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The Washington herald., 1909-04-12
as TO A TARIFF BILL VETO.
Further Reasons Why IL Need Not
Be Expected.

From ihe Philadelphia Public Le5gc-
But why should the President be likely
20 veto the Payne bill? BY a vote OF 1ss
20 los the House has finally decided for
free hides Il cid not decide 10 adoUt
free lumber. but the present lumber
duty Of s. a thousand does not average
10 per cent and the Payne rate OF 81
thousand IS a radical reduction. Be
sides. the contest has committed most
Of the Southern Democrats % the p~in-
ciple Of protection as II draws near
home. and that Is a substantial victory
for the Republican majority. The action
Of the House Tuesday indicates a ira
teTnal union OF New England and the
South IN On exchange OF favors. a mod
crate lumber duty for the latter and free
hides for the former. which IS politically
attractive 10 Republican party leader.
Senator Aldrich openly prOClaims thar
he expects an agreement between con-
ferees OF House and Senate by Nav u
The inference is that the Payne BIN viii
be accepted, practically as il stands. by
the Senate, II. indeed, II has not been
constructed with the aid. approval. and
advice OF Aldrich's Committee on Ii
nance Mr.. TAFT has had frequent con-
ferences on the subject with House and
Senate leaders. II he were so violently
opposed to the bin that d veto is among
the probabilities. outward manifestation
Of his disapproval would have proceeded
from the White House For present
purposes Of national revenue and com
merCial 0uietude a veto wauld accom-
plish nothing. because the evident plan
Of both Houses is to leave the PRACTICAL
ties Of the Dingley period un6isturbed.
with the exception OF the few examples
OF free raw material.
There is some reason 10 believe that
the hint Of a veto. proceeding from
Western Republicans and certain ad-
ninistration papers. has been inspired al
the White House. and is to be weighed
not as a definite report Of Presidential
purpose. but as an intimation that the
extremists OF the Senate must keep their
tariff wishes within bounds. On the
whole. e veto seems not imminent. The
situation rather Is that a united Re-
publican leadership win put the Payne
bul, Substantially as It now stands. on
the statute books Before the end OF the
next month.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-12
In Mourning for Him

From tha New York Evening Pos.-
To have been falsely reported dead is
not uncommon; but 10 have walked the
streets with your children in mourning
for your death. must be a rare experience
Henri ROchefort had II. so he has lately
written Made III by the privations which
he underwent at the siege Of Paris IN 1871,
he was forced to withdraw from the Bor-
deaux Assembly. and while he was at
Arcachon, read an official notice OF his
decease, with the announcement that the
government would not be able 10 have his
body taken 10 Paris. Unhappily, the news
was also sent to his children in Jersey
The friend with whom they were staying,
bought them mourning garments. But
the father Immediately telegraphed: Z
am not dead. Send the children to me at
Arcachon." They came. and Rochefort,
by that time convalescent. walked home
with them. To those who asked, seeing
their dark clothes, for whom they We're
in mourning. he replied: why, they are
In mourning for me-
The Washington herald., 1909-04-12
Aerial Vehicles in War

The practical tests IN military aeronau-
tics, OF which there has been some prom
ise. will prove an enlightenment. and
win be Of service in dispelling any ex-
allied and foolish notions OF the destruc-
tive function OF the aerial vehicle. It
would be well. in the interests Of the
science OF war, If there could be con-
Quoted at Fort Nyer. for instance, dur
ing the coming summer. a series OF ex-
periments which would show to the
public just how the military balloon Will
be used in time OF war The people who
are entertaining the sensational theory
that high explosives can be carried aloft
and dropped upon a helpless city, a
crouching army, or a budding fleet stand
IN great need OF having the real situation
exposed 10 their view Military aero
nautics are a valuable asset for an army
IN the field, but there Is a limitation TO
the service which may be rendered by the
dirigi5le OF the aeropIane. 1t must con-
tinue for some years TO be a more or
less unstable uncertain, and vulnerable
platform from which 10 make observa-
tions OF the position Of an enemy. But
when # Is considered that long distance
photographs can be taken from a balloon
only by the exercise OF much skill. it
ought to be appreciated at once that IL
Is out Of the question TO make the bal
loon an aerial floating fortress.
The people who have been possessed Of
visions OF annihnsted cities and externi-
mated armies and o5literated fleets are
going to receive the shock OF their lives
when It comes TO demonstrating. as some
Of them think will be attempted. the
ability 70 deliver destructive explosives
from any such elevated platform az the
framework Of an seroplane or the
basket or the platform OF a dirigible It
The Washington herald., 1909-04-12
Coming of the D. AR.

Very soon. now, we shall have another
Congress on our hands-a more interest
ing body than that now sitting inter
mittently at the Capitol. and prosaically
discussing. in all their infinite and mysti-
flying details. problems of the tariff which
the average mind is unable 10 grasp.
The other Congress-Daughters Of the
American Revolution-will be decidedly
more interesting. more picturesque. and
more Attractive. Already the coming
event Is casting it's shadow, or rather it's
light, before. An animated session is in
prospect. The Daughters. like the solons
on the Hill. have their politics and their
problems, their policies and their points
ultra-conservatives. their administration
and their anti-administration factions, and
their in-no, we shall not say insur-
gents. for that. though unobjectionabls on
the Hill. is an opprobrious term II ap-
piled to any element Of the d. A. R.. and
hence must be tabooed
Who ever heard Of a Congress that dad
not have it's differences? It would not
be a Congress without them. A cam
paign Of some sort inevitably precedes
every well-regulated Congress. It Is es-
sentlai 70 clear the atmosphere-to shape
the issues and 10 bring out the best that
Is in the delegate body. A fun-fedged
campaign is now in full sway with the
D. A. r. We could not overlook II II
we would and would not If we could
It interests us intensely-even If. as with
the average mind and tariff schedules. a
proper grasp be lacking and we ind our
selves mystified a bit. We know that
issues are ar stake that must be settled.
and settled right. and we are sure they
will be settled, and settled right They
always are.
Meanwhile. we are full OF happiness
over the coming OF the Daughters. God
bless them; they give zest to life at this
Capital Their Congress is worth while.
We wish it would hold an extra session
now and then. Why should not its beau
tiful Continental Han-au honor to its
builders!-be put to more frequent use?
Really. Washington is in love with the
DaUghters-with all OF them. regardless
Of issues. II welcomes them fondly,
greets them with sincerest cordiaIity, and
wishes them the pleasantest sort OF stay
AS for the press-well. It shares the
city's sentiments rapturously. and we are
ready 70 vouch for It now, that It viii
play no favorites, but give fair treatment
10 all alike, to the end that peace and
universal good feeling ultimately prevail.
At any rate, the press will do its level
best. Angels from heaven could do no
more
The Washington herald., 1909-04-12
Public Opinion.

II IS not altogether surprising 10 learn
that retailers OF preserved foods OF vari-
Gus kinds are finding it worth while 70
weed out from their stocks all prepara-
tons containing benzoate Of soda. As a
consequence OF this announced condition
coming through various mercantile asso-
Citations and advisory bodies. Il must fol-
low that the manufacturers who persist
IN its use are to find a constantly dimin-
ishing demand for their goods-that OF
course. involving ultimate retirement
from business, or reformation Of methods.
The adjustment Of this question is be-
ing brought about, too. through sheer
force Of public opinion. To Dr.. Wiley and
his heutenants. not forgetting the manu-
facturers who never have used benzoate
Of soda IN their wares, too much thanks
cannot be accorded. In the face Of
stupendous disadvantage and against
powerful and mighty financial and BUSH
ness influences they have fought. in sea-
son and out: but they never would have
scented victory in their nostrils had II
not been for an unselish and patriotic
alliance with a public press that dared CO.
operate with them.
The frank and independent newspapers
have not dubbed with the benzoate brig
ade. Medical opinion. from Acknowledged
authorities. has been invited and given
wide publicity. Technical clubbing and
bypiay have been brushed aside as 50
much trash. Here was a question OF
health. life, and happiness-the people
must know the truth. then they would
be prepared 70 act for themselves ne
conclusions Of one authority-Dr. Keene
OF hiladelphia-delivered quietly. unos-
tentatiously. and with the good Of hu-
msnity alone at heart. has been printed
from ocean to ocean. and from the Lakes
70 the Gulf And that is one OF the
reasons why the people know about ben
zoate Of soda, and that is why they are
not going TO purchase stuff that con.
tains e.
tt is more than evident that the days
Of benzoate Of soda are numbered in this
land. It has become a badge Of dis
honor that manufacturers dare not use
longer II is good 10 know that many
never did use it-and never were inclined
to. We honor them. 1t is comforting to
know that public opinion is forcing the
unworthy users out into the sunlight they
dread, but can no longer avoid.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-12
President Gomer,s Warning.

In his message to the Cuban Congress
President Gomez touches upon the dan
ger spot in the political future OF the
Island. He says:
Tbs political problem Of our country. as in the
case Of some others Of similar origin and edu-
cation. contains one eSl element. which IA the
visible order manifests itself IN tendency 70 Greats
and maintain third party. even other factions
arising from the vice q social disntsgator which
unfortunately, seems CHARACTERISTICS q the Southern
races. The sane condition is manifested in the
tendency toward rebellion against ersgything wear
ing the badge Of discipline. order. method. and
subordinAtion 10 the VIII and welfare Of social col
lectiTity. In his we have one fact which. snail
as It nay be, is not encouraging
II is the evil spirit Of faction. against
which Washington warned US when our
own experiment was yet fresh. that
threatens the Cuban republic Closely
The Washington herald., 1909-04-12
INTERMENF OF BOoTHs BODY.
Officer Present Tells Facts as 20 the
Assassin's Burial.

George Lozing Porter. in the Ner Tozk Tines.
ia the New York Times AZ March .
was a statement from Capt Silas Owens
FoTd's Theater at the time OF the assault
upon President Lincoln, and description
OF the burial OF Booths body in cell OF
one Of the buildings at the Washington
Arsenal We are also informed that the
captain had settled down after eight
years OF sea adventure
While not questioning the sincerity OF
the worthy ard experienced mariner. I
believe his statements dlGer from history
and facts. His references 20 Laura
Keene. the dangling ropes" in the the
ater the death Of the President. are con-
tradicted by reliable history. and the de-
scription Of the burial Of Booths body IN
O cell az the arsenal is an absolute in
vention. which first appeared in Bakers
United States Secret Service PAGE 5GS
1 speak thus positively Of the matter. as
was the only commissioned officer pres
ent when the body was first secreted. Il
was. subsequently. several times trans
ferred before President Johnson, in 1853
resigned il 20 Edwin Booth. with the pro-
viso that no public ceremony attend It's
burial. and that TO mound. monument. OF
other memorial mark It's final resting
place Upon Thursday. April 2, 1855. in
the afternoon. the body Of Booth was
brought from the Washington Navy Yard
10 the little sumner house upon the Pc
tomac front OF the arsenal grounds. and
al midnight was secreted by the military
storekeeper and four enlisted men. who
were considered Trustworthy, and myself
the medical officer Of the military post
We we're ordered 70 keep our actions Sc
cret. and until the necessity for silence
passed the order was obeyed
IN 1855 ] was an assistant surgeon.
United States army, on duty al the ar
senal and at that time Of stress and sus-
picion. when confidence was almost de-
stroyed. and & was deemed unsafe 10
have orders copied by clerks and trans
mitted through Official channels. I re-
ceiFed BY special messenger an auto
graphic letter from the surgeon general
Q. H Crane, acting personally by dlrec-
ton Of Secretary Stanton. ordering ne 70
report % Gen Hartranft, and 70 as
sumo medical charge o. the prisoners
arrested for actual or suspIcIoned com
pliclty with the conspiracy, and was the
only person allowed % communicate with
Z all the prisoners without witnesses. Many
I OF the imaginary stories OF Booths burial
mention my presence and. with Impair
TALLY and resignation. my early death.
: More frequently even than Deacon"
I White. I have been KILLED" and. with
I him, accept the statement OF Mark Twain
Z that such reports are generally greatly
/ exaggerated"
The Washington herald., 1909-04-12

From the Baltimore Star
The relationship which will exist be-
tween the American aborigines and the
white races. by whom they are now sur
rounded. is an anomalous one The IN
dams are yet treated by the United
States government as domestic dependent
nations; they arc the warts OF the ma
tios. Eventually, perhaps, they VIII De
essimilated and absorbed irtO American
citizenship. The way has at least been
opened for the accomplishment OF that
result. Under an act passed by Congress
in 1851 II was provided that Indians re-
siding OF lands allotted them in severalty
should be regarded as citizens OF the
United States. without formality OF
naturalization. The immediate effect was
20 confer citizenship upon something over
1900. and the number OF citizen Indians
has increased steadily
The Washington herald., 1909-04-12

Prom the Boston rrsusc-iDt

From ths Boston Transcript
The decision Of the Supreme Court that
the provisions OF the immigration laws
designed TO suppress the white slave
traffic" are unconstitutional and there
fore null and void Is another argument
for the Federal governments being
clothed with greater powers for the pro-
lection OF aliens within the United States.
II the rescue OF allen women" IS left
to the police powers" Of the State II may
be accomplished in some. bot not in
others, according TO the zeal, humanity.
and energy Of the local authorities. The
traffic" Is a shameful fact Congress
passed what It deemed appropriate leg
islation. but the Supreme Court now SAYS
that in so doing Congress transcribed its
powers.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-12

connected with that spirit is the innate
characterization OF our volatile Southern
neighbors. manifested in their unwilling
ness 10 submit for any long period 20
an established authority and their rest
iveness under the verdict Of the ma
JOrity. President Gomez admits that the
condition is not encouraging. but II may
be hoped that his warning to his coun-
trymen will not go UNDECIDED. and that
they viii sustain at all times a stable and
efficient government.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-12
vIRGINIA NEGRO SCHOOLS.
Suffering for the Want OF Competent
Teachers.

ANAenFAAs
From The southern Workman.
One OF the State examiners estimates
that at least one-haif OF the colored
teachers OF Virginia are unlicensed emsr-
gency teachers. This condition has made
very unfavorable impression upon the
board OF examiners. Some are advocat-
ing separate examinations and lower
grade certificates 10 lessen the clerical
work OF the examiners and at the same
tins secure more licensed colored teach
ers. No serious distinction has vet been
made between the white and colored
teachers as 10 certificates: but we pre-
dict that unless there are signs OF I'm
provement such 2 course VIII be taken
In the near future.
What obtains IN Virginia also holds
throughout the South. IN many cases n
ar even more depIorable extent The
education Of the colored people IN the
south has not kept pace with that OF
the white people. The lines OF diver
gence are widening more and more An
absolutely double system distinct IN ev-
cry way Is likely to be adopted. unless
steps are taken 10 properly prepare more
colored teachers. The day has come
when the colored people themselves must
begin 70 shoulder their burdens and plan
Tor their own educational betterment. IN
tho public schools; but they can do lit
tie unless public sentiment in the States
awakens 70 the fact that even the I'VE
grades now taught IN the majority OF
the colored schools cannot be maintain
ed unless teachers can be prepared 70
teach them The supply OF teachers for
rural schools in other parts OF the coun-
try comes largely from the high schools.
Better equipped primary schools and
more high schools with normal training
classes for colored pupils would 90 far
toward removing the present difficulty.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-12
Col. Wattrrnon,. Way.

From the LOUISVILLE Cou-ier-JournaI
AS well seek 20 bail the Atlantic Ocean
with dipDer as 20 revise the tariff and
leave single schedule TO mark the trail
OF its surprising imposition and tell the
tale OF its fathomless irony. The words
Of Hamlet must be literally applied. 're-
FORM II altogether" not a classification
left to tempt and mislead. not robbing
detail 70 mystify and make outcry, one
straight scale Of revenue duties, so that
he who runs may read and he who paws
taxes may know; may read as ont Of
an open book OF big type and words
OF one syllable; may know to a dollar
just what he has TO pay for what he
eats and drinks and wears, By reason
Of the tax.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-12
PARTY LINES BREAKr :.
Decentralization on Both sides over
tie Tariff.


Frora ths New - ufo-la
RsDublicsas IN Washington are eKhib-
iting mock snxiety lest the Democratic
party 20 10 pieces on the tariff question
Democratic desertions TO protection ex-
cite their cynical derision- But they ig-
more the fact that as tariT -evisiouis-S
the House Republicans are little better
on Their organization has not only been
compelled 70 accept U1wluingIy a number
- important amendments 70 the PAYNE
DBL but Il underwent smashing defeat
IN the fight over the duty on petroleum
and its products. when Speaker Cannon
himself tried % save the situation By
taking the hoor.
The leaders OF neither side have ben
able 70 hold their forces IN line. Demo
Gratis from Georgia, Louisiana and Flor
ida have freQucutIy boited their party
90 vote for protection for some special
interest fl their locality. and the ReprbIi-
can managers. when they needed help.
knew how 10 tempt them. Republicans
from Kansas. lUchlgan. and Minnesota
have organized meetings 10 demand SEP
arate votes on such articles as OH. coal
lumber. hides. tea. coffee. and beer. Many
Republicans have declared themselves
against all the countervailing duties pro
vided for IN the present BIN. Senator
EIAcns has ralied The Republicans from
West Virginia. Kentucky. Tennessee
North Carolina. and Pennsylvania who
are interested IN coal 20 fight the pro
posed reciprocity arrangements between
the United States and Canada ReDubli-
cans quit the party organization 20 vote
for lower schedules than the Payne bin
provides. Democrats leave their party
organization 20 vote for higher duties
Both parties are working az cross-pur-
poses within their own ranks. PARTY
lines have gone 20 smash. party leaders
vainly try 20 lead. and their followers
refuse 20 follow. Protection has added TO
the Generalization OF the Democrats. and
tariff revision % the Decentralization OF
the Republicans
The Washington herald., 1909-04-12

Since the issuance Of the report from
which the above figures were taken the
Worcester and Lynn companies have re-
dUced the price 70 50 cents. Fail River to s.
cents. and Springfield to 30 cents The
Republican attributes these reductions 10
the experience Of the Boston company.
which has found that greatly increased
consumption and consequent increased
profits go with a reduction in price In
other words it is profitable to reduce the
price and enjoy the larger business which
reduction brings Moreover, the gas
monopoly thereby serves a larger pro-
portion OF the community. and so fulhlls
better its function Of public service. And.
lastly, by voluntary reductions the mo-
nopoiy earns the good will of the people.
an asset possessing a substantial finan-
cial value that is not always appreciated
BY the short-sighted managers Of public
utilities
When gas can be profitably made and
distributed in Interior cities far removed
from the coal and oil helds at 90, s., and
% cents, argument that gas can be prof
Itably sold in Washington at similar
prices Is superfiuous. We are within easy
distance OF coal and oil. and transporta-
ton is cheap. Where is the public spirit
OF our gas company managers that they
do not voluntarily follow the example OF
these Massachusetts, companies, and why
Dr. our District committees IN Congress
hem and haw and want more time for
investigation and consideration whenever
the subject Of cheaper gas is mentioned7
The Washington herald., 1909-04-12
a MATCH.

II love were what the ross Is
And I were Ike THE leas.
Our lives would EruE tozs-hsr
IN sad OF singing weather,
Blown fields o. Powerful cioses
Green pleasure OF gay Erief;
II loFe were what the rose Is.
And ! Esrs Ike the leaf.
II were what the woris are.
and love were Ike the tune.
With double sound and single
Delight our lips would naingls
With kisses glad as binds are
That set sweet ram a. noon;
II I were what the words are.
And love we're Ike the tune.
II you were life, my darling.
And I. yuu- love, warS death.
We'd shine and snow tnCeths-
Ere March made sEeot the weather
With dEffodn and starting
And hours q fruitful breath:
II you were life. ny darling.
And ], your love. were death.
II YOU ve1o thran to sorrow.
Ard ] were page 70 3oy,
We'd play for lives and seasonx,
With loving looks and treasons.
And tears Of night and MORROW.
End laugh q maid and boy;
II you were thraH 70 Sorruw.
Ard ] were page 70 joy.
II yo1 were Ap-il's lRdy.
And / were lord IN May.
We'd thrOw with lsNves for hours.
And draw for days With aoger1.
TIL day ike night Wcre shady.
And night we've bright Ike DAY;
II you wsre Apr1's lady.
And I were lord IN May.
II y0c were queen q pleasure.
And 7 psrs hing o. pain.
We'd hunt down love together.
Pluck out his flying feather.
Ard teach bis feet a Measure.
And fnd hiS mouth a rein:
II you were queen q pleasure.
And ] we're king q pain.
--AlgSTnOo Charles SWinb
The Washington herald., 1909-04-12

viii be exceedingly interesting 20 the oc-
cupants OF such a vehicle when it is re-
lieved of the heavy weight OF the ex-
plosive.
1t may be well, with the approach Of the
summers aeronautieal work at Fort
Myer, for the enthusiastic aviators to
keep within the bounds OF reason in
their expectations.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-12

From the Springfield Republican.
II any one doesn't like the tarIn bill.
OF certain features OF it, the thing TO do
Is TO blame the Democrats. Those mis-
cradle creatures seem to exist only to
bear Republican burdens and help Re-
publicans out OF holes After fifteen more
years Of steady defeat. they will make an
ideal opposition party.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-12
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
YERNAL TTEMs.

love the gentle rain,
The bees awning;
The things which appertain
Unto the spring
I love the babbling riN,
The violet.
The sprightly dafSodil.
Et Get. et Get.
I love the bluebird's song,
The vines that cling.
And all that doth belong
Onto the spring.
love the smell OF suds
Now often met,
The whitewash and the buds
Et Get. et Get.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-12

From the Philadelphia Press
Society women in Washington are ar
ranging to take day OF and clean the
dirty streets and front yards OF the
National Capital These good ladies', by
proving themselves angels Of cleanliness.
viii become entitled 70 white wings"