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The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
PERFECTING BLOCK SIGNALS.
How the Chicago and Northwestern
Road Trains Its Employees.

From the pittsburg Dispatch.
The report Of the Chicago and North
western road on its block signal expert
ments for 1906 IS a timely contribution to
the public information. For some years
this company has been verifying the
working of its signal system by what It
calls surprises" In other words. at any
moment its employees may find themselves
. confronted with a contingency under the
signal service which calls for certain ac-
tion according TO the rules. In the early
years these surprises or tests revealed
a tendency 10 take chances and ignore
the rules that led to the discharge of ten
engineers and the severe disciplining Of
others. After that il was made plain
that disregard Of the rules relating 10
signals meant instant dismissal En-
ployes were informed that they had done
their best to contribute TO an accident and
II was not through any act Of theirs that
an accident had been avoided
What was the result? During last year
l.6-5 surprises. or tests. were held on this
road. OF an average Of over four daily.
Yet in not a single instance were the
rules disregarded. The company. there
fore, feels safe in saying that il has
/ brought its block system 70 such per
fection it is practically impossible for an
/ accident TO happen.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
President still Firm.

Representative John Garner, whose dis
trict includes Brownsville, escorted TO the
White House yesterday John Bannou.
secretary Of the board Of trade Of that
now world-famous metropolis that nestlcs
in the extreme southwest corner OF the
United States. The President exhibited
something akin TO emotion when he
learned who his visitor was
Your town IS now known all over the
world" declared the Chief Magistrate
as he seized the outstretched hand of the
brOnzed Texan.
I hope it is, sir" proudly replied Mr.
Bannon, and I came here"
Yes, sir broke IN the President
"Brownsvine's fame has certainly aown
far, and i; IS a real pleasure for NE 10
see you here"
Il thank you. Mr. President" resumed
the abashed Bannon, and 1 want 20
say that"
Yes, indeed" persisted the President.
everybody is certainly talking about
Brownsville"
Obviously the situation was becoming
desperate for Bannon. secretary Of the
Brownsville Board Of Trade He had
come all the way from the uttermost
limit of the nation to make a little speech
70 the President, and it was beginning 20
look as if he would be denied that pleas
ure. Bracing himself a third time. he
said:
4 want to let you know that all Of us
at Brownsville are with YOU. Mr Presi-
dent. and We all hope that"
Thank you, thank youi' exclaimed the
President, giving the hand of mis- Texas
visitor a harder squeeze, adding: You
people of Brownsville know. of course
that there is only one side TO this ques-
ton-absolutely only one side"
SECRETARY Bannon's interview was nj nn
end. and he glided out Of the White House
as if he were treading on air He teIe-
graphed to Brownsville last night a mes
sage 20 this effect
The President is all right"
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
TAXES ON INHERITANCE.
Contributions to the Public Reyenut
in Twenty-Five States.

From the ST. Louis Globe Democrat
The Census Bureaus inquiry shows that
twenty-five States tax inheritances, and
the aggregate amount which they re-
ceived in she latest year from which COM
plete figures have been obtained is a lit
tie over 100000 New York got g. 300, COO
from this source, Pennsylvania, 81, 81, go:
Illinois. 500. 900: Massachusetts, S433 900;
Connecticut, S3340O0 California, $3.50 900;
Missouri. 229.0O0, and the other eighteen
States received smaller amounts. The
census authorities believe. however. that
the s., 10000 obtained from this tax in the
year from which they have compiled the
figures viii be 100000 or S12,O00,000 in
1866
In some Of the States, it will be noticed,
the Inheritance tax is rather important
item in the revenues. Il is easy to see
that New York would dislike to surrender
this 50 10000 p year to the Federal gov
ernment, which it will have to do If the
Presidents proposition for an inheritance
tax should be adopted. Pennsylvania
Illinois. Missouri. and the other States
which have this tax in any phase proba-
bly, would like To hang onto H. This Is a
sentiment which will tell against the
proposition if It comes up IN Congress in
a practical way.
Assuming that the twenty-five States
which tax inhcritances get. in the aggre-
gate, about S12.CO0.OOO from that source in
1866. the addition OF the other twenty
States to the roll Of inheritance takers
would bring this form of revenue up 10
SIG. O00,O00 or SlS000,000 in a year But
there is reason 10 believe. from England S
experience, that a United States inheri-
tance tax would yield much more than
this sum AS We are now running up a
surplus which will be likely 20 amount 10
S6O0o.Uo0 OF more for the twelve months
which end next June. Congress viii not
be in hurry 10 enact any new forms Of
taxation. Secretary Shaw puts the
Treasury surplus FOR the present fiscal
var al s5s CCG.000 but his estimates have
usually been below the mark The pres
ent indications are that the States will be
allowed 10 retain their revenue from in
heritances.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
Overlooking the Practical Suggestion.

Cardinal Gibbons has written an inter
esting and appealing article setting forth
the things to be done by trades unions
as their part in achieving amicable rela-
tions with capital. The eminent prelate
deals with the question from an ethical
point Of view. He agrees that working
men have the right 10 band themselves
together because capitalists do likewise
and he does not see why there should be
any conflict between capital AID labor. He
declares that the laborer lis ut all times
entitled to a fair and just compensation
for his services, and deserves, besides
kind and cOnsiderate treatment" On the
other hand. labor organizations have
sacred obligations to be fulfilled, and,
consequently, their control and direction
should be placed in the hands of wise
leaders only men," he says, "of great
tact. superior executive ability. and Of
great frmness Of character should be Sc
lected for such positions-men of con-
science, who viii honestly strive TO work
for the best interest of both employe and
employer"
This is admirable advice. as is also the
appeal to laboring men to foster habits
OF economy, and to take an active. per-
sonal, conscientious interest in the bus
iness of those who employ them. We beg
TO submit, however. that the era Of peace
between labor and capital will not be
/ founded upon these altruistic conditions.
| because it viii be many long and weary
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
Wont Use m Umbrella.

Senator Beveridge hustled into the
executive offices one day last week out
Of a drizzllng rain. His overcoat dripped
with moisture and the upturned brim Of
his soft hat held a raging rivulet He had
to mop the rain from his face before he
passed on toward the Presidents inner
room. It was still drizzling when he
started to leave the building. An ac-
commodating Secret Service man offered
to lend him an umbrella
Thank you, but 1 never use 'em." said
the Hoosier statesman The umbrella
is a sign Of degeneTacy Of the times. 1
was raised on a farm, and as a boy of
fourteen I have plowed for hours in driz-
zling rains that soaked me 10 the skin
without doing me any harm. In fact,
believe it did me good Fresh rain is a
wholesome thing. 1t fills the nostrils with
ozone and sets the blood to tingling ]
have noticed that persons who avoid rain
are not as healthy as I am. / get out in
the rain whenever / can. If more people
would do this the health Of the race
would be stronger. I never have bought
an umbrella, and 1 don't think I ever
shall"
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
CAPITOL GOSSIP.
iingo Was There.


Sergeant Mingo Sanders heard himself
discussed pro anG con in the abstract
yesterday in the Senate OF the United
States He sat sedate and serene amidst
multitude Of black men. who focked
10 the Senate galleries TO hear the debate
on the Brownsville affair, and not once
did he bat an eye, or show his teeth in
"a grin. Sergeant Mingo Sanders is a
national issue. but whether he realizes his
Importance or not is not known. He as
soldier twenty-six years. and he learned
ia that hard experience 10 hold his tongue
and control his emotions. With steady
gaze he kept his eyes fixed upon the
speakers in yesterdays Senate perform
ance. Mr.. Gearin. OF oregon. broke in
upon the programme OF the day with a
speech on the japanese question, and
Sergeant Mingo Sanders listened 70
the Oregon statesman's exposition Of
the yellow peril issue with an inter
est that betokened his belief that
after a while Mr. Gearin would get around
70 the Brownsville affair The grizzled
black trooper knew that some sort Of
race question was the subject Of Senator
Gearins agitation. and he seemed con-
WINGED that the Oregonian was only laying
d broad foundation for d discussion OF the
growing race question In general This
belief wac strengthened by the fact that
Senator Gearin severely criticised the
President. When Senator Lodge took the
floor in defense Of the President In the
matter Of the Twenty-ifth Infantry, All
the blacks In the galleries leaned forward
and gave close attentiOn-aN but Sergeant
Mingo Sanders, who did not change ms
attitude. or his facial expression. When
Senator Foraker rose the dusky faces
lighted up with expectation, and even the
stern countenance Of MingO underwent a
slight change
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
Legislation to Preserve Forests.

From the New York Evening Post
The Appalachian and White Mountain
forest reserve projects belong to that
great class Of measures which every one
knows TO be deserving. but which stand
only poor chance Of early adoption The
arguments in favor of the forest reserves
are of general APPLICATION. Government
control Of such tracts prevents wasteful
numbering. secures a timber supply for
the future, safeguards tho watersheds
from freshets, increases the value Of wa
terpowers, protects against forest fires,
and is in every way a wise and far
sighted policy Why. then, restrict its
benefits 10 bne section OF the country?
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
Wr. Fairbanks Long walks.

When the Senate holds a session the
Vice President walks from his home 20
the Capitol and back again unless the
weather is too bad, but on those days
when there are no meetings Of the Sen
ate the Vice President usually remains
in his residence until almost dusk and
then emerges for a long walk through
the fashionable Northwest section. lie
devotes about one hour 20 pedestrianism
on such occasions, hts route nearly al
ways being up Connecticut avenue from
his home around the corner In K street.
out 10 Dupont Circle, and on toward
Mount Pleasant Frequently he stops at
the home OF q friend for an informal
call Of "a few minutes. He is rarely ever
accompanied, seemingly preferring 20 be
alone on these trdmps When Mr.. Fair
banks was met by a friend after dark
the other day and asked II he felt perfect
~ safe in being out at such an hour
alone he somewhat Indignantly resented
the apparent implication that il was un-
safe for him 10 do things that are done
by ordinary citizens. II hope" said
the Vice President that the day will
never come IN this country when / can't
ramble around at any hour by myself
His friend suggested that possibly the day
would come when II might be unsafe for
him 10 do SO. but the Vice President
sternly insisted that he hoped not
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
Dre,r loo NInnv kings.

From the Scrap Book
A story about King Edward IS worth
repeating. Just before the illness which
caused the gostponement Of the corona
ton, he was racing down one Of the
country roads in his motor car at speed
which was away beyond the legal limit
Hi, hir called a policeman. Stop
there in the name of the law
His majesty is said TO have slackened
speed and called out: But I'm the King
Jest you come O. that was the re-
ply, AN lets ave yer COrrec descrip-
ton. Yer the third blessed king wots
come along this morning"
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08

year before human nature changes What
is needed is a more practical suggestion,
and this is found in the proposition that
all labor organizations should be fully
Incorporated. and thus placed on an
equality OF liability with mercantile con-
Germs. A corporation can be sued for
any injury II may inflict, and any or all
Of its visible assets can be seized 10 sat
isfy the judgment obtained by the in
jured party. Labor unions should incor-
porate in the same fashion, able 10 sue
and be sued. and liable to penalty for
damage done.
In New South Wales and New Zealand.
where arbitration is compulsory. the gov
ernment first demands the Incorporation
of labor unions When this step is taken
in this country we win come nearer TO a
condition Of peace between labor and cap
ital Labor unions will then be 10th 20
organize strikes until they are certain
that they have the right upon their side.
and can defend themselves. II need be- In
the courts As It is now. the corpora
tion suffers possibly incalculable in
jury through n labor trouble and has no
means of redress. II it Injuries an en-
plOye, it can be sued; If an employe in
iures it. there is no method of balancing
the score.
When labor organizations and COM
mercial corporations are put upon the
same plane, we Will see fewer strikes and
less friction Cardinal Gibbons does right
TO preach temperance and sympathy. but
he also overIooks the vital consideration
OF equity. 1t is a practical suggestion,
TO be sure. this incorporation Of labor
unions. but none the less does It deserve
consideration as being Of more real value
than the cardinals eloquent sermon.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
on WeaIthiest neeedent.

From the Boston Herald.
a review Of the neurology Of the past
year has brought out the hitherto unpub-
lished statement that Marshall Field. who
IS numbered among the years dead mil
honaires, died possessed of d larger for
tune than any other rich man who has
ever died in this country There are far
larger fortunes here than that left by
Mr. Field, but their possessors still live.
The figures published in connection with
this statement seem to show that it is
correct. and. being so. it is worth moth
ing even at this late day.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
Government Interference vindicated

Mr. Hartman and Mr.. Hill very likely
feel that official interference is harmful
and disoTganizing TO business. and even
that it is unconstitutional from the
standpoint OF the selfish interest of the
carrier corporations, but their action in
meeting the crisis OF public concern and
Fastening TO solve the practical problems
is a signal vindiCation Of the efficiency of
government regulation, provided always
that such legal power IS in the hands of
a jealous and fearless executive.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
GET THE HOOK.

And now we get the story
(We've had il ere to-day
That William Ellis Corey
VIII wed a cOryphee.
Does Corey wish to marry.
Or is the yarn a myth?
II not. We wish he'd hurry
And get things over with.
His tale is not so thrilling;
His part is poorly played.
A good roof-garden killing
Would put him in the shade.
What claim has he to glory?
/ say It TO his face
That William Ellis Corey
Has had enough Of space.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
The Penitentinry Yawns.

From the New York World.
After the rate bill was passed Mr..
Roosevelt was credited with an ambition
TO send the first railroad president TO the
penitentiary who was caught violating it.
The Sherman law is fifteen years older
than the rate law. No distinguished finan-
cier has yet been sent to the penitentiary
for violating this statute. Why not be-
gin. Mr. President?
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
Trying "a Beat Dryden.

In the growing mix-up at Trenton over
the election OF Senator Dryden's sue
CessoT il appears from the Washington
view point that Judge Mahlon Pitney has
IA decided advantage IN the race. Judge
Pitney is one OF the foremost citizens Of
New Jersey. being member Of one Of the
oldest and most arist0cratic families Of
that State. lie is a Princeton man by
education. and graduated in the class Of
1879, the most famous class ever turned
out by that institution. Woodrow VIII
son was a member Of the class, and the
friendship then formed between him and
Judge Pitney has been maintained ever
since. Judge Pitney has not been con-
spicuouusly active in the partisan politics
Of New Jersey. and il is asserted that his
political convictions are about as strongly
Democratic as they are Republican. Il
is confidently predicted by persons who
know him that should he be sent 20 the
Senate he soon would take rank among
the leaders Of that body.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
Agreement Ought TO Be Easy.

Prom the Brooklyn Eagle.
There are two countries that do not
want labOTers to come to the United
States. One of the countries is this re-
public. The other country is the empire
Of Japan The two ought to be able TO
prevent the invasion
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
As a Redeeming Feature.

That young woman is not intelligent,
amiahle. or even decently courteous
oh, but her father is worth a million
dollars"
Then. I think, she should be required
to display a notice TO that effect"
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
ComprOufse.

From the Chicago Tribune
Mrs Kawler-Do you allow your hus-
band to smoke in the house?
Mrs. Homer-Yes; we have a tacit un-
derstanding that while he Is smoking I
can do all the talking I want TO.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
Medicine,
Frnm PIInrh-

fTIIu TUllI.
First Lady Doctor-He is sleeping now.
and Is certainly recovering. He proposed
TO me this morning.
Second Lady Doctor-Indeed, He was
probably delirious.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
SIG Know. Nhat ]. Best.

This young fellow in the Tombs should
bear in mind the old song
What old song?"
Always Take Mothers Advice -
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
High-soundinE Titles.

From the Detroit Free Press.
In addressing him as The Beloved.
Most Cherished, Exalted. Most Honored
and Excellent President" the Sultan must
think Mr.. Roosevelt is at the head of
some dinky lodge.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
Coy. Hughes, Start.

From the Chicago Tribune
Gov. Hughes. of New York, will do
He starts in like real governor
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
Tempting a RilIionnire.

From the New York Herald
A correspondent in Staten Island asks,
How can we induce John D. R0ckefel-
Ter to attend our Sunday school banquet?'
Put oysters on the bin OF fare
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
OF English women.

From the Harlequin.
An English wit remarked Of English
women that while romance made wrecks
of them. marriage made them look Ike
public buildings.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08

The proposition to make Mr.. Roosevelt
judge of that jamestown baby show bears
every mark Of finely conceived flank
movement upon the part OF the anti
Roosevelt element in the G. o. p.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
Most Too Capable.

From the Chicago Record Herald
In Mr. HarTimans opinion. apparently.
there is only one capable railroad man in
this country.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
AnHntafnHS

There was a young man IN Mobile
Who loved a sweet girl a great die,
When he gave hcr Ting
The cold-hearted thing
Asked him if the setting was rile.
Houston Post.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08

De Pauw University is rent asunder by
the discuSsin as 10 whether the short
spike-taH coat or the long spike-tai coat
is the fit and proper thing for evening
wear It is 70 be hoped that the dis
cussion viii not be permitted to interfere
with athletic training.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
Different Kinds of PeopIe.

From che Louisville Courier-Journal
A United States Senator says he is
commissioned by the people" Standard
Oil people or Ship Trust people, Senator?
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08

According to the Travers Bay tMichJ
Eagle. Miss Hazel Russell. the genial
telephone girl spent Christmas with her
parents" That sort % a telephone girl
ought not 20 spend many more Christ
masses with her parents
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
Almost an American.

From the Richmond News-LeadeT
Some of our contemporaries seem to
have assumed that Mr.. Bryce will repre-
sent this country at washington.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08

If Japan doesn't subside and retire from
the battle-ship business, that nation is
going to crowd every known human
emotion, save intense anxiety, from out
the soul Of Capt. Richmond Pearson Hob
son.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08

An American in Cuba has written TO
Gov. Magoon 10 look out for revolutions.
Good advice too, when the governor
receives q strange visitor these days he
can never be sure that he isn't entertain
inE \ revolution.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08

II is hard 70 decide whether Gov.
Hughes intention TO have the ballot
boxes re0pened because he thinks Hearst
may have been elected mayor Of New
York is intended as the Offering OF an
olive branch or just a mean revenge.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08

the long-sunering consumer. All the anti
trust legislation might as well go whis-
Ting down the wind
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08

A widow wants $4,000 damages because
she was WOOed in verse. The offense was
grave, IL Is true, but surely she must
have scanned the genuemans epistles
minuteIy 90 have discovered that much
damage
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08

Gov Pennypacker says Pennsylvania =
new capitol will reflect credit" upon the
State for many years to come. Another
such dea' as that, and reflected credit viii
be about all Pennsylvania can ever again
expect TO get in this world.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08

Missouri has a society of Bills. II Mr..
Bryan and Mr.. Taft want TO be shown.
they should apply for membership
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08

Marion Harland has written H. 1876 cook
ing receipts in her time. A good many
married men will be surprised 70 learn
that the number Is so small
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08

Respectable Pittsburg people are said
to be ashamed 90 register from their
home city when abroad. They evidently
fear some one may take them for MEM
bers Of the millionaire set
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08
Win His Dyspepsia

Y dreamt last night dat wuz John D.
Rockefeller"
An where wuz ye?"
De wust possible place, in course. At
a banquet"
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08

The young man who got a pair Of ice
skates in his Christmas stocking is begin
ming 10 look with dark suspicion upon the
yvear her man
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08

A Baltimore poet waTbles, In that
sweet hour I shall lie beneath some balmy
Southern sky" The Ananias Club has no
sectional prejudices.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08

A Schenectady man has invented an
automobile that runs by means Of a clock.
Wary and experienced pedestrians will
keep just as close watch on 1t as on the
old kind.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08

In the House Of Commons restaurant
they serve a fine luncheon for 80 cents.
and so they do at Panama. Therefore.
Mhats the matter with Panama
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08

One Of Slams great industries is threat
ened with bankruptcy because sneak
thieves come around and steal the ele-
plants. Strange what big ideas thieves
entertain these DAYS
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08

A Texas man saw "a flaming sword in
the sky at O'Clock on the morning of
New Years Day. Evidently his resolution
had the quickest finish Of any on record.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08

That Virginia gobbler who was shot at
by the President and missed Is no doubt
telling his colleagues some strange and
uuheard-0f things concerning the man be-
hind the gun.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08

Whatever Harry Thaw's defense may
be. theoretically, the lawyers will proba-
bly, see 10 it that the S5O0000 sinking fund
set aside by the Thaws for his acquittal
is properly reduced to 30 cents.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08

There are S1.0OO,OO0,0 600 worth Of diamonds
in this country. Remember that when
you slip yours under your pillow to-
night
The Washington herald., 1907-01-08

Money is steady says market item.
Not steady company. however