[*Bates*] 38 West Second Ave. Denver, Colorado, June 2, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Ex-President of the United States. New York City. Sir: I am writing you once more upon the subject of Shipping Restoration, anxious as I am that you shall derive some honor from supporting a proper and successful measure. Accompanying this letter please find a copy of my bill, H.R. 4660, introduced by Judge Rucker, of this District. Also please find a pamphlet explanatory of the provisions of the Bill. I desire that you shall examine this measure and signify your approval of it by writing your name on the blank attached hereto - the intention being to print the names of endorsers in alphabetical order and attach the list to the pamphlet of Explanations, and distribute the same to the members of Congress next December. The Merchant Marine Commissionappointed in 1904, headed by Senator Gallinger, did the country a false service by recommending "ship subsidy" instead of Trade Regulations, for legislative relief of the shipping trade. They were enabled to do this false service by neglecting to inquire into the constitutionality of the law which they proposed. Congress has no authority to subsidize the Merchant Marine. The only method of ship encouragement known to the Constitution is that of Trade Regulation, generally understood to be "discriminating duties". The old system of the Government is still extant, and applies to the vessels of all nations not in convention for the suspension of said system. This suspension may be discontinued on the giving of one year's notice. Only shipping regulations are concerned. Trade regulations are not involved. The report of the "Merchant Marine Commission" should not have been received by Congress, as it amounted to no more than a white-washing of the "ship subsidy" scheme. The compact for "navigation laws" should be carried out by Congress. Specific performances of duty on the part of the Federal Government will restore our flag to the ocean. Very respectfully yours, William W. Bates.[*C.T Brady*] [*ack 6-7-11*] ST. GEORGE'S RECTORY 2929 Tracy Avenue. Kansas City, Mo. June 2, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- I am sending you today marked copies of The Kansas City Journal and the Kansas City Post, which contains an article of mine on religious freedom. It seems to me the case is sufficiently strong for editorial comment or mention in The Outlook. Yours very sincerely, Cyrus Townsend Brady [*The facts are undisputed*]JAMES L. CLARK STUDIO 949 HOME STREET, BRONX NEW YORK CITY [*13*] June 2d 11 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. [[shorthand]] My dear Col Roosevelt, Your elephant tusks should be at Oyster Bay by this time having been shipped the early part of the week. The large case contains the tusks and base; the base being screwed to the bottom of the case from the outside. After the side boards are taken off the whole thing may be set on two horses or boxes and the screws removed, then the base and tusks may be lifted out. The small box contains the tubes the wallet and a few trophies which you wished sent to you unmounted.JAMES L. CLARK STUDIO 949 HOME STREET, BRONX NEW YORK CITY The tubes are numbered and may be hung as per numbers coresponding on the tusks the holes in the tubes are to face the front. This is all quite simple and I did not believe it nescessary to bother you by sending a man to set them up. If however any thing is not clear I will send a man immediately to adjust them. The delay in this letter is due to the fact that I have been to Washington to consider and discuss with Mr. Ravenal the mounting with large groups some of your collection namely, the White Rhino, Buffalo, Kongori, and Zebra. Each group shall be 12 x 16 ft a very good size for good results. If my work for you has been satisfactoryJAMES L. CLARK STUDIO 949 HOME STREET, BRONX NEW YORK CITY and you think I am worthy of this most important work I would be greatly endebted to you for any influence you may care to be brought to bear on the assigning of these interresting groups to me. Sincerely hoping the tusks have safely reached you and that they meet with your approval and thanking you for your most valued patronage I beg to be Very respectfully yours James L. Clark.JAMES L. CLARK STUDIO 949 HOME STREET, BRONX NEW YORK CITY and you think I am worthy of this most important work I would be greatly endebted to you for any influence you may care to be brought to bear on the assigning of these interresting groups to me. Sincerely hoping the tusks have safely reached you and that they meet with your approval and thanking you for your most valued patronage I beg to be Very respectfully yours James L. Clark.Secretary of War, I believe you could have the age limit waived in my case as the difference was so slight. I know you are interested in boys and as this making good at West Point has been my life's ambition I felt you would help me if it were in your power to do so and I believe it is. I am sending this by special delivery for the time is approaching when the new cadets enter West Point. For references regarding my character ect. you can [*[Disbrow]*] [*22*] Morristown N.J. June 2, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir:- In reply to your letter asking my reasons for a personal interview I am stating them below. I have always had a desire to make West Point and a year ago last May I took a competitive examination for a cadetship given by Congressman Charles N. Fowler. I securedfirst alternate's position and took my final examinations last January. At that time I was just one month over the age limit, my birthday having been December twelfth and my examinations were January fourteenth. In those tests I was successful but my principal also passed; and, at the same time a boy who attended the same schools, Peekskill Academy and the Columbian Preparatory School, and who had an alternate's appointment took his examinations. He was successful but his principal passed also. As Senator Briggs had an opening we both applied to him. He wrote to West Point for our marks and appointed me as mine were the higher. When the appointment was announced this boy whom I had known and who knew my age told the Senator who of course withdrew my appointment. Now Mr. Roosevelt through your influence and that of your friend Mr. Stimson, the new[[shorthand]] write to Admiral Chauncy Thomas in command of the Pacific Fleet, General Beck The Oakland, Washington D.C and Captain A. F. Curtis Peekskill N.Y. Hoping that you will grant me a personal interview I am Very respectfully Samuel C. DisbrowCABLE ADDRESS "CIVFED" RME/D TELEPHONE, 389-390 GRAMERCY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE On the part of the Public:- WM. H. TAFT (President of the United States), Washington, D. C. FRANKLIN MACVEAGH (Secretary of the Treasury), Washington, D. C. ELIHU ROOT (United States Senator), New York City. ANDREW CARNEGIE (Philanthropist), New York City. ARCHBISHOP JOHN IRELAND (of the Roman Catholic Church), St. Paul, Minn. JAMES SPEYER (Speyer & Co.), New York City. CORNELIUS N. BLISS (Former Secretary of the Interior), New York City. WALTER GEORGE SMITH (President Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws), Philadelphia, Pa. ALBERT SHAW (Editor, "Review of Reviews"), New York City. V. EVERIT MACY (Philanthropist), New York City. THEODORE MARBURG (Political Economist), Baltimore, Md. Prof. J. W. JENKS (Political Economist), Ithaca, New York. FREDERICK N. JUDSON (Attorney), St. Louis, Mo. TALCOTT WILLIAMS (Economic Writer), Philadelphia, Pa. Rev. CHARLES STELZLE, (Secretary, Commission on Church and Social Service), New York City. JOHN M. STAHL (Farmers' National Congress), Chicago, Ill. On the part of Employers:- WILLIAM D. BALDWIN (President Otis Elevator Co.), New York City. WILLIAM BARBOUR (President The Linen Thread Co.), New York City. WILLIAM C. BROWN (President New York Central Lines), New York City. GEORGE B. CORTELYOU (President Consolidated Gas Co.), New York City FREDERICK H EATON (President American Car and Foundry Co.), New York City. OTTO M. EIDLITZ (Building Trades Employers' Association), New York City. DAVID R. FRANCIS (President Laclede and Mercantile National Bank), St. Louis, Mo. MARCUS M MARKS (President Association of Clothiers), New York City. SAMUEL MATHER (Pickands, Mather & Co.), Cleveland, Ohio. CHARLES A. MOORE (Manufacturer), New York City. EMERSON MCMILLIN (President American Light & Traction Co.), New York City. GEORGE M. REYNOLDS (President Continental and Commercial National Bank), Chicago. Ill. FRANK TRUMBULL (Chairman of Board, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway). New York City. THEODORE N. VAIL (President American Telephone and Telegraph Co.), New York City. FRANK A. VANDERLIP (President National City Bank), New York City. HARRIS WEINSTOCK (Weinstock-Nichols Co.), San Francisco, Cal On the part of Wage Earners:- SAMUEL GOMPERS (President American Federation of Labor) Washington, D. C. WARREN S. STONE (Grand Chief International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers), Cleveland, Ohio. JAMES M. LYNCH (President International Typographical Union), Indianapolis, Ind. A. B. GARRETSON (President Order of Railway Conductors), Cedar Rapids, Iowa. JAMES DUNCAN (General Secretary Granite Cutters' International Association of America), Quincy, Mass. W. G. LEE (Grand Master Brotherhood Railroad Trainmen), Cleveland, Ohio. WILLIAM D. MAHON (President Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes of America), Detroit, Mich. TIMOTHY HEALY (President International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen), New York City. W. S. CARTER (President Brotherhood Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen), Peoria, Ill. DANIEL J. TOBIN (President International Brotherhood of Teamsters), Indianapolis, Ind. D. L. CEASE (Editor "Railway Trainmen's Journal") Cleveland, Ohio. JOHN F. TOBIN (General President Boot and Shoe Workers' Union), Boston, Mass. JOSEPH F. VALENTINE (President Iron Moulders' Union of North America), Cleveland, Ohio. DENIS A. HAYES, President Glass Bottle Blowers' Association of United States and Canada), Philadelphia, Pa. WILLIAM D. HUBER (President United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America), Indianapolis, Ind. AND MEMBERS OF EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 12 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF The National Civic Federation ONE MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK CITY SETH LOW, President SAMUEL GOMPERS, Vice-President NAHUM J. BACHELDER, Vice-President ELLISON A. SMYTH, Vice-President BENJAMIN I. WHEELER, Vice-President ISAAC N. SELIGMAN, Treasurer RALPH M. EASLEY, Chairman Executive Council JOHN HAYS HAMMOND Chairman Committee on Organization WILLIAM R. WILLCOX Chairman Employers' Welfare Department ALTON B. PARKER Chairman Department on Uniform Legislation NICHOLAS MURRAY BUTLER Chairman Industrial Economics Department AUGUST BELMONT Chairman Dept. Compensation Industrial Accidents GEORGE W. PERKINS Chairman Wage Earners' Insurance Department SETH LOW, Ex-Officio Chairman Conciliation Department MRS. JOHN HAYS HAMMOND Chairman Woman's Welfare Department E.R.A SELIGMAN, Chairman Taxation Department D. L. CEASE, Secretary June 2, 1911. [*14*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, c/o "The Outlook", 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: I have just read your article, "The Standard Oil Decision - And After," and, although since it was written the decision on the American Tobacco case has been rendered, I believe that what you have said is just as true to-day, if not more true, since that decision has come down. If this country is to compete with Germany and other foreign countries, it cannot be hobbled by restrictions like those imposed by the Sherman Anti-Trust Act, especially when its competitors, like Germany, are not only encouraged to combine in the form of syndicates but the formation of such syndicates is assisted by the Government. Of course, in doing that, they cross the Rubicon on the question of regulating the price of the product. In other words, they wipe out the distinction that we make in this country between Public Service corporations and industrial corporations. I take it that you mean that in your article of this morning. This is what I see is being proposed by Senator Cummings, by La Follette and Samuel Untermeyer and others. Are we prepared to go to that length? And, if we open that door, so far as the price of the product is concerned, do we not also let in the question of fixing the rate of wages paid to the working man? I am only a very superficial layman, but it looks to me as if we were getting close up to that proposition if we are adequatelyCo. . Theodore Roosevelt 2. to regulate the combinations and trusts of this country. Can our governmental machinery stand a strain of that kind? I enclose a leaflet which we have just issued, describing the work of The National Civic Federation, and have marked the paragraph on the Regulation of Combinations and Trusts. President Low has not yet named the Sub-committee referred to, because it seemed to him useless to do anything until these decisions came down. Now that they are down, do you think there is anything that such a Committee could do to help in the present situation? Of course, it can undertake to draft a Model State Law, which of itself might be of value, as the State anti-combination laws are fully as drastic as the Sherman Anti-Trust Act, if not more drastic, and also are so conflicting that they produce great confusion. I also enclose copy of a list of names of men whom President Low has appointed on a Committee to consider the question of adequate Regulation of Railways and Public Utilities. The purpose of this Committee is also explained in the leaflet, where I have marked it in blue pencil. I want to congratulate you on the clear and vigorous way in which you whacked those sentimental "peace-at-any-price" advocates. When the millennium gets here we can talk about arbitrating "all" questions, because by that time we won't have any questions to arbitrate. What you say of international peace is just as true of industrial peace. It is perfectly absurd to talk about arbitrating "all" industrial disputes. Questions involving vital principles cannot be referred to arbitration. For instance, as you say, we cannot think of arbitrating the Monroe Doctrine, nor the right of Asiatics to flood our country. In the same way, no self-respecting employer will arbitrate the demand that he should discharge his non-union men and fill their places with union men. Neither will self-respecting members of a labor union arbitrate their right to determine for whom they shall work. The parallel runs all the way down the line. As it has been found impossible in Australia and Canada to enforce a compulsory award in the arbitration of an industrial dispute, so would it be impossible to enforce a compulsory award of the Hague Tribunal or any other international arbitration board. Sincerely yours, R. M. Easley [*over*]Col. Theodore Roosevelt. 3. P.S. Since dictating this letter, Cyrus McCormick was in the office, and I read him your editorial. He agreed to it instantly. I asked him about the question of fixing prices, and he said that that did not alarm him; that he would like to have the Government fix the prices of the products of the International Harvester Company. And I see by the afternoon papers that Judge Gary testified this morning that he would like to have the Government fix the price of steel. Of course the Interstate Commerce Commisssion does not make the rates for the railroads, but simply supervises, and, when complaint is made, determines whether they are extortionate.CRAWFORD ELLIOTT WALTER P. HATCH JAMES DAMEZ Telephones{Harrison 6786 {Automatic 51-376 ELLIOTT & HATCH COMPANY Manufacturers of Book Typewriters and Billing Machines 230 South La Salle Street Chicago, Ill. [*10.*] June-2-1911. Hon Theodore Rosevelt. Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Friend: I am going to London. June 22- and I would like very much to have a letter from you to Hon Whitelaw Reid and Hon. Robert Bacon. I lived for 15 years in Brooklyn on the Bay Ridge Shore, and Robert Monroe Furgerson and I spent 6 months together in London in 1897. He can tell you all about me. I remember he came back to the U.S. and joined2 the Rough Riders and his Mother was so proud of him for doing it. We were together trying to start the Book-Typewriter Business in London. I had built the Machine and had come to New York from Chicago to try and get money enough to get it manufactured. Don Cameron & Mat Quay of Penn went into it and furnished us money to built it and finally took it away from us. You well know the disposition of both those men3 I have now built a far better Machine and as the Patents on the old machines have expired and we now have good Patents on our New Visible Machines, we are going to London and will start a small factory to manufacture them over there. I will appreciate a letter from you very much and will promise you to live up to anything you may say for me Yours Truly Crawford Elliott 1022 E. 76 st Chicago, IllPRESIDENT, PROFESSOR IRVING FISHER. VICE PRESIDENTS. EX-PRES. JAMES B. ANGELL, ANN ARBOR. EX-PRES. CHAS. W. ELIOT, CAMBRIDGE. REV. LYMAN ABBOTT, NEW YORK. MISS JANE ADDAMS, CHICAGO. MR. FELIX ADLER, NEW YORK. HON. JOSEPH H. CHOATE, NEW YORK. ARCHBISHOP IRELAND, ST. PAUL. HON. BEN. B. LINDSEY, DENVER. MR. JOHN MITCHELL, NEW YORK. DR. WM. H. WELCH, BALTIMORE. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WM. JAY SCHIEFFELIN, PH. D. SECRETARY, EDWARD T. DEVINE, PH.D., LL.D. TREAS., TITLE GUARANTEE & TRUST CO., 178 Broadway, New York City. 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Richards, Boston, Mass. Dr. D. A. Sargent, Cambridge, Mass. Wm. Jay Schieffelin, Ph.D. New York City. Prof. Henry R. Seager, New York City. Hon. George Shiras, III, Washington, D. C. Dr. George H. Simmons, Chicago, Ill. Pres. Wm. F. Slocum, Colorado Springs, Colo. Dr. Charles D. Smith, Portland, Me. Dr. Z. T. Sowers, Washington, D. C. James Sprunt, Wilmington, N.C. Melville E. Stone, New York City. Nathan Straus, New York City. J. E. Sullivan, New York City. Wm. H. Tolman, New York City. Dr. Henry P. Walcott, Boston, Mass. Dr. Wm. H. Welch, Baltimore., Md. Prof. F. F. Wesbrook, Minneapolis, Minn. Talcott Williams, Philadelphia, Pa. Pres. Robert S. Woodward, Washington, D. C. PRESIDENT TAFT: "In my message of last year I recommended the creation of a Bureau of Health, in which should be embraced all those government agencies outside of the War and Navy departments which are now directed toward the preservation of public health or exercise functions germane to that subject. I renew this recommendation. I greatly regret that the agitation in favor of this bureau has aroused a counter agitation against its creation, on the ground that the establishment of such a bureau is to be in the interest of a particular school of medicine. It seems to me that this assumption is wholly unwarranted, and that those responsible for the government can be trusted to secure in the personnel of the bureau the appointment of representatives, of all recognized schools of medicine, and in the management of the bureau entire freedom from narrow prejudice in this regard." --MESSAGE TO CONGRESS, DECEMBER, 1910. Committee of One Hundred on National Health OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE. Address all communications to Miss Emily N. Robbins, Executive Secretary, Room 51, 105 East 22nd Street, New York, N. Y. [*3*] 460 Prospect Street, New Haven, Conn., June 2, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York, N.Y. My dear Col. Roosevelt: I am writing to ask if I could see you in the office of the Outlook sometime next Monday and if so at what time it would be most convenient for you. I am to be in New York representing New Haven at the Housing Conference. It has been suggested by a mutual friend that I should talk with you in regard to your possibly writing an editorial on some recent outrageous efforts of the opponents of the Pure Food Law (including the patent medicine interests of the country) to bring pressure to bear, on the newspapers in which they advertise, to withdraw their editorial support of the project of a National Bureau of Health. This is a case of private interests attempting to undo your work as President and to prevent corresponding work under the Taft administration. Very sincerely yours, Irving Fisher [MI?]/[Dc?]STATE CHARITIES AID ASSOCIATION UNITED CHARITIES BUILDING 105 EAST 22ND STREET NEW YORK 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. June 2, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. Dear Sir: We have recently sent you a copy of our annual reports to the State Board of Charities and the State Commission in Lunacy for the past fiscal year. We wish to call your attention especially to the sections on the needs of the state charitable institutions, on pages 56 to 59, and the state hospitals for the insane, pages 74 to 77. Assembly bill #1507, appropriates $1,117,057 for the state hospitals. Assembly bill #2350 appropriates $1,304,300 for the 17 existing state charitable institutions. Assembly bill #1877 appropriates $427,000 for the New York State Training School for Boys, and Assembly bill #1878 appropriates $603,750 for Letchworth Village. It is most important that these bills should become law with as little reduction as possible in the amounts allowed. The last two bills provide for the development of two very important state institutions. Most of the items in the first two bills are for necessary repairs and equipment. The total value of the state institutions is estimated at over thirty million dollars, and a large sum is needed annually to keep them in proper repair. The number of new beds for-2- patients and inmates provided for by these bills is deplorably inadequate, especially in connection with the hospitals for the insane. Items of special importance in the appropriation bill for the state charitable institutions, (Assembly #2350), are those providing for the relief of overcrowding. A few of these items area as follows: Cottage for inmates at State Reformatory for Women at Bedford, $35,000. Two cottages at State Training School for Girls at Hudson, $52,000. Two cottages at Newark State Custodial Asylum for Feeble-Minded Women, $120,000. Hospital for tuberculosis at Rome State Custodial Asylum, $50,000. Dormitories at Letchworh Village, $160,000. Fourteen cottages at State Training School for Boys, $154,000. If these appropriations are secured, the custodial institutions will be able to care for some 500 more feeble-minded persons and prevent the increase of this class of dependents, and the reformatories for women and children will be able to receive promptly those committed by the courts who are now kept waiting for months. The congestion of population at some of the state hospitals is already such as not only to cause discomfort to the patients, but to injure their health and interfere with their chance of recovery, The hospitals are now caring for about 3000 more patients than their certified capacity would permit. The insane are increasing at the rate of about 1000 a ear, and appropriations already made or carried in the bills now before the Legislature are insufficient to provide beds for more than half of this number.-3- It is undoubtedly the wish of the people of this State that the State should provide adequately for its wards. The members of the Legislature are undoubtedly interested in the wards of the State and would be disposed to provide adequately for them, but the number of other needs pressed upon their attention may cause them to forget or overlook the facts stated above. Those who are interested in the suitable care of the sick and the poor can assist by expressing their feeling on this subject immediately to members of the Legislature. Letters urging adequate appropriations and opposing any reduction of the amounts carried by the appropriation bills should be sent to Hon. A. E. Smith, Chairman of Assembly Committee on Ways and Means, Hon. James J. Frawley, Chairman of Senate Finance Committee, and to Hon. John A. Dix, Executive Chamber. Very truly yours, Homer Forks Secretary.J.J. HAPGOOD & CO. Lumber. PERU, VT. ROARING BRANCH. June 2 1911................... 190 Theodore Roosevelt, Citizen, My Dear Sir: I understand that you are to journey into Vermont the 7th to attend the "get together" at White river junction. Possibly it may be cinvenient to call upon us on the way. The map upon the back of this shows the situation. We should be much pleased and honored to receive you. I had the honor to attend the original Conservation meeting at the White House, and am much interested. We are on the direct route to White River Junction from Albany and Saratoga and keep an Auto and teams, could meet you at Manchester station, and take you through to W.R.J. ---entirely at your service. You could arrange for a period of REST if desired especially as we are quiet now here now. Sincerely Yours, Mr. J. HapgoodOfficers. M. J. HAPGOOD, PRESIDENT. R. I. BATCHELDER, VICE-PRESIDENT. F. G. WYMAN, SECRETARY AND TREASURER. PERU DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY. Executive Committee. M. B. LYON. G. L. RICHARDSON. W. J. FARNUM. E. M. BATCHELDER. FRED CROSSMAN. VILLAGE. OBJECT … General welfare of town; attraction of summer residents; care of cemeteries etc. ADVANTAGES … Climate; air and scenery unsurpassed. 2,000 feet above sea level. Desirable accommodations for summer boarders. Fishing and hunting excellent. Excellent sites for cottages. PERU, VERMONT … Upon the backbone of the Green Mountains. Ten miles from Manchester, upon Bennington & Rutland R. R. Six miles from South Londonderry, upon central Vermont R. R. Telegraph line, and mail twice each day, with good stages.(Hitchcock) Westgate Cal Jun 2d 1911 Col Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir You have served your country as a soldier and know, by experience what camp life and the battlefield mean. Believing and trusting you entertain towards all who have, like your self, served their country, in its defense, that spirit of comradeship and sympath we all should bear for eachother, as friends in a common cause. I take the liberty, in behalf of comrades who served in the Civil War, to ask your kindly influence in securing for the frayed and frazzled remnant of the army that saved the life of the Nation and preserved the Republic intact, the treatment their just and honest due. I anticipate you entertain the popular delusion that the old soldiers are being treated most generously by a grateful nation. In the hope of breaking the spell that binds public sympathy in expression of eleemosynary provisions for those disabled volunteers who chose to accept the hospitality of the National Homes. I am using my pen and feeble intellectual powers in calling2 attention to what is undoubtedly a great wrong if judged by Christian and patriotic standards, and I hope to enlist your sympathies and influence in securing for the remaing survivers of the Civil War a just recognition for services rendered. Understand this is not a personal complaint, for I have none. I am doing for comrades what they are unable to do or hesitate in doing through fear of official displeasure, if their efforts for better treatment is made known to those who controll and manage the National Homes. For my personal welfare, I am indifferent and you are at liberty to make such use of this communication as you think proper. Regarding the pension list I have nothing now to say. My present object is to call attention to the methods of managing the National Homes. Outwardly this Branch is lovely and the visitor who sees the ornamental grounds and other external evidences of a nations, so called, gratitude is enthused with the munifficent generosity of our "Uncle Sam". But Dear Col. come and enjoy the hospitality of the eleemosynary monstrosities.3 daily set forth for the pretended comfort of old, crippled or wornout veterans who, by their sacrifices, aided in preserving the commonwealth as one and undivided. The food, in many particulars, is a disgrace to the Nation. Bull butter that costs 18 cents per pound and hardly fit for axle greas is one of the delicacies set before aged, infirm men whose declining days should be made as pleasant as possible. I shall not enter into details as I have no desire to encroach on your time, I am aware, is fairly well occupied. My candid opinion is: these so called National Homes have, whatever the original intention, become a political privilege, more for the benefit of officials than otherwise and if information, I regard as reliable, has any foundation, graft permeates the financial necessities as well as the superflous incidentals. There should be an impartial investigation of the management (not a whitewash) of The National Homes. Further, the National Homes should be abolished and sanitariums only, maintained for the class of old soldiers needing care and attention. I can give many good reasons4 why no considerable number of men should be herded, as becomes necessary in such asylums. The cost of maintaining these institutions, given the old soldiers, added to their pensions, would be an advance in the evolution of civilized treatment of the countrie's defenders, while entailing no additional expense on the government. But I am frank to say: cost what it might, this government is able to provide amply for the remaining veterans of whatever class and should do so. It is needless to discuss financial considerations, in this connection as you understand them perfectly. You know the services rendered by a soldier and also the ability of the government to properly reward such service. Well aware I am addressing a citizen of the Republic I am also persuaded of your influence, potent for good, which I trust you will use in behalf of the deserving soldier. If you desire particulars of further information on this, i will take pleasure in doing my best to enlighten you Respectfully, James W Hitchcock Co A 42d Mo Inf Westgate Los Angeles Co Calif [*PS: Past three score and ten, Self educated, will I trust, be ample apology for literary deficienciesCopy of letter by Hon. Charles B. Howry, U. S. Court of Claims. Chambers United States Court of Claims, Washington, D. C. June 2, 1911. Dear Col. Gracie: Herewith I return manuscript kindly sent to me by you for perusal, being advance chapters of your forthcoming account of the battle of Chickamauga. It is a thrilling story and so well and graphically told. I am sure your history will entertain, instruct and charm all who have interest in the momentous struggle of other days. You fix the hour of Gen. Reynolds' withdrawal around 4:30 Sunday afternoon, September 20, 1863. I thought it was a little later, but having no timepiece while on the field myself trying to capture along with Liddell's Confederate Division Reynolds' men, I could only guess the hour. Your proofs admirably sustain your dates and you are entitled to the thanks of all sides for the accuracy of your statements. With best wishes for you and yours, I am Sincerely, (signed) Charles B. Howry.FRED. KOHLER CHIEF OF POLICE MEMBER NATIONAL BUREAU OF IDENTIFICATION WASHINGTON, D. C. AIC POLICE City of Cleveland, O. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE [*8.*] [[shorthand]] June 2nd, 1911 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I., New York. My dear Colonel:- Our Mayor and Commissioner have allowed me to make a trip to Europe on account of hard work I have been doing for many years past, which has slightly impaired my health, and I would consider it a great and personal favor if you would write for me, a letter of introduction; one that I could use in different places or cities while visiting Europe, should I so desire, stating that you know me to be Fred Kohler, Chief of Police, Cleveland, Ohio, and anything further that you might think would assist me. I expect to sail on the George Washington from Hoboken, N. J., on the morning of June 8th, next. Kindly address this letter care of the Purser in charge of the George Washington (new) Hoboken, N. J., and I assure I will greatly appreciate this letter, which will be the only one I will carry except my own credentials. Hoping you are in good health and that the future has many successes in store for you, I am, Very truly yours, Fred Kohler Chief of Police.[*[for encl. see ca 6-2-11]*] [[shorthand]] [*4*] Providence, R.I. - June 2. '11 Dear Col. Roosevelt: I am now totally blind but have read to me everything you write or say. Enclosed I call -to your- attention- a few thoughts on timely matters that may interest you, whether you agree with them -or not. You are at liberty to use any part- or suggestion from them Sincerely yours, Herbert W Ladd. c. Former Gov. Rhode Island.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 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 Wiliam 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. THE TUSKEGEE NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE FOR THE TRAINING OF COLORED YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALABAMA June 2, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York, N. Y. My dear Sir: I find in the notice of the meeting of the Trustees, to be held June 22d, in the Whitehall Building, 17 Battery Place, New York, that the number of the room, in which the meeting is to be held was not given. I beg therefore to advise you that the meeting will be held in the rooms of the General Education Board, at the above address. Very truly, Warren Logan Treasurer. W.June 2nd 1911 681 WEST END AVENUE N.W. CORNER 93rd ST, NEW YORK. Dear Theodore: Mrs Matthews and I will come to luncheon with you at Oyster Bay on Saturday the 17th- with great pleasure. (Of course)! We shall depart by the 11 AM train from the R.R. station. Yours Ever Brander MatthewsBUFFALO STEAM ROLLER CO. BUFFALO, N.Y. U.S.A. Buffalo, N. Y., June 2, 1911. Dear Sir:- Believing in your interest in all that can contribute to the beauty and enjoyability of the grounds of your country home, we are enclosing a little booklet illustrating and briefly describing the Buffalo Pitts tandem roller for the improvement of lawns, drives, paths, parks and golf courses. If interested we will be pleased to hear from you. Very respectfully, BUFFALO STEAM ROLLER COMPANY J. F. Richardson Sales Manager. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, "Sagamore Hill", Oyster Bay, L. I. John C. Rose, District Judge. United States District Court, District of Maryland. Baltimore, June 2, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City. My dear Colonel:- I have yours of the 31st ultimo. Mr. Bonaparte, Mr. Hall Harris and myself constitute the reception committee for you next Tuesday, so that I shall have the pleasure of seeing you. Sincerely, John Rose R/b-President L. S. Rowe University of Pennsylvania Vice Presidents Samuel M. Lindsay Columbia University Robert W. De Forest, New York Edmund J. James, University of Illinois Secretary Carl Kelsey, University of Penna. Treasurer Stuart Wood, Philadelphia American Academy of Political and Social Science Philadelphia West Phila. Station June 2, '11. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I have your letter of May twenty-fifth, and regret exceedingly that you cannot see your way clear to the acceptance of the Academy's invitation. We are not easily discouraged, however, and I hope that at some future time you will permit us to arrange a special session in your honor. I am, Very cordially yours, L S Rowe Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, "The Outlook", #287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y.[*[6-2-11]*] My Dear Mr Roosevelt I have just received your telephone message. Mrs Smith and I will be down on Sunday for luncheon at one o'clock and itWill be a great treat to see you all again. Your friend F. Hopkinson Smith June 2, 1911Blair Neb. 2 June /1911 [*[6-2-11]*] The Honorable. Ex president Th. Roosevelt [*10,*] Often that has come to my thought, „What a blessing if a whole lot more of the good but poor citizens' in the American cities have had a share in the great area of yet vacant land. I know many a good farmhand, even from my own country, Denmark, who stay in a city, but wish to go out to take land if he had money enough. They got married, got a big family, as the Danes' mostly get, and there they are. They have to stay. Though I believe a [good] high per cent of my countrymen leave compared to other nations' people. I know you, Mr. Th. Roosevelt, know much more about the workingman's condition, than I do, because you are interested not in one class of the American people but in all classes' welfare. I found that out better than before since I came to this country 7 years ago, of your speech held in Fargo.2 I have seen of the reports of the Government, that grain and meat for export are less than in former years, and the cause is that the cities are growing to fast in comparison to the number of farms, so that homeuse is greater. That which can even that up again must be as the railroad magnate, Mr Hill, said last summer.. More farms "and better care of them we have." The purpose with my letter is to call your attention to a law passed or given in Denmark some years ago, just in that line to help good, but poor people forward, so they may self be blessed, and be a blessing to the country, instead off perhaps once a burden. The law is, every man, who in his youth save 500 Kroner (150 Dl.), can get (borrow) 6000 Kr (1500 DL), either can he buy himself a piece of land with house upon or the Government buy it from3 big farms. The Government is nearly always sure, that those men placed upon these small farms, and who never have thought off to get a piece of land they could call there own, that they will work like bees "or ants" to get rid of the mortgage. Not one of a hundred would be tired and leave it, because the conditions are good. Such a man has to pay only 3% interest and 1% down each year. He has as far as I remember 20 years to pay the sum, and never will he be charged more. It never happens as it can here first in the West part of N. Dak. and East part of Montana, where people have settled the last two, three years, and where they have had some dry years, that if they want a little money in these days, the banks first take of 10-15 Pc of 100 Pc and afterwards—charge 12%. I just received letters from there.4 It seem to me that is near to a great shame that those poor fellows, who risk themselves and family, shall be treated such a way, where money is plentiful. Many have leaved there disappointed, poor as never before. I know you believe the most men have impulse to self support, and the better change the more will this impulse awakes. Is that impossible that such a law could not work here. 100 Million Dollor would easily send 100000 men with family (some people) out. 1000 Dl. to each is more than many people now start with. And their income have these people made inside 2-3 years. Yes the country with its richness could spent 1000 Millions that way with great benefit. And there is no risk at all. As soon [you] the Government open homestead. Many young people5 take it and leave it again, and the rest are people from these states here, farmers who sell out to richer farmers and they keep renters upon it from that time. But these, and they are many, who sit in the cities, and can not go, to few think about. And I know many of them would appreciate that very much to get a home in the country. You have to excuse me if I have spoken to frankly. I can not express my meaning as I want to in the English language. I am a student of it just now. The report's tell us your intention is to go to Denmark this summer. Hereby if it is so I thank you very much for the honor you give my dear country Denmark. My father and his brothers as my own brothers are all making butter to England. Yes my own dear father6 Jens Peter Uhrenholt lives in E. Uttrup pr. Aalborg. Perhaps He will have the honor to see you then. He will look for you if it should happen you come near by his home, which is near one of the biggest cities in Denmark namely as mentioned, Aalborg or Eel-castle, or Eel-town You have to pardon my long letter, I wished to have expressed myself shorter, but I failed to do it. Yours very respectfully Mogens Uhrenholt Why you may asked does it fail, I have only that answer "that I believe it is love to my new home; "America", that everything may be best possible. My adr. is Dana College Blair Nebr That is a Danish American School[*[ca 6-2-11]*] Congressman O'Shaunessy of Rhode Island on the floor of Congress recently [unbossomed himself thusly]. said "The city of Providence, with a population of 225,000 people is represented by one member and another section of the population containing 29,030 people and 5620 qualified voters is represented in the same senate by twenty senators." Why didn't he go on - and say - Look at the great map of the United States and see what a speck up in the [New England] North Eastern corner Rhode Island is. Yet in the Federal Senate she has her two senators just the same as Texas and other states on the map each larger than all the six New England States that have a total of twelve senators. Is the Rhode Island congressman [disloyal or only a Democrat,] only a politician or a populist leaving no stone unturned to hasten the time when the Federal Nation under a new National [Party] Congress, members all elected by the people, assume complete control of the whole country, leaving individual states sarcely more thana large municipality. or is he really a statesman reaching higher. The move to elect United State Senators by the people seems to be, "going some" notwithstanding popular elections have demoralized the people in so many cities and states, that that two edged scheme the initiative, referendum, and recall was demanded to overcome such demoralization, while the demand for commission rule has been widespread. Of what use are wise judges or experts and investigating committees, with their opinion and decisions subject to a referendum and recall. If the use of money among the state Legislators disqualifies a United States senator what of the senators elected by the influences and money spent in creating public opinion to boss the legislators. It has been claimed that the senate could disqualify every senator elected in this manner, on the Oregon plan, as unconstitutionally elected, and that the Supreme Court would hold that laws passed only by the aid or2 such senators would be invalid. In ancient times men without property endeavored occasionally to direct taxation and the spending of money, many now think the rich should give one tenth their income. we quote from the apocrapha Ecclesiasticus 38-24 [to the end of the chapter.] 24:- The wisdom of a learned man cometh by oppartunity of leisure: and he that hath little business shall become wise. 25:- How can he get wisdom that holdeth the plow, and that glorieth in the goad, that driveth oxon, and that is occupied in their labours, and whose, talk is of bullocks? 26:- He giveth his mind to make furrows: and is dilligent to give the kine. 27: So every carpenter and workmaster, that laboureth night and days: and they that cut and grave seals, and are dilligent to make great variety, and give themselves to counterfeit imagery, and watch to finish a work: 28:- The smith also sitting by the anvil, and considering the iron work, the vapor of the fire wasteth flesh, and he fighteth with a heat of the furnace: the noise of the hammer and the anvil is ever in his ears, and his eyes look still upon the pattern of the thing that he maketh; he setteth his mind to finish his work, and watcheth to polish it perfectly; 29:-- so doth the potter sitteth at his work, and turning the wheel about with his foot, who is always carefully set at his work, and maketh all his work by number; 30:- He fashioneth the clay with his arm, and boweth down his strength before his feet: he applieth himself to lead it ever; and he is delligent to make clean[s] the furnace; 31:- All these trust to their hands; and everyone is wise in his work. 32:- Without these cannot a city be inhabited; and they shall not dwell where they will, nor go up and down; 33:-[*3*] 33:- They shall not be sought for in public council, nor sit high in the congregation: they shall not on the judges seat sit, nor understand the sentences of judgment: they cannot declare justice and judgment: and they shall not be found where parables are spoken. 34:- But they will maintain the state of the world, and [all] their desire is in the work of their craft. Selfish and criminal union leaders & such in their egotism are the progressive forces obstructing good. [Such are the causes guiding our] government today. "The public be damned" seems to be their motto, while they shout the will of the people must be obeyed. Premature publicity is dangerous so they deceive. Take the eight hour law, Thing of the doctors, nurses, ministers, lawyers, newspaper men, educators, men on the sea [or] soldiers in the army or our highest leaders should they refuse to work more than eight hours. Think of the higher cost of everything as if consumers were not taxed enough now, and money for Government and state charities [now and money] hard enough to obtain [except from a few.] The great increase in personal and corporate interests, interstate in their field of ownership and operation all over the country is rapidly tending to federalize the nation and eliminate the importance of state government as a prime factor. Moses declared an aristocratic form of Government was the only one that could last. "Too many cooks spoil the broth." Who are the tyrants to-day in our democracy? safeguards are demanded. In these days of multitudinous details and affairs conflicting and otherwise greater statesmanship and diplomacy is required. Massachusetts once famous for its good government barely saved one of the ablest senators in Congress because of too much politics represented by the popular vote absolutely created by the corrupt use of large sums of money, disgracefully employed to enable a few to profit. The great bulwark of this nation was its Constitution. The senate was to be its safeguard. As a part of its machinery it respected State Legislatures by imposing responsibilities and duties upon them. Election of United States Senators by the people marks a decadence in the dignity of the State. as well as the Senate.4 Business methods are modeled on the ancient heathen plan of sub-gods. Sub-committees decide. A few control. They make sentiment. [It is the same in State and Church]. The people are only used and they may go hang if they object. If they resort to violence it invariably results not only to their cost but to the public. The democrats were once defenders of the Constitution. The federal government recognizes no distinction in the popular vote, on account of race or color One of the edicts of Hammurabi, Ruler, who made Babylonia, 400 years before Abraham a model government in general principles never surpassed if equalled and one for Americans to study was. "If a Judge try a case, reach a decision and present his judgement in writing if later error shall appear in his decision and it be through his own fault, then he shall pay twelve times the fine set by him in the case and he shall be publicly removed from the judges bench, and never again shall he sit there to render judgement."[Encl. in Ladd 6-2-11]Bethel, Vermont, June 3, 1911. Mr. Frank Harper, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York. Dear Mr. Harper:- Yours of May 31st. is at hand. Thank you. Arrangements have been made with the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad to have a special private car in the Grand Central Station in New York on the morning of Wednesday, June 7th. to await Colonel Roosevelt, and to have the car attached to the express leaving there for Springfield, Massachusetts at 9:03 that morning. Mr. Rowland B. Jacobs, of the Associated Press, and I plan to meet that car at Springfield, and come up to White River Junction with Colonel Roosevelt. A Special Reception Committee from Vermont will meet the special at Brattleboro. Sincerely, Wallace Batchelder[*ack 6-7-11*] ADDRESS ALL BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE COMPANY, WORCHESTER. MASS. THE LONSDALE NOVELTY CO. MANUFACTURERS OF MUSLIN UNDERWEAR MILLS: WORCESTER, MASS. NEW YORK OFFICE: 117 West 132nd St. We reserve the right to correct stenographic errors. [*12*] New York City, June 3rd 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York City. My dear sir:- I have read with interest and appreciation what you say in The Outlook Magazine of this week, as follows: "What is urgently needed is the enactment of drastic and far-reaching legislation which shall put the great interstate business corporations of the type of the Standard Oil Company, the Sugar Trust, the Steel Trust, and the like at least as completely under the control and regulation of the Government in each and every respect as the interstate railways are now put." What is that drastic legislation to be? To my mind, no other but that the Federal Government shall exert its proper functions conferred upon it by the States, to see that justice, equity, fair-dealing, and a freedom from oppression shall be given to all classes of people, and that anarchy, confiscation of rights in personality and in property, shall not be practiced amongst men, nor in business or social relations of those who live in the different States. How can this be gained? In no other way to my mind, than that actual corporate capital shall have a security in its investment under government control, and that the people shall consent to give sufficient profit so that actual capital may have a fair dividend,-- not over the extreme point of usury- 10% per annum. To the corporate worker all that he may earn, based upon the commendability of his productions, when measured by the consumer upon that commendability. The consumer desires no further help than a satisfactory condition in the environments in which he lives; and if there is a steady tendency toward a lower cost of living, produced by the satisfaction given to both capital and labor, for the reason of the proper limitation of possibilities placed upon them, then, all classes of society will enjoy the equal opportunity our Federal Constitution is supposed to give, and we shall have that spirit of contentment, which, naturally, makes for peace and prosperity. It seems to me that we must advocate some ground principle, so that the law made under it, will not interfere with the individual in his ownership and control of all private wealth he may centralize, nor, disturb his business relations with his fellow-men; nor, shall any law be made that will disrupt the corporations as now instituted or constituted, under State corporate law, but, in justice toward all concerned, a constitutional law must be established, whereby, the capitalist, the laborer and the consumer will be limited to what is proper and just, if we are to have stable conditions amongst all classes of people.ADDRESS ALL BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE COMPANY, WORCHESTER. MASS. THE LONSDALE NOVELTY CO. MANUFACTURERS OF MUSLIN UNDERWEAR MILLS: WORCESTER, MASS. NEW YORK OFFICE: 117 West 132nd St. We reserve the right to correct stenographic errors. New York City, Every individual, it seems to me, must soon come to the actual knowledge and consent, that he owes a solemn duty to requite the National Government for its expense to establish such law which permits him to go to all people, not only of this Nation, but also to foreign nations, to obtain the income he centralizes from some scheme of his brain and muscle, which, if basing it upon the principle of self-interest, by making it commendable to all other people. For the proper basic law I respectfully offer the enclosed proposed amendments to our Federal Constitution; and ask as a loyal American citizen, that you study this proposition. Surely, certainly, it is high time that we all make an honest effort to prevent the Nation from adopting some anarchistic principle of confiscation, that people are liable to do when under a political brake-up as now seems imminent. I am glad to take advantage of this opportunity to write you, and also I take pleasure in sending you our text book,-- The Equal Opportunity Association of Clubs,-- a book that quotes one of your speeches, and I trust that sometime I may personally meet you. With great respect, believe me, I remain, Sincerely yours, John W. Batdorf #117 West 132nd St N. Y.[*[For 3 encs. see 6-3-11]*]BELLA VISTA June 3rd, 1911. My dear Col. Roosevelt, I was very much pleased to receive your letter of yesterday and feel sure we shall have a very pleasant, "old-timy", little dinner. I write by this mail to my former Secretary, Mr. Gauss, to ask if he can get me a copy of the letter you mention and which I remember very well. According to my recollection, it was afterwards printed as a Senate document, and, if I am right as to this, there should be no difficulty in obtaining it. I shall be at Union Station to greet you on Tuesday at 2.40 P.M., and I am meantime, as ever, Yours most truly, Charles J. Bonaparte. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York.[*ack 6-6-11*] THE NATIVITY BROOKLYN, NEW YORK [*10.*] My dear Mr. Roosevelt, We print the inclosed in the Senator today. It is a great pleasure to print it and it will convoy some people to read it, especially the app. of Boston. Sincerely yours John L. Buford 3 June 1911.T.G. BUSH, JR. [*15*] BROWNS MILLS, IN THE PINES, N.J. June 3rd. 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. Dear Sir: I will be in New York sometime next week, and I am writing you to know if it will be convenient with you for me to call to see you for a few minutes. I am the son of Mr. T.G. Bush, of Birmingham, Ala., who, during his lifetime, as a great admirer of yours, and I have often promised myself the pleasure of meeting you. But always, when I was in New York, somethinghas happened to interfere. Trusting that I am not imposing on your good nature I am, Yours Truly, T.G. Bush, Jr.John C. Coleman, Counsellor At Law, American Surety Building, 100 Broadway, New York City [*D*] June 3, 1911. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I have been elected President of the Round Table for the ensuing year, and we are arranging our program for next fall and winter's work. I send you herewith a year book of last year which will give you an idea of the purpose of the Society and its membership. We hold our meetings in the auditorium of the Teachers' College, Columbia University. The Program Committee is very anxious to have you talk to us either on the evening of October 17th or November 17th, whichever may be convenient to you, and, of course, we should be glad to hear from you on any subject, although I think some of the members would like to know something of your African experiences. I know it is a good while in advance to pledge yourself for an evening, but you are such a busy man that we must speak about it beforehand, We have had in the past a very representative list of speakers, as you may learn from the program of last year, and I hope that you can see your way to talk to us for three-quarters of an hour or so. With kind regards, Very sincerely yours, John C. Coleman Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y.105 East 22D Street, New York. June 3, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I have your two letters, and while I am disappointed I am not surprised that you could not go to Philadelphia. I am suggesting to Mr. Johnson that he communicate with you in about two weeks in regard to the interview which you have been kind enough to say that you will give him. Sincerely yours, Edward Brine Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, N. Y. City.[*[Fisher]*] [*KG*] [*17.*] COSMOS CLUB WASHINGTON, D.C. June 3, 1911 Dear Mr. Roosevelt: Doctor Mearns gave me a copy of your book- 'African Game Trails'- for a Christmas present. I am anxious to have the flyleaf bear your autograph and those of the three naturalists who went with you on the African trip. I have been associated closely with all three; Doctor Mearns was my room mate when wewere students at College Physicians and Surgeons a third of a century ago - Leoring took his virgin collecting trip with me in the Huachuca Mts. Arizona and Heller was in the Biological Survey for several seasons. I am writing to ask if you will honor me with your autograph if I forward the volume by express Sincerely Yours A.K. FisherForm 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 limited its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. 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June 3 [*[1911]*] Hon Theo Roosevelt, Oyster Bay United Press asks me to get verification or denial of story New York World saying you are to meet Taft in Balto to discuss national politics and Taft's renomination Gilson Gardner 11:27 A [[shorthand]]TELEPHONE, MADISON SQUARE 485 OFFICE OF ERNEST HARVIER 1193 BROADWAY [*9*] NEW YORK, June 3, 1911 Dear Mr. President: Since I last had occasion to write you there in a new alignment in city affairs whereby the former Independence League people are now getting "regularity" as Democrats by combining with Tammany, and there will be a division among the local Republicans, the Barnes people having Tammany support in their several primary contests. They will gain or retain control of a number of city districts. Under these circumstances, it seems probable that this year's local election will practically go by default. You might find it expedient to have a talk with Mr. Mitchel who, under the new alignment, is practically marooned. My own relations and those of our organization with the Mayor are highly friendly and wholly satisfactory. Yours faithfully, Ernest Harvier(COPY). 155. Melbourne, Australia, June 3, 1911. Present Of A Pistol From James Forshaw To Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt. The Honorable The Secretary of State Washington D C Sir: I have the honor to report that I am forwarding herewith (Enclosure No. 1), a copy of a letter received at this Consulate in person from one James Forshaw of Kingswood, State of Victoria, Australia, accompanied by an American pistol referred to in the letter which at Mr. Forshaw's request is also forwarded herewith, under separate cover (Enclosure No. 2) for Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt. I have the honor, therefore, to request that a copy of Mr. Forshaw's letter to this Consulate be forwarded to Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt with the pistol. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, John F. Jewell, Consul. Enclosures :- 1. Copy of James Forshaw's letter. 2. (Under separate cover), Postol for Ex-President Roosevelt.,[*J*] EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT THE CENTURY MAGAZINE UNION SQUARE NEW YORK ROBERT UNDERWOOD JOHNSON, EDITOR. CLARENCE CLOUGH BUEL, ASSOCIATE EDITOR. June 3. 1911. [*11.*] Dear Col. Roosevelt: I wish you, first of all, to see these documents concerning my relationship to the idea of a Conference of Governors on Conservation. I am sending them to all the members of the first White House Conference. The official "Proceedings" make no mention of me, though I called Pinchot's attention to letters I-IV two weeks before the conference. To the surprise of several present who knew of these letters [*[For encs see Ca May 1908 & June 1911]*] you gave the whole credit of the Conference to Pinchot (I afterward praised you and him in the Century for your masterly extension and organization of the idea). I did not sulk, however, and while Conservation was being established I kept the personal [into] equation out of sight. Then came the Ballinger-Pinchot controversy and I didnt wish to seem to be attacking Pinchot; so to this day—for three years—I've kept quiet. Now the Cause is well established, & Ballinger & Pinchot are both out and I feel free to make this "footnote to history", to be pasted into the Proceedings (in which I figure as "Richard Underwood Johnson") just in front of the chapter on the "Origin & Plan of the Conference" which makes no mention of these letters—though I had called Pinchot's special attention tothem. He waved off my relation to the matter by saying that it "might have been in the back of his head"—eight months later, when he says he worked out the plan, afterward elaborated. This was more than shabby treatment of one who had stood by him firmly and praised him frequently for his public services. Just before you left office— two weeks or so—I sent copies of the early correspondence to you but although the receipt of it was acknowledged, it never had any further attention from you. I now purpose to have the record made right without giving the matter any color by comment. In courtesy to you I send you first the text of the letters. I cannot imagine that there can be any objection by anybody to their publication. None of them are marked "personal" or "private" and the subject matter is of public interest. Yours to be sure, R. U. Johnson Pinchot once told me that my plan of State cooperation was "impracticable." It was never tried, of course. Col. Theodore Roosevelt"THE COMPLETE HOTEL" [[shorthand]] [*[Kern]*] Hotel Statler Buffalo [*8.*] E. M. STATLER June 3/11 450 ROOMS WITH BATH Hon. Theo. Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.Y. My dear sir— The writer is a traveling salesman, and has been since 1886, born a Democrat, but being a believer in Protective Tariff, turned a Republican when 21 years old. You may have forgotten my letter of last November from Syracuse a day after the election, you however answered at the time and was very much appreciated by the writer, making him a stronger "Roosevelt" man than ever. My letter to the general public would not receive any notice as I am only known by my patrons but a word from you to the Public would create attention. The writer is unable to understand the action of Congress in tinkering with our present Tariff Laws. While it may be necessary to change some few items, still it is not the tariff that is causing the"THE COMPLETE HOTEL." Hotel Statler Buffalo E. M. STATLER 450 ROOMS WITH BATH 2 high price commodities and therefore the discontent of the people. Have made it my business in traveling from one city, town & hamlet to the other to study the causes, and find that it is the large and small trusts and combinations that exist. One city or town will charge $6.00 per ton for hard coal, a town ten miles away (same freight rate from the mines) the dealers combine and charge $6.50. In many cities the hucksters of farm products, buy up all the farmer brings to market, meeting him in the outskirts before he gets it to the market place and buy all he has, and then raise the price on eggs & butter &c from 10 to 20%. This has actually been the case in the city I make my home"THE COMPLETE HOTEL" 450 ROOMS WITH BATH Hotel Statler Buffalo E.M. STATLER 3 The Plumbers, the tinners, have little combinations. I travel for a Company that belonged to a small trust for twenty years, but thank the Lord we are out of it & have been over a year, made a personal fight against it & won out. Placing wool on the fare list will not mean 50 cents on a suit of clothes. Another evil is the Enstallment business. I sell them, They double on the cost, give long credit, offer inducement that puts a man in debt for years. The old dealer in the same line charged a moderate price, but he finds the enstallment dealer. charge 100%—he thinks by making 50% profit instead of the old 33⅓ he will sell just as much, so you see why every thing is higher: No changing of tariff will relieve, only the breaking up of combination. I remain Sincerely yours. H. W. Kern Easton Pa ConfidentialRICHARD W. KNOTT EDITOR EVENING POST LOUISVILLE, KY. [*12*] June 3, 1911. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt: The Associated Press, Friday, June 2, carried the summary of your article in the Outlook on the Standard Oil decision, setting forth your plan to have the Federal Government regulate the prices of articles entering into interstate commerce. The same newspapers carry the substance of Judge Gary's testimony before the Congressional committee. Curiously enough, he reaches exactly the conclusion you have reached- that there must be an authority somewhere to "fix prices." Pardon my dissent. The dream of fixed prices seems to me to be neither possible of realization nor desirable. Two elements enter into the fixing of price- the cost of production and the demand. If Congress is going to fix the price, Congress must also furnish a market. That is, if Congress is going to compel producers to accept a certain price, Congress must compel consumers to buy at that price. Judge Gary is much more elaborate in his statements than you are, but the meaning of his talk that there is such a thing as the cost of production - he would say the average cost, and he would make this the basis of the selling price. But there is a wide variation in the cost of production. Some of the plants in the Gary combine can make steel at $18, some cannot make it at $28. Under the operation of a natural law in the business world there would be a competition between these two plants and the fittest would survive, as it ought. The tariff protects American producers from foreign competition. The trusts are designed to protect producers from domestic competition. The Sherman anti-trust law was an attempt to destroy this domestic protection. I think it has not failed. It has been flouted, it has been evaded, it has been treated with contempt until now. Now it is vindicated. Let us leave these captains of industry to find some way of readjusting their affairs to the principles of equity and justice. What we all want is a square deal but there is no squareness in a deal that permits Congress to fix prices for the consumer. Industrial America was created by the conflict of these industrial forces that we call open competition. The railroad system was not built by monopoly; it was built by competition. It was built by the contribution of cities, counties, States and individuals. After it was built the monopolists secured control of it. Then it became necessary for Congress to interfere. But there has been little extension of our railroad system since this era of combination opened. [?] Railroads have been built but they have been built by the monopolists, developing certain territories for certain lines but eliminating competition. So with our industrial progress. It is the ingenuity of the inventive American, it is the industry of the hard-working American, it is the rivalry of individuals, it is competition between place and place and product and product that has developed this continent.RICHARD W. KNOTT EDITOR EVENING POST LOUISVILLE, KY. June 3, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt. - 2. Pardon so long a letter; the subject is one of such profound importance that I cannot apologize for writing to you at this length. Moreover, I enclose an article on Judge Gary which I publish in the Evening Post today and one on your proposition which I publish Monday. With kindest regards, Yours very truly. Richard W KnottUnited States Senate, WASHINGTON, D. C. Personal- June 3, 1911 My dear Theodore:- Thank you for yours of the 31st. I am glad you appreciated that by the publication of the discussion of an ancient murder trial you would tend to remove the charge of sensationalism which would inevitably follow the appearance of an article dealing with the coloration of animals. I am glad you saw George Meyer. He is doing admirable work. I have already seen Stimson and I hope to see a great deal more of him. I like him very much. I suppose we shall have an arbitration treaty and I agree absolutely with your views and with your statement of what [would] will probably happen. There is much less enthusiasm for it in the Senate than anywhere else for I think most Senators at the bottom of their hearts see the absurdity in some of the propositions just as plainly as you. The churches and the clergy, from a love of peace, and the Chambers of Commerce from a love of commerce, are all writing and resolving in favor of the treaty without knowing or caring anything about the terms except that they shall be large and comprehensive. The Irish regard it as a treaty of alliance with England and are intensely hostile. The masses of the people are not, I think, troubling themselves about it one way or the other, and so it will come to pass as it was written.United States Senate, WASHINGTON, D. C. TR-2 I was interested to read Judge Gary's cordial support of your policy but I think I am a little inclined to value the decisions of the Supreme Court more than you do. I think they will have a very good effect and the seem to me sound. Ever yours, H. C. Lodge Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y.[Loeb] CUSTOM HOUSE COLLECTOR'S OFFICE NEW YORK. June 3, 1911. My dear Colonel: I have your letter of the second. I notice from the press reports that you have been invited to appear before the House Committee. I don't know how this strikes the people generally, but it appears to me to be pretty "cheeky" and if they should go to the length of subpoenaing you, I should regard it as outrageous. Have you given any consideration to the question of the propriety of Congress subjecting an ex-President to an examination as to his official acts? I do not recall any ex-President having been subjected by Congress to such treatment. It seems to me that if the Committee should call ex-Attorney General Bonaparte or former Secretary Root, they would get all the information on the subject that you could give them. In fact, they already have got everything from Judge Gary except your letter to Mr. Bonaparte and his reply, and you could authorize Mr. Bonaparte to give the Committee that. This letter will be found in the letter-press copy-book in one of the chests stored at Sagamore Hill, indexed either under "Bonaparte," "Attorney General" or "Department of Justice." My recollection is that in the back part of the index the letters to the Cabinet officers are all set out under the Departmental names. Judge Gary states that the-2- date of the interview was November 5, 1907, and I think that must be the date of the letter. There are labels on the copy-books containing the dates of the contents. You will also find in the index files in the wooden cases stored at Sagamore Hill, Mr. Bonaparte's reply to you, which I think must be about the same date. I remember that the minute of the conference that Judge Gary refers to was submitted through Secretary Root and received your approval. As I was present at the conference, I know that Judge Gary's statement to the Committee is very clear and accurate to the smallest detail. As to your course in the Sugar Trust matters, Attorney General Bonaparte can also give the Committee the information regarding the suit to which Earle, of Philadelphia, asked to have brought. Relative to the investigation of the sugar frauds, you could enlighten the Committee, as the investigation was authorized by you and carried on under my supervision; and you will recall my reporting to you from time to time of its progress and the difficulties I had in keeping a clear hand for Parr, the Treasury employee who was conducting the investigation. I think it would be in exceeding bad taste, however, for an ex-President to either voluntarily or involuntarily appear before a Congressional Committee and be subjected to an examination of his executive acts, and I hope you will carefully consider the proprieties of the matter before consenting to do so. I think there is a principle at stake here that is important not only to you but to your successors.-3- If you find you will need to consult me about any of these matters, have Mr. Harper telephone me and I will com to the office on Tuesday or Friday. As to the letter of Mrs. Callanan, which you enclosed and which I return herewith, concerning her husband, I am of course sorry for her and he children. Her husband, while and inspector of customs, became intoxicated and boisterous while on duty at the French Line dock, and complaint was made to me by the Superintendent of the Line. "His offense was such a flagrant one and brought such discredit on the Service that there was nothing left for me to do but dismiss him. Having been discharged from the Service, under the Civil Service rules he cannot be reinstated unless the appointing officer will certify that the charges upon which he was dismissed were unfounded. I cannot, of course, truthfully make such a statement, and I regret to say, therefore, that there is nothing that can be done in the matter. I informed Callanan of this practical obstacle in the way of his reinstatement in the Service sometime ago. He has had severe punishment, and if this practical difficulty were not in the way I would be disposed to favor his reinstatement in the Service in some minor capacity, for the sake of his wife and children." Mrs. Loeb and I are looking forward so much to seeing Mrs. Roosevelt and you on the twenty-first. Faithfully yours, Wm. Loeb Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 289 Fourth Avenue, New York City. (En.)FELIX ADLER, CHAIRMAN HOMER FOLKS, SAMUEL MCCUME LINDSAY,} VICE-CHAIRMEN V. EVERIT MACY, TREASURER National Child Labor Committee 105 EAST TWENTY-SECOND STREET, NEW YORK CITY HONORARY MEMBERS{ THEODORE ROOSEVELT WILLIAM H. TAFT JANE ADDAMS ARTHUR F. ESTABROOK RIGHT REVEREND DAVID H. GREER ADOLPH S. OCHS REV. NEAL L. ANDERSON N. B. FEAGIN CURTIS GUILD, JR. GIFFOR PINCHOT MRS. EMMONS BLAINE EDWARD W. FROST CLARK HOWELL HOKE SMITH JOHN GRAHAM BROOKS ALBERT H. FREISERS ROBERT HUNTER GRAHAM TAYLOR E. E. CLARK J. B. GASTON BEN. B. LINDSEY BENJAMIN R. TILLMAN MRS. SARAH S. PLATT DECKER CARDINAL JAMES GIBBONS JOHN MITCHELL TALCOTT WILLIAMS CHARLES W. ELIOT JOHN GOLDEN MRS. PHILIP N. MOORE REV. C. B. WILMER BOARD OF TRUSTEES FELIX ADLER, CHAIRMAN EDWARD T. DEVINE MRS. FLORENCE KELLEY ISAAC N. SELISMAN FRANCIS G. CAFFEY HOMER FOLKS JAMES H. KIRKLAND LILLIAN D. WALD ROBERT W. DE FOREST WILLIAM E. HARMON SAMUEL MCCUNE LINDSAY PAUL M. WARBURG V. EVERIT MACY JOHN W. WOOD OWEN R. LOVEJOY, GENERAL SECRETARY 108 EAST 22D STREET, NEW YORK CITY A. J. MCKELWAY, SECRETARY FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES 202 BOND BUILDING, WASHINGTON, D. C. E. N. CLOPPER, SECRETARY FOR OHIO VALLEY STATES 803 UNION TRUST BUILDING, CINCINNATI, OHIO JOSEPHINE J. ESCHENBRENNER, MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY 108 EAST 22D STREET, NEW YORK CITY New York, June 3rd, 1911. [*6.*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. Dear Sir: I enclose herewith gally proof of your Birmingham address. Will you kindly go through it for any needed corrections and return to us promptly? We shall read it here for typographical errors Sincerely yours, Owen R. Lovejoy General Secretary.[*7.*] International Press of New York, London and Paris. C.W. McMurran, President. (Organization Address) 21 Spruce Street, New York City. [*My own telephone in my apt is 5277 Gramercy No 41 West 9th St.*] June 3/11. My dear Colonel Roosevelt; I would like very much, to call on you, in New York, on a newspaper matter confidential and of importance. Will you kindly advise me when I may have this honor? I will most gladly come to Oyster Bay, if you would have more time there. With my highest esteem. I am ever your loyal friend C W McMurran I enclose carbon of letter sent to WashingtonF. OSGOOD MERRILL, LIBRARY OUTFITTER, 40 BRAINERD STREET, ST. ALBANS, VT. PHONE, 312-5. [*19.*] June the Third 1911 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave N. Y. City Dear Sir On my return home find your photo with name signed below awaiting me. I thank you for courtesy extended. If you will refer to my original request of about Mar 1st or recall same, the purpose for which this photo was desired and obtained was to frame and hang in Masonic Hall, present ever to call attention to the fact that, there is nothing to individualize autograph. Brethren not familiar with your handwriting, the name above appearing, do not readily see it is autographic while those recognizing your signature have no evidence but that it may be a fac-similie. There is sufficient space above signature to obviate this by writing the word ¨Fraternity" or anything else you may see fit to use will you not kindly do this for us? Awaiting your reply and directions in case you grant this request, which I trust you will deem reasonable I am Very truly F.O. Merrill THE CHURCHMAN CHURCHMAN BUILDING 434 LAFAYETTE STREET NEW YORK EDITORIAL ROOMS June 3, 1911. Mr. Frank Harper, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City. Dear Sir: Your letter of June 2 comes in Mr. McBee's absence. I therefore beg to acknowledge it and to say that I am writing him of Mr. Roosevelt's wishes. Mr. McBee is now in Charleston, S. C. but expects to return to the city early next week. Very truly yours, M. K. Miller - Secretary.the Scribners, to send you my new novel. It will go to Oyster Bay: I'm afraid it would never find you in The Outlook office where you must be deluged with books. If there is anything in "Father Damon" that pleases you or Mrs. Roosevelt the Scribners and I should be very glad to hear it. If you haven't time to bother with it, may I ask you to turn the volume over to your editor? Mr. Older joins me [*[Older]*] The Fairmont, San Francisco June 3, 1911. [*2.*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. My dear Colonel: I don't know whether or not you will remember me, but I had the pleasure of meeting you and Mrs. Roosevelt at luncheon one day at the residence of your son. So I am taking the liberty of asking my publishers, in cordial greetings to you and Mrs. Roosevelt. Believe me, Very sincerely yours, Mrs Fremont Older} Cora Older; P.S. Since meeting you I have read two more lives of Jefferson. I like him more and more you will be sorry to hear, I think the letter he wrote Monroe outlining the Monroe Doctrine six weeks before Monroe sent his famous message to Congress, showed a wonderful vision of the future of his country. It was the letter of a prophetic statesman, it seems to me. Being human, of course he made mistakes, but it seems to me that he had a greater purpose and a nobler theory of life than the statesmen of his time, with the exception of Samuel Adams. It is extraordinary to my way of thinking that during a period when nearly every one in public life had a monarchical tendency Jefferson should have been a democrat. C.O.[[shorthand]] [*[Reynolds]*] [*3*] 60 Evergreen St Providence, R.I. June 3, 1911, Col. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir; Knowing your interest in large, intelligent families, I am sending you an article which was written about my mother and her great grand children. She was eighty-one years old on May 31st, and Dept. My youngest son— eighteen years of age is in the business of my brothers in Indianapolis. We are proud of our progressive, energetic mother. She has led a useful life. Sincerely, Mrs. H. S. Reynolds. P.S. I thoroughly believe the Lord will soon bring about the glorious reforms for which you have labored. F.A.R. she expects to come to see me this month, traveling from my sister's in Georgia to the Atlantic, with a grandson, Harley Harris Bartlett, who is a graduate of Harvard and now in Government employ in Agricultural Dept. in Washington. As you see in the article, my eldest son is in politics, (also in Poultry.) My second son is in the Faculty of University of Tennessee -- Botanical relied upon my discretion. And I want always so to act as to retain the confidence and respect of those who do me the honor of their acquaintance and leave this much, at least, as an heirloom to my minister son and my daughter. Truly and sincerely Henry E. Rhoades June the Third Nineteen-and-Eleven [*[6-3-11]*] [*[Rhoades]*] R. United States Navy Yard Boston, Mass. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I assure you that I am most sensibly appreciative of your kindly interest as expressed in your letter of yesterday's date re to my Bill in Congress. You state that you asked of Mr. Secretary Meyer that he act to an extent that would be consistent from his point of view. I could not and wouldand stepping across the corridor to Conkling's room handed the letter to him. Upon reading it Mr. Conkling said "Tell Mr. Greeley that I will look into the matter and do only that which seems proper." And he did do so, and so long as he lived I had his confidence: I had the privilege of "interviewing" him for the Tribune many times and he would now and then drop a word, especially about Mr. Cleveland and Mr. Hewitt, not to be published and not ask greater than this, only whatever was proper and deserving to me. I have tried to live consistently and strictly to this line and, being nearly 67 years of age, I do not wish to depart from it. I recall a remark of Senator Conkling to Senator Fenton when I went to the 5th Ave Hotel (I believe in May, 1869) with a letter to Senator F- from Horace Greeley and after reading it said he did not stand strong with President Grant[*[Robinson]*] [*12.*] Ocean Park, Cal., June 3, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster, Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir: Pardon the address of a stranger, but possibly the address of one more or less won't matter. I believe you to be a man, whole-hearted, clear-eyed, incorruptible, than whom this nation has no better friend. Also I believe that millions take very seriously what you have to say. I would therefore, if I might without presumption do so in view of the fact of my purpose is chiefly altruistic, ask of you a favor, viz. that you write a few lines of introduction to a book which I have just finished. The title of the book is "Why They Fail," and its purpose is to direct attention to what is, as I think, the source of the Great Leak in our ethical education, more particularly as it concerns itself with church work. As a man of affairs you know only too well the strange, the painful, and so far, the apparently unbridgeable hiatus between the ethical ideals of Sunday and the actual practice in the market place on Monday. In our church work we seem to have turned out a type of character that is good in a prayer meeting but bad in a horse trade. To illustrate. Last year, being then resident in Canada, I sent out to five hundred of the leading business men between Winnipeg and Victoria, these two questions.1. How many people would you be willing to trust with ten thousand dollars in the dark, i. e., assuming they could get away with it and no one be the wiser. 2. What proportion of our English speaking population are in your judgment manly men, a manly man being thus defined : a manly manis a man who stands squarely ion his own feet, looks the world steadily in the eye, "plays fair" in every game he enters, holds up his end of the burden entailed by society, is magnanimous in victory, and in defeat takes his poison without a whimper. The average of replies showed 18.91% for honesty and 23.1% for manliness. That is, in the judgment of those men the church has failed to turn out, in spite of all her splendid effort, in over seventy-five per cent of the cases, the type of character which will stand the test of the market place. This is at least diagnostic and for the fact there must be a cause. With that cause the book deals. I think we have not only found the Great Leak but the remedy. Others who are able men think so too. In Edmonton, Alta., I lectured every night for a week on this subject. At our last meeting His Honor, Governor G. H. Bulyea, L.L. D., presided. He stated publicly that evening that he had looked into the I. G. G. C. (our educational institution applying the reflex principle) sometime before; that he had now been out every night and gone carefully over the ground again and he had no hesitation whatever in commending it to the careful consideration of parents and those who had anything to do with the training of children. I may add also that my work has been discussed in the graduate school of the University of Chicago and there passed onas psychologically sound and in harmony with the latest thing in pedagogy there and in Harvard. The book runs 269 pages. It is typewritten and bound in cloth, loose-leaf ledger style. The chapters are: 1. Things As They Are-a review of current social life showing a wide-spread ethical insufficiency. 2. The Confusion of Tongues-an examination of various remedial measures proposed. 3. Why They Fail-because they ignore in ethical education the second and more powerful principle of all education, reflex action. 4. The Remedy. 5. A Contribution-the I. G. G. C. sixth conclusion. I maybe mistaken of course, since "every dog praises his own tail" as the Manx people say, but I think you will be intensely interested in this theme for its own sake, and if the thing passes the bar of your judgement I feel sure you will be glad to help the good cause along by a word of cheer. I do not think there is anything in the book calculated to embarrass you as a public man. It picks no quarrel with anybody and is constructive rather than destructive. What it proposes is complementary not substitutionary. If with this preview of the field you think you would be able to find time in your very crowded life for a look at my MSS. I should be glad to send it on for your inspection. Whether you can or not heaven bless you. The good Lord has brought you to the nation for such a time as this. George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt are, in my poor judgment, the three greatest names in American history. I have the honor to be sir, Yours sincerely, A.T. RobinsonBUYERS OF COTTON AND COTTON SEED AGENTS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES TWO STORES IN ONE THE DAVENPORT STORE DEALERS IN EVERYTHING MER ROUGE, LA., 6/3 1911 [*5.*] Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay NY Dear Sir - Agreeing with you that race suicide is a menace to our country - it is with pleasure that I inform you that I am the proud father of triplets - all boys - I am a colored minister and tho' such an addition to my household means a deeper study on economy on my part still the youngsters are heartily welcome in our household. My deep admiration for you as a private citizen as well as your public life induces this letter. With best wishes Yours truly - Rev G. R RobinsonPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OYSTER BAY NEW YORK June 3, 1911 190 [*1.*] My Dear Col. Roosevelt: - The enclosed letters came to me yesterday, and I pass them on for your information, having been prevented from making a personal call. Miss Baldwin is universally recognized as a leader and expert in Sunday School work, not alone in the good old State of New Jersey, but in the whole country. Although a Methodist, she has for years been in the service of the Presbyterian S. S. Department, as a regular contributer to its lesson helps. I take great pleasure in heartily endorsing her request, and hope you may find it possible to comply therewith. With kindest regards to Mrs. Roosevelt and yourself. Very sincerely yours, Rev. Alexander H. RussellPRES., DAVID F. SIMPSON COURT HOUSE SEC.-TREAS., W. A. SCHAPER STATE UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE JUDGE DAVID F. SIMPSON DR. C. A. ROGERS PROF. WILLIS M. WEST JUDGE F. T. WILSON PROF. WILLIAM A. SCHAPER MR. THOMAS A. POLLEYS MR. EUGENT T. LIES REV. JOHN A. RYAN MINNESOTA ACADEMY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MINNEAPOLIS June 3rd. 1911. [*21*] Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Editor, The Outlook, New York City. Dear Sir:- I take great pleasure in presenting you with a copy of the latest transactions of the Minnesota Academy of Social Sciences. I do this because the volume contains a number of articles dealing with the enforcement of the Criminal Law, in which it seems to me you might be interested. Let me call your attention particularly to an article by Judge D.F. Simpson on the Criminal Trial. Since this article was written Judge Simpson has been elected to the State Supreme Court. His article on the Criminal Trial sets forth some facts obtained from the court records of this state concerning trials which should be interesting to serious students of the problem of properly dealing with our criminal offenders. Please accept the little volume with the compliments of the Academy. Respectfully yours, Wm. A. Schaper Secretary Treasurer.[*1.*] THE PHI GAMMA DELTA CLUB 34 WEST FORTY-FOURTH STEET June 3, 1911 My dear Mr. Roosevelt: Finding myself unexpectedly in town for a few days, I should like very much to call and pay my respects to you at any time that may be convenient. Yours most sincerely, James A.B. Scherer. (Pasadena) Mr. Roosevelt, "The Outlook".[For Encl See 6-3-11] Schenectady, N Y June 3rd 1911 Box 895 P.O. Dear Sir: By this mail I am sending you two photographs of Col Roosevelt. One is for my father and the other is for me. Sincerely yours, Carlos A. Valverde.THE LONG ISLAND GAME PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION (INCORPORATED) 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 "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 game 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. HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENTS AUGUST BELMONT W. M. K. OLCOTT AUGUST BELMONT, JR. JULIEN T. DAVIES RALPH PETERS MANHATTAN TRUST COMPANY, DEPOSITORY New York, June 3rd, 1911. [*6.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. My dear Sir: - I beg to thank you for your letter of the 31st ult. in which you expressed yourself as opposed to Spring shooting of water fowl in any form. Yesterday morning this new Spring shooting bill passed the Senate, and I have no doubt that it will pass the House, although we have made a very great effort to defeat it there. Should it pass the House, however, we will make our final attempt to secure the Governor's veto, and to that end, I am gathering all of the ammunition I can. I realize that you are very busy, but would appreciate much if you could suggest to me any source of facts or information which might help us in this final fight. New York State has been held up to the other States along the Coast as a good example in the matter of its Wild Fowl law, and should that law now be repelled it would tend to discourage efforts in other States. Very respectfully yours, Ottomar H. Van Nordensitting down and writing the sort of letter you did. I shall never forget it. The Music School has been very well worked out by Mr Manice, who teaches personally. and as you were doubtless told there we are organizing now a branch in the colored district on the West side. It would be very wonderful if you would [*[ca 6-3-11?]*] ROSLYN OLD WESTBURY THREE, ROSLYN June 3rd Dear Mr Roosevelt. Your letter came unexpectedly a few days ago, and nothing has ever touched me so much. I think it is always the really big people in the world who have the thought, and who give the time, to let me go with you and give some day to the different charities and centers of philanthropic work that interest you — and to me it would be the greatest inspiration that could come to me. Thank you again for your thoughtfulness in writing to me — I simply cant express my feeling of appreciation and gratitude. Sincerely yours Dowling WhitneyPASTOR'S STUDY [1551 M STREET NORTHWEST] 50 R-Street N.E. TELEPHONE, NORTH 5589 Lincoln Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church G. ELLIS WILLIAMS, PASTOR LINCOLN AND RHODE ISLAND AVENUES AND U STREET NORTHEAST Washington, D. C. June 3, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N. Y. [*D*] My dear Sir, I am writing you to ascertain if you could lecture for the above Church during the coming fall on one of your trips to Washington. I understand fully how your time is taken but we both congregation and myself would greatly appreciate it. if you could so arrange. I ncase you came the lecture would be held in one of the larger churches, either Foundry or Metropolitan. I am a young man and this is my second charge and we have abig building in contemplation and we must do big things to secure the necessary funds, hence my request to you, and I hope that you may be able to grant it as I am very anxious to make a success of it. Hoping for a prompt and favorable reply I am. Very sincerely yours, G. Ellis WilliamsWAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF WASHINGTON, D. C. June 3rd, 1911. Dear Theodore: We are going over to New York on the midnight train Sunday, and are going down with Mr. Hazard to the Polo Game on Monday, returning to Washington Monday night. I shall hope to get a glimpse of you and Mrs. Roosevelt during the game, and have a chance for a word or two. I do not feel that I should be away from here at the present time. The inevitable issue has had to come with The Adjutant General's office, and when you are dealing with uncertain antagonists it is well to be at least on your guard. We are playing a perfectly open and above board game here, but it is not entirely safe to be away. I am very anxious to have a chance to talk with you and explain what we have done in the General Staff reorganization. I think we have a good working machine, and one which will hold together.We have also on hand now a lot of new legislation, most of it good, some of it bad, so that on the whole my hands are pretty well filled. Generally speaking, things are going smoothly and quietly and there is, with one exception, complete harmony and accord in the Department. With kindest regards to you and yours, I am, as ever, Yours, sincerely Leonard Wood Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N. Y.[*[ca 6-3-11]*] JOHN W. BATDORF PRESIDENT OF THE BROTHERHOOD LABOR TEMPLE 117 W. 132D STREET LECTURE TOPICS "SOCIAL ECONOMICS" NEW YORK CITY[*[Enc. in Batdorf 6-3-11]*][*[ca 6-3-11]*] THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AMENDMENTS. These afford the remedy by their self-governing, inherent legal force, and are logical, practical and practicable. Copyright 1908-1909 by JOHN W. BATDORF. I. An amendment to the Constitution that will force all corporations transacting business between the States to apply for a national charter, a certificate of actual capitalization, to enable them to operate their affairs, after a certain designated future date. To obtain this charter it will be necessary for the corporation to produce an inventory of its Actual Capitalization at the time of application. This being properly accepted by a National Credit Commission, the corporation will then be permitted to transact business and to declare dividends on its Actual Capitalization, up to a limit of ten per cent. per annum. All excess income above ten per cent. per annum to be expended in maintenance of the corporation's property for the public benefit, or in higher wage for labor and lower cost of price of commodity or utility; otherwise it must be paid in cash to the National Government. The Government is still to retain the power of veto rights as to excessive salaries paid to officers, which shall be fixed by tabulation governed by the Actual Capitalization and be proportioned to the amount of annual business transacted; this power also to extend to excessive cash capitalization in the corporate treasury, and as to any arbitrary action that may be taken by the corporation against the community. II. An amendment to the National Constitution to adopt the tabulation of the geometrical dead center of gradation, proportion and progression in an income tax, with its natural limitation of income mathematically reached at five hundred thousand dollars per annum; to the end that a natural dissolution shall be effected between the producer under unjust tribute and wealth centralized, whereby those who have centralized wealth by the scheme of watered capitalization shall be rightfully taxed as to their income, with other men, but can still obtain full value from the community for property sold. Each and every man will thus receive his just earnings by automatic action of the law, according to his capabilities. Owing to the unerring operation of the limitation of income, there is no power whatever that can exact an unjust tribute from any man in the purchase of commodity or in the price paid to labor. ---------------------------- Read the text-book of the Equal Opportunity Association of Clubs for full reasonings upon the principal of the Limitation of Possibilities as to Incomes. Price for Certificate of Memberships, including text-book, 50 cents, postpaid. Address: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ASSOCIATION OF CLUBS, No. 117 West 132nd Street, New York City.[*[Enc. in Batdorf 6-3-11]*] The High Cost of Living, and its Remedy. If these two amendments were added to the National Constitution this would be the legal situation. All corporations would have then a freedom of action, and no tax to pay but to the State Governments for a property tax. They then could develop up to the very highest degree in business affairs. Individual business and its capital also then would have the same freedom of action, and both alike would be judged as to their capitalization in the same exact manner by either a credit man or a governmental credit commission. For the individual, using his own capital, there would be no limitation to his profits but that of mind and muscle, and for the corporation, the law would place a non-usurious natural limitation to correspond to that of the individual. Labor simply would be penalized up to a ten per cent. dividend on actual corporate capital, but above that labor would receive all the results of its labor. It then, would make all effort in proficiency and accommodation to please the consumer, for under this principle it would remain with the consumer to name the price which should be paid for commodity or utility. Labor then would see that corporate capital would be fully satisfied, and that the wage would then be paid to each man up to his capability of action and worth in the production of commodity. Above this, at the end of the year, the distribution of excess profits would then be given to labor, - to each man in proportion as he has been paid a wage. In the second amendment: upon the basic fact that as each man has the same voting power, as any other man possesses, - all men, then, would be taxed exactly in the same proportion as they have centralized an income, for the reason that as all extract an income from each other, then, certainly, all must amenable to all the people of the Nation for the support of good government, and every man would then support the National law, in proportion as it gives to him the monopoly of his scheme, and which protects him in every way in the possession of property as he centralizes it. For these reasons every man would then submit to the yardstick measurement of a millionth part of a quotient, derived from the geometrical square of his centralized income, as his tax for the support of the National Government. The result of this governmental action then, would be that all interest and dividends, - now paid upon a non-existent or watered capital, - must be remitted to the consumer by a lower cost of commodity, or, distributed to labor; and the more labor is paid, naturally a greater buying power is given to the consumer. Also, these amendments would then limit the tariff tax to a ten per cent. dividend to actual corporate capital, and to the limit of the highest wage that can be paid to labor; and would thus release the tremendous cost to the consumer, which he is now paying in his consumptive or tariff tax, and all being forced to pay their proportionate tax upon the income they centralize. then, naturally, the burden is transferred from the toiler of the Nation proportionately to that of the man whose only thought is to centralize the wealth the toiler produces. This would give absolute prosperity to all people of this great Nation, by increasing the wage to labor and by lowering the cost of living to every consumer, and at the same time assure to ACTUAL corporate capital a just return upon its safe investment. 48[*[cab-3-11]*] THE GEOMETRICAL TABULATION OF THE PROGRESSIVE INCOME TAX A TABULATION with the tax rate directly proportional to the gross income, and the net income limits to Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars. COPYRIGHT 1907 BY JOHN W. BAYDORF Tax Rate INCOME % GROSS TAX ON NET .1 1000. 1. 999. .2 2000. 4. 1996. .3 3000. 9. 2991. .4 4000. 16. 3984. .5 5000. 25. 4975. .6 6000. 36. 5964. .7 7000. 49. 6951. .8 8000. 64. 7936. .9 9000. 81. 8919. 1. 10000. 100. 9900. 1.1 11000. 121. 10879. 1.2 12000. 144. 11856. 1.3 13000. 169. 12831. 1.4 14000. 196. 13804. 1.5 15000. 225. 14775. 1.6 16000. 256. 15744. 1.7 17000. 289. 16711. 1.8 18000. 324. 17676. 1.9 19000. 361. 18639. 2. 20000. 400. 19600. 2.1 21000. 441. 20559. 2.2 22000. 484. 21516. 2.3 23000. 529. 22471. 2.4 24000. 576. 23423. 2.5 25000. 625. 24375. 2.6 26000. 676. 25342. 2.7 27000. 729. 26271. 2.8 28000. 784. 27216. 2.9 29000. 841. 28159. 3. 30000. 900. 29100. 3.1 31000. 961. 30039. 3.2 32000. 1024. 30976. 3.3 33000. 1089. 31911. 3.4 34000. 1156. 32844. 3.5 35000. 1225. 33775. 3.6 36000. 1296. 34704. 3.7 37000. 1396. 35631. 3.8 38000. 1444. 36556. 3.9 39000. 1521. 37479. 4. 40000. 1600. 38400. 4.1 41000. 1681. 39319. 4.2 42000. 1764. 40236. 4.3 43000. 1849. 41151. 4.4 44000. 1936. 42064. 4.5 45000. 2025. 42975. 4.6 46000. 2116. 43884. 4.7 47000. 2209. 44791. 4.8 48000. 2304. 45696. 4.9 49000. 2401. 46599. 5. 50000. 2500. 47500. 5.1 51000. 2601. 48399. 5.2 52000. 2704. 49296. 5.3 53000. 2809. 50191. 5.4 54000. 2916. 51084. 5.5 55000. 3025. 51975. 5.6 56000. 3136. 52864. 5.7 57000. 3249. 53751. 5.8 58000. 3364. 54636. 5.9 59000. 3481. 55519. Tax Rate INCOME % GROSS TAX ON NET 6. 60000. 3600. 56400. 6.1 61000. 3721. 57279. 6.2 62000. 3844. 58158. 6.3 63000. 3969. 59031. 6.4 64000. 4096. 59904. 6.5 65000. 4225. 60775. 6.6 66000. 4356. 61644. 6.7 67000. 4489. 62511. 6.8 68000. 4624. 63376. 6.9 69000. 4761 64239. 7. 70000. 4900. 65100. 7.1 71000. 5041. 65959. 7.2 72000. 5184. 66816. 7.3 73000. 5329. 67671. 7.4 74000. 5476. 68524. 7.5 75000. 5625. 69375. 7.6 76000. 5776. 70224. 7.7 77000. 5929. 71071. 7.8 78000. 6084. 71916. 7.9 79000. 6241. 72759. 8. 80000. 6400. 73600. 8.1 81000. 6561. 74439. 8.2 82000. 6724. 75276. 8.3 83000. 6889. 76111. 8.4 84000. 7056. 76944. 8.5 85000. 7225. 77775. 8.6 86000. 7396. 78604. 8.7 87000. 7569. 79431. 8.8 88000. 7744. 80256. 8.9 89000. 7921. 81079. 9. 90000. 8100. 81900. 9.1 91000. 8281. 82719. 9.2 92000. 8464. 83536. 9.3 93000. 8649. 84351. 9.4 94000. 8836. 85164. 9.5 95000. 9025. 85975. 9.6 96000. 9216. 86784. 9.7 97000. 9404. 87591. 9.8 98000. 9604. 88396. 9.9 99000. 9801. 89199. 10. 100000. 10000. 90000. 10.5 105000. 11025. 93975. 11. 110000. 12100. 97900. 12.5 125000. 15625. 109375. 14. 140000. 19600. 120400. 15. 150000. 22500. 127500. 17.5 175000. 30625. 144375. 20. 200000. 40000. 160000. 22.5 225000. 50625. 174375. 25. 250000. 62500. 187500. 27.5 275000. 75625. 199375. 30. 300000. 90000. 210000. 35. 350000. 122500. 227500. 37.5 375000. 140625. 234375. 40. 400000. 160000. 240000. 45. 450000. 202500. 247500. 46.9 496000. 219961. 249039. 47.5 475000. 225625. 249375. 50. 500000. 250000. 250000.To find your income tax (on any gross income) multiply the income by itself and point off six decimal places. Example. A yearly income of $2,367.00 would be taxed $5.60 $2367. 2367 ___________ 16569 14202 7101 4734 ___________ $5.602689 The above calculation proves by its results, that a millionth part of a quotient derived from the geometrical square of an agreed income, is the dead-center of gradation, proportion and progression; and is of the same amount as shown in the geometrical tabulation of the progressive income tax. "THE REMEDY" BY JOHN. W BATDORF OF NEW YORK. [*[Enc. in Batdorf 6-3-11]*][*[Enc. in Batdorf 6-3-11]*][*[ENCL IN VALVERDE 6-3-11]*]PERUVIAN STATESMAN'S SON STUDENT AT UNION Carlos A. Valverde of Tacna, in the province of Tacna in Chile, a student at Union college in the class of 1913, is the son of the minister who tried to settle the trouble in Chile which resulted in a mob attacking the Peruvian club and burning the flag of Peru yesterday. His father is senator in the Peruvian parliament and was twice secretary of state of Peru.[*6-3-11*] Impressions of Our Tour From Rome to Constantinople By Silas McBee THE trip from Rome to Constantinople, through Italy, Austria, Hungary, Servia, Bulgaria and Turkey, was perhaps the most varied and picturesque continuous journey I ever made. But it is not of these lands or the characteristics that make them separate and different nations that I am to write. Nor do I mention these unique cities to describe, contrast or compare them. My purpose is to report briefly certain impressions of men who stand as representatives of Eastern and Western Churches—men who are shaping the tendencies that make for or against the healing of the wounds that have so long maimed and weakened Christendom. It is as impracticable as it is unnecessary to mention all those who have contributed to the formation of these impressions. I select some who are representative in themselves, and who hold positions that are representative. I deliberately connect Rome and Constantinople in order to show their relation— a relation that is real and essential. Enough has been done to emphasize their separateness. Their differences are vast. Exhausting, if not exhaustive, efforts have been made to prove that these differences are fundamental and permanent and already too many efforts have been made to justify separation because of what are felt to be hopeless differences. In order to avoid any possible misunderstanding, I do not hesitate to say that these differences appear to me now greater, more real and, humanly speaking, more ineradicable than any writer or speaker has ever made them to appear to me before. Indeed, I do not believe that the human mind will ever adequately measure the heights and depths of these differences when treated merely as differences. They are self-renewing engines of destruction when once they are recognized as legitimate causes for isolation and for the dividing asunder of the Visible Body of Christ. But this is only true where life is treated from the negative standpoint. Once we turn to a constructive philosophy of life, where variety is acknowledged to be the essential condition of unity, where unity is accepted as the constructive principle of the Church of God and variety its essential expression, then differences are transformed from destructive principles into constructive agencies of life. The experiences of the past few months would have tempted me to become a gloomy pessimist had I not seen this transforming and constructive principle at work in every nation and in every Church that I have visited. The tendency everywhere is to build and not to destroy —to hold together and not to separate. In a deep and convincing sense I got this impression in Rome and Constantinople, and I got it in the face of, and in spite of, corporate conditions that tend to prove that my impression is a false one. But shall we not some day learn what history has enforced with such continuous iteration and re-iteration, namely, that great movements and changes come without observation? Corporate action follows and gives expression to great forward movements and changes; it does not cause them or produce them. Undoubtedly, if what I am about to report of actual changes that are taking place were to be formulated into a concordat or agreement and it were presented to the legislative bodies of the Churches, it would be voted down. But this would only mean that the change has not yet been accomplished—it would not mean that it is not coming, that it is not actually taking place. in a broad and rugged way, it may be said that the Christian Church had come to mean as many different things as there were Churches in the world —to mean something that tended to separate groups of men from one another and from the world. The impression I have received, and which I am prepared to defend as a fair and true one, is that these separated Churches are now coming to mean something that binds men together in Christ for the purpose of bringing together and binding together the whole world. Though not primarily concerned with proving a case, I am profoundly intent on giving indications that will satisfy the average man that this change is at work. I have found no Communion quite so full of error and so bad in itself as others have described it. Neither have I found any Church that had discovered all of its errors and sins. It is not a paradox, but only a statement of complementary and supplementary facts, to ass that there are in every Communion those who know the limitations and sins of their own Communion better than anyone outside of it knows or can know them. And those who are seeing and appreciating and even emulating the virtues in other Communions are increasing, I believe, from day to day in all communions. The Roman Cardinals. It was my privilege to have more than ordinary talks with four eminent and representative Cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church in Italy, namely, Cardinals Capecelatro, Rampolla, Maffi and the Secretary of State, Merry del Val. When I called at the old, old palace at Capua on Cardinal Capecelatro, I was received with a gracious dignity and warm-heartedness that may be felt Joachim III., Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople. (800)[*6-3-11*] [*File under McBee*] The one bridge over which everything moves from Pera to Stamboul. Sancta Sophia to the left. View from the President's House, Robert College. in his writings but cannot fully be appreciated until one has come under the influence of the spirit of the man who has been called the grandest cardinal of them all. It would surely misrepresent all that is in himself and all that he prays and hopes for as a result of his long life of eighty-eight years, if one did not assert that he longs for a better understanding between Christians and for more of the unity of the spirit. His readiness to help onward in every way in his power, to the bond of peace, is evident in all that he says and does. The inscription which he wrote with his own hand on his photograph speaks for itself, and is an earnest of what he hopes for. In Cardinal Rampolla I found a masterful personality, sustained by a scope of intellect and statesmanship that easily justifies the estimate in which he is held far beyond the borders of the Roman Catholic Church, whether that estimate be sympathetic or critical. When he realized that Bishop Bonomelli's letter to the Edinburgh Conference had been addressed to me, a new light came into his eyes as he exclaimed: "Bonomelli sent me a copy of his letter, and I immediately wrote thanking him for his utterance." At Pisa I was received by Cardinal Maffi, the astronomer who is the president of the Astronomical Society of the Roman Church throughout the world. He is a young man, evidently under fifty, and occupies an eminent position in the scientific world. He is a type of cardinal that is little known to the world and one that may yet make solid contributions to statesmanship in his Communion. I was most graciously received by Cardinal Merry del Val a second time on my return from Palestine and Syria. As his Excellency had shown interest in the visit to Russia, I wrote offering to tell him of my experiences in Egypt and Palestine and Syria. On receiving an appointment I called again, and after reporting some of our experiences the great question of a better understanding between Christians was discussed quite frankly. While discussing Bishop Bonomellli's letter and its effect at Edinburgh and since, I mentioned what Dr. Alexander Whyte had said of it and described the wonderfully catholic prayer with which Dr. Whyte had opened the Conference. At the mention of Dr. Whyte's name Cardinal Merry Del Val exclaimed with intense feeling: "Oh , but he is a rare man! His writings are beautiful." This was not the only occasion of which I wondered how little Christians knew of each other. How many non-Romans, or Romans for that matter, have imagined the Cardinal Secretary of State reading and appreciating the writings of the great Scotch Presbyterian? Or, from the other side, how many Anglicans and Protestants are familiar with the wonderful writings of this Scotch statesman and saint. My readers will understand the necessity of restraint in speaking of conversations with great personages. But I have said this much in order to say more, namely, that it is enlightening to discuss world-problems with statesmen who are shaping the destinies of the largest and most powerful Communion in the world, and especially when one is forced to recognize an independent personality and individuality in each and all of them. The fact is unmistakable that they are not in themselves the creatures of a dead uniformity, however great may be the rigidity of the discipline that controls them or the sense of loyalty that constrains them. I have known no one to laugh more heartily than did Cardinal Merry del Val when I repeated the Patriarch of Antioch's words: "There is no fundamental justification for the division of Christians: the Latins do give us a lot of trouble, but not enough to justify division." I am conscious of the fact, after talking with the Cardinals and with a host of others, of difficulties and differences more far-reaching than I had ever imagined. But this depressing fact has its counterpart in the other fact of a growing consciousness in all of them that there is an absolute necessity for bringing the whole impact of the followers of Christ to bear upon all the enemies of righteousness in order that the vast mass of humanity who have never yet been told the good news of their salvation may receive the Gospel with power. As I passed north from Rome on my way to Constantinople I received a salutation from Fogazzaro, sent only a few days before he died, recalling my visit to him Sancta Sophia, Constantinople (801)Joseph, Exarch of Bulgaria last year with words of encouragement for all work in behalf of a better understanding. Curiously enough, I met Dr. Luzzi, the head of the Waldensian Seminary, in Florence, who, out of his rich experience, strongly endorses my impression that change is taking place and that Christians are understanding each other better, no matter how untoward and contradictory much of the legislative and corporate action of historic and Protestant Churches may appear to be. THE PATRIARCH OF CONSTANTINOPOLE. Soon after my arrival in Constantinople I was received by the venerable Patriarch. I had attended the Easter service in his cathedral and had heard his address from the gallery of his palace to hundreds of Greek soldiers assembled in the court, without being able to reach the church on account of the great crowd. It was a stirring sight and it was more than stirring - it was inspiring - when his words were interpreted to me. Under the new Constitution Christians have for the first time been required to serve in the army. They have done so cheerfully and loyally, but they feel like great injustice, if not outrage, is done them by denying them religious privileges. The denial of the right to cross themselves and to have their priests serve them is a trial too great to bear. The Patriarch was saying to his soldiers that he was doing everything in his power to secure their religious privileges and would continue to do so, but that his success would depend on their loyal obedience to the commands of their superiors, no matter what the sacrifice. The shout that went up from that great mass of soldiers was soul-stirring and when, with the cross in his hand, the venerable Patriarch gave them his benediction, the solemnity of the occasion was most impressive. Only a few weeks before I had read the Patriarch of Constantinople's letter in reply to the very severe letter from the Vatican to Prince Maximilian. The severity of the letter was as great against the Orthodox Eastern Churches as it was against Prince Maximilian's own position. The Patriarch had replied in a very able and powerful argument, condemning as unfair and unhistorical the position taken by the Vatican, and then he had turned to deal with Prince Maximilian, condemning him for having raised an issue at a time so inopportune as not only to defeat the purpose that he had in hand, but actually to put whatever of the truth there was in his letter in such a perspective as to prevent its being recognized as truth. The Patriarch's letter made a deep impression upon me and I told His Holiness how I had felt about it. It was clearly the writing of a strong man, but I was unprepared to find so great a man as I believe him now to be. He told me that nine years ago he had written a letter to the Patriarchs of the Orthodox Eastern Churches urging that they should all combine to change their antagonistic attitude toward both the Roman Catholics on one side and Protestants on the other into one more in accordance with Christ's mind. He had not been encouraged by their reply, but he had not changed his mind. He felt, as the Patriarch of Constantinople, that he should do what was in his power to bring about that fraternal attitude which alone represents the mind of Christ. Again three years ago he had asked his Synod to join him in the effort to have the "Calendar" referred to a commission of scientists chosen from the universities of the world in order that the question of difference between the Eastern and Western Churches might be finally settled. It was, he said, a purely scientific question and not in any sense of a theological or ecclesiastical one. His Synod refused to adopt his recommendation. He presented the matter again this year, and while it was not refused in the same emphatic manner it was put off and no action was taken. These two facts in themselves, which I have not seen noted and upon inquiry have not found known outside of Constantinople, show two things: first, how little the Christian Churches know of each other, and, second, how great a responsible leader may become under the most adverse circumstances. His Holiness was suffering from a severe cold when I called, and after a prolonged conversation, which grew in interest with each moment, I rose to go, explaining that I was taxing his strength too much. With a vigor that surprised me, he motioned me to be seated and asked the interpreter to say that "Godly converse overcomes physical disease." The Patriarch then discussed at some length the outlook for Christianity. He was convinced that there was coming, and that, in fact, had already begun to come, a great turning toward religion on the part of the common people throughout the world. His impression was that many would turn to the Protestant religion because of its simplicity. He spoke as a student of contemporaneous history and seemingly without the slightest religious prejudice, though of course he could only have studied Protestantism at a distance, as he had never come in direct contract with it except on a very limited scale. A member of the Greek Church told me that he had never heard of the divisions of Protestants. He had always thought of them as a unit. I expressed the conviction that a common Christianity for the average man would need a greater and truer simplicity than Protestantism offered because while in its separate denominations there were simple platforms, the multitude of denominations presented the most complex forms of Christianity and that they were feeling after, because they had His Holiness the late Matheos Ismirlian, Catholicos of all the Armenians of Russia and Turkey (802)[*[6-3-11]*] experienced the need of, a cohesive catholic and historical basis upon which to unite. The Patriarch felt that all work for a better understanding and a greater unity of spirit should be cultivated in order that at least the historic Churches might be able to agree as to the "mysteries." There was more in his face than the words conveyed and so I drew him out by further questioning and I got the impression that if we could more nearly approach to the unity of the spirit, which Christ has made plain in the Incarnation, it would be possible then to see what were common to the needs of all who sought salvation in Christ, and that, anchored on these foundations, a liberty would be allowed and encouraged which would give full play for individuality and variety to make their full contribution to a catholic Christianity at one with itself and with Christ as He in His Incarnation had made at-one God and man. THE EXARCH OF BULGARIA. I next called on the Exarch of the Bulgarian Church at his home in Constantinople, and was introduced by Mr. Charles R. Crane, of Chicago, who has long known the Exarch and was therefore a stimulating and helpful interpreter. I cannot mention Mr. Crane's name without saying that he is thoroughly informed on Oriental and Near Eastern problems, and is devoting and consecrating himself to increasing his knowledge for the purpose of rendering the best possible service to America and to our right relation to these countries. I found the Exarch a most interesting and stimulating leader of his people, informed in matters ecclesiastical and as well in those vital matters of statesmanship that have made the Bulgarians what they are. Separation from the Patriarchate of Constantinople seems to have been almost wholly political and is only another evidence of how accidental and incidental things have been allowed to take the place of the family idea of the Church of God and so to produce division. The Exarch assured us that if those political differences were removed there was nothing in the Constitution or the worship of the Churches to keep them apart. Under the influence of the Patriarch and the Exarch and many others in Constantinople, of the cardinals and of many others in Italy, the impression deepened that it was the things of men that separated the East from the West, and the East from the East and the West from the West. And yet, over against the seemingly impregnable walls of separation, the outstanding fact is that Roman, Orthodox, Anglican and Protestant hold in common as the source of all their hope the things revealed in Jesus Christ. This common inheritance must prevail against all the local, racial and merely human differences that are alone responsible for the walls of separation. Too many Roman Catholics believe that Roman Catholicism and even the abuses of the Papal system are predestined to blot out Protestantism and all non-Roman systems. But the same admission and the same knowledge must be confessed with regard to too many Protestants— who believe that the Protestantism is predestined to [*Al Sig. Silas McBee con mille benedizioni e con auguri di buon editi mille riunione delle Chiese Cristiane 7 Aprile 1911 + Alfonso, Card'l Capecelatro.*] To Mr. Silas McBee with a thousand benedictions, blessings and wishes for the success of his work for the reunion of Christian Churches + Alfonso, Card'l Capecelatro. convert Roman Catholicism and that its only hope of salvation consists in becoming Protestant. This is less true from both standpoints than it has been in the past, but it is astounding, and nothing less, to find how many men holding eminent positions on both sides of this vast issue, at least theoretically hold to that idea still. I am not blind to all this, nor do I believe that I overstate it—but I am profoundly convinced that the leaven of a true Catholicism is at work everywhere, and that those who believe in that leaven, through the whole world should rise to deny its existence, hold the future in their hands. It is entirely possible that there may be encyclicals from Rome more drastic than in the past, that there may be Protestant positions taken in response to these encyclicals more radical than in the past; but these will be the conventional expiring groans of a defeated cause, while the movement toward the unity of the family of God will be steadily winning its way as steadily extending that family throughout the world. The World's Student Christian Federation Conference. By Silas McBee. It was a bold step on the part of the General Committee to hold a Conference in Constantinople. I did not say a bold experiment, because this Committee does not experiment—it goes about its work carefully and scientifically. While its members may act daringly, they always act preparedly. There was practically no student movement in the Near East, no local committee to prepare for the Conference and no constituency, in the usual sense, to entertain it. But a few miles away was Robert College with its Concession, its traditions and its noble Robert College Buildings and the Bosphorus (803)[*6-3-11*] 804 The Churchman (24) June 3, 1911 location on the Bosphorus. Without Robert College such a Conference could not have been held. Mr. Mott and other members of the Executive Committee went to Constantinople in advance, and when the day for the Conference arrived, with the aid of Robert College and friends in Constantinople, the Conference was held as if Constantinople were designed for it. It was stated that more than thirty nations were represented, and certainly this Conference differentiated itself from any that has been held by its wider ecclesiastical representation and its catholic inclusion. The direct and indirect influence of the Orthodox Churches of the East and of the Roman Church in Italy and the Levant undoubtedly contributed to this end. In the past the Federation has been practically confined in aim and in fact to the members of Protestant Churches. The following resolution, passed at Constantinople, marks an epoch in the history of the Federation, and is another indication of the spirit of unity that is at work in the world: "The General Committee puts on record its opinion that it is desirable that no student, to whatever branch of the Christian Church he may belong, should be excluded from full membership in any National Movement within the Federation if he is prepared to accept the basis of the Federation or whatever equivalent test is approved of by the Federation. The Committee requests such national Movements as may be affected by this resolution to consider the possibility of making their basis conform to this principle." But there was another fact and another factor that contributed to the larger outlook of the Conference, and with telling effect forced the members of the Conference to recognize the necessity of including all Christians and uniting all Christians if he witness of Christ was to be effective to that vast Mohammedan world at whose very door the Conference was sitting. The sobering effect of such a problem was tremendous. It caused men to realize the poverty of their efforts and the weakness of their own plans and so to fall back upon God with absolute dependence and a new faith. But it did more than this. In their nearness to God I believe that Conference realized that the ecclesiastical attitude of Christendom was not the attitude of the Father who gave His son to save the world. One heard less at this Conference than perhaps at any similar gathering of the denunciatory and destructive criticism, no to say abuse, of the vast mass of humanity to which the Church of Christ has been sent but has never really gone- less, too, of destructive criticism of those religions that have helped millions out of the very depths of human depravity but are totally inadequate to save humanity from itself. The result of this upon the most thoughtful and reverent was, I think, to deepen, rather than to weaken, the sense if absolute obligation to bring the Gospel of Christ home to those inadequate and, beyond a certain point, helpless religions. This attitude is more Christian, and it makes Christianity real and concrete in a way that no merely critical and negative attitude toward these religions could ever do. Moreover, it imposes upon Christians the necessity of preaching Christ in His full integrity as perfect God and perfect man. It demands a loyalty to His Person which is absolutely impossible if we are not loyal to His plan, namely, the bringing together the whole of the Family of God in order to save the whole world. It will be clearly and quite unequivocally understood by my readers that these are my impressions, and that no member of the Federation is in the slightest degree responsible for what I write. If I feel constrained to give full utterance to the effect of the Conference upon my it is because in my judgment of the Federation has already done much to unite students of many nations and many Communions in a common effort to make Christ known throughout the world, and is destined to do vastly more in this direction. It therefore deserves the consideration and support of all who would bring to bear upon the student world the sense of corporate and personal responsibility for preaching the Gospel and making it a living, social force in the institutions of learning anywhere. The student body in whole sections of the world has only begun to come under the influence of these movements, and the ablest and most influential class of scholars will only be reached when the Federation approaches them upon a thoroughly catholic basis. The importance, therefore, of the Resolution which was passed by the General Committee at Constantinople cannot easily be overestimated. The full report of the Conference will appear early in June. It would be out of place for me to attempt to give even a résumé of the proceedings. But there are several outstanding impressions that I must give. As at Edinburgh, there was a reality about the appeals from China and Japan that one rarely finds in convention addresses. This is saying much, and yet the incisive statement of China's need of Christ made by Mr. Chengt'ing Thomas Wang of Ningpo, China, and Yale, '10, was in a unique sense powerful and concrete. It was not the cry of a human soul for its own salvation. It was rather the clear and unmistakable appeal of a representative Chinaman for the Christ that China needs. The address was an evidence that China is awakening to a consciousness of its need. It was not exaggerated, it was not sentimental, but it was as concrete and fundamental as it was intense in its reality. It reminded me of what Vice-Admiral Uriu, of the Japanese Navy, said in his address to a small body of men in New York on his visit there a few years ago: "Japan needs Christ. She does not need our 'isms,' but she does need Christ in order that she may have that moral foundation which alone will form the basis of a true civilization." Another address which will remain as a permanent contribution was that of Dr. Patrick, President of the American College for Girls in Constantinople. To me it was a revelation of the position of woman in the Mohammedan world and specifically in Turkey; not a word was wasted, and her paper was completed before her short time expired. There was a scientific treatment of the matter from a historical standpoint which was only exceeded by the definite and certain grounds which she have for a confident outlook as a result of educational missionary work under the influence of united Christian effort. It is to be hoped that the paper will be printed in full in the Report and that it may have the widest possible circulation. I am not dealing in comparisons, and there were many of the addresses I could not hear on account of my double duty in Constantinople and at Robert College. It is hardly necessary to say that the millennium was not reached this Conference. One heard here and there on the platform and elsewhere echoes of a predestinated Protestantism which could alone save the would that were quite worthy of a true fatalism - I will not say Calvinism, because I do not believe that Calvin was really controlled by his theory of necessity. But these only prove what I have endeavored to make clear as the rule of the Conference. Its mind was greater and its faith was fuller and richer, and its vision more catholic than had been true of any former Conference, judging by what I was told of preceding Conferences. Members of the Conference were invited to make addresses in the institutions of learning of the Orthodox Churches, in the Mohammedan University and in public places in Constantinople. Everywhere they were heard with respect and evidently with appreciation and sympathy. Our minister, Mr. Carter, gave a dinner at the Embassy to which he invited the Grand Vizier t meet a few members of the Conference. His Highness came and was most cordial and interested in his discussion (in English to our comfort) of the Conference. Thus the Government gave expression to its readiness to receive and welcome the Conference to Constantinople. Mr. John R. Mott's closing address, as General Secretary of the Federation, was easily the most constructive and comprehensive statement I have heard from him, and in this I found general agreement. It would not have been possible for Mr. Mott to have made this address without the experience of the Edinburgh Conference, but it would have been equally impossible for him to make it after the Edinburgh Conference if he had not had the rich experiences that have come to him on this tour in meeting Patriarchs of the Orthodox Churches and coming directly and indirectly in contact with representatives of the Orthodox Churches and the Roman Church. The address made a profound impression upon the Conference, and I am persuaded that the experiences[*6-3-11*] June 3, 1911 (25) The Churchman 805 of this tour and the Conference itself have laid the foundations for multiplying Mr. Mott's organizing power for the future. There is a sanity, an open-mindedness, an aggressiveness constrained by conservatism, that enables him to keep in touch with those whom he is leading, that is an invaluable asset in the work that he is called to do with students and young men, and with those who make it possible for him to work on so large a scale. It is this that gives more than a personal value to his summing up of the work of the Federation in his closing address. It was not merely his own utterance, but undoubtedly, while he went far beyond what the Conference itself had realized with regard to itself, it was clear that the members of the Conference accepted his prophetic interpretation of the mission of the Federation. American Church News. (Continued from page 796.) ly appointed a church committee of twelve men to take charge of the work of building, which will be begun as soon as the plans have passed the building department and it is hoped that the structure will be completed by Oct. 1. The church will be 30 by 60 feet, and will have a seating capacity of 200, with a sanctuary, vestry room, choir rooms and a spacious basement for the Sunday-school, gymnasium, parish hall and other parish purposes. The Rev. Charles H. Webb, the newly-appointed general missionary of Brooklyn, has taken a house in the neighborhood of the new church and will make this his headquarters. The services of the mission have been conducted for the last three years by Mr. John Thomas, president of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew for Long Island. The growth of the work has been most encouraging and a considerable sum of money has been raised by the women of the mission for the Church Building Fund. The vestry of Christ church, Sag Harbor, L. I., has approved the plans submitted for a parish house, and bids are being submitted by contractors. The construction of a parish house is the outcome of the efforts of the Rev. F. V. Baer, rector of the church, who has been there only one year. In this short time he has succeeded in interesting his people and raising funds for the new building. A lot south of the church has been purchased, an old dwelling moved off, and the grounds graded. The parish house is to cost $4,500. Special Services in Springfield Churches. The fifth annual choir festival of the Springfield churches was held at Christ church, Springfield, Mass., on the evening of Ascension Day. The musical parts of the service were rendered by the combined choirs of Christ church, St. Peter's and All Saints', under the direction of Mr. Thomas Moxon, choir-master of Christ church. It so happened that Ascension Day coincided with the civic celebration of the 275th anniversary of the settlement of Springfield by William Pynchon, a warden of All Saints', Springfield, Eng. The Rev. Charles E. Hill, rector of All Saints' church, Springfield, Mass., delivered an historical sermon tracing the growth of the church since the settlement of the city. The Woman's Auxilliary. The annual meeting of the Ottawa diocesan Woman's Auxiliary showed a total membership of 1,750, an increase of 99 for the year. The income was $4,532, aside from $1,459 in the Dorcas branch. The officers elected include Mrs. Hamilton (wife of the archbishop); the president is Mrs. Tilton. The United Offering of the Newark branch was presented at a service in Trinity church, Newark, N. J., May 26. The amount was $2,243 from sixty-seven parishes. It is the first of the three annual offerings. The amount of the first year in the last triennium was $1,790. The annual meeting of the Chicago branch was held in the Church of the Epiphany, on Ascension Day. About 700 women were present at the opening service. The offering amounted to $2,108.52, of which $200 will go to the Memorial chapel for Miss Farthing in Alaska; $300 to the General Fund of the Board of Missions, and the remainder to the United Offering. At the afternoon session executive officers were elected. Mrs. Frederick Greeley, of Chicago, is president; corresponding secretary, Mrs. John J. MacDermid, 4032 Ellis avenue, Chicago. It was announced that the increase in the pledges and money offerings from the branches was about $800. The address of the afternoon was delivered by the Rev. John Edward Curzon, secretary of the Fifth Missionary Department. Gains in every district were reported at the annual meeting of the Auxiliary in Central New York, at St. Paul's church, Syracuse, on May 17. Pledges were increased for the coming year, the total for general missions being $800. The diocesan president, Mrs. Knickerbocker, and the treasurer of the first district, Miss Usher, have died within the year. The most notable work of the latter for the Auxiliary was her successful campaign in behalf of the United Offering of 1910. In memory of the late president it was resolved to found a scholarship in one of the industrial schools for southern mountaineers. Short addresses were made by Miss Truxell, educational secretary of the diocese of Bethlehem; the Rev. W. D. Manross, of the Onondaga Reservation, and Archdeacon Wentworth, of Kentucky. The Rev. R. W. Andrews, of Akita, Japan, and the Rev. C. J. Sniffen, diocesan missionary, were the speakers at the presentation service which closed the annual meeting of the Western Massachusetts branch, in St. Peter's church, Springfield, on May 17. Reports and the election of officers occupied the business session. The president for the coming year is Mrs. Lawton S. Brooks, of Springfield; the secretary, Miss Gertrude Chadwick, of Holyoke. The diocesan council in Atlanta having been postponed to May, 1912, the Auxiliary held an intermediate meeting in St. Luke's church and Sunday-school rooms. The opening address was made by Bishop Nelson and several clergymen took part in the service. The newly-elected president, Mrs. E. LeConte Forman, presided with ease and despatch. Reports showed no diminution of interest and a higher figure, $1,000, as the Auxiliary's share of the apportionment for the coming year. In a most satisfactory report it was shown that the Juniors had given for missions $2 per capita. Bishop Kinsman, Deaconess Stewart, of Hankow, and Miss A. W. Fisher were speakers at the twenty-seventh annual meeting of the Delaware Auxiliary in St. Thomas's church, Newark, on May 18. The Juniors reported an advance in money and boxes, and among their pledges for the new year were one of $50 for a Bible reader in China, and one of $20 for the Bishop Lee Memorial. The Juniors were the bishop, clergy and Auxiliary officers visited the Hospital for Babies, where a tablet was unveiled in memory of Bishop and Mrs. Coleman. The president of the diocesan branch is Mrs. C. L. McIlvaine; the secretary, Miss Mary L. Lafferty; of the Juniors, the president is Mrs. G. C. Hall; the secretary, Miss Lucy Jackson. Memorials to Catherine G. Scarborough, late wife of the Bishop of New Jersey, and first president of the diocesan branch, and of Sarah H. Clark, for thirty-one years leader in women's missionary work and diocesan president, have been completed by the New Jersey Auxiliary. In memory of Mrs. Scarborough, at the bishop's request, $500 was given to the Diocesan Fund for Widows and Orphans of Clergy. The memorial to Mrs. Clark is a building erected at Christ School, Arden, N. C., called St. Mary's Mission House. It affords accommodations for two teachers, a trained nurse and a dispensary, as well as rooms for the primary department, cooking and sewing classes. The cost of the memorial was $745 and thirty-six parish branches contributed to the fund. Sunday-school Notes. In the Church House, Philadelphia, at "a superintendents' supper," Sunday-school problems were discussed by Bishop Mackay-Smith, the Rev. Wilson R. Stearly, Dr. Herman L. Duhring and Mr. A. J. Drexel Biddle, who explained some of the methods which he employs so successfully in his Bible-class at Holy Trinity, and suggested the organization of a general Bible-class with representatives representing all the city parishes. A motion was passed to remove the Sunday-school exhibit from old St. Paul's church to some more central location, that its usefulness might be increased. Well-attended and helpful meetings were recently held by the Burlington county Sunday-school Association (diocese of New Jersey) in St. Mary's parish, Burlington, and in Trinity church, Newark, where a general conference was addressed by the Rev. L. N. Caley, of Philadelphia; the Rev. G. D. Hadley, of Jersey City, and Mr. Robert Pike, superintendent of St. George's School, New York. Methods of teaching the Church Catechism were discussed at length by Canon Devries, Bishop of Harding, the Rev. J. W. Austin, the Rev. Robert Talbot and other Washington clergy at the final meeting for the season of the Diocesan Sunday-school Institute. At the March and April meetings Professor Micou, of the Virginia Seminary, as a part of his teacher-training course on the Catechism, had explained the principles set forth in the "Duty towards God," and the "Duty towards Neighbors," and Mr. E. L. Temple, author of "The Church in the Prayer Book," had made an address of "The Spirit of the Prayer Book." It was announced at6-3-11 806 The Churchman (26) June 3, 1911 this final meeting that the annual service for the city schools would be held in the Church of the Epiphany on Expectation Sunday at 4 P.M. The Louisiana Commission arranged a series of conferences on the Monday and Tuesday preceding the diocesan convention. Many helpful addresses were made, and manual work from several city parishes formed an interesting exhibit. The Commission hopes to undertake field work for the benefit of the smaller schools, and to develop its home departments and teacher-training classes. Reports show a total enrolment of 5,165 officers, teachers and scholars in the diocese. At the quarterly meeting of the Alameda County Sunday-school Association in the diocese of California, held in Oakland on May 7, the Rev. Dr. H. H. Powell made an able address on the history of the Bible. Ascension parish, Mt. Vernon (diocese of New York), gave an exhibit this past week of work done by its Sunday- School pupils. Three pieces which attracted much attention were a prayer desk, a lecturn, both for use in the parish building, and a large papier mache map of Palestine. There were 160 pieces of handwork. Last Wednesday evening occurred the graduation of the school, when prizes for excellence, together with many diplomas, were given. The school carries into effect some of the suggestions of the New York Commission, of which the rector, the Rev. Robert P. Kreitler, is a member. The annual meeting of the Sunday- school Commission of the diocese of Virginia was held in Christ church, Winchester, on May 16. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Thomas Semmes, rector of St. Andrew's, Richmond. The eighth annual meeting of the Maryland Institute in Baltimore was well attended. There were interesting addresses on "Methods of Sunday- school Work," "The Sunday-school and Missions," "Illustrated Primary Lesson," "The Teacher's Reading," "A Live Sunday-school," and "A Standard Sunday-school." There has been considerable activity among teachers in Baltimore lately, and a recent course of lectures drew an attendance surprising to everyone concerned. The Sunday-school Unions of Hartford, Waterbury and New Haven have recently held meetings in those cities. "How to Keep the Children Interested," and "A Layman's Opportunity" were discussed in Hartford, and at New Haven Secretary Gardner, of the First Department, gave an illustrated lecture on "Missions in the Orient." At the recent annual meeting of the Delaware Institute the executive committee was asked to prepare a form of report to be used by the schools of the diocese, and if possible to provide a travelling Sunday-school library. Various practical questions were discussed by the Rev. L. N. Caley, the Rev. D. W. Gateson and others, and a summary of replies made by superintendents to a set of questions sent out by the Institute gave an interesting review of the present condition of Delaware schools. The Girl's Friendly Society. More than 1,000 members of the G. F. S. attended the annual festival or the Massachusetts branch, which was held on May 17 in the Cadets' Armory, Boston. The social gathering of members and Associates was followed by the annual service in Trinity church. Here sixty churches and missions were represented in the congregation. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. E. S. Rousmaniere. The Western Massachusetts brinch held its annual convention in Christ church, Springfield, on May 23. Miss Sarah Hopkins, or Worcester, was elected president, and Mrs. C. H. Barrows, of Springfield, secretary and treasurer. At the afternoon session an address was made by the national president, Miss Neilson. The annual service of thanksgiving was held in the evening, the preacher being the Rev. Edward H. Schleuter, of St. Luke's chapel, Trinity parish, New York. A week's outing at the Holiday House at Milford was won as a prize for the best essay on "Responsibility," by Miss May Adolphson. Six hundred members of the Rhode Island branch gathered at Emmanuel church, Newport, on May 20, for the seventeenth annual conference. The long procession of girls more than filled the large church. The sermon was preached by Bishop Perry, whose words deeply impressed those present, who had come from all parts of the diocese. At the afternoon conference in the parish house an address was made by Miss Mary B. Anthony, diocesan president, and papers were read by the girls on "Thrift," "Avoiding Cliques at G. F. S. Meetings," and "Trinity Church." Gifts and Memorials. St. Margaret's School, Waterbuty, Conn., has received from ex-Senator H. H. Peck, of Waterbury, a new organ for the study hall, to replace the one which has done duty for so many years past, which was given by the late John W. Smith, of Waterbury, as a memorial of his son, Charles H. Smith. The new organ, which was built by H. Hall & Co., of New Haven, was installed during the Easter recess. On Saturday evening, May 6, a dedicatory recital was given by William Hall Miner, organist and director of music at the school and organist of St. John's church. Trinity church, Huntington, w. Va., has accepted from the daughters of the late J. M. and Ida Wyatt, of that parish, a memorial gift of a solid silver receiving alms basin. It has also been given by its Sunday-school an oak prayer desk and stall to be in place on Ascension Day. Mentions. The Rev. C. L. Fulforth, secretary of the diocese of Pennsylvania, requests that all matter pertaining to the business of the diocese be addressed to him at 2640 East Huntingdon street, Philadelphia. The date of the North Dakota convocation has been changed from May 28- 30 to June 4-6. The place of meeting will be St. Paul's parish house, Grand Forks, N. D. The Rev. Bertram A. Warren, of The Dalles, has been elected secretary and registrar for Eastern Oregon. All correspondence in connection should be sent to him at The Dalles, Ore. The summer conferences at Northfield, Mass., will begin June 10 with the Commencement exercises of Northfield Seminary. The baccalaureate sermon and Commencement address will be delivered by the Rev. F. B. Meyer, of London. Two important anniversaries will be celebrated during the summer and there will be conferences on home and foreign missions. The usual general conference opens this year on Aug. 4 and continues until Aug. 20. The sixth annual convocation of the district of Cuba will convene in Holy Trinity cathedral, Havana, on June 7. The annual convention of the diocese of Western Michigan will be held on June 7 and 8 at Grace church, Grand Rapids, the Rev. F. R. Godolphin, rector. On the evening previous to the opening of the convention the diocesan Church Club will hold a banquet in the see city. Bishop Mackay-Smith has invited Dr. Rhinelander, his bishop coadjutor-elect, to be his guest during the first week in June, to attend the exercises of the divinty school on Alumni Day, and the Commencement in St. Philip's church, June 7 and 8, and to remain over for the ordinations on June 11. The secretary of the Standing Committee of the diocese of Erie is the Rev. J. E. Reilly, D.D., Oil City, Penn. The Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society has just received a gift of $1,000 from the late Miss Eliza S. Watson, of Ohio; this money to be maintained intact as a perpetual fund in memory of Eliza S. Watson and Mary Anne Watson; the income only to be used for the purposes of this Society, The first summer school in connection with the Missionary Society of the Canadian Church is to be held at Bishop Ridley College, St. Catharine's, from June 27 to July 4. Among those taking part will be the Bishop of Toronto, Archdeacons Cody and Ingles, Dean Bidwell, Dr. Gould, Dr. Boyle, the Rev. J. Cooper Robinson, Secretary of the M. S. C. C., N. W. Hoyles, K. C., Miss Jane Thomas, Miss Lucy Robinson and Mrs. Griffin. The Anglican cathedral at Khartum, which has been under construction for several years, has so far advanced that the date of opening and dedication has been definitely fixed for Jan. 26, 1912. It is hoped that the Archbishop of Canterbury and other distinguished dignitaries may be present. The cathedral represents an outlay of more than $150,999, which does not include important memorial gifts. Kemper Hall, Kenosha, Wis., will hold its Commencement exercises the week beginning June 4. There will be a class of ten graduates. The address will be given by the Bishop of Chicago on Wednesday morning, June 7. An interesting city undertaking is that of the Seashore Cottage for working women at North Long Branch, N. J., established by Mrs. Fletcher Harper, Jr., and now carried on by Mrs. Hiram W. Sibley. It opens June 15, and closes in the autumn. The cottage is situated immediately on the shore, and has ample facilities for the enjoyment of the bracing sea air and surf bathing upon its own beach. For a nominal charge the working girl may have here two weeks of quiet, ease, rest, in refined and homelike surroundings. Efforts are being made to erect a parish house for the Mission of the Good Sheperd, at Greenwood Lake, N. J., which is under charge of the Archdeacon of Orange. Several hundred dollars have already been subscribed.352. W. 58th St. N.Y. City. 5 June 4, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt c/o The Outlook 287 Fourth Ave. City. Dear Sir and Comrade: I take the liberty of enclosing the original copy and only one of a letter to President Taft in my behalf, and incidentally, or rather indirectly — in the nation's behalf. You will obligate me by criticising it and making any alterations deemed necessary that you believe would give it power and effect, using my signature and dating. I read with suppressed amusement the anti-Roosevelt Editorial in the N.Y. Press of June 3rd. Every drop of blood in my body is at your service for the Nations good. Most respectfully Perry B. CarpenterTelephone 6800 Broad Governor's Island, New York [*9.*] June 4th 1911 My Dear Colonel Roosevelt: I wish to express to you again, my heartfelt thanks for your kindness in going to the tomb of my dear father, and in paying honor to his memory as you did, in your splendid oration.Mrs Grant joins, believe me always, Yours faithfully Frederick D. Grant It was a great happiness to me to be with you on Decoration Day, and to meet you at the luncheon, before going to the tomb. With deep appreciation of your consideration, and kind expressions to me and my son, and with warmest regards to Mrs Roosevelt and yourself and your family, in which [132 E.23. Theo E. Schulte] Da nun Ihr Wort bei allen vernünftigen u. treuhaften Leuten Glauben findet, wiederhole ich meine frühere Bitte, und verbleibe in gewohnter Verehrung und Hochachtung Dr. Anton Lebel 117 W. 12 St. Cincinnati, O. [*[6-9-11]*] Cincinnati 4. Juni 1911 [*This correspondent wants Mr. Roosevelt to urge the Study of History with Youth of America in his Meetings & Lectures AN Historia Magistragentium*] [*9.*] Werter Herr , Sie haben [so oft] Gelegenheit vor academisch gebildeten Leuten Reden zu halten, und daher erlaube ich mir, Sie zu bitten, bei jeder - halbwegs passenden- Gelegenheit der studirenden Jugend das Studium der Geschichte dringenst zu empfelen. Historia magistra gentium, sagt der Lateiner mit Recht. Denn was ist die Geschichte anderes, als Schudt. eine Sammlung von -oft recht traurigen- Erfahrungen anderer Völker; eine junge Nation sollte daher im eigenen Interesse in allererster Linie Geschichte studiren. Leider wird in keinem Lande der Welt das Studium der Geschichte so vernachlässigt wie gerade in den Vereinigten Staaten! Daher kommt es, dass füt den sogenannten ewigen Frieden Zeit verschwendet und Geld hinausgeworfen wird, das besser für Arme, Kranke etc etc verwendet werden sollte. Die Geschichte lehrt, dass es nie einen ewigen Frieden gegeben hat, ergo wird es auch in Zukunft keinen geben. Natürlich kann man nicht verlangen, dass die große Masse des Volkes sich mit Geschichts-Studium befassen soll: denn das Volk muß Jahr aus Jahr ein hart schaffen um sein tägliches Brod zu verdienen. Jene aber, denen es vergönnt ist, einen höheren Bildungsgrad zu erreichen und Die berufen einen, [?] Berather u. Führer des Volkes sind, sollten prae ceteris nicht bloß politische, sondern auch Cultur= Sitten= & soziale Geschichte ex fundamento kennen.FOUNDER OF THE SOUTHWEST MUSEUM, INC. (Hector Alliot, Curator) The Southwest Society Archaeological Institute of America PRESIDENT, M. A. HAMBURGER VICE PRESIDENTS, GEN. H. G. OTIS H. W. O'MELVENY DR. NORMAN BRIDGE MAJ. E. W. JONES TREASURER, W. C. PATTERSON SECRETARY, CHAS. F. LUMMIS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE J. A. FOSHAY, CHAIRMAN CHARLES CASSAT DAVIS JOSEPH SCOTT ROBT. N. BULLA M. A. HAMBURGER JOHN D. BICKNELL J. D. SCHUYLER DR. J. A. MUNK WILLOUGHBY RODMAN HERBERT J. GOUDGE CHAS. F. LUMMIS Los Angeles, Cal. June 4, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Col. Roosevelt:- I am sending a little book which I hope you will find time to dip into. It is somewhat along a gospel of your own. Just back from Guatemala and big experiences there; but not yet back from the malaria fever. As soon as possible I am going to tax your promise of going over the plan of my Encyclopedia and Concordance of Spanish America from the discovery onward. I know this work will interest you; for it is the most exhaustive ever undertaken on American history. That is a big word, but the prospectus will convince you that I am not bloviating. The only thing is that I can not live long enough to do it alone; and that I need someone with brains and money to help me carry out an enterprise whose importance I am willing to haveFOUNDER OF THE SOUTHWEST MUSEUM, INC. (Hector Alliot, Curator) The Southwest Society Archaeological Institute of America PRESIDENT, M. A. HAMBURGER VICE PRESIDENTS, GEN. H. G. OTIS H. W. O'MELVENY DR. NORMAN BRIDGE MAJ. E. W. JONES TREASURER, W. C. PATTERSON SECRETARY, CHAS. F. LUMMIS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE J. A. FOSHAY, CHAIRMAN CHARLES CASSAT DAVIS JOSEPH SCOTT ROBT. N. BULLA M. A. HAMBURGER JOHN D. BICKNELL J. D. SCHUYLER DR. J. A. MUNK WILLOUGHBY RODMAN HERBERT J. GOUDGE CHAS. F. LUMMIS Los Angeles, Cal. June 4, 1911. judged by the obvious facts set forth in my synopsis. With all good wishes, Always Your Friend, Chas. F. Lummis—[*15*] Hotel Martinique BROADWAY, 32ND AND 33RD STREETS NEW YORK 4 June 1911. Hon Theodore Roosevelt 287-4th ave New York [[shorthand]] Dear sir- I am in despair of finding a work on animals - description, habits and habitat - that will furnish my five youngsters reliable information. It is because of the viscous moral impulse of unreliable informationdeeply grateful, Most respectfully Yours O B Phillips. along these lines, that I presumed upon your valuable time for a suggestion. Correct knowledge of nature has a tremendously fine moral influence over children, but we find it a most difficult task to find valid books. If this reaches you and you find time to offer the desired suggestion five healthy, happy, bright youngsters will be [*6.*] New York June 4th, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Dear Colonel. — Pardon me for being so premature in writing you, but I found upon inquiry that I could reach you by "Phone". You may recall one or two of my uncles and also my father, while you were a student at Harvard. If I am not mistaken my uncle Charles Sawin, was a member of your class; and my other Uncle was a Professor of Mathematics, at Harvard. My father A. W. Sawin wasShould like very much to have an interview, with you on any afternoon this week, anytime after three that would be convenient to you. Hoping you may be able to grant me this interview and that I may have an early reply and thanking you in advance for your kindness, I remain, Yours very gratefully Ralph D. Sawin #256 West 22nd St., New York, N.Y. c/o Mrs. Bennett. at that time associated with my Uncle Nathaniel, in the Express business, which was known at the time as Sawin's Express. Two of my uncles are now disceased and my father is at home in Boston very ill. My father has written me, asking me, if it were possible for me to have an interview with you in regard to a matter which you might be interested in as early in the week as possible. I am located in the Produce Business here, in the capacity of Salesman. As the Dock's open very early here, I am generally through work about 2:30 or 3 in the afternoon. June 4th [*[1911]*] Harvard Club 27 West 44th Street Dear Colonel Roosevelt. On my return from Texas a few days ago, I found that the articles on the Buffalo Jones expedition had been published in book form and that you had written the introduction. I want to tell you that I greatly appreciate your having done this, and hope I may have an opportunity of thanking you in person. Sincerely, Guy H Scull[*[ENCL IN SINCLAIR 6-6-11]*] [*[6-4-11]*][*Spokane Review June 4th 1911*] [FARMERS BAN HAREM SKIRTS White Skins Under Ban at the Union Picnic. LA GRANDE, Ore., June 3.-- Boiler shirts, harem skirts and other uncomfortable wearing apparel will be tabooed at the farmers' picnic which will be given at Wallowa Lake June 6 to 8 by the Cooperative Farmers' union of the counties of Wallowa, Union, Umarilla and Baker. The men are requested to come in overalls and straw hats, while the housewives who will serve the big dinners will be gowned in calico and bonnets. Special trains will be run from Pendleton and Baker.] BORAH FOR VICE PRESIDENT BARTLETT SINCLAIR SAYS IDAHO SENATOR IS FAVORED. Asserts Gem State Republicans Are Lining Up to Support Orator for Seat. COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, June 3.— Bartlett Sinclair of Rathdrum, candidate for congress at the republican primaries in 1910, said today: "The republicans of the northwest are united in their support of Senator William E. Borah of Idaho as candidate for vice president with President Taft. They assert that he represents the strongest republican element to the party. He is a progressive, not violent, and President Taft is not unfavorable to his candidacy. He is an orator of the Bryan-Bailey type. There is not, perhaps, in the republican party, a more thoroughly-equipped campaigner." Speaking of state politics, Mr. Sinclair said, "There will be five republican candidates for governor, Lieutenant Governor Sweetser, Ex-Governor Frank R. Gooding, from the south end of the state, and Paul Clagstone, Supreme Court Judge Alishie and State Auditor S. D. Taylor from the north end. "In opposition the democrats will renominate Governor Hawley."[*Coolbaugh 6-5-11*] COPY Philadelphia, June 5, 1911. The Editor, "North American" Philadelphia Dear Sir: - Your two recent editorials on the U.S. Steel Corporation under the heading of "The Panic of 1907 and today's issue, are most convincing and gratifying. Let me personally thank you for them, I wish they might be placed in the hands of every voter in the land. Can I offer you the following suggestion as food [of] for reflection: Who now owns or holds the bulk of the U.S. Steel stock? If the public have unloaded on the "Interests" in their [interests] efforts to maintain prices (my opinion is they have) what a dilemma they are in. Can't sell again to the public except at a great loss and hence they cry for governmental aid. They have become the producer and the consumer. To enrich one they must impoverish the other. Let me illustrate: The railways and large corporations consuming fully 75% of their production are controlled by them. Is this not a frightful condition for them to be in? Hence their appeal to the authority they have for years defied. I have believed for several years, more so now than ever, that this monstrous creature of wind and water is the great disturbing element in our commercial and industrial peace, and until it is destroyed all business must respond to its every tremor to which it is subjected by natural or artificial causes. Manipulation of this stock (and they are incessant) will shake the foundations of all values. Unrestricted competition is absolutely necessary for the nation's development. The more bitter the better. Our nation's development in steel making, railway building and development of all character is due to this relentless competition and must go on, in the growing of potatoes or the manufacture of steel products. Yours truly, fwc: w (sd) F. W. Coolbaughmade me very suspicious of him. I think you are quite right about Madison. He is the best of the lot. The Senate outfit are warped all out of plumb by their prejudice against the President. They have done the Progressive cause an almost irreparable injury by their attitude on reciprocity. They are using now precisely the line of argument used by the stand-patters two years ago. Reciprocity pinches their feet and they squeal in exactly the same tone as the stand-patters. They had the reputation of being the only men in congress big enough to be unselfish, and they have destroyed it. Thank you again for the note to Mr. Stimson. Please remember Mrs. Davis and me both to Mrs. Roosevelt. Sincerely yours, O.K. Davis. [*[Davis]*] WASHINGTON BUREAU The New York Times THE POST BUILDING WASHINGTON, D. C. June 5, 1911. Dear Col. Roosevelt: Thank you very much indeed for the note of introduction to Secretary Stimson. I am just now going up to present it. Things certainly are in a snarl here. I had some hope last week that the row over the wool schedule might develop into helpful proportions. But I guess they have agreed to put Bryan definitely out of consideration. What a crazy lot the American people are politically. Gov. Wilson is winning support every day by advocacy of the very line of policy which drew out the most excited opposition to you. I am curious to see how he will endure. Some things have Chicago, Ill. June 5. 1911. The Honorable T. Roosevelt 6. Dear Sir. I take the liberty to write a few lines to you and ask your assistance, if you would please, I have served nearly 10 years in the Navy, and was discharged, some time ago on account of a small mistake, by not marking and on the Liberty Book, and I was put down for jumping ship and staying overtime, I got a summary court martial by Caiptain Dillingham at Norfolk Navy Yard, and was discharged, I would like to ask you if you would help me, to get back in the Service, I served on the Sylph from 1901-03 in Washington and Oyster Bay, and was ship's cook there, and remember you and your Family very well, I wrote to the Navy Department about my case, but they don't seem to do anything about it, so I hope that you may use your Influence to get me back again, hoping to hear a favorable reply from you, I remain yours truly A. J. Ditlefson 1920 N. Fairfield Ave Chicago, Ill. late Ship's Cook U.S.S. SalemFIDELITY UNDERWRITERS OF NEW YORK [FIDELITY UNDERWRITERS OF NEW YORK] 46 CEDAR STREET, NEW YORK The Continental Insurance Company of New York Fidelity-Phenix Fire Insurance Company of New York J. F. HOUCHINS, Agent, 1220 Holley, N. Y. [*[June 5, 1911]*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt c/o Outlook New York City Dear sir: Several hundred thousand Americans have been wondering to what you objected in the National Progressive Republican League movement which hindered you joining in it. Since reading your article on "Wisconsin an object lesson for the rest of the Union" we wonder not, since it is potent that you are with us at heart, having so boldly and honestly and powerfully endorsed the father and leader of the N.P.R.L. Robert M. La Follette. It is now very plain that you must be waiting for the league to join you and since it won't you should just come on in where you will be happy. Bourne has got you and Wilson in a corner. You will have to give in on recall of judges now. Very Resp. J. F. Houchins[*[For enc see Ca 6-5-11]*]F. THOMAS KIDDER, M.D., Woodstock, Chairman and Treasurer HARRY L. GALE, White River Junction, Clerk ROBERT F. MEECH, White River Junction, Vice-Chairman HORACE C. PEASE, Hartford, Auditor THE WINDSOR COUNTY COMMITTEE of YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS Incorporated ERNEST J. HEWITT, So. Royalton JAY G. UNDERWOOD, Hartland ERNEST L. FULLAM, Ludlow ELWIN L. INGALLS, Hartford FREDERICK P. CAMPBELL, Wilder WALLACE BATCHELDER, Bethel FREDERICK BILLINGS, Woodstock ARTHUR R. WILDER, Woodstock LEON S. GAY, Cavendish COUNTY SECRETARY ARCHIBALD C. HURD Office and Headquarters WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VERMONT Telephone Connection June 5, 1911. Mr. Frank Harper, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City. My dear Sir: Owing to the lack of time at our disposal before the date of Colonel Roosevelt's visit to Vermont, and inasmuch as your correspondence to Mr. Batchelder has been turned over to me, I am taking up a few final details with you first hand, having them all under my supervisor as executive secretary of the Committee. I have not learned as to whether you are, personally, to accompany the Colonel, or not; however, I have arranged to have our International Secretary, Mr. Albert E. Roberts, of New York, who is to speak at the dinner, go aboard the private car to accompany Mr. Roosevelt's party and to attend to all details for us from New York to White River Junction and return. We have asked Mr. Roberts to arrange for the meals enroute, which he will do, and we trust that this will be satisfactory to you. It has been suggested that we mail a few items of interest pertaining to our work here in the country to Colonel Roosevelt for his perusal. We have tried to carry out your suggestions in making every arrangement. Very sincerely, yours, Archibald C. Hurd. County Sec'y. ACH*JV[*[6-5-11*] 247 Fifth Avenue. Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay. My dear Colonel Roosevelt Appreciating your militant interest in matters relating to the health of the American Solider, I venture to send you a copy of the June "Editorial Review" containing an article in advocacy of the Restoration of the Canteen in the Army — and to ask — in case it needs your approval — if would help this most righteous cause by contributing your views on the subject to the columns of The Outlook. No greater danger threatens our Soldiers today than the evils brought about through or in consequence of the abolition the Canteen. I have tried — before many scientific societies to exert some influence to remedy the wrong, but a word from you would do inestimably more, and practically every man in the Service would bless you for it. Sincerely yours Louis L Seaman June 5th 1911United States Senate, WASHINGTON, D.C. Personal. June 5, 1911. Dear Theodore:- The New England Shoe and Leather Association I understand have invited you to make a speech and have asked me to say a good word for them which I hereby do. They are an excellent organization but of course I know what the pressure on you is. At the same time I cannot refrain from saying this much in their behalf as they are very good friends of mine. Very sincerely yours, H. C. Lodge Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287-4th Ave., New York City.THE HOLMAN ASSOCIATION (INCORPORATED) FOR THE PROMOTION OF RURAL NURSING, HYGIENE AND SOCIAL SERVICE TREASURER PRESIDENT SECRETARY HON. EDWIN WARFIELD DR. WILLIAM H. WELCH MRS. JOSEPH COLT BLOODGOOD FIDELITY TRUST COMPANY 904 NORTH CHARLES STREET BALTIMORE, MD. BALTIMORE, MD. HEAD WORKER RECORDING SECRETARY MISS LYDIA HOLMAN MRS. BOLTON LOVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MRS. CALEB N. ATHEY MRS. JOSEPH COLT BLOODGOOD DR. DE WITT B. CASLER MR. NORMAN JAMES MISS SARAH MANLY MR. WILLIAM L. MARURY DR. WILLIAM WOOD RUSSELL HON. EDWIN WARFIELD DR. WILLIAM H. WELCH [*1.*] June 5/ 1911 Mr Theodore Roosevelt c/o The Outlook New York City Dear Sir — We are very anxious to obtain a copy of the report made to you on rural conditions as it will be a great help to us. We will appreciate your letting us know where we may obtain such a copy. Yours very truly S. A. Love Exec SecAMERICAN CAR AND FOUNDRY COMPANY. CHICAGO DISTRICT. [*17.*] RAILWAY EXCHANGE BUILDING. PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ORDERS ARE ACCEPTED CONTINGENT UPON STRIKES, FIRES, ACCIDENTS, DELAYS BY CARRIERS OR OTHER CAUSES BEYOND OUR CONTROL. CHICAGO, June 5th, 1911. Personal. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Outlook Magazine, New York, City, N.Y. My dear sir: - Please permit me in behalf of my family and myself, to thank you for the kind and charitable appeal you made to Governor Deneen for my pardon and return home. Your letter was read to the pardon board in presence of 300 good people, who came from all parts of our State to say a kind word for me. All the Western papers published it. My friends and I are positive no other message did as much to give me liberty. Gov. Deneen followed your suggestion and investigated for himself. I will be forever indebted to you. I wish you and your family the greatest measure of success and happiness. Respectfully your servant, Edward McCann 6837 Yale Avenue.[*[6-5-11]*] Form 168 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. INCORPORATED 24,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, not in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT C. CLOWRY, President and General Manager. RECEIVED at 172 Fifth Ave., N.W. Cor. 22nd St., New York. TELEPHONE No. 1432 GRAMERCY. 341 jn 19 Washn DC June 5 Theodore Roosevelt The Outlook NY Arthur Krock Louisville Courier Journal correspondent left here tonight to see you as agent of the stanley steel committee J C Cloughlin........lop ALWAYS OPEN. MONEY TRANSFERRED BY TELEGRAPH. CABLE OFFICE.TRANSLATION FROM THE GERMAN A. Knight June 5, 1911 This correspondent from Weimar, Texas, wishes to know whether it is true that Mr. Roosevelt made the following statement in regard to Christian Science: Through the teaching of Christian Science, I feel more and more convinced that Christianity has lamentably failed in the object and purpose of the doctrine of which Jesus was an example. Theodore Roosevelt He says that this statement appeared in the Texas "Volksfreund" a weekly paper published in Schulenburg, Tex in an article on Christian Science, in the issue of May 25, 1911. He makes the supposed statement from Mr. Roosevelt in German. This German pastor, F. Piepenbrok wishes very much to know whether he can quite this statement with Mr. Roosevelt's authority. [F. Piepenbrok][*[Attached to Piepenbrok 5-29-11]*][*7.*] June 5, 1911. WILLIAM RAND JR. 37 Wall Street, New York Dear Col Roosevelt I hope you have not forgotten that tennis match. Are you free by good chance on Saturday and Sunday the 17th and 18th? If so, this is my plan: T.W.Slocum ('90) and I will call for you in the morning in his yacht and take you across to Rye, where Jerome will meet us, and we can devote as much of the day as may be necessary to decide the championship of the Eastern and Middle States. If you cannot, or will notpass the night at my place, we will deliver you safely at Sagamore Hill. If you have any small boys at home, pray bring them along. Please do not disappoint us — I spoke to Jerome about your suggestion last Fall, and he was keen for it. Sincerely yours, William Rand Jr Col Theodore Roosevelt 287 Fourth Avenue N. Y. City(COPY) Barre, Mass. June 5, 1911. Bowers & Sands, Gentlemen: In reply to your inquiry about my expenses in the recent suit of Col. Roosevelt, let me say that they amount to $26. my railway fare having been mostly paid already. Faithfully yours, Jacob A. Riis.Homeopathic Medical Society of the State of New York 1850-1911 SOCIETAS MEDICA HOMEOPATHICA REIPUBLICA NOVI EBORACI INST. 1862 President ORANDO S. RITCH, M. D., 78 Haley St., Brooklyn, N. Y. First Vice-President GEORGE R. CRITCHLOW, M. D., 505 Norwood Ave., Buffalo, N. Y. Second Vice-President MARCENA S. RICKER, M. D., 58 Lorimer St., Rochester, N. Y. Third Vice-President GEORGE H. JENKINS, M. D., 139 Main St., Binghamton, N. Y. Secretary BERT B. CLARK, M. D., 6 West 129th Street, New York City Treasurer REEVE B. HOWLAND, M. D., 306 Lake St., Elmira, N. Y. Necrologist JOHN L. MOFFAT, M. D., 1136 Dean St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Counsel EDWIN VAN WORMER, ESQ., Albany, N. Y. OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT June 5th, 1911. [*D*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. My Dear SIR. The Semi Annual Meeting of the New York State Homeopathic Medical Society, will convene in the city of New York beginning Tuesday Oct, 10th on Wednesday Oct 11th a banquet will be given at the Hotel Savoy, when we expect between three and four hundred guests, It is our desire at that time to have speakers of National reputation, Our Executive Committee extend to you a very courteous invitation to be one of the speakers upon that occasion, we would deem it a high honor if you would grace the occasion and speak to our profession. Fraternally Yours. Orando S. Ritch[*[FOR ENCL SEE 5-23-11 6-1-11]*] with best wishes for the summer. Always sincerely yours Louisa Lee Schuyler My thanks to Edith for her letter. I wish we might see you both on the Coast of Maine before the summer is over. 37 MADISON AVENUE MADISON SQUARE June 5. 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Colonel, I have been asked to send you the enclosed notice of your election as an Honorary Vice President of the recently organized, National "American Assn for the Conservationof Vision" This I do with much pleasure. Instead of writing a long explanatory letter, I am sending you with this a copy of something I have just written, (now being printed) which shows the confidence felt by the Russell Sage Foundation in the new Assn. We are transferring to it our work, our Secretary & our money, to avoid duplication of National works. Need I say more?GEORGE STUART SMITH, 18 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. DIVIDEND PAYING PROPERTIES. TECHNICAL FINANCIAL ADVICE FOR INVESTORS. TELEPHONE CALL "1287 BROAD." CABLE ADDRESS: "ZORAYDA, NEW YORK." June 5, 1911. To Theodore Roosevelt, U.S.A. Consideration is earnestly asked of attached copy of the Wagner Advisory Letter of this date, -- and filing is requested, for future reference. Attention is called to the mention of the "Roosevelt Panic" therein. Respectfully submitted. Geo Stuart Smith Postscript. These exhibits are-- not--sent--to make any capital out of the use of your name. I hope to simply arrest your attention and arouse your interest in a subject the importance of which the general public ignore. My accurate knowledge in advance of Abnormal Happenings naturally includes knowledge of many personalities, which I invariably absolutely IGNORE AND SUPPRESS. [*Enclosed Copy of Letter to Mr Ochs*][*For encl see 6-5-11*]The Pennsylvania State College Conference on Rural Conditions At State College, Pennsylvania, 1911 COMMITTEE: Rev. J. E. Dunning, Lumber City, PA. Supt. Chas. Lose, Williamsport, PA. Rev. A. N. Spangler, Yeagertown, PA. Dean S. E. Weber, State College, PA. Rev. J. R. Woodcock, Birmingham, PA. R. A. Zentmyer, Esq., Tryone, PA. 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 June 5th, 1911 The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, % The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City My dear Sir: - On July 5th, 6th, and 7th a Conference on Rural Conditions will be held at The Pennsylvania State College in connection with the Summer Session for Teachers. In behalf of the Committee whose names appear on this letter head, I have the honor to invite you to be present on one of the days and to speak on some topic pertinent to the occasion. You will note from the letter head that we have a different subject assigned for each day. The Conference is attracting wide attention and will be attended by many hundreds of people from all parts of the State of Pennsylvania. The presiding officer for the first day will be Superintendent Charles Lose, President of the State Educational Association of Pennsylvania; the second day the Rev. Dr. Warren H. Wilson of New York; and for the third day the Hon. A. B. Farquhar of York, Pennsylvania. We have the promise of Mr. James A. Garfield for one of the days and a partial promise from Mr. Gifford Pinchot. It would be possible for you to leave New York, the Pennsylvania Railroad Station, at 11.37 on any evening, reaching Tyrone the following morning, from which place you will be brought in a motor car to the college. You can leave by a sleeper during the evening and be in New York by 9 o'clock theCOMMITTEE: REV. J. E. DUNNING, LUMBER CITY, PA. SUPT. CHAS. LOSE, WILLIAMSPORT, PA. REV. A. N. SPANGLER, YEAGERTOWN, PA. DEAN S. E. WEBER, STATE COLLEGE, PA. REV. J. R. WOODCOCK, BIRMINGHAM, PA. R. A. ZENTMYER, ESQ., TRYONE, 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 2 following morning. The Conference has no fund from which to draw a suitable honorarium, but it would be a pleasure to meet your expenses and to add the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.) You have not spoken in Central Pennsylvania to my knowledge and we have a large rural constituency who will be greatly benefited by the thoughts which you will give them on such an occasion. We need a stimulating and a broader view, since we are very conservative in this region. Your message would be gladly received and would no doubt result in a permanent benefit. I have endeavored to extend to you an invitation through Mr. Garfield, through Mr. Pinchot, and through the Hon. Stuart Woodford. I hope that these supplementary invitations have reached you and will aid in persuading you to come to us. With very high regard, believe me, Very respectfully yours, Edwin E Sparks President of The Pennsylvania State CollegeAmerican Tract Society 150 Nassau Street. New York PRESIDENT: William Phillips Hall. ASS'T TREASURER: Louis Tag. GENERAL SECRETARY: Judson Swift, D.D. TELEPHONE: 4440--Beekman. June 5th, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, THE OUTLOOK, 287 Fourth Avenue., New York City, N. Y. Dear Colonel: With all my heart I thank you. Faithfully yours, Judson Swift J.S./T.WAGNER'S WALL ST. WARNINGS P. Wagner, 18 Broadway. 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. Advice herein are OPINIONS, based upon existing conditions, which are subject to change. To keep posted is vital. This information is confidential, for the use of the subscriber only. All rights reserved. No discretionary accounts handled June 5, 1911. For Tuesday's Market. Tops for the following stocks have been made to-day for a reaction, with to-day's prices as follows:- - Union Pacific 167-1/2, St. Paul 128, U. S. Steel 78-1/2, Reading 161-1/2-168. At this writing, I expect the dip to culminate on Friday or Saturday. Active Traders, -- should take profits around the above figures and await specific buying prices, to be announced later. Group Two, -- will have but trivial reactions, and some of them can be advanced meantime, and react from higher up and it will hardly pay to sell out these for an uncertain small "turn." P. Wagner. P.S. Recent instructions concern, of course, matters of only comparatively trivial importance. -- "But!" -- they cover ALL THAT THE MARKET DOES, and -- "the" "point" is. -- that this letter will be found to cover TREMENDOUS ARBNORMAL EVENTS, with approximately the same "fine" accuracy, when they occur. (Comment. The "sensations" last week concerning the alleged manufacture of the Great Panic of 1907 are nothing but "post mortems," for MY SUBSCRIBERS (and readers!) It was then that I contributed to Wall Street History my "Ides of March," -- the "Fall of the Bastile," and my Trio of Personal, Private, Patent Profit-Paying Panics. "-- (March, -- August, -- October, Union at par!). From a special dispatch in the New York Sunday Herald of yesterday, it looks as though somebody had awakened to the proper questions to ask, to establish the epigram of, -- "Murder will out!" P.W.).[*[ENCL IN SMITH 6-5-11]*]Lexington, Mo., June 5, 1911. H. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir: What you have said on the subject of arbitration I have read most carefully, as well as a letter of objection in the last Outlook. I am very glad you have said just what you have. It seems strange that such a construction can be put, as has been by the writer of that letter, on the situations of the Bible, and your words. You surely have the sympathy and mental support of many thinking men and women, who want only peace and progress, and recognize that any false step retards advancement as surely as a refusal to move. "They also serve who only stand and wait." You may care to know that my husband is a cousinof Mrs. Margaret Young, who signed your name when you were President. Possibly, too, you will be interested in the enclosed clipping from the Army and Navy Journal. This is one of the subjects in which it appears that well-meaning people have made the mistake of going too far, building mistrust an adequate foundation, which is one of the things Jesus warned against. Yours sincerely. Annie H. Wilson. Mrs. Robert A. Wilson.AERO CLUB OF NEW YORK GARDEN CITY ESTATES, L.I. HON. TIMOTHY L. WOODRUFF, PRESIDENT CLIFFORD B. HARMON, VICE-PRESIDENT HUDSON MAXIM, 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT THOMAS S. BALDWIN, 3D VICE-PRESIDENT J. M. CALLAHAN, TREASURER RICHARD R. SINCLAIR, SECRETARY [*8*] June 5, 1911 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. My dear Colonel, I am sending you herewith an invitation to the opening of the Aerodrome of the Aero Club of New York of which I am President for next Saturday afternoon, and I am writing this letter to tell you how greatly we would all appreciate it if you would honor us by your distinguished presence. It would also afford me a special pleasure to have Mrs. Roosevelt and other members of your family come with you. With best wishes, I am, Yours very sincerely, Timothy L. Woodruff[*[Ca 6-5-11]*] [*[Enc in Houchins 6-5-11]*]BOURNE RAPS WILSON AND ROOSEVELT By special Wire to The Herald. Washington, June 4.—Senator Jonathan Bourne, head of the National Progressive League and whilom promoter of the "second elective term" for Roosevelt, is at cross purposes with the colonel. Senator Bourne is disappointed because his former hero disapproves of the recall of judges. In the same breath he chastises Governor Woodrow Wilson for opposing the recall of the judiciary. "With deep regret I read reports of criticisms made by Governor Woodrow Wilson and Colonel Theodore Roosevelt against the recall as applicable to judicial officers." said Senator Bourne. "They fear that if judges are made subject to recall they will lose their independence and permit their opinions and official actions to be influenced by their political interests. If that is true then judges now permit their decisions and official actions to be influenced by desire for renomination, reelection or promotion. If a judge will permit his official actions to be influenced by fear of the recall he already permits his actions to be influenced by fear of the political boss and his backer, the campaign contributor. "I challenge Governor Wilson and Colonel Roosevelt to deny it. The objection of these two eminent gentlemen is not so much a criticism of the recall as it is a reflection on the intelligence of the people and the integrity and courage of the judiciary."August Belmont 23 NASSAU STREET. June 6th 1911. My dear Col. Roosevelt, Some of my friends are under the impression that there was [a] confusion about your box at the Polo Match the other day, but I trust that no thought of that sort is in your mind. I did not happen to be in the Club Stand untila few minutes after your arrival, but Frank Appleton who was there and who was on the Reception Committee said that your box was indicated to you. It is the second one from the North end; it was vacant then and is still reserved for you and Secretary Meyer, and I hope you will avail of it. Believe me, Very sincerely yours August Belmont for the CommitteeSt. Mark's Methodist Episcopal Church PARSONAGE 316 WEST FIFTY-THIRD STREET NEW YORK Telephone 4884 Columbus W. H. BROOKS, Pastor [*W. H. Brooks*] [*D*] New York City, June 6th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- We contemplate holding a series of public meetings on Sunday afternoons during the month of October in order to reach and benefit, so far as possible, the younger generation of my people. We are anxious to have brought to bear upon them by eminent men, the responsibilities of manhood and womanhood and the sin of neglected privileges and opportunities. The necessity for righteousness in the lives of the people. In arranging for this course I have instinctively turned to you as the most eminent exponent of these events and ask that you come to us and speak to the people of my race throught the nation, on any Sunday evening in October which will suit your convenience, but would prefer having you on the last Sunday as it would lead up to a climax. In the past I think we have differed in some things but we agree on that fact that righteousness exalteth the Nation. Yours truly, W. H. Brooks11. Telephone No. 2668 Residence Phone 4845 Established 1892 Metropolitan Detective Agency (Incorporated) J. E. Burgess, Principal Rooms 507, 508, 509 Bisbee Building Detectives Furnished for all occasions. Secrecy, fidelity and caution will be carried out in all transactions. Thoroughly ascertained. Accident claims investigated. Correspondents in all the principal cities in the United States. Terms reasonable Habits and business methods of employees. Reports promptly furnished. Legitimate civil and criminal cases taken. Jacksonville, Fla. June 6, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Brooklyn, L. I. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: No doubt you will be surprised to hear from me. I have been in Jacksonville ever since you sent me here in 1895 when Steve O'Brien was in charge of the Detective Bureau. I have worked up quite a large business with the Agency and I have never forgotten that you sent me here. I ow you a good many thanks and I want you to know that I am always at your service whenever you need me or the Agency. Yours truly, J. E. Burgess JEB/MSMREV. HENRY COLMAN 102-33d Street MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 6/6/11. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, N. Y. City, Honord and Dear Si: I greatly admire nearly all that you write and do, but that editorial on Arbitration seems to me to run wild. You refer to La Follette in an article on Wisconsin. I voted for him on the State ticket for Governor three times, but hav lost what little confidence in him I ever had. I am wondering whether he ever breathes one patriotic, unselfish breth, or harbors such a thought. The accompanying editorial is very mild on him. Yours truly Henry Coleman an old man.W. C. DUDLEY, AUDITOR 1417 DEARBORN AVE. NEAR SCHILLER ST. [*14*] CHICAGO, ILL. June 6th 1911 Col. Theodor Roosevelt. My Dear Sir: A noble contribution in the May Outlook, on the Bible, has arrested my attention, and compels me to thank you individually; as I feel a profound interest in the subject without being religiously orthodox. I have reason to believe that you have been thanked collectively in the hearts of many thousands of people. Such contributions are effective antidotes to avowals like Mr. Edison has recently made. God grant that other men, like yourself (and like Mr. Gladstone) will continue to spring up, whenever distinguished men like Mr. Edison [not] publicly announces their contempt for the Good Books teachings. Resptly yours W. C. Dudley "One Bible I know, of whose plenary inspiration doubt is not so much as possible; nay, with mine own eyes I saw the God's Hand writing it." Thos. Carlyle. OVERThe Alchemist By W. C. Dudley ["Is Immortality, then, not to be considered?" "No; not as is stated in the theologies."] Thos. A. Edison interview - Jan. Columbian You silent spires, from speechless past Import but Fictions dross? In burning chemic-urn was cast The tale of Crown and Cross. Eternity a mocking dream and Time and episode? Not Faith nor Spirit. lip a theme, And Truth a mortal ode? Go forth, recluse! Thy heart expand; Become a child of you. Releive thy magic - art's demand, And scorn and vandal lore; — Lest thou give back to dust again Thy dust and borrowed rays; Then wake to view thy judgement vain — Midst the Ancient of the Days.The Ehrich Galleries "Old Masters" 463 & 465 Fifth Avenue New York Louis R. Ehrich Walter Louis Ehrich Harold Louis Ehrich Telephone, Bryant 6222 Cable Address, LoisEhrich 1. June 6, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- As you were one of the contributors to the "Century Chest" the enclosed reprint-copy of my Address may be of interest. Professor Farnam of Yale has lately used the word "Posteritism" in a magazine article, and, duly crediting me with its origination, has suggested that the world should live! I also venture to send you copy of my recent Address on Free Trade. Your very truly, Louis R. Ehrich. enclosuresTouring Club of America Broadway at 76th Street New York TELEPHONE SCHUYLER 9200 CABLE ADDRESS "TOURMERICA" [*14*] June 6, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay N. Y. My dear Sir:- It has afforded us much pleasure to supply your chauffeur, Mr. Arthur Merriam, with touring information covering your forthcoming trip in Connecticut including some very important detours which have been recently made by one of our official cars. The routes and detours have been delivered to Mr. Merriam with the compliments of the Touring Club of America and we should be indeed pleased to number you among our honorary members which includes the President, Vice-President, Hon. Horace White and other distinguished citizens. If it is your pleasure to accept this membership we will order a set of our new 1911 Blue Books specially prepared for your use with your name printed upon the covers in gilt; also one of our very handsome emblems gold plated which can be easily fitted to the radiator cap of your car and will I am sure be most pleasing to you and a decided ornament. We shall be very glad to furnish at any time to you or members of your family such touring information or routes as they require complimentary. Trusting that we may receive your acceptance to the cordial invitation which I have the pleasure of extending on behalf of the officers and directors of the Touring Club of America, I remain, Very truly yours, F. H. Elliott Secretary. TOURING CLUB OF AMERICA. FHE/CIRISH WORLD New York, June 6, 1911. [*20.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt; - A few days ago I mailed you a copy of the 40th Aniversary Number of the Irish World which I trust you received and read. Your article in the Outlook on Arbitration was a corker, and you deserve the thanks of every true American. Yours very truly, Robert E Fordconfidential. The Troy Times Charles S. Francis Troy, N. Y., June 6, 1911. My dear Colonel:- I write you to-day with considerable hesitancy on a subject puerly personal to myself; but I feel, under the circumstances, I should like to have you understand my position - a position I should be unwilling to hold for a single moment if, in your judgment, it would appear to be unwise. While recently in Paris I heard a rumor to the effect that Mr. Leishman contemplated an early retirement from Rome, and that his wife absolutely refused to go back there, preferring a residence in the French capital. I do not know that there is any truth in the story. If Leishman gives up the mission to Italy, I should like to have my early ambition gratified, if possible. For obvious reasons I have kept quiet, having only communicated with Senator Root and Mr. Loeb on the subject. The former promptly and favorably responded, stating that he would confer with the President at an early date and urge the appointment if a vacancy should occur. He added, however, that he believed the President had a complete scheme worked out for filling the places which are vacant and which were being made vacant in the Diplomatic Service, and that the plan of a general change from the personnel under you to a new personnel under Taft, which was begun two years ago, is now being revived. Of course, the wisdom of this policy (usually followed) is apparent, but my voluntary retirement from Vienna over a year ago puts me in a different class from some of the old appointees, and if the President desires to honor me he2. would certainly be justified in considering my appointment as an entirely new proposition. Do you not agree with me? It is quite likely that I can exaggerate my own importance; still I believe my appointment would be pleasing not only to journalists, but to the leading Republicans generally in our state. As you are undoubtedly aware, our support of Mr. Taft for the nomination was at first almost single-handed in this part of the state. Prominent leaders had personal reasons for supporting Governor Hughes, and, indeed "The Troy Times" was threatened with reprisals if it did not cease its advocacy of Mr. Taft's nomination. We supported Mr. Taft because he was your candidate, and "The Times" never faltered then nor since in its loyalty to him, and we had the satisfaction of seeing so great a Taft sentiment aroused that he received an immense majority in this district. I do not ask for, and could not expect, your active support of my candidacy, and you know me well enough to understand that I should be unwilling to cause you, on my account, the slightest embarrassment; but, my dear Colonel, I desire to present this matter to you for your advice as a friend, and that advice will govern me absolutely so far as my being a tentative candidate for Rome is concerned. Believe me, Faithfully yours, Charles S. Francis Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y.FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY Publishers 44-60 East 23d Street NEW YORK CITY 133-134 Salisbury Square LONDON, E.C. NEW YORK, June 6, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir:- We wish to make a request of you, which we believe will help forward intelligent patriotism in America. You have doubtless been long familiar with the great literary and historical merits of John Fiske's condensed "History of the United States" and his "Civil Government in the United States," Nothing thus far written in this country has, we believe, exerted more wholesome influence in developing among our people, young or old, the spirit of patriotism, and in making good citizens of them. Especially has this been true of those who are foreigners or of foreign parentage. The making of patriotic Americans - men who are intelligently patriotic - is of course a work of first importance. Believing that a still wider circulation of this history would be wonderfully fruitful in upbuilding patriotic sentiment we hope that as enterprise we have in contemplation will enlist your sympathy and endorsement. We have under consideration with Fiske's original publishers a proposal to issue Fiske's "History of the Unites States" and his "Civil Government in the United States" in a set of eight small volumes. These books we would distribute broadcast throughout the country free of charge in connection with our subscription work for The Literary Digest. The books would be offered without any charge additional to the regular subscription price of the periodical. The distribution of other books that we have used in this way (such as Green's "History of the English People," "The Best of the World's Classics," "The World's Famous Orations," etc.) has reached in some instances more than a million and a quarter volumes, and it seems to us likely that such a splendid history of our own country and its civil government as Fiske's would have an even larger distribution. From this you may gather the magnitude of the impetus that would be given in this way to the reading and study of American History, resulting in wide-spread advance in the knowledge of our country's growth and history which would be sure to foster and upbuild the spirit of patriotism among the American youth, and grown folks as well - all so very essential to the national welfare. We hope this enterprise may enlist your sympaties, and beg to inquire if you would be willing to send us a sentence or two in commendation of it, which we would be at liberty to use. We should be more than glad to send you a set of the books on publication later. meanwhile, a word of commendation from you would be highly appreciated. Yours faithfully, Funk & Wagnalls Company[*[6-6-11 Greeley]*] [*4.*] American Drawingrooms Mrs. Greeley, President 530 Fifth Avenue, New York Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill:-- Dear Col. Roosevelt, Where your guide leads, (and because you are to be our next President,) the fact that you are giving your adhesion to the suffrage for women will bring many to the front. Personally, while frequently besought to speak for it, the hour seemed unheralded - now, I earnestly request you toarrange in whatever plan is advantageous, that my well-established "American Drawingrooms" contributes to the rising tide of success for the Cause -- it is equally as agreeable for me to speak anywhere around the continent, as in our native City -- much responsibility rests upon you! -- let us, who are new in the field, aid in the good work? Hoping to hear soon from you, Cordially Miriam Mason Greeley Best. American Drawingrooms June 6th 1911[*[Hosmer]*] [*2.*] PRO PATRIA EIUSQUE LIBERTATE Amherst, Mass., June 6, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Bethel, Vermont. My Dear Sir: On the evening, Thursday June 8, the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts dedicate the new Masonic Temple in this town. After the exercises a banquet will be held in our Town Hall with some 250 or300 present, including guests. In behalf of Pacific Lodge of Amherst, I invite you to be present. We are loyal to you and would be overjoyed to have you present as the guest of the evening. With deepest respect, I am, Sir, Very sincerely yours, Frank A. Hosmer lately Pres. Oahu Coll., Honolulu, I. H.[*[Lander]*] HOTEL MARLBOROUGH BROADWAY, 36TH & 37TH STS. SWEENEY - TIERNEY HOTEL CO. E. M. TIERNEY, MANAGER. NEW YORK c/o R. F. Rogers Esq. 45 Broadway New York June 6th 1911 Dear Mrs. Roosevelt. The more I see read and hear, the more convinced I am th America will welcome your strong courageous husband back in the Presidenticy Chair. This country is infested with crooks and black legs and the honest Americanscarcely know which way to turn. I saw a little article about your boy in the Tribune and I took the pleasure of writing him at Groton School. I hope Mr. Roosevelt will take a good long and peaceful rest this summer, he has the affections of the best in the country men women and children, and I hope the best will be in the majority by Nov. 1912. Believe me dear Mrs. Roosevelt Yours very sincerely Charles Oram LanderLyons REAL ESTATE 517-519 TRUST & SAVINGS BLDG. Los Angeles CALIFORNIA HOMES INVESTMENTS LYONS DIVIDENDS COMPANY WE SELL OUR OWN PROPERTY D.B. LYONS, PRES. & MGR. C. A. MOORE, SEC'Y & TREAS. WILLARD E. LYONS, ATTORNEY HOME F 5533 MAIN 1727 MR. LYONS' RES. 29436 CAMDEN COURT 39802 REAL ESTATE SUITE 517-19 TRUST & SAVINGS BLDG. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA ASK FOR CIRCULAR DESCRIBING OUR NEW TRACT, CAMDEN COURT, SOUTH PASADENA, THE MOST UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL EVER OFFERED IN OR ABOUT LOS ANGELES, NO EXCEPTIONS. STRICTLY HIGH GRADE. [*F.*] June 6, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, C/o The Outlook, New York City. My Dear Sir: While I do not expect you to recall the writer, you will remember your visit to Des Moines, Ia., when you were President. I lived there at that time, but have been a resident of this city for the past six years. I was at that time president of the Commercial Club, and in my official capacity, was at the head of the reception committee. I arranged that the fourth man at my right should be your and my good friend Eugene Waterbury. I know you will recall that particular meeting with him. I have always been, and am now, one of your ardent admirers. With this preface, I am enclosing to you a clipping which will not doubt be of interest to you, and which you might not otherwise see. While I do not fully agree with the writer of it, he is my friend of long years' standing, and is recognized as one of the splendid, brainy men of this city and of the Unitarian pulpit. You would like him very much if you knew him well. He certainly has the courage of his convictions at all times, and is a manly man. My office is but one door removed from that of The California Outlook, whose chief contributor, C. D. Willard, is one of the men I most highly esteem and whom I know you personally admire. This weekly paper is wielding a splendid power here for good government. Cordially yours, D. B. Lyons.M. S. FORM 99 [*[Mann]*] DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION THE CITY OF NEW YORK THE MORRIS HIGH SCHOOL 166TH STREET AND BOSTON ROAD JOHN M. DENBIGH, PRINCIPAL [*D*] NEW YORK, June 6 — 1911 Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y., Dear Sir, — Since you are the honorary Vice-President of the P.S.A.L. of New York City, I know your interest in the marksmanship of our school boys. Two years ago when the Rifle Team of Morris High School won the first Interscholastic Rifle Championship of the United States, namely, the Astor Cup Match, — together with almost every Interscholastic trophy open to the school boys of New York, we had hopes that you might present the trophies to the school. Through your secretary you informed us that your trip to Africa would make it then impossible. Since then we have not been marking time. Last year and this year as well, we finished with practically the same sort of a record and we are gratified to have the merited privilege of asking you to present the seven trophies to the school and the medals to the teams. This year there were two National contests for school boys; of these Morris was first in the Inter-school match and second in the "Astor". I think that the open dates in June, without conflicting with examinations, would lie between the 19th and the 28th, preferably the week of the 19th and at any hour of the day, between 9 A.M. and 2:30 P.M. at your convenience.M. S. FORM 99 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION THE CITY OF NEW YORK THE MORRIS HIGH SCHOOL 166TH STREET AND BOSTON ROAD JOHN M. DENBIGH, PRINCIPAL NEW YORK,............191 If you can arrange to be present I shall be very glad to meet you by appointment at your pleasure to consider details. Gen. Wingate, Gen. Drain, Judge Gildersleeve and General Leonard Wood have heretofore in different years presented our trophies. Yours very truly Paul B Mann, Rifle Coach.THE SUMMER TUTORING SCHOOL NEW YORK, June 6, 1911. Mr. John C. Spooner, 32 Liberty St. My dear Sir: I understand that Mr Frederic Bowers has applied to you for a position as stenographer and private secretary. Mr. Bower has been working for us full time summer and winter for the past year and a ahalf. Previous to this, he worked on part time while he was in attendance at Columbia University. While he did a considerable amount fo stenography for us, most of his work was in the capacity of a private secretary; that is, he did work which no one else could do, excepting my partner and myself. It is very difficult to talk about Mr. Bowers' ability without appearing to exaggerate, but I consider him to be the sanest and brainiest young man that I know of for his years, He is a man who grasps details very quickly and his judgement is almost always of the very highest. Our organization is the largest of its kind in the world. We employ nearly 100 teachers yearly, and our pupils are taught at more than 75 different post-office addresses. As you will see from the circular which I am enclosing, our work is with people of the highest social standing. I mention these facts because Mr. Bowers' work with us has not been of an easy nature. There are dozens of questions which come up daily which require very careful judgment and sense, and we never have had or expect to have a man who is of greater help to us than Mr. Bowers in this respect. To give you some idea of the confidence we have in Mr. BowersTo When Mr Leslie and I dissolved partnership, we made a general rough division and agreed that in all questions of difference between us Mr. Bowers should be the arbitrator. I cannot speak too highly of Mr. Bowers' character. He is a thorough Christian gentleman and has the highest respect for all that is honest and honorable in the world. His only reason for leaving us is because we have dissolved partnership and are cutting down our business in such a way that we have not sufficient amount of work for such a responsible man. I might add that everyone who has come in touch with Mr. Bowers seems to have very much the same opinion in regard to his abilities. I shall be very glad to answer any further questions about him. Very truly yours, W. WELLINGTON MASSEE Mr. Massee' New York office is closed during the winter. He can be reached at his home in Bronxville (Bronxville 257)[*[Enc in Bowers 10-24-11]*]Col Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y (over) June 6. 1911 Dear Sir & Brother I have been a M.M. for nearly 40 years. Am a life member & pm of Corinthian 368.Pa. & was for years a stewart of the Stephen Girard Charity Fund. when I resided in Phila. which posseses the grandest Temple in the World & which you should inspect if you have not, on yr next visit there. for I saw none in G.B. nor Continental Europe to compare with it. Having lately been dismissed without cause from a political position held for past 10 years. & with fortune gone. at 69 I must take up again the struggle, in order to support my wife (daughter of the late Judge Geo. W. Barton, grandniece of John C. Calhoun & a Cousin of the Mt Vernon Washingtons.) who is too old to "rough it," (as I could if alone) as I did when a boy in the Confed. Army. I have taken an agency for the "South in the Building of the Nation", & in which yr mother's family were conspicuous. & I would like the magic of yr name as a subscriber, to conjure those, who care nothing for intrinsic merit of Books. but would purchase a set because you did so. My father Hall Neilson was a soldier in the War of 1812. & my brother in Law. C .J. B. Wells. hero & surgeon, U.S.A. died at the Washington Yard. in 1881. & my 1st Cousin Adml Chas M Thomas 2d in command to my & yr friend "Fighting Bob Evans" in the cruise around the World. died a few days after hauling down his ensign. at San Francisco. The work is a grand one which you would appreciate. Yale. Harvard. (Yr alma mater) & a number of Northern colleges & Historical Societies, as also now prominent in Finance. Law. Med'sc. have copies. You will find it most useful for reference in yr editorial work. I send you a pamphlet showing samples pages & will be glad if you will bring it to the notice of yr friends, who will thank you & being a subscriber will not hurt you politically with yr Southern friends. Hoping for a favorable response. I am with sentiments of highest regard Fraternally yrs Thomas H. NeilsonThomas H. Neilson 302 Broadway [*(Over)*] New York, June 6th 1911. Dear Sir, Permit me to bring to your attention a work worthy of a place in the Library of every Patriotic American, for which I have taken an Agency, and which supplies the urgent and crying demand of years for an unbiased History of the South and her people, viz., "The South in the Building of the Nation." The data was taken from originals where accessible, and where not, from the best authenticated records in the Libraries of Washington, Baltimore, New York, Boston, Nashville, New Orleans, etc., with foot notes of authorities from which taken. Every College in the South is represented in its production and every article written by an expert on the theme treated. Three hundred of her brainiest sons and daughters have contributed to its pages. It is brought out by the Southern Historical Publication Society in three editions, 12 volumes (with 350 beautiful illustrations) - 3 volumes on the History of the States, 1 on Political History, 1 on Social Life, 2 on Economics, a new feature, 3 on its Literature, fiction, poetry, art, music, oratory, etc., and 2 of biographies of her distinguished sons and daughters in every field of human endeavor. It is an encyclopedia on all subjects-a library in itself, useful alike to the student, lawyer, doctor, editor, teacher, statesman and literary man, as well as to the financier seeking profitable investments. No Library complete without a set. No attempt is made to color facts. Bancroft said, "Massachusetts founded a Province. Virginia founded a Nation, and promoted a Confederacy." I gave four years of my boyhood to service in her Army as Private, and Color bearer, and am proud in my mature years to aid in dispelling ignorance and prejudice and spreading the light of her achievements in War and Peace, from 1607 to the present time to those seeking TRUTH, not fiction, The Cloth edition is $3.25 per volume - $39.00. One half Morocco $4.00 reduced from $5.00 per volume - $48.00, DeLuxe $7.50 per volume reduced from $10.00 - $90.00. Whole edition delivered, express charges prepaid anywhere in the United States on payment of either Cash or $3.00, $4.00, or $7.50 on signing of order for the chosen edition and a similar sum each month until paid for. I will be happy to send you if interested, a prospectus and order blank for edition desired. Yours truly, THOMAS H. NEILSON, Agent. Member of Confederate Veteran Camp and "N. Y. Southern Society."[*[6-6-11]*] 6. BROADWAY AND TWENTY-EIGHTH STREET. My dear Mr Roosevelt _ You will no doubt recall the day when Governor of New York you stopped for lunch at my house in Catonsville Maryland and entertained the Rough Riders of Catonsville with stories of adventure, while lunching - My boy was one of the number and I thought that you might be interested in learning of his athletic attainments since he became a New Yorker - So I am taking the liberty of enclosing a clipping from the New York Sun giving an account of a meet at Lakeville - He has lately done six feet one in the high jump and he did not take theBROADWAY AND TWENTY-EIGHTH STREET. gold medal at this meet because he refused to take it from one of his own team who had never won one before _ He has visions of qualifying for the next "Olympic" which takes place at Stockholm next year _ He is now nineteen, measures six feet one and weighs one hundred and seventy _ Our mutual friend John Rose has taken his seat on the bench of the U.S. Circuit Court and I remain only the President of the so called "Ice Trust" - Yours very sincerely Wesley M. Oler June 6 11 Hon Theodore Roosevelt[*[For Enc see 5-12-11]*]HERBERT PARSONS 52 WILLIAM STREET NEW YORK June 6, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: Will you please make an appointment to see Mr. W. R. Waters, of Louisville, Ky., who is staying at the Broadway Central Hotel, for 12:30 on Thursday, at which time your secretary told me Mr. Waters could see you if he called? Mr. Waters represents the Masons of Louisville, and is anxious to secure you attendance at a Masonic celebration there when they are to raise money for the purpose of providing hospitals and nursing to poor children. He did hope to have the celebration about June 24th, but he now expects to put it off to some date convenient for you in October. Mr. Waters was introduced to me by Congressman Sherley, of Kentucky. He is a Republican, and was appointed by Governor Wilson on the State Board of Equalization. I am sure that you will be pleased to meet him. Sincerely yours, Herbert ParsonsGIFFORD PINCHOT 1617 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE WASHINGTON D C Milford, Pa., June 6, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Theodore: The enclosed letter in another of the ten thousand invitations which are pouring upon you. Sparks has sent it to me, and asked me to send it on to you, which I do herewith. I would go to the Conference myself if I could manage it, but unfortunately, I have another very definite engagement. I am hoping to see you again within a day or two. That talk at Oyster Bay was one of the best I have had in a long while. Yours as always, Gifford Pinchot 1 Enclosure.Century Club 7 West Forty-Third Street June 6, 1911 Dear Mr. Harper: I have your kind note, and shall certainly be on hand at the office, Thursday at 12:30, in the hope of meeting Mr. Roosevelt; and also of renewing acquaintance with you. Yours very sincerely, James A.B. Scherer Mr. Frank Harper.BARTLETT SINCLAIR ATTORNEY AT LAW. RATHDRUM, IDAHO June 6, 1911 . Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir: The sentiment in favor of the nomination of Senator Borah for vice presadent throughout the Northwest is becoming more manifest every day. Your very kind allusion to Senator Borah in your Sandpoint speech while on your recent Western trip gave this feeling additional energy. To be so signally recognized by the republican party at the next National convention as Senator Borah's nomination for vice president would do more than merely gratify a local pride. We think it would give needed strength to the National ticket. In this opinion we hope we have your hearty concurrence. Taft and Borah would come about as near fitting the last two National platforms as any other two men the republicans could name. I do not know how Senator Borah feels about the suggestion but his friends are certainly enthusiastic, and may we hope you will be [wib] with us in time if not now With great esteem yours truly- Bartlett Sinclair[*[FOR ENCL SEE 6-4-11]*]University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia OFFICE OF THE PROVOST June 6, 1911. My dear Mrs. Grice,-- I sincerely hope that Col. Roosevelt will find it convenient to honor the Home and School League with his presence. Philadelphia is always glad to see him. Yours sincerely, Edgar F Smith To MRS. EDWIN C. GRICE, 3308 Arch St., Phila.[*[Enc. in Grice 6-13-11]*][*Copy*] GEORGE STUART SMITH, 18 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. DIVIDEND PAYING PROPERTIES. TECHNICAL FINANCIAL ADVICE FOR INVESTORS. TELEPHONE CALL. "1287 BROAD." CABLE ADDRESS: "ZORAYDA, NEW YORK." June 6, 1911. Adolph S. Ochs, Esq. and Louis Wiley, Esq. The Times, New York. Sirs:- In further regard to my recent communications for some weeks past regarding certain Financial Chicanery.-- [*!*] The attached Washington dispatch in last Sunday's Herald, shows that the verification of certain facts I submitted to Mr. Ochs in 1907, is probably at hand. He will remember my humble protests against the editorials viciously charging Mr. Roosevelt as the cause of the panic, --also my predictions from time to time, continuously verified by subsequent market convulsions, --up to the time that Mr. Ochs left for Europe. They impressively establish my ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE of abnormal events, but were only a single example out of many others of great public interest, --which may include -- the SPECIFIC MAN whose orders for manipulation MADE THE PRICES, --the incentive for the final June-July smash of last year, --the financing of the Two-Year "Egg- Corner." (and the "call" that ended it). --the cessation of certain Hearst Litigation. (!). --etc. etc. The recent attempt to fasten upon the Times the influence that caused the final smash, consequently does the paper A GREAT INJUSTICE, as my confidential announcement of that event proves that the smash was to be manufactured regardless of any single incident. The great intelligence and high aims behind your publication are evident to everybody, but I regret that I have had no sign of a willingness to correct that PERSONAL ARTICLE about which I addressed you some weeks ago, --and --I renew my invitation for some representative of yours to not merely follow my professional market work, but to WATCH MY METHOD WHILE IT PROGRESSES, in the hope of more widely establishing its merit for Greater Public Protection, and the lessening of the Great Public Wrongs already suffered by the majority who are interested in investment matters. Can you arrange this latter? Yours respectfully, signed Geo Stuart Smith[*FOR ENCL SEE 6-6-11]*]particular reference to the Western Waters, but outside the scant and often contradictory secondary sources and the fragmentary newspaper notices of the time I have not been unable to get documentary material regarding the prime movers in introducing steam navigation beyond the mountains. At the present time I am engaged in the subject of the Fulton-Livingston monopoly in the West, and hope to add considerably to what I have in time to present the same at the coming Centennial celebration, at Pittsburg this October. If in your researches and as a member of the family so prominent in introducing the steamboat in these [*[Steeker]*] [*4.*] University of Cincinnati Department of History 2728 Hackberry St., Elb H June 6. 1911— The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt. c/o The Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave. New York City. My dear Sir: I am taking the liberty of addressing you to ask if you can direct me to some information regarding Nicholas J. Roosevelt, and his relations with the Fulton - Livingston interests in early steamboating. As Fellow in the University of Cincinnati I have been collecting material on the early phases of steamboat transportation, withparts, you may have obtained information which bears on the subject at hand or know where such material is accessible, I should esteem it a great favor if you would let me know of it. I realize the enormity of such an intrusion as this upon your very valuable time, but we beginners at least trust to profit, in some measure by the labors of those who have blazed the way. Hoping that I am not asking too much. I am, believe me, sir, Sincerely yours, H. 'Dora Stecker.The LEVERICH COMPANY Designers, Printers and Engravers of Fine Commercial Stationery Booklets, Catalogues, Etc. : : : : : : TELEPHONE NUMBER 2327 BEEKMAN JOSEPH D. ROBERTS, PRESIDENT CHARLES E. L. THOMAS, VICE-PRESIDENT D. N. HARPER, TREASURER ROBERT E. HICKS, SUPERINTENDENT 24-26 VANDEWATER STREET NEW YORK, June 6th, 1911. [*3.*] The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir: I have now visiting me in New York my Mother, Mrs. Charles Wait Thomas, the daughter of Governor Bissell of Illinois and the widow of Judge Charles Wait Thomas of that State. Among the most treasured memories of my family remains your kind message of sympathy to my Mother upon the occasion of my Father's death, following immediately upon his nomination as a candidate for one of the Supreme Judgeships of Illinois. Those who survive him have maintained only an increased loyalty to yourself and a grateful remembrance of your thought in their hour of sorrow. My Mother has not, I believe, had the honor of meeting you and I am, therefore, quite without her knowledge, writing to ask you if it may be convenient for you to appoint a time and place in New York City or elsewhere, to which I may bring my Mother to a meeting with you, in order that she may express to you personally our appreciation of your courtesy. I have the honor to be Very respectfully yours, Charles E. L. ThomasTICE & LYNCH CUSTOM HOUSE BROKERS Commission and Forwarding Agents 16 BEAVER STREET NEW YORK CABLE ADDRESS, TICELYNCH, NEW YORK LIEBER'S CODE USED June 6th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 286 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Sir:- Replying to your letter of the 5th inst., we would say that notwithstanding the circumstances of the importation of the pictures, the Customs' laws and regulations require us to produce your declaration as owner in order to have the bond, which was given by us for its production, cancelled. In regard to the payment of the duty on the pictures, we would say that we were not instructed by the shipper to charge back the duty to him and we do not know whether it could be collected by us from the senders. Under the circumstances, we would be pleased if you would declare to the form which we sent you, and also we would be pleased to have a check for the amount of duty and charges. Respectfully yours, Tice & LynchTIFFANY & CO. FIFTH AVENUE & 37TH STREET NEW YORK [*7.*] June 6th, 1911 Theodore Roosevelt, Esq., 287 Fourth Avenue, City. Dear Sir: We beg to inform you that we estimate the price to engrave in block letters all the names, in accordance with the copy sent us, on the bronze Panther statuette at $52. If you so desire we shall be pleased to mark out the names on the base of the bronze for your inspection before engraving. Awaiting the favor of your reply, we are, Very truly yours, Tiffany & Co [?????] 46/WHPChautauqua Institution OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT [*7.*] Minneapolis, Minn., June 6, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook Magazine, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- I wonder whether your plans for the summer are taking final form. If you have decided not to speak anywhere during July and August, of course we must reluctantly give you up, but if you are to go anywhere I am sure you will recall the promise when you were passing through Saint Paul that you would come to Chautauqua if you accepted any summer engagements. Hoping for our sake that you are not going to make a hermit of yourself during the summer months I am, Most sincerely yours, George E. Vincent. GEV-L The University of Minnesota.over, as you may remember some snap-shots, to have for you and Mr. Roosevelt to see. They were of old Sir Edward Kenny's place in Halifax— As I prize these very much— and really have promised a copy of them to the past owner of Sherwood—I am going to ask him, if it is not too much bother, to send them to [*[6-6-11 Walsh]*] [*8.*] North Yakima Washington Dear Mrs. Roosevelt, In truth I am ashamed to bother you again, but trust you will not mind. When I was leaving Oyster Bay, last November, I tookme — C.O.D. I really feel awfully impertinent to have to thrust myself on you again. But trust you will understand and pardon. It seemed good to [my] see Mr. Roosevelt as he stood on the car here the day I arrived in Yakima — my first day off the train in the West, he being en route home. Sincerely Mary C. B. Walsh June sixth 1911 C/o Archibald Rightwire Esq. Cowiche, Washington.[*13.*] Rev. Luther Hess Waring, M.A. Pastor Evangelical Lutheran Church of Georgetown Residence, [9144 O. STREET, N.W.] 1503 30th St., N. W. Washington, D. C. June 6 - 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Esteemed Sir: Among various reviews that have been given of my recent book entitled "The Political Theories of Martin Luther", published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York and London, I note several that mention your name in comparison with that of Luther. For example, The Lutheran Quarterly (Gettysburg, Pa.) Jan., 1911, says, in its review of this work: "Ex-President Roosevelt would probably be surprised, as would many of his friends and supporters, to find that most of his so-called "policies", such as the encouragement of Domestic industries, the control of monopolies in restraint of trade whether corporate or individual, the regulation of prices in the necessaries of life, the prevention of extortion, the suppression of gambling, &c., were all propounded and vigorously defended by this GermanRev. Luther Hess Waring, M.A. Pastor Evangelical Lutheran Church of Georgetown Residence, [9144 O. STREET, N.W.] 1503 30th St., N. W. Washington, D. C. #2. monk centuries ago. We have here also the call for an elaborate system of public schools, and a demand for compulsory education, &c." The Lutheran Observer (Phila, Pa.) of May 19. 1911, says, in its review of the book, — "His (Luther's) theories of government control of commerce, especially in the way of protecting the people against the exactions of monopoly, were those which Mr. Roosevelt has been preaching. 'Predatory wealth' was as offensive to the sixteenth century reformer as to the Twentieth century one. As clearly as he anticipated Roosevelt in this matter, so clearly did he anticipate Bismarck's conception of the possibility and benefit of a united Germany." In view of your general interest in political sciences, and particularly in view of these review references to you and your principles, I am taking the liberty of sending you, under separate cover, a copy of the book referred to, and which may be of some interest to you, trust that you will kindly accept same with the author's compliments. With highest regards, I am, Very respectfully yours, Luther Hess WaringP. A. WELLS ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW UNION STOCK YARDS BUSINESS A SPECIALTY SUITE 640 PAXTON BLOCK CORNER 16TH AND FARNAM STREETS OMAHA, NEB. TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 2322 Omaha, Nebr., June 6, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York. Honorable Sir: Your valued favor of June 2nd, 1911 received. You will pardon my presumption in asking your advice at such long range. I might have referred you to Chief Justice Isaac F. Russell of New York, who has known me ever since I was a boy on Long Island, and is familiar with my whole career. Had I done this, I am satisfied you would have had no hesitancy in telling me just what you thought. I am very much pleased to state that I have accomplished by this movement the results desired, and as it is results that we are all looking for, I am now convinced, as well as the public, of the entire success of the plan, as there has not been one single hold-up or robbery in this city, since the organization of my Home Protectors, while previous to that time they were of nightly and daily occurrence. Mr. A. Benzinger of New York and Switzerland, the artist, who painted your portrait some time ago was visiting me at the time I wrote you, he is due in New York today. Again thanking you for the courtesy of a reply, I remain, Very Sincerely yours, P. A. Wells PW-RB.[*[Williams]*] Paris EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE LÉGION D'HONNEUR AND GOLD MEDAL United States GOLD MEDALS London PRIZE MEDALS 129 FIRST PRIZE MEDALS OVER ALL COMPETITORS CABLEGRAMS Chickering Boston A.B.C. & Western Union Codes [*PLEASE ADDRESS CHICKERING AND SONS NOT INDIVIDUALS*] Established 1823 Chickering & Sons Pianoforte Makers Boston (U.S.A.) June 6. 1911. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I have been a reader of the 'Outlook' for sometime, and constantly since your association with it. Your recent article on "Race Decadence" was intensely interesting and your argument well chosen but in all you say you fail to deal with the servant problem which is so vital in these days. We have been blessed with three healthy children and today face the hardship of being unable to obtain a housework girl. Mrs. Williams is very fond of her little ones and realizes the necessity of motherly association with them but is forced to throw them off in order toParis EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE LÉGION D'HONNEUR AND GOLD MEDAL United States GOLD MEDALS London PRIZE MEDALS 129 FIRST PRIZE MEDALS OVER ALL COMPETITORS CABLEGRAMS Chickering Boston A.B.C. & Western Union Codes [*PLEASE ADDRESS CHICKERING AND SONS NOT INDIVIDUALS*] Established 1823 Chickering & Sons Pianoforte Makers Boston (U.S.A.) keep the house in order. While we offer a fair compensation for a girl yet it seems to have no inducement. We are not wealthy yet we have the ordinary conveniences of life but when the maid is told that we have three children she either throws her hands up in holy horror or positively assures us she will come for duty the following day, and never shows up. Now I haven't written this tale of woe for sympathy nor for assistance but rather as a suggestion that you deal with this in some future article. Awaiting with interest your disposition [with] of this suggestion. I am Very truly yours Merton D Williams [*[Enc in Cowles 6-7-11]*] [*6-6-11*]ROOSEVELT TO INDORSE TAFT Will Be Warm Supporter of the President for Renomination. GREETING IS CORDIAL Personal Chat, Beyond Earshot of Others, Taken as Omen of Attitude. WASHINGTON, June 6.--President Taft in his candidacy for the presidential nomination in 1912 will receive the unqualified indorsement of former President Theodore Roosevelt, which will be uttered just as cordially as it was prior to the campaign of 1908. This is the best political news Mr. Taft has received in many months, and it comes to him in a manner that leaves no doubt as to its authenticity. The information that Colonel Roosevelt, under no circumstances, will allow his name to be presented to the republican national convention, was conveyed to the White House several days ago, but it did not become known until tonight. That Colonel Roosevelt feels the Taft administration should be continued was brought out partly as the result of the cordial greeting between the two men at Cardinal Gibbons jubilee in Baltimore. May Not Take Stump. Whether, the Roosevelt approval of Mr. Taft's candidacy will go far enough to take the former president into the campaign as an active stump speaker is problematical, but that the force of his personality would be with the president is assured. This fact is not expected to prove pleasing to republicans who have made no secret of their desire to bring Colonel Roosevelt forward as a formidable rival for the 1912 nomination. Many of these republicans no doubt will refuse to abandon hope until Colonel Roosevelt himself is quoted, announcing his position, and thus breaking the silence concerning the administration which he has maintained since landing in New York from his African hunt. The information that Colonel Roosevelt will be found aligned with the president rather than against him was brought directly to Mr. Taft from Mr. Roosevelt by a mutual friend in official life, who was connected with both the Roosevelt and Taft administrations in a capacity that enabled him to gain and retain the confidence; in fact, warm personal friendship of both. The meeting at Baltimore between the president and Mr. Roosevelt was only incidental to the celebration of Cardinal Gibbon's jubilee, but it awakened the political interest of senators, congressmen and others in official life who was the two men together. They met first in the reception room in the Fifth regiment armory, where the jubilee was being held. They talked there for 10 minutes. They shook hands with old friends; they chatted, laughed and behaved just as they used to do when Mr. Roosevelt was in the White House and Mr. Taft was secretary of war. They carried the spirit of friendship up to the platform, and sitting side by side, they conversed in undertones through much of the afternoon. Like a Lovefeast. Mr. Roosevelt was glad also to see Uncle Joe Cannon; he shook hands heartily with Vice President Sherman; he expressed the greatest pleasure at seeing Senator Penrose and Senators Root and Lodge, both old friends, came in for the oldtime affectionate greetings. Altogether, the scene resembled a republican lovefeast. Mr. Roosevelt reached Baltimore before the president, and was waiting for him at the armory. "Hello, Mr. President," he said in the high-pitched voice Washington used to know so well. "I'm so glad to see you. I want to inquire about Mrs. Taft." "Hello, Theodore," replied the president; "how are you?" "Where's Archie?" inquired the colonel a minute later, looking around for Major O. W. Butt, who was his personal aide in his White House days and who is now aide to President Taft. Ten Minutes Together. After he had spoken to Senator Root, been introduced to Secretary Hilles and said some nice things about everybody in the party he was taken aside by the president. The two men were together about 10 minutes beyond ear range of any other persons. Afterward it was said they "talked about Mrs. Taft's health." The president invited the colonel to come to Washington to be his guest in the White House at his silver wedding anniversary. Mr. Roosevelt said he would try to manage it. When the score or more senators and congressmen entered the reception room the conference was over. Although some of the men in the crowd were never classed as his friends in old days, he was ready for them all. For Chief Justice White Mr. Roosevelt had an especially cordial word. It was the first time he had seen the chief justice since his elevation to that position. Afterward they talked in low tones on the platform. As he had to return immediately to New York from Baltimore, Mr. Roosevelt declined an invitation to be the president's guest here tonight. The president arrived in Washington at 7 o'clock. After the meeting broke up both men walked over to congratulate Cardinal Gibbons. After he had shaken the priest's hands the president put out his hand to the colonel. "Goodby, Theodore." said he. Then he leaned forward on Mr. Roosevelt's shoulder and whispered something. They both laughed and the meeting was over. [*Enc. in Davenport 6-8-11*] [*6-6-11*][*NEW EXCLUSION CASE. Immigrants May Be Shut Out if Bound for "a Congested Section."*] To the Editor of The New York Times: I [?] by what seems an outrage [?] great humanity deserving general notice Giuseppe Pissaro sailed from Naples a month since, intending to work here in America, as he had done for three years some time previously. He arrived with but 24$ in his pocket, but with plenty of strength to work, and such experience of conditions here as might well help him to find it. He was ordered deported on the ground that, wishing, as he did, to reside in Brooklyn, described by the Board of Inquiry which examined him as "a congested section, where there is no demand for immigrant labor," he was liable to become a public charge. Thereon his half brother appeared to testify that he was himself a citizen and Park employe, and had means wherewith to maintain the said Pissaro in case of emergency, but the board held firmly to its conviction and reaffirmed its decision. An appeal was then made to Commissioner Williams and evidence supplied that immigrant labor still has a chance in Brooklyn, and as a result, both of the Commissioner's recommendation and the action of the Washington authorities, Pissaro was admitted. The board was, however, officially sustained in its power to make such rulings. The result in this individual case would give greater assurance did not the incident disclose the peril under the scores and hundreds of honest, hearty and able immigrants enter the Ellis Island station, for surely the gravest danger of personal injustice to hosts of them lies in the assumption by the Board of Inquiry of its power to determine, first, the extent of labor congestion in a special area; second, the degree to which such congestion renders the immigrant liable to become a public charge, and, third, to order his deportation outright because of a liability so incurred. Such deportation is the denial of the privilege of opportunity. It is the assertion that because of economic conditions in a specific area the possibility of self-maintenance by a wholly competent person does not exist. Is that a condition to which Brooklyn, or, perhaps, Newark or our own east side or any other known section is now reduced? The order to deport is denial of domicile anywhere in there United States. It may result from a difference of opinion between the board and the immigrant as to the immigrant's ability to maintain himself in a section indicated by him, while, within a week or an hour after effecting residence in such section, he may select another location in which to live and toll. As a matter of fact, probably one-third of the immigrants now landing locate temporarily hereabouts, to change their place of residence so soon as more work and better wages are offered elsewhere. The question, therefore, is whether the fact that in some specific section work is scarce should indicate an immigrant's liability to become a public charge and be a mandatory cause for his exclusion. W. E. DAVENPORT, Resident in Charge Italian Settlement of the United Neighborhood Guild. Brooklyn, N. Y., June 6, 1911. [*[ENCL IN SMITH 6-6-11]*]PRICE FIVE CENTS. JUDGE GARY MUST NOW FACE STEEL INQUISITORS HERE Stanley Committee Believes He Has More to tell of Tennessee Deal. MR. ROOSEVELT'S NAME AGAIN IS CONSIDERED Whether He Will Appear as a Witness Will be Decided Soon. MAY CALL MR. J. P. MORGAN Investigation Seeks Light in High Price of Coal Stock as Compared with Steel Bonds in 1907. HERALD BUREAU, No. 1,502 H STREET, N.W., WASHINGTON, D. C., Saturday After listening for two days to the account of the absorption of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company by the [?] tion, the Stanley investigation com [?] the lips of Judge E. H. Gary, chairman of the Executive Board of the corporation, the Stanley Investigating Committee of the House has come to the conclusion that there is a great deal more to be found out about it. To put it bluntly, the democrats of the committee do not believe that Judge Gary has told the whole story yet and they are going to put him through an examination next Wednesday which they hope will add greatly to his earlier testimony. The discrepancy between his testimony and that of Mr. John W. Gates, it is hoped, will be reconciled. Several members of the committee are more desirous than ever of interrogating Mr. Roosevelt about the conference at the White House between himself, Judge Gary and Mr. Henry C. Frick, which resulted in the assurance from Mr. Roosevelt that the United States government would not interfere with the purchase of the Tennessee company. Senator Root, who was present at this interview, as Judge Gary testified before the committee yesterday, may be summoned to appear and tell his version of it. Within a few days Mr. Stanley expects to be able to announce whether or not Mr. Roosevelt will [?] [?] [?] [?] [?] [?] [?] [?] [?] [?] [?] The committee will adjourn to meet in New York some time in the next two weeks, in all probability. On that occasion it is expected that Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan will be ordered to appear, if he can be reached. It is not unlikely that Mr. Roosevelt will have an opportunity to testify on that occasion, if he so desires. One of the most important of the contentions of Judge Gary was that it was necessary to sell the stock of the Tennessee company at the time of the threatened panic in 1907, because that stock was worth so little that the banks could not realize on it. He asserted that the banks which held it as collateral were perfectly willing to take in exchange for it the bonds of the United States Steel Corporation, and did so after President Roosevelt had in effect promised that the federal government would not interfere with the transaction as a violation of the Sherman Anti-Trust law. What the Stanley committee hopes to show is that, with the Tennessee stock selling up to 140 and the Steels bonds down to 84 in the open market, it is incredible that the banks of new York should have actually demanded an exchange of the bonds for the stock in order to add to their cash assets and prevent a panic. Furthermore, the democrats on the committee contend that it is unbelievable that if the Steel Corporation was the only interest that knew of the low value of the Tennessee stock it should have been the only concern willing to buy it at a value of 100, or in other words, at par. Another series of questions will be asked Judge Gary by Mr. Stanley and Representative Martin W. Littleton, of New York, in an effort to show that the stock of the Tennessee company had actual, tangible assets in the form of valuable coal and iron deposits and factories behind it, while the bonds of the Steel Corporation were backed only by a promise to pay. Several members of the committee pointed out to-day that at the time of the financial stress in the fall of 1907 with United States government bonds could not be converted into cash, much less Steel Trust bonds. It is also quite probably that some member of the committee will ask Judge Gary next Wednesday whether the Steel Trust ever contributed to the campaign fund of any party, and if so upon what occasions and how much money. It is the belief of many democrats that for years the trust has given liberally to republican campaign committees. When the examination of Judge Gary has been ended and the other witnesses who have been subpoenaed to appear next week have told their stories the committee expects to go to New York. The steel men who are to be heard in Washington next week besides Judge Gary are Messrs. John W. Lambert, Percival C. Roberts, James Gayley, Clement A. Griscom and Norman B. Ream. PLUMBERS TO CONVENE Local Men of Pipe and Tongs Start for Galveston. About one hundred and fifty members of the Master Plumbers' Association of New York departed on board the steamship Denver, of the Mallory line, yesterday morning for Galveston, where they will attend the convention of the National Plumbers' Association. The Denver was decorated for the occasion with flags and bunting.[*5*] WILLIAM F. BUTLER 52 LOAN & TRUST BUILDING MILWAUKEE, WIS. June 7th 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay Dear Mr Roosevelt As I want it known that you own a copy of Luigi Cornaro "La Vita Sobria," I am taking pleasure in mailing to you today my English translation. I would be happy to hear in due time that the work pleases you, and thus to hope that it may be a means of prolonging your life for the benefit of many. Respectfully yours, Wm F. Butler[*5*] WILLIAM F. BUTLER 52 LOAN & TRUST BUILDING MILWAUKEE, WIS. June 7th 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay Dear Mr Roosevelt As I want it known that you own a copy of Luigi Cornaro "La Vita Sobria," I am taking pleasure in mailing to you today my English translation. I would be happy to hear in due time that the work pleases you, and thus to hope that it may be a means of prolonging your life for the benefit of many. Respectfully yours, Wm F. Butler[*28*] [*[For 1 enc see 5-27-11 re Mills]*] [Hotel Continental 3. Rue DE CASTIGLIONE Paris] Union Club, NY June 7 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt. Enclosed is a clipping you certainly should see. 4000 men with 175 officers & four hundred mules & horses in the brigade & a wagon train of nearly 100 vehicles. Just think of a German Rgt & one battn., with 100 vehicles. Why France or Germany would be too small for the fall maneuvers. That little outfitmust be moving Segal Coopers & Parks & Tilfords all at once. It doesn't remind you of Cuba does it? Think of 7 generals being in Texas: Carter, Mills Smith, Maus, Hoyt, Duncan & Schuyler. Gen Wood has done the country a great good by showing that Congress has made our army the most expensive military joke in the world— Think of Ainsworth wanting to be a Lt Genl for card cataloguing the G.A.R. pensioners!! I hope Wood winns out. Trust you are well. Your speeches are grand. Cordially & respectfully McCoskry ButtOFFICERS: J. V. MORAN, PRESIDENT E. M. ST. JACQUES, VICE-PRES. JOHN E. TODD, SECRETARY LESLIE FRENCH, TREAS. EBMA ESCANABA MICH. BOARD OF DIRECTORS F. H. ATKINS J. J. CLEARY HERMAN SALINSKY CHARLES THATCHER W. R. SMITH M. J. RYAN Greater Escanaba 25,000 IN 1912 ESCANABA IS A good city to live in. A good city to do business in A good city to manufacture in A good city to invest in BECAUSE IT HAS Four railroads giving us direct communication north, east, south and west. Several lake transportation Companies with the finest harbor in the world, makes it possible to compete for business over a vast territory tributary to the Great Lakes. We have three good banks An excellent street car service The finest schools in the State and our geographical position makes it possible for us to offer unsurpassed advantages to the manufacturer seeking a desirable location Cheap water power Low taxes and A laboring population made up largely of men owning their own homes For detail information address the Secretary 6-7-11. [[shorthand]] The Honorable Theo. Roosevelt, 287-4th Ave., New York, N. Y. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I am in receipt of your esteemed favor of May 15th., and in behalf of our Association, we regret that you are unable to be our guest on July 3rd. We deeply appreciate the fact that you have a great many invitations to speak and also realize the fact that if you accept a very small percentage of the invitations that you receive, that you would be on the go most of the time. We however, do not want you to forget that you have many admirers in the UPPER PENINSULA of MICHIGAN and if at any time our Association can be of any assistance to you, do not hesitate to advise us. Respectfully yours, Escanaba Business Men's Association, By J.E. Byrns President.[*[6-7-11]*] [*7th June - 1911.*] TELEPHONE NUMBER 80 FARMINGTON OLDGATE FARMINGTON CONNECTICUT Dear Colonel The Hartford Courant certainly approves of you this morning after your meeting Taft at the Cardinal Gibbons meeting, & quotes you as one for Taft in 1912 - although the account of your activity in the campaign is not definitely known. Your decoration day work was fine & you must have enjoyed it. I made a visit to Washington lately & stayed with Alice2. TELEPHONE NUMBER 80 FARMINGTON OLDGATE FARMINGTON CONNECTICUT who made me most "comfy" - had a little work done by Mr. Bryant your cowboy dentist who talks always of you, & hates to be out of touch with you. This is partly political, & partly professional - He is engaged framing up dentists in the Army & Navy - & fighting every other dentist who says a word. Anna is fighting the rheumatism hard & otherwise is well3. TELEPHONE NUMBER 80 FARMINGTON OLDGATE FARMINGTON CONNECTICUT & committing much, as we all are, on your & Edith's visit to us. Anna went to Groton & enjoyed much being there, although very anxious about Sheffield's outcome - but between there she & Sheffield seemed to pass quite well. I work in the shrubbery mornings & play golf afternoons the former is irksome work - the latter wicked play - with love to all aff - William [*W.S. Cowles*]ESTABLISHED MAY 15TH 1883. THE SPOKESMAN=REVIEW DAILY SUNDAY, TWICE-A-WEEK. [*BUILT OWNED AND OCCUPIED BY THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW.*] [*3*] Spokane, Wash. June 7, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: The news dispatches this morning convey the impression that you have indicated your hope that the President will be renominated. I enclose what we printed this morning. I note the report that the President has invited you to be his guest June 19th at the White House. If your engagements permit you to accept this invitation, I believe it will be of enormous value in destroying the impression heretofore carefully discriminated by the reactionaries that you and the President were not on friendly terms. It would be a great influence in uniting the party and thereby would improve greatly the chances of republican success at the next election. It seems to me it would be a natural thing for you to do and it will be a piece of grant good luck for the nation if the President can be in touch with you constantly so that he may receive the advantage of your advice. After seeing you at Oyster Bay last month, I stopped two days in Washington, called on the President, met Secretary Fisher,ESTABLISHED MAY 15TH 1883. The Spokesman-Review DAILY, SUNDAY, TWICE-A-WEEK. BUILT OWNED AND OCCUPIED BY THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW Spokane, Wash. Theodore Roosevelt, -2. Senator La Follette, and Francis Haney who was being shown around by your "Wild West" friend, Billy Kent. Speaking of the Ohio campaign last fall, the President told me that you had gone into that campaign at his request. He seemed to appreciate greatly the work you did. Is the enclosed report a fairly accurate one? Yours sincerely, W. H. Cowles. Encl.For enc see 6-6-11EDWIN T. EARL 1006 CENTRAL BUILDING LOS ANGELES CAL. [*4.*] Los Angeles, Cal., June 7, 1911. My dear Roosevelt: I enclose herewith Associated Press despatch published in Los Angeles papers today, about which I wired you. The reactionary crowd is turning heaven and earth to secure the nomination of Mr. Taft, with, in my opinion, the deliberate purpose of having him defeated and electing a reactionary Democrat. I cannot but feel that Mr. Taft will see the light and finally decline to accept a nomination for re-election. The only thing for the Republican Party to do is to select a positive progressive man, else it is bound to be defeated even by a reactionary Democrat. The people are wrought up all over the land west of the Atlantic Coast, and will not stand for Mr. Taft, in my opinion. I sincerely hope you will not allow the reactionary crowd to use your name in their schemes. I am sorry that Mr. Stimson accepted an appointment in Mr. Taft's cabinet. Here was a splendid opportunity to jolt Mr. Taft and give him to understand he could not placate the progressives by any eleventh-hour appointments. Had Stimson declined the appointment the nation would have understood that the progressives would not stand for Mr. Taft's renomination or re-election. With kindest regards, Yours very truly, E. T. Earl For enc see 6-7-11Form No. 168. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. ---------INCORPORATED--------- 24,000 OFFICES IN AMERCA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. 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This my opinion very unfortunate statement and ought be officially denied by you as Taft's renomination will mean certain defeat for Republican party next year. Edwin T. Earle 237 Pm. ALWAYS OPEN. MONEY TRANSFERRED BY TELEGRAPH. CABLE OFFICE.ROBERT S. WILLIAMS, CHAIRMAN 4515 EASTON AVENUE MARTIN SCHERER, SECY. 616 CHESTNUT STREET HON. CHAS. W. HOLTCAMP, TREAS. COURT HOUSE Headquarters 7th Annual Dep't Encampment Committee United Spanish War Veterans June 19-20-21 General Committee ROBERT E. LEE ERNEST KRETSCHMAR, JR. NAT. L. SUNLEY T. R. ROEMER F. E. FLORIDA DR. F. W. VENINGA P. H. SCHUMACHER WM. WOESTENDICK W. S. RYLAND E. H. HOEBER Convention Bureau Committee H. C. WOHLER FRANK L. BARTLETT J. W. TODD [*d*] St. Louis, Mo., June 7, 1911. My Dear Comrade Roosevelt:- The Department Encampment, Department of Missouri, United Spanish War Veterans, will meet in our City, June 12-20-21. On the evening of June 19th, we will give a grand Military and Civic parade, one of the largest ever seen in St. Louis. It will consist of a detachment of United States Troops from Jefferson Barracks under command of Col. Wm. A. Mann, the First Regiment National Guard of Missouri under command of Col. E. J. Spencer, Light Battery A, N. G. M., under command of Lieut. E. O. Sanguinet, Troop B. Calvary N. G. M., the Naval Reserves, Signal Corps, Miliitary organizations from E. St. Louis, and several semi-Military organizations. We are desirous of having you with us on this occasion as our honored guest, and if you can find it convenient to attend, we believe that we are in a position to entertain you royally. After the parade, we will have a banquet for the enlisted and non-commissioned officers, and also a separate banquet for the commissioned officers and invited guests. Trusting that you will find it convenient to visit us and our Department Encampment, I am, Sincerely yours, F. E. Florida Chairman Committee on parade. #3826 Minnesota Av. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, % The Outlook, New York City, N.Y.E. F. SWEENEY, PRESIDENT MILLER FREEMAN, SECRETARY W. C. KEAN, TREASURER VICE-PRESIDENTS C. E. REMSBERG ROBT. BRIDGES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE J. R. MCLAUGHLIN ROBT. BRIDGES A. B. NEWELL LEE MONOHAN WM. TWIGG SEATTLE HARBOR ASSOCIATION OF KING COUNTY An Independent organization to promote all Seattle Harbor Improvements 821 CENTRAL BUILDING [*8*] SEATTLE, WASH., June 7, I9II Col. Theodore Roosevelt, care The Outlook New York City Dear sir: I am sending you a government chart of Seattle harbor and Lake Washington, which shows the present limited waterfront marked in red pencil and all in the hands of the transcontinental railroads and allied interests. This chart also shows the proposed canal into Lake Washington, thereby adding more than one hundred miles to Seattle's waterfront, making the greatest fresh-water, non-tidal basin in the world, enlarging the harbor to so great an extent that it would be impossible for the railroads to control it. I earnestly trust you will find time to give a few moments consideration to this matter, because as you put through the Panama canal you will be responsible for changes in traffic conditions affecting the entire western half of this country to a most profound degree. The Pacific Coast seaports are now engaged in a tremendous struggle to shake off the grip of those transportation interests. Because you know so much about this question in all its phases I do not have the least hesitation in again urging that you lend us your assistance whenever possible. On June 22d the new Secretary of War will/decide whether this community is entitled to have the canal into Lake Washington as he will then pass upon the appropriation for the canal look of E. F. SWEENEY, PRESIDENT MILLER FREEMAN, SECRETARY W. C. KEAN, TREASURER VICE-PRESIDENTS C. E. REMSBERG ROBT. BRIDGES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE J. R. MCLAUGHLIN ROBT. BRIDGES A. B. NEWELL LEE MONOHAN WM. TWIGG SEATTLE HARBOR ASSOCIATION OF KING COUNTY An Independent organization to promote all Seattle Harbor Improvements 821 CENTRAL BUILDING SEATTLE, WASH., $2,275,000. (We have already raised and are spending one million dollars for the excavation of the canal). This is not merely a local issue, confined to the city of Seattle, but vitally affects the entire Pacific Coast, as this the great natural seaport of this northern country, and it must be made a free port. I say I do not hesitate to approach you on this matter, because Mr. Stimson is a new man and this is a strange subject to him, but with which you are perfectly familiar, and under all the circumstance as therefore it is perfectly proper for you to approach him with your own opinions, in order that we may get the desired relief from the Federal government, and get it at once. Out here we feel that the Federal government is not sufficiently responsive to the needs of our people, even though its policies may be for the best interests of the country as a whole. Seattle particularly is suffering from the failure of the government to put through a decisive policy as to the administration of Alaska, the failure to act on the opening of coal and mineral lands, etc. This Lake Washington canal fight has been going on for a quarter century, always opposed by the big interests. Now at last we have the whole matter up before the new Secretary. If we fail this time we will be thrown back for another ten years-- and the Panama canal to be completed within two years. Respectfully Miller FreemanE. F. SWEENEY, PRESIDENT MILLER FREEMAN, SECRETARY W. C. KEAN, TREASURER VICE-PRESIDENTS C. E. REMSBERG ROBT. BRIDGES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE J. R. MCLAUGHLIN ROBT. BRIDGES A. B. NEWELL LEE MONOHAN WM. TWIGG SEATTLE HARBOR ASSOCIATION OF KING COUNTY An Independent organization to promote all Seattle Harbor Improvements 821 CENTRAL BUILDING SEATTLE, WASH., June 7, 1911 [*8.*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt care The Outlook New York City Dear sir: I am sending you a government chart of Seattle harbor and Lake Washington, which shows the present limited waterfront marked in red pencil and all in the hands of the transcontinental railroads and allied interests. This chart also shows the proposed canal into Lake Washington, thereby adding more than one hundred miles to Seattle's waterfront, making the greatest fresh-water, non-tidal basin in the world, enlarging the harbor to so great an extent that it would be impossible for the railroads to control it. I earnestly trust you will find time to give a few moments consideration to this matter, because as you put through the Panama canal you will be responsible for changes to traffic conditions affecting the entire western half of this country to a most profound degree. The Pacific Coast seaports are now engaged in a tremendous struggle to shake off the grip of these transportation interests. Because you know so much about this question in all its phases I do not have the least hesitation in again urging that you lend us your assistance wherever possible. On June 22d the new Secretary of War will decided whether this community is entitled to have the canal into Lake Washington as he will then pass upon the appropriation for the canal lock ofE. F. SWEENEY, PRESIDENT MILLER FREEMAN, SECRETARY W. C. KEAN, TREASURER VICE-PRESIDENTS C. E. REMSBERG ROBT. BRIDGES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE J. R. MCLAUGHLIN ROBT. BRIDGES A. B. NEWELL LEE MONOHAN WM. TWIGG SEATTLE HARBOR ASSOCIATION OF KING COUNTY An Independent organization to promote all Seattle Harbor Improvements 821 CENTRAL BUILDING SEATTLE, WASH., $2,275,000. (We have already raised and are spending one million dollars for the excavation of the canal). This is not merely a local issue, confined to the city of Seattle, but vitally affects the entire Pacific Coast, as this the great natural seaport of this northern country, and it must be made a free port. I say I do not hesitate to approach you on this matter, because Mr. Stimson is a new man and this is a strange subject to him, but with which you are perfectly familiar, and under all the circumstances as therefore it is perfectly proper for you to approach him with your own opinions in order that we may get the desired relief from the Federal government, and get it at once. Out here we feel that the Federal government is not sufficiently responsive to the needs of our people, even though its policies may be for the best interests of the country as a whole. Seattle particularly is suffering from the failure of the government to put through a decisive policy as to the administration of Alaska, the failure to act on the opening of coal and mineral lands, etc. This Lake Washington canal fight has been going on for a quarter century, always opposed [bye] by the big interests. Now at last we have the whole matter up before the new Secretary. If we fail this time we will be thrown back for another ten years--and the Panama canal to be completed within two years. Respectfully, Miller FreemanForm No. 168. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. ---------INCORPORATED--------- 24,000 OFFICES IN AMERCA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, not in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT C. CLOWRY, President and General Manager. RECEIVED at 172 Fifth Ave., Cor. 22d St., New York TELEPHONE NO. 1422 GRAMERCY 74 Ch 38 D F R WT Washn DC June7 [*[1911]*] Theodore Roosevelt The Outlook 287 4Ave NY The story in the NewYork Times saying that you have promised to help Taft secure the renomination is carried by the associated press all over the country and it is not right that this report should go unanswered Gilson Gardner 10A ALWAYS OPEN. MONEY TRANSFERRED BY TELEGRAPH. CABLE OFFICE.Form No. 168. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. ---------INCORPORATED--------- 24,000 OFFICES IN AMERCA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, not in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT C. CLOWRY, President and General Manager. RECEIVED at 172 Fifth Ave., Cor. 22d St., New York TELEPHONE NO. 1422 GRAMERCY a144 jn 11 RY Cleveland O June 7 [*[1911?]*] Ernest Abbott C/o The Outlook 4th ave and 22nd st Where is the colonel today. Can I get him by telephone James R Garfield 1147a ALWAYS OPEN. MONEY TRANSFERRED BY TELEGRAPH. CABLE OFFICE.JAMES R. GARFIELD ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 931 GARFIELD BUILDING CLEVELAND June 7, 1911 Dear Theodore:- I see the Associated Press is up to its old tricks. The statement which was sent broadcast throughout the country this morning was without doubt prepared for the purpose of embarrassing you. The item in the afternoon paper which has just appeared, will, so far as the United Press is concerned, in a great measure counteract the first statement. I do not know what the Associated Press will carry tomorrow morning. I am sure that a statement from you to the effect that the Associated Press report this morning was wholly unauthorized will do good. As it is now, many people will be mistified. Perhaps you might write an editorial on the subject of this method of newspaper misrepresentation practiced by the Associated Press. I tried to get you by telephone today but have been unable to do so. Always Sincerely James R. Garfield Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York, N. Y. PERSONALLOS ANGELES LODGE NO. 386 P. A. P. LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE WILLIAM A. ALDERSON DICTATOR MERCHANTS TRUST BUILDING FRANK C. WISER SECRETARY GROSSE BUILDING MOTLEY H. FLINT TREASURER ALMO DE MONCO PAST DICTATOR WILLIAM H. DEHM VICE DICTATOR FRANK C. SMITH PRELATE TRUSTEES A.J. HARSHBERGER C.C. CRAIG E.L. HUNTINGTON LOS ANGELES June 7th, 1911. [*1.*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir and Brother: Pursuant to instructions and authority given it by the unanimous vote of Los Angeles Lodge No. 386, Loyal Order Of Moose, the undersigned Committee has prepared, and hereby presents to you, a Certificate of Life Membership in said Lodge, to which you were elected by unanimous vote on March 22nd last. The Lodge deeply appreciates the honor which your application for membership conferred upon it, and we feel sure that you will accept, in the spirit with which it is given, this expression of our appreciation. We believe, too, that it will interest you to know that this Lodge now numbers seven thousand one hundred and forty-three, and is not only the largest lodge in the Loyal Order Of Moose, but the largest fraternal lodge in the world. The Pittsburgh Lodge of Loyal Order Of Moose is second with a membership of approximately five thousand. Hoping that when you are again in this City you will find it convenient to visit the Lodge, and with fraternal and best wishes, we are Yours in P. A. P., W. A. Alderson Dictator. F.C. Wiser Secretary. Leo L Greer Frank C. Smith Frank B. Champion Committee. MRS. EDWIN C. GRICE, President 3308 Arch Street Mr. WILLIAM C. ASH, Recording Secretary Twelfth and Locust Streets Mrs. LEWIS S. SOMERS, Treasurer 3554 N. Broad Street Counselors MISS MARY ADAIR MRS. ESTHER KELLEY BRADFORD DR. FRANCIS B. BRANDT MISS HESTER C. CONNELL MR. MILTON C. COOPER DR. GEORGE W. FOUNDERS MISS LOUISE H. HAESELER MRS. EDGAR MARBURG MRS. H. GORDON McCOUCH MRS. F. M. NEWCOMB HOME AND SCHOOL LEAGUE - HOME-WE WORK TOGETHER-SCHOOL - MISS GEORGIA COOK MYERS, Executive Secretary 112 SOUTH THIRTEENTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA TELEPHONE: Walnut 362 Vice-Presidents MISS EMMA BLAKESTON MR. HENRY H. BONNELL DR. MARTIN G. BRUMBAUGH MRS. FRANK MILES DAY MISS ANNE HEYGATE HALL MRS. GEORGE K. JOHNSON MR. WILLIAM W. JUSTICE MRS. THOMAS. S. KIRKBRIDE MRS. E.V. McCAULLEY MR. LESLIE W. MILLER MR. JOHN W. MOYER MRS. JOSEPH P. MUMFORD MRS. I. HARRISON O'HARRA MRS. JAMES L. PENNYPACKER MRS. CORNELIUS STEVENSON HON. ERNEST L. TUSTIN MR. ALBERT B. WILLIAMS MRS. OWEN WISTER MISS HELEN K. YERKES Philadelphia, June 7, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York. My dear Col. Roosevelt, Philadelphia has, during the last few years, managed in a unique manner the stating and solving of problems of mutual interest to the community and the educational forces. In 1906 a voluntary organization, The League of Home and School Associations, was formed auxiliary to the Mothers Congress. Its membership grew through the rapid affiliation of clubs having like purposes. In 1909 it was found wise to become an independent organization and allow the League to grow into a sort of educational alliance which makes room and opportunity for all real effort to bless our Philadelphia homeful condition. Under separate cover we are sending you copies of the reports of membership and work, which have been formally compiled only since 1908, as well as the statement made by our Superintendent of Public Schools, Martin G. Brumbaugh, in his Annual Report. Some of us are growing fearful lest the "progressiveness" sweeping through this channel shall carry away the necessary bulwarks of our modern educational systems. Some of us know those bulwarks rest on the eternal laws of decay and life - Progress. Therefore, can you - will you come to our Annual banquet given to the Board of Judges and the Board of Education October 26, 1911, and talk to us and our guests on "The Influences that Persist" ? Yours very respectfully, Mary V. Grice for the President. Program Committee[[shorthand]] Nicholas A. Heymsfeld New York 99 Nassau St., New York city, June 7, 11. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir: - The newspapers of yesterday report, that during your administration as president of the United States, you found it impossible "for some reason" to grant the application for a West Point cadetship of one Frank Bloom, a private shall be exceedingly grateful for the desired information. I remain, sir Very respectfully yours, Nicholas A. Heymsfeld [[shorthand]] in Battery F of the Third Field Department, U.S.A., and that you suggested to the applicant to enter the army and work his way up from the ranks. As a citizen and jew, I most respectfully ask to be informed of your reason for denying Bloom's application and I [*[Hill]*] Confidential. [*Copy*] June 7, 1911. My dear Mr. Brown:- Just for your own information, the President was a good deal perturbed over the A.P. story of his relations with Mr. Roosevelt, which was printed this morning. The meeting of the President and the Colonel in Baltimore was, in so far as the President was concerned, unpremeditated, it was perfectly cordial and purely social. The subject of politics was never broached. The assertion which the A.P. guyed, but the use of quotation marks, that the two men spoke "of Mrs. Taft's health", during their brief conversation, was literally true. All this was told to the A.P. and other newspapermen on the train returning by Hilles. As I think I have said to you---I know I have said it to Mr. Lyman---there is every probability that Mr. Roosevelt will "lay low" before the convention and support the nominee, whoever it may be, afterwards. For this reason, unless T.R. gets angry enough to issue a denial, the A.P. story will very probably prove true in the end; a fact, however, which does not relieve Mr. Taft of the embarrassment of having it appear that he or his friends sought to make political capital out of the friendly meeting of yesterday. There is no doubt, too, that T.R. will take that view of it. For these reasons I feel grateful to whoever put the line, "By the Associated Press" over the story in the Tribune. The President, speaking to me of the story today, said with some emphasis, "You may deny it just as hard as you know how." After thinking it over carefully, it seems to me unwise to deny it or, to write anything for publication about it. In view of the facts the only denial which could be made would have to be aimed squarely at the A.P. dispatch and altogether it impresses me as a case where the least said----2- -- soonest mended. It does occur to me, however, that you and Mr. Lyman out to be in possession of the facts. The A.P.'s assertion that information came to the White House several days ago that under no circumstances would Mr. Roosevelt permit his name to be presented at the convention is untrue, or at least conveys a false impression impression. Gossip of that character has been coming for a long time but nothing worthy of the term "information". This story is based on one which appeared in the World several days ago. Secretary Meyer, coming back from Newport, paid a purely social visit to T.R. The World tipped their bureau here and it sent a story to the effect that Meyer went as Taft's Ambassador and brought back word the Roosevelt would not be a candidate. Mr. Taft tells me that he knew nothing of Mr. Meyer's going and that Meyer has never mentioned his visit since he returned. Mr. Taft does not regard this at all remarkable and merely states the fact as showing that there was no political importance attaching to the visit. If T.R. were in the White House and the A.P. had embarrassed him as it has in this instance, you may be sure he would send for Stone and insist that he "chop off the head" of the man who wrote the story. But Mr. Taft's methods are different, as you know. It has appeared to me recently that the A.P. service was intruding more and more into the realm of the special correspondent and simultaneously becoming sadly deficient as a press association. For instance, their story of the President's rebuke of Colonel Garrard struck me as woefully deficient and their failure to send the texts of the correspondence between Roosevelt, Gary and Root as blameworthy. Perhaps I am hypocritical. In any event I hope they will not learn that I criticise them as they---that is the men here---are disposed to be supersensitive. Yours faithfully, (GGH.) [*[George Griswold Hill]*] R.C.E. Brown, Esq., Managing Editor, The Tribune.Enc in Hill 6-10-11W. H. McGinty, Architect, Paddock Building, 101 Tremont St. Room 1107. [*8.*] Boston, June 7th.1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. Dear Sir: As you have often said in your public addresses that you are part Irish it gives me pleasure to send you a copy of my book Ancient Irish Art and Architecture which I hope will interest you. Very truly yours, W. H. McGinty.[*[aM 5-24-07.]*] Robert Mathews. J.H. Boucher. Mathews & Boucher, WHOLESALE HARDWARE, Tin Plate, Sheet Iron, Tinners' Trimmings &c. 26 Exchange Street. Rochester, N.Y June 4th 1911 [*4.*] Hon Theodore Roosevelt. Contributing Editor. Dear Sir, After reading your article in The Outlook of the 6th inst., it occurred to me that you might be interested in the enclosed communication that was published in the Post Express of this city on May 18th. Sincerely yours Robert MathewsTroy NY. June 7th 1911 [*[Mayer]*] 3104 - Sixth Ave [*D*] Grace Methodist Episcopal Church. Col. Theodore Roosevelt New York NY. My dear Col. Roosevelt, Have you June 28- as an open date? If so Troy wants it. Why? 8000 or more Methodist men, women and children will assemble at Beman Park for their field day exercises & all want you as the speaker. Why? Troy needs an inspirational address on good citizenship or making a Republic safe & permanentwhy? a list of your friends whose names do not appear on the list of political leaders, but who admire you for your tremendous contribution to a purer democracy, want to receive you on that date and hear you_ Write "yes" that you will come. Whatever the honorarium and expense, we will meet it. A copy of this letter will go to your Oyster Bay residence to catch you as quickly as possible. Yours fraternally (over) Rev. George E. MayerHoward S. Kennedy of Cluett Peabody & Co. G. W. Wood of Canajoharie Packing Co. Committee men.13. Cuba Illinois June 7, 1911. Ex-President Roosevelt. Dear Sir: I would like to ask a favor of you, I would like to know if your book, about your travels through Africa and different places is finished yet or not and who is publishing it. I would like to become an agent for that book, and I would thank you very much if you would please write and let me know and [whe] where to write too. If I am not asking to much. Very Truly Yours Sarah Raby. Cuba Illinois R.7D2 Box 3 Fulton CountyWILLIAM RAND JR. 37 Wall Street, New York. June 7, 1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt 287 Fourth Avenue New York City Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- I am so sorry you cannot come to Rye on the 17th, but I can answer for the party that we shall be very glad indeed to come to lunch with you on that day, and play tennis in the afternoon. You do not name any time, but I assume if we turn up between 12:30 and 1 on that day it will be all right. Perhaps, later in the summer, you can arrange to play a return match in Rye. I hope so. Very sincerely yours William Rand Jr.WM. A. LINCOLN, PRESIDENT WM. H. DEXTER, VICE-PRESIDENT GEORGE D. CHAMBERLIN, TREASURER HERBERT C. HASTINGS, RECORDING SECRETARY KENNETH ROBBIE, GENERAL SECRETARY YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS BRANCHES CENTRAL, STATE & DWIGHT STS. RAILROAD, RAILROAD TERRACE WEST SIDE, WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASS. MITTINEAGUE, MITTINEAGUE, MASS. STUDENT-INTERNATIONAL Y. M. C. A., TRAINING SCHOOL, AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE GENERAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE STATE AND DWIGHT STREETS [*2.*] June 7, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue. New York City. My dear Sir: You will remember about a year ago Senator Henry Cabot Lodge wrote you in our interests, inviting you to speak at one of our Theatre meetings for men some Sunday afternoon. At that time it was quite impossible for you to accept this invitation. I am writing you early this season, extending to you an invitation to address a gathering of 2500 men in the largest Theatre in Springfield, some Sunday afternoon in November or December, next. We have had the pleasure of welcoming to these meetings, the present President of the United States, William Howard Taft, Hon. William Jennings Bryan, Speaker Champ Clark, and several other prominent men in our public life. The Springfield Republican always gives, the succeeding morning, a splendid resume of the address and you know what a circulation that paper has. I hope you will honor us with a visit this coming season. Very sincerely yours, Kenneth Robbie General Secretary.NATHAN H. SEIDMAN CHAIRMAN LECTURE COMMITTEE PHONE 660 E N. Y THE CIVIC FORUM KAPLAN SCHOOL BUILDING 1731 PITKIN AVENUE [*D.*] Brooklyn, N.Y. June 7th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Nassau County, N. Y. Dear Sir:- THE CIVIC FORUM (heretofore known as the People's Culture Circle) is about to close its activities for the first year of its existence, and we are already arranging for a series of lectures for the next season commending on or about October the first. Among those who honored us with their presence during the past season were the following: Mrs. Florence Kelley, John Sherwin Crosby, Rev. Dr. Gilbert Reid, Director-in-chief of the International Institute of China; Chief Justice Isaac Franklin Russell, Don C. Seitz, Prof. William F. Noyes, Prof. Thomas C. Hall, Lyman Beecher Stowe, Edward Dobson, President of the Brooklyn Philosophical Association. A number of distinguished men and women have promised to co-operate with us next season by speaking under the auspices of this Forum. This organization has been organized to do in a small way for this community of about 150,000 people, mostly foreigners, what the People's Institute is doing in Manhattan Borough for the East Side. Of course this organization has no such financial backing such as the People's Institute has. we have nevertheless succeed in doing excellent work during the past season, and a large part of the credit belongs to the distinguished gentlemen who volunteered to speak without compensation. We have taken the liberty to write to you in the belief that you would help this cause as you have helped so many other good causes by delivering a lecture some time during the season. The people of this section have unbounded love and admiration for you, and they would be greatly honored if you would consent to inspire them with your presence.NATHAN H. SEIDMAN. PHONE 660 E N.Y CHAIRMAN LECTURE COMMITTEE The Civic Forum Kaplan School Building 1731 Pitkin Avenue Brooklyn, N. Y. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt -2- We are well aware that your time is taken up with important work, and that you are doing more than any other person can possibly do. But we do hope that you will be with us next winter or Fall. The day you come (if you consent to do so) will be a red letter day in the history of Brownsville, and the people will make a holiday of it. Trusting that you will honor us with your presence, and thanking you for your courtesy, I have the honor to remain, Yours most respectfully, Nathan H. SeidmanHOTEL BLOCK ROOMS 4 H. V. SPICER Attorney-at-Law Delaware, Ohio EAST WINTER ST. [*1.*] June 7th 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt New York. Dear Sir;-Will you kindly answer the following questions and greatly oblige? First.In your Afrecan expedition how many days did you actually spend in hunting? Second.How many specimens did you secure in these days?How many annimals?b.How many birds? c.How many reptiles Third.Have you or the Smithsonian Institute a catalogue of the specimens? If you will kindly answer and sign the above I will greatly appreciate the same. Yours truly, H. V. SpicerLeonard J. Tynan 416 Ellison Street Paterson N. J. [*11.*] June 7, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt c/o The Outlook New York City Dear Sir- I am sending you under separate cover a copy of New Jersey Law Journal containing an article of mine on Employer's Liability, &c. In view of your recent editorials on this topic, I feel that my article may be of interest to you. Yours Truly Leonard J. Tynan45 Gilford Ave., Laconia, N. H. [*D*] June 7, 1911. Col Theodore Roosevelt - Dear Sir:- The President of the Laconia Woman's Club desires to learn if it is possible for you to give an address before this club the coming season? The season begins in October, closing the following April - We would like to know at your earliest convenience,whether or not, your engagements would allow you to come to Laconia—if you would be willing to lecture in Laconia, N. H., and, also, your terms. Feb. and Mar. are open dates for this club, also April. Sincerely — (Mrs.) Florence E. Vaughan Cor. Sec. Laconia Woman's Club.BUCKEYE POWDER COMPANY PEORIA, ILLINOIS June 7th, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I have read with interest your meeting with the President at the Anniversary of Cardinal Gibbons. I am afraid our friend belongs in the "Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin", class. You would agree with me if you could take a vote of the common people. I was his friend until he issued that famous order to the War and Navy Departments in support of the Powder Trust, that no information should be given out to any citizen, Congressman, or Senator as to how the funds of the tax payers are expended. Then His brother Charley, who financed his campaign, became a partner with T. C. DuPont in the Hotel Business. Wickersham, so far, appears to be square. He regards the powder case as the one most carefully tried under his direction and I think the strongest of all the Trust cases. With the President, Army and Navy against the people and a Supreme Court made up of Poets, political failures, and good judges of a fat man trying to play Golf, and at the same time trying to decide great National Issues, it is not strange that there should be dissatisfaction. It is disgust mixed with sorrow. During the past year I have been in the Clubs of Calif. Nev. Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana and have discussed public affairs with hundreds of influential men in Oregon, Wash, Colo. and other states and know the private opinion of the people.Hon. T.R.R. 2 If nominated he will be defeated. Reciprocity is an abstract proposition, little understood by the common people who generally believe it to be some question that the President is trying to force Congress to accept. As a politician Taft is really a joke. He has had the most abominable lot of advisers that he could have selected. It is another instance of "a good man gone wrong" You toted a pretty good load in N.Y. last year, keep out from under this one. The Republican Party wrecked itself on the two questions : BOSS RULE, and FIDELITY to TRUSTS & Tariff. It will have to accept defeat until it can outlive the stigma of these connections. Taft is too strongly affiliated with WALL STREET to be an element of strength. I have not met a single Taft republican in six months, all are apologists/ The only Republicans who are aggressive are the "Insurrectos", or more respectfully speaking, the Insurgents. I have yet to find the first one of them for Taft. With a semi-panic in N.Y., a presidential year ahead, a very weak brother in the White House and every thing favorable for a change in Administration it looks like a good time to "sing low." Very Respectfully, R S WaddellCITY PLAYGROUND LEAGUE OF NEW YORK --- PLAYGROUND CREED. Adopted at regular meeting June 7, 1911. 1. We believe that a city child needs a place to play, things to play with, and some one to take a fatherly or motherly interest in its play. 2. We believe that a playground should be made attractive to win the child, varied in equipment, to hold the child, who needs constant change, and supervised by directors trained in child culture, who can care for this child garden, as an expert florist will care for his flowers, developing the best in each. 3. We believe that family life should be encouraged in the playground, avoiding the formal grouping according to age. 4. We believe that normal play on swings, seesaws, and other such apparatus, or with simple games, such as ball and tag, in varied forms, or with toys such as toy brooms, doll house, etc., to be a better preparation for normal life than exciting competitions and complicated games requiring constant instruction. 5. We believe that a program for playground work should be very elastic, allowing for change to suit the immediate need of the child, weather conditions, etc., but should definitely establish the duty of each of the staff, so that no phase of the work, songs, stories, races, quiet occupation, general supervision, etc. may be neglected. 6. We believe that the title "attendant" is wrongly applied to the educators who have charge of playgrounds, and that the title should be changed to "director, assistant-director, and junior- assistant director." 7. We believe that playground directors, exposed to high winds and broiling sun, who must control and educate through play the roughest element as well as little children and babies, meeting every moment a different problem, should not be asked to give more hours service per year than school teachers who give formal instruction to a limited number of children attending regularly. 8. We believe that playground work where the character of the child may be best moulded through skilful suggestion, informally given, should be in the hands of persons of the highest character and best training, who will make this a life work - a yearly graded salary as in other professional work being essential to attract such workers. 9. We believe that the City of New York can afford and should provide sufficient expert supervision for all playgrounds, because each playground give opportunity for play to hundreds of childrencoming from the many schools in the vicinity of each. 10. We believe that the park playgrounds should be open on week-day mornings as well as after school, and under supervision, so that the mothers and babies, and physically weak and mentally defective children, may have opportunity for out-door play when the grounds are not crowded with school children. 11. We believe that $300 (no more than the cost of a park concert one afternoon) given for inexpensive play material, such as rubber balls, jumping ropes, etc., which will supply a thousand or more children a whole year with practical lessons in the care of public property, unselfishness, etc., will bring better return to the government than an equal amount spent for hospitals, prisons, children's courts, or other remedial institutions, which might be reduced in numbers with adequate playgrounds, as the ounce of prevention. 12. We believe that playgrounds should be developed into centers of civic usefulness, beginning in the care of their own play space by the children, this extending to the adjacent park property, and thus leading to an interest and understanding of far-reaching questions. 13. We believe that the playground director should co-operate with every agency for child welfare, such as S.P.C.C., Little Mothers' Leagues, Departments of Health, Education, Children's Aid Societies, etc. 14. We believe that New York's congestion problem will not admit the placing of buildings in parks except for necessary office purposes or other accommodation, all indoor recreative work being in schools, armories, settlements, or other buildings, not on park space, and that the New York playground system should be developed to meet New York needs, and not modelled too closely after that of other cities. 15. We believe that the City Playground League, or other society, whose active members have been tested by psychological examination, as to training and ability in the education of children through play, and have had a practical acquaintance with playground problems in New York grounds, all day, winter and summer, for several years, and for years have met frequently for conference on all related subjects, should be in a position to be of valuable assistance by giving expert advice to all persons or societies actively interested in the playground movement in New York.Encl in Macomber 7-17-11Enc in Earl 6-7-11 6-7-11Herald 6/7/11 D THE HOME PAPER OF GREATER LOS ANGELES COPIES: DAILY 2c. ON TRAINS 5c. SUNDAYS 5c. ON TRAINS 5c. ik ust T. R. TO BACK TAFT IN 1912 CONTEST FOR PRESIDENCT Colonel and President 'Bury the Hatchet' at Love Feast in Baltimore 'THEODORE' ASKED TO CAPITAL Rough Rider Not Candidate for Nomination-Has Long Chat with Executive (Associated Press) WASHINGTON, June 6.- President Taft in his candidacy for the presidential nomination in 1912 will receive the unqualified indorsement of former President Theodore Roosevelt, which will by uttered just as cordially as it was prior to the campaign of 1908. this is the best political new Mr. Taft has received in many months, and it comes to him in a manner that leaves no doubt as to its authenticity. The information that Colonel Roosevelt under no circumstances will allow his name to be presented to the Republican national convention was conveyed to the White House several days ago, but it did not become known until tonight, That Colonel Roosevelt feels the Taft administration should be continued was brought out partly as the result of the cordial greetings between the two men at Cardinal Gibbons' jubilee in Baltimore. Whether the Roosevelt approval of Mr. Taft's candidacy will go far enough to take the former president into the campaign as an active stump speaker is problematical, but that the force of his personality will be with the president is assured. T. R. NOT A CANDIDATE This fact is not expected to prove pleasing to Republicans who have made no secret of their desire to bring colonel Roosevelt forward as a formidable rival for the 1912. nomination. Many of these Republicans no doubt will refuse to abandon hope until Colonel Roosevelt himself is quoted announcing his position, and thus breaking the silence concerning the administration which he has maintained since landing in New York from his African hunt. The information that Colonel Roosevelt will be und aligned with the president rather than against him was brought directly to Mr. Taft from Mr. Roosevelt by a mutual friend high in official life, who was connected with both the Roosevelt and Taft administrations and enabled him to gain and retain the confidence, in fact the warm personal friendship, of both. SIT S2 Wednesday Morning Sees Great Light Roosevelt Decides to Stand by Taft in Ninteen-Twelve Official and Authoritative; a Statement Beyond Shadow of Doubt News Comes as Shock to Insurgent Republicans Who Hoped to Launch Former President as Their Part Head-Colonel May Even Lend Active Aid in Campaign- Interesting Meeting at Baltimore Jubilee (ASSOCIATED PRESS NIGHT REPORT.) WASHINGTON June 6 - President Taft, in his candidacy for the Presidential nomination in 1912, will receive the unqualified indorsement of former President Theodore Roosevelt, which will be uttered just as cordially as it was prior to the campaign of 1908. This is the best political news Mr. Taft has received in many months, and it comes to him in a manner that leaves no doubt as to its authenticity. The information that Col. Roosevelt under no circumstances will allow his name to be presented to the Republican National convention was conveyed to the White House several days ago, but it did not become known until tonight. That Col. Roosevelt feels the Taft administration should be continued was brought out partly as the result of the cordial greetings between the two men at Cardinal Gibbons's jubilee in Baltimore. Whether the Roosevelt approval of Mt. Taft's candidacy will go far enough to take the former President into the campaign as an active stump speaker is problematical, but that the force of his personality will be with the President is assured. WILL COME AS SHOCK This fact is not expected to prove pleasing to Republicans who have made no secret of their desire to bring Col. Roosevelt forward as a formidable rival for the 1912 nomination. Many of these Republicans, no doubt, will refuse to abandon hope until Col. Roosevelt himself is quoted announcing his position, and thus breaking the silence concerning the administration which he has maintained since landing in New York from his African hunt. The information that Col. Roosevelt will be found aligned with the President rather than against him was brought directly to Mr. Taft from Mr. Roosevelt by a mutual friend high in official life, who was connected with both the Roosevelt and Taft administrations and enabled him to gain and retain the confidence, in fact the warm personal friendship, of both. The meeting at Baltimore between the President and Mr. Roosevelt was only incidental to celebration of Cardinal Gibbons's but it awakened the political interest of Senators, Congressmen and others in official life who saw the two men together. MEET AS FRIENDS. Theymet first in the reception room of the Fifth Regiment Armory, where the jubilee was held. They talked together there for ten minutes. They shook hands with old friends; they chatted, laughed and behaved just as they used to do when Mr. Roosevelt was in the White House and Mr. Taft was Secretary of War. They carried the spirit of friendship up to the platform and sitting side by side they conversed in undertones through much of the afternoon. Mr. Roosevelt was glad to see Uncle Joe Cannon; he shook hands heartily with Vice-President Sherman, he expressed the greatest pleasure at seeing Senator Penrose and, of course, Senators Root and Lodge, both old friends, came in for the old-time affectionate greetings. Altogether the scene resembled a Republican love feast. Mr. Roosevelt reached Baltimore before the President and was waiting for him at the armory. "Hello, Mr. President," he said, in the high pitched voice Washington used to know so well. "I'm so glad to see you. I want to inquire about Mrs. Taft." "Hello Theodore," replied the President, "How are you?" CONFERENCE FOLLOWS. "Where's Archie?" inquired the colonel a minute later, looking around for Maj. A. W. Butt, who was his personal aide in his White House days, and who is now aide to Mr. Taft. After he had spoken to Senator Root, been introduced to Secretary Hilles, and said some nice things about everybody in the party, he was taken aside by the President. The two men were together about ten minutes, beyond ear range of any other person. Afterward it was said they "talked about Mrs. Taft's health." The President invited the colonel to come to Washington June 19 to be his guest in the White House at his silver wedding anniversary. Mr. Roosevelt said he would try to manage it. When the score or more of Senators and Congressmen, entered the reception room the conference was over. Although some of the men in the crowd were never classed as his friends in the old days, Col. Roosevelt was ready for them all. For Chief Justice White Mr. Roosevelt had an especially cordial word. It was the first time he had seen the Chief Justice since his elevation to that position. Afterward they talked in low tones on the platform. PARTING SCENE. As he had to return immediately to New York from Baltimore, Mr. Roosevelt declined an invitation to be the President's guest here tonight. The President arrived in Washington at 7 o'clock. After the meeting broke up both men walked over to congratulate Cardinal Gibbons. After he had shaken the prelate's hands, the President put out his hand to the colonel. "Good-by, Theodore," said he. Then he leaned forward on Mr. Roosevelt's shoulder and whispered something. They both laughed, and the meeting was over. Labor.[*ack 6-12-11*] JOHN BARRETT DIRECTOR GENERAL PAN AMERICAN UNION INTERNATIONAL UNION OF AMERICAN REPUBLICS Washington, D. C. June 8/1911 [*9.*] Dear Colonel Roosevelt, I have particular pleasure in sending you a special copy of my last book: "Pan American Union: Peace, Friendship & Commerce." & I do hope that you may find time to look through this little story of a work which you did so muchto help build up & in which I feel that you must have a deep & lasting interest. Yours Very Cordially, John BarrettNEW YORK [*Beggs*] June 8 th 1911 31 Union Sq. Room 1604 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Av. N.Y. Dear sir, I outlined to you the last time I had the honour of meeting you, my plan with regard to the curbing of the yellow press. I am happy to tell you it is almost consummated, I am only waiting for a definite reply from Mr. John Wanamaker, who is now abroad, & the rest will fall in line. The fact that Mr. John Claflin, the head of the United Dry Goods Co stated, that if I could get Mr. Wanamaker, I could count on him, gave me extra courage, nearly all the rest are anxious to step, as they not only realize the harm the papers are doing to legitimate business, but they want also to stop the foolish & useless waste of money. I am under the impression a great deal of the money, now spent with the newspapers, will naturally revert to the magazine & other good advertising sources. Shall advice you the instant I hear favorably from Mr. Wanamaker Yours respectfully Joseph Beggscircle in this home, consists of the brother and sister mentioned, our oldest brother 81 years of age a long time widower, and myself 67 years of age, we have a married sister, who, with her husband resides in Bethel. I did not intend to write so much of self and self interests that may not be of interest to you. Forgive me please, I have written you that I am interested in what is going on in the great world. Now will tell you. I was deeply interested in all I could hear and know of your hunting trip in the far away foreign lands and jungles, attended with so much danger. I read, with interest, all I could get to read nected with that trip, surely the loving Father's tender watch care was over you that shielded you from sickness, accident or harm and brought you safely back to home and loved ones. it is wonderful truly. such an experience for you and your son. one that you will never forget. and the many treasures, souvenirs &c must be very [*ack 6-8-11*] [*[Boutwell]*] [*3.*] June. 1911 Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt. Highly Esteemed. While you was our beloved President and often times since, I have desired to write to you, but knowing of your strenuous life, and fearing it might be presuming too much for me to do so, I suppressed the desire, until the present time, now however, because of the saying that many things are admissible for anvalids not allowable in well people, I am taking the liberty to write to you, trusting if you receive my letter that you will not lay it aside unnoticed, thinking it may havebeen written by an adventurers or an impostor, surely I am neither. but simply an unassuming unappropriated woman in a quiet home on a farm pleasantly located in the White River Valley. between the villages of Bethel and Gaysville, in the dear old Green Mountain state. about five miles from Bethel less than one mile from Gaysville. Thirty three years and a half I have been an invalid, the last twenty nine of them in bed to lie on my back all the time never a moment on either side, never to stand or take a step unassisted. never free from pain and weariness, never the less life is not a burden to me. I am interested in what is going on in the great world and grateful for all the Sunshine and cheer that comes to me in my own little world. Notwithstanding my handicapped life and narrow limitations pain and privation, helplessness and dependence, and sorrow and bereavements. I feel that I have many things to be thankful for. Through the goodness of God my own dear ones. dear kind friends and good people all about, my needs are very graciously supplied, so much all this is to me, the dear kind friends too in my need of and dependence on them. My dear father and mother and eight of the thirteen children born to them are sleeping the sleep of death only five of the once large and happy family are on this side. My youngest brother 73 years of age, one of the many enfeebled veterans of the Civil War, has kindly provided me a home in all the years of my illness, two dear sisters cared for me so tenderly, until six years ago last Nov. one of them was taken from us by death. since then the youngest sister 69 years of age has been our housekeeper and my dear caretaker, our householdenjoyable and prized highly. The photographs brought from the many places were you were, must be interesting indeed, surely I would enjoy looking at them, as I do my postcards of which I have a fine collection. albums too. for them, through the kindness of dear friends and good people near and far. the cards bring to me charming and interesting glimpses of the outside world, both in nature and art. I could not have in any other way, so pleasing they are. I am grateful to all who give to me this kind of cheer, as am to all who in any way make any shut in life brighter and not so hard to endure. At the present time I am interested in all I may read and hear about your coming to White River Junction, next week. I wish I could be there, it would be a red letter day to me, most truly if I could, I would like to be one to welcome you there with a hand clasp, but that cannot be. I mustlie here in my quiet room and think of the gathering there. Now after writing this long letter excuse it please, I am presuming to ask a favor of you hoping you will not think me impertinent Will you please send me your autograph on a card, and accept my thanks, I have President Taft's in that way, and several others among my choice souvenirs, and will be pleased to have yours. By the way President Taft is a distant relative of mine My Maternal grandmother was a Taft, a descendant of the same Robert and Sarah Taft that President William H. Taft was. I am a member of the International Sunshine Society. I think I have read that you and Mrs. Roosevelt are interested in the Sunshine mark. It would be very pleasing to me if I might have a letter from both you and Mrs. Roosevelt. Many good wishes for yourself and family. Sincerely (Miss) Mary F. Boutwell P.O. Box 128 Gaysville, Vermont.[*[Enc in Grice 6-13-17]*] Wendell Phillips Bowman Franklin Bank Building Philadelphia June 8th 1911. Miss Helen Keith Yerkes, 8th and Clearfield Sts., Dear Miss Yerkes:- I regret the delay in sending you the visiting card as promised yesterday, due to pressure of important matters which occupied the whole of my time. Trusting the enclosed will answer, I am, Very respectfully yours, Wendell P. Bowman [*All good Americans in Phila: hope that Ex President Roosevelt will honor us with his presence in aid of the great work of your association. Very Respectfully, MR. WENDELL PHILLIPS BOWMAN.*]BOARD OF PUBLIC EDUCATION Office of Superintendent of Schools Room 694 City Hall, Philadelphia SUPERINTENDENT M. G. BRUMBAUGH, PH. D., LL. D. ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS WILLIAM C. JACOBS, PH. D. JOHN P. GARBER, PH. D. GEORGE WHEELER, B. S. OLIVER P. CORNMAN, PH. D. Dear Ex Pres Roosevelt, Your former Commissioner of Education in Porto Rico is endeavoring to get the city of Philadelphia to see the Educational light in the way you see it. Won't you come over and help us? We need you and you can render here a unique and far-reaching service. Come, please. Sincerely, M. G. BrumbaughMOSES E. CLAPP. MINN., CHAIRMAN, SHELBY M. CULLOM, ILL. BENJAMIN R. TILLMAN, S. C. W. MURRAY CRANE, MASS. MURPHY J. FOSTER, LA. GEORGE S. NIXON, NEV. FRANCIS G. NWLANDS, NEV. ALBERT S. CUMMINS, IOWA. JAMES P. CLARKE, ARK. FRANK S. BRANDEGEE, CONN. THOMAS P. GORE, OKLA. GEORGE T. OLIVER, PA. CLARCE W. WATSON, W. VA. HENRY F. LIPPITT, R.O. ATLEE POMERENE, OHIO. CHARLES E. TOWNSEND, MICH. LEE F. WARNER, CLERK. United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE. Washington, June 8th, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: Your favor of the 5th inst. is at hand. It is I who really should owe you an apology, for I knew it would simply be impossible for you to accept these invitations to speak, but I could not make them see it and nothing would satisfy them except that I submit it to you. With kind regards, I am, Sincerely yours, Moses E. Clapp Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City.RICHARD. D. CHASE, PRESIDENT WILLIAM F. CUMMINGS, TREASURER ERNST G. GAY GENERAL SECRETARY LESTER H. CLEE, BOYS WORK DIRECTOR L. F. LaROSE, PHYSICAL DIRECTOR THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION QUINCY, MASSACHUSETTS TELEPHONE CONNECTION [*D.*] June 8th, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, New York,N.Y. Dear Sir:- I have just finished reading your article "The Bible and the Life of the People" in the recent magazine number of the Outlook. In September I am to have charge of the Boys' Work of the Providence Young Men's Christian Association the second largest city in New England and there, in the High Schools are about eighteen hundred boys. The main feature of our program of work is Bible Study and after reading your article I am firmly convinced that the boys of Providence should hear you on this most important subject. An address along these lines at the begining of the season would mean the enrolling of hundreds of boys in classes with University men as leaders. I would deem it a favor if you would let me know your terms and conditions to come to Providence sometime during the first two weeks in October and speak to such a body as I have spoken of. I sincerely hope you will find it possible to make this engagement and thanking you in advance for a favorable reply, I beg to remain, Very sincerely, Lester H. Clee.THE ITALIAN SETTLEMENT OF THE UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD GUILD BROOKLYN, NEW YORK MAXWELL HOUSE 245 CONCORD ST. BRANCH: 29 FRONT ST. W. E. DAVENPORT RESIDENT IN CHARGE TELEPHONE, 1368 MAIN [*12*] June 8th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City. My dear. Mr. Roosevelt:- Knowing your great concern for public justice, especially in the treatment of the ignorant or unrepresented, may I not ask your interest in a condition which renders unfair treatment to our arriving immigrants at any time possible, and often probable or certain. The enclosed letter explains itself. The emergency in which Pissaro found himself was explained to me by his half brother, Puglese, who has long been known to us, and lives nearly opposite out Settlement on Front Street. I have the highest personal regard for the Commissioner at Ellis Island and the authorities of the Department of Commerce and Labor at Washington, from whom I have received every courtesy. None the less, does not this broadening of the grounds for an immigrant's exclusion involve the Department in new responsibilities, to meet which it is unequipped? Where deportation is due to mental, moral or physical defect, it is on determinable grounds and the submitted evidence of medical or other experts. But, if it is to occur for reasons of economic depression or congestion in certain sections, should there not be means and equipment whereby the Department may be surely informed as to such conditions, so that no practical injustice may be done to any by a refusal to admit-2- where, without special effort, work and opportunity might be found? This appeal and protest has been forced upon me - I have not sought it - but it comes as a duty just because our Neighborhood work has involved attention to several cases of threatened exclusion, of which this last has disclosed facts perilous, as it seems to us, to the interest, not of some single immigrant, but of justice to unnumbered others. Faithfully yours, W. E. Davenport.For enc see 6-6-11[*[DeWitt]*] 75 Westminster St., Providence, R. I. June 8, 1911. Hon: Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Outlook, New York City. My dear Colonel:- As the 24th of June approaches I always have a feeling of deep grief and sorrow. I can almost see poor Fish and Capron stretched upon the ground. To me it is a day of mourning and how I do wish it could be made a day of thought for the first blood shed in Cuba. My dear Colonel the older I grow the more I think of those who have gone before in that gallant band of yours, Tiffany, Buckey and others. I go on a few days and I can almost picture the charge up San Juan. I can almost see you and Goodrich and Leahy gallantly going up the hill until I received my injuries, which have crippled me for life. I suppose it all comes back to you, for I know your kind and sympathetic heart, and you think of that first fight. I believe you have heard from Joe Wheeler Camp #2, Tampa Florida, to which you were elected an Honorary member. I tell you those boys are doing great things down there, very enthusiastic that you consented to join their camp. Gov. Gilchrist was elected the same day. Now I have a request to make to you and I am going to assume that you grant it before I leave again for Tampa. I want you to send me a picture of your whole family and if you have not one send me your latest.-2- Was very sorry to learn, through the papers, that you did not have any Presidential aspirations. You know that every Spanish War Veteran would stick to you like a leech. Wishing you good health, long life and prosperity I am Cordially yours Benjamin P. deWittFor enc see ca 6-8-11Saturday of the month at 2 P.M. With the hope that we may have the honor of entertaining you on that occasion and that you will address us. I am Very Respectfully Yours Haryot Holt Dey Chairman of Literature WOMAN'S PRESS CLUB OF NEW YORK CITY MADAME VON KLENNER, PRESIDENT 301 WEST 57TH STREET [*WOMAN'S PRESS CLUB*] Waldorf-Astoria Mrs. Louisa B. Niver Recording Secretary 242 So. Second Ave., Mount Vernon, N.Y. Mrs. Ida Powell Priest Corresponding Secretary 244 Bay Street, Rosebank, S. I. Mrs. Mary E. Faulkner Treasurer 29 East 29th Street Mrs. Sarah Wright McDannold Chairman Executive Committee 210 West 141st Street MRS. HARYOT HOLT DEY, CHAIRMAN OF LITERATURE 515 WEST 122ND STREET New York, June 8/11 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt The Outlook New York City Sir:- This will convey to you the compliments of the Woman's Press Club of New York City.Together with the earnest request that you will be our guest of honor on the occasion of our Literature Day, Oct. 28, next, and that you will address us upon any subject which appeals to you and the occasion. The Woman's Press Club is an organization of writing women, is twenty-two years old, and has about three hundred members. We meet in the Astor Gallery of the Waldorf Astoria on the lastGEORGE S. GALLOWAY 275 BROADWAY NEW YORK June 8th, '11 Mr. Frank Harper, Secretary, 187 Fourth Avenue, N. Y. City, N. Y. Dear Sir:- I acknowledge receipt of and thank you for your very courteous letter of June 2nd. Yours very truly, GS Galloway G-LNCL MEH June 8, 1911. Captain Mark Brooke, U. S. A., District Building, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- The bearer of this note, Mr. E. W. Williams, wishes to be considered an applicant for the position of inspector in the street cleaning department under your charge. I am not familiar with the special qualifications, if any, required of an applicant for this position, but I can recommend Mr. Williams without reservation as a thoroughly honest, reliable, and efficient man, who would give you loyal and intelligent service. He was with the Fifth Army Corps at Santiago as a civilian employee in the Quartermaster's Department. It is from my personal observation of his work at that time that I am able to speak of him with such confidence and in such high terms. Very sincerely, Sgd (Matthew E. Hanna) Captain, General Staff. [*Copy*]Enc in Williams 9-9-11[*[Hartzog]*] [*14 (or 15)*] Baltimore, Md. June 8th, 1911 To the Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Sir: Permit me to introduce myself as the widowed daughter of the late George Vickers, U.S. Senator from Maryland. My husband's accidental death left me and my baby boy wholly dependent upon my small patrimony, which has been exhausted in the rearing and education of same; and in behalf of this son, now twenty-six years old, I want to solicit, Mr. Roosevelt, your special interest, sympathy and influence. Theone and only ambition of his life has been to become a soldier, and to gratify this cherished wish, through self-denial, we arranged to have him coached at an Army School in Washington for several months in 1909 for the U.S. Marine examination, when he was rejected, owing to defective vision. He worked night and day for months in preparation for this examination and in same, obtained an average of 78 1/2 %. "General efficiency and aptitude" 95%. The recods of his work are filed at Marine Headquarters, which prove he was mentally equal to the army test at that time. In my desperation and distress at his failure to obtain his commission, I wrote the plain facts of the situation to President Taft who promptly commanded my son to report at the NavalHon. Theodore Roosevelt (2) Hospital for re-examination of his eyes, "and promised to put him on waiting list for appointment should he pass a successful eye test." Vision required was 20/40; as it is, 18/40; "perfectly correctible with glasses and eyes absolutely free from all disease." Navy surgeon, Dr. Grasty, complimented, as well as many others, his fine physical condition and General Leonard Wood observed the Army and Marine Corps wanted men of his type. He weight 164 pounds; height 5 ft. 3 1/2 in. Dr. Wilmer, Washington's prominent oculist, pronounced trouble "correctible with glasses" and eyes free from disease. Also advised him to take the next Army examination when the eye-test would not be so severe; and now that these Army examinations are to be held September next, and my son is more anxious, if possible, then ever to enter the service, we find we are helpless and almost hopeless because he cannot make the fight, owing to great financial disappointments. He cannot relinquish an engineering position to pursue course of instruction at this time; since we are dependent upon this [effort] revenue. Nevertheless, he seems determined to take examination if he fails in everything; and I am encouraging him to so do though I feel he is not well equipped; but hope his past record and friends will help him to obtain that for which he has worked so faithfully in the face of overwhelming obstacles. We know, Mr. Roosevelt, that William is not mentally prepared in some branches specified; and in them, fear he canHon. Theodore Roosevelt (3) make no showing. You will appreciate, I am sure, my frankness, but he is an intelligent boy, a reader and wonderfully adaptable. He enlisted in the Fifth Maryland infantry, 1906, passed through all successive grades to present rank of Captain. He holds commission as Captain in Fourth Maryland National Guards; was the first officer in his regiment to be sent to the U.S. Army manouvres where he was assigned to the 17th U.S. Infantry, Colonel Van Orsdale commanding. I would refer you to Col. Van Orsdale and Lieutenants Strayer, Cheston and Drysdale, officers with whom my son was closely affiliated, and who would probably be in a position to criticize his proficiency from a professional standpoint. I refer you too for his military record to Adjutant General Henry W. Warfield and Brigadier General Macklin of this city; the latter most anxious for my son to obtain his commission since he pronounces him a "born soldier". Many interested friends believe, Mr. Roosevelt, had you been Commander in Chief of the Army, my son's appointment would have been assured; and now that we need your kindly help I pray you will use your influence with president Taft, General Wood and any others who may occur to you to waive my son's deficiencies in whatever branches he shall not have studied. You best know methods for this action [effort] and urge them to appreciate the efforts he shall have made, his past record, etc.Hon. Theodore Roosevelt (4) Right Reverend John G. Murray, Bishop of Maryland, is our close and dear friend, most interested in the fight we are now making Senators Rayner and John W. Smith, + Collector of the Port, WIlliam F. Stone are ready and willing to help us. Senator Rayner having worked with zeal for us. They all tell me we must get our influence together and urge the Board to remember given facts. General Rixey, and others assured me that my son's "personality appealed to them". Through great sacrifices, I have given my boy all the advantages I could afford but not a university course. His Washington coach thought he accomplished wonders in the short while, and was delighted with his record. He says he would be willing to resign his commission in the Army if his service was not efficient and satisfactory. He begs only the opportunity! He has long worn a medal for markmanship and is never inconvenienced by the slight defect in vision. I have passed my three-score years and am dependent upon my child who has known no love or protection save that of mother; in appreciation of which fact and wishing to bear his grandfather's honored name he has had through the Court, his name reversed and is William H. Vickers. I realize, Mr. Roosevelt, I am making a great favor of a great man but we need your influence and somehow I feel I can enlist your interest and sympathy. We know what friends and power have done in such extremities, and with such a friend as you can be, know my son will realize his life's dream.Hon. Theodore Roosevelt (5) I realize this is the last appeal I can make even for my very own. We never speak of you as ex-President but as our present potent--most wonderful of Presidents. Pardon the liberty I have taken with your valuedtime. My son can send you the best testimonials of morality, position etc.,from the most prominent men in our city and State:- Chief of engineers, etc. Thanking you in advance for anything you may be good enough to do for us and hoping you got as much pleasure out of your recent visit to Baltimore as you gave to your multitude of friends, I remain, Most gratefully and sincerely, Clara Vickers Hartzog. 2116 North Charles St. Baltimore, Md. [*I omitted & state - William wants a Commission as Lieutentant.*]no value to him — but of considerable value to me. Please return the chart at your earliest convenience and greatly oblige Yours sincerely Cornelia S. Hogan (Mrs. Robert G. Hogan) June 8th 1911 [*[Hogan]*] [*10.*] Baltimore Md. [*[June 8, 1911]*] 902 SAINT PAUL STREET Mr. Harper, Secretary; Dear Sir; Your note in reply to my letter sent to Col. Roosevelt, received — but you did not return the chart I sent him. As he is not interested in work of that kind he of course will not wish to retain what is of District Judge's Chambers, United States Courts Thomas G. Jones, Judge [*3*] Montgomery, Ala., June 8th, 1911 My Dear Mr. Roosevelt. I know you are very busy, but I know also that the purpose of this letter will appeal to you. You may perhaps recall that some years ago you enabled me to get one of my boys, Gordon, out of the Navy, on paying the commutation amount then allowed by law. He is now at my home, dying by weeks, after making the most heroic and unflinching fight against death I ever saw, after the surgeons gave him up months ago. After he left the Navy, he "made good"- quit all his bad habits - married a lovely girl, and was climbing up. He constantly talks of what "a failure" his life has been, and his regrets about the pain and expense he caused his family in his earlier days. I have tried to soothe him, and told him that men don't fail, because they fall, if they afterwards get up and keep up- that his life has not been a failure. Ever since he has heard of you, the boy has almost adored you and read about you one attaches great weight to anything you say. He has undergone three operations for appendicitis. Can't you write me a letter, which I can show him, as though in prior correspondence you had kept up with my personal affairs somewhat- and reiterate in your letter, as you know so much better how to do than I, the idea that men who rise above weakness & temptatation, and "make good" are not failures, but succeed. I wouldn't trouble you with this, but I dont know any one who can do as well as you, what I want to do, to soothe last hours of an heroic boy. Faithfully yours Thos. G. Jonesto set a date which I shall keep, my wife's condition permitting — Yours truly, Arthur B. Krock Mr. Frank Harper New York [*[Krock]*] United States Senate, Press Gallery, Washington, D. C., June 8, 1911 Dear Mr. Harper: Family illness prevented me from coming to New York today to see Mr. Roosevelt on the governmental matter to which I referred in our telephone conversation of the other day — With your kind indulgence I shall next week endeavorI will take the liberty of having sent you a terse statement of the work of the session when it is concluded. It will justify all you said in your article. Faithfully yours, Robert M. La Follette Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. [*[La Follette]*] [*8.*] United States Senate, Washington, D.C. 8 June 1911. My dear Colonel: I was very much disappointed not to have a word with you at the Cardinal's reception. It was a real pleasure to hear you and see again your great power to deeply move and thrill an audience. It was my misfortune to get wedged in away back of you and try as best I could it was not possible to get out until you had been carried off by some of your friends. I wanted especially to tell you how much I appreciate your strong article on Wisconsin. It covered the ground with fine discrimination and made just the right thing in our work stand out for all men to see. We are progressive, but soundly, scientifically, economically progressive. The work of our legislature this winter dealing with the most advanced subjects is being [most] carefully guarded and will stand the most critical review.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. SEATTLE, WASH. J. B. NELSON, CORRESPONDENT [*10.*] Seattle, June 8, 1911. Mr. Frank Harper, New York: Dear Mr. Harper: The Seattle Press Club, which was honored by a little visit from Mr. Roosevelt during his day here, is desirous of obtaining and autographed photograph of Mr. Roosevelt, to hang upon the Walls of the clubroom. Would it be imposing upon you to ask you to buy a large picture of Mr. Roosevelt, get him to sign his name on it, and then express the picture to the Press Club or to me, charges to be paid here for all your expense? The club will be under many obligations to you if you will do this service for us. Yours, truly, J. B. Nelson[*L. C. Packard 6/8/11*] L. C. PACKARD WE SAVE YOU MONEY T. A. CHERRY A STORE CONDUCTED ON A SQUARE DEAL SYSTEM ONE PRICE TO ALL Peoples' Wholesale Supply Co. GENERAL MERCHANDISE EVERYTHING FOR EVERYBODY AT THE LOWEST SPOT CASH PRICE Huntington, Ark., 6-8 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir Think twice before you declare that you will not be a candidate for President. Even if you think so don't say so We want you and we need you back in your old position once more. The opportunity is there for great good and you are always equal to the opportunity. We want you on the Job. Resp L. C. Packard Citizen of ArkansasR. E. Queen 398 Church St. San Francisco, Cal. [*20*] June 8th, /11 PERSONAL. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir:- May I write a few words of praise and commendation of the views which you have expressed in reference to the proposed Arbitration Treaty with Great Britain and Japan and other countries. I hope you will make every effort to have the U. S. Senate eliminate all provisions from the Treaty which would obligate this country, legally or in honor, to submit to any mixed commission or tribunal, for investigation or arbitration, questions affecting the vital interest of the country, or the national honor; for example an attempt by any foreign power, or combination of powers, to seize and fortify Lower California, the Hawaiian Islands, or the Panama Canal, or to flood this country with millions of coolies through Canada or Mexico, either with or without the consent of those countries. The only answer that your enemies can make to your statements is the assertion that no foreign power would ever be so aggressive as to render forcible resistance necessary, and if it were made in good faith, they would have to admit that there is no good reason why we should agree in advance not to fight if they do, unless there be embodied in the Treaty an agreement on their part to refrain from all acts of aggression or interference with our vital interest, a violation of which by them would leave us free to act accordingly. Knowing how many there are who would blindly involve us in complications which are evident to you, but which they do not understand, I have ventured, as an American citizen having the interest of his country at heart, to write the above lines of encouragement to you, although I occupy no official position and have no political influence worth mentioning. Yours very truly, R. E. QueenW. S. RADEBAUGH, HUTCHINSON, KAS, June 8th. [*[1911]*] Mr. Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay N. Y. My Dear Sir: The enclosed clipping taken from The Hutchinson News explains its self. The sentiment through out the west is against President Taft. Republicans as much as Democrats. Unless there is radical change, there is only one man in the United States that can be elected a Republican President and you are the man. The writer in a real Republican and as all other honest men a friend of yours. Sincerely Yours, W. S. RadebaughFor enc see 6-8-11Douglas Robinson. 146 Broadway, New York, Cable Address, "Ryraport", New York. June 8th, 1911. Dear Sir:- I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of June 7th, requesting that a deposit of $2,000.00 be made to the credit of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt's account in the Astor Trust Company. this deposit has this day been made. Yours very truly, Douglas Robinson S. Frank Harper, Esq., #287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. S1861 Grand Rally of the Remaining Survivors of the Armies of the Blue and the Gray FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST BATTLE OF MANASSAS THE MANASSAS NATIONAL JUBILEE TO BE HELD AT MANASSAS, VA. July 10th to 21st, 1911 [*See Leviticus 25 v. 9.10*] 1911 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE LIEUT. GEORGE C. ROUND Chairman CAPT. WESTWOOD HUTCHISON G. RAYMOND RATCLIFFE C. MAURICE HOPKINS Secretary MANASSAS, VIRGINIA June 8, 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt My Dear Sir — You may remember my meeting you Nov. 1, 1902 when you hunted turkey on the Rixey Farm. Prof. Henry & I went over Battlefield with you. I was a Wesleyan, A.A.Φ. I am now working up a Jubilee of the Blue and the Gray on the first battlefield of "The Great War." President Taft is to close the Jubilee July 21. We want to arrange some events previous to the 21st. I expect to be in New York City about [July] June 16 or17 and would like to confer with you about a good program. I am wondering whether the world ever saw the men who fought one of the great battles of history, gathered 50 years after on the same field, shaking hands in Peace and Good Will. It will be a unique & extraordinary occasion, unprecedented in the worlds history as far as I know. I will enclose some statements as to our plans. We are howeveropen for suggestions and for changes if that shall seem best. I will mail you under another cover a copy of the Battlefield section of our Manassas Journal. Please note page 26 "The Year of Jubilee" & pages 25 & 28 on the Battle of Bull Run & the Monuments. I hope you can also give mention in The Outlook at an early date. Could I see you most conveniently at The Outlook office or at Oyster Bay? Yours in A.A.Φ. George C. Round Chairman Com.Leonard C. Sanford, M.D., 347 Temple Street. Office Hours, 12-2 P.M. (2) June 8th, 1911. New Haven, Ct., Mr. Theodore Roosevelt - Oyster Bay N.Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt I am quite sure you will not remember me & I doubt if you recall my name. I am a very close friend of Charles Sheldon have been with him on many of his trips & the last time I saw you to speak to was at the University clubshortly after Sheldon & I returned from our trip to the Hearst ranch in the Sierra Madres, a number of years ago. If you fail to place me from this incident I shall have to refer you to Sheldon, Rogers, Stimson or the Lamberts as I am about to ask quite a favor of you. E.C. Nelson of the Biological Survey in Washington is in poor health & I am taking him to New Foundland with me. He will go &Leonard C. Sanford, M.D., 347 Temple Street Office Hours, 12-2 P.M. 2. New Haven, Ct., the department will gladly allow him to remain there indefinitely if the N.F. government will issue permits to Nelson & myself to collect mammals & birds for the Survey. Letters were written to the New Foundland officials over two months ago & again a month later with noresult. No reply has been received. I do not know whether these letters were written by the Dept. of Agriculture or by some of the officials in the National Museum, but I do know they were sent by person whom Nelson & Merriam thought would have influence with the N.F. officials. At the present time our only chance ofLeonard C. Sanford, M.D., 347 Temple Street. Office Hours, 12-2 P.M. [*3.*] New Haven, Ct., making this trip will be to take letters to New Foundland & trust to the courtesy of the officials there after we arrive. I was talking with William Kent here the other day & he felt if we had a letter from you & from Embassador Bryce, wewould have no trouble. Kent knows Mr. Bryce well & will get us a letter from him. Will you write a letter introducing us to some New Foundland official or department, stating that our collecting is entirely in the interest of this government, for the National Museum etc4. Leonard C. Sanford, M.D., 347 Temple Street Office Hours 12-2 P.M. New Haven, Ct. that you would appreciate what consideration they might see fit to show us. I do not know the name of any one in N. F. to whom this letter should be addressed & in our limited time probably could not find out. If you can help us inthis matter. I am sure the Biological Survey will be as grateful to you as I am. Very sincerely yours Leonard C. SanfordTHE 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, Patchague, Vice-Pres. PROF. F.S. HOFFMAN, Schenectady Vice-Pres. PROF. H. L. FAIRCHILD, Rochester, Vice-Pres. DR. S. F. ROGERS, Cohon, Vice-Pres. J. PHILIP BERG, Brookly, Treasurer O. F. G. MEGIE, New York, Secretary EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE General Robert Avery, Brooklyn C. F. Collier, Albany Walter Goodyear, New York George Munzinger, Hudson Dr. A. Blum, New York Henry C. Buckhont, Brooklyn Victor Hugo Duras, New York And the President, Vice-President and Treasurer, members ex-officio. STATE HEADQUARTERS SUITE 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. Brislow, Kansas E. H. Hubbard, Iowa Irvine L. Lenroot, Wisconsin William Kent, California Gifford Pinchot, Pennsylvania George L. Record, New Jersey And the President, Vice-President and Treasurer, members ex-officio. New York June 8. 1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt New York My dear Colonel:— There are Hundreds of prominent Progressive Republicans working with us whose name does not appear on our C.L. We have organizations, in Buffalo, Rochester, Batavia, Schenectady, Jamestown, Oswego, Utica, Yonkers, Mt Vernon and throughout the City of New York. Busy and loyal as ever. We are true Republicans! Enclosed one of the many letters published in the public press. Faithfully yours, Bela Tokaji State ChairmanFor enc see 6-8-11Ward Bros. Insurance [*D*] RESIDENT AGENTS HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO. INCORPORATED 1810. LOSSES PAID $141,000,000.00. Gallipolis, O., June 8th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir :- We expect to hold a Chautauqua in the City of Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, from August 4 to 13 inclusive. This will be the fourth season for our Chautauqua and it has grown to be quite an institution for our city and County during the past three years. It is our custom to secure the services of some National Character for one day during the Chautauqua, on which we make a great "Rally Day." Last year we had with us William Jennings Bryan. In getting the sentiment of the people of our City and County for a speaker for this year's Chautauqua the sentiment is almost unanimous in favor of "THEODORE ROOSEVELT." The people of our City and County have never had an opportunity to see or hear you. If you can so arrange your affairs to give us one address, on any day you might select from August 4 to 13- we will make the occasion the greatest day that Gallipolis has ever known, and your visit to our little French City both pleasant and profitable. If you can come please let us know on what terms we can secure your services for one address. Do not say "NO" for we are more than anxious to have you with us , and your presence at this Chautauqua for one address will make it a GRAND SUCCESS and the Chautauqua Committee and every citizen of our County will feel greatly indebted to you. May we have the pleasure of receiving a favorable reply from you at an early date. With kind regards, we are Sincerely yours, GALLIPOLIS CHAUTAUQUA, By, Homer J. Ward. President HJW/AGF.Department of Public Instruction. Bureau of Education. Office of the Director. Manila. June 8, 1911. My dear Sir: I am taking the liberty of sending to you by this mail copies of various reports and bulletins indicating the character and extent of the public educational work now being conducted in the Philippine Islands. I trust that you will have opportunity to examine these publications. Respectfully yours, Frank R. White Director of Education. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York, U.S.A.[*[6-8-11]*] Form 2289 B NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS message only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Night Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission; not in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. [*9 17 P*] THEO N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT Oyster Bay June 8/1 12 Mc 47 N. L. 16 Ex Phoenix Ariz 8 Theodore Roosevelt [*M S*] when here you promised to boost statehood we see you are again chummy with Prest Taft get him right and give us lift in Senate what about Outlook Best Regards from C. H. Wood, G. P. Bullard, Geo. Mac Donald, Frank Desousa, D. C. Babbit, John Irwin, Clay Leonard.will come to see me, or let me go to see you, write me, & believe me, Affectionately yours L Gertrude R. Punnett [*1.*] Dobbs Ferry - June 8th 1911 My dear Theodore, I know, you are a very busy man, but, one also, who manages to do much for many people. I would like very much, to have a talk with you, & your opinion, on boys —me solve them. When I read your speech in Newark the other day, when you said, things were so different to-day, from what they used to be — it made me wish to see you & talk to you. Certainly, all things are very different with me — & all, have "passed on". Who could & would have helped me. I will not take more of your time now, but if you I would be proud & delighted to see you here in our little bit of a home, or I would meet you in New York some morning, & tell you of the many [?gation] points, that surround me, & that trouble me, because, I have really no one with any authority to help[*Enc. in deWitt 6-8-11*] [*ca 6-8-11*] [*[ca 6-8-11]*] Major Benjamin P. deWitt [*75 Westminster St. Providence, R.I.*]Enc in Hill 6-10-11 6-8-11NEW-YORK DAILY THE DAY IN WASHINGTON (From The Tribune Bureau.) Washington, June 7. PENALTIES OF GREATNESS.- "If I go round to the large elevator and leave the Associated Charities Building by the main door I am 'departing from my office ostentatiously.' If I take the elevator nearest my office and leave by the side door I am 'slipping surreptitiously away,'" remarked ex-President Roosevelt last fall. And yesterday at Baltimore he remarked on the arrival of several members of Congress: "If I go forward to meet them they'll say I'm forward, and if I do not they'll say I'm sulky." Such are the penalties of greatness. Last night, after President Taft and ex-President Roosevelt had met in Baltimore, the secretary to the President took pains to say to the newspaper men who had accompanied Mr. Taft to Baltimore that noting of a political character had occurred. When asked the nature of the private conversation between the President and his predecessor, which had lasted possibly six minutes, Secretary Hilles said it concerned Mrs. Taft's health, regarding which Colonel Roosevelt had kindly inquired. And yet these frank statements did not prevent the circulation of a story indicating that the meeting between Mr. Taft and Mr. Roosevelt had had a deep political significance, intimating, without actually saying it, that Colonel Roosevelt had agreed to support Mr. Taft in 1912, and much more to the same effect. The purey social visit which Secretary Meyer paid to Oyster Bay on the occasion of his recent trip to Newport was dragged in and made the basis for the assertion that information had reached the White House several days ago, but had become known only yesterday, that under no consideration would Mr. Roosevelt permit his name to go before the next Republican National Convention, and this despite the fact that Secretary Meyer has never even referred to his visit to Oyster Bay in conversation with the President. The report has reached Washington this evening that Colonel Roosevelt took occasion to say at Springfield to-day that the story published this morning was "made out of whole cloth." This same statement was made by President Taft this morning when his friends asked what foundation there was for the political significance given to his meeting with his predecessor yesterday. But such are the penalties of greatness. Two men who loom as large in the public eye as do President Taft and his predecessor cannot meet, either in public or in private, without their meeting being described as of deep political significance and made the basis for elaborate imaginary structures, a fact which should lead a discerning public to accept such reports with a large measure of sodium chloride. STEEL PROSECUTION.- The statement given out last night by Representative Stanley, chairman of the House committee which is investigating the Steel Corporations, somewhat strikingly demonstrated the assertion made in this column this morning. that the committee is wholly incompetent. For instance, Mr. Stanley "respectfully invited the attention of the government" to the "terminal charges" agreed upon between the railroads and the corporation. Apparently the chairman was wholly unaware that four railroads, three individuals and seven dock companies were indicted on April 26 because of these very terminal charges. Then Mr. Stanley dwelt on the alleged unfair rates which are charged for the transportation of ore from the Mesaba Range. Mr. Stanley alluded to these things as having been brought to light by his committee. The fact is they were brought to light long ago. In the case of these freight rates, the Interstate Commerce Commission has been engaged in investigating them for several months. Among those indicted in connection with the terminal charges, it will be recalled, was Dan R. Hanna, son of the late Senator from Ohio. Of course, it is entirely possible that the investigation now being conducted may bring out new facts of which the government has not been aware, but there would be more probability of such a fortunate result if Chairman Stanley and his associates were less ignorant of what has long been developed and of what the government has already done to abolish the evils. GEORGIA AND RECIPROCITY.- The President is greatly delighted with the enthusiasm which the farmers of Georgia are displaying with regard to Canadian reciprocity. He was told to-day that the Farmer's Union of Georgia had declared its members to be emphatically in favor of reciprocity, that they fully appreciated the situation in the Senate and that a vote for any amendment to the measure as passed by the House would constitute a vote against reciprocity. He was told, moreover, that the farmers of that state were watching keenly the course of the Democratic Senators, and that they would deeply resent the placing of any obstacle in the way of agreement. In fact, assurance are coming to the President from all parts of the country showing that the people, including the farmers, are with him heart and soul, all of which is naturally most gratifying to the Executive, although he sincerely regrets that members of his own party should prove so blind, not only to the merits of an administration policy, but to their own political welfare as well. In his estimation the Republican majority in the Senate is quite small enough now, without Republican Senators deliberately committing hari-kiri by wilfully opposing a measure which has won the approval of the vast majority of their constituents. SUMMINS A WISE MAN.- Senator Cummins is proving that he is a far wiser man than some of his friends have been disposed to believe, if their statements may be taken as any criterion. Senator Cummings will make no effort to secure an insurgent delegation from Iowa to the next national convention. He believers it would be the height of folly to make such an attempt, which would inevitable lead to a split at a time when the fortunes of his colleague, Senator Kenyon, are at stake. Senator Kenyon's term expires on March 4, 1913. He is a thorough progressive, but he is also a supporter of President Taft. Were Mr. Cummins to attempt to secure an anti- Taft delegation, even if he were so disposed, it would result in a party split which would be almost certain to imperil the reelection of Senator Kenyon. Moreover, there is every reason to believe that Senator Cummins is disgusted with the assumed leadership of Senator La Follette, and that he entertains a large measure of regard for President Taft. He is too loyal to the Wisconsinite to say this, but actions speak louder than words, and his acts fairly indicate his attitude. And, on the other hand, President Taft entertains a lare measure of regard for Mr. Cummins. INSURGENTS CAUTIOUS.- Apropos of the attitude of the insurgents, it is note- worthy that all four of the progressive Republican Senators who will have to appeal to their states for re-election next winter have repudiated the La Follette leadership in connection with the opposition to the election of the caucus nominee as President pro tempore of the Senate. These are Senators Kenyon, Borah, Dixon and Brown. The rejection of such a decision of the party caucus is so clearly a repudiation of the party itself that those who adopt that course can hardly be surprised if their associates refuse long to regard them as Republicans, and that is doubtless the chief reason which has actuated the four Senators named in their refusal to go to such a length. There is another reason, however, and that is that they do not feel they would be fighting on safe ground if they were to oppose the party caucus, not as a matter of conviction, but solely as a matter of pique, because some of their number were not favored with as many or as desirable committee assignments as they wanted, especially as the demands of the disappointed ones were not based on any precedent in the distribution of committee plums. SPECIAL MESSAGE COMING.- The Colorado River, having broken its bounds, is now about to compel the President to break his resolution not to ask Congress at this session to take up legislation other than that necessary to put into effect the Canadian reciprocity agreement. This obstreperous river is raising Cain. It has already caused damage to the amount of $300,000, and it possesses possibilities of working incalculable injury if it is not checked. The Secretary of the Interior, General Marshall, of the United States Engineer Corps; General Harrison Gray Otis, of Los Angeles; Colonel Ockerson, of St. Louis, and C. E. Grunsky, special engineer and formerly of the Panama Canal Commission, held a meeting to-day, at which it was decided that it would require $1,000,000 to maintain control of the river, and that this ought to be made available immediately, that the work may be done in the dry season. These men later laid the matter before the President, who has agreed to send to Congress a special communication urging the prompt appropriation of the required sum. G. G. H.Enc in Tokaji 6-8-11Times Roosevelt's Speech at Grant's Tomb. To the Editor of the Brooklyn Times: SIR: The speech by Theodore Roosevelt on Decoration Day to a large number of people who had gathered at Grant's Tomb to attend the Decoration Day exercises held there under the auspices of the U. S. Grant Post of Brooklyn, was the strongest delivered by that great American patriot since he returned from the African jungles. Theodore Roosevelt won the heart of every soldier who fought in the Civil War, the soldier who wore the blue and the soldier who wore the gray uniform; the Spanish-American veteran; the soldier now in the service of his country, as well as the heart of every wage earner- yes, every true American, when he made that characteristic Rooseveltian speech on the [????] part and of [?ay] on the majestic Hudson. Those of the veterans who fought under Lee as just great admirers of Theodore Roosevelt as are those who fought under Grant or the Spanish-American veterans. The Colonel's real friends, and they are legion, will respect his wishes and prevent any movement to place his (the Colonel's) name upon State tickets for Presidential nominee of the Republican party as suggested by our enthusiastic progressive brothers in the great West. There are certain individuals whom one cannot reason with at all. Deplorable as it is, nevertheless, it is a fact that there are thousands of thick-headed citizens in the Republican and Democratic parties and in other political parties as well. Any man with brains knows that the Colonel was importuned by the progressives of his own State, headed by the then Governor, as well as by the insurgent-progressives of the North and Southwest- in fact, by the Republicans in all parts of our common country, to lead the progressive movement in the Empire State. Gov. Hughes and hundreds of thousands of Republicans who were disgusted with machine politics were responsible for the Colonel's activity at the memorable Republican State convention at Saratoga Springs last autumn. The Colonel was right when he said on his Western speaking tour: "I did not get them in the fight. They were in the fight. All I did was to try to help them out in a fight in which they were right. As long as they were in it, I could not stay out." It is preposterous to blame the Colonel for the Republican defeat last autumn. Why, even his detractors have admitted that had he not taken such an active part in the last campaign, the Republican ticket would have been defeated by 150,000 or more votes. I wonder whether it ever occurred to some of those old-line political scalawags to ask themselves why 150,000 citizens have not made use of their prerogatives last November. One hundred and fifty thousand-a number of votes equal to that cast at the last Presidential election in two New England States, New Hampshire and Vermont combined. Why in the name of the good angel of Gabriel didn't they vote? Was it because they wanted to punish Theodore Roosevelt? Such an excuse would make a horse laugh. What, then, was the reason for their staying away from the polls? I'll tell you the reason: The enactment of the Payne-Aldrich tariff law, pledges not kept by the Republican party, Cannonism and despotic home rule. Those were the reasons for the defeat of the Republican ticket in our State and many other States in the Union. Friend or foe, admirer or detractor of Col. Roosevelt, must conced these concrete facts. Men who made a study of political upheavals in the United States ventured the prediction long before the convention met that if the Republican party failed to give to the people the relief that was promised in the Chicago convention, it is an over-sanguine person who would prohecy victory in the fact of discontent and the relinquishing of party affiliation. If the reception accorded Theodore Roosevelt on his last Western trip and the enthusiasm with which he was greeted on Decoration Day in his native town is a criterion of his popularity with the American people, then we may expect lively times at the Republican National Convention in the spring of 1912. BELA TOKAJI. President of the National Progressive Republican Party of State of New York.Enc in de Olivares 8-2-11 6-8-11José de Olivares Consul of the United States of America Madras The Madras Mail Thursday Evening, June 8, 1911. The U. S. A. Presidentship. President Taft's Campaign. Approved by Mr. Roosevelt. WASHINGTON, 7th June.—President Taft has been assured of Mr. Roosevelt's unqualified endorsement of his Presidential campaign in 1912, and also that Mr. Roosevelt will on no account allow himself to be nominated. THE UNITED STATES PRESIDENT. Reuter To-day states that Mr. Roosevelt has assured Mr. Taft of his unqualified support in the Presidential campaign of next year, at the same time giving an assurance to Mr. Taft that he will not allow himself to be nominated. Owing to the peculiar position that has lately been created in American politics, it is difficult to judge of Mr. Taft's change of being returned as President next year. Almost everything depends on the fate of the legislation effected during the next few months. The Democrats are at present in some ways Mr. Taft's masters. When they were put in power last November, it was generally said that they would not know what use to make of their opportunities, but the prediction, which seemed reasonable in the case of a rather heterogeneous Party undisciplined for a long time by the responsibilities of office, has been falsified. There is more cohesion and vigour among the Democrats than was anticipated, and their programme has been ably drawn up. In particular, they have made a shrewd move in supporting Mr. Taft's Reciprocity policy against the bulk of Mr. Taft's own Party. Should the Reciprocity Bill be passed, the Democrats will claim the credit, and Mr. Taft will, therefore, have no advantage on that point against a Democratic nominee for the Presidentship. On the other hand, if it is not passed, the Democrats will be able to throw the blame on the Republicans. It is not for a moment to be supposed that there is not wide difference between Mr. Taft and the Democrats. The latter fought the last Elections on the Tariff, and being pledged to reduce it, they feel obliged to take early action to that end. Mr. Taft, however, appointed a Committee to investigate the Tariff closely, with particular reference to the variations in the cost of production between Europe and the United States. This is a lengthy and complicated task, and the Report of the Committee is not expected till the winter, until when, Mr. Taft insists, revision of the Trariff [Tariff] should be deferred. He has warned the Democrats that if they push forward a Tariff Revision Bill he will veto it; to which they retort that in that case he will ruin his chances of re-election. On the face of it, the advantage is with the Democrats. But their position is not so strong as it appears at first glance, because if they insist on proceeding with their own legislation, they will be deferring Reciprocity, and that would make them unpopular. On the whole, it may be said that the chances of a Democrat nominee for the Presidentship will be better next year than they have been in the last three contests, but that the President's personal reputation, which is still high, though not what it was when he was first raised to his position, and Mr. Roosevelt's support will probably win a victory for Mr. Taft. [*American Consulate. Jun 8 1911 Madras, India*] José de Olivares. Consul.Enc in 6-8-11 6-8-11Teddy is for Taft Just as All the Republicans Are Going to be. This is Certain, Now That They Were Together at Baltimore. "Hello, Mr. President" Said Roosevelt and Taft Said, "Hello, Theodore". Said to be a Cinch That Things Are All Settled Once More, Washington, June 7.—President Taft in his candidacy for the presidential nomination in 1912 will receive the unqualified endorsement of Theodore Roosevelt. That is the best political news Mr. Taft has received in a manner that leaves no boubt [doubt] as to its authenticity. The information that Mr. Roosevelt under no circumstances will allow his name to be presented to the Republican national convention was conveyed to the White House several days ago, but it did not become known until last night. That Mr. Roosevelt feels the Taft administration should be continued was brought out partly as the result of a cordial greeting between the two men at the Cardinal Gibbons jubilee in Baltimore. Whether Mr. Roosevelt's approval of Mr. Taft's candidacy will go far enough to take the former president into the campaign as a speaker is problematical, but that the force of his personality will be with the president is assured. Message by Mutual Friend. The information that Mr. Roosevelt will be found aligned with the President was brought directly to Mr. Taft from Mr. Roosevelt by a mutual friend high in official life who was connected with both the Roosevelt and Taft administrations in a capacity that enabled him to gain the confidence of both men. The meeting at Baltimore between the President and Mr. Roosevelt was only incidental to the celebration of the Cardinal Gibbons jubilee, but it was an incident that awaked the political interest of the senators and congressmen who saw them together. They shook hands with old friends; they chatted, laughed and behaved just as they used to do when Mr. Roosevelt was in the White House and Mr. Taft was secretary of war. They carried the spirit of friendship to the platform and, sitting side by side, they talked in undertones much of the afternoon. Mr. Roosevelt reached Baltimore before the president and was waiting for him at the armory. Was Like Old Times. "Hello, Mr. President," he said, in the high pitched voice Washington used to know so well. "I'm so glad to see you. I want to inquire about Mrs. Taft." "Hello Theodore," replied the President. "How are you?" "Where's Archie?" inquired the colonel a minute later, looking around for Maj. A. W. Butt, his personal aid in his White House days, and now aid to President Taft. Mr. Roosevelt and the president were together about ten minutes, beyond ear range of any other persons. Afterwards it was said they "talked about Mrs. Taft's health." The president invited the colonel to Washington June 19 to be his guest in the White House at his silver wedding anniversary. Mr. Roosevelt said he would try to manage it. When the score of more of senators and congressmen entered the reception room the conference was over. Although some of the men in the crowd were never classed as his friends in the old days Mr. Roosevelt was ready for them all.Lawrence F. Abbott PRESIDENT William B. Howland TREASURER Karl V. S. Howland SECRETARY The Outlook 287 Fourth Avenue New York Lyman Abbott EDITOR IN CHIEF Hamilton W. Mabie ASSOCIATE EDITOR Theodore Roosevelt CONTRIBUTING EDITOR June 9, 1911 Dear Harper: The enclosed card is that of an artist who came to me with an introduction from Mr. Miller, Editor of the New York Times. He wants to make an etched portrait of Mr. Roosevelt, and showed me an excellent etched portrait of Mr. Taft, which he has just made. To do this he wants to take a photograph of Mr. Roosevelt in his office. He says it will only take fifteen minutes. I told him I didn't think there was any possibility of arranging it, but that I would bring the matter to your attention, which I now do. If Mr. Roosevelt declines, will you write a little note to Mr. Schneider courteously saying that Mr. Roosevelt regrets that he cannot arrange the matter. L. F. Abbott [[shorthand]]For encl see 6-9-11[*H.*] "Open Ridge" [*ack 6-19-11 [Bannard]*] Springfield Vermont June 9. 1911 Col. Rosevelt, Dear Sir!- I owe you an apology for not having been on hand to greet you at White River, but I was unavoidably absent. I had expected we would make up a delegation of the F.N.P.L. of which you are an honorary member. I wish to assure you however that we are all "Teddy" men from skin to core. and have been for many years. My own intent in your good fortune and welfare date back nearly half a century when a favored Niece of my Grandmother used to come up from N Y. City to the old homestead and was wont to tell of a little lad down in York - who was just the smartest boy in the country and if he lives I predict2 May some day be the President of the US. On one of her visits here I should say at near the close of the Civil War she brought a picture of a little lad clad in scarlet plaids with a leather belt around waist and left it with us Again in the early seventies she brought a another of a bright boy in its teens and reiterated "that some day this boy will be a President" My last communication from her was about the time you was in the N.Y. Leg. and the chased me "Watch out for Theda Rosevelt for I assure you that as soon as the sun shall shine in another century he will be the Prest of the U.S." She suddenly passed away; a few days afterward at an advanced age in Stamford Conn. So you may be sure that my father and self have ever had a warm interest in your career, - have gloried in all your advancements. To indicate that I consider there is much left for you to do I am sending my mss of my reply to the toast "A plea for the Equities," had I been at3 at the "Dinner" and been called upon. Begging your indulgence for having thus written.- out of the fullness of my heart for you, I am Sincerely yours E. Wellman BarnardJOHN BARRETT DIRECTOR GENERAL FRANCISCO J. YÁNES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PAN AMERICAN UNION INTERNATION UNION OF AMERICAN REPUBLICS Washington, D. C., June 9, 1911. THE PAN AMERICAN UNION is an international organization and office maintained by the twenty-one American republics, controlled by a Governing Board composed of the Secretary of State of the United States and the Diplomatic Representatives in Washington of the other American nations, administered by a Director General and Assistant Director chosen by this Board and assisted by a staff of statisticians, compilers, trade experts, translators, editors, librarians and clerks, and devoted to the development and conservation of commerce, friendly intercourse and good understanding among all the American republics. My dear Col. Roosevelt: Under separate cover I have much pleasure in forwarding to you, with my particular compliments, a little book entitled "THE PAN AMERICAN UNION - PEACE, FRIENDSHIP, COMMERCE." This represents my humble effort in a modest way to put under one cover, in attractive illustrated form, such information and data as will tell in brief terms what most persons may wish to know about (a) the progress, resources, population, area and commerce of the twenty Latin American republics; (b) the practical work, exact scope and usefulness of this institution; (c) the remarkable architectural features of its beautiful building; (d) the views on Pan American affairs of representative men like Mr. Blaine, yourself, Mr. Taft, Mr. Knox, Mr. Root, Mr. Nabuco, Mr. De la Barra and Mr. Carnegie, as expressed in their speeches; and (e) what the American republics have actually done for peace and friendship. It is my hope that, by perusing its pages, those who are already interested in Pan American relations may have such interest increased, and that those who have not been heretofore interested may have their interest awakened, not only in the progress and possibilities of the twenty nations and seventy millions of people south of the United States, but in this international institution which is devoted to the development of Peace, Friendship and Commerce among them all. Yours very cordially, John Barrett Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York. /GFrank Sparks W.P. Brown Thirty-Seventh Year The Princeton Telegraph By Sparks & Brown News and Job Printers Princeton, Missouri. June 9, 1911. Mr Frank Harper, New York. Dear Sir: Replying to your kind favor of the 1st inst will state that I have arranged with Harris & Ewing, Washington, D.C., for them to mail you a photograph of Colonel Roosevelt and in accordance with you suggestion will ask that you have the Colonel autograph same and then forward to me. Stamps for forwarding are herwith enclosed. Thanking you in advance for this favor, I remain, Yours very respectfully, W.P. BrownWitter Bynner Windsor Vermont June 9 1911 Dear Mr. Roosevelt: Faithful to democracy in many things, you deserve new praise for discrimination and courage in announcing yourself an equal suffragist. Yours heartily Witter BynnerDR. A. K. FISHER THE PLYMOUTH WASHINGTON, D.C. [*5.*] Washington, D.C. June 9. 1911 Dear Col. Roosevelt: I am sending by express today my copy of 'African Game Trails' for your autograph. I shall be glad to have it. If you ever have time when in Washington I want you to visit Plummers Island the home of the Wash. Biologist's Field Club. Undoubtedly your son, Theodore, Mr. Pinchot, & Mr. Garfield have told you about its attractiveness. It was there where Mr. Garfield saw the 'black bear'. Sincerely Yours A.K. Fisher [*Please return the book to above address, charges collect.*]The Troy Times Charles S. Francis Troy, N. Y., June 9, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- The promptness and the cordiality of your expression of friendship for me, contained in your letter of June 8th, was just about what I expected from you, and I appreciate, more than I can tell you, every word of your communication. The suggestion you make I have followed. Believe me, always, Faithfully yours, Charles S. Francis Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. J Editorial Department The Century Magaiine Union Square New York June 9, 1911 Robert Underwood Johnson, Editor Clarence Clough Buel, Associate Editor. My dear Roosevelt: Your letter of the 6th of June is very generous and leaves nothing to be desired. My idea in printing these letters is not to put anybody in a hole or to criticize anybody, but to record the facts without comment, before the matter is forgotten. As you will see from the printed letter inclosed I have kept quiet for three years for fear of complications. I am sending them now chiefly to members of the Conference whose names appear in the large volume of the Proceedings. I am off for Europe to-morrow and hope you will have a very pleasant summer. Sincerely yours, R. U. Johnson Hon. Theodore Roosevelt.MARION L. MISCH (Mrs. Caesar), PRESIDENT, 400 Westminster St., PROVIDENCE, R. I. BELLE LOEWENSTEIN (Mrs. Ben), FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT, Cincinnati, O. BERTHA F. RAUH, (Mrs. Enoch), SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT. Pittsburgh, Pa MELIDA PAPPE (Mrs. Julius), RECORDING SECRETARY, Sioux City, Ia. HATTIE KAHN, (Mrs. Adolph), TREASURER, Washington, D. C. JANET S. HARRIS (Mrs. Nathaniel), AUDITOR, Donora, Pa. MISS SADIE AMERICAN, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 448 Central Park West, New York City. The Council of Jewish Women Cable Address: COUNIEW, NEW YORK MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF WOMEN OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN HEADQUARTERS 448 CENTRAL PARK WEST, NEW YORK CITY COMMITTEE ON PURITY OF THE PRESS MRS. CORNELIA KAHN, M. D., CHAIRMAN 1000 GIRARD AVENUE Philadelphia, Pa., June 9th 191 1 [*4.*] Hon. theodore Roosevelt. "The Outlook" New York City. Dear Sir, Feeling sure of your endorsement of our movement to secure a higher tone in the columns of our daily newspapers, I am enclosing a copy of our plan of work, in the hope that you will kindly favor me with an expression of your interest, and of any criticism which may make our propaganda more effective. A National Chairman, I initiate methods which are not arranged for in the plan. While you were occupying the presidential chair, I addressed a communication to you, which your secretary acknowledged. The enclosed letter was sent recently to all our Philadelphia papers, and, if I can pressure so far on your valuable time, as to ask you to read it. I would like to know if you approve my argument, and if I could use your name at any time, as endorsing it. With expressions of highest regard and esteem, I am Yours very truly Cornelia Kahn Chairman [[shorthand]]Committee of Wholesale Grocers Formed to Assist in Obtaining Cheaper Sugar for Consumers Through Reduction of Duties on Raw and Refined Sugars 138 Front Street, New York, N. Y. Carl Schuster Koenig & Schuster New York City. B. F. Persons Persons & Scoville Co. Evansville, Ind. R. E. Collins Collins & Co. Birmingham, Ala. G. Thalheimer Syracuse, N. Y. F. J. Dessoir R. C. Williams & Co. New York City. W. R. Small The A. B. Small Co. Macon, Ga. A. Blanton A. Blanton Grocery Co. Marion, N. C. W. H. Baker Baker & Co. Winchester, Va. H. C. Beggs Dillworth Bros. Co. Pittsburg, Pa. R. E. Bentley Bentley, Shriver & Co. Baltimore, Md. A. L. De Groff Lewis De Groff & Son New York City. A. S. Hammond Monypeny Hammond Co. Columbus, Ohio Henry Baden Henry Baden & Co. Independence, Kan. H. T. Gates E. W. Gates & Co. Richmond, Va. E. L. Woodard E. L. Woodard & Co, Norfolk, Va. Jacob Zinsmeister J. Zinsmeister & Bro. Louisville, Ky. A. Brinkley A. Brinkley Co. Norfolk, Va. J. W. Howell Warfield Pratt & Howell Des Moines, Ia. John E. Talmadge, Jr. Talmadge Bros. & Co. Athens, Ga. Isaac Horner Hy. Horner & Co. Chicago, Ills. E. P. McKinney McKinney & Co. Binghamton, N. Y. H. Y. McCord McCord Stuart Co. Atlanta, Ga. A. S. Webster Webster Grocery Co. Danville, Ills. Edward Cumpson T. & E. Cumpson Buffalo, N. Y. F. J. Dessoir, Chairman F. C. Lowry, Sec'y and Treas. Sugar, a household necessity pays practically 80% duty. Luxuries, such as automobiles, pay 45% duty. We desire the greatest good for the greatest number. New York, June 9 1911 [*8.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Outlook Publishing Co. City Sir:- I take the liberty of enclosing a Pamphlet which I have prepared under the caption of "Our High Tariff on Sugar and Its Effect", and hope this will be of interest to you. I am, Very respectfully yours, F. C. Lowry[*H*] [*[Mackintosh]*] Maple Court Farm Stroudsburg Pa 9 June 1911 Col. T. Roosevelt Oyster Bay N. Y. Sir, I have not the honor of knowing you and so far the pleasure of seeing you has been denied to me, but I have your record as everybody in this, and every civilized country in the world has.— It seems you stated in Vermont that you would regard the nomination for 1912 a calamity if it fell upon you. — permit me, with much respect, to say that the sentiment of the whole country is surely encircling your path to the great office you filled witha credit that will brighten history when most of the presidents are forgoten, = You can do for the peace of the world what you did for Japan & Russia and when that is accomplished, your countrymen will let you lay down your arms, - if theres any calamity its your refusal to listen to the call that is not to be downed. - There's not a farmer, or artizan, in their vicinity at all events, whois not ready to get into the harness if you give us the least encouragement. - And there's as little doubt about the result or there is about your giving out a square deal I am Sir Your obedt Servant James Mackintosh2 into their homes & hearts, walking with their arms around each other and holding hands. My wife was delighted with them & I know she has written a score of letters to them since her return to Washington. It was a fine outing for us, both. Nothing that you could have done for me could possibly have pleased me as much as the interest you showed in Colonel Whistler's promotion. [*[E. A. Mearns]*] U.S. National Museum, Washington, D.C. June 9, 1911. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: Your letter was received yesterday and made me a happy man. Your expression that you wished you would have been on the topo-type trip to D.C. particularly pleased me. Those South Carolina people are delightful. It was charming to see their women taking two Washington ladies—Mrs. Brown & Mrs. Mearnsyou and General Wood are in a class by yourselves; but it was my good fortune to serve always under officers whom I loved and respected; but Col. Whistler was the finest soldier & gentlemen of them all, I hope he will get the promotion before his retirement. I thank you, I am sure that Heller would be tremendously pleased to have you write life histories of the large African mammals. Do try and do that! I will call you up whenever in New York. If you are at home, I will go over and see you. I am down to my little stipend of $281.25 monthly and cannot make long journeys often, so will have to wait until I am in N.Y. Sincerely yours E. A. MearnsTHE CHURCHMAN CHURCHMAN BUILDING 434 LAFAYETTE STREET NEW YORK EDITORIAL ROOMS [*4.*] June 9, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Sir: Mr. McBee asks me to say that he has had mailed to Mrs. Roosevelt Bishop Westcott's "Some Lessons of the Revised Version of the New Testament", of which he spoke to you yesterday. He is addressing it to Mrs. Roosevelt so that it may not be returned to your New York office. Very truly yours, M. K. Millen— Sec'Y.[*[6-9-11]*] HARVARD LAW SCHOOL CAMBRIDGE, MASS My dear Mr. Harper: Will you please tell Mr. Roosevelt I accept with pleasure his kind invitation to luncheon at Oyster Bay on Saturday June, twenty-fourth. I will take the eleven o'clock train from the Pennsylvania Station you suggest. Thanking you for your letter, I am, Sincerely, Paige Monteagle June ninthState Charities Aid Association, UNITED CHARITIES BUILDING, 105 EAST 22ND STREET. NEW YORK 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 June 9th, 1911 Mr. Frank Harper, Secretary to Colonel Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York. Dear Sir: I have opened your letter addressed to Mr. Folks in regard to the poor woman writing to you for assistance. Mr. Folks is in Boston attending the National Conference of Charities and Correction. I have taken the liberty of forwarding Mrs. Gloster's letter, together with a copy of your letter to Mr. Folks, to the Secretary of the Bureau of Charities, 69 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, where I am sure it will receive the right sort of attention. Yours very truly, (Miss) M. C. Osborne [*File under Folks.*][*F*] Theological Seminary, Va., June 9th, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Colonel Roosevelt - I have long desired your autographed photograph. I am finishing here next week and shall be ordained on the 16th, after attending my colleague's wedding, the Rev. Oscar Randolph to Miss Crawford. I shall leave for Idaho, where I shall spend the first years of my ministerial career at Montpelier.I want to shake your hand again as I go through New York for the West. Every good wish! Most sincerely, Wm Henry Pettus President Taft and Major Butt witnessed the conferring of the Master Mason's degree upon me in old Alexandria Washington Lodge #22 on the 22nd of February last. Both have been kind enough to send me their autographed photographs, and I want yours to complete a trio, which I do and shall value very greatly. They will help me to adorn the walls of my Rectory. If I have the chance John M. Gallaway, President. G. Edwin Sawyer, Treasurer. Equity Bond and Security Company Incorporated under the laws of New York Capital Stock $100,000.00 Executive Offices 37 Wall Street New York June 9, 1911. [*18.*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. My dear Colonel:- You perhaps may not remember me personally, but I have had the pleasure once or twice of meeting you through my Brother-in-Law Mr. Camille Weidenfeld of Oyster Bay. As the present Junior Warden of St. Nicholas Lodge #321 of New York City, I have been made the chairman of committee to report upon Mr. Frank Harrison Higgins, who is at present residing in New York City and formerly from Olean, N. Y, who has given the Lodge your name as one of his three references. A letter regarding his qualifications to become a Master Mason would be greatly appreciated. Fraternally yours, GES/LG. G. Edwin Sawyer [[shorthand]]RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE HOWARD EDWARDS, PRESIDENT DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH & MODERN LANGUAGES Frank K. Sechrist, Professor William Sawyer Spencer, Assistant Professor Florence H. Myrick, Instructor in French Ruth C. Hadley, Instructor in German [*D*] KINGSTON, R. I., June 9, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York. Mr dear Sir: I am authorized in behalf of Rhode Island State College and the community of Kingston to request that you deliver a lecture or address some time during the college year of 1911-12 at Kingston. Lest it be objected that no date could be made so far in advance, we are willing to let that remain undecided until a week or ten days, if you wish, before the lecture is to be delivered. All that we require now is that you agree to come here some time, let us say, between the first of November and the first of June, 1912, and that you state your terms. Our college is one of the "land grant" foundations and it has just been advanced to the standard required by the Carnegie Foundation. I came here from Wisconsin last year and find this college progressive in all its tendencies, one of the few places in the most conservative State of New England for the dissemination of the doctrine of progressive citizenship. This is a sort of Macedonian cry. Will you come? Please state the conditions under which you will come. We are only four hours from New York, almost neighbors to you at Oyster Bay.RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE HOWARD EDWARDS, PRESIDENT DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH & MODERN LANGUAGES Frank K. Sechrist, Professor William Sawyer Spencer, Assistant Professor Florence H. Myrick, Instructor in French Ruth C. Hadley, Instructor in German KINGSTON, R. I., Yours very sincerely, Frank K. SechristF. L SEELY ATLANTA PUBLISHER THE GEORGIAN [*7.*] Atlanta, Ga. June 9th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City, N. Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I have some awfully good news about the collection, the nature of which I will not write just now, but will tell you about when I am in the city in the course of three of four weeks, and which may possibly bear fruit before that time. I only wanted to let you know that something is really being done, and that in a way that will be entirely agreeable to you. I sincerely appreciate your letter of the 2nd, and with all good wishes, beg to remain, Very sincerely yours, F L SEELY FLS-HGN.[*[6-9-11]*] [*D.*] Geo. L.D. Tompkins, D.D.S. Postoffice Building Asbury Park, N.J. Hon T. Roosevelt Dear Sir Could you make it possible to deliver a lecture in the Ocean Grove New Jersey, Auditorium on the evening of August 7th (Monday) for the benefit of the Ocean Grove Fire Dept? The Association has granted the use of the Auditorium to the Firemen for a benefit If you could possible so arrangewe would be very grateful. You have spoken twice in the building so you know about it. If possible to come kindly let me know as soon as possible giving terms ect. The only date we can get is Aug. 7. I might add that Gov. Wilson speaks July 4th, W.J. Bryan, Sept 5th. Thanking you for an early reply. I am yours Most Respt G.L.D. Tompkins June 9. 19116-9-11 1881 1911 June 9th Thirtieth Wedding Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. James H. Wallis send Greetings to their many friends on the occasion of their Thirtieth Wedding Anniversary, which will be celebrated with their Children at the homestead, "Pearl Cottage," Rexburg, Idaho, June 9, 1911.Enc in Borah 6-12-11CHARLES DWIGHT WILLARD LOS ANGELES Pasadena, Cal. June 9th, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York, My dear Colonel: I found that the longer I put off replying to you r letter, the more I was condensing, in my own mind, what I thought I should say to you; and as I thought this was a good symptom, I continued to postpone. Besides I wished to take plenty of time to enjoy the pleasure of responding to such a letter as you wrote to me--one so full of suggestion and of personal confidences and of lines of pregnant thinking. While it may be rather an everyday matter to you to write a letter to some theoretical chap out West-- the language is my own and not attributed to you-- for me to be discussing governmental issues with an ex-president-- particularly this kind of an expresident--is something in the nature of a historical event. So you are expected, please, to regard most of the delay as an evident of complimentary respect. Now if you don't mind my backing up a little for a start, this affair began with my writing an editorial in which I said that Theodore Roosevelt was the finest kind of a man, in spite of the fact that he did not believe in the people and trust them to the extent we did here in California. To which you replied, in a letter to my friend Becker, that you felt you were just as strong for the rule of the people as we were, but that the voters of the East were not quite ready for the doctrine yet, and you thought it best to advance it with caution. At least that was the idea I got from your letter to Becker and from the letter written afterwards to me, and, more than all, from you talk at the luncheon at the Alexandria. But it seems I was in error on that, for your present letter handles(2) the policy matter in a sentence or two, and puts it completely out of business. The greater part of your letter-- other than the very interesting personal section-- is devoted to an argument that our brand of democracy is extreme and dangerous and-- by natural inference-- very different from your own. Now, of course, we have no copyright on the word, and could not, and would not estop you from calling your point of view true democracy and ours something else. Perhaps democracy is like orthodoxy the exclusive possession of the one who happens to be speaking. Only, let me again recall what the issue was in its inception: whether you did, as a matter of fact, look at these things as we did. Your letter seems to settle that point quite conclusively, even though it may be to our disadvantage. The purpose of my letter-- my long letter I mean-- was to urge that you give this issue of direct legislation special prominence in the great work that we all feel you can do with the American people. to strengthen this plea, I "held forth" on the power of democracy to develop the best there is in man. But your letter routs me, horse, foot and dragoons, and drives me back inside my lines, and compels me to defend my own citadel. I must entirely abandon the attack. The best I can hope to do is to make it clearer to you that this California crowd of your sincere friends and admirers is not quite so far outside the domain of sound reasoning as you seem to fear. But as that is rather a personal issue and not one of general bearing, I will make it as brief as possible, merely touching the chief questions you raise. First, as to Hayti, the Sudan, etc. We certainly do not think that a belief in the capacity of the American people to govern themselves under a pure democracy requires that we should also believe that the initiative and referendum would be a good thing to give to the Hottentots or Bushmen: or conversely, that because democracy will not work well in(3) Hayti and San Domingo, we should regard it with suspicion in the United States. It is a general principle that freedom is best for mankind; yet we do shut some men up in penitentiaries. I hold that democracy uplifts those who enjoy its privileges, but I freely admit that it will not do for Hayti. Second, we do not for a moment admit that consistency requires, as you suggest, that the people of New York City should, under democracy, elect their 48,000 employees. The rule of "Qui facit per alium, facit per ser" holds in every plan of government. when the people elect a Mayor clothed by law with the power of appointing a thousand subordinates they elect all the thousand. Democracy and the short ballot are not antagonistic, but on the contrary belong together. The very essence of democracy is that those who serve the people should be genuinely representative of the people. That calls for the highest possible intelligence of choice, and that means logically a limitation of the number chosen to a mere handful. Third, consistency certainly does not require that we should abolish the legislature, as you suggest. Direct legislation is intended not as a scheme to allow people to make and pass on laws, but as an automatic method of making sure that representatives truly represent. As long as the legislative body follows the wishes of its constituency, there will be no interference from the people. There is a margin of possible error, as you very clearly point out in your reference to Switzerland, where a minority might cause delay or a little expense. Nothing is free from drawbacks. In an intelligent community it is not easy to get signatures to frivolous things. Occasionally a trick might be pulled off, but not one as against ten under the mis-representative system. Fourth we are not compelled to believe that the people are always right. Of course they are frequently wrong in small things, and occasionally(4) wrong on big things. It is a question of percentages and comparison. We believe there will be fewer mistakes under the system of democracy that under the system of uncontrolled representatives. And the former has the enormous advantage of educating the people. Fifth, as to a tendency on our part to flatter the Demos, I must confess that your criticism is eminently sound and just. Peccavi! However, as Sam Weller says about wife-beating, "Its an amiable veakniss". Sixth, Again I must admit that I certainly expressed myself awkwardly to have given you the impression that I meant at any time social instead of political democracy. I mean exclusively the latter. The former is not a serious issue of today. Because I am contending for the right of John Smith and Tom Joes to take direct hand in running the government when necessary, it does not follow that I must ask them to dine at my home. Consistency is a jewel, but not a strait-jacket. As Lincoln said to Douglas, "Because I am unwilling to hold a negro woman as a slave, must I then stand ready to marry her?" I think, by the way, that your career shows the possession of a marvelous sentiment of social democracy. You understand the people and get next to them, as we say, and as a result they love you in a personal sort of a way. This is very interesting and beautiful, but bears only indirectly on the issue of political democracy. Seventh, while you are too polite and kindly to put it into words, I am somehow conscious of the fact that you look upon us as approaching this subject from a theoretical stand-point, whereas you are trying to regard it practically. This experience is not new to us. It is the regular thing, and we are hardened to it. I was secretary of the Municipal League of Los Angeles, at the time direct legislation was adopted into the charter, and I campaigned in its behalf, speaking night after night all over town. We carried it five to one. Then in that same posi-(5) position, I made use of it a number of times, always successfully, to fight of Southern Pacific machine rascalities in our city government. On one specific occasion, about which there is not a shadow of a doubt we saved the city one million dollars. I had charge of gathering the signatures, drew up petitions, managed and helped to manage campaigns. Now am I allowed to have "practical" views on the subject, or merely "theoretical"? Yet my work is not a circumstance to the years of faithful labor and practical effort put forth by W. S. U 'Ren; but every Eastern newspaper editor who writes from a library, and never crossed the Mississippi, holds up U'Ren as an example of a mere theorist on this subject, while he, the editor, is a "practical" man. Words have queer meanings sometimes. Let me say, however, that of course I recognize that your extraordinary experience in all lines of politics gives you a sort of Emeritus title of "practical", and that on this particular matter you have posted yourself. I cheerfully concede that part of it; but I venture a mild protest at our wrong classification. Let me say again, in conclusion, that this letter is offered merely as an explanation, and I hop justification, of our point of view, and not at all in criticism of yours. You carried the was into Africa, and it is on that territory that resistance is offered. I think your last article in the Outlook on the Standard Oil decision one of the most thoroughly serviceable things you have ever done. It will help greatly to clear up the public mind. Thank you for your kindly personal expressions. I have a dream that some day I may be well enough to come East again, but-- Sincerely yours, Charles Dwight Willard[*Wynne*] 915 Rhode Island Ave nw Washington D. C. June 9th. 11 [*3.*] My dear Colonel Roosevelt: A few friendly words to let you know that Mrs Wynne and I are reasonably well, financially easy, and still hoping, for the Roosevelts, all manner of good luck and family happiness. We have had much, very much sickness since Christmas, but all are recovered, save the Grandfather, Mr McCabe, dying of old age, and the Captain at Asheville N.C. in an advanced stage of consumption. I seldom go to the Capitol for it makes me sad to see so many new faces in the [xxxx] places I have watched since 1874. Lodge in the Senate is some comfort, and about the only one (of our crowd) left. Of course I never go to the White House, or any of thethe existing ill advised extra session, called in temper, and with utter lack of political foresight. The Democrats have seized their opportunity and for the first time in many years are playing good politics and hanging well together. The future will grow more and more interesting for the bystanders, especially those who think they can discover a more rapid crystallization on the lines of thought, first forced on the public mind by you, in your (now better understood) crusades. Mrs Wynne sends her love to Mrs R. and all. Sincerely, your friend Robert J. Wynne Col Theodore Roosevelt. departments and I know but few who do. My private affairs fairly fill in my time at Washington with occasional trips to New York. Ida and Ruth are in London paying great attention no doubt to Idas little baby girl. They can to to Court, outside the American Embassy, through Lord and Lady De Freyne, the uncle and aunt of Ida's husband. I would have liked to see you in Baltimore, only ex-officials were not invited by the Cardinals Secretary, so I did not go. Your speech seemed to be the feature of the occasion - at any rate, the Jews and the Catholics took heart in your prediction. I suppose the Protestants and many of my other pagan friends shuddered; but, you have the courage to be fair. Every [body] Republican I know seems to be watching with foreboding the developments of10 Mr. Otto J. Schneider 155 Carnegie Hall New YorkEnc in de Olivares 8-2-11 6-9-11THE MADRAS TIMES. FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 9, 1911. The American Presidency. Reuter's announcement that President Taft will receive the unqualified support of Mr. Roosevelt in his Presidential campaign next year, definitely closes the estrangement which had arisen between the two statesmen. The necessity of re-establishing the fortunes of the Republican Party has no doubt had its influence in bringing these erstwhile friends back to complete harmony. The differences in question seem to have arisen immediately after Mr. Taft was elected President. An exchange of letters on home and foreign policy took place, the outcome being that Mr. Taft, while continuing to act according to his own best judgment, promised always to give the sincerest consideration to any suggestion or opinion from his predecessor. The incident shows the tremendous hold which, even when out of office, the ex-President continues to wield over his party. Nevertheless it is doubtful whether his strenuous Presidency was, judged by actual achievement, quite as fruitful as President Taft's promises to be. Neither project has come to complete fruition as yet, but if the Taft arbitration proposals and the Reciprocity Agreement with Canada are placed on the statute-book, they will undoubtedly constitute the two most pregnant and far-reaching measures taken by America since the Republic achieved its independence. The historical appraisment of legislative measures, however, is not always identical with their electioneering value, and we shall see in what measure President Taft's projects will avail to stem the rising ride of Democratic fervour in the country. It must be remembered that even Mr. Roosevelt does not wholly approve Mr. Taft's arbitration scheme. The United States, the ex-President considers "ought never specifically to bind itself to arbitrate questions respecting honour, independence, or integrity." Mr. Roosevelt argues that though war is quite impossible between English- speaking peoples and therefore the matter is academic, yet "we should be very cautious in entering upon a treaty with any nation, however closely kin to us, the form whereof it would be impossible to follow in making treaties with other great friendly civilised nations." The fate of the arbitration proposals, however, will have been settled long before the Presidential campaign opens. It only remains to say that, whomever the Democratic Party may put forward as candidate for the Presidency, they do not possess any such commanding figures in either home or international politics as the two famous statemen who will lead the Republican forces into battle.self governing peoples comprised in the British Empire touches one of the largest & most interesting of all political questions. When you were President, I was always looking for an opportunity of discussing it with you, but you were incessantly busy & the moment never came. I hope it may come some day soon. Ever sincerely yours James Bryce [*[Bryce]*] BRITISH EMBASSY, WASHINGTON. June 10/11 [*C*] My dear Roosevelt It had been my hope that your coming to Baltimore last Tuesday would give me a chance for a little talk with you, but the multitude of friends who thronged round you soon showed me that would be impossible. When the Arbitration treatyhas gone further I shall hope to write a little more to you about it: meantime I want to say only this, that there is not, so far as I see, any reason why the one which it is proper to make between you and us should be taken as a normal form & be employed between either of our countries and other countries Personally I should not think it would suit their cases. All sorts of things may do well as between us and you which might not do well between ourselves and others The latter part of your letter when you refer to other possibilities as between the U. S. & theESTABLISHED 1838 THE BOBBS-MERRILL COMPANY PUBLISHERS -- INDIANAPOLIS [*P*] 6/10/11. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: At the reguest of the author, Mrs. Mary Huston Gregory of Indianapolis, we take pleasure in sending you, with our compliments, a copy of her new book "Checking the Waste—A Study in Conservation." Mrs. Gregory says she is desirous that you have this copy, because she knows how vitally you are interested in this problem and, then, too she feels under obligation, because of the valuable suggestions she got from your addresses on this subject. If you care to give it, Mrs. Gregory would be glad to have your frank opinion of the book, after you have had time to examine it. Very truly yours, The Bobbs-Merrill Company. John R Carr JRC/EW.TELEPHONE 2041 GRAMERCY H. W. BRAUCHER, SECRETARY PLAYGROUND ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA METROPOLITAN BUILDING. 1 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK CITY THEODORE ROOSEVELT HONORARY PRESIDENT JACOB LEE PRESIDENT JACOB RIIS HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENT MRS. LOVELL WHITE SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT ROBERT GARRETY THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT GUSTAVUS T. KIRBY TREASURER AC:MW June 10th, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue........................ New York City - N. Y....................... Sir:- Your letter to Mr. H. S. Braucher has been forwarded to him at Boston, where he is attending the National Conference of Charities and Corrections. Respectfully yours, Abbie H. Condit[*E H Cooper*][*6-10-11*] [*[6-10-11]*] [*3*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt,- Editor - "Outlook":- I have followed with deep interest the State and National Reports on Tuberculosis and find no reason to doubt the correctness of their conclusion as to the communicability of the disease, the means by which it is disseminated and the indispensable condition on which depends the possibility of a cure, namely fresh air, uncontaminated by the tubercle bacillus. The logical outcome of their theory is the camp or college colony where ample space may insure freedom from association with the tuberculous. Without such isolation all agree no cure has been recorded. A bill providing for the establishing of a State camp in the Adirondacks is now under consideration, endorsed by Assemblymen Bush, O'Connor, Goodwin and others. The State Charities Aid Association, while theoretically accepting these data as the basis of its Crusade seems practically to repudiate them. Instead of forwarding the work on scientific lines, its energies seem devoted to the furthering the multiplication[*E H Cooper*] [*6-10-11*] 2 of County Hospitals, after procuring legislation by which these unwelcome and death-dealing Institutions are enabled to perpetuate this fatal disease. Last December a Hearing was given in Albany to the application of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for permission to establish in Mt. McGregor a Sanitarium for the treatment of its tuberculous policy-holders. Mr. Homer Folks testified on that occasion that the State Charities Aid Association had been instrumental in securing legislation whereby the State Health Commissioner need only secure permission from a Local Health Officer to authorize any individual, or corporation to establish an institution where sufferers from this disease - officially recognized (as communicable) - receive treatment and communal housing. The animus of this perverted activity is difficult to discern though Mr. Kingsbury article in Review of Reviews, April 1910 - throws possible illumination on a dark subject. He states that the Russell Sage Foundation is financing the movement. Whether the Life Insurance Company (guided by its legislative counsel) influenced this legislation or shrwdly availed itself of its lax provisions is not material. The tragic fact remains that the rights of the tax payers and the tuberculous[*E H Cooper*] [*6-10-11*] 3 are alike ruthlessly sacrificed to private gain. I can see no remedy for this most lamentable condition save one. Appeals to Governor Dix and to Senators and Assemblymen seem ineffective against corporate influence. It seems to me that some one whose personality and reputation command public confidence and respect must assume this task if it is to be accomplished at all. That you are the one man capable of performing this mighty work I feel convinced, and I respectfully beg of you not to turn aside from this task if after due consideration you concur in the conclusions set forth in this letter and the accompanying MS. and printed clippings. If you give the matter the publicity its importance demands—the remedy may yet be found and applied. If you do not care to use MS. or clippings, may I ask you to return the former, for which purpose I enclose stamps. Very truly yours— E.H. Cooper— No. 1 Ballston Ave.— Saratoga Springs— N. Y.— June 10 –1911—Abe J. David. Law Offices, Elizabeth, N.Y. 6/10/11. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. [*D*] Dear Sir: On the first Sunday in December every Elk Lodge will hold Memorial Services. Would you entertain an invitation from Elizabeth Lodge of Elks to deliver an address at one of our Theaters on that night? Trusting that I am not taking any undue liberty in writing this note, I am, Most Respectfully Yours, Abe J David. Chairman Memorial Committee. THE NATIONAL MILITARY AND SHOOTING WEEKLY ARMS AND THE MAN Formerly Shooting and Fishing 1502 H STREET NORTHWEST JAMES A. DRAIN, Editor WASHINGTON, D. C. June 10, 1911 PERSONAL. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- I enclose herewith a page cut from the last issue of my paper, ARMS AND THE MAN. I desire you to read this editorial and I know you will wish to read it when I tell you that it refers to Roosevelt and Taft Peace-and-War; especial application to the Decoration Day orations of the two gentlemen mentioned. I am particularly anxious that you should see this and that you should, from time to time, look at the copies of ARMS AND THE MAN which come to you. I think the paper is of the kind to immediately enlist and hold your interest and attention, once you become acquainted with it. Yours very truly James A. Drain Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York.A. B. Farquhar, York, Pennsylvania. June 10th, 1911. [*2.*] My dear Col. Roosevelt: It has been some time since a letter has passed between us---but it is not necessary to write; there is not a day I have not thought of you, and heard from you, at least indirectly. I want to congratulate you and the country and the world upon your address in Baltimore. It was at high-water mark. I heard a very talented woman remark: "I will forgive Col. Roosevelt now for everything he has done, because of what he said in Baltimore. That is Christianity, the common fatherhood of God and brotherhood of man, in its broadest sense."* I am more and more pleased with your heir to the Presidency, whom you induced me to support and vote for. His action in the matter of the Jew in the army certainly contrasted favorably with the French treatment of Dreifus, and he seems to have no lack of backbone. But I am only writing now to know whether you cannot attend the meeting for Conference on Rural conditions to be held at Pennsylvania State College on the 7th of July. Am told Mr. Garfield will be there, and Mr. Pinchot, and I am asked to preside. If you will come, nothing will prevent my accepting the invitation. Would it not be possible for you to come? You would please a great many people, and the question of rural conditions certainly would appeal to you. Indeed that movement, 1ike a great many other good things, was largely of your creation. Have a letter from Senator Root to-day that delights me. He tells me there is no truth in the newspaper reports that he wi11 oppose Canadian reciprocity, that he will vote for the agreement; that his suggestion of amendment he thought was good, but it would not affect the standing of the treaty in any way. The Canadian reciprocity treaty is a great step forward. With cordial regards, I am, Very truly your friend, AB FarquharCol. Roosevelt -2. *P.S. I asked her what you had ever done that she did not approve of, and she said: "He opposed President Taft's plan for the settlement of all disputes among nations by arbitral courts - as if a lot of soldiers could judge a question of honor as well as a court of honor; and when we consider how the Alabama question was settled, and the incident where the Russians fired into and sunk the English fishing vessels, which was arbitrated, there 1s certainly no reason why all questions should not be arbitrated." By the way, I agreed with my lady friend about this, and I hope sooner or later you will. Would 1ike to think of you as perfect! Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I.OFFICE OF John W. Foster. 1323 Eighteenth Street. Washington, D.C. June 10, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Sir:- It would hardly seem worth while to prolong a correspondence which has on your part descended into personal abuse. But your letter of the 5th instant leads me to remark on two points. You charge that it was a great breach of official propriety for me to make the use I did of Mr. Hay's statement to me. The only use I have made of his name was in a private letter to the man who knew the truth of the statement. You say that Mr. Hay severely criticised my conduct in my intercourse with the Department of State and always referred to me in a contemptuous manner. I have many letters from Mr. Hay proving your assertion to be unfounded. The groundlessness of your assertion is further shown in the facts that Mr. Hay employed me as his legal and confidential adviser, and that after I had ceased to have any professional business with the Department, he asked me to undertake the important and honorable duty of representing the Government of the United states as its Agent before the Alaskan Boundary Tribunal in London, and that you as President commissioned me as such representative. Very truly, John W. Foster.The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. Point Marion, Pa. June 1oth, 1911. [*J.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. Dear Sir:- I would like very much to secure a Lithograph of yourself but have been unable to locate any. If you have any and could send me one or give me the address of party whom I can secure one would be greatly obliged. If you can send me one and would be kind enough to Autograph it, it would be highly appreciated by an admirer and staunch supporter. Yours Truly. B. F. HannaFORM P. T. D-40 NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES. NEW YORK CENTRAL & HUDSON RIVER R.R. BOSTON & ALBANY R.R WEST SHORE R.R. [RUTLAND R.R.] PASSENGER TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT 1216 Broadway, E. J;. O'HAYER, Jr. GENERAL EASTERN PASSENGER AGENT. New York, June 10, 1911. Mr. Frank Harper, c/o "Outlook" New York City. Dear Sir: I take pleasure in enclosing our check to the order of Col. Theodore Roosevelt for $11.00 covering redemption value of coupons from SKIC Nos. 45660 and 45664, reading from Jackson to New Orleans, which were not used, receipt of which I will be glad to have you acknowledge. Very truly yours, E. J. O'Hayer, Jr. G. E. P. A. GWH-H. Copy to L. F. Vosburgh.[*[Hill]*] [*6.*] New-York Tribune. Washington, D.C. Westory Building. June 10, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- I am genuinely indebted to you for permitting me to read your letter to Mr. Willard. I have read and reread it. It is almost a liberal education and meets the arguments of the extremists with a finality which leaves nothing more to be said. It does seem to me, however, that your own arguments can easily be turned against you when you say that the recall as applied to the judiciary is needed in New York. I am thoroughly convinced that it would be a most dangerous experiment to entrust this power to a voting population which exhibited so little intelligence and was so easily misled in the last election. Of course, I am firmly opposed to the recall as applied to the judiciary per se. I appreciate the existing evils but I believe the people, with what I think you have somewhere termed "a total lack of civic responsibility", are themselves to blame for these evils and that to give the people more direct power, accompanied as it must be the subjection of the judiciary to more or less effective attacks by every blatant demagogue seeking only the advancement of his personal political fortunes would effect not reform but infinitely greater evil. As to the importance of your "role", it seems to me Mr. Willard hardly exaggerates. The power you can exert, I might better say cannot help exert, is tremendous. And this brings me to what I started out to say---for I did not intend to bore you with my views---and that is, why not make the purport of this letter public? Properly edited it would make one of the most effective editorials---2--- which ever appeared in the Outlook, or it would form the basis for a splendid magazine article. It could not but have a salutary effect on those who are disposed to make an idol of Democracy, to the exclusion of that common sense with which your letter abounds. It is far too good and too much needed for its circulation to be limited to the few friends to whom you may grant the privilege of reading it. Moreover, it could not but prove a comfort and a solace to your "Favorite Reader". I have forwarded the letter to Dr. Egan as Harper requested. And now I want to speak of another matter. I was greatly distressed, the morning after you visited Baltimore, to see the dispatch the Associated Press had sent out from Washington. I went immediately to the White House, where I saw the President and Hilles, and later saw the New York Sun correspondent, after which I wrote my Managing Editor a letter, a copy of which I have concluded to inclose with apologies for the brief and unceremonious manner in which it refers to yourself. The letter, which is, or course, solely for your own information, was written and mailed before I learned of your denial, after which I wrote the dispatch of which I inclose a clipping. With every assurance of respect and regard, I beg to remain, Yours faithfully, George Griswold Hill Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Associated Charities Building, New York City.For encs see 6-7-11 6-8-11it returned as it would save me a great deal of hard work, which I would have to do over again, otherwise. The chart was sent in this same mail with the letter— to Oyster Bay. If you are in the habit of receiving all of his mail that goes to Oyster Bay, you ought to have received this chart also. Certainly someone received it. If Mr. Roosevelt saw my first [*[June 10, 1911]*] [*[Hogan]*] [*1.*] 902 SAINT PAUL STREET Mr. Harper, Secretary, Dear Sir: Your being sorry does not do me a particle of good—I wish the chart returned—my letter to Mr. Roosevelt—which you answered, stated plainly that I was sending him a pencil sketch of the chart I wished to make for him in ink and I wishedletter and I do not believe he saw either my letter or my chart—I am quite sure he is to much of a gentlemen to retain my chart, without even a word of thanks, especially if he is not interested in the subject. The chart is at least six feet long and three feet wide and I am sure can be easily found. If you have not received it by this time, please let me know and I will have a tracer sent out from the Post Office. I am sorry Mr. Roosevelt did not see the chart as I am sure he would have been interested in it, even if he had not thought it of much value. Very sincerely Cornelia S. Hogan Mrs. Robert G. Hogan June 10th 1911W. D. KREAMER Pres. H. I. McNEIL, V. Pres. T. H. DOHRER, Sec. J. J. WILCOX, Financial Secretary Sub-Order No. 157, Kansas Division Anti Horse Thief Association OUR MOTTO: Protect the Innocent And Bring the Guilty to Justice. THOS. BAIRD, Treas. JOHN WILHELM Marshal R. F. TRESSLER Guard Arkansas City, Kansas June 10, 1911. [*D*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, N. Y. Dear Sir: The Anti Horse Thief Association of Southern Kansas and North Oklahoma, have arranged for a picnic and barbecue to be held at Arkansas City, Kansas on the 19th day of July, 1911. This organization in Kansas alone has over twenty five thousand members. It has nearly as many in Oklahoma. While it was originally organized to rid the country of horse and cattle thieves at a time when the civil authorities were not sufficiently well organized and strong to perform this service, it later developed into an organization whose prime object was to see that all the laws were honestly enforced. It does not believe in nor encourage mob violence, but strives to see that all men charged with crime are brought to a speedy trial and that no guilty man escapes. Through its membership it lends every possible encouragement and assistance to the officers of the law in the discharge of their duties. The barbecue and picnic to be held at Arkansas City on July 19th, 1911, will be largely attended by members of the organization from both Kansas and Oklahoma. TheW. D. KREAMER Pres. H. I. McNEIL, V. Pres. T. H. DOHRER, Sec. J. J. WILCOX, Financial Secretary Sub-Order No. 157, Kansas Division Anti Horse Thief Association OUR MOTTO: Protect the Innocent And Bring the Guilty to Justice. THOS. BAIRD, Treas. JOHN WILHELM Marshal R. F. TRESSLER Guard Arkansas City, Kansas --2--- letters which we have received from the various organizations in these two states indicate that we will have a crowd of not less than ten thousand people here at that time. We are making arrangements to entertain more than that. On behalf of the organization here at Arkansas City and the other organizations in Kansas and Oklahoma, I want to extend to you, who [was] were formerly the chief executive officer of the nation charged with the enforcement of the law, a most cordial invitation to be present with us on that day and to address the people upon some subject connected with the enforcement and observance of the law. The position which you have heretofore occupied makes it peculiarly fitting that you should address this organization of men banded together for the purpose of seeing that the dignity of the law is upheld. A large number of Rough Riders living in Kansas and Oklahoma are members of this organization and they will be especially pleased to have you present on this occasion. If you can be present we will arrange to have, in addition to our other features, a Rough Riders' parade.W. D. KREAMER, Pres. H. I. McNEIL, V. Pres. T. H. DOHRER, Sec. J. J. Wilcox, Financial Secretary Sub-Order No. 157, Kansas Division Anti Horse Thief Association OUR MOTTO: Protect the Innocent And Bring the Guilty to Justice. THOS. BAIRD, Treas. JOHN WILHELM Marshal R. F. TRESSLER Guard Arkansas City, Kansas, --3-- Trusting that we may receive a favorable reply, I am, Most Respectfully W. D. Kreamer President[*D*] Highland Park College Des Moines, Iowa O. H. LONGWELL, A. M. PH.D. PRESIDENT June 10, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York Dear Sir: -- Would it be possible for you to deliver our commemcement address Thursday evening, August 3d? Highland Park College is a large technical school. It has not only a College of Liberal Arts, but also a large College of Engineering, large College of Pharmacy, large College of Music and an extensive College of Commerce. We enroll something like twenty-five hundred students each year and we will have about three hundred graduates this year. We have students in attendance this year from thirty-one different states and from six foreign countries. The school is very popular and one that appeals largely to that large class of young men and women that are self-supporting. I know there must be a great many demands upon your time, but I really hope you will see your way clear to give us an address upon this occasion. I do not know what to say with regard to the fee. I have understood that you do not take any #447157 "J"#2 T. R. remuneration further than to cover your expenses. We shall be willing, however, to give you all ordinary expenses connected with the delivery of the address, as well as a good fee. I will send you a copy of our catalogue of the college, also a college annual just issued by the students. Yours very respectfully, O H LongwellWichita, Kas. June 10, 1911. My Dear Friends:- Saint Ann's Altar Society has the sale of Father Tihan's pictures which will be taken in his robes after the Consecration, as Bishop of Lincoln, Neb.; and as these pictures will be copywrighted, and can be purchased only thru the Alter Society, we thot [thought] by addressing you thru the Catholic Societies, it would minimize our work and give you the advantage of the better prices, by the I00 which for the regular $I.00. picture can be procured for 75 cents, but on the fifty cent picture we could make no difference. The regular prices are as follows:- 5x7" photo like the ones we pay 6.00. per doz. for, $ .50. 5x7" Reprint, very fine, $ I.00. IIx14" photo, $ 2.50. IIx14" Reprint, $ 5.00. There will also be fine big pictures suitable for Convents, School-rooms, Societiety Halls, and homes if one will pay the price, at the sum of $I0.00. each, but if an order of two is given will make the price $[?8?].00. We have a book out on this style of picture which you will no doubt all wish to record your name in, as it will be presented to The Rt. Rev. Bishop, as a list of the names of his friends who contributed to his last donation to the great cause for which his life has been spent, that of raising funds for the New Cathedral of this city. We want this book to represent every family and every member of that family if possible. The photographs can be gotten later, this is to be [?done?] now. Will you write your name in this record for the future reference of Bishop Tihen, as one of his lasting friends from Wichita, Kas. He will never forget you if you render him this service, for it will be a complete surprise to him, tho he knows we are going to sell the pictures for the Cathedral. Thanking you in advance for anything you will do in this matter, and wishing you well in your work, I am, Yours Sincerely St. Anns. Alter Soc. Dora McLaughlin Sec.[*2*] MONROE MONITOR 1889 MONROE TRANSCRIPT, 1905 IN THE HEART OF A GREAT DAIRY REGION Monroe Monitor-Transcript H. D, MATTHEWS, Editor and Publisher ALL HOME PRINT. BEST EQUIPPED COUNTRY PLANT ON THE SOUND SUBSCRIPTION BOOKS OPEN TO EXAMINATION Monroe, Wash., June 10. [*[11?]*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York. Dear Sir: I am mailing today a copy of a special edition of my papaer that I hope will breathe sufficiently of the Puget Sound section to be of some slight interest. As you know, the west is with you in every effort to bring about a little cleaner conscience in the nation and any word to the people of this vicinity would be appreciated. Respectfully yours, H. D. Matthews 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. 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 [*D] 10 N DI Ck 10 Trey, N. Y. June 10 [*[11?]*] Col Theo Roosevelt, Oyster Bay N. Y. Can you accept our invitation for Troy June 28 Rev Geo E Meyer 11:06 A [[shorthand]]FORM P. T. D.-40 NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES. NEW YORK CENTRAL & HUDSON RIVER R.R. BOSTON & ALBANY R.R. WEST SHIORE R.R. [RUTLAND R.R.] PASSENGER TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT. E.J. O'HAYER, JR. 1216 BROADWAY. GENERAL EASTERN PASSENGER AGENT. NEW YORK, June 10, 1911. [*3*] Subject: Draft for $94.50. Mr. Frank Harper, c/o "Outlook" New York City. Dear Sir: I beg to enclose herewith Pullman Company's check No. 533709, for $75.00, and No. 533710 for $19.50 to the order of Col. Theodore Roosevelt, being redemption value of unused Pullman tickets between various points in the west in connection with his recent trip to the Pacific Coast. Will be glad if you will kindly acknowledge receipt, and oblige, Very truly yours, E. J. O'Hayer, Jr. G. E. P. A. GWH-H.Fifth Anniversary Committee of OKENUCK-TRIBE, NO. 49 IMPROVED-ORDER-OF-RED-MEN. A. L. PARKETON, Chairman GEO. A. FAIRCHILD, Secretary JOHN E. BEARDSLEY, Treasurer W. B. APPLEYARD, Grand Marshal CHAS. SILLIMAN, Fireworks R. D. SAMMIS, Information H. W. DOOLITTLE, Dance I. L. MOREHOUSE, Sports EVERT L. BEARDSLEY, Decoration JOHN S. KOPP, Printing C. K. BLAKESLEE, Donation STERLING FILMER, Stands H. F. GRIFFIN, Music L. E. PECK, Entertainment G. W. SPALL, Souvenirs CHAS. HOMAN, Special Train F. G. Bevans, Badge G. H. BRIGHT, Refreshment JOHN GRAHAM, Conveyance and Floats [*D] Stratford, Conn. June 10, 1911 Dear Chief and Brother, You are invited to paricipate in the Fifth anniversary of Okenuck Tribe of Red Men to be held Labor Day September 4th, 1911 at Stratford, Conn. The anniversary will be celebrated by a big town affair every organization of Stratford taking part as well as the Red Men from all over the state of Connecticut. The program of the celebration is as follows - morning street parade at least 2000 people in line, after dinner, open air exercises with speaking by the Lieutenant Governor of the state, the Honorable Stiles Judson and the Mayor of Bridgeport, Conn., singing by the school children of Stratford and selections by the band. Following the open air exercises there will be a long list of Athletic sports. In the evening band concert and fireworks and in the hall a big ball. This affair will be the largest that has ever been held in this town and it is estimated that over 20,000 people will be with us that day. Trusting that you can be with us on that day I remain Fraternally yours, Louis E. Peck Chairman Entertainment Com. To Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y.TRUSTEES UNTIL AUGUST 8, 1911 A. M. Cooper The Howland Dry Goods Co. W. E. Emery Emery, Bird, Thayer Dry Goods Co. J. F. Horman H. S. Barney Co. SECRETARY-TREASURER F. Colburn Pinkham NATIONAL-RETAIL-DRY-GOODS ASSOCIATION 233-WEST-THIRTY-NINTH-STREET NEW-YORK [*D*] June 10, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave., City. Mr. dear Colonel Roosevelt: It is not without a keen appreciation of the many demands made upon your time, that the National Retail Dry Goods Association requests the honor of presenting to you in person an invitation to address them at the banquet of their first annual convention to be held on August 8th, at the Hotel Astor. We most earnestly hope that this date will prove altogether convenient, and that our committee may soon have the pleasure of assuring you, by a personal call, of the importance they attach to your acceptance. Very respectfully yours, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE By F. Colburn Pinkham Secretary[*1*] 4308 Gano Ave., St. Louis. June 10, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: The inclosed book folder is just to give you an idea, somewhat, of my standing as an author. By way of introduction permit me to say that I am a member of the St. Louis German Conference, an alumnus of the Central Wesleyan College and pastor of the Geno Ave. M. E. Church of this city. Aside from my pastoral labors, I am now busily engaged preparing the manuscript for a proposed new book entitled: Heroes and Heroines of the Cross. It is to be a book of one hundred short but thrilling stories of the lives and labors of prominent workers in the cause of Christian missions. Will have this book published either by the Christian Herald of New York or another firm equally as efficient and prominent. Want some live, prominent Christian man to write a short Introductory for this proposed new book. Would you be willing to write this introductory, provided I send you the manuscript to convince you of the merits of the work and with the understanding that I am to pay you $100.00 cash for this introductory? Please comply. With the aid of your stenographer you could put up this introductory in fifteen minutes or less time, as nothing elaborate is wanted. What we want is your influence to aid us in making this proposed new book a successful publication. Kindly let me hear from you at your earliest convenience. Yours truly, J. M. Rohde.[*[Rudrow]*] [*H.*] New Albany Kansas June 10th, 1911. To the Honorable Theadore Rosevelt Ex President of the United States of America Dear Mr. Rosevelt. Please accept the thanks and highest regards of one who has followed your every official act both as President and otherwise, to you and to no one else belong the great creadit of getting the people to see whence they are drifting. Oh how all ought to thank you. The writer voted for the great Abraham Lincoln at Prospect Tennessee while in the service of my country that our Free Institutions and a Rightious Country should not perish from the Earth nowPage 2 I see in my declining years a Repitition of the years from 1861 to five fast yrs Rapidly approaching. unless trust and cruel and mercless corperations are curbed and the Toiling and producing masses of our Country are allowed to have their share of the products of their Labor and Toil. The trouble in 1860 was not so much the Negros value as property as it was the determined influence of capitalist to dominate and controll the new teritory or states, to exploit over the Northern Inhabitance who wer antagonistic to slavery. This is as I saw then and thus see it now. Now parden my intrusion. I am most sincerely yours J. H. Rudrow.[*[Sly]*] [*5.*] Delta, Colo., June 10, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. Honorable Sir: I enclose you a prospectus of an anthology - a Book for Little Brother - which I have been compiling for sometime, with the assistance and suggestions of Dr. Richard Morse Hodge, of Columbia University, Henry F. Cope, Secretary of the Religious Education Association, and other educational experts, who assure me this is something, in its completeness, which is entirely new and is likely to be a very popular and valuable contribution to home education throughout the land. I am assured by a friend in the Congressional Library that there is no single book covering the field of this one. Chapter 1: Little Brother Portraits, is to consist of seven pen portraits of ideal boy-hood, during the ages of five to eleven, physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. The treatment in titles and writers, if possible, will be as follows: 1. "The Worth of a Boy" By Ex-President Roosevelt. 2. "The Spirit of a Boy" By Miss Jane Addams. 3. "Give Your Boy A Chance" By Dean Shailer Mathews, D. D. 4. "Boy-Building" By Dr. Robert E. Speer. 5. "A Boy's Best Helpers" By President W. H. P. Faunce, D.D. LL. D. 6. " A Boy's Big Chances" By Secretary Henry Frederick Cope, D. D. 7. "The Possibilities of a Boy" By President John A. Earl. The manner of selecting the above names was by ballot of educational experts nominating from a list submitted. I am pleased to say your name was one of the seven writers receiving the highest number of votes. I would esteem it a very great favor if you would kindly consent to be one of these seven writers mentioned for this land-wide service, writing on the theme placed over your name, "The Worth of a Boy", or any similar phase or phrasing of this important subject agreeable to you. The article would only be from three to nine hundred words as you maychoose, sent to me at any time within the next three months, and I would be glad if you would set your own price upon it. I will add that Dr. Richard Morse Hodge of Columbia University has already consented to write the Introduction to this Book, and several experts to read the manuscript. The book when published will be sold at $1.00. Thanking you for your reply, and sincerely hoping you may kindly grant this valuable service, I am, Very cordially yours, William J. Sly WJS*C.The McClure Newspaper Syndicate 45 West 34th Street New York [*16.*] June 10, 1911 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Sir: With the centenary of the War of 1812 now only a year ahead, the larger newspapers of the country will soon begin framing plans for their observance of the centenary. In this connection it has occurred to us that many papers would be glad to secure the privilege of publishing in their territory, in appropriate season, your book entitled, "The Naval War of 1812." I would like personally to explain to you what I believe could be done with your story of the War of 1812 in a newspaper syndicate way. Very respectfully yours, Guy T. Viskniskki Editor GTV/C [[shorthand]]Office of the Postmaster Brooklyn, N.Y. June 10, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- Kindly accept my sincerest thanks for the beautifully inscribed photograph of yourself which was received by me this day. I assure you that this photograph will be cherished by me and mine, and trust that future generations of my family will have the pleasure of being its proud possessor. Very sincerely yours, E. W. Voorhies Postmaster.ALL CORRESPONDENCE SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. Washington, U.S.A. UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES BUREAU OF AMERICAN ETHNOLOGY NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY INTERNATIONAL CATALOGUE OF SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE June 10, 1911. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: Yours of June 8th I found this morning on returning from a trip west. Will take the matter up and write you early next week. Sincerely yours, Charles Walcott Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Office of "The Outlook", 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. [*D*] The Peoples National Bank Pittsburgh, Pa. ROBERT WARDROP PRESIDENT June 10th, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. Dear Sir:- The American Institute of Bank Clerks, which is under the care of the American Bankers Association, will hold its annual Convention at Rochester, New York, September 7th, 8th and 9th. The young men are quite anxious to have you address the Convention; they want you because you are in sympathy with young men; and I know of no one who could exert a more powerful influence upon the young men than you. I trust you will be able to accept their invitation, and ask that you be kind enough to do so, if it is at all possible. Yours very truly, Robert Wardrop[[shorthand]] [*7.*] June 10, 1911. The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Sir: I have the honor to advise you of the receipt of a note, dated the 2nd instant, from the Ambassador of Italy at this capital enclosing a gold medal and diploma awarded to you by His Majesty the King of Italy in recognition of the meritorious services rendered the sufferers from the earthquake in Calabria and Sicily in 1908. The medal and diploma have been forwarded to you by registered mail. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, Huntington Wilson Acting Secretary of State. 093.655 T12 - 7 Me/M 8ysWar Department Office of the Chief of Staff Washington, D.C. June 10th, 1911. Dear Theodore: McCoy took up the matter of Roswell, and purchased him for $300.00, after having him looked over by Dr. Woodward, the veterinarian of the Bureau of Animal Industry, who pronounced him sound in all respects. He has recently had an attack of pink eye, and you may find him a little logy, due to the rather debilitating effects of this attack; otherwise he is all right. He has been out in pasture for a few weeks, which will account for his rough appearance, but he is the same old horse. He should arrive at Oyster Bay tomorrow night about eight o'clock. The expense to date is $300.00 for the purchase of the horse, and the expense still to be met by you is the man's fare back to Washington, and his incidental expenses for meals, etc., both ways. He was promised $5.00 for this.Trusting that this will be satisfactory, I am, as ever, with kindest regards, to you all, Very sincerely yours, Leonard Wood Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y.4. LAW OFFICES OF FRED WOODWARD STUDEBAKER BUILDING BOTH PHONES SOUTH BEND, IND. South Bend, Ind., June 10, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. Dear Sir: The Knife and Fork Club of South Bend desires very much that you attend one of its dinners during the coming season of the fall, winter or spring months, and have directed me to extend an invitation to you to be one of its guests. Of course, we realize that your duties and engagements would prevent a positive acceptance for a date so far ahead, but it has occurred to us that by extending the invitation to you now you might be able to so arrange your affairs that you could be with us some time next fall, winter or spring. The dinners are given on the night of the third Tuesday of the month but we will be very glad to arrange the date for any time that will be convenient to you. In addition to that we will if you so desire open the dinner to non-members as well, so that in reality you will be the guest[s] of South Bend. You will be entertained at the Oliver Hotel, which as you may know is one of the very best in the country, and you may be assured that nothing will be spared that will be conducive to your comfort and enjoyment. The Club is composed of all the elements that go to make Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan the progressive community it is and it is unnecessary for me to say that our people like you and your policies, and if you will do us the honor of accepting our invitation, we will turn out a crowd of mighty good fellows thoroughly in sympathy with you, for you to address. If you prefer we will abandon the dinner feature and open the auditorium, seating more than two thousand people, to the entire community. This plan is suggested by the size of the audience which greeted you here during your campaign for the Vice-Presidency, when the meeting was held in a vast circus tent filled to over flowing. You may remember the occasion by the remark that you made at that time in your speech that "In Michigan you had been seeing acres of people, but in South Bend you were seeing whole quarter sections". We will do better by you now that ever before. We have a large manufacturing and industrial district which will furnish a splendid field for the propagation of your ideas, because South Bend is a center from which influence radiates over a wide extent of territory. Will you kindly inform me if there is a possibility that you may accept this invitation. We will be glad to correspond with you later on, when it will be possible for you to know more definitely about the engagement. I inclose a stamped addressed envelope for reply. With the highest of respect, I am Yours truly, Fred Woodward P. S. The policy of the club is to pay all expenses of its guests. F. W.(2) and fair minded man among all sects and people, - James Cardinal Gibbons. It was a gathering of the most notable and serviceable men in America, and things were visible which informed me that the Cardinal's heart was filled with great joy. The President of the United States paid a marvelously glowing [*1.] June, 10, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, My dear Sir:— I desire to write you at this time by reason of having attended the great function at the Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore last Tuesday afternoon in honor of that devout Churchman, unostentatious(3) tribute to his eminence, the Cardinal. However there sat upon that stage, between Chief Justice White and President Taft, a gentlemen upon whom all eyes gazed, to whose words their ears were pricked, of whom each seemed to be jealous, towering head and shoulders above the huge throng, and notable men, whose ovation immediately preceding his address astounded me because of all the circumstances of the case. Before the election in New York last fall, they said he talked too much, now they want to make him talk, and — he won't do it. However they must be aware that you(4) yet have more friends among the people than any man in America. I wish you well in all your great undertakings. Very Respectfully, Marshall F. Ziegler, Hagerstown, Md. R.D.#5.EXTRACTS. AN ARTICLE WITH REFERENCE TO HOUSE BILL NO. 579, WHICH APPEARED IN THE FURNITURE WORKER JINE 10, 1911. The truth is, we then declared and do not reiterate, that the merchandising of mattresses, as conducted by many supposedly reputable dealers, is nothing short of an out-and-out goldbrick game. What is the difference whether you put paint on a brick and sell it for gold, or put a handsome cover on an inferior mattress and sell it for "cotton-felt" The term "cotton-felt" has been coined into a household word by persistent enterprising, effective national publicity, and the unscrupulous retailer who trades upon the fact should be brought to book. That such misrepresentation is of frequent occurance, not only between the retailer and the consumer, but between the manufacturer and retailer as well, we are loath to believe. If there is anywhere a merchant gullible or ignorant enouth to accept as genuine a mattress masquerading as cotton-felt, but consisting only of shoddy, or a mattress called "cotton" and said to be "felted", but containing in fact only a low, trashy stock of the cheapest kind obtainable, which in many cases, far from being subjected to the true felting process, is simply blown or stuffed into its flashy ticking, and therefore bound to become utterly worthless in a short time- a dealer, we say, who accepts suck a mattress as cotton-felt, ought to quit the business; ordinarily we would suspect him of endeavoring to extenuate his own dishonest practives by blaming the manufacturer- he might as well plead an inability to distinguish between oak and mahogany. When it comes to mattress deception, the one to be protected, it seems to us, is the consumer. However, a matter in which the dealer, as well as the consumer, does need protection, is that of sanitation in mattress manufacture. Pur government spends annually aofortune to safeguard the goods of the people; national campaings are waged against specific diseases; everywhere is being preached the gospel of hygiene and cleanliness. Surely the question of excluding contaminating, filthy, germ-laden materials from the mattresses is also deserving of attention. A writer in the Atlanta Journal, who evidently knows what he is talking about, states that "sweepings" from oil mills, (the shortest fibre from the cotton filled with dust and filth) are used by many manufacturers in the making of mattresses. Well, oil-mill sweepings are bad enough; they are unfit of course, for any possible mattresses that a due regard for human decency could countenance. But even oil-mill sweepings are to be preferred to a mattress filling obtained from second-hand cotton comforts, gathered indiscriminately from any and every source, including sick beds and hospitals. The traffic in old bed-comforts, as any rag-picker will testify, is not inconsiderablee. Many mattress manufacturers depend largely upn that traffic for their material. An no attempt whatsoever is made to sterilize the stuff; the covering is removed from the comfort, the cotton inside is "picked" up a bit" and lo and behold! we have a brand new, pure and sanitary mattress!". Think of spending eight hours a night- one third of your life- on such a bed! This is an evil that demands a remedy; and the only THOROUGHLY EFFECTIVE REMEDY WOULD BE THE FEDERAL INSPECTION OF EVERY SINGLE MATTRESS FACTORY IN THE UNITED STATES.-2- We are not alarmists, hobbyists, nor subjects of germphobia; but beyond all cavil, sanitation in the matter of mattress manufacture is a thing we can, and by all odds, ought to have. It is difficult to name a bit of more intimate personal property than the mattress one sleeps upon. It ought to contain only the purest and cleanest of materials. And above all things, let it be what it purports to be. What the consumer needs most of all is the truth about mattresses. Make the materials that enter into mattresses what they ought to be, whether costly or less expensive, and then tell the consumer what he is getting for his money. The consumer, take him all in all, is a most reasonable fellow; and more and more he is coming to appreciate the truth, the whole truth, and the truth disannexed from any form of deception whatsoever. Therefore, let him know the materials and the p processes through which they pass in being converted into mattresses. If the nature of his purse will not admit of his buying the highest- priced quality in a mattress, give him the alternative of choosing something less expensive, but not less sanitary either with respect to its materials or its process of manyfacture. Don't jeopardize his health by selling him a mattress made out of filthy mill "sweepings" or second-hand, germ-laden bed-comforts, just because he is unable to pay a higher price. In other words, and just to get right down to plain, blunt speeck, let the mattress business be open and above board. But all too abviously the needed reformation isn't going to come about automatically. If we ever arrive at an era of excellent sanitation in the production of mattresses, it will only be when Uncle Sam interests himself in the matter and sees to it that Federal inspection of mattress facgories is forthcoming. When it's a real, acute, positive and ever-present peril to do evil, then it's good business policy to do right; and with a Federal Inspector hot on the trail of every crooked mattress manufacturer in the land, evil-doing in this particular would become as exceptional as the illicit still or the fraudulent use of the mails.Encl in Young 1-10-12[*[Enc. in Clarke 7-31-11]*] THE BARACA CALL Published weekly from the Office of The Record, Printers and Publishers, Adel, Iowa. Entered as second class mail matter May 9, 1911, at the post office at Adel, Iowa, under the Act of March 3, 1879. VIC. T. SWEELEY . . Editor R. E. MUSGRAVE . . Manager Price . . . 50 cents a quarter Announcements. Sunday School at 10 o'clock; Lesson: Hezekiah's Great Passover, II Chron. 30. Preaching at 11 o'clock; sermon subject: "A Vision of the World Work of Our God." Christian Endeavor at 7 o'clock; subject: "Love to Christ." Leader, Florence Neale. Children's program at 8 o'clock. Board meeting at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Some important things are to be considered. Do not allow anything to keep you away. Mid-week prayer meeting Wednesday night at 8:00 o'clock. Subject: "The meaning of Christian Fellowship;" Gal. 6:1-6. Leader, Mrs. Frank Middlekauff. The Ladies' Aid Society meets this week, Thursday at 3 o'clock p. m. The third division will serve a luncheon beginning at 5:30, which is open to the public. The State Convention is drawing nearer every day, and it is not weeks any longer, but just days until it will be in session. How many have decided to go? Have you ever been in the atmosphere of a great convention? This year we meet in Davis Street church, Ottumwa, June 19-22. Great reports; great addresses on great themes and 1,000 delegates to boost for Iowa Missions. The music will be a special feature. Prof. J. V. Baird, Scovill's great chorus leader, will have charge of the music, assisted by the Iowa Singing Evangelists. Monday evening, Tuesday forenoon and afternoon, C. W. B. M. Tuesday afternoon and evening, Brotherhood Program and 5:30 banquet. Wednesday, Bible School and Christian Endeavor sessions, State Mission period and Bible School banquet at 6 o'clock. Thursday, Christian Endeavor and general interest presented by men of national reputation. BUCKMAN & BALES Lawn Mowers Ice Cream Freezers Hardware of All Kinds EAST SIDE SQUARE, ADEL, IOWA LON. B. SMITH THE PEOPLE'S GROCERY Always the Best of Everything for the table. ADEL - - IOWA S. T. SMITH Fine Clothing and Furnishings ADEL - - IOWA DR. R. C. FRUSH DENTIST Telephone 85 A ADEL - - IOWA J. V. TAWNEY Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions Shoes, Work Clothes. We are especially strong on Ladies', Men's and Children's Shoes. ADEL, IOWA The Baraca Call A WEEKLY RELIGIOUS AND LITERARY PAPER Vol. 1 Saturday, June 10, 1911 No. 10 This Superficial Age. BY CHAS. CLARK. Literature of today is far removed from the standard of two, three and four generations ago. It is superficial as compared with the literature of the past generations. It is more artificial and more technical. It has less dignity, less of nobility, less of grace, and less of charm. It seems to be more involved, more technical, more carefully worked out perhaps, but nevertheless it seems to lack vigor and vitality and life-blood. It seems that the very effort to approach perfection, the very scrupulous care to conform to the rules and principles of rhetoric and grammar tends to make the literature of this generation dry and anæmic and artificial. There seems to be a seeking for things far off when the things near at hand are more vital and more valuable. The Bible is undoubtedly the best book from a literary standpoint that there is in the world today. For unity of purpose, for nobility and dignity of expression it certainly surpasses all other books above all in the simplicity of its diction it stands without a peer. There seems to be a tendency in our modern literature to scorn simplicity and to seek refinement of expression and lofty [phraselogy] phraseology. And in the very attempt, it seems to a greater extent is the reason for the failure to succeed as desired. In our literature of today there is such a painful absence of the telling word and the phrases loaded with meaning. Of course the secret of the failure of modern literature to come up to the standards of the past does not lie entirely in the effort to make phrases and paragraphs that conform strictly to the rules of good writing but it of course lies also in the fact that the writers of the generations that are gone, had more vital things to say. If a person has something really important to say it is hardly necessary that he should seek to say it in language that conforms to the rules of good literature. The importance of the message often can best be emphasized by the simplest and most direct language, and when the message or thought is thus told almost invariably it will be found to have conformed admirably to the rules of good writing and good speaking. Indeed when things of importance are told and told simply it is almost impossible not to conform to the rules. Thus it is that some of the greatest books are written in the simplest language and by reason of their simplicity have a dignity and charm that other books which have been written with studied effort for effect cannot have. The Bible is preeminently proof of this assertion. The Pilgrim's Progress is also proof of it and many other books that are immortal are proof of it and for the same reasons. Business today, as carried on by the modern and up-to-date business man is almost a crust of superficialty. The business and professional men pride themselves on being strictly modern and up-to-date and they strive almost ceaselessly to go faster and faster in the direction that they are going without knowing that they are leading the world father and father from the fundamental principles upon which the health and prosperity of the race is founded. The business man seems to think his mission is to develope the world's resources an undoubtedly it is, but too often what business man thinks is to develope is, in reality to destroy. The business man is impatient of everything in the world of nature that is primitive or in a raw state and his consuming passion is to convert and change until everything on the face of the earth shall have been changed from a natural to an artificial product. In so doing the business man appears to utterly ignore the fact that the artificial products and artificial world are based on or made possible by the previously existing natural products and natural world. He would kill the goose that lays the golden eggs. In his effort to make progress and to be modern and to get away from the primitive aspects of nature he would tear down and destroy the foundation upon which his prosperity is built. This is apparent in his in his destruction of the forests and the improvident use of all natural resources. But the actual physical waste and destruction is the least important part of the question and least exhibits the business man's superficiality. The business man's attitude toward life and his frame of mind are the real criterions of his superficial nature and constitute a menace to the welfare of the race. The business man fails utterly to see that there is any foundation to life and to the world we live in. He ignores absolutely the fact that the earth and its fair lakes and streams and mighty forests and all its expanse of fertile soil and all its wealth is a product of the slow processes of the ages and that it has been brought forth and evolved from a time when "darkness was upon the face of the deep" and from a time when 'the cloud as a garment for the sea, and thick darkness a swaddling band for it. He ignores the fact that titanic physical forces have been at work, in obedience to the unchanging laws, for millions of years forging in a mighty forge the great earth in which we live. The business man takes things as he finds them without taking account of their source or origin or how they were [found] formed or came into being and thinks only of what he can make out of them. He does not realize that the things in the world of nature are the descendants of things of the early world and he does not realize that the roots of his own life strike far down into the primeval ages, or at least that they would if he were the kind of man he ought to be. And in ignoring these facts and in failing to see these truths he fails to know or appreciate the strong, virile physical stuff of which life is made. He fails to see or know what virile sap must be in the physical life of every person if he is to count for much in the world or make his life worth while. He fails to know what is profound and is therefore superficial, and because the business man fails to see these things to a greater extent, perhaps, than any other class of people he is undoubtedly the most superficial person in our modern life; and closely allied to the business man and in many respects even more superficial and almost always more wise in his own conceit is the lawyer, who is generally as superficial, and often much more so, than the strictly business man. It is essentially an industrial age. It has often been said, and with truth, that the age is money mad, but the worst of it all is a failure to distinguish between life and business. A business man's business is generally his life. Instead of living he works and slaves for business. This is superficiality, a vain, empty, shallow view of life;—indeed, if there is any view of life at at all. Of course we must have money and of course we must have business, for practically every man has a family to support and persons dependent upon him, and nothing could be more foolish than to criticise harshly the business man's honest toil and his effort to earn an honest living. But business men will be much happier and, taken as a whole, will succeed in a business way just as well and probably better, and in a moral and physical and spiritual way infinitely better, if they could begin to see that it is life that is important and not business. And being as it is, an industrial age, and dominating the world as they do the influence of business men is perhaps the greatest influence for superficiality and empty vanity that there is in the world today. In our effort, then, to make progress should we not seek to learn from the past? Indeed in many ways should we not go back. It seems that a backward movement is almost as much needed as a forward one. We all want to make progress, but we may differ as to how progress can best be made. What best promotes moral, and physical and spiritual welfare? In other words, what is the best way to live? It is to live in a spiritual as well as a material world. It is to have ideals as well as physical possessions and comforts. It is to appreciate the beautiful, to love the moral as life itself and to be inspired and glorified by the spiritual. And these things decidedly we do not have and do as we should have and do them. These things we cannot have and do as we should have and do them so long as the superficial standards of this industrial and commercial age prevail. We are introducing the study of agriculture and manual training into our graded schools. And undoubtly it is a good thing to do. What we want and need is efficiency and how better can we get it than to study and practice necessary things? But there is danger of going too far. Why should the pendulum of progress swing always from one extreme to the other instead of moving steadily and surely forward at an even pace? The introduction of the study of agriculture and manual training into the graded schools is undoubtedly a good thing but the attendant ridicule and scorn of the study of history and the literary masterpieces is undoubtedly a bad thing. At the same time that we are taking the forward step of introducing the study of agriculture and other practical things into the schools we should take the backward(?) step of introducing the classics and the literary masterpieces of the great writers of the early ages. For we need the ideal, the ethical guide, the appreciation of the love of the beautiful to keep us from becoming dry and cold and more and more superficial. To the business man who prides himself on being so modern and up-to-date, and who so scorns the old things the observation could fittingly be made that we have much to learn from the Middle Ages and that the great need of the present day is to get back, back to a knowledge of, the sources of things, back to an appreciation that the 20th century rests upon the foundation of the centuries that have gone before, back to a love of nature, even in her primitive aspects and back to an appreciation of the fact that nature is at least the sole support of our physical beings and to a very great extent should be an inspiration to our moral and spiritual and artistic beings. Modernity is almost synonymous with superficiality. There are no great books, few great paintings, few great men. Let us get back, let us get back to the soil, to the foundation, let us anchor our lives on a solid foundation, on a foundation with depth, and holding fast to the teachings so simply and majestically and so beautifully told in humanity's one great text book, let us infuse new currents of life blood into our lives to moisten and thrill and beautify the dry, empty arteries and veins of this dreadful superficiality.Encl in Thayer 8-27-11 6-10-11Why Animals Concealing Coloration Has Not Been Recognized. By A. H. Thayer. In my introduction to our book on concealing coloration I say: "Thus at the crucial moments in the lives of animals, when they are on the verge of catching, or being caught, sight is commonly the indispensable sense. It is for these moments that their coloration is best adapted, and, when looked at from the point of view of enemy or prey, as the case may be, proves to be obliterative" For want of digesting this keynote of the book many of our reviewers have received it with a most childish misapprehension. The dusky night-hawk darkly silhouetted against the sky as he dashes about over head is a good example of this keynote, which, in one shape or another, is universal in the animal kingdom. Had the critics of our book never seen this bird crouched on the rock, one would talk to deaf ears in telling them that all the while he is so frankly displaying himself in the sky he is a concealingly colored colored bird, because his colors, so conspicuous up there, where he is safe, absolutely efface him when he crouches on the bare rock in danger from hawks and foxes-i. e., where he needs to be concealed. The zebra and the African antelopes, the peacock and the bobolink are all conspicuous in situations and from points of view where they are safe, and all like the night-hawk, marvels of concealing coloration in situations where concealing coloration is of use to them. When naturalists hear us say that concealing coloration is universal (among species that catch or are caught) they are startled out of their senses. Yet they know so well that anatomical adaptation to habits is obvious throughout the animal kingdom, that they confidently read in the structure of any animal his general habits and haunts. They say that the tiger is built for springing on his prey, pulling it down and bearing it away, and not for browsing or flying! That a giraffe is built for browsing on high leaves, and not for rapacity; that a deer is built for grazing and swift fight; swallows, swifts and vultures, for soaring and not for footracing: that an owl's eyes are built for taking in all possible light vibrations at night when these are scanty, and in daylight get too much. Now, though our public knows all this by heart, a great many readers have recoiled from our presentation of the very same principle in the matter of animals costume. Can any of them explain to us how the universal law that you can't stretch your circle in one direction without narrowing it in the other could give place in one department to some other law? If adaptation to each animal's greatest need is everywhere else, and everywhere else at the expense of other adaptations, how could it fall to be the same with his colors when they prove to be so able, somewhere to conceal him? Yet every word of all the opposition to our book is equivalent to answering the anatomist, Irrelevantly, that the swift can't walk or burrow, the tiger can't browse or fly, the deer can't seize, or tear, or climb. I, the color anatomist, tell people that from the peculiar view-point of aquatic animals, or, out in his open lagoons, from every point, [*the side toward the sun*] the red flamingo is a marvelous picture of dawn-sky, and they retort, irrelevantly, that "he is red all day, too - they have seen him gorgeously bright a thousand times." I tell them that, looked a little up at in a fruit tree, a red macaw is a marvelous picture of fruit, sky and leaves, and they retort that they have noticed only his brilliancy. In point of fact, the keepers in the Bronx Zoo have begun to notice that it is extraordinarily difficult to detect these macaws when, they climb at large among the trees of the park, and the same thing is constantly reported by collectors in South America. When the anatomist tells of the tiger's peculiar powers, would it not be more Intelligent to go with this anatomist and see the tiger perform these things than to exclaim: "What nonsense! A tiger cannot fly, nor catch fish like an otter, nor eat grass like a deer"? It is because the swift is built for soaring that he can't walk, because the deer is built for grazing and speed that he can't seize and tear, because the woodcock is built for probing wet earth and needs, therefore, a long, straight beak, that he has not a hooked one. Likewise, it is because the animal's costume vanishes against one background that naturalists see him conspicuous against others. Every picture in our book and every statement of other unillustrated cases is simply a record of the concealing effect of color-adaptation to a certain background. In every case this background proves to be essentially such a one as the animal's enemy or prey will see him against. People say. For instance, that we are trying to prove that a flamingo's colors are for concealment. We are simply presenting the fact that at the two margins of his nocturnal feeding. JUNE 10, 1911 but in his dayn-lit or evening-lit sky, they do as nearly and as often conceal him as any conceivable costume could. The dead-leaf pattern of a whippoorwill is no closer counterfeit of the forest floor than is the red flamingo's exquisite salmon and rose of the average morning sky he shows against. It is the vastness of the array of cases of this adaptation that makes it. absurd to try to resist their meaning. Last summer I showed to a large number of people the most wonderful disappearance of gorgeous stuffed birds and butterflies, selected from many widely different classes, arranged out-of-doors, always showing that the background with which they so beautifully cooperated was essentially like the one they would have in their homes. The spectators have always agreed that it was the brilliant patterns that deceived them. Background matching helps conceal a stationary animal, and makes a moving one the worst possible of targets for the pursuer. Eliminating motion by the use of stuffed specimens one can absolutely test the effect of their colors. I beg my readers to come this summer to Dublin to see the wonderful operation of these colored patterns. Monadnock, N. H., June 5, 1911.[*[Gilbert]*] [*H.*] Honeoye N.Y. June 11th 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.Y. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt- I have just completed reading the full text of the prevailing opinion by Justice White & the dissenting opinion by Justice Harlan in the Standard Oil case started under your administration, furnished me through the courtesy of Congressman Payne. I feel impelled to write you, not for the purpose of receiving a reply, nor for the purpose of obtaining an expression of opinion from you in regard to the merits of the opinions, but for the purpose of giving my opinion as a layman to one who for so long a time I have so highly respected his opinions, efforts andmotives in public affairs. To my mind the prevailing opinion in the case is as follows: It is a Mile Post in the effort of the people to controll "Big Business" and stand in the same relation to it that the "Dred Scott" decision did to the Slavary questions. When the people of the country once get the full meaning of that opinion thoroughly embeded in their brains, something will happen that will hasten the controll of "big business" interests very matirially. Justice Harlan's dissenting opinion is a veritable philippic it is masterly, timely and in spots fairly scathing. O! that our bench were all Harlan's, there would then be no clamor for "recall" Lest you have forgotten me I will simply say, that I was connected with the State Dept of Excise for more than 15 years just past, or from its beginning to the advent of controll of the Dept, by the new Democratic regime. Yours very truly, A. J. Gilbert[*915 915*] [*MS*] 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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Always Open 20D 3g 37-NL Denver Colo June 11-11-- Hon Theodore Roosevelt, [*287 Fourth Ave*] Care The Outlook, New York:-- Hope you can read my statement that you should receive monday morning June twelfth. I have completed article for Outlook in answer to letter of denial. Hope to have it from typewriter in mail by tomorrow night. Ben B Lindsey. 9-P:m- [*x13Ms*]5. Cleveland, Ohio. June. 11. 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York. Honorable Sir: - Your life has been an inspiration to me in many ways, and has nerved me to oppose single handed, an organization whose aim has been to further their own selfish interests at the expense of the public. Recently after a final determined effort on their part which taxed my resisting powers to the utmost, I had the satisfaction of seeing them defeated, and that evening instead of signalizing my victory as many do at such a time I withdrew to the privacy of my room and composed the enclosed lines which I desire to dedicate to you. Should you see fit to publish it, it would be my wish that you use my initials only, as I am not sending this to you with any desire for publicity. Sincerely Yours, H. J. Luff[*3.*] Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, June 11th 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Sir:— Do you know of anyone who could use a young man of my experience? Am thirty-one years of age, a member of the New Jersey Bar, and a stenographer &c of fifteen years experience. Was private secretary to Hon. Mahlon Pitney, the present Chancellor of New Jersey, (and the gentleman with whom you spoke in Newark, N.J. Memorial Day,) forP.S. Made a number of political speeches for you when you were a candidate for Vice President and President. J.P.L. five years, and was also Deputy Surrogate of Morris County, at Morristown N J. for ten years, Resigned April 1st. Since then I have been employed by Messrs. Sullivan & Cromwell, of #49 Wall Street, on private work. Having finished this work, I am now open for engagement. Can produce a letter from the Pitney and provide you with such other references as you may desire. Can you help me? Very respectfully, Joseph P. Lukeman c/o Wm N. Lewis #1 Broadway [*2.*] June 11th, 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Knowing of your interest in Forestry, I am writing to ask your advice as to which, in your opinion, is the best school of Forestry for a fellow of nineteen to attend - a graduate of Trinity School, New York City. I am much interested in Forestry and mean to take it up as my profession. Very Sincerely Roderic M. Olzendam 80 West 72 St. N.Y.C.[*6.*] W. M. E. BORAH CHAIRMAN EARL VENABLE CLERK United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR. WASHINGTON, D. C. June 12, 1911. My dear Colonel: Enclosed find picture of the family of James H. Wallis. This is all his family. They live in Idaho. Very respectfully Wm E Borah Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City.For enc see 6-9-11 [[shorthand]][*ack 6-20-11*] [*4.*] St. George's Rectory. 2929 Tracy Ave. Kansas City, Mo., June 12, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, C/o The Outlook, New York City. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I am enclosing in this clippings from the papers in question. The facts are not disputed or denied as you will notice. If these do not constitute an impertinent and unwarranted interference in church affairs on the part of Mr. Nelson and his associates, I do not know how otherwise to characterize it. I certainly think such action needs a wider condemnation and reprehension than I have been able to give it. Yours very sincerely, Cyrus Townsend Brady J. M. O'ROURKE & CO. General Contractors. A. McD. Brooks 6/12/11 2. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt_ New York City. Dear Colonel – Am in the city for a time and have with me a souvenir of your visit to the Roosevelt Dam: viz. a small framed picture of a tablet furnished and placed in one of the pilasters by the Contractors, and which tablet I think you did not see on account of it being hidden by the crowd. I should like to hand this to you, but not wishing to presume on the time, of a very busy man, will send it if you wish. Kindly advise me of your preference: If I may have the pleasure of presenting it in person with the Compliments of the Contractors be good enough to indicate time and place. Very respectfully, A. McD. Brooks Manager for the Co. 210 Riverside Drive New York City. June 12th 1911_Spanish American Publication Society 733 Seventh Street N. W. [x] Washington D. C. June 12, 1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. [*5.*] Dear Sir, Will you kindly accept the copy of my work, Lands of the Southern Cross, I am forwarding to you — I wish to draw your attention to page 391. — The accompanying pages may serve as an amplification— Mrs. Pinchot, shortly before leaving for Europe, remarked to me, that she thought the matter might interest you. — I should be honored in receiving an expression of your opinion on St Eustatius, and, should it ever be my good fortune to meet you, I may expatiate more on the island Very Sincerely Chas W. Currier1148 Clay Avenue Bronx New York June 12th 1911 [*Y*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Sir: On Decoration Day, I had the good fortune to see you and profit by the speech delivered. I also had the honor to make a snapshot of your good self, which I had enlarged and I am forwarding by mail. Being your admirer in every respect, as I am trying to live up to your ideas, I am desirous to possess anything from you with your name. Therefore, I request you to return one photo with your illustrious name affixed thereto. Believe me it is an honor to me to pay my high esteem with this small token, which I hope will afford you some pleasure. I beg to remain Yours very respectfully Marell DirnfeldADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO 220 WEST SECOND STREET Eighth Annual National Encampment United Spanish War Veterans Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, August 21 22 23, 1911 [*CUBA USA*] Executive Committee FRANK D. NORTHRUP, CHAIRMAN FINANCE COMMITTEE W. H. ZWICK, CHAIRMAN PUBLICITY COMMITTEE SUMMER T. BISBEE, CHAIRMAN TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE WALTER G. SLAGLE, CHAIRMAN ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE JOHN MEYER, CHAIRMAN PARADE AND DECORATIONS ORIN ASHTON, CHAIRMAN INVITATION COMMITTEE FRANK FRANTZ, CHAIRMAN HOTELS CHAS. C. HARRISON, CHAIRMAN REUNION COMMITTEE CAPT. FRED W. HUNTER, CHAIRMAN MEDICAL AND PUBLIC COMFORT DR. E. H. ABBINGTON, CHAIRMAN BADGES FRANK M. COLVILLE, CHAIRMAN RECEPTION COMMITTEE CHAS. E. HUNTER, CHAIRMAN TREASURER DAN W. HOGAN PRESIDENT FARMERS NATIONAL BANK June 12, 1911. [*D*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York city. My dear Colonel: The Eighth National Encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans is to be held here August 21st, 22nd and 23rd of this year. As Chairman of the Invitation Committee, I wish to especially urge you to be here during the three days of the the Encampment and to say that the members of the local camp desire to have you as their guest while you are here. We expect to have General Wood, Colonel Brodie and a great many others of our old regiment here at that time. The encampment promises to be one of the best ever yet held and it will certainly not be complete unless you are here. I sincerely hope, Colonel, that you will be able to come. With very best wishes, I am Yours truly, Frank Frantz Ch'rman Invitation Committee FF-BC.[*11.*] The Birches Upper Saranac P.O. Franklin Co. N.Y. June 12/11 My dear Mr Roosevelt After reading with interest your address on "The Bible & the life of the People", I asked Fleming H Revell Co to mail to your address a copy of "The Holy Gospel — a Comparison to" which they have just published— Please accept the book with my compliments— I hope you will find it of occasional interest as a book of reference. Yours truly Frank J. Firth Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster BayThe Porter, Buffalo, N. Y. June 12th, 1911 Lawrence Irwell, Statistician. [*5.*] Colonel Roosevelt's Secretary. c/o The Outlook - New York Dear Sir:- As Professor Fisher's Report on National Vitality was made at Colonel Roosevelt's request, I take the liberty of sending you a copy of my criticism of that report in case Colonel Roosevelt may like to look over it. Copies have, of course, been sent to Professor Fisher, and to Mr. Parmelee, of the Department of Commerce and Labor, who assisted Professor Fisher in statistical matters. Although the country has been literally flooded with copies of the Report, and although it is being quoted as if nobody challenged its accuracy, Dr. Devine, Secretary of Committee on National Health, has written me that there are grounds for my criticism. I admire Professor Fisher's industry, enthusiasm, and high personal character very much indeed, but in his Report he appears to me to have shown conclusively that he does not possess the knowledge that is necessary to make a satisfactory work on national vitality. He is, of course, an extremely able mathematician. Yours truly, Lawrence Irwell.F. B. K. 618 Auditorium Bldg Los Angeles, Cal. 6-12-11 [*24.*] My dear Col. Roosevelt:- I told you at the Harvard luncheon that I had followed you afar off for twenty years, and you will see from the report of my address at The City Cub, which I send under separate cover, that I am still about where you began - on the Civil Service. This is threshing old straw for you, but there are a few comparisons suggested which may make the report of sufficient interest for you to glance at it. When you were police commissioner, I was fighting for the adoption of the merit system in the Tacoma charter and you wrote me a letter, (at my request) which was of material assistance in helping me to overcome the opposition. My apology for intruding upon your attention is my profound admiration and gratitude for the great work which you have done and are doing for our common country Yours faithfully Francis B. Kellogg.[*[Kimball]*] [*B*] New York, Ny. June 12, 1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, New York, Ny. Dear Sir: - Would it be possible to secure you for a lecture in Calvary Methodist Episcopal church some Thursday in October, November or December next? I am the teacher of a large class of young ladies who are enthusiastic over missions and we with to raise money for the cause.We have the largest congregation in Methodism and a church seating over eighteen hundred people, and I am sure, with you on the platform, we can fill the house as we did at Perry's lecture on the discovery of the North Pole. You may speak on the Influence of Missions on the Spread of Civilization or any other subject you may choose, and state your own terms, whether a percentage of the receipts of a specific sum. In the event of your being unable to favor us with a date in the months mentioned, would you be at liberty to lecture for us in February or March? It must necessarily be on a Thursday, however, as that is the only night on which I can secure the auditorium. An early reply will be appreciated by, Yours very truly E.R. Kimball 41 Convent Ave. New York, Ny.June 12. 1911. Batemans Burwash: Dear Roosevelt: I have ventured to send to you, for good reasons, my friend Drummond Chaplin, member of Parliament in in South African Union, financier, administrator &c and very much of a White man. He is travelling from New York to Panama en route for the Southern Republics and he is specially keen on the Panama Canal which he wants to look at. I want you to put him on to some one who can show him the guts of the business - notablythe engineering and sanitation side. He knows what the completion of that little water cut will mean commercially. You will find him a man of truth opinion knowledge and full of interest in all he sees: but I want him specially to realize the Canal I saw Hays Hammond the other day and with him Taft's brother - a miraculously thin man which I suppose is Allah's way of striking balances . London is at present one immense modern rabbit hutch inhabited by every race under Heaven and more who seem to have come from the other place without changing their clothes. Our best salutations to you and yours and then I remembrances to Kermit whose visit here was a delight to us. Ever sincerely Rudyard KiplingOffice Hours 7 to 9 12 to 2 6 to 8 Donald McCaskey, M.D. Witmer, Lancaster County Pennsylvania June 12th, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. c/o Outlook Magazine. Personal. 2 Dear M. Roosevelt: I write to know if you could not manage to slip away from New York City for a few hours and come over to Witmer, East Lampeter Township, Lancaster Co., Pa., where I would have my automonile waiting for you to show you some country roads improved by the King Split-Log Drag. Since being elected road supervisor in my own township a little over a year ago, I have systemmatically organized a road-making patrol system consisting of framers who use the King Split-Log Road-Drag. We have been able in one year's tome to transform our country earth roads from dangerous mud holes and ruts and generally neglected high-ways into compace, well-drained and respectable country boulevards. I have just been picking out the total time put on each section by each of our thirty-six farmers, who have been acting as road patrol-men, On our forty-two miles of earth road ways, and I find that each man's section required twenty-five hours time last year, at a total expense of $10.00, and I believe you would be greatly interested in perceiving with your own eyes what a wonderful transformation what a little methodical roadwork with the Split-Log Drag in a country community. Enclosed please find a page torn from Suburban Life which goes into details as to how I have been getting into the road improvement business. Your presence in examining the farmers' made roadways would be an inspiration to all the farmers of Lancaster County. You could slip into Witmer on the sleeper leaving the Penna. R.R. station at New York City around midnight. And of these June, July or August dates I could meen you at the train, take you over our road milage in a a few hours, and land you in Lancaster in time to catch a fast express to New York City by 2 P. M. With kindest respects, I am Yours very truly, Donald McCaskey, M.D.[*[McLaughlin]*] M [*7.*] Wichita, Kas. June 12, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- It is kind of you to answer me under the circumstances, but feeling that I know you, by the way I have followed your career, I am still hopeful that this article and the views can be gotten in you magazine; you can do it if you ask the favor, even it it is a precedent, to be dropped after this one departure from the strict rules of journalism. Father Tihen, Bishop elect for Lincoln, Neb., will rise in the future as he has in the past, and some day, I hope you will sit with him as you sat with Cardinal Gibbens a few days ago. Your words pleased me, but you always do please, for you do what it right. The American people love you, but they should love you; you have labored for the good of the whole of the American public; have made no distinction; which, I am sorry to see is becoming a blot on our great citizens. Taft is a pleasant surprise in his stand on many things, but we were sure of you.Dear Mr. Roosevelt:—#2. Now please do this for me, for Father Tihen, for the west, and for a good cause; even if you have to b buy the article yourself; I will get it in all the Western papers and give you value received. It is for our Virgins Altar; and want to make something worth while, for Father Tihen's last donation to this work; he has spent all his life earnings in The New Cathedral we are erecting in this city, and which will not be finished till October, which time it will be dedicated. If you don't want the article, and picture, a donation from you will be written in letters of gold; and on the day of the Consecration, presented to Father, or Bishop Tihen, for him to present to this cause. Make the check to Rev. J. Henry Tihen, and it cannot be used [used] only as he wills it. I have a check from a Jew for $25.00. for this Altar but we buy much material from their house; but it shows that he is a good broad minded man. I greatly appreciate the unmarked envelope; it was nice of you, and I thank you for it, as well as for any other favor you may show me; and hoping you will do what I believe it to be in your power to do, with your master mind and strong will, and trusting in your goodness of heart, I will earnestly await a reply, Yours Most Sincerely, Dora McLaughlin Secretary St Ann's Altar Society. P.S. Consecration July 6 - 1911[*[6-12-11]*] F. OSGOOD MERRILL, LIBRARY OUTFITTER, 40 BRAINERD STREET, ST. ALBANS, VT. PHONE, 312-5. June the Twelfth 1911 Hon Theodore Roosevelt 287 Fourth Ave N. Y. City My dear Sir Replying to yours of June 7th, I thank you and am sending photo as directed under separate cover Kindly individualize autograph, as explained in my letter of the 3rd, by writing over the signature already on photo "Yours fraternally" or anything of such nature as may please you and dating same thereby greatly obliging Yours cordially F. O. Merrill Please return by registered mail for which more than necessary postage was sent before![*[Mingus]*] [*4.*] Harvey, N. Dak., June 12, 1911 Theodore Roosevelt,, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir: I see in the Outlook, that you wrote a selection on Education: How old the new. This occurred in the issue of April 8, 1911. Two or three other men, together with myself are gathering and writing material for what we call an up-to-date series of school readers. We can use the selection by your consent, referred to above, but it is not as good as you can do, when you know the purpose, for which it is to be used. You know, of course, that from about 300 A.D., to 1100No. 2 A.D., the world lost nearly all the learning of the past. That the eight hundred years since the Dark Ages, has only about regained what was lost during the eight hundred years of the so-called "Dark Ages." This is the view = point from which we wish you to write. The words used in the selection would be such as a sixth or seventh year pupil can handle. The amount of the piece may be determined by yourself, some what but if it covered from 2½ to 3 pages in a common school reader of that grade, it will suite us. If you could use the selectionNo. 3 as an editorial, as you did the one referred to, it would make it come cheaper to us. We believe, however that you are doing considerable work for the good of the race, and if you condescend to do this work for us, that this thought has influenced you to a certain extent, to say the least. We are endeavoring to leave out every thing except things that are strictly true. Hoping that you can accommodate us, and that you will accept our thanks in advance, I am, Yours truly, John H. MingusLAW OFFICES OF BINNEY & MASTICK 2 RECTOR STREET, NEW YORK HAROLD BINNEY SEABURY CONE MASTICK HENRY SAMUEL MORTON CABLE ADDRESS "YENNIB" NEW YORK PATENTS, TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHTS June 12, 1911. Mr. Frank Harper, c/o The Outlook, 287-4th Ave., New York City. Dear Sir:- I enclose herewith stamps for return, and under separate cover, photograph and request that the Colonel autograph the photograph, and that you put it in the mail addressed to Henry Morton, Henshaw Cottage, Seabright, N. J. Thanking you for your kindness, I remain, Very truly yours, Henry Samuel Morton Enc. [*7 cts no stamps*]OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT FOR THE PEOPLE FOR EDUCATION FOR SCIENCE THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY NEW YORK 12 June, 1911 My dear Theodore: I shall be delighted to see you at the Museum, and am looking forward to the pleasure of your lunching with me tomorrow (Tuesday) here at one o'clock, when we can talk matters over fully. Faithfully yours, Henry Fairfield Osborn R President. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt.[*[For encl see Paffrath 2/9/09]*] Further I would tell you that the Salt's Co. were importing from Bradford (England) big quantities of woolen- and cotton- yarns and no doubt they will have made similar undervaluations. Therein Inquieries in that direction may state it. Godesberg am / Rhein June 12. th 1911 SIR. Enclosed I beg to hand you a copy of a letter I addressed in february 1909 to the "Secretary of the United States Treasury Departement" as well as to the " United States Attorney of Bridgeport Conn. On these letters I got no answer at all and I did not hear that anything had been moved in the matter against the Salt's Textile Mfg. Co. of Bridgeport Conn. who ( there is no doubt at all ) have defrauded the United States by important undervaluations of their yarns, they were importing from Europe. They have declared their yarns in generally to about 50 - 60% of the real market value, which I can evidently prove by my booksand by the spinners quotations during all the time, which are in my hands as well. All these means of proof I can deliver to the United- States Government. They have made these defraudations during 10 to 15 years and the sum they defrauded in that way to the prejudice of the U. S. A. amounts to 5 to 10 millions Marks Last month when I was in Crefeld I learned there, that, at a time, an officer of the Treasury Department, should have been sent over to Bridgeport , to make inquiries there, but had found every thing all- right??? ---. Should these Crefeld reports be correct, I am indeed surprised that such things could occur there, but on the other side, when we can believe what news- papers report from America of course I could explain very well, how the business may have been arranged, so that these people in spite of their important defraudations come off unpunished. When that people declare yarns at M. 13. 75 the Kilo which have a real market value of M. 28.50 can matters be allright?-- I can prove the facts item by item clearly by my books and Salt's own notices and a shild would easily find out it. I take the liberty to address me to youp Sir, as after all I learned from the news- paper I feel sure that you are the man who would not allow that such people would come off unpunished. Kindly excuse that I have taken the liberty to write to you Sir, in that affair but I see no other way to enter an action against that people (Salt's) Hoping to be favored by an answer, I am Sir yours very respectfully H. A. Paffrath. [*Paffrath*] [*please turn over*](4) W. S. ROSSITER 56 GREENOUGH STREET BROOKLINE, MASSACHUSETTS June 12, 1911. [[shorthand]] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, 4th Ave. and 22d St., New York City. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: I regret to have been much delayed in preparing the memorandum referred to in our recent correspondence. Absence and many interruptions have prevented earlier completion but I am at last able to enclose it herewith. My habit of thought generally leads me to endeavor to work an idea out to completion, so far as I am able to do so, and the "memorandum" developed more satisfactorily in that form so I am venturing to send it to you rather more rounded out than originally intended. Lest your first impression of this paper should lead you to think that I am indirectly advocating restriction, let me say that I am not in reality doing so, but I cannot escape the belief that if the tendency of our time is against increase, there is some high reason for it, and if so, advocacy of large increase (involved in large families) will be useless. Our land has filled up with newcomers so rapidly ( and hence necessarily includes so many doubtful elements of humanity) that the normal conditions of family which you define in your paper have been somewhat sacrificed. The result is, therefore, that when we most need the steadying domestic policy you advocate it becomes in a sense impractiable. *2* As both of use come of what we call the native American stock, it would not be surprising if underneath your written thought - perhaps entirely unnoticed, there were a vague sense of impatience and regret that this has occurred. I frankly admit that this is the increasing impression which I gain from a study of the subject, although I should not be willing to say so publicly. With great respect, Sincerely yours, W. S. Rossiter WSR*P Charles Scribner's Sons Publishers 153-157 Fifth Avenue Between 21st and 22nd Streets New York June 12, 1911. [*21*] My dear Colonel Roosevelt: By this mail I am sending a copy of General Greene's book. I know he would wish to send it himself but perhaps you have heard that he was suddenly nervously prostrated and is forbidden to do anything. I understand however that he is improving. I have added to it a copy of General Butler's book, which I think will interest you if you have yet not seen it. Yours sincerely Charles Scribner To Colonel Theodore RooseveltPublic Education Association NEW YORK President Charles P. Howland Vice-President J. K. Paulding Honorary Vice-President Mrs. Schuyler Van Rensselaer Treasurer Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge Executive Secretary Dr. Jane E. Robbins Committee on High School Lectures Executive Board{ John Splain, 436 W. 27th St. Miss Rose Gruening, 36 E. 57th St. Miss Jessie Sampter, 507 W. 113th St. Miss Helen A. Hochheimer, 1311 Madision Ave. Herbert L. Stein, 12 W. 90th St. Executive Committee Mrs. Miriam Sutro Price Chairman Miss C. R. Lowell Mrs. E. C. Henderson Miss Martha L. Draper Charles P. Howland J. K. Paulding Gaylord S. White [*D*] June 12th, 1911. Theodore Roosevelt, Esq. 287 Fourth Avenue, New York. Sir:- A committee of the Public Education Association is inviting certain men and women prominent in social or civic work or teaching who are also capable of talking interestingly to High School children, to volunteer co-operation in a movement recently begun by the Public Education Association. The idea behind the movement is that since the social sense awakens during the High School period, that sense should be given some direction through a knowledge of facts. Accordingly, arrangements are now under way for two series of lectures during the season of 1911-12,- (if possible) with conferences following, -one series, at De Witt Clinton High School for Boys at the 1:30 P. M. Friday Assembly; and the other series at Wadleigh High School for Girls, Mondays or Thursdays at 9 A. M. It is hoped to co-ordinate the year's lectures in such a way as to give the young people a general survey of social duties and social opportunities. Naturally your name at once suggests itself to the Committee, and it is earnestly hoped that you will consent to talk to the boys on "Clean Politics". If there is some other topic you deem better suited the Committee would be glad to have you suggest such topic. The date for your talk could be fixed to meet your convenience, if you will only consent now to go on the list of speakers. Miss Jane Addams and Mr. Jacob Riis, among others,-2- have expressed their interest and given assurance of their willingness to speak if they can possibly find an opportunity to do so. If you desire further details of the plans of the movement, or of its sponsorship, I should be pleased to call and present the situation orally. The movement is one which seems so consonant with your ideals that we feel quite sanguine of your co-operation, notwithstanding the innumerable other calls on your good nature, time and energy. Will you please send your reply to me directly, for which purpose a stamped and addressed envelope is herewith enclosed. Respectfully yours, Dudley F. Sicher For the COMMITTEE ON HIGH SCHOOL LECTURES. DFS/C. Enc.U. S. Post Office, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania OFFICE OF THE POSTMASTER June 12, 1911. To Superintendents of Divisions and Stations: The ratings and efficiency records of the employees of the Philadelphia Post Office, and the number eligible for promotion, which is now before me and recommended by the various Superintendents, is extremely satisfactory, and shows a very high average of intelligence, and a most laudable ambition to reach the highest possible standard in Post Office work. I am desirous of doing my part to promote and foster everything that tends to elevate the character and personnel of the employees of the Philadelphia Post Office, and in going over the records am amazed to find that a very small percentage, by their conduct and habits, diminish the general average. The most flagrant violation, not only of the rules of the office, but of common decency, especially in a uniformed man, is intoxication, because it violates a sense of public propriety, and reflects upon the service generally, as well as upon the other uniformed men. A few cases of this kind have recently come to my attention, hence the necessity for prompt and decisive action. I am, therefore, determined either to bring this small minority to a realizing sense of their duty toward themselves, their families, and the service, or else recommend them to the Department for removal. In order that there may be no mistake as to my attitude upon the subject, and the consequence of transgression, you are directed to notify every employee in your department, in such manner as you think best, that from this date, any employee found guilty of intoxication while on duty, will be separated from the service, and no plea of extenuation of any kind or character will receive the slightest consideration. Those persons who are weak in this direction, and have families to support, will please take notice that it will be useless to urge others to assume the responsibility, if they permit this warning to pass unheeded. I do this after careful consideration, fully believing it to be for the general good. THOMAS B. SMITH. Postmaster.Encl in Smith 9-1-11[*23.*] Chambers United States Judge, Macon, Georgia June 12th, 1911. My dear Col. Roosevelt:- May I venture to intrude on that generous kindness which you have always shown me, and beg you to read the enclosed copy of a letter I have sent to the President. You will see that it relates to one very near and dear to me, who I assure you is one of the most excellent and capable officers I have ever known. My suggestion to the President, I am sure, is in line of genuine civil service reform, which I know is one of those ideals your own unselfish labors far more than any other cause have contributed to make an enduring part of our American system. One of my chief reasons in invoking your assistance, if that is possibly available, is the great grief it gives my wife, that her marriage to me (which has been my chiefest blessing) is now to deprive her brother of he station to which in the most consecrated manner, he has devoted his life from youth to middle age. I am, my dear Colonel, with ever and increasing respect, Very faithfully yours, Emory Speer The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City.For encl see 6-12-11[*Copy-*] June 12th, 1911. Mr. President: May I take the liberty of calling your attention to what seems a hardship upon a Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court here, and particularly upon the business community. Mr. Cecil Morgan, formerly of Washington, D.C. and a brother of my wife, who was Miss Eleanora Morgan, has been Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court for twenty-two years. He ha s [*has*]devoted the best years of his life to the service. He was appointed by Circuit Judge Pardee at a period, when, as I recall, there was no inhibition upon the appointment of a remote relative of a Judge. During all that period, though District Judge, I have ex officio discharged the duties of the Circuit Court. These duties are now devolved upon me by law, and are made obligatory, and yet under Section 67 of the recent bill for the codification of the laws, I may no longer have the assistance and services of this most capable Clerk under whose eye the tremendous record of all those years has been made, filed and recorded. While the Court will suffer, the business community may suffer much more from an inexperienced Deputy Clerk. There are other Clerks and Deputies elsewhere who stand in the same relation to the new law with Mr. Morgan. The Bar, the Chamber of Commerce, the business men generally are all of one mind in soliciting his retention in office as the Deputy in the District Court. His public services and those of his family deserve a better fate than when now past middle age, he should be thrown outof the life work which he had selected. One Grandfather, Daniel Carrell of Duddington, constructed on his own land a building for the Government, termed the "old capital" when the British in the war of '12 destroyed the first erected. This was long used by the Government. Another grandfather, Dudley Digges of Greenhill, gave an asylum to the old age and poverty of Major Pierre L'Enfant, the engineer of "the Federal City". Another, brother of Cecil, Dudley Morgan, was the originator and chief advocate in the movement which resulted in the transfer of the ashes of L'Enfant from Greenhill to Arlington, in celebration of which patriotic incident you, Mr. President, took part as Chief Magistrate. His father, Doctor Jas. E. Morgan, was Surgeon in charge of the Great Officers Hospital in Washington, with the rank of Colonel in the Union Army throughout the bloodiest period and to the end of the war. When Capital City was crowded with the victims of that struggle, to his skill, experience and attention many of the gallant and distinguished officers of the Union Army doubtless owed their lives. Indeed, Dr. Morgan, with the approbation of General Scott and other strong friends of the Union repaired to Frederick City and took a large part with the Legislature of that State, in preventing the secession of Maryland. Mr. Morgan is related to Archbishop Carrell, and his is one of the oldest Catholic families in America. Of course these incidents of family history would not benefit him unless he was himself worthy. So worthy is he, however, that there is the most wide-spread regret at the possibility of theloss by this District of his services. Senator Bacon, whose home is here, has undertaken to introduce a bill for his relief. I have thought it possible that you, Mr. President, in the exercise of your discretion might say something in furtherance of such a measure which could relieve Mr. Morgan and also other relatives of the Judges, who, without a violation of any then existing law, entered upon their work so many years ago, all of whom are doubtless experienced Clerks and whose forced retirement would be a great embarrassment to the speedy administration of justice, for does not Lord Bacon tell us in his essay on Judicature that "an ancient Clerk, skillful in precedents, wary in proceeding, and understanding in the business of the Court, is an excellent finger of the Court, and doth many times point a way to the Judge himself". Trusting that this letter is not an unwarrantable appeal in behalf of an excellent and useful man and of the Court itself, and of other experienced Clerks and Deputies of whose services, without any fault on their part, the Country may now be deprived. I remain, Mr. President, with great respect, Your obedient servant, Emory Speer The Honorable Wm. H. Taft, President, White House, Washington, D.C.Copy June 12th, 12911. My dear Mr. Attorney General: I beg to enclose you copy of letter I have written to the President. I do this to invoke, if I may, your kind assistance to one of the finest Clerks in your Department whose only misfortune is that I had the good fortune to beguile his sister into matrimonial alliance with myself. Among his constant services to the Department was the preparation in 1906 of a Civil Docket which stated upon one page the following: Nature of Case, Style of Case, Names of Attorneys, Date of filing and disposition of Case, Entering and filing of all papers, Deposits for Costs on Account of all Officers of Court, Refunding of all overdeposits and distribution of fees, Fees earned by Clerk during each half year. After and Examiner of the Department of Justice saw this, the Department directed Mr. Morgan to forward a sample sheet of the Docket. This has been in all substantial respects adopted, as appears from the fact that it is printed at the Government Printing Office, and also by instructions sent out from the Department advising that it is now of use in all United States Clerk's offices through the United States and insular and other possessions. I need not add that I will be personally profoundly obliged if you can in any way assist in affording relief to Mr. Morgan in this life work at a period of his highest usefulness to the public to the Courts, and to the Department of Justice. I remain, with great respect, Your Obedient servant, Emory Speer. To the Honorable, The Attorney General, Washington, D.C. Encl in Speer 6-12-11State of Connecticut RIVERS AND HARBORS COMMISSION COMMISSIONERS: EDWARD H. WARNER, CHAIRMAN, HARTFORD HENRY F. PARMELEE, SEC'Y, NEW HAVEN FRANK V. CHAPPELL, NEW LONDON OLIVER GILDERSLEEVE, PORTLAND RICHARD T. CRANE, 3D BRIDGEPORT HARTFORD, CONN., June 12, 1911. 1. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. My dear Sir:- The state of Connecticut has before its present legislature a measure calling for an appropriation of $1,000,000 for the purpose of commencing the construction of ocean terminals at New London. This, I consider a question not only of great moment to all of New England but to the East. A few words expressing your view of such a move would be highly appreciated by me. Under a separate cover I am forwarding the report of our Commission, which I think may interest you. Yours very truly, E. H. Warner.ABA ORGANIZED 1875 The American Bankers Association ELEVEN PINE STREET, NEW YORK PRESIDENT: F.O. WATTS, President First National Bank, Nashville, Tenn. FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT: WILLIAM LIVINGSTON, President Dime Savings Banks, Detroit, Mich. CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE COUNCIL: CHARLES H. HUTTIG, President Third National Bank, St. Louise, Mo. GENERAL SECRETARY: FRED. E. FARNSWORTH, Eleven Pine St., New York City. TREASURER: ARTHUR REYNOLDS, Pres. Des Moines National Bank, Des Moines, Ia. ASSISTANT SECRETARY: WILLIAM G. FITZWILSON, Eleven Pine St., New York City. MANAGER PROTECTIVE DEPARTMENT: L.W. GAMMON, Eleven Pine St., New York City. [*D*] June 12, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK. D e a r S i r : - The fact that the Program Committee of the American Institute of Banking has extended to you an invitation to be the guest of the Institute at its next annual convention, has been brought to my attention, and I take the liberty of requesting your favorable consideration of it. There is no work connected with the American Bankers Association which is more important, or which is progressing more satisfactorily. It is a work of education and development among the bank clerks and junior bank officers of the United States, and I believe that any citizen contributing to the progress of the Institute will be repaid by the results accomplished. As president of the American Bankers Association, I sincerely hope that you may find it convenient to accept the invitation. Yours very truly, F. O. Watts President.Woodford, Bovee & Butcher, 1 Madison Avenue, New York, June twelfth, 1911 STEWART L. WOODFORD. C. N. BOVEE. DAVID F. BUTCHER. FREDERICK C. TANNER. CHARLES L. FOSTER. FREDERICK C. LAWYER. GEORGE W. M. CLARK. CABLE ADDRESS-SEDUM [*3.*] My dear Mr. Roosevelt: Enclosed is letter which I have received from General James A. Beaver, Presiding Justice of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. He is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Pennsylvania State College. This letter explains itself and if you possibly can go to him I hope you will. You will remember Beaver as having lost a leg at Gettysburg, where his service was most brilliant. His military record is fine. He was Governor of Pennsylvania for four years, and last summer at Edinburgh, was one of the leading members of the Pan-Religious Conference. He was given a Doctorate by the University of Edinburgh. I want you to oblige Beaver if you possibly can, and am, Your friend, Stewart L. Woodford Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue. 5601 9 room[*[Ack. June 12, 1911]*] The Woman Voter Organ of Woman Suffrage Party Vol. 2 New York, June, 1911 No. 5 "WOMAN'S PLACE IS IN THE HOME" A WIFE? The above is the second picture in the series of three illustrating the time-honored "Woman's place is in the Home." This tells the story of many thousands of homes in our country, as did the picture printed last month, and the one for next month will show a very different home. The question we wish to have answered by our readers, whether subscribers or not, is: which of these three women in the home has the most need of the ballot. A prize of a $5.00 gold piece is offered for the best essay of one hundred words on this subject. The third illustration will be printed in the July issue of the Women Voter and all essays received will be submitted to a committee of three judges, the one receiving the most votes will be awarded the prize. The contest will close on July 20, and the prize will be awarded on the 1st of August. The winning essay will be printed in the August number of this magazine. The editor reserves the right to publish other essays that may be helpful to The Cause. EDITOR.2 The Woman Voter FROM MRS. CATT ACROSS THE SEAS Letters from Mrs. Catt and Miss Hay received since our last issue, bear greetings to friends at home through The Woman Voter. FOUR DAYS IN COPENHAGEN "The first evening the local suffrage club held a public meeting with 100 invited guests. Mrs. Munter, the president, introduced Mrs. Catt, who spoke for forty minutes. Supper was served in an adjoining room. Between courses, speeches of welcome were given by men and women from friendly organizations. We had to make a ten minute response. By this time it was midnight. "All the next day we received calls. At night a large public meeting was held with an audience of more than a thousand. Meetings begin at 7 P. M. Mrs. Catt spoke for almost an hour, an interpreter giving the gist of the speech in Danish, although nearly every one knew English. After the meeting 200 sat down to supper. Again welcomes between courses. We had to speak again. "Saturday we lunched at the home of the President of the State W. S. A. The executive committee attended. An hour in parliament in the afternoon, there we met the Prime Minister and other leaders of both houses. In the evening a reception and short speeches at the home of a member of Parliament. "Sunday afternoon a meeting at the home of the President of the Woman's Defense Association. Mrs. Catt talked suffrage to them. At night a dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Munter, where we met the Minister of Foreign Affairs, German Ambassador, the Secretary of Russian Legation and his wife, one of the ladies in waiting on the Queen, and other notables. Mr. Munter is one of the King's advisors." IN NORWAY; WHERE THE WOMEN VOTE "We reached here on Monday at 11 P. M. Ten women met and escorted us to the hotel, bringing the customary bouquets. "Tuesday a large party gave us a luncheon at the beautiful Sanatorium Hotel, about ten miles out of the city. An ex-Prime Minister welcomed us to Norway. In the evening a reception at the Woman's Reading Club Rooms and more speeches. Welcomed there from the wife of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Miss Hay told them of our clubs in America, which are different from the clubs of Europe. "Wednesday a meeting at 7 P. M., in the University, with a large audience. Supper and reception at our hotel- about 200 present. Our American Minister and wife were there and very cordial. Th Minister of Foreign Affairs and Prime Minister, also the Mayor and Members of Parliament were among those present. They said suffrage in Norway is a success. The way the men met and greeted us in Norway is different from any other country, much like that in Colorado. Men and women are honest and earnest workers for equal suffrage everywhere in this small but fine country. We lunched with the American Minister and his wife and attended Parliament and met all the ladies of the different political parties and members of the King's Cabinet and many others. "We held two other meetings in Kristiana and also attended the State Suffrage Association meeting, which was in session. They were discussing the advisability of disbanding now that they had won their victory, but Mrs. Catt urged them not to do so as they might help the International get suffrage in other countries and we both suggested that they send people over to the United States to help us with our Norwegian vote. It was unanimously voted not to disband. They adjourned this meeting to go to the station and see us off, and gave us the Norwegian yell as the train pulled out. Before leaving on Saturday Mrs. Catt called on the King by appointment. The Queen, the daughter of the late King Edward, of England, is still in mourning and not receiving, and the King receives only international representatives. Mrs. Catt was received as International President." IN STOCKHOLM "The Stockholm women are delightful. the suffrage organization of Sweden is most harmonious.The Woman Voter 3 monious. They are making great plans for entertaining. "The Upper House debated suffrage for three hours Saturday, May 13th. We sat and watched them. Swedish women interpreted the speeches to us and said those in favor of the bill were very good. The reporters in the gallery opposite took snapshots of us when we did not know it. The bill was defeated as they expected it to be." "The great event of last month has been the coming of Mrs. Chapman Catt." EZALINE BOHEMAN. Stockholm, May, 1911. At a luncheon Mr. Gunnar Knudsen, the leader of the Radical Party, proposed a toast for her. The wife of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Lilla Irgens, made the speech of welcome to Mrs. Catt. "The uncrowned queen of the united women, the queen of a country where the sun never sets." 'April 26th Mrs. Catt was received by the Prime Minister and by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. At this banquet the speech for Mrs. Catt was made by the Prime Minister of the new Government, Mr. Konow. "Saturday the 29th Mrs. Catt was received in audience by the King. She was accompanied by the American Minister. "Mrs. Catt conquered all the town. The press was quite enchanted with her. Thus the leader of the Woman Suffrage Movement is received in a country where woman have already got the vote." WILHELM KEILHAU. Kristiania, May 3, 1911. The meeting of our International President was a very successful one. She spoke in her usual charming and witty manner with her familiar sense of humor, mingled with earnestness, which occasionally imparts such brilliancy and strength to her speeches and leaves a lasting impression of her person and the cause she advocates. TH. DAUGAARD, Copenhagen, May 4, 1911. Int. Secretary. Switzerland held its first National Woman Suffrage Convention. A SENATORIAL PLAYLET. Senate Chamber, May 24, 1911. The Clerk-- General order No. 687 by Mr. Stilwell. (Bill moved.) Senator Saxe- That bill ought not to be moved in view of the arrangement made by the Senator from the 16th. Senator Sullivan (Timothy D.)- I don't think so. I think it ought to go to third reading. Senator Saxe- I want the Senator to understand that I am in favor of it and that I will vote for it. Senator Grady- (Replying to Senator Sullivan) I don't think so. I won't let it go to third reading if I can help it. There is too much soothing and palavering about this very serious proposition, and I won't let it go to third reading if I can prevent it. Senator Hinman- If the Senator desires any help he can call on me. Senator Grady- Not just now. I will be glad to have it later. Senator Wagner- Call on me, too. The Chairman (Senator Loomis)- Under the agreement the bill is not passed. Senator Stilwell- I am sorry to see my friend from the 14th take that position. Senator Grady- I will take it and hold it as long as the good Lord will let me. Heretofore this question has been treated as sort of an ice-cream affair. It is a serious proposition and it is time to tell these women the truth. We must get down to hard pan now and stop this nonsense. The Chairman- I would suggest to the Senator from the 21st that under the agreement had this morning, objection having been made, this bill must be passed. (Curtain.) In order to clear up all the calendar, an agreement was made at the beginning of the day's session to advance to third reading only bills against which there was no opposition. EDITOR Representative Berger (Socialist), of Wisconsin, has introduced a woman's 8-hour bill in Congress. The bill requires that in the District of Columbia, girls under 18 must not be kept at work after 6 P. M.4 The Woman Voter A TALK WITH COLONEL ROOSEVELT. Mrs. Priscilla D. Hackstaff, accompanied by Mrs. Grace G. Wolterbeek, called upon ex- President Roosevelt on May 16, to ask him to speak at a meeting of the Long Island council of Women's Clubs, to be held in Queens, on June 3. On Mrs. Wolterbeek's card was written, "One of your constituents from Idaho." Col. Roosevelt was delighted to meet the ladies, especially Mrs. Wolterbeek, because he had been the guest of her husband's family in Holland on his return from his African trip, but he said he was far more impressed by the fact that she was a constituent and a voter from the West than by the fact that she was the wife of "One of us Dutchmen." Mrs. Wolterbeek was able to tell the Colonel that she had voted for him for Vice-President f the United States and also for President. He then said: "Now, you want me to speak for you on suffrage, but I simply cannot speak again now. In my observance of woman suffrage in the Western States I could not see that the fact that women voted had made the great difference in conditions that you women think it may make, but I must say that where any difference has been observed it is for the betterment of these conditions." After a brief conversation he went on to say: "I consider myself quite a courageous man because of my sentiment in favor of woman suffrage as my wife is tepid on the subject and my sisters are pronounced anti suffragists. The family call be the suffragette of the family." Mr. P. Ritter, Minister of Switzerland, writes from the Legation of Switzerland in Washington, D. C., to Mrs. Laidlaw that there is a movement in Switzerland to grant women the right to vote in certain affairs, and this Legation has been requested to collect any material on the subject. "We are especially looking for some literature about the general situation of woman suffrage in this country and for official reports of the State Legislature where the question has already been treated." On receipt of suffrage literature he writes that he read the same with great interest and will be glad to keep in touch with our movement. WOMEN CAN AND DO BEAR ARMS. "There are two thusand more under the command of the Amazon La Neri near Chilpancingo awaiting reinforcements before attacking the town. A large number of women among La Neri's forces can shoot and ride almost as well as men. Reports say that La Neri herself is worshipped by her men. She comes of a high caste family. She appears to be a natural leader and has absolute command of her force." -Globe and Commercial. "It is confidently asserted that a gentleman and his wife have enlisted in one of the regiments about to proceed to Washington and that they have entered their names upon the roll as brothers. The lady is the exact size of her husband and wears a suit of his clothes. She is determined to go with him through the war, and to die with him if need be. A young lady of most respectable appearance applied on Tuesday to General Small asking permission to go as a viviandiere. The dangers and vicissitudes were briefly alluded to by the General but the young debutante turned on her heels contemptously and remarked that 'American girls could do just as well as the French girls.' "- The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 27, 1861. The above excerpts, one relating an incident of fifty years ago in this country, the other, an incident of the past month in Mexico, prove that woman can, and do, go to war. Among the thousands of women in history, who refuted this argument hundreds of years before the argument was made, may be mentioned Zenobia, Boadacea, Joan of Arc, and the many names recorded in our own Indian, Colonial and Revolutionary wars. Going back into earlier times one may find accounts of women who led the hosts on to victory recorded in the Bible. Thus the argument that women can not fight for the country they would serve is falsified by sacred and profane history from the remotest times and down through the ages, even to month of May nineteen hundred eleven. The household Votes for Women Bill passed second reading in the House of Commons May 5 by 255 to 88.The Woman Voter 5 TOM L. JOHNSON Tom L. Johnson believed in woman suffrage ; at first academically only, but later vigorously and actively. He repeatedly put himself on record publicly and privately. In the midst of the most exciting and hardest fought political campaign of his career-the municipal campaign of 1907, when Hon. Theodore Burton, then Congressman, now U. S. Senator, was running against him for Mayor of Cleveland, Mr. Johnson accepted an invitation to speak at the annual convention of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association in a neighboring city. When the time came he neither excused himself nor sent a substitute. No, he gave up the three or four speeches that he would otherwise have made in Cleveland that night and kept his appointment. There are some politicians, perhaps (we use the word in its best sense), who would do now what Mayor Johnson did then, but there was not another man of equal prominence in the whole country who would have done it at that time. Once a delegation of brewers from Sandusky, Ohio, called at the City Hall in Cleveland and asked Mayor Johnson to use his influence against a bill then in the Legislature providing for votes for women in local elections on the liquor question. "I won't do it, gentlemen," said the Mayor, "I believe in women voting on all questions." There are many men who profess to believe in woman suffrage who do believe in it indeed, but who do not really believe in women. Tom Johnson believed in women. He believed in women exactly as he believed in men, and he liked them better. He thought they had the same rights as men and he encouraged them to exercise equal independence in thought and in action. Mr. Johnson's last work, completed just before his death was to write the story of his public activities. Miss Elizabeth J. Hauser who assisted him in this writing has just arranged for the Fall publication of this autobiography in book form. Members of the Woman Suffrage Party will remember that Miss Hauser did some very effective work for The Voter, and assisted Mrs. Catt in organizing the district work of the party. COL. HIGGINSON In the death of Colonel Thomas Wentworth Higginson woman has lost the personal active help of a lifelong advocate, but the foundation he laid for us to build upon can never decay. Not only the wonderful library and catalogue of woman's achievements gathered by him and donated to the Boston Public Library, but the inspiration of his words to the young people, who are now carrying out principles for which he stood, still live, a growing monument of human endeavor, a memorial to his greatness. Col. Higginson used to tell a personal incident to prove the necessity of woman's mind in making and enforcing laws. When a young man he was elected to the school board of his town. To further the cause of education he advocated that the teacher should walk about the room and come in close personal touch with the pupils during school hours. Teachers were desirous to cooperate. One young woman broke down from over-work. Her physician ordered that she should not stand. She replied that she was obliged to stand and walk about in her work. The physician asked : "What fool told you that?" Colonel Higginson, in telling this story, with true pathos, always added, "I was that fool." This incident proved to him in his early and enthusiastic manhood that men did not know how to make laws for women. This one speech deserves the homage of American womanhood. E. M. W. It is a most encouraging sign of the times that wage-earning women are beginning to realize the vital connection between their economic struggles and the possession of political power. The latest evidence of their appreciation of this identity of interest lies in the fact that the Women's Trade Union League has invited the Woman Suffrage Party to send a fraternal delegate to its national convention which is to be held in Boston from June 14 to 16. Miss Ida Craft, Chairman of the Political Settlement Department of the Party will represent this organization.6 The Woman Voter THE PARADE OF PROTEST. The Woman Suffrage Parade of May 6, 1911, arranged by The Woman's Political Union, The Collegiate League and the Woman Suffrage Party, and participated in by many suffrage societies, has passed into history, but words of "praise and gratulation" come to us still, as echoes repeat themselves from distant hills. We suffragists have nothing to regret upon that occasion. A demonstration was made then and there, far beyond anything heretofore seen in this country, of the force that is behind the movement, and of the quality of the men and woman who uphold it. When we march next year, as we shall, thousands who were kept from the ranks by conservatism or fear, will be found in line ; other thousands will be there too, who were won by the spirit and enthusiasm of the parade ; and we shall see the immense number of workers and sympathizers of the Hebrew faith, who were not marching because the day chosen fell on the Jewish Sabbath. We need promise all these no better reward than the pleasure of reading as we read, when they step to music down the thoroughfare, when affection, goodwill, and approval that were written on the faces of the multitudes who thronged the curbs. To our brothers of Men's League who took apart, we extend our cordial thanks. They did not mind the good-natured banter thrown at them ; it was just the wee tip of the whip-lash of ridicule with which women have been scourged since1848. Next year they will be cheered as they march. Altogether it was a glorious victory, and a year seems a long time to wait to get the chance to better it. M. W. S. PARTY DETACHMENT. The section of the parade headed by the Party banners represented the political woman and naturally came at the end of the historical pageant which began with the woman carried in the Sedan chair. Every section was splendid and inspiring. Some have thought that the Party representation should have been larger. So it should and will be another year, but we must remember that the Party gave of its members to almost every other group that marched and so the four or five hundred women who actually marched under the Woman Suffrage Party banners constituted but a small percentage of our women who were in line elsewhere in the parade. Dr. Knight, one of our most devoted workers and an Assembly leader, organized and march with the doctor's group and Mrs. Griffiths, temporary leader of the 25th Assembly District of Manhattan, did the same for the artists' group. One Assembly leader gave up between thirty and forty of her workers to other sections. This feeding of other groups from the Party ranks in order to make a success of the parade as a whole was gladly done, but should be known in order that the Party may not be counted as having failed to do its share. As the Party swept into line, behind the Party band, from East 57th Street, first came Mrs. Frank Stratton, carrying the beautiful new Party banner which was a gift to the Party from Mrs. Laidlaw. Assisting Mrs. Stratton was her daughter, Grace Stratton, and Marie Lang. Next came Mrs. W. W. Penfield, acting chairman, in white and wearing the yellow W. S. P. ribbon sash, marching alone ; then followed the City Committee, also in white and wearing the yellow sashes, with Mrs. Laidlaw, Mrs. Fisk, Mrs. Ecob and Miss Craft carrying banners. Directly back of the City Committee came the Borough and Assembly groups, each with beautiful banners and distinctive features. The marshall of the Party division was Mrs. Hughston, who won the appreciation of every one by her able generalship. There were to have been four Party automobiles, but the one at 16th Street and Fourth Avenue did not arrive ! As Mrs. Laidlaw was to have presided over this auto, she came to her own, which she had designated for the use of the City Committee, and over which Mrs. Penfield presided. Mrs. A. C. Fisk and Mrs. Priscilla Hackstaff had stands at 14th and 15th Streets. It was a wonderful sight to see thousands of men and women standingThe Woman Voter 7 for hours, listening eagerly to every speaker and many of them only going away when the hour became so late that the speakers were obliged to leave. It would be impossible, in our limited space, to even touch upon the beautiful work of the other organizations or to mention the speakers who spoke from the stands arranged by them. Among those who spoke at Party stands were Rev. Anna Shaw, Mrs. Jessica Finch, Mrs. James Lees Laidlaw, Mrs. Chas. Beard, Judge W. Wood, Mrs. Helen Hoy Greeley, Mrs. Marie Jenny Howe, Mr. Henry Frank, Mrs. Grace Wolterbeek, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. W. H. Duncan and Mrs. Olive Pierce. The facetious and semi-sarcastic tone of the newspapers before the parade has entirely disappeared and the respect now shown, not only the parade itself, but the entire subject of suffrage, is of such a nature that we may almost conclude that the parade marks a new era in the suffrage work. If any came to scoff they remained to respect- a recent example of, first we scorn, then we pity, then we embrace, and the crowds who saw us march down Fifth Avenue have reached the second step of the old adage, and many of them have already recorded their determination to embrace the next opportunity to show their zeal for Woman Suffrage. On May 9 the resolutions of protest against the continued delay at Albany, which were passed by the assembled throngs at Union Square on May 6, were taken to Albany by a band of some twenty suffragists and presented to the Judiciary Committee, which gave hearings. Among the Party members were Mrs. Laidlaw, Mrs. James Morton, Dr. Helen Knight, Mrs. Butterworth, Miss Craft, Mrs. Hughston and Miss Rankin. Mrs. Harriette Stanton Blatch and Miss Caroline Lexow were among the prominent members from the Woman's Political Union. ECHOES FROM THE PARADE. Mrs. Penfield says she never felt so proud in all her life as she did when, at the head of the Party section of the parade, she marched between those packed curbs and realized the import of it all. She was heard to say: "I thought of my grandfather who, thirty years before the Civil War, freed his slaves and as a protest against the infamy of slavery, headed a band of neighbors who moved into a non- slave holding state. Now, I too was allowed to stand for the same principle of human liberty." A Brooklyn woman, a good suffragist, said she would not march because her conservative husband preferred she should not, but she stood on the curbstone, all ready to applaud. Presently the Brooklyn delegation came on, bands playing and banners flying. It was more than the good lady could withstand, so out she fled to take her place in the procession, and after her her daughter, with little grand-daughter bringing up the rear. The conservative husband learned of it by seeing their pictures in the Brooklyn Eagle photograph; rumor has it that he rather admired their spirit, once the deed was done. One young man's active sympathy with suffrage caused his mother to walk in the parade and carry a banner- a great social triumph for her district, and one that has already brought many recruits. The other equally good and moral young man is "sorry and a little ashamed," that his mother is a Woman Suffragist. She wanted to parade only in order to show the world that she was not afraid to show her convictions, but she stayed at home because she did not want to mortify her son's sensibilities and hurt his feelings. One of the marshalls in ordering the procession to halt at 42nd Street, that the cars might pass, necessarily showed by her demeanor some authority and determination; where upon a stout German among the onlookers said scornfully "Vat kind of a vife vould that voman make?" A suffragist who stood near him set him right in a moment, to the amusement of the neighbors, "A perfectly splendid wife; I know her." The same marshall relates a story about another friend who did not parade because she feared it was not just the proper thing. The8 The Woman Voter next day she came weeping and lamenting, full of shame that she had missed the chance to stand up for the right, and asking whether a small check for the use of the Party might not help to make the donor feel better. The thanks of the suffragists are due to the individual members of the police force who so ably and courteously kept the street clear and assisted in the parade. Those who have met with very different treatment from the London police appreciate the fact that in this country the police are actuated by the best ideals of public opinion. One suffragist who found marching not exactly to her taste, says: I screwed my courage up the sticking point by thinking that from the times of the first crusades my families back in lineal line had never failed to respond to the first bugle call in the cause of humanity. Five members of the family of William Dean Howells marched in the parade, and the veteran author himself was on hand in Union Square to hear the speeches. Flying from one of the windows of the Windsor Trust Co. on the day of the parade, was a Woman Suffrage Party banner. The fact that there was one section only of the great suffrage parade in New York City on May 6, the men's section, which was hooted and jeered, indicates that the center of gravity of martyrdom for the cause has shifted. Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucy Stone were despised by their fellows and rejected by large portions of respectable society fifty years ago. Professor John Dewey, of Columbia University; Hamilton Holt, editor of The Independent; George Hardy, George Foster Peabody, Oswald Garrison Villard, editor of the New York Evening Post; Edward Markham, Bliss Carmen and Richard Le Gallienne, were guyed in the streets of New York in 1911. -La Follette's, May 27. The lack of industrial representation in the parade was a source of regret to the officers and members who marched. Enfranchisement will strengthen the position of working women and it is the workers who can make the legislature realize more than any other group that the demand for enfranchisement of women is a real and vital demand.- Women's Trade Union League Bulletin for June. "Current Events," the condensed weekly newspaper which has a wide circulation in public and private schools, in giving an excellent notice of the parade, says, "Even two years ago such a procession would have been impossible." PARTY ORGANIZATION On May 17th Mrs. Laidlaw presented suffrage arguments and Party methods to a meeting in the 11th Ward of Boston, a part of the Commonwealth Avenue district usually considered most conservative. She reports that three months ago only a mere handful of active suffragists were known in that section. They united, sent out notices to every family and voter that one of these ladies would call within certain dates and asked them, if they desired to state time and place for the interview, and which of the members they preferred to see. These notices met with general response. Calls were made, the Party work explained and great enthusiasm created for united effort upon the Party organization plan. The Woman Suffrage Party of the State of Massachusetts is the result. King Haakon, of Norway, gave an audience to Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt and decorated the President of the Norwegian Woman Suffrage Association with a gold medal for her anti-tuberculosis work. In Iceland the Parliamentary Committee, to which the question was referred, has recommended giving full suffrage to all women. In France the Woman Suffrage Association reports an increase of 500 per cent. in membership.The Woman Voter 9 THE LEGISLATURE. On May 16, and for the first time in the history of New York State, the Woman Suffrage bill was favorably reported by a Senate Judiciary Committee. The vote stood 7 to 2, the following Senators being present and voting: For-Howard R. Bayne, Stephen J. Stilwell, Josiah T. Newcomb, Anthony J. Griffin, George B. Burd, William P. Fiero, Loring M. Clack, Jr. Against-Harvey D. Hinman, Robert F. Wagner. The bill was immediately placed on general orders calendar as No. 687. On May 24 it was reached, but with a number of other bills, to which there was opposition, was temporarily laid aside. (See suffrage playlet, page 3). For one dramatic moment, suffragists thought the bill was actually to be passed on to third reading, but Senator Saxe aroused the sleeping opposition by calling attention to the bill before the Senate. When the bill will again be reached depends upon the speed with which the Senate disposes of the measures passed on to third reading, as the suffrage bill retains its position on the general order calendar. Only a majority vote of those present is required to pass a bill on to third reading, but a majority of the entire Senate is necessary for final passage, which makes it essential for a measure to have 26 friends. If the Senate passes the suffrage bill by a vote of 26, it will go again to the Assembly for action. The Assembly having passed all bills on to the Committee of Rules, Assemblyman Spielberg, on May 16, moved that the Assembly request the said committee to report the Spielberg bill. By vote of 38 to 90 the motion was lost. Those voting for the motion were Assemblymen Ahern, Baumes, Boylan, Brace, Bridenbecker, Brooks, Chanler, Colne, Cosad, Drummond, Egan, Evans, Filley, Friedman, Geatons, Goldberg, Goldstein, Gregg, Herrick, Heyman, Higgins, Hoey, Hoff, Hollmann, Hoyt, Huber, Kennedy, MacGreagor, O'Connor, Oliver, A. Parker, Pierce, Seeley, Shlivek, Shortt, Spielberg, Turley, Walker. This necessarily brief story of suffrage legislative action during the past month, includes no account of the hard work done by representatives of the suffrage organizations at Albany, nor can it give an adequate appreciation of the faithful support of our friends in Senate and Assembly. That the cause of equal suffrage has enemies is undoubtedly true and that opposition has reached the stage where it is deemed necessary to line up political forces against us, is significant. That our opponents have left behind the pleasant postures of polite, academic consideration, gives us new cause to appreciate the friends who, themselves affected by political forces, are willing to stand for us. Many of the men in both Senate and Assembly who have worked for our bill this year, have done so in the face of party opposition. Some men, known to believe in the principle of equal suffrage, have failed to support us because their party has been opposed. All the more honor to the men who have stood firm ! PARTY NEWS Mrs. Penfield has spent most of the time during the days the legislature is in session at Albany, for although other women are there in the interests of the suffrage bill, her presence has been necessary. As chairman of the Party Legislative Committee, Mrs. Penfield is the official representative of the constituency of all the districts of Greater New York, and can come into close touch with the voters through the Party organization. She represents the largest constituency back of each legislator, and it is the constituency that counts. With 30,000 enrolled members back of her, the bill she works for commands attention. We must make that backing reach at least 100,000 before another session. Each member, DO YOUR PART! On June 1 the committee formed to perfect State plans for district organization work, will meet at State Headquarters, 505 Fifth Avenue. Mrs. Laidlaw represents the Party. Mrs. Laidlaw is also one of the National Constitutional Revision Committee, which has just submitted the draft of a new national constitution through the pages of The Woman's Journal. Each member of the revision committee has been asked to give her reasons for the proposed changes in the summer numbers of The Woman's Journal.10 The Woman Voter The Woman Voter OFFICIAL ORGAN OF AND PUBLISHED BY THE WOMAN SUFFRAGE PARTY a Union for political work of existing Equal Suffrage organizations in the City of New York Published monthly at 1 Madison Avenue, New York City Subscription price yearly, 50 Cents Single copy, 5 Cents Telephone 66 Gramercy Advertising rates on application SECOND CLASS MAILING FRANCHISE APPLIED FOR EXTENSION OF PARTY WORK. The one big new idea in suffrage work during the last few years on this side of the Atlantic is undoubtedly the Woman suffrage Party plan of work. That the plan will ultimately be adopted by every state and can not fail to be the vote producing force which shall win equal suffrage for the U. S., can not be doubted by any one who knows the power of systematic organization and who realizes that the best medium for success must be that organization which is in a position to say to the legislators of every section; "we, your constituents, demand the ballot." As an evidence that suffragists all over the country realize that the district organization plan for which the Party stands, is the only plan that can produce such results, Party Headquarters is being flooded with letters from all over the country asking for details of organization management and begging that the Party send speakers to tell of the Party plan. In nearby states we are responding to this call. Let every suffragist who reads this join the Party ranks. If you live in New York City, join the pioneer Woman Suffrage Party, with headquarters in Metropolitan Tower, at 1 Madison Avenue; if you live in N. Y. State and not in the city, send your name to the State Association, 505 Fifth Avenue. It makes no difference whether you belong to other suffrage organizations or not, enroll in the party so you can be counted in your Assembly District and can be kept in touch with your Senator and Assemblyman. Continue your membership in other suffrage organizations in which you are interested, but remember, if you would speak politically to your representatives at Albany you must do it by being counted from your district. Send us your name and address. The Woman Suffrage Party asks no dues. It is an absolutely democratic body. Help us, by this small service, to be able to say to your Senator and your Assemblyman, "The vote for suffrage has doubled among your constituents." The voice of constituents is the most effective voice heard at the Capitol. Victory for N. Y. in 1913. Let every one help! SENATOR GRADY This issue of The Woman Voter has been held for a few days in the hope that final action on our bill in the Senate would be reported. The only act of direct interest to suffragists which has been senatorially staged during the few days of delay, however, was Senator Grady's reply to public criticisms on his speech given on page 3. Even if, in commenting on Senator Grady's opposition to woman suffrage, Dr. Shaw said what she is reported to have said about foreigners in America- which we doubt- it is absurd for Senator Grady to imagine that intelligent people can be turned against the cause of equal suffrage by such a statement. Too many of us are Irish ourselves to have anything by the highest admiration for Irishmen of the right stamp, while the rest of us, including most Americans (suffragists and antis) have so much German and English and Scotch and French and every other kind of blood in our veins as to make such a pose ridiculous. We should like to assure Senator Grady that the Equal Suffrage ranks are too democratic to allow distinctions against any race and also that we are too eager to obtain justice for women to be unjust to men. All we ask is the same kind of justice for women (native or foreign born) that is granted to men whether native or foreign. We believe in the democracy which gives individual citizens, without discrimination as to race or sex, a right to representation in the government whose laws they must obey; whose administration they must support and upon whose protection they must depend. Senator Grady said on the floor of the Senate that he had obtained his views of Woman Suffrage from his mother and from conversations with some very charming women whose names he mentioned. We suggest the Senator investigate for himself. If he would, without prejudice, apply his own splendid intellect to the subject and bring to it the same measure of discernment and fairness which he has brought to so many other public issues, suffragists need not fear the result. With no disrespect we should also like to suggestThe Woman Voter 11 that if Senator Grady's mother were alive to-day, she might hold entirely different opinions from what she held years ago. We must all adjust ourselves to the age in which we live, if we would serve that age. Changed conditions force new adjustments; new opportunities teach new duties. E. JEAN NELSON PENFIELD, Acting Chairman. Signed in a spirit of conformity to Senator Grady's proposed legislation. THE WAGNER-LEVY BILL. ATTENTION! A bill introduced by Senator Wagner in the Senate and by Assemblyman Levy in the Assembly, to amend the election law generally, is, on the whole a good bill, but contains one section requiring that "each watcher at the polls must be a qualified elector of the county in which the election district for which he is appointed a watcher is located." The present law reads, "In cities containing a population of 1,000,000 or over any citizen of the age of 21 years and upwards living within such city may be appointed and may act as watcher." Under the present law women are eligible as watches and have been serving acceptably for several years. Should this bill pass unamended, women will be debarred from safeguarding their own bill when the people vote on it, a privilege which is generally conceded should be allowed any class of citizens who have a special interest at stake. Even if so grave an injustice to women were not contemplated as to cut them off from safeguarding their own particular measure, it is enough to arouse the indignant protest of justice loving citizens that they should be debarred from a privilege which any citizen might well wish to exercise upon occasion. Truly the rights of a disfranchised class are never secure! Write to your Senator and Assemblyman, also to every member of the two Judiciary Committees immediately. Asking that "the clause (in Senate bill No. 1229, and in Assembly bill No. 1764) requiring watchers to be qualified electors, BE NOT ENDORSED." Interest everyone! This is your work; no one else can do it. Pass resolutions in all public meetings. From now on The Woman Voter will be sold on the streets. We need young volunteers for this work. Who will be the first? Come to Headquarters as soon as you read this notice and give us your name. AN INVITATION AND AN OPPORTUNITY. To the thousands of sisters in the homes Whose duties there detain them; To the thousands of sisters in the world Whose hard work doth enchain them: GREETINGS Your courage and your hopes hold high! We freer ones will do the work IF you sustain our arms- our plans, If you forget us not- nor shirk Your part to play- your share to PAY! Send us your Pennies, Nickels, and Dimes (For many Pennies, the Dollars make) A thousand Pennies, a few thousand times, Is all we ask! Sisters, 'tis Gold -will make us strong! Let money speak! We work for all! And that means you. So pray you, let your purses leak, Make out your checks and send them to The Ways and Means Committee (Who feel poor and very blue). P.S.- Brothers! The kernel of the nut is now for you to find, Tho' the postscript of my letter does come so far behind, You free men and courageous, who marched with us so strong! With your thirteen pockets to our none, Won't YOU help our Cause along? -H. G. ATTENTION ASSEMBLY LEADERS AND CAPTAINS WHO WANT TO MAKE MONEY FOR YOUR DISTRICTS! ALSO THE INDIVIDUAL WHO WOULD NOT DESPISE A FEW DOLLARS! A cash prize of one dollar will be given by The Woman Voter for every twelve new subscribers. Do not let an opportunity pass to take subscriptions. Every New York suffragist needs The Woman Voter if she would keep posted upon suffrage events. The Woman Voter must increase its subscription list by thousands in order to accomplish its purpose. Conditions:- Each list of 12 subscribers must be accompanied by $5.00, all sent in at one time, to receive this premium. Make checks payable to The Woman Voter, Woman Suffrage Party. Stamps accepted. Subscription blanks will be furnished upon application.12 The Woman Voter IN MEMORIAM. The Woman Suffrage Party sustains a severe loss in the death of Mrs. Camilla Barger, whose generosity, spirit of helpful co-operation and unusual ability as a leader has so effectively built up the 12th Assembly District. Mrs. Barger had planned many activities for the future, among which was a meeting for June 5. She was preparing herself and her district for an earnest campaign in the Fall. It will be the aim of the new leader to carry out these plans. At a special meeting on May 23d, of the Stuyvesant Equal Suffrage Club of the 12 District passed the following resolutions: Whereas, We, the members of the Stuyvesant Equal Suffrage Club of the 12 Assembly District, have suffered a deep loss in the death of Mrs. Milton s. Barger, our beloved President; and Whereas, Her untiring activity as leader of the suffrage work in this district, her enthusiasm for all that concerned the good of the community, her sincere and friendly interest in the people of the neighborhood, her democratic spirit, and the charm of her personality, have been a source of inspiration, and have endeared her to us all, therefore, Resolved, That we hereby place upon permanent record an expression of our sorrow in the loss of such a leader and friend; that we extend our deepest sympathy to her bereaved, family; that we, conscious of our great indebtedness to her, earnestly strive to carry on the work that was so dear to her heard. (Signed) MARGERY STRONG, EDITH ALLEN. May 23, 1911. At the monthly meeting of both the borough organization and the City Board of Directors resolutions of sympathy were also passed. On the afternoon of May 23rd, the 12th Assembly District had a special meeting. After passing memorial resolutions on the death of Mrs. Barger, Mrs. Gillette, a captain of the district was elected leader. She is animated by the same zeal that inspired all Mrs. Barger's devoted band of captains and will carry out Mrs. Barger's plans. OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS. In September Mrs. Charles A. Beard will assume the Editorial duties of The Woman Voter. Our readers will observe that with this issue we have materially increased our reading space and added to our advertising pages. We promise that you may look for a better issue each month. The plans which are being perfected for the summer numbers will prepare for the greatly enlarged magazine which will appear in the autumn and which will include many new features under the management of Mrs. Beard. Mrs. H. G. Griffiths has accepted the appointment as Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. Mrs. Ruth Litt and Mrs. J. Hedges Crowell are associated with her. Mrs. Griffiths will speak at any meeting and assist leaders to increase their treasury. She offers to do her best to create enthusiasm in any part of Greater New York (morning or afternoon), to the opportunity of giving to the Party work. Her official address is Party headquarters. Mrs. V. G. Santi, an experienced business woman, has been appointed to the position of Headquarters Secretary. For some months Mrs. Santi worked with Mrs. Catt in her preparations for the International Alliance, and her appointment was made at the suggestion of Mrs. Catt. Mrs. Santi will gladly meet all Leaders and others, and help all in securing speakers, will answer questions, and will cordially invite every one to subscribe for The Voter. Miss Ida Craft has been made fraternal delegate to the annual convention of the Woman's Trade Union League to be held in Boston, Mass., June 12 to 17. Miss Craft has also accepted the Chairmanship of the Press Committee in connection with the Clipping Bureau. The 11th, Brooklyn, has five captains, Mrs. Sadie Bundy, 480 Prospect Place, has been recently appointed. Copy to be published in the Woman Voter should reach on the 25th of the month.The Woman Voter 13 FROM THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICTS MANHATTAN HEADQUARTERS OF THE 15th DISTRICT On May 27th, the Fifteenth District finally secured a three year's lease of a fourteen-room house at 120 East 81st Street, through the efforts of Miss Ames, with the real estate firm of Wm. R. Ware, Columbus Avenue and 81st Street, and on the first of July will open the house to be run on the plan of the University Club, a business headquarters of the district with a lunch room, a library, an exchange and salesroom. The two upper floors of the house will be used for resident guests. Mrs. Sophie Kremer, acting leader of the district, and President of the District Club, may be consulted regarding plans, residence and business. Members of this district have been searching for many months for a house and the difficulties put in their way have shown how little people know of the advocates of votes for women. Several houses have been engaged and either the real estate dealers or the owners have declined to sign the lease from the fear of riots, window breaking and losing other tenants from the district. One house owned by Mr. Stokes was secured and the club were ready to take possession, Mr. Stokes believing them to be desirable tenants, but Slosson & Hobbs, who have charge of his property advised him not to give his house to the suffragists because it would drive tenants from the block in which he owned several more houses. They feared window breaking ad scandals and riots, so he finally declined. This house is a modern dwelling with dining room, tea room, assembly rooms, where suffrage organizations may hold meetings free of expense. Buttons, literature and pencils and everything pertaining to suffrage will be on sale. The parlors will be decorated with woman suffrage banners. District meetings, lunches and teas are already planned. The 15th Assembly has held six outdoor meetings since April 21st, and at each from eighteen to twenty-five enrollments have been secured. Miss Martha Klachkin, one of the best captains in the district, is a spendid speaker and works at every meeting. Mrs. Kremer is in charge of the meetings and hovers over them with her banner unfoiled, like a guardian angel. Here and there she flits, now arguing earnestly with some doubting Thomas or Mary Ann, finally winning him or her, again rouonding up some indifferent officer of the law to see that strict order is being kept in the audience. Again gently, but firmly taking some small boy by the ear and leading him aside to indulge his high spirits without detriment to our cause. The meeting held on the evening of May 11, at the West Side Republican Club, 83rd Street and Broadway, was a great success. Dorothy Dix was very amusing in her original poem "The Handicap of Being Born a Woman." The mock debate, participated in by four of our members, was warmly received. A collection was taken after the meeting, which netted nearly $20. Flowers for decorations were provided by Mrs. Savage, one of our valued advertisers. A number of men attended the meeting from the membership of the Republican Club. Mrs. Duryea kindly lent assistance by sending 175 chairs for the use of the large audience. Resolutions were passed thanking the West Side Republican Club for the use of their hall, with lights and service. _______ NEW WEST SIDE HEADQUARTERS 17th and 19th Assembly Districts Combine for Summer Campaign Through the efforts of Mrs. William James Morton, leader of the 17th Assembly District, and Mrs. Helen Hoy-Greeley, leader of the 19th Assembly District, a joint headquarters for these two districts has been taken at 2789 Broadway (the southwest corner of Broadway and 108th street). The headquarters will be a center of suffrage activities on the upper west side and a lively summer campaign will be carried on. A programme of summer meetings, both indoor and open air, is now being arranged and 14 The Woman Voter there will be a liberal sprinkling of amusing entertainments. Active work will be begun on June 1st, with the opening of a free public suffrage reading-room, to be open daily, except Sundays, from 9 A. M. to 10 P. M. The formal opening will occur about June 15th, when the reception to voters, originally planned by the 19th Assembly District for its May meeting, will be made a house-warming. On Tuesday afternoons, at 3 P. M., beginning June 6th, there will be a Suffrage Sewing Circle (admission ten cents). Olive Schreiner's "Woman and Labor" will be read aloud and discussed, while the circle members do their weekly mending. On Thursday afternoons, at 4 P. M., beginning June7th, there will be joint conferences of the district leaders, captains and workers. To increase the resources of the district organizations, short courses under well known instructors will be offered in bridge, auction, and folk-dancing, at very moderate rates. Morning and afternoon classes are now forming. For further information, applicants should address Mrs. Charles W. Wolfe, 629 West 115th Street; telephone 2260 Morningside. The headquarters will also maintain a labor exchange, giving information as to persons doing catering, chaperoning, cleaning, hairdressing and shampooing, laundering, manicuring, massaging, mending, plain sewing, shopping and typewriting. In view of the exceptional advantages for effective work offered by this headquarters, captains and indeed all suffragists in its neighborhood are urged to redouble their activities. Much office assistance will be required and it is hoped that every local suffragist will feel inspired to contribute some of her time. Volunteers should communicate with the chairman of the Headquarter's Committee, Mrs. Ethel McClintock Adamson, 215 West 101st Street; telephone 6000 Riverside, or may telephone headquarters. The headquarter's telephone is 6926 Riverside, and is listed at present under "Master Music Studios." In addition to its usefulness for suffrage purposes, the hall, which accommodates 250, can be sublet for card parties, small dances, rehearsals, musicals, receptions, etc. The use of a piano will be included in the very moderate rental. Readers of The Voter are urged to advertise this hall among their friends. About June 15th, reception to voters of 17th and 19th Assembly Districts. Among the speakers and patrons of the reception are Tenement House Commissioner John J. Murphy; Supreme Court Justice Charles L. Guy, Magistrate Peter T. Barlow, Assemblymen Harold Spielberg, Ashton Parker and Walter R. Herrick, Senator Josiah T. Newcomb, Alderman William D. Brush, Charles W. Clowe, Hon. Charles H. Strong, President of the City Clubl Dr. George W. Kirchwey, Dean of the Columbia Law School; Dr. Clarence D. Ashley, Dean of the New York University; Representative Henry George, Jr., Arthur Brisbane, Oswald Garrison Villard, Robert Adamson, Frederick Luther Taylor, Harold Dudley Greeley, and Dr. Thomas c. Hall. The 13th held a meeting on Tuesday, May 23rd, at Mrs. Marion Swinton's Studios. Mrs. Butterworth made her maiden speech on the subject "Why we had the Parade." Among other things she said, "It was a parade of protest to the Judiciary Committee against holding the suffrage bill in committee for sixteen years. It was also of educational value and showed the voters of the city and through the press it showed the entire world that 'Votes for Women' is a serious principle, not a fad. Many walk down Fifth Avenue to show their clothes, but this time they walked to show their principles. About one-half of the people who came out to see the parade never before heard of this side of suffrage. It was an education to them." Mrs. Johnston-Wood spoke on law and Mrs. Rhetta Childe Dorr on suffrage and its workings in Colorado. The East Side Equal Rights League have changed headquarters temporarily to 245 Grand Street, second floor. Business meeting held every Wednesday evening at 8 P. M.The Woman Voter 15 On May 13th the District Club was surprised with an overcrowded audience to their suffrage May dance. The proceeds were about $5.00. Refreshments were served and one of the entertainers presented to the Club a suffrage monologue. Miss Gombissy, the Siff Sisters, and Mr. Classins were the entertainers of the evening. In the 11th several meetings have been held at Hartley House. On My 31 Miss Bartell, and English suffragette, spoke on the conditions of suffrage in England. The 21st, Manhattan, reports "a comfortable balance in the treasury." BRONX In the Bronx a campaign has been commenced in the churches. The Methodist and Presbyterian churches have already thrown open their doors to our speakers. A large number of enrolled members have been secured in this way. In the 32nd Assembly District the Williamsbridge Branch of the Woman Suffrage Party held a mass meeting on the evening of May 9, at Olen M. E. Church, which was very largely attended and an unmistakable interest was shown. Among the 60 signatures received was that of Charles D. Steurer, proprietor and publisher of the leading Bronx paper, "The North Side News." The name of this organization is worth of consideration by all districts when organizing blubs, as the work of the Woman Suffrage Party can best be promoted by a name showing the elations of the clubs to the Party. The speakers were Hon. John S. Crosby, Mrs. E. E. Slosson and her son, Preston Slosson; Mrs. A. C. Fisk, Chairman of the Borough and Mrs. W. W. Penfield, Acting Chairman of the Party. Mrs. James T. Penfield, a recent convert to the cause of equal suffrage, and president of the Williamsbridge club, also spoke. Mrs. H. S. Tonjes presided. Another mass meeting will be held in the Presbyterian Church, White Plains Road, Tuesday evening, June 6; outdoor meetings and parlor meetings are being held in different sections of the district and seven new captains have been secured. BROOKLYN WORK OF THE TENTH The Party had letters written to the officers of several organizations asking that we might send a speaker to address a meeting on political equality. The Young People's Club for the study of Ethical Culture kept Mr. Robert H. Elder answering questions until eleven o'clock, the hour of closing. Five men stood during the entire evening. Mrs. Raymond Brown addressed the Women's Alliance of the Universalist Church of Our Father. One of the ladies offered to distribute pamphlets on Sunday morning. The women were horrified to learn that the eight-hour labor law does not apply to women, and that no law protects women over 21 years of age. 2nd held a suffrage euchre and dance on May 26, for the benefit of the Party. RICHMOND Rev. Chas. F. Aked, D.D., delivered his last address before starting for his new work in California at the First Baptist Church, New Brighton. Dr. Aked quoted Lord Salisbury as saying fifty years ago that there "never had been any argument against woman suffrage," and proceeded to demonstrate that there is none now. Women of to-day have, it has been carefully computed, at least five hours a day more of time than women of the past, owing to modern improvements and conditions. Why not use some of this time to help govern the county? Rev. J. A. Larcombe writes of Dr. Aked's address: "It is urged that votes for women will mean giving the ballot to large numbers of women of questionable character. For argument's sake, granted; but what of it? If the ballot is to be denied to women merely on the ground that its exercise might be extended to bad women by what process of logic can it16 The Woman Voter be granted to bad men? If suffrage can be exercised by the men who have helped to make these women what they are, and to keep them where they are, by what kind of reasoning can suffrage be denied to the women themselves? It if be wrong to grant suffrage to a bad woman it is equally wrong to deny it to a good woman. "It was just here that Dr. Aked lifted the whole question to its proper level; its ground of most powerful appeal; the moral motive. More than a political movement woman suffrage is, and can become increasingly, a mighty moral factor, paving the way for the settlement of the liquor and white slave problems and the corallary evils which blot our national life." It is needless to not that Mr. and Mrs. Larcombe and many members of their church have become enrolled in the Woman Suffrage Party. On Monday, May 24, the Political Equality Club of Richmond Borough, Staten Island, held a meeting in the Gymnasium on the grounds of Mr. w. G. Willcox. About 100 ladies were present. Miss Harriet May Mills, President of the New York State Woman Suffrage Association, addressed the meeting. Miss Mills made a rapid survey of the progress of the suffrage work from its inception, showing how the privileges and rights which the woman of to-day enjoys were won, after a hard struggle, by the women of the last generation. A discussion followed the meeting. Through the efforts of Mrs. Susan deHart a Woman Suffrage mass meeting will be held at Mariners Harbor early in June. Miss Whitmore, Chairman of the Borough, will speak on the Woman Suffrage Party work; enrollments and collection will be taken. Detailed notices of date, place, will appear in the local papers. At the annual convention of the Richmond County W. C. T. U., through the courtesy of Mrs. Sarah K. Morris, President, Miss Whitmore presented the work of the Woman Suffrage Party. Twenty new enrollments were gained, and the party work was introduced to distant parts of the island. While the Richmond Borough detachment in the Suffrage parade was small, it should be noted that Staten Island suffragists marched in many of the other sections of the parade. The Suffrage movement has so far progressed on Staten Island that one place of meeting has been refused the Party because it was not open to political discussions. The Staten Island World will devote a full page of its first June issue to the progress of the Woman Suffrage movement. Let all the suffragists buy and read it. QUEENS At the annual meeting of the Flushing Equal Franchise Association, Miss Eliza Macdonald was elected president. The Flushing Equal Franchise Association voted to join the State Federation of Women's Clubs. EX-GOV. JAMES H. BRADY AT THE CAPITOL. On the evening of May 3 Ex-Gov. Brady, of Idaho, spoke in the the Assembly Chamber, Albany, to a large and interested audience on "fifteen ears of equal suffrage." Mrs. W. W. Penfield presided and opened the meeting with a fifteen minutes' speech, after which she yielded the privilege of introducing the distinguished guest of the evening to Attorney-General Thos. Carmody who, in a brief address extended the courtesies of the State to Mr. Brady and assured him the New York would listen with open mind to his message. Mr. Brady made a practical, forceful address, which aroused respect and interest in officials who confessed they had never considered the subject before. Mrs. Penfield closed the evening with another short address. The publicity work necessary for the meeting was done by the Albany Equal Suffrage Club, to whom the Party is indebted for its hearty co-operation.The woman Voter 17 OLD SWITCHES DYED, $1.00 Combings made up. Hair Removed from the Face, $I.00. Malcolm's Curline keeps hair in curl the hottest weather, 25 cents. Grey Hair restored a specialty, $5.00. Personal attention. MME. 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Thurs, June 1, 8 P.M.,30th--Open-air meeting corner Lexington Ave., between 124th and 125th Sts. 8 P.M.,19th--Last business meeting at the home of Miss Mathews, Vice-Pres., 63 W. 127th St. Plan for summer work. 3 P.M.--The Mother's Club, in Beekman Hill Church (Methodist); a ten minutes' suffrage talk. Fri, June 2, 31st--N. E. cor. 124th St. and Seventh Ave. Miss Jeanette Rankin and others will speak. Weekly Meetings 31st--Weekly street meetings throughout the summer, Notices will be found in the "Evening Post" every Wednesday. 19th--Tuesday at 3 P.M.--Suffrage Sewing Circle; District Headquarters, 289 Broadway (S. W. cor. Broadway and 108th St.) Olive Schreiner's "Woman and Labor" will be read aloud while members do their mending. Admission 10c. June 6, 12, 20 and 27. Thursday at 4 P.M.--Executive conference of leaders, captains and workers of district. June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 19, at 2789 Broadway. 17th--Fridays at 8. P.M.--Street meeting, corner 91st St. and Broadway. June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. 28th--Second and fourth Fridays at 8. P.M.--Street meeting. Bronx Sat, June 2, 8 P.M., 35th--Open-air meeting, corner 177th St. and Park Ave. 35th--Regular meeting of club at Miss Wilson's home. Tues, June 6, 8.P.M., 32d--Mass meeting, Presbyterian Church, Williamsbridge. Speakers: Judge Wm. Wood and Mrs. H M. Johnston-Wood Wed., June 7, 8 P.M., 34th--Mass meeting, new quarters of Park Republican Club, Pelham and Third Ave. Sat, June 10, 8 P.M., 34th--Open-air meeting, corner Bathgate and Tremont Aves. Brooklyn. Tues, June 6, 8 P.M., 10th--Regular meeting at Lockwood's Academy, 138 S. Oxford St. Mrs. Franklin W. Hooper will give experience as chairman of Probation Officer Committee. Wed., June 7, 16th--Will hold open-air meeting at Coney Island. Mrs. Wolterbeek, leader. Fri. June 7th, 16th--Will meet at home of Miss Noble, Bath Beach, Bensonhurst. Open-Air Meetings. The 5th, every Saturday night June. The 3rd, frequently during the summer months. Prize of $100 For a Suffrage Poem Will not someone write a poem that can be set to glorious, marshall music so we may literally sing the cause of equal justice to success? We need a majestic and impassioned national suffrage hymn. Who will give it to our waiting army? Nothing will so unite and strengthen us. The woman Suffrage Party announces the offer of a distinguished musician to set to music such words as may be accepted by the Board of Directors of the Woman Suffrage Party. The opportunity is open to all and a cash prize of $100. is offered for the best poem submitted during the months of June and July, provided it is accepted by the Board of Directors, the Party reserving right, however to authorize the Board to reject all offers if none are deemed worthy. Words written for adaptations to old airs or paraphrases of other poems will not be considered. On May 22, at a meeting called by the New York State W. S. A., to consider the advisability of co-operation, representatives of the various Suffrage Societies of New York City passed the following resolution: "That a general legislative committee be formed with equal representation from those associations wishing united work at Albany, and willing to bear an equal share of the expense." This plan will be presented to the various organizations for consideration. As it will come before the Board of Directors of the W.S.P. on June 9, any member of the Party wishing to express approval or disapproval of the plan should write to our acting chairman before the date. Mrs. J. Hedges Crowell, treasurer of the Woman Suffrage Party, Borough of Manhattan, leaves on July 1 by Steamship Corona, Cunard Line, for England. Mrs. Crowell a party of friends will enjoy a two months water and motor tour in France and England. She will return the middle of September to her country home, Seaside Villa, Beers Place, Far Rockaway, L., I., and be ready to work in the suffrage cause in the Falls. Mrs. Crowell will observe and study the suffrage methods in these countries. The Borough of Manhattan and the Party will have the benefits of her ideas on her return. Only reliable advertising appears in our pages. Investigate for yourself.The Woman Voter 19 The Label Shop INCORPORATED 4 WEST 28th ST. A New Shop, planned for women interested in buying goods made under the best modern conditions for the workers A Women's Shop in Behalf of Women Underwear, Stockings, Tub and Lingerie Dresses, Kimonos, Shirtwaists, Children's Underwear, etc. Silk Petticoats, Bathing Suits. All articles bear a label that is a guarantee of fair conditions for those that make them. Telephone, 1943 Main SARAH MEYER Fashionable Ladies' Tailoring 359 CLINTON ST, Corner Degraw BROOKLYN, N. Y. 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ADDRESS ALL ORDERS TO WOMAN SUFFRAGE PARTY 212 METROPOLITAN TOWER NEW YORK CITYThe Woman Voter 20 PERSONAL On her arrival in Stockholm Mrs. Catt found about one hundred letters regarding the International Alliance affairs, awaiting her, and has secured an American stenographer, a young woman married to a Swede who knows both English and Swedish. Mrs. Catt writes: "My heart and mind go back to room 212 every day. I have quite an office here and am now in the thick of work." Mrs. Catt will be at home at the Royal Grand Hotel, Stockholm, to all who wish to call at any hour on Friday, June 9, before 5 P.M., and on Saturday before the same hour. While Mrs. W.W. Penfield, acting chairman for the Party was presiding at a special meeting of the Board of Directors, called to arrange for the meeting at which Governor Brady was to speak in Albany, she was called up by telephone and told that there had been a serious fire in her home. Turning white as marble she gave a few directions by 'phone as to the management of some household details, then resumed her duties of presiding over the executive meeting, and finished plans for the meeting at Albany, giving the execution of details into the hands of Mrs. Suffren, the secretary. Mrs. Penfield had intended to leave on the early train next morning for Albany, but appointed Mrs. Suffren to go in her stead. This is the second time within two years that this historic old homestead has been injured by fire. The first time, only such damage was done to the house as could be easily repaired; this time, many valuable paintings were burned and a number of the fine old pieces of inherited colonial furniture were ruined. Though the consequences of the fire have been so distressing, Mrs. Penfield has not neglected Headquarters nor duty at Albany. Mrs. Frederick Nathan, leader of the 15th Assembly, has sailed for Stockholm, where she will act as a delegate at the International Convention. Mrs. Minnie J. Reynolds, former Editor of The Woman Voter, is resting in Italy. Everyone Sees Your Blemishes They destroy whatever attraction your face would otherwise possess. Miss Wilcox says: "Men invariably associate purity of mind and heart with a clear, smooth, transparent complexion." If a blemished skin veils your inward beauty why not remove the mask with John H. Woodbury's marvelous method and up-to-date remedies. It is the duty of everyone to look their best and to appear at their best all the time. Indeed, to be as attractive as nature and science permit is of itself a sweet and wholesome religion and inspiration and an uplifting force to all about us. Your success in life depends greatly upon your personal appearance, but, remember, good clothes will not atone for disfiguring facial blemishes. 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Y.22 The Woman Voter PUBLIC OPINION ON THE PARADE 115 Davis Ave, West New Brighton, S.I. To the Voter: That long procession stretching along Fifth Avenue as far as the eye could reach, flecked with the orange banners of the Suffrage Party, and marching in dignified an silent protest against injustice is something never to be for- gotten by any woman who took part in it. I rejoice in my birthright of an American woman. After we had disbanded I loitered around an automobile rostrum; both men an women spoke, the crowd pressing up to and hanging on to the car, listened respectfully and silently to the clear, forceful and telling speeches. One little thing marked the occasion, how- ever. Some young men were smoking on the outskirts of the crowd. The gracious lay who presided over the meeting sent an emisary to tell them their smoke was annoying some women in the audience. I felt it a pity to o tis, for it only arouses opposition which will do more harm to our Cause than half a dozen speeches can offset. What kind of fellow-workers will the men think us if we cannot stand a little smoke in the open-air? There are so many important points on which men's and women's view differ that it seems to be best not to touch on such trifles. MARY OTIS WILLCOX7, 1911 May 7, 1911 _________________________________ THE PROBLEM OF THE PRESS Editor of Voter: Woman Suffrage has come into the news world to stay, all the papers are giving it more space than formerly, even listing some events in the society columns. One paper is running a contest with prizes of $10 and $5 for the best essays pro and con of the question. I had intended to mention this contest an paper by name in the Woman Voter but from the style of most essays which have been printed it seems best at present to withhold the name until I am satisfied that the contest is a bona fide proposition. All that have been printed to ate bear the hall mark either, that the contest is only a means of spreading anti- suffrage propaganda at "space rates," or that the suffragists are too busy to write a few words in favor of their Cause. Essays which I have seen are based on the stock statements that are neither historically nor scientifically correct. Can you assure me that this contest is fair and open? If so I shall be glad to an- nounce it broadcast. MARGARET PENDLETON ________________________________ On May 16 the New York State W.S.A. gave a farewell reception at the Hotel Mar- tinique, to Anna H. Shaw and the other dele- gates to the International Alliance at Stock- holm. It was a very happy affair an the best of good wishes were expressed for our national delegates. The State President, Miss Harriet May Mills, presided, and there were addresses by Mrs. W.W. Penfield, Mrs. Henry Villard, Mrs. Frederick Nathan, Mrs. Ida H. Harper and Dr. Shaw. Dr. Shaw is to be one of the speakers at the Convention. ___________________________ "The Suffragette Mother," a comedy in three acts, will be given in Clinton Hall, 151-153 Clinton Street, Tuesday evening, June 6, by the Wage-Earners Dramatic Club. The Suffragist and her sister Anti are both portrayed in the play with rare humor. The play meets the demand of the day for quick methods, it amuses the audience and converts. It is comedy, not argument. Tickets at fifty cents on sale at office of The Woman Voter. __________________________ Two souvenir postals are ready for sale at headquarters. One, a colored photograph of the Metropolitan Life Building with an arrow pointing to the floor where our headquarters are situated; the other, a special design repre- senting the political centre or settlement de- partment of which Miss Craft is Chairman. Price 3 cents each, two for five. The former will be sent from the Party to all delegates at the International Woman Suf- frage Alliance Convention in Stockholm. The Woman Voter 23 Phone, 6565 Madison Square Johnson & Gedda Ladies' Tailors 31 and 33 East Twenty-seventh Street Bet. Fourth and Madison Aves. Suite 47-48-49 New York THE LATEST NOVELTIES IN MATERIALS AND STYLES in Ladies' Tailor-made Costumes that will be fashionable for the coming season. JJ O'Brien & Son Printers & Stationers Designers of Booklets in Black and Colors Office Supplies Desk Fitments 122 EAST TWENTY-THIRD STREET Telephone number 2532 Gramercy James McCreery & Co. Fur Storage Dry Cold Air - New Improved Method Furs, Fur Trimmed Garments and Rugs received for storage. The New Storage Vault on the premises is open to the inspection of visitors. 23d Street 34th Street NEW YORK Charles & Co. Grocers and ..Fruiterers.. 44-46-48 and 50 East 43d Street NEW YORK Telephone, Murray Hill 3093 Phone 5185 Murray Hill JEAN MICHEL GOWNS 11 WEST 35TH STREET NEW YORK Established 1835 LEWIS & CONGER HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS Every Utensil and Implement FOR HOUSEKEEPING and HOUSECLEANING BEST QUALITY ONLY 130 and 132 WEST 42D ST. J. W. RYER E. M. POTTER Telephone, 4505 Mad. Sq. STRATHCONA RESTAURANT 1124 BROADWAY Near 25th St. New York Popular Prices. Open until 9 P. M. Club Breakfasts served 7-11. Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea from 3-6. PRESS OF M. A. O'CONNOR 22 N. WILLIAM ST., N. Y24 The Woman Voter Don't Rub Clothes to Pieces You know how it is when you rub clothes - you shorten the life of the fabric. The problem is, how to do less rubbing, and get the clothes clean and white without injuring them. There is a way, and more and more women are wondering why they never knew about it before. Those who know use the Parowax brand of Pure Refined Paraffine. Parowax When Parowax is put into the boiling water in the boiler with soap it does what it takes the soap, alone, a much longer time to do - it quickly loosens and removes the grease and dirt from the clothes. The consequence is, you do not have to rub the clothes so much, and when you get them all washed, you find they are beautifully clean and white - white as when new. That is what Parowax does. Try it, and you will be convinced it does all that is claimed it will do. Parowax is odorless and tasteless and leaves no odor in the clothes. You simply put one-half teacup of shaved Parowax and the usual quantity of shaved soap in the hot water. This is sufficient for one boiler of wash. After the clothes are boiled you rinse them thoroughly in warm water. To protect the user, the trade-mark "Parowax" has been given to the grade of Pure Refined Paraffine sold by this Company for years. This absolutely pure paraffine has been used all these years for sealing jellies, etc., and for washing and ironing. Dealers everywhere sell the Parowax brand of Pure Refined Paraffine. Beware of articles offered as substitutes. Look for the name of the Standard Oil Company (Incorporated)The Birmingham News. WEATHER FORECAST. For Birmingham and vicinity: Fair tonight and Tuesday. For Alabama: Generally fair tonight and Tuesday. LOCAL SPOT COTTON. BIRMINGHAM, June 12. Strict good middling.....15 1/8 Good middling....15 Strict middling....14 7/8 Middling.... 14¾ Strict low middling.... 14½ VOL. XXIII—No. 77. BIRMINGHAM, ALA., MONDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 12, 1911. PRICE: In Birmingham TWO CENTS. On Trains FIVE CENTS. JOSEPH D. WELDEN COMMITS SUICIDE BY SHOOTING SELF Ill Health, Superinduced By Warm Weather, Cause of Rash Act. HAD BEEN IN BIRMINGHAM WITH FAMILY ABOUT YEAR Dies Almost Instantly at Home in Ensley. Prominent Industrial Man. Joseph D. Welden, superintendent of construction of the by-product coke ovens plant at Corey, for the Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Company, shot and killed himself almost instantly Monday morning at his home at Corey, about 9:30 o'clock. That ill health and discomfort, caused by the extremely warm weather, was the cause of the rash act, there appears to be no doubt. The deceased was 37 years of age and with his wife and two sons came to the Birmingham district about a year ago to take work at the by-product coke oven plant. He stood high in the estimation of everybody acquainted with him and the announcement of the rash act Monday was a great shock to the people. Had Been Complaining. Mr. Welden had been complaining of feeling badly for several days, and Sunday especially. He went out automobile riding Sunday. He arose early Monday morning and called at the office of Gen. Fred Tchudy, the general superintendent of construction of the by-product coke ovens, in the Brown-Marx building, and returned to Corey before 9 o'clock. Going to his home on Parkway, he took off almost all of his clothing, in order to get cool, and complained of feeling badly. He lay down on the bed for a short rest, expecting to cool off, get up and go to work. He asked his wife to get him some ice water and while she was out of the room a pistol shot was heard. Rushing back into the room Mrs. Welden was horrified to find Mr. Welden in the throes of death. Dr. Carmichael, who resides in the neighborhood, was immediately summoned, but it was too late. Dr. W. S. Rountree, of Wylam, the family physician, also responded to a call. Leaves a Widon and Sons. Joseph D. Welden leaves a widow and two sons, Robert and Frank, aged 12 and 15 years, respectively. The family came to Birmingham about a year ago from Bethlehem, Pa., and this being the first summer in the South the belief is held that the heat overcame him, causing him temporary mental aberration. His home and business relations were most happy. He was a good church member, being instrumental in the organization of the Episcopal church at Corey, and being honored by election to the wardenship. TWO DIE AT SING SING IN THE ELECTRIC CHAIR Frederick Gebhardt and Thos. Barnes Are Put to Death. OSSINGING, N. Y., June 21.—Two men were put to death in the electric chair in Sing-Sing prison this morning. Frederick Gebhardt, convicted of killing Annie Luther in the woods at East Inslip, L. I. in April, 1908, was executed first. Gebhardt committed bigamy in marrying Miss Luther that he might get her money. Thomas Barnes, a yeggman? known as "Bangor Billy," who shot Jack Leonard, went to his death after Gebhardt. Barnes killed Leonard because of Leonard's promise to aid officers in breaking up a band of yeggmen. CONFERENCE IS CONTINUED. WASHINGTON, June 12.—To perfect plans for carrying into effect the agreement between the Southern railway and its firemen, Vice President H. O. Teat and the executive committee of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen will remain here for several days in conference with the officials of the railroad. LYNCH MADE ASSAYER. WASHINGTON, June 12.—President Taft today nominated William M. Lynch as assayer in charge of the mint at New Orleans. In Garb of Tramp Chicago Preacher Catches Gamblers REV. ELMER L. WILLIAMS. CHICAGO, Ill., June 12.—Disguised as a tramp, Rev. Elmer L. Williams, pastor of the Grace Methodist Episcopal church, LaSalle avenue and Locust street, entered a gambling house in the basement at 636 North Clark street. After watching the inmates shoot "craps" and play poker he notified the police. As a result detectives and uniformed policemen swooped down on the place and raided it, arresting twenty-nine persons. BONDS OF GIRLS IS PLACED AT $25,000 Stokes is Unable To Appear Against Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad. NEW YORK, June 12.—Lillian Graham, a chorus girl, and Ethel Conrad, an illustrator, charged with shooting W. E. D. Stokes, proprietor of the Ansonia hotel, in their apartments, last stated that when he arrived at the day, but because of the inability of Stokes to leave the hospital, their preliminary hearing was postponed until next Wednesday. On the plea of their counsel, Magistrate Freschi consented to the release of the girls on $25,000 bail each. Although confident of raising the required bail, no bondsman was present, and they were remanded to the prison. The two girls were held on an affidavit of Policeman Tulley, in which he stated that when he arrived at the apartment of Miss Graham, he found Mr. Stokes lying on the floor, and the millionaire accused the two of trying to murder him. The policeman stated that Miss Graham exclaimed: "Oh, I shot him," and that Miss Conrad said: "Oh, Lillian, you did not shoot him. I shot him." VERDICT FOR $36,684 IS FOUND AGAINST POSTAL CO. Stephen M. Weld & Co. to Recover Against Telegraph Concern. NEW YORK, June 12.—A jury in the supreme court today brought in a verdict of $36,684 in favor of Stephen M. Weld & Co., cotton brokers against the Postal Telegraph Company for damages, the plaintiffs sustained in the transmission of a telegram to their agent in New Orleans. The plaintiff alleges that they telegraphed their New Orleans agent to sell 20,000 bales of cotton at 12.70 but that when the telegram reached the agent it read to sell at 12.07. The plaintiffs asked for damages to the amount of $27,565 with interest. The jury gave them the full amount demanded. The Proposed Bond Issue The Birmingham News will here record from day to day the views of citizens in all walks of life touching the call of the Birmingham Commissioners for an issue of bonds necessary to wipe out the city's deficit and permit it to start out with a clean slate and operate its affairs within its income. "The necessity of a bond issue is so apparent that it seems incredible there should be any opposition to this measure," said John C. Henley, Jr., president of the Birmingham Publishing Company. "In fact, it is hard to believe that when the measure is put to the vote there will be any considerable number not in favor of it. "The Commissioners of Birmingham have won national approval of the business-like methods they have applied to the administration of the city the few months they have been in office. To deny them now the means of carrying out the general plan of reorganization is to tie their hands absolutely, and to prevent them from carrying out the very purposes for which they were elected. "The fact that these gentlemen have been in office but two months is in no way an indication that they have not a thorough knowledge of affairs. All three have spent the best part of their lives in Birmingham and have constantly kept in touch with the public welfare. They went into office already equipped with this knowledge and ready to carry out the work with the same understanding as if they had long been in direct charge. "For this reason, their request for a bond issue is maturely founded. it is neither an ill considered demand for more money nor an effort to tide over the present pressing times with more debt. On the contrary, it is a part of a carefuly conceived plan to rehabilitate the finances of Greater Birmingham and put this city's credit on a solid foundation. "The success of the bond issue means that the commissioners will accomplish all this and much more. Its defeat would mean a fatal check to the remarkable development that awaits Birmingham under its new and wise scheme of city administration." CORONER WILL MAKE FULL INVESTIGATION OF PASTOR'S DEATH Twin Brother of Mrs. Schramm Wants to Set Rumors at Rest. DIED OF CARBOLIC ACID POISONING, SAYS WRIGHT Physician Has No Doubt That This Alone Was Responsible. For the purpose of investigating to the fullest extent the death of Rev. Dr. H. R. Schramm, the Baptist minister who died suddenly last Monday morning at his home at Wylam, in the western part of Greater Birmingham, J. Tyler Turner, of Mobile, twin-brother of Mrs. Schramm, is in the city. Mr. Turner, together with his friend, Dr. H. O. Crelly, called on Coroner Brasher, Monday, and that official offered to make a full investigation with them into the death of Rev. Mr. Schramm, and set at rest any and all rumors that have been started concerning the death. Dr. Wright Is Positive. Dr. Wright, the physician who responded to a call and attended Dr. Schramm in his last hour, makes the statement that there is not the least doubt but that death was caused by carbolic acid poisoning, and that the same was taken through mistake for paregoric. That Dr. Schramm did take a capsule of something else is not denied, but Mrs. Schramm took two of the same kind of capsules, and Dr. Wright himself took half of one. The capsule was either asprin, phenactin or some other kind of medicine of a similar nature. Mrs. Schramm is said to have been taken quite ill, nauseated, after she had taken one of the capsules. Dr. Wright states that inside of the minister's mouth there were burns evidently made by carbolic acid. Carbolic Acid Bottle. On the shelf from which the poison was taken through mistake was found the two bottles, one of them containing a few drops of carbolic acid, while the paregoric bottle was almost full. The glass from which the medicine was taken showed signs of having contained carbolic acid. Mr. Turner will go out to Wylam Monday afternoon and call on the citizens there and make inquiry into the sudden death of his brother-in-law. The first investigations show positively that the death was from carbolic acid, and that the poison was taken through mistake. LODGE SAYS RECIPROCITY WILL PASS THE SENATE Root Amendment Not Material, Declares Massachusetts Man. WASHINGTON, June 12.—"Reciprocity will go through the senate all right," said Senator Lodge of Massachusetts at the White House today. "Whether the Root amendment goes through is not so material. Even if it does, the agreement will be just as effective." Senator Lodge said he had abandoned his idea of offering an amendment for the protection of fishermen in his state. TILGHMAN IS RE-ELECTED SECRETARY OF SOUTHERN Returns to City and Resumes Former Duties. Roswell L. Tilghman, for a number of years secretary of the Commercial club, and who resigned his position several months ago, was re-elected to that position at a meeting of the directors held at the club recently. Mr. Tilghman left the services of the club several months ago and since that time has been out of the city. Recently he returned and at the meeting of the directors, was re-elected to his former position. JUDGE LANE WILL MAKE VIADUCT DECISION SOON The complete viaduct hearing will take place Wednesday morning before Judge lane. The heads of all the railroads interested will be on hand with their attorneys and the former agreement will be gone into an d studied completely. Judge lane announced that within twenty-four hours after the hearing he will have made his decision in regard to the matter. COOKE IS TRIED ON EMBEZZLING CHARGE Chicago man is Accused of Misappropriating Funds of "Big Four." CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 12.—The case of Edgar S. Cooke of Chicago, who is under indictment on the charge of embezzling $20,000 from the Big Four railroad while employed by the company in this city, was called for trial today. Early indications were there would be little trouble in securing a jury. The charges against Cooke were the outcome of the embezzlement of $643,000 from the Big Four by Charles L. Warriner, now serving a six-year sentence in the Ohio penitentiary. Warriner has been brought to this city from Columbus to testify in the trial of Cooke. Another witness who will testify is Mrs. Jeanette Stewart Ford, whose name was mentioned by Warrienr as receiving a large part of the money taken from the railroad company. They Have Important Measures Pending SEN. STONE. SEN. NEWLANDS. SEN. BORAH, SEN. HEYBURN, SEN. LA FOLLETTE WASHINGTON, June 12.—Among the important legislation which is to keep congress at hard work throughout the hot summer months instead of allowing them the recess which was at first expected, the Lorimer investigation, popular election of senators and reciprocity with Canada hold first place. Senator LaFollette has been an important factor throughout the discussion of the Lorimer case because of his fight for a special investigating committee. Senator Borah of Idaho is authority and sponsor for the resolution providing for the direct election of senators. It was hoped that this measure could be passed over to the regular session, but because of his demand for action, the senate is to meet at noon instead of 2 o'clock in order to have time to discuss this measure. Senator Stone of Missouri has entered a complaint that the finance, census, privilege, and election committees had bills before them which were being delayed and should be reported out for the senate's consideration. Senator Newlands, speaking along several lines, has made the statement that "there was a time when the leaders of the dominant party could agree upon and put through a programme. Today there is no leadership, and we have chaos." Senator Heyburn of Iowa has come out strongly opposed to the direct election of the United States senators in the manner and form provided in the Borah resolution. HINES IS SUMMONED TO GIVE TESTIMONY IN CASE OF LORIMER Browne, Tilden and Funk Also are Haled Before the Committee. SECRECY IS MAINTAINED IN SERVING SUBPOENAS Special Officer From Senate Sent To Chicago To Get Witnesses. WASHINGTON, June 12.—Subpoenas for a number of prominent men to testify here in the new Lorimer investigation have been issued and a special officer from the office of the Senate sergeant-at-arms is now on his way to Chicago to serve them, probably late today. The greatest secrecy is attached to the action by the special committee of eight senators having the investigation in charge. It is understood, however, that among the men to be summoned are Lee O'Neill Browne, democratic leader in the Illinois house at the time of Lorimer's election, Edward Hines, president of the Edward Hines Lumber company of Chicago, Edward Tilden, whose name was connected with the $100,000 fund alleged to have been collected for use in electing Senator Lorimer, and Clarence Funk, an officer of the International harvester company, whose disclosure of an attempt to get his corporation to subscribe to the alleged fund during the investigation by the Illinois legislature introduced Tilden's name. Senator Lorimer, for the first time in several weeks, appeared in his place in the Senate today. He arrived today from Chicago in response to a request sent to all absentees to return for the vote today on the resolution providing for election of senators by direct vote. MAEDER GIVES BOND ON GRAFT CHARGE IN OHIO He is Accused of Offering Bribe on Loan Shark Bill. COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 12.—J. C. Maeder, of Cleveland, indicated for offering a bribe in connection with the loan shark bill, which passed the recent legislature, appeared in common pleas court today and gave bond for $1,000. Carl Ruth, a newspaper correspondent of Cleveland, was today cited for contempt. He is charged with having published the names of the men indicted in connection with the legislative bribery before the men had appeared to answer the indictments. THE WEATHER FAIR Thermometer readings: 6 A. M. 73 7 A. M. 77 8 A. M. 80 9 A. M. 85 10 A. M. 89 11 A. M. 90 12 M. 93 1 P. M. 94 2 P. M. 94 It isn't quite as hot as the record, but it feels as hot as two of them. FIVE DEAD AND FIVE MISSING AS RESULT OF NEW YORK STORM Property Loss of $1,000,000 Sustained in Metropolis and Its Environs. STRANGE PRANK PLAYED BY BOLT OF LIGHTNING Ferris Wheel is Stopped and Panic Occurs Among the Passengers. NEW YORK, June 12.—Five dead, five missing and a property loss of nearly $1,000,000, is the result of a two days' storm which has raged intermittently in New York and environs. Weather predictions indicate that the storm may continue today. The torrential downpour has been a boon to the depleted reservoirs, ten days' supply having been accumulated in the Croton watershed. The lightning played a strange prank at Clason Point, on the Sound, last night, striking a revolving Ferris wheel. The big wheel, which carried several passengers, was thrown from its axis and stuck fast. The lightning blinded the passengers, and there was a panic. Several women attempted to leap from the wheel, but were restrained. The passengers were taken down on ladders rigged together. Several silk mills in Paterson, N. J., were unroofed. Streets were flooded in several New Jersey towns, trees uprooted and cellars filled with water. WELLS-FARGO TO EXTEND. AUSTIN, Texas, June 12.—It was reported in railroad circles here today that about July 1, the Wells-Fargo Express Company would eextend its service on all the Gould lines in Texas replacing the pacific Express Company and that it would operate from St. Louis direct into Mexico City. This change has been expected for some time. JUDGE SIMPSON IS DEAD AT TUSCUMBIA Prominent Man of Colbert Expires After Illness of several Weeks. Special to The Birmingham News. TUSCUMBIA, Ala., June 12.—Oscar G. Simpson, probate judge of Colbert county, died at his home here this morning after an illness of several weeks. Judge Simpson was 44 years of age and was serving his second term as probate judge. He had served as mayor of Tuscumbia for two terms and for many years was engaged in newspaper work in this city, where he published the Weekly Dispatch until nominated for probate judge in 1904. He was a Royal Arch Mason, Woodman, Maccabee, Pythian and Elk. He leaves a widow and four children and four brothers, E. M. Simpson of Cincinnati, T. F. Simpson, chief clerk in the probate office, C. A. Simpson, circuit court clerk, and Robert Simpson. Judge Simpson was one of the most prominent men in the county. He will be buried Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock. PRICE OF COTTON UP A DOLLAR A BALE ON CONTINUED DROUGHT General Forecast is For Continuation of Present Dry Weather. CONDITION OF CROP IS NEARING CRITICAL STAGE Even Bear Brokers Admit That Outlook is Far From Favorable. NEW ORLEANS, La., June 12.— Continued drought and high temperatures put the price of the new cotton a dollar a bale higher as soon as the new week opened in the local future market. Heavy buying for both accounts was the result of the dry weather map and countless private reports from the belt, all pointing to more intense conditions even than those that have been putting the market up of late. Hardly a speck of rain was shown in the cotton country on the weather map. Mobile, Ala., reported .08 of an inch; Meridian, Miss., .10; Raleigh, N. C., .02, and that as all. The forecast promised no rain for tomorrow except in North Carolina and the long distance forecast for the week said: Fair Weather Forecasted. "Generally fair weather indicated for the cotton belt during the coming week." It was claimed last week that crop-deterioration had set in as the result of the lack of moisture and this morning's reports complained that the crop was commencing to go back in a marked manner in some sections. Brokers, even those who lean to the bear side, said that continued fair weather would mean an excited and advancing market. On the first call the new crops were 15 to 16 points up. Soon after they were 19 to 21 points up. October stood 20 points up, or a dollar a bale, at 13.61. This is the highest level since last winter. The old crop months were comparatively inactive. The interest of the market is chiefly centered in the new crop. FIRST BALE BRINGS $1,015 Highest price Ever paid on Houston Exchange is Recorded. HOUSTON, Tex., June 12.—The year's fist bale of cotton was sold here today for $2.05.84 per pound, the total weight being 493 pounds and the price $1,015. This was the highest price ever paid on the Houston exchange for a bale of cotton. S. J. Jones, who is not in the cotton business, was the successful bidder. He says he does not know yet what he will do with the cotton. He had three competitors until the $1,000 mark was reached when the others dropped out. The bale was carefully examined and pronounced to be entirely new cotton, classed as strict middling. DISBARMENT PROCEEDINGS BEGUN AT MURFREESBORO Shepherd and Doughty Are Accused of Unethical practices. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., June 12.— The hearing of the disbarment proceedings against Judge Shepherd and M. H. Doughty, growing out of alleged attempts to bribe a witness in the recent trial of Dr. John Sherman, was begun before Judge John E. Richardson, of Murfreesboro, today. The citation of disbarment rule, the formal charges prepared by the committee of the Bar association and the answers by Judge Shepherd and Doughty and transcript of testimony were read. BY SECRET SCHEMES HAVEMEYER KEPT IN CONTROL OF SUGAR INDUSTRY OF U. S. Remarkable Store is Told To House Investigating Committee By Witness E. F. Atkins. $200,000 IN STOCKS IS USED TO SWAY $90,000,000 New Englanders Grew Tired of Dark Methods and Insisted Upon Having a Say. WASHINGTON, June 12.— So carefully guarded were the operations of the American Sugar Refining Company up to less than two years ago, E. F. Atkins, president and acting head of the corporation, told the house "sugar trust" investigating committee today, that stockholders were accorded no information of the company's conduct. The condition grew so onerous, the witness said, that the New England stockholders combined and obtained control. When they did so in 1910, they discovered to their astonishment that H. O. Havemeyer, the presiding genius of the organization, had maintained his supremacy with only 2,000 shares of stock. Discovery Was Surprising. The holdings of Mr. Havemeyer at the time of his death, Mr. Atkins said, were valued at only about $200,000 of a total of $90,000,000 in the American Sugar Refining company. "That was a surprising discovery," he said. "It had been generally supposed that Mr. Havemeyer owned the greater part of the stock." Mr. Atkins said the New England interests obtained control after a committee discovered from an examination that of the stock owners of the American Sugar Refining company, 63 per cent were New Englanders. "New England owners," said Mr. Atkins, "many of whom were women, were helpless as far as representation was concerned, and I was urged to take a place on the board, which I did." Inquiry Formally Begins. The house inquiry into the sugar business of the country, conducted by a special committee, formally began today. Witnesses from the leading sugar refineries in the east have been summoned to appear before the committee and will be followed by those interested in other lines of the sugar business. The committee has announced its purpose to make one of the most thorough investigations ever conducted of a great business by Congress. Representative Hardwick, of Georgia, is chairman of the committee. The committee first has taken up the American Sugar Refining company to determine whether the corporation is operating in violation of the antitrust or interstate commerce laws. James M. Beck, formerly assistant attorney general, appeared today as counsel for the refining company. Atkins First Witness Edwin F. Atkins of Boston, vice president and acting president of the American Sugar Refining company, the first witness examined, said the purpose of the formation of the American Sugar Refining company in 1887 was to put on their feet several sugar refineries that had been operating at a loss. The companies, he said, had been working without profits for a number of years and the cost of production of refined sugar had been so great that it was believed a union of refineries would results in greatly reducing this expense. "Did you expect through this means to avoid some of the competition?" asked Chairman Hardwick. "Well, I suppose it had some effect of that kind." Work of H. O. Havemeyer. The witness said that seventeen refineries joined in this merger in 1887, which was arranged by H. O. Havemeyer. They were scattered throughout New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maine, Pennsylvania, Louisiana and Missouri. Mr. Atkins said that he received for his concern, the Bay State Refining company, which he valued at $500,000, trust certificates of the securities of the holding company of a value of $900,000. Representative Madison, of Kansas, asked Mr. Atkins whether previous to 1887 there was free and open competition in the buying of raw and the selling of refined sugar in this country. "Yes," Mr. Atkins said, "there was free competition." "That competition you found to be onerous, didn't you?" "Yes." "You wished to avoid that competition (Continued on page 13.) A DIRECT MESSAGE Have you a message to deliver that's marked "urgent"—do you want to tell a particular person, or a number of persons, some definite information? Do you want to sell your house or locate a business partner? Do you want to rent or buy realty? Do you seek a business opportunity, or have you a chance in business that demands a skilled worker or capital? I you have a message dealing with any of these problems, or any other of a score or more of similar conditions of modern business—there's a way to reach just the person or persons to whom the message should be delivered. Use the Want Ads. The News Wants each day deliver many messages and bring satisfactory replies.[*[Enc. in Comer 8-24-12]*] [*[6-12-11]*] SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT CONTAINING HON. B. B. COMER'S GREENSBORO ADDRESS. BACCALAUREATE ADDRESS HON. B. B. COMER AT GREENSBORO UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT DISCUSSES BURNING ISSUE NOW BEFORE THE YOUNG MEN OF ALABAMA. Railroad Rates in Their Relation to the People and the Federal Courts--Initiative, Referendum and Recall Fits the Railroad Controlled Federal Judiciary. B. B. COMER. In making a church baccalaureate it is right that I should have an ethical subject, that I should lead you through the slough of Despond, by the "Castle of Despair," away from the snares of the Black One, across the "Valley of the Shadow of Death," through Beulah Land, and to the top of the Delectable Mountains, and there show you, as the Lord from Pisgah showed Moses the Promised Land. I refer you to the first chapter of Genesis, first clause of the third verse, "God said, let there be light." The system of day and night luminaries which God hung by gravity transcends conception and satisfies infinity. The sun, millions of miles away, dazzles the eye and lights the word, the stars, baby-hoods twinkling lights, astronomical suns, the milky- way the zone of crudescent stars belting the midnight, the northern lights, the lightning's flash, all without power house, insulators or poles, makes God's great White Way. Lights Along the Shore. In April Mrs. Comer and myself, a guide and cook, in a gasoline boat left Fort Meyers, Fla., on a fishing trip down the coast. At Estero Pass stands a light house, built of stone, and with stone foundation, which the keeper proudly told us was storm proof, and whose light would shine fifty miles across the sea. Further down the coast, at Marco, at Cape Romaine, at Cap Sabel, around the keys and up the Atlantic to Canada, and along the western coast to Mexico, our Government maintains these lights to guide and protect those who travel the highways of the nations. The altruistic lights of Jehovah are placed for man's guidance along life's course, and that man avoids the reefs and passes into safe harbors, who keeps watch for the lights, and steers his ship thereby. When Mark Twain was a cub pilot on the Mississippi, his attention was called by his chief to an old stump on the bank, further up to a chute, still further along to a cotton-wood and then to a sand-bar. Afterwards the pilot asked him how the water stood on the stump, how it was in the chute, how on the old cotton-wood, how on the sand-bar, to all of which he replied that he did not know. The pilot asked why he thought he called his attention to those things, and Twain replied "Just to pass the time." The old pilot was trying to teach him the river, and it was by knowing the marks that the young man would gain that knowledge of the river which would make of him a pilot too. So the truisms of life, the markings which God himself has strung along the way must be recognized, must be appreciated, and must be heeded. A Specimen of Darkness We went into the Gulf through Estero Pass, and down the coast to Carlos, where we found on a wharf and a collection of houses One man was the solitary occupant. Talking with him we learned that he belonged to a new religious sect called Korossen; that he was guarding the tomb of its founder, believed by his followers to be the Christ. This tomb, built on the little sandy, desolate island, the grounds beautifully kept, fresh flowers and flower plants around it, had the words "Cyrus Shephardus" inscribed across the front. He had taught his followers that he was not to die. At his death they believed he would rise. This man was there watching and expecting the resurrection. The light that rose at Bethlehem and the soul released at Golgotha were needed there, as they are at many places nearer home. True Foundations. Down the coast at Big Hickory we spent the night, our tent pitched on the sand beach at the edge of the gulf. A strong wind blowing from the sea brought the waves higher and higher till I could almost reach my hand from the tent and feel the surf as it came rolling in. The crumbling sand brought to mind the parable of the builder, and I felt how unsafe the foundation of even a tent that rested on the sands. How much more feeble and unstable must a life be which rests upon the shifting sands of uncertainty and doubt and want of purpose. Down the coast at Chocolusky there was a little coral key, not larger than a cottager's modest yard. Crushed shells and sand thrown up by the sea made a plaeteau higher than high tide, and there we erected our tent fronting the gulf. This reef was built up from the bottom of the sea by the little coral insects, whose tiny shells woven in criss-cross fashion, and piled one on the other in endless and countless numbers, made a foundation safe as stone itself. Those next to the sea were alive, and those next the surf, where the waves beat hardest, where the water in its lashing caught the air, thrived the most, and multiplied the fastest. Overcoming Difficulties. Just so, man owes his strongest development, his best energy and success to that striving of the will which overcomes difficulties. This we call effort, and without this exercise, without the use of effort, having only easy, pleasant jobs you become as the sifting sands. Fighting your way, you grow like the coral reefs against which the tide of time cannot prevail We had no need to put our hands out into the night to feel the sea, and test its dangerous approach. The little coral in compact mass, solid as concrete and as lasting, was our foundation. That is what Alabama needs, fellow citizens. We need to know that these young men, and such as they are, are erecting foundations on which the future of this state can safely live. The railroad built by Mr. Flagler across the sea to Key West was made possible by the foundations erected by this little coral, the founder, the builder of the Florida reefs; miles on miles of reefs not built by one, not by a dozen, but by the criss-crossing and laying together of thousands and tens of thousands, and of millions. You might say, what is my effort worth, what can I amount to? It is the effort of the all good, getting together and building the foundation for the all, that counts on earth and in heaven, and there is no higher purpose no matter how small or how large you may be. "All things come to those who wait, but those who won't wait often get them the soonest." "Patience is good, long suffering is good, but up and at them is the vital part of the plan," "Some people are so busy with what they ought to have done yesterday, and what they are going to do tomorrow, that they forget to do today." "It requires more than the average man to keep above the average." Doom of the Shirker. I used to own a gray horse and drove in a buggy backward and forward from my office twice a day, possibly eight miles all told. The horse was well stabled, well fed, the buggy rubber tired and light, the driveway a pike. This horse, notwithstanding the lightness of the task, possibly because of it, got so lazy that it became a task to drive him, and so I sent him to the plantation and put him in the standing wages squad to plow. He was well kept, but the work was much harder. He got too slow for the standing wages squad and I finally sold him to a negro where he worked harder still, and was not well cared for. In other words, this horse in shirking the work to by my buggy in town, got transferred to a plow horse in the country, and because he shirked that, to a negro's plow. This illustrates the truth that in shirking work, you will not get an easier job, but a harder one; you will not get something that pays you better, but something that pays you worse. The descent is down until you get on a parity with the negro's plow horse. Never mind the effort. Do your work well. It is the only sure and safe and worthy way to a higher place and a less laborious life. Perils of Youth. The peril of youth is it's vagaries, its disposition to dream in the day time, its gift of fancy which makes success seem easy, and so when it comes face to face with the difficulties that beset all climbing in this world, it yields too easily and is prone to abandon the higher altitudes for the level paths of the commonplace. Years ago with a party making a western trip, going across the Colorado plains in the distance we saw a snow capped mountain, Pike's Peak, General Pike with a government party surveying the western country discovered it, and traveled days to reach it. With great difficulty and sore striving they climbed to the top and planted the American flag. Today the ascent is made in a comfortable car, on what is called a cog road. The cog from the engine runs between the cogs on the bed of the road, lifting up the train one notch at a time. The day we were there it was cloudy and looked like rain. The train moved up cog by cog, always holding the cog gained. Up around the mountain we went, and half way to the top we got above the clouds. We could look down upon the clouds just as you look up at them, and the sun was shining up there. I was hunting in British Columbia. On top of the mountains overlooking the Columbia river, one morning, the clouds came in filling the canyon above the river. The clouds lay at our feet, and it looked as if we could walk across from our mountain to the mountain beyond the valley. This was a vagary. To cross over in fact, we would have had to climb down the mountain on our side of the valley, cross the river and climb up the mountain on the other side. Young gentlemen, this is life. We cannot walk on clouds or any other thing that imagination summons from the world of unrealities. Above the Clouds and Beyond. That day at Pike's Peak we went up cog by cog until we reached the mountain top, 14,600 feet high, two and a half mile above the smooth level of the sea. The clouds disappeared and we could see miles and miles across the great plains of Colorado. We were at the end of the railroad because you can only build a physical structure on a physical foundation. But we were not at the limit of man's possibilities, for that limit has never been reached. Man's ladder in its highest conception, like Jacob's, reaches from earth to heaven. Just above is a rung in the ladder, above that still another, and another, and on through life's climb ever upward, ever upward is still another. Man was made in God's likeness, then in God's omnipotence must man share and prevail. The strongest telescope discovers still new stars, new worlds. The strongest and further horoscope of man's attainment is just as inadequate to declare the end. Curtis and Wright with machines heavier than air and electric spark and gasoline fly like great birds, faster than express trains and above the clouds. Marconi tied an electric current to the air and flashed messages thousands of miles through the unwired expanse. From the little corals building the Florida reefs on to these mighty conquests of the forces of nature, is a far leap of human genius, and yet even that is no measure of the possibilities of man. Somewhere between and beyond is the promised land of milk and honey. Go on and possess it. God gave it to you. Joshua when crossing the Jordan carried the Ark of the Covenant and the blessing of Jehovah, he carried with him the promise, "I will be with you as long as you love me and keep my commandments," Gentlemen, this, too, is your inheritance. The Pastor's Leadership. I can assure you that wherever in a Christian government people under the leadership of their pastors do not exercise the full force and power of their position on the moral and other questions of the day, the standard and quality of citizenship is the worse for it. I for one, want their full co-operation and support in any matters which I undertake relative to myself or my fellowman. Joshua at the foot of Mount Ephriam at a gathering of the people of Israel recited the great benefits which the Israelites as a people received from God, and cautioned them not to desert the faith, but to love God and keep His Commandments. St. John the Baptist, stood by the way side of the desert and preached repentance of your sins. And what are your sins? He was one of the first martyrs because he dared tell Herold the king that it was unlawful for him to have his brother's wife. Saint Paul was in constant conflict with the Pharisees, the Orthodox, the Conservatives, because he preached the duties of men and their responsibilities, their relationship to the affairs of the day, as well as to the martyr of the Cross. Jesus took whip cords and lashed the money-changers from the temple and dared call the conservatives and stand-patters of his day whited sepulchers. The Opposing Factions. Preachers of the gospel who do their duty by their State and country as well as by their Church, have many illustrious prototypes among the great ones who have come before. My text in its sanction of light, may easily, readily and appropriately be extended to embrace the more serious and important questions of State politics as proper to be discussed upon an occasion like this. The initiative, referendum and recall are words that can be made to spell revolution or self-government according to the predilections and environment of each individual man. Each of the great political parties is sub-divided into conservatives or stand-patters or reactionist on the one hand, and progressives, also called demagogues and Neurotics, on the other. These factions, both Democrats and Republicans either align themselves with big business or seek to obey the just demands and submit to the wise control of the people. Same Division In Both Parties. This alignment of contending forces within the parties, is just as much in evidence in the Democratic party of Alabama as in the Republican party North of the Ohio. The stand-pat republicans who afflict the democratic party in Alabama must continue to afflict us because they have nowhere else to go, being unable to join the Republican party because of the negro. So they post as Democratic Conservatives and Stand-patters, as the special saviors of the property interests, declaring themselves from the the housetops as the monopolists of sanity and safety. They believe in the prerogative of wealth, that taxation should be rather per capita than in proportion to capacity. They fear the legislature where the people have the making of the laws, and they denounce those laws which curtail special privileges and equalize taxes. They oppose the referendum or any disturbance of the status quo. They believe themselves the only leaders. Good men, sincere men, but have they treated the people right? Initiative, Referendum and Recall. The initiative, referendum and recall have been exercised by every self governing people. England by referendum and recall at Runnymede wrung Magna Charter from King John. England again by referendum and recall cut off Charles the First's head. And what was of much greater moment, denied and destroyed the King's prerogative to tax the people without their consent. England has just gone through a civic revolution involving the equalizing of the taxes by forcing the big interests, the lords, to pay their just share. Premier Asquith and Lloyd George made three referendums to the people before they succeeded in recalling the power of the lords to veto their money bills. While this shook some of the foundations of big business, it was a victory for the people and for the state. Since the battle of the Boyne, Ireland has looked upon the orange as the color of defeat. For two and a quarter centuries her people have struggled to recall the British practice in the green Isle of taxation without representation, to establish by referendum the sacred right of home rule and to abolish the monstrous iniquity of absentee landlordism. At last the orange is fading, the shamrock is growing. With the people of Ireland we may devoutly thank God for the glorious success about to be won through the peaceful operation of the initiative, the referendum and recall. Old and Tried Remedies. From the lowest depths of human oppression that Titanic earthquake known as the French Revolution recalled the lost right of the people to govern and protect themselves. Only a little while ago the people of Germany by the referendum of an election, recalled the French war policy of their Emperor, and saved the world from an orgy of blood and an ocean of tears. The recall of the Manchus in China shows that the march of the people into their rights is a world wide movement. In our Methodist Church dissatisfaction with the Pastor is followed by the initiative in a petition, a referendum to the Presiding Elder and a recall by the Bishop. In some other Churches, the members refer the matter to themselves, and exercise the recall direct. In our schools and colleges, private, denominational and public, teachers are subjected every day to the referendum and recall. In Alabama we had a referendum on the liquor question, and the people recalled Statewide prohibition. At his pleasure the governor may put the recall into operation on his bank examiners, his tax commissioners, and his excise commissioners. In our Cities, we have the initiative, the referendum and recall all in active operation both as to the commissioners and their policies. The State, a Railroad and a Court. Judge Jones, the Inferior Federal Court Judge at Montgomery granted an injunction against the State laws which reduced the passenger rate on railroads to .02 1-2c per mile, and the freight rate on 110 commodities of common production, consumption and use. The State exercised its right of referendum or appeal to the appellate Court at New Orleans, and that tribunal dissolved the injunction and ordered a trial of the rates. The Inferior Court put the causes on trial and referred them to masters appointed by itself without consultation or suggestion from the State, the Judge not seeking to know whether these functionaries were satisfactory to that party to the cause which represented over two millions of people. After three years these Masters and the Judge have decided the rates were confiscatory and destructive, have recalled the decision of the Appellate Court and have re-instated the injunction annulling the laws. The State Democratic Convention passed a resolution recalling the decision of the Inferior Court, and directed the Governor to call the Legislature in extra session to re-enact the Passenger rate of .02 1-2c and the 110 commodity rates. The convention ought to have gone one step further and instructed the Legislature to pass a resolution that it would be unseemly and would violate any proper standard of Judicial ethics, that any L. & N. attorney should again as Judge sit on these causes. These proceedings are too serious to have even the appearance of being used as a shell game against two and a quarter million people. Up To the Governor. The State Convention by unanimous vote declared in favor of a referendum to the Legislature. Will the Governor and the Legislature respond? In five days the Lgislature could be convened in extra session, and in ten days it could re-enact the .02 1-2c Passenger, and the 110 Commodity rate. It could and should pass a resolution approving the decision of the Appellate Court turning down the Inferior Court injunction and putting the rates on trial, and declaring that three years continued and actual use, had proven that under the State made rates, the railroads had paid their dividends, their earning capacity had increased, and their general condition had improved. Thus was the wisdom of the trial as ordered by the Appellate Court demonstrated and the Legislature vindicated. Some Rate Comparisons. The L. & N. road in Georgia[*[Enc. in Comer 8-24-12]*] [*[6-12-11]*] charges a $02c passenger fare from Atlanta to Chattanooga, and a .02c from Atlanta to Augusta. The Alabama law rate on the same road is $02 1-2c or 25 per cent more. The 110 Alabama commodity rates, known as the Comer rates, are lower by about 5 per cent in Georgia that in Alabama. All other rates wre untouched by our law, and are higher in Alabama than in Georgia. The Western road owned by the L. & N. and Central of eGorgia charges .02 passenger rate from Atlanta to the Alabama line at West Point and the Alabama law rate is .02 1-2c, or 25% higher. The 110 commodity rates are lower by about 5% in Georgia than in Alabama All other rates were untouched and are quite a bit higher in Alabama than in Georgia. The Central railroad, crossing the Alabama line from Georgia at Columbia, Eufaula, Girard and Phoenix City, charges a .02 1-2c passenger rate in Georgia, and the law made rate in Alabama is the same. The 110 commodity rates are are lower by about 5% in Georgia than in Alabama, and all the other rates were untouched by our law and are much higher in Alabama than in Georgia. The Alabama law prohibits that granting of passes and the Georgia law does not. These roads before our law was enacted issued many thousands of passes at a great cost to the roads. The reduction in their passenger rate as formerly charged in Alabama and now restored by the Inferior Judge was fully offset by the value of the passes which our law prohibits, and which the Georgia law does not prohibit. Alabama allows all the railroads to run freight trains on Sunday, a privilege the Georgia law prohibits. This gives 16% additional time for train service in Alabama as compared with Georgia. Benefits of the Reductions. The operation of the .02-1-2c passenger rate benefitted the poor as well as the rich. Universal benefits arose from the 110 commodity rates covering articles of common production, consumption and use, embracing sand, lime, cement, brick, fertilizer, lumber, cotton seed, cotton seed meal, cotton, grain of every description, meat, meat products, wagons, plow tools, those most common things which our farmers use, and which our people consume, being just such items as the Underwood bill of 100 articles of common production, consumption and use embraced and placed upon the free list. These rates gave new life to our merchants, inspired new hopes in our producers, and saved many thousands of our consumers. These benefits are [??????????] Virginia. After three years trial of this rate every railroad paid its dividends, every railroad showed increased earnings, every railroad made higher developments and give better service, and every stock showed increased value It was impossible out of these conditions for any but the most unusual minds to elucidate confiscation and destruction. The classification of the roads was just and fair, and is arrived at by the same method as those employed by every advanced State which has regulated its public carriers. Three Judges Against One. The Appellate court of three Judges meant by their decision that unless these rates did confiscate and des[???] ploy of that railroad; that the same cardinal objection which should bar a juryman should apply to a Judge. It is inane to think that the judicial ermine destroys the germ of environment. What Ought To Be Done. The method of procedure by re-enacting the laws in the most direct because under a new law of Congress the application for a new injunction if made, would have to go before three Federal Judges instead of one, and it any representative should consider the instruction of the Convention as not binding, then a referendum to his constituents could be made by the Governor, the same as was made by Governor Hughes in the Race Track law, and by Governor Wilson in the Primary bills. I feel sure that the Legislature would heed the demand of the Convention and the people, if only it can be gotten together in session duly called by the Governor. Declares for Rule of the People. I am a Democrat. I believe in the rule of the people: that popular sovereignty is a sure foundation of all governmental processes; that it will stand every test; that we should build upon it fearlessly and work out our destiny as men unafraid of shadows, prognostics and the loose flinging about of neurotic names. I am opposed to a Gerrymandered primary, and opposed to nominating conventions. The full and free expression of the people should be secured in a primary by a direct vote for all their representatives, State and National, even including the delegates to the National Conventions and the Supreme Court Judges. I had rather have a Supreme Court elected by the people than one nominated by a convention. There is no just reason for separating the Supreme Court or any other officer from the people. They made the government and should exercise full control of it. L. & N. Control. The L. & N. Railroad should not be permitted by the assistance of the Inferior Federal Courts to dominate and control the State. Railroad attorneys should not furnish from their ranks speakers for the House, nor Presidents for the Senate, nor compose a majority of those committees in the Legislature which relate to corporate legislation. Their attorneys should not supply the Chairmen and control the Executive Committees of the Sate, and in conjunction with foreign liquor agents dictate our State platform, name our officers, and outline our policies. There is danger in the co-relation between the Judiciary, the Legislature and the Special Interests, whether liquor or railroad or both. Our law [???????????] our officials of [???????????] ve to under- [???????????] serve the in- The Danger O[???????????] 1 marconi to you the[???????????] wireless danger call.[???????????] than the Titanic, the [???????????]siness. has struck not an ice[???????????] all bauching liquor inters [???????????] C. Q. D." the [???????????] [???????????]oned Federal Court. The right of the people to judge for themselves is at stake. To have what they want and not what the L. & N. railroad wants, is the just and righteous demand of the people. Roosevelt and the Judges. Mr. Roosevelt speaking before the Constitutional Convention at Columbus, Ohio, and repeating it in every speech he has made, declared that when a court declared a State [???????????] social, economic or commercial progress. Senator Pettigrew of Dakota, speaking concerning the Inferior Federal courts, declared that they were first established upon the theory that a citizen or corporation of one State could not get justice from the courts of another State. That is, a citizen or corporation of Georgia or Massachusetts cannot get justice in the State courts of Alabama, and can remove a case from the State to the Federal court where the Judges are appointed for life. Frequently the life appointees are out of sympathy with the people, and sometimes the Judge uses his power to over-ride the laws of the State, and whether consciously or not, becomes the tool of the great corporations. All too frequently corporation lawyers who have spent their lives in cunning skill to evade the laws of the land, are selected to be the Judges of the Federal Courts. Judges of Corporate Minds. It is claimed that a Judge after appointment becomes so sincere and fair that he will forget and forego all previous environment, and will preserve the scale of justice in exact equilibrium. The corporations chide the citizens for any suspicion or doubt that a corporation lawyer promoted to a judgeship can be less than immaculate. Their position would be more tenable if they did not move Heaven and earth to secure these most important places for men of known corporate minds. The people are never heard of when these appointments are about to be made, but the interests are always there in full force. It is a tax upon the imagination to claim their presence in the ante-chambers of the appointing power is purely altruistic and undesigning. There is a demand for the recall of Judges so far as the State courts are concerned. It is a serious question whether these Inferior courts of the Federal Government should not be abolished entirely and their jurisdiction relegated to the State courts, and whether the conditions under which appeals from the State Supreme Court to the Federal Supreme court are allowed should not be rigidly limited. Federal Judges Against the State. There is no question but what in many instances these Federal Judges have been used by the railroad interests to throw the power of the Federal Government athwart the jurisdiction of the State, suppressing the will of the people. So dangerous has this one Judge power become that the Federal Congress passed a law that the statutes of the State cannot be enjoined by a single Judge, but a hearing before three Judges, one of whom must be a Supreme Court or Circuit Justice, is required. Any one acquainted with the recent history of Alabama will understand that this should have been done long ago. Protest of the Governors. At a recent convocation of the Governors of the States, there was a for- [???????] Governors themselves to the Supreme Court. They were instructed to impress upon that high tribunal that if the decision that the State had no right to control intrastate freight rates was upheld our whole plan of government would be subverted and changed. In the case of the Federal Commerce court which had a record of twenty-five decisions in favor of the railroads and [?????] that the last four appointments were practically made in the council chambers of the railroads. A corporation attorney or a corporation environed man would never be selected as a juryman to decide the cause of the people. Mr. Taft's appointments, whether to his cabinet or whether to the highest or lowest courts, have been made from the ranks of the corporations or in answer to their approving nod. Is the cause of the people so poor that none but corporation counsellors are competent tp pass upon their rights or adjudicate their causes? Mr. Roosevelt charges in his public speeches that Mr. Taft is being supported by the bosses, by those who support the special interests, by those who believe in class laws for the benefit of the classes, by those who believe in such decisions of our highest court as will most benefit the special interests, and characterized Mr. Taft as well meaning but feeble, a weakling backed by the powers that pillage. Speaking again he states that if Mr. Taft's policy of flabby indecision and helpless acquiescence in the wrong doing of the crooked boss and crooked financier is permitted to continue, there will grow up class hatred in this country, there will grow up uncomfortable and ugly feelings with political, social and industrial conditions. A Peaceable Triumph. Every thoughtful man who studies present conditions in the light of history must know that the referendum is progressing, that the day or the Stuarts, of the Bourbons, of the Manchus in America are numbered. Whether we have the initiative, the referendum and recall or not, we are going to have the rule of the people for the protection of the people. God grant that the triumph of the people shall be a peaceable triumph. [*[Enc in [Euner?] 6-13-11]*] The Birmingham News. WEATHER FORECAST. For Birmingham and vicinity: Fair tonight and Tuesday. For Alabama: Generally fair tonight and Tuesday. LOCAL SPOT COTTON. BIRMINGHAM, June 12. Strict good middling.....15 1/8 Good middling....15 Strict middling....14 7/8 Middling.... 14¾ Strict low middling.... 14½ VOL. XXIII—No. 77. BIRMINGHAM, ALA., MONDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 12, 1911. PRICE: In Birmingham TWO CENTS. On Trains FIVE CENTS. JOSEPH D. WELDEN COMMITS SUICIDE BY SHOOTING SELF Ill Health, Superinduced By Warm Weather, Cause of Rash Act. HAD BEEN IN BIRMINGHAM WITH FAMILY ABOUT YEAR Dies Almost Instantly at Home in Ensley. Prominent Industrial Man. Joseph D. Welden, superintendent of construction of the by-product coke ovens plant at Corey, for the Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Company, shot and killed himself almost instantly Monday morning at his home at Corey, about 9:30 o'clock. That ill health and discomfort, caused by the extremely warm weather, was the cause of the rash act, there appears to be no doubt. The deceased was 37 years of age and with his wife and two sons came to the Birmingham district about a year ago to take work at the by-product coke oven plant. He stood high in the estimation of everybody acquainted with him and the announcement of the rash act Monday was a great shock to the people. Had Been Complaining. Mr. Welden had been complaining of feeling badly for several days, and Sunday especially. He went out automobile riding Sunday. He arose early Monday morning and called at the office of Gen. Fred Tchudy, the general superintendent of construction of the by-product coke ovens, in the Brown-Marx building, and returned to Corey before 9 o'clock. Going to his home on Parkway, he took off almost all of his clothing, in order to get cool, and complained of feeling badly. He lay down on the bed for a short rest, expecting to cool off, get up and go to work. He asked his wife to get him some ice water and while she was out of the room a pistol shot was heard. Rushing back into the room Mrs. Welden was horrified to find Mr. Welden in the throes of death. Dr. Carmichael, who resides in the neighborhood, was immediately summoned, but it was too late. Dr. W. S. Rountree, of Wylam, the family physician, also responded to a call. Leaves a Widon and Sons. Joseph D. Welden leaves a widow and two sons, Robert and Frank, aged 12 and 15 years, respectively. The family came to Birmingham about a year ago from Bethlehem, Pa., and this being the first summer in the South the belief is held that the heat overcame him, causing him temporary mental aberration. His home and business relations were most happy. He was a good church member, being instrumental in the organization of the Episcopal church at Corey, and being honored by election to the wardenship. TWO DIE AT SING SING IN THE ELECTRIC CHAIR Frederick Gebhardt and Thos. Barnes Are Put to Death. OSSINGING, N. Y., June 21.—Two men were put to death in the electric chair in Sing-Sing prison this morning. Frederick Gebhardt, convicted of killing Annie Luther in the woods at East Inslip, L. I. in April, 1908, was executed first. Gebhardt committed bigamy in marrying Miss Luther that he might get her money. Thomas Barnes, a yeggman? known as "Bangor Billy," who shot Jack Leonard, went to his death after Gebhardt. Barnes killed Leonard because of Leonard's promise to aid officers in breaking up a band of yeggmen. CONFERENCE IS CONTINUED. WASHINGTON, June 12.—To perfect plans for carrying into effect the agreement between the Southern [railroad?] In Garb of Tramp Chicago Preacher Catches Gamblers REV. ELMER L. WILLIAMS. CHICAGO, Ill., June 12.—Disguised as a tramp, Rev. Elmer L. Williams, pastor of the Grace Methodist Episcopal church, LaSalle avenue and Locust street, entered a gambling house in the basement at 636 North Clark street. After watching the inmates shoot "craps" and play poker he notified the police. As a result detectives and uniformed policemen swooped down on the place and raided it, arresting twenty-nine persons. BONDS OF GIRLS IS PLACED AT $25,000 Stokes is Unable To Appear Against Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad. NEW YORK, June 12.—Lillian Graham, a chorus girl, and Ethel Conrad, an illustrator, charged with shooting W. E. D. Stokes, proprietor of the Ansonia hotel, in their apartments, last stated that when he arrived at the day, but because of the inability of Stokes to leave the hospital, their preliminary hearing was postponed until next Wednesday. On the plea of their counsel, Magistrate Freschi consented to the release of the girls on $25,000 bail each. Although confident of raising the required bail, no bondsman was present, and they were remanded to the prison. The two girls were held on an affidavit of Policeman Tulley, in which he stated that when he arrived at the apartment of Miss Graham, he found Mr. Stokes lying on the floor, and the millionaire accused the two of trying to murder him. The policeman stated that Miss Graham exclaimed: "Oh, I shot him," and that Miss Conrad said: "Oh, Lillian, you did not shoot him. I shot him." VERDICT FOR $36,684 IS FOUND AGAINST POSTAL CO. Stephen M. Weld & Co. to Recover Against Telegraph Concern. NEW YORK, June 12.—A jury in the supreme court today brought in a verdict of $36,684 in favor of Stephen M. Weld & Co., cotton brokers against the Postal Telegraph Company for damages, the plaintiffs sustained in the CORONER WILL MAKE FULL INVESTIGATION OF PASTOR'S DEATH Twin Brother of Mrs. Schramm Wants to Set Rumors at Rest. DIED OF CARBOLIC ACID POISONING, SAYS WRIGHT Physician Has No Doubt That This Alone Was Responsible. For the purpose of investigating to the fullest extent the death of Rev. Dr. H. R. Schramm, the Baptist minister who died suddenly last Monday morning at his home at Wylam, in the western part of Greater Birmingham, J. Tyler Turner, of Mobile, twin-brother of Mrs. Schramm, is in the city. Mr. Turner, together with his friend, Dr. H. O. Crelly, called on Coroner Brasher, Monday, and that official offered to make a full investigation with them into the death of Rev. Mr. Schramm, and set at rest any and all rumors that have been started concerning the death. Dr. Wright Is Positive. Dr. Wright, the physician who responded to a call and attended Dr. Schramm in his last hour, makes the statement that there is not the least doubt but that death was caused by carbolic acid poisoning, and that the same was taken through mistake for paregoric. That Dr. Schramm did take a capsule of something else is not denied, but Mrs. Schramm took two of the same kind of capsules, and Dr. Wright himself took half of one. The capsule was either asprin, phenactin or some other kind of medicine of a similar nature. Mrs. Schramm is said to have been taken quite ill, nauseated, after she had taken one of the capsules. Dr. Wright states that inside of the minister's mouth there were burns evidently made by carbolic acid. Carbolic Acid Bottle. On the shelf from which the poison was taken through mistake was found the two bottles, one of them containing a few drops of carbolic acid, while the paregoric bottle was almost full. The glass from which the medicine was taken showed signs of having contained carbolic acid. Mr. Turner will go out to Wylam Monday afternoon and call on the citizens there and make inquiry into the sudden death of his brother-in-law. The first investigations show positively that the death was from carbolic acid, and that the poison was taken through mistake. LODGE SAYS RECIPROCITY WILL PASS THE SENATE Root Amendment Not Material, Declares Massachusetts Man. WASHINGTON, June 12.—"Reciprocity will go through the senate all right," said Senator Lodge of Massachusetts at the White House today. "Whether the Root amendment goes through is not so material. Even if it does, the agreement will be just as effective." Senator Lodge said he had abandoned his idea of offering an amendment for th eprotection of fishermen in his state. TILGHMAN IS RE-ELECTED SECRETARY OF SOUTHERN Returns to City and Resumes Former Duties. Roswell L. Tilghman, for a number of years secretary of the Commercial club, and who resigned his position several months ago, was re-elected to that position at a meeting of the directors held at the club recently. Mr. Tilghman left the services of the club several months ago and since that time has been out of the city. Recently he returned and at the meeting of the directors, was re-elected to his former position. They Have Important Measures Pending SEN. STONE. SEN. NEWLANDS. SEN. BORAH, SEN. HEYBURN, SEN. LA FOLLETTE WASHINGTON, June 12.—Among the important legislation which is to keep congress at hard work throughout the hot summer months instead of allowing them the recess which was at first expected, the Lorimer investigation, popular election of senators and reciprocity with Canada hold first place. Senator LaFollette has been an important factor throughout the discussion of the Lorimer case because of his fight for a special investigating committee. Senator Borah of Idaho is authority and sponsor for the resolution providing for the direct election of senators. It was hoped that this measure could be passed over to the regular session, but because of his demand for action, the senate is to meet at noon instead of 2 o'clock in order to have time to discuss this measure. Senator Stone of Missouri has entered a complaint that the finance, census, privilege, and election committees had bills before them which were being delayed and should be reported out for the senate's consideration. Senator Newlands, speaking along several lines, has made the statement that "there was a time when the leaders of the dominant party could agree upon and put through a programme. Today there is no leadership, and we have chaos." Senator Heyburn of Iowa has come out strongly opposed to the direct election of the United States senators in the manner and form provided in the Borah resolution. HINES IS SUMMONED TO GIVE TESTIMONY IN CASE OF LORIMER Browne, Tilden and Funk Also are Haled Before the Committee. SECRECY IS MAINTAINED IN SERVING SUBPOENAS Special Officer From Senate Sent To Chicago To Get Witnesses. WASHINGTON, June 12.—Subpoenas for a number of prominent men to testify here in the new Lorimer investigation have been issued and a special officer from the office of the Senate sergeant-at-arms is now on his way to Chicago to serve them, probably late today. The greatest secrecy is attached to the action by the special committee of eight senators having the investigation in charge. It is understood, however, that among the men to be summoned are Lee O'Neill Browne, democratic leader in the Illinois house at the time of Lorimer's election, Edward Hines, president of the Edward Hines Lumber company of Chicago, Edward Tilden, whose name was connected with the $100,000 fund alleged to have been collected for use in electing Senator FIVE DEAD AND FIVE MISSING AS RESULT OF NEW YORK STORM Property Loss of $1,000,000 Sustained in Metropolis and Its Environs. STRANGE PRANK PLAYED BY BOLT OF LIGHTNING Ferris Wheel is Stopped and Panic Occurs Among the Passengers. NEW YORK, June 12.—Five dead, five missing and a property loss of nearly $1,000,000, is the result of a two days' storm which has raged intermittently in New York and environs. Weather predictions indicate that the storm may continue today. The torrential downpour has been a boon to the depleted reservoirs, ten days' supply having been accumulated in the Croton watershed. The lightning played a strange prank at Clason Point, on the Sound, last night, striking a revolving Ferris wheel. The big wheel, which carried several passengers, was thrown from its axis and stuck fast. The lightning blinded the passengers, and there was a panic. Several women attempted to leap from the wheel, but were restrained. The passengers were taken down on ladders rigged together. Several silk mills in Paterson, N. J., were unroofed. Streets were flooded PRICE OF COTTON UP A DOLLAR A BALE ON CONTINUED DROUGHT General Forecast is For Continuation of Present Dry Weather. CONDITION OF CROP IS NEARING CRITICAL STAGE Even Bear Brokers Admit That Outlook is Far From Favorable. NEW ORLEANS, La., June 12.— Continued drought and high temperatures put the price of the new cotton a dollar a bale higher as soon as the new week opened in the local future market. Heavy buying for both accounts was the result of the dry weather map and countless private reports from the belt, all pointing to more intense conditions even than those that have been putting the market up of late. Hardly a speck of rain was shown in the cotton country on the weather map. Mobile, Ala., reported .08 of an inch; Meridian, Miss., .10; Raleigh, N. C., .02, and that as all. The forecast promised no rain for tomorrow except in North Carolina and the long distance forecast for the week said: Fair Weather Forecasted. "Generally fair weather indicated for the cotton belt during the coming week." It was claimed last week that once BY SECRET SCHEMES HAVEMEYER KEPT IN CONTROL OF SUGAR INDUSTRY OF U. S. Remarkable Store is Told To House Investigating Committee By Witness E. F. Atkins. $200,000 IN STOCKS IS USED TO SWAY $90,000,000 New Englanders Grew Tired of Dark Methods and Insisted Upon Having a Say. WASHINGTON, June 12.— So carefully guarded were the operations of the American Sugar Refining Company up to less than two years ago, E. F. Atkins, president and acting head of the corporation, told the house "sugar trust" investigating committee today, that stockholders were accorded no information of the company's conduct. The condition grew so onerous, the witness said, that the New England stockholders combined and obtained control. When they did so in 1910, they discovered to their astonishment that H. O. Havemeyer, the presiding genius of the organization, had maintained his supremacy with only 2,000 shares of stock. Discovery Was Surprising. The holdings of Mr. Havemeyer at the time of his death, Mr. Atkins said, were valued at only about $200,000 of a total of $90,000,000 in the American Sugar Refining company. "That was a surprising discovery," he said. "It had been generally supposed that Mr. Havemeyer owned the greater part of the stock." Mr. Atkins said the New England interests obtained control after a committee discovered from an examination that of the stock owners of the American Sugar Refining company, 63 per cent were New Englanders. "New England owners," said Mr. Atkins, "many of whom were women, were helpless as far as representation was concerned, and I was urged to take a place on the board, which I did." Inquiry Formally Begins. The house inquiry into the sugar business of the country, conducted by a special committee, formally began today. Witnesses from the leading sugar refineries in the east have been summoned to appear before the committee and will be followed by those interested in other lines of the sugar business. The committee has announced its purpose to make one of the most thorough investigations ever conducted of a great business by Congress. Representative Hardwick, of Georgia, is chairman of the committee. The committee first has taken up the American Sugar Refining company to determine whether the corporation is operating in violation of the antitrust or interstate commerce laws. James M. Beck, formerly assistant attorney general, appeared today as counsel for the refining company. Atkins First Witness Edwin F. Atkins of Boston, vice president and acting president of the American Sugar Refining company, the first witness examined, said the purpose of the formation of the American Sugar Refining company in 1887 was to put on their feet several sugar refineries that had been operating at a loss. The companies, he said, had been working without profits for a number of years and the cost of production of refined sugar had been so great that it was believed a union of refineries would results in greatly reducing this expense.[* [6-12-11*] [* Enc. in Comer 6-13-11*] [*22*] TWELVE THE BIRMINGHAM NEWS, BIRMINGHAM, ALA., MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1911. Ex-Governor, B. B. Comer Makes Caustic Reply to Statement of Judge Thos. G. Jones In a long reply statement, made public today, ex-Gov. B. B. Comer answers the statement of Judge Thomas G. Jones, recently spread upon the minutes of the United States district court. The reply of the former governor is a characteristic document, replete with caustic, stinging language, and full of argument for the well known Comer political doctrines. Judge Jones, it will be remembered, replied recently to the valedictory message of Governor Comer to the legislature, and the reply was spread upon the minutes of the United States court. This action Governor Comer takes particular pains to ridicule and criticize in the statement printed today. The former governor minces words in no part of his argument. He goes into the old Kolb-Jones fight for the governorship and asserts that the methods which were used to keep Samuel J. Tilden from the president's chair blocked Captain Kolb from the governor's office. He compares Judge Jones to Ballinger and to Lorimer. The statement in full follows: On March 11, 1911, Hon. Thomas Goode Jones, judge of the inferior federal court at Montgomery, issued an article "flaying" me, edited same, both in the papers, and in pamphlet, and wrapped it in the minutes of his court, all because my last message to the legislature, I recited, as was the custom and right, the chronicles of the legislature, and the important incidents of my administration. That he should explain, "whitewash over," and vituperate is a part of his capacity and custom; Ballinger and Lorimer did the same, and were just as sincere. Any person reading that document, will witness with me, that he is incompetent to try the railroad rate cases, vicious, exaggerative, prejudiced, partisan, not a vestige of judicial temperament, I credit him with ability, but charge that with partisan railroad environment, and exaggerated vanity, he was pre-determined to grant the injunction, and the railroads were fully cognizant of this bias, and used it to carry out their full purpose. "A Fearful Mistake." The granting of those injunctions was a fearful mistake. He states that he had to—and that is true. His lifelong railroad employment, his consuming desire to be spectacular overcame him. The opportunity for "the rule of reason," for common sense, judicial and self abnegating patriotism, were all cast aside, and the powers of his court were used to suppress the legislature, executive and civil authorities, and the people of the state. Bumstead and Swayne did no worse. Alabama for many years had been in the control of the public service corporations. In consequence there were the high express and freight rates, and the lowest public service property tax valuation, and the most onerous business conditions. The legislature and adjudication of the laws were under their control. The railroad commissioners, whose appointments, and the laws governing whom were vised by the railroads, were paid by direct assessment on the railroads, and this under statutes passed by the railroad lobby, or "Third house." In other words, the railroads paid and controlled them. New Hampshire, California, and New Jersey were conspicuous examples of railroad "bossism" and control, but no state ever suffered the absolute control that was exercised by them in Alabama. Judge Jones, before he was legislator and afterwards, before he was member of the constitutional convention and afterwards, before he was judge (there will be no afterwards), was in their employ. His partner was the hired man of the railroads, whose entire business was to manage the policies and politics of the state. He was paid a large salary, and was prompted by every controlling influence not to practice before the courts, but to practice during the legislature, and in political meetings, and to fix the sentiment of the political leaders throughout the state. "Storming of the People." Inside of Judge Jones' office, as shown by the co-partnership, and knowing the uses which the railroads made of this control, he must have been assenting to the stoning of the people, just as Saul of Tarsus was consenting to the stoning of Stephen; only, unlike Saul, he has never seen the light which came with the resurrection of the people's rights—he is yet a Pharisee, and when he goes into the temple of the state, he casts his eyes around, and thanks God that he is not like other men. I was common knowledge that the public service corporations furnished the money to maintain democratic machine politics. In the fight which was made to break this control, they furnished large sums of money and had numbers of their employes throughout the state with advertisements and libelous statements concerning me. It was brought out in the libel suit against the L. & N. railroad that two of their prominent employes, Jones G. Moore and E. A. DeFuniak, had one of the L. & N. section bosses swear that he was my first cousin, and connect me with a dishonorable transaction. In that libel suit it was shown that the L. & N. railroad had used $142,000 in the election, and the history of the state through those years was one of debauching railroad control, of which the above is simply an incident. enjoined that which he had voted for, and that which the state of Alabama had voted for, and assumed a Brobdingnagian responsibility, and no one has criticised this more severely than Mr. Roosevelt, who appointed him judge. Quotes Roosevelt. In a recent article on the judiciary, Mr. Roosevelt writes: "It is immensely to the popular interest that the judge shall pay heed to his conscience first of all, and shall show personal independence, no less than broad and generous sympathy with popular needs and wishes. "But I also feel that in our country, when a great question of policy arises, and when not by snap judgment, not by any trick, not in response to any sudden emotion, but as the evident expression of permanent popular will, the people have determined what a given policy is, it should be carried into effect. "The men who denounce the free and fair criticism of the judiciary, the frank expression of popular opinion, necessary to produce this result, are themselves doing all in their power to render necessary the adoption of some more direct method of popular control." Judge Newman Refused. Judge Newman, about the same time that Judge Jones granted the injunction in Alabama, refused to grant the in Georgia. Notwithstanding the rates in Georgia were very much lower than in Alabama, he ordered that the railroads try the rates, and then come back. They did so, and did not come back. The same party tried to get an injunction before Judge Shelby, and he declined to grant it, and yet in both instances they had the same stereotyped oath of confiscation and destruction. In Iowa the same statement, "confiscation and destruction," was before Judge Brewer, and he ordered the rates tried. The appellate court sitting at New Orleans, on the appeal from the decision of Judge Jones granting the injunction, ordered the rates tried, and now, after two years' trial, there is no unenvironed man in Alabama who believes that the rates are not fair and compensatory. The railroads have been controlling our law, legislature and administration, so far as related to them, and no one knows this any better than Judge Jones. For Woodrow Wilson. Governor Woodrow Wilson, a man who many people think is big and good enough to be President (and I agree with them), in a recent speech said "that the most dangerous proposition is for the public service corporations, 'the interests,' to control the law, the legislature and adjudication." Among the framers of the original Federal Constitution, Charles Pinckney, Mercer and Dickinson spoke against giving courts power to set aside legislative acts. Edmund Randolph Gerry and Mason refused to sign the Constitution, partly on the ground that no limit was set to judicial power. Madison declared that the legislature was as fit an interpreter of the constitution as the courts. The doctrine that the courts, as sole interpreters of the constitution may annul legislative acts, was described by Jefferson as a "very dangerous doctrine, indeed and one that would place us under the despotism of an oligarchy." Were these men socialists? The very doctrine of initiative, referendum and recall now being whispered through the country, is the result of what these statesmen foresaw—a judge with aberrations, who loves to place himself with spectacular injunction against the will of an entire people, as expressed in the legislature. Civil Revolution. The position that Judge Jones occupies in these matters is of vital importance, not only to Alabama, but is fast marking the necessity of a civil revolution. A minor federal judge in a recent speech likened the decision of a court to a tailor cutting cloth to make a garment to fit a man, and stated that he made his decision, or garment, to fit a man. He told the truth, and that is the danger from some of our life-long appointees to the federal judiciary with their immense power, because if, on account of any peculiar environment, they, in cutting cloth, cut it to fit a man of interest, and not to fit the people, then there is the concreteness of the people naked, and the interest clothed, and by the law. And as prognosticated by the Fathers, sooner or later a government of aristocrats and oligarchs, and in turn "Cromwellians" or "Round-heads," in France revolutionists or Sansculottes"; in Mexico "Maderos" and insurrectos, and in our own country, socialists, demagogues, insurgents, initiatives, referendums and recalls. These conditions are the very last that the interests want. A thousand times better for every interest, personal and property, of the state and people, that these hard fought legislative restrictions should stand. It is the most dangerous for a judge, not matter what power put the ermine on him, to attempt to cut the economic cloth to fit a man. Ballinger Scored. Messrs. Morgan and Guggenheim, can make a Ballinger, Hines can make a a Lorimer—the one in the cabinet, the other in the senate—and both cutting the people's cloth to fit the interests, but the danger of such men in their respective offices are infinitesimal compared to the danger of such men in the federal judiciary, where there is no initiative, no referendum, no recall, no relief save only from death. the federal commission absolutely denied the proposed increase; and their written decisions as rendered by Messrs. Lane and Peabody are worth of the most serious study and approval. The effect of that decision on the business interests of America was in assuring the producers and consumers that in the government they could have protection, and also in the notice served to the public service corporations that there must be limitations to their cupidity and charges upon the people. Canadian Reciprocity. President Taft is urging the reciprocity bill, the democratic bill, taking the tariff off 100 articles of common production, consumption and use, a bill introduced by Mr. Underwood, chairman of the ways and means committee, both passed the house, and it is all to help the producers and consumers of America and to reduce the cost of living. Both laws are for protecting the many as against the enrichment of the few, and both are opposed by what is known as the "conservatives, and stand-patters," or those who get the benefits of class legislation and both are now recognized on all sides as true political economy. These things are a reproduction of just what Alabama has been trying to do, and such "stand-patters" as Judge Jones calls this confiscation and destruction, and lends power of his court to prevent its enforcement. I would recommend to him the careful reading of Baalam, the son of Beor. Five-eighths of our railroads have used both the legislative freight rates on 110 articles, and the passenger rate of 3½ cents for four years, and there is not the slightest evidence anywhere of confiscation and destruction—all have improved. It is fatuous to continue to make this economic question depend on judicial determination, in face of the facts that the highest physical evidence, the actual condition of the roads as shown in their published reports, the actual statement of their stock values as shown in the market quotations, and twice a year in the payment of dividends on every reasonable value, evidence beyond the power of controversy the correctness of the state's contention, that the legislative made rates, both passenger and freight, are fair and compensatory. Bonds are Above Par. The Central railroad, when re-organized in 1895, issued bonds to the value of the road, which bonds are today above par. It then issued first, second and third degree bonds, the first at market value of 27 cents, the second at nine cents, and the third at three cents, all of which are now above par, and the holders of the same are demanding regularly paid interests. The stock of the Central railroad issued at 35 per share as a voting value, cannot now be bought, and all of these securities show increased value since the railroads adopted the state rates. The L. & N. railroad, with sixty millions of stock, the majority of it pure water, since being forced by the appellate court, and by the supreme court of the United States, to adopt the state rate two years ago, has been contending all the time that the roads under these rates would fall in six months. It has been beck to Judge Jones more than once with the contention that it could not use the state rates, freight and passenger, six months without being destroyed, and yet two years after the rates were put into effect its stock is of the highest known value, except in the time of John W. Gates, when he wrested the road from Belmont, and brought on the storm of furious speculation, and its earnings have never shown such high tide. It has never run so many trains, and for the first time in the history of the road its president is obeying the laws of the state. Settled Long Ago. If Judge Jones had no erected himself into a Colossus, and pre-determined that the only anchorage for the state should be through his determinations, this question would have been settled long ago. His statement that as judge he did not want to try the cases, that he tried to get some other judge to try them, or to sit with him— "c'est il possiblle?" There is not a civil judge in the state who would have allowed a man of Judge Jones' environment to sit as a juryman on a railroad case, particularly the L. & N. railroad. What puddling process has he gone through to eliminate the railroad ingredients? The statement that he selected Mr. Gunter, the nestor of Alabama lawyers, as master, after a consultation with the state's attorneys, intimating their approval, and the further proposition of delegating to him, as master, the power to pass not only on the evidence of the case, but also the law, as far as it relates to the L. & N. railroad, all means that Mr. Gunter is virtually to decide the case. I can conceive of nothing further from a fair and impartial determination of this most important cause. Speaking simply from my viewpoint, without consultation or reference to the state's attorneys, I would never have selected Mr. Gunter for a master; raised in the same atmosphere and environment with Judge Jones, with ability to write learned disquisition on either side of any case, I don't care what the decision would be, as through a nebulous we would see Judge Jones, the two would sit on the case. What necessitates the subterfuge of a "go-between?" If there were going to be a substitute judge, there should have been thing derogatory to my business character, but would not tell it. I cannot conceive of anything more contemptible than such a proposition coming from so high a dignitary as an inferior federal judge, one competent to call out the federal navy and army to back his judgments, one who has so many times galloped across bullet-swept fields, and captured single-handed and alone fifteen Yankees. I would suggest that he should have sold this information to his quondam employer. In his third edition of letters, last year, when Mr. Roosevelt was in Africa, he said that [I?] had maligned him to President Roosevelt. If he does not mind, Mr. Roosevelt will put him in his "Ananias Club," because it is not true. He also says that I am mad, because (as legislator, or governor— I don't know which) he opposed me on some child-labor legislation— fabrics of his brain—no foundation whatever. Judge Jones' Record. Also, in all four editions of letters to me, he boasted of his wonderful popularity and patriotism. Differing with him, I believe he has been one of the most dangerous men in our state. Member of the legislation, thirty years ago, he defeated the state's attempt to escape railroad dominance and control. He made this bout in his first edition in 1894. Who can figure what this has cost the state in prestige and dollars? In 1890 when candidate for governor before the democratic convention he went in with a trifling following. Captain Kolb had the majority of that convention, but through machine politics, was manipulated out of it, and Jones put in with the same methods that were used in the Hayes-Tilden contest; only in Alabama, counties were used, and in the other, states. In the election in 189[?], Judge Jones is the only man in Alabama who does not know that Kolb beat him by the largest majority ever given any governor in the state. The grandfather clause was not in it; negroes dead or alive, at the polls or away, voting or not voting, were counted. The black belt witnessed a [saturnalla?] of fictitious and factitious votes, there was a tragedy in our body politic, and the wounds have not yet healed. Jones' Majorities. Jones majorities in the following counties were: Barbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,470 Bullock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,306 Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,330 Greene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,253 Hale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,727 Jefferson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,727 Lowndes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,810 Marengo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,169 Montgomery . . . . . . . . . . . 7,594 Perry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,952 Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,766 Wilcox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,018 No inquiry or investigation into the records was allowed, a contest under our law was impossible. The army and navy, in shape of state power were at his back, and the very great majority of white citizens of Alabama were suppressed. There was some talk made by Governor Jones, that if he was not fairly elected he would resign, but this was shadowy, never imminent, never attempted, and the only redress that Captain Kolb ever had, was being made commissioner of agriculture at our last election by the people of the state, who felt that some return should be made to him for the outrage perpetrated on him in 1892. The cost of that election in the suppression of the people was secondary to its evil results in Alabama, only to the Civil war and reconstruction. When he was a member of the constitutional convention, in some contention with the president over procedure, he pulled out his knife, and was going to make blood flow. As to his appointment as judge, unquestionably he had the ability, unquestionably there was no bribery, but that it was spontaneous in the mind of the President, that no influence was exercised by any body or any interest, is not unthinkable. That it is not the nature of the "beast and the jungle." Mr. Roosevelt himself may not have known it, but the interest was there, and made the "put-over." Railroad Environment. Judge Jones objects to the charge that he is railroad environed. His record shows an unbroken strain, and as we would say of hogs and cattle, of dogs and horses, entitled him to registry as a thoroughbred. "Aplunt Studia in Mores." He also claims that he, by his bold stand, beat down civil war; that I was crazy mad, and from semi-official press statements was about to call ou the national guard to arrest railroads, and was at all times urging civil authorities to attack railroads. There are but a few people who, like Judge Jones, have the privilege of writing editorials concerning himself. I never gave out semi-official statements, and was not responsible for the press reports. I could not order out the military to attack the railroads or anything else. The Alabama constitution forbids martial law, and restricts within very close lines the governor's conduct. The only time I threatened to call out the military was when word was brought to me at the capitol that Judge Jones had said that he would not arrest me for contempt, because of respect for my position as governor. I replied to this, that if attempted it, I would have him detained until I could get from Tuscaloosa, Drs. Searcy and Partlow, the state's expert alienists, to examine his head; and at this date I have no doubt but that he underwent a series of lunacy, and it seems to me that his conduct at that time was only equalled by that of [?] BIRMINGHAM DEN OF LIONS IS ORGANIZED Membership of Disbanded Owls Becomes Center of the New Order. The Order of Lions was formally organized Sunday afternoon at a meeting held in the Best theater on Second avenue, a very large crowd being present. Birmingham will have the Supreme Den, the national headquarters of the new order, and the intention is to push the organization through the South, first, and then into the North. More than a thousand men attended the meeting Sunday afternoon and much enthusiasm was shown. The men at the meeting Sunday represented the membership of the Birmingham Nest, Order of Owls, which decided a week or so ago to disband. Many new members showed up at Sunday's meeting. After the meeting had been called to order, officers were elected, reports were received from committees named at a previous meeting and arrangements were made for a big celebration in the shape of a picnic for July 26 at Germania park, to be preceded by a parade through the streets of the city. At the picnic, several citizens including G. F. Riddle, Judge W. E. Fort, Judge Samuel Weaver, W. Barnes Morgan and others, will make short talks. Dr. H. A. Elkourie of the committee on constitution made a report showing work being done on that document. The objects and aims of the Order of Lions will be explained fully in the constitution. The following officers were elected for the Supreme Den: G. F. Riddle, supreme grand master; W. Barnes Morgan, supreme master; J. D. O'Gara, supreme junior master; I. W. Holt, supreme roarer; G. E. Chambers, supreme recorder; H. C. Miller, treasurer; J. D. Brandes, J. H. Adkins and W. C. McCall, supreme guardians and trustees. The following committees are at work on the preliminary plans of the organization: Committee on Charter—A. A. Gambill, chairman; G. M. Edwards, W. T. Stewart, A. Jefferson and J. B. Vandegrif. Committee on Constitution—Dr. H. Elkourie, chairman; G. M. Edwards, W. T. Stewart, A. A. Gambill and J. H. Akins. Committee on Ritual—J. L. Waley, Chairman; W. G. Wolfenburger and R. Venslova. Committee on Entertainment—J. D. Brandes, chairman; George Howie, H. A. Ross, William M. McBride and A. A. Gambill. Another meeting will be held in the next few weeks, when organization will be protected. ENGINE SPARK STARTS FIRE. CLARKSDALE, Miss, June 13—A fire supposed to have originated from sparks thrown out by a passing train destroyed the Gulf compress, including all out-buildings, sheds and 2,099 bales of cotton, yesterday. The entire town of Dolan, a suburb, where the emporium as located, was threatened with destruction after a time. Good-Bye to Bedbugs MAURER'S DIRECT POWDER Does the trick. 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In Oriental, lfloral and conventional design; the best rug for the world for service; special . . . . . . . . . .17.50 $17.50 Seamless Tapestry Brus $6.50 Japanese Matting Rugs, six 9x12, in a beautiful line of patterns, extra good value; special only . . . . . . 2.95 $4.00 Axminster Rugs, six 36x 72; special only . . . . . . . . . . 2.50[*ack 6-19-11*] [*[6-13-11]*] [*Boas*] My dear Colonel Roosevelt, When I was so summarily dismissed this morning, I did not have the chance to tell you anything as to the progress of our work since you lectured for us as our first speaker, fifteen years ago. — I should like so much to enlist your interest again in our work. We are trying tohelp you and all good citizens to build up this great republic and to maintain it's glorious principles. — Will you give me any suggestions as to what more we can do to carry out your splendid ideas among the young people, the coming voters and citizens. Will you not use your pen for us, even if you will not raise your voice, in our behalf? — Very sincerely Harriet B. Boas Greenwich Conn. June 13, 1911. —B. B. COMER, PRES. & TREAS. WM. A. CARTON, SECRETARY INCORPORATED 1897 AVONDALE MILLS, MANUFACTURERS PRINT CLOTHS OPERATING ALSO CENTRAL MILLS, SYLACAUGA, ALA. HOSIERY YARNS BIRMINGHAM, ALA. June 13, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Outlook New York City. My dear Sir: I am enclosing you a piece which will explain itself, the blue penciling will show where I have used your name, and both of which will explain them selves. You see there are still some strenuous times in Alabama. With kind regards, and best wishes, Yours very truly, B. B. Comer"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 Exchange 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. William 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. Charles R. Van Hise, L.L. 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 E. 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 Commission, 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. June 13, 1911. The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I believe that Mr. Sly has struck a good lead. Boys need to be treated seriously by men who sympathize with them and understand them. They need to be treated with manliness, and a book like this ought to reach the boy and help him, so that if you can accede to Mr. Sly's request for an article I think you would be helping a large number of our youth. Sincerely yours, Henry F. Cope General Secretary. [*[Edelman]*] Ophthalmic Hospital, 212 W. 12th St., Cincinnati, Ohio. June 13, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N.Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt, I am exceedingly sorry to inform you of my accident, since we met in Birmingham in March. On April 12 I was delivering a lecture for the State Teachers' Association of Alabama, and I suddenly went blind in one eye, and that one is the eye, that I did all my work with. My left eye is very myopic, and it is of very little use to me. I am on my back here, fighting for life. The doctors here have held out some hope for me, but could not tell positively. I began my articles for the "Outlook", on the southern situation, but do not know when I will be able to finish them. The "Commercial Tribune" of Cincinnati, last week had in its editorials, a news column nearly every day, that you are out for Mr. Taft.Of course I do not know the truth of the matter. If it is so, some of your friends would like to know. I hope I will be able to finish the articles in the Fall, when I shall send them to you. I remain, Your sincere friend, Louis Edelman, per E.R.D.[*[Ellarde]*] [*7*] Kansas City Mo June 13/11 Sir: A reliable man quoted you the other day to me as saying that Wolseley's monograph on Lee was "an insult to Gen. Lee". As a boy I knew Sir Garnet Wolseley intimately. I think I know something of his character, and can hardly imagine such an accusation as being just, unless my judgment is at fault. I admire you greatly politically — helped carry Missouri for you — and would be glad to do it again regardless ofthis diatribe on my old friend. It may be you have been incorrectly quoted, or that there is something between the lines in the little book which a second reading has failed to disclose to me. Would it be presuming to ask you to set me right? Yours truly J. V. Ellard 32 East 32nd St Kansas City Mo The Hon'ble Theodore Roosevelt c/o The Outlook New YorkPUBLISHES. IMPORTERS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOK DISTRIBUTORS TO ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD CORRESPONDENTS IN LONDON BERLIN PARIS NEW YORK AND SAN FRANCISCO TELEPHONE FORT HILL 3588 CONTINENTAL CODE USED PRINTERS, BINDERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS [* E P*] Everett Publishing Company KIMBALL BUILDING 18 TREMONT STREET BOSTON, MASS., U.S.A. June 13, 1911 [*16.*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Office of the Outlook, New York. Dear Sir: At the request of the author, we are mailing you under separate cover, a copy "The Queens of Roman England" and should be pleased to have an expression of your opinion of the book. Her Majesty the Queen of England sends us the following letter: Buckingham Palace, London, S. W. 29th of May, 1911. The private secretary is commanded by the Queen, to inform the Everett Publishing Company, that Her Majesty will be graciously pleased to receive a copy of the work "The Queens of Roman England" so soon as it is published. Awaiting the favor of any early reply, and with great respect, we are Very truly yours, Everett Publishing Co. Per Reginald A. EverettThe Senate of The State of New York Albany THOMAS F. GRADY 14TH DISTRICT June Thirtieth Nineteen eleven. The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Mr. President: It is my privilege, on behalf of the Joint Legislative Committee appointed to arrange for and conduct the Memorial Services commemorative of the late former Governor David B. Hill, to most respectfully and earnestly ask your acceptance of the enclosed invitation as one of the former Governors of this Sate. If, in such way as best suits your convenience, you will kindly notify me as to your decision in the matter, every arrangement will be here provided for your comfort and convenience and, as well, for a proper recognition of your present and former exalted position as an official and citizen. In all sincerity, I subscribe myself, Your most obedient servant, Thos. F. GradyMRS. EDWIN C. GRICE, President 3308 Arch Street Mr. WILLIAM C. ASH, Recording Secretary Twelfth and Locust Streets Mrs. LEWIS S. SOMERS, Treasurer 3554 N. Broad Street Counselors MISS MARY ADAIR MRS. ESTHER KELLEY BRADFORD DR. FRANCIS B. BRANDT MISS HESTER C. CONNELL MR. MILTON C. COOPER DR. GEORGE W. FLOUNDERS MISS LOUISE H. HARSELER MRS. EDGAR MARBURG MRS. H. GORDON McCOUCH MRS. F. M. NEWCOMB HOME AND SCHOOL LEAGUE - HOME - WE WORK TOGETHER - SCHOOL - MISS GEORGIA COOK MYERS, Executive Secretary 112 SOUTH THIRTEENTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA TELEPHONE: Walnut 362 Vice-Presidents MISS EMMA BLAKISTON MR. HENRY H. BONNELL DR. MARTIN G. BRUMBAUGH MRS. FRANK MILES DAY MISS ANNE HEYGATE HALL MRS. GEORGE K. JOHNSON MR. WILLIAM W. JUSTICE MRS. THOMAS. S. KIRKBRIDE MRS. E.V. McCAULLEY MR. LESLIE W. MILLER MR. JOHN W. MOYER MRS. JOSEPH P. MUMFORD MRS. I. HARRISON O'HARRA MRS. JAMES L. PENNYPACKER MRS. CORNELIUS STEVENSON HON. ERNEST L. TUSTIN MR. ALBERT B. WILLIAMS MRS. OWEN WISTER MISS HELEN K. YERKES [*D.*] June the thirteenth 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City. My dear Col. Roosevelt: The Home and School League of Philadelphia is composed of some 25000 members, mostly fathers and mothers of children attending our public schools. Every fall we have a conference on some given subject which lasts for two or three days. In October, the subject for consideration is "Children Out of School". The conference is preceded by a banquet to which we invite prominent educators, the judges who appoint our school board, members of the board, and other interested folk. We have divided the subject this year into various phases of child life. I will not take your time to specify, but at the banquet we want to consider "Influences that Persist". No one will be keener to catch the suggestion in that caption than yourself -- home and mother the very important part of our nation's power. Will you come over for that occasion and be the one speaker after the dinner on the evening of Thursday, October 26th? Nothing I can say will ever make you know how earnestly we desire you, only that beautiful service I feel sure you would render to the child life of our city in coming. Enclosed, you will find the names of others urging your acceptance of this request. Will you please let me hear from you at your earliest convenience? Very sincerely yours, Mary V. Grice [*All expense of your coming will be borne by the League.*]For 3 encs see 6-6-11 6-8-11 6-13-11R. FULTON CUTTING, PRES. ROBERT SHAW MINTURN, TREAS. NEW YORK ASSOCIATION FOR IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF THE POOR RELIEF DEPARTMENT PERCY R. PYNE, CHAIRMAN MRS. H. INGRAM, SUPERINTENDENT UNITED CHARITIES BUILDING 105 EAST 22ND ST. TEL. 348 GRAMERCY NEW YORK June 13th, 1911. [*19*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 105 East 22nd St., New York City. [[shorthand]] Dear Sir: - This Association is interested in Thomas Fitzgerald, forty-six years of age, living at 356 East 32nd Street, who tells us that he was in your employ as coachman for five years. He is now ill and in an hospital and there is a large family looking to us for help. Will you kindly let us know what your general opinion of the man is and whether you have any knowledge of the family? Thanking you in advance for this favor, which will be of help to us. Very truly yours, H. Ingram. Supt. of Relief. M. - P. When replying please mention index A-11018.[*10*] [[*Jackson.*] ] DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS. PENNSYLVANIA HENRY HOUCK SECRETARY JAMES H. CRAIG DEPUTY SECRETARY THOMAS PERRY CHIEF CLERK HARRISBURG June 13/11 Col. Theodore Roosevelt New York My dear Colonel I am enclosing herewith a clipping from a paper edited by a good friend of mine at my old home at Franklin Pa. The paper has for the past two years or more been attacking you along these lines, occasionally "sandwiching" in a word of praise. So many of these articles have to my mind been as void of Justice that I have at times lost patience with my friend, and this article is one seemingly so uncalled for that it seems to me does you great injustice The writer of the article has surely labored hard to "make a mountain out of a mole hill" and to picture you as trampling on the Constitution. You have the same feeling the averageDEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS. PENNSYLVANIA HENRY HOUCK SECRETARY JAMES H. CRAIG DEPUTY SECRETARY THOMAS PERRY CHIEF CLERK HARRISBURG citizen has, toward the perpetrator of a Dynamite outrage. The difference being you have the courage to express publicly that feeling. I am anxious to know from you personally, just what if any justification— my friend has for publishing this article and the substance and meaning of what you said on the occasion spoken of in his editorial. Assuring you of my personal esteem and hoping I may be favored with a reply I am with great respect Very Truly Yours John O. Jackson c/o Dept. Internal Affairs Harrisburg PaFor enc see ca 6-13-11Edwin Gordon Lawrence Professor of Oratory Builder of the Speaking Voice and Teacher of Dramatic Art 38 East Twenty-Second Street New York, June 13, 1911 Frank Harper Esq. 287 Fourth Ave New York My dear Mr. Harper: By this mail I am sending to Col. Roosevelt a copy of my latest book, "Speech Making", and I will esteem your kindness if you will bring the book to his attention. Thanking you, & —, I am Sincerely Edwin G. Lawrence. House of Representatives Washington June 13, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 247 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: Gus Gardner has asked me to write to you about a matter of which we spoke when I was in Oyster Bay, that is to say, your testifying before the Steel Corporation Investigating Committee, of which he is a member. As I understand it, it is not proposed by the Democratic members of the Committee to summon you, but Gus thinks it would be wise, because the circumstances of the acquisition of the Tennessee Coal & Iron Company have so far been misrepresented and should be made clear to the country from the highest authority. I write this at Gus's request alone and with the knowledge of nobody else, and without any suggestion myself. I will be glad if you will let me know how you feel about it, and I will show your letter to no one but Gus. Always yours, Nick Longworth[*[Miller]*] Office of the President of the Borough of the Bronx June 13, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook Company, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- We will have a children's festival in The Bronx on Saturday, June 17th, to celebrate "Borough Day." If the weather is fine, we expect for 50,000 to 75,000 children to gather in the carious parts. It would be a pleasure for me to have you as my guest. Our duties will consist mainly in riding from one park to another to see how the children fare. Itwill begin at about eleven o'clock and finish at about two or three. Yours very truly, Cyrus C MillerIt makes me sick at least to think we must face another summer in Washington - The heat has been intense for several days - but Semmes is standing it very well so far. it is rather a depressing time for him as his friends are all saying "goodbye to him." Most cordially yours Nora Semmes Read. The Braisopth[?] June 13th 1911 [*[Read]*] Dear Mrs Roosevelt, I should have thanked you before this for your kind answer to my letter - I felt sure of yours & Mr Roosevelt's sympathy in this matter. The situation as I understand it now, is to have Semmes retired as Lead Commander. some of his friends thought it better to try & keep him on the active list until his class comes up for promotion two years hence.up for retirement - & he could not keep him on the active list much longer. If Mr Roosevelt can do anything in this matter I know Semmes would thank him very much - he has always had such a high regard for Mr Roosevelt & indeed for all the family - he so often speaks of the many pleasant hours he spent with you. He is realising the bravest fight a man could make but the Great Physician alone can tell what the result will be - but we looking at it from every aspect the majority of his friends think the retirement best. If he should ever be able to do active duty, they seem to think there would be no trouble in having him put on the active list again as his record as an officer has always been a good one. This matter is entirely in the hands of Mr Meyer I believe with the sanction of the President. Dr Long son told me some days ago- that Mr Meyer said he would be glad to do anything he could for Semmes- he had been urged repeatedly by some over zealous party in the bureau of navigation to order SemmesUniversity of Cincinnati Department of History 2728 Hackberry St., 13 June, 1911. My dear Sir: Permit me to thank you for your letter in regard to my inquiriry about Nicholas Roosevelt. I appreciate the expression of your regret in not being able to assist me. Very truly yours, H. Dora Stecker. The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt The Outlook New York City[*[Stewart]*] [*24.*] 604 Bergen Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey June 13, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, "The Outlook" 287 Fourth Ave., New York. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: Some few years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting you on the occasion of a monument raising by the Underhill family on Long Island, near your home, and as I have always admired your strenuous activities for good government, which has been an inspiration to me, I take the liberty of writing you to ask your advice on a proposition which pertains to our city of Jersey City. therefore feel that it would be impossible to grant me the pleasure of an interview. My question briefly stated, is this: Do you think it might be possible for success, if I should run as an independent candidate, not nominated by any organization, but making my appeal directly to the decent citizens? Your reply will be treated as you direct, and will be accepted in absolute confidence. Thanking you in advance for the favor of a reply in self-addressed envelope enclosed, I beg to remain Sincerely yours, Thos J. Stewart TJS/T.JR. As you probably know, an effort is being made to adopt the Commission Form of Government, and my friends have urged me to consider serving as one of the Commissioners, and if the Commission Form of Government plan should fail, to be a candidate for Mayor. I am a Republican, but am not, nor have I been connected with either the old or new organizations, nor with lodges or societies, devoting my spare time to charitable organizations I am a prosperous citizen, having lived in the city most of my life, and with many of the good people have suffered from the reign of Democratic Boss Rule, scandals of all kinds in pubic affairs, and in my humble way, desire to assist if possible in bringing about good government. I know you are a very busy man, andHANNIS TAYLOR COUNSELLOR AT LAW MARYLAND BUILDING WASHINGTON, D. C. [*29.*] June 13, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt, I am sending you a copy of "The Origin and Growth of the American Constitution", in which you will find, for the first time, the real history of its authorship. I say, on p. 17: "And yet there is still here and there an ancient jurist or statesman, whose mind has ceased to be receptive of new facts, who resents any attempt to disturb the illusions of his earlier years." I am not referring to you, because you were among the first to be interested in the truth when it was told in a much more imperfect way. The time will soon arrive when the American people will become painfully conscious of its duty to the great architect who sleeps in a neglected grave at Philadelphia. In the time to come he will stand second to Washington alone. I believe you will be among the first to desire to see justice done, as you are always generous and brave. Faithfully yours, Hannis Taylor Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. [*See pp. 31. 439 og*][*6-13-11*] [KALMIA PARK] HUNTINGTON, L.I. Dear Mr. Roosevelt Some time ago you kindly let me take your picture. As a very great favor will you further honor me by autographing it & I hesitated in asking you, because it is such a poor picture but you see it is the only one I have. Very sincerely Marguerite Van Schaick June 13th 1911 M. A. and L. C. VINSON Managers of Concerts 324 Caxton Bldg, Cleveland Phone: -- Main 1752 THE SHEFFIELD CHOIR of Sheffield England Memorial Hall, April 17 Columbus [*B*] Cleveland, Ohio, June 13, 1911. Hon. Theoeore Roosevelt, New York City, Dear sir: Will you consider giving two or three lectures for us this fall ? We are planing on giving a series of concerts and lectures in Cleveland, Canton, Columbus and possibly Dayton this fall and winter. We would like to have a lecture or talk by you as one of our numbers. We can adjust the dates to suit your convenience. Thanking you in advance for a favorable reply, we remain Very truly yours, M. A. & L. C. Vinson M.A. Vinson HICKSVILLE SAENGERRUNDE Gegrunbet, 14. Januar, 1874. Reorganifirt, 7. October 1906. Vereinslokal, STAEHLE'S HALLE HICKSVILLE, L. I., N. Y., June 13 1911 [*D*] Hon Theo Roosevelt. Dear Sir:- The above named Society of which you are an Honorary Member anticipates at some date in July to celebrate their 37th Anniversary with a Concert & Summer Evenings festival. It would greatly please our Members as well as our Humble Village of Hicksville, if you would kindly pay us a visit and favor us with your presence on this Occasion. The Committee of Arrangements named therefor kindly beg you to allow them to visit you at your home on Sagamore Hill to arrange if possible a suitable & convient date whereby they may have the pleasure of your presence. Hoping an early and favorable reply I remain Respectfully Henry Weickmann PresThe Largest Circulation of Any Mechanical Publication in the World H. H. WINDSOR,- - EDITOR TELEPHONE FRANKLIN 1614 318 W. WASHINGTON STREET CHICAGO POPULAR MECHANICS WRITTEN SO YOU CAN UNDERSTAND IT AN ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY REVIEW OF THE MECHANICAL PRESS OF THE WORLD, WITH ORIGINAL MATTER BY EMINENT WRITERS. A MAGAZINE FOR MANUFACTURERS, MECHANICS, YOUNG MEN AND ALL INTERESTED IN THE WONDERFUL PROGRESS OF A MECHANICAL AGE. CHICAGO June 13, 1911 [*K*] The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N. Y. Dear Sir:- About the time of Alexander the Great, the old Greeks got their heads together and named seven remarkable works of construction as the "Wonders of the World." POPULAR MECHANICS MAGAZINE is now endeavoring to gather a concensus of opinions on the "Seven Wonders of the Modern World." As this magazine has the largest circulation of any scientific or mechanical publication in the world, being practically alone in its field, it is fitting that this work should be done by it. We are sending you a copy of the June issue under separate cover. The work of selection is much more difficult now than it was in the time of Alexander, for while the Greeks had but comparatively few great works of construction to choose from, we have thousands of inventions as well as great feats of construction and engineering to select from. It may be of some assistance to recall the old seven wonders: They were the Pyramids of Egypt; The Hanging Gardens of Babylon; The Tomb of Mausolos; The Colossus of Rhodes; The Statue of Zeus; The Pharos of Alexandria and The Temple of Diana. Men of international prominence, not only in scientific and mechanical fields, but in all fields of endeavor, are being consulted in this effort to decide on seven wonders and we would appreciate it very much if you would give us your opinion as to what they are. These replies are not to be published unless we request, and are granted permission to use them. Yours respectfully, H. H. Windsor Editor. per A.F.F. JRQ/LL163 See Avenue. Bridgeport Connecticut, June 13th 1911. [*1.*] Honorable Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay Long Island. Dear Sir: The American Embassador to Denmark Doctor Egan from his visit here states' according to newspapers' The Colonel said: "Any danes' seeking work, may apply to me." I appeal to you for work, am a competent Electrician learned my trade in Denmark am forty five years old have been here five years' Respectfully William Wronding S319 Books sent as ordered are not subject to return - Not Responsible for Books ordered sent by Mail, or sent out to be Packed. CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS Publishers, Importers and Booksellers THIS SALE IS MADE ON CONDITION THAT FOR ONE YEAR AFTER PUBLICATION THE RETAIL PRICE OF COPYRIGHT NET BOOKS BE MAINTAINED, AND THAT NO DISCOUNT MORE THAN 28% AS GIVEN AT RETAIL OR OTHER COPYRIGHT BOOKS. Claims for damages must be made immediately on receipt of goods. TERMS: - NET CASH. Payable with Exchange on New York 153-157 Fifth Avenue New York June 13/11 No._____ Sold to M The Outlook City Sent per Quantity Description Educational Wholesale Total 1 African Game Trails H. 1/4 3 — 3 — Received Payment Jun 13 1911 Charles Scribner's Sons, Per N Graham[*Enc in Grice 6-13-11*] HENRY R. EDMUNDS I heartily endorse the movement to invite Ex President Roosevelt to the Annual Dinner of the Home and School League, which has done such splendid work for the City Schools. Respy Henry R Edmunds President Board of Education Cheesman. A. Herrick President Girard College The invitation of the Home and School League to Colonel Roosevelt is endorsed most heartilyEnc in Jackson 6-13-11 ca 6-13-11Is The Constitution a Failure? One of the mot noticeable attacks recently made upon our national Constitution was that former President Roosevelt, who in his Memorial Day speech to the old soldiers at the tomb of Grant, the great general who upheld the Constitution against others foes of that great charter of liberty, said that he would "have no constitutional scruples" in dealing with men charged with dynamiting. That means, first of all, that Colonel Roosevelt thinks his opinion of an accused man's guilt is justification enough for hanging that man without giving him a trial under constitutional laws. This is the mob spirit, pure and simple; its anarchism such as anarchists preach when they "remove" a man who in their opinion needs killing, and do without regard to constitutional limitations. If Roosevelt can do it, there is no reason why others can not, and against the government by law which our constitution secures, we find not only the "reds," with such men as shot, H.C., Frick and planned executed killing of President McKinley, but also our one-time President of the United States. But the real attack on our constitution is made in the unescapable implication that the Constitution of the United States in the way of action to punish murderers by dynamite. We had not noted that it was so powerless that murder can stalk red-handed through the country unafraid of just punishment. We had the idea that the Constitution itself is the best authority for the making of laws which shall properly avenge any who have been wrong by felons. If provides for the just, the orderly but unswerving course of arrest, accusation, presenting of evidence, verdict and penalty. To imply that it does not, as does Mr. Roosevelt when he says that the Constitution should be disregarded in the treatment of men charged with certain crimes, is to declare it vitally weak and unfit to be the foundation of the laws of a just people. This may be the Colonel's view, but it is not the view taken by the people of America, nor of the people of the world. A final point should be noted by voters. Mr. Roosevelt sure that, if he could, he would ignore the Constitution in favor of his own opinion. Mr. Roosevelt. If ever again elected to the Presidency of the United States, must again answer to enforce, protect and uphold that Constitution. A man who believes as Mr. Roosevelt does it unfit to take such an oath, for his belief thaw he swore to do wrong would make his oath void in spite of him. The conclusion is unavoidable that a man who does not believe that the Constitution should be observed during all proceedings using courts or public officials in unfit for any office in the gift of the people.FRANK A. BROBST PROPRIETOR 250 ROOMS - EACH WITH BATH EUROPEAN PLAN FIREPROOF THE BROZTELL FIFTH AVENUE, 27TH STREET NEW YORK [[*1911*]] 14th June Dear Colonel - We have just reached here, 8:36 p.m., and I am eager to get in touch with you. This letter will, I hope, reach you by the first mail in the morning. Col. Goethels will be in town tomorrow evening, and we are to dine together at the University Club. We have set our hearts on having you with us, and shall be grievously disappointedFRANK A. BROBST PROPRIETOR 250 ROOMS - EACH WITH BATH EUROPEAN PLAN FIREPROOF THE BROZTELL FIFTH AVENUE, 27TH STREET NEW YORK [[*1911*]] 14th June Dear Colonel - We have just reached here, 8:36 p.m., and I am eager to get in touch with you. This letter will, I hope, reach you by the first mail in the morning. Col. Goethels will be in town tomorrow evening, and we are to dine together at the University Club. We have set our hearts on having you with us, and shall be grievously disappointedif you cannot come. Do let me know by telephone or telegraph as soon as this reaches you. Yours always Joseph Bucklin Bishop[*[Coultry]*] [*3.*] Dansville N. Y. June 14th 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N. Y. Dear Sir As a last resource I appeal to you, for advice in regards to my Brother Peter E. O'Hara, who was a Rough rider in Spanish American war, in 3rd Cavalry Vol. Troope G and who is Seriously Ill at this place, and with positively no means to buy medicine with or to sustain him in any way. for some few years past he has been trying hard to get the pension which he is entitled to, as his poor health was brought on through exposures which he underwent during the fighting of that war. Now he is past all help with Stomach and Kidney troubles, which Several doctors say cannot be cured nor even helped, he has been sick now for over a year, just lingering along in the same condition. I have applied at two different Soldiers Homes to see if he might be admitted but they refused Saying they didn't take only Civil War Veterans, there seems to be provisions made for one Class of Soldiers but not the other. I am a Single Self supporting woman without as much as a roof over my own head am earning $18.00 per month but with it I have been helping him right along, and will turn it all over for his keeping if you will suggest a place where they will take him even at that paltry Sum. I am at my wits end to know where to place him or what to do as he is a great care since he became helpless, and no one person can care for him alone. perhaps a word from you in his behalf might hurry along his pension. in which case he couldget along, for people dont think he will live much longer. He is at present with a family of friends who give him what he needs to eat, but no other attention. I Have already written to our member of assembly Hon. James S. Simmons to see if He would Kindly speak of this Sad case at the pension bureau or if he knew of a Home where He might be sent untill he recovers or dies. Now kind Sir if you willl give this case consideration, and advise me what to do, for I thought being under your command in Spanish American War you would be able to suggest what to do. and at the same time you would extend a helping hand to one of God's creatures. Please answer soon. Respectfully Yours Miss K. Coultry No 1. Copy Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland June 14- 1911 My dear Miss Lawton I do not know how to express as I would my regret as I realized that all this while your kind and highly valued gift of "Introductions to Notable Poems" has had no word of thanks returned to the giver. It was a strange mistake of purpose between my wife and myself that was [cause?] each long thought the the other had thanked you. It is the more culpable because we have greatly delighted ourselves with the book which has been a charming resource for our occasional times of reading aloud I reading - she plying the needleThe author has a fine and individual critical faculty - critical in the best sense, quite as ready at least to "judge" in praise as in blame. The Essay on Poe particularly interested me and gave me a new view of that strange but real genius. Now at last let me on both our parts thank you warmly for this new token of your unfailing and mindful friendship. It is cordially & gratefully reciprocated as I think you know. What a great pleasure it would be if some day - not distant- your mother and you could revisit this place & not for a mere "look in & out." I am on the eve of going to town to prepare for my part as the King's right-hand supporter on the 22nd (Coronation) It has been the Bishop of Durham's privilege since 1139! We thank God for our dear King's & Queen's noble & Christian personal character & social; example. With our united very warm greetings to you and to your mother, I am ever sincerely yours, H. DunelmBOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SEWICKLEY TROOP WILLIAM W. DURNALL SCOUT MASTER [*4.*] Sewickley, June 14th. 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Outlook New York. Dear Mr.Roosevelt, The boys Scouts of Allegheny County are planing a meet on Saturday June 24th. As you are the National Honorary Vice President of this Organization, we very much desire to have you attend this meet and extend you a cordial invitation to be with us at that time. If however you cannot find it convenient to come, would you be kind enough to send a letter to be read to the boys on that occasion. Thanking you in advance for your kindness, I am Very truly yours, William W. Durnall Chairman Allegheny County Round Up Committee.THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF THE WEST DENVER THE DENVER REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE Committee on Public Improvements: FREDK. J. CHAMBERLIN ARMOUR C. ANDERSON HENRY VAN KLEECK JOHN McDONOUGH JOHN S. FLOWER, CHAIRMAN 611 EIGHTEENTH ST. [*16*] Denver, Colorado, June 14, 1911. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York City. Dear Sir-- It is the wish of the Public Improvement Committee of the Denver Real Estate Exchange, and we believe our citizens generally, that, since it is impossible for you to visit our city and honor us on the occasion of the unveiling of the MacMonnies Monument to the pioneers of Colorado, which takes place on Saturday, June 24th, at the hour of ten o'clock A. M., you at least send a [letter] telegram of congratulations to our citizens for their public spirit, and our pioneers for the work they have done in the planting of the seeds of prosperity in our western country. We have sent you one of the printed invitations by which you may be able to see the hour, the date, etc., and since this is a state affair, at which the governor will be the principal speaker, and our state and city officials will be largely in attendance, the Grand Army of the Republic participating to the extent of about three hundred members, the Pioneers of Colorado by about three hundred members, the Pioneer Woman Society by about two hundred members, the Sons of Colorado by about four hundred members, the Real Estate Exchange by about two hundred fifty members, making it an eventful one in Colorado, the occasion might be further honored by a congratulatory telegram, to be read at ten o'clock sharp, from you. Hoping that you will so honor this occasion, and regretting exceedingly your inability to be present, we are Very respectfully yours, DENVER REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE. J. S. Flower CHAIRMAN. [*S*]100 Westport Avenue Kansas City. Mo. June 14th 1911. [*4.*] Dear Colonel Roosevelt, Just a line to let you know that I am still in the land of the living although the world has been treating me very hardly of late. I was cut off the staff of the "Post" in February when they reduced their staff and started out on a lecture tour dealing with our trip through Africa. I went all round North and South Missouri, into Kansas, and into Nebraska. I have learned that if there is one thing not to do it is to go on a lecture tour. If ever I want to do anyone a bad turn I shall recommend him to lecture. I lost $1700 on the trip. I met Loring here a few weeks ago and he had experienced the same result. Everyone who heard the lecture was delighted with it; but few attended. I was most disheartened, as you can imagine. The press treated me fine and I put some good interviews over on Democratic papers wherein I told them that you were the "best ever". They published what I said verbatim and I was surprised for I did not think they would. I have incidentally made some good converts for you, and made people understand the results of the expedition and the sporting qualities of it better than they had ever done before. Therein I may have achieved something. It mitigates the loss somewhat. I hear from Capt Barrett that he has been paying you a visit. I rather hope to see him soon for he is passing through here to Mexico this week, I understand. After the failure of the lecture tour I started out to get a job and after four weeks of disappointments, coupled with only one meal a[*6-14-11*] 2 day,I managed to secure a $50 a month job in the audit department of McGowan,Small,and Morgan the Gas Grantees here. I have pleased them with my work and application but I do not see much future in it;and as you know the salary is a bare living wage only. I have hopes however of one day landing a position which will give me a future. I am keeping my eyes open wide but I have not succeeded yet. I do not despair though. I wish that I could find someone who wanted a guide to East Africa,but that country seems a dead letter here now. I applied recently to Melvin Vaniman to take me with him in his attempt to fly the Atlantic in a dirigible. It would be a sporting chance and I am game. I think that journalism is useless for me,as I can not bring myself to do the things the American Editors expect their men to do. I often wonder when they will change their methods for cleaner and more honorable journalism. If Kermit is with you please remember me very kindly to him, and tell him that I still hope one day to meet him again. I wish we were all together again in Africa. Trusting this finds you and your family in the best of health and with all good wishes to you and them, Yours ever sincerely, W Robert Foran[*Fullerton*] Hotel Vouillemont rue Boissy d'Anglas Paris June 14 1911 Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Will you do me the honour to look, at your leisure, at the two articles which I have just sent you in the May & June numbers of the National Review? The June article entitled "Why France is Awake" discusses President Taft's proposals as to unrestricted arbitration with reference to French conditions It was written before your useful warning in the Outlook, which I may add, was welcomed here at the Quai d'Orsay more perhaps than you are aware. You will recognize, perhaps, in both of these articles a method and a point of view already familiar to you from perusal of my paper in Scribner on "Mr. Roosevelt and France". I am about to write to Mr. Scribner to ask him to allow me to reprint these various articles, with a coordinating introduction, in the autumn. 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CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 172 Fifth Ave., N. W. Cor. 22d St., New York. Always Open 245 jn [1]39 Washn DC June 14 [*1911?*] Theodore Roosevelt The Outlook 287 4th ave Will you kindly telegraph me whether I can have the privilege of republishing in the July issue of the american federationist your artile in the Outlook of June seventeen of course giveing due credit to you and the outlook Samuel Gompers . . . . . . 2o7p [*Republished by special permission from the Outlook*] [*OK*] [*KrsH*][*12.*] New York, June 14, 1911. Theodore Roosevelt, Esq., 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Sir:- I have near completion and about ready for incorporation, the National Soil Conservation and Welfare League, the purpose being to conduct a campaign for ten years, if necessary, to promote intensive agriculture, and to create the sentiment that will provide the funds from the State and Federal Treasury, so that a trained agriculturist may eventually be placed in the principal, if not all of the agricultural counties, whose duties will be to work with the farmers and get them to set aside eight, ten or twenty acre lots and agree to farm them for a series of years according to the suggestions made by the field teacher, and following the practice that has been so successfully carried out at the Federal Experiment Stations and the State Agricultural Colleges. There is to be an Advisory Committee of eminent men, representing every phase of our industrial life. I have acceptances from the following as members of this Committee: The President, Hon. Champ Clark, Franklin MacVeigh, Samuel Gompers, Willlian Jennings Bryan, Dr. Edmond J. James, Cyrus McCormack; and I hope to have, beside yourself, Dr. Eliot of Harvard, David Starr Jordan, Dr. Nicholas Murrray Butler, J. J. Hill, Woodrow Wilson, Gifford Pinchot, and others. The Advisory Committtee merely lend their influence to the movement. They will receive reports from time to time, and be invited to make suggestions.Theodore Roosevelt June 14, 1911. -2- A small Executive Committee, named by those who contribute the funds, will check the methods and expenditures. I cannot say who these will be, but among those who have indicated their willingness to contribute are Mr. John J. Mitchell, President of the Illinois Trust and Savings Bank, Mr. Funk of the International Harvester Company, Frank G. Logan, Edward B. Butler, Mr. Fish of the Studebaker Corporation, and others. The effort of the League will be to coordinate all the forces working to this end, so far as can be done. Your Secretary has seen the documents covering most of the above. Those who are already interested unite with me in asking you to be a member of the Advisory Committee, as Chairman, if you will accept the same. The plan of the campaign is one wholly for the common good of all the people. It has no selfish interest to exploit, and none will be a beneficiary except those who actually give their time to the work involved. I hope to hear from you in due course at the address below, and if at some opportune time you will be permit me to discuss this subject with you for fifteen or twenty minutes, I believe you will hear a story that is wonderfully interesting. I am, Very truly yours, H. H. Gross Address 1325 First National Bank Building Chicago, Ill.UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, NEW YORK, JUDGE"S CHAMBERS, Wednesday, June 14, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 4th Ave., New York City. My dear Col. Roosevelt,- I shall be delighted to go down to Oyster Bay on the 21st to spend the night and meet Congressman Madison. I remember what you told me about him, and also what my friends Rublee and Hapgood thought of him on the Ballinger committee. It will be a great pleasure to meet him. I will take either the 4.29 train from Pennsylvania Station, or the same train from Flatbush Ave. Faithfull yours, Learned Hand [*[Learned Hand]*]ALBERT BUSHNELL HART PROFESSOR OF GOVERNMENT IN HARVARD UNIVERSITY 5 QUINCY CHAMBERS, CAMBRIDGE, MASS. June 14, 1911. 2. My dear Roosevelt,- Our classmate Washburn, Waldo Lincoln of Worcester, and I, want five minutes of your time next Commencement day; to see if we can arrange with you for an address at the Centennial Meeting of the Antiquarian Society next year. Any time during the day (except at the exercises when I am officially present) we shall be very glad to confront you. Cordially yours, Albert Bushnell Hart Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. J.H.C. LODGE, CHAIRMAN. E.T. CLARK, CLERK. United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION. Personal June 14, 1911. Dear Theodore:- I have your letter of June 12th. I, too, have been thinking a good deal over the arbitration treaty, which, so far as I am aware, has not yet been negotiated and which certainly has not come in to the Senate. I have not seen Mahan's article but I shall try to look at it. I agree with you, of course, that all this movement at present is largely in deference to a loose and vague sentiment which thinks that peace can be promoted by paper agreements. I am puzzled myself how to deal with it. It would be worse than useless to try direct opposition to the whole thing; moreover, there is no harm in a liberal arbitration treaty if we do not directly promise to do things which no self-respecting nation would ever think of doing when it came to the point. With England it is hardly a practical question except as to form. I am, as I say, puzzled as to how to get at it in the best way. You say the aim can be really attained by simply re-arranging the form so as to put the objectionable phrases in a preamble. I have seen no draft of anything, so I do not know what can be done, but that suggestion which you make seems to be admirable. You speak as if there was some definite treaty in which they were already embodied, and very possibly you have seen one and know better than I, but I have seen nothing. I am very much struck,however,with your suggestion and H. C. LODGE, CHAIRMAN. E.T. CLARK, CLERK. United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION. TR-2 I will talk with Knox and the President about it at once. Would it do for you to bring that point to Knox's attention? I know that he was very much pleased about some advice you gave him in regard to Japanese matters, and I think your solution would be a very good one. If one could make the point clear it would be easy to go in and fight, but to fight the treaty as it stands in the newspapers at the present moment, - and that is all I know about it, - if you come out with any sort of criticism or warning, you are immediately overwhelmed with the outcry that you are the foe of peace, that you want war, and are against Taft, and so on and so on, -- the result of which is that your opposition becomes perfectly ineffective. What I am trying to do is to find some way to attain our end, of making the treaty at least reasonably truthful, and that an open attack on the whole business would certainly prevent. I am very much struck by your suggestion and it seems to me to give a way out which I had not thought of before. The change, however, ought to be made before the treaty comes in, because if it comes in and we try to change it here we shall be drowned in a wild yell of hostility to peace. I don't mind the attacks but I do mind being perfectly ineffective. I want to bring about as sensible a position as we can get out of it. Ever yours, H.C. Lodge Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York CityHouse of Representatives U. S. Washington, D.C. June 14, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Care of the Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave., New York. My dear Colonel: I have your very kind invitation to spend the night with you on Wednesday the Twenty-first. It will give me great pleasure to do so and will arrive at Oyster Bay on the train leaving Pennsylvania at 4:29 P.M., that day. Yours with respect, E.H. MadisonEAST NEW YORK BUSINESS SCHOOL FORMERLY CHARLES SCHOOL BRANCH J. G. MOCKRIDGE Principal Mechanics' Bank Building 2586-84-82 ATLANTIC AVE. Brooklyn, N. Y., June 14, 1911. B Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. Dear Sir: As you see from the enclosed invitation, we are to hold our graduating exercises on the 23d of June. We have about 137 graduates, and would very much like to have you present them with their diplomas, with a few words appropriate to the occasion. I have no letter of introduction, but I believe I know human nature well enough to realize the fact that any just cause will appeal to you without any fancy political heralding. Kindly let me have your answer as early as possible, so that I can make all arrangements. The majority of our graduates come from various parts of Long Island, Jamaica and Richmond Hill. Awaiting, very eagerly, your acceptance, I am Yours very truly, John G. MockridgeHamilton, Loudoun Co. Va. June 14th 1911. [*8.*] Mr. Frank Harper New York City. My dear Sir: The receipt of your letter some time ago made such an impression on my mind that I must "let it out." I had to begin making my own living when I was between 17 &18 though I had prepared myself for College at that early age - and my first employment was in the Bank of Commerce, Georgetown D.C. as assistant to Frank Harper, the Teller & Asst Cashier, who was as good to me as one person could be to another. When the civil war broke out I made an effort for a Commission in the Regular Army. While waiting to hear from it, my relative, the late Admiral Paulding, had been hurriedly called to Washington as adviser to Secretary Welles and he asked me to accept an appointment in the Navy Dept to help him and the letter of the Sec. in the enclosed pamphlet will show that he wouldn't let me leave there till about the close of the war, when I went to sea with Adm. Goldsborough with the rank of Lieut. The letter shows that, after I came back, MrWelles invited me to again enter the Dept & when Prest Grant came in I was without any application on my part made Chief Clerk, the office of Asst. Secretary being abolished. To come to the point, I have never asked recognition of my service till old age prevents me from employment and a Bill is pending to put me on the retired list with the rank of Lieut. the one I held in the service. I am in receipt of a pension of $15 a month, my sole income, a civil war service medal, and a lot in Arlington Cemetery which privilege I am not exceedingly anxious to avail of for the present. I believe a letter from Col. Roosevelt written from his stand point as Asst. Sec of the Navy will be of inestimable service & I am begging you to watch for an opportunity & get me one from him. So my best first and last friend will be Frank Harper. I send the enclosed as a suggestion. Favor me with a reply soon. Faithfully yours Holmes E. Offley I am the sole survivor of those who in Navy matters were in close touch with Prest Lincoln & anything done for me can make no precedent for any one else.For 2 enc see 6-14-11 6-14-11OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT FOR THE PEOPLE FOR EDUCATION FOR SCIENCE THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY NEW YORK June 14, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: On behalf of the Trustees, I desire to acknowledge the receipt from you of the plover and snowy owl, which you kindly presented to the American Museum a few days ago. We are planning shortly to place these specimens on exhibition, and I am sure they will prove of great interest to our visitors. Assuring you of our appreciation of your interest in this institution, I am, Sincerely and faithfully yours, Henry Fairfield Osborn President. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt.EXPORTERS' ENCYCLOPÆDIA CO. Maritime Exchange Building 78-80 BROAD STREET NEW YORK CITY OUR PUBLICATIONS REACH THE MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORTERS OF AMERICA, IMPORTERS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES, AMERICAN AND FOREIGN CONSULS, ETC. Exporters' Encyclopædia (ANNUAL) Exporters' Review (MONTHLY) [*3.*] June 14, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave., City. Dear Sir: We are sending you, under separate cover, a copy of our EXPORTERS' ENCYCLOPAEDIA, seventh (1911) edition, and a recent issue of our EXPORTERS' REVIEW, which we trust you will have time to glance at. We purpose to publish, from time to time, the opinions of prominent authorities as to the value of export trade for the American manufacturer, and if we could begin this series with the expression of your opinion, no matter how brief, it would awaken interest in this series and benefit us materially. Hoping you can grant us this favor, we are, Yours respectfully, EXPORTERS' ENCYCLOPAEDIA CO. Chas. Pigott Mgr.C. Atlanta, Ga 6/14/11 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Sir: - Will you do me the kindness to ask the Secretary of War to retain me in the Civil Service of the government? If I am not vialating the Civil Service rules and regulations by asking this favor of you, and you can consistently comply with the request, I will greatly appreciate the favor. My reason for making this request of you is that while I am at present holding a civil service position in the War Department, Department of the Gulf, I understand that under the reorganization of the Army headquarters I among others will be dropped from the rolls for the sake of economy. The office in which I now serve - that of the Chief Commissary Dept of the Gulf is abolished or removed to Governers Island New York and my services will be no longer required in said office.2 I should like that you ask the Secretary of War to retain me in the service and assign me to a messenger's position in the Purchasing Commissary Atlanta, Ga., or if that is impracticable I would go to New York or Washington, D.C. I have an aged mother depending largely on me for support and can ill afford to lose my job at present. My rating for efficiency in the office is 94. Knowing that you are ever ready to assist deserving young men I, decided to ask this favor of you. In order to lead you into the light of who I am, I enclose under this cover copies of some verses which I sent you during your first term as President, and at which time my admiration for you began to bubble over and has never ceased. If it is legitimate for me to ask this favor and for you to comply I know my job is safe. Whatever you do for me please do it immediately as after July 1st I will be out. Hoping that you and yours are well I am very Resp'y Yours E. W. Reeves. 240 E. Linden Ave. Atlanta, Ga.Douglas Robinson. 146 Broadway, New York, Cable Address "Ryraport" New York June 14th, 1911. Dear Sir:- I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of June 13th, enclosing cheques and bills amounting to $33.50, for the Colonel Roosevelt's account. Yours very truly, Douglas Robinson Frank Harper, Esq., The Outlook, #287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. SM. Rock 315 Fifth Ave. New York June 14th 1911 Mr. Frank Harper, #287 Fourth Avenue. New York City. Dear sir:- I have your favor of the 13th instant, and in reply beg to say, that I know exactly the cloth Col. Roosevelt means, and I am having the riding breeches made up, and will advise you when I have them finished, so that you can make an appointment for me to try the breeches on Col. Roosevelt, I remain Yours respectfully, M Rock[*5.*] Department of Justice. OFFICE OF United States Attorney, SECOND DIVISION, DISTRICT OF ALASKA, NOME. June 14" 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Care The Outlook, New York, N.Y. Dear Colonel, Navigation has just opened and brings us a pile of mail here and I learn of your visit with your family to our town of Albuquerque. Mrs Rodey writes me how she regretted her inability to do other than send cards and flowers to Mrs Roosevelt, Miss Ethel and yourself while you were in our town, because Mrs Rodey is now living in a small cottage with her mother and not in our fine residence which is leased, and she had at the time a houseful[l] of invalids. Besides her mother being very poorly our daughters children all had the measles at the time, so Mrs Rodey actually had a sort of hospital on her hands and was just worn out. I am glad to know though as Mrs Rodey saw at the time, that Mrs Roosevelt lacked not proper attention from a multitude of friends of the Roosevelt family there. I am glad you enjoyed your trip to the southwest Colonel, for the papers just received say you did. I would have been delighted to be present, but the fates deprived me of the pleasure the same as the time your returned from Europe when I got to New York two days late for the reception. My very best wishes to yourself and family, Sincerely yours, B S RodeyOFFICIAL ILLUMINATORS AND PYROTECHNISTS TO THE HUDSON-FULTON CELEBRATION COMMISSION. TELEPHONE 7050 BARCLAY. CABLE ADDRESS, PAIN, NEW YORK. THE PAIN MANUFACTURING CO. MAKERS OF Pain's Manhattan Beach Fireworks 12 PARK PLACE AND AT CHICAGO, BOSTON, LONDON AND PARIS. Moved to 14 Park Place New York, June 14, 1911. SOME OF THE PRINCIPAL FIREWORKS DISPLAYS MANHATTAN BEACH 1879 TO DATE. WORLDS FAIR, CHICAGO, 1893. PAIN'S ELECTRIC FIREWORKS. DEWEY CELEBRATION NEW YORK 1899. INAUGURATION OF THREE PRESIDENTS. AT WASHINGTON. G.A.R. ENCAMPMENTS. IN 15 CITIES. CONTRACTORS AT 10 EXPOSITIONS INCLUDING PARIS AND BUFFALO. ALL THE GREAT FIREWORKS DISPLAYS GIVEN IN THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1880. PAIN'S Famous Spectacles. MARINE SIGNALS, DISTRESS ROCKETS, NAVAL & MILITARY, EQUIPMENTS. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS. Frank Harper, Esq., Sec'y. The Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave., City. Dear Sir: We are in receipt of your valued favor of the 13th. inst. and are extremely sorry to hear that ar you are compelled to cancel your fireworks for July 4th. on account of illness. We will continue to hold the order open on our books should you be able to renew the order for some other occasion later on, as you anticipate. Trusting things will shape themselves so that we may still have the honor of serving you this year, we are Yours very truly, PAIN'S MANHATTAN BEACH FIREWORKS. Chas A. Rodgers CONTRACTORS FOR THE COLOSSAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT WASHINGTON INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT TAFT, MARCH 4, 1909.COPY. file under Van Valkenburg THE OUTLOOK 287 Fourth Avenue NEW YORK. Office of Theodore Roosevelt June 14th 1911. My dear Mr. Van Valkenburg: It seems to me that it was outrageous for the Associated Press to fake that statement that I had notified the President that I favored his re-nomination in 1912. I am informed that the White House emphatically denied that they gave out the statement, in which case is must of course be purely an Associated Press fake. Such action would not be worthy even of The World, or of The Sun, or of the present Washington correspondent of the New York Evening Post. A number of men have recently written to me, or spoken to me, about the Associated Press was suppressing news about me, not only in the West, but when I went to Baltimore, and on my recent trip to Vermont. On the trip to Vermont, for instance, the Associated Press man with us sent out an account of the way I was greeted by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and by the railroad man generally. I happened to notice him writing it down, and I asked him if he intended to send it. He said "Yes", and the man who was with me said that it would be censored by the New York office of the Associated Press. Apparently this is what happened as far as the New York papers were concerned. Perhaps you can tell me whether the Associated Press did it generally? However, this I do not regard as important. I particularly do not desire any notoriety, and I have not the slightest quarrel with the Associated Press for suppressing the news about me. On the contrary, I am glad. But I very seriously object to their faking news, and attributing to me statements which I never made, and deeds which I never did. With all good wishes, Faithfully yours, signed (Theodore Roosevelt). Mr. Van Valkenburg, Philadelphia North American.Encl in VanValkenberg 3-5-11[*K*] Heck Hall Evanston, Ill. June 14th, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York. Dear Sir: The Sunday evening preceding July Fourth I am to lead the young people's service of one of the largest Methodist Churches in the city of Chicago. The topic is "An Appeal to Patriotism. Patriotic and Good Citizenship Service". It had occurred to me that a very brief message from you along these line would add exceedingly to the helpfulness and the interest of the occasion and I write to request that if you will be so kind that you will send us something. I know that you are very busy, but possibly you could find time to send a dozen words at least. I am sure that the young people will long remember you words to them. Thanking you cordially in advance for anything that you may have I am Very sincerely, E.W. StahlWAR DEPARTMENT. WASHINGTON. [*3*] June 14, 1911. My dear Colonel: A few weeks ago Judge Lacombe was good enough to let me see a type-written copy of the address which he delivered at the Semi-centennial commemorating the march of the Seventh Regiment to Washington. You know he was a member of the regiment, and he is a very patriotic and warm supporter of a proper military policy. Last Friday at Jim Sheffield's dinner I sat beside him again, and in talking over the circumstances I asked him to send me a copy of it for you, for I felt sure that you would be interested in it. I thought the address was very well done, and I am so fond of Judge Lacombe and think so highly of him as a man that I should like to have you see it. He has now sent me a copy, and I am sending it herewith to you. Mrs. Stimson and I had a most attractive visit to West Point to initiate her into a new military life, and she has already become an enthusiast. With love to Mrs. Roosevelt, believe me, Faithfully yours, H L Stimson Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. 1 Inclosure. [*separate cover*][*15*] 852 = 9 Ave. June 14th 1911 Colonial Rosvelt. Dear Sir I write you a few lines in my own poor way. you done me a great favor when you were Governor through Father Doyle of the Paulists Fathers in 59 St when I was covicted to States prison for one year spent five weeks there when you made me a free man. Just as soon as I got home I wrote you a few lines of thanks from Father Doyle's office. I said then as I maysay now that I was unlawfully convicted through political unjustice it would take up too much of your valuable time if I were to make a statment the way I was handled from start to finish in Court. how I got into this trouble is by performing my duty as I was ordered to eject this man from the Eastman Co plant in doing so he turned on me and I gave him a hard trashing then he took law procedings his Uncle being Criminal Court Clark and when you were Police Commissioner I put in an application for doorman through Father Cassily who was Rev Directo of our temperance Club through the recommending me to you. I was notified at my house by a man in plain clothes I asked him when he thought I would be called up he said three months should be the limit I waited four months then I inquired at E 8 St Police Station I was sent from there to Poliece Headquarters. The informationI got there was I had to fill out a new application as two of my vousher could not be seen Father Cassily had died my Supt was gone west they were the two voucher that could not be seen and your Lordship was taken up at the Navy yard at that time so I let it drop I been working for the M St. R.R. Co. since my releace things come so uneven with me and my Boss that I resigned on March 1910. - Then I went to Ireland to buy a home for myself and my family[*[6-14-11]*] not having enough money to purchase the places that were sold I had to come back since then I have tried for work and did not succeed having a large family to take care of it makes me feel uneasy being out of work not finding any. I appeal to your Honnor to place me I am not afraid of hard work trusting in your generosity to place me in a positionhoping you and yours will succeed in a gallant future success. ends with my very best respects to you Respectfully. Thomas Thomas Morrissey. 852 9 Ave N.Y. City[*7.*] [6-14-11] address Geo. L. D. Tompkins, D. D. S. Postoffice Building Asbury Park, N. J. Hon Theodore Roosevelt Kind Sir Yours of June 12 at hand. We are indeed sorry you can not favor us Aug 7. Your invatations to speak no doubt run into many thousands and the strain on you must be great: Every one no doubt thinks their claims on you the best. No doubt you took in consideration the fact that we are a volunteer Fire[*3*] consideration of their request. If possible to lecture for us. You would confer a great favor. Make your own terms. Thanking you, and pardon for taking so much time of yours. I am Yours Most Resp'y G. L. D. Tompkins June 14, 1911 [*2*] Dept not one paid man in the 98 men. We depend upon the public for our money. We have the use of the auditorium one night a year. to hold an Entertainment or Lecture. The soldiers and firemen I know you feel well disposed towards. and would refuse them nothing unless necessary The Committee desired me to write you once more asking your kind NATIONAL MONETARY COMMISSION NELSON W. ALDRICH, R.I., CHAIRMAN EDWARD B. VREELAND, N.Y., VICE CHAIRMAN JULIUS C. BURROWS, MICH. EUGENE HALE, ME. PHILANDER C. KNOX, PA. HENRY M. TELLER, COLO. HERNANDO D. MONEY, MISS. JOSEPH W. BAILEY, TEX. FRANK P. FLINT, CAL. JAMES P. TALIAFERRO, FLA. A. PIATT ANDREW, ASSISTANT TO COMMISSION. THEODORE E. BURTON, OHIO. JOHN W. WEEKS, MASS. ROBERT W. BONYNGE, COLO. LEMUEL P. PADGETT, TENN. GEORGE F. BURGESS, TEX. ARSENE P. PUJO, LA. GEORGE W. PRINCE, ILL. JAMES McLACHLAN, CAL. ARTHUR B. SHELTON, SECRETARY. WASHINGTON, D. C., [*ANd.*] [*6.*] June 14 - 1911 Honorable Theodore Roosevelt New York City Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- The general officers of the American Institute of Banking have been dreaming for the past six months that they might be able to get you to address their annual convention at Rochester, New York, on September 7th and 8th. I hope you may be able to grant their request. I have often addressed their local chapters in various cities on financial subjects and am to deliver an address on proposed currency legislation at the Rochester convention. Changes in our banking and currency laws are to receive wide attention in the near future. The Monetary Commission will report at the commencement of the session of Congress next winter. The bankers of the United States are becoming substantially unanimous upon the fundamental principles underlying necessary changes. A great association has just been organized with Chicago as headquarters, for the purpose of taking up this work with chambers ofNATIONAL MONETARY COMMISSION NELSON W. ALDRICH, R. I., CHAIRMAN. EDWARD B. VREELAND, N. Y., VICE CHAIRMAN JULIUS C. BURROWS, MICH. EUGENE HALE, ME. PHILANDER C. KNOX, PA. HENRY M. TELLER, COLO. HERNANDO D. MONEY, MISS. JOSEPH W. BAILEY, TEX. FRANK P. FLINT, CAL. JAMES P. TALIAFERRO, FLA. A. PIATT ANDREW, ASSISTANT TO COMMISSION. THEODORE E. BURTON, OHIO. JOHN W. WEEKS, MASS. ROBERT W. BONYNGE, COLO. LEMUEL P. PADGETT, TENN. GEORGE F. BURGESS, TEX. ARSENE P. PUJO, LA. GEORGE W. PRINCE, ILL. JAMES McLACHLAN, CAL. ARTHUR B. SHELTON, SECRETARY. WASHINGTON, D. C. "2" commerce, boards of trade and similar organizations. Mr. Farwell, the great merchant, is Chairman and Professor Laughlin of Chicago University is Chairman of the Executive Committee. It is the most important business question before the American people. I want you to become interested in it early. If you can go to Rochester you will find about four hundred enthusiastic and intelligent young men, representing every city in the country. Whatever room there is to spare will be filled by people of Rochester. I hope you may be able to accept. I know your powers of assimilating information and I undertake to say that in three or four hours time you can understand perfectly the fundamental principles upon which we are proposing to reform our banking and currency laws. It is called the Aldrich plan but is in reality the work of many minds and Senator Aldrich has merely made a skilful compilation of the best thought of the last three years. The compilation as made by him has been taken up by the Legislative Committee of the American Bankers Association, about twenty prominent bankersNATIONAL MONETARY COMMISSION NELSON W. ALDRICH, R. I., CHAIRMAN EDWARD B. VREELAND, N. Y., VICE CHAIRMAN JULIUS C. BURROWS, MICH. EUGENE HALE, ME. PHILANDER C. KNOX, PA. HENRY M. TELLER, COLO. HERANDO D. MONEY, MISS. JOSEPH W. BAILEY, TEX. FRANK P. FLINT, CAL. JAMES P. TALIAFERRO, FLA. A. PIATT ANDREW, ASSISTANT TO COMMISSION. THEODORE E. BURTON, OHIO. JOHN W. WEEKS, MASS. ROBERT W. BONYNGE, COLO. LEMUEL P. PADGETT, TENN. GEORGE F. BURGESS, TEX. ARSENE P. PUJO, LA. GEORGE W. PRINCE, ILL. JAMES McLACHLAN, CAL. ARTHUR B. SHELTON, SECRETARY. WASHINGTON, D. C., "3" from all parts of the country, and they have gone over it line by line and made a great many suggestions as to changes in detail but they are unanimous as to the fundamental principles upon which we are building. I addressed the Georgia Bankers conventions last Friday and the nearly five hundred bankers present unanimously endorsed the proposed plan. I state these facts to show the unanimity with which it is being taken up wherever presented and understood. You will remember that when we were endeavoring to make some temporary changes in the banking law until the whole subject could be taken up and a permanent plan devised you found as many opinions among bankers as there were individuals. It is a question upon which parties are not now divided and if we are to reach the best result it must be kept out of politics. I am, with great respect, Yours truly, Edward B Vreeland[*[6-14-11]*] Form 1 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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Dear Theodore: I am glad the horse arrived all right; I am sure you will find him as good as ever. The $300.00 goes to McCoy, through which the sale was arranged. With kindest regards to you all, I am, as ever, Very sincerely yours, Leonard Wood Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y.[*[6-14-11]*] Mr Holmes E. Offley Hamilton Va My dear Mr Offley: I have examined the memoir and testimony as to your services in the Navy Dept and in the Navy from the beginning of the civil war until 1876. and heartily concur in the statements of Secy Welles & Admirals Foote, Wyman, Dewey, Schley, Davis & others as to the value of your services and their importance to the service and to the country. I know from my experiences as Asst. Secy of the Navy, and from my researches in the preparation of my history of the Navy and my close relations with many officers who served during the years you were associated with the Navy that your statements are correct. that owing to the scarcity of officers few were available for shore duty. and that your [were] duties were of a military character & such as are performed by Line officers. I think you are entitled to the greatest consideration & wish you success -[*[Enc in Offley 6-14-11]*] The Enterprise, G. Ernst Leith. Editor and Prop. Hamilton, Virginia. 6-14-11 [*Please return to*] Holmes E. Offley Memoir and Testimonials to His Services in the Navy and Navy Department. Originals filed with Senate Naval CommitteeWEEKLY ENTERPRISE PRINT, HAMILTON, VA. HOLMES E. OFFLEY Entered the Navy Department early in 1861 at the request of the late Rear Admiral Hiram Paulding, who, with Rear Admiral (then Captain) Charles H. Davis, and Commander Maxwell Woodhull, had been called to Washington by Secretary Welles, for special duty as an advisory board, to reorganize the Navy, and place it in condition for operations in the civil war. His duties were those of a military secretary, and he was also detailed to the special Boards composed of Admirals DuPont, Davis, Smith and others, with General Barnard of the Engineers, and Prof. Bache of the Coast Survey, which prepared the memoirs for the operations of the blockade and the attacks on Hatteras, Port Royal, New Orleans and other points, and also on the Board which examined the iron-clad question, and adopted the Monitor type of vessels- and where his examinations and abstracts were invariably accepted by the Boards. Admiral Paulding's Board was constituted the office of detail of the Secretary's office and had exclusive charge of the detail of officers, and movements of the ships, the formation of the Volunteer Navy, the supply ships and very many special objects. After a short time the office of detail became a regular part of the Secretary's office with one officer, generally of the rank of Commander, in charge, with Mr. Offley as principal, and for a long time the only assistant. As to the manner in which his duties were performed and their value to the service, he refers to the testimony of Commander Wyman. In late years these duties have been performed by an officer of the Navy, with a corps of assistants, in the Bureau of Navigation. As to the military character of his duties he refers to the letter of Rear Admiral Davis, and invites special attention to those of Admiral Foote and Secretary Welles. Admiral Dewey was the executive officer of the Colorado when Mr. Offley was attached to that vessel, on the Staff of Rear Admiral Goldsbourgh, and he, and Admiral Schley, having served throughout the civil war, and afterwards, as Chief of Bureau of the Navy Department, are well competent to write as to the value of his services and the estimation in which they were held by officers of the Navy. During his cruise with Rear Admiral Goldsbourgh, he held the relative rank of Lieutenant. In later times it is thecustom to detail officers of the Navy with rank not less than that of Lieutenant to perform the duties of Secretary. In his return from abroad he was invited by Secretary Welles (see letter) to again enter the Department and was assigned to special and confidential duties in connection with matters pertaining to the close of the war. In the inauguration of President Grant's administration, he was, although not personally acquainted with Secretary Borie, appointed by that gentleman Chief Clerk of the Navy Department. Congress had abolished the office of Assistant Secretary, and the duties of that office fell to the Chief Clerk in addition to the proper ones of that office. Many details of business were then in the Secretary's office, which, after Mr. Offley's administration, have been transferred to the Bureaus, and to the Judge Advocate General's office. Congress, at the first session after his appointment, recognized the situation by giving him an increase of salary, after a very complimentary report as to his duties and services. The officers with whom he served, being much more advanced in years, are, most of them, dead. He has ben unfortunate in losing valuable letters from Generals Grant and Garfield, Admirals Farragut, DuPont, Davis, Dahlgren and others, but trusts the accompanying will suffice to establish the nature of his duties, and that they were well and faithfully done. There are many officers on the retired list with less actual service than his and many precedents for special action. In the Army such duties as his were, and are, performed by officers who enjoy military rank and the benefits of the retired list. He has not before asked for relief because of his hope that he would not need it in his declining years, and he submits that there are many precedents in both services for the relief he seeks and that his request is a most reasonable one. The Chief of the Records and Pension Division of the War Department has reached the rank of Major General and the Assistant of that office has recently been retired with the rank of Colonel. The relative rank of Lieutenant in the Navy is that of Captain in the Army. HARTFORD, 12 July, 1871. MY DEAR OFFLEY: I always gave you my confidence as a faithful Union man and a competent and reliable clerk. On one or two occasions I remember you proposed to leave the Department and go on active service, but, appreciating your qualities I requested you to remain with me which you did until the close of the war. On your return from abroad I invited you to again enter the Department, gave you the best position then vacant and was glad to have your services. I cherish an affectionate recollection of my association with yourself and others in the Department. * * * It gives me pleasure to bear testimony to the fidelity and ability with which you discharged your duty to the Union and the service and I shall always be glad to hear from your, and of your prosperity and welfare. Very truly yours, GIDEON WELLES. HOLMES E. OFFLEY, ESQ. NAVY DEPARTMENT, 9 June, 1863. MR H. E. OFFLEY, NAVY DEPARTMENT, SIR: Feeling confidence in your abilities, I desired to appoint you my Secretary, but regret that the Hon. Secretary of the Navy is unwilling to dispense with your services in the Navy Department. Very respectfully, A. H. FOOTE. Rear Admiral U. S. Navy. Appointed to command [L]S A. B. Squadron.NAVY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 1864. DEAR SIR: Permit me to express my regret at losing you from the Department- not only on account of our agreeable personal relations but from the almost irreparable loss that you will be to this Office of Detail, having been in it since its commencement and having mastered its business so thoroughly. Very truly your friend. R. H. WYMAN, Commander U. S. N. H. E. OFFLEY, ESQ. NAVY DEPARTMENT, OFFIVE OF THE ADMIRAL OF THE NAVY, MILLS BUILDING. WASHINGTON, May 6, 1905. DEAR MR. OFFLEY: I acknowledge the receipt of your letter of yesterday. I will say that I can endorse every thing you say concerning your services, both in the Navy Department and as Secretary to Rear Admiral Goldsbourgh. I believe you are entitled to consideration, and hope you may succeed in your eff[ect]ort to be appointed a Lieutenant on the retired list. With regards I am Very sincerely yours. GEORGE DEWEY. 1806 I St. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 30, 1905. DEAR OFFLEY: Your long and continuous service in the Navy Department during the civil war, and your services in the Navy afloat after that ought to stand you as some assistance in seeking some relief in the evening of your life. I know you were held in high esteem by the old officers of the Navy of that day, as well as by the younger ones among whom I was one. To have been associated so closely with Gideon Welles, our great war Secretary, and to have enjoyed his confidence and esteem is a better recommendation for your relief than any words of mine. But I hope you success and I believe your services entitle you to it as completely as many who served during that most trying period. Very truly yours, W. S. SCHLEY. MR. HOLMES E. OFFLEY, Hamilton, Va. NORTH ATLANTIC FLEET, SECOND DIVISION, FIRST SQUADRON, FLAG-SHIP ALABAMA, PENSACOLA, FLA., April 13, 1905. MY DEAR OFFLEY: Your letter of March 25th received. I am sorry that you have lost valuable papers. I do not think that you gave the letter to which you refer to me. I remember you showed it to me, but I am convinced that I sent it back. I could not make a search for it among my papers at the present time as I have not my papers on board ship with me. I therefore send you a letter which you can use as a substitute for them if you desire. I wish you all success. Sincerely yours, C. H. DAVIS.NORTH ATLANTIC FLEET, Second Division, First Squadron, Flag-Ship Alabama. Pensacola, Fla., April 13, 1905. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I certify that Mr. Holmes E. Offley served as a clerk in the Navy Department during the entire period of the civil war — that subsequently to the civil war he went to sea as Secretary to Rear Admiral Goldsborough on the Mediterranean Station in the years 1865—66—and 67. Subsequently to this cruise Mr. Offley became Chief Clerk of the Navy Department and resigned to engage in private business. During the period of the civil war, Mr. Offley's duties were purely of a military character. He was clerk of numerous boards and commissions dealing with military subjects and of which my father, late Rear Admiral Davis, was member or president. Admiral Davis had the highest regard for Mr. Offley, and the highest opinion of his abilities, and left papers to that effect. My own association with Mr. Offley began during the cruise on board the Colorado above referred to. During his long period of service in the Navy Department, Mr. Offley enjoyed the confidence and esteem of officers of the highest rank in the Navy and of the successive Secretaries, especially the Hon. Gideon Welles. I think Mr. Offley's service entitle him to consideration in his application for relief. He held the relative rank of Lieutenant while in the Naval service. C.H. DAVIS. Rear Admiral U.S. Navy. HAMILTON, LOUDOUN CO., VA. May 27, 1905. DEAR OFFLEY: Having understood that you are about to make application to Congress to be placed on the retired list of the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant, I avail myself of the opportunity to express the hope that you may be successful. Your long and faithful service to the Government during the civil war in a military capacity entitles you in your advanced age to some such recognition. While you were Chief Clerk of the Navy Department I was the Ad't. and Inspector of the Marine Corps, and many times was called on to discharge the duties of Commandant, which necessarily brought me in constant official relations with your office. I always found you prompt, careful and zealous in the discharge of your duties. Your more than ordinary efficiency is well known to all the older officers of the Navy, and I never heard one of them speak of you except in terms of praise. Very sincerely yours AUG. S. NICHOLSON, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, Retired. Copy Spanish Treaty Claims Commission Mr. Holmes E. Offley has been well known to me since I went into the Navy Dept as Solicitor in 1865. He has been a most faithful upright & capable public officer. Service so highly commended as his has been by Secy Welles, Adml Foote Wyman, Dewey, Schley, Davis & others high in authority should be recognized in every fair and just method by the Government which he has served. I trust that the Department and Congress may concur in deciding that his life work, taken as a whole, has been so far military in its character as to justify placing him upon the retired list with the rank of Lieut. Very respectfully Wm. E. Chandler To the Senate & House } Naval Committees }[*[Enc in Offley 6-14-11*] [*Comm R.L. Phythian writes that Mr Offley's duties were purely military. that there were no officers available for shore duty & that his duties were those performed by Line Officers.*]Enc in Donpers 6-19-11 6-14-11AN IMMIGRATION PROBLEM. The Injustice of Excluding a Person Destined for a Congested District. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN - Sir: Recently a certain Giuseppe Pissaro, who lived directly opposite an Italian settlement house in Brooklyn three years ago and had found so much work to do that he left with his money for the Apennines, landed again at Ellis Island, meaning to get work here. He had besides his experience some $24 in money. A brother, an American citizen, employed in the Park Department, came to Ellis Island to say that he would maintain Giuseppe in case of need, but his exclusion was ordered on the ground that being destined for Brooklyn, described as a congested section where there was no demand for immigrant labor, he was liable to become a public charge. An appeal was taken on his behalf and his final admission secured. I believe that the gravest danger of injustice to many lies in the right of the board to exclude in like cases and on like grounds. Refusal to admit an immigrant because of moral, mental or physical defect or improper contract may have justice or reason behind it; but where the sole cause for exclusion is the choice of a district where work is scarce, is not the whole right or privilege of immigration in jeopardy? How can a local economic condition be a mandatory cause for the exclusion of a capable man, presumably able on his own account to support himself? May not a man arrive in a district where work is slack and remove in an hour to another locality where it is in demand? The position of the Department of Commerce and Labor on this subject is made clear by acting Secretary Cable: In my opinion the board has the right under the law to base its decision on any reasons that it may deem sufficient. The power of the board to make the ruling it did was never questioned, and there is no doubt in my mind that it had the power to make the ruling complained of. Whether the ruling was correct is another matter. Answering your specific questions. I do not think this involves the Bureau of Immigration in new responsibilities or that it requires practically such means and facilities for determining the economic condition and the degree of labor congestion in various sections as it does not now possess. The bureau frequently receives reports as to labor conditions, and these are at the disposal of the various inspectors. These conditions constitute an element that I think may properly be considered, though the department has not considered this alone a good reason for excluding an alien. Nevertheless, is it not clear that if the board of inquiry orders an immigrant's exclusion because the economic condition at his point of destination might jeopardize his power of self-support, and no appeal on his behalf is made, the chances of personal injustice to himself are very great? W. E. DAVENPORT. BROOKLYN, June 14.Enc in Wade 6-21-11 6-14-11[*Record Eagle 6/14/11*] Editorials by the People Scuttling the Constitution. By Frank D. Wade, Traverse City. Respectfully inscribed: John M. Harlan, Senior Justice United States Supreme Court, and all who believe in unswerving judicial rectitude and uncompromising constitutionalism. Where stands the man in this broad land, Whose ruthless, reckless, impious hand Dares rend one word, one slightest shred From the sacred compact with the dead Of a thousand battlefields—Mark well that spot! There shall the ruin wrought by his act, first manifested be. There shall rankest desolation stalk in high degree. There—on that damned spot, shall vegetation rot— Or blade of grass, or towering tree— Ere Progress once again shall mark the course of Liberty. The words there writ in points of living fire, Blazed red-and-white in righteous ire Of outraged humanity. Through twice three-score years and more have stood The roar of battle, and the raging flood Of passions fierce calamity Not alone at [in] command of patriot band of formative decade. Nor yet all thanks to serried ranks on battlefield arrayed. Back! Back! Back! Beyond the confines of infinity, Up! Up! Up! Straight to the throne of Divinity! There, in the glare of unquenchable light, There, in the view of Omniscent sight, There were the principles forged, There were the precepts merged— United to stand through eternity! Shall now the few aspiring ones, of circumscribed mind, Whose self--condemned incompetence we find, Writ large in their demand, For change in basic principles, in extremity sufficed, The master minds of Lincoln and of others high emprised— Shall these potent precepts of the ages countermand?Enc in Batchellor 6-30-11 6-14-11NEW YORK COMMERCIAL. WEDNESDAY, JUNE14. 1911 CORRESPONDENCE RECIPROCITY VS. FOREFATHERS George Clinton Batcheller Urges "Voicing Approval" of All Citizens. Editor, New York Commercial: Sir- In view of the attitude which your paper has assumed in regard to reciprocity with Canada, I beg leave to express the opinion of a merchant who regards it in the light of business common sense. Whatever would prove of benefit to the citizens of the United States would, in my opinion, be equally beneficial to Canadians and the converse of this proposition would be equally true. I believe that there would be no opposition whatsoever to the enactment of the reciprocity measure now pending if the duly elected representative of the people and the senators would consider this question in the same spirit that the forefathers of this country viewed the union of the states. During the Revolution the 13 separate colonies, many of the settled by peoples of different nationalities, combined for mutual defense and establishing the republic of the United States. At that time territorial divisions, both north and west, were few, as the land was practically a wilderness inhabited by savages. So-called territorial boundaries overlapped, and a few years later, when the great Northwest territory was brought under the control of the United States, it was an unmapped, untrodden and certainly unsubjugated region. At that time had the geographers pushed the border lines of the United States in a northerly and westerly direction, so as to include what is now represented on the map as all of Canada west of the Great Lakes, this territory would naturally have come under the control of the United States. Today there is but an imaginary line separating the northern tier of states and Canada. On both sides of this line homogeneous people live. The Canadians are not first or second cousins of the United States, but are of the same blood and come from the same mother country, so far as the English Scotch and Irish peoples are concerned. They have the same traditions, the same fundamental laws and are living today a life exactly similar to that of the citizens of this country. During the war of 1812 the assimilation of Canada might have been accomplished and there would have been no protest. Now, without stress of war this condition can be practically accomplished by the enactment of a peaceable treaty. The interests of all citizens, working in the United States for the elevation of the race and the attainment of a staple and higher civilization should call for their voicing approval of the reciprocity treaty between the United States and Canada. Again congratulating the New York Commercial on its attitude on this international question, I remain, George Clinton Batcheller. New York, June 13, 1911. NEW YORK COMMERCIAL. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1911 CORRESPONDENCE RECIPROCITY VS. FOREFATHERS George Clinton Batcheller Urges "Voicing Approval" of All Citizens. Editor, New York Commercial: Sir—In view of the attitude which your paper has assumed in regard to reciprocity with Canada, I beg leave to express the opinion of a merchant who regards it in the light of business common sense. Whatever would prove of benefit to the citizens of the United States would, in my opinion, be equally beneficial to Canadians and the converse of this proposition would be equally true. I believe that there would be no opposition whatsoever to the enactment of the reciprocity measure now pending if the duly elected representatives of the people and the senators would consider this question in the same spirit that the forefathers of this country viewed the union of states. During the Revolution the 13 separate colonies, many of them settled by peoples of different nationalities, combined for mutual defense and protection and, by union, succeeded in establishing the republic of the United States. At that time territorial divisions, both north and west, were few, as the land was practically a wilderness inhabited by savages. So-called territorial boundaries overlapped, and a few years later, when the great northwest territory was brought under the control of the United States, it was an unmapped, untrodden and certainly unsubjugated region. At that time had the geographers pushed the border lines of the United states in a northerly and westerly direction, so as to include what is now represented on the map as all of Canada west of the Great Lakes, this territory would naturally have come under the control of the united States. Today there is but an imaginary line separating the northern tier of states and Canada. On both sides of this line homogeneous people live. The Canadians are not first or second cousins o the United states, but are of the same blood and come from the same mother country, so far as the English, Scotch and Irish peoples are concerned. They have the same traditions, the same fundamental laws and are living today a life exactly similar to that of the citizens of this country. During the war of 1812 the assimilation of Canada might have been accomplished, and there would have been no protest. Now, without stress of war this condition can be practically accomplished by the enactment of a peaceable treaty. The interests of all citizens, working in the United States for the elevation of the race and the attainment of a staple and higher civilization should call for their voicing approval of the reciprocity treaty between the United States and Canada. Again congratulating the New York Commercial on its attitude on this international question, I remain, GEORGE CLINTON BATCHELLER. New York, June 13, 1911.[*17*] United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON EXPENDITURES IN THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT. June 15, 1911. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: I was very glad indeed to receive yours of the 12th inst., containing some expression of your view in regard to the Honduras treaty and the arbitration treaty with Great Britain. Frankly, I have not given much personal attention to the Honduras treaty, which has been before the Senate for some time, but my impression has been that it should be ratified. I take the same view in regard to the little republics in Central America that you express. The arbitration treaty with Great Britain has not been submitted to the Senate and I have refrained from forming a definite opinion in regard to it until I have heard a full discussion of it and have had an opportunity to carefully examine its terms. As you authorize, I showed your letter to Senator LaFollette. He is somewhat disturbed by fear that the Honduras goes farther than the United States should go to assist in the collection of claims due to private citizens and institutions and I think he is strongly inclined to oppose the ratification of the Honduras treaty, although he did not so declare unequivocally. Yours sincerely, Coe I. Crawford Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. 10. CRYNE'S AGENCY ESTABLISHED 1882 GILBERT S. CRYNE, PROP. LANDS LOANS INVESTMENTS GLADSTONE, N. DAK. June 15th 1911 Theodore Roosevelt Esq. Oyster-Bay L. I. N. Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- May an old admirer of yourself and your policies, take a few moments of your time to introduce himself to your notice? I have lived west of the Missouri river in North Dakota twelve miles east of Dickinson at Gladstone since the 27th day of April 1882. I well remember the day when you became identified with the cattle interests, then in their infancy. I sat near enough to you, the Independance day that you spoke in Dickinson- just in front, so that you could have touched my head with your hand. I am an intimate acquaintance with many of your former acquaintances and friends. I often meet with "Silvaae Ferris" and we never fail to thresh the subject of your activities then and now. I was very much pleased at the humorous phrase that you coined applicable to so many careless parent- so much so that I have attempted to embalm it in verse; the subject is well nigh as pertinent as the celebrated phrase of "Undesirable Citizens" that met with such hearty approval of all patriots of whatever creed. I am just done reading your "African Game-Trails, and Mr. Riis' very entertaining and valuable biography of yourself. You will (I hope) pardon the freedom that I have taken in addressing you but "Old Times" and reminisce is dear to an old man- I am 72 years of age.) I have passed the greater part of my life on the frontier and have a very extended acquaintace with frontier men and things. Hoping that you may live long to do the things that have occupied your past I beg to remain Yours to command, G. S. CryneFor 1 enc see ca 6-15-11 Cyne[*[ca 6-15-11]*] "COCKOO PARENTS" There is a class of people, well content to dwell In amity with their neighbors- and we know them well. Who are always so contented to leave their cares behind- Their children with their neighbors- The neighbors are so kind. When Mrs. Doe is lonely, or has a chance to go, She can trust her children unconcernedly to the care of Mrs. Roe. She feels they will be cared for- no harm will come to them; For Mrs. Roes' kindly heart will mother them pro tem. These same people are content, to leave the infant mind, To the care of paid persons- and are so blind To their own moral duties to inteligently oversee, That very often the twisted-twig becomes a misshapen tree. And the future of the precious minds they have been carelessly allowed to grow Into misshapen, warped, disfigured lives, is common we all know. And these pleasure-leasure-loving parents, can be likened to the bird That is credited with desertion of her fledglings; we have always Heared. Gladstone N. Dak. June 15th 1911. G. S. Cryne Respectfully dedicated to his Exelency Theodore Roosevelt who coined the phrase "Cuckoo Parents" which has furnished the caption of the above.Enc in Cuyne 6-15-11The United Irish-American Societies. of Long Island Meets Second Tuesday of Each Month [At 315 Washington Street] 479 Ovington Ave. Cor 5 ave [?] Brooklyn, N. Y., June 15th 1911 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay L. I. [*D.*] Sir The Clan -Na-Gael of Long Island respectfully invite you to be present at their Athletic Annual Carnival to be held on Sunday July 16th next at 3 oclock at Celtic Park L.I. City. One of the contests will be a Champion Match of Gaelic football among teams expert in the play and your inauguration of the event by casting the Ball into the arena would stimulate a contest worthy of this ancient and vigorous game. You have no greater admirers in Greater new York than the members of the Clan-Na-Gael who feel if your engagements permit you will honor them on this occasion with your presence. Very Respectfully Yours Edward Dwyer Secretary1. June 15, 1911. Dr. Theodore Roosevelt; The Outlook, New York. My dear Dr. Roosevelt; It gives me great pleasure to make the proper condolences for you and Mrs. Roosevelt to the King and Queen. Prince Hans, who was my neighbor, was a most amiable old gentleman, beloved by all the Royal Family and especially the late King of England. He came to see us frequently. He would spend an hour or so in the afternoon either talking of the past or considering the possibility of a great confederacy, including Turkey, of which his nephew the King of Greece would be the ruler. This he thought would settle the Cretan question. I said good-by to him just before I left for the United States and he charged me to give you his regards. He followed you very closely in the newspapers and so carefully did he read them to the last that the doctors had to soften the bulletin[e]s for fear he would discover how ill he was. The last time I saw him he surprized me by advising that I read the most radical journal here, "The Politiken"-2- and he regretted that he had not danced for two years. If I happened not to invite him to dinner he always reminded me of it. I had the pleasure of writing a short letter to Mrs Roosevelt the other day. I hope that it amused her. I can now write to her occasionally as I have a confidential amanuensis in Gerald who is spending some weeks with me. My own handwriting is too obscure to be offered to a lady. I must confess that I am relieved now that the Second Division of the Atlantic Squadron has gone. It was really great to have the Squadron here; and we did them well, as the English say. But this is a city where schnapps is cheaper than water, and I was very much afraid of the consequences. However, we had no real difficulty. The Admiral's lapsus linguae,- he had toasted the German Navy and the German Nation,- threatened for a moment to make things unpleasant but he was so straight-forward and frank and so utterly unconscious of the mischief he might have done that I could only keep him in ignorance of it and prevent the yellow press from making a sensation of it. I really do think the speeches of our sailormen abroad should be written for them in advance. I am a very bad speaker myself but as I had to speak first at my own dinner, and I knew he would speak, I gave him a text in my speech, " Peace with Honor". This he followed up beautifully. The sight of these four splendid vessels in the Sound was a tremendous object lesson,- in spite of the altruists, the idea of Force still controls the world.-3- The Russians are very much flattered that the fleet has gone to Kronstadt. I find that Russian opinion is softened. I have one or two friends who are very close to the Czar. You know how implacable he was at one time. I am having copied for you two papers, very private, written for me by one of the royal chamberlains. In these he expresses what from his point of view the functions of the Czar are. The Russian land-owners are at present very desirous of attracting American capital. Please do not forget to order the translation of "De Contemptu Mundi". Captain Cold who was formerly governor of the Danish West Indies and who helped arrange your excursion to Elsinore is most desirous to have one of your signed photographs. De Richelieu and he gave a very fine dinner to all the officers of the fleet at Marienlyst. They can always be depended on to help anything American. I am proud that de Richelieu is my friend. Permit me to send for Mrs. Roosevelt the copy of a poem I wrote on a certain momentous day.* I consider it very inadequate for the occasion. I have qualms of conscience for having engaged so much of your attention at the luncheon in New York. I should have given the Californians a greater chance. Mea Culpa. I am, Yours very faithfully, Maurice Francis Egan [* * I wrote it in "Collier's", but it was not published; I shall improve it for a book.*]453 WASHINGTON STREET BOSTON June 15, 1911. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I accept with much pleasure your invitation to visit you on Wednesday, the twenty-first day of June. I have noted the train you mention, and shall make my plans to enable me to take that train for Oyster Bay. I am anticipating much pleasure in seeing you again. Sincerely yours, Edward A. Filene Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y.[*18*] Muskogee, Oklahoma. June 15th 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, New york. Sir:- I take the liberty of sending to you under separate cover a copy of the proceedings of the Fifth Annual Convention of the Lakes-to-the Gulf Deep Waterway Association held at St. Louis on November 25th and 26th, 1910. On page 106 of the book is an article entitled "Inland Waterways and the Presidents" which I wrote. The substance of the article is a matter of general interest and knowing that the movement for improvement of our waterways is indebted primarily to you for the momentum it has attained, I venture to send the paper to you. Through Captain Ellison Secretary of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress, this article was submitted to the Outlook at a time the magazine was unable to use it. Very respectfully Grant ForemanGINN & COMPANY PUBLISHERS 9-WEST-LONG-STREET-COLUMBUS-OHIO [*5.*] H. I. Hadsell High School Department 6/15/11 Mr Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, Dear Sir: I am an out-of-doors enthusiast and a near "camera fiend". Will you please tell me - under "Letters to the Outlook" in the Outlook Magazine if you do not care to answer directly - just what camera outfit your party in Africa found most successful? I have in mind animal photography and bird work especially.GINN & COMPANY PUBLISHERS 9 WEST-LONG-STREET-COLUMBUS-OHIO H. I. HADSELL High School Department My present outfit consists only of a 3A. Graflex camera equipped with a Zeiss-Tessar lens of 7" focus and set in a compound shutter. I have a Cooke-Tellar lens of 13" focus also. Very truly yours, H.I. HadsellNew-York Tribune. [1522 F. ST.] WASHINGTON, D. C. Westory Building. June 15, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- I am so pleased to learn that you will consider the advisability of permitting your correspondence with Mr. Willard to be made public. I should think it would be quite fair if his name were suppressed; and in any event, his letter is so long that it seems to me it should be abstracted, giving, of course, the full text of your reply. Should you decide that it may be made public it would afford me the utmost pleasure, if you so desired, to handle it from here, having duplicate copies made and furnishing them to the correspondents of all the larger dailies for release on release on a Monday morning. Please not think me officious as I would merely like to be of service should you desire it. I am much gratified, too, that my letter to Brown should have relieved your mind of a most natural suspicion. I think you will perceive in time that things are greatly changed at the White House since the advent of Hilles. He is a really good fellow, which Norton was not, and moreover, his mental processes are not all bent by megalomania. With warm regard, I am, Yours faithfully, George Griswold Hill. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Associated Chairities Building, New York City.THE MERCHANTS' LOAN AND TRUST COMPANY, CHICAGO. VICE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE June Fifteenth, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir: I am informed that the American Institute of Banking is sending you an invitation to address their Ninth Annual National Convention at Rochester, New York, early in September. As the former President of its Board of Trustees, I am asked to second the invitation. I need not say to you that the bank clerks of the United States are carefully selected men, above the average in intelligence, integrity and good citizenship. The American Institute of Banking is the cream of this body. Its aims are purely educational, and the amount of good you can do by addressing a body of this kind makes it seem almost like a duty. I sincerely hope you will find a way to accept the invitation. Yours very truly, E A HamillHORATIO C. KING COUNSELOR AT LAW TEMPLE BAR 44 COURT STREET TELEPHONE NO- 1475 MAIN Residence 5 Main [*8.*] BROOKLYN BOROUGH, N. Y. CITY June 15th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. Dear comrade:- A rumor is current that you are about to join the Scottish Right, Northern Jurisdiction. This may be true or it may be merely for purpose of advertisement. I am induced by it to say to you that I am a member of the Cerneau body, which claims priority of organization. The contest has been going on for some time, and you may feel interested to read the Cerneau claims for yourself. Therefore, I take pleasure in mailing you to-day three pamphlets upon the subject. To us, they seem conclusive of our contention. However, read for yourself, and a la Crockett- "Be sure you are right, then go ahead." With renewed assurances of my high regard and esteem, Yours sincerely, Horatio C. King [[shorthand]]1. W. C. KING SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS June 15 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. My dear Sir:- The enclosed copy of letter of introduction from Dr. Mallery to Dr. Abbott and copy of my letter to Dr. Abbott perhaps will be sufficient introduction to you. Am enclosing a diagramatic chart illustrating the political evolution of our country, accompanyied with a descriptive story of our political history embodied in 50.000 words prepared by Francis Curtis. I want a brief article of 500 to 800 words on "The Civic Duty of Citizenship" Introductory to Mr. Curtis' concise story of our political achievements, per rough proof enclosed. There is no man on the continent so well qualified to write this INTRODUCTORY, by reason of public service and political leadership as Theodore Roosevelt. While I cannot adequately compensate you financially for your service, yet I'm going to ask you to do it as a tribute to the great masses whose store of knowledge is limited, and the multitudes who are to busy with daily "bread and butter" problem to wade through the many whole volumes necessary to acquire the information which Mr. Curtis boils down to 50.000 words. The publication is built upon an original and unique plan, whereby the great facts of the world's history, and the achievements of man, including the development of our own country, are brought vividly before the eye in illustrated form, anabling one to grasp more actual information in 10 minutes, concerning the important facts of the worlds march of civilization, than would be possible to secure thru the ear in a whole week. The comsumation of the work is the result of years of careful research and mature thought. Have consulted with more than 400 experts in positions to furnish special information. Have had the direct co-operation and personal assistance of the leading educators and eminent scholars in the special fields of, history, education and economics. The illustrated departments are in keeping with the high grade descriptive material. Educators and scholars who have seen the work, look upon it with much favor and I am confident of its popular reception by the general public. I trust that you will find your way clear to grant my request. Yours very truly. W. C. King Enclosed please find check as an honorarium rather than a compensation.EDWIN GORDON LAWRENCE Professor of Oratory Builder of the Speaking Voice and Teacher of Dramatic Art 36 East Twenty-Second Street Autor of "The Power of Speech." "The Lawrence Reader and Speaker." "Speech-Making." Etc. 3. New York, June 15 1911 My dear Mr. Harper: Thinking you might be interested in the subject of which my book treats, I have sent you a copy with my compliments. It is good of you to place "Speech-Making" in the hands of Mr. Roosevelt, and if he would graciously say a word in its favor, I would esteem it - above all price. Thanking you for your kindness I am Sincerely Edwin G. Lawrence Frank Harper Esq. The Outlook New YorkPost-&-Telegraph Office Butlers-Cross Railway Stations Little Kimble 1 Mile Princes-Risborough 3 Miles Great-Missenden 5 Miles Telephone 32-P-O-Wendover Chequers Court Butlers Cross Bucks June 15. 1911. Dear Theodore It seems a very long time since we last exchanged letters but I know that neither of us has been exactly idle in the meantime. You have had your Western trip, full no doubt of the "grey horrors" which you anticipated, and I have seen many signs of your activities since. We over here have had a prolonged and bitter political [xxxxx] struggle over the "Parliament Bill", which virtually sets up Single Chamber Government and which has been forced through the House of Commons by a drastic use of the Closure, in spite of the fact that the Conservative party is the strongest (numerically) in the House and can only be overborne by the combined action of 3 other parties (Liberal, Labour & Irish) which are at daggers drawn upon most of the cardinal questions of our domestic politics. In fact, we are having our first serious experience of open log-rolling on a grand scale and we may well wonder where it will lead us to. The "Parliament Bill" has [xxx] yet to pass the(2) House of Lords and whilst the fire-eaters are still calling out for its rejection, and "damn the consequences" (as Lord Milsap once put it), I hope myself that shrewder tactics may prevail. After all, according to the rules of the game (very bad rules no doubt) we have been twice defeated at the Polls on this issue and I am convinced that we should only be beaten again - in worse fashion - if we forced another election. Moreover, the country will never [xxxxxx] get excited over the theoretical evils of Single Chamber Govt., whereas 2 or 3 years of its practical working will, I believe, rouse even our phlegmatical electorate. Then, and not before, our turn will come, and if the pendulum swings hard enough it will still not be too late to repeal the "Parliament Bill" and to set up a Bi-Cameral, but thoroughly democratic Constitution in which the present House of Lords will be replaced by a representative and powerful Senate, at any rate that is all we can hope for now, and in the meantime I feel it is vital that we should keep the Crown (which is becoming more and more important and powerful as the focus of our Empire) out of the maelstrom of our Home politics. Our new King, whom you know and liked, is doing remarkably well and developing quite unexpected strength. He is only to be crowned next week and yet is already almost as popular as his father was, and more so with the best strata in our population.(3) So we must keep him out of this bear-fight if we can, and let the "Coalition have the unimpeded run for their money which they now claim will usher in the Millennium and which we all know [xxxxx] will have very little effect beyond stirring up [the] all the hornets' nests and exasperating everybody after 2 or 3 years of it. This is my view of our present position here and if it is somewhat pessimistic that is because I belong to the Party which has been out-manoevered and beaten at every step of the fight during the last 4 years and which is still without an inspiring policy and an inspired personality to lead it. We all love Balfour but he has lost his grip and no longer cares enough to make him the man for this crisis. So there is still a vacancy if only you will come over1 And what of you and your troubles on the other side? We here, [of course] i.e. we Imperialists who are working for a closer union between all parts of the Empire, are of course greatly concerned about Canadian-American Reciprocity and would give a good deal to see the scheme defeated. But we do not blame either the Canadian or American governments for what they are doing and recognize that after the "slamming, bolting and barring the door" [in the form], by our Home Govt, in the face of Canadian offers of Mutual Preferential Trade we could hardly expect anything else. Still it is a great blow to us and we are [still] somewhat hoping against hope that the Treaty may somehow fail to secure ratification on one side of(4) the line or the other. I have not seen any strong expression of your views on this question yet, but am afraid we could hardly be in agreement as we are both too devoted to the interests of our respective countries. The Anglo-American Arbitration Treaty will, I presume, not come to much, in view of the impossibility of getting the Senate to agree to any real modification of its powers. The first short cabled summary of your "Outlook" article on the subject created something of a sensation because you were represented (or rather misrepresented) as scorning the idea that England and America would never have occasion to go to war again. For the moment I was puzzled—not about your real views but to know just what to say to many of our mutual friends who could not understand your "outburst". Then I fell back upon the answer which has never failed in all the years that I have known you and asked my inquirers to wait until they could see [the] your full ipsissima verba. They arrived shortly afterwards, and I need hardly say that I agree with every word that you have written about the undesirability of making treaties which could not survive a period of real strain. But then I also believe that England and America have now reached the stage (thanks largely to your & Root's efforts to clear all old historic controversies off the slate during the term of your Presidency) where it is really unthinkable that either of them would "slap the face" of the other's wife. And as perhaps that does not apply to any other two countries in the world I do not see why England and America should not consider themselves in a separate category and agree to a Treaty which(5) might very well be applicable to them and yet be quite insidious if extended to include anyone else. At any rate, whether the treaty now proposed is good & practicable—or not—[I trust] and we couldn't judge of that until its terms are disclosed, I do not find able to accept the view that it would be wrong or undesirable to adopt a form of treaty which would not be applicable to all nations alike. After all, one of my chief enthusiasms during the past 17 years has been the unobtrusive building up of a sentiment of kinship and comradeship between our two countries which, although rightly suspicious of anything like an alliance, yet instinctively (and whenever trouble is brewing for either of us) recognizes only two kinds of human beings—English speaking "white men" and Dagoes. So even if the treaty did little else but give an indirect emphasis to that broad and admirable classification I for one should think it worth while! When next you have time to write do tell me what you think about some of these things, and also how your politics are working out under the influences of Taft in the White House and a Democratic majority in Congress. It all seems rather complicated from this distance. And more important still — do tell us how you are yourself — whether your throat trouble is quite gone, and any news that you can of the family. Both Ruth and I have been unusually well this year & we have been thinking a great deal lately of the days — just 12 months ago — when you visited us here. Your cedar is sprouting sedately but strongly and promises to be a fine tree some 200 years hence. With love from us both to you & Mrs Roosevelt & Ethel. always yours. Arthur Lee.H.C. Lodge, Chairman. E.T. Clark, Clerk. United States Senate, Committee on Immigration. Personal - June 15, 1911 My dear Theodore: - I went to the State Department this morning to have a talk with Knox about the arbitration treaty but he was not there, which is not infrequently the case. I then went over and talked with the President, of course without the remotest reference to you but simply telling him that I was receiving a great many letters in regard to arbitration and that I should like to know what was being done. He said that a treaty with England had been drafted and was in England now for approval. I put to him the point of the absurdity of making it general without any limitation and instanced some cases which no nation would arbitrate, like that of immigration from Japan. He said that that had all been provided for, - that they had used the phrase of the Supreme Court "all questions internationally justiciable." That [is of course obvious and], as he said, excludes every domestic question, like immigration or the treatment of the Jews in Russia, and it would seem is one of those phrases under which practically anything could be [brought] excluded. If an arbitration treaty is brought forward and the question is decided not to be "internationally justiciable" there is plenty of ground for opposition in the Senate. I must say that a phrase like that leaves the whole thing pretty safe but makes it really practically as limitedH. C. LODGE, CHAIRMAN. E. T. CLARK, CLERK. United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION. TR-2 as it is now, so far as I can see. Apparently, however, it will be satisfactory to the people who are crying out for it, who seem to want a treaty and are not disturbed by the phrase. I should think it would puzzle them to say what questions are "internationally justiciable". I think that phrase of the supreme Court could be made to cover a great many things. However, we shall see when it comes in. There is a good deal of opposition to the treaty. I find that the Democrats are greatly troubled. Martin told me today that they did not want it sent in at all because, of course, there is a vast popular feeling in its favor and on the other hand the Irish and Germans, for reasons wholly irrelevant to the character of the treaty, are pouring in expressions of hostility to any "treaty of alliance" with England, as they call it. The Irish and German vote troubles the Democratic mind. To all this there is a humorous side, despite the seriousness of the question. With best regards, Ever yours, H. C. Lodge Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City.THE HOLMAN ASSOCIATION (INCORPORATED) FOR THE PROMOTION OF RURAL NURSING, HYGIENE AND SOCIAL SERVICE TREASURER HON. EDWIN WARFIELD FIDELITY TRUST COMPANY BALTIMORE, MD. PRESIDENT DR. WILLIAM H. WELCH HEAD WORKER MISS LYDIA HOLMAN SECRETARY MRS. JOSEPH COLT BLOODGOOD 904 NORTH CHARLES STREET BALTIMORE, MD. RECORDING SECRETARY MRS. BOLTON LOVE Board of Directors Mrs. Caleb N. Athey Mrs. Joseph Colt Bloodgood Dr. De Witt B. Casler Mr. Norman James Miss Sarah Manly Mr. William L. Marbury Dr. William Wood Russell Hon. Edwin Warfield Dr. William H. Welch [*11.*] June 15" 1911 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt c/o The Outlook New York Dear Sir— We were under the impression that during the last year of your Presidency you circulated a questionnaire throughout the country to get reports on rural conditions. If the article made up from the reports has not been published can you advise us where we can get a copy? We are anxious for the part relative to hygiene and social service, and the part of the country in the South. Awaiting your favor Very truly yours S.W. Love Rec. Secy. FELIX ADLER, CHAIRMAN HOMER FOLKS,} SAMUEL MCCUNE LINDSAY,} VICE-CHAIRMEN V. EVERIT MACY, TREASURER National Child Labor Committee 105 EAST TWENTY-SECOND STREET, NEW YORK CITY HONORARY MEMBERS} THEODORE REOOSEVELT WILLIAM H. TAFT JANE ADDAMS REV. NEAL L. ANDERSON MRS. EMMONS BLAINE JOHN GRAHAM BROOKS E. E. CLARK MRS. SARAH S. PLATT DECKER CHARLES W. ELIOT ARTHUR F. ESTABROOK N. B. FEAGIN EDWARD W. FROST ALBERT H. FREIBERG J. B. GASTON CARDINAL JAMES GIBSON JOHN GOLDEN RIGHT REVEREND DAVIS H. GREER CURTIS GUILD, JR. CLARK HOWELL ROBERT HUNTER SEN. B. LINDSEY JOHN MITCHELL MRS. PHILIP N. MOORE ADOLPH S. OCHS GIFFORD PINCHOT HOKE SMITH GRAHAM TAYLOR BENJAMIN R. TILLMAN TALCOTT WILLIAMS REV. C. S. WILMER BPARD OF TRUSTEES FELIX ADLER, CHAIRMAN FRANCIS G. CAFFEY ROBERT W. DE FOREST EDWARD T. DEVINE HOMER FOLDS WILLIAM E. HARMON MRS. FLORENCE KELLEY JAMES H. KIRKLAND SAMUEL MCCUNE LINDSAY V. EVERIT MACY ISAAC B, SELIGMAN LILLIAN D. WALD PAUL M. WARBURG JOHN W. WOOD OWEN R. LOVEJOY, GENERAL SECRETARY 105 EAST 22D STREET, BEW YORK CITY A. J. MCKELWAY, SECRETARY FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES 202 SONG BUILDING, WASHINGTON, D. C. E. N. CLOPPER, SECRETARY FOR OHIO VALLEY STATES 503 UNION TRUST BUILDING, CINCINNATI, OHIO JOSEPHINE J. ESCHENBRENNER, MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY 105 EAST 22D STREET, NEW YORK CITY New York, June 15, 1911. 15. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, 105 E. 22d St., City. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: Mr. Herbert J. Browne, a former newspaper man of Washington, D.C. has given us your name as reference. We are thinking of securing Mr. Browne's services in the way of interesting men of means in the Cause of Child Labor Reform, and we would be obliged for a line from you telling us what you know about him. Sincerely yours, Owen R. Lovejoy General Secretary ORL/HJF"DO ALL TO THE GLORY OF GOD." "HE SERVES GOD BEST WHO SERVES HIS NEIGHBOR WELL." Calvary A. M. E. Church. DOSORIS LANE, REV. J. M PROCTOR, MINISTER. P. O. BOX 262. "AS WE THEREFORE HAVE OPPORTUNITY LET US DO GOOD." [*D*] Glen Cove, N.Y. June 15th, 1911 The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir:- After best wishes for yourself and those dear to you, I write to ask a favor. A favor I feel sure will greatly aid us, and contribute largely to the welfare of the Republican Party in the campaign of 1912, when every vote will be needed. We will celebrate the Forty-eighth anniversary of the Emancipation of the slave, August 3rd. here in Glen Cove. There will be something like Seven or Eight hundred voters participating. Knowing the very high regard in which you are heled by the colored people of this State, as well as throughout the country, and the influence you exert, I wish to ask you to speak for us on this occasion, in the afternoon, Aug, 3rd. at 4.P.M. I am quite sure you will have a vast number to greet you, men and women of both races, and listen to your always helpful address. I trust you may see your way clear to lend us your aid, in this effort of "uplift and betterment". Awaiting your favorable reply. I am yours, John M. Proctor4180 Broadway, New York June 14, 1911. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I am returning with this the copy of Rev. Edward Young's resolution passed by the clergymen which Mr. Harper kindly forwarded to me. I have succeeded in getting Collier's Weekly to accept an editorial on the strength of it, and I am glad of that for I thought the resolution too weak to accomplish a great deal of good. I talked to Rev. Mr. Young about it over the telephone and his attitude did not seem to me the resolution a recommendation that every minister make the facts known to his congregation-- a thing that would really have made the World take notice I believe. But when he even feared to put in the paper's name I felt that this was hopeless. Collier's, however, I have always found, a splendid court of last resort on such matters, and it will do something that'll count. I would have given a great deal to have heard your talk to the clergymen. In 1904 I figured out I could maintain a little home in Salt Lake City. Just then E. H. Harriman came to town, bought the street railroad, the electric light plant, the railroads and the coal mines, -- such as he did not have before. Prices jumped till I was frozen out. I tried to look at the thing biologically according to Dr. Jordan's texts, which were very fresh in my mind. For data, I had the fact that John Jacob Astor had skinned our predecessors in that valley--the Indians--out of all their game. He had done precisely what Harriman was doing to us. But I figured there was this difference: when Astor's men had withdrawn into their own camp, they had a different God to cling to, different legislators to make a code for them, different police powers to appeal to and whatever wails went up in the Indian encampments matters only as the wriggling of the hooked trout matters to the fishermen. Astor had to support him all those Biological laws by which the strong overcome the weak, and tribes war upon tribes that are not "our kind of folks." No Indian could take his measure on Fifth Avenue, and nobody on Fifth Avenue cared what happened to the Indians out in the country of the Great Divide. But with Harriman, he was one of us; we could reach him through the same legislature that made him, if we could only control it; we could reach him through the Church, which would spell to him the social chill of the man who exploits his neighbor; and we could get him through our public press, standing on guard as a sentinel of our common civilization. I tried all of these ways. I found that the president of my own Church--the Mormon church-- was his partner in the Union Pacific, and that any assault upon Mr. Director Smith, became in the opinion of the devout followers of him an assault upon the man who had, under God, the custody of their souls' salvation. I could not speak up in my church. The legislature, where I served as a newspaper reporter, seemed attractive. An investigating committee was appointed, but it soon developed that the funds came from certain sources, and attacks by me in the paper upon the legislators doing crooked work brought answers and defense from the most unexpected quarters. I was soon cut down on the paper itself under a blanket-order to write absolutely nothing that had to do with Harriman or his railroads of the legislative inquiry. That to me was a situation that spelled our subjection as the Indians were subjects, or our revolt through any means at hand, even socialism or worse. Just then I caught your message about "Undesirable Citizens" and it was the first streak of hope that came to me in a situation where I was almost willing to look kindly on the dynamitings of Haywood and to wonder after all if the miners had not chosely [chosen?] absolutely the only way. I wrote to Collier's after about Harriman, and it printed by [my] pieces. And that was fine. And I came on east, planting several articles in other magazines, so that I regained a hopeful attitude to life, and saw a fighting chance. By an odd coincidence I was assigned by the Evening Sun to "cover" Harriman's final illness at Arden, and saw him passing out to the Associated Press reporter an Interview--his very last--and it was in reply to one of my magazine articles which had just come out. The folks in the valley near his residence told splendid things of Harriman and his kindnesses. And they made me wonder how so good a man to his own kind could have failed to grasp the idea that we are all one kindred now and that the old game of exploitation, which never works in the domestic zones within tribes and species, is a dead game in American, and an idea of Service, always enforced within its proper limits, must now be nation-wide. I wrote of him then that if he had only been as just and generous in his dealings west of the Rockies as he was in his dealings under the Ramapo oaks ,--if he had only obeyed the "law of the pack" instead of playing us as the wolf does the rabbit,-- he would have been one of his era's greatest men. I have read what they have printed about your attitude towards him. I have long wanted to let you know that this was to me the most inspiring thing that had entered my life up to that point,–that it was the opening through which [that] the Social Chill, so needful to the handling of his case, could reach him. In his death alone on a mountain top, with only the stock-tickers and some farmers to whom he had given Christmas geese to [feel a human bond with him] be stirred at his passing I saw him statused with the old buffalo bull whom the herd has driven out, the drone bee whom the [pa] hive has policed, the robber-baron who has been driven off the King's highway, and the good old wolf who has tried to do within the pack that which would have brought honor and renown if practised on [another] other pasks that his very own. I often see appeals made from the biological laws of struggle and survival to the Christian , moral laws. I resent these appeals for one of the surest facts of biology as I gathered it[s laws] from Dr. Jordan was that in their proper sphere Nature buttresses about and reinforces the Moral laws of Christ just as fully and completely as in other spheres she looses her created things to fight. I have always enjoyed observing your warfare, for the one great thing about it to me is that it has always been biologically correct, and was sure to have the Future fighting on its side. I am very glad that I have had the chance, before its final completion, to come into personal contact with it. With assurances of the greatest respect and esteem, I am Cordially and Sincerely, Isaac Russell Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York.For enc see 5-22-11F.L. SEELY ATLANTA PUBLISHER THE GEORGIAN Atlanta, Ga. June 15th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 4th Avenue, New York City. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I have just received your little note of the 13th, and assure you that I will stop in and see you when I am in New York next time. My best hopes along the line I last wrote you, are more than corroborated, and the only request I have to make, is that you treat my connection, and anything I have said, in confidence until I see you. Hoping that you are well, and with many good wishes, I am, Very respectfully yours, F.L. Seely FLS-HGN. [*[6-15-11]*] [*D*] Col Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N.Y. Dear Sir - In compliance with request of committee on speakers of the "Allen County, Ohio, Pioneer Society" I beg leave to inquire as to whether you would honor us with your presence and an address Thursday August 10 1911, the date of our 17th annual meeting? If so on what conditions? In way of explanation would say this is an organization not for profit but in honor of the Pioneers, holding annual meetings in a 40 acre grove. These meetings are attended by 12 to 20 thousand people from Allen and adjoining Counties in fact State lines are no limit to the attendance as many from other states make this occasion a time of homecoming. We have always been fortunate in securing first class speakers for these occasions, among themsuch men as Judge John B. Bailey. Hon Ralph Cole of 8th Ohio Dis Hon Frank Willis also of the 8th Ohio and Warren G Harding Ex Lieut-Gov of Ohio We have never had a speaker from without the state and would be highly gratified to receive a favorable reply from you Meanwhile Remaining Yours Very Respectfully, A. J. Sherrick Secy Pioneer Society Elida Ohio June 15 1911[16.] 17 BOSTON ASSOCIATION OF HARVARD 1901 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE GERALD BLAKE, MEYER VLOOMFIELD. ROBERT E. GOODWIN, JOHN W. HALLOWELL, PRESIDENT HENRY R. HAYES, SECRETARY-TREASURER. JAMES LAWRENCE, JR., VICE-PRESIDENT. G. STANLEY MORSE. JOSEPH O. PROCTOR, JR. CARROLL J. SWAN. LAWRENCE J. WATSON, 2ND. 147 MILK STREET TELEPHONE FORT HILL 1660 BOSTON, MASS. June 15, 1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay Long Island, N. Y. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: Knowing what an enthusiastic and loyal Harvard man you are, we want you to see our "Only One Bulletin"- the Harvard paper being published by our class for its Decennial reunion. Under separate cover we are sending your complete file to date and we sincerely hope that you may find a moment in the strenuous life to glance through it. Nowadays at Harvard the decennial is the most important reunion and we are doing our utmost to get all of our classmates and comrades together. We expect to have nearly 350 back in old Cambridge for one week and our men are coming from all over the world and from all walks of life,- many of whom have not seen each other for ten years. Our next and final issue is to be published the day of the boat race with Yale. If we could have a little word of greeting personally from you, or a brief note, the class of 1901 of Harvard would be everlastingly grateful. We know that you have innumerable requests for personal letters of this kind, but as Harvard men we appeal to you as a comrade and sincerely hope you will honor us in this way. Thanking you in advance for your great kindness to us, I remain Faithfully yours, Carroll J. Swann Editor in chief. 24 Milk St.[*18.*] College Park, Ga., June 15, 1911. The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. My dear Sir:- I am an Episcopal Clergyman, engaged in mission and Settlement Work among mill people. My experience in the world has forced the opinion that the only salvation for the overcrowded mill people is the farm. Many of the Kindergarten children go from the Kindergarten into the mill, and hence the health, education and morals are hurt, if not, practically ruined for the future. It seems to me that something ought to be done in the way of getting the surplus of this population on the idle lands of our country. Are there any organizations which encourage the settling of colonies? If they had loans sufficient to tide them over the first year thousands would go back to the farms. Does the Federal Government encourage in a substantial way colonies taking homes on government land? I am a reader of the Outlook and so far have failed to see anything you have said on this subject which would reach the class of people I am Speaking. To know these people, their conditions and environments as I do, the question is a serious one. I am besieged daily by them for help, and must help so long as I can, but the greatest and most beautiful and lasting help is, to help them help themselves, which, I believe, is to get them on the idle lands of our great country. I would like your ideas on this problem, if not asking too much of you. Yours truly, M. G. Tedford, Priest of St. Paul's, Diocese of Atlanta.SCHOOLS AT.... COLERAINE MARBLE BOVEY TACONITE CALUMET LA PRAIRIE TROUT LAKE PRAIRIE RIVER Public Schools Independent District Number Two, Itasca County J. A. VANDYKE, Superintendent. GREENWAY HIGH SCHOOL WITH INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENTS AT COLERAINE OLCOT HOGH SCHOOL AT MARBLE COLERAINE, MINN., June 15, 1911. P Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir:-- We are planning our lecture course for next season and we would like very much to have you fill one date, if we can meet your terms. If you are willing to come, we would be glad to arrange for other lecture dates for you on the Iron Range in Minnesota. Should you come, I am sure that the mining authorities would offer you every opportunity to study the labor and social conditions in this new mining region. I would tank your very much for a reply, stating your terms and about what date would be the most acceptable to you. Should you engage to come you address would be given in the auditorium of the school building named for your friends, Mr. John C. Greenway, whom we all admire. Very respectfully, J. A. VandykeLIBERTY JUSTICE „Welcome" Ky. State Convention. German American Alliance. STAATS VERBAND. Danton Ky. Sept. 2,3,4, 1911. [*18.*] Newport, Ky. June 15th 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N.Y. My dear Sir: Having returned I find your letter of May 25h refusing my request. Dear Col., dont think of me, if I again ask you to write me three or four lines for our Souvenir, what you think about the Germans. I wrote columns about you, when you were Police Commissioner of New York at that time having been connected with a newspaper at Brooklyn.Please grant me this one favor. Thanking you in advance I remain Yours very respectfully Robert L. Voergel.[*Barkluff, S Fannie*] [*[6/16/11]*] This a So called Last Message from Christ Was published by the Editor of The Amsterdam Evening Recorder. I will copy the commandment and send it to you Colonel Roosevelt, Whom I, only a poor widow woman have always admired as our Former President Roosevelt. Hoping I am sending you a letter for publication which is supposed to have been written by Christ. According to the history of this letter it was written by Christ just after His crucifixion, Signed by the Angel Gabriel Ninty nine years after the Saviour's birth, and presumably deposited by him under a stone at the foot of the cross. On this stone appeared the legend; Blessed be he who turns me over." No one knew what this inscription ment untill the stone was turned over by a little child and the letter was found, It follow's on the other side of page.2 Whosoever work's on the Sabbath day shall be cursed I command you to go to church and keep holy the Lord's day without any maner of work. You shall not be idle or miss spend your time in bedecking yourself in superfluities of costly apparel and vain dressing, for I have ordered it a day of rest. I will have that day kept holy that your sins may be forgiven. You will not break my commandments, but observe and keep them. They are written by my hand and spoken by my mouth. You shall not only go to church yourself, but also your man servant and your maid servant. Observe my words and obey my commandments. You shall finish your work every Saturday at 6 o'clock in the afternoon, at which hour the preparation for the Sabbath beginds. I advise you to fast five days in the year, beginning on Good Friday and continuing the five days following in the remembrance of the five bloody wounds I received3 for mankind. You cause them that are not baptized to come to church and receive the holy sacrament; That is to say baptism, and then the supper of the Lord and be made a member thereof, and in doing so I will give you long life and many blessings. Your land shall be replenished and bring forth abundance, and I will comfort you in great temptation, and surely he that doeth the contrary shall be cursed. I will also send hardness of heart upon them, and especially on hardened and unpenitent believers. He that has given to the poor shall find it profitable. Remember to keep the Sabbath day, For the seventh day I have taken as a resting place [for] to myself. And he that have a copy of this letter writen by my hand and spoken by my own mouth and keepeth it without publishing it to others shall not prosper but he that publisheth it to others shall be blessed by me, If their sins be as many as the stars by night, yet, if they truly believe they shall be pardoned, and they that believeth not this writing and my commandments will have my plague upon them and shall be consumed with their children's goods and cattle and all other worldly enjoyments that I have given them. 4 Do but once think of what I have suffered for you. If you do, it will be well for you in this world and in the world to come. Whosoever shall have a copy of this letter and keep it in their house nothing shall hurt them, neither pestilence, thunder nor lightning, and if any woman be in birth and put her trust in me she shall be delivered of her child. You shall hear no more news of me except through the holy Scriptures, untill the day of judgment. All goodness and prosperity shall be in the house where a copy of this letter shall be found. Finished." The story goes that the little child who found the letter passed it to one who became a convert to the Christian faith. He failed to have the letter publish- ed. He kept it, however, as a sacret memento of Christ. And it passed down through different generations of his family for more then one thousand years. During this period the family suffered repeated misfortunes, migrated to differ- ent countries untill finally one of them came to American, bringing the letter with him. He settled in Virginia, after a time moved farther south followed with misfortune, when the last member of the family a daughter being on her death bed, calleda neighbor Mrs. Thompson and gave her the letter relating its history for more then one thousand years back. The Thompson woman began the attempt to have the letter published, It first appeared in the Rome (Ga.) Tribune on October 31, 1891 Later it appeared in the Dalton (Ga.) Citizen, while Mrs. Wortman now living in Marion, Ind., clipped it and kept it in her possession for many years without effort to publish it she too was followed by misfortune. Mrs Ruby Crutchfield of Trezavant Tenn. is also said to have a copy and failed to make an effort to have it published for three years and was followed by a varied lot of missfortunes which she attributed to her negligence in not having the article published. Through The Mounds Courier an Oklahoma paper sent to Mrs. Grace Stephenson of Sapulpa, Okla., who also sent the letter to The Amsterdam Evening Recorder for publication from which I copy the same. Hoping you will publish it in the Outlook where many may read and be benifited thereby. Yours respectfully 6-16-1911 S. Fannie Barkhuff Hagaman, Mont. Co. N.Y. R.D.2 Box 31[* ack 6-21-11*] [*Borsodi*] [*13*] PROMOTION BY PUBLICITY IS MY SPECIALTY WILLIAM BORSODI ADVERTISING 150 NASSAU STREET NEW YORK TELEPHONES [4216 AND 4217] 4725 BEEKMAN New York June 16, 1911 To His Excellency The President of the United States. Mr. President:- It has been announced in the advertising trade papers that your excellency would address a so-called convention of advertising men to be held in Boston this summer, and that there would be present three thousand representatives of the advertising "fraternity." The appearance at any gathering of the chief executive of the greatest nation in the world adds to the dignity and importance, but in this case I would like to call your attention to the fact that it would be exploited as an endorsement of its unhealthy policy. I am an advertising man, but first a citizen---by choice, and as such I do not like to see an attempt to mislead the first citizen of the country succeed. I have denied the soundness of Bellamy's statement that advertising is an economic waste, but advertising to the extent to which it is exploited by the very people who brag that you and the only living ex-president are to be their drawing cards, is not only wasteful--- it is very nearly dishonest. In the final analysis, it is the consumer who must pay for overdone advertising, as was demonstrated by the Congressional Committee which investigated the high cost of living. Your appearance at this convention would be used by these exploiters to swell the volume of advertising, and to invade and demoralize businesses which are now being carried on upon reasonable margins of profit. Incidentally, it was this same "fraternity" which imputed to your excellency such smallness as attempting to increase the second class rates because the periodicals carrying the bulk of the advertising were muckraking the present administration. If the committee has already extended to you an invitation, investigation will determine that most of them are well-groomed, well-diamonded, and successful! But careful study of these "professionals" will disclose an amazing lack of ethics---both in the "profession" itself, and in its practice. Very truly yours, William Borsodiwho, if he could resist the temptations of his position, would & could be one of "God's disciples to help better the world; you have given us many proofs my Boy & your refusing the nomination for Presidency in the article written in the N.Y. American the other day, prompts me to address you & I fell as if I wanted to kiss you & say, good my Boy. - When I heard of your Editorship of the "Outlook", I said, that man with his magazine & his courage to appear "himself" at all times, can with his "Outlook", next to our "Creator" reach all mankind & [[shorthand]] [*[Brandt?]*] [*14.*] June 16/11 Mr. Theodore Rooseveldt: Dear Sir: A most glorious morning, the sun appears like a herald announcing a beautiful day. Many times have I been wondering, if you "Sir", would remember a letter addressed to you just about a year ago, from Milwaukee in regard to information about Porto Rico at the time it was written, I was an inmate of the WauwatosaAsylum, for the demented or unnaturally nervous people, an article in a N.Y. paper, favored Porto Rico as a most beautiful climate & great possibilities & I became interested & always looking to you Sir, for Honesty I took the liberty to ask your advice about it, but was rather dissappointed to receive by kindness of your secretary a short, decisive answer that you could not lend advice in the matter, but it proved to me from Honesty again & I felt maybe the Agricultural Dept. of Washington could give me some information, for if everything stood only nearly as well, it might add, to building a new house, for mine had been blown down, by overwork, care & many adversities. They answered, don't go at your age & under [dang] condition it would mean distruction. Many were to go with me, even one of the Doctors & naturally we were all sad, not to be able to carry out our plans. I have always been greatly interested in your career Sir, & as a Mother & grandmother, looked at you as a fine Boy2) and I only hope, he will stand by himself & never achieve to want to enlargen his laurels as President of our U.S. Oh! keep on Man, it is so needed to have at least a few, to speak not only the truth but to cry it out to one & all; stay as "Tolstei" says "Yourself". Mr. Rooseveldt, my Grandson, a lad of eight years old, thinks as I do & as he terms it, "Teddy" is allright; once he impersonates the Rough-rider, once the President, once the Lion-Hunter. I am presently in New York, tryto regain & bring back if only a part of myself & everyday I am thankful to our Heavenly Father for his ever kindly help. How I wished, ere I go Home, I could shake hands with my ideal & tell that little Man of mine, "Kent"- dear, I shook hand with Teddy. - As a "Grandmother" of course, I talk talk & would like to talk more but I am reminded in my conscience that Mr. Rooseveldt's time is not his own. & therefore I will close with new hopes. one, that my wish to speak to you be granted sometime & that my purse will allow me to be a subscriber for the "Outlook". Thanking you in advance for your patients Am most Sincerely Clara Brandt 5 Hamilton Terrace West 141st CityREV. CHARLES LEV. BRINE. CHRIST CHURCH RECTORY. PORTSMOUTH, N.H. June 16 1911 [*D*] The Hon Theodore Roosevelt, My dear Sir, You will remember that after the "Peace Conference & the signing of the "Treaty of Portsmouth" a solemn service of Thanksgiving was held in Christ Church. Since that time we have continued to hold a Service of Commemoration each year in the afternoon of the Sunday nearest to the exact date - Sept 5th. This year we shall hope to hold the Service on Sunday. Sept 3d. I have planned each year to have a prominent layman give2 REV. CHARLES LEV. BRINE. CHRIST CHURCH RECTORY. PORTSMOUTH, N. H. a distinctive and weighty utterance in the interests of International Peace. Just now, when so much that is nothing less than utter nonsense is being spoken on this subject, it is more than ever important sane and reasonable words should be uttered in the cause of a true lasting peace. You, I am sure, in your utterances in the cause of peace represent what is sane and reasonable & practically possible. Will you not out of your kindness come to speak the words which will make for the true and lasting peace of the world - words which you, of all the sons of America, are so well qualified to speak?(3) REV. CHARLES LEV. BRINE CHRIST CHURCH RECTORY. PORTSMOUTH, N.H. I have urged you to come to us on several other occasions & I am sure you were right, for obvious reasons, in declining to do so. But now you are free to speak your mind fully & freely. May I urge you, my dear sir, to come now if at all convenient? The late Bishop Potter, who was present at the memorial service & after until his death remained deeply interested in the commemoration often expressed in the hope that you, who had so much to do with matters at that time, might come & "speak strong, sane words for peace," & urged me to invite you to do so. At that season of the year we shall have in our neighborhood, & within easy reach of the Church prominent people from every 4 REV. CHARLES LEV. BRINE. CHRIST CHURCH RECTORY. PORTSMOUTH, N.H. State in the union—just the audience to hear what you shall have to say. Besides, this commemorative service tells its own story & affords an unique opportunity to give out a true message to the whole world. I ask you to think the matter over seriously & if you agree with me & approve of what I am trying to do, "help to lift" & come & throw your true heart & strong personality into this movement as represented here. With assurances of deep regard & respect, I am, sincerely yours, Charles leV. BrineTRINITY EV. LUTH. S. S. Mount Healthy, O. [*K*] Mount Healthy, O. June 16th, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York. Sir:- Rev. J. Frederick will celebrate his Silver Jubilee as a lutheran pastor Sunday, June 25th would, we are sure, be delighted to hear from you on that day. He served as chaplain during the war with Spain and was commander of Co M O.N.G. from 1903 to 1905. He is an officer of the U.S.W.V. and the Naval and Military Order. A few years ago you sent him your photo in recognition of a German poem he had written in your honor. Kindly send us a message to be read at the celebration and help us to make the jubilee of an old comrade a grand success. Very respectfully, Rev. J.F.Jubilee Committee, per H. Bullett Secretary Lock Box 18. [*Prayer—Rev. M.G. Long. "America"—Audience. "Lincoln's Address at Gettysburg." —Neal McGowan. Solo—"Columbia."—Mrs. Will Davidson. Recitation—"Words for the Heroes." —Homer Fisher. Quartet—"Heroes Were they."— Mrs. Voigtlander W.E. Taylor, Val Meade and D.B. Dick. Address—Rev. J. Frederick. Benediction—Rev. W.F. Layport. The address by Rev. Frederick was one of the best that has been delivered in Harrison on this annual occasion. He depicted the scenes of the conflict in a manner that enthused the old soldiers and paid a high tribute to their heroism. His address was interesting throughout, and he showed good tact in making it brief and right to the point.*][*[Cleveland]*] 627 Mississippi Blvd. Memphis, Tenn., June 16, 1911. [*H.*] My dear Col. Roosevelt, Don't say that you will not again be President. We do not know but that through the votes of the Progressives some of the Republicans, some of the Democrats, and of good people generally, you may be again elected. And, in the manifestationof the presence of the will of God, there can be naught but cheerful submission." Of course I do not expect an answer to this letter, your sincere friend, Martha Andrews Cleveland.Tuxedo Park N.Y. June the 16th 1911 My dear Mr. Roosevelt I am wondering how the Decoration Day speech got into your hands - certainly they are very generous hands! With the blows you give, & the blows you receive; & the many & large interests pelting upon you with their insistent demands; it was handsome indeed to turn aside to honor me with kind words. Let me say quite frankly that I am very much pleased, if I could say "delighted" with your heartiness of vitality behind it, I would say delighted! I was asked to speak for the Navy League at Los Angeles, but with two books going through the press, the Scribners begged me not to run away for ten days. At the Peace Congress, and at the Economic Club in Boston, & again in St. Louis I was hampered by the courtesy that I felt was due my hosts; only at Fairhaven before the veterans did I have full swing. The best speech at the Peace Congress was made by the senior editor of the Outlook, Doctor Lyman Abbott, & it is to be deplored that our press did not print it in full all over the country, but reporters who are only looking for the last brand of peppery condiment, seldom get what is nourishing for their clients. I have not always agreed with you. I hope that you will not think it ungracious to write this, but I should be ashamed to have the goodwill of so straight-forward a man as you, through any concealment or2 disguise of mine - but I am heartily in accord with what you write & say on this subject. I wish indeed I might borrow of your prowess & influence to aid me in my small opportunities to set, & to keep people, along lines of sober thinking & action in the matter. The Japanese, for example, are laughing in their sleeves at our endeavors to keep the peace while they continue in their aggressive grabbing of territory, & the strategic commercial positions of vantage. No Eastern can interpret our sciolistic legislation whether for international or domestic peace without honor, except in one way! I do my small part, & I should be glad to do more, & when you want a squire for your sword, your helmet or your shield in the fight for manliness & common sense, pray count upon me. I am Sir, with respect & gratitude, for the kindliness which prompted you to write to me Faithfully Yours Price Collier To the Honorable Theodore Roosevelt[*20*] 300 South Broadway, St. Louis, June 16, 1911. My Dear Colonel Roosevelt:— I did'nt know whether you saw the enclosed, therefore, I am sending it, because it had a ring about it, that reminded me of yourself. Senator Warner, Judge Dyer, and other of your friends were at the Club last week, in Pike County, and you may be assured your name was most frequently mentioned. With renewed assurance of my high personal esteem and regards, I remain, Sincerely yours, G. V. DahlgrenTouring Club of America Broadway at 76th Street New York TELEPHONE SCHUYLER 9200 CABLE ADDRESS "TOURMERICA" [*2.*] June 16, 1911. Mr. Frank Harper, Secretary, #287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Sir:- Upon my return to the city to-day I find your letter of the 8th inst. and am very pleased to learn that Mr. Roosevelt has accepted our invitation to become an honorary member of the Touring Club of America. I will take pleasure in personally presenting to Mr. Roosevelt a set of the Official Blue Books of the Touring Club, also a gold emblem for his car. I would appreciate your arranging for an appointment sometime during the coming week, and awaiting your advices, I remain, Very truly yours, Frederick H. Essex. Secretary. FHE/CW. P. MCLEAN, SR. R. L. CARLOCK McLean & Carlock ATTRONEYS AT LAW ROOMS 1 AND 2 STATE NATIONAL BANK BUILDING Fort Worth, Texas June 16, 1911 [*Please return this letter to me A. M. Towler Dear Annie: I received your letters, and also your sketch of the life of General Rusk, and have read the article with care and with interest. It is quite interesting, and I think well written, and is a comprehensive view of the life of General Rusk, considering the length of the article. I have been so busy lately that I have had no time or opportunity to see about getting it published, but shall have more leisure after this week and will make an effort in that direction. Of course I do not know enough about such matters to be able to give you an opinion as to whether or not a publisher will pay for the article. It is true that inadequate attention has been given by writers on the history of Texas to General Rusk, and your article is timely and a just tribute to his memory, and should command interest from the reading public in Texas, and is worthy of a fair price from a publisher. I will investigate and ascertain about this and write you later.GILSON GARDNER ROBERT WILSON WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENTS Washington Bureau The Newspaper Enterprise Association 611-12 MUNSEY BUILDING Washington, D. C., June 16, 1911. [*2ny.*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, THE OUTLOOK, 287 Fourth avenue, New York, N. Y. My dear Colonel: You will be interested in the enclosed clippings. They illustrate the campaign as it is now going on. I should call it a campaign of deliberate falsehood. The Washington POST and the STAR are almost daily carrying matter of this sort. Of course it is inspired. I wish to thank you for the prompt and vigorous manner in which you denied the lie carried out by the Associated Press the other day. The trouble with this kind of a campaign is that the lie is not always overtaken by the denial. I happened to be in Greensburg, Pa., the other day and in talking with the editor of the local paper there found that he had seen the Associated Press story that you had endorsed the Taft nomination but he had not seen any denial. I have no doubt this is true of many people. With best regards, I am Faithfully yours, Gilson Gardner [*K*][*9.*] 1320 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa., June 16, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. Esteemed Sir:- The writer of enclosed verse is assisting Dr. A. S. W. Rosenbach in collecting Autograph letters, (written while in office) and engravings of all the Presidents of the United States. We lack letters of Benjamin Harrison, Chester A. Arthur, and William Howard Taft, to complete this unique historical memoir and when these are secured, we will have them all in one handsome volume. Of course these letters may be obtained through the regular business channels, but I am anxious to secure a letter accressed by one President to another. It has been suggested that I might, without intruding into your priv4cy, procure a letter written to you by President William H. Taft. I am not seeking something for nothing: should you grant my request, I shall have the letter appraised and donate a like amount to any charity you may suggest. Hoping for a favorable reply, I am Yours very respectfully, Geo J C Grasberger DICT.G/C For enc see 5-12-10Davis, Kellogg & Severance, ATTORNEYS AT LAW MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK BUILDING, St. Paul, Minn. FRANK B. KELLOGG CORDENIO A. SEVRANCE ROBERT E. OLDS June 16, 1911. PERSONAL. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long island, N. Y. My dear Colonel: As you will probably see, the Democratic investigating Committee investigating the United States Steel Corporation, requested me to appear as a witness. Of course it is perfectly evident what their object was. They thought they could make a little political capital. So far as I am concerned, I have no objections, if they think they can make it out of me. I took occasion, however, to tell them that I understood my obligations legally, morally and ethically to the profession and to the country, and that I proposed to live up to them; that I had always practiced law and has taken cases for and against corporations, and that I did not propose to apologize to them or to the American people for so doing. But this is beside the point. They had the impression, of course, that I as attorney for the United States Steel Co. had advised you or the administration not to bring any suit against the Steel Corporation. I testified that I had never advised any public official in relation to any trust whatever except the Paper Trust, the Standard Oil and the Union Pacific-Southern Pacific merger. In fact, I have no recollection of ever having discussed any trust with you except these.T R 2 I wish you to understand the nature of my testimony, as I am anxious to be absolutely correct. It is very possible that the subject may have come up about the prosecution of some other trust in a causal conversation, but I have no recollection that even that ever occurred, and of course I know that I never advised any official or requested any official not to bring a suit against any trust. I have studiously avoided ever taking any case for any large corporation involving the Sherman Law, and I have never been the attorney of the Steel Corporation as such, and have never been consulted by it on the subject of the Sherman Law, or by any other corporation. I fully explained by connection with subsidiary corporations of the Steel Company, the attorneyship of which commenced long years before the Steel Company was ever thought of. I have had frequent requests to be retained by several of the large corporations to defend trust cases, and have declined. I am simply stating this to you because I am informed that the Committee proposes to invite you to be a witness. I expect to be in New York about the middle of July, and should be very glad to see you and have a visit with you. I know your time is much occupied, and I am loth to impose upon you, although I am aware of your interest in these matters. I am Sincerely yours, Frank B KelloggThe Outlook 287 Fourth Avenue New York Lawrence F. Abbott PRESIDENT William B. Howland TREASURER Karl V. S. Howland SECRETARY Lyman Abbott EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Hamilton W. Mabie ASSOCIATE EDITOR Theodore Roosevelt CONTRIBUTING EDITOR June 16, 1911 My dear Mr. Roosevelt: This article which you sent to my desk and which I now return to you is a very impressionistic piece of work. It seems to us to be a little overdrawn in point of style. There is some blight of artificiality to it. If there is any special reason why you should like to print it we will give it careful consideration, but under ordinary conditions we should return it with a polite note. Sincerely yours, H. W. Mabie (K)[*12*] Fitch Home for the Soldiers, And Soldiers' Hospital of Connecticut. Noroton Heights, Conn., June 16, 1911. "The" Citizen, My Dear Sir: The eighteen of this month will be "Fathers Day." "The" Third Sunday in June, founded by Mrs. by Mrs. John B. Dodd of Spokane, Wash. 1910. "Red Rose for the Father in the land of the living, "White Rose" for the Father who has "passed away" and will preserve for ever kind remembrance of the "Old White Rose of the House of York." Mothers Day, the Second Sunday in May, was founded by Miss Anna Jarvis of Phil. and the flower is White (in) Carnation. Please accept small package, by express, containing "Red and WhiteRoses" to the "Great-White-Chief", one of the "Fathers of this Nation." Could not find any "American Beauty," but, please remember the silk "Ringrose Flag" I presented to the State of New York, and expressed to Gov. Hughes, at Albany, with the understanding that the flag was to be presented to the battleship "Empire State," when built and in commission. The receipt of the Flag was not acknowledged. Some one ought to attend to this and have the State adopt the Flag as the "Flag of the Flower of the State," before the battleship is compleated. Respectfully Mich'l McMahon Citizen "The" Roosevelt, "Outlook". 287 Fourth Ave., New York.[*H.*] Percy F. Montgomery. Columbia Court 431 Riverside Drive. Personal. New York City, New York, June 16, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- In January 1904 I had the pleasure of a brief visit with yourself preparatory to going out West to take up an interest in a cattle ranch. Since that time I have been busily engaged in literary work and roping horses - an occupation second to none in the world. Over my desk as I write is a gentlemen leaping a fence - in good form - a gentlemen at the time burdened with the office of greatest responsibility in our land. The picture bears your autograph. For this reason and because you know what the real breadth of red blooded life means I take the liberty of sending you a copy of my La Vaquero which is today going to the publishers. I have never met a man on horseback out West since I went there who did not feel a fellowship with yourself because of your ideas and in the verse I have tried to put these ideas forth plainly. With the highest regard, I have the honor to be, Sincerely yours, Percy F. Montgomery Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. Copy enclosed. Dic.M.C.For enc see 6-16-11[*6-16-11*] La Vaquero. My steed is not encased in gold and steel, No banner in my train flies forth today, No helmet hides my visage stern from view, As I ride o'er the hilltop and away. I am a simple cattle ranger and my dress Is fashioned for my needs and heavy wear - My hand no signet ring will ever boast Nor shall my giant arm a champion's lance rod bear. My steed is swift as yonder gust of wind, My banner is my kerchief flaming red, My helmet my sombrero, rounded like the moon, And perched with rakishness upon my curly head. My skies are rainbow hued and crown the world, My jousting place the sunlit endless plain, My skill the skill of men before the flood, And in my veins there flows the fiery come t's train. I fight no fights to prove my cause today, I strive not women's praise to win nor lose, But proudly do a man's full share to toil And prouder still bear man's full share of woes. I crave no plaudits of the gathered [throng?] Nor cheering of the passerby who smiles, But dwell, a king, amid my well loved hills And go to sleep a hero free of all men's guiles. Percy F. Montgomery. For Colonel Roosevelt. Dic. M. C.Enc in Montgomery 6-16-11NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SURVIVING UNION VOLUNTEER OFFICERS OF THE CIVIL WAR ROOMS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 507, National Metropolitan Bank Building GEN. A. B. NETTLETON, Chicago, Chairman LIEUT. ELL TORRANCE, Minneapolis, Minn. COL. F. S. HESSELTINE, Boston, Mass. Executive Committee. Washington, D. C., [*11.*] Lakeside, Mich. June 16th, 1911. My dear Sir: If it is practicable I should like very much to obtain a copy of the address delivered by you at Newark on last Memorial Day. If it has not been printed in full perhaps you can refer me to the best abstract which was published at the time in the newspapers. Very Truly, A B Nettleton Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island.CITY OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF ACCOUNTS 280 BROADWAY RAYMOND B. FOSDICK COMMISSIONER June 16, 1911 Friday Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, NY Dear Mr. President, I have a nephew, Francis E. Speer of Dallas, Texas, a lad of 18, who is your very ardent admirer. He leaves for Texas next Monday, after a year spent in the New York Law School. He wants to see your home at Oyster Bay and to shake hands with you. I will take him out there (probably) tomorrow, and would be very much pleased if you could spare just a moment to shake hands with him. I met you in Montana six or seven years ago. Do not trouble to reply to this, but permit the boy to see you if possible. Sincerely, Adolphus Rogan24 Porterfield Place Freeport Long Island June 16, 1911 [*D*] My dear Mr Roosevelt: - I am writing to you asking a favor. On Monday, the twenty sixth of this month at 8:15 o'clock the Alumni Association of the Freeport High School will hold their fifth annual banquet at the Garden City Hotel. Garden City Long Island. In the name of the association, as president I am inviting you to be our guest for that night. I fully realize that your time is valuable and much taken up, but if you have no engagement for that night we would sincerely appreciate the honor of your presence. Very respectfully Yours, Henry Preston Roe[*W. S. ROSSITER 56 GREENOUGH STREET BROOKLINE, MASSACHUSETTS*] June 16th [11] My Dear Mr. Harper, Upon returning to the City today I find your note conveying Col Roosevelt's kind invitation to spend the night with him at Oyster Bay on the 21st. It will give me great pleasure to accept, and I will take the 4:29 train from NY as you suggest. Very Sincerely W.S. Rossiter1202 Call Bldg. San Francisco, Calif. June 16 1911 [*2.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir: - I am going to ask a favor of you, just as I would a friend I had always known in person, rather than as a friend I had become well acquainted with through some public meeting, some newspaper article or magazine. From time to time I have been fortunate in getting autograph letters from the "Men of Today" - the men I admire & respect. I am very anxious to procure such a letter from you. Tho I am a young American citizen, still I look forward to a time later in life, when a few words from Theodore Roosevelt will bring me the keenest of pleasure. An expression of one of your ideals, just a thought or two concerning some vital question, will be sufficient. Hoping this will not inconvenience you and wishing to thank you in advance. I remain Yours very sincerely, L.A. Sprague[FOR 2 ENCLS SEE 4-8-11] 20. The Prince George Apts 30th & Q Streets George Town June 16, 1911 To Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir I am asked by a Mr. Wolfe Murray, who is a very old friend of mine to send you this letter, & I would deem it a great favor by your kindly granting me apersonal interview, to ask your advice on a matter that I am sure you would take interest in. An early reply would oblige. I have the honour to be Sincerely Yours Louise Ellesmere VendenheimALL CORRESPONDENCE SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. Washington, U.S.A. UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES BUREAU OF AMERICAN ETHNOLOGY NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY INTERNATIONAL CATALOGUE OF SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE June 16, 1911. My dear Colonel: The plants of the Smithsonian African Expedition, collected under your direction, consist of almost four thousand mounted sheets. These should be identified and labelled, and a report prepared upon them. A report prepared by Doctor J. N. Rose, Associate Curator of the Division of Plants of the National Museum, was handed to me yesterday with the indorsement of Doctor F. V. Coville, Botanist of the Agriculture Department and Curator of Plants for the National Museum. This report recommends that a high grade man be put in charge of the work, and states that it will require about two years to prepare a report upon the collection. The report further states: "Not only must this collection be identified but to do so properly all collections and botanical literature on East Africa should be passed in review. The preliminary work should be done in Washington, but much time must be spent in London and Berlin where the largest African collections are to be found. The African collections in the National Museum are of considerable size but they contain few or no types. I would estimate that it would require between $4,000.00 and $5,500.00 a year to prepare this report as follows:2 Botanist in charge $2500.00 to $3600.00 Aid or Assistant 900.00 to 1200.00 Travel 400.00 to 600.00 Illustrations 200.00 to 400.00 Total $4000.00 to $5800.00 On my return from the west in the fall, I will endeavor to interest some one to put up the money for the work. Meantime, if any one intimates to you that they would like to do something towards working up the collections made by you and under your direction, you will have something definite to suggest to them. Sincerely yours, Charles D Walcott Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Office of "The Outlook", 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. [*Yr last paper in the Outlook on the Los Angeles situation in re Otis etc is fine W*][*ALL CORRESPONDENCE SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY*] [*UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES BUREAU OF AMERICAN ETHNOLOGY NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY INTERNATIONAL CATALOGUE OF SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE*] SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. Washington. U.S.A. June 16, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: In further reply to yours of June 2d, and 8th, the Museum is negotiating with Mr. Clark to construct a group of white rhinoceros and one of Coke's hartebeest. This is all that can be handled now, but in the course of the next fiscal year it may be feasible to order one or more additional groups. According to his own statement, Clark will be five months in making the hartebeest group, and seven months in making the rhinoceros group, but the time will overlap somewhat. Still, you will see that the better part of a year will be occupied in getting these two groups ready. As for the giant eland, there are but three specimens, all adults. To make a group we ought to have a young one. We are proposing to have the Museum chief taxidermist mount one of the adults, and think that he can do it as well as Clark. There are five bongo skins, - four adults and one young, - but I am told that two of them are probably not mountable. The other three could be made into a group, but as we have a2 mounted specimen presented by Mr. McMillan some years ago, there is not so much necessity for haste in preparing this group. As regards Mr. Seely's inquiry, I would say that every effort was made last year and again this year to obtain such an increase in the Museum appropriation as would permit the mounting of the larger mammals and birds to proceed more rapidly than is possible under customary conditions, but the money was not obtained. As I wrote you some time since, the mounting of large mammals is not altogether a matter of money, since the number of men capable of turning out strictly first-class work is very small. With Clark included, I do not think that any more competent taxidermists are available. Heller should be back soon. He took the manuscript of the rhinoceros and eland papers with him promised to send them back from Naples ready for printing, but he has not done so. Colonel Mearns is making good progress with the report on birds. The Smithsonian could appropriately publish your article on the coloration of mammals and birds. If you have it ready it might be well to send it on for examination by an expert committee, in accordance with the rule of the Institution. Unless we can get extra funds, we could not undertake to publish3 numerous expensive illustrations, especially colored ones. Sincerely yours, Charles D Walcott Secretary. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. Office of "The Outlook", 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City.[*25.*] ALL CORRESPONDENCE SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. Washington, U.S.A. UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES BUREAU OF AMERICAN ETHNOLOGY NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY INTERNATIONAL CATALOGUE OF SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE [*Personal*] June 16, 1911. My dear Colonel: I do not know that I have ever stated to you the result of my interview with Mrs. John S. Kennedy. She was not at all enthusiastic, and seemed to be annoyed by the fact that the matter had been suggested to her of aiding in the publication of scientific memoirs. She told me that her interest was in home and foreign mission work, and philanthropic endeavors in and about New York. Truly yours, Charles D Walcott Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Office of "The Outlook," 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City.TELEPHONE. BRYANT 6798 OFFICES OF The Blake School The Blake Country School The Blake Tutoring School The Blake Summer School A. VON W. LESLIE, A. M. HEAD MASTER PUTNUM BUILDING 2 WEST 45th ST. NEW YORK June 17, 1911. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I regret exceedingly that the illness of my wife, who undergoes an operation to-day, has prevented my teaching Archie regularly. Under the excellent teaching of Mr. Craig and Mr. Baily, however, I trust he will have lost nothing. To-day I am giving him some final written instructions about the way to take his examinations. It is possible that I may be able to make you a few suggestions of value in connection with Archie's education. I should be glad to call on you at your office or at Oyster Bay at some time convenient to you, or to meet you here. In case a meeting is not feasible, I shall be delighted to write you in the matter. With regards to you, and my best wishes for Archie's success, I beg to remain. Very sincerely yours, Fredrck. Thomas Bowers [*Bowers*] Theodore Roosevelt, Esq., Oyster Bay, N. Y. [*PRESIDENT O.P. BRIGGS Plymouth Building MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. TREASURER: PEOPLES STATE BANK, DETROIT, MICH. VICE PRESIDENT: H.D. MILES Buffalo Fdy. & Mach. Co. BUFFALO, N.Y. COMMISSIONER: A.E. McCLINTOCK. Room 506, 218 La Salle St. CHICAGO, ILL. [*O.P. Briggs*] SECRETARY: F.W. HUTCHINGS. 915 Hammond Bldg. DETROIT, MICH. The National FOUNDERS' ASSOCIATION EASTERN OFFICE Room 1708, 141 Broadway. NEW YORK. Phone 2434 Cortlandt. WESTERN OFFICE Room 506, 218 La Salle CHICAGO. Phone Main 3969 NORTHWESTERN OFFICE Plymouth Building, MINNEAPOLIS. Phone Main 1373 MAIN OFFICE DETROIT Long Distance Phone Main 142.*] Minneapolis, June 17th, 1911. [*9.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. c/o The Outlook, New York City. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: Your valued favor of the second reached me in due time. Soon after my previous letter to you, I discovered that neither of the Labor Commissioners was the author of the article referred to. Mr. H.V. Mercer, a member of the Workingmen's Compensation Commission appointed by the Governor of this State, issued the pamphlet to which you must refer, as I find it contains the language you have quoted. Knowing your great interest in the working people of this country, and the progress you love to see made upon all live questions of this kind, and also in view of the fact that the State of Minnesota, to which you have referred in your article, has been very active in the preliminary work necessary to the enactment of a proper workingmen's compensation act, I hazard the assumption that you might possibly be interested in knowing something of what took place in this state, and I am prone to call your attention to the acts of our Legislature last Winter, also to the acts of the Commission which the late Governor Johnson was the means of securing two years ago; also call your attention to the position taken by the Employers' Association of this State, which Association has been most aggressive in attempting to secure a workable compensation act. The late Governor Johnson distinguished himself in bringing together the employer, by way of the State Employers' Association; labor, by way of the State Federation of Labor Unions; the bar, by way of the Bar Association; – in 1909, which three bodies he induced to co-operate together and with him in securing the "Minnesota Employes' Compensation Commission," created by act of the Legislature, Chapter 286 of the Session Laws of 1909, Section 9, (C). Thus the Legislature provided the way by the act referred to, and the Governor appointed W. E. McEwen, then State Labor Commissioner, and-2- Secretary of the State Federation of Labor; G. M. Gillette, the then President of the State Employers' Association, and H. V. Mercer, a member of the Bar Association, a Commission of three to investigate and prepare a bill to be reported at the next State Legislature, in 1911. Of the ten or twelve states who have gone over this ground during the last few years, probably none have been more thorough and more exhaustive in their research than the Commission of this State. They devoted a large amount of time abroad, Mr. Mercer, the lawyer of the Commission, having spent an enormous amount of time in drawing a specific bill in the hope that the Commission could unanimously recommend it. During these two years, Mr. Mercer claims to have devoted 385 days to an investigation and preparation of this proposed bill. During the progress of the conferences of this Commission, differences of opinion arose and continued to exist until after the Legislature was well along in its session, during 1911. The Employers' Association, by way of a committee, worked aggressively up to March 23rd (just a few days before the close of the session) in its efforts to secure CO-OPERATION BETWEEN THESE PARTIES, and get a workable bill that all factions could subscribe to, as contemplated by Governor Johnson. But upon March 23rd, all hope of success at that session was lost, there having, prior to this time, been introduced a majority and minority report by this commission, and four other bills, drawn by representatives of labor, also a bill, drawn by a labor leader, providing for an amendment to the constitution. During the session along came the decision of the New York Courts, declaring the New York law unconstitutional. This made our Legislators feel very timid upon this subject, and I beg of you to believe that we have some good men in the Legislature here. The Judiciary Committee of the Senate, having charge of these bills, is composed of twenty-four able lawyers, who considered this question carefully. Upon the date mentioned (March 23rd) the condition in a nutshell was this. The labor representatives were most hopelessly divided among themselves; four different branches were struggling to have their pet measures put through. All efforts to agree with their representative on the Commissionk Mr. McEwen, appointed by the Governor, had failed. There was no hope of getting any sort of a measure through that would be fair to either party. During the entire session of said Legislature, the State Empoloyers' Association, represented by eighteen representative men, of this State, worked almost continuously in its efforts as stated above. Upon the date referred to, with the condition as above outlined staring them in the face, they were compelled to give it up, for this session, and stated their position by resolution, a copy of which I am enclosing herewith. -3- They then used their best efforts to secure a continuation of this committee in some form or other. In this they were successful, to the extent of the Senate passing a resolution, copy of which I also enclose herewith, which creates a new Committee of the Senate to take up this work and report same at the next session of the Legislature. Now, Mr. Roosevelt, the employers of this State feel they have really accomplished a little something. They feel they have been fair to the employes, and have certainly co-operated with them to the greatest extent possible, as Governor Johnson had so urgently requested them to do, but they were helpless in their undertaking by reason of the fact that the representatives of labor were so hopelessly divided among themselves. The employers to this day cherish the hope that the time will come when the spirit of Governor Johnson's Commission can be carried out to the letter, and that co-operation among these three branches, employer, employe and the bar, will bring about a solution of this most vexed problem. I have considered this question at short range for many years, and my observations lead me to believe that this problem can be solved and will be solved equitably to all parties, without the enactment of any special laws or constitutional amendments, and without the violation of any laws or constitutional provisions that now exist. The spirit of the thing is what we all want. In a recent issue of The Outlook, while commenting upon the New York Decision, the editor suggested that employer, employe, and society all wanted this act. That this being the case, it was very strange that we could not have it, - his exact language reading as follows: "That this Act is "sectioned by usage and held by the prevailing morality and strong and preponderant opinion to be greatly and immediately necessary to the the public welfare" is proved by the fact that it is demanded alike by employer and employe, that it has been approved by the general public, that it is apparently regarded by the Court of Appeals itself as a reform much to be desired, and that it has been adopted by every civilized country in Europe except Switzerland." My judgement is that just as soon as the people of the United States have studied this question, and digested it to a full understanding, they will agree, it requires no special laws, no amendment to constitutions of our state or nation, to permit employer and employe to make an agreement thoroughly covering this question, and if The Outlook is correct that all parties are clamoring for it, they will find there is nothing in the way of their having it, now, by mutual agreement which must me conceded to be more in harmony with our American institutions and American standard of citizenship than to pass special compulsory laws of doubtful constitutionality.-4- It would seem to me to be the duty of all of us who have this question so much at heart, to study the conditions as we find them here in the United States, and attempt to bring the parties at interest to an amicable agreement. Already, large numbers of the very heaviest and most important manufacturers of the country are adopting this plan, with splendid success, and I do hope The Outlook, with the other leading magazines of the country, will take a hand in investigating conditions as they prevail in this country, and assist in bringing out a mutual agreement, satisfactory to all. Yours very truly, O P Briggs. OPB-BFor enc see 4-18-11[*[Coddington]*] SOCIETY OF SIGMA XI OMEGA CHAPTER OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS, OHIO. June 17th, 1911. [*D*] The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: - As secretary of the Ohio State University Chapter of the Society of the Sigma Xi, it becomes my duty to solicit lecturers to appear before our chapter during the coming year. During the past year we were honored by having the following distinguished men of science with us: Doctor A. A. Michelson, Professor L. H. Bailey, Colonel G. W. Goethals, and Doctor Svante Arrhenius. These men have, as you know, international reputations in their respective lines of work. We are desirous of having a group of equally brilliant men give us a series of lectures during this coming year. It is with this in mind that I am addressing you. If you will honor us, the date could be arranged at any time between October 1st, 1911 and June 1st, 1912, to suit your convenience. We would be pleased to have you choose your subject, with the suggestion that we would appreciate hearing something of your trip through Africa. As a slight token of our appreciation, we will be able to offer an honorarium of One Hundred Dollars.SOCIETY OF SIGMA XI OMEGA CHAPTER OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS, OHIO. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, #2. Hoping that we may receive a favorable reply, I am, Very sincerely yours, E F Coddington Secy. Omega Chapter.THE ITALIAN SETTLEMENT OF THE UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD GUILD BROOKLYN, NEW YORK MAXWELL HOUSE 245 CONCORD ST. BRANCH: 29 FRONT ST. [*26.*] W. E. DAVENPORT RESIDENT IN CHARGE TELEPHONE, 1369 MAIN June 17th, 1911. [[shorthand]] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City. Dear Sir:- Inviting your attention to the enclosed, I have no idea of soliciting from yourself any opinion or expression which might embarrass in any way the present administration which, I may frankly add, I have supported only less heartily than your own. There is no wish on my part to attack or antagonize any person or department. I do not know nor assume to know what policy, if any, moves the Department of Commerce and Labor in this matter, and if I impute any motives, I prefer to impute only the best. Where, however, there seems to be a wrong done, you have yourself counselled interested and action rather than indifference. I have thought it was a principle of ours that honest and able immigrants with whom no personal fault could be found, were assured of admission here. I never read any Republican writings or rulings to the opposite effect. I have assumed that it is still held that every able-bodied, right-minded immigrant is an asset to the country, and I doubt if labor congestion at any point is a permanent cause for business depression. Further, I am almost daily in communication with those who say they want help in the way of day laborers and find them too scarce. I have no interest in supplying their demand, nor in the demand itself, but of its existence there is proof. Under such conditions, it seems to me a wrong that an immigrant or any immigrant-2- should be excluded from the country solely on the ground of local economic conditions, and I fancied you would share the feeling. Very respectfully, W. E. Davenport [*I'll add that I think it's my conscientious duty, which I'm morally obliged to discharge, to aid the Republicans & the Progressives among them to forward the ends of Righteousness in this matter.*]from the present stage of consciousness, their birthdays go marching on! May be you will reconsider — under the circumstances? and come for a few minutes? — Very Sincerely Haryot Holt Dey [*WOMAN'S PRESS CLUB OF NEW YORK CITY MADAME VON KLENNER, PRESIDENT 301 WEST 57TH STREET WOMAN'S PRESS CLUB NY Waldorf-Astoria Mrs. Louisa B. Niver Recording Secretary 242 So. Second Ave., Mount Vernon, N.Y. Mrs. Ida Powell Priest Corresponding Secretary 244 Bay Street, Rosebank, S. I. Mrs. Mary E. Faulkner Treasurer 29 East 29th Street Mrs. Sarah Wright McDannold Chairman Executive Committee 210 West 141st Street MRS. HARYOT HOLT DEY: CHAIRMAN OF LITERATURE 515 WEST 122ND STREET*] 21. June 17/11 Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- We are terribly sorry and disappointed that you wont come to the Woman's Press Club on Oct 28th. We regard you as a kind ofa dear, practical, twentieth century bard who gives us the unwritten things we need to know. Besides that — Oct 27th is your birthday! We were planning to spring a birthday celebration on you and our guests! We women are not keen about birthdays, ourselves, — but heroes and immortals as a rule — cannot escape them. Long after they have passedDEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL JOURNALISM CHARLES DILLON, PROFESSOR KANSAS STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE H. J. WATERS, PRESIDENT MANHATTAN, KANSAS June seventeen, nineteen eleven. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City. My dear sir: Permit me to thank you for the portrait of yourself self contributed to the collection in Kedzie Hall, in response to my request of May 2. I have another request to make, and this is that at some future time, when you are in the West, you may see fit to visit the Kansas agricultural college at Manhattan, primarily for this reason: It is a great technical school in which boys and girls are taught to do things that the world wants done tomorrow. Also, we are giving particular attention to the questions of rural life. And there are many other things at manhattan certain to interest you. With very best wishes, I remain Yours very sincerely Charles Dillon1148 Clay avenue New York, June 17, 1911 [*22.*] Mr. Frank Harper 287 Fourth Ave. City Dear Sir: Your favor of June 15th received and regret that the pictures I sent by registered mail have not arrived at the time of your writing. Postal authorities assure me that they were delivered and I also entertain this opinion. Under separate cover I mailing the original picture, which I am sending to you with my respects. Yours truly (Mr.) Marcel DirnfeldTHE MORNING HERALD The Only Morning Daily in Fayette Counter THE EVENING GENIUS Daily THE GENIUS OF LIBERTY Weekly THE FAYETTE PUBLISHING CO. JOHN O'DONNEL, President and Manager THE HERALD BLOCK 31-35 East Main St. Uniontown, Pa. FINE JOB PRINTING PAPER BOOKS LEGAL BLANKS STATIONERY Uniontown, Pa., June 17", 1911. D Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The "Outlook", New York, N. Y. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: I desire to ascertain if you can possibly fix a date at any time during the next few weeks for a visit to Uniontown; and for the purpose primarily of delivering an address at the Hippodrome for the benefit of the Ladies' Hospital Association. The Uniontown Hospital is wholly supported by the state to care for injured miners, but aid is desired for a Nurses' Home, and the State cannot assist in the consummation of this purpose. Your appearance would be at a bazaar to be given by these worthy women, and would be subscriptional and invitational. A visit here should be very pleasant in its informative possibilities in connection with your efforts for The Outlook, since this is the center of the famed [*THE MORNING HERALD The Only Morning Daily in Fayette County __________________ THE EVENING GENIUS Daily __________________ THE GENIUS OF LIBERTY Weekly THE FAYETTE PUBLISHING CO. JOHN O'DONNELL, President and Manager __________________ THE HERALD BLOCK 31-35 East Main St. Uniontown, Pa. FINE JOB PRINTING PAPER BOOKS LEGAL BLANKS STATIONERY*] Hon. T. R. -2- 6/17/11. Connellsville Coke Region, and here you will find mining and socialogical conditions entirely in contrast to your observations in the Anthracite field. Here you will find many points of historical interest; the grave of General Braddock being situate on the summit of the mountain just six miles from Uniontown. If you can arrange to come to a section of the world that you have never visited, and thus gratify the thousands who admire your courage, intelligence, integrity and patriotism, we shall endeavor to grant any condition you may interpose or suggest. Uniontown is situate in Southwestern Pennsylvania, on branch lines of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, and the Pennsylvania Railroad, and is a twelve hour trip from New York. If you elect to come you will find delightful entertainment for any length of time you may wish to remain. Yours very respectfully, Wade H. Echard[*4.*] G. C. EDWARDS REAL ESTATE AND LOANS 230 WEST FIRST STREET TELEPHONE MAIN 2906 LOS ANGELES, CAL. June 17, 1911 My dear Sir Under separate cover I send you Copy of this man Ottis' paper of today. Please keep at him – we people here dare not. Yours very truly G C EdwardsJune 17 1911 Dear Mr. Roosevelt: "The African Game Trails" reached me in good order. I thank you very much for your autograph and good wishes expressed. Very truly yours A.K. Fisher The Troy Times Charles S. Francis. Private. Troy, N.Y., June 17, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- Adopting the suggestion implied in your recent very kind letter to me, I promptly addressed Senator Root and to-day received the following: "My dear Francis: I can make nothing "out of the Ambassadorship situation except the President has "rather foreclosed me by saying that the whole thing was settled "and telling me nothing further. If it should prove to "be unsettled again you may rely upon my doing my very best. "With kind regards, I am always, Faithfully yours, Elihu Root." With renewed thanks for your friendly interest in me, believe me, my dear Colonel, always, Faithfully yours, Charles S. Francis. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y.Form168 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY 25,000 OFFICE IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been attempted 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 of 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 MANAGE RECEIVED AT 19 NY DI CK 72- 2 Extra Ms New York,N.Y.June 17th-11 Theo Roosevelt, Oyster Bay,N.Y. Delegation Southern Pacific attorneys left yesterday to attend Hearing Washington June twenty second to Protest against secretary War letting Lake Washington canal leek contract no Legal question involved matter left solely to Second Judgment Secretary.If you could attend hearing you would see that corporation is attempting prevent pacific Coast enjoying benefits Panama canal no other independent Influential eastern man understands situation as you do we strongly plead your help. Miller Freeman Seattle Washington 3:225 P 67 Fored 8:10 pm POSTAL TELEGRAPH - CABLE COMPANY NIGHT LETTERGRAM POSTAL TELEGRAPH NIGHT LETTERGRAM COMMERCIAL CABLES The Postal Telegraph-Cable Company (Incorporated) transmits and delivers this night lettergram subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. CLARENCE H. MACKAY, PRESIDENT. RECEIVED AT 944 BROADWAY, N.Y. OPPOSITE FLATIRON BLDG. TEL 2291 GRAMERCY. DELIVERY NO. [*BR*] INDEPENDENT COMPETITIVE PROGRESSIVE 4-236 ms 66 ch af, 70 N.L. [*JUN 17 1911*] [*M49*] Seattle Washn June 16th 1911 Theodore Roosevelt, Care The OutLook, Newyork. Delegation Southern Pacific Attorneys left yesterday to attend hearing Washington June twenty second to protest against Secretary War letting Lake Washington Canal Lock contract. No legal questions involved matter left solely to sound judgement Secretary. If you could attend hearing you would see that Corporation is attempting prevent Pacific Coast enjoying benefits Panama Canal. No other independent influential Eastern man understands situation as you do. We strongly plead your help. Miller Freeman. 1215 am[*MG MORGAN-GERRISH COMPANY HEATING AND VENTILATING EQUIPMENT 825 PLYMOUTH BUILDING MINNEAPOLIS TELEPHONES {N. W. NICOLLET 2117 {T. S. CENTER 4323*] June 17, 1911. Mr. Frank Harper, c/o The Outlook, 287 – 4th Ave., New York, N. Y. My dear Mr. Harper:– In accordance with your letter of the 5th inst. the writer procured a photograph of Colonel Roosevelt from Harris & Ewing, and is forwarding same to you under separate cover. If you will see that this photograph is brought to Mr. Roosevelt's attention and receives his signature the writer will feel very much indebted to you. Am very proud of the photograph and it will greatly please me to have it framed in a prominent place in my office. Please find enclosed stamps to cover return postage to this office. Very sincerely yours Harry E. Gerrish HEG/AK. [*ALL PRICES F. O. B. FACTORY NET, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. ALL AGREEMENTS SUBJECT TO STRIKES AND EXIGENCIES OF TRANSPORTATION BEYOND OUR CONTROL.*]Craig, Finlay & Co. Lith. Phila J. A. BUCKWALTER, Pres't. T. DARL BUCKWALTER, Treas. AUG. W. DOTTERRER, Sec'y. I. N. BUCKWALTER, Supt. BUCKWALTER STOVE CO. Continental Stove Works Royersford, Pa. CONTINENTAL STOVE BUCKWALTER STOVE [*12*] Easton, Pa. June 17, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear sir:- The writer,, whose son graduated at West Point on the 13th.inst. (Lt. Kenneth E. Kern) begs me to appeal to you to kindly use your influence with the Sec. of War Stimson to have him assigned to the 19th. Reg. Phillippines. There are five vacancies in the Regiment, and five graduates have applied, but there may be objections in assigning all five, and as he has his heart set in being assigned to this particular Reg[e]iment, he begs your assistance. Trusting that you may find it convenient to favor him, and thanking you in advance, I beg, to remain, Very respectfully, H. W. Kern[*[Latimer]*] New York City June 17, 1911. Dear Sir: I called in to see you on Thursday last to learn whether Col Roosevelt had autographed the picture I left earlier in the week and was informed by the young lady that he had not – but that you would be kind enough to inform me, some time next week, when he did.So if you will hold the picture for me until the week of June 26th, when I will call for same, I will be very much indebted to you. Thanking you for your kindness in handling this for me, I am Yours very Truly, J A Latimer Pach Bros 935 Broadway, City. To avoid giving you any unnecessary trouble I wish to inform you that I leave the city on Monday, June 19th, for the Seventh Regiment encampment, to be gone until the following Saturday. Our firm, (Pach Bros) make almost all of their pictures and are sending four of us to the State Camp at Peekskill for the purpose of gratifying their wishes in this respect while there.First Presbyterian Church Seattle, Washington June 17, 1911 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York, N. Y. My dear Sir and Brother: I am deeply interested in many of the problems your are discussing an in some I would like to have you discuss. When you stop to think of it, isn't it true that the common people are practically shut up and have no leader, mouth-piece nor opportunity of expressing themselves? All they have left, and that only in a few places, is the soap box and the street corner. There are five great factors working against the common people of this country: 1. A certain class of national banks and their manipulators. 2. Public service corporations. 3. The great liquor interests. 4. The subsidized press and the Morgan-ized magazine. 5. The under-world with all of its filth, crime and debauchery. These five great factors are joined and make a solid front and a concerted effort to throttle and menace the common people of this country. Isn't this true? I want your advice because I expect to preach a series of sermons on the subject. Hoping to have a personal word, your advice, instruction and information on the above subjects and general opinion, I am Your friend, M. A. Matthews Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Seattle, Wash.[*Ack WST*] OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 26255-111:4 T DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY. WASHINGTON. [*21*] June 17, 1911. My dear Mr. "President": The receipt is acknowledged of your note of June 2, 1911, enclosing a letter to you from Assistant Engineer Henry E. Rhoades, U. S. Navy, retired, relative to a bill in his behalf now pending before the Committee on Naval Affairs of the Senate. In reply I beg to say that a report on the bill concerning that officer has already been made to the Committee, a copy of which report is enclosed for your information. In view of the facts stated therein I do not feel that the Department's recommendations as to Assistant Engineer Rhoades' bill can consistently be modified, but relief might be secured for him through the enactment of a measure, with slight modification, which failed of passage during the last session of Congress, namely, House Bill No. 31598 "For the relief of certain retired officers of the Navy and Marine Corps." The object of that bill was to give credit for active duty performed after retirement to all those officers so employed who were "retired for disability incident to the service;" the modification referred to would consist in the change of the provision just quoted to read, "retired for physical disability" simply, thus including within its terms the class of officers, to which26255-111:4 2 Mr. Rhoades belongs, who were retired for disability not incident to the service. But as proposed legislation was not originally recommended by the Department, until a similar measure is introduced in Congress and referred to the Department for report, I do not feel that any further action would be proper in the matter other than that already taken-- especially as Mr. Rhoades has already been so generously treated as shown by the enclosed report of the Committee. Faithfully yours, GvL Meyer [*[Meyer]*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, "The Outlook," 287 Fourth Ave., New York, N. Y. (1 enclosure)For enc see 5-24-11[*19*] [*[Olmsted]*] STOUGHTON 15 CAMBRIDGE June 17, 1911 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, '80, New York, [*Swift*] Dear Sir, It gives me great pleasure to announce to you your election as an honorary Vice President of the Harvard Men's League for Woman Suffrage. This is a club recently organizedto propagate the principles of equal suffrage in the University, by public lectures and such other means as may be opportune. We ask of you no more than the use of your name as one of the graduate vice-presidents. Trusting that you will accept this election. Yours for "real democracy" Allen S. Olmsted 2nd Pres. Harvard Men's League for Woman SuffrageJ. I ROMER, PRESIDENT & SECRETARY R. W. LAWRENCE, VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER. J. M. HOPKINS, GENERAL MANAGER. PRINTERS' INK PUBLISHING COMPANY 12 WEST 31ST. STREET, NEW YORK. BOSTON, 2 BEACON STREET JULIUS MATHEWS. MGR. ST. LOUIS, THIRD NATIONAL BANK BLDG. A. D. MCKINNEY, MGR. ATLANTA, CANDLER BLDG. GEO. M KOHM, MGR. PHILADELPHIA, LAFAYETTE BLDG. J. ROWE STEWART. CANADA, TORONRO, ONT. 119 W WELLINGTON ST. MONTREAL, QUE. LA PRESSE BLDG. J. J. GIBBONS, MGR. PRINTERS' INK, THE WEEKLY JOURNAL OF ADVERTISING, ESTABLISHED 1888 BY GEORGE P. ROWELL. [*15*] June 17th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, 105 East 22nd Street, New York City Dear Sir:- Knowing your interest in the idea of curbing fraudulent advertising by legislative and judicial action, I wish very much to interest you in the following point: There will be a convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of America in Boston in the first part of August, at which time considerable attention will doubtless be given to this point by advertisers and advertising men, from all states in the Union. In the meantime, through PRINTERS' INK, a weekly journal for advertisers and advertising men, which for twenty-three years has been the foremost exponent of honorable advertising methods, we are endeavoring to put into the minds of the advertising fraternity such ideas as should come up in the convention and find expression there. It seems, therefore, to be the very psychological moment for an utterance of a public man of wide influence whose ideas would gain the instant attention of the whole field. You can readily see what a vast amount of good could be accomplished by an utterance on that subject at this particular time by some one whose views would be given prominence by the press of the country. I believe there is no one so well adapted to making the most of this opportunity as yourself. You may be familiar with the fact that New York state already has a law designed to curb fraudulent advertising and that only recently the first conviction has been secured under it, and this has been hailed as the beginning of a new day in the legal restraint of wrong methods of publicity. It is possible for other states to adopt similar laws and for public sentiment to be developed in such a way as will insure the enforcement of those laws. If the delegates to this convention can go back to their respective states under a resolution from the conention to take steps Hon. Theodore Roosevelt ---- 2 to initiate such legislation in their own states, I need not tell you that it would be a matter of genuine historical significance. In view of these facts, would you not be willing to write a letter or a short article which could be published in PRINTERS' INK, sounding this note and thereby gaining the immediate attention of every active mind in the advertising business? I am not unmindful of the fact that very much the same results would accrue from such an utter- ance if put out as an editorial by you in the Outlook, and of course if you see fit to sound the note I have suggested through that channel, I think it would accomplish the purpose I have in mind. However, you are enough of an editor to realize how extremely desirable, from our point of view, it would be to have such an utterance made through the one publication which offers a permanent audience of advertisers and advertising men. Very truly yours, John Irving Romer Editor. JIR SMB. Marshall, Mich. June 17, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Sir:- Having personally listened to your wonderful lectures and having been an earnest student of your life as Rough Rider, as Politician, as Statesman, and as our Greatest President; and having read some of your most thrilling experiences in the African Jungles, and believing you equally famous as an angler, and feeling sure that in luring the finny tribes you certainly enjoy that exhilarating and most pleasing sport of casting the wood minnow; have dedicated to you the enclosed little poem, which I assure you is most earnestly and respectfully submitted. Thanking you in advance for any suggestion you may see fit to offer a young ambitious amateur poet, I am with highest regard very truly your most ardent admirer and supporter, W. C. Willitts[[shorthand]] [*3.*] Pomona Cal. June 17th, 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt New York Dear and Respected Sir. I am a stranger to you, but I can not resist the temptation of sending you this letter, expressive of my feelings, after reading an editorial which appeared in the Los Angeles Times of even date, a copy of which I have mailed to you I can readily believe that the article in question will not seriously disturb your equanimity, but probably a word from an admirer (now I do not intend to throw boquets) of yourself and your virile statements of your position and beliefs at all times, may serve to convince you that notwithstanding the statements made by a savagely unjust and almost insanely jealous and malignant enemy, (for such he must be regarded) you loose nothing in the confidence, respect and love of those who know and honor you. I have no doubt that you are in a measure, aware of the character of this man, H. G. Otis who is at the head of the Los Angeles Times, but we who are living here and have the daily opportunity of reading his printed thoughts and observing his actions towards his fellow men, have the advantage of a more intimate knowledge, I think, of his characterJudging his character by the sentiments expressed in his writings and reading between the lines as we who know him I believe have a right to do, a verdict is rendered that places him outside the consideration of fair minded, impartial men. His vindictiveness is so well known and recognized, that no one, even his friends, will or can successfully dispute the fact. You dispute his assertions where that difference effects any plans he may have concocted and you at once enter his treasure house of infamous and designing scoundrels. There is so much proof of this assertion that it would be idle for him or his friends to deny it. A perusal of a file of the Times would only be necessary to substantiate the truth of the statement. I will just refer to his malignant persecution of James McLachlan our representative from this district for so many years and his efforts at every election to secure McLachlan's defeat, while he (Otis) was posing and violently proclaiming himself as an ardent Republican and his paper as the only Simon pure, laundried and fumigated organ of Republicanism in the County. Mr. McLachlan has exposed the inwardness of this persecution on many occasions and statedpublically that the reason of the animosity of Otis was because of his refusal to take instructions from Otis, conform to his ideas and meet his wishes in the performance of his duties as Congressman. There is plenty of corroborative evidence of the truth of this statement, if the repetition of these tactics in [similar] other cases may be taken as corroboration. His stand on the labor question and the Unions is so unfair as to have become a monomania. I can imagine Otis in his private office and his actions after reading an editorial in a rival newspaper reflecting on him. I can illustrate it by telling you of an occurrence that I saw on several occasions in San Francisco At one time there was an old building at North Beach occupied by a man named Warner, a part of which was used as a saloon and the balance as a ladies waiting room and private apartments of his own. He had numerous curiosities to attract visitors and among them some wild animals; that is they were once in that state. Among these were two cages containing monkies. One was a gentle, inoffensive little fellow, ready at all times to make friends with you and in the adjoining cage was a savage old ape, friendly to none. The children who visited the animals were ready at all times to share their little delicacies with the sociable one and that made the neighboring fellow wildly jealous.I have seen him rattle the bars of his cage and finally jump over in the corner and bite his hand until the blood came, with jealousy and rage over the fact that the little fellow, just out of his reach, received all the peanuts and he was left alone in his wrath. Otis's writings have led me to believe that a similar performance takes place in his den, when his hide has been scratch by the sword of criticism. He can not stand criticism, therefore he is unjust. He will not allow that by any possibility you can be right if you have the audacity of proclaiming the fact that you differ from him. I said before that he was almost insane in his opposition to Labor Unions. Now I want to say right here that I am opposed to Labor Unions as they are as present conducted, so that you will understand that my criticism of Otis does not emanate from a rabid Unionite. The united efforts as a right on the part of working men to better their condition will be recognized by all fair minded men and if there has been any one thing that has led me to look upon Unionism in a more favorable light, it is the continued unfairness of the Times Toward Unions and the utter imposibility of that paper to state fairly the facts regarding any case in which Unionism is in question. A perusal of the Times will develop this conditionof the Times Reportorial situation. The reporters start out with the proposition that if a man is a member of the Union he is wrong and the wording of the items regarding unions force the conclusion have orders have been given to that effect. He can not be a union man & be right. Yes, some one says, but the Times has denied that statement. A fellow was arrested for being drunk and on the way to the jail he kept repeating the statement "You can't put me in jail, you can't put me in jail. He was finally locked up but kept on repeating "you can't put me in jail, but there he was & his denial was without effect. The logic used by Otis reminds me of that used by a man to disprove or prove a statement and this is the way he illustrated it. And David said in his heart, All men are liars. If all men are liars, then David was a liar. Then if David was a liar, his statement was not true Then All men are not liars Then David was not a liar. If Smith is arrested for fighting and disorderly conduct, the Times immediately prints the statement that another Unionite is arrested for fighting. If Brown is arrested for beating his wife, there appears the information that another brutal slugger of the Unions is in jail.The fact that neither one of these men ever did belong to an union cuts no figure with Otis. The opportunity to hit the Unions can not be neglected. These items are of almost daily occurrence and have been for a long time, and shows the trend of the reportorial abilities or the orders from headquarters. Am I not right then in concluding and stating that The Times and its editor are soaked with a saturated solution of Unionite hate extending itself to misrepresentation calumny. We all deplore the unfortunate calamity that happened to the Times building and the loss of innocent life, but not one bit of sympathy have I heard expressed, and I have heard a considerable number of opinions expressed about the occurrence for Otis. In fact I have heard numberless wishes expressed that Otis had been in the building at the time of the disaster and near where the bombs were placed. These were not made by members of Unions, although they were almost unanimous in that wish, but by business men, men of means, who have no sympathy for Otis's warfare one everything not meeting with his approval. As to Otis's influence, let me say to you andThe statement is easily substantiated, that not a man has been elected to a responsible office in this County for years that Otis has publicly approved and worked for. Some have been elected I admit that Otis has worked for, but they were not elected because of his approval, but in spite of it. Their election was a foregone conclusion and Otis sneaked in the mining chariot. It is the standing assertion of those having knowledge of the facts, that the easiest way to defeat a candidate for office in this county is to secure for him the approval of Otis. In the mayoralty election previous to the last one in Los Angeles, there were three principal candidates, Republican, Democrat, and Good Citizenship I believe it was called, although the candidate was an old time Republican. A socialist candidate also ran. Because Otis could not control the nomination of his man Dr. Widney, he supported in secret the democratic nominee, but openly the Republican nominee Dr. Widney. Otis proclaimed in his paper on the morning of election that Widney would surely be elected by at least 2000 votes. When the returns were counted, Harper the democrat was electedand Widney was a bad third and was only a few votes ahead of the socialist candidate. Harpers election was due to the split in the Republican party, due to the dictation of Otis of the nomination of Widney, forcing independent republicans into the nomination of Gates on the Good Citizenship ticket. Harper afterwards resigned after a few months in office on account of scandle connected with his administration. This case is a sample of many others. I have stated these individual facts as accumulative evidence of the truth of the statement that Otis is a man of little influence personally, except among his close personal friends. Of course, he has friends, true friends who stick by him, but so has almost every convict in a state's prison. I'm afraid that I have extended this letter beyond a reasonable limit, but after reading the editorial refered to, I started to wind up my thinking apparatus and now to relieve you, I will let it run down. Accept the assurance of my continued regard and admiration and let me congratulate you on the acquisition of another dishonorable enemy and salute you with Rip Van Winkle's toast "Here's your good health, and your family's good health and may you live long and prosper. I remain Yours very Respectfully C. E. Wolfe.Fredensborg, June the 17th 1911. To His Excellency the Minister of the United States of America Copenhagen. Your Excellency: I have the honour, the Marshal of the Court not beeing present, by order from the King to express to you Their Majesties best thanks for the sympathetic condolences you sent on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. ROOSEVELT on occasion of the decease of His Highness Prince JOHN of Glücksbourg. Be pleased to accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my distinguished consideration. Angelgrecht [*[?]*] Chamberlain and master of the ceremonies [?]6-17-11 Enc in Bloomfield 8-1-11[*6-17-11*] [*Enc. in Bloomfield 8-1-11*] [*Collier's The National Weekly P. F. COLLIER & SON, Publishers Robert J. Collier, 416-430 West Thirteenth Street NEW YORK June 17, 1911 "Pinafore" SITTING AT A REVIVAL, a retired actor, who had appeared in some of W. S. GILBERT'S dramas, said to a friend, "Every Line of GILBERT'S contains so much that a piece of his gains every time it is seen. The bearer should be so familiar with the whole that he feels the point with the first word of the line. If he has to wait for the last, he loses half; for the next line is loaded with a new delicacy, to be missed while he is waking up to the last." In the operas also the exquisiteness of the lines is first among the many charms; and, indeed GILBERT'S talents as a playwright were an essential factor in giving to his librettos their place entirely apart. They are literature and they are drama. The situations, the characters, even the plot, have a peculiar felicity and build solid foundations for the subtlety and wit. On the day that GILBERT died "Pinafore" was revived, very excellently in New York, to refresh the parched spirits who had been hopelessly wandering up and down Broadway, among Mauve Ladies and Summer Maids, Girls This and Babies That, Follies and Revues, seeking the mind's gaiety and finding only the mental relaxation of the undistinguished average; the art of the Greatest Common Denominator. That many thousands enjoy music wedded to humor, handled with taste, and highly civilized, was shown when the revived "Mikado" last year made the world happier, as "Pinafore" is doing now. More than half of the first-rate dramatic productions of the last two seasons in New York were made at The New Theater, under the patronage of the much-abused millionaires. Our largest city has an art museum that becomes noticeably finer with every month. Before long it will possess much the best collection in the world of the greatest sculptor now alive. The city possesses opera that is unequaled. If The New Theater, in its smaller home, maintains its quality and makes the advances to be expected, our drama will thrive, not only in the theater itself, but in others, forced upward by the presence of a standard. As to lighter music and comedy, may a long series of revived Gilbert and Sullivan operas create a taste too fastidious for the "girl shows" that infest Broadway. Coming and Going SENATOR GUGGENHEIM'S committee appointments were pointed out by us a few weeks ago. We now desire to call our readers' attention to the fact that Senator DU PONT, President of the Powder Trust, is on the following committees: MILITARY AFFAIRS, Chairman; COST DEFENSES, EXPENDITURES IN THE WAR DEPART, PENSIONS. Is this what is meant by getting the people coming and going! North Dakota THE ACTIVITIES of JAMES J. HILL and of "ALECK" MACKENZIE (MACKENZIE of the Alaska scandal, who was pardoned for his offenses because his "health was poor")—and other elements—promised to make reform difficult, but nevertheless North Dakota is one of the four States which are to have a primary vote on delegates to national conventions and on national committeemen. She now has a Corrupt Practices Act, and four resolutions are pending for constitutional amendments providing for the initiative, referendum, and recall. The State thus becomes one of the progressive leaders. The world hurries on its course ahead. Are They Dead? THE QUESTION is often asked of us—to what extent was the patent medicine industry injured by the crusade against it a few years ago? It was made groggy, but it is coming back. We have already spoken of the large patent medicine element among the leaders of "The League for Medical Freedom," and we are now about to discuss "The Advertisers' Protective Association." It is sending circulars to newspapers and periodicals all over the country. How thorough it is may be inferred from the fact that among the periodicals on its list is the "Harvard Monthly"! The circular attacks DR. WILEY, of course; and "the Doctors' Trust"—also of course. Its frankness is what makes it pleasant. For instance: The manufacturers of valuable remedies in a form to provide inexpensive medicines for the people is a most commendable business. Many publishers have, no doubt, felt the effect of these assaults by a reduction in amount of advertising patronage. This association . . . [represents] an investment of $400,000,000, whose advertising expenses are annually over $100,000,000. If this condition is not changed, it will result in greatly cutting down the support you receive. * * June 17 We presume that almost any editor or publisher will be able to understand this circular. We imagine that there are very few advertisers of standing connected with this association, which finds it necessary to give no more exact address than a Post-office box. Hearst WHEN "TOWN TOPICS" flew into the courts against COLLIER'S it made the mistake of bringing criminal as well as civil action. It was able to let its civil cases drag for years, and never come to trial; but criminal libel is more rapid and more difficult to stop, so all the facts between us and Colonel MANN were soon presented to the world— including a good deal more than we had printed. In our suit against CHARLES W. POST, resulting in the now famous $50,000 verdict, we also gave much information which we had not used before. The same was true in the hearings before the Ballinger Investigating Committee— more was furnished than was promised. MR. HEARST, as soon as he heard of our newspaper series, and before he had the slightest idea what we were going to print, threatened both criminal and civil libel. He, unlike Colonel MANN and Judge DEUEL, was shrewd enough, however, not to bring the threatened criminal action, and so he can safely circulate his $500,000 bluff, knowing he can wait three or four years and then drop his case. Probably he suspects that, following our custom, we have not discharged all of our ammunition in the first engagement. Help Yourself WHEN SENATOR TILLMAN in 1899 said on the floor of Congress: "If you are going to steal, I want my share," he was fighting for more money for a useless navy-yard as "recognition" for his bailiwick. His attitude toward the navy is that of almost every politician on the naval committees. The arrangement is this: The members of these bodies frame the bills authorizing increases in the navy. Like Mr. TILLMAN, each one likes to see a good share of the navy's money spent in his own State. A Secretary of the Navy hostile to these interests is likely to have his recommendations for new ships voted down in committee. The late Senator McENERY of Louisiana was a member of the Senate Naval Committee. His State supports the inland yard at Algiers, near New Orleans, which none of the modern battleships could possibly reach and where there is a million-dollar-dry-dock which docked one of the older battleships twice. Here it cost, in 1907, $97,178.49 to produce $1,040.01 worth of goods, with $308,332 expended in improvements. Two-thirds of the navy's money has been spent on land; one-half of this has been pure waste; and altogether the American navy supports eleven navy-yards. Great Britain, possessor of the world's strongest and biggest fleet, has but six of the same class. These eleven yards cost in maintenance in 1909 over forty million dollars. Secretary MEYER has placed the useless navy-yard on a starvation basis. Having authority to discontinue the naval station at San Juan, Porto Rico, he recently ordered it to be dismantled and its machinery and few tools transferred to Guantanamo, which is to be the great naval base for the Panama Canal and the Caribbean. This insignificant station at San Juan employed eight artisans and about a dozen laborers; it has repaired during the past year nothing larger than a coal barge. Nevertheless, the Secretary's order brought forth an indignant protest from San Juan. The Chamber of Commerce added its official lamentations. By doing away with our useless navy-yards the military burden of the country could be reduced by some ten or more millions yearly. Reaping the Crop THOSE REFORMERS who hailed Governor DIX as another CLEVELAND, and defeated STIMSON to punish ROOSEVELT, steadily, month by month, have the privilege of seeing the Tammany grip grow tighter on the Empire State. J. SERGEANT CRAM, one of the most prominent of the Tammany leaders, was selected for the Public Services Commission, to replace an excellent man, and incidentally to make more unlikely the solution of the subway question—one of the most complicated municipal problems in America. President and Senate SPEAKING OUT is the fashion. President TAFT, in stating just what he believes to be the most active opposition to reciprocity, has gained with the country. In showing willingness to face the privilege-loving reactionaries of his own party he has also set himself a strengthening example, which we hope, will bear fruit as long as MR. TAFT is in the public service. 7[*6-17-11*] [*Enc. in Bloomfield 8-1-11*] [*June 17, 1911*] COLLIER'S A Tribute IF ALL PLUMBERS had a passion for diamonds and bought the best and largest that their incomes would afford, then the size of the stone on your plumber's shirt front would be a reliable barometer of the community's standard of hygiene. Where the friendless plumber is a prosperous and highly respected citizen, the people of his neighborhood— or village—live in comfort in modern houses, and usually understand first principles of healthful living. That was a wise culture center which, instead of advertising itself as "the Athens of southern Kansas" boasted of the number of its bath-tubs and sleeping porches. For all his deliberate manners, short hours, and incurable forgetfulness, the plumber has managed to accomplish a tremendous amount of useful labor. What record of achievement he might have to his credit if he had worked all the hours in which he was going back and forth from the shop after tools he forgot to bring with him! It was only about twenty years ago that "completely modern" houses began to be the property of Citizens of average means. In so progressive a State as Kansas, a plumber in Salina twelve years or so ago was publicly derided when he exhibited a modern bath-room equipment in his front window. Now that same town is boasting of the amount of money it has invested in all sorts of plumbing. Fiction in Washington THE PUBLIC LIBRARY of the District of Columbia shows, in its last annual report, that in the last five years the proportion of fiction circulated has run down from eighty-four to sixty-two per cent. The report for the fiscal year, which ends on the 30th of this month, will show a further drop, as each month so far the present year, as compared with corresponding months last year, shows a drop of from one to three per cent. The decrease is not only relative but absolute. We congratulate Mr. BOWERMAN and invite information from other libraries. The Way It Is Done A FRIEND has sent me a "prospectus for a goose farm." It is one of the most perfect and convincing promoter's arguments we have seen. And all so brief and direct: Number of stockholders, 3; shares of stock, 3 at $100 per value; 300 geese at $1 each; 3 eggs per week per goose, 900 eggs per week—900 times 52 equals 46,800 eggs incubated, allowing for 40,400 bad eggs, means 100,000 geese; 3 pounds of feathers per goose, at $1 per pound, will bring $300,000; 100,000 pairs of goose livers, at 60 cents a pair, will mean $60,000; 2 buttons from each goose bill, at 1 cent each, means $2,000; 100,000 dressed gees at $1.50 each would bring $150,000, and the estimated operating expense total $190,000. He is the balance sheet: INCOME EXPENSES Feathers . . . . . . . . . . . $300,00 Capital Invested . . . . . . . . . $ 300 Goose livers . . . . . . . . 60.000 Operating Expense . . . . . . 190,000 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,000 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190,300 Dressed geese . . . . . . 150,000 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . $512,000 Expenses . . . . . . . . . . 190,300 Net Profit . . . . . . . . $321,700 To each stockholder would be paid a net profit of $107,267, or an annual income on his $100 investment of $35,755. Where the flaw is may be discovered by those who read prospectuses sent out by the Sterling Debenture Corporation and other happy possessors of "sucker lists." Agriculture in Florida THE "FLORIDA GROWER," an agricultural journal is making an energetic appeal to prospective farmers to investigate personally land offered them before purchasing. When the big freeze of 1895 destroyed the orange groves, a few men planted vegetables. Few expected good resuls in soil that had always been thought unfit for them. To the surprise of the growers, however, the crops were abundant and easily disposed of at good prices. They used the simplest farming methods, yet in 1908, when the State was only five per cent developed, garden products sold for more than $18,000,000. Development companies scented a fast feast. With literally millions of acres of land selling at $5 and less per acre, the prospects of profit were tremendous. Some of the land is good, much is swamp, and much is useless white sand, but it is all classed together. The reputable companies court investigation, and the Department of Agriculture will analyze soils. Cost of Graduation MANY BOYS AND GIRLS drop quietly out of their classes before commencement day and sacrifice their diplomas because their parents can not afford the dress worn by the other pupils at the exercises. A superintendent in Illinois in a recent report said: "Too often our high school commencement exercises are robbed of their true significance and dwindle into a mockery— a cheap peacock parade." This sharp comment was made after he had received reports from twenty-five graduates of the largest high schools in the country, showing that the boys spent on an average for clothes and invitations $35.40 and the girls $58.18. The State Superintendent of Illinois said that the brightest and most ambitious girl in one high school feigned ill health and dropped out because her father could not afford money for the display connected with graduation. The dress becomes more costly each year. One of the expenses which is practically obligatory is the class photographs, and photographs become more and more costly. The personal invitation to the exercises is also a fairly recent added expense. Even persons quite outside of the family of the graduates have to share the increasing cost because the custom is growing up of giving presents in return for these invitations. One of the most conspicuous evils in girls' schools throughout the country is the large portion of the conversation of every day, month in and month out through the year, which is devoted to clothes. Several expedients regarding the graduating exercises have been resorted to. One is caps and gowns, which can be rented or made at home. Another is that the gowns be made in the school by the pupils. Changing Wonders THE TELEGRAPH, the telephone, anesthetics, photography, X-rays, are taken for granted, and "wireless," sky-navigation, and talking machines must soon be casually accepted. There is for us little more magic in a railroad train than in a wheelbarrow, but it was not so when EMERSON wrote in his "Journal" in 1834: One has dim foresight of hitherto uncomputed mechanical advantages who rides on the railroad, and, moreover, a practical confirmation of the ideal philosopher that matter is phenomenal, while men and tress and barns whiz by you as fast as the leaves of a dictionary. As our tea-kettle hissed along through a field of May flowers, we could judge of the sensations of a swallow who skims by trees and bushes with about the same speed. The very permanence of matter seems compromised, and oaks, fields, hills, hitherto esteemed symbols of stability, do absolutely dance by you. To some minds life teaches that there is nothing new under the sun. To others, with better moral appetite, nothing is ever old. The locomotive does not lose its wonder, but shares it with water, air, and fire with the fact of living, and with every plant that breathes. Guidance BOSTON IS SETTING AN EXAMPLE which will undoubtedly be followed by the rest of the country, in what she is doing in the field of vocational guidance. To help young people secure the kind of work which is fitted to their abilities is obviously of the first importance, but it requires such knowledge, general intelligence, and special fitness in those who are conducting it that as the movement spreads there will undoubtedly be a lot of adventurers who go into it for their own profit. The Boston work, under the lead of MEYER BLOOMFIELD, is being conducted in the highest possible manner. One of the recent steps is to publish a series of pamphlets on such subjects as "The Grocer," "The Architect," "The Baker," "Telephone Operating," "Bookbinding," "Stenography and Typewriting," "Millinery, " "Dress-Making," "Straw Hat Making," Confectionery Manufacture," telling the boy or girl about the conditions of work, the requirements, the pay, an d the opportunities to get ahead. It would be impossible to estimate the loss to a community in efficiency and happiness which grows out of the number of young people who go into the wrong occupation. Following the Boston example, the Poughkeepsie Board of Education has issued a booklet for free distribution to the schoolgirls of the city, called "Choosing an Occupation," and showing the kind of work open in that city. In more than a dozen cities and towns throughout the country there are vocational guidance committees or bureaus at work. As Professor HANUS says, in the preface to Mr. BLOOMFIELD'S book, called "The Vocational Guidance of Youth": Vocational guidance does not mean helping boys and girls to find work, but to find the kind of work they are best fitted to do well. It does not mean prescribing a vocation. It does mean bringing to bear on the choice of a vocation organized information and original common sense." For the first time in the history of education Harvard University will have a course on Vocational Guidance at the Summer School in July. Big Brothers MANY CITIES throughout the United States have now taken up what is known as the "Big Brother" movement, a very effective step in the general effort of civilization to give the child a better chance. The "Big Sister" movement is the same thing applied to girls. Personal service is the essence of this work, and nothing in the world counts for so much as personal service. All realize now that it is absurd to blame the child who comes before juvenile court. The business of society is not to blame but to help. We hear every day intelligent men and women of some leisure say that they wish they had some useful labor for their spare time. Anybody of reasonable tact and intelligence can be a "big brother" or a "big sister," and thereby spend time and strength as valuably as it can be spent. If you want to make your life of worth to your fellow beings, just look into this matter in your neighborhood and make yourself part of it.[*Enc in Earl 6-20-11 6-17-11*] COL. THEODORE ROOSEVELT, VIRTUOUS VAULTER. Col. Theodore Roosevelt has allowed the sting of a just criticism to irritate him into abandoning his zeal for "the square deal," for which he has been shouting for years. In the last number of The Outlook the eminent advertiser—personal, political and Presidential—says of Gen. Harrison Gray Otis that he "is a consistent enemy of every movement for social and economic betterment; a consistent enemy of men in California who have dared resolutely to stand against corruption and in favor of honesty; that the attitude of Gen. Otis, in his paper, affords a curious instance of the anarchy of soul which comes to a man who in conscienceless fashion deifies property at the expense of human rights, no less surely than it comes to a man who, in the name of human rights, wars upon all men of property, good or bad." "It may be quite true," says Roosevelt (though he takes care not to say it is true,) "that this paper (The Times) has, again and again, shown itself to be as much an enemy of good citizenship, honest, decent government, and every effective effort to secure fair play for workingmen and women, as any anarchist could show himself," etc., etc. It is significant that the Associated press declined to either fetch, carry or otherwise exploit Col. Roosevelt's remarkable outgiving, though it was plainly expected by him to be treated as "news," and sensational news at that. The editorial in The Times which produced the foregoing oblique, insinuating, intemperate and ill-tempered diatribe from the pen of the editorial ex-President, was a brief criticism of his language when he said in a signed article: "If the Times Building was dynamited, then those who did the work should be punished." This journal said in reply. "The Times feels that the 'if' is upholding the cause of disorder, and is a distinct aid to the villains who incited and procured the murder of twenty innocent men and the destruction of $500,000 worth of property." Col. Roosevelt had either read the unanimous report of the Citizens' Committee, the unanimous report of the Coroner's Jury, and the unanimous report of the Grand Jury with respect to the cause of the destruction of the Times Building, or he had not. If he had read these reports (the opportunity for which had been given him,) he knew [*The Times 6/17/11 1*] beyond the possibility of a doubt that the destruction was caused by dynamite. If he had not read them, then he had no moral right, occupying the position that he does before the American public, to express a doubt, the expression of which was an unwarranted, unfair and improper aid to those accused of the crime. It may be that Col. Roosevelt did not mean to extend such aid to the indicted men. it may be that the "if" was a loose and unguarded use of an inappropriate word. But Col. Roosevelt is a master of English. he knows the weight, the relevancy, the mental and legal effect of words as well as any living writer. he knew, for he could not help knowing, that to lend the weight of his influence to the unfounded proposition that The Times might not have been dynamited at all, but was possibly blown up by gas, was a distinct aid to those charged with the offense. In despite of the evidence taken before the grand jury upon which the McNamaras were indicted, The Times has never made the assertion, and does not now make the assertion, in advance, that their guilt is established. it has demanded, and still demands, that they shall receive an impartial trial before an unprejudiced jury, with every intendment of the law in their favor, and that they shall not be convicted unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of being either actual principals, legal participes criminis, or accessories before the fact to the dynamiting. In that trial the State has rights as well as the accused. Col. Roosevelt was unmindful of his own claimed reputation for standing for "the square deal" when he rushed, unsolicited, to the defense of suspected and indicted dynamiters by doubting —not whether they committed the act charged, for that he had a right to do— but by doubting whether any dynamiting of The Times had been done by anybody; for that is what his "if" means. He supplements his original unfairness of utterance by his unjust aspersions of the editor assailed, and by his evident attempt to shift the issue at the trial from the true question, whether the men accused are or are not guilty of the dynamiting, into a public arraignment of Gen. Otis, whose offense in the eyes of the dynamiters and other walking delegates is his undeviating stand for the imperiled principle of industrial freedom (which principle is something that this virtuous vaulter does not appear to be able to comprehend) and the manly refusal of Gen. Otis to indorse the views and accept the dictation of that sore-pated labor despot and demagogue, Samuel Gompers, at whose foul feet Col. Theodore Roosevelt, the man of once-boasted independence, seems willing to grovel in these latter days of his political despair. Of course Col. Roosevelt must be aware of the fact that he does not even begin to state fairly the true attitude of the editor of The Times, or of The Times newspaper, on the subjects i dispute. His clearly apparent effort to appeal to popular prejudice by aligning The Times with "the interests" —with capital as against labor, is unworthy of him and wholly indefensible. Had Col. Roosevelt said: "If the persons accused of dynamiting The Times are guilty, they should be punished." he would have said that which The Times itself has said, and the utmost that it has ever said, with respect to the pending trials. But he went further and said: "If The Times was dynamited." The "if" was either the result of careless writing, inexcusable in a man of his literary pretensions, or else it was the offspring of a willful ignorance of the facts, not declared by The Times alone, but ascertained through painstaking investigations by the Citizens' Committee, by the Coroner's Jury, and by the Grand Jury, all three of which bodies reported unanimously that the destruction of the Times Building and the murder of twenty of its people was caused by dynamite and by no other possible cause. Or maybe the "if" was born of the strong desire of Col. Roosevelt to retain the friendship and support of Samuel Gompers, for whose anarchic utterances Col. Roosevelt professes admiration, and with whom— "presto change!"—he apparently is disposed to wallow. Whatever the inspiration of the "if," it was a distinct aid, and was doubtless intended to e a distinct aid, to the villains who dynamited the Times Building. it is an elementary maxim of the criminal law that where there is no corpus delicti there can be no crime. it must be proved that a crime has been committed before anybody can be made amenable to the laws for committing it. Public opinion is stronger that law, and, in despite of the most watchful care, it will ind lodgment and exert an influence in the jury box. If doubts could have been raised by the press so that the nation had been divided in opinion as to whether Garfield accidentally shot himself, or was shot by Guiteau, the latter would never have good to the scaffold. If by copious use of "ifs" Col. Roosevelt can undermine and overthrow the general and warranted conviction in the public mind that the Times Building was dynamited, and can substitute the absurd theory that it was blown up by gas he will have helped the dynamiters—whoever they may be—to escape the rope. The brief, temperate and warranted criticism of The Times with respect to Col. Roosevelt's use of the word "if" appears to have so irritated the supersensitive cuticle of this political and personal acrobatic artist that he attacks The Times and its principal proprietor with a virulence and a disregard of the facts, and of the exterior decencies of modern journalism, worthy of the slangwhanging editor of the Arizona Kicker in its palmiest days. The Times regrets the hydrophobic "frothing" of Col. Roosevelt, not on its account, but on his own. Nothing that The Outlook has said or can say will impair the circulation or the influence of The Times, or disturb the composure of its owners; but the intemperate, grossly incorrect and clearly demagogical utterances of Col. Roosevelt cannot but aid to increase the rapidity of his descent from the pedestal on which an admiring people once mistakenly placed him.[*Enc in Earl 6-20-11 6-17-11*] His proscriptive attempts to cry down and silence everybody who refuses to follow him and his policies is a hopeless attempt, for there are some independent Americans who will revolt and "insurge." The editor of the Los Angeles Times is accused, in the reckless and unguarded language of Col. Roosevelt, of "deifying property," whatever the utterance was intended by its author to mean. Not deigning any answer to such a charge, we nevertheless make prompt and pertinent rejoinder by declaring, without fear of successful contradiction, that nobody has ever accused Col. Roosevelt of sincerely "deifying" any good thing in law or government deserving deification. Certainly he does not deify the Constitution and the laws made thereunder, nor does he deify true industrial and personal liberty, human rights (except when "organized") or "equality of opportunity" in the industrial field, if objected to by the walking delegates. When reminded of the solemn requirements of the Constitution and the law, in their application to the assailed rights of certain American workingmen contending against the despotism of leagued and lawless labor bandits,, he loftily looked out of a White House window, waved his strenuous fist with a conclusive wave, and declared, with an air of finality: "Well, I'm not a lawyer!" He has unwisely aligned himself not with that great body of free, independent and manly American citizens who habitually work with their hands, but, on the contrary, he trains with that smaller, noisier and more "undesirable" class who habitually shout with their mouths. _____ If Theodore Roosevelt had been a contemporary of Ananias, Baron Munchausen and Mendez Pinto, those illustrious romancers would have been distanced and would have lost their notoriety. The many-colored coat of Joseph was uniform and sombre compared with the coloring of the Roosevelt political robe. Of all the Janus-faced, chameleon-hued, upright and downright fabricators that ever tried the patience of friends, and invited the criticism of foes, here, certainly, is the limit. The name, "Face Both Ways," is inadequate. It will be remembered that during the [ * The Times 6/17/11 2 *] Idaho-Colorado trials of the Moyer gang, he denounced the men on trial as "undesirable citizens." Then to make himself solid with the "undesirables," he bitterly denounced "predatory capital," which he claimed was incarnated in the person of Harriman. When Harriman, in response, exposed the action of Roosevelt in holding him up for a $250,000 campaign contribution, he declared that Harriman was "a liar," and when Harriman gave to the public the letter that Roosevelt had written him before election, Roosevelt dropped the subject. He attacked Senator Penrose as an obnoxious political boss (which he may have been), and afterward eulogized him as a "masterly leader." He praised Platt and Quay, whom he had previously abused. He urged Bellamy Storer (the husband of the combative Maria) to help make Archbishop Ireland a cardinal. When he reached Rome he accepted an invitation to uphold the Methodist missionary cause in the Holy City, and when the Pope in consequence declined to receive him, he "welched," otherwise he canceled his appointment to address the Methodists, and left the city. When his position on the Japanese school question was made a cause of criticism by the union-labor organizations, he stoutly protested that he was the foe of all Asiatic hordes, and would protect union labor against their aggressions. He had previously made a tremendous effort to defeat hostile action against the Japanese in the Legislature of California,and succeeded with the invaluable assistance of Speaker Phil Stanton of Los Angeles. He declared solemnly in the East that he had nothing to do with bringing about the independence of Panama, and when he struck the Pacific Coast he averred that he, and he alone, procured the independence of Panama. In the West he declaimed loudly in favor of a downward revision of the tariff, yet acted as president of the New York Republican State Convention that endorsed the Payne-Aldrich bill. He paused in Arizona long enough to denounce the recall of judges, and when he reached California he claimed that the recall was the most desirable of all the reform measures. His latest position on the union-labor question, as announced in the last issue of The Outlook, is that of unconditional and abject submission to these monopolies. He sits at the feet of Gompers, casts adoring glances at him, and kotows to the "labor vite," which is a delusion, a sham and a bogie-man, which no brave man need fear. Col. Roosevelt, disappointed politician and virtuous vaulter, is steadily revising and reversing himself downward. With his contradictory utterances and actions, and his indefensible methods, how can he hope to "come back?" -----[*Enc in Earl 6-20-11 6-17-11*] [*The Express 6/17/11*] Otis Opposed To Social And Economic Betterment ---------- Colonel Roosevelt Says Times Has Shown Itself to Be Enemy of Good Citizenship, Honest and Decent Government and Fair Play to Workingmen ---------- The Express presents herewith the full text of the article contributed by Colonel Roosevelt to the New York Outlook issued this day, wherein he treats of "Mr. Gompers, General Otis and the Dynamite Charges." It is a temperate, just analysis of conditions as they present themselves under the review of a broad-minded, patriotic man accustomed to analyze events in their larger aspects. We heartily commend it to our readers. Colonel Roosevelt possesses special qualifications for dealing accurately with the subjects of which he here treats. This the Times itself fully recognizes. Witness the fact that it said of him as recently as Sept. 18, 1910: "He is a student of men as well as history, ancient and modern . . . He is an accurate and conscious analyst. . . . His integrity and truthfulness are not exotics which wither beneath the blasts of temptation." Never did he more truly appear a student of men than in this judgment that "Otis has shown himself a consistent enemy of men in California who have dared resolutely to stand against corruption and in favor of honesty." Never did he reveal greater accuracy of analysis than when, analyzing the editorial Otis he justly says: "The attitude of General Otis in his paper affords a curious instance of the anarchy of soul which comes to a man who, in conscienceless fashion deifies property at the expense of human rights." [Editorial by Theodore Roosevelt, in the Outlook, June 17, 1911] Mr. Gompers, General Otis, and the Dynamite Charges In an article in The Outlook of May 6 on the dynamite outrage which, it is charged, was perpetrated against the Los Angeles Times, I called attention to the fact that certain labor men had tried to crete a public opinion in favor of those arrested simply because the crime was committed against a capitalist, and because the men charged with committing it were members of a labor union. I urged that we should all, as good citizens, confine ourselves simply to trying to secure a just and fair trial, so that no innocent man might suffer and that every guilty man might be punished. The Los Angeles Daily Times, edited by Gen. Harrison Gray Otis, has published an editorial on the article in question, presumably written by General Otis, and for which, at all events, he assumes editorial responsibility; and Mr. Gompers has quoted the article in full and written a long editorial on it in the "American Federationist," the official magazine of the American Federation of Labor, a magazine published in the interests of the trade union movement. These two articles offer an instructive contrast, to which I am all the more glad to call attention because I do not agree with Mr Gompers as to the need of writing the article which I did write. One sentence of my article in the Outlook ran as follows: "If the explosion was no an accident, but the deliberate act of of any man or men, it was an outrage dastardly iniquity, for it was one of those crimes in which the murderer, in order to gratify his spite against an individual, not merely wrecks the individual's property, but with callous indifference takes the lives of scores of innocent people as an incident to the achievement of his sinister and criminal purpose." On this General Otis, after stating the in this article the writer (myself) has "endeavored to make himself solid with the labor unions, but has only succeeded in provoking a roar of anger from them, all the way from Gompers to Tveitmoe," comments as follows: "If" the Times building was dynamited, says Mr. Facing Both Ways, then those who did the work should be punished. The labor unionizes are angered at this suggestion, because they do not want the dynamiters punished even IF they are guilty; and the Times . . . feels that the "if" is an upholding of the cause of disorder; and a distinct aid to the villains who incited and procured the murder of 20 innocent men and the destruction of $500,000 worth of property."[ * Enc in Earl 6-20-11 * ] [ * 6-17-11 * ] General Otis in this article thus takes the very position against which all good citizens should protest when taken by the labor men. That is, the purpose of my article was to protest against assuming before the trial what it was hoped to prove or disprove at the trial; and in this way General Otis is guilty of conduct which could not be too severely denounced if the offender were a labor leader, and which therefore cannot be too severely denounced when the offender is a violent opponent of organized labor and a consistent enemy of every movement for social and economic betterment -- just as he has shown himself the consistent enemy of the men in California who have dared resolutely to stand against corruption and in favor of honesty. The article by Mr. Gompers in the American Federationist offers the most striking contrast, in tone and temper, to the article of General Otis. Mr. Gompers' editorial is an article of the type which any magazine should be glad to have appear in its columns. It is a fair and honorable statement of a position with which I only in part disagree, couched in language which warrants respectful and careful attention. On the point the General Otis raises, i.e., his own contention, the the building was dynamited, Mr. Gompers takes the opposite side. In my article I confined myself to stating what was the rightful path to follow if it proved that the building had been dynamited, and if any labor union man were implicated in the crime; this is the only right way to look at the matter. After reading Mr. Gompers' article carefully, I still feel that at least some of the labor men so framed their statements about the explosion as to convey the impression -- and, I fear, to excite the feeling among their followers -- that this matter was to be treated as a case of class conflict, and that the labor men were to rally behind the accused as a matter of class duty and loyalty. It is due to the labor men to say, however, that Mr. Gompers shows in this article that certain of the capitalist newspapers of the stamp of that owned by General Otis have been responsible for far more brutal utterances than men be attributed to any recognized labor leader. The attitude of General Otis in his paper affords a curious instance of the anarchy of soul which comes to the man who in conscienceless fashion deifies property at the expense of human rights -- no less surely than it comes to the man who in the name of human rights wars upon all men of property, good or bad. In concluding a noteworthy article, Mr. Gompers writes as follows: We could well wish that Mr. Roosevelt might devote some little time to reading current trade union literature in order to ascertain real union sentiment . . . We should like him to read, for a time at least, the leading publications of the trade-unionists. He will not find in them the harsh words which disclose a virulent spirit toward the opposing side. We would be most willing to place a file for the last year of these magazines in his hands and have him candidly express its effect upon him. We give no space to inflammatory teachings. we try to bring the faculty of common sense to bear on all matters with which we deal. We have no room in this magazine for vituperation, heated denunciations, or groundless accusations. We do try, of course, to tell the truth plainly and to lay claim to all of labor's rights fearlessly. This is an honorable invitation expressed in an honorable way, and I shall certainly take advantage of it. Now, let me answer directly the questions he puts to me, implicitly rather than explicitly, in this article. Mr. Gompers says that the trade-unionists only wish a fair trial. That is all I wish. Let us find out who is guilty and who is innocent. I said in my article the it was entirely proper to provide money to secure such a trial. Mr. Gompers claims that illegal and improper action has been taken in kidnapping the men. That is a matter which can be settled only through the courts, and I shall welcome any effort that is made thus to settle it. Now let me most earnestly ask Mr. Gompers and this associated with him in the cause of labor -- a cause of which I hope I may say I am a very earnest and sincere friend -- that they, in their turn, make it equally evident that they do not intend to stand by the men right or wrong, that they wish them to have an absolutely fair chance to prove their innocence, but that they will join with every other citizen in hearty condemnation of them, and will endeavor to bring them to punishment, if they are guilty. No feeling of hostility to the Los Angeles Times must be allowed to interfere with this. It may be quite true that the Los Angeles Times has again and again shown itself to be as much an enemy of good citizenship, of honest and decent government, and of every effective effort to secure fair play for working men and women, as any anarchist sheet could show itself to be. But that has nothing to do with the question. If, instead of the newspaper of General Otis, is was the newspaper of the late Herr Most, I should strive just as hard to bring to punishment the murderers, whoever they might be; if the paper dynamited had been a socialist paper in Milwaukee, I should strive just as hard to bring to justice the wrong-doers as now when the paper dynamited happens to be a capitalist newspaper in Los Angeles. I ask merely that all good citizens, whether wage-workers or not, shall take the same view. Mr. Gompers must remember that I have seen a good many of these things from the inside. I spent much of my time in Montana when the Western Federation of Miners was in its heyday of wrongdoing there and in Idaho, and I felt the the labor leaders did grave injustice to themselves, and furnished capital to the most violent and unscrupulous enemies of labor, by their failure to denounce the general attitude and some of the specific deeds of the Western Federation -- and to show this attitude and the character of these deeds I refer to the official government reports of the investigation made while I was president. Too many labor men adopted toward the responsible leaders of the Western Federation just the attitude that certain capitalistic papers controlled by Wall street adopt toward the great trusts which are known to do grave wrong but which just keep clear of the clutch of the law. I shall always protest against accepting "law honesty" as warrant enough for supporting a business man or politician, and the ability to escape conviction for murder as warrant enough for upholding a labor leader when the outside circumstances are such as conclusively to show that either the politician, the capitalist, or the labor leader is an undesirable citizen. Mr. Gompers and those associated with him are taking the lead in a great movement which may be made, and I believe will be made, a movement for incalculable good. My desire is to co-operate with them and help them in every way, and I very earnestly hope that they will steadily so conduct themselves as to make it not merely the duty but the privilege of all decent citizens thus to cooperate with them. Theodore Roosevelt. [ * The Express 6/17/11 * ][*Enc in Earl 6-20-11*] [*6-17-11*] [ *The Express 6/19/11* ] In his scathing denunciation of Otis that appeared in the last issue of the New York Outlook, Colonel Roosevelt lays bare to the gaze of the nation a view of the man as he is in all his offensiveness. The people of the United States at large are thus enabled to see Otis just as he appears in the judgment of all right-minded men and women who see him at nearer range in California -- a bigoted mercenary who "deifies property at the expense of human right," in "conscienceless fashion," -- an "enemy of every movement for social and economic betterment," the Hessian-like foe "of the men in California who have dared resolutely to stand against corruption and in favor of honesty." That is a faithful pen picture of Otis as he really is. It shows the very man. The quotations are from Colonel Roosevelt's article on "Mr. Gompers, General Otis and the Dynamite Charges." California thanks Colonel Roosevelt for the publicity he has given to truths that justice requires should be widely told. Los Angeles in particular owes him a debt of obligation, for, judging Otis with perfect accuracy, he has expressed its own deliberate judgment, long since formed. Otis doesn't represent the sentiment or convictions of Los Angeles on any question. The decent men and women of this city repudiated him long ago. His sordid newspaper lost all its influence when it flung away such character as it had. Politically, it betrayed the people to the Southern Pacific railroad, and when absolute knowledge of that betrayal came home to public consciousness, Otis became a negligible factor, utterly without influence. Ethically, his journal is conducted on the moral plane of the Police Gazette, delighting in salacious stories and with morbid depravity featuring all that is vile and lustful and indecent. It has given its support to scoundrels who sold protection to vice and is today the champion of the brothers. Without principle, without sense of honor or consciousness of shame, without character, without good reputation, wanton, crooked, morally rotten and politically corrupt -- that's the Times! What wonder that honorable men despise it and decent women scorn it! Ever lying about and misrepresenting labor, the Times has sought to create a sentiment behind which it could bulwark itself and from which it could milk a money profit. Did organizes labor hold a picnic? Behold Times cartoons representing their wives and daughters and sisters as wantons, themselves as drunkards. Behold printed accompanying descriptions so obscene as to approach the very verge of public indecency. Dynamite? Otis has been flinging dynamite around this town for years. No man's reputation has been safe when exposed to the assaults of his freakish malignity. No institution, not even the public school system, has been immune from his attacks inspired by his jaundiced pique, preposterous self love or distempered vanity. He has rested on the town like a curse. All this does not excuse the dynamiters who criminally brought destruction on the Times and took the lives of its employes. On them and each of them, whoever they are, as they are proven guilty, let descend the sword of justice. Their crime was hideous, their guilt atrocious and their lives are forfeit. As Roosevelt says in his just condemnation of Otis: "No feeling of hostility to the Los Angeles Times must be allowed to interfere with this. It may be quite true that the Los Angeles Times has again and again shown itself to be as much an enemy of good citizenship, of honest and decent government, and of every effective effort to secure fair play for working men and women, as any anarchist sheet could show itself to be. But that has nothing to do with the question. If, instead of the newspaper of General Otis, it was the newspaper of the late Herr Most, I should strive just as hard to bring to punishment the murderers, whoever they might be; if the paper dynamited had been a socialist paper in Milwaukee, I should strive just as hard to bring to justice the wrongdoers as now when the paper dynamited happens to be a capitalist newspaper of Los Angeles. I ask merely that all good citizens, whether wageworkers or not, shall take the same view." The punishment of the guilty ought not to be affected in the least by the fact that Otis and his wanton newspaper are the detestation of decent people -- that Otis himself, to quote again from Roosevelt's article, "is a violent opponent of organized labor and a consistent enemy of every movement for social and economic betterment -- just as he has shown himself the consistent enemy of the men in California who have dared resolutely to stand against corruption and in favor of honesty." That must not influence the course of justice. Nor does it matter, in the law's just dealing with this appalling case, that, to quote again from Roosevelt, "certain of the capitalist newspapers of the stamp of that owned by General Otis have been responsible for far more brutal utterances than can be attributed to any recognized labor / leader." Colonel Roosevelt explains "such brutal utterances," in the case of Otis, in a sufficient way by declaring: "The attitude of General Otis in his paper affords a curious instance of the anarchy of soul which comes to the man who in conscienceless fashion deifies property at the expense of human rights." But the philosopher, the student of social conditions, takes into account facts that the law ignores. What will his judgment be when in later years he comes to examine into the events of this epoch? He will hold Otis himself primarily responsible for the awful catastrophe the laid the Times in ruins, for in his insensate folly, arrogant insolence and wanton disregard of the public welfare he hurled moral dynamite about the community year after year and taught crime the way to cruelty and barbarism.13. Chicago Jun 18-11 [Bottum] Mr Theodore Roosevelt; Dear Sir; I would like to know if you would use your influence to help me obtain a position in the natural history line. I have been a surveyor for the last four yrs and have a great love for the outdoors. I am a young man twenty two yrs of age have no bad habits and can furnish the best of references. I am a fair shot having qualified as sharpshooter on the range at Camp Logan for two yrs as a member of the Illinois national Guard. I have always been interested in natural history and hardly know what kind of a position I want. [I allways] I always have taken a great interest in your works and as a fellow New Yorker I thought I would take the liberty of writing to you. Yours very truly Chauncey A Bottum 45G Deming Place Chicago P.S. I would like to work near or in Chicago if possibleThe Smokeshop A Man's Magazine 76 E. 108 St. New York.......... 6/18...191 [*[1911?]*] [*J.*] Hon. T. Roosevelt N.Y. My dear Colonel: Please favor me with an autographed photo for our Statemen's edition and oblige J F FarrellR. H. Gillespie, D. D. S. ====== [*N.*] Laredo, Texas, June 18, 1911. The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N. Y. Dear Sir:-- I have spent several years in collecting data for an historical novel of early Texas, and I have unearthed much good material not generally known which I have used in "The Defenders" However, many --among others my publisher-- think the time not ripe for anything on Texas. Knowing that you are not among these I am going to ask you to examine my ms. before I bring it out. I am aware, my dear sir, that this is much to ask of so busy a man as you; but being aware of your great interest in Texas history, I thought it might not be without profit to you, and it would be much to me-- your opinion. Miss Adina de Zavala of San Antonio has read my story and she says that it is the only thing worth while ever written on the history of our state. As she is an authority on Texas history, I consider this high praise. If you have time to give a very new writer a push upward, I'll send the ms. to you at once. Yours very truly, Troy Gillespie Box 283.[Chas. H. Belknap, Pres. E. I. Low, Treas. R. A. Fairbairn, Sec'y.] [Home Office: 42 Franklin St., New York, N. Y.] THE AMERICAN DIATOMITE COMPANY Eustis, Florida. P. O. Box 276 [*7*] June 18th 1911 Theodore Roosevelt, Esqre New York Dear Sir: I am here to develop some exclusive deposits of Kieselguhr - infusorial Earth. The quality of the Florida Earth is such to warrant the investment of considerable Capital. My object in writing to you is to try and get you interested inasmuch to have a duty placed upon the imported article. which now comes in the American markets freesometimes under the disguise of Clay A duty of 35% ad-valorem should be placed on the unprinted article. as there is enough Kieselguhr of excellent quality in the State of Florida to say nothing abt Maryland, Virginia & elsewhere to supply the whole world & at a price that would be obtainable - I am offered in all about 260 acres of Kieselguhr in this locality & I have already submitted samples &c to New York buyers as well as English & they one & all want the Florida product - Your interest in this matter will be much appreciated by Yours faithfully C.R. Gostling (Judds uncle -)[*[Heller]*] COPY. LONDON ADDRESS: 166, Piccadilly, W. Newland Tarlton & Co., Ltd. Transport Contractors Official Brokers, Auctioneers and Estate Agents. Importers and Exporters. Outfitter of Sporting and Scientific Caravans. Nairobi, B. E. Africa. June 18, 1911. My dear Miller: The Rainey safari has just finished a two months hunt in the Sotik country. *******I feel sure that we will able to collect a good lot of new material in the northern deserts. The trek into the Sotik developed into a lion hunt with a record at the finish. Mr. Rainey's chief pleasure is hunting with hounds.******* I very seldom took part in these hunts but devoted most of my time to the care of the skins and the trapping of carnivores. The large wolf traps were set nearly every night and made a remarkable record. The trap score is more or less as follows: two lions, two wild dogs, twenty hyenas, one aardwolf, six mungooses, twelve jackals, one octocyon, two serval cats, and one leopard. The total score is: 300 large skins in salt 400 small mammal skins 70 bird skins The collection as a whole duplicates the material in the Roosevelt collection with the addition of material from farther south near the German border within the Victoria Nyansa drainage where a[2] number of species new to the collection were secured. Small mammals were remarkably scarce in species. Two of my men set small traps every night but the results of their work are quite meagre. We are now outfitted with camels for our trip in the north. Mr. Rainey intends to spend at least four months between the northern Guaso Nyiro and the Abyssinian border. Marsabit, an isolated forested mountain, will be visited and some time devoted to elephant hunting on its slopes.******* We are shipping to the Smithsonian Institution from here eleven cases of heads, dried skins, and skins of birds and small mammals. There are also sixteen barrels of salted skins. We have gathered in a large number of salted skins for the time devoted to the hunt. This is due largely to the fact that no very large specimens, such as rhinoceros or giraffe were prepared. The number of men I have had to assist me in my special work has also been larger than on former trips. * * * * * * * * * * I am sending the manuscript of the white rhinoceros paper by registered mail. It was my intention to send it before leaving on safari but my troubles at the start were too numerous to allow me to carry out my plot. Some of the photos could be better but the lot[3] averages good. I regret very much the necessity of throwing the burden of proof reading on my friends. * * * * * * * * I am greatly indebted to you for putting through so rapidly the last paper of new African mammals. I have written Hollister an account of some of my most exciting exploits. Kindly remember me to Dr. Lyon and my friends in the Museum. I am remaining behind a few days to finish packing specimens. The others are already on their way north and I will have to do a few long days trek to catch them. Very sincerely yours, EDMUND HELLER P. S. The reduction on the plates is about one third but as I do not know the exact size of the quarto published by the S. I., this has been left for you to determine. E. H.[*[Enc. in Dorsey 8-16-11]*]District Judge's Chambers, United States Courts, Thomas G. Jones, Judge. Montgomery Ala., June 18, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, % The Outlook, New York City. My dear Mr Roosevelt: My heart is too full to thank you for your last letter. The boy is getting better and though I dare not hope yet I do. Added to the strain upon me is a vicious attack by former Governor Comer. He, of child labor fame, is bitter to this Court and the Constitution because years ago he was indicted in it for the attempted murder of a judge, in which the judge's son was killed and because the Court issued the injunction in the rate cases in which the state's lawyers confessed in open court was inevitable on the case as it then stood and said they would not appeal. In the course of this article he says that you, who appointed me, [was] were bitterly disappointed and condemned me for the injunction. Of course, I know better. When I can trust myself to write I propose to reply. You wrote me a private letter for Oyster Bay, August 14, 1907, of which I send you a copy. May I use this letter in my reply? Faithfully and gratefully yours, Thos. G. Jones, [*The new attack which came out Sunday, is in answer to some "observations" I made, on a most vicious message to the legislature. They are perhaps to long for you to read, but I enclose copy, that you may see how things are. T.G.J*]For enc see 8-14-07[*8.*] 681 WEST END AVENUE. N. W. CORNER 93RD ST. NEW YORK. June 18th 1911 Dear Theodore: That U. of Calif. address was worthy of the Greek Theater wherein it was delivered. Can I say more? Could I say less? -- seeing that you gave me the pamphlet. The least I can do to return two pamphlets for one. I enclose them -- and I'll send the 'Notes on Speechmaking' as soon as I can get it. In fact, I'll give you good measure, -- I'll send you also my new 'Study of Versification,' a guide-book for spring rocks. It was bully to see you and Mrs. Rooseveltlooking to peart (if that's the way it's spelt.) My wife and I agreed that you two had changed mighty little in twenty years. Have you seen the article on War in the new Britannica? It is by Henderson (biographer of Stonewall Jackson); and I think it echoes things you have said. Yours ever Brander Matthews335 Commonwealth Ave. Detroit Michigan. June 18th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.J. My Dear Sir. Your recent articles on Africa was read with very great interest, by the undersigned, little thinking that I would soon have a daughter in that country of my own. I cannot but feel that you would be glad to spend some of your spare moments in recreation reading the enclosed letter. It is not necessary to return it. I only hope it will give you a little pleasure on the side. Miss Miller's address is C/o A.B.C.F.M. Benguella, Via. Lisbon. Angola, Africa. She is about three hundred miles northeast from Benguella. With great respect and best wishes Sincerely yours Chas M MillerFor enc see 6-18-11[*[6-18-11]*] From Chas. M Miller 335 Commonwealth Ave. Detroit Michigan. 2400 Words. On the 10th. of April 1911, last dated Ocileso V. C. Africa? The following is in part a news letter from Miss Janette E Miller, who left Detroit September 5th. 1910 to take up her work there as a missionary under the Women's Board of the Interior. She says- I left home last fall and now it is fall again. Just as your grass is beginning to spring out of the warm earth ours is beginning to dry up from the burning sun. Yellow autumn like flowers cover large patches of valley lane and the reeds look like yellow wheat fields. Vegetables are almost gone except winter cabbages and the peach tree in our back yard has yielded its crop and looks tired. We are getting ready for winter and taking out our warm clothes but the poor trees can't have a rest. They had their glory of red when the new leaves came out in the spring. Now they can't shed their leaves and go to sleep under a white blanket but must stand in hot sun and be burned and dried up while a cold raw wind makes them shiver under the sunburn. Though the nights will be cold there will not be enough frost to kill the tormenting insects or freshen the air. It will be a queer winter but I can tell you more about it in the spring when you are getting ready for Thanksgiving. All summer, especially in February and March we have had rain almost every day. It comes about noon and sometimes again later. After a bright glad summer morning full of birds and yellow sunshine, dark clouds will suddenly gather over the valley and a black gray fringe of heavy rain will blow steadily toward us till we are also enveloped in the flooding rain. It is wonderful to see it coming. But after it has been#2# raining, roaring, flashing and pouring as if it meant to be another deluge it very suddenly stops and smiles. After all these days of rain I am still surprised at its suddeness. Sometimes it rains all day and then the native custom is to go and ask for a present. It is always given, but with expectation of asking for another in return on the next rainy day. Even when it does not seem damp the mildew forms on clothes and shoes unless they are constantly aired and sunned. It is just lovely enough to be a little garden of Eden here, but I can feel my hair curl so I know it is damp. The natives have not that way of knowing and there is almost no rheumatism. I have not worn a pair of rubbers since I came for the streets never seem muddy or very wet. Very are very close to the Equator (about ten degrees south) but so high that we do not feel the heat though the sun is dangerous. You must not imagine us teaching little war painted savages like the pictures in nonsense books. They are nice children and thae babies are as cunning and sweet and good as can be. Our church is crowded long past overflowing with people of all ages, from babies a week old , tied to their mother's backs to Old gray haired grandfathers wearing red brownie caps with tassels. At Christmas some of the children had an outing. They carried food for some men who went to the outstations to help the preachers for a/week of prayer. The children helped with the singing and taught Kindergarten songs to the little folks of the villages. At some places where food was scarce people could not come to the outstations so some of the older boys went to the villages and preached and sang and invited them to live at the station. The boys were so glad to know the Old Old Story that they are as anxious to go and tell it again as you are to go to a championship ball game. Some even leave home and go to live at a heathen#3# village to start a school. Most of the children who come here to school have left home and given up friends and sometimes the succession to a tribal throne to be christians. Some of the children come here to learn songs and then go home to teach their playmates. There is a sort of assembly hall at every village so we can call an audience at any time. The men congregate under a thatched roof upheld by poles, to eat their one meal a day. When not off hunting or traveling for trade they are always sitting about the fire in the "onjango" talking. When the women come from the fields they gather round the outside if there is an excitement on hand. They always like singing and you could hardly believe how ripe the harvest is for the message we have to tell. As soon as a village hears a rumor of something better than their dreadful oppressors, the witch doctors, they beg for teachers. We send all who are not actually needed in our school, but there are not near, near enough for the most immediate needs. When they have learned that their terror of charms, signs and a thousand innocent acts of every day life are groundless, they come joyfully travelling many miles on foot to bring their charms to be burned at Easter time. In our little school here at the station the greatest penelty to inflict is to say that a child cannot read that day. They care little as a rule for writing and arithmetic but they do like to read. The more advanced boys help as teachers while continuing their own studies. The little school house is not a quarter large enough and the partitions are wholly imaginary" made out of teachers nerves". The most primitive benches made of rough pegs stuck into unplaned boards are polished by constant use from six in the morning till five in the afternoon. The desk is ruder still made of soap boxes unevenly nailed together. There are not slates enough to go round and the only paper to use is the insides of old envelopes and magazine wrappers that come in the#4# mails. But it does not take years of teaching to show results. Those of the generation just out of hethendom show some fine specimens of christian manhood won by their own hard struggle against temptations and a very human and untrained native. But the children of christian parents show the difference in ability and behavior as soon as they begin school. Now would you like to know how we live and what this wonderful country is like? I will begin at the beginning. After seventeen days on the ocean from Lisbon we reached a wonderful natural harbor where the ocean steamer could come near enough to the sand beach for us almost to jump ashore. A few hours later we find ourselves in a pretty good attempt at a city. Nearly all the houses are of one story and are painted some bright color on a plastered wall. There are avenues of beautiful trees but not one blade of grass and the dry dust full of print/s/of bare toes. The old caravan path partly though dreary monotonous desert mountains has just been abandoned for a new railroad. We came up more quickly and easily than any one had ever done before. Travelers used to be molested by robbers, some even being x killed recently. If you should take a trip by the weekly train you will first pass through a dry stretch of country where grow aloes and baobab trees with their big trunks like water tanks and their stubby little branches. Then the cog engine will push the little cars up through a chasm in great rocky mountain walk to a high plateau. There are plenty of trees and grass but nothing like your geography pictures of African jungles. It might be Michigan or Iowa if no one told you. You stop for meals at open shelters where mall boom towns of galvanized iron portable houses have sprung up in the woods. Occasionally you see fields of straw stacks which prove to be native huts. Often you see tall pillars or fat toad stools which# 5 # are just and hills. Sometimes you pass a bare mountain top of solid rock sticking out of the plateau like a brown chocolate cream. You will stay all night at Kubal while the train waits for you. You can sleep on the car or on the floor of the eating house, or even on the billiard table if the hostess is kind. Next day you travel again and there are beautiful vistas of mountains everywhere. Your head feels as if it were on a spinning top because you don't want to miss a mountain view. The train winds through a weeded plain and if you aren't quick the mountains are hidden again by trees. Carriers from Ochileso meet you at the end of the track. As soon as you see their smiling faces and hear their greeting, a chorous of "Kalunga, kalunga" you feel that you are among friends and can trust them to take good care of you. You then travel in a hammock slung from a pole balanced on the black heads. When you reach a river your carriers tuck up their long skirt cloths and wade in. it seems as if you might have a ducking but you are as safe as on dry land. hey are sure footed and careful. You sleep in a tent or in a camp hut quickly made from sapling poles and long grass. The boys have fires in their huts and sleep on heaps of leaves beside it. We do not like smoke inside ours but we have more blankets. It is a bus jolly camp when kettles are on the fires cooking beans and mush. Some of the boys are singing and all are talking and laughing. Then the evening service by firelight is impressive. You are surprised to hear good bass and tenor from ragged looking men. They are teachers, preachers or church elders in their road clothes. The soil gets redder and redder and after two weeks travel along a narrow path in the wood you have your first sight through the trees of a bunch of brown roofs below the side of a mountain.# 6 # It is Ochileso and a big American flag waves over it to welcome you. Your carriers break into a run , shouting and and singing. You are met by all the villagers, some 300 or more, making a terrible racket with throats, guns, and bells. There is great excitement. Here at Ochileso we are 5000 feet above the sea level. Near us is the entrance to a crater valley five level miles across surrounded by beautiful hills. Its outlet is a river fed by hot and cold mineral springs. Here at last we find real tropical scenery. Beautiful palms and big gnarly trees covered with gray lichens or green moss studded with ferns form thickets on and over the water. Long ropes of vines hang from branches and from curtains from tree to tree. The river is full of beautiful cascades over twisted ridges of mineral deposits. Above this the village is laid out in broad streets. Each little house has its tiny garden and a kitchen built separate. The women's fields are further away. The church stands in the center of the village. It is built like all the houses, of sundried bricks, plastered with brown mud and thatched with smooth grass combed and trimmed. It is a plain low building with no steeple. The bell is hung by a tree near by. There are three white families in the station, all of us missionaries. We have a comfortable civilized looking house. When they told me not to imagine a house like this with high walls, but that I should live in a mud hut you can understand how agreeable the surprise. Our doors and windows are not fitted with plate glass but we have doors and windows in true United States fashion, and hope for screens before another fly season. We have five large rooms and the biggest closets you ever saw. The walls are whitewashed inside with white clay from the river. The pounded earth floors are covered by a matting of reeds that# 7 # look a little like bamboo. The ceiling is only white cloth stretched from wall to wall to hide the inside of the thatched gable. When the wind makes our celling swell like a sail it looks as if an earthquake were making us tipsy till we remember that it is just cloth. The native costume for men is a long cloth folded about like a skirt. The women wear a short cloth in the same manner, and a long one over that, fastened under the arms. It is kept in place by a twist of one end under the other, which never seems to come undone. Babies wear nothing at all but are carried pickapack, their knees around their mother's hips and held by a long cloth tied about the mother's body. The little one sits as in a hammock chair just his head sticking out, or his fists patting her back. The mother works in the fields, pounding corn, carries great water pots on her head, cooks or goes to church, all with the baby on her back. Our christian natives dress better than these I have told you about. When they have been here long enough to see how other christians do they begin to wear other clothes made by boy dressmakers. The babies have little handkerchief dresses. The women wear a short sleeved waist and the men shirts. Some of our boys think it is find to wear clothes like the missionary and they are pretty good tailors too but we do not encourage the wearing of our styles very much. They would rather wear a ready made shirt from the states though mended many times, than a nice one made by themselves. It is a good thing for the young girls to come to the station to live. The village dance is a temptation to them, and here dancing is no doubtful amusement. In this portion of the country it spells SIN so unmistakably that even a little teaching of christian principles they know that it does not confirm "tava". We can do little for the women because they come home from the fields too exhausted to do very much more. # 8 # They have their school but long before daybreak we hear them pounding corn. We want to teach the girls sewing but just now we have not materials enough. A yard of strong calico or gingham will make a yoke and two yards will finish it for a woman's waist. Pieces from your overflowing pace[?] bags we can use for patch work. Scraps of silk or ribbons, even narrow bands are good for trimming. Last Christmas we made fifty four cunning dresses or Russian blouses for the children. This year we want to do for the girls and always it is some one. We need buttons of any kind, shape or quantity. The boys like things that all boys like. Handkerchiefs, tooth brushes, mirrors, cheap clocks knives [?] are luxuries to be coveted as you covet an automobile or an airship. The men like tools, clocks or things for the house. But if you want to know of something real big, it is woolen blankets for the girls. We are trying to teach them to sleep with open windows but they lie on the ground wrapped in calico cloth they wear daytimes. The boys get blankets when off trading but the girls are neglected. As to the people themselves, they are gentle, ambitious, polite and loveable. The village is like a big family of warm hearted but hot tempered children. We feel sometimes like the old woman that lived in a shoe. But an appeal to the better mature usually meets with response. They are not as full of energy as northern people but neither are we in this climate. We enjoy our black friends and trust them. The great enemy, even more superstition, is dirt. There is a great difference between our village and heathen places. Babies of the latter die off rapidly, here, they do not, because of the dirt in which they live. Portuguese traders introduce vices to ruin men. Mission boys are held as better workers and offered better wages. This is a strong# 9 # temptation to them until they have been trained and disciplined under christian influences and understand the power to resist that comes for the asking. We need more who will offer themselves for the mission fields. Some may wish to go but cannot. The whole round world seems to be ready. But if any one plans to go and cannot there are cousins of this very tribe in our country who are suffering from injustice and an unchristian intolerance because of what our race did to them.Enc in Miller 6-18-11[ *[Swarm]* ] Des Moines Iowa June 16th, 1911 Mr. William Taft My Dear President: This was my son, my oldest boy, who joined the Army at seventeen years of age and attempted to do a mans work. When joining he was pure and innocent and boyish. He fell among mature men who were depraved beyond description, and who made him suffer, and heaped indignities upon him such as cannot be told on paper, and would make your blood run cold to hear rehearsed. You in your exalted position, cannot think there are such tortures and such crimes committed in the name of the Government. Not asking the advice of our attorney I have taken2nd the liberty to write personally to you, for it has come to me so strongly why is it not my right to know what the Inspection found in regard to my boy so cruelly, and brutally, treated while trying so hard to serve Uncle Sam. My heart is filled too much with grief to wait, and keep on waiting not knowing whether or not I will ever hear what has been done in his case. It is not through selfishness or worldly glory, and no money can atone for the life of my boy so near and so dear to me. As his fate is discussed, to have people shake their heads and say, Oh no, there is nothing to be done, "That is the Government, That is Uncle Sam." My heart sinks within me, it seems I cannot bear it, and more than once3rd I have cried out, No! No! it is not our Government, it can not be it must not be! Then someone whispers "Don't say any more to her, you cannot reason with her." No I cannot listen to them, I must be able to show them that our Government does not aim to employ officers that are worse than brutes. Had my boy, (who had always since being old enough to read, and holding the greatest admiration for noble brave officers) known true conditions, he would not be lying in the ground where he is today. My heart is breaking, and there is only one way for the sharp pain to be allayed, something must be done to protect other pure innocent boys, not only from their comrades, but from the brutality of heartless4th officers. I have five more boys from seventeen yeras, down to sixteen months. It has always been my constant prayer and wish for them to make honest noble men, men that our country need, and it seems they must be taught patriotism and the love of our flag, but knowing true conditions of the standing army as I now know them, I will merely fail. Some time ago an officer from Ft. Des Moines (supposing of course the case had been dropped) admitted to a friend of mine that Victor had been knocked down with a gun while at Ft. BenJamin Harrison Ind. calling him crazy and saying "why shouldn't they go back after the horse and not pay any attention to him what good was he to the Army," and in answer to a question5th said "The hospital had no room for crazy people." To convince you of his real character, you would need only to read some of his manly letters. Feeling so keenly the remorse of conscience, in joining the Army in the way he did he was so determined to overcome his difficulties, so as not to add more trouble to his already over burdened mother, and did not let me know his physical condition, but wrote to his favorite aunt. Then too it had been kept before him that one more trial would send him to Ft. Leavenworth, and should we take steps to do anything for him, he would be tried for false enlistment and punished, farther which he fully realized he could not stand. The influence was all due, I can now understand to his fellow prisoners, who6th would keep him doped and use him for a tool, and then see he did not reach home alive, for his case to be investigated. After seeing such a glowing account in the Register and Leader of the 6th Cavalry's return home arriving the 14th of Oct "not a sick man on the list etc" my heart thrilled with joy, and calling to Victor's older sister read the account over to her, saying I would wait until the next day, before going out to see Victor as, that day being Saturday he would be working. The shock was almost to great when they told me Victor was not there, I knowing positively he would not have deserted. An officer at the gaurd house told me that the boys all said he could not get far in the condition he was in.7th I was also told by the Captain that Victor came to him two days before dropping out asking to be relieved, saying, he told him he would relieve him just as soon as he reached Des Moines. Then said if you can get him in here before the ten days are up I think I can get him discharged from the Army on account of disability. I met others, one told me he had been saddling Victor's horse for him as he was not able and, to, said he did not seem to know how to do it. He was the one that told him he had better get up in the middle of the night and saddle his horse, and that night, he, being on gaurd found Victor at midnight trying to saddle his horse. All this and much more evidence we have as to his condition and treatment8th so I cannot help but cry out daily, yes almost hourly, why : Oh Why if they had not been heartless wretches would they not have taken care of my boy, and brought him back on the train, as they did forty others no more worthy than he, instead compelled him to ride a horse twenty miles a day until he could ride no longer. Is it any wonder his friends, and relatives, are not satisfied? but something seems to say to me, our Government would not have it so, and can not help thinking that it is our duty to ourselves, to our country and to our God to inform the head of our Government of such terrible crimes. I could write many more things, but feeling that it is not necessary I will try to wait patiently, hoping,9th praying and trusting that you will read this letter, and take an interest in what surely is as great a subject as any you have. This is one mothers appeal to you though no doubt you would have had many more, had others known the fate of their boy as I know mine Only a little note from you to let me know that my letter has not been ignored, will be some consolation in this great trial. Yours Very Respectfully. Mrs. Lida Swarm. 2912 -- 4th Street. Des Moines. Iowa.Encl in Swarm 7-20-11was not all that we could have wished, but we lived through it. I believe the Hayes' had a silver wedding, but they are the only occupants of the White House that indulged in the luxury. With renewed appreciation of your remembrance, [believe] and with best wishes for you and Mrs Roosevelt in which Mrs Taft joins me believe me sincerely yours Wm H Taft June 18th 1911 The White House Washington My dear Theodore, I write for Mrs Taft and me, to thank you and Mrs Roosevelt for your very kind memento. It is simple but very pretty and its antique character gives it distinction when ranged with other and more modern pieces of silver. We are very sorry that youand Mrs Roosevelt were unable to be with us on Monday night though with the inconveniences of travels at this time of year and the jostling crowd it is a great deal to ask you to do so. We are now consumed with fear that the weather will not lend itself to our fest. We expect to have a garden party at night with the grounds lighted with electric lights and Japanese lanterns. If it rains and drives us all into the house, the entertainment will be a failure. Still we shall have to do the best we can. The Inauguration day[?] The White House Washington. June 18th, 1911. My dear Theodore: I wrote, for Mrs. Taft and me, to thank you and Mrs. Roosevelt for your very kind memento. It is simple but very pretty and its antique character gives it distinction when ranged with other and more modern pieces of silver. We are very sorry that you and Mrs. Roosevelt were unable to be with us on Monday night though with the inconvenience of travel at this time of year and the jostling crowd it is a great deal to ask you to do so. We are now consumed with fear the the weather will not lend itself to our feet. We expect to have a garden party at night with the grounds lighted with electric lights and Japanese lanterns. If it rains and drives us all into the house, the entertainment will be a failure. Still we shall have to do the best we can. The inauguration day was not all that we could have wished, but we lived through it. I believe the Hayes' had a silver wedding, but they are the only occupants of the White House that indulged in the luxury. With renewed appreciation of your remembrance and with best wishes for you and Mrs. Roosevelt in which Mrs. Taft joins me, Believe me, Sincerely yours (signed) Wm. H. Taft [*Ack 6-20-11*] [* Belanger *] Auburn Street Congregational Church J. Alphonso Belanger, Pastor Auburn and Van Houten Sts. Paterson, N. J. [* D. *] Paterson, N. J. June 19 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt New York My dear Col. Roosevelt : --- When I had the privilege of hearing you with so many other clergymen the other day in the Metropolitan building, I resolved that in my humble way I would at least make an attempt to get you to give some of your splendid personal force and magnetism to a cause which always appeals to you. Next October our church is going to celebrate its seventy-fifth anniversary (Oct. 29th, 30th, 31st and Nov. 1st). The city of Paterson has tried on more than one occasion to get you here while you were President. Had you been able to arrange it at the time, I have no doubt you would have honored the city with your presence. Paterson needs as much as any city to be appealed to from the standpoint of civic righteousness (I speak now in a personal way)Auburn Street Congregational Church J. Alphonso Belanger, Pastor Auburn and Van Houten Sts. Paterson, N. J. ________________________191 And this would be a good occasion to do a great deal of good, by speaking on "The Relations of the Church and Public Righteousness" or some similar topic We have a good sized audience room and in coming here you would speak not to the Congregational Church, but to the City of Paterson. Could you make the sacrifice in a cause that needs you? You could choose your evening Sunday night the 29th Monday the 30th, Tuesday the 31st, or Wed. the 1st of Nov. I know it requires some audacity on my part to ask this of you, but there is nothing gained except by attempt. And I am willing to be audacious in order to get the best there is With the utmost respect I remain Very Sincerely Yours J. Alphonso BelangerJoseph Goodman, Publisher R. G. Betts, Treasurer F. W. Roche, Secretary The Motor World Publishing Co. Publishers of The Motor World Telephone 2652 Beekman Cable Address "Motorworld" New York P. O. Box 649 Tribune Building : : : : 154 Nassau Street New York June 19, 1911 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, % The Outlook Company, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Sir:- As we cannot conceive that you knowingly would lend yourself to such a movement, in order to make assurance doubly sure, will you be good enough to let me know, if it be consistent with your policy, whether it is really true that you have accepted "honorary membership" in the so-called Touring Club of America as represented by their press agent in an item which has just reached us? This so-called club is merely a private business corporation engaged in the sale of maps and books and is in no sense a national organization or a membership organization of any kind. We incline to the belief that advantage has been taken of your lack of information on this point and that your name is being used for advertising purposes in a manner that you would not permit were you fully acquainted with the facts of the case. We have in preparation an editorial bearing on the subject and trust you will see fit to favor us with a replay in order that we may not go wrong in our reference to your esteemed self. Yours very truly, The Motor World R. G. Betts Editorial Dep't. RGB/ER Established 1838 The Bobbs-Merrill Company Publishers --- Indianapolis 6/19/1911. Mr. Frank Harper, 287 4th Ave., New York. Dear Mr. Harper: Your esteemed favor of June 16th is received. We fully understand and appreciate Mr. Roosevelt's attitude in the matter of the many books which are sent to him for examination. Without venturing to hope, therefore, for any expression of opinion in regard to "Checking the Waste", we shall, nevertheless, be very happy if this may at sometime fall under his eye. It deals with a great subject in which we know him to be deeply interested, [in] the subject of Conservation. Very truly yours, The Bobbs-Merrill Company. [*DRC*] ELC/EW.[*14*] Charles J. Bonaparte Attorney at Law 216 St. Paul St. Baltimore June 19, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Editorial Rooms of the "Outlook", 287 Fourth Avenue, New York My dear Col. Roosevelt ; - I have been asked to recommend to your favorable consideration a request that you attend and speak at a meeting of an organization of Bank Clerks, to be held at Rochester at some time in the near future. The organization is an estimable and useful one, and extends, I believe, to a great many of the banks in the country. I presided, at the very earnest request of certain bank officers I know, at a dinner of the local organization last Winter, which was honored by the presence of the Vice President, Secretary Nagel and other great men, and I believe this contemplated gathering, which is to include representatives from all the local branches, will be a rather big affair. A young man named Raymond B. Cox, who is, I believe, a very worthy member of society, and a very gentlemanly young fellow, hoped to call upon you sometime later this week and tender you an invitation personally. While I have assured them that I would say anything I could conscientiously to you to advance their interests, I told them likewise that the chances of your being ablate accept were about 1 to 3600, so they are in a measure prepared for ill success. I saw with regret by the newspapers that I should not have the pleasure of seeing you at the festivity this evening. Mrs. Bonaparte has "balked," not being in very good shape, and I shall be obliged to attend alone. From what I see in the papers, it is to be a colossal affair. Believe me, as ever yours most truly, Charles J. Bonaparte. Dictated. [*A. G. Brown*] 947 Morris Ave; Boro of Bronx N.Y. City, June 19, 1911 [*C*] Hon. Theo. Roosevelt Oyster Bay, L.I. My Hon. Sir: Pardon me for the liberty I have taken in writing you, but I am making a final struggle to attain a position in life, that I feel I am competent to serve in. I am an honorably discharged private of Co. C. U.S. Engrs, having served during the Spanish-American War, upon my arrival at San Francisco, Cal. I entered secret service work for agencies and private concerns, and was at Sacramento, Cal. employed by the board of trade, when you visited that city in 1904 or 1905, aiding Chief of Police Sullivan, in keeping under surveilance persons known to him as anarchists. Later I received an appointment at Panama from the I.C.C. as Sergeant of police, under Mr. Geo. R. Shanton, where I2. was continually in plain clothes. I did considerable work for Mr. Thos. Cook, who was then (1905) in charge of Int. Rev. and head of the post office Dept. It appears I have the instinct, that makes men a good detective or competent men in Secret Service work, but as much as I have tried to get connected with the Treasury Dept, I fail to have sufficient influence to secure an appointment. My family for generations back have been like myself, staunch Republicans, and my father was in the custom house for years, and I believe he was there when you were at the head of the New York Police Dept. I am an American born, fought for our flag in the late war, married and have two lovely children, and expect another before this month passes out, I am 33 yrs of age, and do not know what the taste 3. of liquor is like, 5 ft. 10 in. 185 lbs. clean shaved and on the eligable list for Sergeant of Police on the Aqueduct, but Mr. Roosevelt, I am very desirous of entering the U. S. Secret Service, and I humbly beg of you, to take an interest in my case, for I know, a gentleman of your influence, not only in America, but all over the World, surely to could aid one, as me. I wrote you prior to your leaving office, it was refered to the Secy. of the Treasury and that was all there was to it, so I appeal to your Most Honorable, to give my application your kind and favorable consideration, and give me an opportunity to put my qualifications where they will serve under our dear old Stars and Stripes as a Servant of the U. S. Govt. Thanking you in advance, I am, with God's blessing to you and your family, Your humble servant Aloysius G. Brown.Great Barrington, Mass. June 19th., 1911. Mr. Chas. T. Skellon, New Rochelle, N.Y. Dear Sir:- Your letter of the 17th., received, contents noted, in reply will say that I would be pleased to have you come Tuesday next as you state in your letter. I will pay your transportation or car fare from New York, and will furnish you with room. There is a train called the Pittsfield Express, which leaves the Grand Central Depot at 3:30 in the afternoon over the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad, which is the direct route. I have telephone connection and my number is 37-5. Unless I hear f from you to the contrary, will meet you at the train on Tuesday evening. Very truly yours, Edw. R. Brophy Jr.Encl in Skellon 1-22-11F. M. C. American Museum of Natural History 77th Street and Central Park West [*23*] Department of Mammalogy and Ornithology New York June 19, 1911. [[shorthand]] Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- Returning from South America, I find your letter of April 24. If the cut of the Cactus Wren in the 'Color Key' does not illustrate the species, it does illustrate the importance of an artist seeing a bird before he attempts to draw it; and this explanation I make without in any way excusing the author of the book in question for accepting so inadequate a picture. I have recently added another Cactus Wren to my acquaintance, and like all its congeners with which I am familiar in life, it has simply the loud, harsh, cacking notes of our Mexican boundary bird. A singular fact, is it not, that these Thrasher-like Wrens should be essentially songless, when their near relatives, on both sides are so distinguished for their vocal ability. I am interested to know that you are continuing your work on protective coloration. My recent experiences in nature primeval have brought the subject very near to me, as I have again encountered in life species existing under perfectly natural conditions, and I hope ere long I may have an opportunity to discuss with you at least that portion of your paper which relates to birds. Have you ever seen Poulton's review of Thayer's book? It appeared in 'Nature' sometime last fall, and I think I have a duplicate copy. In 'Bird-Lore' for April of this year, you will find a review of a paper on 'The Significance of WhiteMarkings in Birds' which, if not conclusive, at least suggestive. Sincerely yours, Frank M. Lyman Curator of Birds. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, City. c/o The Outlook.Postal Telegraph - Cable Company Night Lettergram The Postal Telegraph-Cable Company (Incorporated) transmits and delivers this night lettergram subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. Clarence H. Mackay, President. Postal Telegraph Night Lettergram Commercial Cables Received at Delivery No. 944 Broadway, N. Y. 5. Opposite Flatiron Bldg. Tel 2291 Gramercy. Independent Competitive Progressive 4 ny 2x 79NL Battle Creek Mich 19 June 1911 Col Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook NY No reply yet recd to our letter of invitation of June eighth contract just signed with your cousin Andre Roosevelt representing Wright Bros for aeroplain flights here July first and third as chief feature of four days [aire?] celebration Andre will probably be avaitor Won't it be possible for you to ge guest of honor at Aeroplain flights especially July third deliver address or be present either July first second third or fourth your expenses and compensation gladly paid. Community Club.[*10.*] The Brooklyn Young Republican Club HEADQUARTERS, JOHNSTON BUILDING Nevins Street, near Fulton Telephone, 4244 Main PRESIDENT DARWIN R. JAMES JR. { 118 Quincy Street, Brooklyn { 384 Washington Street, N.Y. VICE-PRESIDENTS WILLIS L. OGDEN W. H. C. HOLT CHARLES A. SCHIEREN LUDWIG NISSEN JOHN H. BURROUGHS SECRETARY FREDERICK A. COTTRELL, 518 Macon St., Brooklyn, N. Y. TREASURER JACOB C. KLINCK { 319 Sterling Place, Brooklyn { 391 Fulton Street, Brooklyn ASSOCIATE SECRETARY ARTHUR G. JARVIS 8 Nevins Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y., June 19th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Sir:- On several occasions you have made this organization the medium of ideas you wished to get before the people of Brooklyn. One of the first of these occasions was in 1881, at the beginning of your public career; the last was when you addressed the meeting, held under the auspices of this Club, at Kismet Temple on October 30th last. We are particularly active just now analizing many of the bad bills at Albany. Most of our statements are given considerable space in the newspapers - one dealing with the Wagner-Levy election bill appearing in last Sunday's New York Times. In addition we are having petitions circulated, similar to the enclosed, and sent to Gov. Dix, requesting him to veto certain bills. Our chief activity just at present lies in the publication of THE YOUNG REPUBLICAN, copies of the May and June issue of which are enclosed. This reaches most of the prominent citizens of Brooklyn, and special numbers reach as many as 5,000 voters per month. It is not run for the purposes of making money - our chief list of subscribers coming from Club members. Its purpose is to more closely unite the independent citizens of Brooklyn to oppose bad legislation, and to keep them informed upon matters of a public nature affecting their welfare. We have thought that it would greatly strengthen the influence of the sheet if it contained an article written by some well known figure in public life upon a current topic. Would you be willing to write an article for us, preferably upon some subject of National or State politics, for our July issue, which goes to press June 27th? Very respectfully yours, Frederick A. Cottrell Secretary. P.S. - I am enclosing some of our literature, which may prove interesting because of the unique character of our organization. No. 204 First National Bank [1.] H. B. Wilcox, President. Jos. R. Foard, Vice-President. Wm. S. Hammond, Cashier. Saml. W. Tschudi, Asst. Cashier. Raymond B. Cox, Auditor. Depository of the United States, State of Maryland and City of Baltimore. Baltimore, Md. June 19th, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir : - The American Institute of Banking os a section of the American Bankers; Association and was organized by that body in 1900, to encourage and to arrange for the education of employees of banks and financial institutions in the theory and practice of finance, realizing that the future bankers of this country should be well trained and versed in their profession, and that the development of the country demanded an institution for that purpose. This Institute has now about eleven thousand student members, all employees or officers of financial institutions ; they are organized into some sixty Chapters, located in each of the larger cities of the country, from Boston tp Los Angeles. These Chapters, under the guidance of the National Organization, provide study courses and lectures on Economics and Finance, and issue a certificate of proficiency to those who have pursued the course and passed the required examination. Once each year the various Chapters send their ablest members to a convention which is called to consider problems of national importance and interest to their profession, and to closer cement the organization for more effective usefulness. It is distinctly an educational body, and offers no other attractions, being organized solely for the uplift of the young men to whom it appeals. The Ninth Annual Convention is to be held at Rochester, New York, in the Hotel Seneca, September 7th and 8th. We have the boldness to invite you to that convention to address the body on such subject as you may choose, at a time within these dates preferable to you. The place of meeting is incidental ; we do not predict a large or distinguished gathering, but we assure you of an audience of about four hundred earnest, ambitious young men, gathered from every section of the country. As the ideal young men's Man we know that you will instil in them the inspiration which is the keynote of our Organization, and that you will add an impetus to the work which will be of inestimable value to its fuller development. We have taken the liberty to ask some of our senior friends who are in close touch with the Organization, and some of whom are not unknown to you, to endorse this invitation. The writer will be in New York on June 23rd and 24th, and the Hon. Charles J. Bonaparte has suggested that you might grant me an interview. If this would be your pleasure, I would highly appreciate the opportunity, and would gladly present myself at such place and time as you would designate. Very respectfully, Raymond B. Cox Chairman Program Committee Rochester Convention American Institute of Banking Spanish American Publication Society 733 Seventh Street, N.W. Washington, D. C. 9. June 19, 1911. Mr. Frank Harper, Secretary, Office of Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York. Dear Sir: Your favor of the 15th instant informs me that it is impossible for Mr. Roosevelt to express an opinion on my book and paper for fear of offending the hundreds to whom a similar refusal has been made. I can easily understand and appreciate the situation. However, I should wish to correct what seems to be a misunderstanding. I did not request Mr. Roosevelt to express an opinion on my book or my paper. I sent him the work " Lands of the Southern Cross", first because I am an admirer of Mr. Roosevelt, and secondly, to draw his attention,not to myself and my work, but to the Island of St. Eustatius, for reasons which will be obvious, if he will do me the honor of looking over the paragraphs relating to said island. Pardon me for occupying your time, and believe me, Yours sincerely, Chas. W. Currier per A.B.F. Rev.Charles W. Currier,Offices Edinburgh, London, Dublin New York, Cambridge, Toronto Superintendent Wellesley C. Bailey Edinburgh, Scotland Organizing Secretary John Jackson, F.R.G.S. London, England Asylums, Hospitals and Homes India, Ceylon, Burma, Siam, Japan, Korea, Sumatra, Philippine Islands International - Interdenominational Mission to Lepers in India and the East Founded in 1874 Officers and Committees for United States Wm. Jay Schieffelin, Chairman 170 William St,. New York W. M. Danner, Secretary 105 Raymond St., Cambridge, Mass. Fleming H. Revell, Treasurer 158 Fifth Ave., New York Rev. H. Roswell Bates New York Willis E. Lougee New York Rev. H. A. Manchester Boston, Mass. Mrs. Landon R. Mason Richmond, Va. Delavan L. Pierson New York Rev. Homer Stuntz New York Massachusetts Council --- Samuel B. Capen, Chairman W. M. Danner, Secretary George E. Briggs Ralph W, Brown A. Z. Conrad Francis E. Clark A. E. Carr George L. Cady Allan C. Emery Chas. E. Fish F. W. Ganse O. P. Gifford Edward H. Haskell E. W. Hearne W. N. Hartshorn J. L. Harbour Arthur S. Johnson H. H. Kendall Arthur Little H. A. Manchester A. J. Mansfield F. E. Marble George W. Mehaffey C. H. Moss Z. A. Norris F. S. Osgood E. W. Peirce H. Grant Person C. J. Ryder Philip Rhinelander S. M. Sayford William Shaw E. C. Simpson G. F. Tremelling Wm. Q. Wales [*30*] 105 Raymond Street. Cambridge, Mass., June 19, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y. [[shorthand]] My dear Col. Roosevelt : I am taking the liberty of sending you under separate cover a complimentary copy of "Lepers", a volume written by the Organizing Secretary of the Mission to Lepers in India and the East, which now represents work at seventy separate mission stations. The author of this book, Mr. John Jackson, F. R. G. S., is in this country for a brief journey in the principal cities. Following a week of special engagements in Canadian cities, he is to be in Atlantic City for the International Christian Endeavor Convention, July 6th to 12th. He will probably be in New York from July 12th to the 15th, sailing for home on the 15th. Would it be possible to make an engagement with you to meet Mr. Jackson, preferably sometime in New York, on a date convenient for you, preferably July 12th or 13th or 14th. Mr. Jackson represents a world-wide missionary interest, and the opportunity for a conference with you concerning this work would be appreciated by Mr. Jackson as well as by the members of the American Committee whose names appear at the top of this letter-sheet. I rejoice daily in the influence of your voice and pen, and earnestly hope that it may be possible for you to include in your program a date for our Mr. Jackson to meet you. Very truly yours, Wm Danner Secretary. A Board of Reference for the United States has been constituted composed of representative citizens from Principal cities. (List on application) [*[For 1 enc see ca 6-19-11 Mission to Lepers]*] -19- [*[Ca June 1911]*] [*G*] Colonel and Mrs. Davidson request the pleasure of the company of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and lady at the Annual Senior Reception and Dance of the Northwestern Military Academy to be held in the Mess Hall on the evening of June the nineteenth nineteen hundred and eleven from eight-thirty until twelve-thirty o'clock Kayes Park on Geneva Lake, Wisconsin Invitation extended by Major And Mrs. R. P. DavidsonINVESTMENT SECURITIES N.E. DAWSON 220 MARYLAND AVENUE N. E. WASHINGTON, D.C. CABLE ADDRESS: EKTYP [*13.*] June 19, 1912 Dear Sir: Mr. Forster may or may not have told you of the death, several years ago, of his friend, my son, and Gen. F.D. Grant's stenographer and secretary at the time you and he were fellow Commissioners. At a very early age, even before twelve, the boy was a diligent note-taker, and most of what he at his decease had preserved came to me. Under circumstances perfectly natural he on occasion appears to have taken dictations from you and, as you may be glad to know, I find that one of these was addressed to a destined competitor of yours for the Presidency. Sincerely, N.E. Dawson Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. [[shorthand]]AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR. LABOR OMNIA VINCIT ORGD NOV. 15TH 1881. LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE, MAIN 8871-2 CABLE ADDRESS, "AFEL." AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR 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, 18096 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. Perman, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. 801-809 G ST. N. W. Washington, D. C., June 19, 1911 [[shorthand]] [*22*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o "The Outlook", 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y. My dear Col. Roosevelt: Many thanks for your letter as well as for your telegram responding to mine in which permission was given for the republication of your article in the "Outlook" of June 17th. I find that I shall be unable to republish it because of the fact that I desired to discuss some features of it and this was impossible, owing to the fact that the Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor was in session and it was necessary for the forms of the AMERICAN FEDERATIONIST to go to press before I would have the time to write. In connection with the invitation which you extended to take lunch with the "Outlook" so that I could meet its editors, I beg to say that if Monday, June 26th, will be agreeable it will afford me pleasure to meet you and the other "Outlook" editors at any hour convenient to you and them. With kind regards, I have the honor to remain, Yours very truly, Saml. Gompers President, American Federation of Labor.For enc see 6-14-11would give me in this matter I would be deeply grateful Very respectfully, Leon G. Harer Leon G. Harer Rose Cottage Garrison, N.Y. [*9.*] Rose Cottage Garrison N.Y. [*[ans. June 19, 1911]*] Mr Theo. Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir I am a young man, who after being appointed an alternate candidate for the United States Military Academy by you in 1909 was not admitted on account of there not being a vacancy. Since then Ihave tried to be reappointed but was unable to obtain one. I find that there are a great many congressional vacancies even in New York State by congressmen, for a special examination to be held in July of this year but owing to the fact that I do not reside in any district where there is a vacancy I am unable to obtain an appointment I see by the newspapers that the War Department is a little worried over the fact that these vacancies are not filled. Would you kindly advise me as to the way I may possibly be able to obtain an appointment for the comming examination as it is my one desire to go through that academy For any advise that youOffice of JNO. F. HARRIS, Supervising Deputy, Chicago Modern Woodmen of America Fraternal Beneficiary Society 1103-59 Clark Street Phone Central 4368 Phone Central 4330 [*D*] HEAD OFFICERS A. R. TALBOT, Head Consul, Lincoln, Nebraska. C. W. HAWES, Head Clerk, Rock Island, Illinois. JAMES McNAMARA, Ass't Head Clerk, Rock Island, Ill. F. R. KORNS, Head Banker, Des Moines, Iowa BENJ. D. SMITH, General Attorney, Mankato, Minn TRUMAN PLANTZ, General Attorney, Warsaw, Ill F. O. VAN GALDER, Editor Woodman, Rock Island, Ill BOARD OF DIRECTORS A. N. BORT, Chm. Beloit, Wisconsin R. R. SMITH, Brookfield, Missouri. E. E. MURPHY, Leavenworth, Kansas. J. A. RUTLEDGE, Elgin, Illinois. C. J. BYRNS, Ishpeming, Mich. Col. Theo. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Colonel: - On Saturday, August 19th, the Woodmen of this section of the state are going to hold a picnic at Riverview Park, this city. It has been suggested that I write to you and ascertain whether or not you could come and deliver an address, if so, under what condition. We do not expect that you should come here and deliver this address gratuitous. Fraternally yours, Jno F. Harris . Supervising Deputy.2. Washington, June 19th 1911. Dear Sir, Why would it not be a good idea for the United State to buy Greenland now while everybody thinks it allmost worthless? If the Ice there ever did melt Europe could reach us all right and probably would. If we owned Greenland we would be between Canada and any possible European ally. [With] A Naval Base in south Greenland might come in very handy some time. We would be on three sides of Canada and if she got saucy we could squeeze her as if she was in a Vice. I think the Arctic Ocean can be freed of Ice. I have been working on a plan which looks as if it would work. If you are not very busy I would like to send it on to you and see what you think of it. Respectfully Ralph H. Ingraham Washington D.C. Gen. Del. P.S. Please find stamp for reply inside. RHI.Copy Judge's Chambers Juvenile Court Denver, Colorado. Ben B. Lindsey, Judge. June 19, 1911 Mr. James E. West, 200 Fifth Avenue, New York. My dear West : - +++++++++ I am just enthusiastic about the Boy Scout Movement. It is doing tremendous good all over the country and is just the thing that we have needed and bids fair to fulfill a dream I have had for a long time, namely: a practical scheme through which we can impart ethics and rules of moral conduct that differ from our methods of preaching that have never taken and never will take with boys. i only wish I had the time to write an article upon what I mean, and how the boy scouts are taking care of the idea, and I hope can do even more than they are doing in that direction. With kindest regards and best wishes to you, Mrs. West and the little West, I am, as ever, Your friend, (signed) Ben B. Lindsey. H. C. Lodge, Chairman. E. T. Clark, Clerk. United States Senate, Committee on Immigration June 19, 1911 Personal - My dear Theodore : - We expect to reach New York Thursday night on our way to Nahant and commencement at Cambridge. we could come down and lunch with you on Friday or, if you prefer, on Saturday. Drop me a line and let me know. Ever yours, H. C. Lodge Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. [[ shorthand ]] John Corning Post No. 636, G. A. R. [*19*] Headquarters: Gerry's Hall Hammel Station Rockaway Beach, N. Y. June 19, 1911 Hon Theodor Rosavelt Ex President of United States Dear Sir Our Grand Army Post is going to hold an Old Fashion Camp Fire the same as we use to have in civil war times and we ask you to give us something for the Widows & Orphand Fund Any article such as a Bbl Flour ton Coal or Bbl Sugar. Any thing we can sell and get some money or if more convenient send check All Goods received will be put up in package and sold at auction to the highest Bidder for the Benefit of the fund Anything Presented by you to the Post will be our best card and it wont hurt you the next Presidential Election Respectfully yours Charles Horton Lynnbrook L.I. Quartermaster of John Corning post 636 - GARTelephone 24 Quogue. MARSHMERE QUOGUE LONG ISLAND June 19,1911. Dear Colonel Roosevelt :- Your letter of June 8 came just as I was leaving home for Newport for lectures at the War College, and I was there too heavily engrossed to allow a reply. On my return Saturday I found the Outlook of June 17, for which I imagine I am indebted to you, and in any case am much obliged by receiving. Curiously enough, the night before your letter I had been reading John Hay's letters touching the Alaskan boundary question; in which he comments that Lord H------ (Herschel?) conducted the British case in the spirit of a lawyer trying to win a case, not in that of a statesman endeavoring to reach an equitable solution. "If a less able lawyer had been sent, a man of diplomatic habit of mind, he might have been able to come to an arrangement." (Vol.III, p.142). This is to me the case in a nutshell. I had used equivalent words in the May North American, p.650. Government everywhere is largely in the hands of lawyers; and, like the proverbial leather of the shoemaker, in their eyes there is "nothing like law.' This is singular in this country; for admirable as the ideal of law is, here the delays and subterfuges of law have brought it into much disrepute, regarded as an instrument for working purposes. And when a decision of the Supreme Court is by five to four, what moral or intellectual demand is satisfied? We rightly submit, but we are 2 Telephone 24 Quogue. MARSHMERE QUOGUE LONG ISLAND not convinced; and an unconvinced nation is in a dangerous moral frame of mind in an international contention. AS regards Asiatic immigration, has your attention been called to a new British Quarterly, the Round table? The third number has just reached me. It contains an article on the Emigration question in Japan. I have not had time to read thoroughly; but the gist is that neither in Manchuria or Korea can the Japanese immigrants (there are already 15 to the square mile in Korea) contend economically with the native. What remains? Australia and America, where their economical advantage over the present occupants is greater even than their disadvantage in Asia. I presume you have noted the undercurrent of Japanese discontent with the latest treaty, indications of which have reached the surface amid all the jubilation over our concessions. This, and the huge strides of the German Navy, should be considered seriously, by all as they are considered by you. In one particular Sir E. Gray has helped us by enabling our government to insist upon a recognition of the Monroe Doctrine as antecedent to a Treaty of General Arbitration with any Power. Faithfully yours, A. T. Mahan Hon.Theodore RooseveltExecutive Committee W. B. H. Dowse, President West Newton Albert Clarke, Secretary (Thos. O. Marvin, Ass't Sec'y) D. Webster Dixon, Treasurer Lew C. Hill, Boston Franklin W. Hobbs, Boston R. P. Snelling, Newton Upper Falls A. G. Pollard, Lowell Richard S. Russell, North Andover Telephone Oxford 76 The Home Market Club Chartered August 7, 1888 Devoted to Political Science and Industrial Progress Publisher of The Protectionist and Other Economic Literature ----- 77 Summer Street Boston, June 19, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Office of The Outlook, New York, N.Y. : - Sir: In your speech at the Arena in Boston last autumn you endorsed that part of the last Republican platform which declared that "the true principle of protection is best maintained by the imposition of such duties as will equal the difference between the cost of production at home and abroad", omitting, as I remember, the following phrase, "together with a reasonable profit to American industries". The basis here presented for protective duties has never been accepted as the fair and rightful basis by consistent advocates of protection and I write to ask if you have read and would be willing to review in The Outlook, the speech by a Democrat and a free trader, Congressman Redfield, delivered June 12 and published in the Congressional Record of June 17. He shows that such a basis is exceedingly variable, and that it is impossible to obtain accurate foreign costs. I should be very glad to have your opinion on this matter. Respectfully, Thomas O. Marvin Officers President - Harry J. Myers Students' Aid Vice-President - J. C. Obermueller Students' Employment Corresponding Sec'y - Anna L. Shafer School Information Recording Secretary - Leonora S. Watson Teachers' Registry Treasurer - Manuel Larkin Vocational Bureau Directors Harry J. Myers 9226 Longwood Blvd. Chicago, Ill. H. D. Watson Kearney, Neb. J. K. Harridge Oak Lawn Chicago, Ill. C. H Dodge 1419 S. Michigan St. South Bend, Ind. Chas. J. Johnson 7620 Bond Ave. Chicago, Ill. Chartered by the state of Illinois Telephone Central 302 EDUCATIONAL AID SOCIETY 1624-1625 First national Bank Bldg. Chicago [*3.*] June Nineteenth 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir: At the semi-annual meeting of the members of the Educational Aid Society June 15th, 1911, you were elected a member of the Advisory Council of the Society, subject to your acceptance, and I have been instructed to notify you of your election. The members of the Advisory Council have no imperative duties and no dues are required or expected from them. No provision has yet been made for compensation for any services rendered; but to the extent that the counsellors have been able to submit opinions on educational matters or conditions, local or national, as they have had opportunity to know or study them, they have been glad to give such service. Enclosed you will find a circular which describes briefly the work of the organization, and under separate cover we are sending you a copy of the fourth annual edition of the American College & Private School Directory published by the Society. This book also contains information regarding the several activities of the Society (see pages 175 to 192). Also enclosed you will find a list of the members and newly elected members of the Advisory Council. Trusting to receive your early and favorable acknowledgment, I am Yours very truly, EDUCATIONAL AID SOCIETY Harry J. Meyers President M/HG[*D*] Kennebunk, Maine June. 19. 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York. My dear Col. I will highly appreciate the privilege of a very brief call upon you on Monday or Tuesday next, June. 26 or 27, at such time and place as will be most convenient to you. The object of mydesired visit is to personally invite you to attend the annual meeting of the Ohio Valley Improvement Association which will be held in the City of Cairo, Illinois Oct. 18" + 19" next, and address the delegates in attendance. It is intended to properly celebrate at this time the one hundredth anniversary of steam navigation on the Ohio River. The first steam boat to come down the Ohio, as you probably know, was commanded by Capt. Roosevelt, who I understand, was your great-great-uncle. I shall be here during the present week and will be pleased to receive a reply to this letter at your convenience. Very sincerely Yours, George Parsons, (Mayor of Cairo, Illinois), c/o Frank Parsons, Kennebunk, Maine.[*[6-19-11]*] M Madame Antoni Poincare', Monsieur Raymond Poincare', de l'académie Francaise, Avocat a la Cour d'Appel, Senateur et President du Conseil General de la Meuse, et Madame Raymond Poincare', Monsieur Lucien Poincare', Directeur de l'Enseignement Secondaire, Officier de la Legion d'Honneur, et Madame Lucien Poincare'; Monsieur Henri Poincare', de l'Académie Francaise et de l'Academie des Sciences, Inspecteur General des Mines, Professeur a la Sorbonne, Commandeur de la Legion d'Honneur, et Madame Henri Poincare', Monsieur Emile Boutroux, Membre de l'Institut, Professeur Honoraire a la Sorbonne, Directeur de la Fondation Thiers, Officier de la Legion d'Honneur et Madame Emile Boutroux, nee Poincare', Madame Veuve Louis Frebillot, le Colonel Edmond Lombard; Mesdemoiselles Jeanne, Yvonne, Henriette Poincare' et Monsieur Leon Poincare', Monsieur Alfred Pichon, Monsieur Pierre Boutroux, Professeur a la Faculté' des Sciences de Poitiers, Monsieur Pierre Villey, Charge' de Cours a la Faculte' des Lettres de Caen, et Madame Pierre Villey, Monsieur et Madame Maurice Mougenot et leurs enfants, Monsieur Jean Frebillot, Enseigne de Vaisseau, Madame Jean Frebillot et leurs filles, Mademoiselle Paule Lombard; Monsieur Paulin Plauche, President Honoraire; Monsieur l'Abbe' Leopold Plauche, Mesdemoiselles Marie et Marie Therese Plauche, Monsieur et Madame Joseph Plauche et leur fils Madame Veuve de Beauminy, Madame Veuve Robert de la Marche et ses enfants; Monsieur et Madame Gonzalve Olleris, Les Familles Dresch, Bompard, Pierson, Fabry, LeBleu, Poriquet, Geminel, Bardot, Willemart, Freund-Deschamps, Buvignier, Lechaudel-Malfourny, Ont l'honneur de vous faire part de la perte douloureuse qu' ils viennent d'éprouver en la personne de Monsieur Antoni, Helene Poincare', Inspecteur General des Ponts et Chaussées, en retraite, Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur, leur époux, père beau père, oncle, grand-oncle, cousin-germain et cousin, decede le 19 Juin 1911, a Andernay (Meuse), dans sa quatre-vingt-septieme année, muni des Sacrements de l'Eglise. Priez pour Lui! Les Obseques [ont en lieu le 21 Juin 1911, a Neubecourt (Meuse), ou le corps a été inhumé dans un Caveau de Famille. Paris, 10, Rue de Babylone. Administration Spéciale des Funérailles, 70, Rue des Saints Peres - Maison Herere' de Borreid.Telephone Franklin 2314 John M. Reynolds [759] Eddy Street & Devisidero San Francisco, Cal. June 19th, 1911 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt c/o. The Outlook New York, N. Y. Dear Sir; It is so astonishing and appalling that so many public men and writers deal superficially with vital and menacing questions that the writer is led to register a protest. My protest takes this form of a personal letter to you in a hopeful mood. Hopeful that it may reach you and that it may meet with a sympathetic response. Two alarming civic plagues have already fastened themselves upon the vitals of this nation. And the extraordinary feature of the situation is that no attempt whatever is being made, upon the part of those in authority or those who have influence in public circles, to ascertain the cause or to find a remedy for these threatening evils. In the Outlook of June 17th attention is called to the [wor] work of the Kansas City Board of Public Welfare. The name implies something fundamental. One would expect to learn that it was a genuine effort to go to the root of things and to apply an effective remedy. But here [again] one meets with dis-appointment if he expected to learn of a searching inquiry and a permanent cure for a lamentable condition that is publicly acknowledged to exist. It is most pathetic and will soon be a matter which deserves and receives almost universal condemnation and scorn that the only proposition offered anywhere by public authorities or their supporters [(excepting at Milwaukee)] for poverty and unemployment is the rock pile. Let me quote from the Outlook: "While no city organization could hope to deal with the problem of unemployment, the necessity of remedial measures early became apparent, and a municipal quarry was established." "In the winter, when work is slack, the quarry has proved a godsend to hundreds of men who have with pathetic eagerness sought the chance to earn food and clothes." A legal aid bureau, to collect wage claims for impecunious workers is noted. A pawn-shop that charges two per cent per month is mentioned. And a farm where violators of city ordinances are confined sums up the result of several years of effort. These are the remedies for poverty and unemployment apparently commended by the Outlook [for wide extension]. A protest that will be heard against such shallow and unscientific work is rapidly gathering strength. There is in the press despatches of the past week a warning sent out by the authorities of Kansas telling us that no help is needed in that state even during harvest. In the face of these facts has the Outlook nothing more to offer on the subject of these two menacing problems of poverty and unemployment? They areTelephone Franklin 2314 John M. Reynolds [759] Eddy Street & [Devisadero?] San Francisco, Cal. too serious to be dismissed [in that way]. There is great danger to the nation and to the individual if the causes of these two plagues are left to bring forth more suffering and woe upon the community. Are we to assume that the management of the Outlook is ignorant of any other remedy, or that it is indifferent to the consequences of procrastination? The solution of no problem that is before the world is more pressing. This is evidenced by the frequent and sometimes violent protests made by those who are constantly on the borderline of poverty. It is also shown to be a most important question by the world wide agitation against the causes of poverty and unemployment carried on by the socialists, who are gaining strength as much from this [promise that they hold out] as from any other effort. Again I protest that I and mine, as well as you and yours, are almost certain to be harmed by the conditions that make for these two direful evils; and I urge that a more thorough and sound proposition be presented to its readers by the Outlook as a solution of these problems. Let us have some other suggestions besides t the rock pile and the pawn shop. Yours Sincerely John M. ReynoldsCOMMITTEE E. W. STONE, F. J. BON, J. D. CLARK R. B. DAVIDSON, CAPT V. K. HART AUG. 23, 24, 25, 26, 1911 ANNUAL FRONTIER CELEBRATION CHEYENNE, WYOMING June 19, 1911. [*D*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, C/o Outlook Magazine, New York City, N. Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: – You honored our Frontier celebration with your attendance one year ago, and the citizens of Cheyenne thru this Committee extend to you a cordial invitation to again be their guest at the time of the Annual Frontier show, which will be held at Cheyenne, Wyoming, August 23-24-25-26th, 1911. The citizens of this inter-mountain country would certainly feel highly honored by another visit from you and we would all use our best endeavors to make your visit pleasant. We have a new hotel which is second to none in the country and can arrange for you much better accommodations than heretofore. Very respectfully submitted, E W Stone Chairman.[*16.*] 1108 Garfield Ave. Chicago, June 19/11 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir, Although personally am entire stranger to you, I am taking the liberty of sending you a poem which I have recently written, entitled "An Ode to America." As the foremost and most prominent citizen of "our country," and the one most widely respected and admired, I should like to have your eye the first to see my "Ode." Iknow that our honored ex-President is a lover and promoter of Peace, notwithstanding his brilliant war record, and that, as such, his name will always be remembered. I do not claim any especial poetical merit for my "Ode," but it expresses my feelings as to the present and future of our beloved country, It may interest you . if I add, [if I add] that I have passed my eighty-firstbirth-day, some months since, but - I call myself eighty-one years young. Very cordially yours (Mrs) Sarah Martyn Wright[* H. *] Jamesburg, N J June 119 11 Friend Roosevelt ; I want to congratulate some one on the way things are going on in this country, that is in the way of judicial decisions. In a legal way the fast track is replacing the stage coach, and the up to date notion that that the constitution is expansive is replacing the antiquated notion that it is now expansive and will bust if to much pressure is put upon it to meet the needs of changed conditions. But man is not always governed by reason or experiences. Physical impulses often outweigh the mental powers, and a man's physical nature guides and controls his wants and formulates his arguements. How well they talk and how earnestly, but where is the spirit of Lincoln in it all, the spirit to which we anchored safe and sure in our hour of need. Talk to the nation plainly as you have done, show them that they are not superior in all things, and while they thank God that they are not as other men, it will be well for them to take a bite of crow now and then, which according to good authority engenders humility, and humility taketh a great nation [great}. Your sincere friend, J L Wells[*[ca. 6-19-11]*] [*[Enc. in Danner 6-1911]*] President Taft, has expressed his warm approval of the objects and methods of the Mission President Taft's Testimony in a letter dated April 24, 1911, from which we quote the following extract: "Those who have traveled in the Orient and have seen the leper in his wretched state, are grateful to those Good Samaritans who minister to his needs and seek to prevent and confine this great and growing pestilence. The Mission to Lepers is both international and interdenominational, and its work is carried on by thirty societies. I learn that the Leper Mission already cares for eleven thousand sufferers, and it desires to increase its facilities in order to aid thousands of begging lepers who are a menace to the rest of the population. The unselfish efforts of these organizations appeal to me warmly because in the Philippine Islands before the present arrangements were made, I have seen the hopeless surroundings of these outcasts. So important does the United States Government deem the problem of the leper to be, that it maintains a well-equipped hospital in Hawaii, and a trained professional corps in the Philippine Islands to care for these unfortunates, but not all Oriental governments are alive to the great social, economic and humane aspects of this problem. I am happy to bid Godspeed to the Mission to Lepers, which unites America and Great Britain in the fight against this disease, and to commend its work to the charitable and compassionate everywhere." The aim of the Mission to Lepers is not only to help relieve the terrible suffering of hundreds of thousands of lepers, but also to gradually eradicate this dread disease from mankind. The Committee for the United States asks the support and aid of its friends to secure not less than $30,000 per year as America's share to continue the work of the asylums, conducted Our Share under direction of our Movement, releasing a like sum for the establishment of new stations and homes at some of the most needy points. The sum of $100 will provide for four adults for one year, and $50 will care for two for one year, while $25 will care for one poor sufferer for one year. Checks or money orders should be made payable to the order of F. H. Revell, Treasurer, and sent to W. M. Danner, Secretary U. S. A. 105 Raymond Street Cambridge, Mass. "NEED NOT CREED" Asylums, Hospitals and Homes India, Ceylon, Burma, Siam, Japan, Korea, Sumatra, Philippine Islands Mission to Lepers IN India and the East (Founded in 1874) Inter national denominational Offices Edinburgh London Dublin New York Cambridge Toronto New York Superintendent Wellesley C. Bailey Edinburgh, Scotland Organizing Secretary John Jackson, F.R.G.S. London, England AMERICAN COMMITTEE Wm. Jay Schieffelin, Chairman 170 William St., New York W. M. Danner, Secretary 105 Raymond St,. Cambridge, Mass. Fleming H. Revell, Treasurer 158 Fifth Ave., New York Rev. H. Roswell Bates, New York Willis E. Lougee, New York Rev. H. A. Manchester, Boston Mrs. Landon R. Mason, Richmond, Va. David McConaughy, New York Delavan L. Pierson, New York Rev. Homer Stuntz, New York A Board of Reference for the United States has been constituted composed of representative citizens from Principal cities. (List on application)[*[ca. 6-19-11]*] [*[Enc. in Danner 6-19-11]*] Numbers and Needs The foul disease of leprosy may be called the open sore of three-fourths of the world. It is prevalent all over countries of the Orient, as well as in the Philippines, Hawaii, and all the South American countries. Hundreds of thousands of these stricken people are literally homeless, hopeless, and helpless. The provision of food, shelter, medical relief and Christian teaching for them is surely a part of the white man's burden, and a widespread effort is now being made to induce the charitable public of America to take its share in this philanthropic work. Not only are the needs of these stricken people urgent beyond words, but the peril both moral and physical of their untainted children is extreme, and demands immediate and active effort. Though leprosy must still be classified as an incurable disease, which is undoubtedly spread by contagion, it is, happily, not hereditary, and it is therefore, both possible and practicable to save many more of these children from lives of misery and suffering. Principles and Methods The work of the international and interdenominational Mission to Lepers has long passed the experimental stage. Established thirty-six years ago, it has derived its principle support from Great Britain hitherto, but it is financing to the extent of over $30,000 annually, work for lepers carried on by American missionaries. An open door for the homeless leper is its aim, and "Need not Creed" is its motto. Disregarding denominational barriers, it works through the agency of missionaries representing thirty societies, including all the principle Boards of the United States. The work of the Mission is many sided and comprehensive. It saves and educates the healthy children of leprous parents. It shelters and feeds thousands of otherwise destitute and outcast lepers. It provides medical treatment which, without actually curing the disease, affords immense benefit to the sufferers. It provides Christian teaching, with the result that over 4,000 Christian lepers are now connected with the Mission. It thus practices as well as preaches the precepts of Christianity, and alike on the material and spiritual side its work is thoroughly successful. Direct Results The work of the Mission has steadily grown of recent years until at the eighty stations at which it is carried on it is either supporting, assisting or evangelizing 10,700 lepers and children. Its field of operation includes India, China, Japan, The Philippines, Korea and Siam. It is responsible for the entire support of fifty asylums for lepers, the largest of which contains six hundred inmates. It is also educating the untainted children of lepers in twenty special homes. Not a few efficient native workers have been drawn from those who can serve among the lepers with special sympathy. During the year 1911 it is hoped to commence new work, at least at four centres where it is greatly needed, but the development of this truly beneficial enterprise must depend upon the degree of support forthcoming from the public. An Object Lesson In addition to the benefits conferred upon the lepers themselves, and this of course is the primary purpose of the work, every asylum provided for the homeless lepers affords an object lesson of the true character of Christianity. Many instances are forthcoming showing that the Non-Christian communities among whom this work is carried on are profoundly impressed by it. An Indian Prince visiting one of the asylums of the Mission recently, wrote in the Visitor's Book that he was glad to show his sympathy with this "Real Christian Mission." Referring to one of the Society's asylums for the lepers of Japan, a native visitor remarked, "Our people can argue for their religion as well as your missionaries can argue for yours, but they have no argument they can bring against this kind of Christianity." Missionaries are emphatic in their testimony, that to care for the lepers is to open doors for their message to people hitherto indifferent or hostile. In some stations large additions to the Christian community have been secured as the result of this practical presentation of the Christian Gospel. $25 SUPPORTS A LEPER A YEAR IN ONE OF OUR ASYLUMS[*[ca. 6-19-11]*] [*[Enc. in Danner 6-19-11]*] INTERNATIONAL—INTERDENOMINATIONAL MISSION TO LEPERS IN INDIA AND THE EAST FOUNDED IN 1874 "NEED not CREED is our Motto. AMERICA and BRITAIN Unite to help the LEPERS of the ORIENT. [*Photograph on the top left*] A homeless Indian leper as found in the Bombay Presidency,-- cast out by his friends, his only shelter is a hut of sticks. His disease is incurable and loathsome and contagious. He represents many thousands in the same condition in many parts of the world. [*Photograph on the top right*] Medical care for the Lepers. The superintendent and his wife at the Tokio Asylum of the Mission of Lepers operating upon one of the inmates, assisted by another leper. Medical treatment is given in the asylums of the Mission with great benefit to the sufferers. [*Photograph in the middle left*] The leper congregation in church at the Naini Asylum (Allahabad) of the Mission to Lepers. Women on the right; men on the left; teachers in front. These are some of the 4000 leper converts of the Mission. [*Photograph in the middle right*] Untainted boys, sons of lepers, in the home of the Mission at Tarn Taran, India. The disease is not hereditary, and these children are being trained for useful and healthy lives instead of becoming lepers. The Mission has 20 such Homes. [*Bottom photograph*] Central Hall & Women's Wards Leaf Hut for Overflow Pastor's House Leaf Shed for preparing flour, &c. Old Men's Ward Dispensary Church Men's Wards Nearby 3 Acres Albert Boulter Memorial Compound Dr. Kellock Compound The Ramachandrapuram Asylum of the Mission to Lepers near Cocanada, South India, one of the smaller asylums of the Mission, accommodating about 120 inmates. The Mission has 50 Asylums, of its own, and aids many others Above cut is from photo of "Model" which took first prizee at "The World in Boston." $25 SUPPORTS A LEPER FOR A YEAR IN ONE OF OUR ASYLUMS . . What Money Gifts will Provide Support of one leper for two weeks .... 1.00 Support of one leper for four weeks .... 2.00 Support of a leper's untainted child for three mo. 5.00 Support of a leper's untainted child for six mo. 10.00 Support of a leper's untainted child for one year 20.00 Support of one adult leper for one year ........ 25.00 Support of two adult lepers for one year ....... 50.00 Support of four adult lepers for one year......100.00 Small home for untainted children at Yen Ping, China.....................................................................250.00 House for 12 leper women at Purulia, India.. 500.00 Observation Ward for doubtful cases, Allahabad 625.00 Quarters for Medical Officer at Mandalay .... 500.00 New Wards for the Asylum at Tokyo ............2500.00 $20 SUPPORTS AN UNTAINTED CHILD for a YEAR in one of our HOMES Correspondence is invited with officers or representatives of organizations, Churches, Sunday Schools, Clubs or other Societies, who may be willing to undertake the raising of the support of even one leper for a year. Send to the secretary for a "collecting book." Contributions may be made by check payable to Fleming H. Revell, Treasurer and sent to W. M. Danner, Secretary U. S. A. 105 Raymond St., Cambridge, Mass.[*Compliments of Rev. T. S. Wynkoop, formerly of Washington D. C., now Secretary British and Foreign Bible Society Allahabad*] REGISTERED No. A [?] The Pioneer. New Series VOL. CLVII. ALLAHABAD : —MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1911. NO.16545. Contents . Pages LEADER AND SPECIAL ARTICLES:— A Plea for the Non-Criminal ... ... 2 Parliament and Politics ... ... 2 Egyptian Notes ... ... 3 INDIAN TELEGRAMS AND NEWS :— Anarchism in Southern India ... 4 Annandale Coronation ... ... 5 The Calcutta Dinner ... ... ... 5 U. P. Agricultural Notes ... ... 4 Indian News and Notes ... ... 6 Indian Imigrants ... ... ... 8 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:— Coronation Concessions ... ... 7 Travelling in Central India ... ... 5 Off-Side at Polo ... ... ... 6 HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS:— Polo Cup -- Coronation Derby -- Sir Percy Scott---Amateur Golf Championship 6 7 APPOINTMENTS, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS " The London Gazette " ... ... 8 FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL ... ... 8 COMMERCE AND COMPANIES ... ... 9 THE IMPERIAL CONFERENCE —— — QUESTIONS OF COMMUNICATIONS. —— A ROYAL COMMISSION ON TRADE RELATIONS. —— [REUTER'S PRESS MESSAGES.] London, 17th June. Sir D. P. de V. Graaff, South Africa, introducing the postal resolution, described South Africa's disabilities as due to the methods of the Conference lines and the enormous advantages American shippers derived as a result of legislation making deferred rebates illegal. The Union was determined to have an open freight market. Mr. Buxton said the the feeling among merchant shippers in Britain was not so strongly opposed to deferred rebates as to justify the recommendation of legislative prohibition. The Government was, therefore, unable to accept the resolution in the form proposed, but if the South Africans would accept an amendment in favour of concerted action of all the Governments of the Empire against shipping combinations, only when it was shown that they operated to prejudice of the Empire's trade the Government would agree. The Canadian, Australian and New Zealand delegates supported the resolution, which was carried, subject to Mr. Buxton's amendment. According to the official report of Thursday afternoon's sitting, Sir Herbert Samuel said that the Imperial Government considered the speedy establishment of a chain of state owned wireless stations throughout the Empire as most desirable both strategically and commercially. The Government proposed to begin with six stations in England, and at Cyprus, Aden, Bombay, the Straits and Australia. From Australia they would be continued to New Zealand later on and South Africa or both. It was suggested that Britain should bear the cost of the stations in England, Cyprus and Aden, India bear the cost of that at Bombay, and Australia and New Zealand bear the cost of their stations. The cost of the Singapore station, which was mainly a link in the chain, would be divided. The working expenses and receipts of the whole scheme would be pooled. Sir D. Graaff supported the scheme. As soon as a station was erected at Aden, the Union Government would consider the question of providing the necessary link. Sir H. Samuel said the Imperial Government was unable to support the proposed universal penny postage owing to cost. Sir D. Graaff also opposed the resolution on the subject. which was withdrawn. The resolution regarding an Imperial Postal Order was adopted. Sir Wilfrid Laurier moved a resolution requesting the Imperial Government to negotiate with foreign Governments, who have commercial treaties applying to the Dominions, with a view to securing liberty for any Dominion to withdraw from the operation of a Treaty without impairing that Treaty with respect to the rest of the Empire. Sir Edward Grey accepted the resolution, which was adopted. A motion by Sir W. Laurier that a Royal Commission representing the Empire be appointed to enquire into the Empire's trade relations was adopted. Sir W. Laurier's motion was a substitute for the Commonwealth resolutions in favour of co-operation in commercial relations. Mr. Harcourt proposed to add "and by what methods consistent with the existing fiscal policy of each part, the trade of each part with others may be improved and extended Mr. Fisher, Sir Joseph Ward and General Botha concurred in the motion with the addendum. Mr. Asquith said that Sir W. Laurier's was a practical proposition, and would prepare a way for effective action at the next Conference. He emphasised that in matters of policy, the United Kingdom and Dominions must each remain master in their own house, and must pursue their own fiscal policy. The Commission would make a tour of the Empire and the Government would not spare any pains to secure the ablest representatives. Mr. Fisher, Sir J. Ward and Sir W. Laurier thought that the Dominions should contribute to the expenses. The addendum was adopted. The text of Sir Wilfrid Laurier's motion is as follows: — "The Commission is to investigate and report on the natural resources of each part of the Empire and the development attained and attainable, together with the facilities for production, manufacture and distribution. It will also investigate and report on the trade of each part with others, and with the outside world, upon food, and raw material, the requirements of each, and the sources thereof available. Finally to what extent, if any, trade between different parts is affected by existing legislation in each, beneficially or otherwise. Mr. Fisher considered that Sir Joseph Ward's proposal regarding a Pacific service of mail steamers was impracticable. He would as soon have a service via South Africa. Mr. Malan suggested that the proposal be referred to a Royal Commission. Mr. Lloyd George thought that Mr. Malan's suggestion was excellent. Sir Joseph Ward withdrew his proposal. ———— THE VISITING PREMIERS. ———— A CONSERVATIVE WELCOME. ——— SIR W. LAURIER ON RECIPROCITY. —— Mr. Balfour, presiding at a luncheon at the Constitutional Club in honour of the Overseas Premiers, spoke with emphasis of the part the Premiers' visit was playing in building up something the world had never yet seen, namely, a coalition of free self-governing communities, which would still be parts of a greater whole for their mutual interests. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, replying, referred to the Reciprocity Agreement with the United States and declared there was not the slightest cause to fear that the Reciprocity Agreement had struck a blow at British preference. Reciprocity was no solemn treaty and had no time limit. It could be removed at any time. Regarding the suggested annexation of Canada, Sir Wilfrid said he would have been the last to support reciprocity if he had believed that it would lead to annexation. [For further Foreign Intelligence see page 4.] ==================== IT APPEARS THAT SOME DAMAGE WAS DONE to the earth-work on the amphitheatre site at Delhi by last week's rain as well as to the Durbar Railways. ——————♦————— WE UNDERSTAND THAT IN MOST INSTANCES the various contingents of Imperial Service Troops at the Delhi Durbar will be commanded on parade by their respective Chiefs. ——————♦————— OUR MILITARY CORRESPONDENT AT HOME IN discussing the succession to the post of Chief of the Staff in India, when Sir Douglas Haig assumes command at Aldershot, mentions the name of Lieutenant-General Sir Percy Lake, now commanding the Meerut Division. In military circles it is considered that General Lake has all the qualifications required for the appointment, and his selection would not come as a surprise. ——————♦————— THE TRIAL OF THE BIG POLITICAL CONSPIRACY case which commenced in the court of the Sessions Judge of Dacca in December last has just concluded. There are forty-four accused involved in the case and the two assessors have declared the whole of them to be not guilty, stating in their written opinions that the prosecution had failed in almost every detail. The Sessions Judge indicated that he would deliver his judgment on the 15th July. THE CORONATION FETE AT ANNANDALE passed off with great éclat in the presence of the Viceroy and Lady Hardinge and thousands of visitors on Saturday. Lady Hardinge distributed the prizes. ——————♦————— WITH REGARD TO THE SCHEME OF BRITISH wireless telegraphy discussed at the Imperial Conference last week, we believe that the installations at the various stations mentioned will be very powerful ones. This will enable signals to be sent direct from Cyprus to Aden, from Aden to Bombay and so on eastwards to the Straits Settlements, Australia and New Zealand. There is no mention made of Colombo and Hongkong, but doubtless these are to be included in the chain of stations. Colombo may possibly be linked up direct with the west coast of Australia, as well as with Singapore and Hongkong, its position in regard to the Indian Ocean being a very convenient one. In India itself we understand that in addition to the Calcutta, Allahabad, Simla installations others will be taken in hand in due course. The southern and central parts of the country should obviously be put in touch with both Calcutta and Bombay, while the claims of the North- West Frontier cannot be ignored. ——————♦————— MR. R. W. D'ESTCOURT ASHE, I. C. S., officiating Collector and District Magistrate of Tinnevelly, was murdered on Saturday morning at Maniyachi Junction on the South Indian Railway between Tinnevelly and Tuticorin and there are definite indications that the crime was committed with political intent. The assassin was a native who fired with a gun at Mr. Ashe from a place of concealment in the station and the victim succumbed to his injuries soon afterwards in the train whilst on his way to Tinnevelly. It will be remembered that both Tinnevelly and Tuticorin gained much [?] by the riots which broke out there some three years ago and the sedition trials which followed and resulted in the punishment of various agitators including Chidambaram Pillay, who is now serving a transportation for life sentence. Mr. Ashe was the Sub-Collector at Tuticorin in those troublous times and he took a prominent part in endeavoring to stamp out the pernicious influence of this gang of agitators. That there has recently been a recrudescence of sedition in the district was indicated by the circulation of a typical anarchist pamphlet from Tinnevelly urging young men to join a certain secret society, "to murder the British and free India from the foreign yoke." The outrage is all the more lamentable coming now as we were beginning to hope that the state of the country had materially improved and a better feeling prevailed generally as a result of Their Majesties' prospective visit in December. ——————♦————— THE BOMBAY NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY has done much useful work in India, as its publications prove, and its latest scheme, started at the beginning of this year, the object of which is to get together a representative collection of Indian mammals, deserves wide support. There can be little doubt that there is a great field for useful research in this direction, and it is much to be regretted that even in the Natural History Department of the British Museum the representation of the Indian Mammals Fauna has fallen behind that of other parts of the world. Practically no systematic collection of the mammals of India has been made since the time of Hodgson, Horsfield, Elliot Sykes, Jerdan and Blanford. A few private volunteers, Colonel Ward, Major Dunn, Major Magrath, Mr. Whitehead and others have lent a helping hand in recent years but progress in this manner has necessarily been very slow. The Bombay Natural History Society is making a most laudable endeavour to remedy this state of affairs. The Society has already engaged and sent out one trained collector who is working with the Khandesh District systematically, sending in all specimens obtained to the Society's Museum in Bombay, and it is hoped that funds may be forthcoming to make the employment of a second collector possible. Even with two trained men continuously employed it is obvious that the realisation of anything like a representative collection of Indian mammals must be a work of both time and expense. Members of this Society are to be found in every province of India, Burma and Ceylon and though no doubt they will do all they can individually to help on the movement, it will easily be realised that outside assistance is absolutely necessary if adequate results are to be obtained. The Society hopes for the present to be able to raise a sum of Rs. 30,000 which will provide for the continuous employment of two collectors for two years. Out of this so far about Rs. 14,000 have been subscribed, but we feel sure that when once the present scheme becomes more widely known the money still required to place it upon a satisfactory basis will be readily contributed. ——————♦————— AN INDIAN GENTLEMAN OF JUBBULPORE, MR. K. S. Jassawalla, has favoured us with a copy of a lengthy petition, which, as soon as it has obtained five million signatures, is to be taken Home by a special deputation for presentation to the King. The petition is a protest against cow killing, and begs that as a special Coronation favour His Majesty will be pleased to order from and after the day of the Durbar the prohibition of fresh beef in the dietary of the British troops in India and its replacement by tinned or salted meat from abroad. Such an order might be taken as a boon by Hindu sentiment, but Mr. Jassawalla and his friends seem to have forgotten to consider how it would be regarded by the British army. A Coronation grace is usually thought of as something over which all can be glad, not the pleasing of one interest at the expense of another, especially when that other is a service of which His Majesty is personally the chief. ——————♦————— THE ARGUMENTS DISPLAYED IN THE PETITION are a merely those of the anti-cow killing movement of fifteen years ago warmed and served up afresh. One rather ingenious addition however, may be noticed, drawn from the game preservation regulations which have been enacted in the interval. If these rules are careful to prescribe the shooting of the females of deer and antelope in order that the number of the various races may be kept up, why should not the same protection be extended to cows, being so much more valuable? At first sight the plea has a specious sort of appearance, and if any body threatened to exterminate the race of domestic cattle and there was the slightest prospect of their becoming scarce, certainly the first thing to be done would be to insist on immunity for the females until the stock had recovered. But the cattle have what the deer have not, namely, a human owner, who will assuredly not let them go to the butcher while they are more valuable to him for other purposes. The British farmer has no objection to beef, but his repugnance if he were asked to send his milch Alderneys or Herefords to the fattening shed would be stronger than that of a Brahman. Cattle cannot come into the meat market without somebody selling them, and if he sells them it is a proof that their value is low, and that if females they are past much use for dairy or breeding purposes. When Indian husbandmen part with their cows the reason can only be that they are worthless animals or that they are unnecessarily numerous. What all the ingenuity of Hindu controversialists cannot get over is the hard fact that in the countries where beef is universally eaten milk and dairy produce is so abundant that the people not only have enough themselves but in many cases, for instance Denmark, Normandy and Switzerland, can do an immense export trade in preserved milk, butter, cheese and so forth. That the number of cows in India is decreasing, that milk and ghee are rising in price in consequence, and that the rate of infant mortality is to be attributed to the scarcity are pure assumptions; but if they were all true, to assign the diminution to the inroads made one the herds of India by the consumption the British soldier is manifest absurdity. Mr. Jassawalla states that there are two thousand volunteers going about the districts collecting signatures for the petition, and we are extremely sorry to hear it. The arguments of the document are just those of the Gaurakshini Sabhas which inflamed the minds of the people so unfortunately some years ago; and another outburst of missionary activity in this direction seems exceedingly likely to produce consequences of which Mr. Jassawalla, as the loyal citizen he no doubt is, would have to repent hereafter.2 THE PIONEER. MONDAY, JUNE I9, I9II. The Pioneer. MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1911. A PLEA FOR THE NON-CRIMINAL. WE confess, when we consider the privileges which the criminal classes now enjoy, that we are overwhelmed by a feeling of envy. Such are the facilities afforded by modern civilization to the dacoit that he must be astonished at his own moderation in not committing greater depredations than he does. The peaceful, law-abiding population has been disarmed and the village watchman, who is subject to no age-limit, armed with a pre-historic hand-pike lest the dacoit should be injured. The Telegraph Office is open to the latter by day, but closed to the Police at night. All the resources of civilization are at the criminal's service. It is chiefly honest people who are handicapped by the law. And the criminal's position is being rapidly improved. In the old days he could, when caught, be mildly tortured until he confessed, discovered his booty to the Police and gave away his comrades. That ancient method has had to be abandoned and no substitute has been found for it so far. Often the succesful burglar retains his swag, passes a few months, or at most a year or two, in jail and emerges to enjoy the proceeds of his industry supplemented by his earnings in jail and is free to carry out the fresh plots hatched during his incarceration by the collective rascality with which he has consorted there. But it is from the fair treatment that he enjoys in prison that we wish to draw a precedent for his less fortunate, though presumably honest, brother outside it. The criminal who is transported for life is not deemed to be really undergoing a life sentence. He is officially deemed to be "in" or rather out, in the Andamans, for twenty years. And even that period is really only fifteen if he behaves himself, and it can be further reduced to about twelve years if he earns good couduct marks. Why should not a condemned 'lifer' in the Forests or the Public Works Department get some similar remission of his sentence? The mark system in our jails has been found to yield excellent results, greatly improving the discipline of those who are enjoying His Majesty's hospitality, and shedding brightness if not merriment upon those responsible for their comfort. The mark system is indeed not unknown in other departments. For example, the Judical Department in our most strenuous Province is administered on this system. Every Sessions Judge has to do so many civil appeals per mensem, each sessions case counting as six civil appeals, while three criminal appeals are equivalent to one civil. If a Judge has done his full tale of cases he may have the last Saturday in each month off, and he is also privileged to leave his station on Gazetted holidays—always provided that his judgements are not in arrears. The weekend claimed by His Majesty's Judges in England is a luxury of which he dare not dream, and he may be "kept in" all Sunday if he has been dilatory during the week. Thus in that happy Province the Judge never feels old, he is conscious of an atmosphere of youth, and almost of boyhood, as memories of his Darae's school crowd upon him. And he works under a system which is capable of great improvements and extensions. A Judge who has done more than his monthly tale of appeals ought to be given credit for them and for every month's work done over and above the allotted task he should in common justice be allowed a remission of one month's active service. We are convinced that the prospects of thus securing an early release from durance would have a remarkable effect in reducing the pending arrears in several courts and in expediting their methods. Of a truth the mark system has worked so well in the case of our criminals that little hesitation should be felt in applying it experimentally to other sections of the population. Then again there is the approaching Coronation. The criminal, having been caught, tried and convicted at considerable expense to the community, whose numbers or wealth he has reduced by homicide or by some offence against the laws which protect property, finds himself released forthwith, or at least consoled with the promise of a still earlier release than he could ever hope to earn, upon that auspicious occasion. We find it difficult to understand why a little of the royal clemency should not be extended to officials in the service of Government. If it be thought that the introduction of the mark system would precipitate retirements, the grant of an extra month's Privilege Leave to all those who labour in the official vineyard would be an appreciable boon. Even a brief fortnight —if it were bestowed on dwellers in the plains at the present season of the year—would not be regarded as beneath taking. To the criminal the Coronation brings substantial joys and a speedy restoration to that sphere of usefulness whence a harsh law has snatched him. Why should it not bring to the conscientious official of every grade a brief respite from uncongenial toil? Then, too, there is the matter of medical attendance. Time was when the Civil Surgeon of a district had time and opportunity to practise his profession and benefit the honest, or at least the undetected, portion of the population which was not in jail. In times of epidemic disease, cholera or malarial fevers, he would camp among the sufferers and give the patient payers of revenue something for their money. But the advent of the parliamentary busybody has changed all that and now-a-days the Civil Surgeon is condemned to be a chief warder, and in administering the affairs of the fairly healthy people who get into trouble with the police, he has to leave the man from whose pockets his emoluments are drawn to the tender hakim, the skilful bed and the impudent quackery of the (so-called) religious mendicant. We do not for a moment wish to suggest that affection for or sympathy with the criminal animated those who made the stringent rules which have made our Civil Surgeons practically prison doctors, and we thoroughly realise the importance of being able to give Mr. O'Grady a periodical assurance that the mortality in our jails is creditably low. But we think that the non-criminal element in the population is also entitled to some of the crumbs from the table of Government and that the benefits of British rule should be bestowed with even-handed justice on the law-abiding as well as on the felon. The interests of the people are not best served by following the lines of least political resistance. The humanitarian of to-day would, we apprehend, justify the ultra-humane treatment of criminals by the principles which were inculcated in the parable of the Prodigal Son. For him indeed the fatted calf was killed, and who amongst us would begrudge a weaker brother every reasonable chance of recovering his self-respect and his capabilities for good. But the father of the prodigal son never went beyond what was just and right, and his forgiving kindness to the ne'er-do-weel did not involve his elder son's disinheritance in favour of the younger who had devoured his living with harlots. Indeed, the father re-assured his elder son, when he protested against the apparently undue favour shown to the prodigal, saying, "Sir, thou art ever with me and all that is mine is thine." The parable teaches very clearly that justice is to be rendered even to the non-criminal. We may close with a few words on the ethics of casual leave. French leave is admissible, pace the Civil Service Regulations, to the favoured few who do not feel their souls fettered by the rules of restrictions imposed by Government upon individual liberty. Far be it from us to suggest that these high-couraged few should be deprived of the privileges which they have bestowed upon themselves. To acquire them it is necessary to begin young and show Government that you have a strong character. But we venture to put in a word here too for the non-criminal, and ask that an equal generosity be extended to the conscientious, law-abiding officer who is too amenable to discipline to absent himself from his charge without leave or to prolong the period of his sanctioned absence. The old adage that one man may steal the horse while another may not even look over the hedge can scarcely be avowed as an unwritten administrative principle, and Government should be as liberal to its laborious subordinates as it is to those who toil not neither do they spin, except in the social vineyards of our provin cial capitals. MADRAS EDWARD MEMORIAL.—Subscriptions to the Madras Presidency Edward the VII. Memorial Fund now exceeds Rs. 2 lakhs. The Executive Committee submitted its proposals to Government through the Surgeon-General in April, and it is hoped that the former will soon be in a position to issue an order on the subject, so that the construction of the proposed hospital from consumptives near Madras may be proceeded with forthwith. THE DOMICILED COMMUNITY.—The problem of providing for the property upbringing of the poorer children of the domiciled Anglo-Indian community is gradually progressing at Madras. The homes on the lines of Kalimpong to be started in South India are to be called "Saint George's Homes," and to commence with one home to accommodate not more than 30 children, is to be built, and the Governor has kindly allowed it to be called the "Lawley Home." The initial cost is estimated at Rs. 20,000. and Dr. Graham has promised to help in starting the first home by sending a house mother from Kalimpong. The public are now being appealed to for funds. PARLIAMENT AND POLITICS. THE NATIONAL INSURANCE BILL. DISCONTENT AMONG THE DOCTORS. REVERSING THE OSBORNE JUDGMENT. WESTMINSTER, 2ND JUNE. PARLIAMENT has adjourned for the Whitsuntide holidays to-day. The session so far has been notable for the extraordinary legislative activity of the Government, and for the general unanimity with which their controversial legislation has been accepted by their political opponents. The only subject that has aroused political controversy is the Parliament Bill, but the interest as to its fate is mainly confined to members of the two Houses. The people out of doors seem to be quite indifferent to the importance of the Constitutional problems raised, at lease at the present stage of their development. The Lords have read the Bill a second time, and have hung it up until after the Coronation. It will then enter upon its critical stage. In the meantime it is said that Lord Lansdowne and his colleagues are working for coming to some terms with the Government, but whether the Government will concede anything is believed to be highly doubtful. The Government, it is reported, are willing to exclude all measures affecting the Crown from the operation of the Bill, but they will not go the length which the Unionists ask of excluding such a measure as the Home Rule Bill. he prevalent impression at the moment is that Lord Rosebery has gauged the public temper as well as the disposition of all politicians when he declared in his last speech on the subject in the House of Lords that the Bill must pass despite any resolve on the part of the Peers to embody "grave amendments" in it. Minor changes may possibly be assented to by the Government for the sake of peace and a speedy settlement of the controversy, but substantially the Bill as at present drawn will be insisted upon. THE INSURANCE BILL. The Government must really be surprised at the celerity with which their important and controversial legislation is being accepted by all section of the House. The National Insurance Bill has been read a second time after a debate lasting for three days. There appeared to be a universal acceptance of the principle of national insurance as one of the needs of industrial and social progress in these latter days of democratic ascendency in all the activities of the State. The discussion revealed however, that there was a wide divergence of view among the different political parties in the House of Commons as to the wisdom or the fairness of many of the details. In the criticism of these details party distinctions were almost wholly obliterated, for some of the most effective criticisms applicable to the complex machinery of the Bill came as freely from the Radical supporters of the Government as from the staidest Conservatives who frankly looked askance at all this elaborate dry-nursing of the modern industrial classes by the State. The debate throughout was largely attended, and it was obvious form the large number of speakers who vainly attempted to catch "the Speaker's eye" that the subject had aroused an enormous amount of interest. The leaders of the Unionist party attempted to persuade the Government to give an extra day for the debate in order to allow a fuller expression of opinion to be made by all sections. The Government, however, refused to accede to the request, in view of the general unanimity of favourable opinion with which the principle of the Bill, at least, had been received by the public as well as by the member of the House of Commons. THE OPPOSITION OF THE DOCTORS. The point of the Bill upon which an agitation has been raised in and out of the House has reference to the manner in which the Bill proposes to deal with the members of the medical profession. The doctors are complaining loudly against the scale of payments which will be applied to their attendance on patients who are either members of existing Friendly Societies or who will hereafter come within the scope of this scheme of Government insurance. The doctors are holding conferences and passing resolutions against the way in which the Bill will prejudice the status of the medical profession while seriously depleting their sources of income. They declare that they will not have Friendly Societies as intermediaries between them and the State, and they view with much alarm the high limit of income (amounting to £160) which a patient may enjoy in order that he should be supplied with medical attendance and drugs at a small capitation fee. The doctors insist that the patients should have a free choice of medical men, and that every one who comes under the advantages of the State insurance scheme should not necessarily be compelled to receive the care of a club doctor. Their view also is that the capitation fee which has been hitherto prevalent among the Friendly Societies is wholly inadequate as a reward for their professional services, and they urge that the Government should materially increase it. Though the Chancellor of the Exchequer has on this point repeatedly asserted that the complaints of the medical profession were founded on a misapprehension of what the Bill really provided, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, the leader of the Labour party, contended that the Government would have seriously to consider the question of the payment of doctors. In his view every insured person should have the right to consult his own medical adviser. The Labour party welcomed the Bill because it marked a fundamental change in public opinion as to the limits of State intervention. The Government scheme showed, indeed, that State aid and organisation which affected the social welfare of the people was no longer looked at askance. The fear which seemed to be uppermost in the minds of the Labour party was that this scheme of national insurance might have the effect of generally stereotyping low wages among the working classes. They also thought that the method of apportioning sickness premiums was not fair. They viewed with suspicion the recognition of "shop clubs," and they criticised the Bill adversely because the scale of benefits it proposed to grant was much less liberal than the trade union scale at present in operation. It was also objected by the Unionists, as well as by other sections of the House, that far too little was being done by the Gevernment for the women who were to benefit by the Bill, and that assuredly one of its inevitable effects would be to cause a great shrinkage in the amount of voluntary contributious now made to the hospitals. Another point to which attention was repeatedlly called was the danger of increasing malingeriug among the workmen who were enjoing the advantages of a lib ral scale of sickness benefit. The Government were urged that all these societies which came within the scope of this State insurance proposal should be subjected to most stringent supervision, and that the benefits to be conferred on the working classes should not be too large. It was laid down by members who had long experience of Friendly Societies that an axiomatic law governed the working of these institutions—namely, as the benefits go up, the beneficiaries remain longer on the sick books. Malingering, therefore, was one of the great dangers which would confront the Government in carrying out their proposal with justice and success. THE CHANCELLOR'S DEFENCE. The Chancellor of the Exchequer showed his accustomed adroitness when he came to sum up the general trend of the discussion and to indicate in what degree he was prepared to meet the objections; while he showed a ready sympathetic spirit to deal, if possible, with hardships which would be obvious as soon as the machinery of the scheme was put in motion he showed a marked inclination to resist the pressure that came from below the gangway to extend the pecuniary action of the State, at least for the time being. He rather complained of the indifference of the working classes generally to the boon that was being conferred upon them. Sixteen millions of money were being raised for their benefit partly by the employers and partly by the State; insurance would be brought within the reach of every person after the age of sixteen; and in these circumstances he thought that it was unwise to ask the State to assume greater liabilities in face of an immediate expenditure of £5,000,000 and a contingent liability of £8,000,000 to £9,000,000. In his view all the assumptions made by the doctors as to the prejudicial effect of the scheme were wrong. The doctors would be free to make any arrangements they chose with the Friendly Societies. They would have a first charge on the available funds and in respect of a sum of 25 millions which was being raised there was nothing to prevent the doctors from walking off with every penny of it "except their own consciences and the commonsense of the community." In 1903 the doctors asked for a capitation fee of 5s "yet I have arranged that they shall receive 6s, and I am a villain"—a little sally that produced a ripple of amused laughter. The 6s fee, however, was neither fixed nor final; there would be a free choice of doctors within limits—a sort of doctors' panel—for, the great object was to prevent malingering through the easy granting of certificates by one complacent doctor alone. Finally he declared that the women would be given the full value of their money. Their contributions would be paid to a separate fund, and if the Government found it to be possible to provide greater benefits that £7s 6d. per week they would be given. He could not,