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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15
Electricity and Railway Workers.

1t Is perhaps an instructive rather than a
logical fear OF loss OF employment or re-
duction Of wages that has led some mem
bers Of the railway brotherhoods in Chi
cago 20 oppose tho electrifcatlon Of the
terminals in that city. This feeling is. ac-
companied by the openly expressed dread
that electric traction will increase the
danger Of the calling. It IS pointed out
in their behalf that 2l9 train crews handle
about 1900 freight cars a day IN the
Chicago yards. and that a third rail would
be periIous. especially when wet weather
might transmit the current to the other
rails. These apprehensIons are expressed
frankly, and they may be taken as sincere.
But experience IN the great terminals at
New York does not seem to bear them
out. As 10 the anticipated reduction of
wages. that has not been a phenomenon
following tho adoption Of mechanical i'm
provements in other callings. II there
has been such reduction following the In
PRODUCTION Of new machinery, It has been
but temporary, Il has been more than
Offset, and speedily by the Increase OF
output and OF consumption.
Better terminal facilities should mean
an increase in the number OF cars handled
and greater activity IN train movement,
and, consequently. a greater demand for
skilled and trustworthy employees. That
should mean. in the railway industry. as
IN other callings. both more constant en-
ployment and Improvement IN condi-
lions OF work and the scale OF wages.
Despite Increases in trackage and rolling
stock. tho great railways contemplate yet
further expenditures for equipment. II
the members Of the brotherhoods reason
together. both among themselves and with
their executive employers. these clouds Of
doubt may be dlssipated IN the light Of
clearer understanding.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15
COSTLY CHURCH PEWS.
Annual Rental Price I'm New York
Excels that of other Cities.

Annual Rental Price in New York
Excels that of other Cities.
Washington letter in the New York Tribune.
So great Is the demand for pews IN St
Johns Episcopal Church-which Is In
mediately opposite the White House. but
with the beautiful Lafayette Square in
tervening-that II Is the custom 10 place
them at auction whenever G. pew owner
dies or permanently leaves Washington,
and pew was recently purchased In
this church Tor 5000 the highest price on
record
New York prices for pews easily sur
pass the Washington record. A pew n
the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
has been sold for 5000. The cosuiest
pews in the metropolis, and probably IN
America. are in Temple Emanuel. Fifth
avenue and Forty-third street. For an
nual rentage in this synagogue 5000 has
been paid. Average rentals are from
$500 % 5000. The price Tor a pew rented
just for the two holidays OF the Pass
over and New Year, IN spring and au-
tumn, reaches 500 Last year $5l5 was
paid for two seats.
Old Trinity Church has few pews 20
sell and limits its price 20 SIS. plus an
aual ground rent Of about SIS. but a pew
offered recently IN the settlement OF an
estate brought $500.
St Bartholomew Protestant Episcopal
Church once received $4,000 for a pew.
but this was hardly a legitimate market
quotation. being in the nature OF q gift
20 help the church 70 meet a debt.
At St Patrick's Cathedral s. 900 is the
record pew rent. Two blocks above the
cathedral pews in the temporary srruc-
ture Of St Thomas bring from 81 900 10
$3.50.
In Brooklyn the best Plymouth Church
pews rent for 500 each, and there are
fourteen Of them, Other pews ara as
cheap as s..
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15
Giving Publicity 70 Crime.

With the best Of intentions. the New
York Federation OF women's Clubs at
the recent convention in Rochester voted
IN favor Of the segregation Of news deal
Ing with crime, scandal, or grewsomo
accidents. This was done on the theory
that those who wished to avoid reading
about such matters could skip the page
whore It was assembled.
Sounds excellent IN theory. but in prac-
tice It would result as did the attempt in
the old editions OF the Latin and Greek
classics to stow away in the back OF the
book the passages not suitable for the
eye Of youth. Byron describes the effort
to purge the copies, but on investigation
It was found that the we'll thumbed sec
ton OF the book was the forbidden part.
All in all. the editor is as anxious to
please as is the reader to find the matter
he IS interested IN. The multifarious
ramihcations give him more trouble than
they give the purchaser OF the paper
Sane and rational newspapers have been
going along in the even tenor OF their
ways for years. while the freak has come
and gone, al of which evidences the fact
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15
I-TOOK- A SHOE.

They tell of LToo-a-Shoe who the arctic
up there and I'd be happy knew why he declined pair
The truth the truth want to know and vany for the truth
beg! Would two shoes swamp the Eskimo, does he
wooden leg? It may be that he wished Stew and many
boots have fed perchance he but desired shoe throw
explorers head He may have used hat for strange
have Eskimo; girls home do than tha-jus note
their ids and throw thoes That keeps running in
my BRAIN it rasps my nerves. makes blue feel it's driving
insane-IT oo-a-Shoel ITook-a-Shoe" It haunts me
when am asleep it bores when awake; and people ask
me why weep and such alfred racket make Some day that
bleeding Eskimo will lecture through this weary land to hear
his spiel will go, and then maybe I'll understand The load
bore for weeks and years. perhaps I'll drop when is through
and shall murmur through my tears "ShookTool Shook
ItToop WAIT Nasov
CorgHsht by George Mathew Aaans)
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15
BIG PASSENGER ENGINE.
Locomotive Recently Built by Bald
win Weighs 876,45O Pounds.

Locomotive Recently Built by Bald
win Weighs 87G,45O Pounds.
From the Philadelphia North American.
With score OF workmen clinging 10 its
great bulk and giving finishing touches
the largest passenger locomotive which
the world has yet seen stood recently
on a track Just outside OF the Baldwin
Locomotive Works. where II was built
The men have named Sc "Gib."
This huge locomotive weighs S7s,450
pounds without It's tender. Both together,
and in working order. will weigh about
800 tons. II has q tractive power OF
5000 pounds. which compares with S5.-
600 pounds for the largest passenger loco
motive now in service The tender IS
the largest ever built, and has a capaci-
~ OF 1900 gallons OF water and 400
gallons OF petroleum. which IS the fuel
the locomotive viii burn.
over all. the locomotive and tender
measure 10 feet The wheel base OF the
locomotive itself is Just short OF ffty-two
feet. There are five pairs OF driving
wheels, seventy-three inches IN diameter
which work in two sets. The three pairs
In the rear set get their power from the
high-pressure cylinders. twenty-four by
tWenty-eight inches, while the forward
set are driven by the low pressure cylin-
ders, thirty-eight By twenty-eight inches
There is a great system area, the total
heating surface being 1855 square feet. A
feed-water heater raises the water tenn
perature 10 800 degrees before Il goes in
% the boiler. Steam goes through a su-
per-heater before reaching the high-pres-
sure cylinders. and, exhausted from them,
passes through a re-heater 20 the low
pressure cylinders.
The boiler contains 294 tubes. nineteen
feet long and two and one-quarter inches
N diameter. In the feed-water heater
are 81 tubes seven feet long. This huge
locomotive is for the Atchison. Topeka
and Santa Fe Railway. and will be used
BY 1t to haul passenger trains at express
time over mountain grades IN Southern
California and Nevada
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- ~ Richnond A. rrnrlrr Ionrrnl.

From The Richmond VA Evening Journal.
Announcement is made In The Wash
ington Herald that Henry L. West has re-
signed as a Commissioner Of the District
Of Columbia to join Scott c. Bone in the
conduct and control Of The Herald He
will be especially charged with the busi-
ness direction Of the paper.
This is quite an important development
In the Southern newspaper world. and Is
Of considerable interest in Virginia, where
The Herald in less than four years has
built Up a large circulation, especially in
the Valley. In Washington City The Her
aid has long divided the morning field
with its older contemporary. the Post
The position Of Commissioner, which
Mr.. West relinQuishes, IS not only one Of
great responsibility. but is attractive
financially. The salary. II memory serves
US Well, Is at least equal to the salary
Of a Congressman. Mr.. West thoroughly
met the demands OF the Office and his
retirement is in every sense voluntary.
That he could surrender so valuable a
post to cast his fortunes with The Herald
speaks eloquently OF the success The Her
aid has attained and Of the future Of the
paper.
The Herald certainly has a strong team
In Messrs. Bone and West The former
was the managing editor OF the Post az
the time the Post was sold 10 John r.
Mclean. but retired soon thereafter. He
founded The Herald shortly afterward,
and his personality has been stamped in
every Issue from tho first down 10 the
present
Mr.. West was reared In the newspaper
atmosphere. He was the Posts political
man when. IN 1902. he resigned 10 accent
the District Commisslonership. He now
returns 10 his first love, broader and bet
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

A Missouri girl. according 70 the Buff
falo Express, recently married the "hu-
man ostrich" attached. 70 a circus pass
ing through her town. Nevertheless, he
VIII complain now and then. in all prob
ability, that her biscuits are not UP 70
the standard Of those mother used TO
make
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15
Kentucly's Women.

From Norman E. Nack's National MontAly.
The late Gov. John a johnson. or Min
nesota, paid q beautiful tribute to the
women OF Kentucky AZ a banquet IN
Louisville last year, when, IN speaking OF
the various delegations Of women he had
met at a convention IN Boston a short
time before, he said: There are three
delegations that I remember most partic-
ularly and with greatest pleasure. They
are the Boston women, because OF their
brilliant minds; the Texas women, be-
cause Of their beauty. and the Kentucky
women, because Of both their beauty and
mental capabilities"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15
SHE POURED THE TEA.

she poured the tea. All. she was fair
As. UNI IN hand she neared my chair
And STOPPED my waiting cup 20 fl.
lie while l sensed wond 'rous thrill
For such a fragrance filed the air.
Twas not the tea her Maynard hair
just brushed my cheek. and fingered there
How could calmly wait until
She poured the tear
To steal a kiss who would not dareg
II one. who would not steal a pair2
/ stole them. as a fellow viii.
And sensed warmer feeling still.
Tho not Of heart. for that's not where
She poured the teal
LOUISE SCHNEIDER, IN Pock.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

I have struggled all my ufe," says
John d. Rockefeller. 1T is glorious to
be born poor says Sir Thomas Upton.
Il would rather be a cloak model and
chew gum than be a stage favorite,"
says Margaret Anglin. o punk. where
is thy sting? o bosh. where IS thy VIC
tory?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

dence Journal. The South probably win
content itself with handing back 10 the
North some Of the superabundance OF
perfervld anti-lynching talk it (the SoutD
has received from the North In the past.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15
Us Possible.

From tho Chicago Recori-Herald
DO you believe Methuselah lived to be
as old as the Bible says he did?"
Well, I've always thought they might
have had shorter years then than we have
now. Still. he might have done It. There
Is no record that he ever even played SOC
Ger football"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
A TRUE FRIEND.

When orators would raise a grin,
or roars Of appreciation win,
The kind reporter sprinkles In
prolonged laUghter).
In case the speech be dry 10 read
The kind reporter. friend In need,
Puts bodily into his screed
Great applause).
And when tho orator runs short
The kind reporter, proper sort,
Inserts 10 flavor his report
(Cries Of go onW)
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15
Yes. NIaiorftier Connt.

From the kansas City Tines.
They tried 20 OUTAGE the anti-Cannon
Congressman by pointing out that Satan
was the first insurgent
But he was not TO be daunted. He
pointed out that satan soon had the larg-
est following.
And majOrities count
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

that the average reader is content with
present-day Journalism. When the cry
Ing need for something different is heard
in the newspaper Office. the change will
quickly follow.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

80 you were overcharged on your
European trlp?"
Maybe 1 was and maybe I wasn't.
But now understand why new arrival
always acquires the profanity OF
strange country before he learns IT'S
polite talk"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

The likeness OF George Washington is
soon TO decorate our 5-cent pieces. For
tunately, there is no S0-cent piece coined
In this country. II there were. We feel
reasonably sure Georges likeness would
draw II.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15
Over in Iowa.

From the Chicago Tribune.
The former resident had returned to
the old town FOR a visit
What has become he asked. '-of old
BaldisOn. who used to practice law here?'
He has joined the, great majority"
answered the hotel proprietor.
What! Is he cursing the Aldrich tariff,
too7'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

The Birmingham Age-Herald suggests
a popular subscription down South TO
eradicate tho ''grabworm' from the trust
magnates. Proposes 70 pay Mr.. Rookie
Teller back in his own coin. evidently.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

They are getting mighty particular down
in arid Alabama The Montgomery Ad-
vertiser AYERS that President Taft did
exactly right in declining all mint iuleps
rendered, because the festive julep IS
not a November drink"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15
Grinds His Own Meal.

From the Boston Transcript.
PA, what Is a dentist2"
"A dentist my son, is man who uses
other peoples teeth to feed himself
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

Under the heading Ten Years Ago"
the Milwaukee Sentinel says: "John Tenn
pie Graves. editor Of tho Atlanta Daily
Georgian, lectured in Plymouth Church"
This is interesting. too. in view Of the
fact that the Georgian was founded only
some four years ago.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

The exact whereabouts in this country
OF the ancient free-trade doctrine will
never be determined. we fear, until it is
agreed just where the historic wood
bine really twineth.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15
Mr.. Pfnchot Praised.

From the Springfield Republican
The Precedent cannot force Mr. Pinchot into retire
ment without anCering tho Roosevelt wing Of the
party. while every one would regret deeply 20 zee
the government lose an odicisl 20 prominently
qualified for leadership in the Forest Service.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

1t does not seem likely at this stage of
the game that James J, Jefries will be
much Of a favOrlte in the betting. This
gives the future a dark aspect for JEFF.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

Secretary Wilson sees no place for
GROWERS in the South" says the Atlanta
Constitution. We should hope not. IN
view Of the prevailing prohibition situa-
ton down there
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15
MIR. Tnft's souvenIr,

From tbs Jacksonville Tines Union.
In failing 70 send IN the skins ard bones Of the
rabbits and 'posSIms and alligatcrs encoutered in
his tr1p. has not Mr.. Tat departed from Rooss-
welt policy?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15
Gov. Hughes Appointments.

From the New York Evening Post
Even Cor Hughes enemies must ADMIT that
taking his appointments singy and Is a whole.
their high diameter has surpassed tho6s made by
any governor in the memory Of the present genera
Gon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

-Four cities claim Taft as a citizen"
says the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The fate
OF illustrious men Is hard 20 forecast.
The late Christopher Columbus reposes IN
no less than four separate and distinct
sepulchers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15
COMMISSIONER WEST AND
THE WASHINGTON HERALD

ter equipped through his experience as
one Of three OF the directing heads Of
the affairs OF the city Of Washington.
Success 70 Bone and West! Congratula-
tons 70 The Herald!
From the Charleston Is o. News and Courier.
Henry L. West, who has been Commits
sioner OF the District Of Columbia for
seven years, has given UP his Job TO take
up the work with Scott c. Bone OF max
ing The Washington Herald an even bet
ter newspaper than II is, which, we must
say, he will ind It very hard TO do Mr.
West has had a long rest. and he ought
10 have some new ideas now; at least, he
ought 10 be able 20 work a good deal
harder than his partner. who has been
in the mill all these years.
From tho Greensboro q. c. Daily Record.
Announcement is made that Mr.. II. L.
West. OF Washington. has resigned as
one OF the Commissioners Of the District
Of Columbia and viii become associated
with The Washington Herald. Mr. West
was with the Washington Post for many
years, and IS a most competent news
paper man. His specials 10 the Post al
large conventions and great gatherings
were superior 70 the accounts sent out
by the Associated Press. A strong state
ment but true. The Herald Is 10 be con-
graduated.
Prom The Petersburg VA Indez-Appeal.
One Of the District Commissioners. or
governors, OF the National Capital has
resigned that important and Influential
position 10 become one Of the controlling
parties IN The Washington Herald news
paper. Hon. Henry L. West Is a news
paper man by instinct and training, and
very capable one. The Washington
Herald IS first-class newspaper. and a
very successful one. We congratulate
the paper and its new attache.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

II football cannot be mended. Il should
be ended. numerous highly interesting and
picturesque 'rah. 'rah" boys TO the con-
trary notwithstanding.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

Mr.. Roosevelt confesses that he Is not
a good shot" But when it comes 70 swat
ting with big stlck-wel. that IS DIFF
ferent.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

THE Lower House OF Congress may
put up blum at revolving against
Uncle joe" suggests the Cleveland
Leader. Perish the thought Also, tut.
TUT
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

There IS something fascinating about
work." declares a writer. Doubtless you
have noticed how the worknlen hate to
turn loose their Jobs when the 5 o'clock
quitting whistle blows.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15
MIR. La FoIIette,s I,am.nt

From tho Boston Trlnscript
Further evidence q Republican Senator Ia Fol-
lstts's party eocentricity Is bis lament over the
defeat Of Denccatc Mayor Tom Johuson. in ClsTe-
land.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15
MIR. MncVeagh and Mr.. Loeb.

From the Hartford COu1ant
The Secretary believes in Loeb. thinks he's doing
good and much-needed work at the New York Gus
ton-houso, and stands at his back. We arc all
singlemiHded in this matter" says Franklin Mac
Veagh.
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ANENT PUBLIC MEN.
Mr.. McCIunE'N Autorrnpb

Prom the Scranton TrihunA
Mr.. McCluug has succeeded Air. Treat as Treasrer
Of the United States. We hope that bis Signature
VIII look good on the s. bills
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

An Indiana town forgot 20 hold a nau-
niciDal election It ought. under the law.
70 have INDUCED IN. Arcadia? It would
seem so, indeed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15
His Exhibit.

He tells me ne is going TO exhibit at
the horse show"
What Of t2"
"Is he In the habit Of exhibiting at the
horse show every year,"
We'll, he usually makes an ass OF
himself"
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Football claims another victim" Per-
haps 1t would be just as we'll 20 keep that
headline standing for the remainder Of
the season.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

Brother John D. Wells makes 'phoney
rhyme with only says the St Louis
Star. He Is q wonder Il be does.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

The worst VIII not have arrived with
respect to this Roosevelt restoration"
talk, however, until Chancellor Day be-
gins expressing himself concerning Il.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

" Uncle Joe's' cigar no longer tits up
ward" says the Boston Herald. Oh, we
DO not know about that! Perhaps Uncle
joe is not so "scairt'' as you think.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

As we were renarking about this time
last year: Be sure you Go your Christ
mas shopping as early as your conyen-
fence permits.
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MIR. Bailey No Disoourneemen,

From the Chicago Recod-Herald.
Il is reported that Teas ia fattenlng loo go
turkeys for Thanksgiving And this n suite OF the
fact that Joe Bailey is running for President In
Texas.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

Mr.. Roosevelt knows" suggests the
New Orleans Picayune. OF course. The
statement has come to be automatic. we
should say.
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A Quick Remcdr.

Your daughter is getting very round
shouldered"
Well, doctor. spare no expense. What's
the best way TO get her 20 cit up
straight"
Buy her an automobile"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

The authorities ought to take a red
hot poker to those warning Chinese tongs
in San Francisco.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

If Golfers Weekly is not careful, it
will acquire reputation for being pos
sessed OF a mean disposition.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

Prof. Lowell says they are digging more
canals on Mars. Well. let US hope for
the Martians' sake there is a Col Goe-
thals in charge.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15
HRrhinEcrH.

I'VE know that It IS gloomy fall" re-
marked the first poet. because OF the
quail that ceaselessly call"
And the bill-colIectors," suggested the
second poet.
After which silence relgned.
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Dr.. Eliot on Football.

From tho New York Sun.
It seems only yesterday tit was. In fact. March g.
800 that Charles W Eliot in his annual report 20
the board Of overseers condemned football as a
fierce" game. an undesirable game for gentlemen
10 play OF fo- mulHtudes Of spectators 20 watch"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

''The lynchlng in Illinois naturally viii
call forth few pot-and-kettle observa-
tons from the South" says the Proy1-