[*Benson, G. J.*] [*ack 11-28-11*] Garrett J. Benson 132 State Street Albany, N.Y. [*3*] Albany, N.Y., Nov. 25, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Colonel: I am informed by Mr. Jas. W. Osborne, the chief counsel of the Probe Committee here, that the investigation will wind up its affairs between December 5th and 7th. I am to get a full and complete list of all the testimony in typewritten form and will send the same to you. In the printing contract, they seem to only get so far and all of a sudden they stop. This was the most important thing in the whole investigation. Yours very truly, Garrett J. Benson GJB/CWW.[*[Bross]*] THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR OFFICE OF THE EDITOR November 25th, 1911. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: - I have in mind for some time to write an editorial article holding out the idea that your present activities are probably directed toward the end of securing the right sort of a delegation from New York to the next Republican National convention. I well remember how your attitude the past year was misconstrued. At that time you were the object of denunciation from the extremists on both sides who could not understand that it was only by pursuing a medium course that you could be of any service to the Republican cause in New York State and in the nation at large. If I interpret your purposes aright, they are directed at a somewhat similar end at this time. It would be useless to try to win in New York or throughout the country,unless the attitude of the party can command the support of reasonable rich men as well as reasonable poor men. Something of this sort I have in mind to say in The Star, and shall probably do so in a few days unless I hear from you to the contrary. In Indiana, at least, the opposition to Mr. Taft will be ineffective and we shall have to support him for re-election. It will be a hard task but I want to make it as easy as possible. My impression is that you look at the matter in much the same way. Yours truly, Ernest Bross Editor. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City.CARROLL, SCOTT & FISHER LAWYERS EXCHANGE BUILDING MEMPHIS, TENN. November 25th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y., Dear Colonel: -- From Forest City, Ark., by Express to your address, I shipped your Thanksgiving turkey today. I trust it will reach you in good shape and that you and your family will enjoy it. Sincerely yours, William H Carroll [*[Carroll]*] C-C. CARROLL,SCOTT & FISHER LAWYERS EXCHANGE BUILDING MEMPHIS,TENN. November 25th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y., Dear Colonel:-- From Forest City, Ark., by Express to your address, I shipped your Thanksgiving turkey today. I trust it will reach you in good shape and that you and your family will enjoy it. Sincerely yours, C-C. William. H Carroll [*[Carroll]*]him since he passed a day with Thayer at Dublin. I greatly hope that you can come, naming your own time, and am Sincerely yours Frank M Chapman I am so frankly proud of the honor that I must tell you of my election to the Presidency of the American Ornithologists' Union at its recent Congress in Philadelphia. [*13*] AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 77TH STREET AND CENTRAL PARK WEST NEW YORK Nov. 25, 1911 Dear Col. Roosevelt:- William Brewster will be at the Museum on Friday, December 1. If you can join us [up?] at luncheon I will sound the rally call and we will have a color in animals symposium! It will interest you to know thatThayer, through his unfortunate inability to separate himself from his work, has cut Brewster from his best of friends merely because Brewster does not accept as final all Thayer's statements in regard to the Colors of animals! I repeat that Charles Sheldon will also be here on December 1. Possibly you may not have seen[*4.*] THE NATIONAL MAGAZINE BOSTON, MASS. EDITED BY JOE MITCHELL CHAPPLE. 25th November 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New Your City. My dear Colonel: - Am sending you advance proofs of the article "Now Give Business A Chance", which will appear in the December NATIONAL. Hope to have the pleasure of seeing you on my next trip to New York. With cordial best wishes, believe me Yours Sincerely, Joe Mitchell Chapple jmc-w The Northwestern Agriculturist P. V. Collins Publishing Company P. V. COLLINS, PRESIDENT 523-529 Seventh Street South Minneapolis, Minnesota [*Sent to 4700 papers in the West*] November 25-1911. Dear Publisher: I know that you will be "dee-lighted" to read and discuss, cuss or criticise, comment upon or dissect Editor P.V.Collins' interview with Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt, which appears in this week's issue of the The Northwestern Agriculturist. We are sending you a copy of the same enclosed. With your editorial astuteness you will have no difficulty in reading between the lines, and interpreting the blankety-blank dashes. Yours truly, P.V. Collins Publishing Co. PVC/95The Northwestern Agriculturist P. V. Collins Publishing Company P. V. COLLINS, PRESIDENT 523-529 Seventh Street South Minneapolis, Minnesota November 25-1911. Dear Publisher: I know that you will be "dee-lighted" to read and discuss, cuss or criticise, comment upon or dissect Editor P.V.Collins' interview with Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt, which appears in this week's issue of The Northwestern Agriculturist. We are sending you a copy of the same enclosed. With your editorial astuteness you will have no difficulty in reading between the lines, and interpreting the blankety-blank dashes. Yours truly, P. V. Collins Publishing Co. PVC/95 [*Colonel Roosevelt-- This letter with enclosure goes to 4,700 Northwestern papers today. The shipping bureaus may find some mighty interestin' readin' in the next two weeks, in Northwestern papers. Yours, P.V.Collins*]J. M. CLELAND, Pres. A. F. COOK, Vice-Pres. C. D. TURNER, Sec'y. J. S. PENNINGTON, Treas. MEN'S CLUB CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER 56th STREET AND WASHINGTON AVE. CHICAGO, Nov 25 1911 Hon Theodore Roosevelt. Sagimore Hill Long Island. Dear Mr. Roosevelt If you have at interest the Republican Party, you must assist in preventing the renomination of Pres Taft. If he gets the nomination he will be the worst defeated man who ever ran for the Presidency. Illinois will be Progressive Republican the next Chance the People get to the Polls, and as myself and friends have always been interested in your success, we trust, and pray, that the present incumbent will not be renominated Very truly A.F. Cook 5627 Madison AveTEL. SO. 2656 OPEN EVENINGS DARLING'S VARIETY SHOP 22 WEST LAKE STREET WE SELL CORSETS, HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR RIBBONS, LACES, EMBROIDERY, JEWELRY NOTIONS, KITCHENWARE, CANDY, TOYS ======= FINE CHINA IN GREAT VARIETY EVERYTHING NECESSARY FOR THE HOME MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. QUALITY AND QUANTITY Nov. 25. 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt Of the United States Honored Sir : - The small merchant is threatened with swift disaster, on account of the uncertain Political Situation. Should you at this time Publically announce your intent to become a candidate for the Presidency; uncertainty would be at an end, and business conditions would immediately be so improved, that the element of fear now existing, would be eliminated; and you would become the means of the Greatest Good to the Greatest Number Will you not allow us the "Right of Eminent Domain" in You. Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant Daniel F. Darling.510 WELLINGTON AVENUE CHICAGO 41. NOV 25TH 1911 My dear Mr Roosevelt The enclosed speech was written before your Editorial came out but I think you may be interested in a business man's point of view of this question -- Very sincerely yours, [???????][*8*] County Court Chambers, Kings County, Brooklyn, N.Y. NORMAN S. DIKE COUNTY JUDGE November Twenty-fifth 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. My dear Col. Roosevelt: I observe that our enterprising evening paper, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, is doing its best to start a controversy between yourself and myself, but they have been grievously disappointed because I would not enter the arena and discourse upon the theme for the edification of their subscribers. However, I am very much interested in some of the matters touched upon in your article in the "Outlook", along the line of the law's delays and should most keenly enjoy the opportunity of discussing this subject sometime at your leisure if we could both find the opportunity for such a talk. It has occurred to me, regarding the special case that you criticize, The People, etc., against Frank Brach, that inasmuch as I find the case upon my calander for next Wednesday, the 29th, that you might be interested to hear the case, in which event I should feel most honored to have you sit upon the bench with me, and I can assure you that I will permit no one, in case of your acceptance, to announce your intended presence so that your presence here would not draw to the courtroom any undue number of your admiring citizens. I convene court at 10 o'clock and I sincerely trust you could hear the case because I think you would be interested as the case has been practically tried before me and the evidence has been placed before me and I find it woefully weak. I remain, Very sincerely yours, Norman S DikeTHE NEWS OFFICE FRANKLIN FORD, DIRECTOR TELEPHONE 956 FRANKLIN LEGAL OR GOVERNMENT NEWS DIVISION NEW YORK LIFE BUILDING, 346 BROADWAY Room 321 University Hall, Columbia University. NEW YORK November 25, 1911. [*50.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 'The Outlook,' New York. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I was glad to receive your note this morning, as it leads me to hope that I may be able to get your full attention. I do not care to talk with Mr. Abbott or Mr. Howland. I am not peddling articles. They could not admit the results of my inquiries into the columns of 'The Outlook' without accepting the new point of view and acting on it, and I feel sure they are not far enough along for that. I'd like a talk with you but it could not be without getting away from the hurly-burly of the business day. It seems strange to me that any intelligent man can for a moment suppose that it is possible to 'regulate' the railway system of the United States from Washington, that is, through the police power. In order to give advice and direction in a given field of activity one must be able to tell people what to do as well as what not to do. So far as the railways have true regulation it necessarily proceeds through their own clearing centres or Traffic Associations. You can telegraph an appointment to Saint Paul forty-eight hours ahead and keep it just because the railway system works as a monopoly through its governing unities; otherwise you wouldn't know when you'd get to Saint Paul. The organs of regulation for the transportation system must spring out of the very genius of the locomotive itself. The important thing, as I read the facts of the day and hour, is that nothing be done to detract from the prestige of the old State-centre, yet as things are going this is certain to occur. It seems to me that even now opinion in the world of business is gathering force against undue interference from Washington. I take it that, unless a halt is called, we are nearing the end of the hard-and-fast alliance between the received State-group and Property, or, if you please, intelligence. According to my understanding of the matter, the inner meaning of this alliance was that Property should have its way (i. e. with a minimum of interference) provided that the taxes or claims of the State should be preferred against all other charges, whatever their nature. In other words, this implied contract between the State and Property, which by the way has held good for several centuries, can not stand the strain of a degree of interference which threatens most seriously to inhabit freedom of action on the part of the owners of property. Surely, the very essence of a property right is freedom of action, the end of course being the advancement of social co-operation. I have decided to send you two things. First, a letter from one of my fellow students, Justice Holmes of the United States Supreme Court.Roosevelt -2- I send this because I should like you to get hold of Holmes's perception, namely, that 'new organs are replacing old in the structure of the State.' Second, I enclose copy of a letter which I addressed in November, 1904, to my friend Ex-Judge John F. Dillon, whose mind, I may say to you, is as nearly universal as a man's can be and remain a lawyer. These two papers should be returned to me. Address, Columbia University, New York. I am not down to business every day, and I am usually at the University each morning. I have another paper which I'd like you to see, but I shall not send it unless you ask for it. It is only a three page thing, its title being, 'Roosevelt's Political Philosophy.' It analyses, and undertakes to set in historical relation the general political reasoning in your last annual message as President. I would not have intruded on you, as I have done, but for the fact that your outgiving of the other day in 'The Outlook' led me to think that you have much in your mind to which you have not yet given public expression. But more, the final prompting to write you came to me on the very day of my first letter through a remark which a university professor made to me. He gravely informed me that he had seen you recently for a brief talk, and that he got the impression that you are overborne (this was his word) by the weight of your thought and the responsibility you are resting under, as though you had lost your sense of humor, and all that. You can be assured of one thing, namely, that the college pedant who said that will never get over the bay from the weight of his thought. A man of great and boundless enthusiasm frequently gives the notion to a commonplace mind that he is 'a little off.' Then and there I decided to try to get into communication with you. You may have heard the story of Schopenhauer, who when on his death-bed was asked by a friend where he wanted to be buried. The old philosopher replied: 'Anywhere; they'll find me.' I am fond of stories of commanding egotism; that is, of men who carry their own mandates. You should understand that I have a signal advantage over you in that I have developed the science of the social body, and this through my struggle as a journalist to find the key to the science of News. I can unfold to you the character and direction of the impending change in the mind and practice of the human race. The succession in government now confronting the American people is the most momentous in all political history. The work of the News Office to prepare the way for the passage from one social order to another-- from the dominion of the mediaeval, individualist Credit System to the coming into place of an organic, PUBLIC credit organization. Very truly yours, Franklin FordTHE NEWS OFFICE FRANKLIN FORD, DIRECTOR TELEPHONE 956 FRANKLIN LEGAL OR GOVERNMENT NEWS DIVISION NEW YORK, LIFE BUILDING, 346 BROADWAY NEW YORKW. B. COLVER GENERAL MANAGER CLEVELAND, OHIO GILSON GARDNER WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT The Newspaper Enterprise Association WASHINGTON BUREAU [997 COLORADO BUILDING] 611-12 MUNSEY BUILDING Washington, D. C., November 25, 1911. [*8*] Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, THE OUTLOOK, United Charities Building, New York, My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I am sending you, herewith, an outline for a letter of introduction for our man Stewart, of which I spoke to you yesterday. If you will write this and mail it to Mr. Roy Howard, Manager of the United Press, World Building, New York, I will be greatly obliged. Very truly yours, Gilson Gardner[*[For enc. see 11-25-11]*]W. B. COLVER GENERAL MANAGER CLEVELAND, OHIO GILSON GARDNER WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT The Newspaper Enterprise Association WASHINGTON BUREAU [997 COLORADO BUILDING] 611-12 MUNSEY BUILDING Washington, D. C., November 25,1911. Honorable William James Calhoun, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary, Peking, China. My dear Mr. Minister: This letter will introduce to you Mr. Charles P. Stewart, who is going to China representing the United Press, and the Newspaper Enterprise Association. I met Mr. Stewart in London, [and am acquainted with the managers and owners of the newspaper organization which he represents.] he was presented to me by an old friend Mr. Gilson Gardner of the above national association, with whose managers and owners I am acquainted. The United Press is an afternoon telegraphic news service of the United States, [being larger in the afternoon field even than Associated Press, having a] with a very large[r] number of newspaper clients. Mr. Stewart will be anxious to meet Mr. Wu Ting Fang, formerly Minister from China to the Unites States, [He] who will, no doubt, be in a position to keep Mr. Stewart straight on matters of current news in China. Anything which you can do to help on this will be appreciated by my friends of the United Press, and Newspaper Enterprise Association. Sincerely yours, [*[drafted by Gilson Gardner for TR's signature]*][*[Enc. in Gardner 11-25-11]*][*[Nov 25, 1911]*] [*6.*] FARMINGTON, CONNECTICUT. Dear Colonel - I have taken a house in Farmington for the winter, and expect to spend the time writing. I have just sent my first finished novel to the publisher. Now the publishers who declined to publish my book on the currency, want it put in shape as quickly as possible. Could Mr. Harper get together the first paper I sent you on currency - the Summer's Jackson and Whiteon banking, and send them to me here? They would be very helpful. I shall try to make the book a clear statement of fundamental principles, as such, and also as recognized or disregarded by the Aldrich plan. The wonderful astuteness in the Aldrich plan lies in the fact that it has enough soundness in it to put its critics badly in the wrong unless they show all sides of the matter, including a sound interpretation of its history in the United States. king the acquaintance of Admiral and Mrs. Cowles has been one of our greatest pleasures in coming here. Mrs. Garrison joins in sincere good wishes for Mrs. Roosevelt and you. Faithfully yours, E. Ely Garrison. Nov 25, 1911.Hugh T. Halbert Clarence W. Halbert Law Offices of Halbert & Halbert Suite 203 Dispatch Building St. Paul, Minn. Nov. 25, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook Publishing Co., New York City. Dear Colonel:- Your Trust article scored a national touch-down. We are all wondering now just what you really intend to do. The Northwest is certainly with you. This I found out after making every effort possible to gather head-way for Senator La Follette in his candidacy. I believe we can carry the State for him, but it will be a hard and close fight. The only real way that the Republican party can be saved from destruction at the next election, in the judgment of many of us, is by the withdrawal of President Taft as a candidate and the espousal of your candidacy by Senator La Follette. If this could be done, the party would present a united front and we could not only win the election, but enact progressive principles into laws. That is the real object after all. Personally, I am now, and always have been, a Roosevelt man, but as such am more jealous for your position in history now that for any other object. Our Roosevelt Club is going to give three great dinners to discuss the question of the Republican Party, Its Past, Present and Future. We are going to invite Senator Root to be speaker at one of our dinners, with Senator Nelson to act as his toastmaster. We shall invite Senator Bourne to be the speaker at another dinner, with Senator Clapp as his toastmaster, and at our third dinner, we want the question summed up by the man of all men best qualified toHugh T. Halbert Clarence W. Halbert Law Offices of Halbert & Halbert Suite 203 Dispatch Building St. Paul, Minn. Nov. 25, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, #2. do so, as the leader both of the Republican Party and of the nation. What do you think of our program, and could you assist us sometime in the near future? We would hold the banquet at any time that would suit your convenience. We would have over one thousand persons present, and, of course, would guarantee all expenses. Hoping to hear from you at your earliest convenience and with warmest personal regards, Sincerely yours, Hugh T. Halbert HTH-SW. P. HARVEY "PAYNEHURST" [*3*] HARRODSBURG, KY. Nov. 25th 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt; New York. Dear Col: I remember a short interview you honored me with in your office two weeks before the last Presidential Election. You assured me that Mr. Taft would be elected. I want to say that you cannot elect him again. There is no hope for the next Pres. being a Republican, unless you enter the race yourself. You can sweep the Country. I have retired from Publishing business, and I am living on my beautiful Blue Grass farm. My residence is only two blocks from Main Street, and over 200 acres of my 400 acre farm is inside of City limits. If you are not nominated, make up your mind that there is no hope for any other Republican being elected. It is you or a Democrat. I am as ever yours, W. P. Harvey.408 & 410 BROADWAY NEW YORK. [*Private*] Nov. 25th 1911. My Dear Sir:- I desire to thank you most sincerely for your frank and candid reply of the 23rd inst. to my letter of the 21st. It absolutely confirms the fact in my mind that my confidence was well founded. It will also reassure my reverend friend of your loyalty to the cause of right and duty. Thank God there is one Gideon left -- therefore this Country can still hope that right and justice will yet prevail. Very sincerely yours, Robert Hay To Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City."Random by the Sea" The Commonwealth Schools Office of the Superintendent Bandon, Oregon [*D*] Nov. 25-1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt New York, Dear Sir: In behalf of the Supt's of the public schools of five of the towns here in this way-off part of the world I am writing you to know if it is possible that youmay be near enough to us to get in here and talk to us during the year. We can be reached by boat from Portland sailings every week to Marshfield or "overland" from the the main line of the Southern Pacific at Drain-a two days journey through mud and sand hills and on small river boats-stages leaving daily. We are aware it is presuming but it is easier than Africa- perhaps and we want to give our people some good men this year. If you can come at all we can probably pay what you would want for we would hope to get a good share of the people in the county to hear you. Your reply is awaited with lively interest. Yours Very Sincerely, H.L. Hopkins Supt.FORM 4. J. L. KESNER, Pres. & Treas. H. L. KESNER, Vice Pres. & Secy. CABLE ADDRESS "NERKESCO"-NEW YORK. TELEPHONE EXCHANGE TO ALL DEPARTMENTS, CHELSEA 6500. NEW YORK, CHICAGO, PARIS, BERLIN. ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE DIRECT TO THE COMPANY. J.L KESNER CO. SIXTH AVENUE, 22ND. AND 23RD. STREETS. NEW YORK, November 25th, 1911 [*9.*] Theodore Roosevelt, Esq., Outlook Office, New York City. Dear Sir:- Mr. Charles A. Enell of 237 West 142nd Street, New York City, has applied for position with us and has given your name for reference as to his honesty and willingness to work. Any Information that you can furnish us as to his character, &c. will be greatly appreciated and will be treated as confidential. Thanking you very kindly for a prompt reply, and always willing to reciprocate, we beg to remain, Yours very truly, J. L. KESNER CO. By Joe Israel [[shorthand]][*10.*] HENRY JACKSON,M.D. 380 MARLBOROUGH STREET. Nov. 25, 11 Dear Theodore, My son Harry tells me you are to speak at St. Marks School: he was graduated from that school last June, and is to hear your lecture to the boys. Harry is anxious to meet you personally and asks me to tell you he is going to introduce himself. He is very enthusiastic [on History?]. Yours Sincerely HENRY Jackson Theodore Roosevelt Esq.[*a*] [*[Johnson]*] Phila., Pa., 11-25-11 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt: Dear Sir; I hope you will pardon me for the liberty I take in thus addressing you, but wishing some information on a subject upon which I know you are an authority, I thought possibly you might be willing to help me. I am engaged in a debate in a couple of weeks on the subject; Resolved, "That all international disputes should be settled by arbitration.“ It is to be given by the Brotherhood of a Presbyterian Church, of which I am a member. Knowing you to be fully informed on this subject, I write in the hope that you will kindlyfurnish me with some information suitable for this debate, or direct me where I can obtain it. My excuse for trespassing on your time is that I have always been an admirer and supporter of yours, and was greatly pleased and impressed by the action taken by you, which resulted in the end of the Russian and Japanese war. If you can find time to help me in this matter, I will appreciate it greatly. Yours truly, Herbert Johnson. Address #4203 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.Martinsdale Montana, Nov. 25 - 1911 Mr Theodore Rosevelt, New york City, Ny" Dear friend, the united States wants you for our presedent. I believe you will find that out before the time comes, please except of it, you can have it for the asking of it. Demicrats and Republicans are all a like for Ted. lisen to me, Colonel, I am nothing but a comon rancher here in Mont, but I was with you, in Cuba, in the hotest of it. We have not forgot you. nor never will, so come out. Please write me Mr Rosevelt, in reguard to this. so I will close hopeing to hear your honest reply Very Respectfully, J. W. Jones.H. H. DUNN, SPEAKER. LOUIS F. DOW CO. ST. PAUL, MINN. OSCAR ARNESON, CHIEF CLERK. Judiciary. KNEELAND, THOMAS, Chairman. BURNQUIST, J. A. A. CONGDON, C. A. FOWLER, CHARLES R. HOPKINS, FRANK. JOHNSON, J. N. LUNDEEN, EARNEST. LYDIARD, L. A. MACKENZIE, GEO. MORIARITY, J. J. PFAENDER, ALBERT SPOONER, L. C. FRANKSON, THOMAS. MACKENZIE, CLAUDE, Clerk. BROWN. G. W. ORR, G. W. KNAPP, C. T. DAVIES, JOHN P. STATE OF MINNESOTA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 37TH SESSION [*4 Y.*] Minneapolis Nov. 25. 1911 [*[NOV.]*] Hon Theodore Roosevelt. New York. Dear Sir: Knowing your interest in the peace treaties before the Senate I herewith enclose copy of letter I have just mailed Senator Clapp thereon. I wish you to know that the whole country has not gone wild on this question. As State in my letter I find many here of the same mind as myself. Respectfully, Thomas Kneeland Hon Theodore RooseveltAMERICAN INDUSTRIES PUBLISHED MONTHLY FOR THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS BY THE NATIONAL MANUFACTURERS COMPANY GENERAL OFFICES: 30 CHURCH STREET TELEPHONES: 3397, 3398, 3399 CORTLANDT CABLE ADDRESS: "NAMUSA" NEW YORK CODES USED COMMERCIAL CABLE, WESTERN UNION A. B. C., LIEBER'S OFFICERS JOHN KIRBY, JR., - - PRESIDENT J. PHILIP BIRD, - - VICE-PRESIDENT FRANCIS H. STILLMAN, - TREASURER GEO. S. BOUDINOT, - - SECRETARY OFFICE OF THE EDITOR NEW YORK November 25,1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o "The Outlook," Fourth Avenue & 22d Street, City. Dear Sir: I take pleasure in enclosing herewith advance proofs of material collected in connection with our fifth annual review of trade conditions, which I trust will prove interesting to you. If convenient, I wish you would give me your opinion of conditions as outlined. Anything you may care to write me will be considered absolutely confidential. Very respectfully yours, HHLewis EDITOR. HHL/DG [[shorthand]] Monroe Orange County, N.Y. Nov. 25, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Sir, Having been introduced to you by letter from Mr. Mapes I take the liberty of writing a few lines as I am the person Mr. Mapes mentions. It would give me great pleasure if you will kindly grant me a short interview, as there are a few facts I would like to present to you before it is too late. Kindly allow me to ask you to name a definite date as soon as possible. I can call at any time, or any day you suggest if I have a few hours notice. A telegram at my expense would be appreciated. Hoping to receive a favorable reply in the near future and thanking you in advance for you courtesy in the matter, I remain, Very respectfully yours Winfield S. Lewis Address Winfield S Lewis Monroe Orange Co. New York Lock Box 21For reference kindly inquire of Mr. Gates. W. Mc Garrah Pres of Mechanics & Metals National Bank 33 Wall St. NY City Mr Cha's Barmore 50 Church St New York City Rev. J. J. Henry Monroe Orange Co. New York[*[11-25-11]*] Next Presdt, Theo. Roosevelt. Dear Sir, Kindly bear with me in saying, I do hope you will not issue a statement that you are not and would not be a candidate for the Presidency of the United States, for I apprehend the Convention will in all likelyhood fall back on you as the only man who can fill the [title(?)]. You are needed. I know you made a mistake in entering State Politics, but no man could have got the Republican ticket through under the circumstances, if you have not entered you would have been much blamed by the party. I expect to see you President again, you have a central and large place in the hearts of the Republic and you deserve it. Yours truly, John McGehie Brooklyn NY 50 [?] Rd July 25' 1911 P.S Do not lose time answering - JMCHARLES T. MCNALLY, PRESIDENT. STETSON WARD CUSHING, CASHIER. W.H. FOWLER, VICE PRESIDENT. [*3*] 5317. COOS COUNTY NATIONAL BANK. GROVETON, N. H., Nov. 25, 19[0]11 Col. Roosevelt Ex President: United States Dear Roosevelt, the people in the Northern New Hampshire feel that you are the only person in the Republican party that can put the party on its feet and restore prosperity to the business men off our country and we believe that you are the only Republican that can be elected as we hope for the good of the whole people that you will be a candidate for president at our next Convention and we all believe that you will win without any trouble whatever hoping that you will allow your friends to have your name brought forward for the Office. You are remembered in Japan & Russia. Mattie and the children & School Mattie in Calle[????d].- with Best wishes and hopes I am yours Resp, Charles T. McNally[*7.*] 446 West Twenty-third Street, New York, November 25, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: Down in Mexico, last spring, a member of the "American Legion" went up to Madero and remarked, tears standing in his eyes the while: "Frankie, you have got me hog-tied". Madero, though a Mexican and undersized, knew what he meant and instantly embraced him though his staff stood stunned and frightened at the man's temerity. [But wh] Now what I wish to do is to repeat that saying, substituting "Colonel" for the "Frankie". Madero, by the way, is one of your most ardent admirers. I got to know him rather well and he asked many questions about you, hating, meanwhile, your successor. (Confidential). In a few months, as soon as manufacturing is going on in earnest, you are to have one of those machines. It will enable you to dictate from Oyster Bay to Twenty-second Street at any hour of day or night, so that the dictation will be ready for the secretary, canned, whenever he is ready for it; it will record, beyond discussion, telephone conversations; because one may make corrections in dictation given to it it will, I hope, facilitate your literary output. And I hope it didn't bore you. I am writing, Saturdays, a wire letter, used throughout the country, and, half the time, political. I need not say that I am at your service and your friends' on call. Sincerely yours, Edward Marshall[*Sister Mary Josita*] [*[11-25-11]*] [?] [?] St. Margaret's Convent, Bel Air, Md. Honorable Ex- President Roosevelt, Esteemed Sir, The fact that you are personally acquainted with my good father, Joseph R. Baldwin, of Buffalo, N.Y. encourages me to address these lines to you, and I am confident, you will not refuse my personal request. I am Mr. Baldwin's oldestdaughter and a religious of the Order of School Sisters of Notre Dame; I having become a Catholic about three years ago. -- At present I am engaged in teaching at a parochial school attached to our new convent, both of which were established but a few months ago. As much is required yet for their completion in the line of equipments, I thought of asking you for a donation of about one hundred dollars to aid us in our cause. My dear father has been most liberal towards us, and I am convinced that it will add to his present happiness to learn that you, kind friend, have readily complied with my request. Assuring you, honorable Sir, of my deepest appreciation for said favor. I am Most truly yours, Mary Josita S.S.N.D. Nov. 25, 1911[*Miller*] [*W*] UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 600 WEST 122nd STREET NEW YORK November 25, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook 287 Fourth Ave. New York City My Dear Mr. Roosevelt - I am arranging the program for your Student-Faculty conferences here at the Seminary during the coming year. These meetings are held on Monday at noon, as that all the members of the Seminary may be present and it is our design to make them as stimulating as profitable as possible. To that end, we are endeavoring to secure for our speakers, men of varied interests and wide vision so that the problems of life which we will have to face as Ministers of Christ may be presented tous from as many different points of view as possible. We believe that the Ministry may have a more far-reaching influence in public affairs than it has exercised in the past, if they have a proper understanding of the issues involved. Accordingly, I think that if it would be possible for you to come and speak to us at one of these meetings upon "The Influence of the Christian Ministry upon Public Life" or some such subject, you would not only confer a great favor upon us, but would also do a great deal to stimulate the activities a large body of men who are soon to take up the active work of this Ministry along this line. I realize fully that great demands are put upon your time and energy and feel a little hesitancy in asking you to come. But I do feel that you could help us - and that you would renderUNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 600 WEST 122ND STREET NEW YORK. [*a no small service to the work of the Christian Church, if you could arrange to come.*] I am able to give you the choice of four dates, Feb. 5 and 26; and March 4 and 25. I sincerely hope that you may be able to come to us on one of these dates. We certainly would appreciate it if you could find it possible to come. Hoping that this request may not seem an imposition, I am Very Sincerely, Kenneth Dexter Miller.STATE OF KENTUCKY EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT FRANKFORT AUGUSTUS E. WILLSON GOVERNOR November 25, 1911. [*3*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York, N. Y. My dear Colonel: My appointment as Collector of Internal Revenue in the Eighth District of Kentucky has been asked by Congressmen Langely and Powers of Kentucky, and Slemp of Virginia, the only Republican members of Congress from Kentucky and Vir- ginia, and an appointment is expected in that district within the next two weeks. If you are a candidate for the Repub- lican nomination for President I shall support you, and cannot therefore accept the position if tendered me by the President, if you do not expect to be a candidate I would be glad to have the appointment. If you care to give me an answer as to your plans your reply will be kept in the strictest confidence, and appreciated. At present I am Private Secretary to your friend Governor Willson; as President of the Kentucky Republican Club of Wash- ington, D. C., I had the pleasure of meeting you often. An autographed photo of yours which you gave me four years ago has had a conspicuous place in my office ever since you gave it to me. I have often said that I was for you for anything you want, any time you want it. With personal regards and very best wishes, I am, Sincerely yours, Jackson Morris.W. E. REMONT G. M. VINING REMONT & VINING SUCCESSORS TO REMONT & GERRIE PACKERS AND SHIPPERS OF IMPERIAL CELERY DECATUR, MICH., 11/25 [*[1911]*] Hon. Theo Rosevelt Esq Oyster Bay . L. I. Dear Sir - I take the liberty in sending you by express a box of celery, and sincerely hope, that same will reach you in good condition, and that you and your family will enjoy same. Truly Yours W E Remont.[*43*] United States Post Office Rahway New Jersey November 25th I9II Hon Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N.Y. My Dear Sir:- A friend in Atlanta, Ga; sends me the enclosed from the Journal of that city, giving an account of the annual convention of the Georgia postmasters held in that city recently. It occurred to me that possibly you might not have had your attention called to the very warm and kindly reference made to you, by the Democratic mayor of that city, in his speech of welcome to the postmasters, and I take the liberty to send same to you for perusal.With assurance of my high regard and adniration allow me to subscribe myself, Respectfully, yours H. B. RollinsonSears, Roebuck & Co., Chicago. Nov. 25, 1911 COPY Mr. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. My dear Mr. Washington:- I have just returned to the city and find your very kind letter of November 18, wherein you inform me of the honor conferred by the Executive Committee in inviting me to become a member of your Board of Trustees. To be connected with an institution such as you and your splendid staff have created is indeed a rare privilege, and I shall accept the invitation, with the hope that the selection of your Executive Committee will prove to their entire satisfaction. With assurances of my highest esteem, I am, Very respectfully yours, (signed) Julius Rosenwald.[*[Enc. in Washington 12-4-11]*]and have been so busy since my return that I have had no opportunity to write & thank you. During the last few months of his life Father took especial pleasure in reading the life of the Duke of Argyll which Mrs. Roosevelt sent him, and so much did he value your friendship, that I believe he saved every letter he ever received from you from the one written Crawford N.Y. Nov. 26th, 1911 Dear Mr. President, Your most kind note of sympathy was received by me on the day of Father's funeral and was greatly appreciated by all of us. Since the funeral I have gone with Father's body to Truro, Nova Scotia where the interment took placewhen you were for the first time a candidate for the Legislature of New York, down to the present time. With real appreciation of your continued kindness both to him and to all of us, I remain, Most cordially Yours Gordon M. Russell Crawford Nov 25th 1911.[*55.*] JAMES L. SEBRING KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN Nov. 25, 1911 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, New York, Dear Sir Will you be so kind as to give me the name and address of some person, the most competent, with whom I may consult for information concerning the families of my Dutch ancestors, whose names I have and who emigrated from Holland and settled at Flatbush L.I. between 1650 and 1665. Thanking you in advance, I am, Respy Yours James L. Sebring [*bigrand*]CHARLES H. SHAPIRO JOSEPH G. SHAPIRO MEYER M. SHAPIRO LAW OFFICES OF SHAPIRO & SHAPIRO 303-307 MEIGS BUILDING BRIDGEPORT, CONN. TELEPHONE 147 CABLE ADDRESS. "SHAPLAW" [*D*] November 25,1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Sir:- I understand that you expect to deliver an address before the Harvard Alumni of Connecticut at their gathering to be held in this City during the winter. A committee of Bridgeport Lodge #289 Loyal Order of Moose is planning a very large gathering during the winter as we have previously written you, and we would certainly appreciate it, if it would be possible for you to deliver an address on the same day as you are to deliver your address before the Harvard Alumni. Our Lodge which is the largest Moose Lodge in New England has over twenty-two hundred members and expects to double its membership during the winter. We would have our gathering in the Park Theatre which is the largest theatre in our City and one of the largest between New York and Boston, and we would therefore appreciate it if you would be good enough to inform us at your earliest convenience if you could deliver an address at our gathering, for which you could choose any subject which you may deem appropriate for that occasion. Thanking you in advance for your courtesy, I remain, Very truly yours, Charles H. Shapiro Chairman. CHS/MTelephone 367-M. P. P. O. Lock Box 583. OFFICE OF THOMAS H. SHAYNE Advance Agent of Prosperity FOR THE United States Steel Railroad Tie Co. Mankato, Minn. Nov. 25, 1911. [*48.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear sir:- I respectfully call your attention to the enclosed pamphlet and articles of incorporation. This company for the past nine months has been struggling to raise sufficient capital to manufacture this railroad tie and prove to the American people its great efficiency by a practical demonstration. They have been unable, thus far to secure the necessary funds for this purpose. The men who are at the head of this company are of moderate means, but stand well in their respective communities. In view of the fact that this invention is a perfect solution of safe railroading and a conservator of American forests, it seems quite clear to my mind at least that these men are entitled to financial assistance. In order to be able to accomplish quick results to meet this emergency, the incorporators have empowered me with the authority to offer an extraordinary inducement for a profitable investment and as the advance agent of prosperity for the United States Steel Railroad Tie Company, I propose to go forth provided with a first-class model of this device, direct to the great money markets with the firm determination to do all that lies in my power to raise the necessary funds without delay. History shows that the success of any great undertaking owes its existance to a proper influence, therefore, I write to ask if you will grant me an interview. Awaiting a response to this request, I beg to remain Yours most sincerely, Thomas H Shayne[*[11-25-11]*] SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CONNECTICUT. Dear Sir. I have been directed by the Executive Committee of the Harvard Club of Connecticut to ask you to honor the Club by attending the next annual meeting and banquet, as its guest. The meeting will held in Bridgeport Conn. Some time between Feb. 1st and March 15th, 1912. In case you consider the invitation favorably, the day of the meeting, between the dates named may be of yourown selection. The hour of the banquet has usually been 7 o'clock in the evening I. Sent. you. a list of the members of the Club. as. of Feb. last. Respectfully Yours. M.R. Schumway Danielson Conn. Nov. 25th 1911 Hon Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, N.Y.The National Progressive Republican League of the State of New York (Incorporated) 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 2700 Madison Square STATE OFFICERS Bela Tokaji, Brooklyn, President Dr. E. Stagg Whitin, New York, Vice-Pres. Prof. Carolos C. Aldn, Buffalo, Vice-Pres. George H. Furman, Patchogue, Vice-Pres. Prof. F.S. Hoffman, Schenectady, Vice-Pres. Prof. H.L. Fairchild, Rochester, Vice-Pres. Mayor S. A. Carlson, Jamestown, Vice-Pres. J. Philip Berg, Brooklyn, Treasurer O.F.G. Megie, New York, Secretary EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE General Robert Avery. Brooklyn C. F. Collie, Albany Hugh R. Jones, Utica George Munzinger, Hudson Lucien Knapp, Long Island City Dr. H. J. Burkhart, Batavia Rew. Dr. James Berg, Mt Vernon Dr. S. F. Rogers, Cohoes Niel Gray, Jr. Oswego J. F. Houchins, Holley Charles J. Staples, Buffalo Carl Lorentzen, New York Knowlton Mixer, Buffalo John C. Ten Eyk, Yonkers And the President, Vice-President and Treasurer, members, ex-officio. [*3*] NATIONAL OFFICERS U. S. Senator, Jonathan Bourne, Jr. Oregon, President Congressman George W. Norris, Nebraska, 1st Vice-President Governor Chase S. Osborn, Michigan 2d Vice-President Charles R. Crane, Chicago, Treasurer A.W. Prescott, Secretary EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE U.S. Senator, Moses E. Clapp, Minnesota U. S. Senator, Joseph L. Bristow, Kansas Congressman E. H. Hubbard, Iowa Congressman Irvine L. Lenroot, Wisconsin Congressman William Kent, California Gifford Pinchot, Pennsylvania George L. Record, New Jersey And the President, Vice President and Treasurer, members ex-officio. New York November 25. 1911 Honorable Theodore Roosevelt New York City My dear Colonel - Just a few words. I spent about $20.00 several years ago trying hard to stampede the Convention (Chicago) to you. I did it with pleasure. I am ready to spend money and time once more. My friends and I will gladly furnish money to wage an effective campaign in the State of New York. We know you do not want to be a Candidate for the Presidency, but we also know that the "People want you and no one else". No other Republican can be elected in 1912. I am against Taft and so are all loyal Rooseveltians. This is rather blunt - but that's my way. I mean what to say and usually make good! Can we go ahead? For Heavens sake do not say no! The true and loyal Rooseveltian Bela Tokaji President[*ca 11-25-11*] The National Progressive Republican League of the State of New York (Incorporated) 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 2700 Madison Square STATE OFFICERS Bela Tokaji, Brooklyn, President Dr. E. Stagg Whitin, New York, Vice-Pres. Prof. Carolos C. Aldn, Buffalo, Vice-Pres. George H. Furman, Patchogue, Vice-Pres. Prof. F.S. Hoffman, Schenectady, Vice-Pres. Prof. H.L. Fairchild, Rochester, Vice-Pres. Mayor S. A. Carlson, Jamestown, Vice-Pres. J. Philip Berg, Brooklyn, Treasurer O.F.G. Megie, New York, Secretary EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE General Robert Avery. Brooklyn C. F. Collie, Albany Hugh R. Jones, Utica George Munzinger, Hudson Lucien Knapp, Long Island City Dr. H. J. Burkhart, Batavia Rew. Dr. James Berg, Mt Vernon Dr. S. F. Rogers, Cohoes Niel Gray, Jr. Oswego J. F. Houchins, Holley Charles J. Staples, Buffalo Carl Lorentzen, New York Knowlton Mixer, Buffalo John C. Ten Eyk, Yonkers And the President, Vice-President and Treasurer, members, ex-officio. NATIONAL OFFICERS U. S. Senator, Jonathan Bourne, Jr. Oregon, President Congressman George W. Norris, Nebraska, 1st Vice-President Governor Chase S. Osborn, Michigan 2d Vice-President Charles R. Crane, Chicago, Treasurer A.W. Prescott, Secretary EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE U.S. Senator, Moses E. Clapp, Minnesota U. S. Senator, Joseph L. Bristow, Kansas Congressman E. H. Hubbard, Iowa Congressman Irvine L. Lenroot, Wisconsin Congressman William Kent, California Gifford Pinchot, Pennsylvania George L. Record, New Jersey And the President, Vice President and Treasurer, members ex-officio. "The people have no confidence in Wm. H. Taft" Colonel: We want to see our party [?] at the polls in 1912. La Follette is a good and noble man. But we will not be able to get a sufficient number of Delegates to nominate him. We can get the Delegates for you, and if nominated you will be elected by the largest vote ever given a Presidential nominee. Colonel: I am a "Magyar" by birth as you know, and a Magyar never wavers once his mind is made up to do a thing. I am an agitator and am going to agitate for your nomination. You cannot discourage me even if you would try to. Several of my most intimate friends are U.S. Senators - your friends. We are against Taft because he is against you!! That's plain talk! Faithfully yours Bela Tokaji Faitfully yours B C [Tokaji?][*For enc see 11-21-11*]ALF T. E. HAYNES & CO. BROKERS & MANUFACTURERS AGENTS. CAIRO, ILL'S. Nov. 25 th 1911 [*3.*] Hon. Theo. Roosefelt Oyster Bay New York Dear Sir :- I travel in every state in the Union. I sell domestic sardines, packed at Eastport, Maine, by the Seacoast Canning Co. U.H. Dudley & Co. 165 Duane St. New York are the selling Agts. We intend to get out a new carton, and I would like to ask your permission to put it out under your name as the Roosevelt brand or as President brand with your picture. It would do you no harm, and in my opinion, as one of your admirers, it would do you a lot of good as the sardines would go into the masses, Millions of them, as I know how to push them and put them out. As they would all go out in 1912, I am sure they would be a winner. Of course if you object, we could use President brand and put on Geo. W or A. Lincoln. If this meets your approval, kindly let me know. Yours Truly A. S. Treat [*Excuse bad typewriting*] [*A. S. TREAT, Phillis Court. 7 GLENADA PLACE Tel. 4400 Bedford Brooklyn, N. Y.*][*[Virgin]*] The General Theological Seminary CHELSEA SQUARE NEW YORK CITY The Library, Nov. 25th, 1911. [*W*] The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. My dear Sir: I am writing on behalf of the New York Library Club to know if it would be possible for you to address the meeting of our society to be held on the evening of January 11th, in the New York Historical Society Auditorium. As a club of some four hundred librarians, we are considering at the meetings of this year the Special Libraries of New York city. We feel that as librarians we should know them - both their theory and their practice - and be able to extend the knowledge of them to the public whom we serve. It has seemed to me, as President of the Club, that you, as an historian and worker on original material, could not only do us a great service, but, through us, the public, in speaking of the Historical Society Library of this city and of Historical Societies in general. Their failings and their possibilities for improvement might well be touched upon as well as their strong points. To be frank, I feel that the Historical Society of this city is not as well known, or performing the service it should and could perform. It would be a public service to call more attention to it and to outline somewhat more publicly its theoretical possibilities. We know it to have an extremely valuable collection; but there is a question whether this valuable collection has been developed as it should have been. I should feel extremely gratified--2-- if the suggestion of this address seems attractive enough to lead you to speak to us. Realizing, but inadequately, the demands on your time, and in view of the fact that ours is but a voluntary organization, dependent upon contributed papers for its programs, I am diffident to make this request. I am the more emboldened to it, however, by the fact that an address from you on this subject would be a signal public service. Very sincerely yours, Edward Hermon Virgin President, The New York Library Club. P. S. I do not whether I may best address you at the Outlook office or at your home in Oyster Bay. I am venturing, therefore, to send a copy of my letter to both places.S. S. WALSTRUM, RIDGEWOOD, N. J. [*44*] November 25, 1911. My dear Sir:- The increasing tendency to abandon City life for the country is my reason for writing you concerning two unusually desirable tracts of country property now available. One of 300 acres, charmingly located, within less than an hour's travel by rail from Wall Street. It is in the center of an exclusive community socially, and convenient to one of the most fashionable Country Clubs. An elevation of 700 feet affords an excellent and extensive view. The other is an estate of 2000 acres of well timbered mountain land. An elevation of 1000 feet furnishes the view, and a magnificent lake, 130 acres in area, well stocked with black bass, pickerel, trout and other game fish, supplies the sport. A new and modern Villa occupies one of the many splendid building sites. This property is but 35 miles from New York by rail or motor. Should you feel interested in either property, the fullest information with maps and photographs, will be furnished. I shall not call unless requested. Yours very truly, S.S. Walstrum Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York.[*2*] UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, EASTERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS, JUDGE'S CHAMBERS, URBANA. November 25, 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Sir: Permit me, without offence, to make this statement: You should become an a fine and militant candidate of the Republican party for President. because you alone can win the election as such. With you as the candidate the election is assured. The party needs you now, and the country needs you. It may be my word will have no weight, or con- sideration by you, butI believe I am not altogether unfamiliar with public sentiment. I am of course your friend in every way, but I do not think the partiality thereby induced has influenced my judgment You may or may not remember me as you appointee to two Federal Judgeships, Court of Claims and District Judge. While not presuming upon, I shall never forget your generous words to me in Washington on several occasions. Very sincerely yours Francis M. Wright[*Enc in Tokaji 11-25-11*] [*11-21-11*]Times TOKAJI FAVORS LOEB. Progressives Have Elaborate Programme in Politics. To the Editor of the Brooklyn Times: Sir: The thing above everything else is to keep fighting all the time. The Progressives are not contented with victories achieved in some cities and States in the election recently held. They will continue to wage an effective campaign against the undesirable leaders in both parties. The Progressive Republicans in New York, Brooklyn, Buffalo and other cities, towns and counties are as much opposed to the leadership of Barnes as the Progressive Democrats in the same communities are opposed to the leadership of Murphy. The Republican followers of Barnes did not win in Brooklyn the seventh of this month -- Roosevelt-Hughes Republican and Independents brought about the victory of the Fusion ticket. On the other hand, the Democratic followers of Murphy were responsible for the defeat of their ticket in Brooklyn; the people having resented Tammany's presumption and arrogance to wipe out home rule in Brooklyn. The Progressive Republicans would like to see Collector of the Port of New York. William Loeb, jr., the next Republican National Chairman. Bill Loeb, the faithful and grateful friend of President Taft and his distinguished predecessor, Col. Roosevelt, the virile, able, honest and sagacious public official, made a finer record as Collector of the most important port in the United States, than any of his predecessors ever did. He is honored, esteemed and trusted by both the machine and Progessive Republicans in our own State and in other States as well. The admirers of President Taft, of course, are under the impression that Col. Roosevelt will be with them in the next National Convention, while the Progressive Republicans are hopeful that the ex-President will do no such a thing. To achieve success in the State of New York in 1912, factional fights must be avoided, the present State Chairman, William Barnes, jr., eliminated, the party thoroughly reorganized and a man of the calibre of Congressman Calder or Secretary of War Stimson selected to successfully manage the affairs of the party in the next campaign. With Loeb as National Chairman, Calder or Stimson as State Chairman, a Progressive as a candidate for Governor in the pivotal State (New York) in the Union, and a Progressive Republican nominated for the Presidency on a progressive platform, a man who has the popular vote back of him to win the victory in the November, 1912, election, the Democratic Party has no easy task to convince the American voters that the Republican party should not be continued in power and entrusted with the National Government for four years more. It is to be hoped that the gentlemen who meet in Washington on Tuesday, the 12th of next month, will avail themselves of the opportunity to unite upon the selection of a National Chairman who possesses initiative acumen, sagacity, tact, who is practical and business-like. It must be admitted that the success of the party ticket depends upon the proper management of the campaign. William Loeb, jr., is the right man in the right place. Put him on job. BELA TOKAJI. President National Progressive Republican League of the State of New York. New York, November 21, 1911. Intelligent readers make profitable cusTomers. Advertisers in the Times get the most satisfactory results.Enc in Bonernfeind 11-28-11 11-25-11The Antidote For Papal Poison Our Platform This publication does not condemn the Catholic religion, nor does it censure the honest, well meaning Roman Catholic communicant; but it takes issue with the Roman Catholic organization in its political intrigues, its interference with established American institutions and government Clippings and Contributions Wanted. REV. THEO. C. WALKER, Editor 1911 Open Letter to Roosevelt By JUAN ORTS GONZALEZ Written for The Menace. Not long ago you accused the Y.M.C.A. of unfairness because its constitution does not place Catholics on the same footing nor grant to them the same privileges as to Protestants. I myself would consider it a better and wiser policy to concede to them the same privileges provided they would pledge themselves both to maintain its Christian and uncertain constitution and to accept the Christian Bible. I believe that such a policy would accomplish far reaching and incalculable good, bringing into closer relation Catholics and Protestants, dispelling mutual misunderstandings and prejudices, and promote the universal brotherhood of man so long and earnestly desired by Christians throughout the world. At the same time, I must say in passing that as a Roman Catholic theologian I cannot explain the conduct of Archbishop Ireland in this matter except by thinking that he was playing a very shrewd trick in order to mislead public American opinion and to expose as sectarian the Y.M.C.A. A great many Americans taking the words and acts of Archbishop Ireland on their face value may be induced to believe that if the Y.M.C.A. should grant to Catholics the same privileges as to Protestants, the former could become members of this institution, when Archbishop Ireland knows as well as I do that such is not the case. Even admitting the hypothesis that the Y.M.C.A. should grant not only the same privileges but even greater ones and should give the leadership of the organization to Catholics, Catholics could by no means become members of the institution. Every Catholic who goes to hear heretic preachers on religious topics or joins with them in acts of worship commits not a slight political circles. The Roman Catholic church has organized the American Federation of Catholic Societies which numbers already several thousand local centers scattered all over the country. The Roman Catholic church has organized the American Federation of Catholic Press, which includes several thousand editors and papers, and, through such powerful organizations, has threatened to boycott certain business houses and various editors of daily papers solely because they are American enough to express freely what they think about Roman Catholic doctrines and practices; and neither you nor any one accuses the Catholic church of unfairness, narrowness and sectarianism. In the last meeting of the American Federation of Catholic Societies held in Columbus, Ohio, August 20th to 24th, 1911, with a number of bishops present and under the guidance of his Excellency, the most Rev. Diomede Falconio, then Apostolic Papal Delegate at Washington, the Roman Catholic church adopted strong resolutions to boycott the sale and prevent distribution of the Encyclopedia Britannica, the greatest product of the best English speaking scholars, published by one of the most renowned English Universities and endorsed by King George of England and Mr. Taft, President of the United States. Are such attempts fair and American? Is not this boycotting worse than any other monopoly or trust? Is it not a shame that American editors and American business houses should be boycotted by a federation of which the Apostolic Delegate has to say: "the American Federation of Catholic Societies is working distinctly under the protection and guidance of the American hierarchy and with the full sanction and the blessing of the Pope." And have you no words to protestorganization to Catholics, Catholics could by no means become members of the institution. Every Catholic who goes to hear heretic preachers on religious topics or joins with them in acts of worship commits not a slight offense and one easily forgiven but he commits a heinous and mortal sin. Archbishop Ireland knows as well as I do that I can corroborate my assertion by the testimony of hundreds of the soundest and most reliable Roman Catholic authorities, which testimony I am willing and ready to furnish if you desire it. It is really astonishing to me how easily the Roman Catholic hierarchy succeeds in concealing the ugliest and narrowest aspects of the Roman Catholic doctrines and how easily they are able to mislead keen politicians and alert public writers as they so often do in the United States. But rather than put any stress on that incident, already past, I intend to point out to you some cases of plain unfairness, which no one criticizes because they are committed by the Roman Catholic church. The Roman Catholic church dares to say to a Protestant, by no means can you marry a Catholic, unless the marriage be performed by a Catholic priest, and an oath taken that all children born of the union shall be instructed in the doctrines of the Roman Catholic church and be reared as Catholics; and neither you nor any important paper in this country accuse it of unfairness, narrowness and sectarianism. Catholics are taking the Bibles out of our publich scools whenever and wherever it is possible for them to do it and then discrediting this greatest of American institutions by calling it ungodly and pernicious. They are establishing their parochial schools, wherein the most bigoted Romanism is taught since foreign friars and foreign nuns are largely the teachers. Bishops have been known to compel, under penalty of mortal sin, parents to take their children out of the public schools and to send them to the parochial schools, and neither you nor any important paper have warned the nation of the tremendous and sinister influence that must thereby be exerted in the near future on American ideals and civilization. The Roman Catholic church has organized the political rather than the religious society of the Knights of Columbus, which counts already about 300,000 members who are bound by secret oath to defend the Roman Catholic church in public affairs and in [po-???] "the American Federation of Catholic Societies is working distinctly under the protection and guidance of the American hierarchy and with the full sanction and the blessing of the Pope." And have you no words to protest against such dangerous [?] [???ments]? Finally do you know the tremendous significance of the last decree of Pius X. "Ne temere," concerning marriages? Are you aware that according to this decree all Protestant marriages are considered null and void, if the marriage ceremony be not performed in the presence of and by a Catholic priest? Are you not informed that all Protestants holding a license issued by the civil authorities and united in the bonds of matrimony by a Protestant minister of whatever denomination are considered by the Pope and the Roman Catholic church as not married? And is it not the height of narrowness and sectarianism, and even insult, to proclaim that neither you nor any other Protestant husband is yet lawfully and canonically married? Are there not laws in all the States of the Union condemning bigamy as a crime liable to imprisonment? If such is the case, then what does a Catholic priest, bishop or cardinal deserve, who, knowing that some one has been married according to the laws of the country, proceeds to perform a new marriage? If such ecclesiastical dignitaries can escape punishment and avoid prosecution before the courts, why not grant the same privilege to the Mormons? Do not Mormons also claim that they are following the tenets of their own church when they are married to more than one wife? If the civil marriage performed in the presence of, and by the civil authorities, or by a Protestant minister when the contracting parties hold a license issued by the civil authorities can be ignored by Catholics and they can proceed freely to the performance of a new marriage, then what are the legal grounds to ascertain a case of bigamy? And if the marriage performed in the presence of and by the civil authorities and Protestant ministers is a legal and valid one, then why not prosecute and punish both the Catholic layman who marries a second wife leaving undivorced his first and the priest who well acquainted with the facts performs the ceremony of the second marriage?[*[11-25-11]*] [*[Enc. in Collins 11-25-11]*] OLDEST WEEKLY FARM PAPER IN MINNESOTA SAMPLE COPY NORTHWESTERN AGRICULTURIST Registered Trade mark. Copyrighted 1911 by the P. N. COLLINS PUBLISHING COMPANY PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY VOL. XXVI NO. 47 MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., NOVEMBER 25, 1911. One Dollar a year in Advance Single Copies Five Cents Bearding the Lion Killer in His Den The Northwestern Agriculturist Editor Interviews (or is Interviewed by) past President Theodore Roosevelt—A vigorous and Busy Past president, Still Interesting as a Figure in American Politics. By P. V. COLLINS Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt ONCE upon a time— This is not a fairy story, and it has nothing to do with princes, though it concerns a man who has dealt, firsthand, with kings. I tried once to put before Theodore Roosevelt the situation in the Northwest as it would be affected by Canadian Reciprocity. That was early last March. In a letter to him I explained the difference between general tariff reduction, and free trade on farm products. I set forth (as well as I was able), the Northwest farmers' reasons for opposing the treaty, and appealed to him, as one who had lived in the Northwest, to come to the aid of the farmers with his quick appreciation of their needs and perils, and to give them the backing of his powerful influence. By return mail I received a letter from Mr. Roosevelt expressing astonishment at what I had stated. "Why, I understood that the Northwest wanted tariff reduction," he wrote. "I am interested in what you say and would like to talk with you about the matter." Then I wrote: "If you will grant me an authorized interview, (which will be read to you before it is published, and receive your sanction as to accuracy), I will come to New York for the purpose, or meet you anywhere else in America." Mr. Roosevelt did not give consent; in fact, his private secretary wrote that Mr. Roosevelt never authorized an interview. And so, whenever we read that Ex-President Roosevelt, being interviewed by the reporter of _____, declared that he "was dee-lighted with President Taft's policies," and yet had dee-cided to support Senator La Follette or Eugene Debs for the presidency, remember, always, that the reporter's real true name is "Ananias," and that the paper aforesaid is so yellow that it is jaundiced. Whatever material statement you read in a Roosevelt interview is a "lie," for Roosevelt interviews for publication are like hens' hind legs —"there ain't no sech things." But Mr. Roosevelt gave me an invitation to meet him on the train as he was approaching the Twin Cities last spring, (after his western trip), and, as I felt the need of backing my own statements with the testimony of farmers, I arranged through Editor Bacon, of the Grand Forks Times, to secure the attendance also of some five or six prominent North Dakota farmers, and, together, we spent two or three hours with Mr. Roosevelt, on the train between Fargo and Minneapolis. Were we interviewing the ex-president? What! Only six of us, against Mr. Roosevelt—and interviewing HIM? No, dear children, he was interviewing us. Yes, that is the way it was, all through those three hours. Whew! What a reporter he would make! He can ask more questions— right to the point—than a women's sewing bee or a cross-examining lawyer. And he asks his questions as though he was going to take you at your word. He is so earnest, so intense, so direct, that his piercing eyes bore right through all crust and go straight to the heart. I have interviewed many a celebrity, but when it came to tackling Theodore Roosevelt, it was just like a mosquito's biting an armored man-of-war. It bends the mosquito's teeth before it even nicks the man-of-war. Just so, Roosevelt does the interviewing to suit himself, and I know one mosquito whose teeth are slightly dislocated. And then, as we six Northwestern farmers rose to go into the next car to rest, how earnestly he cautioned us to remember that he had not committed himself at all, but that he was "intensely interested," and he requested two North Dakota farmers (who were not journalists nor past governors, but just real farmers), to write out their arguments for publication in The Outlook. Now is the time to subscribe for The Outlook: Editors, Theodor Roosevelt and Lyman Abbott. Well, that is past history. (Continued on page 13)[*[11-25-11] [Enc. in Collis 11-25-11]*] November 25, 1911 THE NORTHWESTERN AGRICULTURALIST (1161) 13 particular kind of seed. By so doing they secure the highest possible qualities of vitality and strength. Hence, the old cry of selecting seed form the North is more a business slogan than a botanical axiom. As a matter of fact, northern seedsmen get their stocks from the south as freely as southern seedsmen do, provided the species of seeds wanted, grow to best maturity in the South. On the other hand, it is recognized that all seeds require acclimating, and when other conditions are equal, the less of this acclimating put upon the growing plant, the better it will prosper. Hence, it is well to get seed grown near home, provided, only, that it is intrinsically good seed. Test your see, yourself, for its germination before you sow it, no matter where you get it. _____________ ATTACKING FUNDAMENTALS AN English preacher of fame, who has never been in business, brought wrath upon his head by saying "business men could not succeed and be honest." Business men reply that a man in business today, positively can not achieve success if he be not strictly honest, and, therefore, of good credit. Now comes an upset of college customs. President Taft aroused the righteous indignation of the students of the University of Minnesota, when he addressed them in chapel, by rebuking them roughly tor their boisterous college yell with which they greeted him. Just why youthful enthusiasm should get on the nerves of the President we do not know, unless he imagined a band of Anti-Reciprocity farmers were hooting at him. But here is a third case of attacking the fundamentals of life. Prize fights and boxing sports are conducted, the world over, "according to the Marquis of Queensberry rules." This same Marquis of Queensberry is now visiting the United States and, in ah interview, he denounces the practice of hazing as cowardly and brutal. He advises freshmen students to band together and fight for mutual protection and not to tolerate the bullying of their seniors. He tells of his own fight, when he was a naval midshipman, and he adds:— Now to all those who are hazed I say, kindly read this little yarn of the sea and take it to heart. You will soon put a stop to hazing. To the hazers I say, go on, my bonny boys, there is a hot time coming for you, and I wish I were there to help the freshmen to alter the shape of your faces. There are plenty of ways to teach young fellows good manners without this contemptible system of hazing. Good example, satire, and ridicule are all that are necessary, and nine times out of ten kind words will do much more than hard blows. I was delighted to see the other day that a young American student had taken the law into his own hands and severely threshed his persecutors. If he should happen to read this article I wish he would write to me. ____________ NEED OF VENTILATION PUT on your storm windows but only with hinges—not nails. Keep them so that they can be opened for ventilation. Pure, fresh air is just as necessary in winter as in summer, and bedroom must have a supply of outside air. Merely cold air is not fresh air. A bedroom can be as cold as forty degrees below zero and still be foul. The same is true of all other rooms. Nothing is go important to our health as what Nature provides in overabundance—namely: pure air, pure water and sunshine. Yet, in our ignorance and carelessness, we limit our use of what is given in unlimited supply. Break the window, if there be no other way of letting outside air into the house. Farm homes should never be "stuffy," yet anybody's nose will tell him, as he enters from outdoors, how foul the air in too many homes. So many people think it necessary to have foul air In order to keep warm. Foul air is no more necessary to comfort than foul food or foul clothes, or foul bed linen, bed blankets and bed quilts. _____________ NEW YORK LAND SHOW THE people of Greater New York had the privilege of seeing what different parts of North America are producing, it they visited the Land Show held In the Madison Square Garden the first half of this month. There were exhibits of grains and fruits from almost every state of the United States and every province of Canada. What impressed most spectators, particularly, was the exhibit of wheat. oats, barley, cabbages, potatoes and other products of the soil grown about Fairbanks, Alaska. Fairbanks is located almost in the geographical center of Alaska. It is about 400 miles north of the coast and is close to the Arctic Circle; yet it produces grains and vegetables that will fairly rival even those of Minnesota. The crop season (usually tree from frost), is from May 15 to September 15, which is about a month shorter than it in Minnesota, but for the development of vegetation, it must be remembered that the measure of time the number of hours of daylight, and not the number of months, for crops grow only In daylight. As the time from May 15 to September 15, at Fairbanks, is practically without any real night, and with only a few hours of dusk, it will be understood that four months there is equal to five or more in the States. Crops fairly "hump themselves" in this endless day. It is indeed time that Congress took hold of the agricultural development of Alaska and established homestead laws and had the country opened for the purchase of this rich farm land. _____________ SCIENTISTS tell us now that ultra-violet rays of light kill all germs of disease. Dairymen can therefore equip their plants with ultra-violet lamps of electric light and flow the milk over these lights. Result, bacteriological germs are dead. Likewise, blue-eyed girls who cast ultra-violet glances upon bashful swains commit slaughter. Or is it that by looking at Cupid with blue eyes they kill him? It all depends on the point of view as to whether Cupid a germ. or, like Boston, just a "state of mind." ______________ AMERICANS eat forty per cent less meat per capita now than they did sixty years ago. Thig may be partly due to the change of occupation. Sixty years ago halt the population lived outdoors on farms, now only thirty-five per cent do so. Outdoor work calls for more meat than sedentary work. However, even farmers are now lading sedentary lives with their spring-seated plows, harvesters and other easy riding farm machinery. BEARDING THE LION KILLER IN HIS DEN (Continued from page 1) And the Reciprocity war went on without any Rooseveltian Hague. and next came the organization of The Farmers' League of Minnesota and The Farmers' League of South Dakota. And go, I again wrote to Mr. Roosevelt and sent him copies of the newspaper accounts of the Leagues, and asked him to send us a line of endorsement which we could reproduce fac-simile. It would "encourage the boys." It did not come. He had "no advice to give," but said he would like to have me call on him the next time I was in New York. That is how I came to have my "second interview with Past President Roosevelt," and I'll tell you about it. Shall I report the Interview verbatim? Then it would be "Teddy at the bat"—with the accent on the bat. But it was a mighty interesting interview, and who knows but that it may affect the fate or empires and principalities? * * * It occurred Friday afternoon, though the date is immaterial. On the previous Tuesday, while I was in Philadelphia, I addressed a note to Mr. Roosevelt warning him of my approach; I did not want to strike him "too suddent like." I said I would call on him at two o'clock Friday but that, if that hour was not convenient, would he please make an appointment to suit his pleasure? Receiving no answer, I called at a quarter before two o'clock at the office of The Outlook. A young lady met me at the counter and took my card in, but reported: "Mr. Roosevelt has gone out to lunch. He is usually out about an hour-and-a-half. He will be back about three o'clock." I returned at a quarter before three o'clock. The clerk took card and returned with a request that I wait half an hour. Others came in. The waiting room filled up. I read a magazine and watched the twenty or thirty young ladies of the office handling subscriptions just like they do in The Northwestern Agriculturist office. It was hard to realize that here was a publication office so much resembling The Northwestern Agriculturist office in its clerical staff, and yet manned by an editor that had been promoted out of a presidential chair and an African jungle. Two distinguished looking men came in and inquired If Governor— was in, explaining that the Governor was lunching with Mr. Roosevelt. They waited "to meet the Governor," but, naturally, they assumed that the Governor would introduce them to his friend, Mr. Roosevelt—they had heard their friend, the Governor, speak of Mr. Roosevelt often. They sat down and waited and talked politics. Others also waited—or left. An hour passed and, suddenly, the door opened! President Roosevelt, himself, entered and spoke: "Mr. Collins!" My fingers tingled and I rose and clasped a huge, warm hand that pressed mine with a grip that was arm and cordial (but not gymnastic). Energy! Magnetism! "Come over here," he said, as he led the way to a cozy nook by the window, where two chairs sat facing each other. There was a quick decisiveness of action, that was not nervous distraitness, but which compelled one to move quickly. "Now Mr. Collins," began Mr. Roosevelt. "Whenever you want to see me in earnest, you should write me in advance so I can arrange the time." "That is what I did," I replied, "l wrote you from Philadelphia last Tuesday." "You did! I am very sorry I have never received your letter. How long are you going to be in the city?" "Until Sunday." "Too bad! I'll not be in town tomorrow. When are you coming again?" "I don't know. I want you to tell the farmers of the Northwest what we ought to do, now that Reciprocity is knocked out." "Thank goodness, that is out of the way! That's past!" exclaimed the Colonel, vigorously. "Yes, but what are we to do with President Taft?" "_______ ______ __ _____ ___" said Mr. Roosevelt. "________ ___ ___ ______!" "I was not in Minnesota when President Taft was there, but here is a letter I got from home after his visit to the State University, when he routed the students for giving the college yell in his presence," I said, as I showed Mr. Roosevelt a short letter expressing the indignation of the students. "Why _____ _____! He _____ _____ _____ _____," said Mr. Roosevelt with unction. "How does Senator La Follette stand in the Northwest?" asked the interviewee of the Interviewer. I told him. "How ______ ____?" asked Mr. Roosevelt. "______ ____ ______ ______ ____ ______." Yes, and you folks should ______ ____ ______ ______" advised the lion-killer, as he looked through all my flesh and bones. "______ ______ ____ ______!" He spoke with repressed intensity. His tones were Iow but strong. The others in the room could catch about as much as I have recorded in words, and not what is represented in dashes; that is why I report no closer verbatim. The Interview lasted about ten minutes, and then I left with enough material to run a state convention, but with no right to publish any material thing he said. Once I interviewed Count Ferdinand De Lesseps, in his Parisian palace, and we talked four hours, until his grandchild climbed up on the arm of his chair and prattled, "Granpere, vous parle trop." (You talk too much). But, in ten minutes, Mr. Roosevelt had said more significant things (and said them with a direct straightforwardness that was as startling as cold bath) than the parlous Frenchman had said in four hours. I am not going to publish what he said nor am I going to bet, for it is against my principles, but—but— I don't think the term "Ananias" is half strong enough to designate the politician or the paper which says Mr. Roosevelt is for President Taft's renomination, or that he has come out for La Follette or any other candidate as Taft's successor, unless it be the Emperor of China. Let us have an unpledged delegation to the convention. This is a period when the people purpose speaking in their own voices in conventions and at the polls. Editor is as vigorous as a prize fighter. As I passed out of the door I heard another caller introducing himself and I heard the quick reply: "l can't give you more than a minute. I am extremely busy." Maybe they were closing the forms on the Outlook and he had to read proof of his leader, or, maybe, the Governor of ________ was still in his office talking conservation of Alaska or the best gun with which to kill an elephant. ____________ LETTERS OF APPROVAL Dear Sir: I congratulate you on your fight against the Canadian Reciprocity Pact. Yours truly, Minnesota. R. A. Graham. Dear Sir: I am pleased with your farm per, as I find articles of interest to me in every issue. During the last summer, and up to the present time, the Canadian Pact, vas certainly interesting to me as well as to others. Although I am not very much of a politician and have always a Taft man, you certainly did not put it too strong to Taft and his co-workers. I would have liked to read in some other paper the other side of the controversy so that I might have seen what benefit we of the Northwest could have derived from the so-called Canadian Pact. Yours truly, No. Dakota. Chas. Sersen.11-25-11 Enc in 11-27-11 BonnerOHIOAN OUT FOR ROOSEVELT. ----- Former State Chairman Says Only Colonel Can Win. ----- SPECIAL TO THE PLAIN DEALER. TOLEDO, O., Nov. 25.--Col. J. C. Bonner, former chairman of the Republican state central committee under the administration of Gov. McKinley, close political ally of former Senator Mark Hanna and ex-Gov. Myron T. Herrick, this afternoon came out with a signed statement for Roosevelt for president in 1912. Col. Bonner says Roosevelt is the only man who possibly could bring victory to the Republican party next year. Editor Blade: Regarding your invitation to name a Presidential preference, I will state, as a Republican. schooled to party discipline, the reason I have for preferring Mr. Roosevelt. He embodies in the best sense the most remarkable personality of any living statesman and politician. The misfortunes in history of the Republicans should guide today as against repetition of a Cleveland- Harrison presidential contest--though such act be a radical departure from flapdoodle convention endorsement and second term rubber stamped platforms. We are a nation of progression, with advancing ideas, and it should not be deemed radicalism in party procedure or expediency, to parry disaster by promoting as the Republican standard bearer for 1912 a candidate who can hopefully secure the required electoral votes -- Colonel Roosevelt. Mr. Harrison was a good President, yet there existed a national unrest. Mr. McKinley was the people's idol. The party leaders, blinded of eye, deaf of ear to the fact, nominated for a second term a loser, then a Democratic administration, and consequent panic of 1892 and soup-house patronage followed. It is immaterial to the point, the personality of the administration today. If I mistake not, the country is challenging its present policies, and the paramount work of Republicans is to lessen chaotic expressions and by united and disinterested political effort co-operate to secure success at the polls in 1912 by the election of a party candidate whose declarations accord with the wishes of the people --a nation--tired of all agitation and that asks for a square deal for business, and a way to lower cost of living. Hence, the question of Presidential successorship having arrived, Republicans should make a progressive move, deciding that the wisdom and the propriety of the action is in the intention to prevent disappointment. For the country, always sane in its preference, wishes to see the Republican party in control of affairs as being diametrically opposed to Democratic policies and which policies are ever to be feared in national administration. The logic of the solution, I affirm, is Roosevelt, as way of salvation; this, interpreted, means that the second term party precedent must be striken from unwritten party law, Colonel Roosevelt be taken up again, whether he having determined or not to assume such a part in next year's campaign. J. C. BONNER. Enc in Morris 11-25-11Hon Jackson Morris Commonwealth of Kentucky United We Stand Divided We Fall Jackson Morris Secretary to Governor Wilson Frankfort, Ky.[*[Boyd]*] [*#*] St. Louis, Mo. 11/26/11. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Esq. Dear Friend: - Having remembered that tomorrow is your 53th birthday, I take great pleasure in wishing you many happy returns of the day. At present I am laid up in St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. I lost a leg in a car accident on Oct 23th. Trusting you have good2 fortune to smile on you at times. I am Your Friend Chas. B. Boyd Grand Ave. & Chippewa Street St. Louis, Mo.[*[Crozier]*] 1745 N STREET November 26th 1911 Dear Colonel Roosevelt: I was at Rochester Minnesota with my sister, who was there for surgical treatment, as the time of Mrs. Roosevelts' accident, and did not get the news of it. Now I am glad to learn from Miss Hagner, and from other friends,that she is sufficiently recovered to be about the house. I hope she will not be discouraged by any slowness in getting back her full vigor. You remember how long it took Woody to get over the blow on the head which he got in a runaway accident— And last winter one of my officers, the Commandant of the Frankford Arsenal, Col. Montgomery, walked off a moving train in the dark, struck his head on the platform and was unconscious for six hours. He was about in four weeks, but did not recover his tone until, after three months, he took a two months leave in Europe; from which he returned quite made over. Please present my best wishes to Mrs. Roosevelt— Sincerely yours William Crozier[*Edward B. Ellis*] [*11-26-11*] [*Mr. Carnegie said his idea of an industrial commission corresponds to that advanced by Theodore Roosevelt, and then said the ironmaster: "I have a few words to say about the contributing editor. His articles are confused. He jumps from one part of the problem to another. I want it said that his idea of an industrial commission is alas my idea. But still he splurges. I tell him that to his face. I say, 'Roosevelt, you're a great man, but you splurge. Say what you mean once and let it go at that'". Chicago Tribune Nov 26 1911*] Grand Rapids, Mich. Nov 26 1911 My dear Col. Roosevelt: If Mr. Carnegie said the above (which I doubt) he is certainly wrong in this case — The people need you to hammer away from every angle & this "regulation of trusts" is the right course — Please[*Edward D. Ellis*] [*11-26-11*] Hotel Pantlind European Plan HP THE MORTON, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. AMERICAN PLAN. J. BOYD PANTLIND, PROP. Grand Rapids, Mich., 191 2/ Keep after them close & soon it will be a law. Put it into the next Republican Platform. I hope you will be Chairman of the next Republican Platform Convention Committee. Faithfully yours Edward D. Ellis, 213 Jefferson Av Detroit, Mich.[*Edward D. Ellis}* [*11-26-11*] Hotel Pantlind European Plan HP THE MORTON, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. AMERICAN PLAN. J. BOYD PANTLIND, PROP. Grand Rapids, Mich., 191 P.S. The Railway Commission of Wisconsin have a new case before them - started, Oct 30 last, to prevent a rate war on elective lights between two companies at Kenosha Wis. The rich company owned by a big trust in New York would have[*Edward D. Ellis 11-26-11*] HOTEL PANTLIND EUROPEAN PLAN HP THE MORTON, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. AMERICAN PLAN. J. BOYD PANTLIND, PROP. [*2*] crushed the weaker company in a short time. The railway commission stopped it temporarily & undoubtedly their final decision will be the same — Kenosha Electric Ry Co. vs. Kenosha Gen & Electric Co. Thus a man with 1 dollar can fight the man with 1000.History and Political Science OHIO UNIVERSITY Henry W. Elson BOX 237 ATHENS, OHIO [*a/*] November, 25, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir:-- In our student's debating club we have the subject-The Iniative and Referendum. Will you have the kindness to give us a thought on the subject, or cite us to some good literature? We shall be greatly obliged. Stamped, addressed envelope enclosed. Very sincerely yours, Winfred P. Elson[*Ginton*] Nov 26 [-[1911?]*] It simply delighted me to receive your letter Colonel - Have always loved & honoured you but even more so to hear verified what I have fought about & wrangled about & always denied that you even wished that thankless job again - So many know my stand that I should love to be able to once or twice (to your monied enemies) show the letter - to call them good & hard but shall not if you dont wish, but keep on fighting on the same lines - Men!- all over want you for a leader but I know you have had enought but we will love you just as hard Frank [?] answer[*[Hallam*] ALL ROOMS STEAM HEATED Leland Hotel And Annex Lexington, Ky., 11/26 1911 WEISSBODE Theodore Roosevelt New York Dear Sir I have just read your "Miscarriage of Justice" in the Out look. you condemn Lynch law so do I, but dont you think there are times when Lynch law ought to be enforced same as it was in the early 50 in California gold craze Here are three instances we will have the woman out of the argument a man named [Tha??] (wealthy) delibrately pulled a gun and shot a man named White dead be for 40 or 50 eye witness there in my opinion was cause for Judge LynchALL ROOMS STEAM HEATED Leland Hotel And Annex Lexington, Ky., 191 2 There are 40 men on that roof garden ought to have got a 1/2 inch rope and a telegraph pole for a gallos and hung Thaw with in 30 minutes; Case second The land lord of this Hotel where I have been staying for years was delibaratly shot dead while coming from the bar room to the office where I am writing this. Since my last trip in August, the land lord ask the man to pay his board so I am told the result abusive with language and a pistol shot and death in 2 minutes so his widow told me this A. M. be fore she could reach HimALL ROOMS STEAM HEATED Leland Hotel And Annex Lexington, Ky., [*3]* 191 from down stairs Case 3 a man in Catlett hung this State Customer of mine was filled full of bullets by annother man Now I am a pretty good Yankee from N. H. but I believe in both these Cases the Cittizens should have immediately strung these men to the nearest lamp post or telegraph pole thay could have got a rope over. This Lexington widow told me this am with tears that they had given the murder two trials jury disagreed both times and you think we have justus in our state I am not an attorney but a "Drummer” but I thinkALL ROOMS STEAM HEATED Leland Hotel And Annex Lexington, Ky., 4 191 some times that if they the Judge that hears the case would take me Jury men who disagree make them tell how they vote and the man who votes to clear a deliberate murder give that Jury man out as [to] an 7 or any number 5 years each at Hard labor in the State Prison and no Paid board to interfere That is one remedy the other is to give Mr Attorney who take a case of deliberat murder [no] know his client is guilty and ought to be Hung give that attorney and his associates 10 years each at Hard laborALL ROOMS STEAM HEATED Leland Hotel And Annex Lexington, Ky., 5 191 you are better educated than I shall ever be you have down in the bottom of your late that our whafe Judiciary System of our Country is carrieth from a public Judge in your duty to the Supream Justus of the Supream Court of our Country "Reasonable douapt our bouts from Panamaquady Bay to the Pacific sands of the western Ocean from the Mexican line to the Canadian is Pardon the word but it express it surface Rattem The wand that has the back on political influences wins out all the timeALL ROOMS STEAM HEATED Leland Hotel And Annex Lexington, Ky., [*6*] 191 Witness - Standard oil US. Tobaco US. Sugar Beef Trust Criminal Thaw. Ed Stokes the Jim Fisk murder of 40 years ago and a thousand others and you talk about justice there is no justice in our Country as a Country It is nothing under Heaven but graft pure and simpl same true for cash same true for influencers and Partisans of a Hog Seller to a President and you will have more Lynch law in place of less unless some one reforms the Courts of our Counties andALL ROOMS STEAM HEATED Leland Hotel And Annex Lexington, Ky., 7 191 sits down good and Hard on the Criminal Attoney and about 2/3 of the Judges. The only Straight man on the Supreme bench at Washington, D.C. was the man that lay down and died this month "Harland" he was an American and Straight as a die No reform your Judicial system rarely comes & I and you wont have our Lynch law and few ropes in plain English punish imediatle with in 24 hours no Pardon board No reprieve stay the whole term 5 years or 50 as the case mayALL ROOMS STEAM HEATED Leland Hotel And Annex Lexington, Ky., [C] 7 191 be. You made a splendid President from my view Point the best since Lincoln you made some mistakes impulsive mistakes I think you did wrong and shall all was think so in discharging that battalion of Negro troops to please the Southern element of our Country and you did not punish any of the White officers who had command of those men In all I have read of that trial I have never seen it explained how the men got hold of Army Rifle with outALL ROOMS STEAM HEATED Leland Hotel And Annex Lexington, Ky., 8 191 consent of this Superior officer I do not know much about Army regulations but have all way supposed that some officer had to give consent to unlock Rifle rack so men could get Guns and ammunition to use I may be in error in this. (Fault Second) You ought when you had the Power to have sit down with US Steal trust when they froze out Tenn Coal & Iron Pardon the length of this Yours with respect Edwin Hallam Dover N.H. 40 4th St Phil. address From EDWIN HALLAM, No. 1 Market Street, PHILADELPHIAPhiladelphia Pa Nov. 26th, 1911 The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt. The Outlook New York City My dear Mr. Roosevelt. I feel the womanhood in the country owes you a debt of gratitude for your Editorial of the 25th inst. especially the following: - "Each community should provide that rape be treated as a capital crime, and that legistation be enacted permitting the instant assembling of a grand and petty jury, and the immediate trial of the criminal, and his immediate execution if convicted". I, at least once, wish to say, thank you, thank you. Respectfully Sibyl HarpalUNIVERSITY CLUB SALT LAKE CITY November 26th 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Office of the "Outlook," New York City, New York. My dear Sir; At a dinner last night given by the University Club of Salt Lake for the officers of the 20th U.S. Infantry, who have just returned from the Philippine Islands, it was stated by a popular Congregational Minister, who gave an address on Thomas Paine, that you once spoke or wrote of Paine as a "dirty little atheist." I, among many of your friends and admirers in our club, would like to know if this is so, and if true where we could find qualifying statements for your saying so, for we have followed your speeches and writings too much to know you would make such a statement with out giving your reasons for doing so. I am secretary of this club, and I would like your permission to post your reply for the benefit of the members who attended the dinner, and our new Army members, but if you think it might lead to another senseless, though slight controversy, I promise you I shall keep your letter confidential should you consider it with while to reply. Believe me. very sincerely yours. James A. Hogle[*FOR ENCL SEE 11-26-11*] [*11-26-11*] DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 21 November 1911 Dear Sir: A handsomely framed portrait of you, published several years ago by Goodspeed. of Boston, hangs in the new Rochelle High School We should like to havefor framing the enclosed sentence in your handwriting, if it is not contrary to your rule to grant requests of this kind. Very respectfully yours Albert Leonard To The Hon, Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook Office, New York City.Edinburgh University Club 20 East 69th St. 26 November, 1911 Dear Mr. Roosevelt, Your letter in response to our invitation to dinner was placed last night before the Committee. They instructed me to empress their regrets that the Club could not have the honour of your presence at its First Annual Dinner: and to thank you for your courteous reply. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your obedient servant William J. Maloney M.D. Ch.3., F.R.S. Edin. Interim Sec'y.[*[For enc see 11-26-11]*] PRESIDENT Dr. W. N. Hobbs, Lebanon. EXECUTIVE BOARD Dr. Guillfoil, Kansas City till 1912. Dr. J. F. Hemphill, Clay Center till 1913. Dr. K. W. Stouder, Manhattan till 1914. SECRETARY-TREASURER Dr. Burton Rogers, Manhattan. SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING 1911 Kansas Veterinary Medical Association 1911 Manhattan, Kansas, November 26, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Following a recent conservation with a citizen residing in Kansas City, and classed as a Philanthropist, he became sufficiently interested in my cause and my case to initiatively offer to pay my expenses to washington, D.C. to confer with certain officials and to other points, for the purpose of formulating plans for future effective work along the general lines of animal tuberculosis work that I have exerted my efforts toward for many years. I shall certainly avail myself of his kind offer, and am wrting to ask you if you would grant me a short personal interview? Whether you grant it or not, may I ask that you do not REFER this letter to anyone, as I see no occasion for it. I am, very sincerely yours, Burton R. RogersNov 16-1911 [*[Sheldon]*] ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY WEST FIFTY-SEVENTH STREET Dear Col. Roosevelt - Many thanks for your letter. I shall be very glad to go to Boston with you on the 10 a.m. train Dec 12th and will meet you on the train as suggested - Your reply to Thayer amuses me. His letter is perfectly characteristic - when I visited him to see his exhibition, most of his experiments failed owing to the "weather conditions" not being right for them - Chef among these failures was the Zebra exhibition- the night sky not being exactly right. Thayer himself is hopeless. I am told that your monograph did not influenceand it will give me a great deal of pleasure to show you my library - I cannot resist congratulating you on your recent article in the Outlook, though I wish that you had emphasized more its consistency with your past utterances extending many years back - Sincerely Yours, C. Sheldon [*3053 Columbus*] him in the least - None of the Scientific men follow him in his theories and all have long since given up trying to argue with him. By the way - have you seen "The Making of Species by Dewar and Finn. N.Y. John Lane, 1910. ? This contains an excellent chapter against protective coloration, and also against warning, mimic & directive colors, which I believe are as /also as the protective theory - After reading this I am sure that you will want to send either Dewar or Finn your monograph since who would more welcome your discussion supporting their views - Any time that you would care to come here for lunch or dinner or any other time, you can telephone us [*ENCL IN LEONARD 11-26-11*] No one of us can make the world move on very far, but it moves at all only when each one of a very large number does his duty. From Civic Helpfulness.[*Enc. in Rogers 11-26-11*] [*# V 1500*] "An Apparently Reasonable Plan for the Automatic Location and Eradication of Animal Tuberculosis From This Country Within Two Years (after its adoption) and Without Cost or Loss." ---- --BY-- Dr. Burton R. Rogers National Graduate School of Agriculture, Ames, Iowa July, 1910 ---- It means also the automatic solution of the National, State and Municipal Meat and Milk Problems, as far as Tuberculosis is concerned, and thus PREVENT whatever human tuberculosis may be caused therefrom. THE PLAN. In the fiscal year 1908 alone, the govern- ment veterinary inspectors found 706,046 tuberculous hogs (or an average of about 2,000 per day) among the 35,113,077 hogs that came from the farms of this country and went to packing houses having govern- ment inspection. The bulk of these hogs became tuberculous because they ASSOCIATED with dan- gerous tuberculous cows within the year previous to slaughter. Unfortunately, no- body knows the farms from which these tuberculous hogs came. But right at this moment some of the babies and adults of this country are se- curing and unconsciously consuming the raw milk and butter and other dairy pro- duce coming from these same farms and from the very same dangerous tuberculous cows that were bad enough to cause tuber- culosis in hogs that, in most cases, merely associated with them for less than a year. Automatic Location. If all of the 35,113,077 hogs had simply been metal eartagged with the name and address of the farmer who raised the hogs, we would know automatically without cost, the farms from which these 706,046 tuber- culous hogs came. We would also learn where the dangerous tubercuolus cows are located. The animal tuberculosis problem exists on the farms from which these hogs came. They index such farms. Tuberculous persons and tuberculous ani- mals cough up matter as far as the throat, but from there on is a difference which human physicians and sanitarians perhaps do not realize. The tuberculous person spits it out as a rule. Did you ever see an animal spit? Can they? It is swallowed like the cud instead. It later passes out with the feces. Dr. Schroeder of the U. S. Bureau of Animal Industry found one cow passing out tuberculous germs in her man- ure at the rate of 35,000,000 daily. He furth- er found that 40 per cent of tuberculin re- acting tuberculous cattle passed out tuber- culous germs with their feces. With 21,- 000,000 milch cows in this country and Dr. Melvin's estimate that 5 per cent are tuber- culous, and on a basis of 30 pounds being the daily average amount of feces passed by cattle, one could easily estimate and figure up the amount of tuberculous man- ure that is scattered on the farms of this country, daily, weekly, monthly and yearly. There are about 6,000,000 farms in this country. On these farms are about 50,000,- 000 hogs and about 71,000,000 cattle, of which about 21,000,000 are milch cows. 50,- 000,000 hogs means an average of about eight hogs for each farm. On most of these farms there are both hogs and cattle. On these farms is where my plan will work out ideally. On most of these farms the cattle and hogs do (or can) associate with each other in the same pens and pastures, especially in the winter. The hogs eat and snoot and root in cattle feces, especially if the latter are well fed. When the feces con- tain tuberculous germs, the hogs become proportionately tuberculous. Young hogs are teething and have injured gums. That is how the bulk of the 706,046 hogs became tuberculous. Cows, and even healthy associating cows often lie down in such manure. They soil their tails, legs, and udders. Men and women sometimes milk these cows without washing them. They often use wide open milk pails. Very frequently some of this manure falls into the milk. One cannot help but be dubious about the sediment in a glass of milk. Cleanliness is next to godliness, and there is some of the latter in the former. Clean milk. Here are ten herds of cows, followed by ten herds of hogs for six months. These ten herds of hogs are being killed and slaughtered and inspected today. They find nine herds healthy and one herd of hogs tuberculous. From which herd of cows would you prefer the babies of this country secure their milk during their milk drinking period? Would an apparently reasonable plan of automatically locating such herds of cows without cost be worthy of consideration and trial? Automatic Eradication. No doubt most persons will agree that the simple tagging of the annual crop of marketed hogs, as suggested above, ought to automatically locate the bulk of the infected premises without cost. Now to show how after location it could be subsequently auto- matically eradicated with out cost in excess of otherwise inevitable losses: Tuberculosis cannot be detected in living hogs by merely looking at them. The same is almost as true of cattle. Therefore, the bulk of the farmers who sent these hogs to market were unconscious of the fact that they were tuberculous, and that they have cattle on their place badly enough affected to cause it in the associating hogs and other cattle. For the same reason the packers bought these 706,046 live tuberculous hogs uncon- sciously at full market values. Since the location of these farms is unknown, and the farmers do not realize it, nothing will be done and conditions will remain the same on these farms. Therefore, there will be an approximate crop of 700,00 tuber- culous hogs every year. The packers will buy all of these unconsciously at full market values. Not only that, but they will also buy the bulk of the present generation of living food animals. This will include the cows that are causing these tuberculous crops of hogs and other tuberculous cattle. Every living and as yet unborn animal (and possibly some people) that become tuberculous in the future, will become so, because of the present living tuberculous animals. Likewise many farmers who now have healthy herds will unconsciously buy such cows at public sales, and thus increase the numbers of such farms. 51,838 tuberculous cattle were also found in 1908 by inspectors. Therefore, if all these 35,113,077 hogs had simply been metal eartagged with the name and address of the farmer who raised them, we could say to the packers, "We, the De- partment of Agriculture, know where these hogs are coming from. Unless we tell you, you will ultimately buy all these animals unconsciously at full market values. Furthermore, you will ultimately buy the bulk of the present living generation of tu- berculous animals unconsciously at full market values. Would it cost you any more to consciously and co-operatively buy these animals right now at full market values? In doing this would you not remove at once from off the farms of this country the bulk of the tuberculous animals? Would this not prevent perpetual transmission of the disease on these farms, from one genera- tion of food animals to the next? Future generations of tuberculous food animals will be due to the present generation. Will you consciously buy just the present gen- eration, or will you unconsciously buy both the present AND all the future generations caused by the present? Out here on a farm is a tuberculous cow worth $50.00. She will be there from five to ten years or until between 1915 and 1920. She will be the cause of five to ten crops of tuberculous hogs worth several hundred dollars, which you will buy unconsciously. Some day she will go to market and you will also buy her for $50.00. But by this time she had caused tuberculosis in one or more of the younger cows on the farm, and they are causing additional crops of tuberculous hogs beyond 1920, possibly forever, etc." How would you apportion the share each packer should stand in buying them con- sciously? If in 1909, Packer A lost $5,000, Packer B $10,000, Packer C $50,000, Packer D $135,000, and Packer E $300,000, etc., the total loss would be $500,000. Fractions with 500,000 as the common denominator and the amount each lost as the numerator would express the fractional share or pro- portion each suffered. Reduce to percentage loss. Therefore, A would share 1 per cent-- B 2 per cent--C 10 per cent--D 27 per cent --E 60 per cent, etc. If it will cost $4,000,000 to consciously buy up the tuberculous animals, then the same percentage should hold true. If the states appropriated $1,000,- 000 and congress $1,000,000 and philanthropy another $1,000,000, the packers would then share the cost of the remaining $1,000,000 only in the same ratio. The Gain. Would it be possible to consume tubercu- lous meat and milk if there were no tubercu- lous animals, because they had thus been removed from the farms of this country? Would it not automatically solve the mun- icipal, state and national meat and milk problems as far as tuberculosis is concern- ed? Would it not prevent whatever human tuberculosis may be due to tuberculous milk? Would it not eliminate that time worn discussion, upon which time and money has been spent, as to whether the dis- ease is transmissible from animals to man? Would it not save this country from the $23,000,- 000 Dr. Melvin estimates as the annual loss to this country, and thereby be a part of the great conservation movement? Is it not estimated that 100,000 persons die of tuber- losis annually in this country? If only 1 per cent of these are due to tuberculous milk would it not mean the saving of 1,000 lives annually? Are these worth the effort? Some are in their graves--some are spend- ing their last days and their last cents in trying to cure, what we should try to pre- vent. No matter whether the diease is trans- missible to man or not, it is better to re- move off the farms of this country all those cows that will produce tuberculosis in the hogs (another species) that associate with them, when there is an automatic solution to their location. I regret I cannot explain this to you ver- bally in a more effective, convincing way, but my hope is that you will realize that the hogs out on the farms of this country right at this moment are slowly and auto- matically testing the cattle on these farms --that they are going into the packing houses at the rate of 100,000 a day and that among these 2000 a day are testing tuber- culous farm units, but with one missing link--the tag to tell where they came from. But the plan must be proved to be feas- ible and practical and effective on a small scale before it is advocated for the entire country, as follows: ----- A Proposed County Demonstration Experiment to Demonstrate the Value of the Above. The principal object of this experiment is for demonstration and educational purposes, and to determine if the above plan is feasi- ble, practicable, and desirable for the entire country to adopt. Also to prove to the far- mer, especially, that they have everything to gain and nothing to lose. The general plan of this proposed experiment is briefly this: Choose a typical county, preferably in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana or Wisconsin. Deposit in the various banks of this county a sufficient sum to indemnify 10 per cent of the total hog and cattle valuation of this county, and a promise of more if needed. (This is far in excess of the amount probably necessary for no known locality is even suspected of having more than 6 per cent of tuberculous animals. The general average in the meat inspection for the entire country is less than two per cent. Of these 75 per cent are passes for food because they are so slightly affected. Even if they are condemned they have some value. Estimates have run less than one per cent to 50 per cent, and this would determine that point for the first time in a county.) Explain the plan thoroughly to the bankers and receive letters for publication from each. Secure a list of all the farmers in the county from the recorder or last census Prepare and mail to them an illustrated pamphlet explaining the plan in detail. Explain it to them at Farmers' Institute, at school and the church and personally visit some if necessary. Guarantee them absolute freedom from financial loss or embarrassment in any way. Induce all those who have both hogs and cattle, to have their hogs associate as much as possible with their cattle, with the clear understanding that the hogs are thus testing their cattle for tuberculosis. Furnish the farmers with tags and tag appliers. Induce them to tag their hogs immediately after they have loaded them into their wagons, when it is most easily done. If some do not care to go to the trouble, have men stationed at the hog shipping stations. Try to have as many go to packing houses having inspectors as possible. Get in touch with the local butchers and be present when they slaughter. Trace all tuberculous hogs found at slaughter back to the farm from which they came by means of the ear tags. Conduct the tuberculin test on all the cattle on this farm. Buy up all the reacting tuberculous animals at full market values from the funds deposited in the banks. (Take each reacting bovine and place it in a separate pen with two young hogs for six months, but this is not necessary but would be for the purpose of showing that valuable tuberculin reacting animals need not be killed if they will not produce tuberculosis in hogs associating with them. Post mortem the two hogs before killing the cattle and prophesy the condition of the cattle thereby and be a great saving to the farmers.) Then sell the animals subject to post mortem inspection. Return the proceeds back to the funds in the banks. Do this for two years or until it is felt every farmer has sent in hogs that have associated with and therefore tested his cattle. Because most hogs are slaughtered when less than one year of age, two years is thus a safe limit. Then conduct the tuberculin test on all the cattle on all of the farms in this county, and find out how many may still be left in this county, and therefore, how effective the pig association test has been, in locating the tuberculous premises. Indemnify for all the remaining tuberculous animals thus found. Keep all post mortem records. Publish the results of progress from time to time for those who are interested in the problems and watching the experiment. Solicit advice and suggestions. Refer to no farmer in particular and it might be better to use a system of tags with numbers instead of names. Finally publish the results, giving all the figures, results, post mortems and conclusions. Suggest improvements that the experiment suggests. Finally propose a plan for general adoption. Whichever state or county offers favorable inducements, consisting in the main of a universal co-operative spirit, will be greatly benefitted, and have the high honor of being the first populated county in the country known to be absolutely free of tuberculous animals and meat and milk, except that brought in from outside. There is no doubt the stock of this county would bring a higher price than the stock from any other county until they had done the same thing; because the packers would run absolutely no risks of losses from tuberculous condemnations. If philanthropy provides the funds, the above experiment should be carried out under the auspices of some recognized appropriate organization, such as The National or State Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis; The Red Cross Society; The National Conservation Association and Congress; The American Association for the Study and Prevention of Infant Mortality; The International Pure Milk League; The Committee of One Hundred on Public Health; The American Public Health Association; The American Medical Association; Women's Clubs; The Grange; Farmers' Institute; Dairy Associations; The American Meat Packers' Association; The American Veterinary Medical Association; The International Animal Tuberculosis Commission; The U. S. Livestock Sanitary Association; Milk Commissions; Associations of Commerce and Civic Clubs, Etc. It would be desirable to co-operate and secure the co-operation of such official organizations as U. S. Department of Agriculture; U. S. Bureau of Animal Industry; Farm Demonstration and Co-operative Work; U. S. Public Health Service; State Veterinarians and Livestock Boards; Boards of Health. Congressional and Legislative enabling acts, or legislation, or simple recommendation, or resolution, would be very desirable. How You Can Help. The writer would highly appreciate it if any of the officers or members of the above organizations into whose hands this might fall, would write a letter expressing their personal impression of the above, and any suggestions, advice, or criticisms that you might care to offer would be gratefully received, as Iam exceedingly anxious to make this County Experiment as exhaustive as possible, and a commendable success in every way.[*Enc. in Rogers 11-26-11*] (....another problem to which this country is not yet awake, but to which "A PICTURE AND Their Unrealized Significance and Seriousness Something every Congressman, every legislator, every Conservationist, ONE PHILANTHROPIST, every Sanitarian, every FARMER, every PACKER, every Agricultural Teacher and Investigator and every Editor ought to UNDERSTAND clearly and thoroughly. (A.Bereman, Farm Magazine, Omaha, Neb.) On just as many farms in this country where one or more hogs ASSOCIATE with one of more cattle, as shown in the above picture, just so many cattle and farms are being automatically tested for tuberculosis. But the hogs remaining healthy in appearance, the result of such association is not known until the hogs are slaughtered and their internal organs inspected. In this particular case this farmer has permitted his hogs and cattle to associate with each other for 27 years, and has sent 27 annual crops of hogs to market and if they had been tagged with his name and address he would have made 27 annual tests of his cattle for tuberculosis with only the cost of the tags. The bulk of 706,046 tuberculous hogs going to market in 1908 became tuberculous because the cattle they associated with were dangerously tuberculous, and they tested such cattle and such farms - ONLY - we do not know where they came from. Did any come from your farm? Does any of your dairy produce come from one of those farms? The tag solves it all. If the above cattle are free of tuberculosis the hogs cannot become tuberculous. If one or more of the above cattle are dangerously tuberculous, the hogs will become tuberculous. Some day the packers will buy all of the above cattle at full market values, whether tuberculous or not. Suppose that cow to the left was bought at a public sale and introduced into the herd one year ago, but was and is unconsciously dangerously tuberculous. As a result she has caused tuberculosis in one of the other cattle and most of the hogs. If she stays on the farm ten years she will cause it in more of the other cattle and in the crops of hogs and these will all be bought unconsciously at full market values. If the big, fat hogs that are now ready for market were tagged and such a farm located and the tuberculin test applied and this cow found, would it cost the packers any more to consciously buy that tuberculous cow right now at full market values. This is the kind of a cow that it is both costly and dangerous for the farmer to keep on his place. The other cattle, even if they react to the tuberculin test, might not be dangerous, and if valuable this pig-association test would determine that fact and save destructions of them. The tag solves it all. THE PROBLEM AND ITS SOLUTION by Dr Burton R. Rogers Former Federal Veterinary Inspector, Ames, Iowa. Just let us close our eyes for a moment and imagine that for a period of one whole year we were in an airship high enough and also had the degree or range of vision necessary to see every one of the about 56,000,000 hogs and everyone of the about 71,000,000 cattle (of which 21,000,000 are milch cows) on everyone of the 6,000,000 farms in this country. Stop for a moment and let this constructed picture indelibly impress itself upon your mind. We know those farms and those anamals are there, even if no one but God can actually see it. Now let us confine out attention to just those farms where there are BOTH hogs and cattle. Then think of the millions of farms, on which from one to several hundred hogs associate in the same pens, pasture, yards and stables with from one to several hundred cattle in the manner shown in the above picture. Now look at the picture again. It is conceded by all who are in a position to know that practically every farmer who has both hogs and cattle, permit the hogs and cattle to mingle in the same pens - but why? Because it is economical to encourage the hogs to eat the feces passed by cattle for they contain nutriment which assists in fattening hogs. Dr. Melvin, chief of the U.S. Bureau of Animal Industry, and the one person therefore, who should perhaps be in a position to judge, estimates that 10 per cent of the cows are tuberculous. This would thus mean that 2,100,000 of the cattle in this country are affected with tuberculosis or consumption. Do you KNOW that YOUR milk does NOT come from one or more of these cows? If you are a farmer do you KNOW that YOU do not own one or more of these cattle? No one knows the farms upon which these cows are located. So let us look at our picture again, and imagine that this is one of those farms and that one or more of the cattle are tuberculous. Let us pick out one that we will say is the worst affected. Possibly she will cough a little. Some of the matter comes up from her lungs through the trachea to the throat. Does she spit it out like a person? Could she if she wanted to? No. There is only one thing for her to do and that is - swallow it like the cud. Why do we have anti-spitting laws; Because the matter coughed up and spat out by tuberculous persons contains tuberculous germs. The same is true with that matter which the cow swallows. It is not necessary for cows to always cough for this to occur. The germs which are swallowed pass on with the food. Some are taken into the system and make a tubercle somewhere, but the most them pass out with the feces. Dr. Shroeder of the U.S. Bureau of Animal Industry found in experiments that 40 per cent of tuberculin reacting cattle pass tuberculous germs with their feces and he found one bovine passing them at the average rate of 35,000,000 daily. Look at the picture again. What are hogs busily engaged in? The hogs are rooting, snooting and eating the feces or food contaminated with feces. This is very unpleasant and disgusting, but it is a truth to which this country must awaken if it hopes to solve the animal tuberculosis problem. 40 per cent of 2,100,000 tuberculous cows means 800,000. If the average quantity of feces passed daily is 30 pounds, the total would be 2,000,000 pounds of tuberculous manure scattered on the farms of this country. This is the serious part of the animal tuberculosis problem. The milk secured from these cows twice a day and in such environment is worthy of serious thought. Recent federal vital statistics show that 19 per cent of all deaths among all people of all occupations are caused by tuberculosis. The same statistics show that 15 per cent of all deaths among farmers are due to tuberculosis. S hould not this disparity be greater? Do farmers live in tenements? Do their houses touch the houses of others? is the work of the farmer indoors, confining and sedentary? Does the farmer live far from or close to nature? But do not both the city and the farm people live on the products of the farm? The housewife and mother may be scruplously clean about the kitchen and home, and select her butcher and grocer on such a basis - but how about the contents of that bottle which may be almost the sole diet of her ******* pity for the poor mothers who cannot pay the price. Look at the picture again. Note the difference in the size of the hogs. When a hog weighs 200 pounds it is ready for market and many are sold and killed when weighing less than 200 pounds. A good animal husbandman can get a hog to weigh 250 pounds when it is six months of age. The average age of marketed hogs is about ten months. The larger hogs in the picture are ready for market. The smaller ones will be here for several months yet, under the same conditions. Let us use our imagination again to picture some facts. In a few days the owner drives in his wagon and picks out half a dozen of the fattest hogs and loads them into his wagon. Now see him driving toward the local hog buyer and unloading them. Now another farmer and another and another from other directions from town drive up and do the same. Now see the hog shipper MIX about 75 of these hogs from ten to fifteen different farmers and load them into a car. Stay with a hog shipper about a year and see him do this several times a week year in and year out. Now see this car become one in a trainload of hogs. See a car loaded at each of several towns. See the train on the track. Now stand at the Union Stock Yards at Omaha, Kansas City, St. Joseph, St. Louis, St. Paul and other places - let us say at Chicago and see several trainloads come in on the Northwestern, on the Milwaukee - The Burlington - The Wabash and other railroads. Now let us see them unload these hogs into pens. Next let us see the commission salesman dealing with the hog buyers for the packers. Let us observe one buyer purchase a car from Iowa, a car from Ohio, another from Illinois and other points until he has bought from 5 to 150 cars or 500 to 15,000 hogs. Now see the hog drivers mix these hogs together. Let us leave the hogs over night. Next morning could you pick out the half dozen in the above picture among the thousand or more? But we will say we can. Now the days work at the packing house begins. See the hogs driven into the shackling pens. See them shackled on to the big wheel. See them stuck and bled and now they are dead. See them dropped into the scalding vat. See them go through the scraping machine and their hair removed. See the buther half-sever the heads. Now - NOW - see the federal veterinarian inspect the filter glands of the head and neck of every hog as they pass by him. See him do the same to every hog and let it pass on. Suddenly he stops, grabs a large red tag with "U.S. Retained" printed on it and places it on a hog. Behold, it is one of the hogs in the above picture and which we had followed. We inquire and he tells us the hog has tuberculosis. We wait a while. Here comes two more of our hogs in the above picture. He tags them also and he does the same to the other three. We wait a little longer. He tags another. We ask him where that hog came from. He replies "I do not know." We now follow the hogs a little further. Finally they come to a separate room and we find 25 to 30 hogs there with "U.S. Retained" tags attached. We observe a man carefully examining the lungs, liver, intestines and other organs of all these hogs. He examines the one the head inspector said he did not know where it came from. He finds the hog saturated with tuberculosis in every organ. I ask, "how do you suppose that hog became diseased with tuberculosis?" He replied, "It probably associated with some old cow or tuberculous herd on some farm out in the country somewhere." Suppose you now went somewhere else viewing the sights of the city, forgetting tuberculosis. You stop at a restaurant. The waiter says, "what will you drink?" and you reply, "milk." It is brought. You begin your meal. You recall that tuberculous hog. You call the waiter. "Where did that milk come from?" you ask. He replies, "I do not know." You note your butter and ask where it came from, and he asks how he could know. You look at the milk and butter. You picture a farm and a consumptive cow. You see her cough and swallow. You see her defecate. You picture that hog devouring the feces. You see the effect. You see the cow in the stable at night. You see her defecate again and now she lies down in her crowded quarters. You see daylight appear and a man with an open milk pail stir her up and milk her. You see some yellow particles in the foam on the pail. You hold your glass of milk up and look at its bottom. Is there a sediment? You think of a strainer. But this is enough of that. Now send to the U.S. Bureau of Animal Industry at Washington, D.C. for Bulletin 88 where on page 50 and 51 it will be found that in experiments where tuberculous germs were actually injected into the trachea and blown into the throat, in no instance did the lungs or its glands become tuberculous. Then you will send to the Iowa State College, at Ames for Bulletin 107 and on the cover you will see as healthy an appearing herd of cattle as you ever saw, but every one of them reacted to the tuberculin test. But on Page 385 and 386 you will find that 22 out of 28 hogs that had associated with these cattle for LESS than two months, became tuberculous. However, just three or four of these may have caused the tuberculous hogs and these same three or four may have previously caused the slight disease in the other reacting cattle. On page 384 it will be found that everyone of the pigs that associated with healthy nonreacting cattle were free of disease when slaughtered. It is impossible for a hog to become tuberculous unless the germs of tuberculosis are taken into the hog's system, usually with what is eaten. Practically the only way that hogs become tuberculous is by following tuberculous cattle that are dangerous enough to pass out the germs in their feces, although they may acquire it in several other RARE ways. 1. - by suckling the tuberculous udder of a sow. 2. - by sputum from tuberculous people. 3- eating cattle that die of tuberculosis. 4.- by the offal from local butchered tuberculous hogs or cattle. 5.- whole or skim milk from tuberculous cattle. 6.- eating tuberculous chickens, but the chickens usually become so by pecking in tuberculous cattle manure. But these conditions are usually on the SAME farm. It is practical to say that hogs do not become tuberculous unless the cattle they associate with are tuberculous and that they do become tuberculous if they do associate with dangerous tuberculous cattle. If the cattle are free from tuberculosis, the hogs will be healthy, but if the cattle are dangerously tuberculous, the hogs will become tuberculous in proportion to the dangerousness of the cattle. The hugs thus TEST the cattle they associate with. Those interested can find additional literature relating to this by referring to any or all of the following: Iowa Board of Control Bulletin, October, 1904 and July, 1905, page 274: The American Veterinary Review, Nov., 1905, page 879, and Nov., 1907, pages 180 and 213, and June, 1908, page 310. The Sixth International Tuberculosis Congress (Volume IV, Part II), pages 759,760, 763, 837, 841, 509, 599, 899, 945, 948; The U.S. Hygienic Laboratory Bulletin, No. 56, page 534; the 1909 Year Book, U.S. Department of Agriculture, pages 57, 232, 234, 235; the first twenty pages of the Annual Reports of the U.S. Bureau of Animal Industry since 1900 for condemnation statistics, and the 1907 B.A.I. Report, pages 187, 217 and 218, and the 1908 B.A.I. Report, pages 13, 102, 104, and 119, and futher information on request. Those who may desire to assist in this movement can do so in two or more ways: First, become familiar with the conditions, the problem and the proposed solution. Study the life-history of hogs from birth to slaughter and inspection in this connection. Secondly, by simply writing me a personal letter, expressing your impression of the plan, and especially the value that should come from the County Demonstration Experiment, sought on the other side of this sheet. Your simply doing this may sway the balance of the decision of the benefactor who has been so kind and generous as to take under serious consideration financing such an experiment or campaign.[*Enc. in Rogers 11-26-11*] will awake in time . . . --Theodore Roosevelt, May 13, 1908.) SOME FIGURES" [?]ess to the People of This Country TUBERCULOSIS STATISTICS COMPILED FROM THE U.S. BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY REPORTS. HOGS I II III IV V VI VII Total to packing Fiscal On Farms Houses Total Found Per Total Year Jan. 1st and Tuberculosis Cent Tanked Passed Inspected 1900 37,079,356 23,336,884 5,440 .02 4,379 1,061 1901 56,982,142 24,642,753 8,694 .03 8,650 44 1902 48,698,890 25,277,107 19,627 .07 14,927 4,700 1903 46,928,625 21,793,738 72,305 .34 20,299 52,006 1904 47,009,367 24,128,462 153,746 .63 34,656 118,820 1905 47,320,511 25,323,984 207,024 .82 64,919 142,105 1906 52,102,847 26,649,353 208,887 .78 95,396 113,491 1907 54,794,439 31,815,900 430,177 1.35 65,618 364,559 1908 56,084,000 35,113,077 706,046 2.01 77,584 628,462 Total 9 years 238,081,258 1,811,672 .79 386,42 1,425,244 1909 54,147,000 2000 Daily 1910 47,782,000 2000 Daily CATTLE VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV Total to Total Fiscal On Farms Packing Found Per Total Financial Year Jan. 1st Houses and Tuberculosis Cent Tanked Passed Loss Inspected 1900 44,902,414 4,841,166 4,289 .09 4,194 95 1901 62,333,870 5,919,149 6,710 .11 6,454 256 1902 61,424,599 5,259,969 8,096 .15 7,944 152 1903 61,764,433 6,134,410 8,848 .15 8,598 250 1904 61,049,345 6,350,011 10,786 .17 10,173 613 1905 61,241,907 6,096,597 11,603 .19 10,956 647 1906 66,861,522 6,925,526 14,662 .21 13,547 1,114 1907 72,533,996 7,621,717 29,835 .39 19,305 10,530 1908 71,267,000 7,116,275 51,838 .73 24,467 27,371 $2,112,400.00 Total 9 years 56,264,820 146,667 .26 105,639 41,028 1909 71,009,900 1910 69,080,000 To interpret the above table, for the year 1900, for instance, read the first line from left to right as follows: ---In 1900, on January 1st., it was estimated that there were 37,079,356 hogs on the farms in the United States and during the fiscal year 1900, exactly 23,336,884 of the 37,079,356 hogs went to packing houses, having federal inspection and were inspected by expert veterinarians and among these they found 5440 or .02 per cent of the 23,336,884 hogs were affected with tuberculosis. In column VI. it is shown that 4,379 of the 5,440 tuberculous hogs were badly enough affected to be considered unfit for human food. But in column VII. it is shown that 1,061 of these 5,440 tuberculous hogs were considered fit for human food and were labeled "U. S. Inspected and Passed" and sold to and eaten by the consumer. The rest of the line is to be read in the same way for cattle, and in like manner any certain year and the total for The nine years can be ascertained by reading the corresponding line from left to right. If there are no tuberculous cattle there can be no tuberculous cattle manure and milk. If there is no tuberculous cattle manure There can be very little tuberculosis in hogs, and then columns IV, VI and VII will approach zero, and can then realize the ideal, but it is impossible to idealize the real of today. However, paradoxical as it may seem, I have never yet seen the tuberculous animal that I would hesitate to eat them properly cooked and prepared meat from. On the other hand, I have seen hundreds of cows slaughtered that I would not knowingly drink the milk from, and because I do not want anyone else to is why I cannot resist the effort herein made. To observe the gradual increase in tuberculous hogs and cattle in each succeeding year, columns IV. and XI. should be read from above to below. Let us hope the rate of increase will not continue. Some interesting proportions can be made from the above. For instance, approximately How many of the hogs were slaughtered by Local butchers without inspection are affected with tuberculosis. In 1908 for instance, 56,084,00 less 35,113,077 or 20,970,923 did not reach packing houses, having federal inspection. Assume that 5,970,923 were not killed or died, the 15,000,000 were killed and eaten without inspection. The same percent of tuberculosis ought to hold, therefore, 35,113,077: 706,046: : 15,000,000:X or an approximate total of 301,000 tuberculous hogs were slaughtered without inspection and eaten in THIS country because uninspected meat cannot be exported and furthermore, It was eaten in the state in which it was killed for it cannot enter interstate trade. To ascertain the approximate number of farms that sent tuberculous hogs to market the following proportion should hold: 35,113,077: 5,000,000 : : 706,046 : x, or 100,000 farms. The approximate amount of milk and butter from tuberculosis, animals could be proportioned by the total produced on all the farms against the number of tuberculous farms. Now let us look at the figures above and apply these facts. As many of the hogs in column II as associated for any reasonable length of time with any of the cattle in column IX TESTED just so many cattle for tuberculosis. But this test is complete only in those cases where the hogs were slaughtered and inspected by expert veterinary inspectors. Every one of the hogs in column III. went to packing houses and were inspected. Therefore, just as many of the 238,081,251 hogs in column III as associated with the cattle in column IX. TESTED just so many cattle, but with one missing link -- we do not know the farms from which they came and therefore do not know which cattle they tested. This government paid out of its treasury for the inspection of those 238,081,258 hogs and they are spending three million dollars annually for this inspection right now. What was the result of this inspection? They found all the hogs in column IV. were tuberculous, or a total of 1,811,672 tuberculous hogs, 706,046 being found in the year 1908 alone. What is the significance of this? It means that just as many farms as these 1,811,672 tuberculous hogs came from had or have dangerous tuberculous animals upon them and NEED the tuberculin test. It means that that under natural conditions these 1,811, 672 tuberculous hogs TESTED tuberculous premises and tuberculous cattle. But where did these 1,811,672 tuberculous Do hogs come from? There is a missing link. If all the 238,081,258 hogs had simply been ear-tagged when loaded into his wagon with a little tin tag showing the name and address of the farmer who raised and sold them, we would know the farms from which These 1,811,672 hogs came from. Indeed, if They had only tagged 153,476 in 1904 the total would not be so large in 1908 and today. Some of the 4,194 tuberculous cattle killed and inspected in 1900, column XIII, caused some of the 5,440 tuberculous hogs in column IV, and the years previous. During their stay from one to twenty years on one or more farms they probably caused tuberculosis in some of these discovered in the succeeding years in column XI, and even in some of those tuberculous animals ten years and over that are on some of our farms right now. And in a continuous chain some of the 6,454 in 1901, column XIII caused tuberculosis in some Of the 51,838 tuberculous cattle discovered in 1908, column XII. Some of the 24,446 discovered in 1908, column XIII, caused tuberculosis in some of the hogs in all of the years from 1900 to 1907, inclusive. If the 5,440 hogs were discovered in 1900, column IV had simply been tagged we would know where they came from, and the Packers could have bought the cattle causing it, consciously at full market values, they would have prevented the loss of 5,440 tuberculous hogs in the years following. They bought, or will buy them, in column XIII, someday, at full market values, anyway. So, in looking forward by looking backward, The bulk of the tuberculous cattle NOW our farms will someday be bought unconsciously at full market values during the next twenty-five years and be found in column XIII up to the year 1935. Besides this, they will transmit it to other cattle associating with them, and to many of the hogs that will associate with them during the next twenty-five years, or until they are slaughtered, and these additional tuberculous Cattle and tuberculous hogs will also be bought at full market value. If all the market hogs were tagged would it not locate the bulk of these farms and cattle without cost? WOULD IT COST THE PACKERS any more to co-operatively and consciously buy up these animals right now at full market values? Would it not be good business, and would it not eradicate the disease without cost in excess of present and future losses? Simply do co-operatively and consciously now the very same thing they will do unconsciously and competitively during all the succeeding years. Find out where the 706,046 tuberculous hogs discovered in 1908 came from, and you can reduce the number of tuberculous hogs in 1911 by approximately 706,046 and approach zero. Let us look forward by looking backward. Let us picture the hundreds of thousands of farms in this country on which the hogs are right at this moment associating with cattle as shown in the picture. Let us realize that the dangerous tuberculous cattle are passing tuberculous germs with their feces and the hogs are eating the feces and becoming tuberculous. Let us realize that these hogs are thus testing the cattle for tuberculosis. Let us realize that before one year from today that practically every one of these hogs will be slaughtered and the bulk of them reach packing houses and be inspected. Let us realize what we lose by the simple fact that we have no idea where these hogs come from. Let us realize what we would gain if all the hogs now living and marketed before October 1, 1911, were so tagged that we would know where they came from after being inspected. We would know the farms from which approximately 700,000 tuberculous hogs came from. Knowing this we could no doubt induce these farmers to keep their hogs and cattle separate. This one thing alone would save this country an approximate loss of $1,401,723 the first year and every year thereafter. If only one half of the six million farms of this country have cattle on them, and because it takes two days to tuberculin test a herd of cattle, it would take 6,000,000 days to test all the cattle and at $5.00 per day, the testing alone would amount to $30,000,000 which somebody would have to pay. Then they would probably find that 90 per cent of the farms had no tuberculous animals upon them and therefore did not need the test. Many of the farmers would voluntarily have their herds tested and thus a large number of tuberculous cattle would be removed or be put under the Bang system. We could control the sale of cattle from these farms to neighbors and others and thus prevent its spread to healthful farms. We would know where the enemy is located. Knowing this we could make more accurate estimates as to the cost of eradication, by any method that has been or may be advocated. But everyone concerned must know these facts and the why of it all. It may need a County Demonstration Experiment to prove the great value of the tagging system. There is no benefaction that will bring such large, far reaching good results and personal satisfaction to the benefactor, on so small an expenditure as this. There is everything to gain and nothing to lose. To the Agricultural Editors: Practically every progressive farmer and agricultural teacher, student and investigator among the 6,000,000 in the country will receive one or more of the farm papers to which the above matter is offered. As Senator Beveridge showed in an article in the Saturday Evening Post, the press of this country is on a par with the legislative, executive and judicial parts of our government in the progress and affairs of the nation. President Waters of the Kansas State Agricultural College recently stated that the two greatest educational institutions in the world are the press and the schools. President Roosevelt recently said at Milwaukee that the position of reporter and writer was equal to and as responsible and influential as holding public office, etc. I wish to say that I do not expect any personal financial gain from the work I am doing and do not expect more than a salary of $1,800.00 per year, which is the salary of all federal inspectors who have served four years or more, and I served six. In fact, my present salary would need to be raised $300.00 per year for the next 21 years to equal my decrease in salary alone during the past four years because of my devotion to this cause, and an inability to resist the temptation of continuing. My greatest reward will be the satisfaction of knowing and feeling that I have assisted and brought about the solution of one of the most difficult and delicate problems of the country. I do not even have interest in any tag manufactory or invention. I have thought of improvements on present tag appliers, but I hope someone else will invent it, because I do not want to be suspected of personal gain. I trust that the farm editors will familiarize themselves with the fundamental points and value of the above and will realize their responsibility in aiding in molding the opinions and intelligence and civil conscience of the farmers as a distinct class. Then I would be gratified to see you, one and all, publish the above in whole or in part or reconstruct into one or a series of original, effective articles. I would suggest a special illustrated article showing a series of (moving) pictures showing life-history of a hog from birth to slaughter and inspection. A number of farmers are not only feeding their animals with fat and flesh-forming food and air but are also unconsciously permitting disease-forming material to be mixed with it. The fact nor the result are not discovered or suspected until the animal is slaughtered and inspected. I believe that the farm editors and farm class should know the facts first, and voluntarily take action to solve it. But the consumer is interested and life is at stake, so if the farm press does not, some other publication may take up the life-history of the dairy produce coming from these same farms and create a reacting public sentiment that may force action with loss to the farmers. I am having 1,500 of the above printed but they will not go to any editors other than farm and veterinary papers for a long time yet, and probably never. I hope that every farm editor who has not written me the personal letter suggested in my letter of August 31, 1910, will do so, and although I want conscientious letters I hope all will be unanimous in their support of the proposed County Demonstration Experiment. I wish to thank those who have already written me such encouraging letters. I am, Sincerely yours, Burton Rogers September, 1910.[*Enc. in Rogers 11-26-11*] The Estimated Cost of the County Experiment Funds to be Secured From Legislative or Congressional Appropriations A Chance for Philanthrophy These figures and estimates are based upon facts and figures ??iled from the 1905 Official Iowa Census for a certain typical County in ??? The loss on condemned animals is based on facts shown in an article ??? A.D Melvin, Chief of the U.S Bureau of Animal Industry, on page ??? 102 of the 1908, or 25th Annual Report of the Bureau of Animal In-???. All interested in this should secure a copy from their Congressman ??? Department of Agriculture. The County under consideration has 3,351 males 203 females 3,554 total over ten years of age engaged in Agricultural pursuits. 345,165 acres of improved farm land. 9,052 acres of unimproved farm land. 354,217 total acreage. 149,406 acres owned by occupants. 27,479 acres rented by owners to neighbors 156, occupied by renters. 1,417 farms owned by occupants. 997 farms occupied by renters. 2,414 total number farms. LIVE STOCK STATISTICS. 18,251 calves under one year of age $147,000.00 7,322 steers one year and under two 133,355.00 6,813 steers two years and under three 219,464.00 1,062 bulls one year and over 40,573.00 5,870 heifers one year and under two 81,605.00 13,939 milk cows two years and over 318,382.00 5,511 cows (not milk) 131,262.00 59,477 total number cattle in this county $1,102,456.00 87,069 swine $478,965.00 146,516 total hogs and cattle $1,681,421.00 The 10 per cent deposit of the cattle and hog valuation suggested, would require a deposit or certified check for $168,142.10, which does not im-??? that all of it need be used. On page 20 of the 1908 B. A. I. Report the following can be ascertained: If 51,838 cattle were found tuberculous among the 7,116,275 cattle killed inspected, while the number is high, the percentage would only be .8 cent. If only 24,371 of the 51,838 were condemned to grease, and 27,467 were ??? for food after removal of the diseased parts, then not more than 50 ??? cent of the tuberculous are totally condemned. If 706,045 tuberculous hogs were found among the 35,113,077 hogs killed inspected, even though the number is high, still the per cent is less ??? 3 per cent. Again, if only 77,584 of these 706,046 tuberculous hogs are tanked, then percentage tanked would not exceed 12 per cent, and not less than 88 ??? cent are passed for food after the removal of the diseased parts. Further, Dr. Bennett estimates that of the 12 per cent tanked, only 20 ??? cent go into grease and the remaining 80 per cent for lard. On page 102 of the 1908 B. A. I. Report Dr. Melvin shows the following: $18.00 average loss on tuberculous cows condemned to grease tank. $45.00 average loss on tuberculous steers condemned to grease tank. $27.00 average loss on tuberculous cattle condemned to grease tank. .50c is the average loss on tuberculous hogs passed for food. In applying these figures to the condemnations for 1908, as shown on ??? 20, the total loss in the inspection for 1908 for the entire country was $710,677.00 on cattle. 1,401,723.00 on hogs. $2,112,400.00 total loss Now, applying the figures to the 59,477 cattle and 87,069 hogs in the county under consideration where the average should hold true. 1 per cent of 59,477 cattle means 600 tuberculous cattle. 50 per cent of 600 tuberculous cattle means 300 tanked. 50 per cent of 600 tuberculous cattle means 300 passed. 3 per cent of 87,069 hogs means 3,000 tuberculous hogs. 12 per cent of 3,000 hogs means 400 hogs tanked. 25 per cent of 400 tanked hogs means 100 to the grease tank. 75 per cent of 400 tanked hogs means 300 to the lard tank. 88 per cent of 3,000 tuberculous hogs means 2,700 passed for food. 300 tuberculous cattle tanked at a loss for $30.00 each means $9,000.00 300 tuberculous cattle passed at a loss of 50c each means 300.00 100 tuberculous hogs tanked for grease, loss of $10 each, means $1,000.00 300 tuberculous hogs tanked for lard, loss of $6.00 each, means 1,800.00 2,700 tuberculous hogs tanked for lard, loss 50 cents each, means $2,500.00 Total indemnity costs $15,600.00 Or figure it another way: That all of the 600 tuberculous cattle and all of the 3,000 tuberculous hogs were totally condemned, then 600 tuberculous cattle at $30.00 $18,000.00 3,000 tuberculous hogs at $10.00 30,000.00 Total $48,000.00 Or, figuring with an extraordinary safe wide margin, that all of the 600 tuberculous cattle would be condemned entirely and indemnified at an average of $50.00 each, and 1,000 of the hogs were condemned at an average loss of $20.00 then 600 tuberculous cattle at $50.00 1,000 tuberculous hogs at $20.00 20,000.00 Total $50,000.00 A Davenport firm can supply the names and addresses of all the farmers in this county and furnish addressed envelopes for less than $10.00.Tuberculin is furnished free by the Federal Government. It takes an average of two days to tests a herd with tuberculin, depending upon the number in each herd. There are 2,414 farms in this county. THerefore, on a basis of 300 working days in the year, it would take one man 5,000 days to test all the animals on all the farms. It would thus take 16 men one year, or eight men two years, or six men three years, or four men four years to test all the animals in this county. (This general test is not a part of the plan advocated for the entire country, but to determine or prove whether the tagged-hog-association test is effective). The Federal Government pays $1,400.00 per annum to veterinarians entering the inspection service. Veterinarians should be secured to assist in this general tuberculin testing at $1,500.00 or total of $24,000.00 GENERAL SUMMARY. Total indemnity cost for tuberculosis animals $50,000.00 Preparing a mailing list of 2,500 farmers 25.00 Preparing and mailing illustrated pamphlet to the above, less than 1,000.00 Purchasing 200,000 ear tags, numbered or named 2,000.00 Purchasing 2,500 ear tag appliers 1,250.00 Delivering ear tags and appliances 1,000.00 Conveyance for farm visitation (to be returned) (auto) 2,000.00 Maintenance for above 625.00 Tuberculin testing on 2,500 farms and help 30,000.00 Office rent and supplies (4 years) 1,500.00 Subsequent National propaganda ($2,500.00 per year) Income, Dr. Rogers, director in charge, ($1,800.00, 4 years) 7,200.00 Total estimated cost of County Demonstration Experiment $96,600.00 10 per cent cattle and hog valuation deposit (less interest) $168,142.00 Cost of County experiment $96,600.00 To return to the donor or public treasury $71,542.00 (Or be converted into an endowment, the interest from which is be de-voted to an effective educational campaign by Dr. Burton Rogers. It will be noted that the above figures give extraordinarily wide and safe margins and include exerything except the testing of each tuberculin-reacting animal with two pigs for six months, but which is not a necessary part of the experiment. If this were done it would require the renting of 160 acres of land at $1,500.00 per year, and it would take 3,000 rods of fence to divide it up into 600 pens, for four cattle to the acre. The fence at 50 cents per rod would cost $1,500.00. The fence posts and labor putting it in should not exceed $2,500.00. At any rate, it could be done and still keep the total under $100,000.00.HENRY H. STEBBINS, JR., CHAIRMAN C. M. THOMAS, VICE-CHAIRMAN A. E. MAY, TREASURER JOPSEPH L. HUMPHREY, REC. SEC. The Men and Religion Forward Movement IN BEHALF OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE OF THE MEN AND BOYS OF NORTH AMERICA 125 CUTLER BUILDING ROCHESTER, N. Y. J. E. NYHAN, Executive Secretary Executive Committee D. N. CALKINS F. K. KNOWLTON K. B. CASTLE W. A. MONTGOMERY B. B. CHACE H. H. STEBBINS J. C. COLLINS J. B. M. STEPHENS J. F. DINKEY C. M. THOMS H. W. GATES L. G. WETMORE G. W. INGMIRE J. M. WILLIAMS C. F. WRAY Committee Chairmen Business & finance—F. K. KOWLTON Publicity—F. S. ELLSWORTH 8 Day Campaign and Special Events - G. H. WILDING Auxiliary Cities—H. P. FARNHAM Boys—F. GUGELMAN Bible Study—H. W. GATES Evangelism— Social Services—C. W. McKAY Missions—E. A. STEBBINS [*W.*] November 27, 1911., Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, N. Y. My Dear Sir:- As Chairman of the committee on Evangelism I am writing you in regard to our plans for Rochester in the Men and Religion Forward Movement. Preparatory to the eight days campaign in January we are to have a meeting for Rochester men Sunday afternoon, December 17th. Mayor Hiram H. Edgerton, Ex-State Treasurer, Thomas B. Dunn and others besides our city committee of one hundred of our most prominent church men unite with me in requesting you to be the speaker at this meeting preparatory to our eight days campaign in January. You may speak on any phase of the subject "Man's Need of Chriatianity." The situation requires the convincing plea of a Christian layman and we must have you to make that plea. If the date December 17th is unsatisfactory when could you come. The honorarium will be one hundred fifty dollars and entertainment. SPECIAL EIGHT-DAY CAMPAIGN ROCHESTER JANUARY 14-22, 1912HENRY H. STEBBINS, JR., CHAIRMAN C. M. THOMAS, VICE-CHAIRMAN A. E. MAY, TREASURER JOPSEPH L. HUMPHREY, REC. SEC. The Men and Religion Forward Movement IN BEHALF OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE OF THE MEN AND BOYS OF NORTH AMERICA 125 CUTLER BUILDING ROCHESTER, N. Y. J. E. NYHAN, Executive Secretary Executive Committee D. N. CALKINS F. K. KNOWLTON K. B. CASTLE W. A. MONTGOMERY B. B. CHACE H. H. STEBBINS J. C. COLLINS J. B. M. STEPHENS J. F. DINKEY C. M. THOMS H. W. GATES L. G. WETMORE G. W. INGMIRE J. M. WILLIAMS C. F. WRAY Committee Chairmen Business & finance—F. K. KOWLTON Publicity—F. S. ELLSWORTH 8 Day Campaign and Special Events - G. H. WILDING Auxiliary Cities—H. P. FARNHAM Boys—F. GUGELMAN Bible Study—H. W. GATES Evangelism— Social Services—C. W. McKAY Missions—E. A. STEBBINS An early reply will be appreciated. On behalf of the Christian men of Rochester, believe me to be, Very sincerely yours, T. Johnson Bolger Chairman Evangelism Committee.THE SMITH LITHO. CO. TOLEDO, OHIO [*Bowder*] [*3*] SHERMAN BOND. MANAGER. BOODY HOUSE RUNNING WATER TELEPHONE AND ELECTRIC FANS IN EVERY ROOM. TOLEDO, OHIO 11-27" 1911 Theodore Roosvelt Washington, D. C. Dear Sir & Friend: During the National Convention at Chicago, when the entire nation were hoping against hope, that you would permit our party to again nominate you for President, I wrote you as the masses felt. Roosvelt 1st last and all the time, from Bucyrus, Ohio, Your Scty kindly wrote thanking me for writing, etc.. I am a Republican of your school. I am in the Realestate and Loan Business. Travel nearly all the time thru the Central agricultural states, within the last six months I have pretty thouroughly traveled some 30 states, and as I meet men of all ocupations, professionalSHERMAN BOND. MANAGER. BOODY HOUSE RUNNING WATER TELEPHONE AND ELECTRIC FANS IN EVERY ROOM. TOLDEDO, OHIO 191 and laborers - such as farmers and Mechanics - I have constantly heard Finance & Politics talked every where, and by all classes. Several possible candidates an discussed - but from a careful cool estimate, I honestly believe 2/3 of all the people I have heard express themselves, declare if Col Theodore Roosevelt was to permit his name to go into the next convention, you would cary the entire Country like a Cyclone - and your re-election would put confidence into all lines of business at once, and I believe this to be true. I am not in politics, dont want any office, but am an American Citizen and would, with all my heart SHERMAN BOND. MANAGER. BOODY HOUSE RUNNING WATER TELEPHONE AND ELECTRIC FANS IN EVERY ROOM. TOLEDO, OHIO 191 love to see you again Prest of the United States. Of course, I cant expect a reply from you in detail as I realize fully the position you are in. Wishing all classes of our Nation the best to be had, and hoping to again see You Prest. who holds the tests interest of all classes at heart, regardless of politics or creed, and with all the compliments of the season, i beg to remain, Sincerely Yours Geo. W. Bowder 301. West Walnut. St. Kalamazoo, Mich.[acl< 12-1-11] [Bonner] [3] JOSEPH C. BONNER, PREST JOSEPH M. GAZZAM, V.PREST J. GAZZAM MACKENZIE, SEC'T TREAS & MSC The Ames Bonner Company Makers of the A. B. C. Brushes. Toledo, O. GRAND PRIZE UNIVERSAL EXPOSITION ST. LOUIS GOLD MEDAL PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION GOLD MEDAL NATIONAL EXPORT EXPOSITION SOLID BLACK ABC Nov. 27, 1911. Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- On inviation of the Toledo Blade, I gave them the statement as indicated by the enclosed clipping. Before doing so, however, I personally polled our employees and without their having prior knowledge of my feelings, among the three hundred employees, men, women, and boys over eighteen, in reply to my query "Who is your choice for next president?" each an all said "Teddy." To one schooled in casting up public sentiment, that showing is indisputable preference, and indicated the general trend of mind, besides it is the feeling in Ohio. You are stronger with our people than ever before. They have told us of the endeavor to bolster the Republican hope, and as tried in Northern Ohio when the citizen mind ws divided for Governor Harmon- next year it will be equally futile to want to do so for Mr. Taft. It will certainly be regarded as an error to attempt it. The Public have not sufficient measure of confidence in the earnestness of Mr. LaFollette. Republicans do not hesitate here in saying they will vote preferably for either Mr. Harmon or Mr. Wilson. Today Ohioans are progressive, besides are independent in thought and action an in one matter vital to themselves areJOSEPH C. BONNER, PRES'T JOSEPH M. GAZZAM, V. PRES'T J. GAZZAM MACKENZIE, SEC'Y. TEAS & MGR. The Ames Bonner Company. Makers of the A.B.C. Brushes Toledo, O. 11/27/11. -2 GRAND PRIZE UNIVERSAL EXPOSITION ST. LOUIS. GOLD MEDIAL PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION. GOLD MEDAL NATIONAL EXPORT EXPOSITION SOLID ABC BACK decidedly anti-Taft as the candidate for re-election. Your editorial, The Trusts, The people, and a Square Deal has wonderfully pleased, and the familiar and common expression is "Our Teddy has come back". I certainly hope, in the interest of our Country, you will not resist the peoples' call. Organizational control can not cope to defeat your nomination and your election. That would be assured you. Sincerely yours, Jos. C. BonnerFor 1 enc see 11-25-11 BonnerTELEPHONES: 8447 8448 8449 COLUMBUS. RUSSIAN TYRE CO., INC. SOLE AGENTS IN THE UNITED STATES FOR THE PROWODNIK TYRE 961 8TH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Nov. 27, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Sir, Knowing that you are an enthusiastic motorist and that you of course want the best of everything, I write you in reference to the Prowodnik tires, made in Riga, Russia, for which our company are the sole agents in the United States. If you will kindly grant the undersigned an interview, so as to enable me to show you a cross section of our tire, I am positive that you will immediately place an order for one or more of these tires. I can prove to your satisfaction that this is positively the best tire built in the world. The manufacturers in Riga, Russia, do a business of eighty million dollars a year and have over one hundred established agencies in Europe. Out tire is guaranteed for four thousand miles. Thank you before hand for an early reply, I beg to remain, Yours very truly, Otto Braunwarth P. S. Enclosed please find stamped and addressed envelope.[*W.D. Bruce*] Boulevard & College Ave College Point, N.Y. [*a3*] Nov 27th 1911. Col Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. Sir. St Paul's Chapel (Episcopal) of College Point, will hold a fair at Poppenhusen Institute next month for the benefit of the building fund. I trust you will not think me presumptuous, (as we all feel we know you in this section of Long Island), in asking you to donate us something that may seem best in your judgment. We think very highly of our Vicar Rev Benjamin Mottram, and we are doing all we can to help him lay the corner stone. Respectfully Yours Wm. De W. BruceY. O. RANCH C. P. BURNSTAD, Prop. DEALER IN HORSES AND CATTLE [*30*] BURNSTAD, N. DAK., Nov 27 1911 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Dear friend. Thought would write you one letter My name is Theodore Roosevelt Burnstad, I am 8 years old the 6 of December. I go to school every day I am in the 4th grade We all live on a ranch and have 161 head of horses my papa shipped 400 cattle last fall I have five brothers and 2 sisters send you pictures of them I have a nice pony his name is Dan and I can ride good. Our Ranch is ten sections and if you have some time write to me you dear friend Theodore Roosevelt BurnstadBURROUGHS WELLCOME & Co London (ENG) NEW YORK MONTREAL SYDNEY CAPE TOWN SHANGHAI Cables Telegrams & Marconigrams-"TABLOID LONDON" A B C & Lieber's Telegraphic Codes Used Telephone N 13300 CENTRAL (eight lines) [*Burroughs*] In reply, please refer to P. C. Photographic Department LONDON E.C. 27th November 1911. Sir, [*38.*] May we ask your acceptance of the enclosed copy of the 'Wellcome' Photographic Exposure Record and Diary for 1912 This little volume contains, within the limits of an ordinary pocket book, an epitome of all the most approved methods and processes now used in photography. The simple and concise directions given will enable anyone to obtain a sufficient working acquaintance with the subject to take successful photographs under all possible conditions. Should you be prevented from making use of the book at present for practical photographic work, we should esteem it a favour if you would reserve it for reference. In addition to its description of modern processes including colour photography, this book contains a special device, the 'Wellcome' Exposure Calculator, for, measuring the correct exposure by one turn of the disc. Yours very respectfully, Burroughs Wellcome & Co., per E.G.AP. The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York City, U.S.A. CW. STY645[*56.*] DICKINSON SEMINARY WILLIAMSPORT WILLIAMSPORT DICKINSON SEMINARY WILLIAMSPORT, PA. November 27, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, "The Outlook", New York. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- During the summer I was invited by John Burroughs to play my violin for him at "Slabsides". When one of my 32nd degree Masonic friends heard I was intending to visit Mr. Burroughs,he gave me his certificate thinking that possibly I might meet you there and hoping that you would be gracious enough to sign it as a 33rd degree Mason. Because of the very serious illness of my beloved and sainted father which culminated in his death, I was unable to go. I still have the certificate and would like to return it to my friend,Mr. A.W.Smith, with your signature. If I send it to you by regeristered mail,would you kindly sign it and return to me? Mr. Smith is one of the legion of your admirers. For six years I taught in the Kansas Normal,at Emporia,and know Mr. and Mrs. William Allen White very well. I remember an autograph picture of yourself in Mr. White's editorial sanctum. Some of these fine days I should like to have one to hand in my studio. Thanking you for your time , I am with all good wishes Very sincerely your, Will George Butler Dict.W.H.-Dr. Butler.REV. WILLIAM M. CARR, D. D. MINISTER PHONE., 923 MELROSE JOSEPH H. BELLOWS, SECRETARY 708 UNION AVENUE RUSSELL W. GILES, TREASURER 961 AVENUE ST. JOHN Building Fund SECRETARIES E. J. WAGUETTE, 870 MACY PLACE WM. J. MARSHALL, 1011 TIFFFANY ST. TREASURER HENRY CHADWICK, 831 EAST 163D ST. Prospect Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church CORNER MACY PLACE (E. 158TH STREET) 868 MACY PLACE, N. Y. CITY [*D*] NEW YORK, Nov. 27th 1911 My dear Col Roosevelt:- As a former pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Oyster Bay, 1886-9, I have been a consistent admirer or yours for all these years. As you will see by enclosed program I am having many public men speak for us. I think our church is the largest Protestant in the Bronx seating 1400 in main auditorium. I heard you at the Federation Ministers meeting some time ago, and as Sean informed you willREV. WILLIAM M. CARR, D.D. MINISTER PHONE 923 MELROSE JOSEPH H. BELLOWS, SECRETARY 708 UNION AVENUE RUSSELL W. GILES, TREASURER 961 AVENUE ST. JOHN Building Fund SECRETARIES E.J. WAGUETTE, 870 MACY PLACE WM. J. MARSHALL, 1011 TIFFFANY ST. TREASURER HENRY CHADWICK, 831 EAST 163D ST. Prospect Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church CORNER MACY PLACE (E. 18TH STREET) 868 MACY PLACE, N. Y. CITY 2. NEW YORK_____19 make some public addresses in 1912, I know your heart is attune with God and Righteousness by the best of proofs - your administration. I would like to invite you to speak to our people, not some Sunday morning, but some Sunday evening at your convenience in the early part of 1912 if this meets with your approval which I hope it will. Always your friend - William M. Carr TWIN OAKS, NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND. 27. Nov 1911. Dear Colonel. I find that I cannot be in New York on December 5. I shall however surely (D. V.) be there on the 8th. Very Sincerely Yours, F. E. ChadwickOyster Bay, L. I. November 27th 1911. [*$10*] Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir:-- The Epworth League of St. Pauls M.E. Church, have just been putting power in our Pipe Organ. As the power has cost quite a little money, thought perhaps you might help us out with a small donation. Trusting to hear from you in the very near future, I remain. Very truly yours, Miss Annie Cheshire, Oyster Bay, N. Y. P.O. Box 65.R. F. OUTCAULT, PRESIDENT CHARLES M. CREWDSON, VICE-PRESIDENT G. W. HACKETT, SEC’Y AND TREAS. Outcault Advertising Co. 506 S. DEERBORN ST. Advertising Specialties Chicago Nov. 27, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Editor, The Outlook New York City, N. Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt, Maybe you would like a Washington apple of the “Delicious” variety for your Thanksgiving dinner. These come from the land of my friend, Chief No Shirt. I am sending you these in memory of the splendid personal attention which you, while president, gave to my old Indian friend. Sincerely yours, Charles N. Crewdson P.S. The basket will be sent to the above address. CNC-Aat your convenience as to the conditions on which you will come? We can arrange for a later date if you cannot come in Jan. Very truly yours, Lena Lawrence Day 55 Hollywood Ave. East Orange, N. J. Nov. 27, 1911. [*11-27-11*] [*W*] Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, N. Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- As president of the Vice-Principals' Association of Newark, N. J., I am writing to ask you if we can by any means persuade you to speak a forceful, interesting and inspiring speaker, one who will bring them a message worth while and we have presumed to ask you to favor us because we know that you, too, are vitally interested in the welfare of children. Will you inform us to the entire teaching force of the city, a body of thirteen hundred, on some afternoon in January, 1912, the subject to be of your own choosing. We are extremely anxious to secure you as we know that in so doing we are giving to the teachersROSENDALE AND DODD, COUNSELLORS AT LAW, 52 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. GEORGE ROSENDALE. LOUIS F. DODD. Nov. 27th 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt 287 Fourth Avenue New York City Dear Mr. Roosevelt May I express my appreciation of your kindness in signing the Etching of yourself. With renewed thanks may I remain in the bond of Α.Δ.Φ. Fraternally yours, Louis F. Dodd7110 Thomas Boulevard, Pittsburgh Nov. 27th. 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt New York My dear Mr. Roosevelt The enclosed clipping from the Gazette Times will bring to you the knowledge that the Pittsburgh Civic Commission is doing real constructive work. We have not only the difficulty of civic indifference to overcome but the physical difficulty of a rough topographical country in which this great city has been set. This Committee on HousingMay I say how delighted I was to read your recent Editorial in the Outlook on "The Trusts The People and the Square Deal." In our present position it's splendid to have some one give us a real sensible vision and an outlook which has some promise of permanency. It has already steadied business which was wobbling horribly. I congratulate you and thank you for saying such helpful words just at a time when they were sadly needed. With all good wishes Faithfully yours H. D. W. English made up of practical men in the lines necessary to intelligently bring forth such a report have without compensation worked hard for two years in solving a problem which means much, yes. Much more than they realize, this and other American citizens so ruggedly set. We are now trying to get the capital to work out this plan for working men's homes on one of our conspicuous and barren hillsides. I am sure You will be interested in it. The full report will be out later and I shall be glad to mail you a copy.Parish of Trinity Church (Oxford) CEDAR GROVE OLNEY POST OFFICE PHILADELPHIA, PENNA. BELL TELEPHONE, OAK LANE 2 November 27, 1911. The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt. Dear Sir:- I am one of the vast multitude of Republicans who contrast with regret and pain the course of the present Administration with Mr. Taft's campaign pledges. Mr. Taft will be nominated in 1912 unless a definite move is made very soon to bring to the front a candidate whose very name would inspire courage and hope. Such men are few in number. You are the one such, and hold undoubtedly the first place in the hearts of the American people. Another is Mr. Pinchot. He ought to be acceptable to the East (e.g. Senator Crane) and the more conservation interests, and might fairly sweep the West. I should hardly think that a National Republican Convention could be stampeded for an archangel urn, and the people must be given a chance to declare themselves beforehand. If you will not let us march behind you, raise the Pinchot standard and call us to rally to it. With long-standing and undiminished regard and admiration, I am very faithfully Horace F. Fuller GILSON GARDNER ROBERT WILSON WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENTS WASHINGTON BUREAU The Newspaper Enterprise Association 611-12 MUNSEY BUILDING Washington, D. C. November 27, 1911. Mr. Frank Harper, Outlook Office, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y. My dear Harper: Thursday of last week I called you on the long distance telephone and you read me from your notes a letter to me which Col. Roosevelt has dictated. I never have received this letter and so much time has gone by that it occurs to me that it must have been lost. If such is the case will you please [dictate] make another copy and send it to me as I did not get the thing very clearly in the hasty dictation over the telephone. Very truly yours, Gilson GardnerJAMES R. GARFIELD ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 931 GARFIELD BUILDING CLEVELAND Nov. 27, 1911 Dear Theodore:- I [just] have your letter of the 21st and 24th. The one of the 21st was forwarded from Mentor, and was delayed as we have moved into town for the winter. I today had a full talk with Wright, who told me of his conference with you in New York. Under the circumstances it does not seem to me worth while to make any statement about the Times article. As to our position here in Ohio, I have stated it it with greatest care to Mr. Houser, Mr. La Follette's campaign manager, who was here a f ew days ago. He fully agrees with me that the Progressive movement here must be against Taft and not for any particular candidate. He clearly understands that this is not a move against La Follette. La Follette's strength will be developed in accordance with the impression he makes by his speeches. The sentiment for you has not been instigated by any of us, but is the natural result of present conditions. The only think that would stop this sentiment would be a flat-footed final statement from you that under no circumstances would you accept the nomination, and such a statement I feel sure you ought not make. I understand that La Follette is to speak hereand then in Boston, possibly afterwards in New York, his speeches beginning somewhere about the middle of December. By that time we ought to have a pretty clear indication of the Eastern sentiment. I will write Gilson Gardner, if you wish; but after my letter to Senator La Follette, and what I have told Mr. Houser, Senator Clapp and other La Follette men, there can be no ground for misunderstanding of our position here. Always sincerely, James R Garfield Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave., New York, N.Y.[*11-27-11*] [*shorthand*] The Shake of Teddy's Hand To shake the hand of Teddy, the hand that's true and steady. Is an honor, I declare; For Roosevelt's of all the hands Has given folks, of different lands, The steady, teddy, ready shake of the "Teddy Bear". Just shake the hand of Teddy, The hand that's always ready, And you'll shake the hand, you see, That shook in England, and "Great Scot," Perhaps he shook the Greece he got From shaking hands with "overdone" Turkey! Now shake the hand of Teddy, The hand that's always steady, And place him in the "White House" for this term; His shake will always greet you, His honest work will meet you, You can tell it - for his shake is very firm. And now I'll tell you - do your best To shake his hand; he'll do the rest, And you will ne'er forget it, let me say, For his shake is true and steady, And its strong and always ready, For he does things with a zest on every day. Bernice Evelyn Hilty Hollis Av., Queens, N.Y. Nov. 27, 1911 [*My daughter, age 16, second year high school wrote this thought it pretty clever, so had her write a copy and sent it on to you. It expresses our opinion, etc. Yours truly B HiltyCIVIL SERVICE REFORM ASSOCIATION OFFICES, 79 WALL STREET TELEPHONE, 4955 BROAD SILAS W. BURT, PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENTS DAVID H. GREER ANSON PHELPS STOKES A. JACOBI OSCAR S. STRAUS WILLIAM G. LOW EVERETT P. WHEELER LEVI P. MORTON HORACE WHITE ELIHU ROOT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SAMUEL H. ORDWAY, CHAIRMAN HENRY DE FOREST BALDWIN HORACE E. DEMING JOHN G. MILBURN GEORGE R. BISHOP A. S. FRISSELL LUDWIG NISSEN ROSCOE C. E. BROWN J. WARREN GREENE CARL L. SCHURZ CHARLES C. BURLINGHAM GEORGE J. GREENFEILD ISAAC N. SELIGMAN EDWARD CARY LEARNED HAND NELSON S. SPENCER LEANDER T. CHAMBERLAIN HENRY W. HARDON WILLIAM H. THOMSON CHARLES COLLINS RUSSELL H. LOINES CHARLES W. WATSON JOSEPH P. COTTON, JR. JACOB W. MACK ELLIOT H. GOODWIN, SECRETARY A. S. FRISSELL, TREASURER ROBT. W. BELCHER, ASST. SECRETARY NEW YORK November 27, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir: The National Civil Service Reform League will hold its Thirty-first Annual Meeting in Philadelphia on Thursday and Friday, December 14 and 15, at the invitation of the Civil Service Reform Association of Pennsylvania. The public session will begin on Thursday afternoon, continuing Thursday evening and throughout Friday. The meeting will close with a banquet on Friday evening. I will enclose a copy of the program herewith. The Executive Committee of the New York Association has instructed me to send this invitation to members and to express its earnest desire that a large and representative delegation may be secured to attend the meeting. The Committee hopes that you will be able to attend as a delegate some, if not all, of the sessions. Asking the favor of a reply, in case you are able to attend, before December 9, I remain, Respectfully yours, Elliot H. Goodwin Secretary. Enclosure.clothing, for I've taken up the lowly trade of journalism being simply a reporter on the Evening Post. Very Sincerely yours, Horace Green Col Theodore Roosevelt Outlook Office New York. [*[Green]*] Nov 27/1911 The Evening Post NEW YORK EDITORIAL ROOMs [*6.*] [[SHORTHAND]] My Dear Col. Roosevelt: My I see you at your office for a moment on Tuesday or Wednesday, or if not then convenient, any day this week? I have met you at Groton, where I went to school, also through my father, the late George Walton Green; but I shall not come in sheep's BRADFORD EVENING STAR AND BRADFORD DAILY RECORD, MERGED FEB. 1, 1909 ESTABLISHED 1879 THE LEADING EVENING PAPER OF THE OIL REGIONS THE STAR QUARE DEAL TO ALL IS READ HEADQUARTERS PENN. STATE EDITORIAL ASS’N R. F. HABGOOD, SEC’Y THE STAR PUBLISHING COMPANY (12-14 ST. JAMES PLACE) ROBERT F. HAPGOOD, President and General Manager O. H. MILLER, Manager JAMES McINTYRE, Managing Editor (ALWAYS ADDRESS THE COMPANY) [*W*] Bradford, Pa., November 27th 1912 Col. Theodore Roosevelt Associate Editor The Outlook, New York, N.Y., Sir: A committee representing our Pennsylvania State Editorial Association desires an opportunity to call on you personally at your office and at that time extend you an invitation to be the honored guest of our Association on the occasion of its annual meeting and banquet to be held in Harrisburg Pa., in January or February 1912 at a date to be fixed to suit your convenience. We hope to have with us also as our guest The Hon. John Wanamaker, in honor of his fiftieth anniversary as a merchant and his constant loyalty and tribute to the newspaper as a [?] of publicity and advertising. We desire to entertain you as one of our fraternity and in recognition of your distinguished service as an Editor which is in keeping with your magnificent success along every line of your usefulness. We will be glad to have you address us at the banquet upon any subject you desire. We will be in New York city December 8th and 9th 1911, and would be glad of an opportunity to call on you then as indicated. The committee will consist of our President, two members of out Executive Committee and the writer. Respectively and Fraternally, R P Habgood - Secy Hoping for a favorable reply, I beg to remain, Very respectfully yours (Miss) Frances C. Hays. 104 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey. [*[Ans. Nov. 27, 1911]*] [*D*] THE CONTEMPORARY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY Honorable Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, Long Island. My dear Mr. Roosevelt, As an officer of the Contemporary of Newark - A Woman's Club numbering in membership eleven hundred, I most respectfully ask your consent to take that it would be a great honor to the Club and at the same time We believe you would enjoy the occasion of meeting your many Newark friends. The lecture recently given for the League for Political Education in in New York would seem timely, but that is of course for you to decide. part in the general lecture course arranged by the Club this winter the special date being January thirtieth. This particular date is the one night in the year when we entertain the men of the Club, but we could change it to suit your convenience. We feelof our captains of industry, working men, Chamber of Commerce in addition to all religious agencies. Trusting for a favorable reply suggesting date subject, terms &c I am Very respectfully R. A. Hoover Genl Secy. Y.M.C.A. Binghamton, N.Y. Nov. 27, 1911 [*Nov. 27, 1911*] [*D.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York N. Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: We are arranging a series of Big Sunday afternoons for men in Dec. Jan. & Feby. The purpose of the series is to emphasize certain modern phases of civic, social and religious life. Only men of large recognized ability are being invited to participate in the series. We can assure you a welcome and reception that will be gladdening indeed and your message can be made transforming in this somewhat isolated city of fifty thousand people. If you consent to come I shall be glad to indicate some lines that need emphasis here. We can enlist in our meeting the enthusiastic interestTRUSTEES OF THE CANTON CHRISTIAN COLLEGE (CANTON, CHINA) 156 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK TRUSTEES SAMUEL MACAULEY JACKSON, D.D., LL.D., PRESIDENT CHARLES A. STODDARD, D.D., LL.D., VICE-PRESIDENT WARREN POWERS LAIRD LEBBEUS B. MILLER FRANCIS S. PHRANER W. HENRY GRANT, SECRETARY AND TREASURER ADVISORY BOARD HON. JOHN W. FOSTER, LL.D., WASHINGTON W. A. P. MARTIN, LL.D., PEKING HON. SETH LOW, LL.D., NEW YORK CHARLES R. ERDMAN, D.D., PRINCETON JOHN H. CONVERSE, PHILADELPHIA FRANK MORTON MCMURRAY, PH.D., NEW YORK EDWIN J. GILLIES, NEW YORK LUTHER D. WISHARD, NEW YORK HARLAN P. BEACH, M.A., New Haven REV. THOMAS W. PEARCE, Hongkong R. H. GRAVES, D.D., CANTON HON. AMOS P. WILDER, PH.D., SHANGHAI CORRESPONDING MEMBERS EX-OFFICIO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FOREIGN MISSIONS BOARD HAVING MISSIONS IN CHINA FACULTY CHARLES K. EDMUNDS, PH.D., PRESIDENT HENRY B. GRAYBILL, M.A., VICE-PRESIDENT CLINTON N. LAIRD, M.A., Treasurer CHESTER G. FUSON, B.A. G. WEIDMAN GROFF, B.A. HENRY C. BROWNELL, B.A. F. WILBUR MOTTLEY, B.A. ERNEST JOSEPH WEEKES, B.A. CHARLES HALL WICKS, B.A. ARCHIE STEWART COLLINS, Res. Architect ARTHUR RUSSELL KNIPP, B.A., B.B. JOSIAH CALVIN MCCRACKEN, M.D. COLLEGE PHYSICIAN W. K. Chung, Chu Jen (Chinese M.A.) November 27, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York. My dear Sir:- Mr. Ernest Abbott has said to me that you may be able to see for a few moments Tuesday noon, Mr. W.K. Chung of Canton, China. May I say of Mr. Chung that he is the most eminent man of letters of South China and a man of national reputation, Dean of the Department of Chinese of the Canton Christian College, and President of the Canton Young Men's Christian Association, a Christian leader and also a man who has the confidence of his people to a remarkable degree. He is an intimate friend of Mr. Wu president of the Republic set up at Canton, and is sure to be one of the most influential men in South China under the new government, and especially so in educational matters. He has been six months in this country studying our educational institutions and taking note of American life generally with a view to being able to aid his country. Previous to 1900 Dr. Chung was an editor, reformer, and even revolutionist of wide note, but becoming a Christian he associated himself with the Canton Christian College and is devoting his life to training the leaders for the New China. During his visit to America the Chinese people of this country have contributed $50,000 to this College through his hands, indicating the high regard in which both he and the institution which he represents is held. If you are able to see him for a few moments when we call he will esteem it a great honor. Respectfully yours, Herbert E. House[*[Jack]*] Interstate Commerce Commission Washington November 27, 1911. P. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Care of The Outlook 287 Fourth Ave., New York. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I have yours of the 23rd enclosing letter addressed to you on November 17th by Mr. Wm. J. Tierney of Los Angeles. I have thought sometimes that some part of what Mr. Tierney proposes would be found practicable and desirable if not necessary. I do not feel at the present time that the whole or major part of his plan can or ought to be adopted. If the Government should take over, as proposed by Mr. Tierney, supervision and enforcement of wage agreements between interstate carriers and their employees, and determination of distributed points as between the carriers and their employees in the making of the agreements it would, it seems to me, place upon the Government full responsibility for the measure of the carriers' expenditures for wages. Having determined what the carriers shall so pay, would not the obligation rest upon the Government to see that the carriers were properly reimbursed, which could only be done through charges to the public, unless the Government were, at the same time, to take over like2 supervision of the economies, practiced or possible, in operation of the roads? It does not seem to me that such dual jurisdiction between the Government and the railroads as to the railroads' expenditures would long be found tolerable, and the next step would be to take over Federal jurisdiction of all expenditures for materials, maintenance, etc., and then we would have privately-owned railroads operated entirely under Federal supervision and direction as to expenditures, and necessarily responsibility for all revenues would rest upon the Government. In saying that I have sometimes thought that a part of what Mr. Tierney suggests might be found desirable I had in mind this: Labor disputes which interrupt, or which threaten seriously to interrupt, operation of interstate railroads, are questions of great public importance and perhaps are so closely related to the movement of interstate commerce as to justify some Federal intervention. So far we have no such intervention further than that contemplated by the Erdman Arbitration Act. Would it be inconsistent or unwise to provide some Federal tribunal to which disputes of this nature must be referred before the workmen may strike, or the carrier lock them out, and thus interrupt the operation of the road, or provide for its3 operation under conditions that imperil public safety? I am not sure that such a board ought to be vested with final determination of these questions for the reason that, in my judgement, no important question of that kind would be settled in any other way. The tendency on part of the carriers would be to throw the whole responsibility for increased expenditures upon the Government, and the disposition of the men would probably be to refuse to accept at the hands of the carrier that which was in any important degree unsatisfactory to them, depending upon the hope that they could get more at the hands of the tribunal. If however such disputes were aired before such a tribunal and thus the public was given a full understanding of the true situation, it seems to me hardly probable that either side would precipitate an open rupture in the opposition to the recommendations of the tribunal. I realize that this idea is perhaps a first cousin to the Lemieux Act in Canada. I know that in one of instance at least the employees of one of the important Canadian roads inaugurated a strike after negotiations under the Lemieux Act. They apparently did not have public sentiment with them and were rather ingloriously defeated. It occurs to me that if any important part of Mr. Tierney's ideas are to be crystallized into practical form4 it will be necessary to have the theory accepted in whole or in part by the great majority of the railroad employees who would be affected thereby. I doubt if the Congress would enact a law of that sort in face of vigorous opposition on part of the railroad employees generally. I think that a good many of them are thinking of these questions and that if their leaders adopt such views they would be cordially accepted and supported by the rank and file of the men. I had some correspondence recently with Mr. Lowe, President of the Trackmen's Union, in which he expresses himself as strongly in favor of some plan of Federal intervention under which strikes of railway employees would be averted. These expressions were made by him immediately after the strike of the trackmen on the Lackawanna which resulted disastrously to the organization which Mr. Lowe represents. It seems to me that if any Federal tribunal is to have any jurisdiction of these questions it must be composed of men whose fairness is undoubted and who in their incumbency in office and performance of services are entirely free from political influences. I have a great deal of confidence in the fairmindedness of the railway employees if they are given an opportunity to tell their5 story, be heard fully, and have their claims carefully considered. There are, of course, some who are dissatisfied and suspicious if they do not get exactly what they themselves think they want, but an opportunity to go before a disinterested and recognized fair tribunal and be accorded a full hearing goes far in the direction of understanding the opposing party's viewpoint, and counts for much of consolation in the event of an adverse decision. A tribunal that would follow the practice of finding a middle ground and splitting the differences would not, in my judgment, hold the confidence of either side; and to be useful such a tribunal would have to weigh carefully the facts and conditions and render an absolutely the impartial decision in line with their convictions regardless of who might be pleased or who displeased thereat. I apologize for the length of this letter. I feel interested in these subjects and would be glad of an opportunity to talk them over with you. I take this opportunity to extend cordial good personal wishes to yourself, and of assuring you of continued highest esteem. I return Mr. Tierney's letter to you. Yours sincerely, E.E. [Hart?][*[W. A. Johnson]*] Brooklyn, NY., Nov. 27th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, #287 Fourth Ave., New York City. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: Recently I have come in contact with many men from all walks and stations in life and who belong to all the political parties throughout the country. None of them are actively engaged in the game or have an ax to grind, therefore, I consider their opinions fair and as voicing the feelings of our best citizens. Two were traveling men who cover large territory, one the West and Northwest, the other the South. Friends of mine in states from Maine to California and North Dakota to Texas, even in Florida have expressed themselves, some in answer to questions, and all hit upon the one great idea. To use their common expression, "We want "Teddy" back in Washington". They all feel that the condition2. of business, of trade, of foreign relations and particularly the Government's attitude towards large business interests demands your hand at the helm and your "Policies" in force as no one can use them like yourself. Now, Mr. Roosevelt, I do not represent any interests, in fact no one knows that I am writing you or anyone on the subject, therefore, what I say is plain truth from the people. I am not criticising anyone or anything, I only take the liberty to tell you what so many tell me and to say I endorse every word of it. Should the Republican party suffer defeat in 1912, well, with conditions as they are and a spirit of tearing down predominating I fear for the results. We "Common People" are the ones who always have to suffer. The working classes alone. As far as I can ascertain, and I have exausted considerable effort, "The People" are looking to "Our Teddy" to save the day and bring about a continuance of prosperity and3. and peace among ourselves. I have heard some pretty well posted men express a wish to see you in the White House from 1912 because of the Panama Canal and its opening. It should be your reward for bringing it to us. They fear a crisis that someone else may not be able to handle. It seems to be generally believed that no other available man can carry the Republican party to success and, therefore, you may hear a persistent demand from all four winds, regardless of what a few newspapers of our own Party may say. On behalf of the "People", whose leader you are and in whom they have confidence, please consider their demands and wishes. Faithfully your servant, W. A. Johnson. 343 Sumner Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.[Hugh N. Johnston's Law Office Cedarville, Virginia] Front Royal, Virginia, November, 27th, 1911. Hon. Ex President Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My Dear Sir:- Sometime ago I wrote to you concerning my candidacy for office in this county of Warren, State of Virginia. Will say that the result was, I did not get the office, but I was not defeated myself. I am up again for office, and I think in all probability I will run for the office of Presidency in 1912, and before I go further in the matter, I will kindly ask you to answer the following questions: First- Will you tell me as far as you know, whether or not Senator Robert LaFollette, has secured his Vice President? Also whether or not he would like to have genuine WHEELHORSE of a man, who can make the fur fly, to stump for him throughout the United States. It might be that I will help him, if I can not get the nomination for President or Vice President. Second - Can you tell me, whether or not you think Mr LaFollette is a stronger man that Mr Taft, considering one man in office, and the other out of the office of Presidency. All things considered about these men just as they are, with money, or without spending money to get the office, I would like to know the general character of them both along these lines pertaining to the Presidency. Third- What do you think is the safest for a man to run as an independant or otherwise? Fourth- Is Mr Sherman going to be Vice President with Mr Taft again? Fifth- Should I not get the nomination if I would try[Hugh N. Johnston's Law Office Cedarville, Virginia] #2. for the Presidency myself, or Vice President for Mr Taft, or Mr LaFollette, do you think either of them would pay me a good salary to stump speak for them for 1912 election? If I find out there is no show for me this time for President or Vice President, by speaking for others I will perhaps bebetter known to the people, of these United States for President in 1916. Sixth- Is it a fact, or not a fact, that you do not intend to run again for President in 1912, or in 1916, or hereafter atall? Seventh- If I should run in 1912, I want to know whether or not you would help me along some lines of influence, or will you be against me? Kindly answer me as soon as you can, as these are matters of importance, (Signed) Hugh N. Johnston.[*3*] DR. J. W. McDOWELL 3518 Calumet Ave, Chicago Ills. 11-27-11 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt: Esteemed Sir:- I am writing you to ask you in the name of humanity, this republic and my race, to permit your name to be presented to the next republican Convention as the leader of the party. I was a great admirer of Mr. Taft - having met him at the White House while calling on you with Congressman Martin B. Madden. of this city.[*2*] DR. J. W. McDOWELL I came home and organized the first and only Taft organization in this City, and did all in my power to reconcile my people to him - because he had your support. He was nominated and elected, but has made a complete failure as president. If he is forced upon the party again next year, we shall most certainly have Harmon or Wilson for our next president. My people - (The Colored citizens) of this Country will never support Mr. Taft for the3 DR. J. W. McDOWELL presidency again. He has done them injury - political and civil - that it will take fifty years to eradicate - having filled the Supreme Court - the last court of appeal for our Civil rights - with anti Negro Judges and rekindled race hatred in the South by his infamous doctrine of no negro in office where the local sentiment is against him, etc. Now I know you are an honest man, and I believe that you desire the success of the party in 1912. This can only be made possible by your candidacy. You owe this to your4 DR. J. W. McDOWELL fellow citizens, to your country, yea and to civilization - we cannot afford to take any backward steps. All men up and no man down - the greatest doctrine since our Christ walked with and taught men on earth. There is not another man in the entire republican party that has the slightest chance to be elected other than Theodore Roosevelt. Most Sincerely Yours J. W. McDowell.[*11-27-11*] 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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My dear Mr. President: Here is a confirmation of what I long ago told you - viz that Greiner was a treacherous dog that would bite any hand no longer feeding him. Here is his poodle, Alexander, in Washington ostensibly to attend the Waterways meeting but in reality to save Greiner from the results of a Congressional investigation (the Government Inspectors have been in Buffalo for week delving into his record), and as an incidental, the fat-head messenger declares for His Fatness. One thing you will notice - that I never gave you a wrong tip. With Kindest Regards, I am Sincerely yours, Rowland B. Mahany The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt.For enc see 11-24-11M. W. FINDLEY, PRESIDENT SAM. D. MANGUM, SEC’Y-TREAS. Executive Committee JAMES E. CLOUGMLEY J. A. BLACK W. B. ROUSE The Dewey Club DEWEY PALACE HOTEL MAMPA, IDAHO Boise, Idaho, 11th/27th/1911 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N. Y. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I wish to acknowledge receipt and thank you very much for your telegram of November 24th. We all regret very much that you are unable to be with us, but I shall read your telegram to the Boys and I know they will appreciate it. We are making you an Honorary Member of our Association and inclose your Membership Card, which we trust you will accept with our compliments. With very good wishes for your welfare, I am, Cordially, THE DEWEY CLUB Sam D Mangum Secretary-Treasurer.NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED Form 2289 B. [*[11-27-11]*] 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. 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NOTE RECEIVED. I WOULD LIKE VERY MUCH TO TALK WITH YOU WITHIN THE NEXT FEW DAYS IF POSSIBLE. WOULD BE GRATEFUL FOR ALITTLE TIME. ANY DAY AGREEABLE TO YOU. GEO. E. MILLER 940PM [[shorthand]]Moffett STUDIO GROUND FLOOR 25 CONGRESS STREET OPPOSITE AUDITORIUM PHONE HARRISON [6706?] CHICAGO,ILL November 27, 1 9 1 1. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Care, Outlook Magazine, New York City, Dear Sir : - Will you do us the kindness of autographing the photograph ( which is being expressed to you today ) to Mr.Evan A. Evans, the owner of Studio. He is anxious to have this for a private collection to be hung in his private office. Thanking you for your many kindnesses, and with the hope that you can consistently great this additional favor, we beg to remain, Yours very truly, Moffott Studio, By Evan A. Evans[*[Morrison]*] HOTEL MARLBOROUGH ASBURY PARK, N. J. A. M. SEXTON Nov. 27, 1911. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: Please read and return enclosed from my sick son. The brave fellow has been all along trying to conceal his suffering from his father and sister lest we should worry about him as we constantly do. The letter was written to an old friend secretly. I send this to you because I mentioned it in my letter to you asking your help to get me in touch with Mr. Carnegie, satisfied that when he really understands the nature of my work he will gladly come to my rescue. Mrs. [Doan?] has been my main stay in. all my efforts. The "Clark" referred to is my son-in-law, "Nelly" my daughter "B" is Mr. Boyd, "the editor of the leading daily" in Central New Jersey, he and I always staunch supporters of you in days gone by in our dailies. It was I regret to say your act in deprive of their property honest oil producers in in the Indian Territory, or the indiscriminate reports of Mr. Garfield, which brought ruin to my sons, and correspondingly inspiredme. They went there, like thousands of other honest, [and] well-meaning and enterprising Americans to invest their hard-earned money and take big chances to get oil out of the hitherto worthless land for only a fair profit considering the risk they took. When they sank their money, your order took their property away from them without any redress. That not only inspired them but also me their father, a veteran of the Civil War, who had more than the average hard and active service. I enlisted when I was but 14, was in 21 engagements, including Cold Harbor and the battles of the Wilderness was twice wounded, twice captured, a prisoner of war in Libby, Belle Isle and Salisbury and escaped once, and was such a wreck When I was exchanged that I had to be sent to the Presbyterian Hospital in New York, where I was for months after the war closed too weak to go free. Yet I never asked a favor of the government but beyond the right to make my living and raise a family honestly, until crushed by your Indian territory order and the panic of 1907. I started at the close of the war3/ HOTEL MARLBOROUGH ASBURY PARK, N. J. A. M. SEXTON with nothing but grit being about 16, yet you will find me rated in Bradstreets in 1880, as the head of the the firm of Morrison Wilkinson & Co. manufacturers of Machinery, at Hartford, Conns with credit A1 good for $250,000 "the Co." being a U. S. Senator George A. Halsey. Through all these afflictions you never had a more loyal and sincere friend as I knew you did not do these [things] wrongs intentionally, and would have acted more by equity, As you have since shown a disposition to do in the case of the U.S. Steel Corporation, had you understood the matter better. It was an older son now in London who suffered the heaviest losses by your order referred to. Whatever his feelings may have keen as to the injustice done him no man ever heard him utter a word against you. Instead, he started again to retrieve his fortune, and help his brother now sick from broken [work?] in hospital, as well as protect his father. His name is Henry DMorrison one the noblest of sons, to welcome I have dedicated my book in these words: "In remembrance of a life time of filial devotion and loving kindness, this book is affectionately dedicated to Henry Dixon Morrison By his father The Author" That book was intended to win the $40,000 Nobel Prize for "the greatest contribution in Chemistry and Physics to human knowledge for the year," as the [comp? page] of the offer puts it. I was confident of my ability, and made the mistake of my life in seeking help of Mr. Carnegie on the urging of warm friends of his in pet club, the Society of American Engineers. A member asked my permission to read one of my papers, entitled "The Sea," before a meeting of club members, which resulted in their becoming so deeply interested as to try to secure Mr. Carnegie's aid to to help me win.5/ Mr. Carnegie was troubled at the time about the failure of the Carnegie Trust, and in no humor to be approached on such a matter as result I made other efforts in the same direction seeing what it would mean to me and the public in doing the very thing stated in the Carnegie charter regarding a generous disposition to help. I propose, however, to rise above my misfortunes and do this by my pen, to try and help my young son (he is 24) before he dies. To this end I have written an article entitled, THE MAN ON MARS, which I propose to sell the use of to some publication, The Outlook preferred since your great article still intensely advising you. I am not a bit afraid but that the article will produce one of the [only of] greatest of sensations, and settle forever the delusion of canals or inhabitants on Mars. I make the story as fascinating as a novel of the best class. I could write on such themes indefinitely and conclusively.Indeed I have already written an article to follow the one mentioned, to chronicle it more firmly. The latter is entitled THE END OF MARS. Before your article, I intended to Send these to Scribners, or the Saturday Evening Post, The latter because of its circulation of 1,125,000. But I somehow feel that when You understand the situation, you will make special efforts to extend me a friendly hand, even at the risk you mention in your letter. If it should ever leak out, you can rest assured it will never reflect any discredit on you, but greatly add to the love felt for you by the great mass of the people of the United States, especially will this be so when my work becomes known, as it surely will be despite all the difficulties I have had to encounter The type writer expects to have my article ready in a few days. It is I should judge about 2000 words. She is unavoidably delayed. The Second article is about 1000 words I will reprint them entirely on their merits alone. Please return Arthur's letter and pardon for writing as I have in my sorrow. Very truly Yours T.W.Morrison[*[O'Neil?]*] 1667 Hancock St Evergreen LI Nov. 27 - 11 [*a3*] Col. Theo Roosevelt: Dear Sir: Would you be so kind as to donate towards our church. It is in very poor condition. We would be pleased to have you call & see for yourself the circumstances. The roof leaks & for sometime we are almost afraid to venture going to Service stormy days the roof is liable to fall upon us. We are running a Christmas Sale for the benefit of repairing the church to make it safe. You, which will find a ticket enclosed we would be very thankful to have you attend. If impossible to call personally could you help us financially in this important matter. Hoping you will give this mattersome consideration Sincerely yours Committee President Bessie Neil309 Washington Avenue. Brooklyn, N.Y. 27th. Nov. 1911. Dear sir: Having in mind the well known and broad views of your good self on the perplexing " trust " problem the writer ventures to ask if the sometimes apparently unfair operation of much of the " anti-trust " legislation, State as well as National, does not consist largely in the condemnation of business methods which are unfair in their abuse only. A great corporation may not be oppressive to its competitors or to the public under one management but of benefit to both and to the community, yet have the potentiality to become oppressive under another. What is fair now may not be at another time. If this is true how can the evil be avoided but by a board of trade with the jurisdiction and machinery to investigate complaints and act thereon as they arise? Are there not such boards in England and other commercial nations which concern themselves with such questions as well as the welfare of trade in a positive and constructive way? Very respectfully yours, Thos A. Painter Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., City.PATTERSON'S { SIGNS { RECEPTACLES { BUSHINGS { SUPPORTS { LENSES { REFLECTORS { FIXTURES MORE BRILLIANCY — MORE BEAUTY 1/4 — COST — 1/4 JNO. P. PATTERSON MANUFACTURER PATTERSON SCIENTIFIC CONSTRUCTION OF ELECTRIC SIGNS, ECONOMY LIGHTING METHOD AND ACCESSORIES 55% MORE LIGHT WITH 45% LESS LAMPS DRAWN TUNGSTEN WIRE FILAMENT LAMPS [*E*] #48 Warren Street NEW YORK. Nov. 27, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Assc. Editor, “Outlook” New York City. My Honored Sir: The enclosed is a rough outline of a method of bringing about, in a comparatively simple manner, your idea of a "Square Deal", in so far as giving each man that is industrious and not shiftless his pro-rata of the earnings of business. I sincerely hope you will give it some of your valuable thought and if i have, per-chance dropped a new seed, I trust through your efforts, it will take root and grow into a big, healthy reality, as other Roosevelt ideas are growing. I am, with every best wish, Most respectfully, Jno P. Patterson JP/KK Enclosure.[*[Ca 11-27-11]*] "A SQUARE DEAL" To put into complete operation Roosevelt's idea of constructive regulation of Corporations. Amend the present Corporation Laws, or create new ones, that will compel ALL businesses to operate as Chartered Corporations. Do away with preferred and Common Stock. Issue instead, Common and Labor Stock, or Money Stock and Labor Stock. The Money Stock to represent the amount of capital invested or needed in the business. Labor Stock to represent the anticipated total pay-roll, for a period of ten years, [*can be increased as needed*] the Government fee for issuing [*same*] to be a very nominal one, if any. Labor Stock to be a NON-NEGOTIABLE Stock. Make it compulsory on the Corporation to issue at the Expiration of each quarter, so many shares of Labor Stock, (par value $.50) to each employee; pro-rated as to his money earning capacity (Labor being a commodity, based on supply and demand, precludes the necessity of paying any attention to the present wage scale. All employeesto receive their pro-rata of Labor Stock, in addition to their wages at the expiration of each quarter, without anypayment or obligation imposed on them, on which they shall enjoy a preferred dividend. In event of the employee leaving the employ of the Company, before the expiration of one year, the stock he holds reverts to the treasurer of the Company, otherwise at the expiration of the year the Company issues to him a Labor Bond, bearing a fixed rate of interest in exchange for his Labor Stock, which is a Non- negotiable Bond and his property for life, on which the Corporation shall continue to pay a fixed rate of interest, so long as it exists and is a Money earning power, (should the Company fail the interest naturally ceases, but the laborer is still in his or her productive years. At the expiration of 35 years, or before by reason of any partial or total disability, he is privileged to give his Labor Bonds to the Government, which is his endorsement for a life of honest labor, the Government in exchange therefore shall issue to him,Non-negotiable Government Labor Bonds, bearing a fixed rate of interest, which is his property as long as he lives and on which he shall enjoy the interest; in event of his death, provided he has no children, the Bonds revert to the Government; in cases where he has children the Bonds go to them, to be held until they are 18 years of age, at which time they revert to the Government. (Note: "Old Age Pension Law", with a large part of the burden assumed by the business community, in the way of a Corporation Tax, paid to the Laborers that help build up their enterprise). (Note:- The business man under the present conditions assumes the natural business risks, under this method the business risk would not be increased by reason of the fact that all employees would have a direct interest in the business, hence the added efficiency would(2) more than offset what would appear at first sight an added business risk. This would also be the means of distributing the entire earnings of the country, pro-rately to all of those who have helped to build up the business, either in Labor or Money and would prevent the future developments of Rockerfeller's, Carnegie's, Morgan's, etc. The business man would have the same opportunity, under the same conditions to make his business successful, and from which he could earn a very substantial handsome competency for his own old age. Respectfully Submitted Jno. P. PattersonEnc in Patterson 11-27-11[*[Ca11-27-11?]*] Form 1 The WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. 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VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS,GENERAL MANGER NUMBER SENT BY REC'D BY CHECK 5 8 RECEIVED AT 191 DATED Groton Mass 11-27 TO Hon Theo Roosevelt Shall you have lantern slides for the lecture E Peabody[*For encl see Pierce 11-27-11]*] 61 Devonshire Building Nov. 27th 1911 Dear Mr. Roosevelt The enclosed letter which appeared recently in the Boston Herald has seemed to me interesting and to contain a suggestion of practical value upon the subject it deals with. As I suppose you are not likely to see it unless it is called to your attention I venture to send you the clipping without in any waysoliciting an expression of opinion regarding it. Indeed I do not suppose that I should do more than read the communication with interest were it not that the writer is a personal friend - It may at any rate add to your stock of literature on the subject it deals with. Very faithfully Yours Herbert H. D. Peirce Pray do no take the trouble to acknowledge this - (Pierce)[[shorthand]] PHILOMATHEAN LITERARY SOCIETY Championship Debate Team STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Iowa City, Iowa, Nov. 27, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I., N. Y. Dear Sir: Will you kindly give me your views concerning the proposition that monopolistic business combinations doing an interstate business should be regulated by a federal commission? What is your opinion of the Sherman Anti-Trust Law? and its future? What, in your opinion, is the best way we can get at the proper and most effective regulation of the trusts and corporations? We will appreciate very much any information you can give us concerning this proposition, and also for any material which you can forwarded to me. Is not this proposition one of the main things which the next presidential election will hinge upon? Thanking you in advance for these favors, I am, Faithfully yours, Paul J. PierceThe Monitor OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SAN FRANCISCO CHARLES PHILLIPS, EDITOR Nov. 27/11 Dear Mr. Roosevelt: It was through the kindness of my friend Dr. Maurice Francis Egan that I first had the pleasure of calling your attention to this little book. As a bit of wholesome old-fashioned reading, it mayinterest you to know they "Back home" is now in its third printing. Both plain folks & literary critics have been kind to it. Yours faithfully Charles PhillipsWM. PIGOTT, PRES. B. A. PERKINS, FIRST VICE-PRES. J.F.A. STRONG, SECOND VICE-PRES. LEWIS PENWELL, THIRD VICE-PRES. O. D. FISHER, TREAS. RUFUS R. WILSON, SEC. Executive Committee C. H. Hyde Julius Long S. A. Perkins Wm. P. Trimble T. H. Martin C. J. Heifner J. F. A. Strong Jas. H. Doge O. D. Fisher Wm. Sternberg E. S. Meany Geo. S. Long John L. Steele Thos. Carstens J. M. Hawthorne The Alaska Square Deal League has for its objects the securing of an elective form of government and the fullest possible measure of Home Rule for Alaska. The prompt enforcement of existing laws; the enactment of such additional legislation as will assure the speedy development of the resources of the territory and the proper care and education of the Alaska natives, and further the aiding in all honorable ways of Alaskans and their delegated representatives. ALASKA SQUARE DEAL LEAGUE HEADQUARTERS 321 LYON BUILDING PHONE MAIN 1199 SEATTLE, WASH., Nov. 27, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook Company, New York, N.Y. Dear Sir: Relief for the conditions which now prevent the opening and development of Alaska is a matter which vitally concerns the people of Washington and of the entire Northwest. We believe with Alaskans that relief can best be accomplished by granting an elective form of government, and the fullest possible measure of home rule to that territory. The Alaska Square Deal League has been formed at the request of Alaskans temporarily sojourning on the Coast to accomplish these ends. It has already been endorsed by business men of Seattle and Tacoma and within a few weeks sections of the League will be established in the principal cities of the Northwest. We trust that its objects as set forth in the circulars we are sending you, will have your hearty approval, and that we shall have your aid and co-operation in the work we have undertaken. We shall also appreciate any suggestions which may occur to you looking to the increased usefulness and efficiency of the League, which it is proposed to make a permanent organization, having for its sole purpose the aiding of Alaskans and their delegated representatives in the betterment of existing conditions. Very truly yours, William Pigott PresidentE.ALEXANDER POWELL Heathcote Inn Scarsdale, New York 27 November 1911 Dear Colonel Roosevelt: Though something over a year has elapsed since I had an opportunity of renewing our acquaintance over Senator Hendricks' dinner table in Syracuse, it may be that my articles in The Outlook, which are the result of the African journey on which I was then on the eve of starting and from which I have only recently returned, have served to recall me to your mind. I am just completing a book dealing with the progress, politics and picturesqueness of those lesser known regions of Africa which I started out to visit: Morocco, Tripolitania, the Sudan, Eritrea, Somaliland, German, French and Portuguese Africa, Rhodesia and the Congo, with a chapter devoted to the islands - Madagascar, the Seychelles, St. Helena, Ascension, Crete and the Canaries. The book will be along the same general lines and in much the same tone as my articles "The Third Empire", "The Moslem Menace" and "All Aboard for Cape Town !" in The Outlook, and "The Reshuffle in Africa" in the current number of Collier's. I am calling it "The Last Frontier" because Africa is the last of the great, new regions open to colonization under Anglo-Saxon ideals of government; it is, indeed, the last of the world's frontiers, where the hardy and adventurous of our race are still fighting the battles and solving the problems of civilization. There is no one who ranks higher as an authority on frontier life and on Africa than yourself, and there is certainly no one whose name I should value so highly at the end of a few lines of introduction to my book.If, after looking over the manuscript, which will be completed in the course of a fortnight and which, with your permission, I will forward to you, you feel that I have expressed your own opinions of the problems, pitfalls and possibilities which are confronting the white man in Africa, I should be deeply grateful if my work could receive the sterling impress to which a brief introduction from you would be equivalent. If, however, this request seems to you an impertinence, I trust you will not hesitate to tell me so. It will interest you to learn, I am sure, that all down the East Coast from Djibouti straight away to Delagoa Bay and inland as far as Entebbe and Ujiji, we came across your acquaintances and your admirers. Your pictures are still in the shop-windows of Mombasa and Nairobi and you are still the chief subject of conversation on the club-verandahs at Aden and Zanzibar and Dar-es-Salam. I am glad to say that, thanks to following the practical suggestions you made me that evening at Senator Hendricks', Mrs. Powell and I covered 42,000 miles without so much as a touch of fever. Trusting that the request I have ventured to make may cause you neither embarrassment nor inconvenience, and with kindest regard, in which Mrs. Powell joins me, believe me, Sir, Yours very respectfully E. Alexander Powell Honorable Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y.[*1.*] 188 Bellevue Avenue, Upper Montclair, New Jersey, Nov.27th11 [*[1911]*] My dear Col. Roosevelt; As you have not answered my letter I fear I offended you,asking the question I did if so I humbly apologize;you are my greatest hero and I certainly do not want to be classed with those who do not admire you sincerely;it indeed grieves me tremendously to feel that though you only know me by name that I have perhaps forfeited your highly prized friendship. Your photograph which is so very kindly inscribed for me, is a sort of reproach when I think that perhaps I have lost your respect. The enclosed seems to me to have been suggested by yourlife, so asking you to please accept it as a tribute from me, I am,with very best wishes, Your ardent admirer, Marian S. Puffer.WILLIAM A. REID 28 N STREET, NORTHWEST WASHINGTON, D. C. Washington, D. C., November 27, 1911. My dear Sir: I indeed hope there is no truth in the statement contained in the morning papers, and purporting to come from you, to the effect that you will not be a candidate for the next presidential nomination. To the alert mind it must be obvious that the people of this country are fast awakening, not merely to the great patriotic debt they owe you but to a true appreciation of the high plane to which you lifted the standard of government and citizenship of these United States––a standard so high and so comprehensive that not only has it required nearly a decade for the populace to grasp and appreciate, but which even your colleagues and successors have failed to grasp and follow. As a member of the negro race, I believe my words reflect the sentiment of nine tenths of the entire race. My people have slowly but surely come to realize that not since Abraham Lincoln has the poor and the unfortunate had so vigorous, so staunch, and so faithful a champion, and I sincerely believe that your candidacy for the next presidential election would afford them the opportunity to present overwhelming sentiment craves to do you the justice it has until now failed to appreciate. Certain I am that this feeling is entertained by the intelligent body of colored people, and in the long run, as you must know, every people will be influenced by their intelligent minds. I have not the honor to be one of these leaders among my people, nor am I in quest of a political assignment, and while employed in the service of my government I seek no manner of political preferment. My expressions of admiration are of a character rather than a man, an ideal rather than an embodiment. Indeed, it may interest you, sir, to know that the prototype, the real "Colonel Rose" of some little stories of mine that a year ago found acceptance with one of your New York magazines is none other than yourself. Trusting, sir, that you will, for the welfare of our great and glorious country, reconsider your statement, should you be tendered the nomination for the Presidency, and with every good wish for your future mental, physical, and spiritual welfare, I have the honor to remain Very sincerely yours, William A. Reid Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City.OFFICE WINNETA HOTEL NOTARY PUBLIC PHONES: OFFICE 216 RESIDENCE 54 RENEAU'S SPECIALITY: FARMS & RANCHES CUSTER COUNTY IN CENTER OF NEBRASKA BEATS THE EARTH FOR ALFALFA IN RAIN AND GRAIN BELT I. A. RENEAU Nov. 27, 1911. BROKEN BOW, NEBRASKA Hon. John O. Yeiser, Omaha, Nebraska. My dear Sir:– If Broken Bow has not already been included in the list for strictly Roosevelt club as indicated by yesterdays papers, kindly add it and furnish a copy of petition to some one of the the many admirers of Mr. Roosevelt in our little city. Wishing the project and its promoters success and suggesting that all members of the organization turn to LaFollette should it be impossible to prevail upon Mr. Roosevelt to accept, I am, Very truly yours, I. A. Reneau 11/27/11 Dear Father; I got your letter and enclosures. It is as usual not at all a clear case. To begin with I personally never touched Fraker and only happened to be with Kelly who did. Secondly Fraker was at fault as is shown by the fact that the case against Kelly was dismissed. I don't believe that the smash given him by Kelly can have permanently injured him. It was no more than a broken nose they tell me, This, However, I cannot be sure about. He wrote me an insolent letter some time ago in which he demanded to know what I was going to do for him. It read like a clear attempt at black mail and irritated me so that I wished to answer but thought better not to do so. To sum it up I should certainly do nothing till I felt sure that they are speaking the truth first concerning the extent of his sickness and second concerning the cause. If we should do anything it would be kindness and not obligation as we are not accountable for the injure. It also seems to me from his past letter that he would probably get rough and try to blackmail if he felt he could get a chance.William R. Wheeler came to me today and asked me if you would not run for president next time incited thereto by the excellent Murray Crane. I told him no. He said he represented a lot of people who kept on hoping it might happen and that he would not identify himself with any progressive La Folette movement if there was the slightest chance. I by the way have refused to take any part in the direct primary fight for presidential nominations as I felt it might compromise you and indeed I don't feel any great enthusiasm for either. Best love T. R. [*[T.Roosevelt, Jr]*] In great haste.For enclosures see Fraker to TR 11-15-11 Fraker to TR, Jr 10-7-10The Springfield Union M. S. SHERMAN MANAGING EDITOR Springfield, Mass. Nov. 27, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: Thank you for your kind letter of the 23d, and for the assurance that our editorial stated your position with accuracy. The day after I received your letter I read an editorial in The World which for down right misrepresentation almost surpassed the best previous efforts of that publication in attributing to you false motives. To this editorial I replied, and take pleasure in sending you herewith a clipping. Yours sincerely, M. S. Sherman S-LFor encl see 11-27-11It is a happy task, correcting proof sheets in the country. I am not a Nimrod - but I greatly enjoy the mildest of shooting. Last week I went out alone, with four sturdy Northumbrians to beat, and lovingly help me over the fences, and got eight wild pheasants, a hare, two rabbits, and a woodcock. Yesterday I shot a couple of wild ducks within three hundred yards of the [*Trevelyan*] TELEGRAPH, CAMEO STATION, SCOT’S GAP WALLINGTON, CAMEO, MORPETH Nov. 27, 1911 Dear Mr. Roosevelt The invaluable documents the letter to me, and the letter to Mr. David Gray, - have arrived. He is a privileged man to be on such terms with you. I wonder to know more about him. All you say, in both of them, about Edward Gray is most interesting. When I get up to London I shall let him see the three letters. There is a great deal of history in all of them. Gray is just on the eve of a House of Commons performance of absolutely first class magnitude. May he on Monday evening, acquit himself as well as Palmerston in his heroic days! I was deeply interested about Venezuela and Japan, and fascinated by the proceedings at the funeral feast in Buckingham Palace. I am glad to think that I shall soon be able to send you something to read in return; For I am already correcting the proofs of the first volume of "George the Third and Charles Fox The Fourth Part of the American Revolution." This volume will come out in February next; and the following volume, which already is half-written, will close my long labour, if I am not closed first.TELEGRAPH, CAMBO. STATION, SCOT'S GAP. WALLINGTON, CAMBO, MORPETH. house. If you had been out we should certainly have got two more woodcocks and ten more pheasants! but for one gun it was enough. I was shooting in a long wood which we call "Sir Edward Grey's cover." When he was a youth of 18 or 19 he and I had an exceptional day’s sport in it, when the trees were the height of our shoulders; with Charles, a small gun-less schoolboy, walking with us. It was a lucky name to give the wood; for it is a great name, and, I earnestly hope, may be a greater one yet, and, (I hope likewise) a name that the country may never have reason to blame. Pray give our very kindest remembrances to Mrs. and Miss Roosevelt, and believe me Yours very sincerely, George Otto TrevelyanPOSTAL TELEGRAPH - COMMERCIAL CABLES CLARENCE H. MACKAY, PRESIDENT TELEGRAM RECEIVED AT 145 EAST 23RD ST. N. Y. TELEPHONE 1315 GRAM DELIVERY No. [*[11-27-11]*] The Postal Telegraph Cable Company Incorporated transmits and delivers this message subject to terms and conditions printed on the back of the blank. DESIGN PATENT No. 40529 [*17.*] 27NY GB 18 1 ex Ra Boston Mass Nov 27th-11 Theodore Roosevelt The Outlook., NY Report here that senator crane offered you his support Please wire me in confidence yes or no 1041a F.B.Tracy., TranscriptJULIUS S. TRIEST, PRES. DORE WEIL, VICE PRES. M.K.LANG, TREAS. M.W. JOYCE, SEC. John H. Wiemers, Inc. Box Manufacturers 153-155 SPRING STREET, 411 WEST BROADWAY, New York, Nov. 27/11 [[shorthand]] [* PAPER BOXES, STOCK & SHELF BOXES OF WOOD AND. CLOTH, HOLIDAY BOXES, FANCY BOXES OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS EXCLUSIVE NOVELTIES*] My Dear Mr. Roosevelt - Have often wanted to stop in to see you, but have been afraid I might be intruding. You doubtless are interested in knowing what the Straw Board Trust has been doing, since you were kind enough to help me in Wash. and if you have a few minutes to spare, would be pleased to rundown to your office any day agreeable to you, and tell you . Am sure you will be greatly interested & surprised. Awaiting your reply, with Kindest regards Louis Julius S Triest Have a small trifle which I brought from Europe for you - will either bring same or send as you suggest.suggested for what it is worth. Yours sincerely Frank M. Vaughn 770 Washington St. Denver, Colo., Nov. 27, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt The Outlook Dear Sirs: I have followed with great interest the articles by Col. Roosevelt, and the Outlook editorials on the subject of an Industrial Commission, one of whose duties it shall be to set maximum prices for various commodities of Interstate shipment. Doubtless, the consumer needssome such protection as would be afforded by this plan. If, however, a commission with such powers were created, should not competitors in business have the privilege of legally combining to maintain a minimum price so long as it would be below the maximum price established by the Commission? I take it that any figure lower than the Commission's maximum price would be a reasonable price. What harm, then, could follow a combination to maintain a reasonable price? If, in addition to the above it were made illegal to sell goods for interstate shipment at simultaneously varying prices, it would seem that discrimination would be prevented, the consumer would be protected, and investments in business concerns rendered more stable. This is not submitted in the hope of a reply either personal or in the Outlook columns. It is merely[*Vinnedge*] Britannia Beach, BC. Nov 27.11 Hon. Mr. Theo Roosevelt, Contributing Editor - The Outlook. New York City. Sir- There is one institution in America that all real patriotic Americans are proud of, and that is - Our Public Schools. The improvement end of Our Public School System has many champions, all over the country, who are progressive and who are working to secure only the best results. I was for over 4 years a country and town school teacher in North-western Ohio and since I have left that state, I have always been more or less interested in school matters.2 You, Mr. Roosevelt, who have championed so many causes and who have done so much good for American institutions, - do you not see a powerful antagonist to our great system of public instruction in the church and private schools, particularly the Roman Catholic? I have been keenly watching the situation everywhere I have been from Mexico to Alaska and I find the same condition here in Canada There are thousands of children that never attend our public schools. In some cities the church schools even conduct a high school system. Many of the instructors never take teachers examinations and in many schools, public text books are not used. I have this from the office of one of the State Commissioners. Is not this wrong3 and antagonistic to our public institutions? Under such a course of education, we are allowing the rearing of two sets of children and no Democratic Government can successfully do this. At least, so it appears to me. Our children of today are the people of to-morrow and I am sure we want our future Americans to be the product of our country's institutions? I was reared in a church that has Parochial Schools, but my German father had become an American and his eight children were went to the public schools - That is a heritage of which we are prouder than every other he gave us and equally as proud of it as his being a Union Soldier. To me and to many other Americans, for parents to send their children to schools other than Public Schools, is an abuse of liberty. 4 I have heard this matter talked over many times and all are asking the questions - Where will it end and what is American going to do to hold her children? The children of Roman Catholic parents are forced into the church schools. The mothers are afraid of ex-communication. Two mothers told me they were afraid to send their children to our county's schools because of that very reason. It is almost a criminal act to the children to deprive them of enjoying their country's gift. The School & Marriage Questions had as much to do with defeating Reciprocity in Eastern Canada as the Flag Howlers. The Montreal Herald publicly stated these matters in that light.5 Any church that prohibits the children from going to our public Schools is an enemy to our country. It seems as if there is only one alternative and that is to make it compulsory to the extent that all children, rich and poor, regardless of any religion must attend the Public Schools of our country from the legal age - 6 to 14, or whatever limit the states make. In most states, I think, it is 6 to 14 and to 16 under certain conditions. This to cover children of sound mind and good physical condition. Ex. Gov. Hughes said "That the children were the greatest asset our country has" - Then where are the children who are compelled to attend other than their country's schools? It seems6 to me that it is a vital and serious matter. The churches claim to teach Christianity, yet some of them abuse the liberty American gives them and no one can be a christian who does not obey the free and just laws of our country which relate to Educational matters. I mention the Catholic Church in particular because it is abusing its privileges more than any other. I do not know of another sect in America that does not honor our school & marriage laws, but that church does not. Some people do not appreciate liberty and take means to abuse it. We, any of us, admire an open enemy if he plays the game rightly7 but when a church[es] or churches as the case may be, abuse[s] and give[s] one of the strongest props of our civil liberty a knock-out blow, it is time for public opinion to begin to foment and public opinion will make a new order and law. Many years ago, Franklin said - "A good newspaper and Bible in every house, and good schoolhouse in every district, and a church in every neighborhood, are the chief support of virtue, morality, civil liberty and religion." He saw then that among a mixed class of people, religion must come last Education first - good, clean instruction.8 A few years ago, when you were our President, I ream a description of a Royal Foreigner's visit. When asked what impressed him most, he said - "Your public schools. There I saw the President's children sitting beside the children of the mail-man, the machinist and the [?taniton]" "That, he said, shows your greatness. Are we going to let some religious people take away some of the great from that greatness? I think one of the requisites of an office holder, should be that he or she is a product of our country's public schools. You will note I said "he or she". I am now a resident of Washington and the women can vote in that state and I sincerely hope they will prove their efficiency there as they have in so many other places. -9- I am not pessimistic in this matter, neither am I too loyal to my country's institutions. No citizen can be too loyal. In olden times, rulers banished citizens from their country, but now some of our citizens banish a part - a strong part - of their country from their homes, when they do not send the young Americans to her schools. The American people are quick to see a mistake and I think if a man, who is revered, respected and honored as you are, would discharge the guns of publicity, that the loyalty would be reborn. It isn't a matter of protestantism and catholicism, but a matter of Americanism and American Institutions. I believe the rank and file of the Catholic church appreciate10 America, but they are kept in ignorance as to what it means, to not send their children to America's schools. I am writing to you as one American to another. As to my school record, I refer you to Mr. C. C. Miller, who is now in the office of the State Commissioner of Public Schools, Columbus, Ohio. I also attended the N. W. O. U. at Ada, Ohio, which is a Normal School. This was some years ago. I assure you that I will appreciate a reply and will treat anything you say with respect and confidence - as much confidence as you may desire. May I hear from you? Thanking you in advance, I am. Very sincerely Mrs. C. E. Vinnedge My U.S. address is Lakewood, Wash.For encl see 11-9-11 11-18-11 11-21-11[*3*] FRED. POSTAL. AUSTIN E. MOREY. [*WALKER*] THE Oriental Hotel POSTAL AND MOREY PROPS. EUROPEAN PLAN $199 TO 299 PER DAY. TURKISH AND RUSSIAN BATHS. 60.62 & 64 FARRAR ST. Detroit, Mich., Nov. 27th 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. My Dear Sir, Permit me, as a plain representative of the great army of traveling men who are in their small way, advancing the cause of good government, good citizenship and good morals, to suggest that you typify to the great majority of them all the above principles and they feel that in you they have a champion worthy of the cause. That cause can be furtheredFRED. POSTAL. AUSTIN E. MOREY. THE Oriental Hotel POSTAL AND MOREY PROPS. EUROPEAN PLAN $199 TO 299 PER DAY. TURKISH AND RUSSIAN BATHS. 60.62 & 64 FARRAR ST. Detroit, Mich., 191 and kept alive and advanced by no one now before the American public as by yourself. However great your personal inclination may be to shift that responsibility, I believe the honors which have been yours in the past, confered on you by that same public demand that you again take up the reins of government and carry forward to a successful conclusion the issues which you promulgated and with which the great body of our people associate your name and your administration. You, and you alone of all the public men before the Republican voters would FRED. POSTAL. AUSTIN E. MOREY. THE Oriental Hotel POSTAL AND MOREY PROPS. EUROPEAN PLAN $199 TO 299 PER DAY. TURKISH AND RUSSIAN BATHS. 60.62 & 64 FARRAR ST. Detroit, Mich., 191 be able to carry the country for the Republican party next election and barring you I, in common with many others will give our suffrage to the next best bet, i.e., Woodrow Wilson. Trusting you will pardon my presumption in thus addressing you but also hoping you will nevertheless give this request earnest consideration I am Sir, Your Sincere Well Wishes, Chas. G. Walker. #21 Milton Ave. Grand Rapids Mich[*{Walker}*] Los Angeles 823 S. Union Nov 27 - ‘11 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt New York Will you permit an entire stranger & an inconspicuous personage to express the wish that you would permit yourself to again be a presidential candidate? I think you did not properly Size up Mr. Taft, or I am inclined to think you would not have done as you did to bring him forward. I know you made a mistake when you took L. M. Shaw into your cabinent. I know him personally & have had business relations with him - he is both vulgar and tricky. Nevertheless you are to my mind the only man in the U.S. whocan prevent the disintegration of the Republican Party I voted for you once & I want to do it again. I am no flatterer - I loath it. But I say you have given this land a greater moral uplift than the combined force of all presidents who have preceded you. The people want you again at the head of the nation. Have you the right as a citizen to say you will not come at your country’s call any more than those other citizens had when Abraham Lincoln called them? Very truly T. M. Walker School Citizens Committee JOHN G. AGAR LUDWIG B. BERNSTEIN CHARLES S. FAIRCHILD, Treasurer ROBERT L. HARRISON SAMUEL McCUNE LINDSAY GEORGE McANENY ROBERT G. MEAD LEONARD G. McANENY GEORGE HAVEN PUTNAM JULIA RICHMAN THOMAS R. SLICER MUNROE SMITH LYMAN BEECHER STOWE, Secretary CORTLANDT S. VAN RENSSELAER RICHARD WELLING, Chairman William R. George FRANK KIERNAN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY 2 WALL STREET, NEW YORK November 27th, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: If you can see your way to do so we should very much like to have you quote in your proposed article on George Junior Republics this brief extract from Mr. George's letter accepting membership on our Committee. He said in part: "Ever since I got into real touch with your work by visiting some schools where they have pupil self-government, I have realized as before I did not, that the principles underlying Junior Republics and School Republics are the same. While our work is more thorough-going for the individual, because of its property basis, yours derives great importance from the enormous numbers it might and should reach were it generally adopted in the schools of the country. I have in short, come to look upon student self-government in the schools as the extension work of the Junior Republics, and hence am ready and glad to be officially connected with your campaign." By way of further explanation I would say that the principles are the same in that both seek; first, the development of character through responsibility, and: second, the upbuilding of the social consciousness. In Junior Republics these lessons are applied by means of: first, self-support; second; self-government. In the ordinary school there is no self-support and hence the principles rest upon self-government alone. Hence, in the schools all depends upon the each-for-all sense enforced by that mightiest of all weapons -- Public Opinion. Trusting it may be possible for you to incorporate these ideas into what you write on the subject and thanking you for your kind interest, I am, Sincerely yours, Richard Welling Chairman. [[shorthand]] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y.For enc see ca 11-27-11SAM Y. GORDON, LT. GOVERNOR [?] GEO. W. PEACHEY, SECRETARY [[shorthand]] [*{11-27-11}*] STATE OF MINNESOTA SENATOR, 41st DISTRICT GEO. P. WILSON MINNEAPOLIS Minn Nov 27/11 SENATE CHAMBER THIRTY-SEVENTH SESSION Hon Theodore Roosevelt N. Y. Dear Sir, You will not remember me, but I met you on two or three occasions in this city and on two or three occasions in Washington, having been one of the Counsel for this state in the Northern Securities Case. Republican politics have become fearfully demoralized in this state, thanks to Senator Clapp and others who have succeeded in hopelessly disrupting the party. Many of us have become thoroughly convinced that Pt Taft, if nominated, could not be elected and many of us are equally well convinced that the only man the republican party can elect is yourself. If a primary were to be held in this state and Taft, Lafollette & yourself were the candidates before the people you would win hands down. Therefore, if you care to perpetuate the party that has so signally honored you in the past, don’t by word or act forestall the possibility of your nomination. Resply Yours Geo. P. Wilsonseems educated for and destined to fill. For that reason, I have turned to you as one who not only sees these things but who has been a forceful instrumentality in placing them before the Country and I also feel that a work of encouragement from you will be of great us to me. Very truly and sincerely yours G.W. Worcester 301 South 7th St. Rocky Ford Colorado Nov. 27, 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.Y. My dear Col. Roosevelt, I am sending you under Separate Cover and article entitled "The Place and Destiny of the United States as expressed in the Sequences of Historical Progress", which I am very anxious to have you read and, if it merits with your approval, find a place for it in the Outlook. The article is an epitome of a more extended study which I began during the early days of your administration, while teaching in Cambridge Mass., but which I have been compelled to lay aside til the present time. Many of my best and dearest friends in Cambridge were "Anti imperalists", being a corresponding study of our National development. At the very start, I have posited the law of discontinuous progress which scientists are coming more and more to admit basing my claims on biological data. The closing chapter, I have called the "Innate Power of the English Language, in which I said in the English Language the expansion of the dynamical activity of Anglo-Saxon love of freedom. Some conclusions to which I arrived I find also expressed by Prof. Goddard in his "Language and New Philosophy" Hibbert Journal Jany. 1911. It has seemed to me that this time is ripe for us to seek a deeper meaning in the Sequence of Historical Progress and to establish the exact place one glorious country among whom was Prof. Wm. James, whose sons had been pupils of mine for some years. At that time, it seemed to me that those who approved the Spanish War and the acquisition of the Philippines and other islands, failed to read in the trend of events their deeper import. I was impelled, therefore, to undertake this study, largely through the advice of Prof. James and others, who, though holding contrary view, were nevertheless deeply interested in this subject. The work which I hope to finish and of which the accompanying article is at best a very poor abridgment, written in two parts--the first having to do with the psychological development of the individual--the second [*Young*] Fargo Nov 27 1911 Dear Ex President Roosevelt I am the Soldiers widow, Mrs John Young who gave you the [Asters?]. At that time I had a dear little motherless boy bonding with me we had all talked so much about your coming and how glad we should be if we could shake your hand Monroe Redman was two and a half years old he said I want to shake hands withRoosevelt, on that monday the first thing he said was I am going to shake hands with Roosevelt we stood next the door as you passed out and sure enough you extended your hand and said hellow. it pleased him so much after that when he was asked to shake hand with any one he would say I will shake just like Roosevelt does and I am sure he did, he was with me two years now he has gone to live with his Father in Spokane, I want him to allways keep you in memory would it be asking too much if I should ask you to send him your Autograph for Xmas I hope I am not intruding on your good nature but I love the dear little boy so much. We are all your friends. Mrs John Young 1102 1st Av So Fargo ND Address Monroe Redman 2935 Dean Ave. Spokane Wash.ca 11-27-11 Dear Colonel Roosevelt: Several of us have during the past few weeks written you individually regarding the presidential situation, informing you that we are convinced that popular sentiment within our respective states overwhelmingly favors your nomination. As a consequence of those letters you have asked us to consider carefully and thoughtfully the question raised by them and then either individually or collectively to give you our deliberate judgment resulting from such consideration. In compliance with this request we have been glad to give our best judgment to the matter with the result that our conviction is unchanged. We understand thoroughly that you are not and will not become an active candidate for the nomination. Indeed we should deplore your doing so. We feel very strongly, however, that popular sentiment demands your acceptance of party leadership in the present crisis in order to make the Republican Party the efficient servant of the people of the United States. Such a demand for your services -- a demand, we believe, made by the people generally with scant regard to party -- we regard as a plain call of duty, and we believe that you will so regard it. We are convinced that the time has now arrived when it is appropriate for you to declare publicly whether, if the nomination for the presidency on the Republican ticket comes to you as the result of a spontaneous demand, you will be willing to accept it. We are therefore writing you jointly to ask if you will not make it known publicly that, while you are not seeking the nomination, you will not refuse it should it come to you thus unsolicited and unsought, as the result of a genuine popular demand on the part of the people of2 this country. We are not considering your interests in this matter. We do not regard it as proper to consider either the interest or the preference of any man as regards the nomination for the presidency. We are expressing our sincere belief and best judgment as to what is demanded by the people themselves in the interest of the people.Enc in Welling 11-27-115. Miss Mary L. Hinsdale 1414 Washtenaw Ave. Ann Arbor, Mich.Encl in Sherman 11-27-11MISREPRESENTING ROOSEVELT. For downright misrepresentation of Roosevelt and all that he stands for the New York World easily takes the lead. "Who is the best man to beat Theodore Roosevelt for a third term in 1912?" it asks. This question it presents for no other reason than that Mr. Roosevelt as contributing editor of The Outlook wrote an article for that publication, in which he expressed the opinion that the Sherman law ought to be amended in several important particulars. The World, in common with a number of other newspapers that entertain an intense dislike for Mr. Roosevelt, immediately jumped to the conclusion that the former President was seeking a third term. The World should know, if it does not, that the sentiments expressed in Mr. Roosevelt's article are precisely the same sentiments that he expressed with characteristic force and vigor in one of his messages to Congress more than three years ago. He has neither changed nor altered his position on the trust question in the slightest degree, and for The World to charge or insinuate otherwise is doing him a grave injustice. Yet we read in The World such arrant nonsense as this: "Big business is against Taft, but Roosevelt offers it a haven and a refuge with the White House doors wide open. His attack upon the Sherman law in last week's Outlook is Wall street's attack." If this is so why was not Wall street supporting Mr. Roosevelt when as President he said not once but many times precisely what he now says in this Outlook article, which is now branded as the Wall street view? If Mr. Roosevelt had reversed himself on this issue, if as President he had advocated a program that really menaced legitimate business while now advocating a program diametrically opposite, then might The World say with some truth that he had a motive, and it might infer that this motive was to seek the presidency again. But Mr. Roosevelt has not changed one iota. It is Wall street that has changed. It is now beginning to see what fair-minded, disinterested persons at the time saw; namely, that Mr. Roosevelt as the occupant of the White House never proposed a remedy for the evils of trust management that did the slightest harm to honestly managed trust. He never directed any attack against big business as such, but he did attack fearlessly and with all the power at his command both big business and little business that sought an unfair advantage and resorted to illegal and dishonest practises. We do not say that Mr. Roosevelt may not again become the nominee of his party, but we assert that he is not seeking and does not desire a third term. He has made this perfectly clear on various occasions. It is conceivable, however, that irrespective of his wishes the presidency may be again forced upon him. But should this prove to be the case it will not be because he has changed his opinions or is willing to recede from the position he has always taken.[*[Encl in Prine 11-27-11]*] [*[11-27-11]*]PUBLIC LETTER BOX --- Shall Congress License Corporations? To the Editor of The Herald: An important first principle underlying the base of a democratic republic is freedom of action on the part of the individual, yet under sufficient regulation or control as to ensure order and protection for the rights of others. Paternalism is a function of autocracy. It is the very antithesis of Republicanism. Consequently it is little less than a solecism for politicians to prate about the paternal powers of the government of the United States, and all legislation of that nature should be avoided whether intended for corporate entities or individuals. A corporation is a person, in the eye of the law, with limited powers, to be exercised as of right within the jurisdiction of its birth and elsewhere by comity. When it engages in interstate commerce it brings itself within the scope of the powers granted to the United States by the constitution "to regulate commerce * * * among the several states," thus enabling Congress to impose such terms of regulation as the public welfare may require. Consequently no question could be raised as to the power to require all such corporations wherever domiciled to take out a government license regulating its interstate trade under appropriate legal conditions. What such license might lawfully contain by way of provision about paid up capital, watered stock submission of books and accounts, etc., need not be discussed here, and its terms could be varied from time to time to meet the evolutions of business growth. Authority to formulate and issue the license and to see that the requirements were observed, or to apply to the United States courts for a restraining order if avoided, might be vested in the interstate commerce commission or another. Possession of the license might have the effect of a warrant that the business was conducted as a wholesome or good trust or not in unreasonable restraint or trade nor in violation of the Sherman act, so called, and so remove that feeling of instability of legal status the recent court decisions have engendered which is fettering business growth, as also quiet apprehension of interference by a too zealous attorney- general. The license should not affect the jurisdiction of the state courts as to all other pertinent matters. It need simply impose regulations under a general form as a prerequisite to obtaining the privilege of doing interstate commerce. Corporations doing other things would not need it. The tendency of such action would be toward the preservation of state sovereignty and in opposition to centralization of power at Washington. Where license would give the desired remedy by means of brief legislation and slight addition to the machinery of government, why resort to federal corporations or other shifts with all their unforeseeable complications. Let us hope that Congress, at its coming session, will legislate and not leave a burning issue for the presidential campaign. WOODWARD EMERY. Cambridge, Nov. 23.Martin Bauernfiend, Breeder-Poland Chinas & B. P. R. R. R. 1. Box 19 Dubois, Ind. Dubois, Ind., 11-28-11. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, N. Y. Dear Sir:- Inclosed find and article, written as an open letter to you, which I heartily approve. The Catholics are more unfair, than the Y. M. C. A. Right here at Dubois the priest "runs" a Public School to his own fancy and whim. No protestant go to that public school and even catholics are run out of the school, for example a caseII. I personaly made inquiry The father of the children is Mr. A. G. Hughes, who moved to Elon, Indiana, since. His children where not allowed to recite in that school, but was told to go across the Township in another Township to get a free Public School education How do you like this for a free educational government? Can not you prevent this? No. Why not?III. Because the teacher, the trustee, and the county superintendent are catholics, who wish to make a Rome of the United States. Hoping you will find favor in upholding our public institutions I am Yours truly, Martin BauernfiendFor enc see 11-25-11[*D*] Room 506, #320 Broadway, New York City. Nov. 28, 1911. Dear Sir:- We, the undersigned business men of the City of New York, are confident that the gradual reduction of the rate of taxation on all buildings in the city to one-half the rate of taxation on all land is an important measure of relief to all business men and manufacturers of the city. A bill to effect such relief from the present system of taxation is to be introduced in the next session of the legislature. Its full significance, reasonableness and economic and fiscal expediency will be discussed at an informal conference to be held in the Auditorium of the Merchants' Association of New York, #54 Lafayette St. (north of Worth St. on the west side) at 3.30, Wednesday afternoon, December 6th. Mr. George White will preside. The Speakers will be: Mr. John J. Hopper Mr. Charles T. Root Mr. Mornay Williams You are cordially invited to attend this conference and to participate in the discussion. Sincerely yours, Paul J. Bonwit Frederic L. Cranford Walter L. Durack John J. Eagan J. N. Francolini Charles Hartman A. Augustus Healy Byron W. Holt John J. Hopper V. Everit Macy Edward Polak Sol G. Rosenbaum Charles T. Root Robert Schalkenbach Lionel Sutro John R. Waters. you may care to read some of it, especially the passages in the Introduction relating to the Fresh Pond Swamps and other places with which you were familiar in college days. Yours Sincerely William Brewster [*William Brewster*] 145 Brattle Street, Cambridge, Mass. Brewster Nov. 28th, 1911. Dear Col. Roosevelt:- You may possibly remember that sometime last May I offered to send you a copy of my "Birds of the Cambridge Region" and that you, in replying, expressed a willingness to receive it from me. When your letter came Batchelder who has the Nuttall Club publication in charge, was away and before he returned to Cambridge I went to England. So the sending of the book has been delayed until now. I fear it will not interest you much but The First Annual Kansas City Land Show At CONVENTION HALL FEBRUARY 2[5]6th To MARCH 9th 1912 [*28.*] "The Logical Point" Louis W. Buckley General Manager Office-Fourth Floor Kansas City Post Building COMBINING THE COLONISTS AND TOURISTS OUT-FITTING EXHIBITION WHY? KANSAS CITY IS FIRST IN FARMING TERRITORY, SALE OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. TRIBUTARY TRADE TERRITORY TOURIST FULL MAN BUSINESS KANSAS CITY IS SECOND IN LARGEST RAILWAY CENTER LIVE STOCK RECEIPTS MEAT PACKING, GRAIN RECEIPTS (PRIMARY) KANSAS CITY IS THIRD IN LUMBER, TELEGRAPHIC BUSINESS HORSES AND MULES SALES, FLOUR OUTPUT KANSAS CITY IS SIXTH IN BANK CLEARINGS KANSAS CITY LAND SHOW WILL BE HELD AT A TIME WHEN REAL FARMERS. AS WELL AS CITY FOLKS, CAN VISIT IT. IT WILL BE BACKED BY EXPERIENCED PUBLICITY MEN OF MEANS MANAGED BY PRACTICAL AND SUCCESSFUL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, IN THE BEST BUILDING IN AMERICA (CENTER OF CITY) WITH FREE STEAM HEATED LECTURE ROOMS, SPECIAL DAYS REASONABLE SPACE RATES EXTRA BIG ATTRACTIONS. FEATURES AND MUSIC AND WILL BE ADVERTISED AND BILLED LIKE A CIRCUS TO INSURE GREAT CROWDS FROM FIRST DAY TO LAST. NO THREE OR FOUR DAYS FEAST AND BALANCE FAMINE MORE FARMERS IN ONE DAY THAN MOST LAND SHOWS HAVE IN A WEEK. WRITE FOR FLOOR PLANS AND CONTRACTS. SECURE SPACE NOW. Kansas City, Mo. 11-28-11. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Honorable Sir: - No one medium has contributed more toward the accomplishment of the development of the states west of the Mississippi River, and also in the south, than the land shows. By means of practical demonstrations of soil products; free lectures and addresses on agricultural and horticultural soil cultivation; and general development work; not only the men of the soil, many citizens of the great cities of the east and middle west have become deeply interested and obeyed the call of the land. While land shows cannot perhaps be considered entirely charitable, yet all are based on philanthropic principles that deserve encouragement and they receive the moral support of the best men, interested in development work, in the United States. The Kansas City Land Show will be held at a logical point under practical management with guaranteed publicity; in the greatest and best land market in America, There are no other buildings in the United States, to equal Convention Hall for exhibit purposes. About one half the exhibit space has been reserved by states, communities, and transportation, and real estate development interests. Its success from an exhibit standpoint is assured. A most cordial and sincere invitation is extended to you to assist this exhibition with your moral support, and your influence, by becoming a member of its Honorary Advisory Board. Acceptances from about fifty prominent men have been received so far. We would greatly appreciate your assistance along these lines. Thank you, I am, Yours very respectfully, Louis W. Buckley General Manager. KANSAS CITY LAND SHOWANDREW CARNEGIE 2 EAST 31ST ST. New York, November 28, 1911 My dear Ex-President,- The closing paragraf of your article in the last Outlook leavs nothing more to be said (as you said to me in one of your notes, "surprised that seventeen years ago you had it all," (re "Gospel of Welth")---"the solution is in the creation of a federal administrativ body, with full power to do for ordinary interstate industrial business carried on in a large way what the Interstate Commerce Commission now does for interstate transportation business." Pleas note in to-day's New York American---"The industrial court is Mr. Carnegie's resort for the solution of the industrial problem, as the result of study along lines indicated by his first conclusions furnisht to the New York American in February last, when he said the principle of public regulation is sure, in the long run, to be applied to the so-cald industrial combinations--- steel, oil, sugar and so on---quite as thoroughly as to the railroads, and that such regulation will inevitably include legal price fixing." * Our frend Perkins has a broadside in Sunday's Times, which travels all round the subject and doesn't hit it once. Until Government commission fixes maximum prices, nothing important is gaind. Hoping you and yours are well and happy as you well deserv to be, Always very truly yours, Andrew Carnegie Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. *See this month's North American Review for my last article.CARROLL,SCOTT & FISHER LAWYERS EXCHANGE BUILDING MEMPHIS,TENN. November 28th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y., Dear Colonel:-- The Express man would not take the turkey, so you have temporarily lost an opportunity to have a very fine wild gobler served on your table. General Norfleet was in to tell me so this morning. Very truly yours, W H Carroll [*[Carroll]*] C-C.ST. LEO ABBEY SAINT LEO PASCO COUNTY FLORIDA [*[11/28/11]*] My dear Col. Roosevelt, Our Fr. Prior who was taking a higher course of Studies at the Catholic University whilst you were President of the U.S. frequently remarked how courteous you always were even to the lowest of the catholic clergy. And I have remarked or rather noticed that in all your speeches there is some respectful reference made to God. These things and your scrupulously clean family life have given you a place in my heart that no amount of criticism can deprive you of. I thank you for your esteem of me & some day I will take luncheon with you and “Outlook.” Remember me to Mrs. Roosevelt & to Kermit. I always make a memento at the Holy Mass for you & family. Very cordially yrs Abbot Charles 28 Nov ‘11The Dalles, Oregon, Nov. 28, 1911 Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir: A number of Republicans of Oregon would support you for President of the United States, that will probably support a Democrat, unless you or someone of your ideas is candidate . In my opinion the greatest undertaking of the Nineteenth Century was the building of the Panama Canal. No other man excepting yourself would have had the courage to undertake the enterprise and make it practical.at this time with the vast influence of the Railroad Corporations to buck against. Other things you have done entitle you to great renown. One of the greatest outside of the building of the Panama Canal was refusing to sit at a table with Senator Lorimer. I am pretty well acquainted in different parts of the state, and hear expressions from all classes and of different parties, and a majority of them, both Republican and Democratics freely express themselves that you are their first choice for the 1912 candidacy for President. I am of the opinion that you are the only Republican that can win out. If you should care to know who I am ,I refer you to Senators Chamberlain and Bourne and Congressman, Lafferty. Yours respectfully, D. S. CooperALL SALES AND CONTRACTS ARE SUBJECT TO CAR SUPPLY, TRANSPORTATION STRIKES, ACCIDENTS AND OTHER CAUSES BEYOND OUR CONTROL. WESTON DODSON & CO. INCORPORATED. MINERS AND SHIPPERS ANTHRACITE AND BITUMINOUS COAL. BRANCH OFFICES, 812 REAL ESTATE TRUST BUILDING PHILADELPHIA BETHLEHEM, PA., November 28th, 1911. File 1196. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, L. I. Dear Sir:-- We enclose herewith receipted invoice covered by your check for $198.92 for which please accept our thanks. We trust this coal is proving entirely satisfactory and that we may have the pleasure of supplying your further requirements. Very truly yours, WESTON DODSON & COMPANY, INC., by W. R. Coyle WRC/sDALTON, MASSACHUSETTS November 29, 1911. Dear Colonel:- I am very glad to receive your letter of the 24th instant and I shall take much pleasure in calling on you the next time I am in New York on Tuesday or Friday, the days I understand that you are at The Outlook office. I will be much interested in hearing the amusing remark about Cabot and myself made to you by a certain person that you refer to. I have read your private postscript with much interest and shall be glad to talk with you about that when I see you. With kindest regards, I am, Sincerely yours, W. M. Crane Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City.[* [11-28-11]*] ce que cette secte contre á ses voisins chrétiens et surtout á la France depuis l'occupation d'Alger ne saurait s'exprimer. Notre pays la verra donc avec la plus grande satisfaction quitte l'Afrique. L'Angleterre aussi et tous les Européens en contact avec les musulmans des centre de l'Afrique en profiteront. B) L'occupation italienne de la Cyrénaïque mettra enfin un ferme au hideux commerce des esclaves africains, cette plan infecte de la prétendue civilisation musulmane. C) La conquête italienne ne semble pas marcher assez vite pour éviter [les?] plus graves difficultés peut-être, à la turquie, car le dépérement de ce pays est encore à l'ordre du jour évidemment, presque: Il est impossible d'interpréter autrement les nouveaux groupements militaires autrichiens, Islamique paraissant en être encore et toujours le but suprême. On ne sait pas non plus ce que se coupient à l'œuille l'autriche et la Bulgarie. Serait-il question d'attirer cette dernière dans l'orbite austra-allemand en échange d'une autorisation de s'avancer jusqu'au Bosphore? Evidemment, la Péninsule des Balkans est bien plus tranquille que l'année dernière, sans quoi la campagne serait déjà commencé, c'est certain. Mais les ficelles des chaufferies [??] montent sont toujours tirées du dehors de ce pays et on n'aperçoit pas encore bien le moyen de lui donner de la paix [á], ni le rôle fait que la présence des turcs y joues non plus que ce qui se passerait s'ils en étaient exclus. D) En toutes advertances, les turcs feront bien de surveiller ces chaufferies et de ne les favorisent d'aucune manière. E) En dernier bien, la Russie qui cherche le passage du Bosphore pour ses vaisseaux de guerre a-t-elle elle-même une politique turque? C'est qu'on ne le croit guère cependant. III Révolution Chinoise. - A) Cette révolution est causée évidemment par L'impossibilité où se trouve la dynastie mandchoue d'organiser une avenir solide et sûre capable de défendre complètement l'intégrité de la Chine et d'y maintenir un ordre rationnel. B) Il est question d'y créer une république fédérative dont les diverses provinces, s'administreraient chacune à sa guise et seraient reliées seulement au pouvoir central. Il est question aussi d'un faire deux républiques, une au Nord, une au Sud. On parle aussi de conserver l'Empire en le réorganisant. Il me semble qu'un point de vue européen j'aimerais mieux cette dernièr combinaison pour les raisons suivantes: a) La division de la Chine semble un pouvoir que diminuer la somme de résistance que lui est primairement nécessaire contre l'extérieur et simultanément devoit lui faire courir encore de plus nombreux dangers. b) Si un Président de province frontière fait le croquant vis à vis de son voisin étranger. Il le n'sera pas que toujours possible d'entraîner tout le pays á une guerre contre ce voisin. c) Un empire aurait plus d'égards et de responsabilité envers les étrangers. d) Je ne saurais me dissimuler qu'une grande guerre civile peut encore avais paix résultat de rejeter une quantité de pirates dans l'indo-Chine française ou anglaise. e) Toutefois les évènements veut parler et l'Europe ne peut guère pour l'instant, semble s'il, que conserver intangible son dogma acutel de l'intégrité chinoise. Je suis toujours avec respect, Monsieur le Président, Votre tout dévoué Pierre Cyrill 21 novembre 1911. Voir le Post - [seriptuns?] A Monsieur Roosevelt, ancien Président de la République des Etats-Unis, Journaliste à New York. Monsieur le Président, A) Je ne puis que vous confirmer l'envoi "tel quels" et sans accusation des deux discours que j'ai cru bon de vous envoyer aussi dès que je me fus rendu compte que la Journée Pacifique que je m'étais proposé de faire à Charleville était manqué par la défaut de coïncidence des réunions des anciens élèves du Lycée et de Blombay. Faite en avril à fin d'hiver, cette sorte de revue annuelle des positions de la paix Mondiale avait érigé de ma part trop d'assiduité pendant trois semaines, de sorte que quelques jours plus tard j'étais près de goutte sourde . Ses brouillards, l'humidité continuelle de l'année, un effort attrappé en montagne y avaient aussi contribué sans doute. Trop fatigué [sperelu?], je due me reposer par principes l'intelligence et les membres. Du mieux s'écrivait lentement, de sorte qu'aujourd'hui, assez mieux, je suis à peu près vaquer à mes affaires et esperé peut-etre un amélioration plus sensible. B) Je ne suis pas sorti de ce farnient obligation et voulu tant que je ne fus pas prévenu de la résumer turc des affaires marocaines, et alors je me reábounai à trois de nos principaux journaux: le petit Journal, l'echo et Paris et le Matin, à l'effet d'y trouver régulièrement les renseignements journaliers. A ce moment néanmoins, j'étais décidé pour beaucoup de raisons, à ne jouer aucun rôle dans cette affaire, oú je pressentais qu'on trouverait assez d'éléments divers de solution amiable sans moi. Toutefois, quand je fus prévenue que les négociations en cours étaient hérissées de difficultés et managaient de tourner mal, j'indiquai comme ligne de conduite à suivre par la diplomatie: "de faire intervenir un traité tel que les parties present nettement s'en déclarées satisfaites toutes deux." Je trouvais en effet deux sortes d'avantages à une telle opération: le premier de sortir d'abord d'une mauvaise tournure; le second, de créer un président qui permettrait sans doute plus tard de faire encore face à de mauvais situations, s'il devait en revenir. C) Je dois reconnaître que les deux diplomaties en présence sont parties franchement de ce principe et ont bien abouti à la signature de deux traités réellement satisfaisante, quoi qu'on en puisse dire; il qu'en conséquence les négociateurs des deux côtés ont bien droit aux remerciements et compliments de la civilisation. Ce fut d'ailleurs bien l'opinion qu'on en eut sur le moment des deux côtés de la frontière. Néanmoins, les ministres qui ont supporté si vaillamment toute cette charge sont traités comme des "quasi-criminels" dans leurs parlements respectifs a quoi cela feint-il donc? En France, M. de Selves avait l'obligation absolue, urgente de nous donner le Marse définitivement. Il nous l'a donné et c'est bien, là l'essentiel, sur en point, ou ne conteste trop rien dans la public, mais on mandit tout haut la cession de une partie du Congo; colonie sans rapport pour nous on à peu prés, mal et peu exploitée, coûtant tous les ans des hommes et de l'argent, ou, cette cession ne fut que le corollaire inévitable de l'acquisition du Marac, ce pu justifie complètement le ministre. Mais il reste des intérêts personnels lésés; [dans] ceux-ci se livrant pourobtenir sans doute des maximums d' indemnités ou tout ou moin faire poids fort pour les discuter. On a reproché aussi á Mr de Selves de n'avoir pas bien connu l'état des négociations france - espagnole, précédentes. Là, le ministre paraît avoir oublié de faire la réponse juste, qu'était celle-ci en substance : "L'essentiel dans toute cette affaire c'était le Maroc, c'était là le rocher auquel il fallait s'amarrer et non quitter. Il absorba forcément tous mes soins, car un seul manque de lucidité à son sujet, ne durât- il qu'un instant, était suffisant pour tout perdre. Je me réservais naturellement de prendre connaissance entière de la situation française-espagnole tout aussitôt que mon premier traité serait acquis, et c'est ce que j'ai fait. Je n'aurais pu faire autrement sans dérangement, le temps pressant trop!" Et il improbable que s'il l'eût fait, les parlementaires l'eussent laissé tranquille ou reproche aussi à nos ministres antérieures d'avoir accordé trop d'importance à le hinterland espagnol au Maroc, et ce n'est pas plus juste. En effet, donner cet hinterland à l'Espagne fut une nécessité des négociations antérieures et sous notre adhésion, la question même du Maroc n'eût su être abordée avec chance de succès. Voilà pour le passé. Pour le présent, il faut ne presse ceci. 1. [Turc?] nation doit savoir respecter sa signature, et nous avons bien donné la nôtre. 2. Tanger devant dans tous les cas restes Espagnol, l'intérêt général et immédiat français, c'est la construction de la ligne de Oujda, à Casablanca ou Rabat par Fez, cette ligne devant drainer la plus grande partie des trafic marocain et pouvant seule mettre le Maroc complètement sous notre main. La ligne de Fez à Tanger est beaucoup moins importante évidemment, quelle que soit l'idée que chacun ait pu en avoir précédemment. on peut toutefois ne retarder sa construction que le moins possible. 3 L'Espagne est depuis bien longtemps une nation amie de la France, plus faible que celles-ci et qui couvre ses frontières sud-ouest. Et nous ne pouvons, sous manquer aux obligations élémentaires, lui laisser gros cœur de l'affaire marocaine. D) En allemagne, M. De Kiderlen n'a ni une meilleure presse ni un meilleur parlement. On lui oppose même des inepties, telle que la non valeur du Congo acquis. Ou, les territoires seuls très bien arrosés et très fertiles, plus fertiles que le sec Cameroon. Le choix eu a été très-bien fait et leur étendue-celles du moins, que j'ai lu dans les journaux - en est de 270,000 Km carrés. Excusez du peu! Ces terrains sont réputés comme étant des meilleurs pour toutes les cultures et les exploitations frontières. La prétendue perte du Maroc pour la Germanie n'existe pas, elle puisque ce pays n'y a presque aucun intérêt. Et quant à la manière dont ont été conduites les négociations avec la France et l'Angleterre, il faut convenir que le ministre n'a pas en fait non plus. Il suffit dire rappeler courtement les faits pour en être certain. Rappelons les donc en substance: Malgré le traité d'Algésiras qui stipulait l'intégrité principale du Maroc, la France n'avait jamais cessé d'étendre dessus sa main aux doigts crocher, a dit, je crois un allemand. Dès lors, l'allemagne était aussi en droit que la France de réclamer une [parte?] du Maroc, puisque celle-ci, quoique ayant renoncé par traité á ce droit, n'en subtilisait pas moins possessivement toutes les régions. De lá, L'essai d'agadir Mais l'angleterre, qu'on supposait endormie, se réveilla en suivant et n'admit point du tout de possession allemand au Maroc. Que pourrait faire la Germanie devant un tel refus, d'issue nature tout à fait insurmontable? Songer aux compensations possibles? C'était se tirer aussi d'un mauvais pas, et même en toucher le prix! Eh! bien, c'est ce que fit M. De Kiderlen avec le succès que nous savons, en étendant aussi "sa main aux doigts cracher" sur le Congo français. Dans ce moment gêné, il s'est donc montré un excellent diplomate! Un maître n'eût même pas mieux faire. Quelques parlementaires - c'est parfois le monde renversé que les parlements posent pour la galerie électorale qui les attend toujours plus ou moins prochainement et prétendent qu'ils eussent préparé la guerre à la solution obtenue.Mais qu'ils se présentent donc au corps électoral avec un programme de guerre et nous verrons bien s'ils ne laissent pas la moitié au moins de leurs candidats sur le carreau, car l'allemand aussi préfère la Paix à la guerre et on l'a déjà assez vu pour en être certain! Ça fait pisser, de telles affirmations. E) Quelques timorés allemands ont trouvé fort déplacée dernièrement la conduite du Kronprinz quittant subitement Dantzig pour venir applaudir l'opposition aux traités préparés, et en ont tiré toutes sortes de pronostics pour la tranquillité de l'avenir et l'autorité immédiate de l'Empereur sur son entourage. Cela un paraît être une autre affaire. Il s'agissait plus probablement de fermer la bouche aux aigrefins - les gouvernements en sont criblés! - qui voulaient crier à l'humiliation et à la capitulation de l'allemagne là où il n'y avait en que de procédés de bon sens. Et cela due sans doute d'être possible á l'habitude qu'ont tous les membres de la famille de Guillaume II de s'occuper constamment des affaires de l'Etat et d'en donner librement leur appréciation, car chaque government a sa pratique particulière. Ce coup de rideau donné dans la pièce, le Kronprinz est reparti incontinent après avoir dîné avec l'Empereur et les ministres,. Il avait de plus fois un contact satisfaisant avec l'opinion publique sur le terrain des intérêts allemand. On peut donc en conclure que lui non plus ne capitulera pas sur ce terrain - Mais ainsi initié aux affaires, le Kronprinz saura bientôt et le sait probablement déjà, que dans la politique comme dans la plupart des compartiments de la spéculation humaine, il eu souvent fois difficile et parfois même impossible d'appliquer les principes auxquels on tient le plus, même ceux qu'on a inventé soi-même, et qu'il faut alors recourir momentanément á des principes de circumstance. Parmi ces derniers, nous ne saurions nier que l'un des plus rationnels et des plus appliqués dans les circonstances difficiles on fortuites, consiste à faire pour le mieux, ce qu'on peut et comme on peut. Et que d'ordinaire quand "le client" n'a pas laissé trop de ses plumes sur le terrain, et que les choses semblent plutôt mieux coordonnées pour l'avenir il n'a trop rien à requitter. C'est ainsi qu'il en est de fait en ce moment. Et par conséquent il est impossible de rien augurer de bien sombre pour l'avenir de la seule indication que le gouvernement allemand conduit les affaires de l'Empire des mieux qu'il peut. F) Félicitations donc, je le répète, les négociations de ces deux traités franco-allemand, parce qu'ils naviguent sur une mer [dé????tée] et que celle-ci pourra fraîchir désormais. Le succès pacifique survenue par hasard au cours des choses est [???ail] faut bien le reconnaître aussi, à Sir Edouard Grey et au gouvernement anglais qui ont soutenu M. de Selves d'un appui à rallonges [actulement?] indispensable. Nos félicitations et nos remerciements leur vont non moins qu'aux négociateurs directs, cela va de soi, non moins aussi qu'à la bonne volonté universelle qui s'affirme de plus en plus pour la paix et prend de plus en plus confiance en elle. Fashoda aussi est enfin effacé entre la France et l'Angleterre, puisque, entre les nations, les choses ne peuvent jamais être faites que comme elles peuvent être faites! Et l'avenir européen sens désormais meilleur! A peine cette grave affaire des Maroc tournait-elle a la Paix que les journaux nom apportaient coup sur coup la nouvelle de la guerre italo turque et celle de la Révolution chinoise. La Manche entier était - il donc en bouillissement? L'appréciation de ces deux séries d'événements est peut-être encore difficile puisqu'elles ne sont qu'en cours de route. Voici néanmoins ce qu'on paraît souvent en penser (puisque mes notes doivent être la plus sûres et le plus complètes possible): Guerre-Italo-Turque - A) Venue après des démêlés sans nombre entre le consul italien et le Pacha de Tripoli; à la suite évidemment d'ordres venus de Constantinople, cette guerre paraît plutôt devoir profiter à la paix Générale. C'est ainsi que la conquête pleine et entière de la tripolitaine et de la Cyrénaïque, sans conservation d'aucune fantôme d'autorité turque, aura pour résultat de contribuer assurément à la pacification de N-[?] et du centre africains toujours mis en lutte contre les Européens depuis de 80 ans par la secte des [San??] qui habite la Cyrénaïque ou plutôt les confines du désert african, car c'est par le désert que passent la plupart de ses excitations guerriersSEAL OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER SETTLED IN 1812. INCORPORATED A CITY 1834. HIRAM H. EDGERTON MAYOR CHARLES E. OGDEN SECRETARY W. JAMES WILSON EXECUTIVE CLERK [*W*] OFFICE OF THE MAYOR ROCHESTER, N. Y. November 28, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, "Outlook" New York City. Dear Sir: The committee on Evangelism of the Men and Religion Forward Movement has written you an invitation to come to Rochester to speak before its first public meeting on the evening of December 17, 1911. I desire to unite with this committee in inviting you to come to Rochester and lend your assistance to the opening of the local campaign in behalf of this great movement. Very truly yours, Hiram H. Edgerton MAYOR.BOARD OF TRUSTEES ISAAC M. SELIGMAN J. and W. Seligman & Co., Bankers WILLIAM M. BLISS Lawyer MARCUS M. MARKS President National Association of Clothing Manufacturers ELGIN R. L. GOULD President City and [?] Homes Company HENRY CLEWS Banker ROBERT J. COLLIER Editor Collier’s Weekly JAMES M. REYNOLDS Formerly Special Commissioner For President Roosevelt JOHN MITCHELL Ex-President United Mine Workers of America ROBERT ERSKINE ELY Educator THE CIVIC FORUM NON-PARTISAN, NON-SECTARIAN A NATIONAL PLATFORM FOR DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND THE PROMOTION OF INTERNATIONAL GOOD-WILL VICE PRESIDENTS HON. WILLIAM H. TAFT President of the United States HON. WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN Lincoln, Nebraska RT. REV. DAVID M. GREER, D.D. Episcopal Bishop of New York PRESIDENT SAMUEL GOMPERS American Federation of Labor HON. NAMUM J. BACHELDER Ex-Governor of New Hampshire Master of the National Farmers’ Grange JOHN GRAHAM BROOKS Sociologist HON. OSCAR S. STRAUS Ex-Secretary of Commerce and Lands MOST REV. JOHN IRELAND Archbishop of St. Paul REV. LYMANM ABBOTT, D.D. Editor of The Outlook DR. ALBERT SHAW Editor of The Review of Reviews WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS [?] ELGIN R. L. GOULD, Treasurer ROBERT ERSKINE ELY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CABLE ADDRESS CIFORUM, NEW YORK TELEPHONE {4997 4998} BRYANT OFFICE 23 WEST 44TH STREET NEW YORK MARY B. CLEVELAND EXECUTIVE SECRETARY November 28, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Ex-President of the United States 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- In compliance with your request I take pleasure in sending you herewith a copy of Mr. H. P. Berlage’s lecture delivered on November 16, before the League for Political Education. The lecture made a strong impression upon the more thoughtful element in the audience on this occasion. Very truly yours, Robert Erskine ElyT. HARVEY FERRIS. CHAIRMAN JAMES J. HOEY E. A. MERRIT, JR. J. L. PATRIE JAMES L. LONG J. HENRY WALTERS ROBERT F. GREGG JOHN H. DONNELLY STATE OF NEW YORK JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATURE ON THE CONSERVATION AND UTILIZATION OF WATER POWER. ALBANY November 28th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York. Dear Sir:- I have your favor of the 25th inst., relative to the Conservation of Water Power, and shall take great pleasure in reading the same into evidence at our next meeting to be held at the Knickerbocker Hotel on Monday of next week. I want to further express the appreciation of myself and Committee for your courtesy in this matter. Very truly yours, T. H. Ferris Chairman. WHF-G1727 So Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, Calif., Nov. 28, 1911. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. My Kind Sir:- This is the second time that I have taken upon myself the privilege of writing to you. The first time several years ago when my Father was striving to have his pension increased. I wrote you about it and received a very good letter from you. Now I have here on my table before me a request, no. 270337, for a Subscription to "The Outlook" It is a fine, practical and strongly edited paper. For such I would like to increase the circulation. Now if this meets with your approval, I am ready to sell subscriptions for "The Outlook". Kindly send my credentials subscription blanks, and sample copies and I shall furnish you with many long lists of subscriptions Yours for success and continued prosperity Very truly, Geo. R. Fisher.THE NEWS OFFICE FRANKLIN FORD, DIRECTOR TELEPHONE 956 FRANKLIN LEGAL OR GOVERNMENT NEWS DIVISION NEW YORK LIFE BUILDING. 346 BROADWAY Room 321 University Hall, Columbia University. NEW YORK November 28, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 'The Outlook,' New York. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I changed my mind as to your suggestion that I call and speak to Mr. Ernest Abbott, or to Mr. Harold Howland. After reflecting over the matter it seemed to me that I ought to act on your advice. I called this afternoon and had a talk with Mr. Howland. He appears open to new ideas, and something may come of the interview. Think of it, the great business of gather and selling intelligence to be given over for ever to empiricism, or to the rule-of-thumb men! To me, such a view is a form of atheism. I have found so little seeing power among working journalists as a class that I was loth to take your direction. I am glad now that I did, and I beg to thank you for your kindness in telling me what to do. Very truly yours, Franklin Ford. [*a*] Nov. 28, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt. The Outlook Pub. Co. Dear Sir:- I am taking the liberty of writing to you in order to ask you for some information. I am going to deliver a debate in the Stuyvesant High School on December the fifteenth on the Navy question: As I know that you are well informed on that topic, any information which you could give me wouldbe very greatly appreciated. Our question stands:- Resolved:- "That the money now expended for the U. S. Navy could be more advantageously used in other ways." I have the affirmative on the question and would highly appreciate any information or references which you could give me, if I do not intrude. Thanking you in advance I am yours respectfully Albert C. Grimm 557 West 148 st. N. Y. C.BRADFORD EVENING STAR. AND BRADFORD DAILY RECORD, MERCED FEB. 1, 1909. ESTABLISHED 1879 SQUARE HEADQUARTERS THE LEADING EVENING PAPER THE STAR DEAL IS READ PENN. STATE EDITORIAL ASS'N OF THE OIL REGIONS TO ALL R. P. HABGOOD, SEC'Y THE STAR PUBLISHING COMPANY (12-14 ST. JAMES PLACE) ROBERT P. HABGOOD, PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER O. H. MILLER, MANAGER. JAMES McINTYRE, MANAGING EDITOR. (ALWAYS ADDRESS THE COMPANY) [*Personal*] Bradford, Pa., November 28th 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, Sir: For your invitation consideration in connection with the call of our committee on December 8th or 9th 1911, pursuant to our letter and request of November 27th, I beg to advise you that the Pennsylvania State Editorial Association is non-partisan and includes the large city dailies as well as the country weeklies throughout the entire state. We have a large membership and it would indeed honor us to have an opportunity to entertain you as our honored guest in recognition of your comparatively recent entry into the editorial field as one of the editors of a leading publication issued at stated regular intervals, exercising some of the potent functions of a newspaper, although not thus classified. We shall be most happy to call on you on either of the dates mentioned at a time and place convenient and suggested by you. Respectfully yours, R P Habgood- Secretary, Pennsylvania State Editorial Association.[*For enc see 11-28-11*] [*ca 11-28-11*] Tuesday Eve. 30 East Fifty-fifth Street Dear Mr Roosevelt. The enclosed received from Wright Tonight. This is too quick but the "North American Stuff" evidently did not sound well to my fellows. I think this was a wise and politic move Sincerely Yours, D R Hanna.I have now besides Kamiti 13,000 acres of land and prices are going up all round and things generally are doing very well. I write now to wish you and yours the best of wishes possible for Christmas and the New Year. Trusting this will find you in Excelent Health - with kind regards Yours Very Sincerely Hugh H. Heatley Nov. 28, 1911 [*Ack 1/6 G 28*] [*{Nov. 28, 1911}*] KAMITI RANCH KYAMBU B.E.A. My dear Col. Roosevelt- As you no doubt know the Club Scheme was turned down by a section of the Farmers, The Colonial office, & the Governor. Personally I consider them short-sighted, for there is no doubt it would have done a lot of good to B.E.A. As it is over it is no use crying over spilt milk. 489 FIFTH AVENUE Nov 28th [*{1911?}*] My Dear Colonel Roosevelt Your sister and my good & true friend Ms. Douglas Robinson suggests that you might do me the honor of lunching with her, Rev. David Paton and myself, next Monday to meet my friend Mr. Cortissoz of the N. Y. Tribune. The reason for this lunch is to afford her a chance of meeting Mr. Cortissoz, the “Borgia” of a letter to Rev. Paton which delighted her and which I understand she has shown you. The date is the only one your sister was free to arrange for and Mr. Cortissoz is sailing at the end of next week for a trip which he badly needs and which was brought about by your sister’s kind andefficient help. But of this he is and will remain in ignorance. The luncheon will be absolutely informal, and take place in a private room at the Brevoort. I need not say that to the three of us and above all to Mr. Cortissoz your presence would make the little affair a memorable one Believe me, Yours very sincerely August F. JaccaciJ. E. Harris & Son, Warrensburg, Mo. All Our Knives Are Fully Guaranteed. Made from the Best American Tool Steel. Hardware Stoves and Sporting Goods Cedar Rapids, Iowa August 14, 1911 J. E. Harris & Son Dear Sirs: Replying to your inquiry how we like your butcher knives will say we are in business since 1895 and sold lots of cultery all of that time, but as yet never sold any that is equal to your butcher knives. Never had a single complaint but received lots of praise. Stepanek & Vondracek Hdw. A. W. Vondracek. Cedar Rapids. Iowa J.E. Harris & Son: Gentlemen: About a year ago I bought a butcher knife from you, and have been delighted with the way it has done its duty. It has served for carving knife as well and never failed to respond to the needs of the occasion. I bought a pareing knife today and fully expect the same satisfactory service from it. Very Truly Yours, E. S. Stickney Warrensburg, Mo. 9-5,-11 To whom it may concern: I have been in the Butcher business for the last six years and have used different knives but I find J. E. Harris & Son knives to be the most durable knife I can get. Riley Coats. To J. E. Harris & Son: I have been using one of your butcher knives for a year and it is sharp all of the time. It is the best material I ever saw in a butcher knife. I would'nt take five dollars for it if I couldn't get another. J. M. Powers, M. D. Warrensburg, Mo. Marengo Provision Company Fresh Meats & Provisions Frank S. Hile Prop. and Mgr. Marengo, Iowa July 12, 1911. This is to certify that I have used one of J. E. Harris & Son 12 Steak Knives for a year and I have found it to be the best knife I have ever used. I bought 4 more knives from them today. Frank S. Hite E. N. Warnick Dealer in Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, Fencing, Cream Separators, Garden and Field Seeds. Warrensburg, Mo. Messers J. E. Harris & Son, Gentlemen: I have been selling your butcher knives for about 3 years. I find they are perfect. I never had a single complaint. They are all good. Nov. 28- 1911. [*2*] Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir: We are sending you, to-day, a carving knife of our own make with which to carve your Thanksgiving turkey. Please accept same and oblige. J.E. Harris & Son.Oyster Bay, N.Y. Nov. 28, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay. My dear Colonel: My son is quite ill in Los Angeles, Cal. and I am anticipating going to his bedside within a week, and I would like very much before I go to call and see you if you can spare a little time to have me do so. I shall be glad indeed to have word as your willingness to see me. Yours with respect, Jerome B. Johnson [[shorthand]]Frank B. Klepper LAWYER. CAMERON MO Nov. 28th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, City Dear Colonel:- I desire to join the Committee of our Chautauqua Association in urging your acceptance of its invitation to speak here in the month of August. I do not remember that you ever visited the 3rd Congressional District of Missouri, and I wish to assure you that you will be pleased with your welcome,provided you come. Hoping that we may receive a favorable response, I am with kind personal regards, Yours faithfully, Frank B Klepper.STURGIS & WALTON COMPANY PUBLISHERS LAWTON L. WALTON, PRESIDENT LYMAN B. STURGIS, VICE-PRESIDENT & TREAS. HORATIO S. KRANS, SECRETARY 31-33 EAST 27TH STREET NEW YORK, November 28th, 1911. CABLE ADDRESS, "STUWACO, NEW YORK" Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City. [[SHORTHAND]] Dear Sir: We take pleasure in sending you herewith a copy of THROUGH TRACKLESS LABRADOR by H. Hesketh Prichard. The book describes an expedition through the Barrens, where Hubbard lost his life, and, besides being an interesting record for a daring exploit, if offers matter of interest to the sportsman and the naturalist. You are personally acquainted, we know, with the author, and, if you feel as we do towards Mr. Prichard, this acquaintance cannot but give a livelier appeal to the adventurous narrative. You may be interested to know, though it will perhaps be no news to you after all, that Mr. Prichard lives at St. Albans on the Gorhambury estate that once belonged to Francis Bacon, and now belongs to the Earl of Verulan, a collateral descendant of the first Viscount of Verulan, and Mr. Prichard's father-in-law. We would be greatly pleased if you could find it possible to review the book yourself. It need not be added that Mr. Prichard is the kind of sportsman whose word is never questions, and whom no one can accuse of being a "nature-faker." We are glad of this opportunity of expressing our appreciation of some good words which you have said from time to time of our YOUNG FARMERS PRACTICAL LIBRARY, and especially of theSTURGIS & WALTON COMPANY PUBLISHERS LAWTON L. WALTON, PRESIDENT LYMAN B. STURGIS, VICE-PRESIDENT & TREAS. HORATIO S. KRANS, SECRETARY 31-33 EAST 27TH STREET NEW YORK, November 28th, 1911. CABLE ADDRESS, "STUWACO, NEW YORK" REPORT OF THE COMMISSION ON COUNTRY LIFE. As you know, the series is a result of the labors of the Commission and Mr. Ernest Ingersoll is the general editor of it. You may be interested in the enclosed circular about it. Trusting that Mr. Prichard's book will commend itself to you, we are, Yours very truly, Sturgis & Walton Company Horatio S. Krans, Sec't'y Dict/ HSKJOHN LAMBERT THE ROOKERY CHICAGO. ILL. Chicago, Ill. Nov. 28, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, 278 Fourth Ave, New York City. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I am just in receipt of your note acknowledging receipt of the telegram I sent you a few days ago. I think your article in the Outlook has done more to set people thinking about how the trust question should be handled than all articles written in the past. Every one credits you with absolute sincerity, whether they are your friends or feel otherwise towards you. While I do not want to criticize the administration, because it is Republican, at the same time something should be done so that business people generally will know whether they are violating a law or not. There seems to be an impression broadcast that the American merchant and manufacturer are not as honest as their neighbors abroad. While President of the American Steel & and Wire Company I became thoroughly familiar with the methods of foreign manufacturers, and am sure the American merchant and manufacturer stands far above his foreign brethern so far as honesty is concerned. We have just harvest one of the largest wheat crops, one of the best corn crops, a fairly good oat crop, a fair hay crop, and all of them bringing to the farmers almost record prices. We are harvesting the largest cotton crop ever raised in this country - at least 15,500,000 bales, and I think it will run at least 16,000,000 bales. In the face of all this business is bad, and the only reason for it is the uncertainty and fear that someone will violate a law which they do not understand. This is to be regretted, as 1912 is a Presidential year, and I am sorry toJOHN LAMBERT THE ROOKERY CHICAGO. ILL. T.R.2 11-28-11 say that unless there is a radical change and the people know more what to do, or where they stand, the Republican Party, in my opinion, does not stand much of a chance of electing a President. I expect to be in New York Wednesday or Thursday of next week and shall be pleased to call and see you for a few minutes, and give you a little news as to how things look in the West. Yours very sincerely. Jno. Lambert [[shorthand]]JUDGE'S CHAMBERS JUVENILE COURT DENVER, COLO. BEN B. LINDSEY. JUDGE November 28, 1911. [*Personal*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, C/o The Outlook, New York. My dear Col. Roosevelt: I had a rather brief lecture in the East this month that took me principally into some of the New England universities the colleges, including Harvard and Yale. It was during the discussion that followed your splendid article on the trusts in The Outlook. I never found in my experience such an aroused interest among the young me, especially in the universities, in social, economic, and political questions -- especially their practical side, to which a part of my talk is devoted. And I just want to tell you with what favor and enthusiasm your article seemed to arouse everywhere. I had hoped to try and see you before I returned in the day or two I had in New York, bit I have occupied so much of your time during the last year that I just felt it would be an imposition. Governor Wilson's campaign manager wants me to write an article, to be used in their campaign, in favor of Wilson's nomina- tion by the Democrats. I had quite a conference with him about this, and I told him that I was for Wilson the democratic nomination, but if I wrote the article, I wanted it understood that it was on one condition, and that in case you were nominated by the Republicans that I did not hive a rapety-rap who the Democrats nominated, that I was with you and for your first, last and all the time; but since I hadn't any idea that you were going to be nominated, I would prob- ably undertake to do what he asked me to do, since he insisted it was the very urgent wish of Governor Wilson, who, by the way, has been very kind and friendly to me. A few months ago I didn't believe there was the slightest chance of you being mandated, and I hoped that you wouldn't be, be- cause, somehow, it did not seem to me to be the psychological time for your reappearance in that capacity, as I have hoped you would re- appear whether you wished it or not. When I am lecturing I am very often entertained -- in spite of myself -- and I meet a great many prominent people of all descriptions, and adding to this interesting experience some things I have heard here among our own people, I believe there is much in the prediction that I have heard repeatedly voiced by the people in such gatherings, namely: "there is going to be a stampede in that convention for Roose- velt, for it is the only hope the Republicans have", etc. I am not doing the slightest thing to urge any such result, because I know it is not what you want and, frankly, for 1912 it isn't what I want, although it would not be unacceptable to me if it comes through the force of events, over which none of us have any control. Then - as I said to Mr. McCombs, Mr. Wilson's manager, - it didn't make any difference what I had done to help secure Wilson's nomination, it must be understood thatJUDGE'S CHAMBERS JUVENILE COURT DENVER, COLO. BEN B. LINDSEY, JUDGE Hon. T. R. --2 it was conditioned upon such a contingency, because I did not want to embarrass myself in such a case. The only way, in my judgement, you could make it impossible would be to say positively that you would not accept a nomination under any conditions in 1912, and I have heard a good many people at these gatherings make that statement. But, personally, I do not believe you should make such a statement, no matter how much it ac- cords with your personal wishes and desires, for I think in order to be the menace that you ought to be to the evils in the struggle now going on it is absolutely necessary that you should never make such a declaration, for the minute you do you will be giving a comfort to the enemy to which they are not entitled and which, in justice to the things you stand for the power you are wielding in their behalf, you should not give. At least, this is the way that I view it. The only other thing that I had care to see you about was to express to you personally my sincere appreciation for your recent kind note. With kindest regards and best wishes, I am Sincerely yours, Ben B. Lindsey.POSTAL TELEGRAPH - COMMERCIAL CABLES CLARENCE M. MACKAY, PRESIDENT TELEGRAM The Postal Telegraph Cable Company Incorporated transmits and delivers this message subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. RECEIVED AT 145 EAST 23RD ST. N. Y. TELEPHONE 1315 GRAM. DELIVERY No. 16. DLL-09689 DESIGN PATENT No. 48629 [*11-28-11*] [[SHORTHAND]] 56NY GB 56 NY GB 10 Na Cincinnati O Nov 28-11 Hon Theodore Roosevelt., Office The Outlook Magazine Will meet you union league club at four friday afternoon Nicholas Longworth 134pTHE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY. WASHINGTON. November 28, 1911. My dear "President": I find that I cannot return on Thursday, the 14th of December, as that is the date of the Cabinet dinner at the White House. I shall make every effort, however, to go on the 12th, if there is nothing of importance coming up at the Cabinet meeting that day. This leaves it rather uncertain but, as you well know, I cannot tell now what may be presented before the Cabinet on that day. I was so glad to hear from Cabot, with whom I road last Sunday, how well Mrs. Roosevelt seemed again. It must be a tremendous relief to you all. Believe me, Always yours, GVLM Geog. Von L. Meyer Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y. S. D. THOMPSON, PRESIDENT J. T. WYCKOFF, VICE-PRESIDENT W. B. PORTER, VICE-PRESIDENT C. A. RISLEY, TREASURER J. N. MUNSELL, SECRETARY CLARENCE STAPLES, FINANCIAL SECRETARY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE J. W. Poland H. Ziegenbein M. S. Bonham [*w*] Cameron Chautauqua Association 1912 Assembly, July 27 to August 4 Cameron, No., November 28 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. New York City. Dear Sir, I am instructed by the Official Board of the Cameron Chautauqua Association, to ascertain whether you would consider favorably, the matter of delivering an address at our Chautauqua, on either July 31 or August 1 1912 Session; and if so, upon what terms. We have held these dates open for the one MAN our People all want to see and hear; AND THOU ART THE MAN. Cameron Junction, is situated in central north west Missouri, in direct communication with Kansas City, Levenworth, Atchison, and St Joseph, over the trunk lines of the Burlington, and Rock Island systems, from Chicago and St Louis, Hopeing this may receive your favorable consideration I have the honor to be Very Sincerely Yours. J N Munsell Secretary.OFFICERS, 1911-12 LEE PHILLIPS, President GEORGE F. BAKER, 1st Vice-President WILLIAM R. MENEELY, 2nd jAMES H. POTTS, 3rd I. TOWNSEND BURDEN, 4th REV. RICHARD COSDEN, Chaplain WALTER E. IRVING, Secretary 3d and Creek Ste., L.I.City, City of New York J. THORN WILSON, Treasurer 477 First Ave., New York The Rensselaer County Society IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK DIRECTORS, 1911-12 BENJAMIN D. BENSON WILLIAM H. BURR WALTER I. McCOY HAROLD G. MITCHELL HARRY G. PAYNE JOHN A. SLEICHER GEORGE F. SPENCER WALTER H. TAPPAN JAMES R. TORRANCE New York, November 25, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, My dear Colonel: When you were President of the Police Board years ago, I never hesitated to go to you for advice and help in civil service complication, and you never failed me. I now want to ask a great favor. I want you to be our guest of honor at the annual dinner of above society on the evening of Saturday, January 6, next. The officers and directors have unanimously requested me to see you and urge you to come, but knowing how your time is engrossed, I have thought it would trouble you less to receive the invitation by mail. You know the old Dutch County of Rensselaer, and I am sure you would enjoy the reception you would receive from its sons. Please say you will be our guest, Colonel, and you will place us all under lasting obligations and make me, personally, about the happiest man in New York. Faithfully yours, Lee Philips (13 Astor Place)TELEPHONE 306, ST. ALBANS [*6.*] PRAE WOOD, ST. ALBANS Nov. 28. [*{1911}*] My Dear Col. Roosevelt Thank you very much indeed for your kind thought in sending me a copy of your paper on Revealing & Concealing Coloration. I have read it with the deepest interest & I have no doubt whatever that your view is the only possible one. Lately in our magazines over here there have been some fake articles on the subject. I saw Selous the other day & not very long ago stayed with E. N. Buxton. Selous is off to Africa (with MacMillan) on Dec. 15th. The shooting this year in Englandis better than for many seasons. On Saturday shooting with my father in law we got 424 pheasants all wild birds, there having been no imported eggs or birds on his estate since 1896 when it was let. With my Salaam to Mrs. Roosevelt who is, I hope well & thanking you Again yours sincerely H. Hesketh PrichardH. D. THOMPSON, PRES. & TREAS. N. M. MARSHALL, VICE PRES. A. H. PROCTOR, SECRETARY. H. D. THOMPSON & CO. JOBBERS OF HARDWARE Malone, N.Y. Nov. 28, 1911. [*D*] Col. Theadore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir:- The men's association in connection with the Congregational Church among other good that they are endeavoring to do, are making efforts to bring to this community some men of prominence who would be interesting and instructive along the lines of morality and good citizenship. Among those we have in mind are Sir Wilfred Laurier, Hon. William Jennings Bryan and last but not least, yourself. As one of the committee to take the matter up with you I would be very much pleased to know if it would be possible for you to arrange a date for Malone at any time suiting your convenience during the month of January, February or the early March, and if so state terms. You have my personal assurance that the people of this Northern country would be mightily pleased to see and hear you and in the request hope that they may have the pleasure of both. Yours very truly, A. H. Proctor AHP/NEL. [*Slocum*] [*27.*] Aberdeen S. D. Nov. 28. 1911 Mr. Roosevelt, Oyster bay, Is there any way you could help me save what few dollars we have in the world Isnt there some law that could stop the man of foreclosing the morgage we have on some land in the Southern part of Polk. Co, Minna. We have not been able to pay taxes & and interest for two years Cant you make him take it back and give us back our money. so we could put it in a smaller place. He knew when he got us to take the land he could not raise much on it he has a morgage of $,00.00 and interest at 7% and was a big price for the land there, but we did not know it. I did not want to ask you to help but we have tried every thing every where nobody wants to trade on account of such a big morgage. we put in $3,500.00 or over now we dont have only what we earn. with four children and ourselves taken every thing we both can earn.Please write if there is anything can be done. if not you need not answer Yours Respectfully Mrs. Mary E. Slocum 118. - 8 Ave. S. W. Aberdeen, So Dak. P.S. This is the letter I recieved from him today. Enclosed.Khartoum. 28-11-11 Dear Colonel Roosevelt. Thank you very much for your letter of August 15th & your treatise on concealing & revealing coloration which is extremely interesting. The ultra protectionists have got on the wrong trail & you have set them back on the right track but where does it lead to? I have been chiefly concerned with insects lately. There one meets with absolute marvels of mimicry of natural objects, leaves, pods, flowers, bird droppings, sticks & whole plants. The astonishing part however is that many of the marvellous adaptations do not behave in the manner calculated to make the best use of their attributes. Why then are they like this? Why are they saddled with cumbrous growths representing buds & leaves sprouting out of them? Why do not their natural enemies learn to find them equally as well as man, by their droppings & by the traces of food eaten? I am shaken in my very sincere belief in the protective theory as a whole. I cannot now accept as a fact that because an animal or insect resembles some object that likeness has been devellopped for purely protective purposes. I not only want to see a sufficient likeness but also the proof that that likeness is really serviceable in saving it from undue molestation. Such proof, if the protective theory is to hold good, should surely be easily found but it is not so. Perhaps it is a hard thing to [proof] prove but the rabid supporters of protection do not offer to think it necessary to search for it. What then is the key to the riddle? There must be definite laws to account for colour & shape but they may be very complex. Perhaps most of us are too optimistic about the utility of the various colours & forms in the animal world. "Wonderful instances" & "Wonderful adaptations" are common words. The process of life is wonderful but nature has far from perfected her work in any branch. Take the highest form of life. Man. Is his shape, form or colour so very wonderful? We know by experience his limitations. How delicate he is how easily tricked are his senses! The alleged hardy savage is subject to sores & ulcers which last all his life. So frail that slight changes of climate. food or manners of living are often fatal to him. I have [?] [?] [?] because colour & shape, are so linked [?] [?] [?] & so many of the [?] & [coloration?]The human being has a large & nearly valueless organ in the centre of his face. It is supposed to be for the purpose of smell. How poor is this sense compared to almost any other mammal! Then again is the human eye a really first class optical instrument? Is the Sitatunga's foot, for instance, really a wonderful instance of the combination of a foot & a paddle? Does he not really carry on with it in both capacities as best he can, having attained facility by practice & a slight change of form by exigency? As regards the book you suggest I should write, I originally set out to describe animals (principally big game) & their customs viz animal & not human documents & I have always tried to understand them by looking at them as with the eyes of another animal. As such why should the author intrude more than does the historian & the Geographer when treating of matters historical & geographical? With big game facts noted by an unprejudiced observer have the possibility before them of becoming historical & palaeontological when such game cease to exist. The individual doings of one of the thousand million human beings crawling about on the earth are not necessarily of interest, except possibly to a student of mankind.If the individual is great enough or well known or characteristic enough the personal touch cannot fail to be of interest but does not necessarily throw any additional light on the theme he writes about. However it is a fact that the personal narrative is easier reading & hence appeals to more and this pays better. It was for this reason that I was induced to accept an offer for a personal narrative about my journey through Abyssinia for I was still stony broke at the end of it. Having only what I can save from a soldiers' pay to put through any little trips I make it is of course a temptation to do something of a more paying character at the present moment I am at work on a book on British East Africa which is of the utterly non-paying kind viz historical, geographical & tribal. It has remained half finished & half on notes for several years but now I have an opportunity of bringing it out. When this is finished I will look through my diaries & shall probably take your advice but my motives will be [princpally] principally mercenary viz to raise something for a bit trip I have had in mind a long time. Many thanks for your kindness in writing to me & sending me your pamphlet. Yours very sincerely C H StigandBROOKLYN, NEW YORK 85 MACON STREET [*D*] 28 November 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Editorial Rooms, The Outlook, New York City. Dear Sir:- At Columbia University there is a "Graduate Economics Club", composed of about thirty candidates for the degree of Ph. D., most of whom expect to teach Economics or Sociology. They meet frequently, generally on a Friday evening, to listen to an informal talk, which is usually followed by questions, the aim being to learn the real views of some eminent men o an important economic question. If you could spare us a couple of hours between January 8th and the last of May, we would call a meeting at your convenience, and highly appreciate the honor. The choice of topics is always left to the speaker, but most interest is naturally attached to those economic problems which have become political issues. Would you have the leisure and the inclination to address us? Sincerely yours, Frank H. Streightoff.OFFICERS AND DIRECTIORS J A CIMMERER PRESIDENT M N BRADY 1ST VICE PRESIDENT JOHN J RUPP 2ND VICE PRESIDENT WM SKYFFARDT TREASURER JOSEPH P TRACY SECRETARY JP BECK RC MORLEY FRED BUCK JOHN POPP J A CLEVELAND KA ROBERTSON MAX HEAVENRICH WALLIS CRAIG SMITH JOHN HERZOG J W SYMONS ROBERT T HOLLAND M W TANNER STANDING COMMITTEES ARBITRATION J A CIMMERER W S LINTON W M BAUM EZRA RUST JUDGE W R KENDRICK REV M R STARK AUDITING JOHN POPP MAX HEAVENRICH C W BRADFORD ROBERT T HOLLAND GEORGE OSGOOD DUDLEY K C OSCAR W H ENNIS CIVIC AFFAIRS JOHN J RUPP K C MERSHON REV N S BRADLEY R M RANDALL REV F L CHURCH DR EMIL P W RICHTER DR W L CREGO W F SCHIRMER PETER DRUMMOND REV RICHARD SWEENEY REV J A DUNKEL H WATSON CONVENTIONS J A CLEVELAND H MARKELL K F BUNN REV WILBUR NELSON C Q CARLISLE H E QUICK OTTO L DITTMAR C W RIEDEL REV MICHAEL DALTON W A RUSCO W J MCCRON WM F SCHULTZ W C MCKINNEY F A YOUN ENTERTAINMENT K A ROBERTSON V A PHELPS JUDGE RILEY L CRANE C J REYNICK JUDGE WM GLOVER GAGE FRANK WOLFARTH K C PETERS FINANCE MAX HEAVENRICH H F PADDOCK ARTHUR J BEESE S S ROSY W C CORNWELL S J ROCKWOOD GEORGE GALLUP FOREIGN TRADE JOHN HERZOG J O PIERCE HUGH B BROWN C E PHILLIPS G C EASTWOOD WM SKYFFARDT H S ERD JOHN SMART O E MEYER ROBERT T WALLACE MEMBERSHIP WALLIS CRAIG SMITH LOUIS MAUTNER GEORGE DICE HARRY E OPPENHEIMER JOE J FELDMAN C REITTER O R FOWLER EDWARD SCHUST JAS A GRIGGS GEORGE SEXLINGER K GELINAS W F STEVENS C C HENNING GEORGE A TROMBLEY WM H KLENKE STEPHEN WINKLER IRA B LINCOLN NEW INDUSTRIES FRED BUCK JOSEPH SEEMANN W A BREWER K C WARRINER GEO L HUMPHREY GEORGE R WILLCOX J H MALCOLM MELVIN L WILCOX PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND UTILITIES ROBERT T HOLLAND F W NEWTON JUDGE EMMET L BEACH C W ORTON S S BORLAND J J SPEED FRED L EATON GEO STRABLE J W GRANT L SCHWEMER JAMES A GRIGGS DR T M WILLIAMSON RIVER AND HARBOR J W SYMONS FRED J FOX M N BRADY JOHN L JACKSON JAS P BOWEN F F KLEINFELD J FRANK BRAND A R MERRICK S L EASTMAN WM C PHIPPS A D EDDY CHAS C REMER HERMAN M EYMER N T WICKES STATISTICS AND PUBLICATION WM SEYFFARDT WALTER J HUNBAKER H G APPLEBY M M MACOMBER CHAS CHRISTENSEN HEBER R MASON DANIEL H ELLIS J O NEWBERRY C E GAGE TAXES AND INSURANCE R C MORLEY WM HENDERSON OTTO SCHUPP A A ALDERTON W B LAMSON M W SCMMEERMANN S S ARMSTONG JAMES S PETER A W SEELEY J F BOYNTON F H POTTER HENRY UPHOLT J G DEXTER TRADE INTERESTS M W TANNER J W IPPEL OTTO A OHLAND W I BILES H L KREIDER GUS OPPERMANN W R FILBERT C E LOWN M S SIEBEL C M GREENEWAY D D MCLEAN S K SYMONS P P HELLER TRANSPORTATION J P BECK ROBERT KOEMITZER W M BOYD A M LEMCKS LEWIS BARNARD H W MERRILL E D CHURCH EUGENE MCSWEENEY EDWARD GERMAIN SAMUEL SEITNER L M KENNY H O WESENER SAGINAW BOARD OF TRADE FORTYNINTH YEAR SAGINAW MICHIGAN November 28, 1911 Honorable Theodore Roosevelt c/o The Dut-Look New York City New York Dear Sir By direction of the Board of Directors of the Saginaw Board of Trade I have the honor to invite you to give an address on the occasion of the Forty-Ninth Annual Banquet of the Organi-zation. For your information I beg to say that the Saginaw Board of Trade is composed of one thousand business and professional men. The Annual Banquet will be held in the municipal Auditorium which has a seating capacity of about five thousand. Saginaw is the center of population for the State of Michigan and is the third city in the State. The City is served by twelve radiating lines of railway. The Saginaw News Papers are metropolitan and circu-late throughout a wide territory and have the asso-ciated press service. Your address delivered under such auspices will exert a very wide influence. It is desired to accomodate your convenience in the matter of date and theme. However we offer the suggestion that Monday February 12th Lincoln's Birthday will be most suitable and an address on the Statesmanship of Lincoln most appropriate. I assure you that it will be a pleasure for us to comply with all requirements which may please you in the arrangements for the occasion and on be-half of the business and professional men of the City I sincerely hope we may shortly have your favor-able answer. With kindest regards Yours truly Joseph P Tracy SecretaryDepartment of Justice, Eastern District of Arkansas, Judge's Chambers. Jacob Trieber, District Judge. Little Rock, Ark. Nov. 28, 1911. My dear Colonel: There never was a more correct statement made in relation to the enforcement of the anti-trust laws than is contained in the following statement made by you in the article on "The Tobacco Trust and the Court" published in The Outlook of November 25, 1911: "What is needed is the creation of a federal administrative body to do for ordinary interstate industrial business carried on on a large scale what the Interstate Commerce Commission now does for interstate transportation business." As experience of nearly twelve years on the federal bench and an acquaintanceship with several hundred judges, state and federal, justify me in saying that there are very few federal judges who have the time necessary to study thoroughly the important questions involved in these large industrial concerns, and still fewer who are sufficiently familiar with the intricacies of one of these immense institutions to be able to act intelligently. A commission composed of men of ability and experience, who can devote their entire time to consideration of these matters, is certainly more capable than judges who-2- can devote but little time to these questions unless they want to neglect all other matters pending in their courts. The Interstate Commerce Commission has accomplished so much good that regulation by commissions can no longer be considered an experiment. One of the serious defects in the Interstate Commerce Act was the power granted to the Circuit Courts to review the decisions of the Commission. In many instances the acts of the Commission, made by men who had for years devoted their entire time to the study of these questions, were set aside by judges who, necessarily, could give but very little time to their consideration. Congress recognized this defect and remedied it by establishing the Court of Commerce whose judges will be able to give their entire time and attention to reviewing the decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Why could not that court, if an industrial commission is appointed, be also given appellate jurisdiction to review the acts of that commission if either of the parties in interest desire to have it done? With highest regards, Yours very truly, Jacob Trieber Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City.CHICAGO DAILY JOURNAL FOUNDED 1844 Chicago's First Daily Newspaper November 28, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, % The Outlook, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir: In looking through our files I find that we do not possess a recent photograph of yourself. The ones that we have were taken some five or six years ago. We would greatly appreciate your sending us your photograph. Thanking you in advance for same, I am Very truly yours, Palmer H. Wright. Librarian.[*[Ca 11-28-11]*] (Merritt resolution) WHEREAS, the last official expression of the Republican Party in this State is contained in the platform adopted at the Saratoga Convention held in 1910, in which the party resumed its place as a party of progressive principles and action, and Whereas, in that convention, under the able leadership of Theodore Roosevelt, the Party pledged itself to the support of such policies as had been the key-notes of the Roosevelt and Taft administrations in the nation, and of the administration of Charles E. Hughes in the State and officially took its stand as a party of progress, and Whereas, we believe that the election of Edwin A. Merritt, Jr., who has been a consistent opponent of direct primaries and an ally of that minority in the party who were opposed to the policies of the Hughes administration, to the important office of Specker of the Assembly, would be in direct contravention of the spirit of that convention and would be a step backward, which would invite defeat at the polls in the important elections in 1912, and Whereas, John Leo Sullivan, of Dunkirk, Chautauqua County, who by this record in the Assembly, both in his votes on the im- portant measures which have come up during his term of service in that body and in his work on the Judiciary Committee, and other- wise, has proven himself to be a man of progressive principles and marked ability, has expressed his willingness to be a candi- date for the Speakership. BE IT RESOVLED, That THE BROOKLYN YOUNG REPUBLICAN CLUB oppose the candidacy of Edwin A. Merritt, Jr. for the office of Speaker of the Assembly, as being inimical to the best interests of the Republican Party, and hostile to the principles for which this Club stands, and that it gives its support to the candidacy of John Leo Sullivan for that office, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be send to the chairman of the Republican State Committee and to each Republican Assemblyman elect in the State. - (Ray B. Smith resolution) WHEREAS, Mr. Ray B. Smith is a candidate for re-election to the office of clerk of the Assembly. BE IT RESOLVED, That THE BROOKLYN YOUNG REPUBLICAN CLUB oppose the candidacy of Ray B. Smith for the position of Clerk of the Assembly on the ground that his past record in that position is such as to indicate that he represents in politics those things against which this Club has been continually striving and that his election would be a reactionary step which merit the rebuke at the polls of those responsible therefor, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution, be send to the chairman of the Republican State Committee and to each Republican Assemblyman elect in the State.[*[Enc. in James 12-8-11]*]Enc in Hanna ca 11-28-11[*Cleveland Leader Editorial Nov 29th printed this a.m. D R H*] Will Roosevelt Lead? A deal of undue significance is attached, apparently, to the recent editorial declaration of the Philadelphia North American to the effect that Theodore Roosevelt is not a candidate for the Presidency. The North American's statement contains absolutely nothing new and no word that has not been published over and over again. The only inference to be drawn from the Philadelphia journal's sudden activity in the threshing over of old straw is that the La Follette candidacy, which it supports, is believed to be in danger from a Roosevelt landslide. Everybody knows that Mr. Roosevelt is not a candidate. He has said as much many times and his friends have said for him oftener. There can be no question as to the former President's sincerity. He does not want the nomination. But--- There is no man in this country, not excepting Theodore Roosevelt himself, who is big enough to resist the expressed will of the Republican party. Conditions may arise which will make it the obvious duty of the former President to return to party leadership. It is not impossible that the next Republican national convention will face the alternative of a Roosevelt nomination or party destruction. And with such conditions possible no man will believe that Theodore Roosevelt would shirk the responsibility. The former President has never yet declared that he would not accept the nomination at the party's command. He is too good a patriot and too good a partisan to make any such declaration as that. And in the absence of such word from him progressive Republicans throughout the land may go forward in their battle for better things confident that if, when the hour strikes, they need Theodore Roosevelt's leadership he, the greatest progressive, will lead. [*Dear D.R.H. The North American stuff, widely printed in Ohio, has made us some trouble and I am printing this to offset it. N C. Wright*][*R. H. Bruce*] M. D. Tilson Company DEALERS IN WAGONS, BUGGIES and HARNESS TEXARKANA, TEXAS 11/29 1911 Dear Colonel: Have just returned from a business visit to San Antonio and Austin, and I tell you the Texas folk are clamoring for you for the Presidency again. Both Democrats and Republicans would be very pleased if you would again stand for election, and you know better than I, how easy it would be for your success. The Texas papers are busy reproducing articles and interviews about you and are especially tickled the utterance of Mr Crane of Massachusetts. Yr friend R H Bruce [[SHORTHAND]]7, Travers St., Haverhill, Mass. Nov. 29, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Hill Top "Outlook", New York. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I thank you for the honor you do me in answering my letter. I have, since receiving your letter, read your article in the "Outlook", and I am deeply grateful to you for this strongly spoken word. Has it never occurred to you, tho', that Negro lynching originated in the South, and that the North, when it lynches a Negro, is simply imitating the South, its teacher? Sometimes, too, the Northern lynchings are led by Southern whites who have moved North. The awful Springfield, Ill., mob was led by a miserable Russian Jew, who had been in this country but a few months, and who thought that Negro lynching was "the proper caper". I am a Northern man, a native of Michigan, and I know that the true Northern sentiment is "fair play", despite its apparent lethargy on this question. We look to strong men, like you, to take the lead in awakening the American conscience in matters like this. And I am sure from my experience in the South, that not all the best white people there want all things to continue as they are, for I never met better white people anywhere than those I know while pastoring in Lexington, Va., where Lee and "Stonewall" Jackson sleep. I could say much in praise of the whites of Lexington, Va. God bless them! Yet there are other places in the South where race conditions are simply fearful, and these conditions some would fain bring about in the North. My poem, "The Peril of Lynching", which I inclose, was published in the ,2. Boston Transcript, and has been copied by a number of papers. I have clipped this copy from the "Cleveland Gazette", a leading colored paper in Ohio, which has copied much of my stuff. The other poem inclosed is one which I read at the Wendell Phillips Centenary celebration in my own church here before a large audience of colored and white people, and at which the pastor of the largest white Baptist church in this city was the orator of the evening. The language in the "Appeal to Boston" poem is, of course, metaphorical. Most sincerely yours, J. D. Corrothers. (Pastor Calvary Baptist Church.)For enc see 11-29-11[*[Dane?]*] 113 BRATTLE STREET, CAMBRIDGE. Nov. 29,11 Dear Colonel Roosevelt, As ill luck will have it, I am to be away from Boston on December 12th when you talk to the Travellers’ Club. I am sorry to miss you again. Sincerely yours Richard H. Dana Col Theodore Roosevelt New YorkThanksgiving Greetings[*11-29-11*] Post Card New York N.Y. Sta. L Nov 29 130 PM 1911 Mr. & Mrs Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay Long Island This will assure you a cordial Thanksgiving from young colored boy. Fred. A. Dixon 47 East 132 St N. Y. City. Printed in Saxony. No. 960HEADQUARTERS OF Jefferson County Republican Committee J. R. ECKLES STATE COMMITTEEMAN W. T. F. BUSH, CHAIRMAN W. L. T. HILTON, TREASURER C. E. ELDER, SECRETARY C. A. McBRIAN, SECRETARY MEMBERS P.O. J. R. Eccles, Waurika W. C. Powers, Waurika M. C. Smith, Waurika G. D. Snodgrass, Waurika C. E. Elder, Addington Dr. Steel, Addington E. B. Gay, Claypool W. L.T. Hilton, Cornish J. R. Bateman, Atlee MEMBERS P.O. W. B. Staford, Grady John Reed, Grady Oscar Seay, Osacar A. J. Vanbiber, Fleetwood J, M. Stewart, Terral J. D. Hale, Waurika W. T. F. Bush, Sugden W. E. Cox, Lace C. A. McBrian, Ryan [*A4*] Waurika Okla., Nov. 29-11 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. Sir:- President Taft has no following in the west except federal office holders and the handwriting on the wall spells but one or two things namely: Taft’s defeat or your election, and as a result of the existing conditions, this county will endorse you for president and vote in the State Convention for Roosevelt delegates if it has to be alone. The above statements are not “hot air”, but have been based on a careful investigation of political conditions existing all over the west, wher Taft is considered a huge joke. Respectfully. James R. Eckles ESTABLISHED 1877 The News Company THE DAILY NEWS THE WEEKLY NEWS JOLIET, ILLINOIS JAMES H FERRISS, Editor H. E. BALDWIN, Advertising Joliet, Ill. , November 29, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. Friend Roosevelt:- The enclosed was in the Chicago Tribune this morning. I think you are a little acquainted with Mr. Barker; at least, as my memory goes, he told me he had an interview with you at the White House. I have been acquainted with him, I think, since early in the nineties, and he was our candidate for president in 1900, receiving the nomination at Cincinnati in the Mid-road convention against Ignatius Donnelly. If you are not fully posted as to his character, you can easily obtain information from Mr. Wanamaker and other Philadelphia friends. He got his nomination at Cincinnati by representing that he could get a million dollars from the independent oil producers; a couple of million votes from the Catholics, a million from personal friends, and with the Populists and other sources of income and ballots, would have over 7,000,000 votes, and thus could be elected. That gives a very good idea of the character of the man. I think he has visions: that his bump of imagination is so much larger than his bump of memory, he is unable to distinguish between dreams and reality. He is evidently a man well disposed and truthful, has had opportunities for acquiring information and has had large experience. I like personally and would not like to have this used unless it should be much needed. I believe you can get evidence in Philadelphia that will be of far more value. Yours hastily, Jas H FerrissFor enc see ca 11-29-11Goodspeed 11-29-11 9 Buffalo Evening News Edward H. Butler Editor and Proprietor Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.J. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I notice in to-day's press that you intend visiting Buffalo to attend the American Historical Association's Convention, December 27th, 28th and 29th. As President of the Buffalo Ad Club, I wish to extend to you an invitation to a luncheon or dinner given by our Club on any one of those dates that would be convenient for you. Our club comprises 150 of the leading advertising men of this City. On President Taft's last visit here, we entertained the President and Secretary Knox at a luncheon in the Buffalo Club. Saturday, December 2nd, we entertain the Governors of eleven Western States and the Panama-Pacific Exposition Commissioners, who are coming here with their Boost Train of Exhibits, and I sincerely hope that should you intend coming here at that time, you can make it convenient to accept this invitation.The hour and the day will be left to your wishes. Very truly yours, W. P. Goodspeed Manager. Buffalo Evening News. WPG/R November 29th, 1911.Archibald Gracie 1527-16th St. N.W. Washington, D.C. November 29, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I., New York. Dear Theodore: I have been intending for some time to write you a personal letter, but it appears that time is not my own. Only one, like yourself, who has published a book of this kind can appreciate the number of details connected wit it. I expect that you will receive about the same time with this letter, the third copy from the press, with my compliments autographed on the fly leaf. In the Preface, your name comes first in my acknowledgment for assistance rendered. You may perhaps recall your welcome to my daughter and myself to Washington six years ago and kindly inquired as to what brought me here, and of your telling me to see Mr. Taft in connection with my work. I was denied access to papers that I wished to see but Mr. Taft summoned the official who denied me and my request was granted. I expect my first copies today. This will be quite an event, in view of the seven years of labor which it has taken to produce it. I have spared myself neither in health, labor nor expense in the intensity of my work, night as well as day, winter as well as summer. There is one point unrecorded to which I will briefly call your attention. I have written this volume from the position on the battlefield where the Federal soldier viewed it, and have described what he saw there as much as possible in his own words. My idea was to avoid the shoals of partisanship. The dangerous shore on the lee quarter was Dixie land, where I was born, "Away down South in Dixie, " as you know. The still more dangerous reef was on the side whence the wind blew, and if I hugged that shore too closely my devoted back would have been dashed ashore on what might be called the rock of filial affection, which has been the cause of disaster to many literary works which otherwise might have been valuable, for you must know that I had a noble sire who bors a very conspicuous part in the final issue of this great battle. Yet I have kept him as much as possible in the background. I came near, however, doing him the injustice of leaving out his name almost entirely, absorbing his name and brigade under that of his division commander, General Preston; but I could not speak of Preston's Division where only two of his three brigades were referred to. If, in connection with mooted points, I had cited Confederate soldiers' testimony too emphatically, the inevitable result would have been to cause some feeling on the part of his Northern brother. There would have been the mutiny aboard ship and2 my efforts as moderator unavailing. I want you to notice my illustrations on which I have spent a year. There are about 115 Federal soldiers in their uniform of 1861-65. These participated in the battle and illustrate the text. I know of no other collection like it. Nine maps are also a special feature, six of which were prepared under my personal supervision, while the other three are reproductions. I am sending you this copy for the reasons above and not because of [any] your connection with the "Outlook." I have written you numbers of times about my Work before you became Contributing Editor. I have instructed Houghton Mifflin Co. to take the usual course in sending a copy for review to the Literary Editor. On the other hand, after reading my book should you decide either for Uncle Jimmie's sake or the merits of my Work to be a missionary for the "Truth," it certainly will be much appreciated. Your own review of it would be the best, but if the task is to be assigned to some other for an extended review, I would ask consideration of the merits of General Charles King and Dr. William N. Polk. The former, as you know, is the well known novel write on war subjects, one of which is entitled "The Rock of Chickamauga," taken from his accurate study, up to 3:30 p.m. on September 20, 1863. He dropped the task after that point of time as too much of a mystery. I had never met him until I sent him my manuscript in installments, about a year ago. He then kindly wrote me that I had lifted the veil of mystery, etc., etc., and that my History would make a stir both in the North and in the South. As an historical writer, General King has also written some of the best accounts of battles of the Confederate war which I have seen. He also, I understand, helped to edit the Century War Papers. Dr. Polk has never seen any of my manuscript. He, as you know, was engaged in the battle as an Aide to his father, General Leonidas Polk. He wrote the Life of Bishop Polk, describing the part taken in the battle by him. Mrs. Gracie is giving a big reception tomorrow which has been made the occasion for the Washington debut of my daughter, Edith. She will be seventeen on December 29th. The uncertainty of life, etc., has been made the excuse for bringing her out so early. Her real debut, in accord with my plans was to have been made in New York at our own home. Knowing your pronounced views on the subject, this appearance of my two babies on the same day should meet with your approval. With best wishes to yourself and family, believe me always Affectionately yours, Archibald GracieWILLIE GREEN (Dave Wilson) Author and Lecturer Successor to Mark Twain (Samuel Clements) Address: Southern Hotel, St. Louis, U. S. A. Country Address: Curryville, Missouri Curryville, Mo., Nov 29th 1911 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I am sending some contributions to your magazine the Outlook of New York City. I would like to have your assistance in getting them to accept the work as I need the money. You can see from our letter head that we are registered, that is our successor were registered under trade Mark and title. So you can understand that we are the heir to the title & trade Marks. A young lady Olivia Clements had some copy rights on books left by Samuel Clements. But as she is dead the copy rights have died with her. So you can readily understand that Willie Green (Dave Wilson) hold the Trade Mark & Titles left by Mark Twain (Samuel Clements) We call your attention to this, because we are informed that you are a Member of the Nobility and will be willing to assist us. Yours Fraternally Willie Green (Dave Wilson)AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION (Organized in September, 1894. Incorporated by Act of Congress, 1889) FREDERICK J. TURNER, President, Madison, Wis. WILLIAM J. SLOANE, First Vice President, New York THEODORE ROOSEVELT, Second Vice President, Oyster Bay, L.I. A. HOWARD CLARK, Curator, Smithsonian Institution, Washington WALDO G. LELAND, Secretary, Carnegie Institution, Washington CLARENCE W. BOWEN, Treasurer, New York CHARLES H. HASKINS, Secretary of the Council, Cambridge, Mass.+ EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (In addition to the above-named officers) EX-PRESIDENTS OF THE ASSOCIATION JAMES FORD RHODES SIMEON E. BALDWIN CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS J. FRANKLIN JAMESON ALFRED THAYER MAHAN GEORGE R. ADAMS GOLDWIN SMITH ALBERT BURNELL HART JOHN BACH McMASTER ELECTED EVARTS B. GREENE FRANKLIN L. RILEY CHARLES L. HULL EDWIN E. SPARKS Office of the Secretary of the Council, 15 Prescott Hall, Cambridge, Mass. 29 November 1911 My dear Mr, Roosevelt: I am very glad to hear through Mr. Rhodes and Professor Hart that you will be at the dinner which Mr, Rhodes and Mr. Sloane are giving to the Council of the American Historical Association Friday evening. The hour is 7:30 at the Metropolitan Club. Sincerely yours, Charles H. Haskins [*{Haskins}*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt[*Haviland*] 954 St. Marks Ave. [*[Ans. Nov. 29, 1911]*] [*8.*] Brooklyn, N.Y. Mr. Theadore Roosevelt Dear Sir Please excuse me for writing to you but I have a Son living at Mill neck one station this side of Oyster Bay he is a painter by traid and he has 8 little children he has very little work at present but They need a Station Agent at Mill neck Station and he is anxious to get it. So I being his mother thought that you being so nearand that you love children thought you could use a little Influence to get it the position for him he has been living out there about a year I believe he is a Godly living man and I am shure an honest man in every way he lives in Mrs. Doubleday’s House about ten minutes walk from the Mill neck Station Mrs. Doubleday can tell you what kind of a man he is I have been a nurse for 20 years and have helped him out but at present work being slak I am in a Sanitarium helping out - So my heart aques for those dear Little children and God will bless you Mr. Roosevelt if you will kindely use your influence for my son Robert H. Goss Please don’t tell him that I wrote you and oblige your humble servt Mrs. Hattie Haviland 954 St. Marks Ave Brooklyn [*(Haviland)*]Harriman & Co. BANKERS MEMBERS NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE 1115 BOARDWALK, OPPOSITE STEEPLECHASE PIER [*3*] W. L. 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YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO November 29, 1911. Hon. T. R. Roosevelt, New York City. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt: The press of this country has been ringing with what was said at the Garfield Club Banquet at Youngstown recently. I did not attend that little convention of Scribes and Pharisees, but its significance has been greatly exaggerated by the Scripps-Mccrae league of newspapers. I believe that in the coming campaign for the Presidency we can carry Ohio with either President Taft, yourself or Hughes, of New York, but upon the other hand if any one of those sef-styled progressives who refuse to abide the caucus of their party, deserted our line of battle, and began to shoot at their associates in the Republican party, should be nominated, Ohio will be lost by the most tremendous majority ever polled in the State. How the press of the country can ignore the demonstration that we given in Mr. Garfield's own country so short a time since, where substantially all the people are Republicans, is inexplicable. There is only one other case of such gross misrepresentation of existing political conditions, that I remember, and that was when, at the last State Convention, the same graceless purveyors of misinformation sent forth to the country the statement that the whole Convention was ablaze for Garfield, while the event demonstrated that there was absolutely no sentiment of that kind in the Convention. There is a growing conviction, I believe, that those men JAMES KENNEDY ATTORNEY ROOM 604 MARONING BANK BLDG. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO TR/2 in the Senate and in the House, who so viciously assaulted their associates in their own party, can never carry the standard of the Republican party to victory. It is becoming more manifest every day to thinking people that the only thing that is progressive about them is the name they have assumed. It is perfectly plain that their assault upon everything American, and their assumption of greater honesty and purity or purpose, is becoming more and more distasteful to thoughtful people; and while there is a great deal of thought [talk] upon their part about the impossibility of electing others, I cannot refrain from writing to you my sincere conviction that it would be party suicide for the Republicans to nominate one of them. Remembering your record for party fealty, I make bold to write you these my ideas, knowing full well that you may have differently appraised the men to whom I refer. Now, my dear sir, I sincerely trust you have not and will not make any declaration that you won't be a candidate for that high office. If the newspapers continue their assaults upon Mr. Taft they can make his election impossible, and I do now want to support a mere Pharisee who vociferously stands upon the street corners thanking God that he is better than his party. And I do further hope that you will use your influence to stopJAMES KENNEDY ATTORNEY ROOM 604 MARONING BANK BLDG. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO TR/3 the divisive procedure of those who are drawing up tentative platforms in advance of the Republican National Convention, and refuse to land them the prestige and influence of your great name. I may, perhaps, be a little bitter toward the muckraking press of the country, but you will excuse me for felling so when you remember that my name was carried in several prominent magazines as a conscienceless reactionery against whom all good citizens should vote a the last Congressional election. Sincerely yours, James KennnedyARTHUR v. BRIESEN, PRESIDENT No. 25 BROAD STREET. CARL L. SCHURZ, VICE-PRESIDENT, 40 WALL STREET. LOUIS WINDMÜLLER, TREASURER, 20 READE STREET. CORNELIUS P. KITCHEL, SECRETARY, 48 CEDAR STREET. THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY NEW YORK. Nov. 29, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Outlook Company, 267 Fourth Ave. City. Dear Sir: In accordance with the instructions of the Board of Directors of The Legal Aid Society, I send you herewith enclosed certified copy of the preamble and resolutions with reference to Immigration, adopted at a meeting of the Board held on Thursday, November 23rd, 1911. Respectfully yours, Cornelius P. Kitchel Secretary. [[SHORTHAND]]Low (Copy) November 29th, 1911. My dear Senator: Your letter of November 27th is at hand. I feel exactly as you do, that it would not be honorable, under the Treaty as it stands, to reject a special agreement on the ground that the subject did not fall within the provisions of the first clause. It seems to me, however, that Senator Root, in maintaining that the Country would still be at liberty to disagree on the details of the arbitration, practically holds that the report of the Joint High Commission, under the circumstances described in the Treaty, is not final. Personally I agree with you in thinking that the best form of amendment is to omit the last clause of Article III. I imagine, however, that in view of the difference of opinion between the President and the majority of the Senate, it may become desirable to find a different way out of the dilema. The was proposed by Senator Root is, of course, one method of procedure, and perhaps the best. It certainly covers the ground as to all American and domestic questions. Whether there be any question outside of these fields that ought not to be arbitrated I am not able to say. I made the suggestion which I did, that each country by direct action could decline to be bound by the report of the Joint High Commission, because it seems to meHon. H.C. Lodge, 2. a ground upon which both the President and the Senate could properly meet. It would make it clear that the report of the Joint High Commission would stand unless definitely rejected. In other words, it retains with each Government the right to reject; but it places the burden of proving to the moral sense of both countries the propriety of rejection upon the country that rejects. We have found that a very useful provision in defining the relations between the Faculty and the Trustees at Columbia University. There, every change in the policy of the University which the teaching force wishes to bring about is laid upon the table of the Trustees at one meeting, and unless it be rejected at the meeting following it becomes the law of the University. As a matter of fact, the Trustees seldom, if ever, use their reserve power to reject; but they doubtless would do so in an emergency which seemed to them to call for it. In other words, such a provision as I have proposed would prevent the report of the Joint High Commission from becoming effective through inaction, unless both countries were willing to have it effective. Please do not suppose that I am arguing in favor of this suggestion as better than any other. I merely wish to develop it before you so that it may be considered in case of need. Yours sincerely, (Signed) Seth Low Hon. H.C. Lodge, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C.Encl in Low 12-5-11[*[11-29-11]*] ROBERT L. McCABE COLUMBUS, OHIO Hon Theodore Roosevelt. New York City. My dear Sir- The report of the the testimony of Wharton Barker before the Senate Committee on Interstate Commerce relating to you, came to me this morning as a personal affront. I am so incensed at it that I cannot forbear expressing my indignation to you. When you left the Presidency, I wrote you that your career had inspired me to lead a better life. I believe I am a better man because of your example, and likewise I believe there are thousands of others. I pray that the gossip of this garrulous old man will find no lodgment in the minds and hears of any of your followers. May God bless you. I am Sincerely yours R. L. McCabe Vendome Hotel 29 Nov 1911.KALEM COMPANY INCORPORATED [*KALEM*] Manufacturers of MOVING PICTURE FILMS 235-239 West 23d STREET Eastman Kodak Building Foreign Agencies LONDON--45 Gerrard St. W BERLIN--35 Friedrich Str. Western Union Code Cable Address, KALEM Telephone, 223 Chelsea NEW YORK, Nov. 29th, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlet, New York City. My Dear Col. Roosevelt:- Permit me to recall myself in connection with the moving pictures which I had the honor of making of yourself at Camp Wyckoff, and through your kindness and cooperation of Sec. Taft at Washington. We are sending a company of very competent Dramatic people to Egypt for the purpose of producing there some Biblical and Historical stories in moving pictures. We have been told that if you will be good enough to give us a line of recommendation to the Sirdar of Egypt, it will be of tremendous assistance to us in the work. Our company is to be headed by Mr. Sidney Olcott, and is to sail on the S/S Adriatic on Saturday next. We have the cooperation of the American Board of Foreign Missions, and of the State Department at Washington, and will be exceedingly pleased to be favored with a line from you, Yours respectfully, F. J. Marion c/o Kalem Co.,Form 2589 B. DAY LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Day Letter. 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ALWAYS OPEN B79G 3f 47 BLUE X Pittsburg penna Nov 29 11 Col Theodore Roosevelt Care Outlook NewYork A great number of the progressive republicans of Pittsburg would be obliged if you would accept the invitation of the tariff club to speak at their McKinley dinner on January 29 you know what Pittsburgers think of your and the dinner is not political. Kind regards A P Moore. 101PM. 172 5th Ave NOV 29 1911[*N. *] Hotel Marlborough Asbury Park, N.J. A.M. Sexton Nov. 29, 1911. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: Herewith please find my article on "The Man on Mars," submitted for publication in The Atlantic on such terms as may be deemed fair. I leave that to you, as under my present unfortunate circumstances I am prepared to accept anything, provided you consider the article of any merit. I am using here some of the material from my book, entitled "Morrison Studies of Life." Another article which I consider quite as interesting I am holding awaiting the fate of this. The other is entitled, "The End of Mars". Both will, I think, conclusively dispose of the idea of Mars being inhabited. In care you do not care to use the article nor feel disposed to do anything to aid me in the Carnegie matter, will you do me the kindness to return it. I should be glad to become a regular contributor were my articles wanted believing I could make them very interesting. Also kindly return other letter from my sick son, with enclosed from same source before my sons were mired by the means mentioned in my previous letter. The type written letter signed Arthur tells its own story. No writer of it was thenthen but 22. The "Henry" referred to as his elder brother, and "Nellie" his sister. All have been brought to deep sorrow through no fault of their own, from causes stated in my previous letter, and which I do not care to have repeat. And I myself am brought down to plead as I do and have never before in my life. I am sure Mr. Carnegie would gladly come to my rescue if he understood the situation which I had hope with your aid to be able to bring properly to his attention. I believe this is the darkest hour of my life, yet I am not without hope, and courage to try again, hoping I may yet be able to help my stricken son. With the present article I have the finest picture of Mars I have ever seen, and for the one on "The End of Mars," I have sixty drawings showing the variations in the snow cap although the article only treats of that incidently. To show that I am not altogether a dead one, I enclose a picture of me made a few days ago by Fornand as a study, he being the same man who made the finest picture of you I have ever seen, also of Senator Root, and other equally distinguished. Hoping you will pardon me for troubling you, I am, Very truly yours, T.W. Morrison[*message*] Geo. F. Motter's Sons. Manufacturers of Boilers and Engines. Dealers in Machinery Supplies. York, Pa. November 29, 1911 PRINCESS ST. AND N. C. R. Dear Sir:- I take the liberty of addressing this letter to you in the spiritual interest of a class of young men just organized as a Bible Class. As their Teacher, the fact I wish to impress upon them in the beginning, is that men of large affairs, both public and private, successful business men, and men who have learned to know the true purpose of life, consider it of the highest importance to get right with God at the start, and continue to work and support His cause for the cause's sake. As an incentive to the young members of the Class to adopt the cause of Christ and work for its extension, I beg a line from you touching this subject. Yours truly, Robt. L. Motter.R The New York; New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company New Haven, Conn. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE At New York City, November 29th, 1911. Dear Mr. President: The enclosed letter reached me in the course of business some little time ago, and I have taken the liberty of forwarding the same to you, thinking the incident related would be of interest. Trusting you are in your usual good health, and are prepared to enjoy all the good things which interest us at this season of the year, I remain, Yours very sincerely, C. S. Mellen [*Mellen*] Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island.[*O'Byrne*] [*11.*] 92 Stuyvesant Pl. St. George S. I. New York Nov. 29th 1911 Dear Col. Roosevelt. I beg leave to forward for your gracious acceptance copies of my poems for which I have received lines of appreciation from Queen Alexandra and Queen Mary. Have first sent a "Welcome" to the Duke of Connaught who represents especially my country and forward copy also of the "Welcome." I have been greatly abused by lawyers and Judges in the New York Courts, and my claims are tied up by those unworthy representatives their defaults - leaving exhorbitantcosts misused by them for me to pay. Which I am unable to do if I were willing to submit to the extortion. I cannot substitute other attorney's as they are confrounted by those infamous costs. Meanwhile I am really stranded through those destroyers and exterminators. I have sent a petition to the Bar Association but it seems to be unheeded by them. They evidently do not care to call the attention of the public to the abuses that they inflict upon clients and save themselves from their own responsibilities. Will you therefore kindly aid me in this calamity to find redress. If your uncle Robert Roosevelt were alive I should have had every consideration shown me through his friendship. He wasthe "Theater"? and President of our literary and Bohemian Association "Pot Luck" years ago when we all called him "Uncle Robert". Very Respectfully Yours Bessie O'Byrne "The Irish Band" (Of the English and American Stage. Poet Composer, Journalist and dramatist"[*6.*] Pueblo, Colo., Nov. 29, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. New York. Dear Sir: We are working up a debate in high school upon the question of the "Recall of Judges" and would be very much benefited by any information you could give us upon the subject. Any private views which we receive will not be published but used in the debate only. We will appreciate anything we can get very much. Yours Truly. Percy Owens Percy Owens, 1712 Hooper Ave., Pueblo, ColoGeo. W. Perkins 71 Broadway New York November 29th, 1911. Mr. Frank Harper, Secretary to Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave., City. My dear Mr. Harper:- Col. Roosevelt asked me yesterday to get him the enclosed pamphlet and sent it to him as soon as possible. Will you please see that it gets into his hands immediately. Very truly yours, Geo. W. Perkins M. K. (Enc.)[*11-29-11*] [*R*] [*xxxxx*] Chicago, Illinois. November, 29th, 1911. 461 E. 33rd Street. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. New York, City. % The Outlook. Dear Sir: Sometime past, after the most careful study of the political cancer, in the hands of whose purpose evidently is too destroy our great party, I directed a letter to your office. Having received you reply, I find in the paper of yesterday, a cartoon in direct apposition to my thot at that time, that the marks here on this cartoon will not be an affrontry. If I must agree with myself, the man to safely guard the nation for years to come, must come from the rear. James A. Garfield, the father started with one vote in the National Convention. James R. Garfield, the living giant of the father could start at a signal with the hands of the might Roosevelt, and his deeds of valor that would pay high tribute to the deeds of that soldier who died at the hands of an assassin, that would bring more honor to Roosevelt than should Roosevelt out general General Grant, in the nomination for a third term. With these reasons in few, I have prepared an article which I beg to submit, that the lines laid down in this cartoon, for which I kindly thank you in advance for a most speedy reply. Respectfully yours, James Hale Porter C.D.B.MORTIMER REMINGTON, MANAGER TELEPHONE BRYANT 5965 PORTO RICO ASSOCIATION GUARANTY DISINTERESTED INSPECTION PURITY EXCELLENCE ON THE SQUARE HONESTY EFFICIENCY ENERGY PROGRESS PORTO RICO EXHIBIT GUARANTEED PRODUCTS UNITED STATES AGENCY OF PORTO RICO ASSOCIATION INSULAR GOVERNMENT BUREAU OF INFORMATION 501 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK Nov, 29, 1911. Dear Sir: This exhibit is just below 42nd Street opposite the new Public Library. It is established by the Government of Porto Rico, to demonstrate to the American people the superior quality of Porto Rico products. The character and fineness of the native handmade drawn-work and embroideries is unusual, - bed linens, centerpieces and doilies in set and single pieces, also waist patterns, dresses, lingerie and fancy articles are of beautiful design and workmanship. All the goods at the exhibit are for sale at unusual low prices, considering the character of the work. The finest grapefruit in the world is grown in Porto Rico. It has thin skin, is very heavy and juicy, and not so sour that sugar need be used. Grapefruit will keep for six or seven weeks in a cool place. There are thirty-six (36) very large fruit, or fifty-four (54) medium size to a case. The price is $6.25 a case. When ordering, please advise what size you prefer. We hope that you will call and see the Exhibit, even if you do not care to buy. Very truly yours, Mortimer Remington COMMERCIAL AGENT OF PORTO RICO Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island.The Webster 40 West 45th St. New York Nov. 29th 1911 Dear Mr. Roosevelt, I thank you very much for your note of November 28th and for your advice so kindly given. I am writing to Mr. O’Brien as you suggest and hope through his kindly efforts the rules of the Italian Court may relax. Most gratefully and sincerely Yours Augusta H. Saint Gaudensmanagement of the Steel Corporation, with their open books, & frank business statements, their wish to have employees participate in the profits (stock ownership, the curtailing of Sunday work), & their safety devices for the workmen. For these latter they have spent largely--as I know. But it is due to all corporations, *[Schuyler]* Highland Hills, N.Y. Nov. 29, 1911 My dear Colonel, Indeed we shall arrange for the luncheon instead of the dinners, after we move down. There are just 1000 things I wish to ask you about, & therefore, whenyour Outlook statements about the Trusts--constructive & statesmanlike, realizing that the business methods of 50 years ago are not those of today. Personally, I have always had great faith in the 2 you do come, it will be à trois-- you & George & myself-- so that we can talk freely. How many interesting things that are going on in the world just now--in every part of it. I liked so muchyou can keep your over zealous friends quiet now. But oh! for that good talk over the luncheon table, & after. We must have it before long. My love to Edith. I hope she is entirely well now. Sincerely, Louisa Lee Schuyler [*To Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y.*]3 --good and bad-- that they should know what is and what is not against the law. The Sherman Act really does need amendments, does it not? 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VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER NUMBER 7 SENT BY REC'D BY Nc CHECK 4 RECEIVED AT 820p [*D*] 11/29 1911 DATED St Louis Mo vg To Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, No. The Million people unknown Club in behalf of the City of St Louis unanimously desires you to be their guest at an early date kindly advise us when and where our representatives can meet you and present our invitation we wish for you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving. Collins. M. Selph, Chairman.STATE OF MAINE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AUGUSTA [*W*] November 29, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. My dear Sir:- You will receive within a few days an invitation from President Moulton of the Maine Teachers' Association to deliver an address before that body in October, 1912. I hope you will pardon me if I urge you to give this invitation the most favorable consideration possible. You are no doubt aware that the east and New England particularly has responded less readily than some other sections of the country to the movement which aims to democratize the public schools. The Maine Association is perhaps the largest in New England and I feel certain that a great impetus would be given to a good cause if your voice might be heard in it behalf. I am, with great esteem, Faithfully yours, Payson Smith [[SHORTHAND]] PS/BBDR. TOWNSEND W. THORNDIKE OFFICE HOURS 2 TO 3 P.M. AND BY APPOINTMENT 20 NEWBURY STREET BOSTON, MASS. November 29, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City. My dear Sir: I am informed by Dr. William Lord Smith, the Secretary of the Harvard Travellers Club, that you are to address the Club at its annual dinner on December twelfth. The pleasant duty of composing the souvenir menu for the dinner is in my charge. I am writing, therefore, to ask if you have any objection to my using for the souvenir an illustration, and possibly a quotation, from your "African Game Trails." Very truly yours, Townsend W. ThorndikeJ. B. Tyrrell M. A., M. INST. M. M., F. R. S. C., F. G. S. MINING ENGINEER. 534 CONFEDERATION LIFE CHAMBERS TORONTO, November 29th, 1911. CANADA Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir, I beg to thank you for your letter of the 20th inst. in answer to mine asking you if you would lecture before the Canadian Institute here, and I greatly regret that it is impossible for you to come over to see us at present. However, we hope that at some future time this Institute may have the pleasure of introducing you to a Canadian audience in Toronto and of showing our appreciation of the work that you have done for the elevation of humanity in the United States. Yours very truly, J. B. Tyrrell President, Canadian Institute. For enc see 11-29-11MASONIC HOME, UTICA, N. Y. WILLIAM J. WILEY, SUPERINTENDENT Utica Wed Nov 29th 1911 Dear Brother Rooselt - Your very kind appreciated letter of 20th July received contents noted I take the liberty to enclose to you notice of the Results of our little Orphan & Childrens Sat. nights entertainment at Carnegie Hall just Grand (as I love little children) All for Sweet-Charitys Sake If not asking to much kindly send me one of your Photographs a few days ago & met which to me was Quite a misfortune, in going to Utica & lost my little Masonic gold pin & wore on my White Vest- it being presented by my friend Frederick Sims Grand Sword bearer of Grand Lodge with any best-wished I remain yours truly Brother C. WilliamsonFor enc see 11-29-11JOHN O. YEISER LAWYER 419 BEE BUILDING+TEL., D. 752 [*File*] OMAHA, NEB. Nov. 29, 1911 Mr. I. A. Reneau Broken Bow, Nebraska Dear Sir:- Enclosed find petition requested. Glad to have you volunteer to aid in this work in your City. Date will be arranged later. $3.00 per plate should cover it all, including ‘phone service. Send me list of names, and keep me posted but do not expect many replies, as this correspondence is too heavy. This will probably develop into an ocean to ocean banquet, as many outside cities are asking to feast with us. We are Roosevelt men who require no conferences to stiffen our backs, and we are not for anyone else for President Unless they lick us on the last day. We are not asking the Colonel what he thinks about it, nor paying any attention to what the newspapers say he has said. We are going to nominate him and win at the election because we have the votes and the constitution provides elections shall be free, and the Colonel, although a big man, is not big enough to throw an obstacle in the way of our writing as we please. If he wants Taft to have it, and he dares to take the responsibility a second time, he can refuse to qualify and let Taft hold over. (Teddy never makes the same mistake twice.) Now this has “got” to be done to save us from a captive party. The Postmasters and trusts combined cannot elect Taft, and the trusts don’t want to do it, because his party is too progressive. They want him nominated so as to dance a Democrat into office, just as the slave-holding interests of long ago switched over riding Polk into the White House under the rhythmic strains of the famous polka named in honor of the candidate of that infamous double-crossing scheme of southern brains intoxicated by wealth. We all would favor Taft in preference to even a little better man handicapped by the influence of Democracy, which has contaminated every movement with which it has affiliated. We would actually favor Taft, if the rank and file of the Republican party wanted him, but we believe they do not. LaFollette is a good man--he is my kind and your kind-- but he won’t make it this time. He is new in the Senate and new in the national field, and the interests will ridicule him to the graveyard, and then ditch him for a Democrat to suit their well laid plans which that hungry horde would agree to as they have shown by their treatment of Bryan. If the loyal patriotic Democrats would do for Bryan what we are doing for Roosevelt I want to tall you we would have had a campaign worthy of the name. Let’s try and encourage each other to put them both up whether they want it or not. That is what JOHN O. YEISER LAWYER 419 BEE BUILDING TEL. D. 752 OMAHA, NEB. #2 the trusts do. They try to run both sides--usually be put up weak men. We can run both sides as well as the trusts, but would reverse the order and encourage each other to put up strong men. Why should not the poor man, the consumer, the honest populace of both parties join in this job and then let the best man win. Stir up your honest Democrat friends out of their lethargy if you can to do something of this kind. However I don’t suppose they have the strength to do it. So we will proceed with our own business. With these conditions prevailing the nomination of Roosevelt is imperative. We will skin their hides and strip their tallow. He can save the party and strengthen the nation even to forcing the recall of appointive judges, if they should wrongfully nullify any laws put through Congress under the lash of the people. We would have a President who would keep covetous eyes off that canal we built, and who would do things. He will make blunders, and he has made them, but by the Gods-- he will see them as soon as we do and do something else. He may even blunder in trying to head off this move, but he will see the error in time to get right. God bless him--blunders and all--. We want Real Rough Roosevelt men in this move who have made up their minds, and whose necks are as stiff as the pedestal for Roosevelt’s head, and who know what it is to fail. Get their names on this list, get them all, the weak ones will follow, and pick up the crumbs from that big banquet we will have to devour--to eat up the hopes and ambitions of every intruding aspirant for this office. Truly, H [*[John O. Yeiser]*]-Ch Albert H. Walton N. Y. Bar Equity Press, 97 Reade St New York November 29.1911.[*[11-29-11]*] THE CHAMPLAIN SOCIETY President: SIR EDMUND WALKER, C.V.O., D.C.L., LL.D. Secretaries: { PROF. C. W. COLBY, M.A. { PROF. G. M. WRONG, M.A. Treasurer: H. H. LANGTON, M.A. Ass't Sec.-Treas.: MISS E. CREIGHTON Address Correspondence in care of THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE Vice-Presidents: SIR LOUIS JETTÉ, K.C.M.G.; SIR D. H. MCMILLAN, K.C.M.G.; HON. RICHARD MCBRIDE; R. A. FALCONER, LL.D. Councillors: A. G. DOUGHTY, C.M.G., M.A., LL.D.; ADAM SHORTT, M.A.; JAMES H. COYNE; HIS HONOUR JUDGE SICOTTE; A. H. U. COLQUHOUN, LL.D. The Champlain Society was organized in 1905 for the purpose of publishing valuable and practically inaccessible material relating to the History of Canada. It was intended that this Society should be representative of all parts of Canada, and that it should be conducted on lines similar to the Surtees, the Hakluyt, the Prince, and other publishing societies. The volumes published by the Society are limited, except in special cases where unusual conditions exist, to five hundred and twenty copies, of which twenty are used for review purposes. At first the issue of 500 copies was divided equally between members and Libraries, but experience proved that there was always a waiting list of individuals who desired to become members, while the number of Libraries did not increase as rapidly. It was determined, therefore, to change the proportion to 300 Members and 200 Libraries, and this has enabled the Society to offer membership to a limited number of people. The works already published by the Champlain Society are as follows: 1. THE HISTORY OF NEW FRANCE, Vol. I, by Marc Lescarbot, with English translation and appendixes by W. L. Grant, and an Introduction by H. P. Biggar. (To be completed in three volumes.) 2. THE DESCRIPTION AND NATURAL HISTORY OF THE COASTS OF NORTH AMERICA (ACADIA), by Nicolas Denya, translated and edited with a memoir of the author, collateral documents and a reprint of the original, by Prof. William F. Ganong. 3. DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE SEIGNIORIAL TENURE IN CANADA, 1598-1856; edited, with historical introduction and explanatory notes, by Professor Bennett Munro. 4. THE LOSS OF THE CONQUEST OF CANADA, edited, with an historical introduction constituting a history of the naval side of the British conquest of Canada, by Colonel William Wood. 5. NEW RELATION OF GASPESIA, by Chrestien LeClercq. An interesting study, hitherto untranslated, of the Gaspé region and of the North American Indians, translated and edited by Prof. W. F. Ganong.[*[11-29-11]*] THE CHAMPLAIN SOCIETY President : SIR EDMUND WALKER, C.V.O., D.C.L., LL.D. Secretaries : {PROF. C. W. COLBY, M.A. PROF. G. M. WRONG, M.A. Treasurer: H. H. LANGTON, M.A. Ass't Sec.-Treas. : MISS E. CREIGHTON Address Correspondence in care of THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE Vice-Presidents: SIR LOUIS JETTE, K.C.M.G.; SIR D. H. McMILLAN, K.C.M.G.; HON. RICHARD McBRIDE; R. A. FALCONER, LL.D. Councillors: A. G. DOUGHTY, C.M.G., M.A., LL.D.; ADAM SHORTT, M.A.; JAMES H. COYNE; HIS HONOUR JUDGE SICOTTE; A. H. U. COLQUHOUN, LL.D. The Champlain Society was organized in 1905 for the purpose of publishing valuable and practically inaccessible material relating to the History of Canada. It was intended that this Society should be representative of all parts of Canada, and that it should be conducted on lines similar to the Surtees, the Hakluyt, the Prince, and other publishing societies. The volumes published by the Society are limited, except in special cases where unusual conditions exist, to five hundred and twenty copies, of which twenty are used for review purposes. At first the issue of 500 copies was divided equally between Members and Libraries, but experience proved that there was always a waiting list of individuals who desired to become members, while the number of Libraries did not increase as rapidly. It was determined, therefore, to change the proportion to 300 Members and 200 Libraries, and this has enabled the Society to offer membership to a limited number of people. The works already published by the Champlain Society are as follows: 1. The History of New France, Vol. I, by Mare Lescarbot, with English translation and appendices by W. L. Grant, and an Introduction by H. P. Biggar. (To be completed in three volumes.) 2. The Description and Natural History of the Coasts of North America (Acadia), by Nicolas Denys, translated and edited with a memoir of the author, collateral documents and a reprint of the original, by Prof. William F. Ganong. 3. Documents Relating to the Seigniorial Tenure in Canada, 1598-1854; edited, with historical introduction and explanatory notes, by Professor Bennett Munro. 4. The Logs of the Conquest of Canada, edited, with an historical introduction constituting a history of the naval side of the British conquest of Canada, by Colonel William Wood. 5. New Relation of Gaspesia, by Christien LeClercq. An interesting study, hitherto untranslated, of the Gaspe region and of the North American Indians, translated and edited by Prof. W. F. Ganong.The following works are in the press: [*x*] Samuel Hearne: Journey from Prince of Wales Fort, in Hudson Bay, to the Northern Ocean, 1769-1772. A new edition edited by J. B. Tyrrell. The original, published in 1795, is now difficult to obtain. [*Vol VI Issued Sept / 11.*] The History of New France, by Marc Lescarbot. Vol II. The following works are in the course of preparation: Captain John Knox: Historical Journal of the Campaigns in North America, 1757 - 1760; edited by A. G. Doughty, Dominion Archivist. This work now very scarce, is by far the fullest account of the events of the time, including especially the two sieges of Quebec in 1759-1760. The Works of Samuel de Champlain: An English translation with the French text. Edited by H. P. Biggar. With Mr. Biggar will be associated a number of scholars who have made Champlain's period a special study. The Journals of La Verendrye: An English translation with the French text. Edited by Lawrence J. Burpee. These Journals make an interesting narrative of the discovery of the Rocky Mountains. Louisbourg: From its Foundation to its Fall, 1713-1760. Edited by J. S. McLennan. This work will contain much new material about the famous fortress and its sieges. An important work upon the War of 1812, extending to three volumes and containing much hitherto unedited material, is also in preparation by Lieut-Colonel William Wood. Each member of the Society receives two volumes for each [annual] contribution of $10.00. The volumes are printed in a style hardly equalled by any similar Society and are beautiful specimens of book making. As only five hundred and twenty copies of each volume exist, the work published by the Society will always command a high price. Five volumes have already been published and the sixth volume will appear early in 1911. The back volumes are furnished to new members and they can pay for them either in a lump sum of $30, presenting three annual fees, as follows: [*1st*] Subscription [for 1906].......................... $10 [*2nd*] Subscription [for 1907].......................... 10 [*3rd*] Subscription [for 1908].......................... 10 (The above payment, covering Volume VI, [not yet] issued) or in payments of $10 at intervals of six months. Those who choose this latter alternative will, after these payments are made, be on a footing with the other members. The society has as yet been unable to issue volumes at regular intervals, as editors are subject to unforeseen delays in their work. January, 1911.Enc in Tyrell 11-29-11Enc in Carrothers 11-29-11THE PERIL OF LYNCHING What saith the Saxon and the nation now? “Why, blood is spilled, and one more black man burned! Strength has spurned weakness, as it should be spurned, And Saxon ire is sated! This will cow The insolent blacks, who must be made to bow - Or butchered-’till th' inferior race has learned Its place!” “Hear! Hear!” the thundering Press returned. Great God! And is it wisdom to allow The measure of a man to be his skin? Is it not blindness to incite a race to hate the land and holds its hue a sin And damns men for the color of the face? If some dark arm, like Japan’s, trained and keen, Menaced this nation, how might black men lean? The North and East and West and South must wake To the grave danger of despising men To the black point of murder!- Even when A race is helpless, it may hate, and slake Its hot desire in tears!-To Feel; to fear and quake; To burn and bow and still be helpless then; To tear the sky with prayers, and learn again Of bloody victim burning at the stake Makes no man loyal to the land he loved! We have been loyal, but we are despised; Teach us, O white men, how to love once more! This scourge of lynching has but advertised To all the world: “Restraint has been removed: No negro here is safe within his door.” James D. Corrothers, Haverhill, Mass. An Appeal to Boston By James D. Corrothers, D. D. Pastor Calvary Baptist Church Haverhill, Mass. Read at the Wendell Phillips Centenary THE PERIL OF LYNCHING. What saith the Saxon and the nation now? "Why, blood is spilled, and one more black man burned Strength has spurned weakness, as it should be spurned, And Saxon ire is sated! This will cow The insolent blacks, who must be made to bow— Or butchered —'till th' inferior race has learned Its place!" "Hear! Hear!" the thundering Press returned Great God! Anf is it wisdom to allow The measure of a man to be his skin? Is it not blindness to incite a race To hate the land that holds its hue a sin And damns men for the color of the face? If some dark arm, like Japan's, trained and keen, Menaced this nation, how might black men lean? The North and East and West and South must wake To the grave danger of despising men To the black point of murder!— Even when A race is helpless, it may hate, and slake Its hot desire in tears!—To feel; to fear and quake; To burn and bow and still be helpless then; To tear the sky with prayers, and learn again Of bloody victim burning at the stake Makes no man loyal to the land he loved! We have been loyal, but we are despised; Teach us, O white men how to love once more! This scourge of lynching has but advertised To all the world: "Restraint has been removed: No Negro here is safe within his door." James D. Corrothers, Haverhill, Mass. An Appeal to Boston By James D. Corrothers, D.D. Pastor Calvary Baptist Church Haverhill, Mass. Read at the Wendell Phillips Centenary We are waiting, Boston, waiting; Back to thee the black man turns, Blanched to tears, his woe relating, Where he knows the fire burns. We have come because we know you, Boston, by the lusty sea; Come remembering much we owe you, Mighty Friend of Liberty; You, who raised your hand in warning, You whose meaning Sumner voiced; You o’er whom the stars of morning Sang, and sons of God rejoiced; You who helped in our distresses Lustily, again, we pray: Thunder from your loyal presses To the nation what we say! Say that still we wait and listen, Hoping at your water-gate, Words to cheer: “The stars shall glisten, Tho’ their coming seemeth late.” Races differ, but are equal; Since the flight of time began, Each has been some other’s sequel In the Serial of Man. Prejudice and Degradation Smirch and vilify the weak: Patience, Toil and Education Lead them to the heights they seek. We would live: bar not nor blight us. Send, from summits where ye dwell, Hopes, like torches, that may light us From the labyrinths of hell. We exist: but how? Let Passion, Murder, Rapine, Lynching tell, These becoming common-fashion- Quench the cabin light in hell! Boston, still the crime-drunk bout lasts; We shall see! - What SHALL we see? We have come, the nation’s outcasts- Stripped and drenched in blood, to thee!Enc in Ferriss 11-29-11 ca 11-29-11VOLUME LXX.---NO. 2 SAYS ROOSEVELT AND WALL STREET MADE A BARGAIN Wharton Barker Asserts Money King Told Him That Interests Would Support Colonel. ADVANCE NEWS ON PANIC? Alleged Deal Concerned Railroad Bill, Ex-Banker Tells the Senate Committee. '$1,000,000 TO BOOM ALDRICH PLAN' Washington, D. C., Nov. 28.--Wharton Barker, a retired banker of Philadelphia, sprung a sensation on the senate committee on interstate commerce today when he alleged that a New York financier told him in 1904 that the financial interests would support Theodore Roosevelt for president because the latter had "made a bargain" with them "on the railroad question." Mr. Barker's statement came in the midst of a vigorous attack on the "money trust," in which he alleged also that President Roosevelt had been given the details of the impending panic of 1907 several months before it happened, but took no action to prevent it. He declared that the Aldrich currency plan was the handiwork not of former Senator Aldrich but of a Mr. Warburg of the banking firm of Kuhn, Loeb & Co. of New York, and that a fund of $1,000,000 had been started to insure its adoption. Said They Frightened Roosevelt. "Three or four weeks before the election in 1904," said Mr. Barker, "I was walking down Broadway, when I met one of the most distinguished money kings in New York, a man now dead. He said to me: 'We are going to elect Roosevelt.' I expressed surprise, and asked if he had given up the support of Parker. He said yes; that they had frightened Roosevelt so he had made a bargain with them." Members of the committee looked somewhat incredulous, and Mr. Barker added: "I wish Mr. Roosevelt were here." "I wish he were," said Senator Townsend; "it would be interesting." Mr. Barker said the financial giant, whom he declined to name, told him that Roosevelt had "made a bargain on the railroad question." Mr. Barker continued: " 'He is to holler all he wants to,' he told me, 'but by and by a railroad bill will be brought in by recommendation of the president cutting off rebates and free passes, which suits us who own the railroads, permitting the railroads to make pooling arrangements, and providing for maximum rates.' " The railroad man added, said Mr. Barker, that under the latter authority it would be possible to add from $300,000,000 to $400,000,000 to the total freight charges paid by the American public. Wrote to Roosevelt; No Answer. " I told him I didn't believe Roosevelt had made any such agreement," said Mr. Barker, " but when the annual message of 1905 went to congress he recommended most of those things. I wrote to President Roosevelt and told him what I heard, and that I had thoughtbanking firm of Kuhn, Loeb & Co. of New York, and that a fund of $1,000,000 had been started to insure its adoption. Said They Frightened Roosevelt. "Three or four weeks before the election in 1904." said Mr. Barker, "I was walking down Broadway, when I met one of the most distinguished money kings in New York, a man now dead. He said to me: 'We are going to elect Roosevelt.' I expressed surprise, and asked if he had given up the support of Parker. H said yes; that they had frightened Roosevelt so he had made a bargain with them." Members of the committee looked somewhat incredulous and Mr. Barker added: "I wish Mr. Roosevelt were here." "I wish he were," said Senator Townsend; if would be interesting." Mr. Barker said the financial giant, whom he declined to name, told him that Roosevelt had "made a bargain on the railroad question." Mr. Barker continued: "He is to holler all he wants to" he told me, but by and by a railroad bill will be brought in by recommendation of the president cutting off rebates and free passes, which suits us who own the railroads, permitting the railroads to make pooling arrangements and providing for maximum rates." The railroad man added, said Mr. Barker, that under the latter authority it would be possible to add from $300,000,000 to $400,000,000 to the total freight charges paid by the American public. Wrote to Roosevelt; No Answer. "I told him I didn't believe Roosevelt had made any such agreement." said Mr. Barker, "but when the annual message of 1905 went to congress he recommended most of those things. I wrote to President Roosevelt and told him what I heard and that I had thought the man lied, but now I must believe he had not. It was the only letter of mine Mr. Roosevelt ever failed to answer." Members of the committee asked Mr. Barker to give the name of the financial man who had told him that Roosevelt was to be elected. "I cannot do it," said Mr. Barker, "but subsequently somebody was alleged to have stolen some correspondence between Mr. Harriman and the president, telling of $250,000 put up for election expenses in the city of New York." Referring to the panic of 1907, Mr. Barker said a man who was present at a conference at J. P. Morgan's house in May came to him in Philadelphia and wanted him to use his influence with President Roosevelt to stop a plan that had been mapped out, he alleged, by the financial leaders. The man was a captain in the Rough Riders, he said, and had used his own influence with the president, but without avail. Details of Financiers' Plan. "The plan," said Mr. Barker, "contemplated the curtailment of loans, the withdrawal of credits, the putting away of money by those interested where they could get it when they needed it to stop the panic, and the enforcement of the various state laws regarding the holding of cash reserves by the banks and trust companies." Mr. Barker said that in October, when the financial upheaval reached its crisis, he urged President Roosevelt to distribute the $145,000,000 of cash on hand in the treasury among the banks of Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, and other large cities. "He wanted to do it," he said, "but he called in Mr. Knox and Mr. Cortelyou and Mr. Root, and instead of depositing in the outside cities he plunged the whole amount into Wall street. It broke the country, but it saved the gamblers." The Philadelphia man, whose banking house at one time was fiscal agent for the Russian government, declared that those who backed the Aldrich monetary plan had begun a "propaganda" in which it was proposed to spend $1,000,000 to secure the indorsement of the proposed currency legislation. "Yesterday a banker in Philadelphia started to collect that city's share of the money, $100,00," he said. Wide Control of Oligarchy He declared that the "great money oligarchy" of New York controlled all lines of finance, industry, and transportation, and that no legislation designed to break up the trusts would strike at the root of the trouble. "Few people appreciate how by control of the money of trust companies, savings banks, and national and state banks, the money trust has throttled individual enterprise," he said. He urged a law that would compel national banks to hold their legal reserve in cash, instead of having the power to redeposit part of it in the banks of New York. "Nothing but those immense reserves, varying from $250,000,000 to $350,000,000 makes New York the money power it is," said Mr. Barker, insisting that the Aldrich currency plan would strengthen this financial force by enabling the banks to use public credit for their own ends.Enc in Williamson 11-29-11MASONIC CHILDREN RETURN HAPPY AND LADEN WITH HONORS About $5,000 Realized From Concert by Utica Children at Carnegie Hall in New York-Youngsters Were Happy to Get Back to Old New York, but Happier in Returning to Utica. Flushed with the success attendant upon their efforts at Carnegie Hall, New York, Saturday night, and bringing with them the assurance that $5,000 had been realized for the benefit of the Masonic Home, 77 children of that institution, accompanied by their attendants, arrived in Utica yesterday afternoon, glad to return to the big brick building on the outskirts of the city. Although the trip was attended by the usual drawbacks and inconveniences, the Utica children acquitted themselves in a manner that drew thundering plaudits from the great crowd which filled Carnegie Hall Saturday evening, when the Masonic Home concert was rendered. New York welcomed them as only a big city can, and those who were closely associated with them while in metropolis saw them depart with regret. Upon the arrival of the Masonic Home contingent in New York late Friday afternoon four large electric busses, furnished by friends of Supt. W. J. Wiley, were found awaiting. At the Great Northern Hotel Proprietor Lenin welcomed the delegation and placed the entire second floor of the hotel at the disposal of the children. A private dining room was also provided, and everyone immediately fell into place without confusion. After supper Friday evening the children were taken to the Hippodrome by Supt. Wiley, occupying two stage boxes and enjoying the performance throughout. Saturday morning was occupied in rehearsal at Carnegie Hall, where the entertainment, under the auspices of the Fifth Masonic District lodges, took place Saturday evening. After an hour and a half of rehearsal the children returned to the hotel and there held a reception for their friends. Most of those who went on the New York trip formerly lived in that city, and the reception assumed large proportions before everybody had been cared for. The afternoon was spent in resting up for the evening's entertainment, and at 8 o'clock the children were ready for business. Carnegie Hall is not fitted with a curtain, but one had been improvised, and in spite of the time consumed by the Mecca Band (which occupied a prominent part in the entertainment) in getting on and off the stage, the Uticans made a decided hit and were able to carry out the greater share of their program. The Mecca Band, a Masonic organization, opened the entertainment with a selection from "The Chocolate Solider." and then the Masonic Home Children were arranged on the stage and the curtain went up on the "Song of Welcome." The Dutch dance, which was such a success in this city, proved an even greater one in variety-fed New York. Martha Radelfinger, George G. Thompson, Gladys Searles and Edmund Booth, doing the dance in excellent time and step. The Shadow Song dance by Rose Lanz, Gladys Searles, Gertrude Aldin and Lucy Nichols, was also enthusiastically applauded. Mrs. Lucy Marsh Gordon, well known to Uticans, also participated in the entertainment, and was followed by the children, who danced the Highland Fling in Utica last winter. The Masonic Orchestra was given a chance to show the skill of the members, and received a much greater volume of applause than was accorded the Mecca Band. Jean de Paleologue did some very clever pastel work, and was followed by the children in the Sailors' Hornpipe. There were eight selections and solos still scheduled to be played by the children, but Supt. Wiley saw that the clock hands had traveled around to 11 o'clock and that the performance should end. Then the audience had an unexpected pleasure. Miss Katherine Veteri whose sweet voice has charmed thousands of visitors at the Masonic Home was sent forward to the front of the stage by Superintendent Wiley, and when she had finished the first verse of "Home Sweet Home," there were few dry eyes in the audience. The children joined in the chorus and their share of the entertainment was finished. Although many numbers were necessarily omitted because of the later hour, the concert was an entire success and received the enthusiastic approbation of the vast audience. Mr. Wiley said that he was informed while in New York that nearly $5,000 [?]. Band had played the overture, there was scarcely a dry eye in the house and they were recalled again and again. It was an affecting spectacle. So many had volunteered to appear on the program that it was after midnight before the band, with Paul Henneberg conducting, played the last selection. Twenty numbers of a diverse and extremely interesting bill were staged under the direction of Philip Mindil. A letter was received by W. J. Wiley, superintendent of the home, from John [?] Maher of the St. John's Catholic Orphan Asylum at Utica, which brought out with wonderful clearness, the fact that the natural love of men for children will break down many barriers that exist between them. January 21, the children of the Masonic Home gave a concert under the direction of Mr. Wiley for the benefit of the children of the Catholic Asylum, from which $5,300 was realized. The following letter from the Catholic Institution, shows the brotherly feeling existing between the two orders: Utica, N. Y., Nov. 24, 1911. Dear Mr. Wiley - The noble impulse that brought forth a most delightful instructive and entertaining concert last winter given by the little children of the Masonic Home for the benefit of the little girls of St. John's Catholic Orphan Asylum - the thought, that act, still linger in pleasing memory. And the story of that festal event is so human that it travels on and on, covering the length and breadth of our own beloved land and reaching out to those beyond the seas. You builded well in the lesson that sweet charity teaches! The working committee of St. John's Catholic Orphan Asylum subscribes and instructs us to send you the enclosed draft for $100. True, it is but the "widow's mite" when compared with the munificent offering you placed in the hands of Sister Cornelia, but our hearts, our good will go with this gift - you know the rest. Mr. Glatt humorously suggests that the same be applied to buy 20 "standing room seats" in the upper back gallery, and that these tickets be sold over again when the "standing room only" signs, are displayed. The announcement of a full house will give joy to all of us at home. We prophesy for those in attendance at the concert in New York an evening of rare pleasure. May those assembled give pause between the acts, to the daily grind, the constant unremitting care in night and day, the unselfish and devoted love that must be bestowed on these little wards to bring about their present development, a care which must be continued, if later they are to take respectable place in the citizenship of the Nation. We know and appreciate your generous heart workings in the cause to which you are attached. Very sincerely, RICHARD A. HENRY, Secretary. JOHN L. MAHER, Chairman. Col. John G. Vrooman of Herkimer, who as grand master of the Grand Lodge laid the corner stone of the Masonic Home 20 years ago, in speaking of the Home told of its growth to the $500,000 establishment of the present time and of the outlook for a still brighter future. The Home began with 160 acres of land, and to-day owns 240 acres of the best real estate in the vicinity of Utica. "Last June we dedicated at Utica the largest Masonic chapel in the world," said Judge Vrooman. "It was a memorial to Daniel D. Tompkins, past grand master, ex-governor of New York, and once vice president of the United States. To-day the Home cares for 300 men and women and 140 little children, and its work is extending all the time. There is not a boy or girl in it who cannot get a splendid college education if he or she wishes. All the children are those of deceased Masons. The present Home is the result of the unselfish purpose for which we lived and labored 20 years ago, and that our hopes have been realized is proved by these happy gifted children before us here to-night." Edgar Selwyn, author and producer of "The Arab," made a generous offer in connection with the entertainment. In a letter to Asher Mayer of the Fifth Masonic District, Mr. Selwyn offered to turn over the proceeds of a benefit performance of "The Arab" if the masters and lodges thought the plan a good one. The proceeds would, of course, be devoted to the Masonic Home the Dutch dance, which was such a suc- ces in this city proved an even greater one in variety-fed New York. Martha Radefinger, George G. Thompson, Gladys Searles and Edmund Booth, doing the dance in excellent time and step. The Shadow Song dance by Rose Lanz. Gladys Searles, Gertrude Aldin, and Lucy Nichols was also enthusiastically ap- plauded. Mrs. Lucy Marsh Gordon, well known to Uticans, also participated in the en- tertainment, and was followed by the children, who danced the Highland Fling in Utica last winter. The Masonic Orchestra was given a chance to show the skill of the members, and recieved a much greater volume of applause than was accorded the Mecca Band. Jean de Paleologue did some very clever pastel work, and was followed by the children in the Sailors' Hornpipe. There were eight selections and solos still scheduled to be played by the children, but Supt. Wiley saw that the clock hands had traveled around to 11 o'clock and that the performance should end. then the audience had an unexpected pleasure. Miss Katherine Veteri whose sweet voice has charmed thousands of visitors at the Masonic Home was sent forward to the front of the stage by Superintendent Wiley, and when she had finished the first verse of " Home Sweet Home," [there] were few dry eyes in the audience. The children joined in the chorus and their share of entertain- ment was finished. Although many numbers were neces- sarily omitted because of the late hour. the concert was an entire success and received the enthusiastic approbation of the vast audience. Mr. Wiley said that he was informed while in New York that nearly 5,000 had been realized for the benefit of the Home. A dispatch from New York, states that the amount is 6,000. When the Uticans left the Great Northern Hotel, the proprietor was frankly sorry to see them go. "Never had such an orderly, nice crowd," he assured Mr. Wiley. "Bring 'em again and we'll treat you right They're the best ever." And the children were rather sorry to leave New York, although glad to re- turn to the Home once more. When they arrived on the train, yesterday after- noon the various expressions of satis- faction at the trip were interesting. "Had a goof time," said one young lady who sturdily "toted" a violin case and cornet case. "but I didn't have the time to wash my face on the way back." From another-"Prof. Jacobus is all right . You know he went down with us. and he's a regular circus." And a third - "My, but I was glad to see Broadway again. Glad to get back here, too." Some of the crowed went to the Home in the big bus and the remainder went on the street car. The inmates of the institution were lined up at the en- trances and in the main hall way to give the, a joyful welcome and Door- keeper Vaughan's face beamed as he saw his "chickens" coming home to roost after their long trip. Superintendent Wiley expressed him- self as well satisfied with the children's performance but said that they did [not] have enough [charge] to show what they could do. Incidentally the children com- posed a certain parody to the tune of "Alexander's Ragtime [Band]." Only those who are "in on" the joke will ap- preciate it, but they will be glad to sing it on any day except Sunday. Saturday evening Superintendent Wiley was presented with the following framed certificate which pays due trib- ute to his work at the Home: GLOBE LODGE. NO. 588, F. & A.M In Hearty Appreciation of His Good Work for the Honor of the Fraternity and His Great Achievements in the Management of the Masonic Home at Utica: the Brethren of Globe Lodge, No 588. Free and Accepted Masons at the 880th Communication Held June 29, in Jacobean Room of Masonic Hall Unan- imously Elected: Right Worshipful Brother William J Wiley An Honorary Member and Make This Hereby Known to All Free and Accepted Masons Wherever Disposed In testimony whereof we have granted him this certificate under our hand and seal of our Lodge. Louis Reige, Master Theodore R. Cole, Senior Warden. Henry F. Semke. Junior Warden. Jhon D. James, Secretary. The following dispatch from New York gives an idea of the apprecia- tion displayed by the audience. New York, Nov. 26. - Carnegie Hall overflowed last night with kindly feel- ings toward the 77 little orphans of the Masonic Home at Utica, New York. who came to New York to appear at the bene- fit concert tendered to them by the mem- bers of the Fifth Masonic District As- sociation, The hall was filled with Ma- sons from the various lodges of the metropolitan district and standing room was at a premium. Six thousand dol- lars was realized to insure comfort of the 127 children of the home. When the small orphaned entertained of the home came on stage to sing the "Son of Welcome," after the Mecca [--------------Other side of page--------------] one vice president of the United States. To-day the Home cares for 200 men and women and 140 little children. and its work is extending all the flame. There is not a boy or girl in it who cannot get a splendid college education if he or she wishes. All the children are those of de- ceased Masons. The present Home is the result of the unselfish purpose for which we lived and labored 20 years ago. and that our hopes have been realized is proved by these happy gifted children before us here to-night." Edgar Seiwyn, author and producer of "The Arab," made a generous offer in connection with the entertainment. In a letter to Asher Mayer of the Fifth Masonic District, Mr. Seiwyn offered to turn over the proceeds of a benefit per- formance of "The Arab" if the masters and lodges thought the plan a good one. The proceeds would, of course be de- voted to the Masonic Home ---------------------------------[*Boman*] 1113 Lexington Av. New York City; Nov. 30, 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt 287 Fourth Av., New York City; Dear Sir:- It may interest you to know that Dr. Cabot of the Harvard Medical School is to lecture at the Mt. Morris Baptist Church, Fifth Avenue and 127th St., this city - next Sunday morning at ten O clock. The enclosed card gives an idea of this lecture; and the pamphlet, an idea of the course of lectures offered yearly now at this church. Respectfully yours, Jno. S. BomanFor 1 enc see 12-3-11 Cabot[*Bowman*] The Old Time Printing Pressmen’s Association of Chicago (INCORPORATED APRIL 1809) JAMES H. BOWMAN, PRESIDENT TEL. AUSTIN 9083 4808 WASHINGTON BLVD CHAS. A. FAUST, SECRETARY TEL. GRACELAND 4869 3661 MAPLE SQUARE TONY SWANSON, TREASURER FIRST VICE-PRES. JAMES L. REGAN SECOND VICE-PRES. JOHN P. KEEFE THIRD VICE-PRES. GARRETT BURNS BOARD OF DIRECTORS WM. F. MORAN OTTO FRITZ GEO. PLOWRIGHT SERGEANT-AT-ARMS FRANK BUSH CHICAGO, Ill., Nov 30 1911 [*D*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt New York City. Dear Sir The above organization will celebrate the hundredth anniversary of the invention of the cylinder printing press by Koenig of Germany. By holding a Banquet and Reception in the Drill Hall Masonic Temple Chicago Dec 5 1911 7:30 P.M. This the most important invention in the printing craft outside of Gutenburg. Movable types will be fittingly commemorated by our organization and we would deem it a pleasure to have you with us on this occasion if it were possible. For that reason I have been instructed to extend to you an invitation to be present with us on this occasion. Sincerely and respectfully yours, J. H. Bowman pres.[*[Carolon?]*] November 30th 1911 THE CROSSWAYS Burlingame, California My dear Mr. Roosevelt My thanksgiving could not possibly have begun with a pleasanter "Outlooks"! and I must be doubly thankful, first to Mrs. Alexander for her "report", and then to you for the result, becauseof its arrival on Thanksgiving morning! Our daughter-in-law tells me that you are expected in San Francisco before very long to see the grand child in which visit I hope I may have the pleasure of seeing you and of adding my thanks in person for the Photograph. which I am so glad to have.My little nieces Florence and Harriet Lowden showed me with great pride and delight the photograph you had given them, and now I can tell them, that they are ahead of their Aunt, only in the matter of dates. With kindest greetings in which my husband joins me I am Very sincerely Yrs Harriett Pullman Carolan [*2*] [*UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO*] President’s Office. November 30th, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt New York My dear Sir: A year ago a gift of five thousand dollars was made to the University of Toronto by Mrs. Marfleet of Prophetstown, Illinois, to establish a lectureship in memory of her late husband. Mr. Marfleet was an American citizen, who lived for one year in Canada and took an interest in the University. In instituting the lectureship it was thought that his wishes would be met by choosing as lecturers, distinguished Americans who would be able to set forth some phase or phases of the national movements of the United States. We have not yet appointed any lecturer on this foundation, but we are anxious to have the series begin next year, that is to say, between October, 1912, and March, 1913. The time could be made to meet the convenience of the Lecturer. We should like to have if possible three lectures, for which we can offer an honorarium of five hundred dollars. I know that your time is very fully occupied by the public affairs of your country, but if you can make it possible to come to Toronto at any time during the next academic year and deliver these lectures by way of inaugurating this course, we shall esteem it an honor paid to the University of Toronto. With much respect, I am, Yours sincerely, Robt. A. Falconer, PresidentStandard Mining Company Kennet, Shasta County California R. J. Campbell BUSINESS MANAGER SUITE 510 SELLING BUILDING PORTLAND, OREGON OPERATING UNCLE SAM - MOCKING BIRD BONANZA - GRIZZLY BEAR HOCKEYE - NEWTON JOSEPH L. JOHNSON [*H.*] Portland, Oregon, November 30, 1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt New York City Esteemed Sir:- I must write to you out of the fullness of my heart, this Thanksgiving morning; because of my admiration for your noble and useful service that you have so graciously given to the people of the United States of America, and the good that, I confidentially believe, you can yet accomplish for them and the Country. My heart has been made sorrowful, when I have read many times recently, that you are not considering the Presidency form another term; it is a place of great responsibility and we do not want to blunder; we must have a tried and responsible man to fill it. I have no political ambition; not a member of any political organization; only one of thousands that wants to see justice for all alike. (2) I have enclosed an article clipped from the Oregonian, the organ of the interests, evidently printed for the avowed purpose of creating public sentiment against you, for they fear you, and well they may. My prayer for you is, that you may be divinely endowed with added strength and wisdom, and again serve your people. Thanksgiving Greetings:-- for you and yours where-so-ever dispersed. Very sincerely yours, H. D. StaleyOFFICE OF CLARK GRIER CHAIRMAN REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE 1908 DELEGATE AT LARGE TO REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION CHAIRMAN REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 12TH CONG. DIST. OF GA. DUBLIN, GEORGIA. 11/30 1911 My Dear Sir:- Your country, your party, and your friends, Call you, they must have you, to make the race, no other Republican can win. If things turn as I look for them to do if a few days the demand will be so great that you will yield and consent to again sacrifice your private feelings and make the race. With high regards I am Truly yours Clark Grier OFFICE OF CLARK GRIER CHAIRMAN REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE 1909 DELEGATE AT LARGE TO REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION CHAIRMAN REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 12TH CONG. DIST. OF GA. DUBLIN, GEORGIA.*] [*C*] 11/30 1911 Hon Theodore Rosevilt New york, N Y My Dear Sir:– Your country , your party,and your friends , Call you, they must have you, to make the race, no other Republican can win. If things turn as I look for them to do in a few days the demand will be so great that you will yeald and consent to again sacrafice your private feelings and make the race. With high regards I am Truly yours Clark Grier [*signature*][*[Keaton]*] Los Angeles Calif. Nov 30 — 1911. Hon Theodore Roosevelt. Dear Sir. I wish to say a few words to you in regards of some of the mutual insurance companies, and their ways of doing business. Their agents get men to take out policies either sick or accident, and when a person gets injured or sick they try to get you to settle with them not on the rate you were "paying" but on anything that they can get you to sign your name and release them. I heard of a case in this house where a man was disabled and had 30 dol coming from an insurance company and when it came to settling he was offered 5 dol, he could not talk english he was german and got the landlady to help him out, and finely he got his 30 dol and the landlady was asked to keep quiet about it. I have been disabled the 31 of August and badly burnt with electricity and am still under a doctors care, at the present writing, have been paying on a policy for the past 8 years at 18 dol per year and was to recive 60 dol per month in case ofaccident, after the first month of injury I send them a doctors statement, and in return I receved a blank and it asked in one place. "What would be the least that I would settle for. Now I am disabled 90 days, what would I do if I had 10 children like there are in my home I having 4 brothers and 6 sisters and father pay in out a home. I have some money but I am not thinking of my self, there ought to be a state insurance adjuster it would not cost much and when a person is sick or injured and holder of an insurance policy to report at once with a doctors certificate or statement and the policy to be payed at the end of 30 days. I have been in 24 states and heard a great deal and they make the collections trough the U.S. Mails. I always pay mine with a post office money order. Hoping to hear from you that you reived my letter I am Very Truly Yours Frank D Keaton 523 San Julian St Los Angeles CalAdamana, Ariz. Nov.30.1911, Theodore Roosvelt, Oyster Bay.N.J. My dear Mr.Roosvelt, While our country is supposed to be giving thanks for its many blessings,and our people are prosperous,well fed, and happy,while our law makers are instituting new reforms, legislating in behalf of the laboring man,opening new lands, ect,ect.may I ask your help in the cause of the muchly written about,muchly talked about,but little helped,small farmer, and homesteader? I understand that the money from the postal saving banks, is being loaned to the banks over the country at a rate of 2 1/2 % interest,the banks receiving 6 & 7%,and sometimes much more for this money, A farmer,without gilt edge security,cannot borrow a penny of this money,and the homesteader is out of it altogether. Why would it not be possible for the government to establish, what they call in Russia,a peasants bank,New Zealand,France,and Austrailia,all have means of relief for the small farmer and settlers, The U.S. has none. All its money is tied up by private ownership, and the only chance of a government back has also been given over to private concerns at such a low rate of interest,that could distressed farmers get it,at the same rate or even a cent or two more,it would indeed mean a country full of prosperous people. One year ago I filed on a piece of land,at this place. Have built a house,chicken house,and yards. At that time I had charge of the little hotel here,and thought it promised a fair living,and some profit,on the strength of which I,or my mother rather,took the land. The hotel venture proved a failure. so I now have to leave my mother, (73 years of age) and a small boy,alone on the ranch,while I hustle for a living, or else I have to give up the place altogether,which means going back to a city,and relinquishing, for all time,any hope of a home. The land can not be given as security for a loan, No bank will accept it,and unless I was the fortunate possesser of a friend who could and would lend the money for improvements, thereis no chance for me. I am sure you[b] will pardon me for being personal,but my case is only one of hundreds to be found all over the country, You can find with out much hunting, relinquished and abandon claims all through Colorado, Nevada,Wyoming,and where ever government land is to be had. We are like an old cow in the quick sand,through a miscalculation, or plans gone awry,or sickness,or one of the many things which may befall the best of us,we are bogged,and the least bit of a pull would get us out,and put us on our feet,none the worse for our mishap. The ranchman in charge of us, does not believe in riding bog,however,and we are left to struggle out if we can,If not,why it is only one less cow for the ranchman. In stead of saving us and gaining an added revenue,why he has so many,that a few stuck in the bog does not matter. It is rather tough on the cow,but she should have known better than to go into the sand. Speaking personally again,in behalf of the many, if I could(2) go to my government,and borrow a sum of money to fence and plough,the placese seed it to alfalfa, buy a few hogs and chickens,andgive me a living for two years,it would mean a live cow instead of a dead one,it would mean a loyal citizen,and another home,it would mean more people living on farms,and fewer sweatshops,less,anarchy,and better citizens of our future generations. Trusting that you will give this some little thought,and that I have not trespassed on your time, I am Very respectfully, Miss Alice C. McLain[*9*] Post Office Department OFFICE OF THE DISBURSING CLERK Washington November 30, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I have often wished for an excuse to write you and now I have it. Though I have not had the pleasure of seeing you since you left the White House I have often thought of and remember you with sincere affection. Had it not been for your "square deal to all" policy and your justness in dealing with little things as well as with the big ones, I would have been dismissed from the Post Office Department, disgraced and branded a dishonest citizen, simply on account of an innocent technical violation of the rules of the Department. Your goodness in giving me a hearing saved me from the machinations of a higher official who would have resorted to any dishonest means to secure my dismissal and I want to assure you of my everlasting gratitude. I often call at the Tribune office and sing your praises in conversation with our mutual friend and your great admirer, George G. Hill. You have been in my mind much in the past ten days, principally on account of a hunting trip down in Albermarle County, Virginia, from which I have just returned and the accompanying picture will particularly explain. Newspapers frequently make misstatements and such is the case in this instance, but my trip was sufficiently successful to be worth relating and I think will prove interesting to you for the reason that I visited and had with me each day on my hunt Jim Bishop, whom you know and I think the best turkey hunter I ever met. I succeeded in killing nine turkeys in as many days, getting three the first day and the others on succeeding days. I should have killed more as I had good shots, though why we do not always bring them down cannot be explained. The turkeys were plentiful the first four days and we flushed give different gangs; after that they were badly scattered on account of the numerous rabbit and bird hunters and we ran across either single birds or pairs, while the majority had been driven to the mountains. The last day of my hunt, Friday the tenth, Bishop and I put up our horses at Mr. Loundry's and hunted from there to Mr. Wilmer's place, Plain Dealing, where we talked a few minutes with Dick; we then circled around to Pine Knot, where we ate our lunch sitting on the porch and both Bishop and I wished mightily that you could have been with us. It was quiet and peaceful and I do not wonder that you and Mrs. Roosevelt love so to be there. I flushed a number of woodcock down by the little run some distance back of the house. As my gun was loaded 3–1/2 grams and one ounce of number fives, I passed everything up for the turkey. On our way back to Loundry's the dog flushed the big gobbler shown in the picture. We immediately built blinds and, after an hour had elapsed,began calling; it was not long until he answered and coming closer made a complete circuit of the blind before getting within range of my gun – I finally got him. A little later Bishop called up his companion, another big fellow, and had him within range waiting for him to walk from behind a clump of pines when the dog, unable to withstand the temptation longer, broke out of the blind and, of course, the big fellow was off in an instant. I have been hunting turkeys in Buckingham County for a good many years and only last year went to Albermarle County, where I met Bishop. I have mastered the art of yelping and Bishop says I can use the wing bone with better success than any man he has ever hunted with. However, Bishop is the best yelper I ever heard and I cannot equal his science in the art. We have planned to hunt down in Buckingham County next year if nothing prevents as there are more turkeys there than in any locality I know of and fewer hunters to frighten the game. I sincerely wish you could find it convenient to accompany us. Bishop is expceting you at Pine Knot a little later and just as soon as the hunters let up the turkeys will return and you will have some good sport. I read with much interest and enjoyment in Soribener's the accounts of your African hunts and spent several evenings trying to relate as accurately as I could some of your experiences to Bishop and his family. He was so thoroughly interested and anxious to hear more that I suggest you send him a copy of your book. He would appreciate and enjoy reading it more than anything I can think of. He has a very interesting family of five girls and two boys, ranging from four to sixteen years of age and a good–looking, kind, hardworking wife. They enjoyed my stay with them I know as they see few people from the city and listened intently each night, after our return from the hunt, to my tales of city lie/ Bishop has a splendid dog, an Irish setter with an exceptional nose, fast and tireless, which gives good tongue when he strikes a turkey. His only fault is that he is restless in the blind, but Bishop will soon conquer that. I never saw the country so beautiful as it is this year. I often sat on the hills enraptured at the scenery and coloring and listened to the many varieties of birds so plentiful in Albermarle County. My early training in boxing and gymnastics at School and in the Columbia Athletic Club, which I have kept up, had put me in good condition for this hard tramping through the woods and Bishop marveled at the fact that a city man should be as hard as I and possess the endurance necessary in turkey hunting. I trust I may have the pleasure of meeting you again sometime soon; it would give me much pleasure I assure you to talk hunt and at the same time to tell you of my everlasting gratitude for your goodness and fairness to me while President. With kindest personal regards to yourself and family and trusting you may be blessed with good health for many years to come, I beg to remain, Yours sincerely, W. M. Mooney Bishop's address is, J. G. Bishop, Woodridge, Albermarle County, Virginia.[*I am looking forward to hearing your talk on Dec 9th*] [*[11-30-11]*] TELEPHONE HAMILTON 99 WINDYKNOB WENHAM MASSACHUSETTS [*7.*] My dear Mr Roosevelt. Science Progress (The Quarterly Journal, John Murray, London) for Oct. 1911, no 22. has a very flattering article on Thayer, by Mrs. Arthur Bell. Perhaps you may not have seen this paper, so I am just sending you the reference in case you want to be amused. Sincerely yours John C. Phillips Nov 30, 1911Nov 30- 1911 [*[Sheldon]*] ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY WEST FIFTY-SEVENTH STREET Dear Col. Roosevelt— Thanks for sending me the Outlook with your remarks on Wallaces recognition marks — What you say is absolutely true, in my opinion, and I feel sure that this theory together with those of warming colors and mimicry will some day be reduced to the same proportions as that of the concealing coloration theory— thanks to you— It may interest you to know that at the recent meeting of the A.O.U. in Phila., a paper on recognition marks in birds was read. The writer attempted to prove that certain markings in birds are actually forthe purpose of recognition. Immediately after the reading, several members at once criticized the theory. Not one member defended it. I shall be glad to meet you at the Univ League Club with Brewster & Chapman Friday or Saturday. Yesterday Chapman asked me to lunch at the Museum Friday with him & Brewster- when I see them, I assume they have decided when to meet you- Sincerely yours C. SheldonMonadnock, N.H. Nov. 30. 1911. My dear Col. Roosevelt. I am mortified at causing you to open another envelope in my behalf— I wrote you yesterday a help—begging letter to the Outlook and too late remembered that I should have sent it to Oyster Bay for haste. This letter begged you to complete your generosity about letting me use that "Settler's Small boy with pet gazelle" photo by signing a permission to Charles Scribner's Sons to allow2 me to use it. I enclose such a request, to make it more possible for so busy a man as yourself to do this. I am yours with gratitude for any patience you show me. Abbott H. ThayerFor 2 encs see 11-30-11[* [11-30-11] *] Shelley Villa Meols Hoylake Cheshire. 30. I I. I I. Theodore Roosevelt Esq. Oyster Bay. New York State. Your Excellency, The members of The Lodge of King Solomon's Temple No: 3464, were delighted to hear that you had accepted honorary membership. I am compiling a complete record of the lodge from year to year; the work of the lodge is engrossed in an album, together with the insertion of photographs of all the principal events, and of the honorary members. It the years to come such an album will be extremely valuable to brethren of the future. May I ask you to let me have an Autograph photograph of yourself, with the signature across the print so that it may be transferred to the album. With fraternal regards, Yours obediently A. J. Shelley-Thompson F. R. G. S. Director of Ceremonies and Librarian 3464.[*ca 11-30-11*] Charles Scribner's Sons Gentlemen, I hereby authorize you to allow Mr. Abbott H. Thayer to use the "Settler's small boy with pet gazelle" pictures, in my African article (Nat. Geographic Magazine for Jan. 1911) for any purpose he pleases - Enc in Thayer 11-30-11[*[ca 11-30-11]*] Dr. RICHARD C. CABOT of the Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital of Boston WILL SPEAK ON "The Modern Conception of Medical Service With a Retrospect" At 10 o'clock on Sunday Morning DECEMBER 3, 1911 AT THE Mount Morris Baptist Church 5th Avenue, between 126th and 127th Streets Dr. Cabot will be introduced by Dr. ABRAHAM JACOBI (Promptly at 10 A.M. Audience dismissed at 10.45) THIS invitation is extended to all interested in Medical Service and to all men and women interested in Social Service, as it pertains to the betterment of the health and well being of the human race.[*[Enc. in Berman 11-30-11]*]Encl in Thayer 11-30-11 Charles Scribner's Sons New York City.[*[Nov. 1911]*] The Evans School Mesa, Arizona Thanksgiving Day 1911 Dear Mr. Roosevelt, Archie, as his occasional postcards have told you has been down for several days with a bad attack of Liver trouble & all but had jaundice in fact. He took a decided turn for the better yesterday & his recovery should now be rapid. It is a little too early to say how this will effect him. Undoubtedly it will leave him weak & he has already lost a good deal of weight. Although at no time has he been seriously ill, as you know, such an illness is most depressing and lowering in every way. Luckily we had planned to go off camping this coming week, & it may be that he will recuperate thoroughly in that week I will let you know on my return. He isapplying himself hard to his studies as he always does & I feel very much disappointed at this let and hindrance. Doctor Palmer has attended to him during his illness. Archie is a poor patient – especially when not very ill. Mrs. Evans joins me in kindest regards. We hope Mrs. Roosevelt is entirely over her accident of last October. Faithfully yours, Henry David Evans"FOR A GREATER NATION THROUGH A GREATER SOUTH" The Southern Commercial Congress Southern Building WASHINGTON, D.C. ORGANIZED DEC. 8. 1908 INCORPORATED JULY 21, 1911 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS DUNCAN U. FLETCHER President. DAVID R. FRANCIS, First Vice-President. T. S. SOUTHGATE, Second Vice-President. WILLIAM H. SAUNDERS, Resident Director. G. GROSVENOR DAWE, Managing Director. CLARENCE J. OWNS, Secretary-Treasurer. BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. C. HAAS, Montgomery, Ala. A. P. BUSH, Jr., Mobile, Ala COL. S. W. FORDYCE, Hot Springs, Ark. CLIFTON R. BRECKINRIDGE, Ft. Smith, Ark. HON. DUNCAN U. FLETCHER, Jacksonville, Fla DR. LINCOLN HULLEY, DeLand, Fla. ASA S. CANDLER, Atlanta, Ga. J. M. WILLIAMS., Dublin, Ga. LOGAN C. MURRAY, Louisville, Ky. COL. HARRY WEISSINGER, Shelbyville, Ky. JOHN M. PARKER, New Orleans, La. DR. OSCAR DOWNLING, Shreveport, La. EDWIN L. QUARLES, Baltimore, Md. J. CAREY MARTIEN, Baltimore, Md. CHARLES SCOTT, Rosedale, Miss. MAJ. R. W. MILLSAPS, Jackson, Miss. HON. DAVID R. FRANCIS, St. Louis, Mo. C. P. WALBRIDGE, St. Louis, Mo. C. H. EVANS, Wilmington, N. C. DR. F. B. FITE, Muskogee, Okla. H. J. HAYNSWORTH, Greenville, LELAND HUME, Nahsville, Tenn. M. T. EUDALY, Grand Falls, Texas COL. HENRY EXALL, Dallas, Texas THOMAS S. SOUTHGATE, Norfolk, Va. HON. HENRY C. STUART, Elk Garden, Va. ROY B. NAYLOR, Wheeling, W. Va. CHAS. A. DOUGLAS, Washington, D. C. WILLIAM H. SAUNDERS, Washington, D. C. G. GROSVENOR DAWE, Washington, D. C. November 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York. My dear Sir:- It is my profound pleasure to forward to you, under separate cover, a complimentary copy of the proceedings of the Third Annual Convention of the Southern Commercial Congress, dealing with "The South's Physical Recovery." In order to aid our work, will you please carefully scrutinize this extraordinary volume and then send a communication concerning it to us for such use as we can make of it; and also to any periodical whose columns may be open to you. I ask this because such an important volume can only do good to the extent to which it is circulated and read. Furthermore, it is the first of five volumes covering the meetings of 1911-15, that in their totality will make the most completing summing up of resources, development, and potentialities that has every appeared in the history of the United States. These meetings are to define the contrast between the conditions of to-day and those of 1861-5. In order to assist in maintaining our work, the scope of which is to influence ninety million minds to the truths regarding the South, we are selling the volume at $5,00, the difference between the cost of production and that price going to the maintenance of our great strategy of development. If, therefore, you can commend this book to friends and business associates it will be of valuable assistance and deeply appreciated by the Executive Officers of the Congress. Yours very truly, Duncan U. Fletcher, President.[ [[shorthand]] ] [*1.*] [*[Ca Nov 1911?]*] The New York Navy Yard Clerks and Draughtsmen's Association request the pleasure of your company at their Annual Banquet Saturday evening December second nineteen hundred and eleven at eight o'clock Broadway Central Hotel, Broadway and Third Street New York F. C. Keale Chairman Banquet CommitteeThe Sequel: [*[CA Nov.-11]*] That of Compulsory Education, is clear — Compulsory Service! To work and toil. Just as School is essential, so Industrys - rear Is as paramount! O'er sea and soil. Be therefore Government as responsible held For its Truantcy's, as that one it has Compelld!! As in the case of Materials, People too Should not be Wasted, improperly Made! That, the Raw and Crude may eventuel ensue To the greatest attainment that bade. We can neither waste Value nor improper Gain, Without loosing Ourselves! Inasmuch the Domain. Our Ambition, but not Competition, that lifts The Individual — Constitution! For the later Circumvents and Internly shifts — To surpass the State! Scrolls its volution. But Avarice, the former, aspires to Attain! To Promote, not to Rival, Absorb and Retain. Thus we know it is Money disintigrates Brain — Prevents whole Devotion of each and all. That directs Mind to Crimes, makes Disease, the Insane, Maintains Ignorance and reigns by sheer gall!!! Such is Wisdom! Spelld Fake in the realest of sense, In which Jugglerous talon fools squirm in suspense. Liucke.Abusejoy. She loved him in a Maiden way, He courtled her Divine; They sat upon a chair to play And called each other Mine. He felt she was still tender, young, She, he was hardly old; They toyfully caresst among Each other manifold. Their company proved Platonic, So stroked each others hair; Withal, their Souls cut to the quick, Were content de-bon-air. She bore no fingermark of fate, He took no palm away; Each held their caresses estate, Was none the worse for age: O, — arch-joys mitigate abuse In outlockt unity! Still more enmeshing to come loose — Free more community. LinckeThe Born Servant. Her Bug is the Servant Problem, For she is ones Forelady. She never did make one of them - One Made to Order would she. And her Scheme is to Hire per hour, (Likely at six or eight cents) So her Help could find their own dower - More Free, not at her Expense. Her Father, the Servant, did he Not even pay Her therefore? Between both these, our Forelady - May solve her problem some more: Who Serves is the Boss and Master, To whom the Servant must submit! The Born is therefore the laster - So long the Bearer sees it. Lincke N.B. Herein may be observed the folly of placing the Mechanic under Obedience and the Dubs in Official position. - R.L.The Parting. Bordering the great County of Allegheny, In an unbroken line all around it, progresst A huge digging, destined to part it from any And all the attachment with the World it possesst. So, in inverted cone-form to Gravitys core, The detaching would end to release it from Yore! The task was completed and the County thus freed Now proceeded apart from the World, its own course, In the fashion of Comets an Orbit decreed. With that tail-end attraction of Light the Soul force. And we who were on it as the Star Engineers, Complemented each other on being such Peers! And what do you suppose assumed shortly befall Us, of all the nerve Man ever dared to give birth? An Aireo-Baloon-Plane chap paid us a call, With credentials as envoy from far away Earth. Said he: The Pope would appoint a Cardinal here With the object of Saving you, worthy Compeer! LinckeThe Name And It. You shall not use The name in vain - Nor It! the most momentous. Think not therefore in empty vein, Nor hold instinct sententious! The reason why you surely shan’t, Is simply that, you realy can’t. But when you use The name, or bear It, mindfully or thotless, May each your Soul a vantage bare That truely is exotless! Because, not to do ought in vain, It follows - and the Soul must twain. Therefore, use The name as you please - Think of It, animated! Effect your interdictions plea’s Results incorporated! But since you shan’t use Them in vain, Bleed both - the name as It, and gain. Lincke. N.B. You may observe herein the precise position which holds imperitive the necessity of discarding “our” so called "Commandments"! R. L.As You Will. How Up To Snuff housekeepers, ruffshod and wise, Manage to Save Time and thereby Reduce Cost: Huge Shoemats spare cleaning the floors and disguise Interim, dregs filterd thru - lying embosst. Of course - it is cheaper upholster eyesores Than build flawless, concrete, have permanent floors! Note the Schemes they adapt those Ragmats to clean: With wiry brooms, rolling brooms, suction machines And scouring and pounding and shoveling the glean - All of which seems right practicle to our Queens. Thus is dear Economy bountiful made, As Quantity thrusts Quality into the shade! So too in their laundring and cooking and beds Their Time must be Saved - even down to the baths, In dressing, parading, devorcing and weds, - Frugalitys cares simply litter their paths. And why not pray, spend all such claptrapy junk - Not to keep it - would that not put all on the punk? What Science, what Art and what Story, what Toil, These devices that raise the Cost to Consume And lower Production! To purchase more, oil - Obtain less to Live and spread Mediums boom: Thus, wisely to Pad the Earth seems more complete Than Felting ones Soles - note the Chinamens feet! Dear Middlemen! Is that not why they raise Rent, Goods and Food lies rotting while we therefore fleecet, While there are not jobs enough, Credit is Spent And meantime the Landlords - Officials - increaset? Just roll their whole outfit into a sweet pill And swallow it naively or not - as you will! Lincke. P. S. Now Teddy deal, not? Uh-huh!Earnd Time. I built me a Nation for a Home, an Estate, Employing a Multitude many years thereat. Paid for it on completion without hesitate; Cost — Time and Material and then some at that! But where these peoples proceeds had been spent, that day I invited them stay awhile still! Anyway: I explained how I loved this grand Home and Estate, All those Industrys broadcast, my hobby withal — This craft of Agriculture, that, I contemplate To make them a present of it once, and for all. But on one condition, whis is to this agree: Place and Selves may be Exchanged, but no Property! I explaind that all Goods and all Products exchange, Was a matter of Carriage their Wants to Supply And all Services Renderd therefore, to arrange That each Soul would obtain more than Money could buy! Hence, no sort of Medium can be a Receipt, Nor a Vote, nor Election! Earnd Time gets the Seat. Lincke N.B. This clearly shows The System that is, to take the place of all others extant, to anyone with the requisite Intelligence![*[UNDATED - CA-11-11]*] [*2.*] [[SHORTHAND]] Portland Commercial Club PORTLAND, OREGON Theodore Roosevelt N. Y. City N. Y Dear Mr Roosevelt: By this mail, under separate cover I am sending you a Pacific Monthly with a marked article that I believe you will read with interest "Our Contemperanous Ancestors" is its title. Sincerely yours Fred Lockley 1738 Baseline Road.[*[UNDATED-CA 11-11]*] [*[16.]*] Just to say, dear Colonel Roosevelt, that your views upon the stabilization of business are about the sanest I have seen-- in a time when business insanity fairly riots! Very sincerely yours, John Luther Long --- 629 Walnut street, PHILADELPHIA.[*[CA 11-11]*] [*[Lundquist]*] The Master Skipper Dedicated to The Hon Theodor Roosevelt by an ardent admirer. [*11.*] Hoh! Master Skipper of the Book of state theres breakers dead ahead Dont you hear their thunderous surging roar Our course is near their bed The soundings show the depts are nil Aye the rocks they graze our keel Hoh Master, Wake up and take the helm oer else our doom they'l seal - Dont slumber longer, wake from your sleep Wake eer it is too late Oh come save the ship on the stormy deep Arise and save us, the ship of state The pilot we have has blundered again He's way off the true safe course So do take command, once more again stand The saviour of the Ship of State.2- For the ship of state So nearing her fate On the wrong road of destiny Oh come bring her back On the safe beaten track Of American Liberty Oh. Cease from your slumber skipper dear Wake up and do take the helm For the Ship which we sail Will careen and travail When the storms it does overwhelm Your skillful hand. experienced strong Can only save us now Why did you rest, so long, so long Come take command, but you know how.3. Your manly heart, your steady nerv Your knowledge great and true Is just the pilot who wont swerve From just the thing to do. Take then the helm, oh iron heart And the Great Master up above Shall be thy guide to ne'er depart Out of this perfect guiding love He'l lead thee on, and ever on To grander nobler deeds And give you wisdoms treasure lore As He oft did, in days of yore So Master Skipper Theodore Come forth to the task once more Guide the Ship of State Ee'r it is too late Away from the Breakers to The safe harbored shore4. Hoping that my ardent desire of being of some use toward your election as our next President and saviour of our mutual country as it now is facing dire peril from the inside — and from the outside — and also through your kindly offers of aiding me in getting on in what I would like to get a chance at — poetry as a business vocation — , I write myself your sincere friend and admirer. C. Theofil Lundquist 204. E. 33d St NY City P. S. I enclose stamp for reply. Do you think I have any aptitude at all in this line?[*11-11*] [*4.*] 39 EAST SCHILLER STREET My dear Colonel Roosevelt - Some of Mr. Akeley's friends are giving him a welcome home dinner at the Blackstone Hotel here in Chicago on the evening of November the 27th at seven oclock, and we are wondering if you and Kermit might be tempted to come to it. There will be about sixty guests, ladies and gentlemen, and from every one of them you would be assured of the most enthusiastic welcome, as of course you know.It is barely possible that I may be in New York sometime within the next ten days and at that time I could give you further details if you should find it convenient to consider seriously the probability of coming to the dinner. In the meantime, may we not hope to hear whether there is any likelihood that you might honor the Akeleys and all of us by coming? With kindest regards I am Yours Very Sincerely John T. McCutcheon The Chicago Club.[*[ca]*] November 1911. [*5*] My dear Mr. Roosevelt, I want to thank you with all my heart for the pride and pleasure your letter about my book has given me, and for the permission you have given the public here to make use of a line or two from it. I assure you that no evidence of its success will ever by sweeter to me than is the knowledge that Mrs Roosevelt and you read "Mother" and thought it was good. Very sincerely yours, Kathleen Norris. Mrs. Charles Norris. 80, West 92nd Street. New York, City.(COPY) Baltimore, Maryland, November 1911 Rev. Henry M. Wharton, D. D., Chaplain, Isaac R. Trimble Camp, No. 1025 Baltimore, Md. United Confederate Veterans Dear Comrade and Chaplain-- This Camp has passed a resolution appointing a Committee to take the necessary steps to effect the purchase of the valuable property located on Madison Ave., Baltimore, which in the early fifties, was the home of General Robert E. Lee, when stationed here as Bvt. Col. in the U. S. Army. As the Camps and various Confederate Societies, charitable and otherwise, conducted by both men and women, urgently need a permanent home in which all their Societies could meet to perpetuate the honor and glory of our dead heroes, and to render aid to the remaining survivors, it seems meet for the Committee to purchase and improve this property in the name of a corporation to be designated as THE LEE CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL CORPORATION, and to be dedicated and used as the headquarters of our Camps and other Confederate Organizations. This is dependent on securing the necessary means. This Camp through its authorized Committee, hereby appoints you as its accredited Agent, and respectfully requests you to solicit subscriptions to be applied to this object. Yours fraternally, (Signed) 1st Lieut. Commdr. Acting Commander Winfield S. Peters Chairman ------------------------------------------------------------ William F. Wheatley 4th Lieut. Commdr. ---------------------------------------------------------- Treasurer Luther W. Hopkins Adjutant --------------------------------------------------------- Secretary pro tem OF COMMITTEE OF ISAAC R. TRIMBLE CAMP No. 1025 UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS.[*ca Nov 1911*] WM. B. C. ROBERTSON Mohawk, N. Y., 191 Col Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir I enclose you a bill of Lading. My Man that took the cider to Station sent it off unpaid will you please send one the bill for the Freight and I will return the money to you as the order was to pay the Freight Very Truly Yours Wm B C Robertson [*CA NOV 1911*] [*Squibb*] Bernardsville N. Y My dear Mr Roosevelt. I think of you as the one person who can give me the information I want about Arizona The hot dry climate of Arizona has been advised as the best for one of our boys who has muscular rheumatism, who wants to go there and outgrow it. i know it is presumptuous of a stranger to ask for one minute or your time but if you would be so good as to answer two or three questions about Arizona I would be most grateful. I will be in town on Friday and will be in town on Friday and will go to the Outlook office. If you know of any one in New York who knows Arizona who would inform me as fully as you can I shall be most grateful, for the name and address - and so you would escape an anxious Mother - With all good wishes - I am Sincerely yours Margaret R. Squibb- (Mrs Charles F. Squibb- Bernardsville N. J.-)[*Ca NOV 1911?*] [*R.*] November Ninth Nineteen eleven Honorable Theo. Roosevelt, Dear Sir:- Pardon my presumption in addressing you personally but will you kindly look over the enclosed and see if you with your fearlessness, courage and high ideals do not consider it worth publishing. I am Most respectfully, Hattie H. Stackle peril & potency to arbitration treaties & other similar international agreements. (Just came from Richmond & Washington & heard much of interest. The President's illness is giving worriment, as he does not seem to be able to throw off his cold, which is deep seated.) Sincerely, John A. Stewart. [*[Stewart]*] ask as the greatest possible personal favor if you would kindly write a note that could be read containing some sentiment embodying your view, as you expressed it to me the other day, of the just utility of such a movement as ours in creating that right sort of "intra popular" good feeling which gives[*[CA Nov 1911]*] [[shorthand]] [*16.*] J. C. S. Dear Col. Roosevelt: _ There is to be a meeting of our National Peace Celebration Committee this afternoon at the Lawyer's club at 3:45. It will be well attended, & Oscar Straus will preside. We should feel highly honored if you could be present; but if you cannot be could I[*[CA Nov 1911]*] Dear Mr. Harper:- Will you kindly phone me if the Col. will see me on most important matter today (Tuesday). Very truly yours John A. Stewart [*[Stewart]*] 3.30[*CA NOV 1911*] [*a*] 374 Hopkinson, Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa., Hon Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y., Dear Sir: I am preparing a debate on the subject, "Resolved: That the Sherman anti-trust law should be repealed so as to subject the big corporations to a policy of regulation instead of destruction." Could you furnish me with any material on the subject or inform me where I might obtain such? Thanking you for your trouble in this matter. I am, Very respt yours. Homer R. Sullivan[*CA NOV 1911*] [*a*] 463 Bedford Ave Brooklyn NY Mr. Theodore Roosevelt. c/o The Outlook. N. Y. Dear Sir: If you can spare the time, I would greatly appreciate a few lines from you expressing your views on the liquor question. In my home town, there are two saloons which spoil the atmosphere of the whole place. I am interested in the "Mens Forward Movement", and expect to say a few words to the class at our meeting next Wednesday evening, in an endeavor to lend public sentiment against permitting these places to continue their work in our community. I am sure a few words from you would be interesting and helpful to the class and inspiring to me. I sometimes wish I had your "big stick" for a while, and the ability to handle it as you have done; but if you will send me a "splinter" I will use it to the best of my ability. Thanking you in advance I am, Very respectfully Henry J. Van Gelder.[*[CA 11-11]*] [*4.*] To His Excellenncy Mr T. Roosevelt U.S.A. Honorable Sir: You are here by cordially invited to accept the office as chairman of the world peac congress to take place in Jerusalem Palestine on the first of October 1913. For the purpose of establishing peace on earth and to bind the evil spirit. (Rev. 16:13,14. 20: 1-3, 7-9.) Kindly inform of your acceptance Respectfully The Swedish Palestine Peace Office F. O. LILJEFALT Address VASTERAS SWEDEN [*P.A: the*][*CA Nov 1911*] Dear Mr M. The enclosed just received Better pass it on to Nellie. Glad Arthur feels so much better All well here. Wrote you yesterday. Hastily H. B Better not, in writing to Arthur, say I sent you letter.Enc in Arthur Nov 1911P.S. This is the only sheet of paper I have. Nov 1911. Dear Uncle Hugh; I don’t know how in the world you learned I was sick unless you got it from Clark and I told him not to tell. I was dumfounded when the head nurse told me of your telegram. I tried to have them reply at my expense but they said they had to obey your instructions. I intended to write immediately but could get no one to write for me and until today didn’t feel as though I could write myself. Today however I feel very much better and hope to get out in a week or so. At one time I had lost so much flesh and continued to grow weaker so steadily that my friends were quite worried for fear I’d kick the pail over but -well you remember my appetite - well after they quit giving me liquid nourishment and let me eat what I wanted I began to improve immediately - my appetite kept improving and I kept improving with it. My ailment started with chills & fever & grippe combined. I fought these on my feet continuing about my affairs. After three days when I was almost over these ailments I suddenly had to take to bed. I’ve had inflammation of several internal organs, pleurisy etc. but after recovering from them I continued to grow weaker. The doctor made numerous tests to determine the nature[*[For enc see ca Nov 1911]*] of my infection but as yet has been unable to do so. The doctor seemed determined to make me have Tuberculosis and made every conceivable test but I fooled him — he could find no trace. My hips are what bother me now for between the pain in them and the weakness of my legs I am entirely unable to walk although I hope to learn soon. With crutches and much earnest effort I can walk about 15 ft [already] now before I become tired out. The Doctor has just been here and made another unsuccessful test for Tuberculosis in the abdomen. I'd like to know what is wrong with me myself but if I can just get well soon I’ll be willing to let it remain a mystery. I’ve sworn by all the Gods and some Devils that if I ever get well I’ll never, never, never get sick again. I’ve had all I want and enough left over to feed the multitude and I’ll take so much care of myself hereafter that I’ll always be in as good shape as a sportsman’s new gun. I’ve made up my mind to join a gymnasium club, go down to the athletic club and train with the fighters. always walk up and down stairs (when the elevator isn't running) and to keep out from under when watching aeroplanes. My motto is — “Never Again” Your postal arrived last night. I shall be delighted to see you if you can only stop over and if I can manage to get well before you get out will take you around to see the many interesting sights here. If I’m not able I’ll have a friend do it. Love to Mrs. Boyd. Remember me to Elmer Arthur, Willie and the Cook — don’t forget the latter. Arthur[*[ca Nov? 1911]*] [*File under Interview*] Col. Roosevelt uttered a tempting challenge today: to say that he doesn't want to be president in such a way that people would believe it. The conversation started on another subject, whether murder was always murder, as he had put it in the Outlook. He was at his best, vigorous, in earnest, yet full of fun, and he played with my question as to murder being murder in war, etc., till the theme was played out. Then I asked: "How about the presidency?" "What about the presidency?" he came back, sharp and hard. "Do you want it?" His eyes took on that peculiar boring look which somehow suggests a blow, as if he had half a mind to strike you in the face. "I have answered that," he said, "several times, in the newspapers and in private." And the look looked for the particular form my incredulity would take. "Yes," I said, "you have answered the question; you have said you didn't want it. But you haven't [carried conviction] made people believe you." "I know," he said, "they [doubt my sincerity] don't want to believe me." "Well, that's your fault, not theirs. You are a writer and a speaker. It's up to you to say it so that [you are] they have to believe[d] you."- 2 - "But what more can I say?" "What have you said?" "I have said," he answered, "that I didn't want the nomination." And he gave, "not for publication", a reason which was rather convincing as to that. But this reason against his candidacy would not apply to the presidency. "How about the presidency?" I asked. "Wouldn't you like to be president again?" "No, I would not," he said. "That's what everybody would find it hard to believe. Most everybody judges others by themselves and, since they would like to be president they think you must be the same way." "But I have been president," he said. "Exactly," I said, "and you enjoyed it." He laughed, but it was an aggressive sort of laugh. "Don't you believe me?" he asked. I evaded an answer, saying that I was being convinced, and I was, but more by his manner of [saying it] speaking than by what he said. "And, of course," I said, "not everybody can see how you say it. You can convince the public only by finding something to say that will of itself be convincing." "But what can I say?" "Well, you could say that you wouldn't accept the nomination- 3 - if it was made." "But I shouldn't say that. No one should say that. Certainly it shouldn't be said now. I might want to accept it when the time came." That was "the point", I protested, where people lost faith. But he declared that he meant it, just as he said it; all of it. He doesn't want the nomination; he doesn't want to be president again. He was earnest; he certainly means all that. "But what do you mean by saying that you might want later to accept the nomination?" "Why, just that," he said, and he went on to lay it out clearly. He doesn't want the nomination; he wouldn't accept the nomination of it came in the ordinary course. "If it came as a mandate," he said, and he halted. "Even if it came as a mandate," he said, "I wouldn't take it. I wouldn't take it unless it came as a mandate to do a particular thing. That's what I mean," he added. "Do you understand me now? If there were a job to do, a piece of work that had to be done and that I would want to do, then -- then I'd go on, and I'd do it.["] But I don't want that to happen. I don't want that job." "Yes," I said, "I understand that. But that's just what you haven't said in public." "Of course not," he said. "That is what would make them- 4 - doubt all that I say." "Well, then," I said, "it is simply because you haven't said it so that you make them believe that you mean just what you say, just exactly that, that you don't want the presidency, [or] [?] office; but that you are always willing to take a job, a big job; that there is no such job in sight now; which means that the people have in mind now such piece of work. Therefore you are not a candidate now; you are not 'available', or 'logical'; you are not a 'regular' candidate; not at all. You are an emergency candidate, ready to serve when we want the kind of a man you are to do the kind of work you have done and can do; and then only." "That's it." "I don't see why that can't be said," I said, "so as to carry conviction." "Well, you try it," he answered.[*ca Nov 1911*] The National League for the Civic Education of Women 20 EAST 46th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone: 7971 Bryant Season of 1911-1912 NOVEMBER BULLETIN Monday, November 6th, 4. P.M., at 20 East 46th Street THIRD ANNUAL MEETING Report of the Year’s Work Election of Officers Plans for this Season Tea at five o’clock You are cordially invited to bring guests LECTURES Tuesday, November 14th, 4 P.M. at Waldorf-Astoria “The Influence of The Legal Aid Society upon Civic Life” MR. ARTHUR von BRIESEN President, Legal Aid Society Tuesday, November 21st, 4 P.M. at 20 East 46th Street “The Mutual Obligations of Home and School” Miss Julia Richman District Superintendent, New York Public Schools Tuesday, November 28th, 4 P.M. at 20 East 46th Street “Mormonism and the Women of Utah” FLORENCE ELLINWOOD ALLEN, M.A. Salt Lake City SPECIAL CIVIC EXCURSION Thursday, December 7th, 9 o’clock Visit Jefferson Market Court, 10th Street and 6th Avenue Hon. William McAdoo, Chief City Magistrate, Presiding Jude McAdoo will address the members Those desiring to attend this session will please notify the office Membership card will admit member and guestca Nov 1911 With the compliments of the trustees of the New York society library Kindly acknowledge [[shorthand]]Mr. Harper: This is a letter Mr. Roosevelt handed to us because of its suggestion. We have attempted to follow it out, and it can now go back into Mr. Roosevelt's files. E.H.A. Dec. 1, 911.work. Goethals made unjust, personal appeal to have my salary restored, but with no sign of success. Fitzgerald will never yield in his hostility to me. I did not go near him or "Swagger." Shurly while they were here. They are a noble pair of Shyster statesmen and have won here the unanimous trophy of contempt. Love to Mrs. Roosevelt, and good luck to you in everything that concerns your best welfare. Yours always Joseph Bucklin Bishop [*ack 12-13-11*] [*(1911)*] ISTHMIAN CANAL COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 1st Dec. Dear Theodore- I have read your trust article with interest and admiration. It is a thoroughgoing Roosevelt document and it is a great delight to read one again. Of course it cuts you loose irreparably from the Taft administration - but you have been getting away steadily for a year or more. As a campaign platform, the article is impregnable and powerful. It will not budge Taft from his position, for he is headed straight for destruction with the obstinate and fatuous fury of a blind bull rushing for the brink of a precipice.or Cummins or Hughes, if we nominate them. We have one man, and only one, whom we know we can elect. Ergo, we will nominate him and make him accept." That will be the outcome unless the brains of the party have turned to punk. All sorts of reports and rumors come here about you, all of which I disregard. When you speak for yourself, I listen but not otherwise. Taft is doomed and must take himself out of the way. All goes well here. The Democratic Appro. Com. have been here and gone. They were as gentle as doves and had only one anxiety - to do nothing to hamper or check the progress of the I do not see any salvation for the Republican party save through you. Also, lately no other man can be elected next year. That is the opinion of every man who comes here - including Joe Cannon. He said to Col. Goethals - " I am not a lover of Roosevelt, but he is the only man we can elect." In my opinion, the matter has already passed out of your hands. Whether you wish to be the candidate or not, does not weigh a particle. The party needs you and will take you, willy nilly. When the convention comes together and the delegates survey the field they will say: "We can't elect Taft without the support of Roosevelt - and that we cannot have. We cannot elect La Follette, [*Theo. B Blakey*] JAMES BREATHITT ATTORNEY GENERAL COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL FRANKFORT JOHN F. LOCKETT 1ST ASSISTNAT THEO. B. BLAKEY 2ND ASSISTANT THOS. B. McGREGOR 3RD ASSISTNAT CHARLES H. MORRIS LAW CLERK December 1, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir:- I have your highly appreciated favor of the 25 ult. and I cannot express to you how much I appreciate your confidence in writing me as you did. Enclosed is an editorial which expresses the views of the Republican party in the Nation. Respectfully yours, Thos B Blakey P.S. Your answered Barker exactly right. Don't mention him again. [*[12/1/11]*] HEADQUARTERS, ROOM T11, 203 BROADWAY PHONE 558 CORT. [*Peace*] NEW YORK CITIZENS' PEACE BANQUET WALDORF-ASTORIA DECEMBER 30TH, 1911 [*Confidential*] NEW YORK _______ GENERAL COMMITTEE MR. J. PIERPONT MORGAN MR. AUGUST BELMONT MR. JOHN HAYS HAMMOND MR. WM. G. McADOO MR. WM. RANDOLPH HEARST GENERAL GEORGE R. LOUD JUSTICE JAS. A. BLANCHARD JUSTICE SAMUEL GREENBAUM JUSTICE ISAAC FRANKLIN RUSSELL JUSTICE PETER A. HENDRICK HON. WILLIAM A. PRENDERGAST MR. RALPH PETERS MR. JOHN C. EAMES MR. R. A. C. SMITH MR. ARTHUR P. LELAND MR. WILLIAM HOMAN MR. HENRY IVES COBB MR. WELDING RING MR. WILLIAM C. DEMOREST MR. A. I. ERLANGER REV. DR. JOHN WESLEY HILL HON. WILLIAM SULZER MR. C. K. G. BILLINGS PROF. DARWIN I. BARDWELL PROF. WILLIAM A. CAMPBELL GEN. THOMAS H. HUBBARD MR. EDWARD C. BLUM MR. RAYMOND F. ALMIRALL MR. EDWARD LAUTERBACH MR. R. J. COLLIER MR. EUGENE DELANO MR. S. KIETH EVANS MR. CONDE HAMLIN MR. A. G. HUPPEL MR. SAMUEL V. HOFFMAN MR. WILLIAM McCARROLL MR. CHARLES W. PRICE MR. WM. P. RINCKHOFF MR. GORDON W. BURNHAM MR. EDWARD B. BOYNTON MR. LEON O. BAILEY HON. CARLL F. BURR MR. GEORGE W. POPLE MR. GEORGE F. HARRIMAN MR. RICHARD L. HOLLAMAN DR. JOHN W. COX MR. ARTHUR BENNINGTON MR. EDWARD R. WARKER MR. F. K. HERRIMAN MR. JOHN G. LONSDALE MR. CHARLES BURNHAM MR. JOHN N. BEACH MAJOR D. B. HARRISON MR. GEORGE A. SQUIRE MR. JOHN DAVIN DR. ROBERT S. FREEDMAN MR. CHARLES K. JOHANSEN MR. THEODORE S. FETTINGER MR. ROBERT UNDERWOOD JOHNSON REV. DR. J. H. JOWETT MR. WILLIAM BERRI HON. R. WAYNE PARKER MR. BARCLAY PARSONS REV. DR. W. A. HUNSBERGER HON. H. D FLOOD MR. MYRON W. MORSE DR. J. MOUNT BLYER DR. JULIUS BRODER MR. AMOS E. ENO MR. C. R. MACAULEY GENERAL COMMITTEE COL. JOHN JACOB ASTOR JUDGE E. H. GARY HON. ALTON B. PARKER MR. HENRY CLEWS MR. JOHN RANDOLPH PACKARD MR. FREDERICK D. UNDERWOOD MR. CHARLES STEEL EX. U. S. SEN. CHAS. A. TOWNE COL. GEORGE HARVEY MR. PETER COOPER HEWITT MR. EDWARD OWINGS TOWNE MR. JOHN TEMPLE GRAVES MR. CHARLES MORSE WHITNEY MR. ELVERTON R. CHAPMAN HON. BIRD S. COLER MR. SAMUEL BELL THOMAS MR. IRA L. McCORD HON. STEPHEN M. GRISWOLD CAP. MILLARD J. BLOOMER DR. JOHN FRANKLIN CROWELL HON. JOHN WANAMAKER MR. RALPH PULITZER AND OTHERS You are cordially invited to attend a conference of Club Presidents at the Waldorf- Astoria on Monday evening, Dec. 4th, at 8 o'clock called for the purpose of cooperating with the executive committees of the New York Citizens' Peace Banquet. The said banquet will be held on Saturday evening, Dec. 30th. President Taft will be the Guest of Honor and will attend with Secretary Knox and other members of his Cabinet. Andrew Carnegie, Esq., will be Honorary President. There will be other prominent speakers also. As your club will be invited to be officially represented at this great gathering of Peace Advocates it is sincerely hoped that you or your representative will be present at the first meeting of said important Club Committee on Monday evening next, when the plans of the Executive Committee will be presented. Your very truly, Chairman Committee on Clubs. [*Signed by Elbert H Gary per M J Bloomer Ex Secty*] [*over*]Dec 1/11. Dear Col Roosevelt: The foregoing is copy of a letter issued to presidents of about 100 of the best known clubs & organizations in this city in line with a form of organization I have mapped out for this banquet. Following an interesting controversy which took me to the White House I was made Executive Secretary and am going to have this letter head revised so as to include your name and a few other important, like the Mayor, Mr Choate, Mr Rockefeller, etc. Will you please accept this informal note written after a tedious day's work on one of our first bits of stationery about to be revised in the makeup. Sincerely your early admirer & friend Millard J Bloomer Room 304 Tribune Bldg CityJ. B. WHITE G. W. CLARKE WHITE & CLARKE LAWYERS. OFFICE IN CALDWELL BLOCK ADEL, IOWA Dec. 1st, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir:- I have read your editorial entitled “The Search For Truth In A Reverent Spirit” in the Outlook for December 2nd 1911. You may recall my previous letters to you and that I have been urging you to lead a back to nature movement. I feel that it would be well for me to display a more reverent spirit in this letter than I have in most of the preceding ones. You may also recall that I have been trying for several months to get you to read a biography of your life that I have written. I enclose an article written by me entitled “The Book of Job”, and though it sounds anything but reverent to say so, I cannotJ. B. WHITE G. W. CLARKE WHITE & CLARKE LAWYERS. OFFICE IN CALDWELL BLOCK ADEL, IOWA help feeling that your article on “The Search for Truth In A Reverent Spirit” and mine on “The Book of Job” show something of a common view point. This makes me more earnest than ever in my belief that I have interpreted your life correctly in the work that I have written and makes me feel again that my persistent efforts to get you to read it are not altogether foolish. I certainly would like to get you to read what I have written even though you might do so for no other reason than that you might be unable to endure the annoyance of my letters any longer. I hope you will pardon my demands on your time and patience, but your article in the last Outlook has made it impossible for me to refrain from making another request. Very respectfully, Chas. F. Clarke.[*12-1-11*] [*Conklin*] THE OUTLOOK 287 FOURTH AVENUE NEW YORL Dear Mr Roosevelt:- The members of the "Friday luncheon committee" thank you most heartily for the delicious turkeys which you were so very kind as to have sent to us. We all had a very delightfula pleasure to be allowed to do it. Yours gratefully, Mary L. Conklin Lucia MB Hawley Helen Marie Terrill Vincent Scully. December 1, 1911 and festive Thanksgiving Day in our various homes. We trust that you are going to give us the opportunity of serving many more luncheons for you. We all consider it an honor andALLEN F. COOPER UNIONTOWN, PA. [*10.*] Uniontown, Pa., December 1, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Col. Roosevelt:- I have read with interest your editorial on "Lynching and the Miscarriage of Justice" in the Outlook of November 25th. I enclose an editorial from the Morning Herald which may interest you. Judge Van Swearingen who sentenced this brute is my old law partner whom I asked you to appoint United States District Judge at Pittsburgh about five years ago, at the time Nathaniel Ewing was appointed. Senator, now Secretary, Knox, thought Mr. Van Swearingen had not then had sufficient experience to receive this important appointment. Shortly afterwards he was elected judge in this county and has made a splendid record. Both Judge Van Swearingen and myself have always appreciated your kind and courteous treatment. I voluntarily retired from Congress last year, but shall always remember with pleasure and pride my service in Congress during your time as President when so much important and beneficent legislation was inaugurated. With kindest regards, I am, Yours very truly, A. F. Cooper [[shorthand]]GLENN CRAMER LOCAL EDITOR ALBION WEEKLY NEWS ALBION, NEBR. [*8*] Albion,Neb.,Dec.3,1911. Hon.Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Mr.Roosevelt:- I must beg pardon for infringing on your valuable time with this request but I feel sure that you will grant my request. The Roney's Boys'Concert Company is soon to appear in our city.I understand that they have appeared before you on two different occasions. Would you be willing to write me a brief recommend of their work.If you can I shall appreciate it greatly. Sincerely yours, Glenn CramerWILLIAM J. CROMIE INSTRUCTOR IN GYMNASTICS UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA [*n.*] GYMNASIUM, PHILADELPHIA Dec. 1, 1911 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: After your African trip I wrote a paper on “The Man With the Fighting Edge” but it was too late to get a place in the magazine. I should like to have you read it in order to let you know my opinion of your varied career. I sincerely hope you [may] will run again for the Presidency of our country. I have voiced my reasons for your doing so in the enclosed article. If you do become a candidate I shall write a paper on “Can the Man with the Fighting Edge Come Back.” You need not return this manuscript. Very sincerely yours, Wm. J. Cromie.MR. CUMMINS, CHAIRMAN. JOHN BRIAR, CLERK United States Senate COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE AND RETRENCHMENT December 1, 1911 My dear Colonel:- You may have noticed an editorial in the New York Times criticizing me severely on account of The diatribe which Wharton Barker got off before the Committee on Interstate Commerce last Tuesday. The writer of the editorial must be an ignorant ass, and while I know that you have not, or could not be misled by the statements it contains, yet I feel that I ought to put the matter straight. I am not Chairman of the Interstate Commerce Committee, as you know. Senator Moses E. Clapp is the Chairman and was conducting the hearing and I had no responsibility for it whatever, except as a member of the Committee. I did not know that Mr. Barker was to appear before us until he began his statement. Indeed, I had never seen the man before and did not know who he was until he arose to speak. While he was invited by Senator Clapp, yet it was through one of those general invitations extended to practically everybody who desires to appear before us, inasmuch as our hearings are altogether open. He did not touch the subject under MR. CUMMINS, CHAIRMAN. JOHN BRIAR, CLERK United States Senate COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE AND RETRENCHMENT - 2 - investigation, and I need hardly say that his absurd charges against you made no impression whatever upon the members of the Committee. I know this letter is entirely unnecessary, but I could not be quite easy until I wrote it. Yours cordially, Albert B. Cummins Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y.1 bis rue Hardy, Versailles, France. 1st Dec, 1911. Dear Mr Harper:- I have received the extracts which you were kind enough to send to me. This has meant a great deal of work for you, and I deeply appreciate your attention to it. This information will be of the very greatest assistance to me. I shall write to Mr Roosevelt by the next mail. Thanking you once more, and with anticipated wishes for your New Year and many more of them, I am Yours sincerely, Warrington Dawson Lieutenants’ Benevolent Association OF THE Police Department of the City of New York New York Dec. 1, 1911 [*W*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt c/o The Outlook Co., 287 Fourth Ave., Manhattan. Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- The sixth Annual dinner of the Police Lieutenants of Greater New York will be held on the evening of Washington’s birthday next at the Waldorf- Astoria, and it is the universal wish of the 1200 Lieutenants and Captains that you favor us with your presence on this occasion. Our gathering, which is held on that date and at the same place each year, is looked forward to with much pleasure by the men and for that reason it is our desire to secure the presence of honored and patriotic citizens to address us, as President Taft for instance, who spent a pleasant half hour with us two years ago. Knowing the Department, as you did personally, I am sure that anything you might say would tend to encourage the men as we are striving to do our duty faithfully to all citizens and people generally in the Greater City. Trusting you will give us a favorable reply and wishing you continued good health, I beg to remain, Yours very truly, Richard E. Enright President Police Headquarters New York CityAlice Burnham Fellows School for Defective Vision Milwaukee [*4*] Chicago, Ill., Dec. 1, 1911. 842 Crescent Place. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Col. Roosevelt: While in Washington during the Child Conference you called in January 1909, I had the honor of being presented to you by Senator Stephenson of Wisconsin. We spoke to you of the work we were doing among blind babies, and you expressed yourself as being much in sympathy with our efforts, and willing to aid us in any way within your power. It will be of great benefit to us, and most highly appreciated, if you will allow us to use your name on our printed matter as Honorary President of our Advisory Board. This is purely an honorary position, and your acceptance of it will place you under no obligation, financial or otherwise. Dr. Alexander Graham Bell has been on our Advisory Board since the founding of the work in 1903. His interest was first secured thru the influence of our mutual friend, Prof. Rob’t C. Spencer, Pres. Spencerian Business College, Milwaukee – to whom I gladly refer you.Alice Burnham Fellows School for Defective Vision Milwaukee The enclosed clipping, which you may wish to keep, is from the Milwaukee Journal, and will serve to remind you of our interview, The other enclosure is part of a circular we had printed when opening a home for blind babies in Michigan, and will tell you briefly the scope of the work. We have been located in Milwaukee since 1903, but are moving to Chicago and re-organizing. If you can see your way clear to giving us your letter drawing attention to the need for such work, it will be of very great value to us in starting our work in Chicago. Eagerly awaiting your favorable reply, and with the compliments of the season, I beg to remain Very sincerely hours, Alice Burnham FellowsFor enc see 1-29-09 ca 12-1-11[*12-1-11?*] Form 1 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. 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Errors can be guarded against only be repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of toll 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, nore in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED SENT BY REC'D BY CHECK RECEIVED AT 191 DATED To We send you our warmest Love and congratulations May the Next Twenty Five years Be as prosperous happy as the last - Alfred N. Cooley Isabel M. Furgeson Robert H M FurgesonGILSON GARDNER ROBERT WILSON WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENTS WASHINGTON BUREAU The Newspaper Enterprise Association 611-12 MUNSEY BUILDING Washington, D. C., December 1, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth avenue, New York, N.Y. My dear Col. Roosevelt: The letter of introduction for Stewart has reached me. Thank you very much. The statement in the Philadelphia North American was fine. Its effect has been what you intended. Again thank you very much. Very truly yours, Gilson GardnerJOHN A. F. GROTH LAWYER 918 PERELES BUILDING MILWAUKEE*] [*A7*] Dec. 1st 1911 - Col. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Sir— Enclosed herewith I send you a clipping of the Milwaukee Sentinel, a long and strong anti-LaFollette paper, which has for quite awhile also been knocking you, also a clipping from Milwaukee Free Press owned by Senator Stephenson, which paper since the advent of a certain cow into the stables of the White House has been knocking everybody who does not bow down to Taft — both papers have far less influence than each imagines — I am quite positive that this state will send aJOHN A. F. GROTH LAWYER 910 PERELES BUILDING MILWAUKEE solid La Follette delegation to the convention and also am confident that if President Taft is renominated Wisconsin may be placed into the “doubt -ful column”, there is a strong undercurrent in both factions however for you – you can carry this state “big” – you must run “und bist Du nicht willig, brauchen wir Gewalt" I dare say that you must take the nomination, being the only Republican who can be elected - the Germans as a general rule want you - You do not know me, but we know you – Will write at intervals to give you actual conditions here – I have given these subjects about 10 months study & observations I am yours sincerely John A F GrothMASSACHUSETTS BAR ASSOCIATION President ALFRED HEMENWAY Vice Presidents WILLIAM H. BROOKS CHARLES W. CLIFFORD JAMES E. COTTER JAMES R. DUNBAR SAMUEL K. HAMILTON JOHN C. HAMMOND Secretary ROBERT HOMANS 53 State St., Boston Treasurer CHARLES E. WARE Fitchburg, Mass. Executive Committee RICHARD OLNEY HOLLIS R. BAILEY HENRY H. BAKER PAUL R. BLACKMUR LOYED E. CHAMBERLAIN ROBERT G. DODGE WILLIAM H. DUNBAR LEE M. FRIEDMAN T HOVEY GAGE FREDERICK L. GREENE CHARLES E. HIBBARD RICHARD W. IRWIN ANDREW J. JENNINGS PATRICK M. KEATING ROBERT A. KNIGHT WILLIAM H. NILES HERBERT PARKER JAMES M. SWIFT JAMES H. VAHEY JOSEPH B. WARNER ALDEN P. WHITE FREDERICK N. WIER BOSTON,MASSACHUSETTS December 1, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. Dear Sir: I am directed by the Executive Committee of the Massachusetts Bar Association to give you a most sincere and cordial invitation to dine with the Association at the Hotel Somerset, Boston, on the evening of Thursday, December 28, 1911. It is the very earnest hope and wish of the officers of our Association that you will be able to be present. I can assure you of a most enthusiastic welcome by our Bar. If you do the Association the honor of accepting this invitation we shall be anxious, if it is convenient for you, to make such arrangements as are necessary for your comfort while in Boston. Yours very truly, Alfred Hemenway President. Robert Homans Secretary.HILL, BARLOW & HOMANS COUNSELLORS-AT-LAW TELEPHONE NO. 6411 MAIN 53 STATE STREET ROOMS 1033-1040 ARTHUR DEMON HILL ROBERT SHAW BARLOW ROBERT HOMANS [*8*] BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, December 1, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, L. I. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- My partner, Bob Homans, is Secretary of the Massachusetts Bar Association, and from him I hear that you have been asked to deliver an address at their annual meeting. I suppose your are deluged with invitations, but I do sincerely hope you will be able to accept this one. The State Bar Association is a young organization, but the men who are running it are earnest and very active and you would have a first rate crowd of the kind you particularly like to talk to. I think there is no set of men that would get more out of hearing you than the lawyers, and that you couldn’t have a better place to drive home your doctrine of the regulation of trusts by administrative action instead of by law suits, and to say a lot of other things that the lawyers particularly need to hear. Moreover, I have a selfish interest in getting you to come on, because I am anxious for an opportunity to talk with you about the state of things here. If you come, haven’t any place that you want to stay, I wish you would come to my house, 17 Brimmer Street, where you could be near the center of things and yet be as quiet as you choose. Sincerely yours, Arthur D Hill P.GROTON SCHOOL GROTON, MASSACHUSETTS 2 1 Dec 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Mr. Roosevelt, When you were at Groton I meant to ask you a couple of questions about the flora of the Southern Sudan, but at the time (Faculty coffee & supper) when I could have waylaid you I was unfortunately called away. What I wish particularly to know is whether the "hashab" gum trees grow in any profusion in Darfur, [*Durfur*} and whether the "baobab" grows there at all; and, if so, whether the latter attains [any] considerable height. I can find a good deal about the trees of the Sudan in general, but very little about Darfur, or even to Kordofan; I suppose, but I feel sure that the area of your investigations exceeded that of your footsteps. Via Slatin Pasha I have got interested in the Early history of Darfur, especially in some of the storiesof the early Arab settlers, one of which I am trying \to work into narrative verse. Unfortunately a personal inspection of the ground doesn't seem to be remotely possible; so you will see how much I must lack in the way of local color. You will not hesitate, I hope, to give this the briefest sort of attention if you are pressed for time. Very sincerely yours, Walter S. Hinchman. P.S. I wanted, too, to ask about Archie; I hope his physique is catching up on his conscience. But I can get news of him from Quentin & the Rector. Quentin, by the way, is showing a most wholesome interest in my bees. I'll try to have him on hand when I catch a swarm next Spring..WALTER LYON JOHN P. HUNTER HARRISON BOCK GEORGE J. SHAFFER WM. E. SCHOYER HERBERT R. HANN LAW OFFICES LYON & HUNTER, BERGER BUILDING, PITTSBURGH. December 1, 1911. A. P. Moore, Esq., Fifth Ave., City. Dear Sir:- On November 2 we wrote you enclosing letter of H. E. Hilles, Secretary to President Taft, Washington, D.C., referring to telegram from ex-President Roosevelt, to John W. Dunkle, in which Mr. Hilles stated that a copy of the telegram was not among the records there. We did not keep a copy of Mr. Hilles' letter, but I enclose copy of the letter which we sent to Mr. Hilles, showing that the telegram was sent to John W. Dunkle and Hon. James S. Young on Oct. 19, 1908. Very truly yours, John P. Hunter JPH/T. 1 Encl.For enc see 10-31-11THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH SECTION B AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR PSYCHICAL RESEARCH NEW YORK 519 WEST 149TH STREET 12.1.11. Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Please to accept for reply to my inquiry. I quite fully understand the difficulty in reaching any man who might be of help to us. One of the plans I had in mind was a personal letter to certain wealthy men who might respect your judgment in regard to the value of the work, when I should have to be looked upon, when marking the personal appeal, as one probably having a mercenary interest in the work. And that impression must be removed as far as possible. If you could see your way to mentioning the importance of the work to men like Mr. Morgan or Mr. Schiff, I should greatly appreciate the service. Very sincerely, James H. HyslopThe Outlook 287 Fourth Avenue New York Office of Theodore Roosevelt December 1st, 1911. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: Would Friday of next week be quite convenient so far as you are concerned for the luncheon to Lady Gregory! I wont ask her until I know something about your plans, but she expresses her willingness to come at any time. Yours faithfully, Hamilton W. Mabie [[SHORTHAND]]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 be repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT C. CLOWRY, President and General Manager. RECEIVED at 172 Fifth Ave., N. W. Cor. 22d. St., New York. TELEPHONE No. 1422 GRAMERCY 89ny V1 10 Wasn DC Dec 1 Hon Theodore Roosevelt The Outlook NY Will be outlook at ten tomorrow thank you very much Geo E Miller 1048am ALWAYS OPEN. MONEY TRANSFERRED BY TELEGRAPH. CABLE OFFICE.Mills [*[12-1-11]*] Chicago Dear Colonel. There are lots of men here in the heart of Chgo who think you are "it" and are watching you. Good luck to you. Go ahead! You never went any other way. That's what we like about you. Dont make2 apologies or explanations. We haven't time to read 'em. Nobody else has nowadays. We are hanging our hopes on "T.R." We know you can make good. Yrs. F. D. Mills. [*aged 52*] Title & Trust Bldg Room 1500[*[Morrison]*] HOTEL MARLBOROUGH ASBURY PARK, N.J. A.M. SEXTON Dec. 1, 1911. Dear Mr. Roosevelt, Under stress of deep sorrow I have allowed my feelings to get the better of my Judgment, and exposed to you personal family matters which should have been held sacred and private. I refer particularly to family letters which I sent you. I did not realize at the time and do now that these made me appear as if trading on my misfortunes to excite sympathy, and thus win favor for my work, which would not be accorded under other circumstances. When I was a mere boy, the youngest of 10,000 prisoners of war at Salisbury, N.C., I was offered freedom, probably on account of any extreme youth - I was only a little over 15, having given a false age on enlistment in order to be accepted as a volunteer. I declined any favors not accorded to my comrades and stuck it out until exchanged with them, when as I told you in a previous letter I was so feeble I had to be sent to the Presbyterian Hospital inNew York, and that spirit of wanting no advantage has animated me through life. I leave never traded on my record as a soldier to win favor as a citizen. I only did my duty and wanted no favors on that account. I am ashamed of myself for having given away in a moment of weakness as I did in my letters to you to secure if possible your help to push forward the great undertaking on which I have been engaged as a patient investigator during the past ten years. In one of these letters I alluded to my sons having been missed by your order aimed at the Standard Oil Company in the Indian Territory and which only helped it to get control of the wells of the oil producers to which class my sons belonged. The only interest these oil producers had in the octopus was that it bought their oil, they taking all the risk of finding it. Every well meant thousands of dollars of expenditure. If it turned out a dry hole, as was often the case, it meant total loss, and the same was true in part in unfavorable territory if gas were struck. So these plucky Americans had only one chance in three of winning. Well, my sons, like many others, took all these changes, and more meeting with great[*3*] HOTEL MARLBOROUGH ASBURY PARK, N. J. A. M. SEXTON success until your order destroyed their business, the Standard oil now [?] for a song. That order and the 1907 panic found my sons with $185,000 obligations. All this they paid, although it took years, the blow having so badly crippled them that they had to sacrifice their oil interests. They could have gone into bankruptcy, but would not, or do anything else to evade paying their debts dollar for dollar. I am proud of them for doing so, but they would be angry with me for speaking of it, or doing what I have in sending you their letters to me. You will as a father appreciate my feelings, and act as you would like me to act toward you at likewise circumstances. They happened to have some interests in zinc mines, and it is while trying to develop these that my unmarried son broke down from overwork so much so that he was sent to hospital where for a while he was not expected to survive the fever, as his letter states. The other son is in London arranging to finance theseproperties on a large scale, and is I believe meeting with success. The protected check notice I foolishly sent you in my distress was the result of a mistake on the part of a minor clerk in the Joplin bank, which led me to believe matters worse than they really were. That is now all straightened out. I exceedingly regret that I took the course I did in endeavoring to interest you in my work and hope you will pardon me, and forget it. I have met you face to face, in the White House, saw the rich blood in your veins gave you the same ruddy complexion as I have from correct [life] [?] and love of outdoor rugged life, my [learning?] being toward [walking?] and ocean swimming. I felt the cordial grip of your warm hand and heard your genial words which thrilled me, and only served to increase my love and admiration for you. I approached you in this matter with these feelings as I would a dear, old friend, and only on that basis do I now wish to be considered if you think my work has any merit to justify you in helping me however you can. Respectfully Yours, T. W. Morrison [*I was offered last December $1000 for one night's lecture in Phila. by those who know me, but was not ready, needing lantern slides etc and was suffering from indigestion from overwork to get my work completed last year. I may get myself in shape for lectures yet. I have delivered several lectures which were most successful.*][*[O'Brien]*] AMERICAN EMBASSY ROME [*6.*] December 1, 1911. Dear Colonel Roosevelt; I have just received your favor of the 15th instant together with a note from Mrs. Saint-Gaudens upon the same subject - the proposed gift to the King of Italy of three works of art of her late husband. I should be delighted if I can be instrumental in carrying out so worthy a project and would act immediately except for a circular instruction issued by the Department of State on May 19, 1910, which prohibits Diplomatic Officers from offering any American production to a foreign sovereign. The circular recommends that in such cases the matter be carried out through the Embassy or Legation of the country to which the gift is to be sent. There is an exception made, however, in case the Diplomatic officer should deem the proposed gift one of such high value and importance as to justify action by the Department - in such the officer may be authorized to act. As I am wholly of the opinion that the proposed gift comes within the excepted class, I am writing at once to the Department for authority to proceed. Meantime, I will write Mrs. Saint-Gaudens a note to explain the short delay. I will, however- 2 - however, communicate with Mr. Fox, late Secretary of the Exposition here, so that the plan will be understood by him. I was greatly pleased to have your letter and am watching from time to time your activities at home. I remain, Very sincerely yours, T. J. O'Brien Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, care The Outlook, New York City.National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations Massachusetts Branch Corresponding Secretary MRS. WALTER LEROY SMITH 18 Everett St., Malden Recording Secretary MRS. L. S. EVANS Hyde Park PRESIDENT MRS. ALICE B. MERRYMAN 138 CEDAR STREET. HAVERHILL Vice-Presidents MRS. ROBERT PARK, Wollaston MRS. EMMA PUTNAM KIRSCHNER, Malden MRS. MILTON P. HIGGINS, Worcester MRS. EARL WILLIAM SMITH, Boston MRS. W. K. ELMER, Greenfield Treasurer MRS. L. A. GREENWOOD 82 Graham St., Gardner Auditor MISS JULIA F. CALLAHAN Lynn Chairman Advisory Council, DR. G. STANLEY HALL, President Clark University, Worcester National President, MRS. FREDERIC SCHOFF, 3418 Baring St., Philadelphia, Pa. [10] [*2.*] Hillside Avenue, Wollaston, Mass. December 1, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Office of The Outlook, New York City. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: I would like to tell you, as the head of our National Advisor Committee, what we are trying to do in Massachusetts, in hopes that the strength which you always diffuse may make us strong. We are trying to get the Mother's Pension law, recently passed in Illinois, after having been tried in Missouri, for Massachusetts. I have not seen your opinion of the lwa anywhere, but am morally certain that it will have your favor. I have been talking to a man who has been truant officer in Quincy for twenty years. He says that the kind of widows that he has been most interested in would die in harness before they would allow their names, or their children's names, to be added to the pauper list. He says, that if the pension is to be given as an honorable reward for their service to the State in bearing and rearing children in a good home, then he is for it for no soldier that he knows of has ever gone through what some of his friends, the selfrespecting widows have endured, not counting that fact that they had endured danger and the chance of death several times over. Most of his cases hadlarge families, and the moral struggle, added to the physical, of trying to be both father and mother made them seem almost heroic in his sight. I am sure I don't need to talk this way to you -- I am sure that you feel, as I do, that it is only applying Scientific Management to the Child-Welfare business to see that the women who attempts to do her duty by the State does not lose by it. But I should like some little word from you, to read at our meeting, when Rabbi Wise comes over from New York to speak for us at Huntington Hall, on January first, an open meeting, at night. It would be too much to expect to see you there, I know, but a word from you would do us lots of good. I had meant to write you, anyways, to tell you what had because of the fifty dollars you sent me for Mrs. Merrit, the widow with eight children, who could not rent a home. We found a place for her, and the money, with that which I had already, paid the rent until a short time ago when she came into a small inheritance of a cottage and barn, from her mother-inlaw. The rent of the barn pays the interest on the mortgage, she tells me, and they are very much happier, and I think you can be certain that there is one family which you have helped to keep together. I am going to kodak them, on the steps of their cottage at 672 Canterbury Street, Roslindale, as soon as I get time to go so far, and send it on to you, so you can see how happy they look, now that better times have dawned. Miss Mary Boyle O-Reilly, Mr. Louis Brandeiss, and others are helping me, [get up this matting] but everyone is so busy that I need your help, too, the best kind of encouragement, yours always is. I just need a few words. Sincerely, Clara Cahill ParkGEO.W.PERKINS 71 BROADWAY New York City, December 1, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave., City. My dear Col. Roosevelt:- I am to deliver an address entitled "A Constructive Suggestion" at Youngstown, Ohio on Monday, December 4th and enclose you herewith proof of what I am going to say. With best regards, Sincerely yours, Geo PerkinsThe Hartford Carpet Corporation OF THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. New York Salesrooms, Hartford Building 41 Union Square West. N.Y. December 1st 1911. My dear Colonel: Thank you very much for your letter of November 27th. I am exceedingly anxious that you should meet my friend Mr. Cochran and if you will name some day that i will be agreeable to you for us to come down and lunch at Oyster Bay, we will be delighted to come. I am going to see Mrs. Alexander this afternoon and to hear all about Ted, Eleanor and my Godchild. Sincerely yours, R P Perkins Jusserand Robinson, [Am] Metropolitan Museum of Art Father William T. Rafter Mission of the Holy Name BoweryNew York. Dec. 1. 1911 [*P.*] Dear Sir: Expecting that, may be, you would never hear anything about a book like this I hereby take the liberty (or as we say in German, ich bin so frei) to send you a complimentary copy. The way my publisher acts, since the contract is signed, gives me cause to suspect that he will do very little, if anything at all, to give it publicity. Believing that there is one thing or the other within this little book to interest you more or less; may even help to push along the good work you are engaged in; I am also aware that, some of it is rather strong tobacco unfermented, unadultered, unperfumed as nature brought it forth, to smoke but in a calumet well seasoned and well tempered. Knowing your sentiments being sound and normal it will not affect you so very disagreeable as some it, momentary, surely will: for facts and truth are not yet to everybodys gusto. Impeccability, infallibility no human being can claim; Godspeed though to him who can read a little future, whose mind is able to form opinions congenial to, and with the spirit of the age: could we live even 200 years we'll never learn enough. Not even a God can perfectly suit an earthly mob that partly can not, and partly will not understand each other. The ever tickling fetish that we call honor usually is, a but rather questionable trait: a sensitiviness abnormal, unatural sickly, that smacks too much of self which may a scamp or hot spur, occasionally, takes a notion to defend. Pshaw! our little world is still but a common squabble house; Some find it ever so big, some like the hole of a mouse; Hard, untimely, unwilling the most get out of it; Easier the more squeeze in to crowd the pit. Anyone with a little practical experience knows, to carry on business, manufacturing or what soever on the greatest possible scale is not only the best paying, but also the most efficient, correct way. But the most of those trust magnates (so called finance geniuses) toilless, guileless? gamblerlikeraked millions into their bottomless pockets, without benefitting anybody besides themselves and their gambling clique and claque. Bellamy's "Looking Backward" will prove to be a little more than mere chimera, the brutish selfishness in humans will be subdued by force, such as laws require, where comon sense fails to strike root. This is indeed a trying time for the knights of peace, There usually is more uneasiness among humanity at the end and begining of a century. Even our, so called, fair sex is on the war-path yelling their suffrage-whoop, and more. Sure did, and do, goverments like the Chinese and the Russian require correction, deserve punishment. But so long as there is no Universal Supreme Court established, backed for the present, by an all powerful Universal Peace Police, (the only army sanctioned to have dogs, tools and engines of war) so long will there be brutish force, deathful power misused; not only by governments, but by whole nations. Blessed through be the arbitrating peacemakers: for without unbiased, passionless, logical sensible discourse and judgement there is no real progress. Even by this world full of devils and hypocrits flagrant, yet neither sweat not blood the wheels of our time require as lubricant. The book you here receive still contains mutilating printer's errors but, having neither name nor money to enforce authority I had to be satisfied to get it published at all, it took some 18 months to get it out. For you to read it the first time, after stumbling over the preface, please start in at page 83. Yours respectfully, Henry Preise. 336. E. 32. Str.[*[12-1-11]*] [*3*] D. B. Rintoul Riding Master Horses Boarded and Trained to Saddle and Harness [Planting Fields, Oyster Bay, L. I.,] 183 Park Pl. Brooklyn: [[shorthand]] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt.. Oyster Bay. L. I. Dear Sir: – If you have not already purchased a horse for Mrs Roosevelt would you care to have me look around for a suitable one, and if so, will you kindly let me know how much you would want to pay. I am connected with the Central Park Riding Academy this season 7th Av. & 59 th St. any message addressed there will find me. Very truly yours David B. Rintoul Dec 1st 1911.Law Offices of Saulsbury, Ponder &. Morris, 909 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware. P Willard Saulsbury James W. Ponder Hugh M. Morris LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE 935 CABLE ADDRESS "SAULSBURY WILMINGTON" WESTERN UNION OR BEDFORD McNEIL CODE December 1st, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Sir:- Accept my thanks for your letter of November 24th. I am glad to know you were pleased to receive the account of the memorial meeting in honor of Howard Pyle. He was regarded herre as one of our best citizens. I can thoroughly appreciate although I did not think at the time of the reasons which required you to adopt the course concerning photographs which you outline, and I writing to-day to Messrs. Pech Brothers, asking them to select one of your best photographs and send to your office and secure your signature, forwarding the same to me. I am greatly obliged to you for your kindness. Yours very truly, Willard Saulsbury [*Saulsbury*] [*give Mr. Harper*] [*EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT DEC 4 1911 ACK. [? OK] NO ANS.--- ANS. BY ---*] Ada, Minn. Dec. 1, 1911. [*12*] Editors of the Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City, N. Y. Dear Sir: – I want to write and tell you how much good I got out of reading the article, "The Search for Truth in a Reverent Spirit". It made me more enthusiastic than ever for all the high ideals and attainments in life. I am very much pleased to know that the value of a respectful reverent spirit with the purely reason mind of the scientist has been told in such a popular, interesting, and helpful way. I have just completed an explanation of evolution to High School scholars, and I will make use of the article to help (over)them to see the truth in the right light. I thot that perhaps you would be pleased to know that your magazine is read and studied by me far away from your office of publication on the very day which bears the date of its publication. Respectfully yours, W. C. SprattBoston Evening Transcript EDITORIAL ROOMS. boston, December 1, 1911. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I am very much obliged to you for your telegram and I am afraid you regarded my inquiry as somewhat superfluous if not impertinent but while I refused to believe the report at all when I first heard it, it came to me from several different sources, all pretty accurate, and I did not know but Mr. Crane had executed an about-face, which would not be altogether unprecedented. I thought, however, that you would be willing to answer my telegram categorically as I asked you to do. I am very much obliged to you for doing it. I should like very much to have another chance to see you, and hope that we will not miss connections as we did in New York the other day. Cordially yours, F. B. Tracy Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N.Y.UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT [*3.*] December 1, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: Several times I have written to you in reference to giving and address at the University of Wisconsin. I write again with the hope that it may be possible for you to do so at the time of the Country Life Conference here which will be during the first week in February. I know your deep interest in the country life work since you appointed the Country Life Commission, and from this idea has arisen at Wisconsin the Country Life Conference. Already one very successful session has been held. If you could give an address here at that time you would have not only the faculty and students, but the large number of people from outside who will be here to attend the conference. At the conference there will be presented the results of actual country improvement work. If you can arrange to come and could plan to stay a day or two, I think you will be much interested in the work of the new public affairs and industrial commissions in Wisconsin. I am sure your would be interested to go over the work of our extension divisions, both general and agriculture. If you come, Mrs. Van Hise and I shall be glad to have you as our guest during your stay. Hoping for a favorable reply, I am, Very truly yours, Charles R Van Hise Colonel T. R. Roosevelt.[* [11-81-62 [K?] ] *] December 1st, 1911. [*7318*] Mr. Samuel Gompers, Pres., American Federation of Labor, 801-809 S. St., N. W., Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Gompers:- We are greatly pleased to note from the press dispatches that the American Federation of Labor at its Atlanta meeting, took action to provide for a thorough investigation of the Boy Scout Monument in America to determine its influence and effect on labor. On behalf of the Boy Scouts of America, I take great pleasure in offering to have some one representing our organization take up with the committee that has been appointed any questions which it may like to have discussed. We will be glad to furnish any printed matter or written statement, and to afford every possible facility for a thorough investigation. As stated in a previous letter to you, those who are backing this particular organization are keenly anxious that it shall be an influence for good to all American boys. Naturally, as the sons of the laboring men, make up such a large population of American boys, it is essential that we exercise special care in our aims and activities to be of help to them and merit the support of their parents. In connection with this investigation or independent thereof we will be very grateful for the suggestions from the committee or any of its members and officers of the American Federation of Labor with a view of increasing the usefulness of the scout movement to the sons of the laboring men of our country. We shall be glad to hear from you at an early date. Thanking you for your courtesy, I am, Sincerely yours, [* [West] *] Executive Secretary. JEW/MJTHE WORCESTER EVENING POST HAS THE LARGEST NET PAID EVENING CIRCULATION IN CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS The Worcester Evening Post. ESTABLISHED 1891 PUBLISHED BY THE WORCESTER POST COMPANY CIRCULATION EXAMINED BY THE A. A. A. 559 Main Street, Worcester, Mass., Dec. 1, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y., My dear Col. Roosevelt:- I desire to express my thanks to you for the very courteous treatment you accorded me today in Union Station, and also to express the hope that you did not think me assuming too much liberty in presenting ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS AND MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE WORCESTER POST COMPANYthe young ladies to you & you know we reporters know everybody and are known by everybody, and when the girls noticed you in the station, they simply were unable to resist the temptation to ask me to present them. And of course, I could not but acquiesce to their demands, although I feared it would cause you bother & you can well imagine it was a great day for these same young women. Very truly yours Charles C. WillobyMr Robert S. Sharp Chief Post Office Inspector Washington D. C. Dec 1. 1911 Dear Sir Why dident you answer my Letter of Sep. 1. 1911 did it nock your Eye Out. I did not mean it that Way I dont Believe in doing Things That Way.. I Want justice but i am not getting it from the Post Office Department. I am Still alive and have a Little Money to by Stamps to Write you. how is the Crooks that use the mails to defraud. are you doing any thing With them I Guess you are With some of them if you Will read this Piece I Send you. Held in Mail Fraud Case Washington Nov. 29. Robert R. Stein Indited in Several Cities on Charges of using the United States Mail to defraud Was held under a Bond of $2.500 for[*Enc in Wright 12-11-11*] the united States Circuit Court of Milwaukee By Commissioner Taylor, he Probly will be taken to Milwaukee to day. I am sorry to think that, we have Such a Post Office Department in the United States that have Treated me Like they have. did you Ever Know of Such a Case With the Post Office Dept. Before I never heard of such a case. Some of the People that are Emploied By the Post O. Dept. Claim that they Cant do any thing for Me. they Can if they Will. Mr Sharp dont the Post Office Dept. Pay you for your Work. aint i got the same Chance as you have. The Attorneys at Law aught to know What they are Talking about When they have told Me that it was the Post Office Depts Place to Settle this. Now Mr Sharp I Want you to know that I am a Stayer on this case. I am not agoing to drop it. I Say has the Post Office Dept. done there duty. T. F. WrightJOHN O. YEISER LAWYER 419 BEE BUILDING TEL., D. 752 OMAHA. NEB., Dec. 1, 1911. [*7*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. Dear Sir: Your letter of the 28th in reply to my letter of the 22nd deserves a response. I know that you will pardon me for claiming sufficient intelligence to discern from your answer a little hope in the possibility of your accepting this nomination if conditions require it, although you may not desire so to do. I appreciate too that a direct acceptance of a premature offer from a few impudent individuals asking for a positive declaration would be requiring you to proclaim yourself a candidate, which you would not wish or assume to do. Also I appreciate an injustice is often done by construing a modest answer conformable to your personal feelings into almost a flat refusal and a disrespectful disregard for the wishes of the public. That I may be understood properly I do not desire to be classed as offering more than my own support and the slight influence one person may exert which I trust you will not discourage. In expressing my feelings I would have you understand that however willing those who think as I do would desire to pay you homage and add honors to your name, that is not our object. We are asking a favor and not in the attitude of bestowing them. At the proper time, if it arrives as I fully expect, the republican party will ask you to risk your well-earned and deserved honors, we by our past support have helped you to gain, by accepting the nomination for the nation's welfare. It is a risk you run in a degree, if you are satisfied to live only in history. But I believe you should take the risk as a matter of patriotic duty when the people make the call. I believe although you have enjoyed the highest honor the world can bestow you are not made of material to fear any criticism of that honor by the possibility of some action the public may temporarily call a mistake if you really feel that your services are again required. Feeling that there is an impending crisis from both internal and external causes which will demand your services I shall keep right on, believing you will not say anything to destroy the effect of these efforts upon above contingencies. You surely know that there is general distrust in the efficacy of the work of President Taft, whether the criticisms are just or unjust. The condition is such that his nomination means our defeat. His appointees should see this and realize that to insist on his nomination would be political suicide. His integrity is not distrusted, but the trouble is he is such a poor judge of human nature and political schemes. As a lawyer or, better, as a judge, the people would like to see him on the supreme bench, where he is eminently fitted, but not in the present place where he is so oftenJOHN O. YEISER LAWYER 419 BEE BUIDING TEL., D. 752 OMAHA, NEB., (2) deceived. If this is not suitable to his taste and if he insists on another tent it should be asked later, when the people become satisfied his policies are sound, and he should not try to force them to accept him when there is such a doubt. LaFollette is a well-meaning man, strong and vigorous, with a keen intellect and thoroughly honest, but he will be advertised as radical and dangerous and many people will be frightened about him, although I would not share such a feeling. There would be such antagonism, if he should with the nomination, that I fear he would be defeated. These things together, with a knowledge of how all sides and men of all parties would go to your support, strengthens my conviction that you will recognize \that as a matter of duty you will be obliged to accept the nomination if in the way it is mentioned above it is urged upon you. Concerning the banquet speech, I appreciate what you say about your resolution of total abstinence, but wish to hold the invitation open for you whenever you decide to being speaking upon any public question. We will certainly have waiting for you the largest battery of banquet tables you have ever had the pleasure of charging. Very truly yours, John O Yeiser[*Longworth*] U.S. NAVY YARD, PUGET SOUND WASHINGTON Dec. 1 1911 — Mon Cher Nicolas — Your letter fresh from the football game came to day. We have had word from the Theiss Huntingtons, Sears and Jam Klink that we were to go to the N.Y. Yard but no such word from the Navy Department though I had a letter from the Chief of Bureau of Navigation on Saturday telling me he would spend a few days here with us here in January on his way out to command the Asiatic Fleet so I dare say the information is not authentic - Last Saturday I wrote to Mr Meyers Aid & told him of the rumors & said I would not consider the change a promotion but that if hewanted me in New York so wanted to get rid of me here to go ahead that we could be just as happy in N.Y. as here. So, there you have the facts. Tant, ce qui arrive est pour le mieux- the weather never warms me- the equator or the pole suit me equally. Elizabeth, I think, would like to make a change to New York as it is only for two years and she is getting a little tired of keeping a big house going mostly for other people and besides she has a leaning towards the Sisters in the East- but we will take whatever comes & be content. No one has asked us anything about our preference nor has anyone suggested a change in base, it comes out of a clear sky from the Klink women and Sammy Morton & none of them gave us any information as to the origin of the rumor. This is a fine place so is New York & if we go there we are not entirely strangers & know our way about. We had all the batchellors to Thanksgiving dinner & I guess they will miss us if we leave for Eliza always looks out for them holiday times & sees they get mince pies &c. The Oregon leaves S.F. today for this Yard. She is due here Dec. 4th. I am naming Rosevelt and Wilson for 1912- the former is the only hope for the Navy as Taft is afraid & the Democrats are full of economy to the detriment of the best interests of the Country. If I were not Tabooed I would go on the stump for the DoDo hunter All send heaps of love Fondly [Vince?] [*[?]*]December 1, 1911. SUMMARY OF COMMERCE COURT CASES. 0 [*File under Gardner*] No. 1, Southern Pacific Co. et al. v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Preliminary injunction granted and case appealed to the Supreme Court. This case involves an order of the Commission requiring the carriers to cease and desist from exacting a charge of $2.50 per car, in addition to the through rate, on traffic received or delivered on side-tracks in San Francisco where private industries are located. No. 2, Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. Co. et al. v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Preliminary injunction granted and case appealed to the Supreme Court. This case involves an order of the Commission requiring the carriers to cease and desist from extracting a charge of $2.50 per car, in addition to the through rate, on traffic received or delivered on side-tracks in Los Angeles where private industries are located. No. 3, Atlantic Coast Line R. R. Co. et al. v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Argued on demurrer to petition but not yet decided. This case involved an order of the Commission reducing from $1.05 per 100 pounds to 95 cents the rail-and-water rate for the transportation of boots and shoes from Boston and New York to Atlanta.2 No. 4, Louisville & Nashville R. R. Co. v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Argued on motion for permanent injunction but not yet decided. This case involves and order of the Commission reducing certain class rates of the L. & N. R. R. Co. from New Orleans to other points in the Southeast. No. 5, Hooker et al. v. Knapp et al. and No. 6, The Eagle White Lead Co. et al. v. Interstate Commerce Commission et al. Argued together on motion for permanent injunction and decree entered dismissing the petitions. These cases involve an order of the Commission reducing certain class rates of the Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific Ry. Co. relating to transportation from Cincinnati to Chattanooga. No. 7, Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. Co. et al. v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Argued on motion for permanent injunction and decree entered setting aside the order. This case involves an order of the Commission reducing from $1.15 per 100 pounds to $1, the rate for the transportation of lemons, in carloads, from points in Southern California to eastern destinations. No. 8, Interstate Commerce Commission v. Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Ry. Dismissed by Commission upon compliance with terms of order by carrier. This case involves an order of the Commission requiring the N., C. & St. L. Ry. to cease and desist from a discrimination against negroes in the matter of facilities pertaining to the transportation of passengers.3 No. 9, The Procter & Gamble Co. v. The United States of America et al. Petition dismissed and case appealed by petitioner to Supreme Court. This case involves a regulation of certain carriers whereby demurrage is exacted on private cars while standing on private tracks until the traffic contained therein which was hauled by the carriers has been unloaded. No. 10, Delaware, Lackawanna & Western R. R. Co. v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Dismissed by petitioner. This case involves an order of the Commission requiring the D., L. & W. R. R. Co. to cease and desist from a discrimination practiced at Brooklyn, N. Y., in the matter of delivering oil. No. 11, New York, Ontario & Western Ry. Co. v. Interstate Commerce Commission Dismissed by petitioner. This case involves an order of the Commission under the Hours of Service law. No. 12, Central R. R. Co. of New Jersey v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Dismissed by petitioner. This case involves an order of the Commission under the Hours of Service law. No. 13, Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Ry. Co. v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Dismissed by petitioner. This case involves an order of the Commission under the Hours of Service law.4 No. 14, New York Central & Hudson River R. R. Co. v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Dismissed by petitioner. This case involves an order of the Commission under the Hours of Service law. No. 15, The United States of America et al. v. Union Stock Yards and Transit Co. et al. Argues on motion for mandamus. Decree requiring Chicago Junction Ry. Co. to file tariffs in accordance with section 6 of the act to regulate commerce, but petition dismissed as to other matters and Union Stock Yards and Transit Co. and The Chicago Junction Railways and Union Stock Yards Co. held not to be common carriers subject to the act. Case assigned for further argument on December 6, 1911. This case was instituted upon request of the Commission, to compel the companies above mentioned to file tariffs, etc., in accordance with the provisions of the act, and to prevent the carrying out of the terms of a contract providing for the payment of $50,000 to Pfaelzer & Sons for locating and maintaining their plant on the tracks of the Union Stock Yards and Transit Co. in Chicago. No. 16, Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry. Co. v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Dismissed by petitioner. This case involves an order of the Commission reducing rate for the transportation of water tanks and substructures from Kendallville, Ind., to Beaver Dam, Wis.5 No. 17, Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry. Co. v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Dismissed by petitioner. This case involves an order of the Commission requiring the C., M. & St. P. Ry. Co. to establish rates on coal to all points on its line and to La Crosse and Sioux Falls from Cardiff, Ill. No. 18, Russe & Burgess et al. v. Interstate Commerce Commission et al. Heard on motion for permanent injunction but not yet decided. This case involves a decision of the Commission declining to award reparation on shipments of hardwood lumber. No. 19, Thompson Lumber Co. et al. v. Interstate Commerce Commission et al. Heard on motion for permanent injunction but not yet decided. This case involves a decision of the Commission declining to award reparation on shipments of hardwood lumber. No. 20, Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry. Co. v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Not yet heard. This case involves an order of the Commission requiring the C., R. I. & P. Ry. Co. to establish certain proportional class rates for the transportation from Rock Island to Des Moines of traffic originating east of the Illinois-Indiana state line.6 No. 21, Goodrich Transit Co. v. Interstate Commerce Commission; No. 22, Goodrich Transit Co. v. Interstate Commerce Commission; No. 23, White Star Line v. United States et al., and No. 24, White Star Line v. United States et al. Heard together on motion for permanent injunction, which was granted. Appeal taken to Supreme Court. These cases involve the right of the Commission under section 20 of the act to call for information concerning the business done by carriers subject to the act, and to prescribe the manner in which the books of such carriers shall be kept. No. 25, Omaha and Council Bluffs Street Ry. Co. et al. v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Heard on motion for permanent injunction. Decree entered dismissing petition and appeal taken by petitioner to Supreme Court. This case involves the jurisdiction of the Commission over an electric railway operating between Council Bluffs and Omaha. No. 26, The United States, ex rel. William R. Morrison et al., v. The Long Island Ry. Co. Dismissed by petitioners. This was a petition for a mandamus, filed in the U. S. Circuit Court for the Southern District for New York on November 28, 1896.7 No. 27, New York Central & Hudson River R. R. Co. et al. v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Dismissed by petitioners. This case involves an order of the Commission requiring the carriers to remove a discrimination resulting from granting to millers located at interior points west of New York City a milling-in-transit privilege and refusing to grant a similar privilege to the Hecker-Jones-Jewell Milling Co., located at the latter point. No. 28, Delaware, Lackawanna & Western R. R. Co. v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Permanent injunction issued in accordance with decision of Supreme Court on appeal from decree granting preliminary injunction. The Supreme Court held that a common carrier could not institute or prosecute such a proceeding. This case involves an order of the Commission requiring the D., L. & W. R. R. Co. to construct a switch connection between its lines ad the line of the Rahway Valley R. R. Co. No. 29, Pennsylvania R. R. Co. v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Dismissed by petitioner. This case involves an order of the Commission under the Hours of Service law. No. 30, Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Dismissed by petitioner. This case involves an order of the Commission under the Hours of Service law.8 No. 31, The Pennsylvania R. R. Co. v. Interstate Commerce Commission et al. Argued on motion for permanent injunction but not yet decided. This case involves an order of the Commission requiring the carrier to cease and desist from a discrimination which results from certain rules of the P. R. R. Co. pertaining to the distribution of coal cars. No. 32, Southern Pacific Co. v. Interstate Commerce Commission Not yet heard. This case involves an order of the Commission reducing certain class rates for the transportation of traffic from Sacramento to points in Nevada and Utah on the main line of the Southern Pacific Co. west of Ogden. No. 33, Southern Pacific Co. et al. v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Not yet heard. This case involves an order of the Commission reducing certain class rates for the transportation of traffic from "eastern defined territory," which includes Texas, a portion of New Mexico, a portion of Colorado and all states east thereof except certain states in the southeast, to points in Nevada. No. 34, Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. Co. et al. v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Not yet heard. This case involves an order of the Commission reducing certain class rates for the transportation of traffic from said eastern defined territory to Phoenix, Arizona.9 No. 35, The Denver & Rio Grande R. R. Co. v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Not yet heard. This case involves an order of the Commission reducing the rate on beer shipped in carloads from Pueblo to Leadville, in the State of Colorado, where the shipments originate at St. Louis. No. 36, The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. Co. et al. v. United States of America et al. Heard on motion for preliminary injunction and motion to dismiss. Preliminary injunction denied and motion to dismiss overruled. Amended petition filed. This case involves an order of the Commission reducing rates on lumber from points in the southwest to Omaha, South Omaha and Lincoln, Neb., and Des Moines and Council Bluffs, Iowa. No. 37, Philadelphia & Reading Ry. Co. v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Dismissed by petitioner. This case involves an order of the Commission under the Hours of Service law. No. 38, The Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Co. et al. v. United States of America. Preliminary injunction granted and appeal taken to Supreme Court. This case involves an order of the Commission requiring carriers to cease and desist from a discrimination which results from the payment of lighterage allowances on sugar at New York to Arbuckle Bros., and the refusal of the carriers to pay like allowances to the Federal Sugar Refining Co.10 No. 39, The Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Co. et al. v. United States of America et al. Preliminary injunction granted and appeal taken to Supreme Court. This case involves an order of the Commission requiring carriers to cease and desist from a discrimination which results from applying to the transportation of railroad fuel coal lower rates than those contemporaneously applied to the transportation of other coal. No. 40, Norfolk & Wester Ry. Co. et al. v. United States of America et al. Heard on motion for preliminary injunction, which was denied. This case involves an order of the Commission reducing certain class rates for the transportation of traffic to Durham and Winston- Salem, N. C., from Lynchburg and Roanoke, Va., and from Cincinnati, O. No. 41, The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. Co. et al. v. The United States of America et al. Heard on motion for preliminary injunction, which was denied. This case involves an order of the Commission reducing the rate on pre-cooled and pre- iced fruit from points in southern California to eastern destinations. No. 42, The Arkansas Fertilizer Co. v. The United States of America et al. Submitted on briefs upon motion for permanent injunction but not yet decided. This case involves a decision of the Commission holding that the two-year limitation contained in section 16 of the act begins to run at a time traffic is delivered by the carrier to consignee at point of destination. 11 No. 43, Boston & Maine R. R. v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Dismissed by petitioner. This case involves an order of the Commission under the Hours of Service law. No. 44, Southern Ry. Co. et al. v. United States of America et al. Heard on motions to dismiss but not yet decided. This case involves a decision of the Commission declining to award reparation on coal shipped from West Virginia to Montana. No. 45, The New York, New Haven & Hartford R. R. Co. v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Dismissed by petitioner. This case involves an order of the Commission under the Hours of Service law. No. 46, The Nashville Grain Exchange et al. v. United States of America et al., and No. 47, Louisville & Nashville R. R. Co. et al. v. United States of America et al. Heard together on motion for preliminary injunction, which was granted, and case assigned for submission of testimony and other evidence. These cases involve an order of the Commission requiring carriers to cease and desist from a discrimination which results from granting to shippers to and from Nashville what is known as a rebilling privilege and refusing to grant a similar privilege to shippers to and from Atlanta and other points in the State of Georgia. The privilege referred to allows a shipper to ship from a point of origin to an intermediate point and afterwards ship from the latter point to some12 point of final destination upon a combination of rates which shall not exceed in the aggregate the through rate in effect from the point of origin to the point of final destination, where the sum of the local rates to and from the intermediate point would be greater than the through rate. No. 48, Erie R. R. Co. v. Interstate Commerce Commission. Dismissed by petitioner. This case involves an order of the Commission under the Hours of Service law. No. 49, Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. v. United States. Heard on motion for preliminary injunction, which was denied, and case assigned for hearing on motions to dismiss. This case involves an order of the Commission making certain reductions in the rates on coal from the Wyoming region in Pennsylvania to Perth Amboy, N. J. No. 50, The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. Co. v. United States, and No. 51, Union Pacific R. R. Co. et al. v. United States. Heard together on motion for preliminary injunction, which was granted and from which appeal was taken to the Supreme Court. Cases assigned for consideration upon motion for final decree. No. 50 involves a decision of the Commission refusing in part and granting in part relief from the rule of the fourth section asked for by certain carriers on traffic shipped form the east to points intermediate between the Missouri River and the Pacific Coast. No. 51 involves an order of the Commission13 requiring the carriers to cease and desist from exacting from eastern points greater rates to Spokane and Walla Walla, in the State of Washington, and La Grande, Baker City and Pendleton, in the State of Oregon, than they contemporaneously exact to longer distance points on the Pacific coast. No. 52, The Denver & Rio Grande R. R. Co. et al. v. United States. Heard on motion for preliminary injunction, which was denied. This case involves an order of the Commission reducing rates to Utah common points, including Salt Lake City, Provo and Ogden, from Missouri River, Mississippi River and Chicago territories, and in the opposite direction. No. 53, The Flour City Line et al. v. Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. et al. Heard on motion for writ of mandamus, which was denied. This case was instituted in court under section 23 of the act to regulate commerce to procure a writ of mandamus requiring the carriers to apply their division of a joint through rate, 9.2 cents per 100 pounds, instead of their local rate of 11 cents per 100 pounds, to the transportation from Buffalo to New York of shipments of grain and grain products which originate west of Buffalo and are carried to Buffalo by rail and lake. No. 54, Anaconda Copper Mining Co. et al. v. United States of America. Not yet heard. This case involves an order of the Commission refusing reparation on coke shipped from the West Virginia-Pennsylvania ovens to Chicago and afterwards forwarded to Montana.14 No. 55, Crane Iron Works v. United States of America. Not yet heard. This case involves an order of the Commission dismissing a complaint asking the Commission to establish through routes and joint rates and award reparation on past shipments. No. 56, The Kansas City Southern Ry. Co., v. The United States of America. Not yet heard. This case involves orders of the Commission made under section 20 of the act prescribing the method in which books of the carriers shall be kept. No. 57, United States of America, ex rel. Stony Fork Coal Co. et al., v. Louisville & Nashville R.R. Co. and Southern Ry. Co. Not yet heard. This case was instituted in court to compel the carriers to furnish cars for and transport coal from points on the Middlesborough R.R. in the State of Kentucky, to points in other states.[*[12-1-11]*] ILLUSTRE ROOSEVELT EX PRESIDENTE DEGLI STATI UNITI DI AMERICA - Direttore del "CUTLOK MAGAZINE" WASCHINGTON Ill/mo Signore, Le offro la mia collaborazione, Come primier potrei subito spedire un mio nuovo romanzo di grande attualità; poi articoli d'indole sociale e filosofica, di varietà ll critica, da affidare ad un buon traduttore. Per il compenso mi metto alla discrezione il codesta spettabile Amministrazione per la quale potrei-richiesto-unicamente lavorare. Per la intelligenza de' suoi numerosi lettori il giusto apprezzamento per parte della illustre Redazione del periodico faccio seguire l'elenco dei documenti attestanti i miei eletti studi, produzione letteraria e svariata ed ininterrotta attività per cui una larga consonenza di uomini e cose. A) Studi ginnasiali-liceali (Documento presso l'Almo Collegio dei Teologi di Napoli, dal 2-IV-900) -- Lodevoli corsi filosofico e teologico nel Collegio Serafico di Aquila( Due attestati rilasciati nel 1898) -- Studi compiti nel Pontificio Istituto Beneventano (Tessera Universitaria, 1899). B) Bolla Sacerdotale (3, Marco in Lamis, 11 agosto 1901) -- Vice parroco in Foggia,1902 (Due certificati dl lodevole servizio) -- Assistente parrocchiale in Napoli,1904 (Due certificati di lodevole servizlo) -- Padre assistente nell'Ospedale Incurabili di Napoli (Attestazione del 1905). -- Missionario della Conferenza, 1905. -- Missionario d'emigrazione, 1906 (Note di viaggi nelle Americhe ed Inghilterra). C) "OPUSCOLO" stampato nel 1898. -- "QUARESIMALE" Revisione Ecclesiastica 1903. -- "IL PROTESTANTESIMO in ITALIA" Studi fatti in Roma, in Lombardia, Veneto, Sicilia ed altrove, con carteggio di spiccate personalità evangeliche d'ogni denominazione. Volume, in 16°, pag. 320, edito dalla Ditta Tocco di Napoli, 1907 -- "CONFERENZE RELIGIOSE-SOCIALI" Libro manoscritto, 1908 .-- "RENATO FIORE" Romanzo pubblicato in Rivista Azzurra, Napoli 1911. -- "FILOSOFIA NOVELLA" Idealismo, Pragmatismo, Immanenza, Flusso Bergsoniano, Frammenti riportati da Rivista Azzurra, Napoli, a.I.n.1 e3. -- "REMINISCNENZE" versi inediti (letti in un circolo sociale, 1.octobre 1910.) -- "SPASIMI" (L'ambre a la gloria mondana) Romanzo psicologico in preparazione. D) Corrispondente di società scientifico - religiose, ipnotiche e teosofiche, nonchè della Società Reale Londinese di Letteratura scientifica e dell'Institut International de bibliographie di Bruxelles, -- Candidato al posto di "LECTOR" nell'Università di Oxford (Resconto del prof. Garlanda Federico dell'Un, di Roma, 26 luglio 1909) -- Promotore per la elaborazione d'un progetto di fondazione d'Orfanotrofio e Casa di lavoro, annessi alla Croce d'Oro Italiana -- Capo-redattore d'un Giornale feminista napoletano (Tessera giornalista). -- Direttore fondatore della Rivista letteraria JUVENILIA (Collaboratori i principaliscrittori italiani). E) Ufficiale cappellano di prima classe della milizia volontaria "Croce d'Oro Italiana", (Tessera di riconoscimento ed insegne :Fiocco d'oro per cappello e Bracciale azzurro con croce e i galloni da capitano). -- Volontario sanitario per la campagna tripolina (Foglio dispositivo, settembre 1911). -- Cavaliere del nobile antico Ordine di Francia S. Sebastiano e Guglielmo (Brevetto, rilasciato a Parigi il 4 settembre 1909, con decorazioni: Croce-medaglia d'oro ed uniforme degli Arcieri). -- Cavaliere del Dovere. Ordine moderno di Francia, (Brevetto rilasciato a Parigi (il 23 novembre 1910, Croce-medaglia al merito civico umanitario) F) Diploma di Benemerenza della Pubblica Assistenza C. d'O. I. con Medaglia di Bronzo al merito (Napoli 18 aprile 1910.-- Grande diploma "l'Italia riconoscente" al merito patriottico umanitario, con Medaglia d'Argento, conferiti dall'Ordine della Croce d'Oro Italiana (Roma 20 aprile 1911). -- ENCOMIO DEL VATICANO (Lettera di Merry del Val 22 giugno 1907). -- BIO-BIBLIOGRAFIA nel Dizionario dei Letterati contemporanei T.Rovito, Napoli Tip.Melfi e Joele, 1908. -- Articolo consacrato da una pittrice, Pergamena ed Album di ritratti, autografi etc. di personalità artistiche e intellettuali. G) Resoconti oratori: Rivista Garganica, 5 novembre 1898; l'Evoluzione, Foggia 20 agosto 1901; Vera Roma, 24 gennaio 1904; il Pubblicista, Napoli 18 marzo 1906; il Mattino, Napoli 14 marzo 1910; Rivista Azzurra,15 maggio 1911; il Roma 2 settembre 1911; Juvenilia, 1 ottobre 1911, ed altri.In attesa di Suoi pregiatissimi comandi, La salute. Voglia credermi Di V.S. ILL/ma Devotissimo 1:dicembre 1911 Cav. Lobra Sac. De Filippio Via S. Gregorio Armeno - 41 Napoli (ITALY) [*sig & address*]For enc see 12-1-11 12-1-11with compliments Reverend Dean O'Brien L.L.D. 22 December first 1911 Kalamazoo, Mich.Enc in Fallows 12-1-11 ca 12-1-11THE SOCIETY FOR THE Care and Training of Blind Children NEEDS YOUR HELP, AND ASKS YOUR CO-OPERATION IN THE CARRYING OUT OF ITS NOBLE WORK. EXECUTIVE OFFICE [*1204-5*] HOME FOR BLIND BABIES [*Nat'l Bank Bldg*] AND HOSPITAL [*– 842 Crescent*] [Corner Washington and Fifth Streets] [*Place*] [MONROE] [MICHIGAN] [*Chicago, Ill.*][*What is true of Michigan is true of the rest of the states.*] Need for the Work The Work is Entirely Non-Sectarian The Society for the Care and Training of Blind Children in Michigan first took form in Monroe, when the needs of a young blind child, left when a baby on a doorstop there, aroused the entire community to a realization of the need of some proper place for blind children under seven years of age, deprived, for some reason, of their natural homes. The State School for the Blind at Lansing receives children for instruction when they become seven years of age. It makes no provision for children under seven, for those with contagious diseases of the eye, nor for nervous, backward, crippled or sickly blind children. The Industrial Home for the Blind at Saginaw receives adults, but has no provision for children, much less for babies. The general ward of a hospital is no place for the mothering of infants, nor is a poor- house a proper place in which to rear a child. Other organizations (except other homes for blind babies) working among children lack the proper equipment for medical treatment, combined with educational advantages for the blind, and without expert knowledge the health of other children might be endangered by receiving among them those with contagious diseases of the eye. [*We founded the home in Michigan about a year ago.*] Objects of this Society To find and report to the Executive Office, cases needing the care of the society. To receive blind babies, and diseased, crippled, nervous, backward or sickly blind children into the Home at [Monroe] Chicago for medical care, mothering and primary education. To find homes for homeless blind children in its care who do not need, or who no longer need, treatment at the Home. To provide services of specialists and guides to children whose eyes are diseased and who have homes, but are too poor to pay for medical care. To co-operate with all agencies working among children, particularly with those working for the prevention of blindness. To co-operate with charity organizations in providing holiday cheer to poor families, having for the head a blind person. To provide Summer outings for the blind in large cities.[*"Dont shoot the Orchestra! It is doing its [?] best."*] THE [*Chgo*] DAILY NEWS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1911. THE DAILY NEWS. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. By carrier, 30 cents per month: by mail, $4.00 per year Address THE DAILY NEWS, 15 Fifth-av. north, Chicago Entered as second-class matter June 24, 1886, at the postoffice at Chicago, Ill., under act of March 3, 1879. Anonymous communications will not be noticed. Rejected communications will not be returned. NEW YORK OFFICE—710 Times Building. WASHINGTON OFFICE—22 Wyatt Building. LONDON OFFICE—Trafalgar Buildings, Northumberland avenue. PARIS OFFICE—10 Boulvard des Capucines, corner Place de l'Opera. BERLIN OFFICE—9 Unter den Linden. VICTOR F. LAWSON, Editor and Publisher. Orders for delivery of THE DAILY NEWS to either residence or place of business may be made by postal card or through telephone Franklin 1. Any irregularity in delivery should be immediately reported to the office of publication. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1911. OCTOBER CIRCULATION. State of Illinois, County of Cook, ss.: HOPEWELL L. ROGERS, business manager of THE CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, does solemnly swear that the actual number of copies of the paper named printed and sold during the month of October, A. D. 1911, was as follows: Days. Copies. Days. Copies. 1...........Sunday 17........ 337,076 2..........327,812 18.........345,143 3..........331,997 19.........330,440 4..........334,119 20.........325,420 5..........332,402 21.........304,261 6..........329,499 22.........Sunday 7..........308,565 23.........333,278 8..........Sunday 24.........334,559 9.........334,591 25.........335,560 10.......332,060 26.........334,023 11.......332,097 27.........325,670 12.......328,010 28.........307,641 13.......344,201 29.........Sunday 14.......316,882 30.........329,619 15.......Sunday 31.........328,866 16.......335,213 Total for month.................8,559,364 Less returns and allowances..5,248 Total sold, net....................8,554,304 Daily average sold................329,002 All "exchanges," copies used by employes, unsold and returned papers are deducted in determining the net paid circulation. HOPEWELL L. ROGERS. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st day of November, A. D. 1911. [L. S.] HENRY O. LATERAW, Notary Public. All aboard for a merry Christmas! By getting them early one adds to the joy of giving. Felicitations are due the man who curbed his appetite. Let us keep on being thankful, though the official day has passed. Business, in the doldrums, may presently tell its symptoms to congress. Were this not a great and prosperous county it could not afford Barisen. Now that December has come we may hope to see the weather warm up. Mr. Roosevelt, however, is still able to endure the limelight without blinking. To make Chicago supremely happy Santa Claus should give it a neat set of harbor plans. Arnold Bennett says that Chicago is "complicated" and "intricate." So is a mince pie. Dr. Hyde of Kansas City is having another of his trials. They must be getting monotonous. We should all so live that getting back to work on the day after would not be like pulling teeth. Even a modest little gerrymander should feel as sadly out of place in this age as the diplodocus. There is some reason to hope that the smoke nuisance, unlike the poor, we shall not always have with us. Friends of Peter Bartzen need not shovel snow for a living so long as the county job factory is permitted to run. President Taft might make a hit by advocating short messages to congress as one of the planks in his platform. Wisconsin may be socialistic in some ways, but it refuses to allow hotel towels to be used on the community plan. Chicago should be able to spare a little time between Thanksgiving day and New Year's day to agitate for a harbor. It will require all of Col. Roosevelt's well known forbearance to keep him from enlarging his Ananfas club before very long. When social contents are better understood and therefore properly appreciated, schoolhouses will have no dark and dreary evenings. Having had a pleasant Thanksgiving, let us remember that more people than usual are appealing to the United Charities for resistance. Indianapolis mayor sold turkeys in the municipal market at cost. Why overlook [?] making out lists of presidential [?] the bed of fire coals. Any mechanical method that will bring this about will kill the smoke." Swift & Co. burns coal screenings in its furnaces, which variety of fuel ordinarily creates the densest kind of smoke. To burn the substances from which smoke is formed is not only cleanly but profitable. Concerns such as Swift & Co. which have adopted approved methods of smoke abatement are at least partially controlled by a selfish motive. Whenever an actual economy of fuel is not attained, added efficiency of operation is insured. More often both benefits result. Nor are large concerns the only ones that profit by introducing proper methods of coal consumption. Experience in Chicago has shown that when it becomes necessary to reset a boiler it pays to do the work in accordance with scientific principles and to supplement this by careful stoking. One relatively small concern in Chicago is now saving in this way $500 a month on its fuel bills. When these facts are fully grasped the industrial smoke nuisance in Chicago will be well on its way to solution. The electrification of Chicago's railroad terminals in bound to come also before many more years, thanks to the intelligent efforts of such civic bodies as the Chicago Association of Commerce and of progressive railroad officials. Futile and Foolish Action. Meeting in convention at Springfield this week, the Republican Editorial Association of Illinois solemnly and formally condemned the direct primary law and urged its modification in important respects. The resolutions "recommend an amendment to limit nominations by primaries to county and minor offices, and recommend a system of conventions composed of delegates chosen by the people at primary elections for all nominations for higher than county offices." These conventions, the resolutions declare, "should be the final arbiters of men and measures within their jurisdiction." The course of coming events is not in the direction indicated by the resolutions of the Republican Editorial Association of Illinois. It is in precisely the opposite direction. The members of that erudite organization ought to wake up. The Illinois direct primary law [?] too sweeping in its scope, but [?] nominees who should be eliminated [?] operation are precisely [?] whose selection the Republican Association of Illinois [?] scope of the law. [?] and minor offices [?] at [parti?] direct or [?] and other [?] courts [?] didn't [?] [?] Such [?] come in [?] mentalities for [?] as previously [exp?] [?], in much the same [?] electoral college voices the will [?] as expressed at a presidential election. Confiding Mr. Taft. In the presence of a sympathetic Interviewer President Taft talks freely and to the point. To numerous points, in fact. Witness his interview with Mr. Leupp on his administrative work, past, present and to come, as published in this week's Outlook, and this interview with Mr. Hale on the peace treaties as published in this month's World's Work. Here is a frank president, who feels that he is doing many things well under difficulties, making a mistake here and there, as in the celebrated Winona speech, and working for whatever policy he thinks is right, though with no great political cleverness. That he has done many things pretty well, some things bravely and wisely and some things foolishly is clear enough. Lacking somewhat in vision, lacking somewhat in insight, distinctly lacking in skill, he recalls to mind that frontier musician who was doing the best he could. Deaths from Football Playing. For the season of 1911 fourteen [?] resulting from football playing [?] reported. It is worthy [?] not a single one [?] was the victim [?] the [?] HIT OR MISS. Let us gather up the fragments on the groaning table left, Let us put them in a basket neatly packed with fingers deft; With some fruit and cake for trimming that a welcome will insure, Let us take the good left overs and present them to the poor Presidents of corporations whom the governhent attacks— Suffering men who have but millions and the clothes upon their backs! For one in the prime of life to grab off a job with a fine salary attached would be as easy as running for governor or dodging a detective if men were as wise as women and declined politely to reach the age of 45 until they were well into the 60s. Luckily we licked Spain at the time, so we do not have to do it again, now that convincing [*WELL, MAINE. GLAD I'VE HAD BLOWN UP IT'S ALL MINE OVER*] proof that the Maine was blown up [?] the outside has been secured. President Taft should turn the [?] candidate before asking him to [?] make himself comfortable [?] bench. Any old lawyer [?] and a bunch of greasy [?] local Hinky Dinks [?] are getting to be [?] judges that's [?] band. A cat [?] but the [co?] they do [?] judges. THE RAGTIME MUSE. WALT MASON. To Uncle Walt, the demon bard, The writing game does not come hard. His verse facile and luminous Shows craftsmanship in every line; His inspiration, keen and fine, Is not, like ours, leguminous. A steam pump at Castalia's spring He runs, and he will sit and sing Odes, lyrics, lays didactical; His Pegasus, a well trained steed, Will fly or run or plow at need— A sturdy cob, and practical. For themes and words he's never lost, His fount he simply can't exhaust, He shows a learning classical; But when his humor leads that way, he can be frolicsome and gay, Nonsensical, jackassical. He sings a homely people's songs, Their joys and [sorrows?] Their births and [?] His following, it is [?] Plain folk, police, [?] And citizens in [car?] They love him for [?] For wholesome [?] His nature's [?] He'll take an [?] By countless [?] And make [?] Before [?] All [?] SLOW [ST?]THE KALAMAZOO GAZETTE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1911 7 ------------------------------- SURPRISE IN STORE FOR M'FARLANDITES SAYS "HARLEM TOMMY" FIGHT CRITICS, HOWEVER, DO NOT THINK CHICAGO MAN WILL LOSE OUT. San Francisco, Nov. 29.—Although local fight followers refuse to concede that "Harlem Tommy" Murphy will seriously menace Packey McFarland's championship aspirations when the two face each other tomorrow afternoon, they will turn out in big numbers to witness the 20-round exhibition. The cancelling of the Wolgast and Welsh fight at Los Angeles has increased interest in the local event. McFarland expressed himself as being keenly disappointed because of the sudden collapse of Champion Wolgast. "I had just about concluded to accept Wolgast's latest deal," he said, "and had figured on fighting him on New Years day on the coast. I am very sorry, however, for him, and hope he will get well quickly." The Chicago fighter added that he was in excellent condition; that he easily would make the required 135 pounds one hour before ring time and that he purposed to make short work of his opponent. Murphy professed to be highly elated because the odds were 10 to 4 against his chances and averred that a big surprise was in store for the McFarlandites. He has trained conscientiously and lack of condition will not figure as an excuse should the verdict of Referee Harry Foley be adverse. Promoter Coffroth made the positive statement tonight that the main event tomorrow would begin at 2 o'clock, in order that patrons of the game might be home in time for holiday dinners. There will be two 10-round preliminaries between local fighters. PENN-CORNELL GAME TO BE INTERESTING EVEN MONEY WILL BE PREVAILING FEATURE OF BETTING, IS REPORT. Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 29.—The University of Pennsylvania football team today completed its preparation for tomorrow's game with Cornell with a light signal practice on a gridiron at Wayne, a suburb. The team will remain in the country until just before the game tomorrow. The lineup will probably be the same that faced Michigan except that Harrington will be left halfback instead of Thayer. Thayer turned his ankle in practice last Monday and may not be able to get in the game. Although some of the university students are betting at odds of 5 to 4 on their team, critics look for a close interesting game. It is probable even money will prevail before the contest begins. Atlantic City, N. J., Nov. 29.—Cornell's football team will be handicapped in tomorrow's game with Pennsylvania by the absence of three of the regular back, Butler, quarterback; Underhill, fullback; and Hawkins, a halfback, are still too badly crippled and bruised to enter the game. Trainer will start the game at quarter, Blackwell at fullback, while the halves will be McCormick and Collins, it was announced. Whyte, who is still in bad shape, and Hill will be used as subs. The other positions will be filled as follows: Left end, Eyrick; left tackle, Munk; left guard, O'Rourke; center, Miller; right guard, Munn; right tackle, Williamson and right end, Fritz. The squad held a lively signal drill today at Inlet park. Coach Reed was better satisfied with the work of the men today and said that the team might pull itself together and give Pennsylvania and interesting battle. The players are more optimistic than the coaches and say they expect to win. DOOIN ANXIOUS TO QUIT THE PHILLIES HE WANTS TO CONTROL PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE BOSTON CLUB. Detroit, Nov. 29—The effort of Manager Charles Dooin of the Philadelphia National league baseball club to secure his release so that he might acquire at least partial control of the Boston National league club resulted today in a telegram from President Fogel of the Philadelphia National's which Dooin received here. The message stated that Fogel would consider no deal which would mean Dooin's departure. The Philadelphia catcher, who is playing at a local vaudeville theater, has made statements since his arrival here to the effect that he is not satisfied with the salary the Philadelphia club paid him last season. In a published interview he said he expects as much money if he manages the Philadelphia club as former Manager "Billy" Murray received. Statements made by Dooin in Detroit seem to indicate that he is not satisfied with conditions in Philadelphia. Jamestown Summary Jamestown, Va., Nov. 29.—First race, 5 1/2 furlongs—Chyrseis, won; Bard of Hope, second; Springboard, third. Time, 1:09 3-5. Camellia also ran. Second race, 7 furlongs—Brandy, won; Harlem Lass, second; Fantasque, third. Time 1:31, 2-5. Path Finder, Lady Rosalie, Choptank, Sculpture and Dick Moss also ran. Third race, mile and a sixteenth—The Golden Butterfly, won; Outlan, second; Agnar, third. Time, 1:51 3-5. Cuttyhunk also ran. Fourth race, 7 furlongs—Marjorie A., won; Capsize, second; Ben Loyal, third. Time, 1:29. Idleweiss and Sherwood also ran. Fifth race, 6 1/2 furlongs—Miss Jonah, won; Troyweight, second; Double Five, third. Time, 1:22 1-5. Moncrief also ran. Sixth race, one mile—O. U. Buster, won; Montgomery, second; Helene, third. Time 1:48. Little Earl, Lad of Langdon and Baby Wolf also ran. Governor Chase S. Osborn was the guest at luncheon Tuesday evening of General and Mrs. P. L. Abbey. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rollings, McCourtie street, entertained at a turkey supper last evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Harvey. WOLGAST RECOVERS FROM OPERATION; WILL NOT ENTER RING TODAY BATTLE FOR LIGHTWEIGHT SUPREMACY OF WORLD NOT TO BE DECIDED TODAY. Los Angeles, Cal., Nov. 29.—On the eve of a fight in which his title to the lightweight championship was at stake and for which he had brought himself supposedly to a state of physical perfection, Ad Wolgast, lightweight champion pugilist of the world, tonight lies in Clara Barton hospital, recovering from an operation for the removal of his appendix. His condition tonight was said to be good, but his fight with Freddie Welsh is off indefinitely. The illness of Wolgast came suddenly. Wolgast retired last night after partaking of a hearty supper, feeling, he declared, in fine fettle. With Wolgast at the training camp in Vernon suburb were his sparring partner, "Hobo" Dougherty, and his manager, Tom Jones. There were three beds in the room, one for each man. The party retired for the night at 9 o'clock promptly. At 4 o'clock Wolgast was up preparing for the operation. "At 2 o'clock," said Dougherty, "I was awakened by Ad. He told me he was in great pain. I thought it was merely nervousness due to hard training and possibly worry. I tried to comfort him but he grew worse and I called Jones. "At 3 o'clock we called Dr. Pollard. As soon as he saw Ad, he said, 'it's appendicitis,' We rushed Wolgast to the hospital and the operation was soon performed." Manager Jones, as soon as his protege was placed in the hospital, went to Venice for Mrs. Wolgast and Mrs. Jones. He stopped on the way at Freddie Welsh's training camp and told the English fighter the news. "Well that's too bad," said Welsh. "I don't care as much for the financial loss as I do for Ad. We were always good friends." NOTED SPEED KINGS TODAY TO RISK LIVES IN RACE FOR GLORY GRAND PRIZE EVENT AT SAVANNAH WILL BE GIGANTIC AFFAIR TO AUTODOM. Savannah, Ga., Nov. 29.—With the course in better shape tonight than had been expected and even better conditions promised for tomorrow, entrants in the Grand Prize automobile race to be run Thanksgiving day expect to make faster time than they did a day or two ago. The night before the "Vanderbilt" conditions are not experienced here as the course is easily accessible from the city and crowds that heretofore have witnessed great races on the famous "Chatham" county roads had no difficulty to the course on the morning of the race. Savannah tonight is taxed to the limit in taking care of her visitors. Sixteen cars are expected to be entered tomorrow and among the drivers may be Bob Burman in Joe Dawson's Marmon. Burman was at the wheel in the car to day and did the 17 mile course in 16 minutes which was considered good in view of road conditions. Tonight the several camps along the course presented the usual scenes. Drivers remained with the mechanicians until late, directing final touches to the steel fijants and when all was done at least one man guarded the car he had watched, worked on and pinned his hopes to win what is considered one of the greatest of international automobile classics. Street watch lest something intentionally or accidentally go wrong with the machines were kept in every camp. MAINSHEET BRINGS BIG PRICE AT OLD GLORY COBBS OF NEW YORK BID IN THE GREAT STALLION AT A $15,000 BID. New York, Nov. 29.—Mainsheet, a 12-year-old black stallion by Director General-Pixtell, today brought the largest sum yet realized for a single animal in this year's Old Glory horse sale. He was consigned by Al Thomas of St. Joseph, Mo., and Cobb Brothers of Wellsville, N. Y., for the purpose of dissolving a joint partnership in him. The Cobb's bid him in for $15,000. Probably the greatest interest of the day centered in the sale of the eight year old Ed Custer and Custer's get. The stallion is by Baronmore—Marble. He was bought by Steiner Brothers of Lima, O., for $3,800. Of Ed Custer's family, Orphant Annie, a two and a half year old filly, brought $1,050. The average paid for the Custer stock was $606 a head. Cobb Brothers purchased Direct Hal 2:04 1/4 by Rorret-Bessie Hal, for $4,700. Other animals disposed of at $1,000 of more were: Prince McKinney, blk s, by McKinney-Extasy, to A. H. Parker of Bedford, Mass., for $1,200; Lady Cochato, b f, by Cochato-Peggy Baron, to C. B. Jeleffe, for $1,450; Sir Thomas, b g, by Mainsheet-Sis Thomas to Alonzo McDonald, Indianapolis, for $1,200. ST. LOUIS VARSITY IS DUBIOUS OF RESULT St. Louis, Nov. 29.—Notwithstanding St. Louis university's football players' hope to hold their own tomorrow afternoon against the well strained Syracuse university eleven, anything approximating a tied score is certain to be the result of luck. Coach Bender of the local squad pins his hope for victory on his team's ability to take advantage of "breaks." On form the visitors should beat St. Louis by at least two touchdowns. Experience gained in bucking the big western elevens and the fact that Syracuse outweighs the local team about 10 pounds to the man, make the chances of victory for the St. Louisians dubious. GOVERNORS GIVEN ROYAL WELCOME Continued From Page One. capable of teaching the rudiments of these to their pupils. "In conclusion, let me say, I am very glad of having been given an opportunity to address such an intelligent looking audience of young people, and that upon graduation, if you are in need of a position as a teacher, Minnesota is looking for just such as you." IMPORTANCE OF GOOD CITIZENSHIP. Governor Hawley tried to impress upon his audience the value of a course in citizenship before they enter into the activity of the country. "You people are soon to receive the reigns of authority, it is into your hands that we shall pass the active affairs of our union, and it is with intelligence that we ask you to use them. As teachers you must impart a knowledge of citizenship to the coming generation, so that when they take your place in the race for life and power, they will not stumble before their goal is reached." Warm Greeting Given Visitors at Nazareth The party which went to Nazareth Academy was comprised of President James H. Brady. Governor Chase S. Osborn, Michigan; Governor John Burke, North Dakota, and Lieutenant Governor E. Y. Sarles of North Dakota. They arrived at the institution at 11 o'clock and were received by Very Rev. F. A. O'Brien, his fellow priests and the sisters of St. Joseph. As Muldoons' band played "The Governor's March" the guests took their places. The combined students of Barbour and Roosevelt halls sang "Hail to the Flag and Master Lloyd Leach gave the following address of greeting: "With the very opening of our present scholastic term we greeted no less a personage than our esteemed President, himself. Since that time it has been a continuous round of receptions to dignitaries of church and state, but perhaps at no one time have we greeted so unique an assemblage of civic leaders as the one to which we now tender our welcome. "The majority of our student body hails from Michigan and in their name I salute our ruler and chief. We thank you, honored sir, for the distinction you have conferred upon us and no less do we esteem the favor accorded us by each of the honored gentlemen and distinguished statesmen whom we esteem our leaders— not only of the state whose affairs they rule, but the leaders in our nation's history and destiny. "To those who rule, the future of the nation is of paramount importance and since her children of the present day are to make her coming citizens and leaders, it follows that education is one of the nation's chief concerns and interests. "We therefore appreciate the favor accorded us by your visit this morning and in the name of all my classmates I again thank you for the honor and consideration you have shown us." GOVERNOR OSBORN MAKES REPLY. Governor Chase S. Osborn made a reply to the greeting in which he said among other things: "The work which the Catholic church is doing in its educational institutions is worthy of all the praise that can be given. I am greatly delighted at what I have seen here today. I am delighted with the songs and with the greeting just given. Both are worthy. Your school here is accomplishing as much as is being accomplished in the larger schools of the country." In speaking concerning Roosevelt hall, Governor Osborn said: "The main after whom this hall is named is the greatest American living. He is a man worthy of all the honors which have been showered upon him; fearless and honest; and his name will go down in history as one of the greatest presidents of the United States." In speaking of Levi L. Barbour. Governor Osborn said: "I know Mr. Barbour personally. I am glad to see that his benefactions have been extended to Kalamazoo. His mother, Betsy Morton Barbour, after whom this hall was named, was a worthy woman. Such women bring into the world worthy sons. Whatever a man is in this world is due to his mother." GOVERNOR BURKE MAKES ADDRESS. Governor John Burke of North Dakota, the second governor to speak, said among other things. "The necessity for such schools as you have here is great. The work which it does is great. It teaches obedience to law and respect for authority. Such teaching makes the best citizens and the citizenship of the nation is the pillar on which the life and greatness of the nation rests." The following is the address given by Miss Maurine Messenger of Dowagiac, a student at the school. She gave the greeting in behalf of the girls of the institution. She said: " With joy do we, the faculty and students of Nazareth Academy, hail this day which ushers in another important event in the history of our institutilon. "On several recent occasions have the walls of Nazareth re-echoed gladsome welcomes to her distinguished guests, from the ranks of both church and state; but today, the honor is multiplied, as we greet for the first time, so great a number of the esteemed chief executives of our noble western states. "We fully appreciate the honor which your visit is to Alma Mater, and as her devoted children, we are most happy to participate in it, and in one voice extend to you, the time-revered greeting—'A hundred thousand welcomes.' "We are all very proud of our country, where so much has been done, so much designed, and so much more desired; and as 'Imitation is a characteristic of human nature,' it shall be our earnest endeavor to utilize every advantage which Kind Providence has accorded us, that we too, when forced to meet face to face the sterner duties of life, may 'make our lives sublime' by following after the example, and in the footsteps of those who are now serving so generously and so well in the cause of our country. "We, the students of Nazareth Academy, if true to the teachings of Alma Mater, will go to make up that better portion of our country, and while we may not be able to lend direct assistance in her noble cause, as it is the young gentlemen of Barbour Hall that such honor awaits; still, in no small measure may we, the young ladies of the academy, advance the cause of the Nation, by loyalty to home duties, so beautifully traced out for us in the daily lessons inculcated to us here in our convent school. " 'Tis home that makes the Nation —home is the first seat of government, and if the right principles be instilled in the home, the burden of those whose duty it is to govern, will be made lighter, and our country will have rulers capable of continuing the excellent work which is being accomplished by the worthy governors whom we welcome here today. "We thank you, honored sirs, for the courtesy of your visit. We wish you 'God speed' on your journey, trusting that your trip through the eastern states will be replete with pleasure, and we pray that, as a recompense or faithful service, the Dispenser of all good and perfect gifts may grant to each of you, and to those dear to you, His eternal blessing." The balance of the program was as follows: "The Starry Flag."—Thombone solo. "The Same Everywhere."—Vocal solo. "The Enterprising West."—Muldoons' band. Neat badges with the names of the governors were furnished the guests. The party was at Nazareth Academy more than an hour, returning to the city and going directly to the New Burdick, where the luncheon was held. Governors Tell of Success of Woman's Suffrage in West Like a fresh breeze from the mountains, the spirit of the west swept into the People's church yesterday morning and fanned the equal suffrage spark into a flame. A governor, one lieutenant governor and one president of a commercial association addressed an audience of Kalamazoo women which filled the church. Two of them, Lieutenant Governor Fitzgerald of Colorado and L. B. Barnes, president of a Washington commercial club, told how equal suffrage works in the west, where it is in operation. And Governor Eberhardt of Minnesota forecasted the day when all women in this country will vote. Governor Chase S. Osborn, a recent convert, also registered his approval of the movement to extend the right of franchise to women. The audience that heard these men of the free and open west was made up of women of all classes. Women of the exclusive social circle touched elbows with women who were too busy with the cares of the home to aspire to social achievement. College bred women sat surrounded by women who know now of Latin and Greek, nor yet of music and art. It was a democratic gathering, and it applauded every reference made by the western men to the necessity for the breaking down of social barriers so far as the equal suffrage movement was concerned, not a little ripple of hand-clapping such as one might hear in a parlor, but the enthusiastic, hearty applause which always characterizes earnest movements. Mrs C. G. Kleinstuck presided, and introduced all the speakers, excepting Governor Eberhardt, who was introduced by Mrs. Caroline Bartlett Crane, a friend of the governor. Governor Osborn was the first speaker. He said that he was a new convert, but that he felt that equal suffrage was right and was coming as a matter of right. FITZGERALD TELLS HOW WOMEN VOTE IN COLORADO. Governor Shafroth of Colorado was to have been the principal speaker, but as he did not come, he was represented by Lieutenant Governor Fitzgerald, who told of the operation of woman suffrage in Colorado, where women have voted for 16 years. "Women, we find, are usually in favor of good legislation," he said. "We have some women legislators and we consider them earnest and capable and useful. The passage of our splendid juvenile court bills was in a considerable measure due to the women of Colorado. Women have exercised a wholesome influence on the politics of the state. In no place is this more evident than at the polls and in the election booths, where we have better decorum and better order that we formerly had. "If you ever get equal suffrage, you never will lose it. We had in our state, a senator who thought that the law should be repealed. He prepared a bill repealing it, but he never introduced it. I told him that I heard he intended to introduce such a bill, and he replied: 'It ought to be repealed. It is all nonsense. I don't think it should have been passed in the first place. But I can't find a man who has the gall to introduce the bill.' And that is just the situation. We would not repeal it if we could. We think that Colorado is a better state to live in because of the fact that women vote. The women are interested. They are posted, and they know how to mark their ballots. When you take up your campaign here, you will find plenty of smart and talented women of Colorado who will be willing to help you." BARNES SPEAKS FOR DEMOCRACY AMONG WOMEN. Mr. Barnes of Washington said that there was not much to tell about how the women, secured the vote in the state of Washington. He said that the question was submitted, and that without much agitation the result was a vote of about 3 to 1 in favor of it. He thought this was partly the result of the fair-mindedness which characterizes the men of Washington. He advised women to learn well the lesson of democracy. He told of a visiting committee which is organized in every Washington city and village, a committee which makes it its business to call upon every new woman who comes to town. He said that it was the feeling of Washington women that the wife of a man who was honest enough to work in the mills and factories to earn an honest living for his family was likely to be a pretty good sort of women. "Go and call upon the newcomer," he said. "You don't take any more chances than she does. It isn't fair to say that you will not call upon a woman until you have heard all her pedigree, and then refuse to tell your own. (Laughter). Never mind who came over in the Mayflower, or who lived in Virginia." Governor Eberhardt said he could not tell so much as the others about how women suffrage operated because Minnesota did not have it. He was a recent convert, he said. "It was a matter of prejudice with me," he said. "But when I began to cast around for something with which to support my position, I found that all the argument was on the other side. So when I stopped to reason it out, I just had to be a suffragist." Governor Eberhardt complimented Mrs. Crane upon the excellent work she has done in cleaning up several Minnesota cities. He said that she made some enemies, but that now all who were her enemies are her friends. Speaking of the practical work ahead of women in politics, he said that the effort should be to prevent rather than to punish crime, and this, he said, was a point of view which he thought the women would grasp before the men. Tells College About Success of Kazoo Boy in the West Kalamazoo college was honored yesterday morning by the presence of Governor R. S. Vesey, of South Dakota, and Governor West of Oregon. The men with other members of the party arrived at the Baptist institution at about 10:30 and spent three-quarters of an hour in speaking to the students. Governor Vesey said that it is more difficult for a politician to speak to a group of college students than it is to a commercial club, as so many other speakers give them advice for the betterment of their lives." He then branched off on the woman suffrage question, stating that he is a strong advocate of it and his hope for its success, saying: "Just as sure as the sun rises and sets, every state in the Union will in the near future have equal suffrage." Speaking of the progress of the western states, Governor Vesey said: "The west is making her remarkable advance because she is schooled in a school of trial and discipline. Our questions," he said, "are settled on the grounds of equal suffrage to all, and one person's vote counts as much as another." He said a person cannot achieve success by drifting but by steadily progressing, onward and upward. In speaking his opinion of endowed colleges, he told of his great esteem for James J. Hill, "the great developer of the west," who has given hundreds of thousands of dollars in founding colleges in the western states. Quoting Mr. Hill, Governor Vesey spake: "The denominational schools of the west are developing character —money spent in endowing them is the best way a rich man can spend." TELLS OF ADVANTAGES IN SOUTH DAKOTA. In telling of the advantages of his state, Governor Vesey said: ''We have in South Dakota 77,000 square miles of land which has produced more wealth, per capita, than any other state in the Union. We have bank deposits amounting to over eighty millions of dollars. South Dakota presents a great opportunity to the young man, while for the older there are the Black Hills with their timber, mountains, medicinal springs and other like luxuries. "Our politics have advanced from the standard where a few men run the government. Today the governor doesn't need to bend a knee to the individual or the corporation but is free to do his duty to the people of his state." Governor West of Oregon gave a very interesting address entailing a variety of topics. He then congratulated the students on their opportunity for securing a college education. WHAT ELEMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR SUCCESS. Speaking of the elements in a man if he is to achieve success, Governor West said: "Industry and sobriety are the two greatest factors—loafers never succeed—men must work all of the time, be they wealthy or poor. The trouble with rich men is that they are apt to rest on their oars and forget their duties to society." He, too, is strongly in favor of woman suffrage and gave as one of his reasons, "Ninty-nine per cent of the women are good; only fifty per cent of the men are good." He said: "Men seldom come into my office except to get a job or to get a friend pardoned from the penitentiary, while women come with suggestions for betterment." "Oregon," he said, "is progressive in politics. The Oregon system grinds out political ideas faster than the east can digest them. The initiative, referendum and recall have been in vogue in Oregon for several years with great success." HAS PRAISE FOR FORMER REPORTER. In regard to recall, he said, "We are proud of all our judges and not once has the finger of suspicion ever been pointed to any one of them. "I am glad to get to Kalamazoo," said Governor West, "for several reasons: One. because it is the home of Don Upjohn, the best and meanest newspaper reporter in Oregon. Another reason is the number of good looking girls, the like of which I have not seen since I left home. "If any of you ever come to Oregon, come up to the capitol and say that you are from Kalamazoo and you will always be welcome. "Mr. Upjohn has made a great success in newspaper work and I know you will be glad to hear indirectly for him." Luncheon at The New Burdick Decided Hit The party of western governors who honored Kalamazoo with a visit yesterday, as well as Michigan's own chief executive, carried away with them a most favorable impression of the city, the reception and entertainment afforded them and the luncheon given in their honor. Kalamazoo should be and is proud of her achievement, in which the members of the Commercial club, the city council, the business men and the women joined to make something more than the ordinary success which was attained. Following close upon a reception and banquet to Governor Osborn the previous evening, which displayed the respect in which the head of our own state government is held, followed the visit and welcome to the governors of the western states, whom the city took in hand and showed that the west hasn't anything on Kalamazoo, whether it is in the form of a hearty greeting, a beautiful city with extensive manufactures and fine residences, its educational institutions, or the women who are seeking to have equal rights with men in the ballot. Almost 300 places were filled at the luncheon tendered the governors at the New Burdick yesterday noon, and of this number at least one-third were women, attracted not from curiosity, but to hear what some of the executives of the states which have enfranchised women had to say relative thereto. Not one of these women was disappointed, for each and every one of those who spoke had something to say on the matter and it was in favor of "votes for women." After the guests had assembled in the handsome banquet room of the hotel, the Rev. Fred B. Smith pronounced the invocation, and those gathered sat down to an excellent repast served by the New Burdick management PRESIDENT BURKE WELCOMES VISITORS. After the luncheon, President John H. Burke of the Commercial club introduced President Dwight B. Waldo of the Western State Normal school as toastmaster, by whom Gov. Chase S. Osborn was presented. The governor's welcome to his fellow executives on the part of the state of Michigan was an eloquent one. "Michigan welcomes you," said the governor, "because so many of the Wolverine state's sons and daughters are now residents of your own western states, and because from this a bond of sympathy has grown up between Michigan and California, Wyoming, Idaho, North and South Dakota, Minnesota and Colorado. While we have sent these sons and daughters of old Michigan out to you, they still remember their mother state and are sending their strong sons and handsome daughters back to Michigan to be educated in our great university. "We welcome you, not only because you are from the west but are of the west,that land of glorious opportunities, which has shown us of the older east the possibilities which may come to men, knowing that you not only come among us to tell us of your own home states, but to learn of those things which may make you still more progressive and help you occupy a higher plane if it were possible in that grand galaxy of states which goes to make up this glorious Union. "We have welcomed you, perhaps, today as strangers coming within our gates, and when you go away this afternoon you will have the godspeed such as is given to friends and brothers." Governor Osborn referred to Reilly Atkinson, manager of the governors' special, a Michigan man and son of the late Col. O'Brien Atkinson of Detroit. He spoke of him as one of the highest types of men who have gone from Michigan to the great northwest. "While Michigan loses much when such men leave the borders of our state," said the governor, "that state or locality in which they take up their new residence is made richer thereby. I wish we had more such as he; not that we would wish to have them go outside our own Michigan boundaries to seek greater recognition, for such as he will gain renown in their own state. It is with pleasure that I congratulate you western governors for having associated with you such a man as he, and the son of one of Michigan's grandest men." Toastmaster Waldo in introducing the Rev. Fred B. Smith, general secretary of the Men and Religion Forward Movement, declared that the question of a more widely spread religion was a great thing, and that those who had interested themselves in the movement were doing a work of the utmost importance. MR. SMITH'S SPEECH PLEASED CROWD. Mr. Smith spoke as one who knows the west, saying that his residence was now temporarily in the east, he hoped some time to get back into the country of broad landscapes and broad ideas. The speaker referred to the great religious movement with which he had to do, and said: "Next year the great political parties of this country will assemble in convention to nominate men, some one of whom will for four years occupy the presidential chair. Although these gatherings will be of national importance and be watched with the deepest interest, they will be nothing as compared with the great Men and Religion Forward Movement conservation which will take place next April and which will not be watched by a nation, but by the whole world." Mr. Smith pleasantly told the governors that they had left the wild and wooly west and were not approaching the "manicured portion of the country," but that it was the wild and wooly for himself as soon as he could ever get back there. Mrs. Caroline Bartlett Crane, who was next called upon by the toastmaster, welcomed the governors on behalf of the women of Kalamazoo and the state of Michigan. She congratulated the governors of those states in which suffrage has been granted to women, and believed that when the women of Michigan attended the Panama-Pacific exposition in 1915 they would have the use of the ballot to the same extent as the women of the west, who would greet them. "I want to thank the men of Kalamazoo," she said, "for bringing their wifes and daughters to this luncheon, in order that they, too, may enjoy listening to these men of broad mind from broad minded states which recognize the rights of women at the polls and are not afraid to permit them to exercise their rights as citizens of this country." MAYOR MAKES WELCOME BRIEF. Mrs. Crane was followed by Major Charles H. Farrell. The mayor's address of welcome in behalf of the city was brief, but was nevertheless fervid and from the heart. The mayor placed himself on record during his remarks as favoring equal rights for women, which he said could only be given them in justice and equality by Michigan as it had been given in western states. In the absence of Gov. John F. Shafroth of Colorado, who has been called home on important state business, Lieutenant Governor Fitzgerald spoke for his state, thanking the people of Kalamazoo for the reception and entertainment which had been afforded. He referred especially to the number of women who were present, and said that it was the first of the several functions which had been given to the gubernatorial party to which ladies had been invited, "and I must say I like the innovation. The women of Colorado have the right to vote, whether they all exercise it or not. We felt that it was due them, and we have found that they are as intelligent in their choice of candidates as men could ever be." GOVERNOR CAREY OF WYOMING SPEAKER. Gov. Joseph M. Carey of Wyoming declared that he was so impressed with Kalamazoo and her citizens that he wanted them all to move to his own state. "Michigan has furnished Wyoming with much," said he. "Your great university has educated many of our most prominent men. Michigan has furnished us with sinew with which to carry on our agricultural and mining interests and our manufactures and commercial pursuits. I well remember my state when its inhabitants seemed to be no more in number than the men and women here today. But then, we gathered together and organized a territorial government, established county and municipal governments, erected school houses, and drafted a territorial constitution in which was included the right of equal suffrage. "Montana is yet young as compared with this comparatively young state of Michigan, but I want to say we don't owe a cent. We have established a university which is paid for; not a cent is owing on our state capitol building or other state edifices, and it is because Montana has watched the progress of the east and was determined to build up a great state and pay for what we built, our people, few in number it may be, voting to tax themselves for these improvements. MANY MICHIGAN MEN IN THE WEST. "We have many Michiganders among us, but we want more. I don't ask any man who has a good farm here in Michigan to sell out and move west, but there are thousands in the east, and as time goes by there will be thousands more, who will find with us the opportunities which they seek, where the dreams which come to every man sooner or later in life may be realized. We want you, if you are dissatisfied with Kalamazoo and Michigan, although I frankly confess I can't see any reason why you should be, to come to Wyoming, where if you are pushing and progressive your condition will be bettered." The governor referred to Michigan men who had made good in the great northwest, and declared that others could attain distinction in the same way. Gov. John Burke of North Dakota proved himself an entertaining talker, and although a man of no great oratorical gifts was able to talk to the point and praise the land which is his home without in the least depreciating the state in which he was a guest. Governor Burke painted the glories of the northwest in a forcible manner, not forgetting to thank the people of Kalamazoo for the welcome which had been given and a wish that some time in the near future he might welcome each and every one of his hearers to his own state. FORMER IDAHO GOVERNOR GIVES TALK. The last speaker to be called on by Toastmaster Waldo was ex-Gov. James H. Brady of Idaho. Governor Brady said that he had always understood that Kalamazoo was noted for her celery, but he had been happily disappointed in finding that there were many more things for which she might be justly celebrated. "We have seen the largest paper mill in the world in our tour about the city today," he said, "and we have had a chance to visit your educational institutions and to address the pupils therein. We have been given an opportunity of looking out over your city from the brow of Normal hill, and wish to congratulate you on the beauty of it all. We are not here today to advertise the great northwest so much as we are to get acquainted and to know the people of the east as they are, and if I must say it to give you a chance to know us. Representing as we do the great empire of the northwest, we take a pride in our own states, and invite you there if you wish to come. But don't come if you are comfortable and satisfied here, for it is to those who seek the homes which they have not here that we extend our invitation." At the conclusion of the addresses President Burke proposed three cheers for the governors, which were given with a will, the women joining with the men in the hearty send-off. Immediately after leaving the luncheon room, the gubernatorial party was escorted to the Michigan Central depot, where they departed for Grand Rapids, where they spent a few hours. The magnificent exhibit cars which form a part of the governors' special train were visited by thousands during the day, among the visitors being hundreds of school children who had taken advantage of the invitation extended to them by the governors who addressed them in their school rooms. A number of the members of the Commercial club accompanied the governors' special to Grand Rapids as a special escort to Governor Osborn, who will remain with the party until after their departure from Detroit tomorrow morning. Expedition Brings Two Old Friends Together Here For the first time in 15 years two old friends were reunited yesterday. Reilly Atkinson, manager of the governors' special, now a resident of Boise, Idaho, and Father W. A. Fitzpatrick of this city, were students together in the Detroit university. Ill health forced Atkinson to leave Detroit and go west. For a time Father Fitzpatrick heard from him, but later the two stopped writing and not until yesterday noon have they met in 15 years. Father Fitzpatrick and Mr. Atkinson happened to be seated at the same banquet table. Glancing down on the opposite side of the table Father Fitzpatrick saw a face that looked familiar. After the menu had been served, the two met and renewed an acquaintance that existed years ago. Mr. Atkinson is secretary of the Commercial club at Boise and he has had wonderful success in his work. The tour of the east by the 10 western governors has been made possible through his efforts, in fact the idea of the trip was originated by him, although he modestly denies this. Mr. Atkinson was delighted to meet an old friend in Kalamazoo, not expecting to see any one he knew until he reached Detroit this afternoon. Governors Issue Thanksgiving Proclamation Grand Rapdis, Mich., Nov. 29.— The western governors' special, with eight governors aboard, including Governor Chase S. Osborn, of Michigan, arrived in Grand Rapids at 4:15 this afternoon. President Clements, of the Grand Rapids board of trade, acted as official pilot from Kalamazoo. On the way from Kalamazoo, the governors went into executive session, the first of the trip. One of the results of it was the adoption of the following Thanksgiving proclamation: "On this, the eve of the day set apart by the president and the chief executives of the states for thanksgiving and prayer, the undersigned western governors on a tour to the east to extend wishes of peace and good will from those they represent to their brethren in the older states, congratulate the people of the nation upon the many blessings received and enjoyed by them during the past year. "The soil has yielded bounteously of its treasure, neither war nor pestilence has taken its grim toll of their numbers; education and morality have made noticeable progress, material comforts have multiplied and good citizenship has made decided advancement and commercial activity and industrial growth have become more pronounced and extended. "With so much to be thankful for, a grateful people should make the morrow indeed a day of thanksgiving on which praise should be freely offered to Him from whom all good and perfect things come. (Signed). "EDWIN L. NORRIS, Governor of Montana. "R. S. VESSEY, Governor of South Dakota. "JAMES H. HAWLEY, Governor of Idaho. "OSWALD WEST, Governor of North Dakota. "JOHN BURKE, Governor of Oregon. "ADOLPH O. EBERHART, Governor of Minnesota. "JOSEPH M. CAREY, Governor of Wyoming. "STEPHEN R. FITGARRALD, Lieut.-Gov. of Colorado. Upon arrival in Grand Rapids, the governors and their party were met with automobiles and taken for a trip around the city. They stopped at a leading furniture factory and literary club where addresses were made. AN OLD REMEDY FOR BLOOD POISON For more than forty years S. S. S. has been curing Contagious Blood Poison in all its forms and stages, and it today, as it has always been. the safest as well as most reliable remedy for this disease. One reason why S. S. S. is so successful in curing Blood Poison is that it strengthens and builds up the stomach and digestive members while eradicating the poison from the blood. The greatest of all reasons however is because this medicine possesses just the proper ingredients, blended and compounded in such scientific proportion, as to make it the most perfect blood purifier ever placed upon the market. S. S. S. is made entirely of roots, herbs and barks, and in addition to its value as a remedy, is the one blood medicine which may be used without any bad effect, no matter how delicate the system. Not a particle of strong mineral or other harmful drug enters into its composition, and you can take it assured that it will cure you and at the same time build up your system. S. S. S. cures permanently and perfectly, removing every symptom of the trouble by nature's true way—removing the inward cause. Get S. S. S. at your drug store and then write for our Home Treatment book which is free and of great assistance to every sufferer of this disease. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Ga. PHAGOCYTE NO. 18 A MOTTO We know a shoe factory whose motto is "KEEP THE QUALITY UP." It may apply to YOU. Somers & Stroberg MERCHANT TAILORS. 125-126 Pratt Block. (Copyrighted)[*Bean*] B. F. BEAN 345 N. UNION AVE. LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Dec. 2d, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Ex. President of the United States. 287: 4th Ave. N. Y. Dear Sir:- You have read in newspapers of the confession of the McNamara Bros. Here, on trial charged with the destruction of the Los Angeles Times building, Oct. 1st 1910. We are having exciting times here as the result of that confession. Socialists are out in autoes parading the street, fife and drum corps are playing in streets. The red flag anarchists, and socialists are in evidence in vast numbers. Revolutionary talk is heard on many street corner. Men here from all over the U. S., say it is same so all over. Thousands of telegrams are coming here from all over U. S. judging from their expressions, I feel free to write: That unless something is done to adjust conditions between capital V. Labor, there will be a bloody revolution in U. S. Republicans, Democrats V. Socialists all say we want Roosevelt for next President. I write you now unless something is done soon there will be trouble. There is a red light on the main line. I want to write you, that if I had had, some one like you to council with in Sept. 1910 I could have prevented the distruction of the Times Building Oct. 1st. 1910. I had no support, no one in office would listen to my talk. There will be a scare all over U. S. That will make men get together, work together, and pull together as they haven't since 1861. There is a danger signal at the mast head. Soon you will hear the fife and drum as in 61. Yrs Respt B. F. Bean[*1.*] Ft. Thomas, Ky., December 2, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York City. Dear Sir: I enclose you a small matter that I have sent to one of our daily papers in Cincinnati. The purpose in sending it to you is to remind you that you have many strong friends in this Vicinity, and even we of Morgan's Cavalry can appreciate a Colonel of the Rough Riders and have supported him when the occasion occurred. Very truly yours, Saml Bigstaff[*Victor F. Brown*] FIFTY-FIRST CONVENTION MICHIGAN STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION BAY CITY, NOVEMBER 1, 2, 3, 1911 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH PARSONAGE BELL PHONE 374-R 309 N. LINCOLN AVENUE MICHIGAN SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OFFICERS President, Hon. J. H. Grant .................. Manistee Vice-Presidents, 1. Jas. P. Main ......................... Detroit 2. Rev. F. P. Arthur ...... Grand Rapids 3. Claude Cole ..................... Kalkaska 4. M. J. Sweet ........................ Hudson 5. C. F. Pike .............................. Ithaca 6. Rev. Ira Smith ..... Sault Ste. Marie Executive Committee, E. K. Warren, Chairman ..... Three Oaks E. K. Mohr................. Sec. of Committee Central Committee, E. K. Warren, E. K. Mohr, W. L. C. Reid, C. H. Gurney, Dr. W. J. Wilson Jr. Program Committee, Prof. F. S. Goodrich, E. K. Mohr. Prof. C. H. Gurney. Convention Committee, W. L. C. Reid, Fred. Washburn, A. Boersma, Miss Grace Allen, Rev. Wilbur C. Nelson. Finance and Auditing, Claude Cole, E. B. Perry. General Secretary, Prof. F. S. Goodrich ..... Albion Treasurer and Corresponding Sec, D. B. Allen ............ Three Oaks Department Superintendents, Elementary - Mrs. Retta Boone, Grand Rapids. Teacher Training - Prof. C. H. Gurney, Hilldale. Home Department - Rev. F. L. Currey, Ithaca. Missionary - G. A. Jackson, Hillsdale. Adult Bible Class - C. J. Helm, Traverse City Temperance - Prof. F. S. Goodrich, Albion. House to House Visitation - J. B. Field, Jackson. Purity - E. K. Mohr, Grand Rapids. Advanced Division - Eugene C. Foster, Detroit. Rural Dept. - Fred. Washburn, Benton Harbor. OFFICERS OF BAY COUNTY S. S. ASSOCIATION. President - A. C. Clark, 1501 Fourth Street 1st Vice Pres. - I. B. Hunter, 105 N. Dewitt, 2nd Vice Pres. - L. W. Oviatt, Bangor Tp. Secretary - Frank J. Bush, 206 N. Kiesel St, Treasurer - E. M. Litchfield, 2171 Fifth Ave. CHAIRMEN OF BAY CITY CONVENTION COMMITTEE. Executive - Rev. Victor F. Brown, 309 N. Lincoln Bell 374 R. Secretary - A.C. Clark, Bell 1490 J. Treasurer - Joseph Leighton, Bell 439 L. Finance - W. O. Clift, 307 Crapo Block. Bell 139. Valley 1139. Buildings - C. E. Walker, Valley 1504-3R. Bell 160. Registration and Entertainment - J. A. Anderson. Bell 118 R. Ushers and Pages - Chas. Curtis, 924 Center Bell 813. Grip and Coat Check Room - Maj. A. H. Gansser, 2001 Sixth, Valley 1553-3R. Information - Prof. L. B. Hunter, west side High School, Bell 1460 R. Reception - E. B. Perry, Bell 217; Bell 6. Music - A. J. Copeland, Bell 217, Val. 1217. Exhibits - Mrs. Allen McEwan, 702 Center Bell 581. Decorations - Mrs. E. B. Perry, 1515 Fifth. Bell 6. Publicity - Rev Norman LaMarche, 1222 Wilson. Bell 805 R. Printing and Badges - A. C. Clark, 1501 4th. Bell 1490 J. Public Comfort - Dr. J. E. Downing, Bell 98 J. Bell 535 J. Co-operating Committee of Ministers' Conference. Rev. T. S. Anderson ... 822 N. Jackson Bell 1088. Rev. M. A. Graybiel ... 414 N. Farragut Bell 428 R. Rev. J. R. Gregory ......... 107 East Ohio Bell 1399. BAY CITY, MICH. Dec 2. '11. [*19*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. New York - Dear Mr. Roosevelt: - I am anxious for an epigram from your pen, if I may have it and it is not asking too much, regarding your opinion of my wedding ceremony and booklet which I am enclosing herewith. The leading ministers of our denomination in the central states - Dr. Frank G. Smith and Dr. F. N. White of Chicago and others have given me such a word, and I should like to incorporate a line of endorsement fromyour pen in a little folder which I purpose to use with it. The plan you observe is to lend dignity and character to the marriage service & present the bride with a copy of the service used. Yours very truly, Victor F. BrownFor 1 enc see ca 12-2-11 "Suggestions for its use"Constantinoble Dec 2d. 1911 Dear Theodore, Your name alone awakens memories in this far Eastern land and although I have not received an answer to my long delayed answer to your letter I cannot refrain from telling you that, here at least, Theodorus - Theodosius - et al bring you ever to my mind. I enclose a clipping which shows as far as I can learn the true state of the fact, here. You once liked Frier award and the lion books ofwrite more telegraphically but I trust you will understand. Entrez nous I shall be home for Xmas and I have just received word from the B & C. Club that there is a meeting on the 28th of December. If the time is not taken up by another orator, if you like, I'll give our friends a short talk on Tripoli. Oddly enough I'm the only living European who can talk, even stupidly on the subject. Answer Kinderhook Club N. Y. Yrs ever Wm. Astor Chanler Scieukiewics (Have I spelt the name nearly right?) This work is as good as any the Zaparozht engaged in. As my friends here have said. Nous avons sur les Jolie Jours de bataille et nous aurans encore. The Turks have no votes at home and the Jews and Italians have many. But let us like Taras Bulba tells - wrap ourselves in silk and velvet and then roll in the mud. In other words if we can and it requires not too much effort let us sacrifice present or immediate profit for the truth. I cannot WALLACE BASSFORD SECRETARY [*5.*] THE SPEAKER'S ROOM HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON, D.C. December 2, 1911 Honorable Theodore Rosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Mr. President: I wish to congratulate you and Mrs. Rosevelt most heartily on the celebration of your silver wedding. I wish you much happiness and prosperity in the days to come. Truly your friend, Champ Clark. [*[Clark]*][*Mr. Harper*] [*6*] [*[Clayton]*] Dec, 2, 1911, [*EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT DEC 2nd 1911 ACK 12/20 NO ANS ANS. BY*] Editor of the Outlook Sir - I would like to say that I have never read a better paper in your magazine than that in todays issue, entitled "The Search for Truth in a Reverent Spirit". I shall urge its careful reading by all my friends, and heartily wrote that this fine and [modern] helpful "sermon" might be read from every pulpit in Christendom. I shall be surprised if it does not seize upon popular attention as much as that other notable article as the same writer upon "The Trusts," printed in The Outlook, Nov. 18th. Personally, I acknowledgea keen sense of obligation not only for the clear and vigorous defense [both] of the claims both of religion and of science - really coadjutors, not adversaries- in the noblest search for "truth", but for the well-balanced estimate of the notable books referred to which I had not rea[a]ched as yet. I shall promptly see them. - Beyond all fair doubt Religion - that is reverence for the Unknown and the Unknowable - is the greatest Force in the uplifting and development of Man with [a] Science as helpmate. Brooklyn NY, from Joseph Culbertson Clayton 221 St. John's Place,The Brooklyn Young Republican Club Headquarters: Johnston Building Nevins Street, near Fulton Telephone, 4244 Main PRESIDENT DARWIN R. JAMES, Jr. {118 Quincy Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. {384 Washington Street, New York VICE-PRESIDENTS WILLIS L. OGDEN W. H. C. HOLT LUDWIG NISSEN CHARLES A. SCHIEREN JOHN H. BURROUGHS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE George F. Allison F. M. Bradley James McKendrick E. F. Newton James A. Smith Paul E. Vernon H. B. Bradbury M. W. Byers H. Murray LaMont Chas. Coleman Miller Samuel Rowland A. H. Seaver Edwin H. Stone James R. Howe Gardiner D. Matthews Elmer G. Sammis Charles M. Turner H. K. Twitchell Alexander M. White SECRETARY FREDERICK A. COTTRELL, 518 Macon St., Brooklyn, N. Y. TREASURER JACOB A. KLINCK 391 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. ASSOCIATE SECETARY ARTHUR G. JARVIS 8 Nevins Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N.Y. December 2nd, 1911. Dear Sir:- Herewith enclosed please find copies of resolutions adopted at a joint meeting of the Executive and Advisory Committees of THE BROOKLYN YOUNG REPUBLICAN CLUB, held Tuesday evening, November 28th, 1911. They speak for themselves. The information before the Committee when they adopted the resolutions, and upon which they were based, will be forwarded upon request. Very truly yours, FREDERICK A. COTTRELL Secretary [*Letter sent with Merritt & Smith Resolutions*]Enc in James 12-8-11PHONE NORTH 1258-W SHELBY J. DAVIDSON Attorney and Counsellor at Law 1911 Thirteenth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. Dec. 2, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Editor Outlook New York, N.Y. Sir:- I am directed, by the committee of one hundred citizens, in charge of the memorial in honor of the Late justice John Marshall Harlan Dec. 11, at the Metropolitan A.M.E. Church, to extend you an invitation to be present. We have always appreciated the strong and courageous stand you have always taken on the broad principles of human rights and justice and in our efforts to do honor to this great man we justly feel, that if you could be present, any brief contribution to the rpogram of the evening would be significant of your continued interest and good wishes. Very respectfully, Shelby J. Davidson Secretary John W. Cromwell, ChairmanTHE JOBBERS ASSOCIATION OF DRESS FABRIC BUYERS [*Mr Harper*] Officers President W. F. DALZELL Pittsburgh Dry Goods Co. Pittsburgh ----- 1st Vice-President F. P. HOPWOOD Wyman, Partridge & Co. Minneapolis ----- 2nd Vice-President WM. E. RICE John V. Farwell Co. Chicago ------ Secretary-Treasurer D. B. MUNGER Burnham, Hanna, Munger, D. G. Co. Kansas City ------ Assistant Secretary DOUGLAS DALLAM 346 Broadway Room 1002 New York -------- Board of Directors T. J. BEAUMONT Wheeler & Motter Merc. Co. St. Joseph ------- SHERMAN FINCH Finch, Van Slyck & McConville St. Paul ------- W. A. POWERS Drewery-Hughes Co. Richmond, Va. ------ C. S. PICKARD Strawbridge & Clothier Philadelphia ------ W. T. FARLEY Farley, Harvey & Co. Boston ------ S. M. BOND The Root & McBride Co. Cleveland ------- JOHN LAVELLE Byrne & Hammer Dry Goods Co. Omaha -------- E. B. SYDNOR Petersburg Dry Goods Co. Petersburg, Va. ------- ROBT. E. SHELDON Sheldon Dry Goods Co. Columbus ------ J. O. WATSON Moore-Watson Dry Goods Co. San Francisco ------ T. G. RATCLIFFE Carleton Dry Goods Co. St. Louis ------ THOS. GRIFFITH Burnham, Stoepel & Co. Detroit Office of President Pittsburgh, CHICAGO ILLS December 2nd 1911. [*11.*] Mr. Wm. B. Howland, 287 Fourth Ave., New York, N. Y. My Dear Mr. Howland:-- Two years ago, I as Chairman of the Jobbers Association of Dress Fabric Buyers, extended an invitation to Col. Roosevelt, to be our honored guest. At that time, it seemed impossible for him to accept, which was to all a great disappointment. The Jobbers Association of Dress Fabric Buyers, will hold their Seventh Annual Banquet, in New York, January 16th, at the Waldorf Hotel. By a vote of the membership, who should be our honored guest on that occasion, it was unanimous for Col. Roosevelt. Hence, I as Chairman of the Banquet Committee, take great pleasure through you, in extending to Col. Theo. Roosevelt, a cordial invitation to be our honored guest, Jan. 16th, 1912, and address us on any subject he may choose. I sincerely hope that date is open, and that we may be honored by his acceptance. The Association is non-partisan (yet about 90% are good Republicans) and on any subject selected by Col. Roosevelt, he could go the limit, and feel that he was among friends. The Jobbers Association of Dress Fabric Buyers, is composed of high class business men from all over the country (as per enclosed list of membership) and are all intensely interested in the Tariff schedules K and L (Wool and Cotton Fabrics) as they undoubtedly distribute 75% of the total product of this country, and about the same as that imported into the country. There need be no hesitancy regarding the personell of this Association. There is no better. Our average attendance is about four hundred Our guests are carefully selected from the highest class people in the business, both manufacturers and merchandisers. Trusting to receive an early and favorable reply. Sincerely yours Colby Davies P. S. If you have not proceeded properly in this matter kindly advise. Chairman of Banquet Committee, Jobbers Association of Dress Fabric BuyersFor enc see 12-2-11elaborate then I dared to propose at first. It is to be bound in four volumes, of paper 11-1/2 x 15 inches in size, and is to contain upwards of 500 photographs in the text, instead of the 250 originally promised. The price will be One Thousand Dollars, but I will accept your order (and it will be the last one of this sort) for the flat rate of $500, payable $100 down, and the balance at $100 per year for four years,,- definitely waiving the contingent $250 spoken of in the contract. i suspect you will feel you have better use for your money than to spend it on such bibliophilistic delicatessen, but if you could be tempted to such forgivable extravagance, it would be my crowning glory to have your name enrolled among my Patrons. In the event of your caring to subscribe for either of these editions, it would be an esteemed favor if you could spare as copies of some of your own books, to any extent convenient (and with your autograph on the title pages), "on account". My "swap collection" is already rather flattering, but you're the biggest game I've gone after yet. If I can "beg" you, the little fellows will come in and lay down their lives without the necessity of my burning up powder on them. Audaciously (as becomes a proper book-agent), but also Very respectfully yours, W. Leon Dawson WLD-E[*[12-2-11]*] PUTNAM DREW, President Eastern Office, New York City EDW. L. HALL., Sec'y-Treas. Factory Office, Danville, Illinois HALL RED-DEVIL-SKULL CO. MANUFACTURERS RED-DEVIL-SKULL POISON BOTTLE INDICATOR Office of the General Sales Manager Room 1122, No. 116 Nassau Street NEW YORK CITY December 2, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, Dear Sir: — As an old newspaper man who has interviewed you often, I take the liberty of sending you samples of a little device just patented to prevent one from accidentally getting hold of the wrong bottle in the dark and taking some injurious or poisonous mixture. I KNOW you will be interested in this and perhaps would speak would speak of it editorially in THE OUTLOOK. You know how every day there is recorded the death of some little innocent from this cause. Today a dispatch from Riverton, N. J., tells how Mrs. John Lucas, dazed from a night's vigil beside her four-year-old son Norman (who had scarlet fever), reaches out for the bottle of medicine the doctor prescribed AND GETS INSTEAD THE BOTTLE OF CARBOLIC ACID! Death to the child resulted almost instantly and the mother may die from shock! Should such things be in this age of advanced civilization? Is it not a philanthropy to call attention to this little preventor? It is in the shape of a "Red-Devil-Skull", with a corkscrew on it. This screws into the cork and is left there permanently. The sharp little horns of the "Devil" prick the fingers if handled carelessly and warn in the dark, while the red color warns in the daytime. This device would reduce the death rate of THE BABIES greatly if universally adopted. Of course Mr. Hall (who invented it and myself hope to profit from its sale, but that does not all militate against the value to humanity. It is just such a thing as I knew would appeal to you and as I am burdening you with this letter. If I can give further information, please let me know. The Skulls can be furnished in quantity for a cent each in the small size. Wouldn't it be fine for THE OUTLOOK to GIVE them away? In such event I could put "THE OUTLOOK" on the Skull, making it a permanent advertising device. Thanking you in advance for your interest, I am, Sir. Yours Very Sincerely, PUtnam Drew. PD/MGILSON GARDNER ROBERT WILSON WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENTS WASHINGTON BUREAU The Newspaper Enterprise Association 611-12 MUNSEY BUILDING [*1.*] Washington, D.C. December 2, 1911. My dear Colonel: Here is the material on the decisions of the Commerce Court of which we were speaking. Very truly yours, Gilson Gardner Hon Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth avenue, New York City, N.Y.UNCLE REMUS'S HOME MAGAZINE FOUNDED BY JOEL CHANDLER HARRIS SUNNY SOUTH PUBLISHING CO. ATLANTA, GA. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER December 2nd, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook New York City Personal. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: You certainly have been hitting some fine licks in your Outlook contributions. You know, of course, that I read with eager interest everything you have to say, but every once in a while, there is something I would like to — I very nearly said "fight out with you", but I think I shall change that to "talk over with you," since you have lifted President Taft's scalp on the Peace Treaty proposal. I am enclosing you herewith advance proofs of an editorial which will appear in our January issue, which will be out in a few days. I am also sending you along with this an article entitled "The South is Humiliated - Law and Order Outraged", which I wrote over my signature in our August 1911 issue, and which caused an encouraging loss of subscribers in the immediate section involved in the lynching. For a while it looked as if the Judge whom I mentioned and myself would not be kept apart very long, but I think the general tone of the press as such that he thought it the better part of wisdom to let the matter drop. This article, and the article also attached, by Prof. David. Y. Thomas, will give you an idea of some of the things I am trying to do with the magazine here. It is always a great pleasure to hear from you, and while I know you are very, very busy, I do hope you will take time occasionally to drop me a line. I know that what you have to say will be helpful and stimulating. It is sometimes discouraging here, where the bulk of our circulation is, to have to keep hammering away and not get any encouragement. A little more than two years ago I wrote an editorial on the subject of the white primary and dealt rather plainly with the lack of statesmanship what the South has suffered under for the past twenty-five years. I had intended to be drastic, and think I was, for we lost 3,800 subscribers on that one editorial. It would seem, in a negative fashion anyhow, that the magazine has some influence. By the way, my wife and I have been looking forward with much interest to reading the full speech that you made on the subject of Women in New York City, and which I understandUNCLE REMUS'S HOME MAGAZINE FOUNDED BY JOEL CHANDLER HARRIS SUNNY SOUTH PUBLISHING CO. ATLANTA, GA. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER T.R. 2- was very badly garbled by the New York press. It has been quite a number of weeks since The Outlook announced that it would print this in an early issue. If it is not The Outlook's intention to print this in full, I would be mighty glad to get an authentic copy from you and use it in Uncle Remus's Home Magazine. We now have a circulation of 175,000 in the Southern States, about 60,000 in the Middle West and about 15,000 in the East. I hope that you are seeing the magazine regularly as I have requested our circulation department to let you have it. We are really printing some articles of interest about the South, and I know there are some parts of it you might enjoy. Most sincerely yours Julian Harris JH-SR [*Are you willing to accept if nominated this year? I am for you first, then Woodrow Wilson, Let me hear from you. Julian Harris*][*9*] 8 Foxcroft Hall Cambridge, Mass. Dec. 2, 1911 Theodore Roosevelt The Outlook, New York City My dear Sir:- I understand that you are to be in Cambridge when the Harvard Board of Overseers meets, in two weeks. Is there any possibility that you could give a part of an afternoon or evening to a lecture to the students? A series of lectures is under way, under the auspices of a committee of about twenty members of the Faculty, on the general subject of The Progressive Movement. Last week Judge Ben B. Lindsey gave us a talk on "Some Enemies of Progress." Later in the year we expect to have Governor Robert Bass, Governor Woodrow Wilson, Norman Hapgood, and possibly Governor Hiram Johnson, Mr. Gifford Pinchot, and others. Each speaker takes up a different phase of the subject. Would it be possible for you to give one of these lectures? We are trying hard to make some of the undergraduates here think, and nothing could help us so much as a talk from you. Yours very sincerely Gerard C. Henderson, '12.RICHARD YOUNG COMPANY LEATHER 86 AND 88 SPRUCE ST., NEW YORK BRANCHES: 54 SOUTH STREET, - - BOSTON, MASS. 58 S. MAIN STREET, GLOVERSVILLE, N. Y. SYDNEY, N. S. W., AUSTRALIA FACTORIES: BROOKLIN AND GLOVERSVILLE [*2*] LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONES: NEW YORK, {"8677 BEEKMAN" {"8678 BEEKMAN" BOSTON, "1146 OXFORD" GLOVERSVILLE, "265-8 GLOVERSVILLE" NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay L. I. [[shorthand]] My dear Mr. Roosevelt: - Some little while ago I enjoyed a pilgrimage to "Slabsides", and the inspiration of a September afternoon with Mr. Burroughs. I have ventured to hope for the privilege of meeting you, as I feel you share with John Burroughs the position of foremost exponent of formal Nature-study.[*2.*] RICHARD YOUNG COMPANY LEATHER 86 AND 88 SPRUCE ST., NEW YORK BRANCHES: 54 SOUTH STREET, - - BOSTON, MASS. 58 S. MAIN STREET, GLOVERSVILLE, N. Y. SYDNEY, N. S. W., AUSTRALIA FACTORIES: BROOKLIN AND GLOVERSVILLE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONES: NEW YORK, {"8677 BEEKMAN" {"8678 BEEKMAN" BOSTON, "1146 OXFORD" GLOVERSVILLE, "265-8 GLOVERSVILLE" NEW YORK, Could you spare a few minutes from your busy life if I were to come to Oyster Bay some Saturday afternoon or Sunday? If so, and if you will suggest a date, I will esteem it a very great privilege indeed. Very respectfully yours, T. L. HooverBOWDOIN COLLEGE BRUNSWICK, MAINE Dec. 2. 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Col. Roosevelt: You have spoken so kindly of my "From Epicurus to Christ"that I venture to send you the new book under the new title. It is the same as the former, substantially, except the last Chapter, which I hope I have improved. Sincerely yours, Wm. De W HydePackard Motor Car Company ADDRESS ADMINSTRATION DEPARTMENT HBJ-B-567 Detroit, Mich. U.S.A. December 2, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: - The enclosed copy of a letter may interest you. Very truly yours Henry B. JoyFor enc see 12-2-11Enc in Joy 12-2-11 Joy 12-2-11COPY HB J-MC-565 December 2, 1911. Mr. J. M. Carples, 751 Fifth Avenue, New York City. My dear Mr. Carples:- Your favor of Nov. 27th at hand and noted. Is the article by L. Driving in the Trend Magazine worth answering? Of course, he states a downright lie when he says we asked for an increase of the duty to 60%. As a matter of fact, we proved that it ought to be more than 40% and then asked that it be set at 45%, the same as heretofore in the past. Now, as you know, our brief before the Ways and Means Committee had among other things in it the most valued data, namely, that the difference between 35% and 45% duty was exactly the difference to the Fiat Company between whether they would maintain their factory in Italy and continue to import, or build a factory in this country and manufacture in this country, paying American wages and American prices for American material. I think the article of L. Driving is hardly worth answering except for the falsehoods in it. If the people in discussing this matter would only state the truth in quoting the Brief that we filed before the Congress, that would be all I ask, That Brief is entirely subject to investigation by the Tariff Commission, through the examination of the books of this company. Mr. Carples: -2- if they so desire, and they will find that today the conditions show that by the development of the industry in this country through the 45% tariff, competition has grown up to such an extent that the margins of profit will not permit the profits, by half, to exist that existed at the time the Brief was filed. The widest kind of competition exists in the motor car industry, and great hardship and trouble is bound to ensue for many manufacturers, purely due to the competition created as the result of the stimulus given through the protective tariff. If it had not been for the protective tariff policy in the United States, enabling American manufacturers to go in and build up the motor car industry, untold hundreds of millions of dollars would have been sent abroad to Europe for motor cars constructed by cheap labor and out of cheap materials, all of which is labor. If the tariff was to be fixed at the difference in the rate of wages, it would have to be fixed at something well over 100%. American manufacturers, by their methods, do not require the 100% tariff, but they do require the tariff as measured by the difference set up in the testimony of the Fiat Automobile Co., before the Ways and Means Committee, and the margin of difference is only the difference between 33% or 35% and 45%. A reduction in the tariff on foreign motor cars from 45% to 35% would today produce an enormous Influx of foreign motor cars. It would produce in Europe the same stimulus to the development of their business over there which the 45% duty has given to the American motor car industry in America, and it would reduce the employment of American labor, at American wages, by exactly the amount of vehicles imported.Mr. Carples:- -3- Michigan is a state in which hundreds of thousands of people are directly supported by the motor car industry, and in support of the tariff on motor cars at 45% for vehicles of the Packard type and class of workmanship and material, I am perfectly willing to open the books of this company to any accountants of responsibility which the Tariff Commission may see fit to appoint to investigate the record of facts as exemplified here in this company's files. I believe that the margin of profits in the American motor oar industry would be very seriously reduced, if not entirely wiped cut in many, many cases if the duty was modified below 45%. You will remember that Mr. Charles H. Sherrill, representing the Fiat Company and other importers - and also you will remember that the appeal of the New York Italian Chamber of Commerce to the Ways and Means Committee asked only that the duty be reduced to 35% or 33% to permit them to import on a satisfactory basis of profit. Now that asking price is probably on the safe side to them, hoping that they might succeed in inducing the short-sighted politicians in Washington to favor a modification of the Tariff to 40% which would have been sufficient to accomplish their desired purpose of permitting the import of foreign vehicles at a satisfactory profit. There is no manner of doubt but that if the duty had been reduced to 40% that the Fiat Automobile Company would never have come to this country and bought the land in Poughkeepsie and erected their factory there which employs several hundreds of American citizens at the American rate of wages. The case is so clear that it is simply beyond any possibility of a doubt. Very truly yours, Signed - Henry B/ Joy President on the Search for Truth in a Reverent Spirit. It is very important that the dogmatism of materialists should be such with an insistment upon the reality of Spiritual fact seen in humanity and reached in Christ. Yours sincerely Edward Q. Keasby [*[Keasby]*] December 2 1911 MILLER ROAD MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY The hon. Theodore Roosevelt 287 4th ave, New York Dear Sir I sent you the other day a copy of an address I delivered last July before the Maryland Bar Association on the Courts and the New Social Questions and I write now to tell you that I was impressed by what youhave said so earnestly on that subject and I took the opportunity of presenting the importance of it to the members of the Bar and of examining the cases i order to understand the attitude and tendency of the courts. I had been interested also in your statement of the ideas of James Wilson as expressing the true Nationalism of the people of the United States now improperly called New Nationalism. I made some study of Wilsons writings and wrote an article about him on the occasion of the burial in Philadelphia when I heard the admirable address Justin, the Attorney General, Moody I wish to thank you for your paper in the last OutlookGeo W. Perkins 71 Broadway New York City, December 2, 1911 My dear Sir:- Referring to Mr. Perkins' letter to you of yesterday enclosing a copy of the address he is to make at Youngstown, Ohio on Monday night, Dec. 4th, will you please have the following correction made on page 4, line 26, viz., strike out the words, "in so far as it strikes at actual restraint of trade and the acquisition of monopoly." M. Kihm, Secretary.[*28.*] Cohoes, N. Y. December 2, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Sir:- I am sending a news-paper clipping showing that I am, as well as your distinguished self, opposed to race suicide. Although a poor laborer I am doing my best to carry out the principles you advocated. Most respectfully Frank Krask 41 Page Ave., Cohoes, N. Y.INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION WASHINGTON CHAMBERS OF FRANKLIN K. LANE [*3*] December 2, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Care of "The Outlook," New York City. My dear Colonel: I was sorry not to see you when I called the other day. I had a pocketful of good news which I have no doubt has reached you by other channels. By way of illustrating the necessity for the recall, even of the Federal judiciary, I enclose a copy of an oral opinion by our old friend Judge Anderson of Indianapolis, he would dismissed the Standard Oil Case.. A justice of the peace in Western Texas would certainly be more judicial. Faithfully yours, Franklin K Lane Enclosure. VENICE OF AMERICA ABBOT KINNEY COMPANY 29 WINDWARD AVENUE VENICE, CALIFORNIA Dec. 2. 1911. Hon. Theodore R. Roosevelt. c/o Outlook, N. Y. Sir: The Merchants of Venice, California commend to your attention and for your favorable action the suggestions adopted by us and enclosed. The suggestions have been sent to several intelligent and influential public men with the hope that the joint action maybe had on such of them as you approve. MERCHANTS OF VENICE. Pres. Andrew S. Lee Secy. T. B. Browne AK/CF[*[Lester]?*] AMBER CLUB PITTSBURGH 12-2-11 Dear Sir:- As one who has read your writings with a great deal of pleasure and profit, I am sending you a volume of "True Americanism" with the request that it receive your autograph and be returned. Thanking you earnestly for this favor - Very truly yours Bernard Lester Col Theodore Roosevelt New York City[*[Lundquist]*] [*22.*] Cedar Falls Ia Dec. 2nd 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt Washington D. C. Dear Sir: - Knowing you are familiar with the country around Cheyenne Wyo. I take this liberty of writing you. Two years ago I bought 520 a of good land 15 mi. out of Cheyenne 1 mi from Durham on the U. P. R. R. and at that time I payed $17.50 per a getting terms on it I have now payed close to $7000.00 tax prin. and int. I have yet $3350.00 in four yearly payments of $838.75 at 6% to make and my next payment is due, and owing to sickness of my Family I have not been able to meet this payment. And They are going to close in on me. And it breaks my heart to think after paying so much in to have to lose itIf you could make this payment I would be willing to turn the contract over to you and It would give me a chance to redeem it and if I was unable to do so the land would be yours for the $6.00 per a thats due. But I am sure I could go out thar and make good with sheep or to break it up and put to Flax. If I can hold the land a Dr. Hale of Des Moines has offered me his Gasoline Tractor and plows to break with. I was in business and sold out and put every cent I got for it in this land. The numbers are R 65 T.S. 14 South half of see 3. 320 a All land north of U.P.R.R. in sec 11 except the NW 1/4 in same Range and T.S. M.H. Harting of Cheyenne Wyo or Dr. Wm W, Hale of Des Moines, Ia could tel you of the land. Hoping for a reply. Respectfully C.L. Lundquist RFD#61. Flagstaff, Arizona. December 2, 1911. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: Knowing you to be an admirer of the great West -- and perhaps, too, of Arizona. I am taking the liberty to send you a copy of the "Arizona", and trust you may enjoy reading it. Respectfully, Fred Lynch.OFFICE OF HENRY C. LYTTON, JACKSON BOUL. STATE AND QUINCY STS. Chicago, December 2nd, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I am taking the liberty of sending you a copy of "The Bible Unveiled," and hope you will find time to glance at same, and if agreeable to you drop me a line giving your impressions of the book. This of course you will find very radical in its views, and I know different to your own; at the same time knowing you to be a man of very broad ideas, and as I am quiet an admirer of Mr. Mangasarian, the author of this book and often hear him lecture, I did not think you would take it as an affront if I asked you to give me your views regarding same. You will probably remember me as the gentleman who had much pleasure in presenting to the Historical Society in this city a few years ago a portrait of yourself which I had painted by Mr. Benziger, the Swiss artist, and I treasure very highly the nice letter that you sent me at that time. I hope I may have the pleasure of voting for you again at some not far distant period for our next President, for I with thousands of others feel that we could not have a better one. With assurance of esteem and respect, I am, Yours sincerely, Henry C. LyttonMcGinnis & Bourland, Attorneys-at-Law. WILLIAM F. BOURLAND ATTORNEY AT LAW OVER FIRST STATE BANK ARDMORE, OKLA. December 2nd, 1911 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Colonel- Your letter of recent date was received and awaiting my return from Missouri. I had in mind I would have you say to Harold something that would inspire him to have no companions accept good men, to say something to make him diligent in his studies and pains taking in his work. I know that it would have a splendid influence on him for you to say it. It will give him to understand that he may make himself as good as the best. He is so for from me that I can not reach him except thru letters. He is just at the age that he needs a guiding hand, and he might receive a little more attention, in an education line, from his officers, if they knew you were interested in him. Since we lost my wife and the children's mother it will require a greater effort on my part to look after their education. I am enclosing a cliping that will explain itself. Sincerely yours, S.A. McGinnisS. H. MACY LAND CATTLE New Providence, Iowa, Dec 2 1911 Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir I have long been of the opinion that there is but one living Republican, who can be elected president of the United States in 1912, and up to quite recently I have been tempted not to care. But during the last few days, in reading the comments of the press on your editorial, in the Outlook, I have been led to take a more serious view of the subject. Our government is sick, and must take a course of treatment. The Tariff must be readjusted; the trusts must be put under a better system of controll. The missmanagement of these has brought on maledies of such stupendous importance, that I greatly fear the entire change of doctors. We all know that there is a tendencyS. H. MACY LAND CATTLE New Providence, Iowa, 190 2 on the part of the people to try such an experiment. And from the history of all such changes during our entire national life I am exceedingly fearful of the consequences. It is too late to use the old method of treatment "Let the disease take its course, and trust to the vigerous constitution of the patient to throw it off at the crisis." I think in the light of modern Science it would be wise to administer a dose of antitoxin, and arest the disease in its earlier stages, and not to allow it to take its worst form, and so to reduce the vitality of the patient as to require years for it to regain its original health. You no doubt are well aware of what I am driving at. But you may say it is too much for me to undertake at my time.S. H. MACY LAND CATTLE New Providence, Iowa, 190 3 of life, and after what I have already done in that line; the sacrifice is too great. I do not wonder at you for saying "Remove this cup from me," yet it would not be the prayer of the brave man that I know you to be, if you did not finish it with "not what I will, but what thou wilt. Very truly S. H. Macyso, the Commission of Inquiry must so decide, if honest; and equally arbitrators when it comes before them must decide against the U. S. This alone, if correct, condemns the treaty as it stands. I purpose asking your acceptance of a copy of my last book "Naval Strategy". I don't bank on the strategic part particularly, but these are obiter dicta which I do value; chiefly that Asiatic immigration is against the spirit of the Monroe D.; because, as they dont assimilate, they colonize, and virtually annex. Permitted, the Pacific slope would be an Asiatic territory in twenty years Sincerely yours A. T. Mahan [*[Mahan]*] [*1.*] Dec.2. 1911. University Club Fifth Avenue & 54th Street My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I send you the clipping from the Globe of which I spoke to you last night. It came to me through Romeike enclosing it, with a request for my cartoon (I had not seen it myself); and it would have gone to Mr. Lodge three days ago, but that I had mislaid it for the moment. I hope therefore its history is providentially ordered to draw your attention to what in my mind is one of the worst and most dangerous features of the approaching organized agitation, viz: the attempt to coerce the Senate into acting in accordance with popular demonstration, irrespective of their convictions. The Globe, as you know, favors the treaties as they stand, and with somewhat brutal candor states the object of agitation. But while a representative body exists to carry out the matured will of its constituency in matters legally proper, it ceases to be truly representative when it neglects to give to matters of public right the close attention which individual citizens cannot give; and which they therefore perforce turn over to representative agents. If the Senate without conviction, or against conviction, yields in such a matter to popular pressure, it is false to its representative duty. The more I think, the more certain I am that the Monroe Doctrine is "justiciable;" that is that these are settled principles and precedents in international law which apply; and they apply against the Doctrine. If they beTHE BRIDGEPORT LAND & TITLE COMPANY INSURANCE REAL ESTATE RENTS LOANS SURETY BONDS SEARCHES & ABSTRACTS TITLES GUARANTEED D. FAIRFCHILD WHEELER, PRESIDENT EGBERT MARSH, VICE PRESIDENT CLIFFORD W. MARSH, SECRETARY ALVIN H. HANCOCK, TREASURER 167-171 STATE ST. BRIDGEPORT, CONN [*3*] December 2nd, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt New York City. Dear Sir: For a period of three or four years I have been engaged in research along the line of the relationship between Science, Scripture, and Religion and have completed a short book manuscript entitled "The Creative System". The nature of your editorial in this week's Outlook leads me to inquire if you will be willing to examine the same and, providing it sufficiently appeals to you, write and introduction to it. You have many appeals to wade through "hopeless junk" in the literary line and so I offer the following information that you may gain some idea of what I have in hand. I sent the MS to Dr. George F. Pentecost and asked him if he though it worth publishing and he wrote me in part as follow: "Replying to your favor of the 16th. from Springfield, certainly by all means publish the book. The work is both interesting and THE BRIDGEPORT LAND & TITLE COMPANY INSURANCE REAL ESTATE RENTS LOANS SURETY BONDS SEARCHES & ABSTRACTS TITLES GUARANTEED D. FAIRFCHILD WHEELER, PRESIDENT EGBERT MARSH, VICE PRESIDENT CLIFFORD W. MARSH, SECRETARY ALVIN H. HANCOCK, TREASURER 167-171 STATE ST. BRIDGEPORT, CONN 2nd. and novel and the positions and interpretations new. The general subject, however is complex and not one that will interest the common reader. My only fear for it is that for those reasons it will not command a wide constituency. You have put much patient study and work into it and personally I would like to see it in print and to read it again. Don't get discouraged if you find it difficult to locate a publisher." Yours sincerely, From Revell and Company I received the following: "We duly received your favor of the 11th. Your MS has had careful attention....while it exhibits the most careful and painstaking research and work we are inclined to doubt the return to a publisher undertaking the risk and expense of publication.? .... "If you were prepared to assume the expense we should be very pleased to submit a preposition". In another letter from Revell and Co, the following: "In a few cases we devide the expense, we ask the author to pay for the plates in which cases we assume the additional expense and risk of publication - that of paper, printing, binding, etc. If such a proposition would be entertained we will take up the matter of cost of the plates and advise you regarding the same." From Henry Holt and Company the following: "We are very sorry to say that the advise of our readers does not encourage us to believe the public would support your Ms. should we undertake it - though they found it both ingenious and very clearly written. It is possible that this in many ways attractive book THE BRIDGEPORT LAND & TITLE COMPANY INSURANCE REAL ESTATE RENTS LOANS SURETY BONDS SEARCHES & ABSTRACTS TITLES GUARANTEED D. FAIRFCHILD WHEELER, PRESIDENT EGBERT MARSH, VICE PRESIDENT CLIFFORD W. MARSH, SECRETARY ALVIN H. HANCOCK, TREASURER 167-171 STATE ST. BRIDGEPORT, CONN 3rd. might make a stronger appeal to such house as ....... and ......." Very Truly Yours. The above information will serve to show that the manuscript is good enough to command some attention and that I am not asking you to give your time to the reading of useless composition. I feel confident that there is much in this study of the creative system that will engage you interest. One thing especially is the unfolding of this present era in comparison with the development of previous eras. The Ms is in well bound typewritten form so the reading of the same is made easy. Awaiting your reply, I am Very respectfully yours Clifford W. Marsh[*5.*] The First Unitarian Church Dayton, Ohio TROWARD H. MARSHALL MINISTER Old Orchard Ave., Dayton, Ohio,'Dec. 2nd., 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, My dear Sir,- Permit me to thank youo for the article in this week's OUTLOOK, "The Search for Truth in a Reverent Spirit". To one who has been watching for all your utterances, with a view to their bearing upon the ultimate problem of life, it is peculiarly gratifying to read this article.. I trust it is ionly the first of many. You speak of the translation of Boutroux and Bergson as 'excellent'. Have you seen the review of Mitchell's translation of Bergson,- to be found in WIND, July, 1911, p. 432 ? Respectfully yours, T. H. Marshall[*[12-2-11]*] 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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Meyer[*Morse 12-2-11*] ALBERT G. MORSE 10 BLOSSOM STREET LEOMINSTER, MASS. Leominster Enterprise. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2. There appears to be a very general disposition to let the story of the political campaign of 1904, told by Mr. Barker of Philadelphia, rest in the same coffin which holds the financier who, according to the present author, first gave the story birth. [*quite right Very truly yours A G Morse*] [[shorthand]] [*12-2-11*] 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 Day Letter. 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Hearty Congratulation and good wishes to Mrs Roosevelt and yourself on your silver wedding anniversary Frank S Munsey[*[Nelson]*] UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF BIOLOGICAL SURVEY WASHINGTON, D. C. Dec. 2, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: Mr. Sheldon informs me that you have expressed some interest in seeing my reports on the natural history of Alaska and it gives me real pleasure to forward to you my principal contributions to the subject. Some of the habits of the birds on their northern breeding ground may interest you if you have the time to glance over the records. Of these perhaps the habits of Tringa maculata (p.108) are the most notable. The illustrations in the report on the Eskimos about Bering Strait give a good idea of the extraordinary skill these people had developed in the making of clothing and of objects for use in allother purposes. I learn that these nations are decreasing in number and degenerating under present conditions which is a deplorable state of affairs. I have recently been reading your paper on "Revealing and Concealing Coloration" in the Bulletin of the American Museum. It is an extremely interesting and valuable contribution to the subject and I thoroughly agree with your statement of the case against Thayer and other unbridled enthusiasts who have gone beyond all reason in their contentions. Thayer's book appeared with such an apparent weight of authority that such an antidote as you have administered was a necessity. Your paper has a double value in the many original notes it contains on the life histories of various species of birds and mammals. Sincerely yours, E. W. NelsonWallace Blair Nicholls Memphis, Tenn c/o Messrs Irby and Gilliland. 23. Memphis Tenn Dec 2nd 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N. Y. Sir - I have in my possession the original pictures of President Lincoln and his cabinet - issued by a special act of Congress and executed by the engraving department - There were only eight copies engraved - one for each cabinet officer - And I believe I am safe in saying, that the engraving department has never before nor since turned out a more hansome piece of artistic workmanship - I inherted the picture from The Hon. Montgomery Blair whom you are aware was a member of President Lincoln's Cabinet at that time. - Being without a male heir to leave it to - have decided with reluctance to place it on the market - and beg leave to ask you for an expression of your opinion as regards it's value. And also your advice as to the best course to pursue in order to dispose it - And again would it be amiss to ask you - Should you know of anyone that would be a likely buyer to put me in communication with2 with him. It is a picture that would attract attention in any gallery or library - And noticed first of all - Trusting to receive an early reply and thanking you in advance for any kindness you may extend me in this direction I am Very respectfully yours Wallace Blair Nicholls P/S In way of indentifying myself and I sincerely trust there is no impropriety in the following remarks. -- Would say My Father Wm J. Nicholls - of Baltimore Md - since dead - was an elector from Maryland on President Lincoln's ticket - An out and out Union Man a Staunch republican and very pronounced in his political views - I was named for Genl. Lew Wallace - who's going to Turkey my Father was instrumental in - as well as Ex Postmaster Genl. Geary's going to Congress. There is in the family - or was (if they have not been lost.) Letters of Henry Winter Davis - Hancock - Grant and from most of the prominent Statesman and Genl's of that day and time - If Mrs Genl. Hancock is living she no doubt remembered the friendship that existed between the Genl and my Father.Parsons, Closson & McIlvaine. 52 William Street, New York, December 2nd, 1911. HERBERT PARSONS HENRY B. CLOSSON THOMKINS Mcilvaine WILLIAM E. CARNOCHAN Col. Theodore Roosevelt, 105 East 22nd Street, New York City. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- Will Ward, our national committeeman, called upon me yesterday to say that he had decided to be for your nomination for the Presidency and that he hoped that I would join with him. Inasmuch as you may hear indirectly of my answer, I take the liberty of writing you directly what it was. I told him that I would not join with him because, although I hoped you would continue an active and leading interest in public affairs, you had rendered and would continue to render your greatest service to our republican institutions by declining a third term, and that in my opinion the stronger the man was a president just so much the more important was it that he should observe the third term traditions, because despite all the good he might accomplish - and that you did accomplish - his strength and popularity would make craven all opposition, and such a condition when long continued was a dangerous thing to free institutions. Let me add that my views on this matter are not new. I have held them for several years. Faithfully yours, Herbert Parsons GEO. W. PERKINS 71 BROADWAY [*4*] New York City, December 2, 1911. My dear Col. Roosevelt: A friend of mine in Atlanta has just sent me the enclosed circular issued by the First National Bank of Birmingham, Ala. I think you will be interested in the third page and part of the fourth page. Sincerely yours, Geo W Perkins Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave., City. Murder is Murder!! For encl see 11-1-11Form 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 Day Letter. 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ADIRONDACK PROBLEM REPORT Made by Hon. Gifford Pinchot to The Camp-Fire Club of America at the Motel Aster, New York City December 2, 1911. New York, December 2nd. - Forestry in the State of New York is flourishing everywhere except in the woods. This is the essential fact in the present situation. The Constitution forbids the practice of forestry on State lands, and scarcely a single tract of privately owned forest, either in the Catskills or the Adirondacks, is today being out under the rules of practical forestry. On the other hand, within the last ten years the destruction of forests by fire and bad logging has been greater than ever before. The Adirondack forest is one of the most precious possessions of the people of the State of New York. In conserving water-flow and supplying timber, as a recreation ground, and as a vast sanitarium, it is indespensible to the growth and welfare of the State. The purchase of the Adirondack Park is probably the best investment the citizens of New York ever made. The Adirondack Preserve consists of all State lands in the twelve Adirondack counties, and includes about 3,300,000 acres. The Adirondack Park includes only the State lands within the so-called "blue line," 1,800,000 acres in area, or about half the total area the "blue line" bounds.2 The other half is owned by lumber companies, association, clubs and individuals. Substantially all of it is useless for any other purpose than to grow trees. The tree growth upon it, however, renders so many and such important services that no similar forest are in the United States is of suck high value to so many people. The object of this report prepared on behalf of the National Conservation Association for The Camp- Fire Club of America, is to make it easier for the people of New York to get the benefit of the Adirondack forests, and to protect them against waste through mis-use and non-use. The first duty of the State towards the North Woods is to protect them from fire. Because of previous neglect not less than a quarter of the whole area has been burnt. Of late, and especially since the great fore of 1908, good work by the State fire patrol has much reduced the number of fires. But it is not enough that there should merely be fewer fires in the Adirondacks. There should be no fires there at all. The principle of controlling a fire in a forest is precisely the same as that of controlling a fire in a city. The essential thing is to get the necessary fire fighters on the spot without the needless loss of a second. To this end mountain out-look stations have been established through the Forest Preserve and connected by telephone with villages and towns, so that fires may be promptly discovered and fire fighters concentrated upon them with the least possibly delay. The foundation for an admirable organization has been laid, but at least ten additional stations are required. Every forest officer in the Adironadacks should have a list of the most willing and efficient men for fire3 fighting in his locality and where they can be reached, so that in case of emergency he may make the promptest use of the law authorizing him to call men out to fight fire. Organizations of citizens should be formed to supplement the salaried force, and further definite arrangements should be made in advance for gathering men, equipment and supplies without loss of time when the need arises. The present cost of fire protection is six tenths of one cent per acre per annum for a property whose average value in timber alone is not less than ten dollars per acre. Stated in another way, there is but one fire patrolman on forest lands in the Adirondacks to one hundred thousand acres. Lumbermen in some of the Western States are now spending nearly four cents an acre for fire protection on lands of their own, which are no more valuable in money and far less important to the community than the North Woods. More than double the present force is badly needed. The present fire law, which rigidly forbids any burning of brush at certain seasons, regardless of the weather, and permits it at certain other seasons, equally regardless of the weather, often increases the danger from fire. During should be allowed at any time except under permit, and with the personal presence and supervision of a forest officer. The law now requires that the tops of coniferous trees shall be lopped immediately after felling. The snow crushes looped branches close to the ground, so that they keep moist, rot more promptly, and lessen the risk from fire. Some criticism has been made if the value of lopping tops. From personal observation on land lumbered as much as twenty years ago where no tops were4 lopped, and on similar land in the Adirondacks lumbered ten years ago where lopping was practiced, I can assert with confidence that lopping does accomplish its purpose in making the forecast safer against fire. Spruce tops honestly lopped rot down in ten years more thoroughly than unlopped tops in twenty, and even at the end of six or seven years present little or no material to feed a fire. Fire on areas well lopped is much easier to fight than on unlopped lands, reproduction of the forest is not hampered, and the general effect is entirely good. The efficiency of a forest force depends less on good laws than it does on good men. In the past the State forest force has at times been composed largely of political appointees, and has suffered in consequence. While a great improvement in the force has taken place, I recommend strongly that this improvement be maintained and increased by requiring all members of the forest force to pass a Civil Service examination before appointment, and by giving permanent employment to as many men as possible. Some temporary fire guards will always be required, but men employed during only a part of the year take less interest in their work and render poorer service than members of a regular force who expect to follow one line of work during their lives. Without permanent employment, the State cannot compete for the best en with other employers, and will have to take what they leave. The thorough enforcement of the top lopping law alone would require the services during the winter of the larger part of the present force. The Civil Services examination of such men can and should be make throughly practical by bearing on their training and experience as woodsmen and fire5 fighters, and their local knowledge of the country in which they are to work , and by actual test of physical ability and woodcraft conduct in the forest. This practice, applied in the National Forests of the United States has contributed more than any other single cause to the efficiency of the field force. The salaries of the patrolmen ate too low. They should be increased from $60 a month, as at present, to $75 a month, with the certainly of reasonable promotion for good work. In every practicable case, appointments to higher positions should be made by promotion and not by the selection of men outside the present force. The title"patrolman " should be changed to "forecast ranger," for the duties are very much wider than fore patrol alone. The Adirondack Park contains not less than 120,000 acres of forest land so completely denuded by fire that planting is necessary. In many places not only the forest but soil itself has been burned entirely away and the bare rook is exposed. There is also about 50,000 acres on which planting is desirable to reinforce that the State is admirably prepared for the planting work. Its forest nurseries, under the direction of Mr. C. R. Pettis, Superintendent of State Forest, have become models both in the quality of the stock produced and the low cost of growing it, while the forest plantations set out by the State are among the most successful in any country. During the last few years, very little forest planting has been done on the State land, because the sale of seedlings to private owners at cost has taken nearly the entire product of the nurseries. Private owners should be6 able to buy seedlings from the State, but it is at least equally important that the State should begin on an adequate scale and without further delay its own great task in forest planting. For this purpose the capacity of the nurseries has recently been increased to produce about eleven million young trees year. At least 5,000 acres a year should be planted up. At this rate, if no more land is devastated by fire, it will still require a quarter of a century to reforest the denuded State lands within the Adirondack Park. The results of work done on the Webb and Whitney tracts under my general supervision and under the direction of Mr. Henry S. Graves, now Chief of the United States Forest Service, have proved beyond contradiction that forestry is practical from every point of view in soft-wood logging in the Adirondacks. On both these tracks, whose total area is over 100,000 acres, each tree to be cut was marked, and as a rule sound spruce trees below ten inches in diameter were left standing. Dead trees enough were left to provide for a second crop, the forest cover was conserved by moderate cutting, simple rules were enforced to prevent waste of timber and injury to young growth in the logging, and the tops of felled trees were lopped as a safeguard against fire. The forest was improved and the work paid. The proportion of spruce trees in the woods is already increased, and the older cutting are even now ready to product a cut of spruce as valuable as the first crop. The beauty of the forest is unimpaired, and there is little sign, except the abundant young spruces, an occasional moss-covered stump, or the trace of an old logging road, that the forest was ever lumbered at all.7 But in fact of these notable expectations, and of a quarter of a century of explanation and agitation, conservative lumbering in the Adirondacks has made little or no progress. The usual destructive treatment of private timber lands today makes it perfectly clear that the general adoption of forestry in the Adirondacks can be brought about by law, and in no other way. This is true in spite of the fact that in very few places in the United States is the financial and physical opportunity for practical forestry so good as it is here. Yet nowhere has needless destruction gone further. It is time to stop playing with the situation Ostensible efforts at private reforestation, in which tens of acres are replanted for hundreds or thousands that are destroyed, merely serve to distract attention from the main issue. What is needed on privately owned timberlands is the proper handling of the forest, and not inadequate replanting after its destruction. The present method, if allowed to continue, will inevitable result in the devastation of substantially all the Adirondack timber lands held for lumbering purpose, as well as in the burning of large areas of Sate lands by fires starting in the slash thus caused. And in the end the State itself will be forced to take over these denuded lands and replant them at great expense. More is done to help the lumbermen by the State of New York than any other State in the Union. The maintenance of the mountain lookout station and the cost of fire patrol is paid for entirely from the State funds. In several Western States the lumbermen voluntarily bear these expenses themselves. When a logging crew is requisition by a New York forest officer to fight fire8 on the land of lumberman, that lumberman is reimbursed for the time spent by his own men in protecting his own property. State taxes on forest land in the Adirondacks are negligible, while other taxes are generally based on so low a valuation that they do not hinder forestry. Yet in spite of all this, these mountain forests, in which every citizen of the State has a real interest, continue to be destroyed without let or hindrance. It is time to stop. I would not be understood as changing that the Adirondack lumbermen as a body ate bad citizens, or that they are purposely injuring the State which protects them. On the contrary, many of them are anxious to improve the present unfortunate conditions. For example, the Emporium Lumber Company, which owns about 82,000 acres of Adirondack forests, has agreed to carry out a plan for cutting, to be prepared by the write, on an area of one square mile, as a first step toward what I hope will be the conservative logging of the whole tract. As Mr. W. L. Sykes, President of the Company, well says, the difference between conservative logging and forest destruction is that in the one case the timber land is an increasing asset, in the other a diminishing one. One of the most important recommendations I have to make is that The Camp- Fire Club shall invite a Committee of the Empire State Forest Product Association to join with a committee of its own in working out the details of practical legislation, which shall protect the interests of the lumberman at the same time that it prevents the destruction of the forests. Mr. F. L. Moore, President of the Association, has already expressed his entire approval of this plan. The Conservation Commission should be represented at any such conference by the Superintendent.9 of State Forests. In my judgement, a perfectly practicable scheme can be worked out under which the added cost to the lumbermen of practicing forestry as against destroying the forests should seldom if ever exceed a cost of 25 cents per thousand feet of logs cut. But not all of the Adirondack lumbering concerns are controlled by men of good will. A peculiarly aggravated case of needless and conscienceless vandalism is suppled by the Brooklyn Cooperage Company, a subsidiary organization of the Sugar Trust. The logging done by this company is more destructive than any other with which I am acquainted in the Eastern States, and the damage by fires for which its carelessness is said to be responsible, will cost the people of New York large sums of Money and long years of time to repair. When requested by the Conservation Commission to take simple and necessary precautions against fire, it peremptorily refused to do so. The Brooklyn Cooperage Company controls by ownership and lease 123,000 acres in the Adirondacks. Unless this organization is restrained by the strong hand of the State, every acre of that land will be despoiled of its forest growth and swept clean by fire. In my judgment, to destroy in this fashion forests whose destruction hurts the State is as much a mark of bad citizenship as for man in town to set fire to his own house. There is no more moral right in the one case than in the other; and the time is rapidly approaching when there will be no more legal right either. I recommend the passage of a law which will require the lumbermen inside the Adirondack preserve to carry out such a degree of practical forestry on their timber lands as will reduce the damage from fire to the10 lowest practicable point, and insure the perpetuation of the forest. In each case the plan of work should be approved and its execution should be supervised by the Conservation Commission through the Superintendent of State Forests, who is now and always should be a trained forester. The State should prepare practical cutting plans for lumbermen at their request, and otherwise assist with information and advice, and for this purpose a considerable increase should be made in the number of trained foresters now available. To compel private owners to cease cutting altogether on certain mountain lands which should be kept untouched for the protection of the slopes and of the water supply, would be an unfair burden upon them. The private lands of the Adirondacks should therefore be divided into so-called "protection forests,' on the steep high slopes, which should never be cut at all, and the commercially valuable timber on the lower slopes and rolling lands, upon which outings should be regulated by the state. As rapidly as possible the State should acquire the protection forests, and look after them. Section 7 of Article 7 of the New York Constituition is as follows: "The lands of the State, now owned or hereafter acquired, constituting the forest preserve as now fixed by law, shall be forever kept as wild forest lands. They shall not be leased, sold or exchanged, or be taken by any corporation, public or private, nor shall the timber be sold, removed or destroyed." In practical effect the section does more to limit and restrict the use of the Adirondack Park by the citizens of New York than all the other causes combined. Under it citizens of the State are prevented from constructing cheap wooden camps along the borders of lakes and streams11 controlled by the State, leaving the wealthy owners of elaborate so-called "camps" undisturbed by the proximity of poorer neighbors. The purchase of camp sites on private lands, even if any were still available, is beyond the reach of persons of average means. Such camp sites, I am informed, have sold for as much as $100 per foot of water front. The State should lease small camp sites on terms which will encourage the enjoyment of the Park by as many people as possible, keeping open, however, not less than one-quarter of every lake and stream for the general public. The use of the State lands by every man, woman, and child who can manage to get there should be assisted and made easy in every practicable way. The lessees of camp sites would constitute in effect a large volunteer fire department constantly on guard, to whose personal interest it would be to prevent or put out every fire. Section 7 likewise prohibits the construction on State land of roads and trails needed to make the people's property accessible to the people. It is well knows that roads and trails form an admirable protection against fire. Because of their absence can Adirondack Park is needlessly exposed to the risk of configuration. In another way also this section increases the danger of fire on State lands. Substantially all of the recent State purchases consist of dead and down brush and timber. The removal of these fore taps is now forbidden by Section 7 and the danger from fire correspondingly increased. In some cases while great quantities of timber are decaying on the ground, green trees are necessarily out at increased expense to supply the indispensable flue. Already those who live in villages surrounded by forests12 owned by the State, must pay excessive prices for firewood bought in from private lands. Under this section the development of water power by storage on Sate land is forbidden because it cannot be done without killing some trees. Thus one of the principle resources of the State is kept unused, without any corresponding benefit of the people. Section 7 forces the Sate to hold lands outside of the "blue line" boundary of the Adirondacks Park, which in many cases are far more valuable for cultivation than as forest. It ought to be possible to exchange those small isolated areas of State land, now merely a burden and expense, for land inside the "blue line" which the State really needs for park purposes. Some extension of the "blue line" is required ,in order that it may enclose all Adirondack forest lands whose protection is urgently needed for the general welfare. When Section 7 of Article 7 was included in the Constitution, there was good reason for doing so. At that time the recent history of the Adirondack Park contained a malodorous series of transactions in which at every turn the State go the worst of it. Not without cause the people of the State came to believe that the only way to save the Adirondacks from mis-use was to forbid them to be used at all. The situation today is entirely changed. In my judgement, the people of New York may now safely trust themselves to administer their own forest property with honesty, sagacity, and skill. The State of New York now has a forest department governed by safe standards of public service, and actually accomplishing results of real public value. The supply of trained foresters in the United13 States is fortunately sufficient to enable the State of New York to build up the necessary force under the direction of the Superintendent of Forests. Public sentiment is now generally aroused and informed as to the value of the people's property in the Adirondacks, so that a repetition of the old mismanagement has become impossible. To continue to lock up the Adirondack Park against use will do no good and much harm. It is not as sell known as it should be that Adirondack land may be lumbered and the product put to use, not only without injuring the forest but to the improvement of its condition and value. The public mind has been somewhat confused by the unfortunate experiment on the Cornell lands at Axton. The practice here was directly opposite to that on the Webb and Whitney tracts above referred to. At Axton the logging destroyed the forest cover by cutting clean. It mas financially unprofitable, so that money to replant ran short. For the same reason, the slash mas left on the ground, a promptly accepted invitation to forest fires. Finally, the Cornell experiment did not conform to the first principle of true forestry in the Adirondacks which is to secure natural reproduction from seed trees left standing after cutting only trees carefully selected and marked. Good forestry on State lands in the North Woods demands cutting so moderate as not to destroy forest conditions, or seriously disturb the forest cover. Practical forestry la the Adirondack Park should begin slowly and at first should cut not more than 1% of the Park each year. The first consideration in all cuttings should be to improve the forest. Clean cutting should be forbidden by the Constitution. So should cuttings so heavy as to impair or interrupt the forest condition or require the planting14 of trees after logging. All logging in green timber should be directed to encourage young growth, and all sound spruce trees below fourteen Inches or hardwood below eighteen inches in diameter should be left standing. Before the Constitutional question whether practical forestry shall be permitted in the Adirondack Park is submitted to the people for action, the Conservation Commission should be called upon to lay before the Legislature and the people a full description of the methods of practical forestry which it is proposed to apply, and the results these methods are intended to secure. In a virgin forest, as the young trees grow up, the old trees die and fall to the ground, thus supplying fuel for forest fires. In a properly handled forest, mature trees are out down and the slash disposed of, so that an Adirondack forest carefully and properly logged presents no greater invitation to fire than one not logged at all. The timber In a virgin forest does not increase In quantity, because the growth of the young timber is off-set by the death and decay of the old. But in a well handled forest the amount and value of the standing timber steadily Increases. The result of practical forestry in the Adirondack Park will not be to decrease the future supply of timber, but to husband and increase it. It is not only to the interest, but it is the duty, of the State to put Its forests in the best possible condition to be useful to the people. That cannot be done without the wise use of the axe. The wide use and more efficient protection of the Adirondacks demand a change in the Constitution. Without attempting to use exact legal language, I suggest15 that Section 7 of Article 7 might well be amended to read somewhat as follows: "The lands of the State, now owned or hereafter acquired, constituting the Adirondack and Catskill Parks as fixed by the law, shall be kept as forest lands. They shall not be sold or exchanged, or be taken by any corporation public or private and no timber shall be cut on said lands except in accordance with the principles of conservative forestry, nor shall the permanent forest conditions of any such land be interrupted, endangered, or destroyed by clean cutting or otherwise." Since The Camp-Fire Club does no desire at this time to take up the question of water power, I have to add merely that the principles upon which this part of the larger problem of the use of the Adirondacks should be decided I believe to be these: First, State development, ownership, construction, and control of water power on State lands. Second, Fair compensation to the State for the use of power thus created. Third, Regulation of rates charged to the ultimate consumer. Fourth, Cooperation with the National Government for the complete development and control in the public interest, of all power on navigable and other streams within the State. This report is based on the field work and experience of Mr. Overton W. Price, my associate in the United States Forest Service and the National Conservation Association, and myself. It ends as it began. Forestry is flourishing in New York everywhere but in the woods. The time is ripe for a change. [*[Gifford Pinchot]*]G. P. PUTNAM'S SONS PUBLISHERS AND BOOKSELLER The Knickerbocker Press NEW YORK 2, 4, and 6 West 45th St. 27 and 29 West 23d St. LONDON 24 Bedford St., Strand 2, 4, and 6 West 45th St. [*4*] December 2, 1911 Dear Colonel:-- I think it probable that you have not failed, during the busy years in which you have had public responsibilities, to keep some record, however brief, of the principal events in your career and such notes in regard to the men with whom you have had to do as would enable you later, in putting reminiscences into shape, to include characterizations (necessarily taken from your own rather distinctive point of view) of these men. I want to put on record the cordial expression of interest on the part of G. P. Putnam's Sons, - your first publishers,- in the idea of associating with some such volume of reminiscences, or with any further volume from your pen, the imprint of their New York and London Houses. I am inclined to think that a volume presenting, as far as you are at this time prepared to make, such presentation, with conclusion, in regard to the matters with which you have had to do, and some of which have been under your own full direction, would form a very proper addition to the set of Roosevelt's Works that we now have in publication, and should help us to secure some renewed interest in and demand for these works.You were good enough in writing a week or more back to say that you would like to have a personal word with me, and that you would shortly fix a date for an appointment. I am very much at your service for such time as you may fix in the near future. I am, with cordial regards, Yours faithfully, G. H. Putnam Colonel Theodore Roosevelt,NEW YORK 269-471 BROOME ST. PARIS 23 RUE DE PARADIS ROBERT J. RENDALL LOUIS CODRY LEPAGE M. D. HOWELL, SPECIAL R. J. RENDALL & CO. SUCCESSORS TO M. D. HOWELL & CO. IMPORTERS & COMMISSION MERCHANTS Express Goods Dept NEW YORK, N. Y. December 2, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Outlook, New York, City. Dear Sir:- The members of the International Dress Fabric Association as very anxious to have you address them at the annual banquet in January, and i would esteem it a pleasure if you would grant me an interview at your convenience, upon which occasion I would present to you the request of the Association. Thanking you in anticipation, and apologizing for troubling you. Yours very truly, R J Rendall President, International Dress Fabric Assn. 1405 15th St., N. W. Washington, D. C. Dec. 2nd 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, LL. D., New York City. My dear Sir and Brother:- This note will serve to introduce you to Rev. J. W. Pentius, an old friend from College days, whom I have known and esteemed ever since I first met him. He is a faithful selfdenying minister of the Gospel, now serving the church as a home missionary in one of our promising smaller fields at Butler, Pa., about to undertake the erection of a new house of worship. I take great pleasure in commending to your notice him and his work, and I beg to assure you that it would give me great personal pleasure if you could, in any way aid him in his efforts to push his work. Very Fraternally Yours J M SchickOFFICERS Rudloph Wachtler, Pres. William V. Duggan, Vice-Pres. Louis F. Krueger, Secy. Gustav H. Wiese, Trease. Thomas H. Shayne, General Manager DIRECTORS Rudloph Wachtler William V. Duggan August J. Hempeler Gustav H. Wiese M. E. Sheldon Louis F. Krueger EXECUTIVE OFFICES. United States Steel Railroad Tie Co. INCORPORATED Mankato, Minnesota DEPARTMENT OF INCORPORATION, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION, CLEVELAND, OHIO Mankato, Minn., Dec. 2nd, 1911. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, 287 - 4th Ave., New York City, N. Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt, Your response to my letter of recent date is received. I appreciate the courtesy. Appreciation is the flower of only the brightest minds, and Mr. Rudolph Wachtler, inventor of the greatest device of the age, by sad experience, and goo reason to question whether the seed of that find flower has been dropped into the average American mind. Cicero says that history is a witness of the times - the life of memory - a torch of truth. It shows that Cicero was right because of this torch of truth is recorded in some of our recent history which tells that on the 4th of July in the year of 1905 President Theodore Roosevelt said, "If a man be a decent man, stand by him whether he is well off or not well off. If he be not a decent man, stand against him whether he is rich or poor, - stand against him in no spirit of vengence but with a resolute purpose to make him act as decent citizens must act if this Republic is to be and is to be kept what it shall become." I am sure, Mr. Roosevelt, that if you were to examine a model of this device, you would be captivated with the idea, because of its great efficiency to stop the many horrible wrecks caused by the spreading of rails on account of soft and decayed wooden cross-ties. In conclusion I desire to say to you that I am still on the firing line and that I shall remain in this fight to the finish. Hoping to have the pleasure of meeting you on the day of our demonstration, I remain, Yours very truly, Thomas H. Shayne Gen. Mgr., United States Steel Railroad Tie Co. National Religious Training School OFFICE OF PRESIDENT Durham, N. C. Dec. 2 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt - New York Dear Sir - I desire to thank you for your editorial on lynching - I enclose you an editorial on the same subject from The Charlotte Observer of the 2d. Maj J. C. Hemphill Editor. He takes a very bold stand and quotes from your article - There is a growing feeling between the best of both races in the South, that we must work together for the good of our common country. And there is a determination on the part of Negro leaders to help maintain peace and order and to put down crime - In these endeavors, I know we have your approval and support. Will you permit me to say Sir, that there is such a growing unrest everywhere with present conditions and things, that people regardless of party are wishing that you might put aside your own wishes and lead us again out of the wilderness into light and reason. This is especially true of the Negroes, who have now been fully convinced that they have never had a stronger, truer, fairer friend than you. With sentiments of warm personal esteem Yours very truly James E. ShepardFor encl see 12-2-11[*Swift*] [*24.*] St Joseph. Mo. Dec - 2 - 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir:- I take the liberty of sending you a picture of the latest addition to my family. Three boys and just past three months of age, and all doing fine, that makes five boys in my family and the oldest one is five years of age. I think that is doing fine for a common laboring man, not much race suicide about that in there. Hoping that it will not put you to to much trouble to answer this. I Remain Yours Respectfully A. Jay. Smith. 2101 - Penn. Street. St Joseph. Mo.National Committee for the Celebration of the One Hundredth Anniversary of Peace Among English Speaking People 1914-1915 Honorary Chairman THEODORE ROOSEVELT Honorary Vice-Chairmen ELIHU ROOT LEVI P. MORTON ADLAI E. STEVENSON JOSEPH CHOATE WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN ALTON B. PARKER Honorary Treasurer LYMAN J. GAGE Honorary Secretary HARRY P. JUDSON Chairman ANDREW CARNEGIE Vice-Charimen EDWIN GINN ALBERT K. SMILEY OSCAR S. STRAUS Secretary ANDREW B. HUMPHREY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Honorary Chairman CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS Honorary Vice-Chairman THEODORE E. BURTON Honorary Secretary J. HORACE McFARLAND Chairman JOHN A. STEWART Vice-Chairman THEODORE MARBURG Secretary WILLIAM H. SHORT DEPOSITORY J. P. MORGAN & CO. Treasurer JAMES L. WANDLING FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman WILLIAM C. DEMOREST AUDITING COMMITTEE Chairman JOB E. HEDGES COMMITTEE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION Chairman WILLIAM B. HOWLAND BERNARD N. BAKER CHARLES M. DOW JOHN HAYS HAMMOND HAMILTON HOLT THEODORE MARBURG COMMITTEE ON PUBLICITY Chairman ALBERT SHAW 50 Church Street, New York December 2nd, 1911. [[SHORTHAND]] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I., New York. My dear Colonel:- I have received word that Mr. Borden is likely to be down there on the 8th of December to a dinner given by the Canadian Society, to attend which President Taft has withdrawn an acceptance of invitation. I have sent to Mr. Borden, in the light of your recent note to me that you would be glad to have him meet you, a tentative invitation to attend a luncheon at the Lawyer's Club on Friday, December 8th, at 1:15. Will you accept such an invitation, and, if so, will you kindly write me, or have someone telephone to me on Monday, so that I can make arrangements? If the proposition is acceptable to you, may I ask if you would not indicate in a letter whether you would object to my inviting Mr. Morgan and Mr. Alton B. Parker, both of whom are members of the Committee? Of course, you understand that while the luncheon would be small, there would be probably 75 or 100 people present, and that there would be no set remarks, and only a few responses to toastsNational Committee for the Celebration of the One Hundredth Anniversary of Peace Among English Speaking People 1914-1915 Honorary Chairman THEODORE ROOSEVELT Honorary Vice-Chairmen ELIHU ROOT LEVI P. MORTON ADLAI E. STEVENSON JOSEPH CHOATE WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN ALTON B. PARKER Honorary Treasurer LYMAN J. GAGE Honorary Secretary HARRY P. JUDSON Chairman ANDREW CARNEGIE Vice-Charimen EDWIN GINN ALBERT SMILEY OSCAR S. STRAUS Secretary ANDREW B. HUMPHREY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Honorary Chairman CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS Honorary Vice-Chairman THEODORE E. BURTON Honorary Secretary J. HORACE McFARLAND Chairman JOHN A. STEWART Vice-Chairman THEODORE MARBURG Secretary WILLIAM H. SHORT DEPOSITORY J. P. MORGAN & CO. Treasurer JAMES L. WANDLING FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman WILLIAM C. DEMOREST AUDITING COMMITTEE Chairman JOB E. HEDGES COMMITTEE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION Chairman WILLIAM B. HOWLAND BERNARD N. BAKER CHARLES M. DOW JOHN HAYS HAMMOND HAMILTON HOLT THEODORE MARBURG COMMITTEE ON PUBLICITY Chairman ALBERT SHAW 50 Church Street, New York 12/2/11. Col. T.R. -2- relating entirely to American-Canadian good will and the proposed peace celebration. Did you notice in the newspaper press of yesterday that our friend Howland was the guest of honor at a luncheon given on Thursday by Colonial Secretary Harcourt, Donald of the Chronicle, and others, which luncheon initiated the peace celebration movement, and, further, that it will be followed up by a meeting at the Mansion House on next Wednesday. I am, believe me, as always, Very sincerely yours, John A. Stewart [*Stewart*] J. A. S. C.[*[Torai]*] Seattle, Wash., Dec. 2, 1911. To Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir:- Please permit me to take a liberty of writing a letter to you. My partner, Mr. K. K. Koura, and myself had long ago conceived an idea of writing a book in relation to the condition of those Japanese in America; we started on the work, collecting all materials needed therefor. Sometime ago we had finished the entire manuscript. It is written in Japanese, and titled as "The General Aspect of Japanese in North America", the prime object being to introduce the general aspect of our countrymen in this country to the same countrymen at home or here. Thus we believe that, in so doing, our people will come to know more of our brothers' condition who live here, and that much knowledge of fact will make them enable to help in strengthening the tie of more close friendship between this country and that of yours. Soon after its completion my partner took the manuscript over to Japan so as to be printed there. The printing work as advised lately is now near its end. The size of the book will be five inches by eight inches, and it contains on thousand pages. In Japan we would ask Count Okuma his opinion of our countrymen in this country - especially of their future - for the preface of our book. At the sametime, from the nature of the work we feel we might request your opinion of the future of our countrymenmen here. It is only our wish to have it for the preface so that our countrymen either at home or here who would read it may be profited by it as an advice or guidance in reference to anything in this country. Although we feel rather embrrassing you, yet we have no other way to make our book complete. Please grant your favor to us, we thank now for you, your every kindness, and we remain, Very sincerely yours, J. Torai 423 Maynard Ave., Seattle, Wash.[*3*] 319 W. Lex. St., Baltimore, Md. December 2, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York City. Dear Sir:- The attached letters are concerning an apparent omission, by the publishers, of a part of my copy of your Oliver Cromwell. Yours truly, J W Tottle JWT/A. [[SHORTHAND]]For enc see 12-2-11December 2, 1911. This in reply to Scribner's letter. I beg to say that I still think something is omitted. The author says ...., it may be a cause of very disagreeable surprise to those who have grown to regard the word "regular" as a kind of fetich, What may be a surprise? That is the part that is omitted, I think. J. W. Tuttle Balto., Md.[*[Enc in Tottle 12-2-11]*]OFFICE OF The Cattle Sanitary Board of New Mexico W. J. LINWOOD, Secretary NOTICE -- Make all Drafts, Checks and Orders Payable to "Secretary Cattle Sanitary Board," Albuquerque, N. M. SUPPLEMENT TO BRAND BOOK BY MAIL, 50 CENTS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD C. L. BALLARD, PRESIDENT ROSWELL, N. M. WM. C. MCDONALD, CARRIZOZO B. F. PANKEY, LAMY W. J. LINWOOD, RATON VICTOR CULBERSON, FIERRO W. W. COX, ORGAN NOTICE--The rules of the board require that all live stock destined for points in the Territory be accompanied by certificates signed by a Government, State, or County Veterinarian at point of origin, certifying that they are free from all contagious and infectious diseases; otherwise the Territorial Veterinarian may inspect such stock at the point of entry at the owner's expense. Albuquerque, N. M. Dec. 2, 1911. [*3*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. My Dear Colonel:- I am a candidate for the position of state Game and Fish Warden, and have some of the very best indorsements for the place that the state affords. I am still one of the state cattle inspectors - the position that Curry gave me while governor. Have held the same for five years and am giving excellent satisfaction. As you will notice the governor elect is a member of the Board, and one of my very best friends. He feels very kindly towards me and with the indorsements I hope to land the place. If you will kindly send me an indorsement for the position, or mail it direct to the governor elect, Hon. Wm. C. McDonald, Carrizozo, N. M. I will appreciate it very much. I am sure Mr. McDonald would be delighted to receive and indorsement from you in my behalf. He is anxious that I secure the place but wants to fortify himself against the politicians since there will be an abundance of applicants for ten time the places he will have to fill. I would be pleased to receive this as soon as possible as he told me to mail them in to him as soon as as I could do so. Trusting to receive this, I am as ever, Most sincerely, E. E. Van Horn Troop "D"[*5*] [[SHORTHAND]] Mr Theodore Roosevelt. Salisbury Md. Dec. 2 1911 Dear Sir, Knowing that you are an authority on the trust question I am writing to you for information. Are you in favor of the abolishment of trust or Federal supervision as this is to be used in a high school debate I shall appreciate an early reply. thanking you in advance I am Yours Truly Clifford Ward Salisbury Md.BOOKER T. WASHINGTON PRINCIPAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Seth Low, President; Member of Investment Committee, 30 East 64th St., New York, N. Y. W. W. Campbell, Vice-President, Tuskegee, Ala. Warren Logan, Treasurer; Member of Investment Committee, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. R. C. Bedford, Secretary; 832 Park Ave., Beloit, Wis. George Foster Peabody; Member of Investment Committee, 43 Exchange Place, New York, N. Y. William G. Willcox; Member of Investment Committee, 3 South William Street, New York, N. Y. R. O. Simpson, Furman, Ala. Robert C. Ogden, 125 East 56th Street, New York, N. Y. John C. Grant, LL. D., 4651 Drexel Boulevard, Chicago, Ill. V. H. Tulane, 433 South Ripley St., Montgomery, Ala. Belton Gilreath, Birmingham, Ala. Charles W. Hare, Tuskegee, Ala. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. A. J. Wilborn, Tuskegee, Ala. Charles F. Dole, D. D., Jamaica Plain, Mass. William J. Schieffelin; Member of Investment Committee 170 William St., New York, N. Y . Charles E. Mason, 120 Franklin St., Boston, Mass. Frank Trumbull; Member of Investment Committee, 71 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 4th Ave., New York, N. Y. WARREN LOGAN TREASURER THE TUSKEGEE NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE FOR THE TRAINING OF COLORED YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALABAMA Dec. 2, 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City. My dear Col. Roosevelt:- Answering yours of November 25th I would state that the next meeting at which your presence would be expected would be at the mid-winter meeting of the Trustees at Tuskegee on February 22d and 23d. You will hear from Mr. Low soon regarding this meeting. When I last talked with you, you said you planned to attend this meeting, and I very much hope you can. Your presence will be of the greatest service and encouragement to us in many directions. Yours very truly, Booker T. Washington Principal.WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF WASHINGTON. D. C. December 2nd, 1911. Dear Theodore: Your letter of recent date, relative to General McCoskry Butt, just received. I shall be glad to see General Butt any day he may come to Washington, and have so written him. He has sent me, from time to time, some very interesting clippings from the newspapers, and has shown himself to be very much interested in the betterment of military condition generally, in this country. I trust that you are all right at home now, and that Mrs. Roosevelt has entirely recovered from the recent accident, which seems to have been so much more serioius than any of us realized at the time. This i only a line to acknowledge your letter. We are busy getting things ready for the next session of Congress. There is going to be an effort made to lengthen the term off enlistment, which I am very much opposed to, unless the added years are to be in a reserve, a reserve of proper strength, whichshould be at least 250,000 men to be efficient, and, if possible, should be available to fill up both the militia and regular army. It appears that there is some doubt as to our building up the militia from anything other than state reserves. If this is the case, the situation is rather serious. In any event we should require 150,000 reserves for the regular army as the regiments are only half strength and would require at least 60% to make up the wastage and losses during the first year of a war. With kindest regards to you both, I am, as ever, Very sincerely yours, Leonard Wood [*Leonard Wood*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N. Y. [*PHILADELPHIA MANETO*] Office of the Mayor PHILADELPHIA JOHN E. REYBURN MAYOR December 2, 1911. That the guardianship of child life is of primary and far-reaching importance to the Nation is a truth admitted by all open-minded students of national affairs. In municipal administration various departments have been created to cover certain phases of child life, and yet up to the present time, as far as I am aware, there has been no department or commission created in any city charged with the special duty of studying and supervising child life in its broadest sense. Owing to this circumstance no definite information has been available to the Chief Magistrate of a City, by the aid of which he may know whether methods now followed are efficient, or whether on the other hand, grave omissions in proper guardianship of the city's children take place. Realizing as a result of more than four years experience as Mayor of Philadelphia, that a problem of the first importance was not receiving its proper consideration, I was led to appoint a Child Welfare Conference Planning Committee to arrange for a Conference and Exhibition at City Hall; the object being first, to show what Philadelphia is doing for children; second what Philadelphia should do; third, what private agencies are doing. The conference in question was successfully conducted, and out of this Conference has developed the opinion that a special commission, charged with the duty of child welfare, should form a part of every city government. Firm of this opinion, I recommend the adoption of this plan to the authorities of American cities, and would suggest that they get into communication with the Executive Committee of the Philadelphia Child Welfare Planning Conference, from whom they can receive further and more detailed information concerning the hopes and plans for those leading the movement. Yours very truly, MAYOR OF PHILADELPHIA. Executive Committee Mrs. Frederic Schoff, 3418 Baring St. Mr. E. J. Cattell, City Hall Mr. Jacob Gimbel Dr. Robert N. Willson Mrs. Geo. K. Johnson Miss Mary S. Garrett.[*12-2-11*] Pach Bros. Makers of Photographs of Men who make History 935 BROADWAY NEW YORK TELEPHONE 6535 GRAMERCY Will Mr Roosevelt kindly autograph these photographs as a favor to Mr Pach. Thanks in advance. Dec 2nd/11 [*[12-2-11]*] Membership Represents, 27 States, 46 Cities, 96 Firms. LIST OF MEMBERS. Allentown, Pa. Bittner, Hunsicker & Co., Atlanta, Ga. John Silvey & Co., Dougherty Ward Little Co., A.M. 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CHICAGO [*CHICAGO, ILL. DEC 2 3-PM 1911*] Mr. W. B. Howland, 237 Fourth Ave., New York, N.Y. c/o "OUTLOOK"Enc in Davies 12-2- 11[*12-2-11*] [*With dearest love & many congratulations for your book*] Miss Tyler [* (also Hope.*] [*December 2nd 1911*] Gray's Lane Haverford [*Montgomery Co. Pa*][*ack 2-2-12*] [*Beebe C.W.*] [*13*] With the Compliments of the Author. ZOOLOGICA SCIENTIFIC CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY VOLUME 1, NUMBER 7 THE UNDESCRIBED JUVENAL PLUMAGE OF THE YUCATAN JAY. By WILLIAM BEEBE, Curator of Birds, AND LEE S. CRANDALL, Assistant Curator. PUBLISHED BY THE SOCIETY THE ZOOLOGICAL PARK, NEW YORK DECEMBER 5, 1911.THE UNDESCRIBED JUVENAL PLUMAGE OF THE YUCATAN JAY. Cissilopha yucatanica (Dubois). I. On September 3, 1911, three jays in immature plumage were received from Yucatan. The plumage was a hitherto undescribed one, and a drawing was made of one of the birds on September 8. The subsequent postjuvenal moult transformed the birds into undoubted Cissilopha yucatanica. This change is described in detail in Part II of the present paper. Both Sharpe (1) and Salvin and Godman (2) describe the female of this jay as differing from the male in having the beak yellow instead of black and the outer rectrices tipped with white. Our collector who brought north the young birds, reflecting the opinion of the natives in Yucatan, asserts that the white rectrice tips alone characterize the female. Ridgway (4) describes the adult sexes as alike, and considers the yellow and white-tipped rectrices as "immature" characters. This he evidently bases on Chapman (3) whose notes on this species are obtained at first hand in the field. Chapman writes as follows: "Current descriptions of this bird, including that in the 'Biologia,' ascribe the differences shown by certain individuals in the color of the bill and tail to sex, the male being stated to have a black bill and tail, while the female is said to have the bill yellow and the tail tipped with white. My series of twelve specimens shows that this variation is not sexual, but is evidently due to age. Thus I have males and females with black bills and tails. and also examples of both sexes in which the bill is yellow and the tail tipped with white. The series also contains intermediates between the two extremes. ___________ 1—1877. Sharpe, Cat. Birds Brit. Mus., III, 133. 2—1887. Salvin and Godman, Biol. Cent-Amer., Aves, I, 498, pl. 35. 3—1896. Chapman, Bull. Amer. Mus. Nat. His., VIII, 282. 4—1904. Ridgway, Bull U.S. Nat. Mus., No., 50, Part III, 315.154 Zoologica: N.Y. Zoological Society [1; 7 "How long a time is required for the acquisition of the adult plumage remains to be determined. Apparently at least two years, for each group of jays had several yellow-billed individuals, about one in every four birds giving evidence of immaturity." The chief points of interest may be thus summed up: 1. The juvenal plumage of Cissilopha yucatanica is characterized chiefly by the entire head, neck and under parts being white; bill and eye-ring orange yellow; iris pale hazel brown; all but the central rectrices more or less tipped with white. This white plumage is retained from the time of leaving the nest, about July 15th, until October. 2. The first winter plumage is acquired exactly as in our northern Cyanocitta cristata by a partial postjuvenal moult (Dwight [5]), reaching its height in October. The head, neck and under parts become black; the iris darkens to a cold slaty gray; the primaries and rectrices are not moulted, but if the latter are accidentally pulled out, they are replaced with feathers showing no trace of white. 3. The advance toward an adult plumage in this species is marked chiefly by an increase in dark pigment; sudden and complete in the body plumage of head, neck and under parts in the fall moult, and in the lateral rectrices in the first moult of the following year; more gradual in the color of the iris; and still more gradual in the color of the mandibles and eye-ring. II. JUVENAL PLUMAGE OF THREE INDIVIDUALS. INDIVIDUAL A.-- (FIG. 51.) SEVEN WEEKS OLD (SEPTEMBER 8, 1911). Head, neck, breast, belly and under tail-coverts pale creamy white, faintly tinged on the crown with blue, all of the white feathers with sooty black bases; above, pale blue, with a few new feathers of brighter blue; wing-coverts like the back; remiges 5-1900. Dwight, Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci., XIII, 152. Fig. 51. Yucatan Jay in Juvenal Plumage Zoologica, Vol. 1, No. 71911 The Undescribed Juvenal Plumage of the Yucatan Jay, 155 sooty black on inner web and rachis, (rachis white below), outer web bright blue like new back feathers. The blue on the tip of the inner web gradually increases, from the outer feathers inward, so that the inner secondary is uniform blue, with the exception of the proximal portion of inner web. Under wing coverts sooty black, with faint lighter bars; tail bright blue above, black below; rachis black above and below; thighs brownish black, tinged with blue at the tarsal joint. Legs and feet pale yellow; bill orange yellow. Iris dark hazel brown. A small patch of black feathers is appearing at either side of the breast and scattered ones throughout the rest of the under parts, but none on the head. In both this and the other individuals the rectrices are so broken that it is impossible to state the amount and place of occurrence of the white. Bill 32 mm., tarsus 46 mm. SIXTEEN WEEKS OLD (NOVEMBER 18, 1911) Feathers of the head, neck and upper breast deep black , a few white feathers, interposed with black ones, remain above and below the eyes and on the lores and chin, The lower breast and abdomen are slightly tinged with blue, which becomes more distinct on the under tail-covers. The back and scapulars are uniform bright blue. The lesser coverts, carpal edge and inner median coverts have been renewed and are like the back, but the outer median coverts and all the greater coverts have not as yet been mounted. Wing and unpacked tail feathers have not been renewed, nor have the under wing-coverts and the feathers of the thighs. The eye-lid is bright yellow, the bill and legs somewhat paler. The iris is dark slaty gray. All of the feathers, except rectrices, remiges and upper wing-coverts, are loose in texture, the barbs few, long and disconnected. Bill 33mm., tarsus 46.5 mm. INDIVIDUAL B. SEVEN WEEKS OLD. Similar to A, except that the sooty bases are present on only a few isolated feathers; a distinct blue tinge on the crown; thighs wholly bluish black; pectoral tracts of incoming black 156 Zoologica: N.Y. Zoological Society [I; 7 feathers further advanced; crown, nape and sides of the neck thickly sprinkled with black blood-feathers. Bill orange yellow. Bill 35 min, tarsus 47mm. This specimen was skinned and preserved in its juvenal plumage. INDIVIDUAL C. SEVEN WEEKS OLD. Shows sooty feather- bases on only the anterior part of crown, where they are very pronounced. Black feathers on breast are more scattered and more advanced than in A and B; thighs bluish black. One or two dark feathers appear on the crown. Bill clear orange yellow. Bill 31 mm, tarsus 45 mm. SIXTEEN WEEKS OLD. Similar to A, but breast and abdomen uniform black, only the under tail coverts tinged with blue. No white feathers remain. The thighs are deep black, very slightly tinged with blue near the tarsal joint; these feathers have evidently been renewed. The under wing-coverts have been moulted and are deep black, slightly tinged with blue. Black, scapulars, carpal edge and wing-coverts have been moulted, but not the remiges or rectrices. Bill and legs clear yellow, iris dark slaty gray. Bill 33mm, tarsus 47 mm.ca 12-2-11 Enc in Brown 12-2-11SUGGESTIONS FOR ITS USE. Before the wedding, fill in the names in the proper places in the ceremony, and fill out the certificate; then read the ceremony of the wedding and immediately after pronouncing the benediction, present this copy in a few well-chosen words to the bride. You will find it the prettiest wedding service you ever attended. THE NEXT EDITION will have some changes in the artistic part of the work, but the price will remain the same. This booklet is not yet on general sale, but is now the first time being introduced, through Mr. Brown had it copyrighted several years ago.646 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL. ----------------------------------------- DEATH OF MARQUIS KOMURA ------------------------------------------- We greatly regret to announce the death of Marquis Komura, which took place on the 23rd ultimo, at his Hayama villa. The Marquis was born in 1855 and graduated from Harvard University in 1877. After a few years' service in the Department of Justice, he was transferred to the Foreign Office, where he served throughout the remainder of his career, representing his country in Korea, the United States of America, Russia, China and Great Britain consecutively. From 1901 to 1905 he held the portfolio of Foreign Affairs, concluding in that capacity the first and second Anglo- Japanese Alliances and the Portsmouth Treaty. He went out of office on the fall of the first Katsura Cabinet, and was re-appointed to preside at the same post in 1906, when the second Katsura Cabinet came into power. He resigned his portfolio in 1911, again following the fortunes of the Katsura Ministry, and retired to his sea-side villa at Hayama under medical instructions. For years he had suffered from pulmonary trouble and more than once his life had been despaired of, but his unflagging assiduity in the discharge of his duty suggested a false estimate of his vitality and when the end came, it seemed very sudden. Japan loses in him one of the ablest statesmen of the Meiji era, and a host of friends will mourn his untimely decease. The Marquis was a K. C. B., that honour having been conferred on him by King Edward. --------------------------------- It now appears that the death of Marquis Komura did not actually take place until 4.30 a.m. on the 26th ultimo. When the public was informed of the event of the 24th instant by an extra of the Asahi Shimbun, his Excellency had already fallen into a comatose condition, and there was no expectation of his lasting more than a few hours. Thus obituary notices of him appeared in all the leading Tokyo newspapers althrough, as a matter of fact, he was still alive. The following letter of condolense of the British Ambassador to Viscount Uchida, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, on the death of the late Marquis Komura, is published: - British Embassy, Tokyo, November 26th, 1911. MONSIEUR LE MINISTRE, I have to-day received telegraphic instructions to convey to the Japanese Government the profound regret with which His Majesty's Government have heard of the death of Marquis Komura, whose name will always be associated with Great Britain's friendship, which he did so much to promote. Sir Edward Grey also wishes me to convey the very great personal loss which Marquis Komura's death is to him. To these expressions of regret I would beg to add those of myself and all the Members of this Embassy Marquis Komura was always a close friend of mine and of the Embassy, and we shall mourn his loss very deeply and sincerely. I shall be grateful if you will convey to the family of the late Marquis our heartfelt sympathy. I avail myself of this opportunity, Monsieur le Ministre, to renew to Your Excellency the assurance of my highest consideration. (Signed) CLAUDE MacDONALD. His Excellency, Viscount UCHIDA, H. I. J. M.'s Minister for Foreign Affairs In response to the letter of condolence, Viscount Uchida, Minister of Foreign Affairs, wrote to Sir Claude MacDonald, in the name of the Imperial Japanese Government, expressing his profound thanks for the sincere condolences expressed by the British Government, as well as by Sir Edward Grey in his personal capacity, in regard to the demise of the late Marquis Komura, and also for the condolatory message of the British Ambassador himself, as well as the staff of the British Embassy in Tokyo. The note also states that the condolatory message has duly been transmitted, as requested, to the bereaved family of the late Marquis Komura. --------------- The following letter of condolebce of the American Ambassador to Viscount Uchida, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, for the death of the late Marquis Komura, has been published in Tokyo: - American Embassy, Tokyo, November 27th, 1911. EXCELLENCY: - I have the honour to inform Your Excellency that I am instructed from Washington to convey to the Imperial Government expressions of deepest sympathy in the loss of your eminent statesman and diplomat, Marquis Jutaro Komura. His knowledge of our country and his long residence therein had so identified him with our national life as to make him a personage widely known and universally esteemed throughout America. I desire to add to the condolences of my Government the personal sympathy of the Secretary of State, as well as my own in the highest degree. I avail myself of this occasion to renew to Your Excellency the assurances of my highest consideration. (Signed.) CHARLES PAGE BRYAN. His Excellency, Viscount UCHIDA. His Imperial Japanese Majesty's Minister for Foreign Affairs, etc. etc. etc. The above was acknowledged with thanks by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. ------------- The Junior Grade of the Second Rank was by special grace conferred on Marquis Komura prior to his decease. The funeral will take place on the 2nd instant.Dec. 2, I9II. THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL. 明治廿五年三月卅日第三種郵便物認可　　　　　65I MARQUIS KOMURA'S SCHOOL LIFE. SOME REMINISCENCES. The Jiji Shimpo publishes some interesting reminiscences of Marquis Komura's school days. Our contemporary says:— The "Koshinsei"* system, under which hopeful youths of the various clans throughout the country were assembled in Tokyo in the early years of the Meiji era, had its origin in a suggestion made to the Government by the late Mr. Kokura Shobei of the obi clan in a remote corner of Kyushu. By the system the brightest youths were selected by each clan and sent to Tokyo to prosecute their studies in the new Western sciences and arts, in order to enable then to contribute to the progress of the State. Over 300 students were sent to Tokyo from various clans, and some of them became prominent scholars, statesmen, businessmen and experts in after life. Amongst the students who entered the "South College" and the First Middle School and thence passed on to the Kaisei Gakko, at that time the highest educational institute in the country, are included such famous men as Saito Shuichiro, Sugiura Jugo, Tajiri Inajiro, Sonoda Kokichi, Kuridzuka Shogo, Furiuchi Koi, Kikuchi Takeo, Hodzumi Chinsho, Okamura Teruhiko, Hasegawa Yoshinosuke, Hatoyama Kadzuo, Haraguchi Kaname, Hirai Seijiro, Terao Hisashi, Wada Koreshiro and others. Marquis Komura was one of the students sent to Tokyo by the Obi clan, through the recommendation of the late Mr. Kokura, the author of the "Koshin" system. The dignified name of "South College" sounds elegant, but the curriculum was a simple one and consisted of reading a text book on elementary physics, and simple spelling and conversation in foreign languages. It was therefore by no means to be compared with similar institutions in Western countries. A movement was started by a section of the students for the reform of the educational system, Messrs. Furuichi, Kurihara, Saito, Iwao, and Kawachi being the prime movers. Their earnest efforts induced the educational authorities to create the First Middle School, and subsequently the Kaisei Gakko came into existence. The last named institute was in imitation of the college system of Western Universities and was divided into a Law Department (English), Department of Science (English), Department of Literature and Arts (French) and Department of Mining (German). A belief gradually began to prevail amongst the students as to the desirability of going abroad for receiving such education as the Kaisei Gakko could not give, it being thought a waste of time to continue such studies at home. A movement was therefore started by Saito, Kikuchi, Hasegawa, Furuichi and Komura, to induce the Government to send students abroad at the government expense. The educational authorities were reluctant to comply with this desire, but the active movement of the students eventually induced Mr. Tanaka Fujimaro, the then Minister of Education, to accept the scheme. The students were accordingly selected on the basis of the marks they obtained in examinations and were sent to the United States in July, I875. Te first batch of students consisted of Messrs. Hatoyama, Komura, Saito and Kikuchi of the Law Department, Messrs. Hasegawa, Matsui and Nambu of the Department of Science, Messrs. Fukuichi of the Department of Literature and Arts, and Messrs. Haraguchi and Hirai of the Department of Polytechnics. The story of the student life of Marquis Komura at the Kaisei Gakko not only vividly brings before our eyes the eminent personality of the deceased satesman, but also gives an insight into the method of study then pursued by students. Strenuous as was his political life, so was his student life. He yielded to the late Dr. Hatoyama in educational attainments, but his lofty personality distinguished him amongst his fellow students. While in the Kaisei Gakko he was on the most intimate terms with Mr.Kugiura Jugo, who still remembers that the deceased stateman one day, before the outbreak of the Saigo rebellion, said to him, "I think a rebellion is imminent in which many lives will be sacrificed. The soldiers and the munitions of war might more profitably be used for the subjugation of Korea." The Marquis was then in his teens and the episode proves that he showed statesmanlike sagacity from his boyhood. Physically he was small, but his bearing was solemn and dignified. He always championed the cause of the students whenever trouble arose between them and the school faculty and acted as delegate of the students in their negotiations with the school authorities. Many years after, Baron Kuki, who was then superintendent of the students remarked in the course of a speech that the Marquis was known as "Councillor Komura" in his school days. "Sangi," or state councillor, was the highest office coveted by aspiring students at that time The fact that he was known by the nickname gives evidence to the aspiration of the youth to the highest place in the public service. Not only was the late marquis nicknamed "Councillor Komura" by his class mates, but he even aspired to that prominent post. This is borne out by the fact that he always kept a photograph on his desk of Councillor Okuma, then the most influential man in the public service On the back of the photograph was written in English, "To my friend Mr. Komura Jutaro.—Okuma Shigenobu." These words were written by the ambitious student himself. Puerile as this may seem it sufficiently indicates the high aspirations cherished by the late Marquis, and the high value he set upon himself. Not being satisfied with this vanity he used to tell his class-mates that he was capable of doing what Okuma did, and it seems that he was confident of his own ability. Another student whose lofty personality towered above his classmates, was Dr. Hasegawa Tatsunosuke, of whom great things were generally expected. Dr. Hasegawa to day savours somewhat of an eccentric, but while in "South College" and the Kaisei Gakko, he was always at the head of his class,—indeed, at the head of all the classes in the English Department. Mr. Kokura, who selected the late Marquis from amongst the students of the Obi clan, used to encourage him by saying, "A brilliant fellow named Hasegawa has come to the school from Osaka. You must not be beaten by him." Komura and Hasegawa were in the same class in the "South College," but subsequently took different courses when they went up to the Kaisei Gakko, the late Marquis taking the course of law while Hasegawa pursued the study of science. The one grew up to be a Minister of the Crown, while the other rose to an equally high post in the scientific world, as emeritus professor of the Tokyo Imperial University. All the students at that time were indifferent to their personal appearance. They were generally shabbily dressed, and wore worn-out geta. The late Marquis was especially conspicuous in this respect. He was fond of mischief, but was, on the other hand, extremely amiable and unselfish. Even in his mischief the elements of obstinacy and cunning were totally absent. These qualities, coupled with his great learning and intellect, won him the high esteem and affection of his class-mates. In after years when he emerged from the school into the struggle of actual life he inherited a heavy debt contracted by his father, and was so poor that he often found it difficult to keep the wolf from the door. Even at the time of his school-life he was never a rich student, and nearly always had to rely on his fellow student for any dainty dishes or drink. Nevertheless his straightforward and unselfish dealing with his comrades enabled him to enjoy great popularity. Quite recently, when he relinquished the portfolio of Foreign Affairs and was quitting the official residence, he told his daughter, Mrs. Saburi, to dispose of all the rubbish but to pack up all the things presented him by the Imperial Household Department and also by the Imperial Houses of foreign countries, and deposit them in the warehouse of the Foreign Office. This was the only instruction he gave for the disposition of his property. Perhaps this depicts the side of the personality of the deceased statesman which brought him his success in life. __________ * Koshinsei literally means students (sei) contributing to progress. THE BALANCE OF TRADE. Mr. Yamamoto, Minister of Finance, speaking at a meeting of the Japan Traders' Association held at the Imperial Hotel on Saturday evening last, said that the turnover of foreign trade last year reached the phenomenal figure of 930 million yen. The latest investigation shows that the trade up to the end of October this year amounted to 840 million yen in round figures. As compared with the corresponding period of last year the imports show an increase by about 60 million yen, but the exports show a decrease by 8 million yen. The relations between foreign trade and general economics are complex. Although an excess of exports is not always a matter of congratulation, in the present circumstances of Japan, which is a debtor country, the reverse phenomenon is no encouraging. The government alone could not effectively relieve the situation, and they looked to the cooperation of those present to remedy the unfavourable balance of trade. The Yokohama Municipal authorities, with a view to fixing proper sites for various factories and other industrial buildings to be established in the suburbs of the city, have made a survey, as a result of which, it is reported, the shore at Urashima-cho, the reclaimed ground at Koyasu, and the fields at Nishihiranuma and Nishitobe, and the vicinity of Minami-ota-machi, have been selected as sites for factories and other similar buildings.THE HORRIBLE CRIME OF LYNCHING. Lynching is the greatest evil from which this country has suffered. It is a reproach to the nation, and particularly to the people of the South, where the mob has so often wreaked its fearful venegeance upon its victims, not always for the commission of the "unpardonable crime," but for offences of lesser magbitude, offences for which the death penalty is not required by any civilized country in the world." During the last six months in the United States fifty-one men have been put to death by lynching. A great many of them, we have not the least doubt, were guilty of the most horrible crime of which the world knows anything, but many o them doubtless were not worthy of death and none of them should have been put to death without due process of law. In the last twenty-six years 2,458 negroes have been lynched in the United States, and not one of the men taking part in these lynchings has been punished, and few of them, although they must have been well known in the community where they committed their crimes, have ever been summoned by the law to give an account of their violation of the law. We write long essays about the cruelty of the people in foreign countries; we are shocked at the barbarity of the Italian in Tripoli; we say long prayers in our churches and synagogues praising ourselves to the Almighty, but we do nothing to stop the fearful enormities of Judge Lynch and his crowd. This thing cannot go on foreverl it should not have gone on at all, and particularly in the South, where white people are now absolutely in control of all the machinery of the law; where they select the juries and judges and prosecutorsl where they alone are responsible for the execution of the law, and it is to our everlasting shame and reproach that in any of the Southern States there should be the lynching of any human being, whatever the color of his skin or the enormity of his crime. We need not concern ourselves about the occasional lynchings in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Indiana, Illinois and Ohio and in the far Western States; our responsibility is for the crimes committed within our own borders and by our own people. Rceently a mass meeting was held in New York to discuss the lynching problem in the South, and to make an investigation as to its causes and cure. That was a very foolish meeting to be held anywhere and particularly in New York City. It will not affect conditions in the least degree in the South. We must cure our own crimes or they cannot be cured. In a circular just issued, we suppose by the Anti-Lynching League of New York, two pictures are given of typical lynchings; one in Oklahoma and the other that is not fully identified, but it is gruesome enough in ts appearance to excite the indignation of any man right feeling. This circular contains quite a number of extracts from newspapers commenting upon the lynching evil and quotes the statement of Governor Blease, of South Carolina, about the Honea Path horro, that rather than use the power of a office to prevent the white men from punishing the negro at Honea Path, he "would have resigned his office and gone to Honea Path a mob." That was a horrible thing for the Governor of any civilized State to say. Another great man in this country, the same being Theodore Roosevelt, former President of the United States, in a recent article in The Outlook, of which is he contributing editor, made this weak and pitiful plea for the mob: "Dreadful though it is for the mob spirit to be aroused in the community by such a crime, it would be even worse if the community did not feel the fury of indignation which produces the mob spirit." This is encouraging the mob spirit and this is the sort of namby-pamby talk that has encouraged the "fury of indignation" which has made the mob possible in this civilized land. With Governor Blease, in South Carolina, in sympathy with the mob, and with Colonel Roosevelt, in New York, excusing the mob spirit on the ground that it is produced by the "fury of indignation," must impress the law abiding people of the United States as to one of the elements from which we must free ourslves if the law is to be respected and its ciolation is to be punished. Charlotte Observer Dec 2 Maj J.C. Hemphill Editor NEW YORK. N.Y.STA.A DEC 2 330 PM 1911 THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY Frank Harper Esq. 287 Fourth Ave N.Y. City c/o The OutlookDec 2/11 My Dear Mr. Harper - Thanks for your reply of Nov 29 - Will drop in at the office Tuesday morning next about 1230 as suggested. Kind regards J. S. Triest.[*Bush*] Logan, Philadelphia, 12-3-11. Mr Theodore Roosevelt My Dear Friend, More and more and every day, I thank God for such men as you, Theodore Roosevelt. I enclose a clipping from the North American that expresses my thought completely. If the Presidential Nomination is extended to you, I trust you will consider it your duty to accept. Now is the time you can use theThe progressive spirit has gained tremendously - Thank God. Sincerely Your Friend, One of Uncle Sam's Daughters. (Mrs) C. A. Bush, Logan, Philadelphia, Pa. "Big Stick" with advantage and so crush utterly the Hydra-headed monster of Special Privilege conditions are ripe for the struggle, and we need as Leader such as you. Looking back over the past four years, on broken pledges, on the servile submission to the demands of special privilege, I have wondered why all this was permitted, but I see now, God knew better then we: it has taken just such corruption and outrage to wake the people up to the full extent of their submission to wrong. [*MESA DEC 4 4PM 1911 ARIZ.*] THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY Theodore Roosevelt Esq., [Oyster Bay], L.I., Outlook Office New York.[*12-3-11*] Archie is getting better daily We leave for a week in the hills this morning Dec. 3rd. A. D. Evans [[shorthand]]I hope you can attend, Rev. George William Carter. 66 Bible House, City. [*Bible.*] YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE ONE HUNDRED AND SECOND ANNIVERSARY MEETING OF ORGANIZED BIBLE SOCIETY WORK IN NEW YORK CITY TO BE HELD IN THE FIFTH AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FIFTH AVENUE AND FIFTY-FIFTH STREET ON BIBLE SUNDAY, DECEMBER THIRD, 1911 AT FOUR O'CLOCK THE ANNIVERSARY SERMON WILL BE DELIVERED FOR THE NEW YORK BIBLE SOCIETY BY THE REV. JOHN HENRY JOWETT, M.A., D.D.[*16.*] [[shorthand]] 5007 Atlantic Avenue, Ventor, New Jersey, Dec. 3, 1911 [*[Jones]*] My dear Colonel: Something seems to tell me that if you were my friend, it would be very easy for you to help me to be nominated as a candidate for one of the Nobel prizes. I wish that you were my friend. It would be a very great pleasure and a very great honor to have you for my friend. If you would be so kind as to lend your much-desired assistance, I should be only too glad to allow you a commission of ninety (90) per cent. The money value of a Nobel prize hang about forty thousand thousand dollars, as you well know, then your share would be about thirty six thousand. The time is quite short. In order to candidate for one of the 1912 prizes, it is essential for my name to have been proposed before the first day of next February. What makes me feel eligible is that I have made a most important discovery in the (paramount) domain of physical science- not only the most important of the current year but perhaps the most important for about two centuries... I have ascertained that the earth is an animate organism and have elucidated the great law of universal circulationcirculation (corollary to the law of gravitation), thus affording the only valuable physiological explanation of many terrestrial phenomena apparently not heretofore understood. In helping to promulgate such an epoch- making discovery, don't you think that you will be doing a great benefit to all mankind? Hoping and praying that you will soon be my very good friend, as I am most anxious to be yours,- with great admiration and respect, I am - Very sincerely C. M. Jones Jones P. S. I do not ask you to say that I have discovered the North Pole. - The finding for which I want you to be (most distinguished) sponsor is of an ulterior [th???] to which your master mind may quite readily accompany me without going outside of your own study. Yours truly, C. M. J. Most Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y.-Form 6. SUBJECT: John Winthrop Sargent. FILE N. 17896 UNITED FRUIT COMPANY COST RICA DIVISION E. J. HITCHCOCK, Manager. A. S. BURDETTE, Author. GENERAL OFFICES: 181 STATE STREET, BOSTON, MASS. CABLE ADDRESS: UNIFRUITCO {SAN JOSÉ LIMÓN SAN JOSÉ, C. R. December 3rd.1911 [*36.*] [[SHORTHAND]] Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir.- I have received an application for employment from a young man by the name of John Winthrop Sargent and he has given me your name as reference, claiming that you are personally acquainted with him, he having served under you during the campaign in Cuba. Will you kindly advise me in regard to the young man's character and integrity? Thanking you in advance, I beg to remain, Yours truly, E J Hitchcock Manager h/cw[*13*] Park Avenue Hotel Park (4th) Ave. 32nd & 33rd Sts. Absolutely Fire Proof. Fred. A. Reed, Proprietor. CABLE ADDRESS "PARKAVENUE" W. W. CODE. New York, 12/3 1911 My dear Mr. President- I should like very much to have you tell me in your opinion the Aldrich bank bill will be of benefit to the business world. I am not fully familiar with its contents. I beg to say that I am a shoe salesman and the subject continually comes up. Also that I am an old Cheyenne boy and a great admirer of you. I beg to remain very respectfully yours Howard Kemp. all of your articles in the Outlook and have found them most helpful to the affirmative side, which I at present favor. I should greatly appreciate it if you could inform me where I could obtain further material on this side, either your own, or from some other source. I should like to secure the speech of Mr. Kellogg at Omaha and of Mr. Prouty which you mention. Are there many eminent lawyers who hold that the Sherman measure falls so far short of it's purpose that it should be repealed? I shall appreciate greatly any aid you may be able to give me as to what business men think [*[12-3-11]*] [*15*] Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. Colonel Roosevelt The Outlook. Dear Sir; I am a contestant this year for the intercollegiate debate team at Cornell. The question is: "Resolved that the Sherman Anti-Trust Measure should be rejected so as to subject the large corporations to a policy of regulation instead of destruction." It is not well worded, but it's meaning is, I think apparent. I have read of this measure also. Thanking you for giving this your attention, I am Sincerely yours H. B. Knapp Cascadilla Hall Ithaca, N. Y. Dec. 3, 1911The Commonwealth of Massachusetts STATE ARMORY LYNN, MASS. 3 December 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt New York City N.Y. Dear Sir & Comrade. I received your letter and was sorry you were unable to give our comrades an address. If at any time you see your way clear to do so hope you will let me know. If you decide to again be a candidate for President I will do all I can for your success- as I have done in the past. Hoping you will again be our Standard Bearer with best wishes believe me Sincerely your friend James Otis Leman. State Armory. Lynn.THE OTTERBEIN PRESS, DAYTON, O. RELIGIOUS TELESCOPE J. M. PHILLIPPI, EDITOR C. I. B. BRANE, ASSOCIATE EDITOR UNITED BRETHREN PUBLISHING HOUSE Dayton, Ohio [*12*] December 3-1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- The Religious Telescope is the general, family, weekly organ of the United Brethren Church. We are making up a prospectus for 1912. As you have the ear of every man in the United States, can we count on you for a contribution of one article at some time during the next calendar year, the subject and scope to be arranged later? This will be an eventful year, you will have something to say, and we can furnish readers grouped about twenty-three thousand paid subscribers. We are paying men of lesser note for contributions, but perhaps an offer of remuneration in this case would be regarded more of an affront than of equation for the service we hope you will render. An immediate reply will be appreciated. Yours sincerely, J. M. Phillippi, Editor. 122 EAST 34TH STREET December 3rd. 1911. [*5.*] Dear Mr Roosevelt. Can you come to luncheon on Tuesday 5th at a quarter to one o'clock? If so it will be a great pleasure to us all. The early hour, we decided would be better for Ediths Christmas shopping as it is much less crowded if we can begin soon after two. If you cant come I shall understand, for I know how full your days in town are, but if you can we shall indeed enjoy having you under our roof & even if you must be late & hurried, your place, & a warm welcome, will be here ready for you. Yours always Sincerely Tom Quartz Telephone. 2151. Madison Sq.The Raton Publishing Company Printing Official Publication of Colfax County The Raton Range PUBLISHED DAILY AND WEEKLY THE BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN COLFAX COUNTY JNO. A. CUTLER, PRESIDENT Job Printing BEST EQUIPPED PLANT IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO PRINT EVERYTHING RATON, NEW MEXICO [*12-3-11*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir - I ask that you read this and get a new angle of vision on the 1912 situation. At least, constant reading has failed to disclose my point of view. You are living today; hope you'll last a century, but you've no guaranty that you will be on earth, in shape to run in 1916. You got the republican party and the nation into a hole by leaving us the legacy of W. H. Taft, "the most disappointing president" to quote a hundred influential publications - the country and party ever had considering the possibilities. Do you not owe it to the party - the people to repair the damage so unwittingly wrought? It is intimated that you do not wish to take a hand in this campaign because you consider democratic victory aThe Raton Publishing Company Printing Official Publication of Colfax County The Raton Range PUBLISHED DAILY AND WEEKLY THE BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN COLFAX COUNTY JNO. A. CUTLER, PRESIDENT Job Printing BEST EQUIPPED PLANT IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO PRINT EVERYTHING RATON, NEW MEXICO 2/ forgone conclusion. I do not believe you hold this opinion or that you are a political coward. (as would be implied) by a big jug-full. There is no other man who can be elected by the republican party that I grant. No standpat republican can be elected. You are a progressive American, and regarded by the voters of both parties as the most sanely progressive man in either party. You can poll more democratic votes that any other republican candidate. You can poll more standpat and progressive republican votes than any republican in either wing of the republican party. Mr. LaFollette for second place would help some, (in reconciling the convention) but as for votes you need no aid. I am not interested in nominations outside of your own. The convention is likely to be deadlocked for days unlessThe Raton Publishing Company Printing Official Publication of Colfax County The Raton Range PUBLISHED DAILY AND WEEKLY THE BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN COLFAX COUNTY JNO. A. CUTLER, PRESIDENT Job Printing BEST EQUIPPED PLANT IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO PRINT EVERYTHING RATON, NEW MEXICO 3/ you consented to come out early. In any event you would be the logical "dark horse" if you allow the others to try a workout on the track. Mr. Taft cannot be elected. If LaFollette heads the ticket a democrat is sure to win unless they make a fool selection. You can harmonize the republican party for the old line and progressive, be elected and save the administration to the republican party - keep it alive, intact and in power. That party may not survive the shock of defeat by another candidate and you would be the cause of its disintegration. That party has given you its highest honors and has a right to call on you to save it from certain defeat. I am 60 years old and therefore not afraid to tell you that you will be worth more to the country from 1912 to 1916 than you will be from 1916 to 1920, supposing no illness or accident befall you, which God forbid.The Raton Publishing Company Printing Official Publication of Colfax County The Raton Range PUBLISHED DAILY AND WEEKLY THE BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN COLFAX COUNTY JNO. A. CUTLER, PRESIDENT Job Printing BEST EQUIPPED PLANT IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO PRINT EVERYTHING RATON, NEW MEXICO 4/ I travelled thousands of miles the past summer through Kansas, Colorado, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan and Indiana with my eyes and ears open, a living interrogation point. On the information thus gained I base the assumption herein. In all my travels your name awoke the only live interest in matters to come. "If not Teddy, we don't care who." Republicans absolutely indifferent. Democrats preferring you to any of their own possible candidates. Nothing has occurred since to alter this condition or sentiment, except among the political wire pullers who seek to control the nominations. My point is wholly predicated on the vote and the voter. This does not need or seek an answer. I only solicit a thoughtful consideration of the facts. And deponent will ever pray! Respectfully your servt R. H. Rose Associate EditorLEONARD C. SANFORD, M. D., 347 TEMPLE STREET. OFFICE HOURS, 12-2 P.M. New Haven, Ct., [*3*] Dec 10 1911 Dear Mr Roosevelt On the evening of January sixth Frank Chapman lectures at the Graduates Club here on his work in South America. I am inviting a few friends to dine with him very informally on this occasion and it would give me the greatest pleasure if you could join us. We shall sit down about seven o'clock. If you are able to comeplan to spend the night & perhaps play tennis in the morning on our out of door winter courts You will find several of your friends here & I am looking forward to this dinner as an opportunity for discussing some of the remote corners of the globe. Yours very sincerely Leonard C. Sanford7 Fifth Ave New York City Dec. 3, 1911 [*R*] Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, "The Outlook," New York. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: Can you suggest what would be the best disposal to make of of this M.S.? It is hardly a magazine type yet the theme hasbeen so little dwelt upon in fiction that I want to make one small voice heard; & knowing of your interest in the subject I am hoping that you will spare me a few words of advice. Sincerely yours Katherine W. Strong.THE JUMPING OFF PLACE SANTA BARBARA CALIFORNIA My dear Colonel Roosevelt; It was mighty good of you to send me Bwana Cuninghame's letter. He is a good chap, but too enthusiastic. I cannot shoot that well: wish I could: but had a pretty fair streak when he was around. Good old chap; he doesn't fathom the fact that I took him with me on that last trip because I liked him personally, his broad outlook, his sane philosophy, and his sound knowledge. That is a lot more valuable than protection against the "dreadful fauna of Africa." I feel competent enough there. Wasn't that McNamara confession a great thing. We out here are jubilant. We knew the men were guilty, and we knew we could convict them in court; but we were very doubtful of the essential point, which was whether we could convince the body of labor. That of course was the main thing, after all, as affecting the future. Again thanking you for your trouble, As ever your's Stewart Edward White Dec 3 1911NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB Dec 3d 1911 Hon Theo. Roosevelt Dear Sir Yours 28th Nov. was duly recd. and appreciated. Regarding the P. S. viz what "if some day one of the boys loses the knife", I can only assure you and the boys that I will not "call the loan" I have made the loan at my own risk. There will be no responsibility on your side Yours Very Sincerely Edward E WilliamsESTABLISHED 1830, THE WM S. MERRELL CHEMICAL CO. MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS. CINCINNATI. LEE E. WILTSEE, EASTERN REPRESENTATIVE, PERMANENT ADDRESS, P. O. BOX 1439 NEW YORK. N. Y. 12/3/11. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, NY City. Dear Sir:- This is the first time I have ever addressed a communication to one not personally known by me, but, (if the attached article be true) as you have taken it upon yourself to speak for "all good American citizens" and I am one of them, I am anxious to know why you felt justified or why you felt that you were personally called upon to speak for the general public in this matter. Your reply will be appreciated & considered confidential if you so wish it. Yours truly Lee Wiltsee Home address 121 W.. 79th St - NY City.For enc see 12-3-11Enc in Wiltsen 12-3-11Theodore Roosevelt Compliments Burns. Los Angeles, Dec. 2. - The following telegram was given out to-day by Detective Malcolm McLaren, a representative of W. J. Burns: W. J. Burns, Distric Attorney's Office, Los Angeles, Cal - All good American citizens feel that they owe you a debt of gratitude for your signal services to American citizenship. THEODORE ROOSEVELT.Enc in Davis 12-7-11 12-3-11THE BALTIMORE NEWS, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1911. 12 ------------------------------------------------- THE BALTIMORE NEWS PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, INCLUDING SUNDAY. THE MUNSEY BUILDING, News Place, Calvert and Fayette Streets. -------------- Telephone --- C. & P., St. Paul 100. -------------- New York Office............................ Flatiron Building Chicago Office........... Commercial Nat. Bank Bldg. Boston Office.... 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Sunday 22...... 77,520 3....... 79,010 13...... 77,590 23...... 77,880 4....... 80,460 14...... 77,840 24...... 90,610 5...... Sunday 15...... 77,710 25...... 90,800 6....... 76,710 16...... 78,100 26..... Sunday 7....... 78,530 17...... 77,820 27...... 78,490 8......139,470 18...... 91,640 28...... 75,350 9...... 80,870 19..... Sunday 29...... 78,300 10..... 80,880 20...... 78,630 30...... 64,800 ---------------------- Total gross for November, 1911............ 2,120,920 Average gross for November, 1911....... 81,574 Average gross for November, 1910....... 81,334 Total net for November, 1911................ 1,877,503 Average net for November, 1911................ 72,212 Average net for November, 1910................ 70,103 Average net paid for November, 1911....... 70,508 Average net paid for November, 1910....... 68,222 --------------------- Figures for the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November are given herewith for comparison: 1910 1911 January............. 86,206 January............. 80,292 February.......... 91,004 February........... 81,765 March............... 88,808 March............... 81,188 April.................. 80,081 April.................. 81,887 May................... 81,057 May................... 79,700 June.................. 79,179 June.................. 76,075 July.................... 81,000 July.................... 75,230 August............. 77,835 August............. 74,565 September...... 77,483 September...... 82,045 October........... 81,903 October........... 84,198 November....... 81,334 November....... 81,574 -------------- Sunday. November 5......... 56,170 November 19......... 56,270 November 12....... 55,330 November 26......... 55,260 --------------------- Total gross for Sundays in November............ 223,270 Average gross for November............................ 55,757 Total net for Sundays in November............... 175,851 Average net for Sundays in November........... 43,965 Average net paid for Sundays in November, 1911..................................................................... 42,360 Average net paid for Sundays in November, 1910..................................................................... 42,370 -------------------- In each issue of The News the circulation figures for the previous day are plainly printed at the head of the first page, at the left of the date line. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTICE Persons returning to the city may obtain prompt and satisfactory delivery of The News by carrier to their homes or offices by notifying this office. Send postal or telephone Circulation Department, St. Paul 100. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MR. ROOSEVELT'S STAND ON THE M'NAMARA TRIAL The article entitled "Murder is Murder," reproduced on this page, was written by Theodore Roosevelt for the Outlook, of which he is contributing editor. It was published at a time when it was apparent that the trial of the McNamaras on the charge of causing the explosion that destroyed the Los Angeles Times building and killed twenty-one men would attract the attention of the whole country. Moreover, Mr. Gompers and some other labor leaders had already made it clear that they proposed to make a class issue of the trial, and there was reason to fear that it might lead to a deplorable breach not only between union labor and the capitalist class but between union labor and all others who beleieved that the law should take its course and that men so strongly suspected of having committed one of the most detestable crimes of the century should be brought to the bar of justice. Mr. Roosevelt's ringing demand that justice be done helped greatly to clarify the atmosphere. He was recognized as a warm friend of organized labor. But neither that fact, the fact that he was sure to be abused by labor leaders for his stand and that as a public man his popularity might suffer, nor the fact that if he ever again wished the support of union labor - by no means an impossible contingency - his stand would be misconstrued to his serious detriment made him keep silent. He struck a clear note, showing rare courage, and did much to rally the solid, substantial element of the country, business men, laboring men and all others who believe in a government of law, to a determination to push to its conclusion, no matter what the consequences, the prosecution of men who used murder to achieve their ends. The article brought Mr. Roosevelt at the time much unmerited censure. It is proper at this time to recognize its fairness and the courage which prompted it. -------------------------------------------- ONE WAY OF ATTACKING HIGH FOOD PRICES There is occasional evidence that the country is not resting content with grumbling about the high cost of living; instead it is doing something to get the price of what it lives on back to normal. A few days ago an Iowa superintendent of agricultural extension delivered a lecture in New York which attracted attention. He had no quack panacea and no quick remedy for high prices. But he did not place the blame for them upon the trusts, the middleman, nor yet on the "money devil." He advanced the homely theory that we are wasting our substance and that if we do not want to continue paying high prices for what we eat we should turn our attention to getting better results on our farms. His scheme consists in the old, if not simple, formula of making two blades of grass grow where one grew before. That, in the case of such staples as corn and wheat, this can be done he left no doubt because he showed that it has been and is being done in his own State, where $50,000 a year is expended with a view to interesting farmers in scientific work. One way of impressing the farmer with the value of planting the right sort of corn in the right way is to take precisely the same corn he plants and then by using only the seed that will germinate and by proper cultivation demonstrate to him that the State's method will produce ten or fifteen bushels more or even double as much to the acre. When a farmer who grows but thirty bushels to the acre sees someone else get twice as much, using the same seed, he is apt to become a convert to improved methods of planting and cultivating. It means the difference between just getting along and making money. Unless the old law of supply and demand is no longer a factor in modern political economy, the Iowa idea will stand imitation with good result. ------------------------------------ THE TAX RATE FOR 1912 The tax rate for 1912 has been fixed at $1.89 on every $100, or nine cents less than it was for this year. This does not represent a saving. The reduction has been effected by raising the water rates about one- third. The amount thus brought in to the city treasury will be about &300,000, or practically the same amount as is cut from the revenues by the reduction in the rate. Nevertheless, if the economies practiced have been really economical, rather than curtailing efficiency, the administration is to be congratulated over its ability to fix the rate so low. The new loans and further expenditures under the old sewer loan especially have materially raised the city's fixed charges. To make the total rate, including the water rents, no higher than last year's the actual running expenses of the departments have had to be cut down proportionately. The saving is nearly 10 cents on the tax rate; and this 10 cents represents what the city is paying for the improvements the people have authorized. ----------------------------------------- THE WOMEN'S CAMPAIGN AGAINST SMOKE It is too much to expect of Baltimore that it should become a smokeless city. No city of many industries can be that. In any large group of factory owners there will always be some who will not take the pains to look into the economies of smoke consumption, who do not care how much injury they do, to whom the penny saved does not appeal so much as the trouble of saving it, or who are too lax in their discipline to get the best work out of their employees. In the smoke problem the employee is, after all,, the man behind the gun. Mechanical stokers alone are likely to be useless extravagances. Intelligently operated, some of them work well, and the fireman who would make his fire smokeless can probably do so with less effort if he has a stoker than without one. But he can also get good results by the use of his own hands and head. The time has gone by when one could claim the whole idea to be impracticable. That has become the argument of the reactionary, the man who is too lazy or indifferent to learn. The contrary has been demonstrated again and again. Care in stoking, with or without mechanical contrivances, will prevent smoke, and do it at a saving in fuel much greater than is the outlay for higher class firemen. This has been the experience of certain manufacturers even here in Baltimore, where attempts to remedy the evil have been only spasmodic. In Cleveland and Chicago, where efficient municipal smoke departments, with authority to enforce their rules, have been established, the factory owners are learning it one and all. Some of these men made the experiment on their own initiative; others were compelled to. But, one way or the other, they are discovering the advantage and economy of clean fires. The Woman's Civic League, in forcing the matter upon the attention of the Baltimore public, is proceeding in the right direction. The manufacturers ought to have enough initiative to abate the nuisance themselves. But, if they will not, a public sentiment should be created to force them to it, either as the direct result of a general outcry or by the establishment of a municipal department of smoke inspection. ----------------------------------------------- NAZIMOVA AND THE NEW SCHOOL OF ACTING The acting of Nazimova in "The Marionettes" has been much enjoyed this week, especially by playgoers familiar with the work of the best foreign artists and the school which they represent; but some of the good folk who attended the Academy were probably disappointed. They expected great fire, tremendous outbursts, perhaps shrieks and convulsions, and to witness the extremely quiet methods of the Russian - the subdued but intense methods of real life - was a source of surprise and probably not altogether of pleasure. Nazimova, it should be explained, is not of the old school - the school of a great canvas and resplendent colors - but of the new - the school of actuality. Occasionally when the action demands she "flames up," as in the bitter scene with her husband when she reminds him of how contemptuously he had treated her - but there is never the least trace of melodrama; there are not even the famous "tirades" of Sarah Bernhardt. In fact, Nazimova is of the repressed school of Duse; the school which has gradually overspread Europe and comprises not only Italy but Germany and Russia as well and has made considerable headway in France and England. To some extent the new actress, Madame Simone, now in New York, belongs to this gentler school, and hence on her first appearance in "The Thief" she was neither understood not very much liked. The New York audience had been accustomed to see "The Thief" played in a different fashion. Melodramatics are not for Nazimova; she plays quietly and naturally, and her effects are not accomplished by great vocal or physical exertion. Her acting is a marvelous study; with her it is the small details and not the powerful exertions that count. The real judges of acting have watched her with exquisite pleasure this week and have agreed that her superb talent, far from deteriorating, is steadily increasing in power, breadth and effectiveness. After all, this means only the portrayal of life as we see it. Given sufficiently strong situations, their melodramatic accentuation is not needed. It is not an unagreable sensation to feel, when the curtain goes down, that one has been watching a real woman rather than a great actress. ------------------------------------------- MR HANNA'S APPOINTMENT It is a compliment to John B. Hanna, who succeeds Governor-elect Goldsborough as Collector of Internal Revenue for this district, that he was generally recognized as an excellent man to follow Mr. Goldsborough and that neither in his own party nor out of it has there been the disposition to question the propriety of his appointment. This fact should be the more gratifying to Mr. Hanna since he is not an unknown man in Baltimore or Maryland. As one of the leaders of his party for a number of years and as chairman of the Republican State Central Committee, the public is well acquainted with him. It takes pleasure in the honor which comes to him and feels certain that he will make an honest, capable and industrious officer of the Federal Government. ------------------------------------------- RESISTING AN IMPULSE TO WRITE A BOOK The father of Mrs. Upton Sinclair is a hasty man. It will be recalled that the lady became entangled with one Harry Kemp, the most aesthetic product of the Sunflower State, who finally broke up the Sinclair home. Discussing recent developments, the father-in-law spoke with some asperity of the aesthete as "that pie-faced poet," but intimated that the poet with the face of pie knew enough not to come snooping around the Fuller home. Then the seeker after scented sensationalism tracked the poet person to his lair, somewhere in the wilds of Long Island, and asked him to throw a little light on his future attitude toward his affinity. In his reply there was a self-restraint which amounted almost to heroism. He declared that the divorce proceedings were a private matter that could not be explained "in anything less than a book, and I am not going to write a book about it." For the sake of that assurance much should be forgiven. It may be that his face bears a general resemblance to certain types of pastry. It is perfectly true that he came from Kansas, which the Phillistines would declare is more to his credit than remaining there. Certain peripatetic habits have, indeed, won for him the nickname of "hobo", which he shares with such sons of song as Villon and Blondel and Noll Goldsmith. And yet it must be confessed that he is not wholly bad. He has an opportunity to write a book and then refuses to do so. Look at Nat Goodwin and Jean Jacques Rousseau and Benvenuto Cellini and some of our other great men. Having lived a three-volume novel, they couldn't resist the impulse to write at least their confessions. The habit was spreading. The divorce proceedings were becoming something equivalent to the serial form of the romance, with a certainty that in the end the work would be printed in book form, revised and enlarged by the author. And yet with abundant material, ruddy and glowing, Kemp of Kansas sets his jaws, fetters his soul and proclaims, "I'm not going to write a book." The print-weary world should assemble under his window and render a few choice selections from the "Songs without words." ------------------------------------------- Brith Sholom To Hold Meeting This Afternoon The Russian passport question and other topics will be discussed at a mass- meeting of the Independent Order Brith Sholom which is being held at the Monumental Theater this afternoon. Speakers of prominence will address the audience. After referring to the importance of the united effort of the order to bring pressure to bear on those who are in a position to help settle the passport question, M. E. Selenkow, the grand master of the order, will relate incidents in his own experience to show how harsh the discrimination against Hebrews has been. Others who will speak are: Jacob M. Moses, on "The Duty of Workingman in His Family;" William Levy, on "Charity;" M. Friedel, on "Judaism and Fraternalism;" Louis Putzel, on "Importance of Jewish Orders;" H. S. Hartogensis, on "Unity," and A. Kres and B. Applestein, who will speak on subjects relating to the order. A musical program in which Rev. B. Bleiberg, Miss Selda Shapiro, D. Paulson and Esther Paulson will take part, will also be given. --------------------------------- Election Indictments Expected This Week The indictments of the presented election officials which are now in preparation will probably go to the Grand Jury this week. Assistant State's Attorney Stichcomb, who was assigned to prepare the indictments, has been ill for the last week and the work was delayed. He has now completely recovered, however, and expects to have the papers ready for the inspection of State's Attorney Owens some time within the next few days. The indictments on which the Grand Jury is to rest the case of the State are voluminous in the extreme. There are 234 of them, all drawn up with the greatest care. It is expected that the case of the officials of the "McNulty" precinct will be arraigned first. The "McNulty" precinct is the eighth of the Twenty-third ward. ------------------------------------------ Mission Eleven Years Old The eleventh anniversary of Baltimore Northwest Swedenborgian mission, 1515 North Fulton avenue, is being observed today. Rev. G. L. Albutt preached on "The Duty and Value of Praise," and tonight Willard G. Day will speak on "And Who is My Neighbor?" FOR COMMISSION TO PROBE WATER RATES -------------------------------- City Hall Officials Believe Mayor Will Name Investigators. -------------------------- TO INCREASE RATES FIRST OF THE YEAR ----------------------------- Whitman And Phelps Likely To Be Selected To Arrange Equitable Solution Of Problem ----------------------------------- That Mayor Preston will soon take up the question of naming a commission to investigate water rates in Baltimore and other big cities of the country is the opinion expressed today by City Hall officials close to the Mayor. Commissions have been named in several large American cities to study the water-rate problem, and in some cases the Public Utilities Commissions have conducted a private investigation into water rates, especially where the municipal water supply was in the control of private corporations. It is said that the Mayor will not likely take up the question of naming a commission to study water rates until after the completion of the new Gunpowder river dam, in the spring of 1913. In the City Hall today it was suggested that two of those who would surely be on such a commission if the Mayor detends to name it will be Water Engineer decides to name it will be Water Engineer Charles E. Phelps, Jr., of the Maryland Public Service Commission. Former Water Engineer Alfred M. Quick would also make an admirable member of such a commission, it was suggested. Beginning January 1 the water rates all over the city will be raised one-third. The hotels, manufacturing plants and factories, which have meters, will also have to pay more for water next year, as the Water Board has decided to raise the meter rates so as to be commensurate with the raise on dwelling houses. The Water Board expects to receive about $300,000 additional revenue by the raise in water rates. This amount will make the Water Department self-supporting. ------------------------------------ FOR NEW BRIDGES AT SPRING GARDENS -------------------------------- South Baltimoreans Hope visit Of Mayor And Officials Will Bring About Improvement. ------------------------------------ That two new bridges - one of concrete, to replace the antiquated Long Bridge across Spring Gardens, and another of suspension construction to the west of the present structure - will follow the visit of Mayor Preston and other city officials to Spring Gardens water front yesterday is the hope of residents of South Baltimore. The plan was discussed by the Mayor and members of the South Baltimore Business Men's Association during the trip. The contention was made that the erection of the suspension bridge will connect Light street with that part of Baltimore county across Spring Gardens and thus open up another tract of territory advantageous to factory development. Harbor Engineer Lackey will prepare tentative plans and submit them to the Mayor. This matter and others spoken of yesterday will be brought up in the City Hall during the week. The work of improving South Baltimore, if undertaken, will be provided for through the general loan, which may amount to $2,000,000, and which the Legislature will be asked to authorize. The annexation of Brooklin is being considered with the plan. ------------------------ PAYS TRIBUTE TO EX-CHIEF HORTON -------------------------------- Fireman's Herald Says City Cannot Accord Him Any Honor Not Merited. ------------------------ Lauding former Chief Engineer George W. Horton of the Baltimore Fire Department, and characterizing him as one who "started at the foot of the ladder and climbed to its top, both in the Baltimore service and in the regard of every fireman with whom he has come in contact," the Fireman Herald of New York, in the current issue, pays an editorial tribute to Baltimore veteran fireman. Speaking of Chief Horton's retirement the Herald says, in part: Chief Horton occupies a high place outside of Baltimore as well as within its borders. As a former president of the International Association of Fire Engineers, as a speaker at its conventions and at meetings of State firemen's associations Chief Horton has gained the respect and good will of firemen generally, who will feel that the people of Baltimore, whom he has served so long and so well, cannot accord him any honor that he has not abundantly merited. Chief Horton started at the foot of the ladder. He climbed to the top of it, both in the Baltimore service and in the regard of every fireman with whom he has come in contact, and they all hope that he will continue for many years to be an honored participant at national and State gatherings of firemen. ------------------------------------------------ BURKHARDT ASSURED OF DEPUTY OFFICE ----------------------------------- Fire Department District Chiefs Agreed Not To Oppose Him For Promotion. --------------------------------- For promotion to deputy chief engineer of the Fire-Department to succeed August Emrich, who has been designated chief engineer, only one district engineer took the examination - Acting Deputy Levin H. Burkhardt, who is the engineer of the Fifth district. This practically ensures Burkhardt that he will be made permanent deputy engineer after March 2, 1912. The district engineers are said to have agreed that Burkhardt was best fitted for this position, and as he was selected by the Fire Board to be acting deputy they consented not to enter into any contest for the place. There is a scramble, however, among the captains of the Fire Department for promotion to Burkhardt's berth. Seventeen captains took the examination yesterday. "Murder is Murder" -------------------------- The artcle reproduced in part herewith was written by Theodore Roosevelt in the Outlook of May 6, 1911. It attracted widespread attention and called forth many bitter attacks upon Mr. Roosevelt from labor leaders. Yesterday when Mr. Roosevelt was asked if he had any comment to make on the McNamara confession he said "Not a word." But quickly added, "Just turn back to my editorial in the Outlook entitled "Murder Is Murder" and compare what was said then with what is being said now." ----------------------------------- There is one feature of the developments as regards the arrest of certain alleged labor men in connection with the dynamiting outrage perpetrated against the Los Angeles Times to which especial attention should be called. If the explosion was not an accident, but the deliberate act of any man or men, it was an outrage of 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 that 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. The men responsible for dynamiting the Los Angeles Times Building are responsible not only for the wreck of newspaper offices, but for the loss of many lives. The arrest was made in consequence of testimony secured by Mr. Burns, who has been Mr. Heney's right-hand man in bringing to justice grafters who violated the laws of the United States in Oregon and grafters who violated the laws of California in San Francisco. He has proceeded with impartial severity against the most influential politicians and the richest business men. It happens that the men whom he has now arrested are members of a labor organization; just as men whom he formerly arrested were members of the Republican or Democratic parties or of great and wealthy corporations. It would have been a wicked thing in the former cases with which Mr. Burns had to do for leading Republicans or Democrats to combine to break him down and support the accused merely because the accused belonged to their political party, and it would have been a wicked thing for big capitalists and big business men to make common cause with the capitalists against whom he proceeded merely because they were capitalists. Wherever any politician of either party or any capitalist did actually take this position, whether in the case of the men prosecuted by Mr. Burns or in any other case, the Outlook unhesitatingly and severely denounced them. In exactly the same spirit I state the convictions of the Outlook in expressing its hearty reprobation of the conduct of those labor leaders who, without waiting to know anything of the facts of the case, have at once flown publicly to the defense of the alleged dynamiters whom Mr. Burns has now arrested, and who talk about the arrest as being part of a conspiracy against labor unions. No worse service can be rendered by labor union leaders to the cause of unionism than that which they render when they seek to identify the cause of unionism with the cause of any man guilty of a murderous attack of this nature. I have no idea whether the men arrested on Mr. Burns' statements are or are not guilty; the labor leaders in question have no idea whether or not they are. They are entitled to an absolutely fair trial. If they have no money to provide counsel for themselves, then it would be entirely proper for any body of men to furnish them the requisite funds, simply as an incident in securing them a fair trial. But it is grossly improper to try to create a public opinion in favor of the arrested men simply because the crime of which they are accused is one committed against a capitalist or a corporation, and because the men who are charged with committing it are members of the labor union. This is an iniquity as gross as it would have been if when, three years ago, the Sugar Trust was indicted for swindling operations in the New York Custom-house, the forces of organized capital had been put behind the indicted men on the ground that the attack on capitalists guilty of crime meant an attack on all capital. . . . . . . . . The question of organized labor or organized capital, or of the relations of either with the community at large, has nothing whatever to do with this issue. All that we are now concerned with is the grave and vital question of fact whether or not the accused men have been guilty of murder, and of murder under circumstances of peculiar foulness and atrocity. Whether we do or do not approve of the policy of the Los Angeles Times - and the Outlook very heartily disapproves of its policy on certain matters - has nothing whatever to do with the question. The stern repression of murderous violence - above all, of murderous violence under circumstances of such cowardly infamy as always accompany the use of dynamite - must, of necessity, be a prime need of any civilization calling itself such. Whether the man attacked is a capitalist or a Socialist, a wage-earner or a professional man, has nothing whatever to do with the question; and whether the man attacking him does or does not belong to any organization, whether of labor or capital, whether social or religious, has nothing to do with the question. The one and only question is as to the guilt or innocence of the men accused. Any man who seeks to have them convicted if they are innocent is guilty of a crime against the State, and any man who seeks to have them acquitted if guilty is also guilty of a crime against the State. THEODORE ROOSEVELT. --------------------------------------- ABOUT ART AND ARTISTS ----------------------------------------- In line with the new policy that has recently become apparent in the management of affairs at the Peabody Gallery - a policy that promises to convert the gallery into a live, un-to-date institution that will play an important part in the art life of Baltimore - arrangements have been made for permitting the use of the walls from time to time for small exhibitions. Besides this, the opening of the Gallery on Sunday afternoons is being discussed, and the question will be finally determined at the next meeting of the trustees, to be held some time this month. It has been known in art circles for some time that the Peabody officials were considering the loan of its facilities for outside exhibitions, and as soon as it was learned that the matter had been favorably decided application was made by the Charcoal Club, through its secretary, Henry H. Wiegand, requesting that club members be granted the newly permitted privilege. The desired permission was immediately forthcoming, and as a result several exhibitions are already being arranged for, the first two definitely in view being those of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lloyd Bryant and Edward M. C. Hawkins. Mr. and Mrs. Briant's exhibition will open on December 11. This action by the Peabody will, without doubt, prove one of the most practical benefits the Baltimore art world, that restricted sphere, has received for many a day, and every person in the city in any way interested in its welfare owes a vote of thanks to the Institution trustees. It is devoutly to be wished - paradoxical as it may seem - that their move in regard to the Sunday opening will be similarly indicative of progress. Few souls in the past have been brave enough to advocate the Sunday art question, and when it was tried out without any prior notice in the same place last year (when the exhibition of American art was in progress), much curiosity as to the result was expressed. Strange to say, no serious communal lapses in morality were reported, and encouraged by the evidence that there actually seemed to be people in Baltimore who could visit a collection of beautiful pictures on Sunday without departing therefrom to immediately shatter all the Commandments, the movement to continue the practice in the future has been quietly nourished. The suggestion that the Peabody adopt this course was made by a clergyman who is prominent for the part he takes in matters relating to art. --------------------------------------- Mrs. Maud Drein Bryant, who, as has been indicated, is preparing for the joint exhibition she will hold in the Peabody with Mr. Bryant, has a picture at the exhibition now on at the Art Institute in Chicago. Mrs. Bryant's picture, "Druid Lake," besides having been praised by the Chicago critics, came in for a special note of commendation by the correspondent of the Philadelphia Inquirer, who spoke highly of it. Mrs. Bryant's style is broad and assertive, and her work shows at once that she has the full courage of her convictions, which, by the way, are radically modern. -------------------------------- There is a possibility that the Lucas collection at the Maryland Institute will not be open to the public this year. Cause: Lack of public interest and consequent poor attendance. Says President John M. Carter concerning the matter: "Owing to the fact that little interest has been shown in the Lucas collection, it is likely that the Institute Gallery will not be opened to the public this year. In fact I might as well add this will positively be the case unless there be forthcoming a sufficient expression of desire on the part of the public to see the works that Mr. Lucas got together after so many years and through the exercise of such fine judgment." Considerable expense, Mr. Carter explained, was incurred last year in installing and cataloguing the collection, and it was hoped that the campaign of publicity that was launched at the same time would serve to attract the people, even if interest in the collection itself did not. "But this was not the case, and while we were disappointed," he said, continuing optimistically, "I am not willing to admit that Baltimore is unique in its lack of patronage of such things, for it has been my experience that a similar state of affairs prevails to greater or less extent in other cities, too, and, too, in those better known as art centers. "But the fact remains that until we can see our way clear to keeping the gallery open without constantly going into debt it will likey remain closed." --------------------------------- A Christmas sale of baskets will be opened at the Handicraft Shop tomorrow, to continue until December 16, the work being chiefly from the Arts and Crafts School in Washington. On December 11 another exhibition will be commenced at the Shop, consisting of the beautiful jewelry of Frank Gardner Hale of Boston, which has been much admired during the two years that Mr. Hale has been coming to this city. --------------------- Paul Hallwig, as usual, has a number of portrait commissions on hand, among those which he is working on or has just finished being the standing portrait of E. S. Conway, past grand secretary Odd Fellows, for the Baltimore Odd Fellows' Temple, and the bust portrait of John D. Goodman, sovereign grand secretary of the same order. Mr. Hallwig will soon commence work on a portrait of Dr. John C. Hemmeter. ----------------------------- The portrait of Gen. A. C. Trippe recently completed by Waldemar Dietrich has been highly praised, and is now being exhibited at Jackson's, on Lexington street. .................................... Miss Camelia Whitehurst, who paints child life so delightfully - has lately finished at her studio, 411 North Charles street, a portrait of little Alexander Gordon III., two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Gordon, and a double portrait of Miss Emily Dohme and Miss Beatrice Dohme, daughters of Doctor and Mrs. A. R. L. Dohme of Roland Park. The portraits will be exhibited at the Jones Galleries during the coming week. ---------------------------- An exhibition of artistic printing by Norman T. A. Munder was put on the walls of the Charcoal Club yesterday, and will remain on view throughout the week. The collection consists of designs, color printing from the three- color press, bookmaking, etc. The catalogue of the Hudson-Fulton Exhibition of Dutch Masters, which attracted wide attention, is included. Mr. Munder's work is ranked with the best that is being produced in this country, and he has executed commissions for many high authorities. He is a member of the Handicraft Club and has exhibited under its auspices. W. W. B. -------------------------------- Birkenwald - Pike Miss Essie Pike, sister of Mrs. Abram Moses of 2121 Linden avenue, was married at noon today to Louis Birkenwald at the home of Mrs. Moses by Rev. C. A. Rubenstein, only the members of the immediate families being present. The groom is manager of the Weinberg Cloak Company of this city. The honeymoon will be spent in Atlantic City and New York. ------------------------ FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY IN THE CIVIL WAR -------------------------------- (Being dispatches from Southern and Northern newspapers giving the news of December 2, 1861.) In reference to the action of the Confederate States, President Lincoln in his message to Congress, anticipates the possibility of an appeal for foreign and, or of foreign interposition; and, although admitting the non-interference of European Powers hitherto, it is deemed expedient to suggest the armying and fortifying of the Northern ports and the lake coasts to be prepared for any contingency. ------------------------- Floyd's command has gone into winter quarters at Peterstown, Monroe county, Va. The roads are impassable, and it is said neither the Federals nor the Confederates can accomplish anything until next spring. ----------------------------- The Confederate steamer Yorktown came down the James river nearly opposite the Newport News, and engaged the battery there, and several Federal sunboats lying outside, firing shell and solid shots. Considerable damage was done by the steamer, which, it is thought, intended to run the blockade. ----------------------------- General Banks' Union forces have gone into winter quarters at Frederick, Md. THIRTY YEARS AGO TODAY IN BALTIMORE ------------------------------- (Local Items from the Columns of The News of December 2, 1881.) The County School Teachers' Association met at Y. M. C. A. Hall with T. C. Bruff in the chair and G. Clinton Hanna secretary. Addresses were made by Prof. P. R. Lovejoy and Prof. J. R. Green. ------------------------------- Baltimore and Ohio officials returned from an inspection trip over the road. In the party were Robert Garrett, Samuel Spencer, James L. Randolph, S. R. Johnson, W. M. Clements and J. G. Pangborn. -------------------------------------------- Dr. J. G. Cannon was thrown from his buggy on Charles street, near Chase, by the wheels striking a pile of bricks. He was badly bruised. ----------------------------------------------- R. H. Manko & Co., boot and shoe manufacturers, made an assignment for the benefit of creditors. GUGGENHEIM WILL NOT BE CANDIDATE ----------------------------- Colorado Senator Announces That He Will Not Seek Re-Election. --------------------------------- WILL DEVOTE MORE TIME TO BUSINESS ----------------------------------- State Will Have Two Senators To Elect In 1913 - Legislature is Democratic. -------------------------------- Washington, Dec, 3.-- United States Senator Simon Guggenheim of Colorado has announced that he will not be a candidate for re-election in 1913. Mr. Guggenheim is the fourth Senator from the group known as conservatives or reactionaries who has refused to stand for re-election within the last year. Senators Aldrich of Rhode Island and Hale of Maine were the first to announce their decision not to stand for re-election. Only the other day Senator Wetmore of Rhode Island made it known that he would not seek re-election again. Senator Guggenheim gave out his announcement in the form of a letter to Jesse F. McDonald, chairman of the Republican State Central Committee of Colorado. Senator Guggenheim says that he is no longer able to neglect his business interests. Colorado will have two United States Senators to elect in 1913. The Colorado Legislature at present is Democratic by 40 majority. An extra session of the Legislature was called last spring to elect a successor to Charles J. Hughes, whose death has caused a vacancy. The struggle for Hughes' seat among the Democrats developed a deadlock which resulted in the adjournment of the Legislature without any choice. The Legislature will not meet regularly until January, 1913, so that the seat occupied by the late Senator Hughes will remain vacant until then unless another special session is called. The Republicans profess to being hopeful of electing Senator Guggenheim's successor, but the fact that Mr. Guggenheim will not stand for re-election is accepted as evidence here that he does not believe that he could be returned. The direct primary system has been introduced in Colorado and will be in operation for the first time next fall. Senator Guggenheim, since his appearance in the Senate, has been subjected to many attacks on account of the large mining interests of the Guggenheim family. He was the target for Republican insurgent attacks because of the Guggenheim brothers' interests in the development of Alaska. Mr. Guggenheim was elected to the Senate to succeed Thomas M. Patterson, Democrat, in 1907. His election was followed by considerable agitation in Colorado. It was charged that he did not live in Colorado, but in New York, and had merely come out West in order to be sent to the Senate. It was well known that Mr. Guggenheim had helped to finance the Republican party in Colorado for several years, and after his election efforts were made by his enemies to discredit his election. ----------------------------------- RAISED $500 FOR HELP OF ANIMALS -------------------------- Refuge Association Fair Nets Goodly Sum For Stable Fund. -------------------------- The fair held by the Animal Refuge Association for the benefit of the new stable fund was a success, and Mrs. Edwin J. Farber, president of the association, stated this morning that the $500 which was netted was only half of what might have been taken in if preparations had been made for such generous support. The fair was a three-day event, held in the Hotel Emerson, and closed yesterday. "We are now in a position to go right ahead with our work," said Mrs. Farber. "Although building operations will not be commenced until spring we will have the horses we are caring for housed for the winter. I want to thank everybody connected with the fair, and the public as well, for assistance. If there had been more things on hand we could just as easily have made $1000 as we did $500. We have already set Thanksgiving week of next year for another fair, when, profiting by our encouraging experience at the one just closed, we will be prepared to meet full demands." Among the most interested visitors to the fair yesterday afternoon were orphans from Christ Church Orphan Asylum, who, besides seeing everything there was to see, each received a doll and was treated to ice cream and cake. The tea room was conducted by Mrs. Bowling Barton. ---------------------------------- Mount Washington Boy Scouts Win Contests Mount Washington Boy Scouts were winners in the scout contests yesterday at Patterson Park. They won three events, and the Hampden boys came next, with two victories. No other troops won more than one event, and from beginning to end the contest showed that the boys in various sections of the city and suburbs are making progress at nearly the same rate in the diversified scouting activities. It was the biggest demonstration the Baltimore scouts have so far made. The Mount Washington boys entered nearly every event. The skill of the boys at woodcraft and other scout sports was a surprise to their parents and friends who watched the sport. Medals were presented to the boys who have done heroic deeds in the last year. Charles J. Bonaparte made the presentation speech. ---------------------------------- Flowers For Magistrate A huge basket of chrysantemums decorated the magistrate's desk in the Central District Police Court this morning, a gift from the Harlem Democratic Club to Justice Fleet W. Cox. Justice Cox, who succeeds former Justice Eugene E. Grannan, began his official duties yesterday afternoon. This morning, under the new ruling that magistrates cannot hear or give decisions in cases on Sunday, the Justice merely entered upon his docket the cases set for today, made a few preliminary inquiries and closed the court at the usual hour, 11 o'clock A. M. --------------------------------------- Anniversary Week Anniversary week began today at Immanuel Baptist Church, Milton and Lafayette avenues. Rev. Charles Adey, the pastor, preached this morning on "Message and Fellowship" and tonight a series of evangelistic services will begin. Services will be held every night this week. 12-4-11JOHN L. BEATTY RESIDENCE STEUBENVILLE OHIO GOVERNOR INSPECTOR ISTHMIAN CANAL COMMISSION CHIEF INSPECTOR OF ROLLING MILL OUTPUT Mr. Wharton Barker of Philadelphia was the Populist candidate for Prersident in 1900, having been nominated because Bryan was not thought to be sufficiently radical by the more advanced group of Populists. Of course, therefore, he was just the man to whom a big Wall Street financier, not named, but sufficiently indicated to be identified in all probability as Mr. E.H. Harriman, would casually communicate in 1904 the details of a bargain made between Wall Street and the Republican candidate for President, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, by which the support of Wall Street would go to Colonel Roosevelt in return for Colonel Roosevelt's promise to advocate the passage of certain legislation adding several hundred thousand dollars a year to the income of the railroads. It was perfectly natural that Mr. Harriman, or any other great financier, should choose a Populist as his confidant in regard to this "deal" while the campaign was proceeding and publication would defeat the arrangement. Confirmation is totally unnecessary. But if it were necessary is there any reason to doubt that this distinguished financier, now dead, walked another block down Broadway after titillating the ear of Mr. Barker and, chancing to meet Colonel William J. Bryan - it being one of his leisure years - told the same story? Proceeding further down the street he probably met Colonel Thomas Watson and filled his ears with a recital of the bargain. Then, the end having been worn off the joy of communicating startling informattion, when he met the Hon. Eugene V. Debs on the next block he doubtless merely paused with a curt nod, leaving him in the dark as to Wall Street's plans for buying up the Government. FORM NO. 633-A ISTHMIAN CANAL COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INSPECTNG ENGINEERS WASHINGTON, D.C. W.A.E. DOYING INSPECTING ENGINEER GILBERT S. WALKER ASST. INSPECTING ENGINEER H. Steubenville, Ohio, Dec. 4, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Col. Roosevelt: - Of all editorial comments I have read on The subject, The above strikes me as the best. So I decided to send it to you, Thinking perhaps you might not have seen it. It might interest you to know that I have made good in the work in which you had me placed six years ago. Several small advancements have come to me unsolicited. It has not been a difficult matter for me to "make good" in that work inasmuch as much of my life had been spent in the steel mills. What disposition will be made of me after the completion of the Panama Canal I do not know. With very best wishes, Sincerely, John L. Beatty. Belleview Boulevard Steubenville, Ohio. [*ack 12-15-11*] [*H*] [*My dear Comrade : Earleton, Fla., Dec. 4, 1911. My dear Theodore Roosevelt: It is a strange thing that the two men I love bestof all humanity should not love each other. If each knew the other as I know them both they would be as thick as two jackies on shore leave in a foreign port. I first met Elbert Hubbard's Philistine while serving a sentence in the county jail for shooting up a populist editor who said unkind things of the "Colonel", the Rough Riders, and myself. The said issue of the Philistine led me to read Emerson's Essays. Before my sentence had expired I had digested the Essays and inferred that people whowere in jail were where they rightly belonged. Since then I have pursued philosophy as youhave action. I look backward to those primitive days with about the same feeling a fluffy, little chick would view the nasty smelling egg-shell from which it had emerged, if it were a reasoning creature. So being a philosopher and a reader of the story God has written in the evolution of humanity, I follow the career of two characters who, it seems from my viewpoint, have accomplished more than other two during the last decade to hurry the story to a happy ending. I note with amusement that at least one of the two is unable to recognize the calibre of the other or to extimate the tremendous influence he has exerted in bringing about improved social conditions. By using my imagination I can see also that this man who has done so much might very naturally be unable to appreciate-2- the fight for free thought successfully waged by the other. The characters in the story cannot read the story for they being of it each part mistakes the part for the whole. In the workshops of God we do piece work. Each mechanic believes the part he produces to be complete in itself, but outside of all the shops is a greater structure where all the pars are assembled and become one perfect machine. Th e philosopher being the town loafer visits both the shops and the assembly room. Frankly owning up to being the said loafer, I should like to take you both around to see the grand machine you are helping to build, and see you looking across that object of love for which you have worked gaze into each other's eyes and read there the truth, each knowing the other for what he was--Brothers, great souls in ugly animal bodies thatlie to us each about the other. I wonder do the gods of Olympus laugh or cry as they look down upon us. Whatever the next adventure be that you pursue, be assured God will be using you -- and I loving you. Wm A. Bell (Troop F)ESTABLISHED 1872 L. A. Bigger. BONDS. LOANS. Hutchinson, Kansas. December 4th, 1911 Hon Theo. Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. As per our recent correspondence I send by Registered mail today package enclosing the steel engraving of Colonel Roosevelt referred to, for his autograph at the foot of the picture. On return I will have it nicely framed and presented as stated. Under the cover of address to you I have written my address on the package and stamped it, desiring to put you to as little trouble as possible. Again thanking you for kindly consenting to give me your autograph on the engraving, and assuring you of my highest regard and esteem, I remain, Very truly, L. A.Bigger LAB-V For 1 attachment see 12-8-11 P.O. RegistrationsMAJOR F. C. BOGGS CORPS OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY CHIEF OF OFFICE MMW. ISTHMIAN CANAL COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE [*18.*] December 4, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir: Under authority of the Chairman and Chief Engineer of the Isthmian Canal Commission, and on the request of Mr. Joseph Bucklin Bishop, Secretary of the Commission, I have the honor to transmit, under separate cover, Volume 4 of the Canal Record, bound in half morocco, for your personal use, your name having been embossed on the cover. Very truly yours, F. C. Boggs Major, Corps of Engineers, U.S.A., Chief of Office.JOSEPH C. BONNER PRESIDENT THE AMES-BONNER CO. THE RENICK-BONNER FARM CO. THE TOLEDY STOCK EXCHANGE CHAIRMAN THE TOLEDO CIVIC FEDERATION BONNER & CO., 8 SPITZER TOLEDO, December 4, 1911. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: Your very kind letter of the 1st is just received. I certainly will treat it and as well, any other correspondence of yours, as entirely private and confidential. More, I certainly will not burden your time with much letter writing. I feel however, you should have the enclosed clipping from the Cleveland Leader of yesterday, particularly because of the fact of its political significance and having bearing on the coming Presidential contest. I wish it could be made plain to you, the measure of unrest that exists in Ohio relative to the renomination of Mr. Taft. Personally, I deplore the situation. It calls for the unprecedented action of nomination a candidate in party expressing here, however, is almost unanimous and unless the unforeseen happens, naught can stop the will od the people of Ohio in placing your name before the National Convention. I do not expect you to answer this statement of mine, your letter being all sufficient. I had supposed Mr. Brown would have assumed judicial relation in response to the open letter I communicated to him; that he would have considered time for its answer, rather than to have his statement appear in the same columns of the press. However, it is expressive of the situation in our state; our people are nearly of one mind; the desire for the nomination of yourself of the expressed alternative of voting for either Mr. Harmon or Mr. Wilson, in event of their nomination, and, certainly, the great commercial interests of this country can illy afford the disturbing conditions that always occur under Democratic national administration. Yours Sincerely, J. C. Bonner Honorable Theodore Roosevelt.[*Bruttel*] [*15*] 1012 Second Ave. December 4th 11 Colonel Theo. Roosevelt Dear Sir: Taking the liberty in writing to you these few brief lines and sincerely state do hope this letter of information inquirey does not interfere with private details. Having a small gathering at my residence a few evenings hence 3 would thank you kindly and appreciate the kindness for the informing of same, if such may be possible, thanking you again in advance, I remain Respectfully, Carrie Bruttel 1012 Second Ave N. Y. C. 2 your esteemed name was brought forth into conversation, finally led to a serious discussion of the proper pronunciation of the [m] name Colonel Theodore Roos velt or Colonel Theodore Rose velt the latter to my estimation being correct so no one rightly knowing Dear Sir:- Enclosed you will find the Masonic certificate of which I wrote. Will you kindly get Mr. Roosevelts signature on the front side and see that it is returned to me safely? Express to Mr. Roosevelt my thanks I appreciate your trouble and hope you may bother me some fine day. Very sincerely, Will George Butler Dickinson Seminary, Williamsport, Pa. Mr. Frank Harper. Dec. 4, 1911."DO IT FOR NEW HAVEN" The Civic Federation of New Haven NEW HAVEN, CONN. OFFICE, ROOM 606, Y. M. C. A. BUILDING ROBERT A. CROSBY, EXECUTIVE AGENT GENERAL OFFICERS WALTER CAMP, PRESIDENT HENRY L. SALPIN, SECRETARY RUDOLPH STEINERT, TREASURER JOHN K. BEACH, 1ST VICE-PRESIDENT WATSON L. PHILLIPS, 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT M. BARRETT LEARNED, 3RD VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE COMMITTEE JAMES HILLHOUSE F. J. KINGSBURY LEWIS E. STODDARD MRS. W. W. FARMAN HARRY W. ASHER STEPHEN WHITNEY ALLEN B. LINCOLN WORK IN WHICH THE CIVIC FEDERATION IS TAKING PART SANITATION DR. C. J. BARTLETT, Chairman Open Air School Contagious Disease Hospital Campaign against Flies and Mosquitoes Clean Milk at a moderate price and proper care of it in the home EDUCATION PROF. E. HERSHEY SNEATH, Chairman Home Gardens Extension of Evening School System Improved Medical Inspection in our schools Teaching Civics in school centers and clubs Free Public Lectures on civic matters and general topics RECREATION DR. E. HERMANN ARNOLD, Chairman Supervision of City Playgrounds Development of Playgrounds Round Table Gatherings of workers with youths Co-ordination of various Athletic interests BUILDINGS, STREETS AND SHADE TREES W. E. BRITTON, Chairman Planting and Preservation of Shade Trees Study of Building Lines (resulting in a Building Line Commission) Better Sidewalks (178 miles of new sidewalks in past two years) TENEMENT HOUSE CONDITIONS REV. J. EDW. NEWTON, Chairman Inspection of Tenements Better Sanitary Conditions Prevention of Congestion Better Laws governing Construction and Upkeep Improved Housing Association (already founded with capital of $50,000) INDUSTRIAL CONDITIONS REV. ROBERT C. DENISON, Chairman Study of Living Conditions Social Survey of New Haven Centralizing Social and Philanthropic Endeavors HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS MRS. PERCY T. WALDEN, Chairman Improvement of Home Conditions Cooking Classes in various centers Study in Home Management LEGISLATION JOHN K. BEACH Chairman Examination of proposed laws and Ordinances Dec 4 1911 Theodore Roosevelt Editorial Rooms 287 Fourth Ave New York City Dear Mr Roosevelt: It is a pretty serious matter for a man as interested as I am in football to be mistaken for a representative of the committee of the International Congress on Accident Prevention! However, the receipt of this letter from you shows that you have not yet deserted the football ranks. I hope Mr. Tolman will be good enough to send my letter to me as I am sending his to you. Yours very sincerely, Walter Camp. WC/LCARROLL, SCOTT & FISHER LAWYERS EXCHANGE BUILDING MEMPHIS, TENN. December 4th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Outlook, New York City, N. Y., My dear Colonel:-- Enclosed you will find Express receipt for a box to your address at Oyster Bay. The package contains a turkey, not so fine as the one you ought to have had from Forest City. If I ever get to New York I will come to see you, but I am kept so busy half way practicing law that i don't get away anywhere. I now and then hear of you tho' thru' mutual friends, and occasionally see your name in the papers. W H Tanner C-C.For enc see 12-4-11JAMES L. CLARK STUDIO 949 HOME STREET, BRONX NEW YORK CITY Dec 4th 11 Theodore Roosevelt Esq. 287 Fourth Ave New York City: My dear Col Roosevelt, I received today by express the two lioness skin you sent me for repairing. I am very glad you sent both as I am always most anxious to make right any of my work that may not hold in perfect condition. Very respectfully yours James L. Clark - P. S. I shall start work immediately on them and shall send them to you at the earliest possible time J. L. C. THE ORDER OF UNITED COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS OF AMERICA [*1.*] W. B. CLARKSON GRAND COUNSELOR OWATONNA, MINN. Dec. 4, 1911. Hon. Theodore Rooesevelt, New York City, N.Y. Dear Sir:- My attention has just been called to an article in the November issue of the "Commercial News" published at Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This paper is published in the interests of jobbers and manufacturers employing traveling representatives selling to the retail trade. The following is the article to which I refer, quoted verbatim: "ROOSEVELT RAPS MIDDLEMEN AND TELLS FARMERS HE FAVORS GREATER PROFITS FOR PRODUCERS "Theodore Roosevelt told a hundred Pennsylvania farmers in New York City that he was with them in their efforts to get more money for their crops. The farmers were the guests of the United States Association, which is engineering a movement to eliminate the middleman in the disposal of farm products. "There was not room for the visitors in the office where the ex-president does his editorial work, so they stood in a corridor outside while Mr. Roosevelt addressed them from a vantage point half way up the stairs. "'I never object to paying more for what I get.,' he said 'if it means more profit to the farmer, more for the wage-earner. But I do very much object to paying more if it means nothing but profit to the men who stand between the farmers and wage earners and me.' "The farmers were introduced by Patrick Egan, former United States minister to Chile, and W.T. Cleary master of the Pennsylvania state grange." I will appreciate your reply stating if this article quotes you correctly, or if not, will you do me, as the official representative of five thousand traveling men in the States of Minnesota and North Dakota, the favor of stating your exact position in this regard.T.R.#2. There is a widespread misapprehension of the term "middlemen." I am loath to believe that you are opposed to all classes of middlemen who stand between the manufacturer and the consumer, and it is mainly for this reason that I am requesting an exact statement of your views. You, of course, agree that every laborer, in whatever situation, is worthy of his hire. Also that the distributing agent who stands between the manufacturer and the consumer, if competent and honest, is to be reckoned with in the above case. I am enclosing stamp for your convenience in replying. Yours very truly, W. B. Clarkson. Grand Counselor.The Northwestern Agriculturist P.V. Collins Publishing Company P.V. COLLINS, PRESIDENT Office of the President 523-529 Seventh Street South Minneapolis, Minnesota SUBJECT REFER TO 10. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, o/o The Outlook Magazine, New York, N.Y. My dear Sir: It was very gratifying to me to receive your kind note of the 1st inst. I trust that you will never have occasion to question my good faith, nor my discretion in regard to any interview. The interview referred to has attracted considerable attention. We meant that it should. Various interpretations are put upon it according to the individuality of the reader, and there again we meant that such should be the case. Any fellow can read between the line as he pleases, but it doesn't take a prophet to foresee what is going to happen in the next National Convention. Now let me tell you about just two little straws that we picked up here in our own office. Congressman Frank Eye, our representatives from this district, was in our office just before I started East. He was a supporter of Reciprocity; he has to be on account of the big milling interests here, but he is not an admirer of the present administration, and he made the remark: that "there is just one man that would like to see nominated, and that man is Theodore Roosevelt." Col. R. A. Wilkinson was in my office last week. He is the president of the Farmers' League, of which I am the secretary. Col. Wilkinson was at one time general counsel for The Great Northern Railroad. I had supposed that he was a La Follette man until he said last week that he "wished that Roosevelt might be the candidate next year." That he would "like to support him." But I have another straw pointing in another direction. One of the Chamber of Commerce men in my office, talking about the situation last week, said that he was not for Col. Roosevelt after what he had done to those North Dakota farmers. I asked him what he meant. He had not yet read my Roosevelt interview and therefore knew nothing about my connection with the situation, but he went on to tell me how Mr. Twichell and the other farmers who met Col. Roosevelt on the train coming down from Fargo had 2 P. V. Collins Publishing Company Hon. T. Roosevelt. been fooled. They had been requested by Col. Roosevelt, he said to write up an article for the Outlook, and the limit to the article was first made 20,000 words, and then Col. Roosevelt in his enthusiasm told them to make it 40,000 words, and so they had hone to a hotel and spent the whole night writing the article, and then the article was garbled in the Outlook and out down to two or three thousand wards. That was a betrayal of their confidence, and so they and be were down on Roosevelt and favored LaFollette. Then I told the gentleman the facts, and called hi attention to my write-up of that very incident in the issue of the paper which he then held in his hand, and he went away better satisfied. I report this to you because it is significant. You know North Dakota is concede to have gone to LaFollette. This may seem like a very petty incident to cut any figure in a great matter of national politics, and yet that little bunch of men that we had on the train were important in North Dakota affairs. The two farmers of course were not newspaper folks am naturally they were very sensitive about having their identical article in full in print. They were very much set up over the invitation and very much cast down over the blue pencil work, but until last week, I had no idea that they had so exaggerated the limitations of the proposed article. Undoubtedly a little personal attention to them now would flatter them and neutralize all their dissatisfaction. Representative Chas. R. David of the Third District of Minnesota has also declared himself for Roosevelt for President, or at least expressed that preference. I do not think that President Taft has any support whatever from either of our United States Senators, although Senator Nelson has been accused of working in connection with Taft this fall. I do not take any stock in that except that it was policy for him not to be too antagonistic just now. He is a candidate for his own re-election, and he wants support from both sides. I asked Senator Nelson, when I was in Washington last spring, what he would do in the next Presidential campaign if Taft were renominated. That was in the midst of our anti-reciprocity fight, and Mr Nelson laughed, and replied that he always enjoyed his farm; and that he thought seriously of retiring to his farm and enjoying fire. While the reciprocity fight is apparently over, it is not yet dead. It is an issue, and will be an issue yet in the next year's campaign, See the advance proof of this week's editorial in the Northwestern Agriculturist, which I enclose herein, discussing this very point. So long as the reciprocity law remains in our own3 P. V. Collins Publishing Company Hon. T. Roosevelt. statute books, Canada is liable to put it into effect. We hope that Congress will have the gumption to repeal the law at this session. If the daily newspapers must be bribed, let us compromise by letting their bribes stand, but save the farmers. We expect to take this phase of the question up, editorially, in the next few weeks, demanding the repeal by our Congress. In the meanwhile, we intend to fight every candidate for Congress who supported reciprocity. This is a very live issue here in the Northwest, and will continue to be until it is repealed, and also so long as the supporters of reciprocity are on the outlook for farmers' support for their own ambition. We are inviting a straw vote from our subscribers, the returns have hardly begun to come in yet. We have received eight postal cards for La Follette, 2 for Roosevelt and 1 for Taft, but it is not a fair showing of the Roosevelt sentiment because it is not understood that he is in the running at all under any circumstances. Yours truly, P. V. Collins, President. PVC:LEnclosed and used by Col. G. W. Crawford, Newark, O., at this Sharon Valley and Oak Lawn Stock Farms, to whom we refer at this request. Not only a controller of the horse but the greatest educator ever discovered. COOK MFG. CO. INVENTED AND MANUFACTURER OF THE Ju-Jutsu Bridles and Bridle Attachments (JU-JUTSU is a Japanese word meaning "(Easy) Control") FREDERICKTOWN, OHIO 12-4-11. [*3.*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Colonel:- I have allowed my advertising managers, (The J. Walter Thompson Co. Cleveland, O.) to photograph two bridles which were made especially for you and Mrs. Roosevelt, and from whom you will receive the same at an early date. I am sending those bridles as a gift to you and Mrs. Roosevelt, and ask no requirement of you in return, not even an acknowledgement of the receipt of those bridles, only that you receive them as a gift from me, and if at any time you have occasion to use them in educating or controlling a horse, you will derive the same benefit that other prominent men of this country have. On account of the special finish that went into those bridles, my advertising managers desired to photograph them from which cuts will be obtained for use in getting out our catalogue, and offer the above excuse as to why you will receive them from the above firm. Trusting you and Mrs. Roosevelt will receive your bridles, and wishing you all that is good in this life, and the life to come, I am, Very Truly Yours, J. C. Cook.[*[Croly]*] POST OFFICE WINDSOR VERMONT CORNISH NEW HAMPSHIRE Dec 4th 1911 My dear Mr Roosevelt: I enclose herewith the text of my chapter on the convention of 1900- & copies of your statement to Mr Morrow & of certain important letters to Mr. Hanna which I am quoting. I had hoped and expected to accept your very kind & welcome invitation to carry them to Sagamore Hill myself & to talk them over with you; but as I am a little pressed for time I decided to send them to you first. If there is anything in the enclosed chapter or letters which you wouldlike to say to me about. I should [be] be glad to go to Oyster Bay for that [purps] purpose. The loss of time does not count provided I can improve the text or obtain any additional light on the story. I will keep any engagement you care to make between Dec. 18th & Dec. 20th. Dan Hanna wrote to me that you might have something to say about Mr Hanna & the Panama Canal. Any additional information about that would be particularly welcome. I should also like very [mu] much to know whether either before or after you [to] decided to givePOST OFFICE WINDSOR VERMONT CORNISH NEW HAMPSHIRE suit against the Northern Securities Co. you encountered any opposition from the Senator. Hoping that I am not making myself too much of a [nui] nuisance I am very faithfully yours Herbert Croly [*Croly*]HOLY SAVIOUR CHURCH REV. J. J. CURRAN, PASTOR WILKES-BARRE, PA., Dec. 4, My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I have written several letters to you during the last few weeks, but was not certified with them and did not mail them. I have many things to say to you and will take a run down to see you tomorrow morning, and will try to be at the Outlook Office at about 12.30. If I am not there at that time, I will call at three o'clock. Father O'Connor of the Scranton Cathedral will accompany me and ask you for a favor. I told him it is no use, but he persists in coming along. There is a pretty good lot of fellows at the Cathedral, and I could not throw them down. I know your mind on leaving home, and told them so, but they are willing to take classes. I hope you are well, and that things are shaping themselves so successfully in your mind as they are in mine for your grand triumph at the 1912 Convention. We will talk these things over tomorrow. Trusting to be able to see you at the hour mentioned, I remain Very faithfully yours, J. J. Curran Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York.THE NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN EDWARD S. CURTIS [*9*] 437 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK December 4, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: Following the Carnegie Hall and Hippodrome entertainments, many requests have been made that there be further opportunity to hear the lecture and music. To meet these requests, I have arranged to give one more and the final entertainment at the Hudson Theatre on the afternoon of January eighteenth. You have not yet had an opportunity to attend, and I am most anxious that you see it. The date is some distance ahead, and perhaps Mrs. Roosevelt and yourself can manage to be with us. Toward that end, I want to offer you, with my compliments, one of the boxes. I want to state positively that there is no advertising scheme back of this, as there are no publicity men on the Hudson Theatre afternoon. I am calling attention to it only be sending out announcements to a select list. There will be no need of anyone knowing in advance that you are to be present. I am absolutely certain that the entertainment is one which will give you great pleasure, and to have the honor of your presence would be of great and lasting satisfaction to me. The boxes seat six, and if you can attend I will personally take care of the matter of having the tickets sent you. With very kind regards to Mrs. Roosevelt, I am Sincerely yours, Edward S Curtis Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay, L. I. RICHARD H. DANA 113 BRATTLE STREET CAMBRIDGE, MASS. [*4*] Dec 4 ,1911. Dear Col. Roosevelt. Goodwin and I are going on to see prest. Taft in regard to adopting a new removal rule for the competitive classified service. The one we are to present is substantially the old one before 1905, but in much shorter form. Some of your friends thought you would object, but I dont think you would at this time, if Prest. Taft thought the rule was, on its merits, a good one to adopt. We are to meet the Prest. on Thursday the 7th in the forenoon, so could you write me care of New Willard Hotel, Washington D. C. perfectly frankly and personally and wholly confidentially, except as to Prest. Taft, if you so desire. Sincerely yours Richard H. Dana Chairman of Council Nat. C. S. Rep League Col. Theodore Roosevelt 287 Fourth Ave. New York N. Y.THE CENTURY CO. PUBLISHERS UNION SQUARE NEW YORK Frank H. Scott, President and Treasurer William W. Ellsworth, Secretary... Donald Scott, Assistant Treasurer. December 4, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook Co. New York City. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:-- May I have the honor of an appointment with you at your earliest convenience, either at your New York office or at Oyster Bay. Very respectfully yours, Jno. D. Davis. D/L [[SHORTHAND]] [*430 Stuyvesant*][*Delisle*] British-American Literary Society in Hungary I. Tarcali -utca 16. Budapest (Hungary) 4th December 1911. Honorable Sir, In my official capacity I beg to acquaint you with the existence of the above-named Society, found with the sanction of the Hungarian Government in April last for the purpose, inter alia, of encouraging the study of the Anglo-Saxon tongue and literature among the Hungarian people: which doubtless is a means of creating and promoting amicable relations between the two great English-speaking people of America andand Gt. Britain and the Magyar race. The American and British Consuls-General (Paul C. Nash, Esq. and E. Mountstuart Grant-Duff, Esq. respectively) are ex officio Presidents of the Society; while among its Honorary Presidents are Count Albert Apponys (with whom you are personally acquainted) and Count Tisza, Francis Kossuth, and Dr. Barczy (Burgomaster of Budapest), whose names at least cannot be unknown to you. Being aware, Sir, of your interest in the fostering of international concord, through the spreading of knowledge, I venture to beg you to donate copies of your own literary works (especially your speeches) to the Society's library - or any other literary present you may feel disposed to make us. Our next General Meeting will take place early in the New Year, and I can assure you, Sir, with what joy and enthusiasm the Hungarians would then hail my announcement of a donation from Col. Roosevelt. I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, A. L. Delisle Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. To Col. Theodore Roosevelt etc. etc. etc.[*W.*] PRESIDENT'S OFFICE RUTGERS COLLEGE NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY. December 4th. 1911. Mr Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. My dear Mr Roosevelt:- Is it possible for you to come to Rutgers College this winter? We want you very much to give an Address on the Kellogg Foundation- the subject to be of your own choosing, something in the field of cirizenship, public affairs, or education, young manhood. The honorarium is $150. There are many reasons why your visit to our old college would have special appropriateness, and I am sure that you are willing to come if it is possible. We shall appreciate it more than we can tell if you can suggest a date or, better, some alternative dates before December 22 or after January 8th. With high regard, Very sincerely yours, W. H. S. Demarest[*Dommoyer*] [*D*] Harrisburg, Pa., 12-4-11. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir - I have been requested by the Men's Bible Class of the Harris St., United Evangelical Church to ascertain whether your services could be secured to deliver an address in this city in the near future under the auspices of the class and if so under what conditions you would agree to come. Time and subject to be your own choosing. We as a class assumed anobligation of four hundred dollars as the dedication of our new church Feb. 19th. last. It is this obligation we wish to liquidate and to that end are desirous of enlisting your services. A large hearing is already assured you if you can and will come to our city. Awaiting your early favor and trusting the same to be favorable I remain, sir, Very truly yours, W. R. Donmoyer, 1113 Plum Ave., Harrisburg, Pa.[*Dorsey*] [*H.*] Crab Orchard, Neb. Dec. 4th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My Dear Sir, The little speech enclosed of my own make-up, will convey to you, the high esteem in which I hold you, This little speech I have had in mind, to say should I have the pleasant oportunity of meeting you in a big crowd, and I was passing along in the line of men eager to shake hands with you. But my greatest regret, now2. is, I fear I may never have the honor of voting for you for President again, For I fear you will not consent to run for a 3rd, term. You are my first and last choice. I am sincerely your friend. Geo. W. DorseyFor enc see ca 12-4-11[*ca 12-4-11*] Ladies and Gentlemen, "I want to shake the hand of my favorite President!" - I want to shake the hand of the ideal American! - I want to shake the hand of the Honored Statesman, - Theodore Roosevelt! This world produces comparatively few, truly great men! Abraham Lincoln was one of the standard type of men! and Theodore Roosevelt is another! - Names cherished by all true Americans! Men, - universally esteemed - and honored by the human race! and the world is brighter, and better, that they have lived! - And as we pass down the declivity of time, and all Nations have been called to eternal rest! - they will stand forever, as imperishable Monuments! to mark this great and glorious Republic! [*Geo. W. Dorsey*]Enc with Dorsey 12-4-11THE COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL COURTS OF THE CHARITY ORGANIZATION SOCIETY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK BRONSON WINTRHOP, CHAIRMAN OTTO T. BANNARD ROBERT W. DE FOREST HOMER FOLKS JOHN M. GLENN FREDERICK TREVOR HILL RALPH K. JACOBS GEORGE W. KIRCHWEY PHILIP J. MCCOOK JULIUS M. MAYER MORGAN J. O'BRIEN ALFRED R. PAGE ALTON S. PARKER FRANK L. POLK EZRA P. PRENTICE GEORGE W. SCHURMAN NATHAN A. SMYTH LAWRENCE VEILLER WILLIAM J. WHITE STAFF: LAWRENCE VEILLER SECRETARY BAILEY B. BURRITT EXECUTIVE SECRETARY JOSEPH T. WILLIAMS ASSISTANT SECRETARY MADELEINE Z. DOTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY [*20*] 106 EAST 220 STREET, NEW YORK CITY TELEPHONE, 2860 GRAMERCY December 4th, 1911 Theodore Roosevelt, Esq., The Outlook, 105 E. 22d St., New York. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Enclosed is the material about the Children's Court. I have tried to make it as brief as possible, as you requested me to. If you desire any further information about the matter, please call upon me, for I am gradually becoming a walking encyclopedia of statistics upon the Children's Court. As you will see, I have kept my promise in this letter and said nothing about suffrage, which please put down to my credit considering you told me you were going to write an article some day about "The Duties As Well As the Rights of Women". Don't you think my opinion, and that of many other women, on what the duties of women are, might be useful before you write that article? Any way, I promise to consult you before I write an article on "The Duties of Man". Perhaps I can suggest in one sentence what the modern woman's attitude is on that subject. She feels her duties are bigger than those she owes to any one man, unless he is as big as the whole United States; or perhaps I should say, the world. With sincerest thanks and keen appreciation of your assistance in helping us with the Children's Court fight, Very truly yours, Madeline Z. Doty Secretary, Children's Court Committee MZD LG Enc.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. December 4, 1911 PERSONAL. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- I came safely home from my trip to the other side about two weeks ago. I expect to be in New York soon, and I wish if I may, to arrange at that time for taking lunch with yourself and the other editors of the Outlook according to the tenor of your invitation given before I went abroad. If you give me an idea of when you would like me to come, I shall try to make my arrangements accordingly. Yours very truly, James A Drain Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City. [[SHORTHAND]] [*Dec 15 ) Dec 19*]BRADFORD EVENING STAR. AND BRADFORD DAILY RECORD. MERCED FEB. 1, 1909. ESTABLISHED 1879 THE LEADING EVENING PAPER OF THE OLD REGIONS THE STAR SQUARE DEAL TO ALL IS READ HEADQUARTERS PENN.STATE EDITORIAL ASS'N R. P. HABGOOD, SEC'Y THE STAR PUBLISHING COMPANY (12-14 ST. JAMES PLACE) ROBERT P HABGOOD, PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER O. H. MILLER, MANAGER. JAMES McINTYRE, MANAGING EDITOR. (ALWAYS ADDRESS THE COMPANY) Bradford, Pa., December 4th 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. T. My dear Colonel: Personally and on behalf of the officers and members of our State Editorial Association, I beg to assure you of our sincere regret that you cannot see your way clear to honor us by being our honored guest at our forty first annual banquet in Harrisburg in 1912. We appreciate your kind letter of 22d ult., however, setting forth clearly the situation in regard to all the affairs from your view-point. Respectfully yours, R. P. Habgood Secretary Pennsylvania State Editorial AssociationMen for Christ [*A6*] [?] Hayes Baraca Class of Central M. C. Church, South Edmondson Avenue and Stricker Street 17 E. Centre St., Baltimore December 4, 1911.191 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt 287 Fourth Ave, New York, Dear Sir, Having been deeply impressed with certain excerpts from an address which you delivered before a body of students in one of our Western cities, while President, I am requesting of you the honor of an editorial for The Baraca Classman, a copy of which I am mailing you under separate cover. This journal is a religious one, and with a contribution from such an able writer as you,cannot fail to impress its many readers in our adult Bible classes with the grave importance of just honest, Christ-like living, and dealings with their fellow-men. May I add, if you please, my dear Mr. Roosevelt, the great admiration which the body of Bible students who publish this magazine, have for you, and again, I say, that under such exceptionally favorable circumstances, a contribution from you would be most gladly received, and, I feel assured would produce results, either directly or indirectly, in the lives of our young men of Baltimore, as well as in the many cities where our magazine is sent. Trusting that you will favor me, and that Divine Providence will continue to use you as an instrument through which He might speak to men, and impress them with honest principles, I am Most respectfully yours Bruce Hall, Editor.[D] [16.] [*14*] THE MEN AND RELIGION FORWARD MOVEMENT FOR MANHATTAN AND THE BRONX NEW YORK CITY Dec. 4, 1911. COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION A.D.F. HAMLIN, CHAIRMAN HENRY L. HARRISON HENRY M. ORNE FRED E. TASKER MORNAY WILLIAMS TEMPORARY OFFICE 215 WEST 23D STREET ROOM 1000 TELEPHONE, CHELSEA 3102 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt c/o The Outlook: Dear Sir: I am late in acknowledging your very kind letter in reply to the invitation of our Committee to serve on the Committee of One Hundred: but I wish to express my appreciation of the sympathetic spirit in which you expressed your declination of that invitation. The Committee with about a hundred friends, will meet Friday evening for a dinner at the Astor Hotel. If there is any possibility that you can attend, I should be most happy to send you a ticket in the name of the entire One Hundred. I hardly dare to hope for such good fortune, tho I cling to it still. If you cannot be present, may I beg that you will do the Committee and the movement the great service of sending, to be read at the dinner, some message of encouragement, inspiration or uplift such as your sympathy with the purposes of the movement may prompt? If you can come, pray give us the message with your lips! President John H. Finley will preside: Sincerely yours, A.D.F. HamlinCLOVER FARM, SOUTH ELIOT, ME. Dec. 4, 1911 Dear Col. Roosevelt:- This will be handed you by my brother-in-law, Major White, President of the City of New York Fire Ins. Co., also a member of Col. Appleton's staff of the 7th Regiment. He goes to Washington this week to present a Record Free Delivery Matter of interest to the community where I make my home, and any thing which you can do for him that would be of service, such as a letter of introduction to Post Master General Hitchcock, would be valued by him and particularly appreciated by me - Sincerely yours Arthur L. HanscomTelephone, Main 2736. [*20.*] David G. Haskins, Jr. Counsellor At Law, Notary Public, 10 Tremont Street - - Room 25. Boston, December 4. 191[*1.*] The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay. New York Dear Sir, I take the liberty of writing to ask if you will kindly tell me the proper pronunciation of your surname. I have for a long time understood that it was pronounced Rose – E – velt, in three syllables, but the middle one somewhatobscure - the first syllable like our English word "rose": and this, I understand, is the Dutch pronunciation. But I have lately heard through persons acquainted with your sister, that the family pronounce it Roose velt as spelled (to rhyme with "moose.") Having some curiosity to settle the question, I shall be much obliged if you will, at your convenience, give me the pronunciation as adopted by you and your family. Yours very respectfully David G. Haskins, Jr.[*4.*] BENEDICT M. HOLDEN ATTORNEY AT LAW HARTFORD, CONN. December 4, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Outlook Publishing Co., New York City. Dear Sir:- As you suggested last Friday, I am enclosing an excrept of Cardinal Gibbons' address to the women of Baltimore. Very truly yours, Benedict M. Holden (Enc.)For enc see 12-4-11[*14*] 34 WEST THIRTY-THIRD STREET, NEW YORK. (Cable Aytcholt) 4th December, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir: Mr. William Heinemann and Lord Curzon wish us to inform you that the copy of Levett Fraser's "India under Curzon and After", which Lord Curzon sent to you, must be somewhere in the customs house or have been lost in transit. We recently sent you a copy of the edition which we import. We hope you [will] have received this. Very truly your Henry Holt and Company H Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City.J. M. HUMMEL OF SANDWICH, ILL., "WANTS BREAD" THE YEAR ROUND CARRIAGES, HARNESS AGRCTL. IMPLEMENTS, SPORTING GOODS, PIANOS, MUSICAL MERCHANDISE. -------------------- BILLIARDS, POOL and DANCING PARLORS. Dec 4th 1911. [*A4*] Col. Theodore Rosevelt, Oyster Bay, Dear Sir. Pardon me for intruding, but I recall when you were in Cuba, with the Rough Riders, The Press of Wall street, Dubbed you-Teddy-The Rough Rider My Mother 88 years of age at the time, kept tab on national, and state affairs, predicted notwithstanding the Press comments about you - that you would be New-Yorks (next) Governor, and from there you would go into the Presidential Chair. Also that Captain Dryfus, who was on trial, was the victim of a foul conspiracy, and would in time be (vindicated which came true. My old life long Friend L. L. Sigmund Elwood of Dekalb Ill, Introduced the writer to you when yourself and Mark Hanna, spoke there. Hanna says Ladies and Gentlemen, and the men up in the trees (Laughter) It was raining hard. You were the only President (since old Hickory Jackson time) that tried to Grab the Bull by both horns, and let him bellow and paw dirt. You did it in the interests of the masses, and to give everybody a square deal. Taft, Grabbed only one horn "and the tail"- around and around in a circle he's been "one half the time ahead" and the other in the rear. A great stunt but sorely disappointing to the masses. Because of their confidence in you and your policies, and believing you favored Taft he was elected. He may be nominated again, "but will never be elected. You are the only Republican that can be elected. Or the Democrats will be given a four years trial. They may have gained wisdom in their defeats, and the blunders of the G.O.P.J. M. HUMMEL OF SANDWICH ILL., "WANTS BREAD" THE YEAR ROUND CARRIAGES, HARNESS, AGRCTL. IMPLEMENTS, SPORTING GOODS, PIANOS, MUSICAL MERCHANDISE --------------- BILLIARDS, POOL and DANCING PARLORS Col R-No 2. The people demand equal justice, and a square deal for all. In this the G. O. P has failed to give. Taft's easy methods are ineffectual. One must fight the D-L with fire (the Big Stick). Prosecutions and fines fail to accomplish ends sought. But succeed in spending millions of the tax payers money, Lawyers being the only beneificiaries. The G. O. P Repudiated its Pledges in its Platform. Last fall's elections verified this. They were not against you - But the Party. Taft keeps reiterating that the Payne and Aldrich Tarriff is the greatest producer of revenue of them all. What was the matter of the Dingly Tarriff whose duties produced over four hundred millions over the one hundred millions required by the Government. The Masses asked the G. O. P when they saw the useless surplus in the U. S. Treasury? To reprove the duties from Necessities - Woollens - Cottons - Sugar -Coal - Lumber &c, as with the Surplus in the Treasury, Those duties could be removed, because no longer needed, "which would give the poor and middle classes relief. The G. O. P. Promised if they were retained in power, the first thing they would do would be to revise the tarriff downward. The masses trusted them, and retained them, "and were Gold-Bricked with the Payne and Aldrich Robber Tarriff, which makes the Dingly Tarriff sugar coated and sweet. The Interests and Trusts- dictated and dominated every schedule in that Robbery. They were invited by the committee and asked what protection they wanted which was granted. Did the committee invite the consumers - or their representatives before them to get their side of the case. (Never). Only those interestedJ. M. HUMMEL OF SANDWICH, ILL., "WANTS BREAD" THE YEAR ROUND CARRIAGES, HARNESS, AGRCTL. IMPLEMENTS, SPORTING GOODS, PIANOS, MUSICAL MERCHANDISE. ------------------ BILLIARDS, POOL and DANCING PARLORS. Col, R No 3. in the robery were consulted. A few progressives waged a determined, but looseing fight to the interest of the masses. My life long Friend J. P Doliver was (the) one, and he will (live) in history for his labor for a square deal. When he (was) but I8 years old I Engaged him to teach his first school here. I being President of our board of education (8) years. He out grew us and kept marching upward until his untimely takeing off. My Old Friend Senator Cullom has outlived his usefullness to his constituents, because of his support for the Aldrich Tarriff - and Voting to retain Lorimer. Nevermor after his term is out. The Four hundred million surplus in the Treasury was a very tempting mellon for heads "and tails" of Appropriating committees - and they commenced by devious ways and means, "and ere long had it carved up and disapated so when Taft was installed, he faced a deficit. Then The surplus Busters in order to continue the robery, Enacted the Payne and Aldrich Tarriff, so they might continue to waste the tax payers millions (liek Napoleon (who mourned for more worlds to conquer). Wollens - Cotton and necessaries have nearly doubled to consumers. Anthracite coal could be retailed here for $5.00 per ton instead of $8.50 If it was not for mine owning and coal carrying Rail roads. All competion is crushed. They make the tarriff all that traffic will bear. Prosecutions with fines does not eradicate the evil. It never will (until perpetrators are compelled to wear Fellons strings. Chicken thieves & small offenders often wear them, because the offense is so insignifcant, But these robbers who take millionsJ. M HUMMEL OF SANDWICH, ILL.,"WANTS BREAD" THE YEAR ROUND CARRIAGES, HARNESS, AGRCTL. IMPLEMENTS, SPORTING GOODS, PIANOS, MUSICAL MERCHANDISE. --------------------- BILLIARDS, POOL, and DANCING PARLORS. Col R. No4. as short weighters "or rebaters" pay a nominal fine and continue their Illegal practices pileing up their millions thereby, (stolen) from the masses under protection. The Dingly and Aldrich Tarriff's are like the man who having nearly four hundred millions (surplus) was passing through a wood and was pounced upon tied to a tree and robbed. He called to a passing later to come and untie him. The near rescuer asked why he was tied, and what for. Victim replied robbers did it, and took a lot of his money, but missed three (hundred) millions hid in his right shoe. This new found friend took off the right shoe - conveyed the money to his own pocket - thanked the victim for it and the information, admonishing him that he had talked to much, and as he was in a hurry, he would let the next man passing untie him. He secured the most revenue. (Aldrich Tarriff). The Protective Tarriff has proved a shelter for the Trust's. In their formation they asserted it was a necessity to keep from being annihilated, besides it would reduce expenses, wherein would make larger returns. The Ways and Means Committee under Mc Kindly granted them all the protections in the way of duties they asked for. Ere long "wreck and ruin" of all competition followed. Millionaires and Multimillionaires sprung up like toad stools over night while previous were to High Protection, "a Millionare was as scarce and far- between as school houses by the early pioneers. Reducing expenses was only a pretense. If duties were taken from the fee to the trust made goods and necessities, "putting the difference with luxuries that only the wealthy can afford, would give all a square deal.J. M. HUMMEL OF SANDWICH, ILL.,"WANTS BREAD" THE YEAR ROUND CARRIAGES, HARNESS, AGRCTL. IMPLEMENTS, SPORTING GOODS, PIANOS, MUSICAL MERCHANDISE. ------------------ BILLIARDS, POOL, and DANCING PARLORS. Col. R No 5. Besides it would save millions in prosecutions to the tax payers now being disapated, in nearly useless prosecutions. In time the Nation will have to posess every public utility, Rail Roads and everything for the Public Good. The Poor and Middle classes havn't a Gohst of a show. The classes dominate all legislation. In our Proud state, "Law is a commercial comodity for sale to the highest bidder. No Jack-Pot Fund" "like the Cloth", "no more whiskey - no more fits". Our people will rise and clean up the whole bunch. All to Nauseating. We the People are proud of our State, but ashamed of Our representatives in the state, and nation. Standpatism must give way to Progressiveness. The masses regardless of Political parties look to you as their moses to lead the party back to righteousness, giving to every man a square deal. Even tho' your not a seeking canidate -The People will elect you if you will let them. My first vote was cast for that great good Man Abraham Lincoln. I have voted the Republican Ticket ever since. But The Party has strayed far away in practice from Republicanism. Your eye may never read this letter, but I hope otherwise. I am quite lengthy like a sixteen day clock - I have to run down before stopping. The subject is of great importance to this nation and it's People therein. I cannot cut it short if I so desired, I am yours truly J. M. Hummel, Ex Mayor.For enc see 12-4-11[*[12-4-11]*] J. M. HUMMEL OF SANDWICH, ILL., "WANTS BREAD" THE YEAR ROUND CARRIAGES, HARNESS, AGRCTL. IMPLEMENTS, SPORTING GOODS, PIANOS, MUSICAL MERCHANDISE. ------------------- BILLIARDS, POOL AND DANCING PARLORS. Some of the reasons why Taft is unpopular with The masses. 1st -- Because he signed the Payne Aldrich bill, instead of vetoing it. 2nd - Because in his speeches he asserted it was the best, it produced more revenue. 3rd -- Because he afterwards said woolen and cotton schedules indefensible. 4th -- Because he vetoed those schedules, after congress revised them. 5th -- Because he desired to have it done scientificately, done by experts.. 6th -- Because he did not veto the Aldrich law - & have "experts" draft one. 7th -- Because he did not sign the bill revising those schedules, then if not found in accord with the board of experts, they "could right them. 8th -- Because of his arbitrary course in reciprocity with Canada. 9th -- Because he keeps praising the Aldrich Tarriff, because it's King of robbers. 10th -- Because it was Jammed down the throats of the people, and that noble band of Progressive insurgents who he ignored, favoring the standpaters until last fall, a whispering ballots -- which later will be much louder. [*[G. M. Hummel]*]Enc in Hammel 12-4-11[*J R Jackson*] RFD2. Marshall Mo. Dec. 4 - 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt. New York City. My Dear Sir - I believe I would fail in performing a solemn duty, were I not to express to you at this time, the overwhelming sentiment of the people throughout Missouri and this southwest section of country irrespective of party. that you become their candidate for President next year. I have been over much of this territory and can assure you sir - that the voter feels that you are the only man in all this country today that fully understands his needs - and2 the only man he can look forward to in giving him a safe and sane administration of affairs in restoring confidence again amoung the people in giving a square deal to all. My conclusions are after close observation that what is true of the sentiment of the people throughout this southwest country that you become the Candidate is equaly true of the whole country. I am speaking from the standpoint of the common people and not of the politician. It is the people that are calling for you Colonel Roosevelt, believing that in the wise and just administration that thay know you would give them peace and happiness would again reign in their midst. Today, then exists a state of unrest3 and discontent amoung all artisans of trade. Unwise and theatrical legislation has brought unrest in the same proportion to Small business that it has to Big business, The mechanic. the farmer. and every individual that works for a liveing is feeling the effect of the uncertainty of our present and proclaimed future policies of men who are now claiming the right of the people to place them at the head of our government at Washington. The common people. the voter - have been Keeping in touch with the policies of these men. and in making up their minds thay are reaching the conclusion. that there are none of these men offering a stable and safe solution of our present ills. and that thay are not worthy of their franchises, what the4 people of this country are demanding at this time, as never before, is a man they can trust at the head of the government whom thay know will not swerve from doing the right, let political influences and money power be what they may. This is the kind of a man Colonal Roosevelt the people believe you to be, thay know you, have tried you in the fire, and you came from the burning, holding aloft right and Justice for the people. Not since the days of our beloved Lincoln, have the people felt the need of a man to lead them over the rough places they have gotten into as thay do today, in you thay have faith to do this as in no other man. I do not believe you can afford to fail them. sincerely yours J. R. Jackson[*Jackson*] [*21.*] ALPHA DELTA PHI CLUB 136 WEST 44TH STREET NEW YORK December 4. 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay Long Island My dear Sir: Will you be good enough at your good time to let me know if your addresses on Lincoln at Grand Rapids February 1911 and before the Lincoln Post G. A. R. Newark N. J. at the dedication of the Borglum Statue were ever published in pamphlet form? As I have a collection of Lincolniana which is among the largest in this country I would value these two addresses if obtainable. I have your other contributions on Lincoln which were autographed by you and sent at my request as well as an autograph copy of "Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter" which your daughter obtained for my wife who was Miss Cox of Washington. May I hear from you some time inregard to the pamphlets above as none of the collectors when I have asked know whether these speeches have been preserved in printed form other than the newspapers. Please accept my expression of regard Very truly yours Stuart W. Jackson Monclair New JerseyTHE TECHNOLOGY CLUB OF NEW YORK 17 GRAMERCY PARK WILLIAM H. KING, PRESIDENT GEORGE W. KITTREDGE, VICE PRESIDENT WALTER LARGE, SECRETARY IRA ABBOTT, TREASURER [*W.*] New York, Dec. 4th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Sir: Here is an opportunity in an important territory generally unappreciated. The graduates of the Mass. Institute of Technology, the leading institution of education in science, wish to meet you. These men are doing quietly and well la good share of vital work for the nation, state and city. You have never met them, and the time is opportune. The Institute is to locate in Cambridge when the friendly relations, encouraged by the President of Harvard, will develope. They want you to come to their annual gathering and dinner, Saturday evening, January 13th at Hotel Knickerbocker. Dr. Richard A. Maclaurin, our President, will tell us of the new site, and the new Technology. George V. Kittredge, Chief Engineer of the New York Central, will be toast-master. Thomas Edison, Andrew Carnegie, George W. Perkins will be invited. Your presence,--your thoughts if you are willing to express them,-would have a beneficial, far-reaching effect. We have 600 graduates in this Club, over a thousand hereabout and many thousands in every country. We want to give you the Tech cheer which will go around the world. I am told you will not come; but have faith that you will see as I do, a great thing accomplished in a few minutes. Very respectfully yours, William H. King. President. [*a*] Naperville, Ill, 12/4, '11. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. c/o Outlook Co. New York Dear Sir,- Federal Incorporation is to be the subject for an inter-collegiate debate between North Western College and Illinois Wesleyan University to be held in Feb. We have been noticing your editorials, and writings in the Outlook and see that you favor the idea of federal incorporation. We should be very glad if you could furnish us with any material or literature o n the subject. A letter with some of your personal views would be especially helpful. Respectfully yours Q. S. Kirschner Naperville, Ill. ANSWER THIS TO THE TEMPLE BELL TELEPHONE 1740 SCHENLEY OFFICE HOURS IN THE TEMPLE 2 TO 4 P. M., BY APPOINTMENT ONLY RABBI J. LEONARD LEVY, D. D. TEMPLE: FIFTH AND MOREWOOD AVENUE RESIDENCE: 1596 DENNISTON AVENUE, E. N. PITTSBURGH, PA [*16.*] December 4th 1911 My dear Sir: I enclose you a copy of my latest address, Children of Tomorrow, which I hope may prove of some interest to you. With cordial greetings, Yours truly, J. Leonard Levi. To Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I.[*W Lewis*] [*10*] Monroe N. Y. Dec 4. 1911 Hon Theodore Roosevelt 287 Fourth Ave. New York. Dear Sir;- Your letter of Dec. 1st at hand, and contents noted. Was glad to receive a prompt reply. The reasons why I desire a personal interview are as follows. First: Because I want the patrons of the Post Office and the people directly concerned in the appointment of a postmaster to receive a square deal. Second: because I believe Colonel Tho's W. Bradley, our Congressman, is misrepresenting the majority of the people of Monroe in recommending to the Postmaster General for reappointment Mr. C. L. Knight against whom charges have been preferred by the Monroe Board of Trade, and also by a number of our citizens. Enclosed and attached to this letter are the copies of two complaints both of which are on file with the Postmaster General; the Board of Trade complaint having been filed six months ago. Third. Because in my interview with Colonel Bradley on Nov. 28th he informed me that no matter who or how many -2- had signed my petition that he ("Bradley") would recommend Mr. Knight for reappointment, because he had promised (since the complaint had been made) the Post Office Department and Colonel Bradley to erect a suitable building, and to provide the proper conveniences for the Public. Colonel Bradley also stated that the plans for this building had been filed with the Department for many months past, and Mr Knight would lease the building to the Department (Kindly read enclosed letter from the Department dated Nov. 1st.") Fourth: My contention is, that it is not a square deal for the Public or for me, for our representative to recommend for reappointment a postmaster who, owning his own building (as Mr. Knight does) could at any time have made the improvements that were needed or rented new quarters but did not do so, and one who knowingly for years violates the laws of the Department in many ways, simply because he agrees to rectify these conditions after-3- he has received a reappointment for 4 years. Fifth: It is a fact that there are and have been for months past, suitable and convenient quarters that could be rented, if the postmaster so desired. The Department has had information to that effect for about two months. Sixth: Considering the fact that the present postmaster has allowed the conditions that were complained of months ago to exist, and steadily grow worse without making the least attempt to correct the evils, plainly forfiets his right for a reappointment, and clearly shows the respect he has for the laws of the Department and the Public while he has a "pull" with our Congressman. Mr Knight has been postmaster continuously since 1896 and his present term expires on Jan. 22, 1912 I understand he was postmaster from 1876 to 1884.-4- I circulated a petition, and have 247 signatures, and names of 62 persons who did not sign any petition. There were 531 voters registered, and only 480 votes cast at the last election. In response to my urgent request to Colonel Bradley for an interview, and a chance to show him my petition, he replied by mail that he had decided to recommend Mr Knight but that if I cared to I could call. Having tried to explain conditions as best I can, I would greatly appreciate it if you will kindly do all you can to put my case squarely up to our Senator Elihu Root or the Department. Could you grant me a short interview as I feel I could explain the situation better? I understand Mr. Knight expects to have his appointment rushed through without delay. Hoping to receive a favorable reply in the near future, I remain, Yours very respectfully, Winfield S. Lewis. Monroe Orange Co. New York[*A4.*] J. E. LITTLE ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 9 AND 10 LAW BUILDING CHARLOTTE, N. C. Dec.4.1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay N. Y., My Dear Sir:- Perhaps it may not uninteresting to you to know that the Progressive principles inaugurated by your Administration and championed by Senator LaFollette, are finding new friends in North Carolina every day. Two months ago the Progressive Republicans of this section of the State organized Head-Quarters here with Col. W. S. Pearson, Manager in charge, and in obedience to the wishes of my Republican friends here I attended the Chicago Conference. There I was thrown in Conference on Sub-Committee on Resolutions with your friend, Hon. Jas. R. Garfield who has since written me that our cause in Ohio is progressing on a firm basis. Your friend, Hon. S. S. McWinch of this city, is also one of the active men in our movement here. Personal canvasses made by Col. Pearson and myself is a quiet way thru the Western Section of the State and by extensive correspondence State-wide, assures us that not more than ten per cent of the Republican vote of the State desires the re-nomination of the President; and with that knowledge we are working for an uninstructed delegation to the National Convention relying upon the known records of the men to be chosen to carry out the wishes of the Progressives. Now, Colonel, it is no complement to you to say that in almost every J. E. LITTLE ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 9 AND 10 LAW BUILDING CHARLOTTE, N. C. #2. instance parties approached on this subject express themselves as unalterably for you. It is idle to say to them that you are not a candidate - they persist in saying that you must be. The present State Organization under the lead of Chairman Morehead and ex-Senator Marion Butler pledged itself some time ago by resolution to President Taft. Our National Committeeman, Hon. E. C. Duncan of Raleigh N. C., a very close friend of Judge Pritchard and also Postmaster General Hitchcock, is reported to have recently declared himself for the re-nomination of the President. This was a great surprise to Duncan's many friends in this State of whom I am one, remembering as they do the bitter contest in our last State Convention wherein Duncan and Morehead were rival candidates. From assurances received here at Head-Quarters, I am confident that as matters now stand we can divide the delegation about equally, and with the proper support from the men in charge of the Progressive cause I feel sure we can capture the entire delegation. Even Federal Officials for the first time within my knowledge are lukewarm in support of their Chief. The strongest support in this State for the re-nomination of the President comes from the Democratic press. Realizing fully that you have not ceased to take an active interest in public affairs, I have ventured to send you this brief outline of what we are doing. Very truly yours, J. E. Little.H. C. LODGE, CHAIRMAN. E. T. CLARK, CLERK. United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION. Personal- December 4, 1911 Dear Theodore:- I send you today by registered mail the letters, as you requested. I read them aloud to Nannie and we enjoyed them immensely. They are both profoundly interesting but the European part is rather more serious than the English, in which letter, i am glad to see, you have embodied all my favorite stories. We laughed loudly as we read again your account of your progress to the funeral. They are really most delightful and if you ever have a copy of them made I wish you would let me have one to preserve. I had a fine time at Raleigh. They were kind and hospitable to me to the last degree and really warm hearted. In one way I felt more at home than I have felt for forty years, for they were all Americans, interested in their country and its history both local and general. Coming from a region which, like your own, has been submerged in Syrians, Armenians, Greeks, Polish Jews and various tribes from the Balkans, to suddenly find myself among a community which was exclusively American was really very delightful. A young lady, who played the violin, we presented to me at the reception. Her name was Krantz, the only really foreign name I heard, She was a Jewess and came from Boston, the land of the Puritans! Oh, think of it! I shall send you a copy of the speech when it is printed. H. C. LODGE, CHAIRMAN. E. T. CLARK, CLERK. United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION. TR-2 Being of a subservient nature, I have accepted with my usual servility all your reactionary views in regard to the protective coloration of birds and mammals, having read that work with great interest as well as instruction. I cannot expect you, being of a more independent spirit, to accept my reactionary speech about the initiative, referendum and recall, but I think the historical treatment which I have given it may interest you. Give my best love to Edith and Ethel, and believe me Ever yours, H. C. Lodge Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I., N. Y.TELEPHONE GRAMERCY 4140 ARSHAG D. MAHDESIAN, PUBLISHER Armenia A LITERARY MAGAZINE EDITOR OF ARMENIA, P. O. BOX 209 MADISON SQUARE STATION AUXILIARY COMMITTEE THE RT. REV. M. SEROPIAN, HONORARY PRESIDENT MR. A. CHAMICHIAN, CHAIRMAN HARVARD UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE, MASS. MR. A. KASSARDJIAN, SECRETARY MASS. INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BOSTON, MASS. [*9.*] NEW YORK Dec. 4, 1911. Col, Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir:- It gives us great pleasure to advise you that we have received an order from one of your Armenian admirers to send you ARMENIA for one year, with the compliments of the season. Yours respectfully, Arshag D. Mahdesian Editor and Publisher. ESTABLISHED IN BOSTON, MASS., UNDER THE HONORARY EDITORSHIP OF Julia Ward Howe, Alice Stone Blackwell, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Lucia Ames Mead, Rev. Charles Gordon Ames, Edward H. Clement, Prof. Albert S. Cook, OH. D., L. H. D., Rev. Charles F. Dole, Rabbi Charles Fleischer, William Lloyd Garrison, Edwin D. Mead, Rollo Ogden, James Bronson Reynolds, and Prof. William G. Ward. Maine Teachers' Association 1911-12 Annual Meeting 1912 Portland, October 23-4-5 OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE OFFICERS PRESIDENT LORENZO E. MOULTON, AUBURN VICE-PRESIDENT WILLIAM F. COAN, HOULTON SECRETARY HAROLD A. ALLAN, AUGUSTA ASS'T SECRETARY MISS JULIA ANNIE, CAMDEN TREASURER WILLIAM B. ANDREWS, WESTBROOK AUDITOR HERBERT C. LIBBY, WATERVILLE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THE PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, TREASURER AND DEFOREST H. PERKINS, PORTLAND MISS LILLIAN I. LINCOLN, FARMINGTON KENNETH C. M. SILLS, BRUNSWICK AUBURN, MAINE, Dec. 4, 1911. [*W.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Outlook Building, New York City. Dear Sir: In behalf of the Maine Teachers' Association, I invite you to give an address before the Maine Teachers and others interested in educational work, in Portland, on Friday evening, October 25, 1912. This association at its last meeting in Augusta registered 2,350 members who paid dues. Besides the regular members, we always have in attendance at the general session, a large number of citizens. I hope that you will seriously consider this invitation to come to Maine in the interest of education. I shall be very happy to receive a favorable answer, giving the Association the above date and your terms for the address. With the highest esteem, I am Very sincerely yours, L.E. Moulton LEM/B[*Luke Wrigby Brander Mattlaw Belle*] [*Munsterberg*] Cambridge, Massachusetts, December 4, 1911. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I am most grateful for the expression of your intention to say a helpful word for Mr. von Heymel's movement against brutality in sport. I did not write to you at once last week, because I knew that you were in our beloved New England. Today I am sending you a reprint of that short article which Heymel published in October, and which gave Mr. Hilmer, a pensioned naval captain, the the basis for the law suit. You may not be familiar with the word Metzger; it is a distinctly south German word, and the Robbenmetzger means butcher of seals. You notice that Heymel does not say a word against the book which contains Hilmer's article. The whole book, which contains the reports of all men who went with Zeppelin to Spitzbergen is warmly praised by Heymel and he emphasizes that all the other writers probably had no idea of Hilmer's contribution. Moreover the special reason for his attack, as you see, is the fact that the publisher had the bad taste to select just that brutal part of Hilmer's story as a specimen to be published beforehand to whet the appetite of the crowd.-2- There is no doubt that Hilmer's story means that he and his friends simply used the seals as targets and shot those noble beasts in a senseless and shameless fashion, and speak of all that as if it were great fun, to be reported in the worst frivolous slang. It seems that all decent sportsmen in Germany take Heymel's side, and of course it would be a great feather in his cap if a fine utterance from you could be quoted. It seems the more appropriate as the Americans have always stood in the foreground in the movement for protecting the seals. Most sincerely yours, Hugo Munsterberg.[*A4*] Hampton, Is, Dec. 4, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Ex-President of the U.S.A. New York City. Dear Sir : -- You are aware that I can claim no acquaintance with you,personally. While Prin.of the Karling (Is. )school I wrote you , two or three gears ago, encouraging you in relation to the position you took towards the "undesirables". You thanked me in reply, and this I appreciated very sincerely.Since then I have not written you. Ever since it has become questionable whether we can win out in '12 with Taft or La Follett,I have boon stepping on the toes of the reactionaries and putting the progressives to the test, by telling then in a quiet way, one by one as I. met them -- that we are a lot of chumps from one end of the country to the other for not coming out sqarely and telling Theodore Roosevelt that he should and must be our next president, no matter what he did or did not promise regarding a future candidacy.I farther argued that by nominating him we would (we progressives as republicans win out with a tremendous land slide;while on the other hand with Taft as the nominee we are much more than likely to dump every thing into democratic hands.Many agreed with me but some could not see how it was possible to bring out Mr. Roosevelt, All seemed to agree that, you are the man who understands the rights of the American people as no one,going before you,had ever understood then. Since you have been talked of as a possible candidate, these same men answer me more encouragingly:even stand patters lend a helping hand. As we were walking out of the G.A.R. Post room last Saturday night I asked one of the old line standpatters Whether he would join a "Roosevelt Club"if one were organized.His answer was "no", "You want o see Taft thru,do you?" "Yes" .After a moments pause he said:"I'll take that back:if a Roosevelt club can be organized in this city I'll join it". He meant what he said, Since we owe much to our Mr. Cumins, it will be a delicate matter to organize a"Roosevelt Club", but since that must be done in countless places or defaet must be suffered, we may as well proceed at once, admitting,however, that we would be satisfied with Cumins if we could be convinced that he could lead us to victory. My object in writing you is to ask you to put me in correspondence with the Head Quarters of the men who are determined that you shall enter the race for the nomination in 1912.I think there will be no trouble to find good politition here to head and lead us in our efforts to win in 1912, Thanking you in advance for what you will do I am Yours very truly [*(*] I.W. Myers [*)*] I.W. Myers Nearing & Rider Lawyers Keith & Perry Bldg. Kansas City, Mo. [*A4*] December fourth Nineteen - Eleven. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, New York City. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I trust that you will not think me presumptive in writing, no do I hope to give any information new to you, but only offer this as cumulative evidence. The Republican party in Missouri and in the middlewest is in a serious condition. If Mr. Taft is re-nominated, it will be difficult, if not impossible for him to carry Missouri and many of the middlewestern States. You are the only one that can do this. Your friends here do not expect, or wish you, for that matter, to make any declarations concerning or effort to secure the nomination. They will be glad to see you drafted when the time comes. Upon you depends, not only the future of the Republican Party, but more important, the adjustment of large business interest with the rights of the people without the period of choas which would follow a Democratic success. Trusting that you will not think this an intrusion. beg to remain, Very truly yours, C. H. Nearing "Columbia Law School, 1882"CHARLES E. POPE, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR, 25 N. DEARBORN STREET, SUITE 505 Telephone Central 3816 CHICAGO, December 4th 1911. [*A4.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, NEW YORK. My dear Sir:- For many months last past, I have asserted in the Hamilton Club, and elsewhere, and am now asserting, in spite of some good natured difference of opinion, that you are the only person, whom the Republican part can elect to the Presidency for the next ensuing term. I base this assertion mainly upon the fact, that you are the only progressive republican, who has had sufficient experience in public life for such a position, in whom the great mass of both the Republican and Democratic parties have complete confidence, both as to capacity and integrity. I most earnestly ask you to keep in mind that it may become your duty, under some circumstances likely to arise, to accept the nomination. Our next President probably will have to face and solve, as momentous questions, as have ever been faced in the history of this country. Some years ago the late Eugene M. Johnson, of Boston, a Harvard Class-mate of mine (1869), informed me that he once told you, that he had only one objection to you, and that was your belief that only young men could do great things, but that when you had attained to his age you would have a different opinion. In spite of your opinion on this subject, I submit that now and for many years, you will be at the heighth of your mental powers, and will be better fitted than you ever have been to render services to your country. I want to say also, as a member of the Hamilton Club, what I have long wished to say, namely: that you took the wisest course, both for the Hamilton Club and for the Country, at large, when you refused to meet Senator Lorimer at the Hamilton banquet in Chicago. Thank God for one man, at least, who has the courage of his convictions. I most cordially agree with Dr. Charles M. Stuart, of the Northwestern Christian Advocate, who said to me many months ago, that there was a great change in the attitude of the business community with reference to honesty in business dealings and that the change had been largely affected by one man, not a clergy man, namely: by Theodore Roosevelt.CHARLES E. POPE. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR, 25 N. DEARBORN STREET, SUITE 505. Telephone Central 3816 CHICAGO, Dec. 4th 1911. -2- I may add that the feeling of the imperative duty of college man to take an active part in politics has been greatly changed of late years, and that the change has been affected by you more than any other living man. I have men you twice, although in the multitude of persons you are continually meeting, you probably do not remember me. Respectfully, Charles E. Pope C.E.P. A.M.K.Pittsburgh, Pa. Dec. 4, .11. My Dear Col. Roosevelt:-- I cannot adequately express my gladness at the vindication of the position you [take] took regarding the a McNamara case after they were arrested on the charges to which they have pleaded guilty. Of course I am not glad that these terrible men are guilty; what I mean is that you should have advised against undue conclusions relative to their guilt or innocence until after their trial. In all of these cases you have been right in your advice to the masses. I modestly desire to remark while you have apparently been alone in making public your position on these cases from your high altitude of influence and authority I have in my little way, through the Labor World, been alone in a [sin] similar[s] effort among those of the more obscure and humbler walks of life. I, therefore, know what it means to "buck" against a popular sentiment even [thou] though that sentiment may be absolutely vicious. I send you my best wishes. Yours sincerely John D. PringleFrank S. Roberts Attorney at Law Lockhart, Texas DISTRICT ATTORNEY 22ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT [*10.*] Lockhart Texas Dec 4th 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N. Y. My dear Col: I thought the enclosed newspaper clipping would be of some interest to you, and then I wanted you to know that I am still following the rule: "Dont flinch, dont foul: hit the line hard" With very best wishes, I am, Yours very truly Frank S. RobertsFor enc see 12-4-11[*12-4-11*] [*Scott*] Chicago Ill. Dec. 4-/11. Col. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay L. I. My Dear Sir i trust you will not be Surprised at a line from Just an ordinary Citizen 50 years old and longing for another opertunity to Vote for you for another term as Pres. of the United States. In my opinion you have been the Most Courageous and feerless and Honest Pres. Since our Beloved Lincoln was Pres. You are the kind of Man we must have for our Next Pres. and Dear Mr Roosevelt I want to Say to you with all Candor that you have just a host of friends here Ready to Stand by2 you in case you are Nominated for the Next Pres. of the United States and men like me all of them with a Small Salary but are doing Some hard thinking as well as honest workings. I would not want to See you deceived But if Nominated I Believe you will be Elected. I Sincerely trust that things will Shape them Selves in a way that we good Citizens of this U. S. and Especially of Ill. will again have an opertunity to Vote for a Man of our Heart to whom we Believe in and not ashamed of. This is Volentary and no one knows I am writing this but myself and the Almighty. One of your admirers Very truly yours T W Scott 1340 Langley ave Chi. Ill.JOHN C. SHAFFER PUBLISHER CHICAGO, December 4th, 1911. CHICAGO EVENING POST INDIANAPOLIS STAR LOUISVILLE HERALD TERRE HAUTE STAR MUNCIE STAR My dear Mr. Roosevelt: On December 12th, 1886 Mr. Grady, you will remember, made a speech in New York City that started a new sentiment toward the North on the part of the regenerated and reconstructed South. It was the keynote of reconcilliation between our two sections and it has not ceased from that day to this to have its influence with the students who are studying our political and national problems. There has not, up to this date, been any speech or address delivered in the North that reciprocates the expressions of good-will and fraternity to the South except perhaps your own addresses while you were President and were a guest in the South. It seems to me that it is an opportune day for some one in the North to speak to the South and say those large and important things that will bring the two sections into closer and more harmonious action on national affairs. We have in Chicago a club known as The Southern Club, having between four and five hundred members, and some few weeks ago I was elected President of this club (having been born in Baltimore) and I am instructed by unanimous feeling of the club to ask you to be its guest some time during the month of January at a banquet, when it suits your convenience, and deliver an address that will speak the sentiments of the North on our National problems, and call the attention of our southern brethren and statesmen to the important part which they must play in the future strengthening ofJOHN C. SHAFFER PUBLISHER CHICAGO, December 4th, 1911. CHICAGO EVENING POST INDIANAPOLIS STAR LOUISVILLE HERALD TERRE HAUTE STAR MUNCIE STAR - 2 - the National Government in all that tends to build up our common country. I am aware that you are frequently called upon to make addresses on all kinds of occasions and before all kinds of clubs, but I hope that our invitation will receive more consideration than many of these other invitations. We are not a political club and do not seek to promote any political scheme or party. Our one aim is to cement the brotherhood between the two sections of our country so that in the near future we will not talk about the South and the North, but the old line will be entirely obliterated and we will speak of men in Mississippi as close brothers in business and in politics as readily as we do of men in Massachusetts. I personally would feel greatly complimented and honored if, during my term as President of the club, I could inaugurate, through you, this important work of cementing our two sections together. I plead with you, therefore, not to turn us down until you have considered the importance of the address you might make to the nation and work out the problem in a satisfactory manner to you, to come to us. Sincerely yours John C Shaffer Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York CityJAMES R. SHEFFIELD EDWARD M. BENTLEY L.F.H. BETTS JOHN W. PETERS RAMSAY HOGUET JAMES J. COSGROVE WILLIAM TALLMAN SHEFFIELD, BENTLEY & BETTS COUNSELLORS AT LAW 52 WILLIAM STREET, NEW YORK CABLE ADDRESS, "MIRAGE" NEW YORK SAMUEL R. BETTS, COUNSEL December 4, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Outlook Office 487 Fourth Avenue, New York City. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:– I would like very much to have a few minutes' talk with you some day this week, if agreeable and convenient to you. If you will let me know a day and hour convenient, I will come to the Outlook Office, or I should of course be delighted to have you lunch with me, either uptown or downtown, on any day you may choose. With very warm personal regards always, believe me, Very faithfully yours, James R. SheffieldJAMES G. CANNON, NEW YORK CHAIRMAN CHARLES T. THOMPSON, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. VICE CHAIRMAN JAMES H. POST, NEW YORK TREASURER FRED B. SMITH, NEW YORK CAMPAIGN LEADER FAYETTE L. THOMPSON, D. D. ASSOCIATE CAMPAIGN LEADER HENRY E. ROOD, PUBLICITY SECRETARY HUBERT CARLTON, BOSTON, MASS. RECORDING SECRETARY ROY B. GUILD, NEW YORK EXECUTIVE SECRETARY CHARLES F. COOPER, OFFICE SECRETARY "THE MEN AND RELIGION FORWARD MOVEMENT" IN BEHALF OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE OF THE MEN AND BOYS OF NORTH AMERICA HEADQUARTERS: 124 EAST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK TEAM ONE CHARLES STELZLE, NEW YORK TEAM LEADER SOCIAL SERVICE WILLIAM E. BIEDERWOLF, CHICAGO EVANGELISM HERMAN F. SWARTZ, NEW YORK MISSIONS FRED S. GOODMAN, NEW YORK BIBLE STUDY R. A. WAITE, NEW YORK BOYS' WORK A. M. BRUNER, CHICAGO COMMUNITY EXTENSION OTHERS WILL BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE TEAM FROM TIME TO TIME ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING THE BAPTIST BROTHERHOOD THE BROTHERHOOD OF ANDREW AND PHILIP THE BROTHERHOOD OF DISCIPLES OF CHRIST THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW THE CONGREGATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA THE GIDEONS (COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS) THE INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS THE LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD THE METHODIST BROTHERHOOD THE OTTERBEIN BROTHERHOOD (UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH) THE PRESBYTERIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA THE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN BROTHERHOOD [*7*] Houston, Texas, December 4th, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: We are expecting to have you present at the Labor Temple, New York, on the night of December 17th, according to the arrangements that you made with me, when I saw you a few weeks ago. I am sure that this will be one of the finest jobs you ever tackled. It will mean infinitely more than I can tell you to a cause, which, too my mind, is of more importance for the church than any other problem, which is now confronting it. In the face of a general retreat by the churches, we are trying to work out in lower New York an enterprise, which has thus far been remarkably successful, but in a month or two we shall be facing the final crisis as to whether this work shall be continued or given up. The entire country is watching our experiment with considerable interest, and practically every denomination is[*[CA DEC 1911]*] JAMES G. CANNON, NEW YORK CHAIRMAN CHARLES T. THOMPSON, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. VICE CHAIRMAN JAMES H. POST, NEW YORK TREASURER FRED B. SMITH, NEW YORK CAMPAIGN LEADER FAYETTE L. THOMPSON, D. D. ASSOCIATE CAMPAIGN LEADER HENRY E. ROOD, PUBLICITY SECRETARY HUBERT CARLTON, BOSTON, MASS. RECORDING SECRETARY ROY B. GUILD, NEW YORK EXECUTIVE SECRETARY CHARLES F. COOPER, OFFICE SECRETARY "THE MEN AND RELIGION FORWARD MOVEMENT" IN BEHALF OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE OF THE MEN AND BOYS OF NORTH AMERICA HEADQUARTERS: 124 EAST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK TEAM ONE CHARLES STELZLE, NEW YORK TEAM LEADER SOCIAL SERVICE WILLIAM E. BIEDERWOLF, CHICAGO EVANGELISM HERMAN F. SWARTZ, NEW YORK MISSIONS FRED S. GOODMAN, NEW YORK BIBLE STUDY R. A. WAITE, NEW YORK BOYS' WORK A. M. BRUNER, CHICAGO COMMUNITY EXTENSION OTHERS WILL BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE TEAM FROM TIME TO TIME ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING THE BAPTIST BROTHERHOOD THE BROTHERHOOD OF ANDREW AND PHILIP THE BROTHERHOOD OF DISCIPLES OF CHRIST THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW THE CONGREGATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA THE GIDEONS (COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS) THE INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS THE LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD THE METHODIST BROTHERHOOD THE OTTERBEIN BROTHERHOOD (UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH) THE PRESBYTERIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA THE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN BROTHERHOOD T.R. .......... #2 looking to us for an [administration] illustration as to what may be done in the most congested districts in the various cities. A letter addressed to my office, 156 Fifth Avenue, New York, will be forwarded to me. Cordially yours, Charles StelzleSTATE OF KANSAS W.R.STUBBS, GOVERNOR TOPEKA December fourth 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- An overwhelming majority of the Republicans of Kansas are earnestly hoping that you will not deny them an opportunity to vote for your nomination and election as President of the United States next year. It is generally believed here that there is very grave danger of the defeat of Mr. Taft; and while Mr. La Follette is deservedly very popular among people generally, some of his best friends fear that both his nomination and election would be very uncertain, if not impossible. You, more than any other man, or group of mean, are responsible for the nation-wide forward movement in the direction of a government administered honestly, decently, and vigorously, without fear or favor for rich, poor, high, low, black or white. The imperative need of the hour is a president who believes in his heart in the principles advocated by Lincoln, and who has the courage of his convictions. 2. You can carry the New England states, New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio, and your majorities throughout the Middle West and Pacific coast would be overwhelming, regardless of who is nominated against you. You are not only the logical candidate, but the only one who is sure to win. I personally am very fond of La Follette, but have not encouraged any general movement for him in Kansas, because I am fully convinced that you are the only man who can save the country from four years of uncertainty, which may involve the wreck and ruin of those great national policies associated with your name. We need a Washington or Lincoln in the White House, and Mr. La Follette and more of his kind in the United States senate. To remove Senator La Follette at this time from the progressive leadership of the senate would be to take a powerful factor for good out of that body, and weaken the common cause in a vital place. It is the opinion of many of your most loyal friends that it is as much your duty to permit your countrymen to nominate and elect you President3. in this hour of the nation's need as it would be your duty to respond to your country's call in time of war. If this Republic is permanently to endure, it must demonstrate its power to control in an effective way the illegal corporations, trusts, monopolies and combines that have secured an iron grip upon the commerce of our country. I am not advising, neither do I think it would be wise, for you to become an active candidate at this time, and perhaps not at any time, but it is necessary for some of your friends to know that if your country demands your service you will respond to her call. Yours very respectfully, W. R. Stubbs Governor. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City.[*1.*] New York, December 4, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt The Outlook, 287-4th Av. New York, N.Y. Honorable Sir:- Mr. Mabie, a few months ago was kind enough to bring to your attention the enclosed little magazine which I publish every month. I have a collection of letters of famous editors stating their opinion of my paper. Mr. Mabie, Mr. Robt. Davis Secretary-of-War, Henry L. Stimson and many other people of whom I presume you have heard of are among them. I very much wished to have you among my collection and as I stated above Mr. Mabie was kind enough also to contribute. Later Mr. Mabie informed me that you could not do it because all other magazines of that sort would come to you with that request. There are no other magazines of that kind for mine is the only one. There are amateur magazines undoubtedly but nobody helps me with mine. I publish it myself, get advertisements myself, am my own proof-reader and pay the printer myself. I do not write the stories myself but I am trying to secure articles by better authors than I, like Mr. Davis, Mr. Mabie etc. I would feel very proud and it would give me great pleasure to see you among that list. We are sailing next week for Europe and I would like to be able to show my grandfather who is member of parliament in Europe your letter as you are so well known in Europe. Hoping that you will comply with my request, I am, Honorable Sir, Very gratefully and respectfully yours, Robert Tarlau [[shorthand]] 254th St. & Independence Av., New York City.OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS J A CIMMERER PRESIDENT M N BRADY 1ST VICE PRESIDENT JOHN J RUPP 2ND VICE PRESIDENT WM SKYFFARDT TREASURER JOSEPH P TRACY SECRETARY JP BECK R C MORLEY FRED BUCK JOHN POPP J A CLEVELAND E A ROBERTSON MAX HEAVENRICH WALLIS CRAIG SMITH JOHN HERZOG J W SYMONS ROBERT T HOLLAND M W TANNER STANDING COMMITTEES ARBITRATION J A CIMMERER W S LINTON W M BAUM EZRA RUST JUDGE W R KENDRICK REV M R STARK AUDITING JOHN POPP MAX HEAVENRICH C W BRADFORD ROBERT T HOLLAND GEORGE OSGOOD DUDLEY E C OSCAR W H ENNIS CIVIC AFFAIRS JOHN J RUPP E C MERSHON REV N S BRADLEY R M RANDALL REV F L CHURCH DR EMIL P W RICHTER DR W L CREGO W F SCHIRMER PETER DRUMMOND REV RICHARD SWEENEY REV J A DUNKEL H WATSON CONVENTIONS J A CLEVELAND H MARKELL E F BUNN REV WILBUR NELSON C Q CARLISLE H E QUICK OTTO L DITTMAR C W RIEDEL REV MICHAEL DALTON W A RUSCO W J MCCRON WM F SCHULTZ W C MCKINNEY F A YOUNG ENTERTAINMENT E A ROBERTSON V A PHELPS JUDGE RILEY L CRANE C J REYNICK JUDGE WM GLOVER GAGE FRANK WOLFARTH E C PETERS FINANCE MAX HEAVENRICH H F PADDOCK ARTHUR J BEESE S S ROSY W C CORNWELL S J ROCKWOOD GEORGE GALLUP FOREIGN TRADE JOHN HERZOG J O PIERCE HUGH B BROWN C E PHILLIPS G C EASTWOOD WM SKYFFARDT H S ERD JOHN SMART O E MEYER ROBERT T WALLACE MEMBERSHIP WALLIS CRAIG SMITH LOUIS MAUTNER GEORGE DICE HARRY E OPPENHEIMER JOE J FELDMAN C REITTER O R FOWLER EDWARD SCHUST JAS A GRIGGS GEORGE SEXLINGER E GELINAS W F STEVENS C C HENNING GEORGE A TROMBLEY WM H KLENKE STEPHEN WINKLER IRA B LINCOLN NEW INDUSTRIES FRED BUCK JOSEPH SEEMANN W A BREWER E C WARRINER GEO L HUMPHREY GEORGE S WILLCOX J H MALCOLM MELVIN L WILCOX PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND UTILITIES ROBERT T HOLLAND F W NEWTON JUDGE EMMET L BEACH C W ORTON S S BORLAND J J SPEED FRED L EATON GEO STRABLE J W GRANT L SCHWEMER JAMES A GRIGGS DR T M WILLIAMSON RIVER AND HARBOR J W SYMONS FRED J FOX M N BRADY JOHN L JACKSON JAS P BOWEN F F KLEINFELD J FRANK BRAND A R MERRICK S L EASTMAN WM C PHIPPS A D EDDY CHAS C REMER HERMAN M EYMER N T WICKES STATISTICS AND PUBLICATION WM SEYFFARDT WALTER J HUNBAKER H G APPLEBY M M MACOMBER CHAS CHRISTENSEN HEBER R MASON DANIEL H ELLIS J O NEWBERRY C E GAGE TAXES AND INSURANCE R C MORLEY WM HENDERSON OTTO SCHUPP A A ALDERTON W B LAMSON M W SCHNEERMANN S S ARMSTRONG JAMES S PETER A W SEELEY J F BOYNTON F H POTTER HENRY UPHOLT J G DEXTER TRADE INTERESTS M W TANNER J W IPPEL OTTO A OHLAND W I BILES H L KREIDER GUS OPPERMANN W M FILBERT C E LOWN H S SIEBEL C M GREENEWAY D D MCLEAN S E SYMONS P P HELLER TRANSPORTATION J P BECK ROBERT KOEMITZER W M BOYD A M LEMCKS LEWIS BARNARD H W MERRILL E D CHURCH EUGENE MCSWEENEY EDWARD GERMAIN SAMUEL SEITNER L M KENNY H O WESENER SAGINAW BOARD OF TRADE FORTYNINTH YEAR SAGINAW MICHIGAN December 4 1911 Honorable Theodore Roosevelt c/o The Outlook New York City New York Dear Sir I beg to acknowledge your kind favor of the first instant, and will present the same for the consideration of the Board of Directors at its meeting tomorrow. I sincerely regret your inability to accept our invitation. It will be a great disappointment. Yours truly Joseph P Tracy SecretaryWALLACES' FARMER DES MOINES, IOWA. Weekly $1.00 per year. GOOD FARMING. CLEAR THINKING. RIGHT LIVING. HENRY WALLACE, Editor H.C. WALLACE, Manager and Associate Editor JOHN P. WALLACE, Advertising Manager December Fourth 1911 My dear Colonel Roosevelt; I beg to enclose an address on the Rural Church, which I delivered some time ago before the Congress of Nebraska Methodism, for the publication of which the demand has been urgent. I also venture to send you under separate cover a little book I published some twelve years ago on the subject of trusts. In looking over one of the later chapters the other day, it occurred to me that I had anticipated much that is being discussed now. I really have not read the book for a good many years, but thought you might possibly be interested in it. I am delighted with your leading article in the Outlook of last week. I shall read it again. I was the more interested because I had to make an address before the students of the Iowa State University students, the subject being "The Character of Solomon and His Writings". I have been deeply impressed for many years with the fact that Solomon's sins were not those of the flesh but of the intellect, and that many of our educated men are following in his intellectual footsteps, becoming so broad in their views about Divine revelation and human duty, that they are likely in time to imperil this nation, as Solomon's departure from his faith in his God led to the ultimate ruin of the Jewish nation. THE ONLY AGRICULTURAL PAPER IN THE STATE THAT REQUIRES PAY IN ADVANCE FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS AND STOPS WHEN TIME IS OUT. WALLACES' FARMER DES MOINES, IOWA. Weekly $1.00 per year. GOOD FARMING. CLEAR THINKING. RIGHT LIVING. HENRY WALLACE, Editor H.C. WALLACE, Manager and Associate Editor JOHN P. WALLACE, Advertising Manager Col. T.R.–2– I am to deliver a series of lectures in February, or perhaps March, to the students of the different seminaries of the Presbyterian faith in Pittsburg. I expect to go from there to Washington to see our beloved "Uncle Jimmy", Gifford and others; and then go on to New York to visit Page; and when I do so I shall call on you at your office. You are doing great work. I enclose a cartoon by our friend Darling or "Ding", which sets everybody howling. As ever, your friend, Henry Wallace Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Office Outlook, New York City. THE ONLY AGRICULTURAL PAPER IN THE STATE THAT REQUIRES PAY IN ADVANCE FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS AND STOPS WHEN TIME IS OUT.Court of Common Pleas Second Subdivision Fourth Judicial District of Ohio C. G. WASHBURN Elyria R. M. WANAMAKER Akron Judges D. A. Doyle Akron LEE STROUP Elyria Akron, Ohio, Dec. 4, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt, This will introduce you to Mr. J. B. Campbell of Akron, President and Gen'l Manager of the McNeil Boiler Company, who is one of our representative business men, a thoroughbred Progressive Republican and a great admirer of yourself. He simply wishes to call and pay his respects, and I take great pleasure in thus introducing him to you. Very respectfully, R. M. WanamakerDecember 4. 1911 Worcester Massachusetts Dear Theodore This is to remind you of your promise to send me a copy of your Oxford address Yours Sincerely CG WashburnBOOKER 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 William St., New York, N. Y. Charles E. Mason, 120 Franklin St., Boston, Mass. Frank Trumbull; Member of Investment Committee, 71 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 4th Ave., New York, N. Y. THE TUSKEGEE NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE FOR THE TRAINING OF COLORED YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALABAMA Dec. 4, 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City. Dear Col. Roosevelt:- I think you will be interested in the enclosed copy of a letter from Mr. Rosenwald. The getting of Mr. Rosenwald I think means a great help for us in many ways. Yours very truly, Booker T Washington Principal. HFor enc see 11-25-11[* [Weber] *] SCHOELLKOPF & CO. TANNERS OF SHEEP LEATHER. PERRY, MISSISSIPPI & LIBERTY STREETS. ESCO BRAND 1862 -1877. NEW YORK. CHICAGO. ST. LOUIS. ROCHESTER. BOSTON. PHILADELPHIA. CINCINNATI. GLOVERSVILLE. LONDON. Cable Address "KOPF BUFFALO" Codes Lieber's and A.B.C. (5th Ed.) BUFFALO, N.Y. Dec 4th 11 Private [*25.*] Mr Theodore Roosevelt Esq. Dear sir:- No doubt this letter will be a little out of the ordinary from those received by you every day but I will endeavor to state my case as brief as possible and trust you may take time to help me out. I am a young man of twenty years of age, and owing to domestic troubles have had to support mother since I completed grammar school, much as I would have liked to go further in educating myself. Some time ago I presented my application fully endorsed with proper and good recommendations from present and past employer and several reputable citizens of Buffalo to Mr Knox, Secretary of State Department for position in the consular service. I had thoroughly considered different vocations I would have liked to follow and made up my mind that greater opportunity lie in consular service than any other. Now what I would like to know is, do you consider it from your viewpoint a right thing for me to follow. I am confident in myself as [?] to my ability it is simply is it the right vocation for me to follow so many whom I have conversed with saying there is no opportunity unless you have a college education, something which I regret to say owing to circumstances, have not also which is the proper method to secure at least consideration of my applicationSCHOELLKOPF & CO. TANNERS OF SHEEP LEATHER. PERRY, MISSISSIPPI & LIBERTY STREETS. ESCO BRAND 1862 -1877. NEW YORK. CHICAGO. ST. LOUIS. ROCHESTER. BOSTON. PHILADELPHIA. CINCINNATI. GLOVERSVILLE. LONDON. Cable Address "KOPF BUFFALO" Codes Lieber's and A.B.C. (5th Ed.) BUFFALO, N.Y. Mr Roosevelt - [?] Contd I am under the impression it is filed in some drawer in state department never to be looked at until same are taken out to be destroyed. Now I having no father in which to confide have taken time to ask this little of you, will you kindly let me hear from you. Awaiting your reply with anxiety I remain Your Obiedient servant Ray Weber P/s Address L. R. Weber c/o Schoellkopf & Co Perry & Miss Sts Buffalo NY[*[Wheeler]*] THE BUSY BEES AND LOVING WORKERS A Finger Work Society for Young People. Full printed details, 5 cents. LOVING WORKERS AND GOOD NEWS BRINGERS. A Society for persons of all ages. The Bright Side of Life HELPS IN FINDING IT. [*[12/4/11]*] [WESTERN OFFICE 419 BOWEN AVE, CHICAGO] AN OPEN LETTER Messrs. Lincoln Steffens, H. W. Frank, John S. Mitchell, and W. H. Burnham Peace Commissioners of 1911. Gentlemen:- One of your number, Mr. Lincoln Steffens, has said in print, over his own signature, that the Mc Namara Brothers are simply fanatical "fighters in war", with those fellow fighters, it is our duty to "make peace", recognizing the fact that there has been much great wrong done on both sides of the conflict. You are also well aware of the fact that there has been in Southern California an extremely widespread feeling that the laws of our state and country and of the City of Los Angeles do not properly protect the life and property of workingmen, which feeling has produced on of the most hotly contested elections in history. And the question for you, as peace commissioners, to answer is - How can this widespread feeling of discontent and bitterness be most effectually lessened? Surely not by striking the whole workingmen's party a blow in the face on the eve of a most important election. For though they have wrongly supposed the Mc Namaras innocent, you well know that the vast majority of workingmen and socialists are law abiding-2- citizens. And while few really coolheaded thinkers on either side would hold that it would be well to suddenly put our entire city government into new hands, I do not believe that any clear-seeing thinking will ever deny that the workingmen's part ought certainly to have a hand in the government of our city, day by day, and week by week, as the days and years go by. If then you really wish to bring about better feeling between employers and employees, as I really believe you do, personally, I wish to strongly urge two things: First - that you begin IMMEDIATELY AFTER ELECTION a vigorous campaign for such a change in our state election laws, as will enable a party controlling one-ninth of the votes in a city election to be sure of one seat in our city council; and making it impossible for a more five-ninth vote to control the whole council. For history clearly shows that legislatures, congresses, parliaments and city councils do their best work when every live party in the state has a hand and a vote proportionate to its size in determining its decisions day by day; and that it is a mistake to vainly try to do all the adjusting of forces by a wild spasmodic effort at election time. And when the time comes to talk over details, I believe I can easily convince you that such a law as I suggest is easily practicable. But there also remains a more urgent duty to be performed BEFORE ELECTION, if you really wish the workingmen of America and Los Angeles to give you credit for perfect sincerity, Personally I have talked with all but one of you, over-3- the telephone and am satisfied that you sincerely wish to do the fair thing; though I cannot think so of some of those who helped you in bringing about this untimely confession of the MC Namara Brothers. For the proper time for such a confession, if it was meant simply as a peace measure, would have been late next Tuesday afternoon, when the votes were nearly all cast and it could not effect the election either way; so that neither fear nor craft could enter in as motives. But though I feel sure that SOME of those who too part in [some] the negotiations were insincere, I feel equally sure that SOME were sincere; and it is not too late for those who were sincere (be they few or be they many) to give to the world most convincing proof of their sincerity or at least of sincerity's twin sister, fair-mindedness. For if there should appear in every one of our Tuesday morning papers and ADVERTISEMENT with display headings, signed by five, ten or fifty our our best business men, heartily advising every voter to vote for at least three of the socialist workingmen's candidates and giving their private opinion as to which three or four where most trusty from your point of view as business men doing business on a large scale, then would the whole world look on with wonder and realize that there are heroes even in the quiet city of Los Angeles and that the day of the reconciliation of labor and capital is really drawing near. Yours very truly, Wilmot H Wheeler Los Angeles, California, Monday Morning, Dec. 4th, 1911. Telephone : Broadway 6544.(212, Ian, 1911.) READ THE CONDITIONS OF THIS RECEIPT. AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY Received at MEMPHIS, TENN. DEC 4 1911 191.... of W. H Carroll {the property hereinafter described, which the Express Company undertakes to forward to the nearest point to destination reached by it, subject to the terms and conditions printed below, and which terms and conditions are agreed to by shipper or owner in accepting this receipt. DESCRIPTION AND CONTENTS Box VALUE ASKED AND GIVEN AS Not Given ADDRESSED TO Hon Theodore Roosevelt DESTINATION Oyster Bay N Y. RECEIPTED BY Stedman NOT NEGOTIABLE 1. This Company is not to be held liable for any loss or damage, except as forwarders only, nor for any loss, damage, or delay, by the dangers of navigation, by the act of God or of the enemies of the Government, by the restraints of Government, strikes, mobs, riots, insurrections, pirates, or from or by reason of any of the hazards or dangers incident to a state of war. 2. 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It being understood that this Company relies upon the various Railroad and Steamboat lines of the country for its means of forwarding property delivered to it to be forwarded it is agreed that it shall not be liable for any losses or damages caused by the detention of any train of cars or of any steamboat or other vehicle upon which said property shall be placed for transportation; nor by the neglect or refusal of any Railroad Company, Steamboat or other transportation line to receive and forward the said property. Nor shall this Company be liable for any losses or damages caused by detention of said property due to Customs Regulations. 3. It is further agreed that property covered by this receipt and passing over ocean routes in transit shall be subject to the conditions expressed in the Bills of Lading of Ocean Steamship Companies accepted for the shipment. 4. 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It is further agreed that any carrier or party liable on account of loss or damage to any of the said property, shall have the full benefit of any insurance that may have been effected upon or on account of said property. 10. And it is also understood that the stipulation contained herein shall extend and inure to the benefit of each and every company or person to whom, through this Company, the said property may be entrusted or delivered for transportation. 11. Deliveries at destination are only to be made within the delivery limits established at such points at the time of shipment and prepayment in such cases shall only cover places within such delivery limits. 12. Prepayment of carrying charges for shipments to Foreign Countries does not include Government, Frontier or Port charges. The liability of this Company is limited to $50 for any shipment of 100 lbs. or less, or to 50 cents per lb. for any shipment in excess of 100 lbs., unless the just and true value is greater and is so stated in this Receipt and an extra charge is paid or agreed to be paid therefor, based upon such higher value; and such liability ceases on delivery by the Company of property at nearest point to destination it can carry same. Fragile fabrics and fabrics consisting of, or contained in, glass, at owner's risk. Paid 130[*[Enc. in Carroll 12-4-11]*] American Express Company MONEY ORDERS possess advantages over all other safe methods for remitting money. 1st. The rates are the lowest. 2d. There is no possibility of loss. Purchaser is given a receipt which will aid in obtaining a refund in case order is lost. 3d. There is no delay or inconvenience is purchasing or cashing same. 4th. Orders paid at over 30,000 places in United States, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, West Indies, Hawaii and Philippine Islands. RATES FOR MONEY ORDERS issued in the United States: Not Over $2.50 . . 3 cts. 5.00 . . 5 cts. 10.00 . . . 8 cts. 20.00 . . 10 cts. Not Over $30.00 . . 12 cts. 40.00 . . 15 cts. 50 . . 18 cts. 60 . . 20 cts. Not Over $75.00 . . 25 cts. 100.00 . . 30 cts. Over $100.00 at above rates. DRAFTS ON FOREIGN COUNTRIES Drafts drawn by this Company, in Sterling, Francs, Lire, Lei, Marks, Kroner, Rubles, Kronen, Gulden, Finmarks, Turkish Pounds, Local Dollars, Pesos, Rupees, Yen, and U. S. Dollars, on all parts of the Commercial World. TRANSFERS OF MONEY BY TELEGRAPH are made by this Company between points in United States and Canada, also CABLE TRANSFERS to and from all Foreign Countries. TRAVELERS CHEQUES ORIGINATED BY THIS COMPANY IN 1891 A modern, economical, secure and satisfactory form of carrying funds for foreign or domestic tours. 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HAMBURG, - 9 Alaterdamm. BREMEN, - - 7 Hahnhofstrasse. ANTWERP, - 7 Quai Van Dyck. ROTTERDAM, - { 17 Gedempte { Glashaven. ROME, - - - Plaza Venesis. NAPLES, - - 3-30 Via Vittoria. GENOA, - - - 17 Plaza Nunsiata. THIS COMPANY IS GENERAL EUROPEAN AGENT FOR N. Y. Central & Hudson River R. R. Co. and Merchants Despatch. This Company Collects Drafts, Notes, Bills, Coupons, Dividends and other paper, Records Deeds, Pays Taxes for non-residents, serves legal papers, etc. FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED AT ANY AGENTWHEN CORRESPONDING REGARDING THIS INVOICE PLEASE MENTION NUMBER AS BELOW. IN MAKING SETTLEMENT OF THIS ACCOUNT DRAW CHECK TO THE ORDER OF THE UNITED STATES TIRE COMPANY AND SEND TO EASTERN DISTRICT OFFICE BROADWAY AT 58TH ST., NEW YORK CITY. UNITED STATES TIRE COMPANY BROADWAY AT 58TH ST., NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK. NEW YORK 12/4/11 Invoice No. N Y 12991 S Sold By '' Br Sold To Col T Roosevelt Salesman Oyster Bay L.I. Your Order Verbal Terms N/C Shipped VIA: L. I. Exp 12/1/11 Package No's. 1 M&W Inner Tube 34x4 No Charge Special price A/C Replacement Tag # 18499- (c-15850) CLAIMS FOR ERRORS MUST BE MADE WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF GOODS.Enc in Holden 12-4-11NOT WORDS, BUT DEEDS. Says the Register of Denver, Colo- rado: "Socialism is so utterly impracticable as expounded by theorists of the Marx School that is not likely ever to become a serious menace to individual liberty or to property rights." And A. B. comments as follows in the Catholic Tribune of Dubuque: "Socialism is only an organized manifestation of discontent; and discontent is bound to prosper as long as infidelity holds such universal sway and labor is so heartlessly exploited by thousands of employers. In the United States nearly two-thirds of our adult male workers do not receive a living wage. Again, Protestantism is everywhere disintegrating in favor of Socialism. In Belgium and Germany and Austria and England as well as in this country the Liberal element steadily drifts into the camp of the Reds. The recent elections in Coblenz, Alsace-Lorraine, and Dusseldorf, Germany, afforded the latest illustration of this tendency. The world is witnessing the "Scheidung der Geister," the alignment of mankind into two immense camps- that of Catholicity and infidelity." WOMEN IN HER OWN REALM. Always diplomatic and chivalrous, as becomes a prince, Cardinal Gibbons told the Christ Child Society of Baltimore, recently, that "women must be relied upon far more than men for spreading the Gospel of Christ, for they are brought in closer contact with youth. Children must be taught how to live and to worship God at the feet of their mothers, and the Church has always wisely counseled that these good women take a growing interest in the cultivation of religion among their offspring. Men are too busy earning a living to spend the necessary time with their children. And so it is true that women do more for religion than do men."Encl in Stokes 12-5-11 12-4-11I trust this will not embarrass you. TRENTON EVENING TIMES, STOKES SAYS TEDDY MAY BE SOLICITED Former Governor Would Not Be Surprised if Ex-President Should Be Candidate Former Governor Edward C. Stokes said today that he would not be at all surprised if Colonel Roosevelt will be solicited to become the next Presidential candidate of the Republican party. Mr. Stokes looked upon the former President as one of the most available men in the party where a hard fight is involved. In speaking of the political situation in the country, the former Governor said: "It is too early even for prophecies. President Taft has many strong and warm friends in the state who admire him for his conscientious dispassionate administration of affairs. New Jersey at this time looks for his renomination. The party, however, is more important than any individual, and it might be necessary in the bitterness of the impending contest to select someone not now an avowed candidate. In that event many Republicans would naturally turn to Colonel Roosevelt. His grasp of affairs, his capacity for achievement, and his courage under all conditions, make him a strong figure. He was always an available man of the hour. His recent plea for the necessity of a constructive instead of a destructive policy, that legitimate business and enterprise might be conducted under proper regulation, without the embarrassment that comes from the fear of violating the law, struck a responsive cord throughout the nation. All the business man wants is a square deal. Colonel Roosevelt has the courage to be for capital and labor when [it] they are right and against them when [it is] they are wrong. While I understand he is not a candidate, a call from his countrymen would surely receive his patriotic consideration, and his candidacy would insure Republican success."Enc in Roberts 12-4-11 12-4-11splendid weaves; per garment - $1.75 Natural wool, very light weight, high grade wool; per garment - $1.50 Natural wool, in two weights; per garment- $1.00 Australian wool and cotton mixed; a good garment at the price - 75c HUTCHINSON & MITCHELL _____ ultaneously the national assembly in its official capacity telegraphed General Li Yuen Hang, leader of the revolutionists, requesting him to suspend hostilities pending the result of endeavor to settle the difficulties of all parties. ARSENAL WAS DYNAMITED. Rebels Feared Capture of Han Yang by Loyalists. (Associated Press Report.) SHANGHAI, November 2. - A wireless massage from Hankow today says the revolutionists dynamited the arsenal at Han Yang to prevent its seizure by the imperialists. There is some evidence of renewed insurgent activity on the lower Yang Tse Klang, as the imperial edicts granting a constitutional government and other concessions have been withheld from the mass of rebels until their leaders are absolutely assured of the sincerity of the Manchu promises. The cotton yarn guild adopted a resolution today authorizing the repudiation of offered contacts on the ground that the trade has been disordered by the revolution. _____ HANKOW VICTORY DENIED Report Came from Manchu Sources, Says Chinese Newspaper (Associated Press Report.) SAN FRANCISCO, November 2. - A dispatch received here today from Pekin by the Chinese Free Press discredits the report that the imperialists have recaptured Hankow. "The report that the royalists soldiers have retaken Hankow and massacred the inhabitants is believed to have originated from Manchu sources, " says the message. "We have been unable to get verification." _____ Chinese District Burned. (Associated Press Report.) MANILA, November 2. - The Chinese district here was swept by fire today with a loss of over $1,000,000. At noon the fire threatened to destroy the commercial center and the Twentieth infantry with General Funston in charge was called out to assist the fire fighters. The work of the soldiers saved the day and the fire was under control early in the afternoon. _____ Hankow Still Burning (Associated Press Report.) LONDON, November 2. - A special dispatch from Shanghai says that the imperial troops set fire to the native city of Hankow Monday night. The city, the dispatch adds, has been burnig fiercely ever since. _____ LUXURIES FOR SENATORS Private Dining Rooms to be Reserved at the Capital. (Associated Press Report.) _____ Hon. Frank S. Roberts. (Houston Post Special.) LOCKHART, Texas, November 2. - Lockhart was very much gratified at the appointment of Hon. Frank S. Roberts as district judge of the Twenty-second judicial district by Governor Davidson Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Roberts was advised of his appointment just before dark and he was busy receiving the congratulations of his friends both here and in the district for some hours. At 8 o'clock he went to the district clerk's office and took the oath of office which was forwarded to Austin last night, and it is thought that his commission will reach here tonight and court will be opened Thursday morning. Mr. Lowery of La Grange, who has been appointed district attorney to succeed Mr. Roberts, will be here at that time to represent the State. Judge Roberts is a native Caldwell county boy, having been born in the Dale section of the county in 1877, and after getting a country schooling came to Lockhart and entered the high school here and graduated at the age of 18. During his efforts at gaining an education here he performed the duties of janitor for several months. After graduation he went to Wilson county, where he taught school for two years, giving up the teaching young ideas how to shoot to join the army in its fight with Spain. The cavalry and Colonel Roosevelt's idea of a regiment appealed to the judge and he reported to headquarters at San Antonio and was with the Rough Riders in their campaigns, having been assigned to troop B, serving with them until he was mustered out in New York. From this place he went to Danville, Ind., where he entered the law school and finished at that institute. Returning to his home county he opened his office and began the practice of law. The year following this he was elected county attorney by an overwhelming majority and filled this office to the entire satisfaction of people for two terms, when he entered in the general practice of law again. In 1909 he was appointed successor to Hon. James L. Storey, district attorney, by Governor Campbell, and his work in this office shines brilliantly. On his last circuit of his court he never lost a case of the State and was repeating the work on this circuit. Judge Roberts is well qualified to discharge the duties of the office to which he has been appointed and in his selection the State of Texas has secured a man who dares to do his duty as he sees it regardless of who it affects. From janitor in a public school to district judge in seven years is a feat which can only be accomplished by much grit and perseverance. _____ BRYAN BOOSTED LA FOLLETTE.