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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-21
Worth Of Weather Predictions.

CCORDING to the authorities at Washington,
only II per cent OF the weather forecasts are
ia lures. 1t must I've admitted that the worth Of
the Weather Department Is growing. and that
1t has become invaluable Along the great lakes
and rivers the weather forecasters practically
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-21
A Severe Test.

Winkers--HOw did Van Brief make
such failure in politics:
Rlinkers-His head was so full Of
legal phraseology that when he start
ed to make a speech he used the same
style OF language.
"Well?"
well, the campaign was over before
he could say anything. New York
Weekly.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-21
The Futiiity Of War.

n this day and age Of the world, what an
anachronsm ii seems that Russia and Japan
must settle their differences by the arbitrament
of the sword. Nearly two thousand years after
Christ has the world advanced so little. Is there
no other way! Must men still he food for
cannon to serve the selfish ambitions OF
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-21

their information ships sail remain in port accord
Ing to the intelligence given On the lakes 1t is
seldom that great storm finds shipping unprepared be-
the weather has done his duty
The farmers especially benefited by weather intel
ligence and the faith the public has In predictions Ia
shown by the newspaper Office the
Item that must appear without fail IN fixed
1nent position. IL the weather report Every year there is
development scientific accuracy peering into
the future 4 'incnuati Post.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-21
The Proper Place.

Editor-Oh. yes; I'll publish your
poem.
Etlpl-How good of you. And in
W hat part of your paper will you put
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-21

Elitor-Oh. I'll put it in right next
to reading matter-.Drdge
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-21

the surplus OF farm products which needed for
domestic consumption and sold abroad amounted
$685. O0OW. Exclusive of farm products the balance
trade against the exports of other products falling
$560O0,0W below the imports So the farmers
contribution the trade however that his
only wiped this balance hut established a balance
favor OF fully 1851 OOOOOO
1t is not without that Secretary Wilson breaks
into praise Of the wheat
cultural products Big crops activity all productive
and manufacturing lines and immense freight carrying
traffic the railroads. \ large business for the railroads
means general activity In the varega ed industries which
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-21
Be Grateful to the farmer.

. seeking the reason for the nations contln-
ued prosperity do not overlook the farmer He
il the man who set the Of prosperity in
motion. Secretary Wilson OF the Agricultural
hAv Department shows facts and figures to
- prove that it is the farmer who is still keeping
the country PROSPEROUS In 1901. for instance
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-18
TALK OF THE TOWN
AND o. RHE
TINEnC ~
Il Stock Property.

There is a good story. known to tne
elect of newspaper circles, but beyond
the precincts Of the craft entirely hid
den, for it concerns a former star IN
the journalistic world who has now re-
tired to the more peaceful sphere OF
home life To begin with, let it be
known that the proper pronOun to be
used in this anecdote is she.
Not long ago the columns of print
that appeared under her name were
eagerly sought as being the very salt
of San FTanciscos journalistic
achievements. Everybody knew her,
through her work at least, and every
body hung upon her written words as
oracles. The envied of all her sister
craftsmen of the pad and the admired
of every newspaper man from manag-
ing editor to cub, this lady held su-
preme sway as long as the spirit
moved her
But in one way she was a terror to
the business office. Nobody could put
in an expense account of such ampli-
tude as did this particular star-car-
riage hire, messenger boys, special
"incidentals''-tr the business office
would sit up of nights in mute rage
1t happened that the inaugural ball
up in Sacramento was assigned to the
lady with instructions that she should
"do it UP brown"
She did.
When her expense account went into
the business office at the end of the
week there was this item which caused
the business manager to sit up and
take notice:
"A ball gown, $75."
Well, the business office would not
pass that item. When the irate lady
writer brought it before the managing
editor he had been forewarned.
Now, miss. he began in his suavest
tones. I'VE will be very glad to admit
this item in your little account. The
ball gown was probably as necessary
to you in covering the story as this
item here indicates carriages to have
been"
why. certainly, you could not ex-
pect''-
Now. for the future contingency
that may arise" continued the editor
in honeyed tones, I'VE will just have
that gown in stock. We will provide
a closet for its reception in the art ed
itor's room and we will instruct the
janitor to give it a little dusting now
and then so as to keep it in good con-
dition and when you want TO use it you
may obtain the key from the janitor.
1 believe
There was an indignant rustic Of
skirts and the managing editor reached
out for a cigarette to cheer him in his
solitude.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-18
RedmoHtd's Aims.
Special Correspondence.

HEADQUARTERS OF THE CALL,
15-HENRIETA STREET, COVENT
GARDEN. LONDON, Aug. Sit is
announced that John Redmond, the
leader Of the Irish party in the Com
mons, is going to leave for the United
States in a few days. and those ac-
quainted with the internal workings
OF the Irish party know that he is not
going out this time with an altogether
light heart A member of the party
has been in the United States for
months and, as far as dollars are con-
cerned. with most disappointing re-
suits. Redmond himself is respondent
with regard to the future of the party.
He makes no secret Of the fact that he
believes the numerical strength will be
materially reduced. but what troubles
him most are the finances. American
purse-strings are practically closed
and he is going out to try personally
to reopen them.
The movement which he controls
in Ireland is as dead as the proverbial
doornail. The people have got sick of
the land agitation business and they
are instead applying themselves to
the industrial revival, which does not
make such demands upon their pa
tience or tempers. A remark made by
President Roosevelt a few weeks ago
TO an Irish press representative has
caused much uneasiness in the ranks
OF the Irish Parliamentary party. The
President said he was astonished at
the progress the Gaelic movement was
making in the United States. This
movement has alienated the SYM
pethies of thousands of Irishmen and
women both in England and Ireland
from John Redmond's party.
Mr.. Redmond is going out to see
whether the Presidents observations
We're justified by the facts. If funds
are not forthcoming from some source
a reduction Of the party in the House
of Commons will be inevitable.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-18
The Deadly Mafa.

After all the resources of the kingdom
of Italy have been devoted to bring
ing to justice the ex-Member of Par
lament Palizzolo. charged with the
murder of Senator the Marquis Notar-
bartolo, his conviction having been
secured with no end of trouble, the
sentence condemning him to lifelong
Imprisonment has been annulled and
the man restored to liberty. Acknowl-
edged chief of the Malta in Sicily. an
island whose metropolitan city of Pal
ermo he represented in the national
Legislature, he has shown in a singu-
larly striking fashion that his powers
as chief, of one of the greatest crini-
nal secret organizations in the world
is superior to that of Parliament OF
the administration and of the crown.
And with the demonstration of the ex-
traordinary influence of the Mana
constituted by Palizzolo's restoration
to freedom before their eyes Italians
not only In the peninsula, but all the
world over, will now be more reluc-
tant than ever to place themselves in
the position of antagonism to this So
ciety by according to the authorities
any assistance whatsoever in their
proceedings against 1t.
Every one in Italy knows that Paliz-
zclo is the chief of the Mafa. There
has never been any secret made about
the matter, and Crispi, when Premier,
was wont to treat with him as the po-
litical boss of the island of Sicily In
order to secure the return of mem
bers disposed to support the Govern
ment in the Chamber of Deputies. So
frightened were the people, not onIv
OF the lower classes, but even of the
highest social, official and politica,
rank, to testify against him i'm the
Notarbartolo murder case and to tins
incur his enmity that it was found
necessary to change the venue of the
trial several times, the case beine
eventually heard first at Milan and
then at Bologna. Each trial lasted
for months and in spite of the intinni-
dation of the witnesses and their re-
luctance to give any testimony the
evidence produced in court was 60
strong as to leave no alternative bu,
conviction.
Undismayed. Palizzolo's lawver.
cured appeals on the ground of car+ain
teehnlcal 1nformaiities during the
course OF the proceedings. On the
strength of these the verdict and the
sentence Of life imprisonment were
quashed and third trial ordered at
Florence. This has just been brousht
to close after lasting nearly a wear bv
verdict diametrically opposed to all
the facts proved at the previous trial
at Bologna and by which a badly
frightened jury acquits the prisoner
and restores him to liberty. as the saw
ing is, without a stain upon his char
acter." The entire island OF Sicily,
processes to be wild with enthusiasm
and delight at his acquittal and the
leading citizens Of P5lermo. includin~
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-18
England S Danger.

Since 1851 Ireland has lost through
emigration over 1000, 900 of her popula.-
tion, and very large proportion OF
those remaining are weak and ineffi-
cient. But there is now an agitation
to stop the drain for fear that the
country may become too weak for re-
covery. In England the birth rate is
steadily declining. In 1856 the birth
rate was 35.2 per 1000; in 1891 it had
fallen to S1.57; in 1897 to 29.7. and in
1903 to 2S.5. This conditions would have
been worse excepting for the influx OF
poor Hebrews and others who, from
their manner Of living, have driven the
British out Of some parts of the city Of
London Marriages have decreased,
and unless something is done to stop
the decadence there is no telling what
the result may be. That is one thing
that gives strength to the Chamberlain
agitation. The British colonies are
vigorous, but the emigration from the
old country" and the more vigorous
competition Of other nations are hav-
ing their effect in weakening, in some
respects, the United Kingdom.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-18
4 Big Inheritance Tar.

William C. Whitney left fortune of
$22. 10000. It is assessed in New York
State legacy duty Of $222, 900.
This is the largest inheritance tax
which would have been paid on this
fortune anywhere in this country, New
York levying a tax both on direct in
heritance as well as on collateral be-
quests.
In England the tax would have been
far heavier. Under the act of 1894 an
estate OF over $4,000, 900 pays per cent
on the entire estate, real or personal,
settled or not settled. The ESTATE
duty" or inheritance tax, If Mr.. Whit
ney had lived In England, would have
been $1,760,000, or eight times larger
than the largest inheritance tax levied
in this country. Yet there are many
who imagine that under democratic
conditions large properties are likely to
be more severely dealt with than
abroad.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-18
Guarding the Csdr.

The assassination of NJ. de PIehwe
brings vividly to mind the personal
peril to which rulers and other promi-
nent men are exposed and the elab-
crate system of police espionage by
which most of them are surrounded
In Russia the whole machinery of gov
eminent is primarily devoted to safe
guarding the imperial family. 1t is the
duty of every official, military and civil.
to think first of his royal master and
then of his other duties. The safety Of
the Emperor is a sufficient excuse for
setting aside, when necessary, any law
or regulation. The army and police are
in their entirety his bodyguards. Regi-
ments of soldiers are stationed near
each palace, and selected troops are de-
tailed for duty in courtyards and
buildings.
In addition to the regular uniformed
police, who patrol the streets with par
ticular care when the Car is passing,
there is large body of secret police,
whose duty it is to discover and frus-
trate any possible plot against him.
They have agents in Berlin, London,
Paris, Buenos Ayres, New York, Chi
cago and Paterson. N. J. Spies are in
every city in Russia and In every de-
partment Of life. When the Car trav-
els other people wait. Between St.
Petersburg and Tsarskoe Selo special
line. with private station at each end,
has been built for the exclusive use of
the imperial family. Every yard of It
is guarded constantly. and particularly
when a train is to pass.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-18
MEN anahMAaTERS In
THE E@k8sz he WORLD

law in which this reciprocity was al
legged to be guaranteed. But the willy
official omitted from his transcript the
saving clause which demands that the
reciprocity must be explicitly guaran-
teed by treaty. An express under
standing of this sort exists only be-
tween Russia and Austria. There is
no such treaty between Russia and
Germany. In law. therefore, no pro-
ceedings could lie against these Ger
man subjects for melting sedition
among the Cars subjects. And had
the prosecution been successful Ger
many would have had no guarantee
that Russia would undertake to prose-
cute Russians who might try to SOW
the seeds OF sedition in Germany. The
net result Of the trial has been great
waste of money and humiliating ex-
posure of the German Governments
anxiety to do anything to please the
Car.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-18
Clean Street Cars.
80 FRANcIsco. Aug. Is.

SAN FRANClSCO, Aug. IS.
Editor of The Call-Dear Sir: Sin
cerely thanking you on behalf OF the
San Francisco public for the excellent
and very apropos editorial article in
your issue Of -day-'Death in the
Coaches" permit me to suggest in that
connection that we should commence
the reform at home. Our street cars
are all in an unsanitary condition. for
they are never sufficiently cleansed,
judging from their appearance. 1t
would seem as If the steam cars on the
California street line extension have
never yet come in contact with water,
unless they may possibly have some
time been out in the rain; but they
have never, apparently. been properly
cleaned at any time and are a disgrace
TO that company and an eyesOre to the
city. Before our Eastern visitors arrive
all the street cars should be thoroughIy
overhauled and cIeansed, and then be
Kept in a good condition. Cannot we
have another editorial touching on this
branch of the subject at issue? Yours
truly, d. ALBERT KILLER, NJ. D.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-18
CLEAN OUR STREET CARS.

N another column a correspondent qualified by pro-
fession and experience to judge, suggests an mmed-
local application of the recommendations we have
for proper sanitation of vehicles of ransporta
tion Reform in this connection rests solely with the
public What it demands will certainly be granted by
the railroad companies which fortunately for San
Francisco disposed render the travelling public
efficient service
Our street railroad companies have been quick
the exgences of traffic They have instituted
their service relieve the congested hours of
the day. Cars travel frequent headway than
before new districts have tapped develop the
outlying and rapidly growing sections of the city, and
convenences, urged solely by the desire of these
porations please their patrons, have been established
Precedent eloquent therefore for the institution of
reform far important and vital public interest
than any one of these. The public however, take
the initiative
Where and congregate physical condi-
tions be heathul disease will be the inevitable
result When the public understands and values the
knowledge that dust there is death the demand for
Clean we'll ventilated. thoroughly washed and sunlit
street will be nsistent patronage will be with
drawn at whatever of inconvenience those that
care not accept the hazard of disease and death their
most treacherous encroachment.
The travelling public certainly should need further
education this subject The infectious character Of
tuberculosis is beyond controversy. In every
ity the disease presents problem far serious in
than the manifold obligations OF admin
istration of public affairs 1t is estimated that this dis
ease alone the United States the staggering annual
total of than three hundred millions of dollars
Yet the host of tuberculosis is the dust of the
in variety of ways the carried into the street
cars where nearly every resident of the city passes
of his time every day in the year Our city
has accomplished great of reform by fxingfa
certain penalty for the oense of expectoratng in
cars. This surely is wise. Some European communities
90 even so far to prohibit from wearing trail
ing gowns on public thoroughfares
What has been done should be accepted only so
much gained in a campaign yet to be for public
health The railroad companies should be made to
understand that clean cars thoroughly and duly washed
cars unincumbered by useless dust accumuating orna-
ments cars daily exposed light and sunshine and cars
as scrupuousy free from dust and dirt the reception
room of home the only vehicles in which the pub
lie of San Francisco will ride.
Such reform in public service eminenty desir-
able may be accomplished in variety of ways. Patrons
of each line who ride regularly within certain dis
trct should interest themselves in that is the
more vital because is little understood These peo
pie can organize protect their health they may pe
ton corporations for reforms that necessary and
they must receive the of acquiescence to
their reasonable demands.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-18
4 Mountain of Gaiena.

What a correspondent described as
one Of the grandest sights IN the world
is to be witnessed in Nyassaland, in
the British Central African Protec-
torate.
This is a hill of solid galena-sul-
ph;de of lead. containing silver, and
sometimes copper and iron. The hill
is being cut into terraces" writes our
correspondent, like the pyramids of
Egypt. and the precious metal is be-
ing stacked up in long slabs waiting
for the railway which is being con-
structed to Broken Hill.
Thousands of tons OF metal are
piled UP, dazzling the eyes with its
Observation-Disclosures Mall
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-18

hall Drudgery and overwork followed by the necessary
consequence of for stmuants and a desire for
unhealthy recreation and excitement the dreary
and effect which British observers find inherent
in British industrial conditions
While painting this terrible picture of the working
and of Britain the Sanitary Institute is
poor in recommendation of reform, however unwse
may think it to be- in seeking suggestion from Amer
lean policy that has met and conquered of the
evils that affct British brethren The institute
suggests regulation of home work a mitigation of
the distressing evils of the day measure designed
to prohibit any process of manufacture in dwelling
houses that fall below certain level of cleanliness and
aness and to limit workers any given space to the
proportion of every hundred and fifty
cubic feet of air. will be submitted to Parliament Under
the provisions of this bill each worker receive from
duly authorized commission certificate license
work in his home and without this license no employer
may give work be done anywhere except his
premises
An urgent plea is made for the limitation of working
hours and forSAhe suppression modification of that
nightmare of the workngman in every land under the
sum- the process of sweating And here the Sanitary In
stute closes its, suggestions except for the
dation, casually made and apparently little thought Of
by those that advance it, that the for the
evils of long hours of labor in vitiated atmosphere
qures organized effort the part of the workers. aided
by practical legislation limiting the hours of work
1t is here that the first step in the solution of the
problem must be taken Let British brethren look
upon the workngmen of the kingdom the people OF
the United States look upon theirs, dignhed ele
of the body polite, constituent intelligent part of
the nation contributing its prosperity and greatness
and competent urge legislation that advance its
interests and assist its capacity for production The
workingman is of class himself but of the whole
people, uniting with other elements and influences to
produce the greatest good He patient of suggestion,
but his power is in intelligent conservative initiative
in affairs that vitally concern his condition
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-18
PAINTING A DISMAL PICTURE.

the annual conference of the British Sanitary
n Institute recently held in the University of Glas-
4 gov, industrial hygiene the theme of discuss
sion rich in comparisons for the student of American in
dustral conditions. The picture of the life and environ
nent of British workngmen, dark and dismal and un
promising of either reform redress painted by inel
gent and panstakng investigators, points OBJ
server of dametrcaly opposed facts in the same rela
tive field in the United States serious and sad moral
British inquiry faithfully made, finds that fatigue al
cohol and tubercle working the ruin of working
men of England, Scotland and Wales. Bad housing
slum life improper feeding and excessive indulgence in
alcohol by both enfeebing the and making
it prey the operation of those causes that produce
disaster commercial prosperity and death to the pbv
sical moral and mental health of productive e..
upon which the future of the kingdom inevitably de-
pends
British workingmen these inqurers decide 90 to their
work unprepared and unrereshed and leave it fatpued
with wasted unrepaced by proper food and fur
ther harmed by poorly ventilated overcrowded habita
tons the seduction of the dram shop and the music
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-18
In Paradise.

I'm Paradise a garden lies
Thus sang a monk in cloistered cell,
When at the tolling of the bell.
He looked with longing to the skies.
He saw through bars the arching dome
OF deepest azure stretched afar.
Where silver shOne the VeSper star
Lone wandering for eternity.
Within those walls so gray and cold,
y human voice uproSe in song.
1t chanted through the hours long,
I'm Paradise a garden lies
Alone, adrift mid stress and change,
l tune my soul to hopeful lays
Heed. gracious Lord, this mortal
praise,
''In Paradise a garden lies
Boston Transcript.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-18

traveller from Egypt, recently among us, has salts
his faculties of observation far enough to remark
that the agriculturists of the Nile are immeasurablv
superior those OF American fields and farms because
his people have neither holidays Sundays in which
to bow ideness during which to seek recreation
Yet after they have done all they may do the Egyptians
only drink, sleep and cothe their nakedness
Their representative is certainly doing much to prove
that their future will be dark has been their past
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-18

The disqueting report that England has seized Bird
Island, in the West Indies preliminary measure of
her policy protect the interests of her subjects
Venezuela proves after all have been without foun-
dation Until the great question of what constitutes
traband of the eyes of the nations has been set
tied satisfy British opinion, the Cars fleets
have been swept from the seas may rest easy that
England will do nothing to offend her good and dear
friend, the United States.