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Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
COMMISSIONS

IT call attention to two government
commissions which / have appointed and
which have already done excellent work.
The first of these has to do with the or
ganization of the scientific work of the
government, which has grown up wholly
without plan and is in consequence so
unwisely distributed among the execu-
tive departments that much of its effect
Is lost for the lack of proper co-ordina-
ton. This commissions chief object is
to introduce planned and crderly de-
velopment and operation in the place
of the ill-assorted ana often ineffective
grouping and methods of work which
have prevailed This cannot be done
without legislation. nor would 1t be feas-
ible to leal with so complex an admin
istrative problem by specific provisions
of law. / recommenI that the president
be given authority to concentrate related
lines of work and reduce duplication by
executive order through transfer and
consolidation Of lines of work
Second Committee
''The second committee. that on depart
nent methods. was instructed to investi-
gate and report upon the changes needed
10 place the conduct of the executive
force of the government on the most
economical and effective basis in the light
os the best modern business practi.e.
The committee has made very satisfar-
tory progress. Anticipated practices and
bureaucratic ways have been abolished.
and general renovation of Departmental
methods has been inaugurated. All that
can be done by executive order has al
leady been accomplished or will be put
into effect in the near future.
''The work of the main committee AMI
its several assistant committees has pro-
duced a wholesome awakening on the
part of the great body of officers and en-
rloyes engaged in government work. In
nearly every department and office there
has been q careful self-inspection for the
purpose of remedying any defects before
they could be made the subject of adverse
criticism. This has led individuals to
wider study of the work on which they
were engaged, and this study has resulted
In increasing their efficiency in their re-
spective lines Of work. There are recon-
mendations of special Importance from
the committee on the subject of personnel
and the classification of salaries which
will require legislative action before they
can be put into effect. 1t is my intention
10 submit to congress in the near future
u special message on those subjects.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
FORESTS

"Optimism is good characteristic,
but If carried to an excess IL becomes
foolishness. We are prone to speak OF
the resources of this country as mex
harstible; this is not so. The mineral
wealth of the country, the coal, iron,
oil, gas and the like does not reproduce
Itself, and therefore Is certain to be
exhausted ultimately; and wasteful-
ness. In dealing with 1T today means
that our descendants will feel the ex-
haustion a generation or two before
they otherwise would But there are
certain other forms OF waste Wnlcn
could be entirely stopped--the waste
of soil by washing, for Instance, when
is among the most dangerous OF all
wastes now, in progress in the United
States, Is easily preventable. so that
this present enormous loss of fertility
is entirely unnecessary. The preserve
ton or replacement of the forests Is
one of the most important means or
preventing this loss.
We have made beginning In for
est preservation. but 1t is only be-
ginning. At present numbering Is tht
fourth greatest industry in the United
States; and yet, so rapid has been the
rate of exhaustion of timber In the
United States in the past, and SO rap
idly is the remainder being exhausted.
that the country is unquestionably on
the verge of timber famine when
will be felt in every household in the
land There has already been rise
in the price of lumber, but there is cer-
tain to be a more rapid and heavier
rise in the future.
The present annual consumption or
lumber is certainly three times as
great as the annual growth; and II the
consumption and growth continue un.
chanped practically all our lumber VIII
be exhaus ted in another generation,
while long before the limit to complete
exhaustion is reached the growing
scarcity will make itself felt IN many
blighting ways upon our national well
fare.
About 20 per cent of our forested
territory is now reserved in natlonai
forests; but these do not include the
most valuable timber lands, and in any
event the proportion is too small TO
expect that the reserves can accom-
plish more than a mitigation OF the
trouble which is ahead for the nation
Drastic Action Needed
Tar more drastic action is needed
Forests can be numbered so as to give
to the public the full use Of their mer.
camille timber without the sligntes'
detriment to the forest, any more rnan
IL Is a. detrirnent to farm to furnish q
harvest: so that there is no parallel
between forests and mines. which can
only be completely used by exhaustion
Rut forests, If used as all our forests
have been used In the past and as most
of them are still used, will be elthei
wholly destroyed or so damaged tnat
many decades have to pass petore el
rective use can be made of them again
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04

action on the part of the adminlstra-
ton.
THE unlawful fencing of public
lands for private grazing must be
stopped, but the necessity which occa-
stoned it must be provided for. TIE
federal government should have con-
troll of the range, whether by permit or
lease, as local necessities may deter
mine. Such control could secure the
great benefit of legitimate fencing,
while at the same time securing and
promoting the settlement of the coun-
try. In some places 1t may be that the
tracts of range adjacent to the home :
steads of actual settlers should be al
lotted to them seve-ally or in common
for the summer grazing of their stock.
Elsewhere 1t may be that lease sys-
tenn would serve the purpose; the
leases to be temporary and subject 10
the rights of settlement. and the
amount charged being large enough
merely to permit of the efficient and
beneficial control of the range by the
government and of the payment to the
county of the' equivalent of what 1t
would otherwise receive in taxes.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
INLAND WATERWAYS

1.-THE conservation of our natural re-
sources and their proper use constitute
the fundamental problem which under
lies almost every other problem of our
national life. We must maintain for our
civilization the adequate material basis
without which that civilization cannot
exist. We must show foresight, we must
look ahead. AS nation we not only en-
joy a wonderful measure of present pros
perity, but If this prosperity is used
Alright it is an earnest of future success
such as no other nation will have. The
reward of foresight for this nation is
great and easily foretold.
But there must be the look ahead
there must be the realization of the fact
that to waste, to destroy, our natural re-
sources, to skin and exhaust the land In
stead of using 1t SO as to increase its
usefulness will result In undermining In
the days of our children the very pros
perity which we ought by right to hand
down to them amplifled and developed
For the last few years, through several
agencies. the government has been en-
deavoring TO get onr neople to look ahead
and to substitute planned and orderly
DEVELOPMENT of our resources in place Of
a haphazard striving for immediate
profit. Our great river systems should
be developed as national water highways;
the Mississippi with It's tributaries,
standing first in Importance. and the
Columbia second. although there are
many others of Importance on the Pa
cifc. the Atlantic and the gulf slopes.
1.-THE national government should un-
dertake this work, and hope a beginning
will be made in the present congress-;
and the greatest of all our rivers the
Mississippi should receiveN especial at
tention. From the Great Lakes to the
mouth of the Mississippi there should be
a deep waterway. with deep waterways
leading from it to the east and the west
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
THE PUBLIC HEALTH

There is a constantly growing inter-
est in this country in the question of
the public health. At last the public
mind is awake to the fact that many
diseases, notably tuberculosis. are ma
tional scourges. The work of the state
and city boards of health should be sup
plemented by constantly Increasing in
terest ON the part of the national gov
ernment The congress has already pro-
vided bureau of public health and has
provided for hygienic laboratory. There
are other valuable laws relating to the
public health connected with the va
rious departments. This, whole branch
of the government should be strength
ened and aided in every way.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
MINING

"A bureau Of mines should be created
under the control and direction Of the
secretary OIL the interior. the bureau to
have power to collect statistics and make
Investigations in all matters pertaining to
the accidents and dangers of the Indus
try. If this cannot now be done, at least
additional appropriations should be given
the interior department to be used for
the study of mining conditions, for the
prevention of fraudulent mining schemes,
for carrying on tta work Of mapping the
mining districts. for studying methods
for minimizing the accidents and dam
gers in the industry; in short, to aid In
all proper ways the development of the
mining industry.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04

country, one of the most important In
the United States, deserves special con-
sideration at the hands of the congress.
Our grain is sold almost exclusively by
grades. To secure satisfactory results
in our home markets and to facilitate our
trade abroad these grades should APP
proximate the highest degree of uniform
ity and certainty. The present diverse
methods of inspection and grading
throughout the country under different
laws and boards. result in confusion and
lack of uniformity destroying that con-
fidence which is necessary for healthfu
trade. Complaints against the present
methods have continued for years and
they are growing in volume and intensity.
not only In this country, but abroad. l.,
therefore. suggest to the congress the
advisability of national system of in
spection and grading of grain entering
into interstate and foreign commerce as
remedy for the present evils.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
POSTAL AFFAIRS

..I commend to the favorable considera-
ton of the congress postal savings
hank system, as recommended by the
postmaster general. The primary opJect
is to encourage among our people econ
omy and thrift and by the use OF postai
savings banks to give them an oppor-
tunity to husband their resources, par
ticuiariy those who we not the faciii-
ties at hand for depositing their money
in savings banks. Viewed, however,
from the experience of the past rev
weeks, it is evident that the advantages
of such an institution are still more lar
reaching. Timid depositors have with
drawn their. savings for the time being
from national banks, trust companies
and savings banks; individuals nave
hoarded their cash and the workingnen
their earnings; all of which money mas
been withheld and kept In hiding or IN
the safe deposit box to the detrlment OF
prosperity Through the agency or the
postal savings banks such money Woulu
be restored to the channels of trade, to
the mutual benefit of capital and laoor'
''I further commend to the congress
the consideration of the postmaster gen.
erals recommendation for an extension
of the parcel post. especially on the rural
routes. Ilere are now oo,1lo uA"i ASN~SS'
serving nearly 16.000,0O0, people who DO
not have the advantages of the inhabi-
tants of cities in obtaining their supplies.
These recommendations have been drawn
up to benefit the farmer and the country
storekeeper; otherwise, should not
favor them, for l believe that it Is goo6
policy for our government to do every
thing possible to aid the small town and
the country district. 1t Is desirable that
the country merchant should not be
crushed ut
"The fourth-class postmasters' con-
vention has passed a very strong resoiu'
ton in avor Of placing the fourth class
postmasters under the civil service law.
The administration has already put into
effect the policy of refusing to remove
| any fourth-class postmasters save tol
| reasons connected with the good of the
service, and a. is endeavoring so far as
possible to remove them from the do
main of partisan politics 1t would be
most desirable thing to put the fourth
class postmasters In the classified serv-
ice. It is possible that this might be
done without congressional action. but.
as the matter Is debatable. earnestly
recommend that the congress enact a
law providing that they be included un-
der the civil service law and put in the
classified service.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
HAWAII

''The unfortunate failure of the ship
ping bill at the last session of the last
congress wes followed by the taking off
of certain Pacific steamships. which mas
greatly hampered the movement of pas
sengers betN cen Hawaii and the main
land. Unless the congress is prepared by
positive encouragement to secure proper
facilities in the way of shipping between
Hawaii and the main and, then the
coastwise shipping laws should be so far
relaxed as to prevent Hawaii suffering
as it is now suffering. again call your
attention to the capital Importance from
every standpoint Of making Pearl har-
Dor available for the largest deep water
vessels, and of suitably fortifying the
island.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
PANAMA CANAL

Work on the Panama canal is pro-
ceeding in a highly satisfactory man
ner In March last. John F. Stevens.
chairman of the commission and chief
engineer. resigned, and the commission
was reorganized and constituted as fol-
lows: Lieutenant. Colonel George w.
Goethals. corps of engineers. U. s.
army, chairman and chief engineer;
Major d. d. Gaillard, corps of en-
gineers. U. s. army; Civil Engineer II
II. Rousseau, u. S. navy; j. G. S. Black
burn. Col. w. C. Gorgas, u. s. army. and
Jackson Smith,, commissioners This
change of authority and direction went
into effect on April l. without causing
a perceptible check to the progress of
the work. In March the total excava-
tion in the Culebra Cut. where effort
was chiefly concentrated, was S15.270
cubic yards. In April this was in
creased to S7s.527 cubic yards. There
was considerable decrease in the out
put for May and June owing partly to
the advent of the rainy season and
partly to temporary trouble with the
steam shovel men over the question of
wages.
"This trouble was settled satisfac-
torily to all parties and in July the
tctal excavation advanced materially
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
GALLERY OF ART

''There should be a national gallery Of
art established in the capital city of this
country This is important not merely 10
the artistic but to the material welfare
II the country; and the people are to BE
on the fact that the move
menc to establish such a gallery is taking
definite form under the guidance of the
smithsonian Institution So far from
there being tariff on works of lrt
brought into the country. their import :
ton should be encouraged in every way
There have been no sufficient collections
tf objects of art by the government. and
what collections have been acquired are
scattered and are generally placed In ur-
suitable and imperfectly lighted galleries
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
NATIONAL PARK

81 further recommend that naval
monument be established in the Vicks-
burg national park. This national park
gives unique opportunity for commem-
Grating the deeds of those gallant me1
who fought on water, no less than of
those who lougnr on lana, in the great
Civil War.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
THIRTEENTH CENSUS

Legislation should be enacted at the
present session of the congress for the
thirteenth census. Inc establishment of
the permanent census bureau affords the
opportunity for better census than we
have ever had. but in order to realize
the full advantage of the permanent or
ganization, ample time must be given
for preparation.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
WOOD PULP

"There should be no tariff on any
forest product grown in this country;
and. in especial, there should be no
tariff ON wood pulp; due notice Of the
change being OF course given to those
engaged In the business so as to en-
able them to adjust themselves to the
new conditions. The repeal OF the
duty on wood pulp should II POSSIBLE
be accompanied by an agreement Win
Canada that there shall be no export
duty on Canadian pulp wood.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
THE HERMITAGE

Il strongly recommend to the congress
to provide funds for keeping up the
Hermitage. the home of Andrew jack
son; these funds to be used through the
existing Hermitage associa ton for the
preservation of historic building which
should ever pc dear to Americans.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma has become a state, standing
on a full equality with her elder sisters.
and her future is assured by her great
natural resources. The duty of the ma
tional COVE nment to guard the personal
and property rights of the Indians with
in her borders remains, of course, un-
changed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
COUNTRY COMMITTED TO PROTECTIVE TARIFF BUT CHANGE

more than a fixed amount from any in
oividual subscriber or donor; and the
necessary publicity for receipts and ox-
7 enditures could without difficulty be pro-
vided. .i.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
PORTO RICO

II again recommend that the rights of
citizenship conferred upon the people
of Porto Rico.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04

Philippines. On his return l shall sub
NIT to you his repor- on the islands.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-04
THE PHILIPPINES

"rhe secretary OF war has gone to the
The Washington times., 1907-06-22

Police Justice Harry 3. Cation is at
AKRON, ohio. on a visit to friends.
Justice Luther II. Thompson is presiding
In the police court during Justice
Cation absence.
The Washington times., 1907-06-22
: DR.. E. o. PIGEON Dentist

Office hours Daily $50 A NJ &c 6
I. NJ. Sundays, 10 10 2
Cor. D ana 7th SITS. Phone Main 4l44-F
The Washington times., 1907-06-22
Crowds at Chevy Chase Lake.

The recent warm wave has sent hum
dreds % Chevy Chase Lake every even
ing Washmgtonlans have learned that
comfort. as well as amusement. is to be
found AT this resort in hot weather. Its
location being such that II Is favored oy
every breeze While the crowds have
been great. they have never put too
heavy a tax on transportation facilities,
the trOlleyS running frequently and with
accustomed regularity. Attractions in
Clude Marine Band concerts which are
given every evening from about 80 to
2, dancing. which is in order after the
concert; bowling, shooting. rowing on
the lake. etc The finest music is pro-
Vided for dancing. United States Ma
rine bandsmCn constituting the OrCheS-
ira. and the pavilion has a superb floor.
yet no admission fee is charged, so that
this pleasure is open 10 all who know
how Ito trip the light fantastic Thou
sands of colored lights are festOoned
about the park, making a picture Of I'M
usual beauty.
The Washington times., 1907-06-22
for ro 5Rf p 4f5 at

A very large selection at extremely low
prlces-nOthing over Zoe. Place your order
carly. HLNTER.S. IIs "a. ave. y. w
The Washington times., 1907-06-22
Jamestown Side Trip Popular.

a trip TO jamestown has much to at
tract the tourist aside from the fair it
self. Hardly less enjoyable than the
inspection of the interesting exhibits,
the naval displays and special celebra-
lions are the numerous side trips yhe
visitors can take into the neighboring
country. THE cradle of American in
stitutions.' Among these places with
historical associations are Yorktown
jamestown Island. Portsmouth. and the
battlehelds of the civil war, Tourists
going via the Capital may go by water
via the Norfolk and Washington boats
either by day or night Splendidly
equipped steamers Of this line sail every
day at S a. m. and $50 p. m, the former
giving a daylight trip Of about twelve
hours duration. the latter completing
the sail over night These boats touch
at Old Point Comfort and land paSsen-
gers directly at the exposition pier
Their dining service is excellent and the
staterooms are furnished in the most
comfortable manner and perfectly VEN
tilated. City offices are located at
Seventh street wharf and at eos Four
teenth street Colorado building.
The Washington times., 1907-06-22

Mrs. ". G. Carr and children Of
Washington. paid a visit to Mrs Emily
Entwistle, in South Alfred street. yes
terday
The Washington times., 1907-06-22

THE VESPER SERVICES OF the Y ". g.
A. viii be held on the lawn OF the Women.s
Christian Association, 1913 18th 50. NV. on
Sunday at 6l5 p. Miss Harriet Ellis
speaker Special music. II
The Washington times., 1907-06-22
M0T0RMAN STRICKEN,
LOSES CONTROL OF CAR

PITTSBURG. June AFTER his car
had got beyond his control and the
passengers in the front seats had dis
covered that the platform was covered
with blood. Michael Martin. aged thirty,
a motorman on a Bellevue trolley. sud
denly reeled backward and fell. 4 blood
vessel In Martins right leg had broken
The conductor took charge of the car
and took IL TO the car barn.
The Washington times., 1907-06-22
Need of Central Depot.

Mindful OF the present inadequate ia
cilitles Of the Health Department for
coping with the milk situation. the COM
mission favors the suggestion made
from time 10 time. for the establish
ment Of a central milk depot and pas
teurizing plant Along this line the
committee reports:
There is every argument from a COM
merci1l and sanitary standpoint in ia
vor of a central plant, erected within
reasonable distance from the Union De
pot. where all the milk for the city
should be received and prepared for dis
tributiOn. Such a stcp would result In
the creation OF suitable conditions for
the proper handling and storage of milk.
sterilization Of milk cans and utensils,
and the efforts OF the local milk deal
crs TO provide accent facilities for their
100 or more daiTieE scattered over the
city, all more or less liable TO infection.
could be concentrated in one plant with
a decided saving of expense
The Washington times., 1907-06-22
INSULT ON INJURY.
SAY EDDY FRIENDS

CONCORD. y. H, June 22-Prom-
inent Christian Scientists here are in
dlgnant over the latest move Of the
plaintiffs ia the suit involving Mrs.
Eddy's fortune, which they characterize
as heapinE insult upon injury. The
plaintiffs have renewed their request for
a hearing on their motion that Mrs
ECdy's mental capacity be determined
by a jury instead OF by the master TO
be appointed by Judge Chambcrlin
The court has not yet passed on any Of
these preliminary actions
The Washington times., 1907-06-22
IMPURE MILK NOW
MENACING THE NATION
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The department emphasizes the use OF
Ice by the producer and in reply 70 the
complaint made by the farmers that ice
IS understandable recites that from in
formation furnished by the Weather
Bureau ice may have been obtained in
abundant quantities from the ponds sur
rounding Washington every winter for
the past thirty years with the single
exception of the winter Of 1SS9-lS90.
Additional purity means additional cost
TO the consumer and along this line the
committee says
The use Of ice will result in a slight
increase In the cost, and your commit
tee is not unmindful Of the fact, that,
While everything else may advance in
price without serious remonstrance, loud
OutCries are made whenever a progress
SiVe dairyman declares that the prOduC-
ton of clean, wholesome milk involves
an advance Of ! or cents a quart. In
the language Of Prof. Harrington. the
public needs proper. education that clean
milk is q necessity. and that infant sick
ness and funerals can be reduced at
least 40 per cent 30
The Washington times., 1907-06-22

Thomas Williams. Of Chicago. will
give series OF four free lectures at
Naval Lodge Hall. Pennsylvania avenue
and Fourth street southeast beginning
on Sunday at O'Clock. The rest of the
series will be delivered on Sunday. Mon
day. and Tuesday at s O'Clock. MIR.
Williams takes as his subject Man and
the earth he lives on, as revealed in
the Bible