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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-03

A thorough and comprehensive measure
should be adopted at this session of Congress
relating to the employment of women and
children in the District of Columbia and the
territories.
Our school system is gravely defective in
so far as it puts premium upon literary train
nag, and tends, therefore, to train the boy away
from the farm and the workshop.
From the great lakes to the mouth of the
Mississippi there should be deep waterway,
with deep waterways leading from it to the
east and the west 4....
Optimism is good characteristic, but if
carried to an excess it becomes foolishness.
The only trouble with the movement for
the preservation of our forests is that it has
not gone nearly far enough and was not begun
soon enough.
commend to the favorable consideration
of Congress postal savings bank system y
the primary object is to encourage among Our
people economy and thrift.
The need for collecting large campaign
funds would vanish if Congress provided an
appropriation for the proper and legitimate
expenses of each of the two great national par
ties. -' = -'-.'s a'.ft p"
x, There should be a national gallery of art
established in the Capital city of this country
80 The time has come, irmy judgment. to set.
to work seriously to make our ocean mail serv-
ice correspond more closely with our recent
commercial and political development. ;. !. !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-03
PRESIDENTS VIEWS ON IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
EPTTONIIZED

This country is definitely committed to the
protective system (of tariff, and any effort to
uproot it could not but cause widespread in
dustrial disaster.
A heavy progressive tax upon very large
fortune is in no way such a tax upon thrift or
industry as like tax we4+4d be on small for
tune
The course of the Department of Justice
during the last few years has been such as to
make it evident that no man stands above the
law; that no corporation is so wealthy that it
cannot be held to account.
The two great evils in the execution of Our
crimioal laws today are sentimentality and
technicality. eli.
The loss of life and limb from railroad &C
cidents has become appalling. 1t is a subject
of which the national government should take
supervision.
A model employers liability act far-reach-
ing and thoroughgoing should be enacted.
Workmen should receive certain and def
mite compensation for all accidents in indus
try, irrespective of negligence.
The general introduction of the eight-hour
day should be the goal toward which we
should. steadily tend, and the government
should set the example in this respect: -
Each successive step. creating machinery.
for the adjustment of labor difficulties. must
be taken with caution, but we should endeavor.
to make progress in this direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-03

six fiscal years ending with the LIST OF
July last, the total expenditures and rev.
enues of the national government, exclu-
siye of the postal revenues and expendi-
lures, were, in round numbers, revenues
s., 465, 600, 600. and expenditures. 1925
600 600. The net excess of income over
expenditures, including In the latter the
Sc, OOO, 600 expended for the Panama ca
nal, was $780, OO, 600 for the six years. an
average of about $31. 10000 a year. This
represents an approximation between in.
come and outgo which it would be hard
to improve.
The satisfactory working Of the present
tariff law has been chiefly responsible
for this excellent showing. Nevertheless
there Is an evident and constantly grow
ing feeling among our people that the
time is rapidly approaching when our sys-
tenn of revenue legislation must be re-
yfsed,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-03
Protective Tariff Principle
Essential to Our Welfare

This country is definitely committed to
the protective system, and any effort to
uproot it could not but cause widespread
industrial disaster. In other words, the
principle Of the present tariff law could
not with wisdom be changed. But in a
country of such phenomenal growth as
ours it Is probably well that every dozen
years or so the tariff laws should be care
| fully scrutinized SO as to see that no ex-
ferred thereby, that proper revenue is
provided, and that our foreign trade is
encouraged.
There must always be as minimum q
tariff which will not only allow for the
collection Of an ample revenue but which
will at least make good the difference in
| cost of production here and abroad; that
| is, the difference in the labor cost here
| and abroad, for the well-being of the
wage-worker must ever be a cardinal
point of American policy. The question
should be approached purely from bust
| ness standpoint: both the time and the
| manner of the change being such as tC
arouse the minimum OF agitation and dis.
| turbance In the business world, and te
give the least play for selfish and fac.
tional motives. The sole consideration
| should be to see that the sum total OF
changes represents the public good. This
means that the subject cannot with wis
dom be dealt with in the year preceding g
I
of fact experience has conclusively shown
| that at such time it Is impossible to gel
men to treat It from the standpoint of the
public good. In my judgment the wise
time to deal With the matter Is immediate.
| ly after such election.
When our tax laws are revised the
question OF an income tax and an inherit.
ance tax should receive the careful atten-
ton Of our LEGISLATORS. In my judgment
| both of these taxes should be part Of OuI
system Of federal taxation. ! speak DIFF.
| identlv about the income tax because one
scheme for an income tax was declared
| unconstitutional by the Supreme Court
administer in its practical working. and
great care would have to be exercised te
see that 1t was not evaded by the very
men whom it was most desirable to have
taxed for II so evaded it would. of course
be worse than no tax at all: as the least
desirable of all taxes Is the tax which
| bears heavily upoA the honest as com.
pared with the dishonest man. Neverthe
less, a graduated income tax Of the prop.
1 er type would be q desirable feature Of
| federal taxation. and it Is to be hoped thai
one may be devised which the Supreme
Court will declare constitutional.
| The inheritance tax. however, Is both q
/ more important for the purpose OF having
the fortunes of the country bear In pro
| portion to their increase In size q corre
\ spending increase and burden OF taxation
The government has the absolute right t.
decide as to the terms upon which maj
| shall receive a beouest or devise from
another. and this point in the devolutier
Of property Is especially appropriate FOL
the imposition of a tax.
| Laws imposing such taxes have repeat
eddy been placed upon the national statute
! books and as repeatedly declared consti
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-03

Of Justice has been as prompt to proceed
against the wealthiest malefactor whose
crime was one of greed and cunning as
to proceed against the agitator who In
cites to brutal violence. Everything that
can be done under the existing law, and
with the existing state of public opinion.
which SO profoundly influences both the
courts and juries, has been done. But
the laws themselves need Strengthening
In more than one important point; they
should be made more definite. so that no
honest man can be ,ed unwitungiy to
break them, and so that the real wrong
doer can be readily punished.
Moreover. there must be the public opin-
ion back Of the laws or the laws them
selves will be of no avail. At present
while the average juryman undoubtedly
wishes to see trusts broken up and is
quite ready to fine the corporation IT
self, he Is very reluctant to find the facts
proven beyond a reasonable doubt when
of the business community for fndulging
in practices which are profoundly un-
healthy, but which. unfortunately. the
business community has grown to recog-
nize as well-nigh normal. Both the pres
ent condition Of the law and the presen:
temper of juries render it a task of ex-
IRENE difficulty to get at the real wrong
doer in any such case, especially by i'm
prisonment. Yet it is from every stand
point far preferable to punish the prime
Onen0er 10y imprisonment rather IMAM TO
fine the corporation with the attendant
damage to stockholders.
The two great evils in the execution Of
our criminal laws today are sentimental
fty and technicality. For the latter the
remedy must come from the hands Of the
legislatures, the courts and the lawyers
The other must depend for its cure upon
the gradual growth of a sound public
opinion which shall insist that regard
for the law and the demands Of reason
shall control all other influences and emo
tons in the jury box. Both of these evils
must be removed or public discomfort
with the criminal law will continue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-03
The Use of Injunctions
in Labor Controversies

Instances Of abuse in the granting Of
tnjunctions in labor disputes continue to
occur and the resentment In the minds of
those who feel that their rights are being
invaded and their liberty OF action and of
speech unwarrantably restrained contin-
ues likewise to grow. Much of the at
tack on the use Of the process of injunc-
ton Is wholly without warrant; but am
constrained to express the belief that for
some of It there Is warrant. This Ques-
tion Is becoming more and more one of
prime Importance, and unless the courts
will themselves deal with 1t in effective
manner, 1t Is certain ultimately to de-
mand some form Of legislative action. 1t
would be most unfortunate for our social
welfare II we should permit many honest
and law-abidtng citizens to feel that they
had just cause for regarding our courts
with hostility. I earnestly commend to
the attention Of the Congress this matter.
80 that some way may be devised which
Will limit the abuse of injunctions and
protect those rights which from time to
time 1t unwarrantably invades. More
over, discomfort Is often expressed with
the courts. not only in labor disputes, but
where state laws are concerned. re-
frain from discussion of this question as
am informed that it will soon receive
the confederation of the Supreme Court
The federal courts must, of course.
decide ultimately what are the respective
sphere of state and nation in connection
with any law, state or national, and they
must decide definitely and finally in mat
tiers affecting Individual citizens, not only
as to the rights and wrongs of labor, but
as to the rights and wrongs Of capital:
and the national government must always
see that the decision of the court Is put
into effect, .,e-+--s. -
Tie process Of Injunction is an essential
adjunct of the courts doing its work
well; and as preventive measures are al
| ways better than remedial the wise use
of this process is from every standpoint
commendable. But where It Is reckless
~ or unnecessarily used. the abuse should
be censured, above abby the very men
who are properly anxious to prevent any
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-03
Physical Labor Necessary
to Progress of the Nation

When the Department of Agriculture
was founded there was much sneerinr az
to its usefulness. No department of the
government. however. has more emphat-
fcally INDICATED its usefulness, and none
save the Post Office Department comes
SO continually and intimately into touch
with the people. The two citizens whose
welfare is in the aggregate most vital to
the welfare of the-natiOn and, therefore,
to the welfare Of all. other citizens. are
the wage-worker who does manual labor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-03
Enforcement Of the Law.

A few years ago there was loud COM
plant that the law could not be invoked
against wealthy offenders. There is no such
complaint now. The course of the De-
partment of Justice during the last few
years has been such ~ 70 make it evident
that no man stands above the law; that
no corporation Is SO wealthy that 1t can
not be held to account. The Department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-03

Benent OF New Laws.
Those who fear. from any reason. the
extension OF federal activity will do we'll
to Study the history. not only of the ma
tional banking act, but Of the pure-fOod
law. and notably the meat inspection law
recently enacted. The pure-fOod law was
opposed SO violently that its passage was
delayed for q decade; yet 1t has worked
unmiyed and immediate good. The meat
inspection law was even more violently
assailed: and the same men who now de-
nounce the attitude Of the national gov
eminent In seeking to oversee and control
the workings of interstate common car
riers and business concerns then asserted
that we were ''discrediting and running a
great American industry" Two years
have not elapsed. and already 1t has be-
come evident that the great benefit the
law confers Upon the public is accom-
panied by an equal benefit to the repu-
table packing establishments. The latter
are better OF under the law than they
were without 1t. The benefit to Interstate
common carriers and business concerns
from the legislation / advocate would be
equally marked. ~
incidentally. in the passage Of the pure
food law the action OF the various state
food and dairy commissioners showed in
striking fashion how much good for the
whole people results from the hearty CO.
operation OF the federal and state off,
cials In securing given reform. 1t IL
primarily to the action Of these state
commissioners that We owe the enactment
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-05
.SNCW BACK IN
 CUSTOMS SERVICE

M. A. Snow was recently appointed 10 a position on the customs force for the coming season. Whether UT not the appointment will be made perman- eut has not been determined. MT. Snow recently took the civil service examination at Juneau, and it is gen. erally accepted that he will be added to the permanent service. He was in the customs service at this place during the summer season last year.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-05
PROF. HEPBURN 10
 APPEAR AT HAYNES

Prof Hepburn w-s at Haines ye>ter- terday. He made arrangements while there to put the play, Shaun Aroon," " CD at that place a week from | day. He has chartered the Hegg 10 make the trip. She is being repaired, re- painted and will be iD irst-cIoss condi- tion. There will be room for few ad. ditional passengers, and those who de
 sire to join the excursion must make arrangements to do SO at once by applying to Prof, Hepburn for passage.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-05
Jeff ,rSOn Arrives aud Sails
 Again

The Jefferson arrived in port early this morning with 52 passengers from Seattle and large list from Juneau and Douglas. She had two days mail and a good freight cargo. She was de- layed nOrUhtound at Quadrs bay for IA bours, discharging freight for the can nery there.
 The Jefferson sailed at 9;3O a.m. with 20 passengers.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-05
IN AND OUT CITY BURNS
Santiago Bring Destroyed
 By Fire

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskanl
 Havana, April 5-The city of Santia' go is being destroyed by fire. There Is DO water to be had and fire fighters are powerless. Aid is being rushed there from other towns but the inability to get water will problY make their efforts futile.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-05

Washington, April 5-President Roosevelt gave out another sensational interview last night. He states In em- phatic terms that he has positive in- formation that certain large trust con- pauies and corporations have raised 8 fund of 5000 900 for the purpose of controlling both the Republican and Democratic national conventions. He
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-05
skngvnyaus Blake R sOOFda

They have been having a bowling out at Seward. Will ClaysOn made the high average in one teeam and E. Finch Pitman made the high average in another team. The latter made the highest score in the toulnment and the former made the highest average.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-05

charges that the Rockefeller-Harrtman interests are inspiring the move.
 President Roosevelt says the RocAe' feiler-Harriman political syndicate will seek to nominate so-called conserve tive republican and that they are back ing the efforts of W. R. Hearst to divide the Democratic party so as to dispose of the possibility of its succeed
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-05
GETS OUT
Jam S H milton L. wis Re-
 signs From Office

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.l
 Chic go, April 5-James H'milton Lewis resigned bis office as co. poration counsei of ChDcago this morning so tn [ he could have more time L. devote O the defense of Mir. Flora CD q ldr wife of Millionaire Mike NcDop Id, the former On cago mhiiu ..n {, who shot aud kill d Webs rr GuriIu her fGrme. sweetheart, n hl, office recently
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-05
City of Seattle Unsupported

The City oJ Seattle went from Wrsn aell to Shakan and has not yet arrived at Juneau. She is expected to arrive here early tomorrow,
 The Humboldt will be due at 5ksg way tomorrow night.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-05
JAPANESE KlDN4PS WHITE
 WOMAN AT SEATTLE
Officer of Pacific liner entices unknown woman aboard ship, and sails leaving child on Seattle dock-Causes sensation

haied her, leaYinga child crying on the dock. The state department has been notified of the action The affair has caused 8 sensation in this city,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-05

Seattle, April "A Japanese ofhceF Of the ship Toromaru, sailing for Japan yesterday, induced an unknown white woman aboard his vessel aud Shang'
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-05

ing.
 The president says that he is pre- pared to conduct finish fight against the combination of corporations and capitalists, which Is seeking to regain control of the country,a and he intlmates that he might be a candidate for third term. He says he will drive Rocke- feller and Hartman to cover if they do
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-05
HITS HARDER YET
President charges that Hartman and Rockefeller have raised corruption fund of S5 100000 with which to control the Republican and Democratic national conventions--Promises to fight them to finish

not cease trying to interfere with his policies and aspirations.
 Harriman's stenogrRphsr ArTeStsd
 New York, April 5-Erauk Hill, stenographer for E. H. Hartman, was arrested this morning for selling copies of letters charging President Roosevelt, with soliciting campaign sub: :criptions from corporations in 1904.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-05
ON SHORE.
Steamship Al-Ki Aground
 N ar Juneau

Special Dispatch to Daily Alosaan)
 Juneau, April 5-The Al-Kt ran aground last night at Lawson cre~k, uear Juaeau dmrng a heavy fog. II is ,ro Ight the vessel has not been q, m' aged aLa that she will be foated again at the next high tide.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-05
DOLPHIN SAILS
 FOR SKAGWAY

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan ]
 Seattle, April 5-The Dolphin sailed for Sksgway yesterday evening. DJudge Wickersham was passenger for Juneau on the Dolphin.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-05

T. know what means comfort iD Skagway is to stay at the Filth Avenue 10 rl-a modern hosJelry iu every way
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-05
CREAM


Americas finest production. Rich and mellow: At the Seattle, the house oi old honest goods and reputation !.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-05
FreSh Meat

The Frye-Bruhn Co., keep all kind fresh meat constantly on hand.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-05
At che Mascot

Home mads Oyster Cocktails at :he Mascot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-20
PROOF OF MURDER
Stone Tied to the Frozen Body
of an Infant Found in the
Slough.
TO BE HELD TONIGHT
Remains of Little One Were Fastened
in Ice, Wrapped in Cloth
and Newspaper.

When the body of an infant found
in the ice of Sylvan slough near the
foot of Thirty-eighth street yesterday
was examined at the police
station, where it was taken. rope
with heavy rock attached was found
tied to it. A cloth was wrapped
around the body and a newspaper,
dated Nov. s, enclosed the cloth. The
date on the paper is the only clue as
to the possible date of the murder of
the infant The inquest will be held
this evening by Coroner Eckhart The
body was frozen through and the in.
quest had to be postponed till it was
thawed out. Emil Peterson, who re
sides at 221 Forty-fifth street, while il
company with another man, made the
gruesome find. The body was removed
from the police station to Knox's I'M
dertaking rooms
Points Plainly to Murder.
There is every indication that the
little baby was the victim of murder
but it is doubtful whether it will evel
be ascertained who the infant was, OF
who the murderer is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-20
LlITT IS FOOTBALL CAPTAIN
Chosen to Lead the High School Team
Next Year.

The high school football squad was
banqueted at the Hotel Harms by the
Athletic association of the school
Wednesday evening. An election for
captain was held and resulted in the
selection of Richard Lift, for two
years a member of the first team. and
during this season its quarterback. 1t
was decided that the manager should
be a student, as under present regula-
tons, instead of teacher being
chosen, as had been suggested. The
election for manager will be by the
Athletic association. The boys will
enjoy some preliminary training
previous to the opening of school next
fall in a weeks outing at a place
which will be selected later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-20

Will Give Box of Candy.-A 5-pound
box of the finest candy will be given
away at the Elite Christmas day, being
disposed of to the one who is fortu-
nate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-20
COULON WANTS A BIG PURSE
Asks Los Angeles Club to Put Up ST..
600 to FIGHT McGovern.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 20.-Manager
McCarey of the Pacific Athletic club a
few days ago offered Johnny Coulon a
purse of $500 if he would come to Los
Angeles and fight Young Terry Nc
Govern the 95-pound Los Angeles
boy McCarey has received word from
.Coulon asking for a purse double the
one offered.
Coulon states he will give McGovern
as large a side bet as the latter de-
sires. A battle between these two
youngsters would be a good drawing
card here, for McGovern is such a rug
ged fighter that Los Angeles fans have
great regard for his fighting ability.
Manager McCarey is not inclined to
raise his bid for this fight, but it is
hoped he will be able to arrange terms
satisfactory to both fighters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-20
LETTERS FOR
SANTA CLAUS
Sent to The Argus.

Sears, H., Dec. IS, 1907.-Dear Santa
Claus: | thought | would write this
letter to you. | want a big doll, doll
buggy, a trunk, dress. pair of stock
ings, a box of candy, two story books.
want trunk, doll, doll buggy 70"
my little sister. and rubber doll. q
top and a little wagon for my brother.
Don't forget them. Ana a bell and q
box of chalk, a blackboard. and a
Christmas tree, and pair of skates,
and a pair of leggins. and a box of
candles, a little bed, and sled. guess
I have to stop here. although | have
just begun my letter. Dear Santa
Claus, we love you-honest. Good
bye. MARGARET SCHEFF.
Dear Santa: l am little boy, past