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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
unscientifc Road Expcnditure.

From the Alexandra County Monitor
Roads cost Alexandra County the sum
Of Sass for work done in the last half
of 1908 What has the people got in re-
turn? The answer can hardly be satisfy
ing 10 those who travel in these vet win
ter days There is hardly a good road in
the county al this time Of the year. II
must be remembered, too, that some such
expenditure Of money, or the equivalent
labor has been going on for over a hun
dred years This is no new settlement on
the frontier: its farming ard road build
ing aatedate the revolution, In ali the
years work on the roads has been going
on and the outlay has amounted to mil
lions OF dollars. A few miles OF passable
stone highways and many more miles OF
hardly useful earth roads are the result.
Whv3
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
The CiIIest Retirement Bill.

TIE GiIlett bin for the retirement OF
superannuated employees OF the govern
ment represents an attempt to deal IN
diligently with the problem of super
animation In the departmental service. II
provides a system whereby each go~srn-
ment employee viii compuisoriIy provide
for his old age without expense 10 the
government other than tha; OF admins
tering the fund accumulated from earn
ings To meet the case OF those en-
pIoyes who should be retired immediate
". a temporary fund Is provided. 10 be
contributed BY entrants TO the govern
ment service and by the benehciaries OF
promotions. Thus the whole scheme con-
templates that certain classes Of employees
shall supply the fund for the annuities
first granted. and that thereafter each
employe shall provide for his own
annuity. This plan differs materially
from that originally presented. which con-
templated that the government assume
the expense Of putting the annuity
scheme into operation. amounting to
many millions Of dollars. distributed over
a period OF thirty years. It would have
been difficult 10 get such a proposition
through Congress, and it has been wisely
abandoned for an arrangement which viii
not be a serious charge upon the public
purse.
The new bin has the support. We be
Ueve. OF the Civil Service Retirement As
ISOLATION. which is composed OF govern
ment employees. This association IS con
sistentIy opposed to the establishment
Of civil pensions. which would hardly
meet with the approval OF either Con-
gress or the country. and, II granted.
would logically and inevitably lead 10
old-age pensions. o.. pensions for every
body. The proposed method Of retire
ment upon annuities purchased by the
employees own savings has its analogy
in the systems Of approximation in effect
in some other countries. and successfully
operated by railroads and other Sorpora-
tons in this country. II does no injus-
tice TO th7<individual. for he contributes
to no other annuity than his own. save
in the cases noted above, and his savings
with interest. are his at every stage Of
his employment.
It is hardly to be expected that so in
portant a measure will get favorable con-
sideration II the closing hours OF shis
session, but II IS 20 be hoped that the bill
may so commend itself 10 public senti-
ment that It viii ultimately receive the
Endorsement OF Congress. It is the most
feasible project fOy dealing with super
annuation among government employees
that has yet been presented.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
Mr.. Tsffs Legal Bsttery.

II IS pretty well teblished that Mr..
Tsfts Cabinet viii contain al least five
eminent lawyers. Of whom al least three
win come 70 Washington fresh from cor
poration practice So far from evoking
criticism, the selection OF these men has
been al once connected with plans Of
the new administration for dealing with
the great problems OF corporation con-
troll Il IS recognized that the govern
ment viii have at its command some
Of the most eminent legal talent the
country affords. thus placing it on a
fair footing with the corporations. which
now absorb so large q proportion of the
country's brains In thus going direct
10 the corporation camp for advisers Mr.
Taft appears 10 have ignored political
considerations. though recognizing the
principle Of geographical distinction. Il
Is evident that his selections have refer
ence 10 an administration policy wherein
lawyers are expected TO play an impor-
tant role.
For many months, even during the
Presidential campaign. Mr.. Taft's utter
ances on the corporation problem have
stressed the Legal aspects Of Il The pub
lie conscience having been awakened by
Mr.. Roosevelts strenuous propaganda. he
has said. and The people having affirmed
their purpose 10 solve the problem Of
corporate control. IL remains 10 carry out
the programme in statute and judicial
judgment Returning TO this subject in
his Washington Birthday address. the
PTesident-elect declared that just here
the legal profession would be able TO
perform a public service by furnishing
the legal means OF making popular re-
forms permanent and effective. Con-
structive legal work Is ahead, such work
as was done by Mr. Knox when Attorney
General. when he proved that the plenary
power OF Congress over interstate CON-
merce could be invoked 10 curb trust
inhibitiOns on interstate transactions and
that TO amendment OF the Federal Con-
stirution would be necessary 10 bring the
operations Of vast corporate enterprises
within the purview OF the Federal power.
We have said that Nj Tafrs Cabinet
selections have escaped criticism thus
far; but We have no doubt that the old
cry that he has surrendered 10 the trusts
VIII be heard before long It viii have
less significance, however. than hereto
fore People are beginning 70 recognize
that there are men, even IN the service
Of corporations. who viii serve the United
states as faithfully as any client. and
that mere prejudice should not deprive
the government OF the abilities Of these
men Moreover. there has been a real
change in the attitude of those at the
head OF many great corporations toward
the programme OF governmental control
They are no longer hostile TO Il. and the
accession OF corporation lawyer 10 the
Cabinet does not necessarily imply that
he .-kAs Office with an inherent anrag-
oniSm 70 corporate reform. we'shaII as
sumo, until. OF unless. the course OF events
proves the contrary. that Mr.. Tafrs ad-
visers are in fun sympathy with his de-
elared intention of ennehing the Roose-
welt policies.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
4 Governor as Wood Sawyer.
From the View YORK Work

From the View YORK World
PrOverbial philosophy ascribes great
virtue 70 the craft Of the wood sawyer
He is credited with generating sapience
with every rip and slash Of his nOtched
steel, with spontaneously acquiring Gun
ming to match his adversary and power Of
elbow and Of wit TO grind him to powder.
And in such popular beliefs often lie the
seeds Of true wisdom. The instinct
which perceives the brain engine at work.
following the oscillating shoulders of the
sawyer. is a true one. Something Of the
plunge like twin pistOns. Of the rigid
arms. guiding the mordant blade clean
through straight grain and surly knot.
stimulates the Imagination and sharpens
the wits If the octopus in Missouri is
wise dragon. and wishes TO keep his
claws from the pruning knife. he viii find
some means to separate the governor
from his sawbuck. In that basement Of
the executive mansion trouble is making
for him.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
A stem Toward Relief.

From the Rochester Pest Express.
The special committee OF the House Of
Representative that has been investi-
eating the manufacture Of print paper
recommends that mechanically ground
wood pulp be admitted free Of duty: that
the tariff on chemical wood pulp be re-
duced slightly, and that there be a reduc-
ton OF from 81 to IS a ton in the tariff
on the cheaper grades Of paper. The
committee does not go as far as the
American publishers hoped they would.
but II nothing more than these recon-
mendations be adopted, a large measure
Of relief will be Afforded
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
40 the Afrtcan Trade.

From the Boston RecoTd-
You know OF course" said a watch
salesman, how Lynn captured the Afri-
can shoe trade making shoes that
squeaked loudly.
I've have now captured the African
cheap watch trade by turning out a good
dollar watch that ticks like boiler fac
tory You could hear this tick through a
feather mattress
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
PopuIart.inr the sennte-

From TIE Boston Globe
The very indifference Of the Senate to
public opinion and to the wishes or sp-
peals OF new Senator's 10 be allowed 10
serve on leading committees and 20 speak
on important subjects. is tie real cause
OF the present agitation in numerous
States for direct nominations OF Senators
by the voters, instead Of continuing their
election solely by legislatures.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

It comes to light that John Sewer not
only was not born In North Carolina. but
only visited there On such few occasions
as could not be avoided. Once, indeed,
it appears 10 have been absolutely neees-
sary 10 arrest him and carry him there.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
The Dnr of Reckoninr-

From TIE Louisville Courier Journal.
The American nation, as It contem-
plates the progressive growth OF canal
expenditures. may be heard echoing the
words OF Pepys' diary: And do pray
God that may be able to pay for atn'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

II Benjamin Franklin were alive to-day
he would not contend that "everybody's
business Is nobOdy's business Some
citizens would unquestionably construe
that ''nObOdys" TO be lese majestic.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
A HERO

he sang Of Joy. whate'er he knew n sadness
He kept for his oSn hearts peculiar share
SO well he sang The world imagined gisdness
To be sole tenant there.
For dreams we're his ard in the davns fair shining
His spirit scared beyUnd the mounting lark;
But from his lips no accent q rtpiniuE
Fell whez the days grew dark.
And though cOufendinE long dTead Fate 70 master
He failed AZ last her ennity to cheat
he turned with such a smile 20 face disaster
That he sublined defeat
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

-Four Jurors in the Carmack case cannot
read or write, two more can hardly DO
so, and all profess not TO have read a.
newspaper in several years Evidently
q jury Of peers" in Tennessee is same
times a jury Of ''quesrs."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
No Room for Disability.

From the Philadelphia Press
The general opinion seems TO be that
there IS so much ability and Geslrability
about Senator Knox that there is no room
for any disability
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

From the New York Journal Of Commerce.
One thing demonstrated beyond ques-
ton is that gas can be produced and dis
tributed probably in any populous com,
munity in this country at a price much
below the legal maximum IN this city.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

Mrs. Hetty Green has made It fairly
plain, we fancy. that while IN" may
stand for 'matrimOny" and money" in
so far as her daughter Is concerned 1t
also stands for ''mOther-in-law"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

One Of the beautiful hcuions the humor
OF which residence IN Washington teaches
one 10 appreciate thoroughly is the
Speakers oft reiterated assertion, The
House will be in order"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

Hemenway mentioned for Secretary Of
the Treasury anxiousiy inquiries a con-
temporary Yes indeed but not in that
last Monday morning epistle 10 the peO-
pie via Senator Hale.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
1t Is Stin There.

From The Boston Eersld.
Nevertheless. the Liberty Bell remains
all that It Is cracked up to be.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

Having discovered that the government
spends too much money, the present Con-
gress has decided to raise the limit and
spend a little more than ever.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

3 The picture Of a certain Congressman
is being displayed IN Connecticut. and on
II is a tag reading. ITO be hung IN the
Capitol" Things are not nearly so bad
IN Washington as some OF the outlying
provinces seem 70 imagine. however.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

1t appears that a Buffalo man claims
TO have had his house stolen. plank by
plank" This Is rather an unusual
charge; in fact. the first We have noted
since Mr.. Bryan accused the Republican
party OF sppropriating his platform.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

The Car OF Russia wants to purchase
an airship for his personal use II is
not probable, however. that he is seek
ing merely 10 please the anarchists in
This
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

The Cleveland Leader Is disturbed be-
cause the japanese have enthusiastically
adopted the plug hat II they wear them
with sack coats, we probably ought TO go
70 war with them.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

People who think they ought to deny
themselves something during Lent, but
are not particular in their choice. could
turn a pretty penny by making it eggs
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

Already we are told the ice crop Is a
failure and prices viii be higher than
ever next summer Evidently. they are
determined TO throw their hooks into US
early this year
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

From shs Indianapolis News.
Every time the sun comes out particu-
larly strong these days there IS an TN
easy stir in the summer ghirt-Taist box
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

February days are rarer in this city
than January days, or March days-or
even June days. for that matter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

Nearly every family picks the wrong
member for the fool. says Life. Conse-
QuentiaI conclusion: II often pays TO be
picked for the fool.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
Fnr an ~ Time-

From the Philadelphia RecoEd-
It never seems 20 occur 70 persons who
are getting married that they ought 70
take eaca other for good as well as Tor
better OF worse.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
Has Learned Something

From TIE Brcoklyu Eagle.
Senator Knox can al least be thankful
that he Is a better constitutional lawyer
than he used 10 be.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
SpineIess Humanity

From the Philadelphia Le,iss.
A doctor says there is TO perfect human
spine. and If there were probably no off,
cial would have t.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

There is only one Grand Master in this
country who Is vested with authority TO
create Ananisses ''at sight
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

I am not an out-and-out candidate. -
said Mr.. Bryan. recently. No: but sn out
and-Out-and-out candidste-three times,
you know,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

An extra session Of Congress surely
should mean an extra supply Of garden
seed for rural constituents. should it
not2
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
Frum the Nsr York Evening Post

As Senator Hale and Senator Tilman
put Il. the country has gone nsvy-mad.
and emotional as II is. Il IS bound IS IN
duly 70 exalt the voyage as il did the
battle OF Manila Bay Herein lies. prob
ably. the real motive OF the cruise, as
vel as its greatest evil
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

What is so rare as a February day
in Houston says the Post OF that be-
nighted Texas municipality. February
days are no rarer in Houston than in
Washington; we assure our contemporary
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
A LITTLE NONSENSE,
THE sIGNER.

The bells pealed loud. my lad"
Said dad.
And joy was uncOnhped
Upon the fateful day,
Now many years away,
That Hancock signed
And then remarked the youth
In truth
This is no idle myth
/ can't just place him now.
What bush league. anyhow,
Was Hancock WITH"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

The New York Nail notes that the line
Roosevelt Rebukedr IS about 10 90 out
Of fashion Along with Congress Cas-
tigated." let Us hope.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

I don't think they would be happy If
married.
Whom
THAT Henry James heroine and that
Marie CoreIH hero.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
Fron TIE PlttsburE pssrstcb.

Incidently, Il furnished a demonstration
20 which the big navy boomers persistent
u close their eyes. There could be no
more absolute proof OF the emptiness OF
the talk about the Impending danger OF
attack on this country from abroad than
the fact that what was. when the voyage
started. the total effective battie-ship
force could be sent away for sn absence
OF nearly a year and q half from the
coasts for which t was built 70 defend
without causing a tremOr anywhere dur
ing its entire absence.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
From The New York Herald

The reception Of the Atlantic feet on its
seamanlike progress 20 the home moor
ings was in dignity and propriety all that
Official forethOught could ordain- But even
better than this vas the spCntaniety and
enthusiasm Of a public welcome that n
everything represented the best tradition
OF a patriotic and sympathetic people II
filed 20 the bTim the hearts desire OF
nation proud Of its men and ships
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

fFllE ne NeN 1oTk IN
People may honestly differ about the
wisdom OF suciii- IN undertaking By the
line OF battle Of the navy, the concen-
trstion OF It's greatest fighting strength
IN q protracted cruise in seas remote
from the home ports, but we are all ore
IN pride IN the navy. That the compile
ment OF the bettle-ship fleet has thor
oUghiy satisfied every test OF efficiency
snd that its appearance on parade and
its bearings or shore leave. have never
been surpassed by sny other service. we
know that foreign critics have cordially
testified
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

Z cannot tell a lie" declared the emf
nent magnate.
You don't have q" urged his eminent
counsel. Just say that your mind Is q
blank on that subject"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
Their Own Fault.

"one half the world doesn't know how
the other half lives
Wei, why don't they read the society
column p
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
The Incentive.

81 visited Egypt"
You wanted 10 see the pyramids. OF
course?"
Il wanted to have my photo taken with
the pyramids as a background"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
OUR NAVAL CRUISE.
Comment of the Press on the Re-
turn OF the Fleet.

From the Springfield Republican.
The cruise has tended to stimulate the
increase OF ornaments in al countries.
The feet left its mark upon Brazil and
Argentina. for It had scarcely left their
hsrbors when the governments Of those
leading South American countries began
70 dream Of Dreadnoughts, and costly
new naval programmes were actually
framed in Rio Janeiro and Buenos Ayres
Upon the naval powers Of Europe, too.
Il z blight OF an intensified naval rivalry
rests. Why do the British people this
year demand six new DreadnOughts, IN
spite Of the alarming deficit IN the treas
ury2 Z Is not because Of Germany
alone. For England now builds against
Tire United States-she has a two-power
standard Plus 10 per cent for & national
reiigion-and the enthusiasm with which
white Australia" greeted the American
feet; and interpreted its coming as q
warning 70 Japan and the Orient. hightens
the pressure throughout the British en-
pire for the maintenance Of Britain's IN
cOntestsble supremacy at sea
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
From the New Yss Tribune.

kfe.A tIc Nv lclh EFlUlhc
One OF the questions for the new admin
lstration to consider. therefore, viii relate
20 the advisability Of undertaking another
circummundane voyage There Is no oc-
caslO1 for an immediate decision IN the
matter. With the lapse Of time the ad-
vantRges and disadvantages OF such a
cruise may be more distinctly recognized
than they are now. The enlargement OF
the number Of war vessels and the de-
velOpment OF new types. 10 say nothing
Of a redistribution Of strength IL the At
lantic and the Pacific, viii have more or
less bearing both on policy and pro-
grammes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
Hopeful, but Timorou..

I've taken up a new line"
I hope you have struck something
good"
We'll. I don't know. I've hired out as
business manager for a poet
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

Speaking about the Panama Canal
Senator Ankeny. OF Washington. Who IS
al The Shorenam. said last night that he
had always been opposed 10 the lock
type. and favored the sea-level canal
He said he fully believe that the future
would surely show that the sea-levei sys-
TEN was the only practical one, that the
lock type would have 10 be abandoned
sooner or later on account OF the physical
and natural imp0ssibiliSy TO construct q
solid foundation for the lock type, there
not being solid bottom upon which 20
place the foundation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

What DO people borrow trouble onY
Insecurity"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
RnckhnHe.

Concerning cold, no printer
Prints a line.
] Ike 10 see q winter
With a spine.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-04-22
ALASKA IS RICHEST IN MINES

Hartley Williams, of Dawson, one Of the best known mining men in tLe north. who came to Alaska in 1893, arrived in Skagway yesterday from Dawson and will go south on tbe Princess May. Mir. Williams will 60 to San Francisco, his former home, and then to New York and Ottawa, returning to Alaska about June l5.
 Mir. Williams has just purchased a mining concession at the mouth of the Big Salmon river. His concession Is ten miles long. He says it has rich prospects and he will put a dia- wond drill to work on the property this summer.
 "T have followed mining for years, |" said Mir. Williams today, "in Califor. ria, Nevada and South America and [ have no hesitation in saying that Alaska is the richest mineral country
The daily Alaskan., 1909-04-22
GOV. LILLEY
 IS NJ MORE
(By United Press.)

HARTFORD, Conn. April 22-Goy George L. Lilley died last night from Br ght's disease after being confined n his bed for four weeks.
 Lieut.. Governor Weeks will succeed Gov. Lilley as chief executive of Con- necticut.
 Gov. Lillcy was born at Oxford, Mass. in 1859 and has always been active in politics. He was elected to the national House of Representa- tives from Connecticut in 1901 and has served continuously since until last winter. when he resigned to be- come governor of Connecticut.