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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07
ENGLISH WOMEN WORKERS.
Excess of Female Population and
Its Economic Position.


From the New York Times.
According 20 statistics just published
the excess OF female population in Eng
land amounts 10 100000. mainly due 70
the lower death rate among women
Womars participation in mans labor.
therefore, must apparently raise that
rate, FOR as against 1855 male deaths
from accidents. there were 1851 female
deaths from accidents and peculiar causes
Women also appeared TO have greater
average duration Of life There are lS5
women old enough to claim an old age
pension TO cover every 100 men.
How was the excess number Of women
TO be provided for? Marriage was stUI
woman most extensive occupation. claim
ing 1915 per cent IN England and Wales
l. G.. nearly one-half of the female popu-
lation over fifteen. Granting that all
wives were supported by their husbands.
marriage provided for about three-fourths
OF women, but for twenty years only
between the ages OF thiryt-fve and fifty
i've Before and after a very large pro-
portion was not provided for. Economic
neutrality-suspicious. for many OF these was
a stern necessity. The number OF women
and girls over fifteen in 1901 returned as
occupied was 345 OF all living, but a very
much larger proportion actually entered
on trade or occupation, many leaving
II on marriage.
IN speaking on the foregoing data, Miss
b l. Hitchins has pointed out that a GER
tain proportion OF married women. how
ever, were. through WidOwhOod or eco
monte causes, forced 70 re-enter the labor
msrket. They returned at a great indus
trial disadvantage. and this handicap. Il
could hardly be doubted, was a main
cause Of pauperism. 1t was. said Miss
HitchiDs in conclusion, this passing 10
and from different planes OF social devel-
Opment. the entering competitive indus
try, leaving il for domestic duties done
for their own sake, and then re-entering
It. which rendered women's economic po-
sition singularly weak, although their
more temperate and orderly life made
them less criminal than man and less
liable TO come on the race. In industry
women had ostensibly a lesser task, but
il would be difficult TO prove they had
less fatigue. They often worked longer
hours under the factory act than most
men did under their trades union. The
domestic work accomplished by them
must be equal in output OF energy 70
much more than all the industrial work
OF women. II could be said, then, that
their lower death rate was the result Of
privilege and protection.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07
Better Business Outlook.

From the Springfield Republican
Bank clearlngs tell a story OF large
business recovery from the panic. Great
dulness in stock speculation during
March held New York City down 10
S7.4SS 10000 Of bank exchanges. com
pared with $3.50, 10000 in the month
last year. and $50. 10000 IN March.
1917, when prosperity outside the stock
market was in fun swing But New
England reports SIS. COO against SOS. =
o0e,oo0 a year ago. and S5LO00.O00 in March
Of l9C7--shcwing a recovery OF more than
half % the panic loss. The Western
country. however. IS reporting exchanges
In excess Of those or the pre-panic period
OF prosperity, and in consequence the
whole country outside OF New York
shows clearances Of S5.100. 900 90 against
81, 500. 10000 in March OF 1905. and sos
0oo,0o0 in the prosperous times OF two
years ago. The great West Is already
above the pull Of hard times and Is rapid
~ dragging the East along with IL
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07
HOW SCHEDULES ARE MADE.
Protected Interests Writing Them
in Good Old Way.

FrC-a the Prosidencr Journal
OF course. Henry F. L.ippitt and James
r. MacColl sought 10 raise the duties
on the grades OF goods that they produce
just as Samuel n. Nicholson sought 70
keep Up the duty on files. and Henry G.
Thresher 10 look after the jewelry SEIZED
ules. OF course. TOO. Senator Aldrich
meant just what he said when he ex-
planned that he could not read half HIS
letters on the tariff. and that the tariff
policy VIII be Just 90 every section and
10 every interest IN the country
But what a task that IS, And there is
at least shadow Of a possibility thar
the men and women who buy the mercer
lied fabrics and the files and the jevelry
may not reach quite so closely the ears OF
the tarih-makers as the manufacturers
The newspapers Of the country are the con
sumers OF white paper. and they made
their views so well known az WASHINGTON
that special committee OF Republicans
and Democrats unanimously recommend
ed material reductions IN schedules. But
the consumers Of mercerized cottous. files.
and jewelry may not make such an
effective protest as the consumers Of
white paper. and their interests VIII be
overlooked accordingly. These things may
be luxuries. too.
Miss Tarbeils report that Mr. Lippltr
wrote the tariff clause that most affected
his OWN grade or manufactured wares
was only tribute % his alertness. Our
busy manufacturers cannot be blamed
Tor looking after their Interests" The
only hope Of the consumers. however. is
In Congress. Is there the slightest pros
pect that the Payne bin or the Aldrich
bin or the Aldrich-Payne bin VIII display
any more consideration for the consumer
than any other tariff bill2 The schedules
are being SET IN the same CID environ
ment. The men who raised the campaign
funds are In Washington. and they want
their Interests" protected. The cor
sumers merely voted. and their -iu-
terests" are deemed OF minor concern.
unfortunately
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07
PRESIDENT FOR LIFE.
MexieO's Ruler 20 Be Chosen for an
Eighth Term
From the New York Sun.

From the New YORK sun
The seventh term OF Gen Don Porfrio
Diez as President Of the Mexican repub-
lie win expire on November 30. 1910. The
form OF asking him by means Ct COM
mittees IN the federal district and the
various states 10 accept another renOm-
nation has been compiled with. Again
he accepts. Again he sacrifices his per
sonal wishes" II this has the appear
Snce OF a comedy. the world knows that
there are solid and supreme reasons for
the long sway OF Don Pornrio and that
he may well be weary in his seventy
ninth year and after a generation OF
uninterrupted power. FOR the intrim 1880
81, when, In compliance with the then
constitution. he did not succeed himself.
was nevertheless overshadowed and con
trolled by him.
For that generation Diaz has been
Mexico. and IN that generation Mexico
has become prosperous. well ordered
republic. The old tradition OF revolution
has been lost Brigandage and violence.
the inheritance OF instructions, for
eign invasions. and weak central govern
ments have been suppressed The for
eign bondholder has got his interest The
national credit Of the State has beer es-
tablished and stands high A great rail-
road system has been created Industry
and commerce have thrived. Compulsory
education has been enforced
Considering the simple wants % the
greater part Of the population. conSid-
ering the financial r5oI{ficai and e~o-
ncmic Reorganization after-and before
the death OF Juarez and his feeble sue
cessOr. the present and now long exist
ing peace and strength Of the Mexican
republic, the wisdom and the Unvarying
success with which President Diaz has
governed Il. attest him as one 81 the
greatest statesmen. judging By the fruits
OF his craftsmanship. Of the nineteenth
and The ruanrLa-L -an----lo.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07
THE PEACE DINNER

he lion and the lamb we're both invited to the
feast;
ne hon did not seem to be embarrassed IN the
least.
ut. or the other hand tho lamb appeared quite
III at eaS.
} closo Observers noticed he was Eab6ly IN The
knce,
q Peace"
Ut somewhat thicsly. for his pipes were corvee
W. bits Of heece
-PhiladsiDha Public Learz.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

II Mr. Hartman Is seeking 10 start
something while the former President is
away from home base, he viii probably
succeed. Ultimately however. he may
be calling strenuously for help in his ef-
fort to head It of
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
An UyFANILIAR THEME.

A lady poet. gentle dove,
Gave me a Jar.
She wrote about the pleasures OF
The first cigar.
Ny first cigar III not forget;
The reeOllection's with me yet
MY first cigar I tackled when
was a boy.
I recollect II brought me then
Blu. nttll Joy.
The lady bards are gentle folk.
But few have ever tried TO smoke.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

Il never could quite see why a man
wants 10 shoot elephants. zebras. ante
lopes. and other animals willfully." says
Gen. Nelson A. Miles, after a somewhat
painful and prolonged silence.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07
Modern PosEibiIltIes.

Remember now, Whistling girls al
ways come 10 some bad end"
"Oh, I don't know, grandma. Five hun
dred q week in vaudeville amt so bad. "
Why Is This.
We see IN print
But little say
Concerning whit
Er's vertebrae
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07
Good southern noctrInc.

From the Youngstown Vin6icstor.
Gen Robert E Lee said that duty was
the sublimest word in the English lang
uage. The friends Of the tariff appear
10 agree with the leader OF the confsd-
crate army.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07
Chance for n Job.

From the Philadelphia star.
Now that the Roosevelt expedition has
disclosed the existence Of Mombasa. It
would seem to be the order for some good
Ohio man to proceed 70 have himt elf ap-
POINTED consul thereto
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

The consumer is painfully mindful Of
the fact. moreover, that every time the
tariff raises the price Of something one
cent for governmental purposes. the man
ufacturer tacks on another one for his
own behoof and benefit.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

From the Detroit News.
The sudden death OF the Sultan's chief
star-gazer and weather man makes one
curious 10 know what kind OF inaugCra-
ton weather he predicted.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

The London Lancet assails the morn
ing cup of tea as a very dangerous
thing All. the good old times we used
TO have in this world before the germ
theory OF disease was invented,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

From the Atlanta Constitution
Hartman Will probably retire from &C
tive management Of his many railroads.
but VIII continue as a sort Of ex-Presi-
cent Roosevelt IN American affairs hnan-
cal.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07
Productive of Cab.

From the New York World.
There may be some question as to how
much revenue the Payne bill viii pro-
duce. but one week debate on It in the
House resulted in an output Of 100000
words.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

After a long-drawn-out and rather IN
eventful life Of 1000 years, Methuselah,
the New York Zoos well-known frog, has
cIoaked at last. much to the regret Of
his many friends
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07
This RAND Age.

It's getting harder to satisfy even
poets simple wants"
He only wants a book OF verses IN
derneath the bOugh"
cant have both They need the bough
20 make wood pulp 10 print the verses
on"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

The pernieious activities Of Crazy
Snake on the warpath are not nearly
SO tiresome. however. as the antics Of
several crazy newspaper correspondents
or the Roosevelt trail just now
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

Since the substitution Of "Mooley" for
Pete" ambassadors rarely mount their
high horses before approaching the White
House
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

Chancellor Day has declined an invi-
tation 70 join the National Optimists'
Club. There must be a pessimist in that
club somewhere. else how did the chan
eellor get the invitation?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

renee Sullivan to issue his challenge,
and much OF the preliminary trash viii
have been swept aside
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07
Where HeTsLncI.Inr

From the ClcTelAnd Plain Dealer.
1t is conceded that President Eliot IS
rich in everything that goes 70 the max
Ing o. an ambassador. save wealth.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07
By the Easiest way.

From Peck.
Nan is 30 per cent water. and. ike
water. he finds it easer to go down. hill
than 10 climb.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

Another horrible thought in connection
With Mr. Edwards proposition TO cut
down Congressional salaries-the beauti-
full flow Of floor oratory might be ruth
lessly cut down in proportion.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

Evidently. young Kermit Roosevelt is
IN for a lot of yellow notoriety during
the next few months. There are some
times sad things incident 70 being
the son of your father in this world.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

Now that Mr.. Corbett has announced
his burning desire to fight the winner Of
the Jeffries-Johnson golf It ever hap
Dens-it only remains for Mr. John Law
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07
Hard Luck.

What are you so glum about?"
Il was worrying about something yes
terday but. consarn It all, I can't re-
member what it was"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

A few more swats in respect Of New
England's domination Of the Senate. and
Mr.. stephen B. Elkins may come to be
known as the oppositiOns great south
paw.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

A German scientist says whales milk
Is the ideal human food And ii would
be so easy to keep a pet whale or so
about the house. you know.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07
Original sin

From the Ohio State Jo-rnal.
Hartman says he feels Ike a new man
and then proceeds as Il Il were his Object
70 establish the doctrine Of original SIN.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07
OF the Peanut Varietv.

From the Memphis Ccumerciai-Appeal
The trouble with the Democratic party
Is too much politics and not enough
craftsmanship.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07
% Enaharrar.Ing OnrNtion-

'S'pose we gave women the ballot.
They'd just vote the way their fathers
v0.ed.
And they wouldn't differ so much from
the men. II they did Now would theyg''
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07
OF Course.

Why don't the Balkans go to ware"
They have a better game Tor attract
Ing attention as II is. A war would have
TO end some time
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

Was Ct love at first sight on her
part?"
Il hardly think so. The first time they
met he had on automobile goggles
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

The benevolent efforts OF the hens 10 re-
duce the high cost Of living are greatly
appreciated by the common people OF
this land
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

'Pugilist JeGrles continues 10 preserve
a portentous silence. says the CIeve-
land Plain Dealer. The which sort OF
silence Mir. Jeffries doubtless would much
admire 20 know how about.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

kissing is merely putting this and that
together and creating an explosion" says
the Dallas News. Precisely; a merely"
tells the entire story.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

If King solomon. that wise old owl.
were alive to-day and a member OF Con-
gress. he would be astonished 10 note
the number Of esteemed contemporaries
Gisputlng his halo with him
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

We are inclined to sympathize with the
under dog in every fight We know OF. ne
believe, unless Il is benzoate OF soda
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

Says Mr. Fitzgerald 20 Mr.. Bryan. SAYS
he: Go get a reputation"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

What in the world IS the trouble with
the Speaker inquiries the Baltimore
News. Well, it depends on the way you
lcok at things. largely.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

large number OF tariff speeches have
been delivered in the House OF Repre-
sentatives lately that nobody in particular
paid any attention 10.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

King Peter thinks Servia might have
cheaper king Indeed. it might
also better one.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

Mr.. Roosevelt will not raise a beard in
Africa. il is said He knows fun well
that he could never wrest the American
Whiskerino championship from Col.
james Ham Lewis anyway.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

The lay OF the fish liar is likewise
heard in the land.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

Nevertheless and Notwithstanding. bet
ter keep 'em on a wee bit longer. We
fancy
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

Prem the Chssgo News
Congress IS beginning to fear thu to- n
the highly-taxed sock
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

And exc the umpire hovers on the
horizon,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

Heinrich Sehuetz. OF Frankfurt, Ger
many. a manufacture OF that town, IS at
TIE New Willard Speaking Of Enslaad's
Efforts 70 build a strong Dreadnought
navy. Herr Schuetz said last night that
the British naval estimates do not By any
means deeply impress German experts
The conviction exists IN German naval
circles continued Herr Schuetz. "that
the number OF new ships 20 be laid down
by the English admiralty during this
financial year win not suffice 70 uphold
the two-pOwer standard.
NO serious significance is attached 10
the announcement thar four more Dread
nOughts may possibly, under certain cir
cumstances. he laid down. because this
clause IS regarded as a worthless conces-
sion 20 British public opinion. which de-
mands the absolute maintenance Of naval
supremacy at all costs
'Weaknsse Of the British naval pro-
gramme lies in its failure 20 provide
trained men &c man the new battle ships.
Britain may possess a fine feet. but she
has not the trained crews 10 man them.
and what good are they under the cir
cumstances2
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

The recall OF Baron ROsen has been
postponed. after all. for 1t is given out
that he and Baroness Rosen and their
daughter. Elizabeth Rosen, will pass the
summer at Newport. where they purpose
introducing the latter into American so
ciety. The Baroness Elizabeth was quite
old enough to make her debut when her
mother took her abroad two seasons ago,
but It is obligatory az foreign courts thar
the young women OF the nobility shall
be presented at their own capital before
they are presented in a foreign country:
hence the wife Of the Ambassador took
her daughter 10 st. Petersburg for that
formal ceremony.
For the first time IN many years there
are a number OF young girls In the diplO-
matte corps The daughter OF Barren Hem
geimuller VIII soon be old enough for
her formal presentation The German
Ambassador has a daughter, Baroness
Luise- Alexandra. a godchild. by the way,
OF the English Queen, already in society.
Miss Nabuco. daughter Of the BRAZILIAN
Ambassador. keeps the embassy gay
with young people. and next winter Bar
oness Takahira Will introduce her daugh-
ter, who is a charming, spiritueue child,
and has made rapid progress IN English
since she entered one OF the local schools
last fall There are two young women
in the Swedish legation, Miss Eva and
Miss Mary de Lsgercrantz both OF whom
are bright and talented girls. who en-
joyed their first winter IN Washington.
according 20 their own confession, much
better than thew expected to
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-07

Hobart Chatneld-Tlylor. OF Chicago. Is
al the Shoreham- The visitor is a we'll
known author o. numerous popular works
and is here on a private visit.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-02-25
rHE plsApPEA1lNa AoRsE.

That which was prophesied half in
rest a few years ago is now actually
coming TO pass. The horse is dis
appearing from England and the
board of trade returns afford the
proof Of it. Anyone who notices the
traffic Of London will understand
that the trains, the motor o~mnibuses,
the motor vans, the private motors
and the taxicabs have driven the
horse off the streets, and in all the
provincial towns the same thing is
going on. And it is not only in the
towns that the change has taken
place. The trans are spreading out
into the country, services Of motor
o~mnibuses cover the roads. and even
the farmers are getting rid Of their
horses.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-02-25
NTEND 10 Be DLE
zoke's Excuses Somewhat Inconsistent
IN View Of Occupation
Planned.

eZeke," drawlcd the old farmer,
ne he thawed out his whiskers, II
want yeou to go down 10 the wood
pile and chop up some k~indling."
"B-r-rF exclaimed Zehe, as he
blew his fingers. ITS too cold"
oval, then, 60 over TO the barn
yard and milk the cows"
Cant pa. Honest, I'm freezing.
Hint How about cleaning the
snow OH the porch
"Yeou'll have to excuse me, pap;
my fingers are Jest like icieles."
The old farmer was thoughtful.
"Wall, all right, SON." he said,
slowly. cit shan't be said that l al
lowed any Of my children to get
frost bitten by working in freezing
weather. What be yeou going TO do
now? Sit by the kitchen fire and
warm your hands?"
Zeke grinned sheepishly.
No, pap, ! am going down TO the
lake and fish for pickerel through
the ice. Chicago Daily News.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-02-25
STOP MOURNING TO SHAVE.

The board Of rites has obtained
the Endorsement Of the grand con-
cillors to memorabilia the throne to
the effect that as the ceremony Of the
end Of the year will be performed
soon and the people should keep
themselves clean to attend to their
business, therefore both officials and
common people should be allowed to
shave from the eigth day of the
twelfth moon December 30).-
Shanghai Mercury.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-02-25
HPresS School to Continue.

Jefferson City, Mo, Feb IL
Despite the opposition among
members Of the Missouri egisla-
ture 70 the school of journalism
Of Missouri University, there is
little Likelihood the department
will be discontinued. Specific
intent TO eliminate the school has
not been discussed here.
The department was establish
ed by the Board Of Curators.
Opposition TO the university
generally springs M among n e
country members % the Assemb-
ly annual The' seem 90 G
more bitter against the institu-
tion this year,
When appropriations for the
uniyersit, arc considered there
IS a possib' inv 'ha school Of
journalism apportionment may
be cut out, though this would not
necessarily mean the the aband-
Onment Of the school. II COLD
be supported ouG OF the general
appropriation for the university.