousand people on our grounds during the day, the Sheriff of the county told me he did not make a single arrest during the day, nor did he see a single intoxicated person, that there was no disorder whatsoever. Yours very truly, Booker T. Washington H Principal.to the Roosevelt family & not talking. Why if you locked me up in a room & turned out the gas, I should go on talking. So I must just resist & go on with stupid beneficial routine exile, & by & by you'll get a note asking if I may come. I'm going West to Wyoming at once - was packed & booked to start last Thursday. When the man who was to go with me as attendant to do certain things still recommended, himself went suddenly, to the hospital with appendicitis: so my departure will immediately follow finding a substitute - I am taking some [[shorthand]] Butler Place, Logan Station, Phil'a Pa May 27. 1911. [913 PINE STREET] Dear Theodore: Ethel's most charming letter, together with yours, came this morning - What you say about my coming to Sagamore Hill is so kind that it very nearly tempts me to trundle my damaged goods of a care are over to you - If I were not sure that presently I'll be twice as presentable as I now am, I'd yield to the great temptation. Yet: please imagine, after 2 years & a half of not seeing you, with all that has happened to everybody & everything meanwhile, my comingbooks of length. When William James had to say in his last book on the the Subject of a 'Pluralistic Universe' about Henri Berguson, decided me to read this latter's own work. Do you know a volume entitled 'De Kant à Nietzsche' by Jules de Gaultier? It's a useful thing to read for its clear Gallic summary of a good deal of important speculative German thought. I don't recommend it to orthodox & innocent Christians. Nothing truer has been said than: Il faut une réligion pour le peuple. - Which was said long ago thus: Except there is a vision the people perish. The fact that no vision comes any more from any Church, & that theology is precisely as dead as mythology, makes the present hour of mankind both murky & shaky. Don't try to acknowledge this letter: it is an answer to your note & a poor brief substitute for the 'talk' I must wait for. Yours always Owen WisterWAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF WASHINGTON, D.C. [*18.*] May 27th, 1911. Dear Theodore: I have just received your letter relative to Mr. Higgins; I shall be very glad indeed to see him whenever he calls. In the matter of the young man about whom Vanderlynn Stowe spoke to you, he was given six months' leave of absence; I wrote to you about it at the time, addressing my letter to Oyster Bay. I expect to go over to the second Polo Game, and hope to have a chance to see you there. Everything here is moving on at a very lively rate, incident to a new Congress and a lot of legislation affecting the army, some of it good and some, I think, far from desirable. With kindest regards, as ever, Very sincerely yours, [*[Wood]*] Leonard Wood Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y.FREDERIC THOMAS BOWERS BROOKLYN - NEW YORK 183 HARRISON ST. May 28, 1911 My dearest Mr. Roosevelt Your letter of Friday gave me much pleasure. Though I am not, and never expect to be, a teacher by profession, your kind commendation is a source of keen enjoyment to me. Archie has shown slight, but distinct, improvement during the past week in both his Algebra and his English. Whether or not this change is temporary remains to be seen. I judge now, however, that it is the beginning of a progressT. R. #2 5/28/11 Which needs only to the fostered a little to be made continual. In French, I understand that Archie is doing fairly well, and that his chief cause for failure there - carelessness- is beginning to disappear. Archie has asked permission to omit his lessons on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, offering to make those up on two Saturdays. One he made up yesterday, and the other he will make up, next Saturday. I trust you have no objection to this plan. I myself think it best on the whole.T.R. #3 5/28/11 You may be interested to know that I am teaching Mr. Riis' son Roger in preparation for the Hill School. Very sincerely yours Frederic Thomas Bowers Theodore Roosevelt, Esq. Oyster Bay, N. Y.[*11.*] The Zoological Park, May 28th, 1911 [*[28]*] My dear Col. Roosevelt:- I was horribly chagrined when you secretary's letter about your intended visit to the Park reached me two days after the event. My letters were not forwarded to me properly. I would gladly have come to town to have been "among those present." I hear that you were pleased with the mounting (by Jas. L. Clark) of your White Rhino head, and hope it is true. We all think it a great piece of work! Yours very sincerely, W. T. Hornaday, My great, no-sale-of-game bill soon will become a law! When I had it drawn and introduced, some of my friends said I was crazy!HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF PORTO RICO SAN JUAN. May 28th., 1911. My Dear Colonel Roosevelt: Your invitation to lunch with you on the occasion of the visit of the English Polo Players, sent by Mr. Harper, your secretary, under date of May 17th, to West Point, has just reached me here in Porto Rico. I assure you my dear Colonel, that I appreciate your thought of me very much indeed, and I would have been delighted to see you again and meet and talk to these Britishers, but unfortunately it was impossible to do so upon that occasion. I am glad that your friend, Mr. Stimpson, has been appointed Secretary of War, and that I shall have the honor of serving under him. I knew him only very slightly when he was District Attorney of Southern New York, while I was Commandant of Cadets, but well enough to recognize the fact that he is man of great ability and capacity. Mrs. Howze joins me in the sincere good wishes for you and Mrs. Roosevelt. Again thanking you, believe me with great respect. Your obedient servant, Robt. L. Howze Lieut. Colonel P.R. Regt. of Infantry Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N. Y.[*[5-28-11]*] Form No. 168. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. ---------INCORPORATED--------- 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERCA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. 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Cor. 22d St., New York ALWAYS OPEN 108 X 35 WASHINGTON DC MAY 28th 1911 Theo Roosevelt, The Outlook NY C Stanley Steel investigating committee considering advisability calling you in connection with tennessee coal and iron absorption will not do so unless you willing to appear Believe committee will send some one to New York to sound you. J C Olaughlin 1158PM[*[5-28-11]*] 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. 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N.Y.*] [*MAY 28 1911*] [*X36 P*] A158W Pw--- 16 N L Washington DC May 28 Col Theo Roosevelt, Century Club West 43rd St-- New York Exceedingly sorry I must be here tomorrow unless Jim reaches Washington Tuesday could meet you then Gifford Pinchot 12---361 E. 189 St. [*[5-28-11]*] 28 May 1911 - Col. Theodore Roosevelt - 287 Fourth Ave. City- Dear Sir. During your administration you approved and signed the passage of the bill for four (4) Permanent Millitary Camps - regarding that, is it good faith for a Congressman to "scheme", in connection with a private citizen, for the introduction and passage of any bill? Knowing you to be the most honorable of men and that you especially approved of these camps, I have taken the liberty of writing you as it is vitallyimportant to me to right , if possible, a wrong that has been done. Of course I can not trouble you with the whole matter, but would be deeply grateful for a reply to my question. Very truly yours, (Miss) Kate N. Robbins -[*ack 5-31-11*] 29-5-1911 Wharton Barker Philadelphia [*30*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt My dear Col. Roosevelt I have been informed that you are the chief advocate of what is now called "The Taft Canadian Reciprocity Arrangement" On the assumption that this information is correct I venture to ask you to read a public document lately published on Canadian relations made up of three letters I wrote upon this vital question many years since. The document was printed because some of the men in 2 Congress who oppose the Taft plan of Reciprocity between Canada and the United States believe my proposal of Commercial Union made more than thirty (30) years since is the only permanent and proper solution of the questions. I have given this question more consideration, I am sure, than any other citizen of our country has given to it and my long and broad study of it prior to my letter was printed again and since the days of early publication convinces me that Commercial Union3 WHARTON BARKER PHILADELPHIA such as I propose is proper from every standpoint and that it is well within reach I would have Congress reject the "Taft proposal" and offer in place the immediate establishment of Commercial Union of [?] Common Tariff, against foreign nations and division of Customs Receipts on basis of population of the two (2) countries. I believe Canadians not of the politicians class are more than ready for the permanent arrangement. I was at Ottawa ten (10) days ago and I was not4 the Taft-Laurier plan is one of Canadian politicians not of the Canadian People and tho' - it was proposed to stop the [?] of the great and [permanent?] [item?] of Commercial Union. When you have read the public document I sent you in with and when you consider my statement made in this letter of the Canadian situation I hope you will speak in a public way of the advantages derived from Commercial Union and advocate its adoption at once.5 WHARTON BARKER PHILADELPHIA I hope you will send me a personal acknowledgement of receipt of this letter so that I may know you have read it and also the printed document I have the honor my dear Col Roosevelt to be Yours vry truly Wharton Barker [[shorthand]][*[ca 5-29-11]*] [*G.*] To meet The Very Reverend M. Moore Ede, Dean of Worcester The Reverend John Clifford, D.D. President of the Council of Evangelical Free Churches of Great Britain and Mr. J. Allen Baker, Member of Parliament Mrs. Elmer Black of the American Peace and Arbitration League requests the honour of your company at Luncheon on Monday, May the twenty-ninth at one o'clock Sherry's R.S.V.P. 14 East 60th Street[*ack 6-3-11*] [*T.E. Bock*] Hdqts. Grubbs Bagley Camp No. 16 U. S. W. V. and Adelaide Worth Bagley Auxiliary No. 22 8th Annual Encampment, Dept. of Ohio HAMILTON, OHIO, JULY 2-4, 1911 Executive Committee GEO. TUFFENDSAM, Chr. CAPTAIN A. W. MARGEDANT JULIUS ENGLER DR. A. R. HAMMERLE, Treas. A. J. DIXON, Commander LOUIS BERRY I. E. BUELL WM. HARTMAN [*A.U.S.W.V. NATIONAL AUXILIARY USWV*] Ladies Auxiliary Miss Clara A. Bock Mrs. Carrie Buell Miss Mary Hammerle Mrs. Alice Barlow Miss Luella Tuffendsam Mrs. Josephine McKee Mrs. Bessie Cecil Address all inquiries to THEO. BOCK Sec'y Exec. Committee, City Hall, Hamilton, Ohio HAMILTON, OHIO, May 29th,I9II. [*D.*] Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Sir and Comrade: Although well acquainted with the fact that calls on your time are multifarious we would deem it an un-pardonable oversight not to call your attention to the 8th. Annual Department Encampment of the Department of Ohio at Hamilton, Ohio July 2, 3 and 4th. and to invite you as a Comrade to be present. The United Spanish War Veterans is not only a growing organization, but must in the course of another decade be able to take up the work of the G.A.R. We are endeavoring to make this encampment especially notable for fraternization between the two organizations - the G.A.R. and the U.S.W.V. We would like to have you with us as a comrade, and if you wish, to make an address on the 4th. - but we want you more to enjoy yourself then anything else. The Ohio encampments are larger affairs than the National. We enclose the program arranged thus far,altho we are holding a few good things in reserve. Tomorrow, among others, we decorate the grave of Captain Huston, formerly of the 1st. U.S. Vol. Cavalry. Fraternally yours The Executive Committee per Theo E. Bock, Secy. City Hall, Hamilton, Ohio[*[ca. 5-29-17]*] With Confidence Sincerest good wishes Faithfully yours Capt Jack Burgess To Col Roosevelt[*[Enc in Burgess 5-29-17]*]and overburdened curriculum and put the now wasted money into new teachers. I saw a little darky, not over 13, struggling with the printed question' " Change the order of this sentence and make it periodic' ". I found but one man [who] of many I questioned, who knew what it meant. Supt. Maxwell, who said he had written a book about it. Sincerely yours, Fr. E. Chadwick. [*[Chadwick]*] [*5.*] Bad Nauheim. 29 May. 1911. Dear Colonel Roosevelt - I see that you have been making a speech on education on the occasion of the presentation of the picture "Am I My Brother's Keeper", The report I saw in the Sun was short, but I certainly agree withthe views you are stated there to have expressed. But there is another thing in which we may copy Germany, on which (so far as reported ) you did not touch. It is in bringing up boys under men. The woman teacher is ruining America. She is feminizing the whole outfit; has feminized it, and I think this is at the bottom of many troubles. The American man can no longer say boo to a lamb, let alone a sheep. Ours is the only country where the men are brought up by women. One may say that we cannot afford the men teachers, I would say, cut down the sillyOfficers President, EDGAR R. BROWN 1st Vice-President, D. F. NICHOLS 2d Vice-President, ANDREW ZIMMERMAN 3d Vice-President, FRANK BENJAMIN 4th Vice-President, EMORY W. GIVEN HENRY E. OGDEN, Sec'y and Treas., 13 Hillside Ave. Executive Committee JEREMIAH M. COBB, Chairman, 110 Johnson Avenue A. V HAMBURG GEO. ROUBAUD JOHN T. GRAMMER JOSEPH S. VINSON J. M. CORY WM. J. BURKE CHARLES M. HENRY CHARLES E. GRANGER [*D*] Presbyterian Union May 29th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Outlook Company, New York City. My dear Sir:- Dr. Mabie has, I believe, spoken to you concerning an address in Newark, New Jersey, before our Presbyterian Union, and we are informed that you are not disposed favorably toward our invitation. We trust you will pardon our seeming importunity, but it has occurred to us that in light of more detailed information you might be inclined to reconsider the matter. Our gathering which would number about one thousand, would not be denominational, but on the contrary interdenominational, for we would make it our business to have present practically every minister in the City of Newark and its suburbs regardless of denomination. We would also have members of the official boards of our churches, so that while there would be ladies present, and while of course, we couldn't (in "Jersey") expect to match a New York City audience, you would certainly address the leaders, clerical and otherwise, of the religious life of a great and rapidly growing community. We realize the fact that you are obliged to decline multitudes of invitations, but would it not be worth your while to come to Newark and drive home to the hearts and consciences of several hundred "Jersey" churchmen the the same burning message which you delivered in New York. The dateOfficers President, EDGAR R. BROWN 1st Vice-President, D. F. NICHOLS 2d Vice-President, ANDREW ZIMMERMAN 3d Vice-President, FRANK BENJAMIN 4th Vice-President, EMORY W. GIVEN HENRY E. OGDEN, Sec'y and Treas., 13 Hillside Ave. Executive Committee JEREMIAH M. COBB, Chairman, 110 Johnson Avenue A. V HAMBURG GEO. ROUBAUD JOHN T. GRAMMER JOSEPH S. VINSON J. M. CORY WM. J. BURKE CHARLES M. HENRY CHARLES E. GRANGER Presbyterian Union -2- preferred by us would be October ninth. An early reply will be greatly appreciated. Very truly yours. J M CobbBOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICE OF CITY SUPERINTENDENT CITY HALL, NEWARK, N.J. May 29th, 1911. My dear Dr. Mabie: I venture to trouble you again in regard to the effort to secure the services of Colonel Roosevelt to address the Presbyterian Union at its stated meeting in October or on some date convenient to Mr. Roosevelt. I do not wish to annoy you with this matter, and hope you will pardon my seeming persistency. It is my feeling that this is an occasion where Colonel Roosevelt could do a great deal of good. The Presbyterian Union has in its membership a large number of the most substantial and influential people of the city. The ministers of nearly every Presbyterian Church are included. On this particular occasion we would invite all the ministers of the city and prominent citizens, so that anything that Mr. Roosevelt might choose to say would fall upon good ground. A number of people have spoken to me to-day, expressing the wish that they might hear Colonel Roosevelt to-morrow. Only a small number of the people who wish to hear him can, of course, be accommodated. The meeting of the Presbyterian Union would give the citizens of Newark an opportunity to hear a man so universally admired. It is the belief of our committee that he could do a great deal of good by making an address on the occasion suggested. Will you do us the favor to present our plan and wishes to Colonel Roosevelt, and urge him to accept the invitation? With much appreciation for your favor, I am, Yours very truly, David B Carson Assistant City Superintendent Dr. Hamilton W. Mabie, "Outlook" Office, Fourth Avenue, New York City.MANHASSET HIGH SCHOOL TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. T. G. CRAMER, PRINCIPAL MANHASSET, N. Y. May 29, 1911. 190 BOARD CHARLES COLES, PRESIDENT STEPHEN H. MASON LEWIS M. STURTEVANT FRANK PELCHER THOMAS O’CONNELL EDWARD L’HOMMEDIEU, CLERK Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. Dear Sir:- My home is in the western part of the State and I intend to return there at the close of my school work here. I have never seen you and I am desirous of meeting you before leaving Long Island. If I may have the honor of calling on you Saturday June 3, or if more convenient Saturday June 10, I will promise not to occupy but a few minutes of your time. If impossible on either of these dates Saturday June 17. Thanking you in advance, I am, Yours truly, T. George Cramerbe no doubt of your response. That you were not the kind of man who, if in command of an army during war would decline to fight simply because you might be shot; or who, if in command of the fleet, would refuse to follow the enemy into a harbor simply because you had been told it had been mined. I said that principle counted more with you than personal political fortune, and it was worth while to consider these facts in figuring on what you would or would not do in politics. In explaining your going into the fight in New York last fall I said it was because men who had fought under your lead in other days then asked you to help them fight again for the same old principles; but that you had never been fooled for a moment as to the outcome or as to the effect on yourself. The outcome you did what you could to avert; the effect on yourself you disregarded. I hope when you see it you will not think it unsatisfactory. I should have sent [*[Davis]*] WASHINGTON BUREAU The New York Times THE POST BUILDING WASHINGTON, D. C. May 29, 1911. Dear Col. Roosevelt:-- If it is compatible I shall be very much obliged if you will give me a note of introduction to the new Secretary of War. I have never had the opportunity to meet him, having been, as you will recall, very thoroughly occupied otherwise last fall during the campaign. Recently I was called on by Hampton's magazine for an article on the political situation generally, with some special comment on yourself and your attitude next year. I took the liberty of saying that you did not want the nomination, but that if the extremely unlikely thing happened, and the men who have heretofore fought with you should control the convention and call on [y] you to head the fight for them, there would you a proof of the piece if there had been a bit more time. They came down on me late and wanted it at once. It seems to me we are in a bad way for next year. Both factions of the party in Congress are doing all they can to insure Democratic success. Reciprocity was the best fighting issue we had, and our fellows in Congress have let the Democrats steal our thunder on that. I think our old leadership is disloyal at the core, as far as it is represented in Congress, and the Progressives have let their dislike of the President make them foolish. The arguments they are using against reciprocity now are precisely the arguments used by the stand-patters in the tariff fight two years ago, and which the Progressives then denounced to vigorously and successfully. In that fight they made a reputation for unselfishness which they are now doing a great deal to destroy. With best regards, always, Sincerely yours, O K Davis(COPY). American Consulate Melbourne, Australia. Enclosure No. 1 in despatch No. 155, dated June 8, 1911 Ringwood, Victoria, Australia, 29th May, 1911. John F. Jewell, Esq., Consul of the United States of America, Collins Street, Melbourne. Dear Sir:- Referring to the interview that you so kindly granted me to-day, I wish to say the pistol that I wish to present to Mr. Roosevelt, Ex-President of the United States of America was given to me by John Cravan. He lived near Griggsville in the State of Illinois: this was in 1853. He sent it to England by my brother, Samuel. Brother & I left England at the beginning of January, 1854 for Australia: we landed April 29th., I have had the pistol with me ever since, nearly 58 years. I have been a devoted admirer of the Ex-President for years. In my opinion he comes nearest to Oliver Cromwell under similar circumstances. I shall be delighted to think that the small firearm may find in its native land again a home. From a true-hearted old English Bull-dog to my Dear Uncle Sam. (Signed) JAMES FORSHAW, (Born April 2nd, 1832) J.F.OFFICE OF John W. Foster. 1323 Eighteenth Street. Washington, D. C. May 29, 1911. My dear Mr. Roosevelt, I found your letter of the 26th instant awaiting me on my return from Mohonk. I am sorry to see that a man who has been so long in public life and who has indulged so freely in the criticism of others, cannot himself accept a well-meant criticism in the spirit in which it was made. I suppose, however, that I should not be surprised at the irritability shown in your letter, in view of the fact that I was dealing with the inconsistency of your record, a topic not usually agreeable to public men. I do not proposed to enter upon a discussion of arbitration in answer to your observations, but shall confine myself to noticing the matters respecting which you assert that I h ave misstated the facts. First, responding to your inquiry, the article which I cited in my address, to show your early opposition to arbitration, will be found in the November number, 1895, of the Century Magazine. You state that the allegation that in the first instance you proposed to settle the Alaskan boundary dispute by sending the American army to occupy and hold the territory by force "has not the smallest foundation in truth". My authority for the statement is John Hay, at the time Secretary of State. I am quite willing to allow my recollection to stand by the side of that of a public official who forgets that the administration of President Harrison ended on March 4, 1893, and who-2- OFFICE OF John W. Foster. 1323 Eighteenth Street. Washington, D. C. asserts that in 1895 he was still holding a position under Harrison when "Who's Who" reports him as being a police commissioner in New York. You assert that "the Commission idea was my own". Again your memory is at fault. Mt Olney first proposed the "commission idea" in the rejected arbitration treaty of 1897. When in the Anglo-American Joint High Commission of 1898-9 the Canadian members proposed to submit the Alaskan boundary dispute to adjustment on the terms of the Venezuela arbitration, the American memebrs objected and as a counter-proposal offered the Olney-Pauncefote commission; which with a slight change was four years later accepted by the British government. Both in public and in private I have given you great credit for your services in the cause of arbitration, but in this instance I must deny you the honor. Mr. Olney "took out a patent" on the idea several years before you claim the invention, and it was persistently urged by the American Commissioners and Secretary Hay. I deem it my duty as a friend and associate official to correct another statement respecting Secretary Hay made in your letter, towit: "I refused to yield to Mr. Hay's advice that it the Alaskan boundary be made an arbitration question". Secretary Hay never at any time during the long negotiations varied from the attitude assumed by the American Commissioners that the dispute should be settled by the Olney plan. I make this statement deliberately and knowingly, as I was a member of the Joint High Commission, the legal adviser of the Department of State-3- OFFICE OF John W. Foster. 1323 Eighteenth Street. Washington, D. C. after the adjourment of the Commission, and Agent of the United States before the Alaskan Boundary Tribunal; and the records of the Department will disprove your statement. You virtually admit the correctness of my statement respecting your conduct as to the series of treaties of 1904 and 1908. Your chief defense is an assertion that you committed an error in yielding to Mr. Root's request. I am willing to leave that matter as you put it. May I be permitted in closing to paraphrase the last paragraph of your letter by saying that when an ex-President of the United States silently allows his successor in that high office to assume before the world a position of transcendent importance, to have that position re-echoed publicly by the prime-ministers of the other great powers concerned, and have it take the shape of a treaty draft, and the ex-President shall then publicly denounce it as one which no self-respecting nation should make, coupled with the free use of the words "hypocrisy", cowardice", and "bad-faith" - under such circumstances there can be no impropriety for a private citizen, when called upon to discuss the subject, to point out that the career of the ex-President has not made him a safe guide and counsellor on the question before the country. If you had not made a public assault on the noblest act of your successor's administration, I would not have reviewed your record. With high esteem and good wishes, I am, Very truly, John W. Foster. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. 287 Fourth Avenue. New York City.TELEPHONE: HARRISON 5687 HARWOOD FROST M. Am. Soc. M. E., M. Soc. Prom. Eng. Educ. 226 LA SALLE STREET CHICAGO, ILL SPECIALIST IN TECHNICAL LITERATURE [*8.* May 29, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir: I recollect that, while I was more intimately associated with "Engineering News" of New[s] York, you received a personal copy, and were specially interested in some of its descriptions of engineering works and projects. Thinking you may still be interested in literature of this class, I have the pleasure in sending you a copy of a small book I have recently issued treating of the subject in a general way. This book was prepared primarily for students of engineering, at the request of several of the engineering professors, but the subject is one of growing importance also among the practicing engineers. I have, therefore, tried to bring together some information that might serve as a guide to these men in their selection of books and periodicals, and in their writing for the technical press. Trusting that you will accept this small work with my compliments, Very truly, Harwood Frost[*16.*] George S. Galloway 275 Broadway New York May Twenty-nine 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir; Being interested in the importation of African Ostriches into this country for breeding purposes, I write to ask if you can consistently give me the name of any member of your recent expedition into that country, from whom I might get some information on the subject. Thanking you in advance I am Very respectfully, G. S. Galloway [[shorthand]]President: A. E. Hertzler, M. D., Kansas City, Mo. Vice President: Morton J. Elrod, Missoula, Mont. Secretary: T. W. Galloway, Decatur, Ill. Treasurer: T. L. Hankinson, Charleston, Ill. Custodian: Magnus Pflaum, Meadville, Pa. American Microscopical Society ORGANIZED 1878 INCORPORATED 1891 [*9*] Department of Biology James Millikin University. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY DECATUR, ILL. May 29, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Sir: Two or three years ago Dr. Abbott read a Ms. of mine entitled "The Religion of an Evolutionist." On another page I am sending a copy of some of his comments on the work. I am also enclosing 2 recent pamphlets giving in brief form the gist of the argument. My plight is this: because I am unknown in the philosophical and general literary field (in part), and because of the limited appeal of the subject matter, I am compelled to seek some outside assistance in marketing the thing. Several publishers have gone out of their way to speak well of the work; but they agree that it requires help to make it appeal to the public enough to justify a publisher to take hold of it. My publications have hitherto been purely scientific and none of my connections aid me at this point. I am emboldened by several things to approach you in this crisis; your well known interest in most of the fields of human thinking; the fact that we were both students under Dr. Mark at Harvard; the fact that you delivered the dedicatory address of the Millikin University with which I have been associated from the beginning. My request is this: that you glance over the pamphlets and if they commend themselves as having anything of sanity to justify it that I be allowed to send the Typewritten Ms. for your further consideration. If the argument appeals to you as meriting such support, I would court the honor and support of a brief introduction to the book. I am perfectly aware of the brazenness of the request; and only the knowledge that there is no commercial aspect to the selfishness of it supports me in it. I am hoping merely to help in a small way some of the new generation of thinkers to hold their religious views alongside theirPresident: A. E. Hertzler, M. D., Kansas City, Mo. Vice President: Morton J. Elrod, Missoula, Mont. Secretary: T. W. Galloway, Decatur, Ill. Treasurer: T. L. Hankinson, Charleston, Ill. Custodian: Magnus Pflaum, Meadville, Pa. American Microscopical Society ORGANIZED 1878 INCORPORATED 1891 Department of Biology James Millikin University. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY DECATUR, ILL. scientific discoveries. It is needless to say, I am sure, that I shall be very grateful in case you find that you can grant my request at any time during the next year; and that I do not wish to trespass on your time unless the thing should appeal to you as quite worth doing. I do not wish to give the Ms a fictitious value; but in some way to overcome the accidental barriers. I am very respectfully, T. W. Galloway. Extracts from Dr. Abbott's letters: "I heartily congratulate you on the freshness of your point of view and the thoroness of your method. If the book is published, I should be obliged if you will let me have an early copy. It is perhaps a confirmation of their correctness that they can be reached by two students, one of whom approaches the theme from the scientific of objective point of view, while the other approaches it from the point of view which is spiritual and subjective." "I have looked over this manuscript with interest. ﹟﹟﹟﹟﹟ The book is more than a reconciliation of science and religion. It is an attempt to show to what conclusions the evolutionary hypothesis, now universally accepted by scientists, necessarily leads respecting the phenomena of the spiritual life. The book is both reverent and radical, critical and constructive, religious and scientific, and has three distinctive characteristics:-originality of thought, clearness of expression, and common sense in the intellectual proesses." [*It is perhaps needless to say that your conclusions are those which I have reached, tho by a different road.*]PHOTOGRAPHERS OF MEN WHO MAKE HISTORY Harris and Ewing PHOTOGRAPHERS 1311 F Street N.W. PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR THE WASHINGTON POST Washington, D.C. [*14.*] May Twenty-ninth Nineteen-eleven Dear Mr. Harper: We have your letter of the 26th inst., and will take great pleasure in sending several dozen copies of Colonel Roosevelt for his personal use. However, in order to avoid making any mistake in the particular negative you refer to, we are enclosing herewith a proof from the negative which we think answers your description in your previous letter. If we are in error about this, kindly let us hear from you. Photographs will go forward to you in about a week or ten days. Very Truly Yours, Harris & Ewing. Mr. Frank Harper, 287-5th Ave., New York. P.S. Kindly return proof with your OK on back.H. L. LANGHAAR PRESIDENT COLONEL E. A. WHIPPLE VICE-PRESIDENT ALFRED W. BURG SECRETARY & TREASURER MAJOR D. H. HARRISON GENERAL MANAGER Monarch Vacuum Cleaner Company GENERAL HEADQUARTERS: DOVER, KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE FACTORY: PULLMAN BUILDING, ROCHESTER, N.Y. OFFICES AND EXHIBITION PARLORS: 1151 BROADWAY BETWEEN 26TH AND 27TH STREETS TELEPHONES{8760} MADISON SQUARE NEW YORK, N.Y. {8761} DIRECTORS: H. L. LANGHAAR COL. E. A. WHIPPLE MAJOR D. B. HARRISON HON. JOHN R. NICHOLSON A. J. SIMMONS ALFRED W. BURG W. I. N. LOFLAND THE FEATHER WEIGHT VACUUM CLEANER TRADE MARK COPYRIGHTED 1/3 THE WEIGHT 1/2 THE PRICE 3 TIMES THE EFFICIENCY OF ANY VACUUM CLEANER MANUFACTURED. Guaranteed for 10 Years CANNOT GET OUT OF ORDER. NO NOISE. NO VIBRATION. LIGHT AS A FEATHER. CENTRIFUGAL FORCE. TURBINE PRINCIPLE. THE PERFECT CLEANER AND RENOVATOR. Reaches Everywhere. Cleans Everything. Without Injury to the Most Delicate Fabric Absorbs all the Dirt, Dust Germs, Insects and Moths. Cleans and Renovates Carpets, Curtains, Clothes, Hats, Tapestries, Walls, Ceilings, Furniture, Beds, Bedding Ornaments, Books, Pictures, and Carpets. Polishes and Dry Cleans Windows, Floors, Pianos, Furniture, Marble Work, Wood Work, Metal Work. Patented in Every Country in the World. Adopted by the U. S. Navy. Adopted by The New York Police Department. In Open Competition with All Other Known Vacuum Sweepers. Endorsed and Adopted by the Leading Churches, Hotels, Theatres, Hospitals, Clubs, Public Institutions, Doctors, Engineers and Thousands of Homes as THE PERFECTION OF VACUUM CLEANERS. May 29, 1911 [*7.*] [*Mr Roosevelt wishes to know if Mrs Roosevelt wants one of these.*] [[shorthand]] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, L.I. My dear, dear Chief: I am anxious that you should possess one of my Monarch Vacuum Cleaners. I realize that you unquestionably have a vacuum cleaner at Sagamore, but I want you to possess the real vacuum cleaner - the Monarch. Its weight is only 24 pounds; it has practically three times the efficiency of any other cleaner, is comparatively noiseless, absolutely without vibration and cannot get out of order. You will never know what real, sanitary vacuum cleaning is until you have one. Our principle is the turbine principle, centrifugal force, and our intake of suction is 112,620 cubic inches per minute which enables us to use tools approximately twice the size, and in many instances three times the size of any other cleaner. I ask you to accept one with my compliments and affectionate regards. Kindly let me know your current and voltage, at your convenience, and I will send down a machine with a demonstrator and full equipment of tools for your edification. This is a new departure of mine - the invention that everyone looks upon as the cleverestMONARCH VACUUM CLEANER COMPANY, 1151 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY VACUUM SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING CO. 238 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, Cal. March 28th, 1911. MONARCH VACUUM CLEANER CO., 60 Broadway, New York City. GENTLEMEN:—The Monarch has proven by exhaustive actual tests to be the most effective, noiseless, handsomest, lightest, longest lived and cheapest vacuum cleaner and renovator in existence. We have sold over four thousand five hundred (4,500) of them in the States of California, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, New Mexico, Washington and Hawaii, and not one machine has ever failed to give satisfaction. They have the greatest demand of any vacuum cleaner in the West on account of their exceptional merits. We have urgent demand for twelve hundred (1,200) Monarchs immediately. One department store alone wants three hundred (300) Monarchs, and all our agents are eager for a supply of them. VACUUM SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING CO., JOHN J. DUFFIE, Secretary. THE NEW GRAND. Broadway and Thirty-first Street, New York City. DEAR SIRS:—I can say, without any reservations whatever, that "The Monarch Sweeper" does more work, does quicker work, and does better work than any other machine that I have ever seen used. It has overcome the vital defects of other machines. Very truly yours, A. H. CANBY, Manager Nazimova Theatre. NELSON MORRIS CO., Stock Yards, Chicago, Ill. GENTLEMEN:—"The Monarch Cleaner" is by all odds the best I have ever seen. It certainly is a wonder and will prove a winner. THOMAS HOOPS. HOTEL SOMERSET. Boston, Mass. GENTLEMEN:—We desire to express our great pleasure at the demonstration of your Monarch Vacuum Cleaner at this Hotel today. We consider it a vast improvement over any of the Vacuum Cleaners we have heretofore seen at work, in the following respects: Excess of results, lack of vibration, simplicity, lightness in weight, good looks and very low price. Although we have other Cleaners at present in the Hotel we will replace them with your machines as soon as you are able to ship to us. FRANK C. HALL, Manager. HOTEL ALBANY. Broadway and Forty-first Street, New York City. GENTLEMEN:—All I can say regarding the Monarch Turbine Vacuum Cleaner is that it is the greatest Vacuum Cleaner in the market, for the reason that one maid can do five times the amount of work and twenty times more efficiently and thoroughly with one Monarch Sweeper than she could do with any number of brooms. I want five (5) of your sweepers as soon as you are able to deliver same. Very truly yours, ROBERT P. MURPHY, Proprietor. HOTEL IMPERIAL. Broadway and Thirty-second Street, New York City. GENTLEMEN:—After actual and exhaustive tests, I pronounce the Monarch Vacuum Cleaner to be the best and most effective of all vacuum cleaners. Its chiefest features are its effectiveness, lack of noise, absence of vibration and lightness, and the fact that it does not injure any fabric, but cleans and renovates. FRANK WIGGINS, Ass't Manager, Hotel Imperial. THE GRAND PACIFIC HOTEL. Chicago, Ill. GENTLEMEN:—We have had a number of so-called portable Vacuum Cleaners demonstrated in our hostelry, and will frankly state that the "Monarch" is the only machine which meets with our approval. Ship us ten machines. C. O. D. Chicago. E. A. WHIPPLE, Mgr. THE NEW BOSTON TAVERN. Boston, Mass. GENTLEMEN:—In competitive tests The Monarch proved to excel any machine I have ever seen, far exceeding the two machines we have here. I want four of them as soon as you can deliver to me. A. E. HURLBURT, Propr. -2- est of vacuum cleaners in the market, and I want you above everyone to be equipped with one. The Navy Department and Police Depart- ment of New York in open competition with all other machines, decided, through their engineers, that the Monarch was the best and adopted it for general use. It has given tremendous satisfac- tion. God bless you, dear Chief, - I long to say how do you do, and just breathe your atmos- phere for a minute, and believe me my heart and best wishes are with you wherever you are, and I can see only one first, last and all the time, With warmest regards, I am, Devotedly yours, Duncan B. Harrison[*[5-29-11]*] [*4.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt; Oyster Bay, L. I. My dear Sir: Please, permit me to write to you that you probably will remember of me Saburo Kawaguchi having had the pleasure of givingthanks to your kindness on me for the past whenever you should not be too busily engaged. Trusting this request will not seem to you too presumptuous. I beg to remain Very respectfully yours Saburo Kawaguchi 541 Lexington Ave New York City May 29th 1911 You some lessons in Jiudo. I expect to return to Japan in the middle of June as a missionary of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and I hope I may have a short interview with you to express myHERBERT PARSONS 52 WILLIAM STREET NEW YORK May 29, 1911. Frank Harper, Esq., Secretary to the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Sir: In reply to your note of May 26th, Mr. Parsons has directed me to say that he and Mrs. Parsons accept with pleasure Colonel Roosevelt's invitation for lunch at Oyster Bay on Thursday, June 1st . They will go out on the 11 o'clock train. Yours very truly, S.W. Kelsey Sec'y.New Jersey Sunday-School Association HEADQUARTERS, 835 BROAD STREET, NEWARK. TELEPHONE CONNECTION. EDWARD W. BARNES, PRESIDENT, PERTH AMBOY. (BOX 448, NEW YORK.) REV. SAMUEL D. PRICE, RECORDING SECRETARY, 919 NORTH FIFTH STREET, CAMDEN. EDWARD W. DUNHAM, TREASURER, TRENTON. WALTER M. IRVING, CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTE, WESTFIELD. " I give myself unto prayer." Psa. 109:4. THE STATE CONVENTION PLAINFIELD, NOVEMBER 14-16, 1911. THE SCHOOL OF METHODS FOR TEACHERS EIGHTEENTH ANNUA SESSION, ASBURY PARK HIGH SCHOOL, JULY 5-12, 1911. GEORGE E. HALL, CHAIRMAN FINANCE COMMITTEE, PLAINFIELD. (206 CENTRE ST., NEW YORK.) LOUIS H. KOEHLER, GENERAL SECRETARY. MISS ALICE B. HAMLIN, GRADE SUPT. NEW JERSEY SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED 1858- INCORPORATED 1894 State Office, 835 Broad St., Newark, N.J. [*2.*] May twenty-nine 1911 My dear Mr. Russell: Through Miss Ada L. Norris of Princeton, I have been informed of your willingness to assist us in trying to secure Ex-President Roosevelt to address the Annual Meeting of the New Jersey State Sunday School Association. I will give you the following facts and suggestions, and would be pleased to have you present to him our invitation, in the strongest way possible. The next Annual Convention of our Association meets in Plainfield, N.J., November 14-15-16. It was the wish of the Committee on State Convention Program, in whose behalf I [our] as Secretary write you, that if we could secure Mr. Roosevelt, we should desire that he address the Convention at the closing session Thursday evening. If so, that he would be the only speaker of the evening. My suggestion would be that he should be made to feel that the evening hour was his, and his alone, and that he would have a splendid opportunity to influence a great number of the workers who are most influential in moulding the characters of the coming generation of the State of New Jersey. Plainfield will be easy of access for a large part of our constituency, and without doubt we will have a large and most helpful Convention. May I also suggest that if you could attend to this at a very early date it would help us in planning our work. A large number of the workers and members of the Committee on Program will attend a Convention in San Francisco. ThenRev. A.G.R. #2 too, the summer season is near at hand, so that if something could be done speedily it would be appreciated by the State workers. I am enclosing a Year Book together with some information relative to our work. Permit me to express my appreciation for your kindness in doing this, and to hope that you will be successful in securing Col. Roosevelt to address us in Convention. Yours very sincerely, Louis H. Koehler Rev. Alexander H. Russell Oyster Bay, N.Y.[enc in Baldwin to Russell 5-31-11]DIOCESE OF MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF THE BISHOP 1 JOY STREET BOSTON P.O. ADDRESS 122 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE May 29, 1911. Col Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Colonel:- I take great pleasure in supporting the invitation of Mr. Perkins to you to address the Episcopalian Club on the subject of missions next autumn. You will find a worthy audience. The Club itself is composed of some two or three hundred laymen of the Episcopal Church in this Diocese who dine together three or four times a year. In the autumn they are accustomed to invite all the Clergy of the Diocese to meet them at dinner. It is this company that they ask you to address on missions. This dinner usually takes place on the last Monday in October. I have learned however, from Mr. Wade that the October meeting of Overseers takes place on Wednesday the 11th. If you cannot come on the last Monday in October, may you not come on the evening preceding the Overseers' meeting, in which case Mrs. Lawrence and I would be glad to have you pass the night or any number of nights with us. I remain, with kind regards, Yours sincerely, Wm. Lawrence [*Wm. Lawrence*]THE LLOYD PROPERTIES WM. BROSS LLOYD AGT. AND MGR. 127 N. DEARBORN ST., ROOM 1641 TELEPHONE RANDOLPH 1864 OLD NO. 79 DEARBORN ST. CHICAGO, ILL. May 29, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Sir:- I have read with great interest your recent remarks, eulogizing Wisconsin and its attainments. Of course, it cannot have escaped your attention that Milwaukee was carried by the Socialist Party at the last election; that the Party thereby secured control of the City and County, and that they have also a large representation in the Legislature. Is that a factor which helps Wisconsin to lead the rest of the United States? Yours very truly, Wm. Bross LloydUNITED STATES SENATE WASHINGTON. Personal - May 29, 1911 Dear Theodore:- Here is the little article that I told you of in regard to an incident in the lives of Hamilton and Burr. The circumstances surrounding the incident are picturesque and I think the story is at least readable. I derived a good deal of amusement from working it out. It will make about three thousand words, which may be too long for the Outlook, although in their monthly number I should say that I had read articles quite as long. As the suggestion which led me to make the research came from Nebraska and as it concerns Hamilton and Burr I think it may have some general interest, although I do not for a moment flatter myself that it will excite the emotions which would be created by your thoughtful discussion of protective coloration in birds and animals. With best regards, Always sincerely yours, H. C. Lodge Hon. Theodore Roosevelt.sure you dont appreciate its significance. Colliers is today the vilest muckraking sheet in the country. It has attacked the President not only for nonfeasance but malfeasance & practically accused him of personal dishonesty, & has gone beyond all bounds of decency in this regard. Moreover, tho of course this is of less importance, it as made a most unjustifiable & unfair attack on me & has urged my defeat for Congress. Under the circumstances [this] your acceptance of this Metropolitan Club Washington, D.C. May 29 [*[1911?]*] Dear Mr. Roosevelt I have just seen a statement widely published in the newspapers today that gives me a great deal of concern, towit that you have accepted an invitation from Bob Collier to a public dinner a few days after you arrive. If there is any foundation for it, which I question, I aminvitation could only be interpreted as an absolute repudiation of the President & myself. I dont want to go into details now but I cant urge you too strongly not to commit yourself in this beyond recall. Senator Lodge & I are absolutely at one on this. I haven't yet received the letter that both Lodge & Alice tell me you write me some time ago, & I am really worried about it; With the methods that are now being pursued by some of the publications nowadays, & the fact that this letter must be at least a week overdue the possibilities of the situation are most unpleasant to contemplate. I have just come from dinner at the White House, nobody but the President, Clarence Edwards, Archie Butt & myself. The man is what he has always been. He has fool friends, & bad advisers, but he hasn't changed. Of that I am sure yours Nick. [*[Longworth]*][*[Lyall]*] South Millbrook, N. Y. May 29. 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, United Charities Building, W 4th Ave. & 22nd St. New York City [*29*] Dear Sir Just before you started on your journey to Africa I wrote you a letter to which you sent a courteous reply, but said you had not time to go into the merits of it before leaving the country. Will you allow me to state the case again. More than seven years ago, The Outlook Company gave large space to advertising the Geo. A. Treadwell Mining Co. Just at that time I had a few hundred dollars for which I sought investment, believing the Outlook to which I was a subscriber would advise its readers carefully, and accept advertisements fromhonest men only. I inclined to buy some stock of the Geo. A. Treadwell Mining Company. I first took the precaution however to write asking what responsibility the Co. assumed for the advertisements it published. I rec'd an ans. vouching for the honesty of the men whose names appeared. I invested the little sum I had about $500. When it proved to be a miserable Promoter's scheme of the worst kind I wrote to the company, but was assured that I had invested at my own risk and that their responsibility was nil. I am sure that the U. S. mail would have excluded the advertisement from its pouches, and wouldhave prosecuted the men whose sole purpose was to swindle others, & I respectfully submit that a paper or periodical which stands for the high ideals, and ethics that The Outlook does can not afford to take large sums of money for advertising a dishonest scheme and disown all responsibility for the loss that an innocent reader and subscriber and inquirer may suffer, who trusts the careful inquiry which should be made, and was acknowledged (privately) to have been made. I know that this was long before your connection with the Outlook. But I believe in your love of a "Square Deal" and I write with the hope that you will championthe cause of righteousness - this instance. It has been a grievous loss to me, and knowing as I do something of the amt. of money which magazines receive for full page advertisements (and cover advertisement at that) I am unable to understand how a company of moral men can take such large sums of money from dishonest advertisers, and assume no responsibility for the losses wh a very poor man may suffer. Many papers among them "Farm Journals" say "we guarantee against loss to our subscribers, who patronize those whom we accept advertisements from" if the advertisers prove to be dishonest. I should be glad if the Outlook would adopt a retro-active lawof the same kind. I am ready to state my case more fully, to show the swindling character of the Geo. A. Treadwell Mining Co, and the exact amt of my loss. And if you are not a stockholder in the Outlook Co. I trust that you will try at least to reach them with this complaint, and do what may be feasible to correct the principles, and methods of dealing with subscribers and those seeking advice, concerning advertisements. Awaiting your reply I am Most respectfully & sincerely yours Rev. J. E. Lyall.THE MASSACHUSETTS TEACHERS ASSOCIATION 1910-1911 PRESIDENT, NELSON G. HOWARD, Hingham VICE-PRESIDENTS { WALLACE C. BOYDEN, Boston { FRANK W. CHASE, Newton SECRETARY, WALTER V. MCDUFFEE, Springfield TREASURER, ARTHUR J. MEREDITH, Salem ASSISTANT SECRETARIES { CHARLES M. LAMPREY, Boston { FRED'K W. PLUMMER, Chelsea { MAYNARD W. MAXIM, Newton AUDITOR, E. E. GAYLORD, Beverly 336 CENTRAL ST., SPRINGFIELD, MASS., May 29, 1911 [*D*] Hon Theodore Roosevelt; Dear Sir,- The next annual meeting of the Mass. State Teachers Association is to be held in Boston Friday, Dec. 1, 1911. We are planning to make the meeting inspirational in character- rather than purely technical. The board of directors have instructed me to ascertain whether you could speak to us on that occasion - on a subject of your own choice - and if so what your terms would be. I can assure you that the teachers of the state would be very glad indeed to learn of your acceptance. Yours very truly, W. V. McDuffee Secretary.Alice Lee Moqué "John Oliver" No. 1602 Thirteenth Street N.W. (Nom De Plume) Washington, D.C. May 29, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Mr. Roosevelt - By an unpardonable oversight I find I failed to enclose a stamped envelope for your reply - if you will so honor me-and for the return of the papers sent you in my letter of the 27th ultimo. Since writing you, I learn that being a stranger to you personally I can have no hope of interesting you in my case on the score alone of merit, but I hope that you will pardon me, the absurdity- (if it was an absurdity,) for as my credentials had failed to reach you when President, I had a forlone hope that now through your interest you might suggest a way by which President Taft - when the time comes - might include my name, among the clerks found worthy (by reason of their ability and records for efficiency) of retention in the Bureau, in which I have worked acceptably for three censuses. As the French say: "Il faut casser là noix pour manger le noyau" but I confess it is a very difficult nut to crack. Very respectfully yours, Alice Lee Moqué[*21.*] THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE WASHINGTON BUREAU 1403 F STREET WASHINGTON, D.C. May 29, 1911. Dear Colonel: As I understand it, the Stanley committee which is investigating the United States steel corporation, proposes to leave to you the question of appearing before it to discuss the Tennessee Coal and Iron matter. The committee intended to send to send Mr. Arthur Krock of the Louisville Courier Journal to say to you that there was no intention to cause you any embarrassment; that if you were willing to appear, the committee would be glad to have you do so, and if not, nothing would be said about it. Unfortunately the fact leaked out that the committee contemplated asking you totestify. I sent you the message I did last night in order to apprise you of what was going on. The committee has been using your discussion of this matter in questioning witnesses notably Carnegie. Nothing has been brought out which I consider in the least damaging. With regards, as ever, Faithfully yours, Cal [*[O'Laughlin]*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York.OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT [*22.*] THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY NEW YORK FOR THE PEOPLE FOR EDUCATION FOR SCIENCE 29 May, 1911 My dear Theodore: Replying to Mr. Harper's inquiry of May 25th, I sould be delighted to see you for luncheon on Friday, June 2nd, but that I am booked for the country where I am going to try to do some quiet writing. Dr. Allen is also engaged on that day. Will you not make an engagement the following week? I am looking forward with the keenest interest to seeing your article. Yours faithfully, Henry Fairfield Osborn Hon. Theodore Roosevelt.[*[FOR ATTATCHMENT SEE 5-29-11]*] charity patient. Please pardon my troubling you in such a matter : I can only plead, in excuse, that in this Kingdom of pain one forgets conventions and longs only to help. With apologies, and with sincere regards to Mrs Roosevelt, believe me Your's very sincerely Carolyn Beatrice Post. May twenty-ninth ' Saranac Lake New York. [*15*] CBP [*[5-29-11]*] My dear Mr Roosevelt : In one of the cheap boarding-houses here there is a boy of eighteen who has for three years lain helpless in his bed suffering every torture that this disease can occasion in itsthan you, in his place, would be. His joy when he heard that I actual knew you, was pathetic, and has emboldened me to suggest that if you could find time to write the merest scrap of greeting to him, it would serve to change his suffering to joy and carry him proudly through the dark days ahead. I enclose a card with his name and address, He is a last stager. Since childhood you have been his idol, and model of manhood ; and during these awful three years of suffering and loneliness, his one fear has been that he might in some way fail in courage and be less brave[*[for attached translation see 6-5-11]*] [*[Piepenbrok]*] Weimar, Tex. 29. Mai 1911. Guvrn Theo. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. [*[20.]*] Sehr geehrter Herr ! Bitte, entschuldigen Sie gütigst die nachfolgenden Zeilen mit der Wichtigkeit ihres Gegenstandes. No.21. des "Texas Volksfreund", einer in Schulenburg, Tex. erscheinenden Wochenzeitung, bringt am 25. Mai a. f. einen Artikel über Christian Science; darin steht folgen der Satz : "Durch die Lehre der Christian Science komme ich täglich mehr zu der festen Überzeugung", sagt Roosevelt, ,dass das Christentum traurig in seiner Lehre verfehlt hat, den Zveck und das Ziel zu erreichen in dem, was Jesus als Beispiel gesetgt hat." Bitte, sehr geehrter Herr, teilen Sie mir gütigst mit wenig Worten mit, ob es auf Wahrheit beruht, das Sie die obigen Worte gesagt oder geschrieben haben. Es liegt mir sehr viel daran, zu wissen, ob die Christian Scientists einRecht haben, zu sagen: Herr Theo. Roosevelt stimmt mit uns überein, und dann mit Berufung auf Ihre Autorität in meiner Evang. luth. Gemeinde Propaganda zu machen. Für Ihre gütige Antwort danke ich Ihner schon im Voraus und zeichne mit besonderer Hochachtung als Ihr gehorsamer F. Piepenbrok, Pastor.DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE CITY OF NEW YORK William A. Prendergast, Comptroller May 29, 1911. Mr. Frank Harper c/o The Outlook 287 Fourth Avenue, City. Dear Mr. Harper: Your letter of the 25th instant has been received. I was at home nearly all last week owing to a very bad case of inflamed eyes, or your letter would have been attended to promptly. I feel very much embarrassed regarding Colonel Roosevelt's invitation because it is going to be impossible for Mrs. Prendergast and me to go. It is Board of Estimate day for one thing, and on that day, in all probability, we will have some kind of a report upon the subway question; you appreciate how important it is that I should not be absent. Secondly, Mrs. Prendergast is to attend a luncheon on that day, given in her honor by some friends in Brooklyn. I feel that this last declination really forecloses us from ever again being in Colonel Roosevelt's good wishes, but I can only ask for forgiveness. Believe me, Sincerely yours, Wm A. Prendergast.JACOB A. RIIS, 524 N. BEECH STREET, RICHMOND HILL, JAMAICA It grieves Mary especially not to see Mr Prendergast. He is one of the men sho is very anxious to meet. NEW YORK, May 29 1911 My dear Colonel. Dont you know how glad I am always to see you and Mrs Roosevelt, and so is my wife. But she bid me say that Kate is here from Minneapolis, with her baby, and to add, [that] lest you were to say : "Take her away," that she is an enslaved mother unable to leave the child, and Mary feels that she can not leave her alone, so I must [go alone] come by myself. Unless you will let me take Billy along. We want him very much sometime to see you both, and also Archie. He goes to the same school for tutoring, but Archie goes in the morng and he in the afternoon, and they dont meet. They are just of an age, and they are both the best ever. I should so like Mrs Roosevelt to see Billy. If Archie is at home, may I take him? Always yours Jacob A RiisDouglas Robinson 146 Broadway Cable Address, "Ryraport,"New York. New York, May 29, 1911. Dear Sir:- Your favor of May 26th, enclosing cheque for $250.00 to Colonel Roosevelt's order, from the Pacific Theological Seminary, has been received and placed to the credit of his account. Yours very truly, Douglas Robinson s. Frank Harper, Esq, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. S125 East 27th St. New York City May 29. 1911. Dear Sir: I shall be very glad to call on you on Friday next at 11oC. with my friends. Thanking you for the opportunity. Yours faithfully, Grace. M. Tottenham Hon.ble Theodore RooseveltF.L. Seely Atlanta Publisher The Georgian [*2.*] Atlanta, Ga. May 29th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 4th Avenue. New York City, N.Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I write you again to ask if Dr. Wolcott has explained to you that proper progress is being made with the collection, and if his explanation convinces you that such is the case. As I wrote you a few days ago, I was able to start something in Washington, and Dr. Wolcott has claimed that he is now making headway with the Roosevelt Collection, and that he has explained to you that such is the case, and that you are satisfied with the progress that is being made. This is the word I received from Washington this morning. I want to be sure that the Doctor doesn't over-estimate the speed at which he is running, and if there is any reason to believe that "satisfactory progress" has a local meaning with Dr. Wolcott, I would like to take one more crack at the job. I hope to be in Washington in the course of a few weeks, and want to get this information before I go there, anything you say, of course, being held in confidence. Trusting that you are well, and with all good wishes, I am, Very respectfully yours, F.L. Seely [*FLS-HGN.*]OFFICERS OF UNIVERSITY GEORGE A. GATES PRESIDENT JAMES T. FAIRCHILD TREASURER FISK UNIVERSITY Nashville, Tenn. FOUNDED 1866 BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARLES A. HULL, CHAIRMAN HARVEY L. SIMMONS, TREASURER AUGUSTUS F. BEARD JAMES G. MERRILL PAUL D. CRAVATH GEORGE W. MOORE GEORGE A. GATES CHARLES H. RUTAN ROBERT J. GROSS CHARLES J. RYDER BOOKER T. WASHINGTON NEW YORK OFFICE 95 William Street May 29, 1911 My dear Col. Roosevelt I thank you very much for the letter of May 29. It is just what we wanted, and will help a lot. Yours very truly H. L. Simmons Col. Theodore Roosevelt New York City[*[Skinner]*] TREASURY DEPARTMENT UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE PORT OF NEW YORK, N. Y. OFFICE OF THE APPRAISER OF MERCHANDISE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS FOR THIS OFFICE TO THE APPRAISER OF MERCHANDISE May 29, 1911 - My dear Colonel: I thank you for your letter. It is all that I can ask. - I did not intend to ask you to commend me for any particular position. - In 1906 you appointed me Assistant Appraiser. - I pledged you that I would perform my duties faithfully and honestly and I have kept my promise - So far as I know, there has never been a criticism of my work and my honesty and integrity have never been questioned. - My Commission reads that [have faith in my] "reposing special trust and confidence in my integrity, diligence and discretion," you nominatedTREASURY DEPARTMENT UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE PORT OF NEW YORK, N. Y. OFFICE OF THE APPRAISER OF MERCHANDISE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS FOR THIS OFFICE TO THE APPRAISER OF MERCHANDISE 2 me to the Senate- "to hold the office - - until a successor shall have been appointed and duly qualified." - To make way for a reorganization and consolidation of divisions here, my resignation was requested - and the request was granted. — I believe that such a course would be the most harmonious, and did not care to view the opposition of the President or Treasury Department. Did I do right? Very sincerely, Charles R. Skinner 641 Washington Streceive, or are to be "trusted" — with "equal rights" in a Protestant land - and our own loved Land. We were "founded" in Protestantism - we have a Right to hold power as a Protestant [*[5-29-11]*] MS 165 Madison Ave May 29th 1911 Dear Mr Roosevelt Only grave illness in that Family connection in New Jersey has delayed my acknowledgment ofyour kind reply to me - written on MAy 22nd I am not going to be a "woman nuisance" to you in asking you to read another long letter from me - But I do want to say "if once I gloried in a man's position it was your's when you were in Rome. And just here - is where I cannot reconcile your "stand" that Roman Catholics are to or utterances of your's - giving your views on that subject. I read much - & on both sides of every subject in life. I wish I knew your full views. But - one thing is certain; 2 SM nation. "Once a Jesuit always a Jesuit" —It is a poor rule that does not work both ways. "Expediency" is Rome's unfaltering watchword- give "Rome" places of power in our land: or places where she can "choke down" & "only" Protestantism (Y.W.C.A.) as in Berlin in that Girls Clubs work "Rome" is doing it today — and "expediency" would "use" the Inquisition here & now. Now as to Suffrage Mr Roosevelt - I have unfortunately not seen & read any articleswomen" Mrs Belmont Mrs. Catt, "Anna Shaw" & their like! count you! as "with" them! is impossible for me to accept! Cordially always Marie M. Stevenson Please forgive me for saying all this - & it is only a beginning! 3 MS if one is for "Suffrage", you must perforce accept all phases of it - militantly! - Street parades here in town!! Soap box oratory! Thrusting of women into theLegislature! Desecration of Sunday by "excursions" given to our young girls employed in all lines of "work" - by such "leaders" of girlhood, womanhood!! as Mrs Belmont! & others &c - &c - There can be no half way ground Mr Roosevelt either it is "Anti" - or "Suffrage" in all its evidences! And with you - such a manhood! Should "let" thoseFRANK B. NOYES, WASHINGTON STAR, PRESIDENT. MELVILLE E. STONE, GENERAL MANAGER. R. M. JOHNSTON, HOUSTON POST, FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT. FRANK P. MACLENNAN, TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL, SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT. J. R. YOUATT, TREASURER. DIRECTORS. THOMAS G. RAPIER, NEW ORLEANS PICAYUNE. HERMAN RIDDER, NEW YORK STAATS ZEITUNG. VICTOR F. LAWSON, CHICAGO DAILY NEWS. ALBERT J. BARR, PITTSBURG POST. CLARK HOWELL, ATLANTA CONSTITUTION. CHARLES W. KNAPP,, ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC. FRANK B. NOYES, WASHINGTON STAR. ADOLPH S. OCHS, NEW YORK TIMES. W. L. MC LEAN, PHILADELPHIA BULLETIN. CHARLES H. TAYLOR, BOSTON GLOBE. W. R. NELSON, KANSAS CITY STAR. V. S. MCCLATCHY, SACRAMENTO BEE. A. C. WEISS, DULUTH HERALD. CHARLES H. CLARK, HARTFORD COURANT. W. H. COWLES SPOKANE SPOKESMAN REVIEW. The Associated Press. EASTERN DIVISION, CHARLES T. THOMPSON, SUPERINTENDENT, 195 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY. May 29th, 1911, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- We note that you are scheduled to deliver an address at Grant's Tomb, New York City, tomorrow, Decoration Day. We would, of course, be glad to have this in advance if you have prepared it. May we ask that you secretary call us up in the morning when you come to the city and let us know when and where we can receive a copy of it from him. Yours very truly, Charles T. Thompson Superintendent. HM.[*[5-29-11]*] Form 168 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. 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. 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Barton Pastor 1st Cong'l Church, Oak Park *Prof. Nathaniel Butler University of Chicago *Everett Sisson Managing Editor "The Continent" *L. Wilbur Messer General Sec'y Y.M.C.A., Chicago Term Expires 1912 *J. E. Armstrong Prin. Englewood High School, Chicago *Prof. Otis W. Caldwell University of Chicago *Prof Walter D. Scott North-Western University, Evanston R. E. Hieronymus Sec'y State Educat'l Commis'n, Eureka Thomas McClelland President Knox College, Galesburg Term Expires 1911 David Felmley President State Normal School, Normal W. W. Earnest Superintendent of Schools, Urbana *E. C. Rosseter Dist. Supt. of Schools, Chicago Prof. D. K. Dodge State University, Champaign P. R. Walker Superintendent of Schools, Rockford *Executive Sub-Committee Illinois State Teachers' Association Office of Standing Committee on Simplified Spelling (Created 1902) OAK PARK, ILL., May 29, 1911 [*17.*] My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I am sending this letter to some prominent educators. You see why. A few words from you would help if you will give them. E. O. Vaile The adoption of the enclosed report by the Department of Superintendence, N. E. A., at its late meeting in Mobile, marks the completion of eight years of faithful and perplexing effort to bring about somewhat of agreement among our leading educators and specialists upon a simple and efficient system of indicating pronunciation as a substitute for the diverse, complex and cumbersome systems of diacritics now in use in our various dictionaries, cyclopedias, and text-books. We are gratified by the approval so far accorded to this key alphabet. Of course every man finds in it something he does not quite like. That points the great difficulty in our problem. But taken as a whole every competent and disinterested critic who has expressed himself in regard to it, including several eminent phoneticians, has pronounced it the most practical and satisfactory key yet devised for the re-spelling of words to show pronunciation. In the Mobile meeting the adoption of our report was strenuously opposed by certain dictionary-publishing interests. They rallied their friends and secured a strong vote solely on the plea, "Why disturb the existing system now so generally used?" monopoly's stock argument. Not a word was spoken against the key itself. The endorsement of this key by the entire body of active N. E. A. members is important and will come to a vote July 13 at San Francisco. The interests are already in the field with several circulars filled with mis-statements and false arguments to defeat its endorsement. I assume that you are interested in the issue and ready to lend a hand. It is needed. If you are willing, please address to the Chairman of the Committee as given on the back of the reprint, but mail to me in enclosed stamped envelope at your very earliest convenience (the privilege of printing being understood) your judgment as to the need of a simpler and uniform system of key notation and your opinion of the worth of this key adopted by the Department of Superintendence, and of the desirableness of its endorsement by the full N. E. A. Our time for work is now very short. Hence my hope for your prompt response. Very truly yours, EOVDETECTIVE BUREAU POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK CABLE ADDRESS "POLHEAD, NEW YORK" [*4.*] May 29th 1911. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: On January 21st 1897, during your administration as Police Commissioner, I had the pleasure of being one of the patrolmen appointed by you, and on September 27th 1905, I was promoted to a Roundsmanship by the Hon. William McAdoo and this morning, May 29th 1911, I have had the pleasure of being one of those promoted to a Lieutenancy by Commissioner Waldo. At the time of appointment, as a patrolman and each promotion thereafter the candidates, as you will recall, receives a certificate of his new appointment, and they are always valued most highly my their owners. At the time of my appointment as Patrolman you, as President of the Board of Police, signed my certificate, but unfortunately for me the ink then used has faded so badly it will soon be difficult to decipher your signature. May I ask if you will grantDETECTIVE BUREAU POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK CABLE ADDRESS "POLHEAD, NEW YORK" me a few moments of your valuable time, at an early date, so that I may present my Patrolman's certificate and have you sign it in a manner that will be more lasting than originally? Very respectfully Ernest L. Van Wagner, Lieutenant of Police. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Associate Editor, Outlook Co., 287 - 4th Ave., City.United States Court Eastern District of New York Brooklyn, N.Y. May 29. 1911. [*20*] My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I am sending you today, under separate cover, Mac Cunn's little book on "The Ethics of Citizenship." It seems to me to be uniformly sane and practical; but I call your attention particularly to chapter five, on "The Rules of the Majority in Politics." Very cordially yours, Van Vechten Veeder Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York.NEW YORK 411 Flatiron Bldg. PHILADELPHIA 1011 Chestnut Street CHICAGO Commercial Natl. Bank Bldg. ST. LOUIS Third National Bank Bldg. BOSTON 40 Journal Bldg. KANSAS CITY 606 Kansas City Life Bldg. Twentieth Century Self-Culture Association (Incorporated) Draper's Self-Culture Andrew Sloan Draper, LL. D. Commissioner of Education, State of New York Director Wickes W. Wamboldt Manager 810-816-820 HEWES BUILDING San Francisco, May 29, 1911. [*I.*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook Office, New York. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: Under date of March 27th, I took the liberty of sending to you at your son's home in this City, our Draper's Self Culture System, and wrote you at the same time asking if it would be within your province to give us a few words of criticism on this subject. I realize the fact that you are a very busy man and it is not my intention to appear insistent. The idea merely suggested itself as to whether or not our delivery man had made an error, and I was wondering if the material had reached you. Respectfully yours, Wickes W. Wamboldt Manager.JOHN E. GARNER, Chairman W. S. CARVER, Chief Secretary T. R. STULTS, W. R. WICKS, Secretaries First District, EDGAR RENSHAW, Christian County Second District, I. G. MASON, Logan County Third District JOHN W. LEWIS, Washington County Fourth District, WM. R. WATERS, Jefferson County Fifth District, C. H. HATCHITT, Scott County Sixth District, J. T. EARLE, Kenton County Seventh District, JOHN E. GARNER, Clark County F. P. JAMES, Auditor of Public Accounts UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL State Board of Equalization FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY Louisville, Ky., May 29, 1911. [*D*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Ex-President U. S. A. , Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. Dear Sir and Brother: I greet you and presume upon the fraternal relation existing between us to ask you to perform a service for the craft, though I have never had the honor of your acquaintance. It is the purpose of the Masonic Fraternity of Kentucky to build and equip a modern hospital in this city for the care of suffering humanity. To further this purpose, a picnic will be held at Fontaine Ferry Park on St. John's Day, June the 24th next, under the auspices of the St. John's Day League. Governor Augustus E. Willson of this Commonwealth, while not a Mason, has promised to be present and bid us God-speed by his presence. It would be asking too much of you to expect you to come this far. However, we would be most exceedingly glad to have you and a Kentucky Masonic welcome awaits you if it is possible that you can come. However, if you cannot come, you can do us a great service, if you will only kindly remember on that day to send to Brother Wm. A. Groves, President of the St. John's Day League, Fontaine Ferry Park, Louisville, Ky., a telegram which he will be privileged to read to those present. It will help kindle the fire of enthusiasm which is necessary to carry on this work to completion. In the name of the Master, I ask. In the name of the Master, I hope for and expect a favorable answer. Fraternally yours, W. R. Waters 71 Kenyon Building.[*30.*] Ithaca, N.Y., May 29th, I911. Rev. Lyman Abbott, LL.D., Dear Dr. Abbott: - May I ask you to glance at the inclosed documents, viz., the Title-page of a small composition; the fac simile of Col. Roosevelt's sentiment in the Tribune of Jan. 1, 1905; the copy of my letter to him of May 22; and the reply of his secretary. The latter is doubtless beset by efforts to gain the favor, interest, or indorsement of his chief, and I did not realize that my request might seem to be in that category. I seek only the private assurance that Col. Roosevelt has no personal objection to (1) my asking the Tribune for permission to print his sentiment on the fourth page of my composition; and (2) my distributing copies of the Hymn, with the title page indicating its origin, to the members of the Races Congress; I do not see his name on the Lists and do not know how far he sympathizes with the [objecter] organization. If, without too much trouble, you can ascertain whether he has any objection to either of my propositions, I shall be grateful to you; your information will be confidential. Very truly yours, [*Prof.*] Burt G. Wilder [*5.*] May 29" 1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt; Oyster Bay L.I. Dear Sir:- With apologies from an admirer who hopes to vote for you as the next PRESIDENT. I received your efforts to brevet me for COAMO Porto-Rico affair in 1898 and though nothing materialized owing to Senate the records are there. I told this story once on a Penna General and it took. Respectfully Sir. Fred E. Windsor Late Col 16" Pa U.S.V. F.E. Windsor[*[ATTACHED TO POST 5-24-11]*] William Kuhlman 2. Shepard Ave Saranac Lake N.Yirreparable injury to the progressive movement in city and county - weakening our power to work for the important issues of progressive republicanism, when the time comes for state and national election. We are here all quite new in politics- driven into politics by disgust with existing conditions. I do not write this letter in any official capacity, but simply as an individual, who with many others feels, that the situation demands more experience and political sagacity than we possess. Trusting, that for the sake of the cause, to which we are all pledged, you will assist us with your counsel, I beg to remain respectfully yours D. Basch E. E. P. O. Box 348. [*17.*] Schenectady May. 30. 11. Dear Sir - To you as the leader in the progressive movement I desire to appeal for advice and counsel, and I sincerely trust that the affairs of nation and country may leave you time enough to help us. We, the progressive republicans of Schenectady, N.Y. are starting in on a campaign for assemblyman, mayor, aldermen, supervisors, sheriff, treasurer, etc. The "regular" republicans are anxious to have us cooperate with them in the selection of candidates, while a number of the progressives are opposed to it and want to go to the republican primaries with a distinctly progressive ticket, emphasizing the fact, that there is no connection whatever between progressives and regulars. The old guard here has a very unsavory reputation - grafting and boodling has been going on unchecked during republican administration, until the people have become disgusted beyond expression. The democrats are just as bad; democratic and republican vote is about equally divided, bringing in rotation democratic and republican administration.If we compromise with the old guard we are sure to lose a not inconsiderable number of independent voters, who are unalterably opposed to any thing connected with either one of the two machines. If we do not cooperate and put up a ticket of our own, there are 2 alternatives. Either our delegates are chosen in the primaries and then it is certain, that the old guard will Knife us at election, as they have done on similar occasions before - leaving us to fight against democrats, old guard republicans and the fast coming up socialists- or their delegates are elected and then we must either support candidates, who are pledged to old guard regime and principles and owe us no friendship or we must bolt the ticket. In either case the cause of pure, disinterested politics must suffer. On the other hand there is a possibility for some dignified compromise, for instance that for the offices of assembly man, mayor and aldermen men be put up, who are pledged to our principles, that for the other offices (sheriff-supervisors- treasurer-controller etc) no political issues be raised , with the proviso, that the list of these civic candidates be submitted to us before final decision, to pass on as to individual honesty and ability. Such a compromise would result in a united party ticket - that is not made up altogether of progressives, but on the other hand contains only men of recognized ability and undisputed honesty. Regulars as well as progressives are in this campaign pledged to commission form of government in the city; however the progressives insist on initiative, referendum and recall, whereas the regulars are against the first two outright and substitute for the recall impeachment proceedings before the state supreme court. I should never dream of putting this matter up to you, whose time is taken up with weightier affairs , but a wrong step at this time - our organization in this city is only 1/2 year old-may work[*Brandon*] BRANDON PRINTING COMPANY NASHVILLE, TENN. May 30, 1911. Mr. Frank Harper, Secretary, 287 4th Ave., New York, N. Y. My dear Sir:- I have your note of the 25th extending Mr. Roosevelt's thanks for me for sending the book. I beg to say that thanks are not due the Brandon Printing Co. or the writer individually. We simply performed the service of sending the book for Mrs. James E. Caldwell - we printed it for her. There were only 250 books in the edition. She did them out of her love for the artistic and beautiful and for distribution among her friends, and I beg to say that thanks are due Mrs. Caldwell and not the writer or his firm. The address is Mrs. James E. Caldwell, Franklin Road, Nashville, Tenn. I beg to thank you for your courteous note and trust that you may understand the spirit in which this reply is written. Yours very truly, A G Brandu Brandon Printing Co. Dict. Mr. Brandau -f.May 30 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: This note will introduce Mrs. Enoch Rauh of Pittsburgh, a leader in our civic and philanthropic work. Mrs. Rauh wishes to present an invitation to you to speak in our city. If you can accept you may be assured of an opportunity to exert again in an effective way an influence for our city's advance. Yours very truly Allen T. Burns Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook. Telephone Douglas H 006 JOSEPH FERD, BURNS. 523 East 34th Place [*F.*] May 30th 1911 Hon Theodore Roosevelt My Dear Sir I am writing you as a friend, and a friend of my race of People. I have admired you for your firm stand you take to do any thing, and your strong belief in the welfare and the good you can do this country and its People —2 Telephone Douglas 006 JOSEPH FERD, BURNS. 523 East 34th Place As we are some of its people We want you back in the presidents chair! We need a man like You to curb trust & purify corperations and Protect all nationalities of this Country. as we have here all kinds of people here and in particular give our race a Square deal, and that is the Colored race. I have talked to my race of people, and told them that there is only one man in3 Telephone Douglas 006 JOSEPH FERD, BURNS. 523 East 34th Place in this Country that ever give them a square deal, and that you was the man, they have recognized the fact, and have admitted, and the whole of the state of Illinois is Considering you for the next president. the Colored people that had thought different in the afair of the Brownsville, to day see it as I have seen it that you did what was right to prevent more blood shed, in the South, by dismissing 355 Soldiers, that took part -4 Telephone Douglas 006 JOSEPH FERD, BURNS. 523 East 34th Place and kept themselves Clannish for their own good I dont believe in the Clannishness of any one that is in the Service of the government as Soldiers and service of departments, I have held a position as deputy United States Marshall in this district, and taken the oath of office to do my duty towards my country as this is my country as I do not know of any other, and I like every one that loves his Country, and the Secreats of the War5 Telephone Douglas 006 JOSEPH FERD, BURNS. 523 East 34th Place Departments must be Kept by such men that love their country. I only hope you will see to it, that you name returns to the ballot on the next presidential election, that I and others of my race can honor you by voting for you for president In 1904 I written a poem for you and circulated among my people and they still have it in their homes, I am enclosing a typewritten copy I had in my desk6 Telephone Douglas 006 JOSEPH FERD, BURNS. 523 East 34th Place you accepted under your private Secretary Signiture I must say Mr. Roosevelt I will do my part to help out in Chicago and else where to make you president again this country is Calling you and you must come So let God be with you until we meet again With best best wishes to your success, and thanking you for your kind attention I remain yours respectfully Joseph F. Burns 523 East 34th Place (Insurance Broker) Chicago Ills[For 1 enc see ca 5-30-11 card of Burns]MORNING NEWS LITHO. SAVANNAH, GA. EXECUTIVE OFFICE SAVANNAH, GA. GEORGE W. TIEDEMAN , MAYOR . NEYLE COLQUITT , SECRETARY. May 30, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N.Y. Personal. My dear sir:- I have your letter of the 26th. instant, accepting the position of Honorary Chairman of the Stewart-Screven Midway Monument Commission, in reply to which I have the honor to say that the Commission is much pleased that you have accepted. I am sending you herewith a photograph of the monument as it will appear when completed, provided the design is acceptable to the War Department. The inscriptions have not yet been determined upon. Senator A. O. Bacon, Vice-chairman of the Commission, now has the matter up with the Department. With great respect, I am Yours very truly, Neyle Colquitt Secretary Commission. [*[Colquitt]*]A B S SEMPER PARATUS [*26.*] Newark N J May 30 1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Sir— The Thirty Second Batallion American Boy Scout present their respects. First Roseville Troop First Roselle Troop Knox Troop. St Thomas Troop. Respectfully, W. Heath Eldridge Commanding Batallion. Battery A. N Y N J[*6.*] Newark, N.J. May 30, 1911. Dear Mr Roosevelt:- As the local papers did not seem to have the speech in full, and as the crowd that welcomed you was so large that I could not hear it I would thank you very much if you will send to me a copy of the speech which you made at the unveiling of the Lincoln monument in this city today. Yours very respectfully, Henry Charles Goldsmith. 59 Hillside Ave. Newark, N.J.[* 13.*] R. F. D. No. 3 Box 68 Pawnee, Oklahoma, May 30, 1911 Ex=President, Theodore Roosevelt, My esteemed Sir:— As I have occasion to communicate with Dr. Abbott, may I take the liberty to address a few lines to you for some very urgent advice? I am in the West at present on a leave of absence from Scio College, Scio, Ohio, hoping to restore my broken down health. In fact I am now thinking of locating permanently somewhere in the west, but have, as yet, not found the Climate that I want. Railroad literature is so misleading, and I find that most physicians base their advice on this source of information, In [you] reading your books I have always appreciated the accuracy of your observations and the soundness of your judgment. It seems that I have fallen a victim of pulmonary tuberculosis, and I should like to locate where the winters are (over)#6 dry, and not excessively cold. Where the summers are not sultry nor too long and enervating. Have found the summers of Texas too long and too hot, and I fear that the summers here in Oklahoma will become unbearable. Should also like to locate where there is not too much dust, and where the drinking water is good. as I have a family to support, and have nothing but my daily income, I have no money to spend going about in search of the desired place. Would you, therefore, kindly suggest a few places that you think might serve my purpose? The places mist be large enough to offer opportunities for us to make a living. = Pardon me for making this demand on your limited time, as I am greatly distressed in this dark hour. Mr. Roosevelt, in conclusion I wish to express to you my appreciation of your great services to humanity, my admiration for your heroic spirit in private and civic life; your lofty manhood, the tremendous moral wave, and righteous upheaval, which you have started to move up and down this old world. In the near future I hope you may be induced to return to the helm of state.. With all good wishes, I beg to subscribe myself, Ever faithfully, yours. Prof. J. Helder.Frankfort Ky May 30th 1911 8 Col." Theodore Roosevelt Dear Col." no doubt you will be surprised to hear from me an ex soldier yet I feel like as a soldier your self you have sympathy for an ex soldier that has served his country in time of War and after 2 years and 5 months in the field in Foreighn Service is stricken with appendicitis - and other internal trouble and after so long a time discharged disabled I feel like that if the leaders of our dear country actually knew my condition they would do -#2#2 All in this power to help any man of that description if they knew he was worthy. Now what I want to ask for is a chance to go before an xaray appliance that will show my condition in my bowels I can pay my way to any hospital if I can obtain admission from the Surgeon General to be treated. God above knows I am not faking Col" It is true I draw $6.00 per month pension but if they will cure me so I can make my own living they can have the pension to--#3#3 It is sad to think of a young man like me only 30 years old in my condition. And to think I volunteered to defend my country as soon as I was eighteen. Col I am no coffee cooler I never went in the Hospital in the Islands until they carried me. I can refer you to Major M.S. Jarvis. Then Capt D. Co 1st Inf. or Liut Fred Bugber formally a Capt" in your Rough Riders and you can look up my Army Record. And I can refer you to Gov" R.E. Wilson Here or any one else you say here I don't =#4#4 drink any thing at all [?] and believe I deserve the attention of Government and if they pronounce me incurable all right but I want a chance. I imagine there are lots of fakes and if we had a loose set of officers our country would go to the dogs. Any thing you may do or suggest shall never be forgotten most respectfully I remain Silas N Hodges Frankfort Ky. Formally Co" D. 1st U.S. Inf. Notice Please give this to Col" Roosevelt Himselfcourage, but never expected to make any other use of it. Since then however my husband has met with financial reverses and it occurred to me that I might help him by making use of my talent for ancestry. I have spent years of study on my own line of ancestry (much of which is yours) tracing out each line whenever I could find a record. For every line and generation on the chart I have the record [*12.*] Baltimore Md. May 30th 1911. 902 SAINT PAUL STREET Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir: About a year ago I saw your name in a genealological book showing that you were descended from many of my own ancestors; for my own pleasure and satisfaction I at that time made out a chart of your ancestry showing where our linesfrom accepted authorities. No where have I assumed anything on my own account. My own chart has been pronounced by emminent genealogists as being quite remarkable and would have cost me thousands of dollars had I employed a genealogist to do the work. I am sending you the pencil sketch I made a year ago, and if you think it interesting and that it would be of any value to you I would like so much to make you one similar to my own and you can pay me what you think it is worth. Mine is written on linen paper in indelible ink, the names of the kings being done in red ink; It is fastened to a wooden roller so that it can be rolled up or can be hung on the wall like a map. In one corner of the chart I give all the authorities from which the data is derived. If you wish to know anything of my character or standing, would refer you to 2x Ex-Senator Francis M. Cockrell, whom I am sure you know. Very Sincerely, Cornelia S. Hogan (Mrs. Robt. G.)259 Randolph Avenue East Rutherford, N.J. May 30th 1911. The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, New York, NY My dear Sir:- I take great pleasure to enclose your photograph. I shall thank you very much for your autograph. Assuring you, that your picture shall always beconsidered - a most honored and esteemed possession. I beg to remain, Faithfully Yours, Max P. Jank.Fair treatment begets fair treatment. Everyone is treated fairly at this office. Come in and talk it over. W.F. JAQUES, Manager. Right is right and wrongs no one. The law presumes that all shall do right. H.G.WIERENGA, Attorney. Bell Phone West 655. Home Phone West 500. THE KANSAS ADJUSTMENT COMPANY. LAW AND COLLECTIONS EVERYWHERE. BRANCH OF THE AMERICAN COLLECTION SERVICE. Room 9, People's National Bank Building, 7th and Minnesota Avenue. Kansas City, Kansas, May 30th 1911 [*5.*] Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay New York. Dear Mr. Roosevelt I am a poor man, who after years of earnest work, find myself in circumstances, that will not permit me to do as much as I have always desired to do, for my children in the way of education. For years I had been a Commercial Traveller but a year ago was forced by the circumstances of age - poor health and the changed conditions of trade to quit that business, since that time I have been working to try and establish a small business as indicated by this letter head, in order that I may at least be self-sustaining. I have a son, who is just finishing his second year in Chemical Engineering at the Kansas State University, the courseFair treatment begets fair treatment. Everyone is treated fairly at this office. Come in and talk it over. W. F. JAQUES, Manager. Right is right and wrongs no one. The law presumes that all shall do right. H. G.WIERENGA, Attorney. Bell Phone West 655. Home Phone West 500. THE KANSAS ADJUSTMENT COMPANY. LAW AND COLLECTIONS EVERYWHERE. BRANCH OF THE AMERICAN COLLECTION SERVICE. Room 9, People's National Bank Building, 7th and Minnesota Avenue. Kansas City, Kansas #2 is so difficult, that it is impossible for him to devote any time to outside work, while attending school; hence we are at a loss to know where the means is coming from for him to continue at school. You will pardon me for troubling you with all this detail, but- believing you to be a large enough man to sometimes consider matters in detail, especially when good can or may be done is my excuse. What I have to ask of you is this, I have a copy of the edition of The St. James version of the Bible printed in the year 1615 - I have been told that it is worth- five or six hundred - dollars, If, I could find a buyer for this Bible I would use the proceeds to help my boys get an education. Can you help me in the matter. I thought perhaps you could advise me in the matter, i.e. tellFair treatment begets fair treatment. Everyone is treated fairly at this office. Come in and talk it over. W. F. JAQUES, Manager. Right is right and wrongs no one. The law presumes that all shall do right. H. G.WIERENGA, Attorney. Bell Phone West 655. Home Phone West 500. THE KANSAS ADJUSTMENT COMPANY. LAW AND COLLECTIONS EVERYWHERE. BRANCH OF THE AMERICAN COLLECTION SERVICE. Room 9, Peoples National Bank Building, 7th and Minnesota Avenue. Kansas City, Kansas #3 me who to write to, or how to get in touch with the proper parties, I assure you any kindness you may show me in this matter will be greatly appreciated. I have been and still am an admirer of yours, as will be evidenced by the enclosures, I do not expect or desire you to be influenced by this fact, but rather expect you to be governed by your judgment of the case on merit. Hoping however, that you will give me credit for integrity and honesty of purpose. The Bible in question has been in the family for years coming into my possession from my Father. Most sincerely yours W. F. Jaques P.S. Please return Mr Loebs letter for which I enclose postage WFJEdgemont Dairy Farm PAUL LEITZOW, Proprietor Sweet Cream Butter a Specialty VALLEYFORD, WASHINGTON [H] [*12*] Postoffice Mica, Wash., Rt. 1, May 30, 1911 Col Theodor Roosevelt. Dear sir: With great admiration for yourself & your work & espesscially your attitude toward the farmer, I allow myself to address you & shall endeaver to explain the reason. Eight years ago, when you were in Spokane, & numerous times since, I was told that I looked like you, I perceived the idea, that if ever you should come again, that if possible I would be in the parade, so when you came again I did so. As a rough rider I could not help to attract attention, but it was beyond my expectation the way the people carried on, & even now, when I show myself in SpokaneEdgemont Dairy Farm PAUL LEITZOW, Proprietor Sweet Cream Butter a Specialty VALLEYFORD, WASHINGTON Postoffice Mica, Wash., Rt. 1, 1911 they will say: "Helloh Teddy," also yealding to persuasion I appeared on the stage, inclosed you will find the address I made, & also my pictures, the small wich was taken the day of the parade. Asking your pardon for writing I hoping to hear from you personally, wether you appprove of this I remain Yours for progressive Republicanism. Paul Lietzowof the corporation rose from ten to fifteen points on the Stock Exchanges of the world. Evidently, honesty is the best policy even for a corporation that requires such policy to be forced upon it by the mandate of the courts. Please accept my congratulations for this signal vindication of your judgment and sense of official duty and best wishes for your health and happiness. Yours sincerely. Charles E. Magoon [*[Magoon]*] [*6.*] Metropolitan Club Washington,D.C. May 30, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt. The Outloook. New York City. My Dear Colonel: It must be very gratifying to you that the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously determined that your order to institute suits to dissolve the corporations known as the "Standard Oil Co." and the "American Tobacco Co.", was just and right in as much as said corporations were organized in violation of law, and , also, that said order was required as a duty enjoined upon the President GIFFORD PINCHOT 1617 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE WASHINGTON D C May 30, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Theodore: I have been getting a lot of letters from different people, urging me to take up the work of the Committee of Safety, and I want very much to talk it over with you. The situation is just this: We are going to have in the next session of Congress one of the most important fights for Conservation, and especially for the life of the Forest Service, that we have yet had. The coming campaign will make it unusually easy for the President to avoid offending people, and most careful plans are being laid and worked out to make trouble. Undoubtedly I shall have to be at the usual series of Conventions in September and October all over the West, preventing-2- the enemies of Conservation from getting a lot of influential bodies behind them in their fight. Furthermore, if the plans I was talking about a week ago Monday night go through, there will be a strong and perfectly fair demand that I should pull my weight in that particular race. That also will mean work next fall. Harry tells me that the State Investigating Commission, which is about to be appointed, will probably begin its work in September, and that the Committee of Safety must be ready at that time to present its statement of conditions and proposed remedies. What I don't see is how I can do with reasonable efficiency the things to which I am already committed, and at the same time do justice to this new work. Now I may have got the things twisted. If you are to be in New York on Friday, I want to have a talk with you then. In the meantime, will you-3- GIFFORD PINCHOT 1617 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE WASHINGTON D C drop me a line as too how the situation strikes you. A lot of people have written, urging me to take up the work, but I don't want to bite off more than I have a reasonable chance of being able to chew. Yours as always, Gifford PinchotAD-MEN'S CLUB OF ATLANTA OFFICERS PAUL P. REESE, PRESIDENT WM. F. PARKHURST, 1ST VICE PRESIDENT WINSHIP NUNNALLY, 2D VICE PRESIDENT FRED HOUSER, SECRETARY-TREASURER 847 EQUITABLE BLDG. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE L. D. HICKS, CHAIRMAN M. M DAVIES FRANK HAMMOND CLIFFORD LOCKRIDGE JULES JERNIGAN [*10*] May 30th 1911. [[shorthand]] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: There has been some agitation in Atlanta relative to Commission Government, and I would like to know whether you consider this form the best method of governing a city, or whether you believe that a Mayor and Council can handle a city's affairs to the best advantage - just as a matter of information. Thanking you in advance for an expression, and with assurance of highest regard, believe me, Very truly yours, Paul P. Reese President. PPR/MO.[*[Reid]*] [*G*] Bowery Branch Y.M.C.A. New York City, May 30, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir: It was my privilege and pleasure less than three hours since to listen to your very earnest address at the tomb of General Grant. You dealt with a number of vital national questions. Your emphasis on 'Duty' and 'Self-denial' as cardinal virtues in every good citizen leads me to feel that the time is fully ripe to address you on a subject of paramount import to our whole people. And since the two-fold object, viz: 1. The act of a governmental reform, 2. The conferring of a(2) long-deferred honor upon the memory of our great champion of duty and exemplar of self-denial - Abraham Lincoln - is involved in my invitation and challenge to you to put shoulder to shoulder in a moral reform well worthy of your steel, I now issue them. When you were our Chief Executive I addressed you a letter and petition. Owing to an amusing blunder of your secretary the communication did not reach you and was returned to me. I did not press it. If it is your pleasure to grant me an interview at your earliest convenience this week, I shall be pleased to identify myself to you by means of letters from prominent men, with whom(3) it has been my happy lot to be associated for several years past. I am a Western man but have been in this city for the past nine years. All your books and principal state papers have been read or scanned by your correspondent. A favorable reply at your earliest convenience will be duly appreciated by Your fellow-citizen Samuel R. Reid 75 Johnson St. } Brooklyn, N.Y. }JACOB A. RIIS, 524 N. BEECH STREET, Richmond Hill, Jamaica NEW YORK, May 30, 1911 My dear Colonel, It has suddenly appeared that Thursday is the meeting day of the Board of Estimate & Apportionment before which I must appear this week in connection with our settlement. So, will you strike me off the slate? though I am pining to see you both. I see in the paper (Times) this morning, that Foraker has discovered you are a great and good man - a miracle cure of political cataract. Also I notice that Germany is anxious to join in a peace treaty with us. Germany was one of the powers that joined in guaranteeing the integrity of Denmark "in [the claims of the] the fifties. In the sixties it suited her to set asidethat guarantee and join in robbing Denmark; and when peace was made "in the name of the Holy Trinity, Amen"! a little later, when she had beaten Austria and France, it suited her to declare that peace null and void in its promise to restore to Denmark the part of [the] Slesvig in which the people should vote to remain Danes. I mention it as an instance of the utter folly and futility of making arbitration treaties that embrace questions of "vital interest or national honor". They will not be worth the paper they are written on when the questions arise. To think otherwise, is to dwell in a fool's paradise. Always yours Jacob A Riis[*Rollo 5-30-11*] Cottage Inn, Billings, Montana, 30th May 1911, [*8.*] Colonel Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York, My dear friend;- It is several years since I wrote you, and to day I was looking over some of my old letters and I found one from you in which you acknowledge receiving a photograph of myself and Collie dogs, I regret to tell you they are dead, and I wish I was also as misfortune has befell me, and I have lost all I have except a few personal effects which are of no value except to myself as relics of by gone days, it was no fault of mine that distress as over taken me, I have been too honest, and to day thank God I don't owe any one a cent, I an an Horticulturist by profession and Orchardist, and have the very best of references as to my character for honesty and steadiness, and abilities, but strange to say I am unable to get a position because I have condemned this State as not being a apple country, and I still say so, if I would proclaim this a apple country and deceive the innocent Eastern purchaser for the benefit of a lot of land investors who have bought up a lot of cheap land which they are putting out in ten acre lots for orchards I could have any position I want, from, but I can not afford to loose my honest reputation, can you blame?------- Mr. Roosevelt the object of this letter is to ask you if you can assist me to get a position of any kind, this letter I have of yours is proof that we were great friends, I was sick in bed when you was in Billings this spring other-wise I would have tried to see you and once more renew our old acquaintance which should never be forgotten, it is about twenty five year since I saw you and perhaps you have forgotten me as we are so far apart, never-the-less I am writing you, Trusting some day to hear from you with best regards for your future happiness I remain, Yours very truly, Alfred S RolloThe Raton Publishing Company The Raton Range PUBLISHED DAILY AND WEEKLY THE BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN COLFAX COUNTY JNO. A. CUTLER, PRESIDENT Printing Official Publication of Colfax County Job Printing BEST EQUIPPED PLANT IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO PRINT EVERYTHING RATON, NEW MEXICO [*6.*] 5/30/11 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt dear Sir, Enclosed find our issue of May 24., and a clipping from issue of 29th. Your remarks when in Albuquerque causes me to feel that you are sympathetic, and the sentiment behind our Star edition. Believing you might appreciate a glimpse of what the enthusiasm of a statehood-hungry country daily will occasionally lead one to do. Very truly yours R.H. Rose Associate Editor [[Shorthand]]I am an author, as the list of books on the Cover will show, - a writer for Magazines & papers, English & Bengali, and a Cousin of Mr. S. P. Sinha, India's first Hindu Law Member of the Viceroy's Executive Council. With the highest respect, I remain Your most humble admirer Hemendrenath Sinha B.A. [*[no enclosure]*] [[shorthand]] [*[5-30-11]*] [*5.*] 71/1Simla Street, Calcutta, India. 30. 5 .11 Dear Sir, Allow me to approach you with the humble present of a copy of my booklet, The Religion of the Future, the first of a series in my father's name. I shall consider it a great favour if you condescend to read it & let me know how you find it, in spite of its oriental English & Hindu ideas.[*23.*] 2620 SIXTEENTH STREET WASHINGTON May 30, 1911 Dear Mrs. Roosevelt, We are sailing for Europe on June the 12th and should so much enjoy seeing you & Mrs. Roosevelt before we leave. Would it be convenient for you to receive us for one night either on Wednesday or Thursday next the 7th or the 8th. We do not offer to come on Friday as Harry on that day will probably have to return to Washingtonon business - Hoping that it may be convenient for you to see us & offer best remembrances to you all I am Affecly yours Margaret White The heat here has been very great. In these 30 years of absence in summer I had forgotten how hot it could be!Mexico, May 30, 1911. File No. M, 701 Frank Harper, Esquire, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York. Sir: I have your letter of the 19th instant, enclosing one from Mrs. Langley. Mrs. Langley had already twice addressed the Embassy, and the Embassy had informed her with regret that there is no way in which it can extend her daughter money aid. I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, Henry Lane Wilson[ca 5-30-11] [Enc. in Burns 5-30-11]THE LEADING FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA THE AETNA'S LOSSES IN GREAT CONFLAGRATIONS CHICAGO, 1871. - - 23,782,000. BOSTON, 1872. - - 1,635,000. BALTIMORE, 1904 - 727 000. SAN FRANCISCO, 1906. - 3,614,409. LOSSES PAID EN 92 YEARS 123,408,315. JOSEPH FERD. BURNS INSURANCE 523 East 34 Place. Tel. Douglas 1006. ChicagoSEVENTY-SEVEN HILLSIDE AVENUE NEWARK, NEW JERSEY May 31, 1911. My dear Mr. Russell: Remembering your kindness in getting Mr. Roosevelt to write his favorite verse on his photograph for our Junior Department, I ventured to write to Miss Norris to ask if she thought you would be willing to exercise your good offices toward getting Mr. Roosevelt to address our State Convention next fall. She and your son both felt perfectly certain, apparently, that you would be glad to do this for us. Mr. Koehler has written the enclosed letter and forwards the documents so that you may be informed concerning the work in general and what it is that we would like Mr. Roosevelt to do. I see he has not mentioned any subject and we would prefer to leave the choice of the subject to Mr. Roosevelt. Anything which would be helpful to those who are dealing with children in the formative period of their lives, and who are trying to help them to establish Christian characters would be appropriate and helpful. I heard him make an address to the Religious Education Association when it met in Washington, and he accorded the delegates a reception in the White House. He then spoke on the importance of the care and training for the body and of the value of mental training. He then emphasized the thought that this was not sufficient for there must be [a]in additional self-control and subordination to God's law which it is the aim of religious education to bring into the life. The address was not more than ten minutes long, but the ideas in it could well be amplified. However, I do not suppose that he would care to take that subject now. The program committee have desired to put the emphasis in this convention upon the relation between the Sunday School and the home, but I say this not to suggest a subject, for as Mr. Koehler says, if he will come to us, the hour is his to do as he thinks best with it. We would not wish to [xxxxx xx xx] hamper him in any way. With best wishes, I am, Yours sincerely, Josephine L Baldwin[For enc see 5-29-11][*ack 6-1-11*] [*H.*] 284 Lloyd Ave Prov. R. I. May 31 1911 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir:- I cannot very well refrain from expressing admiration of the first part, in particular, of your essay on Wisconsin in the Outlook. The boasting fever without the practice that goes with promise or ought to, has afflicted our U.S. most pitifully for the last twenty five years or so, if not longer. Of course I speak broadly. But one sees the same thing [in] expressed in a certain contemptuous attitude of the present to what is not "up to date" &c &c. We might emulate Felix to advantage and cry "too much learning has made Theo mad", - crazy over the latest fad, skimming the easy surface of things, after the fashion of the ever-present ants.What is to bring the country to see its practical needs aside from the industrial ones , which are being exploited with zeal worthy of a higher cause ? When are we to realize the higher ideal than the material one of reaping to ourselves dollars and comforts ? I for one am somewhat weary of this nonchalance toward the higher realms of literature, art and music, as well as the science of self-balance. We have much to learn yet from abroad, and until we humble ourselves with sackcloth of actual conditions, there seems small chance for real advancement along these lines. Sincerely yours for the work, Chas. H. Battey[*ans 6 - 2 - 11 Borglum*] [*14*] 166 EAST 38th STREET STUDIO May 31, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I want to thank you for yesterday and all it brought, and all it meant. I have been going through the papers this morning, and I was right, --- Newark was genuinely happy to have you in their midst, receiving and presenting a monument of such a man. The story has just come to me that an old lady climbed onto the seat and embraced the figure, and had to be taken away by a policeman. And one of my workmen last night, moving through the crowd about the statue, heard a mother tell her children that Lincoln was sitting down on a bench so that he could tell children stories. These are the first sproutings of the folk lore that will build around that bronze. It makes me very happy to have my statue provoke such emotions. The pleasure you gave so many yesterday must be very gratifying to you. Mrs. Borglum is not here, but she joins me in that same gratitude. Sincerely yours, Gutzon Borglum, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, New York City.Established May 15th 1883. THE SPOKESMAN = REVIEW Daily, Sunday, Twice-a-week. Built owned and occupied by The Spokesman-Review [Spokane, Wash.] Lewiston, Idaho. May 31st, - II. Mr. Frank. Harper, #287, 4th Ave, New York City, New York. Dear Sir: Your kind favor of May 26th, duly received. Am sorry to caused you unnecessary labor. I appreciate your kindness very much, for which please accept my thanks. I am sending under separate cover by registered mail the Pictures, I wished to have Mr. Roosevelt, attach his Autograph. Again thanking you for your kindness. I am, Faithfully Yours, J. Oliver . Burns, Box #57, Lewiston, Idaho.The Pacific Northwest - Field of the Daily and Twice-A-Week Spokesman-Review Spokane is distant: 383 Miles from Butte, Montana 372 Miles from Anaconda, Montana 382 Miles from Helena, Montana 428 Miles from Seattle, Washington 398 Miles from Tacoma, Washington 450 Miles from Portland, OregonTHE NATIONAL LEAGUE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES National Officers GEORGE L. CAIN PRESIDENT BOSTON, MASS. W. T. HEBBARD VICE-PRES. WASHINGTON, D.C. J . P. DORNEY VICE-PRES. WATERVLIET, N. Y. FRANK M. COUSINS GENERAL SECRETARY PORTSMOUTH, N. H. W. E. SWAYNE TREASURER PHILADELPHIA, PA. Executive Board WILLIAM J. EDWARDS BOSTON, MASS. HERBERT C. WALLACE PORTSMOUTH, N. H. ANDREW T. CARLIN WATERTOWN, N. Y. E. W. ROE WASHINGTON, D.C. J. N. MEYERS SCHUYLKILL, PHILA. AUG. C. SCHOEDLER FRANKFORD, PHILA. HARRY SYRETT SPRINGFIELD, MASS. DEWITTE TAPPAN WATERVLIET, N. Y. W. R. RUSSELL NORFOLK, VA. Boston, Mass. , May 31, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. Dear Sir:- I wish to thank you for your very kind expression, as contained in your letter of the 26th instant, having reference to me and my work as President of the National League of Government Employees. I am pleased at your offer to allow me to use the letter as I deem best, and trust it will be a harbinger of good, as no doubt you well know a man who represents organized labor, regardless of his good qualities, is generally prejudged by officials higher up as one not worthy of fair consideration. I am pleased to say that my six years of personal dealings with you as President of the United States have proved a healthy and refreshing exception to the above statement. Again thanking you, I am, Sincerely, Geo. L. Cain. PRESIDENT.year here - if such a thing is possible. My grandmother expects to come to see me graduate. She is a staunch admirer of you and your wife, and appreciates very much your kindness to me. Kindly give my most cordial regards to Mrs. Roosevelt. I remain, with great respect, Your friend, T. J. Jackson Christian P.S. I am sending a copy of our class album, The 1911 Howitzer, which may be of some interest to you all. T.J.J.C. [*[Christian]*] [*2*] United States Military Academy WEST POINT, N. Y. May 31, 1911. My dear Col. Roosevelt,- Six years ago, as a cadet at the Virginia Military Institute, I had the pleasure of thanking you- in Richmond- for your kindness in appointing me to West Point. You probably do no remember me, but I have never forgotten you, who gave me my start in the Army, and now especially, as my class is just about to "bid farewellOn my graduation leave I expect to spend a week in June with Mr. Bradford Merrill, on Long Island - Great Neck - and if practicable, I would certainly like to pay my respects to you and Mrs. Roosevelt. It will feel mighty queer to be 'free' again. Nobody in my class will feel like Jean Valjean, when liberated from West Point, but though it is a Spartan Alma Mater, the course and training certainly are the very best in the world , and the morale and esprit de corps has been raised to a higher standard during my last to K. det Gray, and don the Army Blue",- I wish to renew my sincere thanks and appreciation to you, and express my gratitude, not only for my appointment, but now, for my graduation. On Graduation Day, June 13th - as the Secretary of War hands us our diplomas, we will probably feel like 'Christian', in Pilgrims Progress, receiving the key to the Golden Gate - but I realize it is but the beginning of our journey,- the 'launching' into the Army. I hope my course will be smooth, and true to the compassJ. B. WHITE G. W. CLARKE WHITE & CLARKE LAWYERS. OFFICE IN CALDWELL BLOCK. ADEL, - - - IOWA. May 31st 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir:- If I am right in the position I have taken in what I have written in regard to your life and your relation to the people of this country and the world, the appeal I have made to you, in what I have written, is an appeal for the benefit of the whole people as well as for the benefit of myself. It is true that a perusal, of what I have written, by you would involve an expression of opinion upon your part concerning the merit of the work and, if you should respond to the appeal, to a cer- extent, would involve an assumption upon your part of a position that otherwise you would probably be unwilling to assume. The position that you would take, should you respond to the appeal, would be that of the world's foremost and ablest citizen. You would assume to lead and dictate as has, perhaps, no other private citizen in the history of the world. But in so doing --- if I am right --- in my position and in my idea of humanity's great need, you would be leading andJ. B. WHITE G. W. CLARKE WHITE & CLARKE LAWYERS. OFFICE IN CALDWELL BLOCK. ADEL, - - - IOWA. dictating in the fulfillment of duty and not for the gratification of ambition. If China or India many generations ago had had a private citizen with the power that you possess, think of the suffering that China's and India's people of today would have been saved, --- if that private citizen had decided to use his power for the benefit of the people. The land and the lakes and streams and the other resources provided by nature would not have been neglected and wasted as they have been. If I am right, China's and India's short sightedness has been hardly less foolish than is that of the most highly "civilized" peoples of to-day --- especially that of the people of the United States. The race to-day, especially here in the United States lives too much according to artificial standards and ignores too much the things that come up from the early world and scorns to its own great detriment the things that are products of the primeval ages. To use a frivolous but very apt illustration,---in the mad effort to make progress and to be modern the race, by the methods it employs, is killing the goose that lays the golden eggs. In what I have written concerning your life I have asserted that the political feature of your life is the J. B. WHITE G. W. CLARKE WHITE & CLARKE LAWYERS. OFFICE IN CALDWELL BLOCK. ADEL, - - - IOWA. superficial feature that though making you known to the world to a greater extent, perhaps, than any other feature of your life that, nevertheless, it has been the superficial, external feature of your life,---that you have not been a politician so much as you have been an individual carrying out the mission of a great life. And that life, as I am convinced, has its foundations laid in a time when "darkness was upon the face of the deep" and when the 'cloud was a garment for the sea and thick darkness a swaddling band for it' and has its foundations laid in those principles that prevailed at that time (and every other time) and that brought order out of chaos and that brought the world into being. The overcivilized people of this age and especially those who pride themselves on the refinement and culture of their lives have smiled at your exaltation of the physical, without knowing that in exalting the physical as you have you have but given expression to those unchanging laws and titanic forces of the early world that have brought the race into existence and that form the foundations of its life. But the refined and the cultured (as they fondly believe themselves to be) would kick the foundation from beneath their feet because it is muddyJ. B. WHITE G. W. CLARKE WHITE & CLARKE LAWYERS. OFFICE IN CALDWELL BLOCK. ADEL, - - - IOWA. without knowing that to do so is to go down to suffering, if not to death. And hand in hand with the laws that have brought order out of chaos in the physical world are the laws or law that is bringing order out of chaos in the moral and spiritual world. It seems difficult to distinguish between them, if indeed they are not synonymous. And to these laws or to this law your life has given an even greater and more splendid expression. I said in my other letter that in what I had written of your life I had subordinated everything to the moral. In fact, that is putting it mildly. I have made it plain, I think, that you were not a politician at all but rather a crusader whose one great purpose was to be right with the knowledge that being right you could not fail to be what the world calls a "politician",---that the principles of righteousness are laid in wisdom and that to be right, to obey the moral law is to be wiser than the shrewdest and keener than the greatest schemer. "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you." This, I conceive to have been J. B. WHITE G. W. CLARKE WHITE & CLARKE LAWYERS. OFFICE IN CALDWELL BLOCK. ADEL, - - - IOWA. your one great rule of life and the explanation of your marvelous and grandly good career. People have smiled also at your exaltation of the moral law, at your "original discovery of the ten commandments." I have prefaced the last chapter of what I have written with a quotation from the Psalms, --- "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path" and in a chapter only half as long as each of the others and in a way that critics would probably call a case of anti climax I have said that your good character is the explanation of your greatness and that though as capable as Caesar or Napoleon you were infinitely greater than either because "character" is the foundation of your life and your ruling passion. Furthermore I have said, in substance, that you were not far apart from and inaccessible by the people and that one of the greatest and best features of your life and one that makes you infinitely superior to Caesar and Napoleon is your friendly association with the common people, and I have made the assertion (in sub- stance) that ultimately you probablyJ. B. WHITE G. W. CLARKE WHITE & CLARKE LAWYERS. OFFICE IN CALDWELL BLOCK. ADEL, IOWA. recognized no distinction in grade or rank and believed that we are all simply humanity surging through eternity and abiding here on earth for a little while before passing out and on, and that probably you regarded your station in life as from a dispensation higher than earthly power. May I not send on my manuscript for your perusal? Very respectfully, Chas. F. Clarke. 2 the practical needs of the country and do not correctly - appraise the value of the navy - both peace - wise & as the right & strong arm - of arbitration; then they are straying in the by-ways of a theory - which as you state and history teaches, has been one of weakness & also provocation, and again may be of [to] war. I agree with you, I thank you for expressing - better (of course) than I ever could do, my own sentiments. If it should be my last word, it should be a word, for our people to seek peace & pursue it; but to be strongly prepared to contend against human passion, jealousies & injustice, which [*[Cummings]*] Hotel Touraine Boston May 31/11 [*9.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt New York City My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I beg to extend my earnest congratulation, upon your Memorial Day address anent navy-arbitration-peace. Good great work. Sound premises and logic. The country needs to steer clear of any possible transition from true peace makers into peace fakers. If our leading minds belittle and minimize the3 have not yet been exterminated in the individual - or among nations, but remain a legacy of human inheritance & weakness controlable often only by the force & power of righteousness. I am Faithfully yours Lincoln C. Cummings In an interview with Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore, the day before the Peace meeting (at which he spoke) he assured me that he stood with me unreservedly for the stronger navy - as a means to increase patriotism & to maintain peace in the world.E.C. BURKE, PRESIDENT BERT FARRAR, SECRETARY OWNERS BURKE & FARRAR'S 5TH ADDITION GREENWOOD PARK ADDITION COLUMBIA PARK ADDITION VALLEY CITY LAND Co., INC. INSURANCE TIMBER LANDS PHONES: MAIN 4709 INDEPENDENT 4687 BURKE & FARRAR, Inc. REAL ESTATE FINANCIAL AGENTS, MORTGAGE LOANS CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $500,000, FULLY PAID 405-6-7-8-9 NEW YORK BLOCK SEATTLE, WASH. May 31, 1911 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 - 4th Ave. New York City , N.Y. Dear Sir: Your letter regarding the use of your name in an advertisement of ours is before me and I hasten to answer it. First let me say that I wrote the advertisement you refer to and that there was absolutely no intention on my part nor on the part of the firm I write for, to misrepresent or misquote in any way. I, personally, and on behalf of the firm, regret very much that such intention has seemed evident to you. I realize that my words will have little effect unless, you know something of me, and therefore refer you to President Wheeler of the University of California to whom you may write, if you wish, regarding my character and honesty. I was president of the Student Body at that University for a year and President Wheeler is therefore pretty well acquainted with me. The quotation used was as follows: "Every person who invests is well selected real estate in a growing section of a prosperous community adopts the safest and surest method of becoming independent, for real estate is the basis of all wealth". It was copied from a folder that happened to fall into my possession and there may have been some negligence on my part in not verifying it's correctness before using it. It did not occur to me that the statement, used as it was, might be false. I hope that this will explain the matter to your satisfaction and convince you of my honesty of intention. I deeply regret that the appearance of the advertisement displeased you and assure you that your request that your name be not used in the future will be carefully complied with. Very truly yours, S. W. Cunningham Adv. Mgr.[*[Campbell]*] [*1.*] Norristown, Pa. May 31, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, NY. Our dear "Teddy," Enclosed is a little kodak picture of 8/9 of my family. In getting this picture enlarged at Wanamaker's a couple of weeks ago, Mr. Fretz, who is a the head of the picture department made this remark, "If "Teddy" could see that picture it would make him happy for [[shorthand]]you were Police Commissioner of New York and stood near you when you delivered your inaugural address. If in your very busy life you can get near Norristown we would be delighted to have you see our precious flock. Very Sincerely, Willard S. Campbell (722 Sandy St.) a week." If there is truth in what he said I want to hasten to add a little to the happiness of my ideal American - one of the three greatest men our country has produced. Mrs. Campbell is in the best of health. I am teaching in the Department of Science in the Southern High and Manual Training High School of Philadelphia. We both are regular readers of The Outlook and enjoy your articles. I shook hands with you at West Chester Normal school when 105 East 22d Street, New York. May 31, 1911. [*y*] My dear Colonel Roosevelt: Don't you want to go over to Philadelphia on Friday of this week and take a personal look at that City Planning Exhibit of which I wrote you a day or two ago? If you can possibly spare half a day for the purpose this will be even better than giving Mr. Johnson an appointment here, and Mr. Johnson and the other people connected with the Exhibit - no doubt also the Mayor and other dignitaries if we give them an opportunity - will be only too glad to see that you are properly conducted. I am planning to go on Friday, and it would of course be a great honor and privilege to have your company. Faithfully yours, Edward T. Devine Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York.Office and Salesroom Telephone 5868 BARCLAY Cable Address "DISBROWNIA" DISBROW & COMPANY Cordage Manufacturers 149-151 CHURCH STREET NEW YORK CITY GRINNELL MILLS "A" BRAIDED CORD May 31, 1911. To the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. My dear Mr. Roosevelt, Several days ago I mailed a letter (special delivery) to you at Oyster Bay, requesting that you appoint a time that my son might see you for just a few moments when you might be in the City. Up to this writing, no reply has been received. I sincerely hope that you will give my son, the opportunity of meeting you; he will take up but a few moments or two or your time. Thanking you in anticipation for such courtesy, which will be very much appreciated, I am, Very respectfully yours, H. G Disbrow (Copy of the above sent to the Office of "The Outlook")Office and salesroom Telephone 5868 BARCLAY Cable address "DISBROWNIA" Disbrow & Company Cordage Manufacturers 149-151 Church Street New York City Grinnell Mills "A" Braided Cord May 31st, 1911. To the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, City. My dear Mr. Roosevelt, Several days ago I mailed a letter (special delivery) to you at Oyster Bay, requesting that you appoint a time that my Son might see you for just a few moments when you might be in the City. Up to this writing, no reply has been received. I sincerely hope that you will give my Son, the opportunity of meeting you; he will only take up but a few moments or two of your time. Thanking you in anticipation for such courtesy which will be very much appreciated, I am, Very respectfully yours, H. G. Disbrow (Copy of the above sent to Oyster Bay, L.I.)W. E. Davy, President A. R. Talbott, Vice-President E. W. Donovan, Sec'y-Treas Associated Fraternities of America Office of E. W. Donovan Secretary-Treasurer 1401-4 Majestic Bldg. Detroit, Mich. [*D*] May 31, 1911. Hon. Theodore Rossevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My Dear Sir;-: As an ardent, long time, though distant admirer of yourself and the great principles you have so long and so valiantly stood for, it has occurred to me that possibly you might think it an agreeable change from the usual political routine, and find it both pleasant and profitable to spend a day or part of a day or evening with us, as our guest, during our Annual Convention, which takes place this year at the International Hotel, Niagara Falls, N. Y. on August 21, 22 and 23, and which will be attended by some Three Hundred Delegates, men and women, representative of the great fraternal orders of the country, comprising some Seven Million members, representative of the best citizenship on earth, all of who have a very warm spot in their hearts for you, on account of the many generous helpful things you have said about and done for them on various occasions, and who, I am sure, would dearly appreciate a brief hand-shake and "how-do" from you, and an opportunity of showing their deep personal regard for you, on the above occasion. If it would please you to afford us this great pleasure, as our honored guest, on any one of the above dates, that will be most convenient and agreeable to you, and you will so advise me, I will see that an official invitation is promptly afforded you by our National President, and the place of honor accorded you on our programme. Hoping to have the pleasure of meeting you on the occasion in question, which I am sure our people, as well as yourself, will enjoy and appreciate, and awaiting your convenient reply, I am. Yours very truly, E. W. Donovan National Secretary-TreasurerThe Press THE PRESS COMPANY Editorial Department PHILADELPHIA, PA., May 31st, 1911. [*K.*] Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir:- "The Press" desires to print on the morning of July Fourth, a half dozen brief Independence Day sentiments, and we would greatly like to include such an expression from your pen, even it if be only forty or fifty words. Yours very truly, H. M. Eaton MANAGING EDITOR[*[Finnegan]*] May 31, 1911. Dear Sir- Your very kind letter received. I am very sorry that you were unable to attend the game yesterday, but I must say that your speech at Grant's Tomb will do the people at large much more good than the opening of a baseball season. Your speech certainly was grand from the accounts in this mornings papers. Sincerely thanking you for your good wishesI beg to remain Very sincerely yours JJ Finnegan Jr. mgr. Oyster Bay BBClub Hon. Theo. Roosevelt. Oyster Bay L.I. P.S. We lost, score 8 to 6. very hard fought game. JJF.Headquarters of the Society for the Protection of the Dignity and Honor of the Uniforms of the United States Washington, D.C. May 31 1911 [*4.*] CATHERINE M. GALLAGHER, President 512 A Street S.E. Honorary Members Theodore Roosevelt, Ex. President, U.S. Beekman Winthrop, Asst. Secretary of Navy. Admiral George Dewey Rear Admiral Winfield S. Schley Richmond P. Hobson, Member of Congress General Anson Mills Miss Mabel T. Boardman, Executive Committee, American Red Cross Dear Colonel Roosevelt- The enclosed clipping & letter are self explanatory. Please return to me when you have read them. An Associated Press reporter called on me this evening for 'a story' - he got one, on the work of this Society. It will go to 800 papers througout the State & I hope good will result. With best wishes, Believe me, Very Sincerely Cath. M. Gallagher[*7.*] P. A. GAYNOR 84 GROVE STREET NEW YORK May 31, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, #287---4th ave., New York. Dear Sir:- I have the honor to enclose you copy of resolutions, unanimously adopted by the United German and United Irish American Societies, for submission to the Senate. The same reflect very closely your publicly expressed opinions on this most important subject. Very Respectfully Yours, P. A. Gaynor Secretary. United German and United Irish American SocietiesSEAL OF THE CITY OF ELMIRA 1864. Recorder's Court, City of Elmira. William C. Gill, Recorder. OFFICE HOURS: 9 A. M. TO NOON 2 P. M. TO 5 P. M. SATURDAY, 9 A. M. TO NOON [*10.*] ELMIRA, N. Y., May 31, 1911. The Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Contributing Editor Outlook, New York City, N. Y. Dear Sir:- Of all the words your tongue has told or your pen has inscribed none have been more brim-full of truths than those expressed Memorial Day, 1911, as you stood beside the noble son at the tomb of the lamented Grant. Let us not stultify ourselves in the slightest degree. We are united for peace and we are as one in opinion that national honor be preserved no matter what the sacrifice. Your logic is timely; it is comprehensive; the occasion was appropriate for its expression --and impression, too. Benjamin Franklin believed we could arbitrate our case with England prior to 1776. George Washington whose prayer and hope and wish for peace without disturbance of battle is imprinted in history believed sincerely that war was the only means of relief from the oppressions that choked ambition in this new world. The great Lincoln prayed for peace without bloodshed but he also proclaimed that the nation must be sustained at any cost and, if by emancipating part of the slaves, or all of the slaves, or none of the slaves, he could preserve the union he would not hesitate to act. Theories are nicely and happily worked out in Dreamland but how different in practice even in near-Utopias. Human nature may beSEAL OF THE CITY OF ELMIRA 1864. 2 Roosevelt Recorder's Court, City of Elmira William C Gill, Recorder. OFFICE HOURS : 9 A. M. TO NOON 2 P. M. TO 5 P. M. SATURDAY, 9 A. M. TO NOON ELMIRA, N. Y., more cultivated than when King John was compelled to grant Magna Charta but it is none the less selfish and covetous. Let us love our neighbor as ourself but far be it from our intention to surrender our precious inheritance in any manner that may mean "heads I win; tales you loose." Sincerely yours, Wm. C. Gill.MY ONLY HOPE FOR THE WORLD IS BRINGING THE HUMAN MIND IN CONTACT WITH DIVINE REVELATION--Gladstone "How much further this nation would be in the solution of the immigrant problem, if those bodies could be assisted, who are overwhelmed by the task of caring for their brethren as they come across the waters." —Theodore Roosevelt. PUBLICATION OFFICE FORUM OF CONSCIENCE AND LOVE CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE ,MAY 31, 1911. [*14*] Rev. C. J. A. HOLMGREN, B. D. The Rt.Hon.Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay,N.Y. Sir:- With sincere gratitude to you for your welcome courteous letter of the 18th inst., I can not but appeal to your noble and patriotic heart for some advice as to if there are any society for social betterment or any legal adviser I could communicate with with a view of asking the Synod for some indemnity rendering it feasible for me to withdraw decently and with some funds to start me in some other vocation? This especially as the officials or ringleaders have prevailed upon the New York Conference to depose me on the libelous charges that my proceedings should have been indecorous and unchristian;which actions took place at the convention of the Conference in April; whereupon I sent out my book"My House a House of Prayer", which was printed in May this year,and of which I have mailed you a copy. Trusting that your deeds of kindness will become a stream of blessing,I am gratefully yours, in the Lord and the work, C. J. A. Holmgren. AMONG THOSE HAVING CHEERED THIS MISSION WITH CASH CONTRIBUTIONS ARE: MRS. EX-SECRETARY JOHN HAY; AND SENATORS, CONGRESSMEN, PHYSICIANS, GOVERNORS, MAYORS, CLERGYMEN, ETC.[*[James]*] Boston May 31st 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Contributing Editor of Outlook New York. Dear Sir Your timely address regarding the question of a peace treaty justly commands the attention of the American people, to day. Your expression "I dont want to ask stronger nations to be good to us because I fear to be hurt by them, but I do ask that big nations be good2 to us for fear we may hurt them," comes at a time when all true Americans should think deeply before acting - perhaps unwisely, where England is concerned. England never was "good to us" at any stage - from '76 to '61, and I hold the governmental proof (official) now, that she has insulted and belittled our greatest heroes and statesmen within the past four months, and I will if you desire it, place3 such proof in your hands (and only yours.) While in England four months ago, I learned that the lives of Washington, Lincoln, Franklin, Grant and Garfield had been taken out of the London public school-rooms. Desiring to ascertain the reason, the U.S. Ambassador and Consul General Griffiths being ignorant of it, or, as I am now convinced not caring to inquire, I managed to secure the confidential4 report of the London Board of Education (which I can hand, or mail you,) in which the names of Lincoln and Grant are belittled; and the reason of Washington's life being taken out of the English schools being stated in such confidential report because it is "written in American way, and vulgar American at that." The reading of the report will convince you that an open insult, particularly5 where the gallant name and revered memory of Gen. Grant is concerned, was studiedly intended and brutally given. I feel after reading and considering your Memorial Day address, that your handling of "confidential report," herein mentioned would give the U.S. Congress no little pause while contemplating the so termed peace treaty, which the London Times would soon praise as an "Alliance".6 I don't think it needs instructive words to the Rooseveltian mind, to convince the gallant hero of San Juan that England greatly fears (as well she may,) the power of Germany, with whom war is due at rising of any morn's sun now, and the whole peace treaty matter, in English mind and heart, is for no other purpose that to have Uncle Sam "pull the chestnuts out of the fire." Should the above be of any interest[*6*] 7 to your honored self, and the Outlook, I am yours to command. Very respectfully and patriotically John James P.S. Should you desire above mentioned report, please let request for same come under your signature. Enclosed please find addressed envelope J.J.[*[5-31-11]*] [*Ashdene Caterham Valley Surrey May 31/ 1911*] OPINIONS OF MR. KEARTON'S LECTURES PRIVATE "Delightful" -- EX-PRESIDENT ROOSE- VELT. "Mr. Kearton shows the fairyland of living things." -- PROF. GREGG WILSON, Belfast. "Your lectures were a great delight to all who attended them." -- MRS. HUMPHRY WARD. TROUT PHOTOGRAPHED UNDER WATER IN A CLEAR SHALLOW STREAM PRESS "Intensely interesting." -- Morning Post. "A graphic and racy lecturer." -- Scots- man. "Mr. Kearton's lecture was excellent and most beautifully illustrated." -- Rugby School Magazine. My Dear Colonel Roosevelt A thousand thanks for your kind letter of the 5th inst. I have had Mr. Edward S. Clark down here and have shown him all I could in this neighborhood. Of course, as you know, the very things you most desire to point out have an elusive knack of being absent on such occasions however, Clark is a dear good chap and I think went away satisfied. He will report to you on his way through New York. My brother Cherry will be delighted to know what you think of his African pictures. At present he is away in Borneo and hopes to secure moving pictures of Tigers in India before returning from [*BIOSCOPE PICTURES OF RATS AT SUPPER IN A HEDGEBANK*] Keartons' Nature Pictures By RICHARD KEARTON, F.Z.S., F.R.P.S., &c., and CHERRY KEARTON. Descriptive Text by R. Kearton. This is the most magnificent of all Kearton Nature Books, containing the finest collection of Nature Photographs ever published. The plates are beautifully reproduced in Colour, Photo gravure, and Black and White, in a manner hitherto unexcelled. Complete in Two Vols. Cloth gilt, 15S. each net. [*REYNARD AT HOME.*] PRESS OPINIONS OF Keartons' Nature Pictures "One of the most handsome works on Nature Photography yet issues." -AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER. "The work... is one of singular beauty."- WESTMINSTER GAZETTE. 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Birds' Nests, Eggs, and Egg-Collecting Illustrated with 22 Coloured Plates of Eggs.5s Stereoscopic Slides of Wild Beasts and Birds at Home In Five Series, containing 12 studies each. Price 2s. 6d. per series. Write for List of Subjects. WAITING IN A HIGHLAND LOCH TO PHOTOGRAPH AN OSPREY HOW MR. CHERRY KEARTON TAKES HIS PHOTOGRAPHS CASSELL AND CO., LA BELLE SAUVAGE, LONDON, E.C. MR. RICHARD KEARTON DESCENDING A CLIFF THE FAMOUS STUFFED OX PHOTOGRAPHING A HIGH SUBJECT MR. CHERRY KEARTON ASCENDING A TREE OPINIONS OF MR. KEARTON'S LECTURES PRIVATE " Delightful." - EX-PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT. " Mr. Kearton shows the fairyland of living things." - PROF. GREGG WILSON, Belfast. " Your lectures were a great delight to all who attended them." - Mrs. HUMPHRY WARD. TROUT PHOTOGRAPHED UNDER WATER IN A CLEAR SHALLOW STREAM PRESS " Intensely interesting." - Morning Post. " A graphic and racy lecturer." - Scotsman. " Mr. Kearton's lecture was excellent and most beautifully illustrated." - Rugby School Magazine. the East. My sister-in-law who was out with her husband during his second trip to East Africa is, I believe, now writing a book upon their experiences, and I am to read the M.S. upon my return from Norway in July. Cherry will I know be very grateful indeed for any assistance which you can kindly give him. I am writing him today and will convey your messag Trusting you are well I remain With kind remembrances Yours Always Faithfully R. Kearton Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Keartons' Nature Pictures By RICHARD KEARTON, F.Z.S.,F.R.P.S.,&c., AND CHERRY KEARTON. Descriptive Text by R. KEARTON. This is the most magnificent of all the Kearton Nature Books, containing the finest collection of Nature Photographs ever published. The plates are beautifully reproduced in Color, Photogravure, and Black and White, in a manner hitherto unexcelled. Complete in Two Vols. Cloth gilt, 15s. each net. REYNARD AT HOME. PRESS OPINIONS OF Keartons' Nature Pictures " One of the most handsome works on Nature Photography yet issued." -AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER. " The work...is one of singular beauty." - WESTMINSTER GAZETTE. " The illustrations throughout reach an exceptionally high standard." -BOOKSELLER. " Always fresh and welcome ; we never tire of these masters of Nature photography." -MANCHESTER GUARDIAN. " The most beautiful and complete collection of Nature pictures ever published." -ABERDEEN FREE PRESS. " Of exceptional excellence, the picture being effective and the reading entertaining and instructive."-WESTERN DAILY PRESS. BIOSCOPE PICTURES OF RATS AT SUPPER IN A HEDGEBANK BIOSCOPE PICTURES OF A BLACK-HEADED GULL COMING TO HER NEST N.B.-Mr. Kearton had the distinction of being the first professional lecturer to be commanded by His Majesty the King to lecture before the Royal children. P.T.O. Rev. A.L.E.WEEKS PRINCIPAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES ------------------------------ Rev. H. L. Morehouse, D.D., 23 East 26th Street, New York City Rev. R. S. MacArthur, D.D., 123 West 57th Street, New York City Rev. M. W. Gilbert, D.D., 248 West 129th Street, New York City Mrs. Elisabeth H. Grannis, 5 East 12th Street, New York City Rev. E. W. Moore, D.D., 700 North 15th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Rev. A. W. Pegues, D.D., Raleigh, N. C. Mr. Chas. F. Meserve, LL. D., Raleigh, N. C. Rev. A. C. Schuler, New Bern, N. C. Mr. S. M. Brinson, Supt. Public Schools, New Bern, N.C. Hon. A. D. Ward, Attorney, New Bern, N.C. Hon. Jas. A. Bryan, Prest. Nat. Bank, New Bern, N. C. Hon. E. A. Johnson, 154 Nassau St., N. Y. City Hon. E. H. Mendows, New Bern, N. C. U. S. Senator, F. M. SImmons, New Bern, N. C. Thomas A. Green Treasurer [*9*] New Bern Collegiate Industrial Institute For the Training of Colored Young Men and Women -------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIES Truck Farming, General Farming, Live Stock and Poultry. W. W. HAYES, Director. New Bern, N. C. 248 W. [5] 53rd. St. New York City, May 31st, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Ex-President of the United States, Honored Sir:- I am here in the interest of our school ,desiring to interest friends who will help us in our struggles. I shall be glad if you will give me two minutes interview with you concerning our work and Oblige. I inclose a booklet that will give you an idea what we have done and are doing. A little help at a time like this would mean much to the work in helping it accomplish its aim. We have our brick yard orders for a million of brick this summer if we can get them made in time,as you will notice on one side of the leaflet our needs, by giving us a little help now would enable us to be of untold benefit to the public and at the same time make the brick for our own needs, and therefore reducing that list of needs to less than two thirds. We need three thousand dollars to get our yard in good working shape so we can turn out daily forty thousands of well made bricks. Thanking you in advance for any consideration you may show. Very Truly Yours, J. T. Kerr, Field Sec.[*Princess Lazarovich-Hrebelianovich*] [*12*] 600, West 163rd Street, New York. May 31st 1911. Dear Theodore Roosevelt, — "Gift of God"_certainly to America, as your name implies_and to life in general! Your words at Grant's Tomb yesterday show cause why every true American must be thankful for you. I would'_".in season and out of season",_invoke such truth of vision and justice,- on behalf of our dear Servians . I cherish the thought of our sympathetic expressions concerning them, during the short audience you were good enough to accord me during at the White House on Christmas Eve 1907. The late King EdwardVIII sent a message to me through Ambassador Reid_delivered to me on my arrival back in England-: "Servians to make their unification!" (Mr. I. N. Ford gave me the message fron Mr. Reid.) My answer was : " God may allow it." _ It was not by Europe: s "will that Italy was unified, nor that German Unification "was won." I wish that I could hope that in the multiplicity of calls [a] on your time, you might still find some moments to look at the book on the Servians which my husband and I have written (published by Scribners), _ and that you would keep a place in your soul for this race whose deeds as well as their words have through centuries, been so wholesome, pure, and valuable to life. My Mother, Mrs. Laura A. Calhoun, and my sister, Virginia, join us in blessing you: Pray believe me Yours very truly Eleanor Lazarovich-Hrebelianovich —if possible to avoid all questions of my Mother's right to make a Will - for I loved her very dearly, and her name is sacred to me - therefore Colonel this letter is confidential - Can you not, as you wrote the inscription and I am sure unintentionally have done me this great wrong - tell my sisters [these] this - viz I offer to have a facsimile made of my Father's letter about the Flags - one a bronze tablet - this will silence for all time the lies circulated about the ownership of the many "so called Fort Sumter flags" and trace the history back to the time they were taken down at Ft. Moultrie. On another tablet of the same size I will have the fac simile of the inscription written by you, in your own writing, and added to this "Returned to the U.S. Government by the surviving children of General Robert Anderson according to his wishes - be Returned to the U.S. Government according to the wishes of Genl R. A. by his surviving children" - Should my sisters insist upon having their names then mine must be also. I object to the word "presented" as father considered himself the Custodian of the Flags, not their owner. It may be better to make this formal offer to the President, without entering into other details. My sisters will be at no expense whatever, [*for the Tablets, and their names will be in Bronze instead of on paper! Forgive my troubling you but I idolized my Father, and it breaks my heart to realise that in a few years my right to being his daughter will think this inscription be denied me by posterity. Will you accept a little pamphlet I got out for that 50th Anniversary of the Defense of Fort Sumter. Eba Anderson Lawton*] [*[5-31-11]*] [*-12.*] MAINTIEN LE DROIT 37 Fifth Avenue Dear Colonel, It is as many years since you have heard of me, that I fear that you have forgotten who I am - But I can never forget the gratitude I owe you for your whole souled splendid permission to have the Volley fired over my beloved Father, General Anderson's grave, on the occasion of his Centennial Services at West Point. I am coming to you now to ask what may be called a personal "recognition," but which is also a matter of history- the omission of my name from the card accompanying the Fort Sumter flags "Presented to the War Department by the daughters of General Robert Anderson - Miss Sophie C. and Miss Maria L. Anderson" I did not know of this inscription until a year ago! I was always very sorry that they had not been "returned" as my father surely intended they should be, after he was laid to rest. Mother and I thought nothing was decided, we thought it would be fitting to have them at West Point. Therefore, after her death, I had some Communication with the Superintendent at West Point. He wrote to you about the matter, and informed me that it had been determined to send them to the War Department in Washington. Seeing in the newspapers that you had been to the house, had taken charge of them, and placed them in the Secretary's rooms in the W. Dept I was perfectly satisfied that they should be there, supposing of course they had been "given or "returned" to the Govt - in my Mother's name. When my sisters returned last summer, I told them they had no right to omit my name that the Flags belonged to my father's family and that my name must be added - They replied that I had wanted the Flags sent to West Point or I had no discussion with them. I have written four times but though my letters are answered, they never mention the Flags - and I am forced to take any means I can to have myself righted. What could they have said to you Colonel, to persuade you to omit my name! I my father's eldest surviving child, who is devoting her whole life to keeping his blessed memory before the American people and to Secure for him the recognition his services demand. By an Irony of Fate, the Govt. appointed me my father's Executrix for his Longevity Claim - and by this inscription my birthright has been taken from me, and I am not recognized as his child! If my sisters claim that under my Mother's Will as her Executrixes they had the rights to the Flags - I shall be forced to bring up the validity of My dear Mother's Will. I allowed it to be probated as her "last Wishes" - sold Securities in order to pay all debts of the Estate, my sisters debts and household expenses up to the day. I left Washington - to enable the Will to be probated at once. But there was a Post - Nuptual Settlement that my Mother showed to me, and to my husband, and therefore my Father made no Will. My sisters knew of this. At the earnest desire of my dear and loyal friend the Hon. Robert Lincoln who saw a notice about the inscription in the papers, I wrote to the late Secretary of War, and Mr. Lincoln wrote also asking that my name should be added - He answered that I laid no claim - to having had charge of the Flags - and that as the inscription was written by you, and accepted by the then Secretary of War - he could do nothing in the matter. I thought it best to write you first, before sending a letter to the president. I wantmembers So hopeing you will be able to attend Our next meeting and the best of luck for 1912 I await for and Early reply yours Trouly P.A. P. Geo A Lindsay 227 Calyer St Greenpoint Brooklyn Brooklyn N.Y. 5-31-11 [*[Lindsay]*] [*D*] Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir & Bro Just a line to ask you Should you be in town on 18th of June will you kindly attend our meeting and give us a word or two as we will wellcome you and have a fine Entertainement Meeting starts Sunday June 18th 1911 215 Sharp at the Masonic Temple. Clearmont & Lafayette Ave Brooklyn the Lodge is known as Loyal Oarder of Moose Brooklyn 69 we have Close on to 1300468 Riverside Drive. New York, May 31, 1911 [*5.*] Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, [*[Loewy]*] Oyster Bay Honorable Sir:- I am a school girl and attend Public School No. 54 of Manhattan. We are now studying the Spanish American War, and as I am in one of the lower classes our histories give a very brief account of it. As the Battle of San Juan Hill is so important I would be very grateful if you would kindly send mesome of the important incidents. Thanking you in advance. Yours respectfully Matilda Lowry.119 N. Arlington Av. [*[Ludlow]*] East Orange, N. J. May 31, 1911. [*D*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, LLD. Oyster Bay, L.I. My dear Mr. Roosevelt Please look at my signature, and be prepared to accede to the request of your old Dominie. I am commissioned by the Woman's Guild of Munn Ave Church - my recent parish -- to ask if you can give them an evening during the coming October. The Guild numbers several hundred of the "Elect Ladies" of the Oranges. The promise you an expression of their personal admiration, readiness to be convinced upon any topic you may choose to expound, a crowd filling the largest church auditorium in the State, and such financial recognition of your service as you may suggest. May I inform the Guild of your willingness to accept such an invitation? I am, with many delightful old-time memories, Sincerely yours James M. Ludlow.[*[5-31-11]*] [*[Monteagle]*] [*5.*] [[shorthand]] HARVARD LAW SCHOOL CAMBRIDGE MASS. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: This is an answer to your letter written in San Francisco which I have deferred till now. I have intended to accept your very kind invitation to take lunch with you at Oyster Bay after my examinations here but I could not till my plans for starting home matured. I now expect to leave for San Francisco on Monday June twenty-sixth. I could lunch with you either the Friday or Saturday preceding if you can have me, for I shall be in New York that weekend. It would give me great pleasure to do so. Thanking you for your[*[For enc see 5-31-11]*] kind invitation to me, believe me, very sincerely, Paige Monteagle 26 Winthrop Hall - Cambridge. May thirty-first, 1911.[*[Rhoede]*] [*8.*] General Court Martial U.S. Navy Yard, Boston, Mass., May 31, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, "The Outlook" New York City, N.Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: Going back to the years of my journalistic service on the New York Tribune (with which newspaper my uncle became associated with Horace Greeley and George Jones in April 1841, and remained as stockholder, publisher, etc. till 1869) I recall my pleasant meetings and slight association with you, especially when I stopped at Castle Garden for "news" and often found you with Emigration Commissioners George Starr and Edmund Stephenson; and later when as Assistant City Editor I took "Jake" Piis on the staff and got Bowers to let me assign him to Police Headquarters (with Ensign) where you were so intimately associated with him as Police Commissioner. I also recall an instance in 1886 when at Castle Garden about a month before the City Convention we were talking about candidates and I pleasantly remarked to you, "Who's going to be the next Mayor?" and you responded, "You tell." Then I said, "Well, Theodore Roosevelt?" You jokingly replied "That's good". That evening I wrote a minion editorial of about 200 or 300 words suggesting you as a candidate. You were later nominated, but was defeated by Abram S. Hewitt you losing many votes that went to Henry George. However, I could not do more than cast one vote. My purpose in writing to you this is to ask if you will do me2 me a favor to the extent of asking the Secretary of the Navy to, so far as he consistently can do so, favorably commend me to the Senate Naval Committee when asked for a report (which will be this week) upon a proposed bill (Senate 2028) introduced by Senator Lodge in my interest. The Bill proposes to give to me credit for active service performed as an officer on the retired list. I have been on active duty since November 1903, continuously, and the Bill merely gives to me longevity service credit, or 10% additional to my pay for each five years of active service performed, the same as allowed to officers on the active list. This will not in any way encroach upon the rights or prerogatives of any other officer, but will give to me only what other officers of much younger age (I am 66) receive for active duty performed. Perhaps you will recall that I was retired for incapacity from illness contracted in the Arctic in 1873 as one of the Juniata expedition (of which DeLong was navigator) and when I found and developed veins of coal in Greenland. I am very truly, Henry E. Rhoades Assistant Engineer, U.S.Navy (retired) P.S. I am a Brother of St. John's Lodge F.&A.M. of Norwalk, Conn. and Past Commander of Bethlehem Commandery Knights Templar, Mount Vernon, N.Y. and Past Grand Representative of Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Illinois. I am also a member of the G.A.R. and ex-Junior Vice Commander of the Military Order of Loyal Legion. H.E.R.26255 111:4 Enclosed 1911OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT OF OHIO Treasury Department Internal Revenue Service Cleveland, Ohio May 31, 1911. My dear Sir: Referring to your letter of May 22nd, would advise that I followed your suggestion of sending to Messrs. Harris & Ewing, Washington, D.C., for the photograph of Colonel Roosevelt, which I am enclosing under separate cover for his autograph. Thanking you for your kind suggestion, I am, Very sincerely, A. N. Rodway To--- Mr. Frank Harper, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City.ROE & MARKUSEN K. K. ROE CHRIS. MARKUSEN TELEPHONES 206 and 207 QUALITY GROCERS Agents for Chase & Sanborn's coffees | Temco line of canned goods [*9*] BEMIDJI, MINN: May 31st 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Roosevelt: - Pardon me for writing you but I would like to ask you if you have a book written about your hunting trip, and where I can obtain same; I have always been a great admirer of you and hope some day to have a chance to vote for you again. Hoping to hear from you and with the best regards I am sincerely yours, K. K. Roe[*[5-31-11]*] [*4.*] [[SHORTHAND]] My dear Mr Roosevelt I cannot go to Europe without seeing you all and if you are to be at home next Sunday June 4, Mrs. Smith and I will motor down in the afternoon. That was another"Corking" speech yesterday ! and hit several nails on the extreme summit of their protuberant heads. Always Your friend Hopkinson Smith May 31.[*4.*] THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE COLLEGE STATE COLLEGE, PA. OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT May 31st, 1911 Mr. Ernest Hamlin Abbott, 287 Fourth Avenue New York City, New York. My dear Sir:- In behalf of the Committee of Conference on Rural Conditions, I ask your influence toward securing the presence of Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt on one day of the Conference, - whichever he may select, - and to speak on some topic pertinent to that day. He could leave New York at 11.35 p.m. Pennsylvania Railroad, for Altoona and return to New York the following night, requiring but one day of his time. We already have the consent of Ex-Secretary Garfield, a partial promise from Mr. Gifford Pinchot, and promises from a number of other public men. The Conference will attract many people from central Pennsylvania, and will be a noteworthy occasion. I ask a good word from you in our behalf. If Mr. Roosevelt is free for those days, a Committee will wait on him with a formal invitation. Thanking you for any assistance you may give us, I am, Very truly yours, Edwin E. SparksOffice of James H. Taft & Co. No.100 William St. P.O. Box 1116. New York, May 31st 1911 To His Excellency Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, NY [*II.*] My dear Colonel, With this, I take pleasure in mailing you a copy of a little volume, entitled "Strange Siberia," just issued from the press. The contrast between Russian despotism and American freedom is most striking, but the Russian people are groping for light. Trusting that the fourfold allusions to yourself, contained in this little book may not meet with your disapproval, I remain With great respect Yours sincerely Marcus L. Taft.[*E*] A. D. THOMAS. J. E. CALINA. E. R. DAVIS MIDLAND COMPANY RESTORING OF PLUMES, SILKS & SATINS. DYEING, CLEANING AND PRESSING. AUDENRIED, PENN'A 5/31/11. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- There is a proposal on foot, to organize the AUTHORS and writers into one grand world wide, Federation, Herewith I write [a] asking will you without any obligation on your part, lend us a little friendly notice, regarding this in the future, if so I will be pleased to know if you will kindly give us encouragement, in this project. Kindly advise me, while thanking you in advance I remain Fraternally yours, A.D. Thomas, Box 224.THE NATIONAL Progressive Republican League OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK STATE OFFICERS BELA TOKAJI, Brooklyn, President DR. E. STAGG WHITIN, New York, Vice-Pres. PROF. CARLOS C.ALDEN, Buffalo, Vice Pres. GEORGE. H. FURMAN, Patchogue, Vice-Pres. PROF. F. S. HOFFMAN, Schenectady, Vice-Pres. PROF. H. L. FAIRCHILD, Rochester, Vice-Pres. DR. S. F. ROGERS, Cohoes, Vice-Pres. J. PHILIPPE BERG, Brooklyn, Treasurer O. F. G. MEGIE, New York, Secretary EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE General Robert Avery, Brooklyn C. F. Collier, Albany George Munzinger, Hudson Dr. A. Blum, New York Henry C. Buckhout, Brooklyn Victor Hugo Duras, New York And the President, Vice-President and Treasurer, members ex-officio. STATE HEADQUARTERS SUITES 1005, 1006 302-304 BROADWAY NEW YORK CITY BUREAU FOR LITERATURE AND SPEAKERS 1244-1246 39TH STREET BROOKLYN, N.Y. PRESIDENTS OFFICE 424-426 SIXTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY TELEPHONE 2799 MADISON SQUARE NATIONAL OFFICERS JONATHAN BOURNE, JR., Oregon, President GEORGE W. NORRIS, Nebraska, 1st Vice-Pres. CHASE S. OSBORN, Michigan 2d Vice-Pres. CHARLES R. CRANE, Chicago, Treasurer FREDERICK C. HOWE, New York Secretary EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Moses E.Clapp, Minnesota Joseph L. Bristow, Kansas E.H. Hubbard, Iowa Irvine L. Lenroot, Winsconsin William Kent, California Gifford Pinchot, Pennsylvania George L. Record, New Jersey And the President, Vice-President and Treasurer, members ex-officio. New York May 31. 1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt New York Dear Colonel: - Is it any wonder that millions of free Americans are loyal friends and followers of yours? Your speech at Grant Monument yesterday was the best you delivered in a long time. It will silence many of your distractors The members of this league who are also members of the National Roosevelt League are as loyal to you today as they ever have been. Colonel: There is plenty of fighting blood contained in my veins and I shall fight your enemies and the enemies of your Nationwide progressive movement throughout our great Commonwealth this fall and next spring before the Rep. Commitee we will win! Loyally yours Bela Tokaji President P.S. We are distributing 100,000 copies weekly of Lovejoy Bourne, La Follette, Poindexter Borah, Norris speeches in the State.[*[For 2 enc see 5-16-11 5-31-11]*]MEDICAL DEPARTMENT University of Nashville AND University of Tennessee NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. ROBERT OLIVER TUCKER M.D. DEAN JOSEPH P. KELLER, A.B., M.D., SECRETARY EUGENE FREDERICK TURNER, REGISTRAR COLLEGE, 631 SECOND AVE, S. HOSPITAL, 614 BROADWAY [*11.*] May 31, 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir, I trust you will recall receiving letters from me last year apprising you, as a member of the Peabody Board of Trust, of the unfortunate turn of affairs relating to the George Peabody College for Teachers. That correspondence was suggested by the prominent part you took January 24, 1905. You will recall that it was upon your motion that your Board voted the million dollars to this college. Later I was led to believe that but for the great weight of your name that motion would have been voted down then and there by certain parties who subsequently proved themselves unfriendly to the college. Not daring to oppose you motion, they apparently acquiesced, making the vote unanimous, but straightway set about devising ways and means to divert not only the million dollars, the sixteen acres and eight buildings which the University of Nashville indicated its willingness to deed to your Board as a permanent site for Peabody, which it had occupied for thirty-five years but also, without semblance of authority from contributing parties, the quarter million dollars in cash given by the state and the two hundred thousand and one hundred thousand dollars in bonds by the city and county respectively. It appeared that Bishop Lawrence of the Methodist Episcopal Church, North, had in mind the aggrandizement of Vanderbilt, the Methodist University. Even cursory reading of Peabody's will and the constitution of the state of Tennessee would convince a lawyer that no part of the Peabody fund or income derived from it, or funds derived from the state of Tennessee could be applied to the maintenance of a religious institution. The Chancellor of Vanderbilt and some of his Trustees had evidently led Bishop Lawrence and others to believe thatMEDICAL DEPARTMENT University of Nashville AND University of Tennessee NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. ROBERT OLIVER TUCKER M.D. DEAN JOSEPH P. KELLER, A.B., M.D., SECRETARY EUGENE FREDERICK TURNER, REGISTRAR COLLEGE, 631 SECOND AVE, S. HOSPITAL, 614 BROADWAY T.R.-2 the church institutions would be divorced from the church that organized and for years supported it and that any scruples in that quarter were therefore groundless. This matter is now in litigation, the parties to the suit being the Bishops of the Methodist Church and the Board of Trustees of Vanderbilt University. They are evidently relying upon the supposed cupidity of the Methodist Conference five years hence to accept the situation for the sake of millions in the South under control of the college that was once theirs, rather than put themselves in the attitude of fighting the institution. Thus have a series of compound levers been in operation since 1904. The camel appears to have gotten more than his head into the mill already. Now all that I outlined to you in my letter has transpired, and in addition thereto what I forecasted would be attempted has also become practically accomplished. The sixteen acres and eight buildings have not only been lost to the University that contributed them as a site for Peabody, and without any monetary consideration whatever, but they have been deeded to Vanderbilt as a site for its Medical and Dental Departments, Possession to be given June 8th. This appears to be all the greater outrage when it is remembered that the University of Nashville's medical school is situated on property adjacent to campus, and is maintaining, in consolidation with the medical school of the University of Tennessee - the other state University - the best equipped medical college in the state, demanding the highest entrance requirements, and maintaining its own teaching hospital of about seventy beds and an eight room Dispensary in the building formerly occupied by the Medical Department of University of Tennessee before the consolidation in 1909. The alumni of the University and Peabody College who cheered your name in 1905 as the leader who had insisted upon the will of Peabody being carried out without longer delay, as well as Robert Winthrop's ideas and promises - these alumni and their many thousands of friends throughout the entire South, can never believe that this MEDICAL DEPARTMENT University of Nashville AND University of Tennessee NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. ROBERT OLIVER TUCKER M.D. DEAN JOSEPH P. KELLER, A.B., M.D., SECRETARY EUGENE FREDERICK TURNER, REGISTRAR COLLEGE, 631 SECOND AVE, S. HOSPITAL, 614 BROADWAY T.R.-3 diversion of property and funds without the semblance of equity or consent of contributors could have been accomplished with your consent, or even with you knowledge. Now, Col. Roosevelt, it is not too late for the voice of the people to prevail yet. The greatest service which has ever been within your power to perform in the interest of the South, I believe there is still time for you to render. I doubt not the potency of a mere statement from you that although you were the author of the motion to endow Peabody in 1905, that you were never thereafter consulted regarding any change of purposes as understood by the public and the contributors of these vast sums of money and property. These members of the Peabody Board of Trust who were chiefly instrumental in this injustice to the mother school, the University of Nashville, to the tax payers of the state, county and city, and to the ten thousands of alumni, knowing that you would not approve of the secretly conceived disposition of the property and monies, had in mind not only to not apprise you of the date of subsequent meetings, and the nature of the business that would then be considered, but by so studiedly ignoring you as the most interested member in carrying out that vote, they left you to infer that at the expiration of you term as President of the United States you were no longer a member of the Peabody Board. You will recall that you raised that question in our correspondence last year, and I cited precedents in proof of my contention that you are still a member. You will recall that you addressed a communication to Bishop Lawrence on this point and that he concurred with me, at that late day admitting that you are still a member. Will you not make this statement and if need be, authorize its publication at least to the interested parties? I hope that you will do this before the seventh day of June, the last day Peabody College is MEDICAL DEPARTMENT University of Nashville AND University of Tennessee NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. ROBERT OLIVER TUCKER M.D. DEAN JOSEPH P. KELLER, A.B., M.D., SECRETARY EUGENE FREDERICK TURNER, REGISTRAR COLLEGE, 631 SECOND AVE, S. HOSPITAL, 614 BROADWAY T.R.-4 scheduled to occupy the campus and buildings. Now it appears that like a good many other parties to the indefensible scheme, members of the Peabody Board of Trust dared not leave the details to the Board of Trustees of George Peabody College for Teachers, the majority of whom are residents of Tennessee. They determined the location of Peabody College themselves, and committed the George Peabody Trustees at the time of their appointment to that location; not only that, but to an affiliation with Vanderbilt University of such character as practically to extinguish Peabody College and render it of little use as the great teacher of teachers designed by Robert Winthrop and the great benefactor. Not only did they not hesitate to alienate the great body of loyal alumni, the greatest asset any college can have, but actually gave no thought to the large student body that were turned adrift. It is becoming a matter of public knowledge that the actual transfer of the campus and buildings as a site for the Medical and Dental Departments of Vanderbilt University was accomplished by the original Board, not being left to the sense of honor and equity of the local Board, who would never have permitted either inequitable step. It is generally understood that the actual possession of the campus and buildings for these departments of the competing University was not obligatory until after the expiration of a term of three years, by which time it was contemplated that the new buildings for the college would be completed. On the contrary, so great was the hurry on the part of Vanderbilt to obtain possession of the campus and buildings at once in order that its medical department could the more successfully compete with that of the University of Nashville and effect the elimination of the latter as an educational factor in Nashville, that they have somehow secured immediate possession, closing Peabody outright and without quarters for an indefinite time.MEDICAL DEPARTMENT University of Nashville AND University of Tennessee NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. ROBERT OLIVER TUCKER M.D. DEAN JOSEPH P. KELLER, A.B., M.D., SECRETARY EUGENE FREDERICK TURNER, REGISTRAR COLLEGE, 631 SECOND AVE, S. HOSPITAL, 614 BROADWAY T.R.-5 Col. Roosevelt, I trust that your temperament, which cannot permit parleying with men who contemplate an outrageous injustice, will lead you to extend your sympathy to the many thousands of the best people in the South who now look to you and to you only for relief. Bishop Lawrence, in his letter to you, a copy of which you sent to me, stated that the whole matter had been thrashed out in the public press at Nashville. He was right. The press, at first on the side of the University and of the people, finally became silent in the matter that a public man like you must have observed. When predatory interests need a newspaper's influence they know how to get it. Both of the Nashville papers at first valiantly fought for our cause, opposing this unrighteous diversion of property and money. They are now practically acquiescent instead of aiding the people to repel this invasion of their rights and the rights of the University of Nashville, the oldest educational institution in the state and the oldest chartered University in the South. Bishop Lawrence and his coterie of schemers dared no opposeyou. Therefore they did not consult you. Southern people who have learned to love and revere the names, University of Nashville and Peabody College, do trust you. Will you not at least authorize to be made public a statement of facts as indicated by the review of the circumstances above? Hoping that you will, and assuring you of the gratitude of a noble people, I am, Yours sincerely, E. F. Turner[*5,*] Collier's The National Weekly 416 West 13th Street New York Outdoor America Edited by Caspar Whitney Personal May 31, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City. Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- I am going to publish a symposium of opinions as to the relative value of Fishing vs. Shooting, as a recreation. Do you care to express an opinion on the subject? I already have expressions from Pinchot, Dr. Lambert, A. Rogers, Owen Wister, Professor Osborn, Hornaday, Wadsworth, Dr. van Dyke, Dr. Quackenbos, Professor Holder, Al. Cowles, Seton. I have also asked Dan Beard. To my great regret, Stewart White is beyond reach. If you care to join the symposium, will you let me have your opinion by the end of next week? I need hardly say that it seems to me that such a symposium without an expression from you will be incomplete. I have sought men who are qualified to express an opinion and men who are well known to the public, for my idea of this symposium is that it [could] shall be educational, so far as the general public is concerned. Sincerely yours, Caspar Whitney Dictated W/TBenton A. Williams Osteopathic Physician [*H*] Gallatin, Tenn. May 31, 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N.Y., My dear Sir:- Have just read what you had to say yesterday regarding peace and am certainly glad to see you come out in such a plain manner on this important subject. We know that nothing less than war could have conquered the old order of things and prepared the way for new and better conditions many times in the past; that we are far from having solved all the great problems of the ages & that many of them that still remain will stand like some great mountain in the path of progress, if the world should heed these who are crying peace, peace!Benton A. WILLIAMS Osteopathic Physician 2 Gallatin, Tenn.,.....................190... Some are undoubtedly sincere in desiring peace for the good of mankind, but the majority are satisfied with the present unjust rule, and until they are able to demonstrate this ability to abandon their positions of advantage for the common good as the necessity arises, they will have to be judged by the masses as desiring peace from selfish motives. The history of the world shows that they have never yet yielded the place of advantage in a peaceable manner - until they do, war will be, not only be inevitable, but necessary.Benton A. WILLIAMS Osteopathic Physician [*3*] Gallatin, Tenn., ...........................190 Truly it has been said, "the arts of peace may become more destructive than the art of war." All Godly men desire peace but they cannot compromise good with evil in order to produce a premature peace? Which not only does not solve the problem, but is only laying up wrath for the day of wrath when every debt must be fully paid. Sincerely your friend, BA Williams ..Woodford, Bovee & Butcher, 1 Madison Avenue, New York, May 31, 1911. Stewart L. Woodford. C.N. Bovee. David F. Butcher. Frederick C. Tanner. Charles L. Foster. Frederick C. Lawyer. George W.M. Clark Cable adress-sedum. [*4.*] My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I did not join in the general and enthusiastic acclaim at the close of your speech yesterday. Your personal magnetism always compels such sympathy from me that I feel constrained to wait and think your speeches over before really knowing how far my thought goes with yours. Your splendid appeal for duty, based on both love and duty, ought to be written on every heart and brain throughout the Republic. Each employment of brute force and cowardly dynamite by misguided labor leaders makes an Imperialist; each sin against justice by organized and predatory capital makes an Anarchist. The path for the plain people must be on the lines you so wisely stated. For what you said, and said so forcefully, let an old friend thank you heartily. But I fear that what you said about arbitration may do hurt. You have tremendous influence; an influence which possibly you may not realize. I do not know that I can controvert any single statement you made in that connection butThe Honorable Theodore Roosevelt--2. I feel that the total influence of what you said may be an excuse for other and weaker men to oppose general arbitration between Great Britain and ourselves. I feel that such arbitration would be a step towards the highest civilization which should be taken. I believe that some day it must be taken and that just as the duel has passed so quarrels between nations must finally be adjusted peacefully by Courts and by common sense and not by appeals to battle. The appeal to battle cannot always be just. The stronger army and the better military brain will win irrespective of justice. The better shot and the keener swordsman, no matter how bad his cause, won the duel. The better soldier and the heavier artillery must win the battle. Justice will at the last prove a surer solution of quarrels than an appeal to arms. I fear that your great influence will be the shield or cover behind which smaller men will seek to hide themselves. I am sorry you said what you did about arbitration. We have been friends so long that I am sure you will appreciate just why and how I am writing you. Sincerely yours, Stewart L. Woodford The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York.[*Enc in Monteagle 5-31-11*] [*Paige*] Mrs. Louis Findlay Monteagle. [*26 Winthrop Hall Cambridge*] 2516 Pacific AvenueEnc in ToKaji 5-31-11Times BELA TOKAJI ON POPULAR GOVERNMENT Believes the East Will Follow the Examples of the West. Bela Tokaji has spoken. The South Brooklyn statesman is an advocate of popular government and is surprised that the great majority of independent voters do not show greater enthusiasm in what he terms the propaganda. Writing to the Times on the subject, Tokaji gives the following views: "Why enlightened citizenship in the Empire State do not follow the noble example set by progressive citizenship in the rapidly-advancing Middle and Far West and in one of the Eastern States, is incomprehensible to those of our citizenships who are earnest and constant advocates of popular government. It must be obvious to those who care to observe things worthy of observation that the propaganda for popular government is making itself felt throughout the entire State and especially in the larger cities, Buffalo, Rochester, Troy, Albany, Schenectady, Poughkeepsie, Yonkers, yes, even in the City of New York, and in such districts as Manhattan Borough which but a few years ago were considered impregnable Gibraltars of the Tammany Wigwam of Fourteenth street, where arrogant and corrupt political bosses rule supreme; in Brooklyn Republican wards, strongly fortified citadels whence a set of haughty, presumptuous, self-opinionated, domineering seigniors, self-styled better-class citizens, paid no attention whatsoever to the wishes and desires of the electorate, and in Queens County, where the obreptious political activity of the leaders is at an end and the delapitating machines of both parties have ceased to be a dominant factor in the body politic."[*[May, 1911]*] [*D*] Waltham Woman's Club Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay. N.Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt In accordance with the wishes of several members of the Waltham Woman's Club, I write to ascertain if it would be possible to procure you to give a lecture under its auspices in Waltham sometime next winter. Jan. 29-30 or 31st. 1912 arevery good dates. Every year this club plans one public meeting - and presents the best speaker it can procure, with its limited resources. Being a democratic club it tries to reach all classes and to do the greatest good for the greatest number. It would ask the support of the Mother's Club and the Business Men's Club. Waltham is a watch manufacturing city ten miles from Boston. Could you plan to come on any date that you might be in Boston for any other reason - and make the terms possible for the club to meet. It would be a great pleasure to have you - and an honor that would be appreciated. Most respectfully and Sincerely yours Nellie F. Barker President, WWC Mrs. George J. Barker 42 Prospect St Waltham. Mass. May 1911 -[*ack 6 - 1- 11*] [*[Bogle Ca May 1911]*] 1/ To [*34*] Theodore Roosevelt, Revered Standard-bearer; Commander-in-chief of the army of Political truth --I had no intention of beginning in so epic a strain, for my message is practical. But the cumulative effect of five years inside view of politics broke forth at the address, and I will add that I reverently believe --and have contended in print-- that God removed McKinley that Roosevelt might take his place; and God --or you-- sent Taft that we might appreciate Roosevelt the more by contrast. Therefore:-- The Outlook's article, signed by E. F. Baldwin, and copied with a flourish in the Tacoma News --may I throw some light thereon? It commended Mr. Seymour's election to the mayoralty office, and ended thus: "When I took it into Col. Roosevelt's office and he approved of its every word. So you see you have quite a push here."2/ I admired your balance and discretion at Tacoma, President Roosevelt -- I can call you nothing else -- when under rude compulsion to speak for one of the other of opposing candidates you wisely declined to commit yourself, and spoke only in general terms of the requisites of a good official, each side applying to its own the good and to is opposite the bad. It would have been bad for you and the cause if you done as urged, for there was much to be said against both men, though they are social and moral opposites. And when these women //told me// --the staggering sonearance of this machine's exclamation points for once appropriate--that they had urged you to speak for Mr. Seymour, and added: "I think as much as you do of Mr. Roosevelt, but I do think he ought to have complied, especially as the Outlook telegraphed him to do so", (a statement repeated everywhere here, owing to Mr. Baldwin's zeal.) -- I replied "Permit me-- no, you do not think as much of Roosevelt as I do, or you would not presume to dictate to him. " "But the Outlook did.""So much the worse for the Outlook, then. What constitutes Roosevelt's greatness, if he is to obey the dictation of local suffragettes or of any paper? You forget that he did not even accept the Pope's dictation.” As for that breakfast, I was invited to it by a Scripps-McRae editor thus:- "I don't know" of anyone who is wilder over Roosevelt than you, and you are entitled to a ticket. "I declined--because I don't think the franchise frees women from social rules, and to be the third "Mrs." without a "Mr." there did not appeal. Yet there is none --not one-- who could have appreciated the privilege of merely touching the hand of the nation's idol, as I would. The editor was trying to make up to me for not printing my articles eulogizing one T.R. after the Fall election articles rejected by all the papers that had once eagerly accepted them. The enclosed is the first published in months, and I had to leave out any reference to a third term.4 [*¶ To return to Tacoma:*] Now, a stranger asked why, if Fawcett were such an animal as he was described to be (and he is)-- why was the vote so close?--only a few hundreds majority for Seymour out of 15000. The answer is that, bad as F. is, the people felt like the old woman, who was advised to divorce her husband for beating her and marry another: "I knows what I gets; but I don't know what I gets." To go back about Mr. Seymour:- Eight years ago, when you visited Tacoma, there rode in the carriage beside you our mayor, Louis D. Campbell. Do you chance to remember that he was a gentleman? He was the only good mayor we ever had. We were so proud to have a mayor who could do the honors so graciously during the President's visit. He was the son of Jacob M.C., for years chairman of the ways and means committee in Congress. The called Mayor Campbell a "Roosevelt man", because of his high honor. There was a little rat of an upstart, S.A. Perkins, our town's Tittlebat [Tit-] Titmouse, who had just had the two papers bought for him, secretly.5 there was an Electric company killing another company. Mayor Campbfll stood by his duty to the city. "Best men" --including Mr. Seymour-- protested against his vote of an oppressive franchise. The Perkins press, our only dailies, paid by these men, (and the Stone-Webster Co. of Boston) attacked Mayor Campbell so virulently, hounded him so viciously --that then was the time I began to write in the little Herald, the only supporter in the press he had. Also, Perkins had a personal spite. He proposed to Mayor C. to divide the police fines with him, promising to make him a U.S. Senator in return. "He tried to work upon my ambition," said Mr. Campbell sadly. it was a horrible affair altogether. For two years it raged--I never "let up"-- every week making my point--till finally, the day after a stormy meeting of council. I was assured by telephone, that I single-handed had made it possible for council to refuse that franchise--my name never appearing, of course. Perkins was burned in effigy--at first 1902. Afterward they feared him. And--they killed Mr. Campbell. He dropped dead from heart disease Dec. 29, 1907--induced by the6 treatment accorded him. This is charged openly in campaigns, charged to Perkins' door. (I stopped writing regularly with that “In Memoriam” my work was done.) But I write, as an average, one article a week for some paper. Now, Mr. Seymour took no active part in this persecution of a good man. But he did this: He helped to make it hard for Mr. Campbell to do his [d] duty. Mr. C.'s effort was [always] to reduce cost of car-fares, lights, to the people-- Mr. S's was to reduce the corporations. Mr. C. told me three times--and it depressed him--that when he was trying to keep the power monopoly from [fo rming] forming that he might secure better lights at a lower rate, Mr. S. said to him: "I don't want you to prevent monopoly and reduce electric lights, for then I will have to reduce gas rates." Mayor Campbell replied: "Mr. Seymour, if I were so fortunate as to own a three-fourth interest in the gas plant, I think that I would feel that I could afford to be generous--at least merely just to the city that gave me my market." Gas was $1.50, now $1.35-- only .85¢ in Pasadena.7 "Human nature?" A low standard -- that would force every poor workingman who turns on his light to see to eat his early breakfast by to pay double rates that Mr. Seymour may have big dividends. Mayor C. reduced car-fares from 35 cents etc. from different points, no transfers, to 10 cents, with transfers -- "best men" protesting that the poor power and car co. would be ruined. It was a crime -- the Tacoma Railway and Power Co. flatly refused to furnish the city enough current to keep its light plant going, that they might sell to m'f'rs at treble the rate. That was the franchise vetoed -- They would not let in a clause protecting the city and upheld by these men. Impossible to tell the atmosphere, but it is our tragedy. Mr.S.had a little paper printed a few weeks ago comparing himself with Mr. Campbell -- they all did he is the standard -- yet they killed him. As for the park--no, no. Mr.S. let them cut down 3-4ths of a mile of trees - the big trees -- to sell the wood! What are merry-go-rounds in comparison with 1000 years old trees. And the Outlook's article is too eager in its relish of the big sums to be disbursed under Mr.Seymour. He is honest--no one doubts--but his sympathies-- "He is hard as nails"-- "he drives a hard bargain"-- well, so much the better8/ better for the city --let us hope.But there is no halo around the head of William Wolcott Seymour for me. And--are you reading yet?--Perkins and Wilson,Seattle P.-I., try to control state affairs.The Seattle recall your Outlook lauds as a result of woman's influence,was engineered by Wilson because Gill,mayor,would not "get in line".P.and W. oppose open term or franchise stealing, or uphold them, according to whether or not the mayor is their man. To everyone's shame,Mr.Taft was guest at Perkins's house when here before his election.Later,Mr.Hudson , a gentleman, was endorsed by the Piere County bar for the Supreme judgeship.Mr. Perkins went to Washington and spoke against Mr.Hudson, who had been Mr.Campbell's staunch friend --all such being black-listed by Perkins.The chamber of commerce telegraphed the president urging the appointment, and asking him not to heed the request of Cushman's appointment (brother of late M.C.) Taft appointed Cushman to a federal judgeship in Alaska, and then, saying that he had done enough for Tacoma--in appointing a man it did not respect or want,-- gave the place to Donworth of Seattle.[*9/*] Mr. Hudson died of a heart disease on Easter Sunday. He was never the same after that blow. I voted for Seymour on his advice as the lesser evil. He said that he considered the bar's endorsement of himself a greater compliment than Taft's [s] appointing would be, "as those things are done now". He said he had supposed that the Supreme judgeship was above political influence. Congressman Cushman died three weeks after this affair, and Perkins tried to get up a monument fund for him, which stood at $300 for months and was withdrawn, all on account of the Hudson case. Three good men died of heart disease through Perkins' treatment-- the first an editor.-- but that is another story. Tacoma is divided into "standpat" and insurgent -- Mr. Seymour is of the former. Mr. Perkins is my next neighbor on one hand, and the Hudsons, friends of Poindexter, on the other side. I came to this Eutopia twenty years ago a happy young person, on my birthday--the 27th of October, by the way--I am now almost willing to die , from the things I see go on and on, and never [to] stop. But as long as Roosevelt always is true to himself I have courage.[*IV*] This is only my third attempt to write on a machine--and such a machine! --I trust you may find an excuse; but I felt that I must beg the Outlook to be careful how it credits statements from these men and papers. Remember that Mr.Seymour's brother is a bond buyer, in New York. He handled warrants that cost us "in blood and treasure"---not that he [h] had no right; but would he not vote and favor their payment by a tricked city? would not any broker ? "We are up against it", said men of Mr. Seymour---and voted for him, on the basis that the country has been educated in the last seven years--by one Roosevelt, and if Mr. S. tries to "jab" us, by leasing our light plant, or other--the town would mob him. The "pure water "he vowed for--and will issue its bonds- is contaminated by Hot Springs hotel diseases. He is upheld by Perkins and corporations. I know a man, who says that every morning when he wakes up he hopes that Roosevelt has done nothing wrong--for everyone else has--. I have no such fear--but, Oh, how hard "they" do try to get him to do wrong. Please let the Outlook see this, and ponder--that they must remember the the tail must not try to wag the dog: that Roosevelt, at least , as editor must not be held to any paper's policy, but must create that policy. Sincerely and loyally, Charlotte Louise Watt Bogle. Address: Mrs. J.S.Bogle, 523 North D Street. Tacoma, Wa.[*[Ca May 1811]*] TELEPHONE 4315 CHELSEA THE INTERNATIONAL SUNSHINE SOCIETY 96 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK CITY ENTRANCE ON 15th STREET OFFICERS MRS. CYNTHIA WESTOVER ALDEN, President-General MRS. THEODORE F. SEWARD, First Vice-President MRS. MARY D. BEATTIE, Secretary MRS. EDWIN KNOWLES, Treasurer MRS. NELLIE E. C. FURMAN, Director MRS. AGNES SONULL-GRAMM, Assist. to the Treas. MRS. EDITH A. M. CASEY, Assist. to the Sec. MRS. J. B. GREENHUT, Chairman of Emergency Committee ADVISORY COUNCIL REV. ROBERT COLLYER, 201 West 55th Street J.B. GREENHUT, 6th Ave. and 18th Street MARTIN W. LITTLETON, Atty, 2 Rector Street HERMAN A. METZ, 122 Hudson Street DAVID B. MILLS, Montclair, N. J. COL CHARLES A. PICKETT, Editor New Haven Leader, New Haven, Conn. JOHN R. STANTON, 15 William Street JOHN ALVIN YOUNG, Glen Cove, L. L., N. Y. MRS. E. C. BURGESS HOSTESS ANNUAL CONVENTION [*D.*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir Would you not find it a plesant task in extending a greeting to our delegates at the Hotel Martinique on May 18th 1911 they will represent every state in the Union. Think what joy it would be to them to return home with fond remembrances of your cordial greetings and welcome to New York you cannot imagine what this would mean to them if only a word or two Yours very respectfully Kathryn A Burgess Mrs E C Burgess 193 Ralph Ave Brooklyn[*[CA MAY 1911]*] To M. President Th. Roosevelt in memory of his visit to S. Germain where the manuscript edited in this volume was found by Solomon Reinart [*9.*] [[shorthand]][*[CA MAY 1911]*] [[shorthand]] SOME THOUGHTS ON RACE SUICIDE. I read an article lately in which the main thought seemed to be that it was the duty of American women to produce large families of children in order to antidote the influence of our prolific foreign element, which is not in sympathy with American institutions and ideals; that unless this is done "our form of government will be changed and our race driven to the wall in the manner of the Romans by a lower but more virile stock." I wish to say that the mischief to our government is already done. Man in his blindness and selfish greed has encouraged emigration of an element that has trampled down our institutions, and is in a great degree in control of our politics. Probably our country would not have been perfect had not this element been introduced among us. But these foreigners have not only brought their habits of living and their ideas of government, but they have also added their vices. The white slave traffic, for instance, has reached its gigantic proportions through the unprincipaled dealings of these foreigners. I will ask: "Do American women desire to bring sons and daughters into the world to be destroyed through the licentiousness that is now running rampant through our land?" Certain classes of foreigners are not satisfied unless they can run a saloon on every corner and keep it open all night and Sundays as well, and they usually have their way. Do American women desire to bring children into the world to be ruined through the influence of the saloon? The American woman has found that her efforts to prevent this are futile. The liquor traffic has so intrenched itself into our government, our politics and our financial interests that if its hold is ever loosened there must be a terrible upheaval. This state of affairs has been caused by man's blindness or greed. American women have not been allowed to have any part in politics (except in a few instances), therefore are blameless for this state of affairs. Now, is it not a little too much for any man to demand that American women shall suffer and die in an effort#2 to turn the tide of destruction that is threatening our country with this flood of immoral, lawless, anarchistic people, that our American men have permitted to become such a power for evil? Nay, rather let us try to educate the progeny of this riff-raff to have some respect for law and decency and encourage them to die whenever possible. American women have already found out that their children have altogether different ideals of life and government than they desire them to hold. That the horrible environment in which they are obliged to place them and the spirit of the times which the children so readily imbibe make them anything but noble, stalwart American citizens. As a rule, they do not seem to be much more law-abiding in these days than the children of foreigners. The statistics of juvenile criminality and depravity will show this. They early become victims of cigarets, alcohol, licentiousness, impure literature, and indecent plays that incite to immorality and crime. American women know also how cheaply human life is held by our captains of finance. How lives are crushed out by our railroads and all of our industries, and how little protection is afforded and how hard it is to obtain anything like compensation for maiming and loss of life. American women know how their sons are slaughtered on the battlefield. Do American women desire to give their best beloved, their flesh and blood for such as this? Last, but not least, how is the average American husband and wife going to meet the expense of bringing a large family into the work, to say nothing about providing for and educating them under the conditions of society as it is today? The Columbus Medical Journal. Mr. Roosevelt: I have recently read your letter published in the front of Mr.s John Van Vorst's book entitled "Women Who Toil". The above article copied from the Columbus Medical Journal, is the best possible statement of the other side of the case. I am taking the liberty of sending you this because you believe in a square deal and the womanly woman, American or otherwise, would like a square deal for herself and her children. Yours respectfully, Miss Florence Rich 1600 Scott St., Covington, KY.needed to insure his support of Mr. Roosevelt policies in 1932, I am sure this would clinch his father's instructions. With kindest regards to Mrs Roosevelt and many thanks from both Mark and myself, believe me, very sincerely yours, Marie M. B. Sullivan Tuesday [*[CA MAY 1911]*] 15 EAST TENTH STREET My dear Mr. Roosevelt. It was exceedingly good of you to send such a very beautiful present to our new baby. When he is old enough to appreciate his good fortune in receiving a gift with such charming associations, he will value it as highly as we do now. If anything had been [*[CA MAY 1911]*] Compliments of [*9*] Lewis M. Swasey Commissioner of Records Kings County [[shorthand]]2. English Translation of Chamberlain's "Foundations of the Nineteenth Century." The Outlook Co.,Second Annual Sportsmen's Day The Executive Committee of the New York Zoological Society requests the pleasure of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt company to view the National Collection of Heads and Horns in the Administration Building at the Zoological Park on the afternoon of Thursday, the first of June One thousand, nine hundred and elevenPlease acknowledge receipt to Major J.M. Shindel. Judge Advocate Fourth Brigade, N.G.P. Lebanon, PA.6. if not Del- 5 days return to Dr A A Luther 501 1/2 main St Houston,Tex.[*Compliments of the author.*] [*6.*] [*[Ans. June 14, 1911]*] THE HEMPSTEAD PLAINS A NATURAL PRAIRIE ON LONG ISLAND BY ROLAND M. HARPER UNIVERSITY ALA REPRINTED FORM THE BULLETIN OF THE AMERICAN GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY VOL. XLIII, MAY 1911BULL. AM. GEOG. SOC. 43:351-360. May, 1911. Read at a meeting of the Association of American Geographers in Cambridge, Mass., Dec. 31, 1909. Printed in abridged form in the Brooklyn Standard-Union vol. 46, no. 196, sec. 2, p. 1, Jan. 16, 1910. THE HEMPSTEAD PLAINS A NATURAL PRAIRIE ON LONG ISLAND BY ROLAND M. HARPER It does not seem to be generally known, even to geographers, that there is in the western third of Long Island, within an hour's journey by rail from New York, about fifty square miles of dry land which was treeless when the country was first settled, and that a considerable part of this can still be seen in its natural condition. This prairie, known locally as the "Hempstead Plains" is mentioned in a few historical and descriptive works, but long before geography became a science it had ceased to excite the wonder of the inhabitants and travelers, few of whom at the present time realize that there is not another place exactly like it in the world. Its influence on local geographical nomenclature is shown in the names Plainview, Plain Edge, Island Trees and East Meadow Brook. 351352 The Hempstead Plains The earliest description of this geographical curiosity which I have heard of occurs on page 241 of "A Tour in the United States of America," by J. F. D. Smyth, Esq., published in Dublin in 1784. There are several interesting references to it in the two editions of B. F. Thompson's History of Long Island, published in 1839 and 1843, especially the second. My attention was first called to it by the following statement in the U. S. Department of Agriculture's "Soil survey of the Long Island area," by J. A. Bonsteel and others:—* "The . . . . Hempstead plain is notable in being a natural prairie east of the Allegheny Mountains. In its natural state it bears a rank growth of sedge grass. It was treeless when first discovered and was originally used as commons for the pasturage of cattle and horses belonging to individuals and to communities." FIG. I—Looking east across dry valley of Hempstead Brook, east of Garden City, showing treeless horizon about ½ mile away. No traces of cultivation in this view. Sept. 29, 1909. The same thing has been mentioned incidentally in the catalogues of Isaac Hicks & Son, nurserymen of Westbury, L. I., and in "Long Island Illustrated," an attractive booklet issued annually by the Long Island Railroad.✝︎ In "Forest and Stream" for Aug. I5, 1908, I published a preliminary note on the subject, illustrated by a photograph. For a generation or more the Hempstead Plains have been known to a few botanists as a good collecting ground, and every one who has traveled from New York to Cold Spring Harbor by rail, since _____________________________________________________________________________ *Field operations of the Bureau of Soils for 1903, p. 99: or p. 13 of the "advance sheets" for this particular area, published in January, 1905. A somewhat similar statement occurs 27 pages farther on. I am also indebted to Dr. Bonsteel for the reference to Smyth mentioned above. ✝︎On page 19 of the 1907 edition it is stated that "Through the centre (of the island) will be found stretches of meadow blending into prairies of the western type"; but this statement does not appear to be in some editions a few years earlier. The Hempstead Plains 353 the establishment of the Brooklyn Institute's biological laboratories there, has passed through several miles of what was once prairie, and seen a little which is still in its natural condition; but to this day the real nature of the area in question has apparently never been mentioned in botanical literature. Previous to the summer of 1907 I had been along the edges of the area, as defined by Bonsteel, in several places, and penetrated into it for short distances, without seeing any natural vegetation, so I supposed that the prairie was all occupied by villages, private estates, farms, etc., and that it was consequently no longer possible to verify the published statements about its original vegetation. But one day in July of that year I happened to cross the center of the area on foot, and was surprised to find that there are still thousands of acres on which the flora is practically all native. This is pretty good evidence that such areas FIG. 2—Looking W.N.W. in dry valley near southeastern corner of Hempstead Plains, showing a few small oaks and birches along the horizon. Sept. 19, 1909. have not only never been artificially deforested, but also never been touched by the plow. Where the sod is once broken a very different flora, consisting largely of European weeds, comes in, so that areas which have never been cultivated can be distinguished at a glance. The same is true to some extent of areas that have been too closely grazed. The prairie occupies the central portion of Nassau County, about midway between the north and south shores of the island. Like the pine-barrens of Suffolk County, a few miles farther east,* it lies entirely south of the latest terminal moraine (the Harbor Hill moraine), but partly overlaps or dovetails into the older of the two Long Island moraines (the Ronkonkoma moraine). Originally it extended westward to where Floral Park now is and eastward to ____________________________________________________________________ *Torreys. Vol. 8, p. 2. 1908.354 The Hempstead Plains Central Park, a distance of about twelve miles, and had its greatest breadth from north to south of about seven miles very near it eastern end. North of the straight main line of railroad from Floral Park to Hicksville, and also west of Garden City and Hempstead, the original prairie vegetation has been almost totally obliterated; but a little south of Hicksville there are still a few places where one could describe a circle a mile in diameter without including a tree or a house or a field. Probably about one-fifth of the original prairie area is still in its natural condition, except for being intersected by roads. The surface of the Hempstead Plains, like the rest of the southern or unglaciated portion of Long Island, is for the most part very flat, and slopes gently southward at the rate of about one foot in 300. It ranges in altitude from about 60 to 200 feet above sea-level. Traversing the plain in a general north and south direction are a number of nearly straight broad shallow valleys, ten to twenty feet in depth, which are believed by geologists to have been formed by glacial streams and not by recent erosion.* Within the limits of the prairie most of these valleys are now dry at all seasons, but farther south some of them contain permanent streams. The soils of the area under consideration were described and mapped by Dr. Bonsteel's party, in the report already cited, as "Hempstead loam" and "Hempstead gravelly loam."† The former, which covers much the greater area, is a fine-grained loam, of a color which might be described as chocolate-drab, full of tough roots of grasses and other herbs near the surface, and passing rather abruptly at a depth of a foot or two into a coarse quartz sand and gravel of unknown depth. The "gravelly loam" phase is where the gravel comes to the surface, and it is chiefly confined to the slopes of the valleys above described. Mechanical analyses of these soils are given in the government publications cited. Dr. E. W. Hilgard has kindly examined for me a sample of the "Hempstead loam" collected about a mile southeast of Hicksville in I908, and finds it to consist almost entirely of clean quarts grains, with I per cent. of humus, .03 per cent. of lime (this is acid combination with the humus), and .04 per cent. of phosphoric acid (P2 05). ----------------------------------- *A.C. Veatch, prof. Paper U.S. Geol. Surv. No 44. pp. 47, 52 I906. † In another publication of the Bureau of Soils, issued about the same time ("Instruction to field parties, and descriptions of soil types. Field season I904." Page 6I) it is stated that the gravelly loam should have been mapped as Hempstead loam with gravel symbol; and the same statement is repeated in subsequent editions of this handbook. Outlying areas in Kings and Suffolk Counties, mapped as "Hempstead loam" in the same report are now almost entirely under cultivation, and I know of no evidence that they were ever prairie. The Hempstead Plains 355 The upland vegetation of the Plains comprises about four species of trees, a dozens shrubs, sixty herbs, and a few mosses, lichens and fungi. The commonest tree is gray birch (Betula populifolia), which in this region is oftener a shrub than a tree, and the other trees are two oaks (Quercus Marylndica and Q. stellata) and a pine (Pinus rigida), which are scattered sparsely over the eastern part of the area. The shrubs also are most abundant eastward. One of them is a willow (Salix tristis) and two are oaks(Quercus ililcifolia and Q. prinoides), and nearly all grow less than knee-high. The commonest herb is broom-sedge (Andropogon scoparius), a species of grass, which is said to be also common on some of the western prairies. The herbaceous vegetation, which is almost the only vegetation between Hicksville and Hempstead, with the exception of ubiquitous shrub of the heath family (Pieris Mariana), covers the ground pretty closely except in the most gravelly areas, is nearly all perennial, and averages about a foot in height. Although the prairie vegetation grows in comparatively dry and sour soil, and gets about all the sunshine and wind there is in those parts, it exhibits no extreme xerophytic adaptations. A Good many species, including several of the most abundant ones, have decidedly canescent foliage, and about half as many are glaucous, so that the whole landscape has rather a grayish tint. A large proportion of the species have very narrow leaves, but there are no succulents, and very few evergreens. On the other hand there are of course no very large or thin eaves. Most of the trees and shrubs bloom in spring and most of the herbs in late summer. Most of the woody plans and about one-sixth of the species of herbs are wind-pollinated. Most of the colored flowers are either white, yellow or purplish, and none of them are very large or noticeably odoriferous. Wind is naturally the chief agent of dissemination, but the scarcity of berries and the complete absence of burs, in a region so accessible to birds and mammals, is a little surprising. The dry prairies just described cover something like 99 per cent. of the area. The principal stream in the Plains is East Meadow Brook, which begins gradually, at an indefinite point varying with the wetness of the season, in one of the valleys about three miles east of Mineola and Garden City, flows nearly due south, and enters the woods about a mile from its source. Next in importance is Hempstead Brook, which flows right through the town of Hempstead. It takes its rise in a narrow strip of meadow just above the town, and its dry valley can be traced for a few miles to the northward.356 The Hempstead Plains Still farther west there are one or two smaller streams similarly situated and bordered originally by similar vegetation, but now considerably encroached upon by civilization. The wet meadow vegetation along these streams when viewed at a little distance does not differ much in aspect from that of the dry prairies, except that it is taller, many of the shrubs being as high as a man's head and the herbs knee-high. The species in the two habitats are of course almost entirely different, but their numbers happen to be about equal. This prairie was originally bordered all around by forests, mostly of the oak type, but the border-line has been nearly everywhere obliterated by civilization, as it was a very attractive place for farms when the country was first settled, the woods on one side furnishing fuel, building material, good soil, protection from wind, FIG. 3—Looking up the valley of East Meadow Brook from a point about 2¾ miles east of Garden City. Hills of the Harbor Hill moraine in the distance. Except for a few scattered shade-trees, half a mile or more from the camera, this scene probably looks just as it did a thousand years ago. October 27, I907. etc., and the prairie on the other furnishing a good range for stock and an open place for buildings, etc., without the labor of clearing. At some places south of Hicksville only a single row of fields at present intervenes between the "Hempstead loam" prairie and the "Sassafras gravelly loam" oak forest, but in most places the original boundary of the prairie could now hardly be determine within half a mile. Before the country was settled the oaks were presumably encroaching on the prairie from all sides. But in the few places where pine forests border the prairie I have never been able to determine which way the tension-line is tending to move. The cause of the treelessness of prairies has probably been discussed in geological, semi-popular, and non-botanical literature more than any other strictly botanical problem, and perhaps even The Hempstead Plains 357 more than it has by botanists, but no explanation has yet been found to fit all cases. Some of the partial explanations which have been suggested for the well-known prairies of the upper Mississippi valley will apply as well to the one under consideration, and some will not.* In a paper of such limited scope as this it would be out of place to attempt to review all the prairie theories, or even to mention all who have speculated on the subject; and only the briefest summary can be given here. Among the western prairie theories which will not apply on Long Island are deficient rainfall, extreme variations of temperature, and impervious subsoil. The only previous attempt to explain the Long Island prairies (at least in print), that of Dr. Bonsteel, does not fit much better. In his soil survey report above mentioned he seems FIG. 4—Looking up slough at western edge of valley of East Meadow Brook, 2¾ miles east of Garden City. Gravelly hillside at left. Sept. 29, I909. to imply that the absence of trees is due to the coarse dry gravel which underlies the whole area; a condition which is just the opposite of that found in some of the Illinois prairies. But within a few miles of our prairie there are soils still more gravelly and arid which are well wooded. Our prairie is subject to a good deal of grazing, frequent fires, strong wind, and excessive evaporation, like the western ones, but these factors are the result rather than the cause of treelessness, so that they could hardly have determined the prairie in the beginning or fixed its present boundaries. ______________________________________________________________________ *The interesting papers of Shimek (Proc. Ia. Acad. Sci. Vol. 7, pp. 47-59, pl. 4- I900) and Gleason (Buit. Torr. Bot. Club. Vol. 36, pp. 265-27I, I909) should be examined in this connection.358 The Hempstead Plains There are two suggestions that have been made with regard to the prairies of the Middle West which deserve more notice, though each leaves much to be explained. Alexander Winchell in I864* summed up the opinions of most of his predecessors on the subject, indulged in some curious and perhaps not altogether essential observations on the vitality of buried seeds, and concluded that the "prairies were treeless because the grasses first gained foothold and then maintained it." The same idea has recently been expressed more elaborately by L.H. Harvey.† Prof. J. D. Whitney in I876‡ distinguished between the arid plains toward the Rocky Mountains and the relatively humid prairies near the Mississippi River, showed the inadequacy of climatic theories to account for the latter, and pointed out that all such areas known to him were characterized by essentially horizontal strata, level surfaces, and finely divided soil. He distinguished between cause and effect, unlike some others who have written on the subject, but admitted his inability to show a causal relation between the conditions he described and the absence of trees. What he said about the topography and soil of the western prairies applies almost as well to those of Long Island§ (which he probably knew nothing about), and even to some other kinds of treeless areas, such as wet meadows and salt marshes. Although the prairies of Long Island are closely correlated with a certain type of soil, it is still an open question whether most of the peculiarities of prairie soil, here and elsewhere, may not be due to long occupation of the same ground by herbaceous vegetation. In its mechanical analysis, and even in its color, the "Hempstead loam" strikingly resembles the "Galveston clay" (an arbitrary name for a well-known type of soil, the salt marsh) described in the same government soil report; but it is probably a little too early to jump to the conclusion that the area in question was once a salt marsh while adjoining areas were not. Not the least interesting fact about this unique insular coastal plain prairie is that so much of it is still in a state of nature, although it is situated in a county which has been settled for 250 years and has about 300 inhabitants to the square mile, and is all within the zone in which it is profitable to haul farm products to New York by wagon. This state of affairs is probably due to a combination of several more or less independent causes. Good ___________________________________________________________________ * Am. Jour. Sci. Vol. 88, pp. 332-344, 444-445. † Bot. Gaz. Vol. 46, pp. 86, 297. I908. ‡ Am. Nat. Vol. I0, pp. 577-588, 656-667. § Mechanical analyses of the "Hempstead loam" by the U. S. soil people show that about 76 per cent. of it consists of particles less than I/20 of a millimeter in diameter, and that less than 3 per cent. of it is in particles exceeding a millimeter. The Hempstead Plains 359 crops are raised on the parts that are under cultivation—with what margin of profit I have not ascertained—but the toughness of the sod, the thinness of the soil, and especially the scarcity of water, doubtless operate strongly to keep away new settlers unused to such conditions. The prairie farms have probably been handed down from father to son for generations, and the newcomers in the county (most of whom now come from the city or from Europe) are mostly settling in the villages, where they are independent of many of the local geographical conditions. That tradition has had a good deal to do with the preservation of the prairie is suggested by the following passage in the second edition of Thompson's History of FIG. 5—Edge of small grove of pitch pine (Pinnus rigida) in prairies about a mile southwest of Central Park. Aug. 25, I909. Long Island (Vol. I, p. 29, I843), which would be almost equally true today: "If the whole of this open waste was disposed of and inclosed in separate fields, the agricultural products of this portion of the island would be nearly doubled. A stupid policy, consequent upon old prejudices, has hitherto prevented any other disposition of it, than as a common pasturage. It is hoped the time is not far distant, when this extensive tract shall abound in waving fields of grain, yielding not only support, but profit, to thousands of hardy and industrious citizens." It is said that A. T. Stewart, the merchant prince, when he founded Garden City and built a new railroad across the Plains,360 The Hempstead Plains about forty years ago, bought out the town's remaining interests in this land for $55 an acre, and that a large part of it is still held by his heirs and leased to wealthy people living in the vicinity, who find it a splendid place for various equestrian sports in which they have long been accustomed to indulge. For several years past automobile races have been held on the better roads of this exceptionally level area, and the year 1908 saw the beginning of the "Long Island motor parkway" in this area, an undertaking which was no doubt facilitated by the scarcity of trees and farms. Still more recently the Hempstead Plains, for the same reason, have attracted considerable attention as the scene of a number of experiments in aeroplane flight Even if no more of this land were taken up in farms, the continued growth of New York City is bound to cover it all with houses sooner or later, and it behooves scientists to ake an exhaustive study of the region before the opportunity is gone forever. Zoologists as well as botanists would find much to interest them here. According to Dr. W. C. Braislin* the Hempstead Plain was once the home o the heath-hen, which is now making its last stand on Martha's Vineyard. At the present time several other birds which are infrequent elsewhere, especially certain sparrows and larks, find a congenial habitat on the prairie, and insects, especially grasshoppers, are quite abundant at the proper seasons. No one seems to have yet attempted seriously to enumerate, classify and explain the numerous and various treeless areas of Eastern North America. If this were done perhaps other areas similar in character to the one described might be found. There are abundant hints of small prairies, open glades, natural meadows, etc., in early descriptive works dealing with parts of the country that are now pretty thickly settled, and many examples of them have doubtless already been effectually obliterated, and irrevocably lost to science. ______________________________________________________________________ * Abstr. Proc. Linn. Soc. N. Y. Vol. 17-19 (1904-1907), p. 66.is, after all, the only common sense way of going about acquiring the title to valuable raw materials. With best regards and sincere thanks Sincerely yours Daniel Moreau Barringer Hon Theodore Roosevelt [*[Barring]*] LONG'S HOTEL, NEW BOND STREET LONDON, W. TELEPHONE NO 3889 GERRARD. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "LONGUEMENT" LONDON. June 1st 1911 - Dear Roosevelt Your letter to the American Ambassador was duly received and presented to him yesterday - Mr Reid was, as I thought he would be, most kindis to get started straight. I thank you extremely for your kindness in this connection and I shall stop in to see you some day soon after my return and tell you how I have succeeded in persuading the English man of finance that the plan which I have in view and gave me some excellent advice - You now know the reason of my request for the letter of introduction and , I am sure, sympathise with the motive, by which I was actuated in making it - The great thing in a matter of this sort, as in most other matters,Hotel Belmont FORTY-SECOND ST. AND PARK AVENUE (OPPOSITE GRAND CENTRAL STATION) NEW YORK CABLE ADDRESS "MONTBEL" B. L. M. BATES. June 1, 1911. Dear Sir: Permit us to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of yesterday from which we are pleased in reading that the Honorable Theodore Roosevelt purposes to favor us with his presence at The Belmont arriving on Tuesday next, the Sixth instant, when such a room as you direct will be on reservation for his use. Keenly appreciating the honor of this patronage and with the assurance of our every interested attention, we are, dear Sir -- Very truly yours, Hotel Belmont. B L M Bates Frank Harper, Esquire, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. B*AJ. L. BEAMAN, PRESIDENT G. H. NUCKOLLS, VICE PRESIDENT A. L. PRICE, SECRETARY R. H. HIGGINS, TREASURER SEPTEMBER 18-23 1911 COLORADO STATE FAIR PUEBLO, COLO. 220 CENTRAL BLOCK June 1, 1911 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, New York, My dear Mr. Roosevelt: Referring to our recent correspondence in regard to your visiting our State Fair. I see by the Pueblo Chieftain this morning, that President Taft is contemplating a visit to Salt Lake during the month of September. I would like to ask you to kindly use your efforts to have the President make a stop in Pueblo for one day during the State Fair. Trusting that you will do so and that your efforts will be successful, I am Very truly yours, J. L. BeamanCHARLES J. BONAPARTE ATTORNEY AT LAW 216 ST. PAUL ST. BALTIMORE [*1.*] June 1, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Editorial Rooms of the "Outlook", 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, My dear Col Roosevelt:- I have just received Mr. Harper's note of the 30th ulto. I find that, in arranging for your reception, I have trespassed on the field of official duty of a Sub-Committee of a Committee on the Reception of Invited Guests; but, inasmuch as this Sub-Committee consisted of Judge Rose and "our" Postmaster, Hall Harris, I solved the difficulty by simply "annexing" them, and took the liberty of asking both of them to dine with us after the festivity. Mrs. Bonaparte having expressed a decided disinclination to be left out on the occasion, the ladies also will by with us, which makes a little larger dinner than I had expected, but "all in the family" and entirely informal. I shall have the pleasure of meeting you at the station at 2:40 as proposed, and I remain, as ever, yours most truly, Charles J. Bonaparte Dictated. P.S. Since the above was written, I have been requested by the Baltimore Sun to give a letter of introduction to its New York correspondent, a Mr. Joseph Dannenberg, who intends to come on by the same train you take next Tuesday, which letter might enable him to "interview" you on the way. I declined to do this, but consented to write you that the individual in question would be on the train and would ask if you wished to talk for publication on any particular topic: I know very little about him, but hear he is rather above the ordinary run of newspaper men. I asked how the "Sun" knew by what train you could come, and was told the correspondent had fully informed himself as to your intended movements.[*3*] fgc F G COOPER 27 East 22nd Street Phone Gramercy 5153 NEW YORK June 1st - 1911 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt - Dear Sir - I mentioned to Mr. Mark Sullivan the idea of my talking over with you any condition or situation you would like to see cartooned. Mr. Sullivan has a mighty high regard for your journalistic capabilities, and I should be glad to draw up for publication in the "Collier's" (subject to editorial O.K., of course) any cartoons you have in mind or that we might evolve for the common good. I am responsible for one of the cartoons in Mr. Collier's souvenir of his dinner to you. I propose to devote more (and eventually all) of my time to cartoon work for "Collier's", and shall appreciate and treat as confidential any conference you might grant. I trust I am not asking too much. If I am, take it out on me with the boxing gloves - I can go some with them. Sincerely F. G. Cooper[*[Crawford]*] [*3.*] St. Albans Vermont June 1-1911- Col. Theodore Roosevelt. Dear Colonel. I do not know if you remember me or not, but knowing you are always glad to hear from one of your Rough Riders I will drop you a line. I was a member of Troop "D" 1st U.S. Vol Cav. I have served six years since in the regular army in the 15th Cav. I was through the Moro campaign in the P.I. under Capt J J. Pershing now (Brig. Gen) and saw2 some very hard service. My home is in Kentucky but I was discharged from the Army at Fort Ethan Allen. I married a Green Mountain lady and have settled down in this little city, and have got a good wife and a nice little business and am doing well. I just received an invitation to the Vermont Get Together Dinner, at White River Jct. on June 7th I see you are to be there. I will make it a point to go down. Mr Wallace N Batchelder of3. Bethel VT. and my self are the only two Rough Riders in the state that I know of. I would be pleased if you could pay a visit to our city of St. Albans, while you are in the state. I have the same admiration and respect for you that I had when we said good-by at Montauk Point and if we were to be called again, I remain yours to command W. S. Crawford St. Albans V.T.[*[6-1-11]*] [*18.*] [*[Dippold]*] To the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. a descendant of Mr. Roosevelt who made the trip to Natchez with his boat the New Orleans in the year 1811. Dear sir, Have you in possession any papers. handed down concerning this great trip. of the 1st steam boat that was built at Pittsburg Mch. 1811 & sailed down the Ohio. Oct. 1811. with your great uncle. on board? I have been hunting for two months for papers - stating the hours & day. she sailed and can only find one paper - the PIttsburg Gazette, Oct. 18th. 1811. She was ready to sail. & the next weeks paper states. Oct. 25th. 1811 - the boat sailed the Sunday before so that would be the20th of October 1811 - The old Cramer Navigation fails to record - anything about the day - & hour - our Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania will celebrate the sailing Oct 18-19-20th. This year and I am most anxious to have all. the particulars in by the next meeting. I beg of you. to let me have any papers concerning the trip. If possible as. I am intensely interested in this boat. & anything concerning the great people who commanded her. I trust you & Miss Ethel. will attend the Sailing and I shall have the pleasure of meeting you. Thanking you for the information I shall appreciate so much. Respectfully Miss Louise Woodbridge Dippold holding 1st Class - Pilot License for Steam Vessels. on the Ohio River & a member of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania "Romayne" Sewickley Pa. June 1st 1911.---relying upon the eternal and spiritual rather than physical and brutal -- has not been surpassed upon the field of battle. My own grandfather for three years, alone and unarmed, defied the threats of Red Jackets to tar and feather him, should he start a school among [these people] the Indians That school has been doing excellent service for 90 years and as I think of my grandfather walking through the woods, year after year, often without a companion -in the face of that threat, I confess no valor of arms can compare with his moral heroism. Altho "a peace-at-any-price-man" he was not for one moment a "flabby sentimentalist" I trust thou wilt approve my candor. Sincerely thy friend Jos. Elkinton [*[6-1-11]*] Moylan Penna- VI-I-1911 My dear friend Theodore Roosevelt Ever Since reading the recent editorial in "The Outlook" I have felt I should express my sincere regret that thou allows thy name and influence to stand in the way of the speedy realization of such a benign blessing to mankind as universal arbitration. Surely, as President Taft said yesterday, at Arlington "It will show more patriotism and more love of Country to refuse to go to war for an insult and to submit to the arbitrament of a peaceful tribunal than to subject a whole people to the misery and suffering and burden ofheavy cost of a national war, however glossed over by the excitement and ambitions and glory of a successful conquest." That was the teaching and example of the greatest teacher and conqueror the world has ever seen or ever will see. When Jesus stood before Pilate saying "If my kingdom were of this world then would my servants fight that I should not be delivered to the Jews but now is my kingdom not from thence" He pointed the way for the nations as well as for his personal followers for all time and under all circumstances. The argument about reserving certain personal affronts from arbitration or the decision of a disinterested party was the basis of duelling and, like that absurd practice will be relegated to the region of the unworthy. The whole object and point of view of thy Editorial seems to me not only belated, as the world is rapidly moving toward universal peace, but pitiful as it reveals one who has led the world, in many useful reforms, lagging behind in the most important of them all The moral courage which has sustained martyrs and heroes in every ageMG MORGAN-GERRISH COMPANY HEATING AND VENTILATING EQUIPMENT 825 PLYMOUTH BUILDING MINNEAPOLIS TELEPHONES } N.W. NICOLLETT 2117 } T. S. CENTER 4323 June 1, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Outlook Magazine New York City. Dear Sir:- You no doubt will remember while on your recent trip from Chicago to New York City having met a young man named Gerrish from Minneapolis. As you have been a great inspiration to me and as I have fought and worked for you, it was with much regret that I was refused the privilege of my "3 A" kodak at you. I have just one favor to ask of you and that is that you may be considerate enough to send me your inscribed photograph, which when framed in my office, will give me an inspiration to do good and say to me "Gerrish do your work well, do something for the public ". I hope that you will grant me this small favor and I am enclosing draft for Two dollars to cover any expense which you may be put to. Very truly yours, Harry E. Gerrish Enc. Dict. HEG/DEPHONE, MAIN 2600 HARRIS & EWING INC. Photographers of Men who make History 1311 F STREET N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. [*5.*] June First Nineteen-eleven Dear Mr. Harper: Please pardon the oversight in not enclosing the proof of Colonel Roosevelt which you will find herewith. Kindly return same as soon as possible, and we can ship the photographs immediately, as we already have a great many of this particular one printed, which seems to be our popular selling picture. Regretting the slight delay, we remain, Very Truly Yours, Harris & Ewing Mr. Frank Harper, 287 4th Ave., New York.[*18.*] JOHN A. HARTWELL, M.D., 27 EAST 63RD STREET, NEW YORK. June 1st 11 My dear Mr. Roosevelt. I am inclosing a letter from the widow of an English scientific writer which explains itself. Mrs Bernard write me some time ago that she was much interested to read in one of your English lectures some views which were in accord with the line of investigation her husband was doing when he died two years ago and she wanted to send you his book - I offered to give it an introduction to you.I did not know Mr. Branard personally but know of him and have read some of his writings - If you have the time I think you [will] will find the book interesting - We have good reports from the young people in San Francisco, and we are looking forward to seeing them in August - Mrs. Hartwell joins me in kindest regards to yourself and Mrs. Roosevelt - Sincerely Yours John A Hartwell[*16.*] Hoisington, Kansas June 1st, '11 Col. Roosevelt:- Will you tell me how to proceed, so I may succeed with my invention, and thus protect myself with rights therein. It is a dish washer. Is simply put up in Pastboard now. Also would you consider the publishing of a story in your magazine, entitled The Mission of an Agate. I am the author of said story. (Mrs.) Anna Haskins.TRANSLATION FROM THE GERMAN A. Knight. June 1, /11 Honored Mr. President: In memory of May, a year ago, when, by the command of His Majesty, the German Emperor, I acted as your military guide, I feel impelled to write you as a token of my high esteem, and grateful memory of the time I was in your society. Now, as always, since the time I was Military Attaché with the United States army, I follow your career with the greatest interest; and I am thoroughly convinced that the time will come when the great, and good American public, will place their greatest man again at the helm, as the Romans placed Cincinnatus at their head. Knowing your interest in military matters, I take the liberty of sending you some literature, and beg of you accept it from me. (Then follow the titles of the books and pamphlets) I see from the papers that you are contemplating a hunting trip in the Far North. I send best wishes for "good sport" and a safe return. Mrs. Körner and I extend to Mrs. Roosevelt respectful greeting, and I have the honor to express my sincere admiration for you, and beg to inscribe myself. Respectfully Theodor Körner First Lieutenant and Apportionment-Chef in the Prussian Ministry of War.[Attached to Korner 5-14-11][*B.*] Pasadena, Cal., June 1, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Care Outlook, New York City. Dear Sir: In June 1903 I sent you a pair of my "reversible mountain climbers" a photograph of which I enclose herewith, receipt of said being acknowledged by Mr. Loeb, June 15th, 1903. I am of course interested to know if you used these on one of your jaunts and if so if you found them satisfactory. And expression would be greatly appreciated. Respectfully yours, N. Laub. 851 N. Lake Ave. Pasadena Cal.[for enc. see 6-1-11][*[Leech-6-1-11]*] [*H.*] Rev. S. V. Leech, The De Soto Washington, D.C. June 1/11. Personal My Dear Mr R. Because there is a tribute to yourself in my baccalaureate discourse I am mailing you a copy. It was delivered to the graduates of Pennington Seminary, N. J, on June 4th, after my ministry of 54 years. It is entitled "The Supreme Teacher." It is a presentation of Christ from a far loftier view point than your editorial colleague attainedlast week, when he printed, in the 'Outlook' his paper on "The Master Builder" If you will read the sermon I think you will regard it as a fair and scholarly production from a Methodist standpoint. Confidentially I wish to say that Ex-Senator N. B. Scott told me last week that he does not look for a Republican victory in 1912. He does not believe3) that W. Va, or a number of Western states, can be carried by the President. His treatment of the three Methodist Senators, - Dolliver, Bristow and Beveridge, - will, in my opinion, cost him thousands of Methodist votes. His treatment of Mr Pinchot will cut his vote among the Presbyterians. I have voted for every Republican President, from Lincoln's time. Justice Hughes or yourself could, today, carry more states than the President. With Respect, S. V. LeechForm 2289 B. NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS message only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. 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Am mailing matter to reach you Monday on which am basing article I am preparing for outlook in answer to that denial proving conclusively my charge and yours of use of the publications and philanthropies in question by corrupt interests. Have started a hot fight here one of the best we ever got into and we are sure to win. Ben. B. Lindsey. 3am[[shorthand]] [*[Lustgarten]*] [*4.*] Public School 15, Man. June 1, 1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay. Dear Sir, This little jingle book was made by our girls, class 8B2, in Public School 15, Manhattan. We did it in our playtime. It was an enjoyment ratherthan a labor to make the rhymes. We are glad to present one to you and we hope you will enjoy reading it. Respectfully yours, Frieda Lustgarten President of 8B2. Public School 15, 728 Fifth Street.[*[Lyall]*] South Millbrook, N.Y. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, June. 1. 1911 My Dear Sir I have a curt note from Mr Hoffer in wh he states what is not true; whoever in the outlook co. may have said it. No facts have been given me at all. only disclaimers of the facts which I reported. The opportunity has never been given me to prove, (what the outlook co may know,) the facts of wh I complain. I had hoped from you who are a champion of truth and honestly, at least a personal interest in the case of a man, who had been led astray, (by a rich corporation) so far as trusting its word is concerned. I have believed in you as a man, who held that righteous, merely technical, may be fraud abominable, and how a great corporation can enrich itself and smile at those who follow its advice and get robbed; by the persons whom it recommended is a species of righteousness that I have not learned and to say "I am very sorry" to its victims is very muchas if the Federal government under whose fostering, the Trusts have been built up should say to the "dear public" I am very sorry but you will have to stand it. or the U. S. Postal Service should say to the people. who are defrauded through the mail, "very sorry" but we cant go into the case. The facts are The Outlook advertised a Fraud. and by personal letter gave assurance of the honesty of the concerns. Further The Outlook Company has profited by Hundreds of dollars, or perhapsthousands of dollars, recd. for advertisements from that Fraudulent concern. and now sits and smiles at one who trusted its honesty of word and spirit Mr Roosevelt, I am a minister of the Gospel and sometimes am told "no use for For. Min. there are heathen enough at home." I respectfully suggest you are doing heroic work far afield but there is a Corporation nearer at hand, that needs instruction in "honesty" & "decency". Yours respectfully Rev. J.E. Lyall.copies, and it will put you high in the estimation of Catholics again. What can you offer us? We need $ for our new Cathedral, for the altar we are building, and I will not let it out to any other publication, tho he lectured under the auspices of The Chautauqua. it is not what you will make out of it but what it will mean to you in your future career. [*[McLaughlin]*] [*11.*] M June First [*[11]*] Wichita, Kas. Dear Mr. Roosevelt, We members of the St. Anne's Altar Society have the copywright on the picture of Father, or rather Monseignor, Domestic Prelate, Chancellor and Vicar. General, and now Bishop Elect for Lincoln Nebraska whose Episcopal residence will benear Wm. Jennings Bryans home. Now as you know Father Tiken is the greatest orator after Bryan in the entire South West, he is a wonderful man and a great admirer of Bryan. I am a great admirer of you, and wish you would let us put a cut of our new cathedral of the interior, of our Bishop in his robes, and a fine description of the Ceremony of Consecration, his life and his work in your "Outlook" Magazine after the Consecration takes place, which will probably be in July or August; We will not let the "Commoner" or any other magazine have the picture if you will make it worthwhile to us. You will see hundreds, yes thousands of extraM Two Bryan will want it: he will offer a good sum, but I would rather give you the chance. Do you want it? or do you not care for our fealty to you. I believe you do. Answer me soon for you are first and only till Ireceive your answer to this. I fought for you and upheld you. Though I am a strong catholic in the "Vatican Case." I like you and your courage. I am like you in my ways. We had a "reunion" at our new cathedral grounds Memorial Day. Father Tiken, Bishop Elect of Lincoln, Neb. spoke and two families filled one table set for 24 people, and both sat together. it was a lovely sight. Please answer Secretary of Altar Society Wichita, Kas. #335 St Francis Ave. Dora McLaughlin[*[Mc Mahon]*] Fitch Home for the Soldiers, AND Soldiers' Hospital of Connecticut. Noroton Heights, Conn., June 1st 1911. "The" - Citizen, My Dear Sir: On twentieth of March last I mailed "bill" for labor, continuous Barrick detail, without any break whatever, from March 20,1906 until March 20,1911. five years, and, at the lowest wage paid at the National Home for D.V. Soldiers, Virginia. - seven dollars and fifty cents per month, amount to four hundred and fifty dollars ($4.50.00) Five days later was notified by Mr. Scofield, assistant and chief clerk, War Department that my letter of complaint had been received from the President, and had been forwarded to Major James W. Wadsworth, President, Board of Managers, National Home for D.V. Soldiers, 346 Broadway, New York City, and attention invited to my request that the question presented in my letter be "broughtbefore the full Board of Managers, only." The board came to the Home and I was called and appeared before them on April 1st, made my statement and was asked to leave the room, and then heard Governor T. T. Knox instructing Burchfield that my detail was no greater than others. The latter was the eighth "man" having charge of I. co., since I joined on Dec.16, 1903. My dear Sir please notice. April 3.1911. I was taken sick, remaining in quarters until the 7th when I was ordered to the hospital, and that evening may left leg developed severe erysipelas, which later produced two vicious abscesses, and I came very near loosing my leg and my life. How came all this ? I washed my own clothes, used my own washbasin, soaps, towls, and the same bed and blankets. I have not known woman in near twenty two years. I have not touched liquor or beer in years, and never used "dope." I was given the best of care in the hospital and I'm deeply in debt to the Dr. Bartlett, (who had charge of my case.) and to Chief Surgeon Thompson, the nurses and the help. I have not used tobacco in any form in years. That was the greatest fight of my life, forcing myself from that habit. I got away from Virginia on 19th ult. and was admitted here on 22nd Respectfully Mich'l Mc Mahon Citizen "The" Roosevelt, "Outlook" 287 Fourth ave, New York(TELEPHONE 1195-J BERGEN) JAMES ACTON MILLER PRESIDENT MECHANICAL AND GENERAL DIRECTOR MILLER METALWORK CO. INCORPORATED Difficult constructions and operations accomplished true to specifications in all kinds of metals; such as tapering, bending and coiling of any kind, shape and size, of tubes and pipes of solid shapes; homogenous welding, brazing, tinning, spinning, blancking, drawing, forming, finishing plating, copper and brass smithing; assistance, rendered in designing work that gives trouble; over forty years of practical experience; machine parts of tubing and sheet metal a specialty. (Near Marion Station) 401-411 St. Pauls Ave. JERSEY CITY, U.S.A. Sole owner of The Miller Patent Split Plug June 1, 1911. [*2.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Outlook, New York City, N.Y. Honored and Dear Comrade:- Industrial education has been my study for nearly fifty years, and have noted with greatest pleasure that you are also deeply interested in that science, and as it is expected to enter on the work of its extension or advancement, should be extremely glad to have the very great pleasure of meeting you at any hour of the day or night that would impose least on your valuable time, and to that end, if you would kindly write me personally it shall be considered a very great personal favor, and thanking you for what I know will be your extreme kindness, beg to remain, Yours very respectfully, James Acton Miller[*D*] ALFRED E. OMMEN ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW 45 BROADWAY, NEW YORK TELEPHONE 5560 RECTOR June 1, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. My dear Col. Roosevelt: Sometime ago I sent you a copy of an address that I delivered before the Society of Medical Jurisprudence at the January meeting, and received a very pleasant acknowledgement from you. Our Society meets on the second Monday of each month from October to May. We have about seven hundred members, composed of lawyers, doctors and some chemists. We meet at the Academy of Medicine, 17 West 43rd Street, and have very interesting meetings. The Board of Trustees of the Society have asked me to invite you to address the Society on a medical jurisprudence subject on the second Monday of October. Subjects like the Pure Food Law, a National Health Law, the Conditions of our Soldiers in the United States Army, Medical Expert Testimony and kindred subjects would be very interesting. The Society of Medical Jurisprudence has often been used as a forum to discuss matters that can be discussed in very few places. Will you let me know whether it would be possible for you to come at that time? Faithfully yours, Alfred E. OmmenJAMES HALLECK REID Will you name a day and hour when I may have an interview with you at the Outlook office? Most sincerely your friend Hal Reid per- W. Manhattan Sq. Hotel 58 West 77th Col. Theodore Roosevelt The Outlook New York [*[Reid]*] Manhattan June first. [*[1911]*] [*9.*] My dear Colonel: Since writing "The Confession" I have come into very close touch with Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop Farley, Mgr. Lavelle and many other prelates of the church. Apropos of this fact I have something that should interest you greatly.[*10.*] HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY 4 PARK STREET, BOSTON June 1, 1911. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- It has been our privilege to publish Miss Johnston's war novel, "The Long Roll", some mention of which you may have read during this past week. Believing that the volume will prove one of the great novels of our day and realizing your interest in all matters relating to the South, we venture to send you a copy under separate cover and with our compliments. May we not hope to receive some word of criticism or comment which we may transmit to the reading public for their benefit? Yours very truly, Houghton Mifflin Co R. L. Scaife Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I.-N.Y.[*[6-1-11]*] [*[Schuyler]*] Extract from a Circular Letter, addressed to the members of State Organizations engaged in work for the Prevention of Blindness, by the Russell Sage Foundation. June 1, 1911. TRANSFER OF WORK. Postscript. Since the foregoing letter was written, of May 1, 1911, opportunity has been given to expand our work by taking it into a wider field of usefulness. We desire to announce that the Russell Sage Foundation by request of is Committee on Prevention of Blindness, has decided to transfer the work of this committee to the American Association for the Conservation of Vision. To this end, action was taken at a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Russell Sage Foundation, May 22, 1911. The decision to take such action was reached after the plans and purpose of the Association had been submitted and duly considered, in order to avoid the duplication of national work, and because we have confidence that the new organization, under the leadership of its President, Dr. F. Park Lewis, is entering upon an important national movement for the prevention of blindness and the preservation of eye-sight, which would be strengthened by centralized effort. The Committee has accordingly passed over to the Association its correspondence and documents, not of a confidential-2- nature, its exhibits, and the unexpended balance of an appropriation from the foundation approximating $5,000.00. When certain specified conditions are fulfilled and the transfer is completed, which will be in the near future, the Committee on Prevention of Blindness of the Russell Sage Foundation, at its own request, will be discharged. The Secretary of the Committee, Mr. Samuel Ely Elliot, has been in full accord with the action taken, and has promoted it in every way possible. At his request, his resignation as Secretary of the Committee has been accepted, to enable him to enter upon his new duties, as Director of the Department of Publicity of the Association. Those correspondents of Mr. Elliot, in the states where he has assisted in the organization of State Associations for the Prevention of Blindness, who desire to continue their correspondence with him, may do so by addressing him at his new office, No. 25 West 39th Street, New York City. It is understood that the work for the Prevention of Blindness and Conservation of Vision in the State of New York shall be continued as heretofore by the Committee for the Prevention of Blindness of the New York Association for the Blind, (under the same arrangement as with the National Committee of the Foundation), unless otherwise stipulated, by mutual agreement, for certain specified branches of work. The arrangement with the Foundation was that the New York Committee should have sole control of Prevention of Blindness work in the City and State. Close cooperation and constant interchange of information will-3- be needed between the National and New York State organizations, in order to avoid duplication and overlapping of work in this City and State, and this we believe - through the cordial relations existing - is assured. It is now more than three years since the Committee on prevention of Blindness of the Russell Sage Foundation was appointed, on the 27th day of April, 1908. This is believed to be the first national organization for the prevention of blindness composed of laymen, in this country. The first work of the Committee was the organization in May of a strong, representative Committee for Prevention of Blindness for the State of New York, composed of physicians and laymen to be appointed as a Special Committee of the New York Association for the Blind; June 1st, 1908; its latest work, covering the past year, the formation of similar state organizations in five other States, and the promotion of National Conferences, destined to have a far-reaching effect upon the prevention of blindness and the conservation of eye-sight of future generations. Inspired by the unceasing efforts of Dr. Lewis, the small beginning of the combined medical and lay movement of three years ago, has now expanded into the large and important movement of today, with physicians and laymen everywhere acting together and sustaining each other in behalf of the prevention of blindness and the preservation of eye-sight.-4- We bespeak for the American Association for the Conservation of vision your cordial support, co-operation and good wishes. For the Russell Sags Foundation, Louisa Lee Schuyler, Chairman, Gertrude S. Rice, John M. Glenn, Committee on Prevention of Blindness, New York, June 1, 1911. Note: The officers of the American Association for the Conservation of Vision are: President, Dr. F. Park Lewis, Vice President, Mr. E. Leavenworth Elliott, Treasurer, Mr. Samuel Ely Eliot, Secretary, Mrs. Ida B. Hiltz. Office of the Association, United Engineering Societies, 25 West 39th Street, New York City.[ENCL IN SCHUYLER 6-5-11][*Sigtryggson]*] 6904- 28. Ave. N. W. Seattle, Wash. June 1st '11 [*9.*] Colonel Roosevelt Dear Sir- I hope and I know you will excuse the liberty I take in writing to you. I have heard that you were thinking of going to Europe this summer and perhaps to take a trip over to Iceland which is really a beautiful country - and well worth seeing. Should you so decide and wish to have a tulk with you really fine fellow and a gentleman, one who is used to travelling and especially well-acqainted in Iceland where ever any-thing is worth seeing from the very coast up to the top of Mount - Hekkla. Knows also -the history of Iceland from the beginning to this day and is well known of every-one in said country where he was born raised and educated, and here is my stamp-photo Should you decide to take me with you, I shall be content with general wages and my travelling expenses paid for both ways Early answer would be a geat favor. My dear Sir. Yours ever with respect and most devoted servant. Benedict Sigtryggson[*Smith*] c Department of Commerce and Labor Bureau of Corporations Washington June 1, 1911. Dear Colonel: After considerable talk with Gifford and some correspondence with Garfield, I have evolved the accompanying draft of the Federal publicity and registration bill. I don't want to have you bother yourself with it unless you feel inclined and have time to look at it. There does seem now to be some shadow of a chance of getting Congress interested in the proposition, -- more chance than I have seen for some little time in the past. This bill is frankly a publicity bill and nothing else. It does not give any positive powers of direction over corporations. The whole strength of the bill lies in the fact that after corporations have voluntarily registered, the Commission, at the instance of the Commissioner of Corporations, can revoke that registration. While that may look like a rather innocuous proceeding, it is my very strong belief that there is a lot of ginger in that proposition. Say, for example, that the United States Steel Corporation should come in under such a bill, and obtain registration, and live thereunder for a while, and then for some reason their registration should be revoked, for cause as stated in the bill. That revocation is going to hit them just "where they live," that is, in the market value of their securities. The investing public would say, upon such cancellation, first, that there was something the matter with the corporation itself, and, second, that now the registration had been revoked there is a chance that the Attorney General will go after them; and the price of the stock would drop accordingly.-2- So that I think there is plenty of ginger in the bill, however innocent it may look. I put this proposition generally up to Edgar Bancroft, the counsel for the International Harvester Company, about two months ago, and he said, "Yes; a lot of corporate managers will think that bill is an easy thing, and then after they get in under it they will find it is more binding upon them than anything of the sort that has been passed." Gifford seems to agree with the bill quite strongly, and I am pretty sure that Mr. Garfield does. Personally I am very loath to attempt to go any farther; I am very reluctant to attempt at present to exercise any positive powers of direction over corporate business. I don't think we are ready to do it yet. I think this straight publicity proposition, with the registration feature, is the best thing we can do. It certainly can't do any harm; it certainly will give information and bring about cooperation; it certainly will educate the public. But above all these things there is another factor that to my mind is the least tangible and the most important. Such a system, if put in operation, will gradually establish a sort of Federal relationship between industrial corporations and the Federal Government, resulting in the gradual formation of tradition and precedent, the establishment of standards of business as worked out by conference between the Government officer and the corporate manager, which will introduce, if properly handled, a new era, in my opinion, in our corporate problem. I don't know who is going to handle this proposition in Congress, if anybody will. Senator Newlands is the one who is really most enthusiastic about it, but I didn't want to do anything with it without at least letting-3- you know that I had some proposition in mind. With best regards, I am, Yours very sincerely, Herbert Knox Smith Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 1 Enclosure[*[Smith]*] COPY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND LABOR Bureau of Corporations Washington. June 1, 1911. Dear Colonel: After considerable talk with Gifford and some correspondence with Garfield, I have evolved the accompanying draft of a Federal publicity and registration bill. I don't want to have you bother yourself with it unless you feel inclined and have time to look at it. There does some now to be some shadow of a chance of getting Congress interested in the proposition, more chance than I have seen for some little time in the past. This bill is frankly a publicity bill and nothing else. It does not give any positive powers of direction over corporations. The whole strength of the bill lies in the fact that after corporations have voluntarily registered, the Commission, at the instance of the Commissioner of Corporations, can revoke that registration. While that may look like a rather innocuous proceeding, it is my very strong belief that there is a lot of ginger in that proposition. Say, for example, that the United States Steel Corporation should come in under such a bill, and obtain registration, and live thereunder for a while, and then for some reason their registration should be revoked, for cause as stated in the bill. That revocation is going to hit them just "where they live", that is, in the market value of their securities. The investing public would say, upon such cancellation, first, that there was something the matter with the corporation itself and, second, that now the registration had been revoked there is a chance that the Attorney General willgo after them; and the price of the stock would drop accordingly. So that I think there is plenty of2 ginger in the bill, however innocent it may look. I put this proposition generally up to Edgar Bancroft, the counsel for the International Harvester Company, about two months ago, and he said, "Yes; a lot of corporate managers will think that bill is an easy thing, and then after they get in under it they will find that it is more binding upon them than anything of the sort that has been passed," Gifford seems to agree with the bill quite strangely, and I am pretty sure that Mr. Garfield does. Personally, I am very loath to attempt to go any further; I am very reluctant to attempt at present to exercise any positive powers of direction over corporate business. I don't think we are ready to do it yet. I think this straight publicity proposition, with the registration feature, is the best thing we can do. It certainly can't do any harm; it certainly will give information and bring about cooperation; it certainly will educate the public. But above all things there is another factor that to my mind is the least tangible and the most important. Such a system, if put in operation, will gradually establish a sort of Federal Relationship between industrial corporations and the Federal Government, resulting in the gradual formation of tradition and precedent, the establishment of standards of business as worked out by conference between the Government officer and the corporate manager, which will introduce, if properly handled, a new era, in my opinion, in our corporate problem. I don't know who is going to handle this proposition in Congress, if anybody will. Senator Newlands is the one who is really most3 enthusiastic about it, but I didn't want to do anything with it without at least letting you know that I had some such proposition in mind. With best regards, I am, Yours very sincerely, (Signed) Herbert Knox Smith Hon Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N.Y. OFFICERS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL Honorary President, THE HON. WILLIAM H. TAFT Honorary Vice-President, Colonel THEODORE ROOSEVELT President, COLIN H. LIVINGSTONE, Washington D.C. 1st Vice-President, B. L. DULANEY, Bristol, Tenn. 2d Vice-President, MILTON A. McRAE, Detroit, Mich. 3d Vice-President, DAVID STARR JORDAN, Stanford, Cal. Chief Scout, ERNEST THOMPSON SETON, Cos Cob. Conn. National Scout Commissioner, DANIEL CARTER BEARD, Flushing, N. Y. National Scout Commissioner, Adj-Gen. WILLIAM VERBECK, Albany, N.Y. National Scout Commissioner, Colonel PETER S. BOMUS, New Yok City Treasurer, GEORGE D. PRATT, Broocklyn, N.Y. Field Secretary, PRESTON G. ORWIG NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JAMES E. WEST BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Executive Secretary THE FIFTH AVENUE BUILDING, 200 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY TELEPHONE ======================================== Gramercy 545 MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD COLIN H. LIVINGSTONE, Chairman Daniel Carter Beard Colin H. Livingstone Edgar M. Robinson Col. Peter S. Bomus Milton A. McRae Mortimer L. Schiff B. L. Dulaney William D. Murray Ernest Thompson Seton Lee F. Hanmer George D. Pratt Seth Sprague Terry George W. Hinckley Frank Presbrey Adj.-Gen. William Verbeck June 1, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N. Y. My Dear Col. Roosevelt: I am glad to be able to say that Doubleday Page & Company will take from the press tonight the first edition of our new Manuel. It was deemed wise to run off about 5000 precopies in order that those directly connected with the movement might have an opportunity to get the book promptly and submit criticisms or suggestions. It is planned to publish 100,000 copies of the book within the next two weeks. Under separate cover I am sending you one of the proof copies . Please examine it carefully and let me hear from you as early as possible if you have any suggestions to make. I sincerely hope that the book as a whole will commend itself to you. You will appreciate that the final edition will be much more attractive than the one that is being mailed you. Thanking you for your cooperation in this matter, I am, Yours sincerely, JAMES E. WEST JEW/K Executive Secretary. [*[Willits]*] Emma B. Palmer, Secretary Wallingford, Delaware County, Pa. [*D*] Pomona Grange Number Three (Chester and Delaware Counties) Patrons of Husbandry Ward, Del. Co., Pa. June 1, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y., My dear Sir: - On Thursday, May twenty-fifth, the officers and Executive Committee of Pomona Grange No. 3 of Chester and Delaware Counties, met and decided to ask you to speak at the annual picnic of the Pomona to be held at Lenape park on the historic Brandywine on [May] August 17, 1911. This annual picnic [has] has been held for several years and is attended by 2500 persons, - chiefly rural people belonging to the 26 subordinate granges of the two counties. We are confident that should you decide to come, and should the day be fair, there would be two or three times this number. So far, as we know, you have never spoken to a country audience in eastern Pennsylvania, where I know a very hearty, enthusiastic reception awaits you.Emma B. Palmer, Secretary Wallingford, Delaware County. Pa. Pomona Grange Number Three (Chester and Delaware Counties) Patrons of Husbandry We would be pleased to confer with you in your New York ooffice at any time after Wednesday of next week, should you desire to know more in detail about the proposal. We very much hope to receive a [fa] favorable reply. Since many are concerned, we would like to know, in a general way about the expenses involved. Ver sincerely yours, F. P. Hillits one of Exet. CommitteeThe Free Synagogue New York Stephen S. Wise Residence, 23 West 90th Street June 1, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., City My dear Colonel Roosevelt: Thanks for your letter in reply to my inquiry concerning Professor Hollander. I think it would be better for me to make further inquiry, and I am doing just that, of the Chairman of the House Committee on Expenditures and of others. Whatever the verdict of the Committee, I should write to Professor Hollander before taking any action with respect to his occupancy of important place [in important] in Jewish organizations. Sincerely yours, Stephen S. WiseBklyn, June 1, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir I, the undersigned, being an employee in the New York Navy Yard, in the electrical division as a first class helper and very anxious to be retained in such capacity. There is prospects of a big reduction very shortly and I ask you as a great favor to me to interest yourself in my behalf. The reasons I have for taking this liberty in writing to you are I am an American, the eldest of seven sons, also honorably discharged from the volunteers in the Spanish American War. My father was granted a Congressional Medal ofHonor for conspicuous conduct at the bombardment and blockade at Charleston S. C. on Nov. 16 - 1863. I am a married man and would like to remain in the yard until I can better myself. I am heir to my father's medal. Hoping I have not imposed upon your time and good nature I am Yours respectfully Angus W. Young Elect. Helper No 4548 88 Garfield Place Bklyn. N.Y.Statement 287 Fourth Avenue New York June 1 1911 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt In account with The Outlook Company To account rendered May 1 Pens 1 00 Carfare 10 Rat virus 3 5 Express charges to Calif. 58 Case repaired (Boyle) 65 Tablets 6 25 Gold pin engraved 2 50 16 Express charge to Calif 2 15 19 Books "Greek Literature" 2.25 "Through Europe" 20 "Ladies' Battle" 75 3 20 19 43 C Paid June 9 1911 THE OUTLOOK CO., Per [R. D.] Smith Enc. in Laub 6-1-11 (ca. 6-1-11)