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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12

best be ended by abandoning the
tobacco industry altOgether:
Here is what one observer has TO
say on the subject:
More and more as the affair advances
the pity and the needlessness of II come
into the limeligEt. Tobacco is only a
small thing even in Kentucky. The
price OF the crop ranges from S6,Do.O0O
in a bad year to perhaps $50. 10000 in q
very good year, small amount 10 set
a State at war.
The ground which produces this crop
win yield amazing returns from almost
anything else. The State is by nature
a wonderland for corn, wheat, stock.
truck, fruit Or almost anything that
can be put in the ground, Though
four acres Of tobacco return a man
more than four acres of anything
else. the same numbeN of days labor
spent on any other CrOp--it takes 120
days all told on tobaccO-will till SO
many more acres of other crops as to
pay enormously better per day.
Tobacco has always been q curse to
Kentucky. In this state of affairs, then
in the presence of an depressing trust.
with low prices and often with short
CropS with the ground giving out with
the children working in the fields, with
general unhappineSS following the eN-
tension Of the crop. Il would have been
a simple affair for the present leaders,
or for the State authorities. to have be-
gun a campaign Of education. teaching
the farmers how TO grow something else
and how 10 market a. This they have
utterly failed 10 do. The campaign has
been entirely negative.
But the result of taking the adj
vice to grow nothing this year has
begun to have unexpectedly bad eff
fects. One of the most serious is
the trek Of the farmers across the
Ohio, to States where they can set
tie down and be free from oppres-
sion. The law and Order League.
encouraged by the more courageous
public authorities, has made some
progress in its attempt 70 suppress
lawlessness, but IT is evident even
now that this struggle between the
farmers trust and the manufactur-
ers' trust viii leave a trail of pow
erty and crime.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12
The People and the Navy.

According to one of the naval
lieutenants now on his way TO
Washington, the battleship feet has
been beating all shooting records
at Magdalena bay. The world, "
says the enthusiastic officer, will
be astounded when the facts come
out
Then let them come out. The
sooner the better. Most Americans
are enthusiastic over the feet, and
they want more cause for enthusi-
asm. tt cruise is costing the
country a big pile of money, and
the more good novs the less grum-
bling viii there be.
Admiral Thomas, who succeeds
the redoubtable Evans, has the right
idea. at has always been my be-
lief" says the temporary feet COM
mander of the peace feet, that the
public is entitled TO know every
thing concernig the navy that is
consistent with its welfare
There are, Of course, many mat
ters of technical nature which
must be kept secret from foreign
powers, but these are usually of a
kind in which the country would
not be interested anyway, It is the
peoples navy. This is the peoples
feet. There is no reason why we
should conceal from them what we
are doing so long as essential mill
tary secrets are kept intact.
II think it would be better for
the people OF the United States and
better for the navy if they knew
each other more intimately. 1
should welcome any effort TO &C
quaint tie public more thoroughly
with this fleet"
The public wants to know and
should know. The policy of the pres
ent head of the department has al
ways been to let them know. The
inquiries being made illustrate the
futility, if not the danger, of the
old attempts at suppressing criti-
cism and the proper kind Of in
formation. Facts useflI to certain
ones have been leaking out, with
the result that now the naval world
has some scandals to Probe.
The men of the navy, from the
admiral down. are all right if You
give them a fair chance. They can
build Incompatible ships and sail
them incomparably, and shoot to
beat the band. if they get the
chance. So long as this war bust
ness must go on, then the people
are for giving the men of the
navy this chance. But the public
wants to know more about il.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12

any member Of the National Society, d.
:. T., TO wear the badge of an ancestor.
Jy having attached 10 il a pendant. Of
a design established by The national So
ciety-tO be known as the descendants
-endant-" The design Of the descend
art pendant shall be a small gold
shield, inscribed with the name and
number OF the weaTer. and provided
with a hook or ring for attaching the
pendant Of succeeding descendants; the
size and ornamentation Of which shall
be submitted by the maker Of the same
to a committee duly appointed by the
president general
Duling one Of the sessions Of the con-
press IL is announced that the Burke's
Coursy Pa) Chapter. is TO present to
the president general q handsome clock
% b hung in the hallway OF the Con
tinentaI Hall.
The officers in the washington head
quarters OF the D. A. r.. under the
direction of Mrs. Amos G. Draper, regis
trar general. are now at work upon a
conpIete directory Of all the members
of the society, which Is to be printed
and ready TOR distribution during the
congress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12
A Few Sample Tours.

A committee of 100 citizens is com
ing to Washington from the city of
Tulsa, Okla, TO study our form of
government. Tulsa, it would ap-
pear. is suffering from growing
pains. From a village of few hun
dred inhabitants in 1900, il has de-
veloPed into n city of 10000. and it
wants the best government for
those 10000 it can obtain.
When the committee arrives. II
might be well to take it upon the
following personally conducted
tours
1. Our Police Court, Workhouse.
and Jail; Justice Stafford and Police
Judge Kimban, guides.
2. Our Alleys; Commissioner Mac
Garland and Mr.. Charles F. Weller,
guides.
B Our Modern Methods of Arbi-
Arating Labor Troubles; Commits
Eioner Henry L. West, guide.
N- CAA Il y BACdA oNuODl IDulluln9S.
commissioner Morrow and Captain
Oyster, guides.
5. Our New Convention Hall; n
committee of 100 prominent citizens
to serve as guides.
g. Our Unified System of Local
Hospital Charities; Col. George
TruesdeH and Mr.. George F. Wilson,
guides.
If there is any time left to the
committee after it has seen our
broad streets, our new Municipal
building, our beautiful parks. and
the new Connecticut avenue bridge.
we suggest these tours as rounding
out the view of our peculiar form of
government as IL works. They
could not fail to be interesting-and
It might be that even we who live
here would learn something through
the newspaper accounts Of the in
SpectiOn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12
Painting Of Chief Justice
Fuller.
Rosenthal Exhibition Hung
in Corcoran Gallery
HemiCyCle.

The Supreme Court is apparently IN
session I'm the HemicycIe of the Cor
eoran Gallery Of Art. where twenty-one
portraits IN oils. the work NJ Albert
RosenthaI. a portrait painter of PhiIa-
delphla. are now on exhibition. The
subjects are members Of the Supreme
Court, past and present. From such
material it may we'll be expected that
the exhibition as a whole is On~ Of an
Impressive character.
While other portrait Qainte-- have
devoted their talents TO q varied class
Of portraits, Rosenthal may be classed
as the Official portrait painter Of JUS
tees Of the Supreme Court Some sixty
portraits Of men who have occupied
The place OF membership in this dig
nided body have been painted by this
artist and his labors are not YET com
pleted. II IS his ambition to continue
his work until a complete series. com
prising all who have occupied positions
on the Supreme Bench. are included IN
this collection
A comparison Of the work OF other
painters with the work Of Mr.. Roseu-
thaI would be vaIuelcss I'm this counec-
lion on account OF the great difference
between che Official portrait and the
portrait painted at the instance OF and
Tor the purpose Of satisfying the fam
lily OF the sitter, ITr- ROsenthaI has
appreciated the dignity Of the work, its
historical and political significance. and
this feeling is noticeable in the pictures
exhibited.
The portraits present characters which
have been nodded by important events
end 10 paint mon OF this quality in any
ether than the rugged. forceful style
hich he has adopted would no only De
a confession Of weakness but an aduis-
sion Uf failure 10 appreciate the high
opportunity and responsibility.
Tie curved wall Of the Hemicycle ia
occupied by ten portraits. including The
present incUnbents and Justice Brown
retired. Chief Justice Fuller is giveT
The place OF honor in the center.
The center space on the fiat wall o.
the Hemicycle has been given 20 th'
portrait Of Chief Justice John jay. III,
/ FIST appointment 10 this important posi-
ton The portraits Of ten other mem
I bers Of the Supreme Bench during TIT
{ administrations Of Presidents Washing
/ ton and Adams have been arranged OF
the fat wall of the Hemicycle
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EXPECTS TO WIN SUIT
FROM B. & 0. RAILROAD

CUMBERLAND, Nd, April 1.-THE
briefs Of the Georges Creek Basin Coal
Company, in its suit before the liter
state Commerce Commission, to com
pei the Baltimore and Ohio and Western
Maryland Railroads to remove the 10
per cent per ton difference on Georges
Creek coal. have been prepared and viii
be served on Hugh l.. Bond. counsel for
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. and
filed with the commission by Wednes-
day next. the time limit The Baiti-
more and Ohio has until May to serve
and submit its briefs, and then the
plaintiff has five days IN when TO fle
a counter brief.
II is the opinion Of persons inter
ested that a decision will be reached by
the Interstate Commerce Commission
by June / It is believed this testimony
will 70 far toward causing its removal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12
Helping the Unemployed.

II is more than a coincidence that
the President has authorized an
nouncement of plans for his confer
ence Of the governors of the States.
Just at the same time that he has
been discussing with a prominent
social student the question of Civ
ing aid to the unemployed. In all
probability very close relationship
viii develop between the project of
conserving natural resources. and
that of keeping the unemployed
busy.
Beyond a doubt the gravity of
the problem Of employment has
been exaggerated. In certain cen
ters of congested population it is
most serious; but as to the country
at large the figures which enthusi-
astic Pessimists have been giving
out are, of course, sadly overstated.
Nevertheless, it would be useless to
deny that there is a problem, or to
try concealment of the fact that
this problem, as old as civilizations
methods of production and distribu-
ton, may recur again.
In its relation to this problem,
the conference relative to preserva-
tiOn of natural resources is most
significant. There is one corpora
tion whose credit and resources may
reasonably be relied upon at all
times TO be reasonably sound: the
corporation of the whole people. In
times Of distress Of great numbers
Of people, the Government ought to
provide work. It's policy ought to
dictate that II refrain from unneces-
sary competition in the labor mar
ket in times when labor is at
premium, and should come in as an
employer when labor needs work.
If the States. the cities, the coun-
ties, the Federal Government, would
adjust their business operations so
far as possible to this rule, it would
NiAdbAC tAAttAA Vastly W improve tOu-
ditions when periods of depression
come. The aggregate Of public work
done in this country in a decade is
many hundreds of millions. It rep
resents a vast amount of employ
ment. If this work could be held in
reserve, 10 a considerable extent, so
that it might be drawn upon like a
reservoir, in times of depression, it
would provide a most effective eco
nomic safety-valve. It would not
only be good economics. but good
economy. Government, when it APP
pears in = time of Astounding pros
perity as a bidder in the labor mar
ket, not only is forced TO pay high
prices for what it obtains, but helps
to exact high prices from others
competing in the same market. The
Government, in its various aspects,
is the only employer which is able
measurably to regulate its appear
ances in the market. 1t should give
private employers chance in good
times; it should come in and help
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12
Kentucky Hard Hit.

They are beginning to ask in Ken
lucky whether the dreadful tobacco
war is worth while waging after all.
With the tobacco trust on one side
and the selling pool on the other,
the independent farmers are
harassed to the point of despera-
ton. The conflict has cast a shadow
over the entire State, and one of
the questions of the day is this:
Night not the disastrous affair
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12
BRYCE AND ROOT SIGN
TWO CANADIAN TREATIES

Two Of the treaties that have been
under consideration b. the United
States and Great Britain, were signed
BY Secretary Root and Ambassador
Bryce yesterday. one provides for the
settlement Of the boundary dispute be
tween the United States and Canada,
and the other is for the regulation o.
fishing on the great lakes and con-
tiguous streams. Each treaty provides
Tor a commission Of experts 20 pass
upon the points at issue.
In the case Of the boundary treaty
number OF re-surveys and corrections
In the interna tional boundary viii be
made. In the case Of the fishing treaty
the commission viii also adjust the
prebleLi.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12

the laborer by providing him work
in bad times.
This is no socialistic suggestion;
it is no buncombe or cheap imprac-
ticability. 1t is a policy adopted in
large way in many other coun-
tries, and it could be enforced in
this country. The coming confer
ence at the White House Will afford
an excellent forum from which to
develop a practicable scheme of the
kind.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12
GARBAGE COAL.

The idea OF using house refuse for
fuel, as is being so successfully a.
TEMPTED In the refuSe-bU 7lanlS OF
large cities, is applied Oh a small scale
in the new fuel-calleG "cOalesCine''-
of an English borough engineer. Car
bage, bits OF unburned coal from the
ashes, and other waste, are pUlveriZed.
mixed with tar, and made into
briouettes This fuel Is claimed to be
not only perfectly hygientc, but to show
is so moderate that small towns are
enabled to dispose Of their waste by
3 practically self-supporting method
Exchange.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12

Another reason why a hlibuster isn't
such an awfully wicked thing is that.
according 10 the experience Of veterans,
the process Of killing time has gener-
ally materially shortened the sessions
Of Congress. Odd, isn't it,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12

and otherwise arranged for the oc-
casiCn.
Act on Amendments.
The congress will act at this conven-
ton on the several amendments 10 the
constitution and bylaws presented at
the congresses Of 1906 and 1907 A por-
ton OF these amendments relate 10
chapter representations and election.
one amendment providing that no
member who has not paid her dues for
the nscaI year, on or before March
preceding the congress. shall be en-
titled To represent the chapter"
Another amendment provides that ar
ticle S, section 1. shall read as follows.
THE national board Il management
shall be composed Of the active officers
Of the national society and one State re-
gent. or in her absence. one State vice
regent. from each State and Territory;
said State regent and State vice regent
10 be elected by the delegates az the
annual State conference. In States hav-
ing 10 State conference. such officers
shall be elected by the delegates from
each State or Territory to the Cont
mental Congress at its annual meeting.
These elections shall. be announced by
the chairman Of each delegation at the
Continental Congress for its confrma-
ton The certificates Of election shall
be filed with the recording secretary
general.
The officers ot the national society
shall be ex officio officers OF the board
of management. The board shall meet
at least once every four months. and at
such times as the exigencies OF the so
ciety may demand, on the call OF the
president
Seven members shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business. -
A third amendment provides that
chapters may elect honorary members,
bur persons 50 elected must be active
members in good standing in the Ma
tional Society, Daughters American
Revolution
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12

With the seventeenth annual con
gress Of the Daughters Of the Ameri-
can Revolution but a week of. plans
are rapidly being perfected for the
entertainment Of the twelve hundr ID
mem ers expected to attend, and De
fore the end OF the week the advance
guard of the delegates will have reach
ed Washington.
The congress will be called 10 order
on Monday. April %. and will continue
throughout the week. the sessions being
held at Continental Hall Mrs. Donald
Mclean. the president general, is ex-
pected TO reach Washington by Satur-
day, and viii open headquarters at
the New Willard Hotel
On Monday evening a reception viii
be rendered the president general at
the New Willard. Other social features
Of the weeks stay include a reception
rendered the Daughters by the Sons
Of the American Revolution, an illus
trated stereopticon lecture on Our
Flag" at Continental Hall on Wednes-
day evening. and a reception by Presl-
dent Roosevelt on a date yet TO he ar
rarge0.
The lecture on the flag has been writ
ten by Mrs. Henry ;. BoWron, assist
ant historian general, Of New York.
and probably VIII be delivered by her
Business Of Importance.
Although there is considerable bust
ness Of importance TO come before the
| Congress, it IS expected the present ses-
sion viii be quiet as compared 70 the
/ preceding one, because there is TO be
no general election Of officers. The only
| elections 10 engage the attention Of the
delegates at this time are those for ten
vice presidents general for States OF
/ Georgia, Rhode Island, Michigan, New
/ Jersey. Massachusetts,, Iowa, Connect
! cut. Kentucky, Texas, and Virginia.
On Saturday preceding the conven-
ton. there is to be board meeting
| in Continental Hall, and on Saturday
! afternoon there also VIII be a meeting
! OF the Continental Hall committee. Both
meetings viii be for the purpose Of get
! ting into shape the various reports and
matters TO be presented TO the congress.
/ This viii be the first time that the ma
tionaI board has met in the new Con-
/ tinental Hall, ard it is being decorated
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12

It was a good thing for the House Of
Representatives that there was no oc-
casion for a vote on The naval pro-
gram Immediately after the speeches or
Messrs. HobsOn and Burton. Both wee
so entirely convincing that ii would
have been a terrific strain 20 have
forced n decision without opportunity &c
think il over.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12

Statesmen whose children never have
10 remain in Washington during the
summer would perhaps get a new view
Of the Fairgrounds question II they
were required 10 stay throughout the
entire heated term. say, for once IN
five years. Can't you figure out an ex-
cuse for an all-summer extra session,
NJ. President
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12

The spring elections appear to have
turned generally on the question OF
community policies toward the liquor
traffic. The saloon is on trial az over
this land.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12

The real significance of the result IN
Wisconsin is that il indicates the pres
ent status OF the old-time staiwart
faction there
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12

The passing Of the ancient and hon
cradle railway stations in this city
would not occasion so much sentimental
regret If it were not for the difficulty
involved in riding out 20 see the new
one.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12
POOR jack

Look at the engagement ring Jack
gave me- Isn't IL a beauty
Yes. indeed. that's why / accepted
him when he proposed a year ago. -
ExchanRa-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12

The Tyler Norses will have TO figure
out "A new stunt right quickly or re-
tire to an inside page next TO adver-
Using
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12

BY the way. It will be well 70 bear
ia mind that some eloquent governor
is liable to make a speech in the East
Room of the White House next T2onth
that will introduce a promising dark
horse into this Presidential situation
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12
Addition to By-Laws.

The following relating to the disposal
of the insignia to descendant D. A r.,
is offered as al addition to the bylaws
and provides for a descendants in
sigma.
.sThe register general may authorize
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12


4 final reD0rt made by Thomas Hast
fngs concerning the merits OF the moo
81 for the bronze doors or the Iap!lol-
is highly cOmmendatOry OF the pans
taking efforts OF the sculptor. MI Am
ateis In concluding the report M
Hastings states as his beleL inat Ine
doors when completed VIII De one or
the most attractive features OF the
Capitol A cast in plaster Of these doors
constitutes the exhibit OF Mr. Anatels
in the annual exhibition Of the National
Sculpture Society, now In progress IN
Baltimore
Leo f.pnteIH- the sculptor. < engaged
mon 4 commission for work Of dec
orarive architectural character for the
new Office building OF Swartzell. Rheem
& Hensey, in Fifteenth street
In the studio Of L. s. J. Duncan. in
The rear OF EiS residence IN Y street
are two excellent portrait bustS nearly
ready for casting IN plaster ths re-
clay in which the models have been made
is Of an attractive color, and the OF
portunity Of seeing the work IN Its mos
presentable form, unless finally COM
pIeted in bronze, Is Tar better Wnen
seen in CLAW than in plaster
one of the portait busts is that OF q
woman with a well-forIned mead ! Ie
hair has been attractively dressed -
Doise OF the mead is gracetui; Ine
draperv effectively and Yet Simply n
ranged the only ornament SITS
rose. used TO fasten ire N-snaPeo nns
or the drapery The expression is one
~ TieaSfr[ quality. not forced or IN
natnTaI but conveying the impression
of n viSoTo,ls mind which IS not nlaSked
bZ, the medium IN which the expression
is conveyed
That four carloads OF sculpture should
he sent rrorn New York 70 balliFnore,
$3.50 rho annual exhibition Of SOUP
NE Of the National Sculpture Society
IS now being held IS consioerec ny
So York exchange as stirring argu-
-,e,,+ fC,r the greater needs Of New
VOL Tor such a building as Will COM
f,-ts1,lv accommodate all Of the large
- 80 s0Cfeties desiring TO avail them
selves Of TIE opportunity for exhibition
purposes.
In a Joint exhibition OF the works OF
scrlptors and painters now being held
in Paris Rodin, the leading sculptor OF
France. exhibits As one OF his pieces
OF sculpture. a portrait bust in marble
Of Joseph Pulitzer. OF New York
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12

In a joint exhibition OF the works OF
sc,Ilptors snd painters now being held
in Paris. Rodin, the leading sculptor OF
France. exhibits as one OF his pieces
OF sculpture. a portrait bust in marble
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-12
Daughters of The FeUolutdon
oAre shaking Extensive Plans
For Great Congress Ne1t Week

and otherwise arranged for the &C.