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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-29
Yellow. Pine Forests.

The leading areas of yellow pine
production in the United States are
no longer In the South Atlantic
States, but have been shifted to the
Southwest. The States of Louisiana,
Texas, Mississippi and Arkansas each
produced 10 per cent or more Of the
total cut yellow pine last year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-29
He Didn't Ride,

The fat colonel, who had received
orders to take a horseback jaunt
came out Of his quarters and looked
at the horse.
"Will he stand without hitching?'
he asked.
Eyes, colonel" the orderly replied
as he touched his cap.
The colonel looked at the horse
again.
"Then let him stand" he said and
went back and filled out his resigna
tion.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-29

Zinc cofins.

Zinc coffins are largely used in
Vienna, but the more expensive ones
are made of copper, and cost as much
as $2,500, while a bronze and copper
coffin recently made for Russian
Archduke cost over $4,000.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-29

Mrs. Russell Sage recently gave
$4,000 to create playground and
athletic field around the Pierson High
School at Sag Harbor, L. I.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-29

M. Heath, of 1853
Eighth Street: "For
fifteen years I suf-
fered with pains in
my back, frequent
calls to pass the Sc
cretions, dropsy, rheu.
matte aches and other
symptoms Of kidney
trouble. l could gel
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-29

no relief until used Doan's Kidney
Pills. They cured me five years ago,
and this is twice | have publicly said
SO. The cure was thorough"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-29

Garfield Tea is a natural laxative-it
regulates the digestion, puriies the blood,
eleanses the system, clears the complexion,
br,ghtens the eyes and brings the glow Of
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-29

An effort is being made to organize
the workmen of Mexico on the same
lines as they are in other countries.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-29
FROM SUNNY ORANGE GROVES.
The Twicc-Told Experience of Sar
Bernardino, Calf, Man.

From Sunny San Bernardino, in the
midst of orange groves, writes Lionel
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-29

Itch cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-29

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrupfor Children
teething, softens thegums, s,reducesinilamma-
tion, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c a bottle
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-29

DROPSY NE: NEW w.. D.scGvsay; 1!s,; " *;
worst cases. Boob Of iesiinonials and
Grce- Dr.. N. N. GREEN'S SONS, Boz n, Atlanta, Ca
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-29

FITS, ST. Vitus Dance Nervous Diseases per.
manently cured by DR.. Kline's Great Nerve
Restorer. 50 trial bottle and treatise free.
Dr. II. r. Kline, Id, ,93l Arch St., Phila., Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-29
PUTIN AM ADELES DYES

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-20
Chairman Smith and a Public Utilities Com
mission Bill.

satisfaction to The Times to be able to agree with Chair
Smith of the House Committee District of Columbia in the
matter of public service commission Mr. Smith that he is
In favor establishing such commission the members to be appoint
ed by the President He has promised that he will press this measure
(which ne believes represents the most satisfactory solution of the prob
lem of control and regulation of the public service corporations
Now Chairman Smith will just look into the argument for repeal
of the gas initiation section of the law of 1890 permit himself 10 be
convinced that that enactment ought to be wiped from the statutes he
and The Times will be quite accord If he will ask the opinions the
District Commissioners of the Corporation Counsel any good
and dnterested lawyer he confirmation of the position of
this paper that that section long not repealed constitutes
to effectiveness of public utilities commission For if the
Supreme Court shall sustain that imitation law and the Gas Monopoly
shall issue few millions of stock under its authority to just that
extent will the usefulness of commission be limited.
The general disposition manifest in Congress-
regulation of public service facilities commission naturally
gratifying to The Times view of its long advocacy such
will be greater victory the public than this
paper had hoped to short time such law passes this
session of Congress True the chance of its passage not yet
down brilliant 1t big and difficult piece legislation and only
the vigorous and united nSence the Districts friends Congress-
and especially of those the District Committees houses can
possibly make success possible at this session.
Congress has been coming rapidly realize the mpossbty
Of keeping in its hands all these questions of regulation
delegate the power the power will that the long and
short of the matter Legislatures of States and cities have
long recognized that and public service commissions gas commissions
railroad commissions and the like have been delegated powers which
originally belonged to legislature but which in the things
impraccable legislature attempt enforce Certainly the
National Capital entitled enlightened and consderae treatment
other cities receive.
We congratulate Chairman Smith getting Of the public
service commission question at the right place
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-20
Wornout Whips
From the House,
Livery Man Begs

Representative James T. Burk OF
Pennsylvania is the recipient today OF
what is perhaps the most remarkable
letter received by any member Of the
present Congress.
n explanation Of it. the statement
must be made that Burll has been named
assistant whip for the Republicans.
and, in this capacity, he is charged with
getting a big Republican element ID
attend the sessions Of the House daily.
The letter which is from one OF Mr..
Burk's constituents in AIurGocksvIlle.
Pa, reals as follows:
Dear Sire: see by the papers that
YOU are appointed the driver for sIr.
Cannon, the Speaker, and also the whip
per for the House. Now. AIr. BuTE, I
have a livery stable in this small town,
and 1 have lost a great many whips II
you viii send me the old ones you do
not need, 1 viii pay the express Q. o.
y "
A postscript Is added. as follows:
1T doesn't matter how old your whips
are Anything viii do for my old plugs
Mr.. Burk has informed his constituent
that the whip" IN the House does not
beat his fellow members TO death with
a riding whip or any other whip.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-20
Our Winning Diplomacy.

Two impressive comments on
American diplomacy have been
made within the week. One was by
Baron Takahira, the japanese am
bassador. We refer to his reference
10 the Legitimate cause" which, as
he says, is always at the founda-
ton of American diplomacy" The
other is the comment made by the
London Standard on the subject of
the treaty now negotiating between
Great Britain and the United
States.
From experience Of past deal
ings with Washington, says the
Standard, sit is natural to infer
that smooth progress means a sur
render on the part of our represen-
tatives. Owing to the cul-
pable simplicity or assured timidity
of our ambassadors and secretaries
of state our successive conventions,
such as have been ratified by the
United States Senate, mark so many
abandonments Of what undoubtedly
were British claims and most of US
believe were also British rights. 1t
would be i'll hammered to complain
and futile to repine in taking stock
of our diplomatic failures. We are
but paying the highest possible
compliment to the energy and re-
source Of American citizenship"
The legitimacy of the cause is
what has made American diplomacy
successful in practically all its I'M
dertaking in recent times. Olney.
Hay, and Root have one after the
other made victorious the straight
and square deal. Takahira under
stands this. The Standard doesn't.
Otherwise it would have more con
fdence in Ambassador Bryce, who
is more like the typical American
envoy than anyone Britain has so
Ear sent to US.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-20
HAITI THREATENS CLASH
WITH FOREIGN CONSULS

PORT. Az PRINCE. Haiti. Feb. 20
p esident Nord Alexis is nearer clash
today with the French and German min
listers and Spanish consul at CoIaives
than at any time since leaders OF the
recent Hsitien rebellion took refuge
with the diplomats.
Alexis Is not preparef, indeed. to go
20 the extent OF invading the diplomats
homes, but, learning that attempts are
to be made TO smuggle the refugees out
Of the country, he has so securely bot
tied up the ports that their escape is
virtually impossible.
The diplomats are inclined TO regard
this as a grave affront. The President
ea,-s he considers the security Of his
government at stake. and thinks he may
as well risk French, German, and
SDanIsh anger as the certainty Of the
revolutionary outbreaks which are sure
Ia follow if Inalcontents consider them
selves safe from punishment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-20
LIABILITY LAWS
HURT BOTH SIDES
-LdunceEOt Packer
lechnicalitieS in the United
States Work to Disadvan-
tage of Laboring Class.
British law Should Be
Adopted Here, Says Eco
nomic Society Speaker.

advocating radical change IN the
law governing employers liability Tor
accidents that befalI employees, Launce-
LOT Packer, OF the Bureau Of CORPORA
tiOnsi gave an interesting talk on work
mems compensation versus employers
liability at the Cosmos Club last night.
The lecture, which was largely attend
ca. was held under the auspices Of the
washington Economic Sociaty.
Ehe systems ia vogue in this coun-
try and those in existence in Europe"
DIR. Packer said. ARE materially dif-
Ierent. In practically every country in
Europe an employers liability law has
been enacted, which provides amply for
TIE accidents that befaI the en-
ploye. In this country, u1len the ques-
ton OF damages fOr injuries received
IS assessed by a jury. in d number OF
cases, Eardships either for the en-
ployer or for the employe is the result
Citing some Of the Instances, AIr
Packer brought a tabulated sheet be-
fore the society, IN which Verdicts
which had been rendered by Juries were
shown on one hand TO be wholly in
adequate and on the other highly ex-
cessive.
United States work to the disadvantage
OF the workman. Employers liability
associations almost prevent reasonable
verdicts for personal injuries. Duress
IN forcing settlements is used by these
concerns, and in the end the employee
is the loser. This condition in some
States has been slightly relieved. but
on the whole the system in operation
in this country should DO adjusted"
Mr- Packer then advocated the adop-
ton of a system based on the laws
governing the relations between tie
employer and the employed in Great
Britain.
There" he said. "the present law
has been in effect for ten years. and Iu
seems to suit the contingencies, No ma
ter what injury the emplOye may sus-
tain by reason OF his employment the
employer is under the penalty Of pay
ing q certain amount as compensation
for the injury, and this, too, whether
the employee has been negligent OF not
The adoption OF such a system in TINS
country would effectually prevent any
hardships arising between employer and
employe in regard 10 personal injuries
received by the latter while IN the
course OF his business
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-20
Taft Makes Addresses
To Cheering Crowds
In New England Towns

LOWELL. Mass, Feb. 2o-secretary
Of War William II. Taft concluded a
two days visit 10 New Hampshire and
Massachusetts last evening, and left
Lowell for Boston. where ne boarded
the Federal express at o'clock last
night for Washington The Secretary
delivered two addresses. one In Nashua.
\. IL. yesterday afternoon. which was
devoted entirely 90 description OF the
work being carried on by the Govern
ment in the Philippines. and 70 the
progress being made IN digging the
Panama canal. Last evening he Rd-
dressed the members of the Lowell
Board OF Trade
At Nashua Mr. Taft was welcomed
oy Mayor bert Shedd in the presence
Of a cheering crowd. After a noon
lunch he held a reception. AID about
200 Of the leading business men at
Nashua were introduced 10 him. he
was then escorted 10 a hall. where he
gave a talk on the Philippines. and the
Panama canal before a large audience.
In his address. Mr.. Taft said in part:
Within recent years. the United
States has advanced TO the position Of
one OF the worlds powers. although this
advancement has been the result in part
Of a war which was practically thrust
upon us as a people.
1.-THE possession o. the Philippines and
Porto Rico Yields far greater in
fiuence among the world nations than
We at home suppose
THE visit OF sixteen battleships to
the Pacific win have an excellent ef-
feet f5r- peace rather than fer war. We
are not going about the world with a
chip on our shoulders. we are not
hunting war That is the last thing
that this cCuntry wants.
-JinKOss in Japan and IN America are
largely responsible for the war rumors
thar are in circulation. What under
heaven 10 we want 10 fight Japan FORT
Reports Of war with Japan should be
stamped u9on at every opportunity. and
that Is what I am trying 10 do.
II apprehend no danger from the
civilization ~ China as some people
profess The argument has been that n
China comes into competition with US
We Will be wiped out commercially. /
hold that the more the Chinese are civil
lied the better market they will repre-
sent for the United States"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-20
RIGHT TO VOTE
IN THE DISTRICT
URGED BY LEAGUE

Holding up the Dolliyer DILL for the
adjustment Of the present school sys-
TEN as a striking example Of the heio-
lessness Of the citizens OF the District,
when It comes to a matter Of influencing
legislation. William +. Gude, with other
speakers. demanded suffrage in the Dis
trict al a meeting Of the Independent
Suffrage League last night
There is absolute need that the cit
liens Of this District should be repre-
scented on the floor Of the House and
Senate said BEr. Guide. Had we this
representation It would not be possible
to railroad through some autocratie bill
like the Dolliver measure, regardless
Of the interests Of the whole people
and without giving the opposite side
a chance TO be heard.
'.,rhe polliver bill is a striking ex-
ample of what we are up against, and
If we had the suffrage and were rep
resented as we should be in Congress,
our representatives would demand Il
hearing. As It IS, those who have op-
posed the Dolliver plan have been de-
med a hearine before the committee
that reported lavorahly on the bill
Thus We have the statements Of few
disgruntled people, who did appear for
the other sid. influencing legislation
which affects over 1900 teachers. $1,000
school children. and 100000 people, and
we are helpless"
Mr.. Gude spoke egains the disfrar-
chisement plan now in vogue here, as
did President samuel Goupers, of the
American Federation OF Labor. Presi-
dent ConlDers attacked the Commits
sioRers and the pres snL form OF govern
ment He STYLED the Commissioners
irresponsible and heartily advocated
suffrage for the PEOPLE Of Washington,
in order that they might have voice
in their own government
At The conclusion OF the addresses a
committee Of five was named 10 draft
a petition 10 be circulated in the Dis
trict to obtain signatures OF all persons
In favor Of such suffrage.
The meeting of the league was held
in Odd Fellows Ian, and was presided
over by DIT. Robert Reyburn, candidate
for Republican delegate to the national
convention.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-20

persons whose money savings are small
that cOnfine themselves to the postal
hanks, and II can be imagined that these
government institutions are training
schools which educate the people to
transfer themselves and their lsrFer
savings TO the nOn-gOvernment banks
and the branches of the Bank Of France
The non-gOVernmenU savings banks
nave deposits aggregating $3.50, 600, 900.
In his last annual report Mr..
Meyer argued that a chain of these
banks would keep in circulation a
large amount Of money now kept
out Of circulation. The fact that
the banks would Be conducted under
Government auspices would be at
tractive TO many thrifty persons
who have little or no confidence in
the ordinary savings banks. Mr..
Mason's report shows that it works
so in France, and that but for the
postal savings banks much of the
S240,00o,oo0 now in circulation
would probably be slowed away in
the traditional hiding places.
Another point to be considered is
that such a scheme would ap-
peal TO immigrants already ia
miliar with postal savings banks
and trusting in them. Thus a great
deal of money now sent abroad for
safe keeping would be held back in
the United States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-20

to reform, not to punishment. I'M
prisonment is regarded as expia-
ton, and so the convict is protected
and helped to find employment on
his release His old neighbors are
required by law to give him a
chance. Incidentally. the state
profits not only through the saving
of later jailer fees. but through
the earning power of a citizen re-
claimed.
Compare that enlightenment with
the counsel that has guided our
penal and correctional methods in
the District of Columbia. We pun
ish but do not reform-or if we do
reform it is not our fault It is a
rare prisoner here is treated as
though he were the victim of a dis
ease that could be cured. He can
not be released even on probation.
When he has served his term out he
comes branded. As though this
were not enough, the Capital of the
United States has not even decent
Jail quarters for such as are not TO
DE reformed.
The contrast will not make any
of Us swell up and burst.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-20
GIVE DINNER
TO AMBASSADOR REID

NEW YORK, Feb 2o.-Thres hundred
members OF the Pilgrims OF the United
States, with headquarters in New York
and an allied organization in London.
the ore composed Of representative
Americans. the other or residents Of
Great Britain, whose common purpose
IS TO foster the friendly relations ex-
listing between the United States and
ENGLAND, gathered in the banquet room
of Delmonico's last night and gave the
official "Salve ct Vale" of the American
branch to whitelaw Reid, the American
ambassador TO the Court of st. James.
who departs for his post on the Baltic
todey.
After drinking a compound" toast to
me President Of the United States and
to the King OF England and a single
one TO the departing ambassador. the
diners rose en- nasse, end proclaimed
Mr. Reid Jolly good fellow
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-20
TALKS WITH NATURE.

Il think you're quite funny ] said
To the river. for while you've bed,
You're awake night Id day,
and run on, yet you stay.
And your mouth is SO far from your
head"
said to the hill: 'Tll allow
You have a most wonderful brow
But you've such a big foot
That you've never can put
On a shoe OF the style they use now"
I said to the tree: You are queer;
Your trunk IS all packed. but L fear
You can't leave until spring.
yynen-a curious thing
You must stun remain standing right
here"
To n green-red blackberry I said:
Il know you ara green when you re red
And vo'I're red when you're green,
But 10 say what I mean
Is enough to befuddle ones head.
st. Nicholas.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-20
A Lesson in Government.

Japan gets ahead because she de-
liyers the goods. That's the plain
English of it. On a civilization
nearly as ancient as that of China
she has in two generations grated
practically all that is good in the
newer civilization of the Occident.
The Charleston News and Courier
illustrates this by outlining a sec
ton of the new japanese criminal
code:
Each prisoner is treated Just as though
Re were diseased, his case is studied bV
an expert in criminOlOgy and everything
possible Is done TO build up his decayed
9 nd weakened moral constitution. What
Is still more important the prisoner is
cared for after he has served his sen
tence. When released. he is pla-s5 in
position to begin life anew, he : >n-
couraged and helped.
The theory OF the japanese Nv is. that
the punishment eXpiates the crime that
the thief who has served six months
for robbing o henrcost has purged Sl-o-
self OF the onense. and that he Is an
titled TO be regarded as cleansed. There
lore, the laws should protect aim from
further punishment-social ostracisna
sh-4eA NAt' Ht-VNAs anu E1De6 OF me DODL-
lace. for examples. Statutes have been
enacted making the mentioning Of the
orense OF a released convict punishable
in damages, and the people are not al
lowed to Cite his past record as an ar
gument against giving him employment.
Thus the convict is enabled to remain
in his OWL community, and is not driven
as in the United States 70 chanso his
name and hide himself where his snfe-
cedents are unknown. Nor Is he lefr An
outcast and therefore to be easily
tempted 10 enter anew upon career. OF
crime.
How much is there for us of
America! First thoughts are given
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-20
Postal Savings Banks.

So far all the information gath
cred on the subject tends TO sup
port Postmaster General Meyers
suggestion TO establish postel saw
ings banks. From Paris now comes
a report by Consul General Mason
TO the effect that such banks as
these are a veritable bulwark to
the monetary system of France.
Here is a summary of the report:
The postal savings bank system was
established IN France in 1881. there are
6 600 OF them I'm operation. there are a
coo depOsitors, and the total sum OF
the deposits S240. 000.0oo, an average Of
$50 for each depositOr,
The government limits each person
70 & deposit of $3.50; nothing IN excess
OF that sum viii be carried on deposit
for any individual It IS. therefore, only
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-20
Other Officers.
Coming to Theaters

Smart society is expected to gather
ia the glitter of the fOOtHghts OF the
National Theater next week TO vel
come Ethel Barrymore in new play,
entitled Her Sister which her guild
ing hand. Charles F'rOhman, induced
CLYDE Fitch and C;osmo Gordon Lennox
10 write in collaboration for her during
the past summer.
The company that Mr.. Frohman has
associated with Miss Barrymore in
clldes Arthur Byron. leading man.
charles Hammond. Lumsden Hare, Des-
u1ond Kelley, ROCkCltfIe EenoWeSi
Fannie Addison Pitt. Lucille Watson,
Anita Rcther, and Louise Drew.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-20
TAFT AGAIN HONE.
GOES TO CAPITOL
Urges Committee to Favor
Bill for Philippine
Commission.
Will Leave Tomorrow for
Washington Day Dinner
in Buffalo.

Secretary TAFT returned to Washing
ton today. he appeared before the
House Committee on Insular Affairs at
j O'Clock. and made a brief argument
in favor OF the bill for increasing the
membership Of the Philippines Com
mission from eight to nine members.
As a result of the secretary's speech.
the committee reported the bin to the
House for passage. Mr.. Taft then went
20 the War Department.
Secretary TAFT viii leave Washing
ton again tomorrow evening. He viii
go TO Buffalo. where he will be the
principal speaker at the Ellicutt Club
banquet on Washington birthday. he
will be back in washington, Sunday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-20
Spouse Gets Lost
On Way to Husband
From Far KreSIOff

GRAND FORKS. n. D.. Feb. 2o-L.
Dani1. employed IN the Great Northern
round-house, has lost his wife some
where between Grand Forks and Kres-
loff, Russia.
Eight months ago he sent her ticket.
After waiting several weeks he wrote
10 his father IN Russia and learned that
Mrs Danik had left for America in
September.
It Is thought possible she was lost in
New York