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The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
PLATING THE UPPER AIR.
Aviation VIII Make Drafts on Ne
teorOIOKicaI Science.
From the Review q Reviews

From the Review q Reviews
When the cautious "air-skipper' OF the
future prepares to start on his transconti-
mental voyage by aeroplane from New
York to San Francisco. he VIII consult not
only with the regular weather maps Of
the United States 70 learn where storms
are disturbing the surface OF the conti-
nent. but he will also carefully examine
the international charts Of the upper air.
by means Of which he may guide his air
ship 70 the most favorable atmospheric
strata and there be aided by the air
currents in his meteoric flight
All over the world men OF science are
engaged in probing the air blanket which
surrounds the globe. and already results
have been obtained which are being care
fully analyzed and will soon be employed
for the benefit OF mankind. It must be
confessed ct once that these researches
are not primarily in the interest Of avi-
alton, the future OF which seems yet so
uncertain. but they promise 10 be OF I'm
mediate and practical value IN increasing
our knowledge OF the secrets OF the higher
regions OF the air. IN other words, they
are advancing the science of what mos.
Of US refer to as "the weather" and what
scientists term meteorolOgy.
Magnificent as have been the achieve
ments OF our Weather Bureau. the re-
markably accurate forecasts which are
estimated to save over S5o,O0O. 900 10 esFi.
culture and commerce annually, and for
the maintenance OF which our government
gladly spends more than all the Euro
pean governments combined, for similar
service, it is nevertheless generally agreed
that observations at the ground level
which have hitherto constituted the basis
Of forecasts, are insufficient and untrust-
worthy. The small layer Of atmosphere
at the earth's surface is affected BY every
object rising IN its path. but the great
ocean of air, miles high above US, is IN
fiuenced but little by the strata at the
very bottom level where our forecasters
occupy somewhat the position Of sheIlhsE
cropping about the ocean floor.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
Europe's Courts of Honor.
New Y0rk ETenils Post.

From the New YORK Evening Post.
II there Is one thing that our CONNER
cial world needs more than quick fair
trials. Il IS a clesr-cut code OF honor.
which is not only written but observed.
Honest business men We have in multi
tudes. 10 less than Europe: but they
suffer under the reputation Of others
against whom trade ethics are enforced
only nominally. II at al. IN Europe the
courts Of honor. which some Of our ex-
changes have IN miniature or IN carica-
ture. exist full grown. They prevent men
from "deceltfully influencing quotations
and prices; giving and accepting presents
with the object OF securing press state
ments In favor Of OF detrimental 10 GER
tain undertakings: imposing conditions
which are not compatible with business
propriety; knowingly or through careless
ness processing ignorance Of the state
ments OF prospectuses on the basis OF
which securities are listed on the ex-
change and melting persons to speculate
on the exchange IN those securities OF
products which are out or their line OF
business, when the broker uses methods
which are unworthy OF an honorable busi-
ness man.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
Tariff and the Two Parties.

A look backward reveals az once the
political danger Of tariff revision. Both
parties have suffered from it. Public and
selfish interests are involved alike, and.
usually running counter. make for party
trouble.
To-day. owing to the unpromising out
look for satisfactory tariff legislation,
the Republicans are obviously apprehen-
sive. and the Democrats Enthusiastically
hopeful There is alertness to impending
danger on the one side and unconcealed
eagerness 20 profit by it on the other.
Already political prophets are willing to
stake their regulations that the next
House win be Democratic. and our friend
Champ Clark. II is understood, is full Of
such faith in the future.
For our own part, we can quite easily
appreciate the existence Of some soIicitude
in Republlosn -7lncils. There is no rea-
son in the world why the great body OF
American people should be in an amiable
mood AT this jUncture. There is every
reason in the world 10 prompt a repudia-
tion Of the steps thus far taken toward
tariff revision. But. really. whatever the
OUtcome-and we stIn hope for a credit
able outcOme-we cannot now for the life
Of US imagine the people turning toward
the Democratic party for relief. Why
the Democracy has lost ground in this
crisis. and is strl losing it. Its course
has not been reassuring. II is disor-
ganized. split up into factions. refusing
to be led and avowedly ready 10 sacrifice
principle for temporary gain. 1t Is true
that some admirable tariff speeches have
come from the minority, sounding a
clarion call for honest tariff revision, and
that men innumerable are to be found In
Congress to-day worthy 70 call them
selves Democrats. But the party as a
party IS not handling itself during this
special session in a manner to inspire
confidence in II or give substance 10 the
hopes for its immediate future. And all
this despite the intelligent, weIl-dlrected
effort Of the minority leadership in the
House.
Possibly the Democratic Senators may
make more cut OF the situation. We do
not know. Possibly Mr.. Aldrich. after all
great man that he is-may yet evolve
tariff legislation that viii in the main
satisfy the country, so long clamorous
for tariff reform. We shall not be sur
prised II he does. But assuming that the
cOnsumer-the public at large-is TO be
generally dissatisfied in the end, we can
not. as we say, imagine the country turn
ing toward the Democratic party for re-
Aef-not until there is more of a Demo
cratic party than is in evidence to-day.
The country may not be pleased with
the Republican party, but the alternative
is lacking.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
Let the Consumer Appeal.
From .he Boston Herald.

RON he Boston Herald
Tariff revision to date has shown little
consideration for the consumer. The agi-
tation which preceded this effort at revi-
sion differed from previous movements
toward torif reform. The manufacturer.
rather than the consumer. has been the
promoter Of the propaganda Of revision.
He mas wanted free raw material for his
enterprise. He has wanted more reason
able schedules and better means Of ad-
justnent and arbitration Of tariff dis
putes with other countries in order that
the foreign market for his products might
be broadened. The consumer has been a
welcome ally for his cause. but has had
little representation at the tariff hearings
and little consideration IN the councils OF
the schedule-makers. But the consumer
can make himself heard. The Filipino
delegates. failing to secure a favorable
response TO their presentation OF their
needs before Congress and its commit
tees. appealed 70 the President. The
American consumer has a similar right
of appeal. Moreover, he Is likely 70 meet
with a similarly sincere and sympathetic
response.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
TARIFF BILL NEEDED.

PrOtectiOnist Papers Decentralization
with AIdrich Revision.
From the Philadelphia Press
The country as a whole and the Re
publican party as an organization has a
right 70 ask for something more than
a sort OF modified Dingley tariff. Pub
lie opinion is not looking for a mere
pairing Of rates. The details OF sched-
ules mean little; but the country and
the party are both clear as 10 what
kind OF a tariff bill is wanted
Trusts must not be favored. Free raw
materials must be provided on a liberal
scale. particularly where sny raw ma
terial Is IN the grip OF a trust or IN
der the control OF a combine
Iron ore must be free. So must hides.
No duty must be laid on either. Both
mean more manufactures. more wages.
and more exports. Lumber. II not free
should have its duty reduced. a mere
return 70 the Mckinley rate OF nineteen
years ago scarcely considers the great
disappearance OF our forests since 1880
Our manufactures have grown by grea,
leaps and bounds. The day OF free raw
materials has come. The next tariff
should fully recognize this.
This increase IN manufacturing means
heavy exports OF manufactures. One
quarter OF our exports are OF our manu-
factures OF our imports, one-half are
materials for use in manufacturing.
The tariff ought 10 make II easy 20 ad-
nit the latter and make Il also easy 20
secure a market for the former. Our
foreign markets must be widened. PTes!-
dent Taft should be given a wide dis
erection at this point The Senate needs
70 90 farther than the House. farther
than il has yet gone. in giving the Fed
eTal Executive fighting power OF force
open markets by the free use OF maxi
mum rates high enough 20 penalize and
minimum rates low enough 70 attract
Tariffs were once merely walls. They
have become weapons in the fight for
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
A GLAD SEASON.

A GLAD SEASON.
Light, fuzzy duds
Are now the thing.
Soon will the buds
Be bloSsoming.
A smell Of suds~
The zephyrs bring.
The brooklets rush,
The brides sing.
The poets gush
And much ink fling
Concocting slush
About the spring.
Quite So.
Some people fight Tor their rights"
Say on"
And some people would rather nurse
a grievance, and there ye be"
OF Course.
a humorist is sometimes compelled 10
utilize old witticisms"
wei. he should at least confne his
automobile jokes 10 1863 models"
Often AIIuring.
charming damsefs sweet
Unreasonableness
VIII now and then attract the men.
We must confess.
II Was n Dream.
Ever see a sea serpent?'
7 was chased by one once"
What did you dO?"
Got Up and liz the gas"
Not Too Ambitious.
you want a speedy car. Of course. .
You bet"
How about a hill-climber2"
''Oh, I don't keer 20 90 after pedestrians
20 that extent Just gimme a machine
that Will get 'em on the fat"
His One Subject.
Dad is always talking about wildcat
stocks"
"Weu?"
cant seem to keep his chin above
water"
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
Mr. HILLS WARNING.
Western Dissatisfaction with Course
Of Tariff Revision.

Of Tariff Revision.
From the Chicago Record-Herald.
James J. Hill expresses the opinion that
.if the Republicans do not keep their
promises and revise the tariff downward
the next House viii be Democratic. The
opinion Is based. we suppose. not upon alb
stract reasoning. but upon a knowledge
Of public sentiment in the Northwest.
There is undoubtedly much discOntent
over the way the revision has been man
aged thus Tar. One hears Republican
voters threaten a revolt. They are al
fected by the high prices. by the general
increase an the cost OF living. and by the
talk about monopOlies. If It Is explained
10 them that the tariff IS not the cause
OF this. that. or the other advance they
reply by referring 10 unnecessary prOtec-
ton on certain articles OF trade. They
feel that there Is an unfair distribution
OF the benefits OF standpatism
There can be no doubt that this hostile
sentiment exists and that IL Is spreading
And II is plain that Il Is the part Of polit-
ical wisdom TO take account Of IL. espe-
cially when there are pledges 20 be re-
deemed. AS We have indicated already,
candidates for Congress IN the West
would not have dared 20 take the Payne
bill for a platform when they were seek
ing election They knew that there was a
demand for genuine tariff reform and
that they were expected 10 satisfy u
They should have the sense 10 understand
now that the bill Is regarded as a be
trayal Of their constituents. They should
see that they have much more 20 lose
than 20 gain BY submitting 70 standpai
leadership. Leaving aside all questions
OF B-inciple II is clear that political ex-
pediency calls for concessions TO the con
sUmer and that placing obstacles IN their
way Is evidence Of political stupidity.
All things considered. Mr.. Hi Is Ger
tainly not a reckless prophet There have
been much greater surprises IN polite.
than such a change as he predicts wn
/ occur unless the promises OF the las
campaign are kent
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
CIVIL SERVICE CAREERS.
Possibilities shown by Successes of
Hitchcock and COrteIyou.


Hitchcock and COrteIyou.
From the Boston Trsnszipt
In the United states there Is a steady
Increase in the number OF places in the
civil service. The total is already large
enough 70 be a serious draft on the most
promising OF the nations army OF young
men. BY frequent examinations the lists
are kept UP so that those VINO fall below
high standards have little chance OF mp
pointment. The hard road to success IN
private life, which develops the best
qualities. the drudgery which precedes
success, does not deter the ambitious
young man when nothing else offers. But
the inducements which the civil service
holds out are exactly the things which
lure the young. even the ambitious Il
gives an opportunity for one to earn q
comfortable living with leisure 10 pursue
the studies OF q profession.
Of recent years the examples Of Messrs
Cortelyou and Hitchcock. both employees
in the classified service, who have risen
10 places OF prominence IN the political
world, have added much 10 the attractive
ness OF II as career by showing that
Il may carry great possibilities Inc
classified civil service Is also sending
constantly into private business and pro-
fessional life a number OF men who profit
by the special experience which they have
had under the government Patent once
examiners become patent lawyers, and
customs experts in the Treasury Depart
ment become custOm-hOuse attorneys.
The Department Of Agriculture is steadily
sending men into the agricultural IN
dustries, and so the welding of the civil
service with the general business OF life
has become very much more close than
would at first sight appear.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
Strife Over rhe Newhenr Orders.

While Secretary Meyer is expounding
to his friends and admirers up Boston
way the imperative need Of building more
war ships. we know OF no place more
in want Of a Dreadnought than the Navy
Department at the present moment. An
armor-plated naval authority. equipped
10 throw a weight OF metal suficient
to overpower all opposition. would seem
ments OF a situation practically amount
ing 10 insubordination and defiance Of
departmental orders.
It ell comes about through the unwilI-
ingness Of certain elements in the navy
to carry cut the spirit and intent OF the
Newberry plan for the reorganization
OF navy yard administration Mr.. New
berry. when Secretary OF the Navy. cal
culated or some resistance TO his orders
and gave notice that officers unwilling
20 conform with HIS wishes would be
replaced by others more compliant
One Of the officers who proved intract-
able was detached from duty, but has
managed 10 have his case reconsidered,
and stiH retains his billet whence he
has permitted a campaign against the
Newber-y orders to be conducted. Mr..
Meyer has suppressed the literature OF
this campaign. but not the spirit OF in
subordination by which It is animated.
OF the merits OF the controversy over
the details of the Newberry reorganiza-
ton we know nothing. We know only
that the reorganization was undertaken
for the purpose OF putting navy yard
administration on a business basis. and
thereby saving 10 the public Treasury
the large sums heretofore wasted by in
coherent and inharmonious management
1t seems a pity that a reform of this
sort cannot be initiated. much less car
ried into effect. without setting the naval
personnel by the ears.
A strong hand somewhere would appear
to be the prime need OF the hour.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

Our sprightly contemporary, Life, be-
leves in making hay while the sun Shines
evidently. In the last issue there are
eleven pictures, some accompanied by
jokes. and two poems about Roosevelt
and the African hunt. not TO mention the
cover design which concerns the same
interesting topic We wonder If every
body really knows by this time that Mr..
Roosevelt IS after stirring up the ami
1naIs IN Africa2
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

From the New York Evening Sun.
There is the further objection to the
taxation OF bachelors for purposes OF
revenue only that many OF them would
come TO regard themselves as licensed
By the State. and might even go so far
as 10 ask for protection against design
ing widows. &c. considering their con-
dition. In fact. as a sort of property or
easement which they had right 10 en-
joy as against the rest OF the world.
This, Of course. It would bs impossible 10
provide for.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

Not all the horrible thing you hear are
true. For instance. married men will
be pleased to learn that the reported
forthcoming fashion prescribing s. 800
buttons-up-the-back gown for women is
based on nothing OF truth.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

A colored youth recently said that all
the education he received at Yale Is a
detriment 10 him. An investigation OF
the rolls shows that he never received
any education at Yale. We guess he IS
about right.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

plenty Of fresh air and sunshine; eat
wholesome food, and observe regular
hours and habits IN general. The microbes
viii not bother you. On the contrary.
they VIII positively shun you. They do
not take to people who do those things.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

rs the American girl bent on making
a comic valentine OF herself?" asks the
New York Herald. Hardly that. we
think; but those waste-basket hats GER
tainly indicate an ambition somewhat
bordering on that, apparently.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

Cipriano Castro doubtless would be
quite a success on the lecture platform
now. IL he could only locate a platform
he would not be politely but firmly in
vited 70 vscRte.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

And now that the Hains trial IS COM
Ing on, It will be interesting TO watch and
see II a New York Jury can do as well as
an unlettered Tennessee Jury.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

Chinese joss-sticks come in free under
the Payne law as II IS now proposed.
We regret that joss-sticks do not make
very good soup; and even as a hash
factor they are not counted a great sue
cess
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

An Alabama paper thinks drinking has
been heavier In that State since prohibit
tion went into effect than ever before.
From this we conclude that Alabama
wears the 'smile" that won't come of
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

From the Brooklyn Eagle
There is to be no wheat shortage. The
dear loaf viii be confined 20 those who
take day of to 20 automobIiing
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

Having in mind the strenuous and en-
thusiastic manner in which the d. A. r
divides against itself. one might think
the D. stands for Democratic.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

Mr.. Roosevelt Is working right along
on that lecture he IS to deliver in Paris
next year. And yet when 1t is delivered
we expect TO hear some people say, MY,
how impulsive that man is
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

No doubt, however, those wheat spec
ulatOrs would admonish US that a half
sized loaf for cents IS better than no
bread.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

A German army officer has just con-
cluded an automobile tour Of Africa.
Something OF a feat that, but concluded
at an unfortunate time in so far as the
advertising end Of it is concerned.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

Man is 90 per cent water" says a scien-
tist Georgia and Alabama may or may
not be responsible for pulling the average
up so high.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

Roosevelt in Alden" says a headline.
Doubtless as near to being in a bad
box as anybody ever succeeded in getting
him
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

Just as 1 am. without one plea, but
that the standpats fashioned me-" The
congregation OF consumers will please
arise and sing this old Congressional
tariff hymn.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
New Advancement.

From the New YORK Nah.
There Is this about the peach-basket
hat. however: The best peaches are ar
the bottom of the basket.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

A Tennessee minister declares that
sunday gosslping IL ss bad as Sunday
baseball" Yes; and Sunday baseball
may not be that bad
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

What do you suppose old Abdul Haniid
would give to be able to sally forth and
thoroughly enjoy bang-up game Of base
haUS
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

have been let of with a rebuke. we think.
He will know better than that after the
season has progressed a little farther.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

Peace, 'Possum, and Prosperity is
the slogan for the next four years." says
the Jackson CSdiss.l News Punk!
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

From the IndiSnzpoIis News.
Well. anyhow. Senor Castro can't CON-
plain that the going isn't good
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

Buzzards Bay. Oyster Bay. Beverly
Bay. Apparently. our Presidents Ike 10
affect bays for summer residences.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

Mr.. James Schoolcraft Sherman recent
ly delivered a highly interesting address
on Our country" Is this an admins
tratiOn hint that the one and particular
my" policy Is 70 go glimmmering?
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

Oh. Joy! Hark. We common people! The
duty on decalcomanias Is to be reduced
- per cent Seventy-five! Think Of that,
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

Out In Ohio fresh umpire wss fined
SO Sor talking back 10 the Judge on the
grandstand the other day. He should
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

a new natural gas we'll has been dis
covered in Indiana says the South Bend
News Literary or political?
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

Considering everything. Mr.. Taft's abil-
ity TO tread on eggshells without break
ing them is truly remarkable.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

Dressed IN her best suit OF clothes
yesterday. "ApriTs lady was dream.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

The lid win be kicked OF the Hams
mess to-day in Flushing. Not from
choice, however. but from necessity.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

The weather now apparently being
over" begins the Wheeling Telegraph.
II il is. really.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

Daniel Boone was born in Pennsyl-
vania, says the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Respectfully referred 70 Elder Caldwell.
OF the Charlotte Observer. who IS very
much better CT a recent illness. we are
pleased to note. and ought 20 be in fair
shane for a row.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

A thing OF duty and a soy forever
the Payne bin is stsnd-pat philosophy.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

The kind OF an income tax we need in
this country is one guaranteed 10 keep
the Treasury a few laps ahead OF the
Outgo.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

TO get a waiter quickly IN a big cafe
is at times very difficult" said Ben J.
/ Johnson. OF Philadelphia. az the Airing
ton yesterday but a Germantown man
recently learned a method from a New
York friend which IS guaranteed instantly
70 bring not one but several walters.
This Germantown man was giving 4
dinner IN one Of PhnadeIphia's sweetest
cafes. with the New Yorker and two
women as his guests After a long delay
] g walter came and took the order. Then
one Of the women decided that she must
make g change in her order. The host
| signaled one waiter after another without
avail After about ten minutes OF violent
| geSticulsting on his Part the New Yorker
said: You don't know how 70 attract
I their attention
" I'll bet you $ I can bring a waiter
I to this table within thirty seconds
" III take the bet said the Philadei-
/ phian, drawing out his watch. The New
/ Yorker reached over 70 the middle OF
I the table. picked Up a thin, delicate
glass, and deliberately dashed u 20 the
I Aoor. Instantly every waiter IN the room
came dashing up 10 see what was the
/ trouble.
d" Charge one tumbler Up on the bin
said the New Yorker Iaconicauy. and
change one OF those oyster orders 20
Blue Points
''As the waiter left. he added: 7 guess
you owe NE 8 hvS SPOT, Cd man.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

Very Rev James H Blank. Archbishop
Of New CLEANS. IS at the Shoreham-