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The Washington herald., 1909-01-10
A Comedy Played Out.

Prom tbs Indianapolis News
So this Standard OF play IS played out
Another verdict may be rendered against
it IN this case, but there viii be no fine
in excess OF a few thousand dollars
Even this is doubtful As for the s2s.-
100000 fine. that is as though It never
was Rockefeller was right He knew
what he was talking about. as he usually
does The fine viii never be paid, and
the people viii be richer because OF the
ruling yesterday. But they VIII regret
that the men guilty Of the crime-if a
crime was comnitted-cannot be punished
as other criminals are. The idea Of pun
ishing the Standard Oil Company or any
Of its branches by a fine could only, we
think. have occurred to a humorfst-
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10
Retirement of Teachers.

There Is no better way 10 advance the
cause Of education in the District Of
Columbia than by the establishment Of a
retirement system by which, on account
Of age or for disability, teachers may
be separated from the public service in
humane and dignifed manner. their
places to be filed by others more efficient
on account Of youth and more modern
preparation. Retirement bills are actuated
for the good Of the schools and On sound
business principles. susceptible OF demon
stration both in commercial and educs-
tionaI life
Consider first the commercial side-the
Pennsylvania Railroad. for example This
great corporation. the expenditure for
whose retirement system runs into the
hundred thousands % dollars annually,
without cost TO the employee. is not
charged with spending those vast sums
for charity; nor is this charge made
against the other trunk roads. the New
York Metropolitan Traction Company,
the steel trust. or the Standard Oil
Company. The officers OF these COM
panies wiz tel you that the retirement
OF employees on a competence IS not
primarily for the benefit OF the employee.
but for the best interests Of the road
and the company. They will tell you that
the retirement plan pays the companies
by enabling them 10 secure a better class
Of employees, who, realizing the I'M
munity against future wants, work more
zealousiy and much more effectively since
it Is with peace Of mind.
Now 20 consider the professional side.
Beneficial results are being obtained IN
the school systems OF New York. Illinois.
Pennsylvania. Ohio. California, New
Jersey, Rhode Island. and wherever else
the plan Of retirement OF teachers has
been placed in operation
To keep a school system at its best,
teachers must be continually energetic.
enthusiastic, and strong. and when, by
reason Of advancing years. teachers
cannot maintain these conditions, they
must be eliminated from the system. The
automatic retirement OF the older teach
ers viii give the incentive Of more rapid
promotion 70 the younger teachers. This
VII warrant the constant expenditure
for their professional Improvement OF
strength, time, and money when they
know that their old age is provided for.
Adequate provision for the future Of the
retired teacher win infuse new life into
any school system.
Retirement, Of course. means main
tenance. but the sum required from the
public funds for the maintenance OF a
retirement system for the teachers Of the
District. $4,000 annually. is not large The
teachers VIII supply an almost equal
amount from their own salaries. But
the expenditure Of public money Is small
compared to the resulting benefits 10 the
system, to the teachers, and consequently
TO the children Of the District.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
A FAMILIAR TALE.

a life mid Western scenes,
Tall cliffs and pines,
Dad delyes for pork and beans
And also mines.
Dad makes a wOndrOus strike.
Accepts q price.
They straight for Paris hike
In half trice.
A frayed duke active gets.
Would marry Sue
Dad settles bales OF debts
Long overdue.
The match brings much renOwG
Beyond a doubt
The biggest sheet in town
Gets extras out.
They find the duke a pest,
A creature coarse.
A hurried hike back West
And a divorce.
They live IN New York now.
Sue is a belle.
They're social lions. folks vow,
And all Is well.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

Cor. Hughes. in Second Inaugural Message.
OF far greater Importance than COM
pensation is the proper recognition Of
the dignity Of public service. So far as
We may be able 10 raise the standards
OF administration, We make easier the
task of drawing to the public service
men OF high capacity and unseIish mo
tive. Conspicuous examples Of admins
trative efficiency and the appropriate
tributes won from q grateful people will
do more 20 secure disinterested men of
talent for public Office and to maintain
high standards than either protests
against the abuse Of criticism or increase
Of pecuniary rewards.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10
FRANCHISE CAPITALIZATION.
IL Operates In Vicious Circle
Against Public Interest.
Prom TIE Baltimore sun

Prom The Baltimore sun
The question Of whether the capitalized
value OF franchise may, on the intrinsic
merits Of the matter. and aside from any
special statute bearing on the question.
be made part OF the basis on which rates
are fixed is the most vital issue involved
IN the case, considered IN It's largest
aspects. To see this. We have only to
consider what il IS that determines the
value Of the franchise possessed By 4
public-service corporation This value is
nothing else than the result Of a calcu-
lation based upon an estimate OF the net
revenue which may be obtained from the
exercise Of the franchise. in the present
and the probable future But this net
revenue depends essentially upon the
rates the corporation may charge for its
service; and il we admit the principle
that the State has the power 10 regulate
these rates, the value Of the franchise
depends essentially upon the rates that
the State viii permit 20 be charged IF,
now, upon the expectation that the State
viii pursue a policy OF Indifference, or a
policy Of extreme liberality to the cor
pOratiOn, the investing public has come
10 the conclusion that rates viii be high
enough TO yield a very large net revenue.
the valuation Of the franchise will be
very high. and viii be reflected by a
spondingly high value Of its shares;
and If such market valuation Of the fran
chise-nOt &c speak Of fictitious valua-
tons originating simply in the minds Of
promoters-be permitted to form a basis
on which remuneration may be claimed
those high rates that were merely looked
upon as potable by certain investors be-
came legal necessity. enforceable by
the courts. This, surely, is a vicious
circle; and when the time comes for a
fundamental consideration Of the matter,
II is not to be supposed that the Supreme
Court VIII give It the stamp of its ap-
prevail
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

what with the agitation in favor OF de-
Dartmental reorganization and the aIlega-
tons Of structural defects; but this non
sense concerning titles comes very near
10 trying the patience OF people who want
70 believe that the naval personnel is
composed Of gentlemen Of liberal views
and common sense. SO many line officers
are known Ieg.timately as rear admirals
without having flown any flag Of CON-
mand ahoat tnat the distinction which
depTives a star bureau chief OF the casual
and unofficial employment Of the title IS
too sttenuated for serious contemplation.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10
RENEWAL

She was 50 Old. The Year;
So bent with al that bows rs more z an DAYS!
The wind bad swept her green familiar ways
Where sumner made sweet cheer.
The snow had Blinded her.
Had choked her harp. whose 1ch and Eanton song
Had sent her pulses laughing for 50 long,
Her blithe, young feet astir.
She was 50 bent and gray.
We saw her die IN blessing, not IN g-4sf
Her rlstiilE shroUd knit OF the fallen leaf
Her watcher ths dark dayl
Nov, from the Eiizte1ing blue,
A kindlier sunlight locks upon the earth:
Nov. from the russet shells II Joyous bi-th
The living spring leaps newl
Through al the throhbnE ai-
a million s0nEs. million blossoms break
o happy Year. that oniy died to walks
Mo7e young. more wUndT0gs fair
As, So shall ! depart
With broken harp, ny laughing souEz al sung.
So shah slsep-to wake mG-e fair, noTz younr
More r1pturous a heartI
Margaret H0ust0a- In RroAdEsy SEas.zs-aA
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10
Protection for the Miner.

From the Phslsdelphia Record.
The excessive loss Of life and the ex-
cessive waste OF material IN the opera
ton OF American mines as compared with
the lesser losses in the mora difficult and
hazardous work in English and German
mines furnishes sufficient cause for ac-
tive government regulation. The best re-
suits may be anticipated from the willing
cooperation OF humane mine owners.
Where there IS lack Of cooperation COM
nulsorY means Of relief are fully justified.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10
The RiII Outside

why don't you come in occasionally
between drinks" demanded the wife,
and see the play2'
Il don't need 70. replied the bibulOus
husband The bartender IS familiar
with the plot, initiates the actors, and
knows a lot Of gossip about their personal
and family affairs"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10
senator RaiIer,s vnt.

From the Boston Herald
Senator Bailey's solitary vote against
the appropriation for the relief OF the dis
tressed was based on constitutional
grounds II puts him in the class with
the scrupuloUs member for Muffborough.
who. IN 3 time Of famine. would vote for
nothing but toothpicks.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

Mr.. Thomas A Edison has invented
almOst-the cheap light, and compact
storage battery again. This cheerful an
nOuncement comes along every year as
inevitably as the first robin.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

Why not carry the spy system 10 a
conclusion, and provide all departments
OF the government with detective bureaus
for the purpose OF watching one another
In this way We might insure q never
ending three-cornered row between the
executive. the judicial. and the legisla-
tive branches.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10
SufffcfentIv Rewarard

Prom the Richmond Tines Despatch
So Charles P. Taft is to get nothing
for his $4,000 beyond q kind smile and
the consciousness OF duty well done.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10
Not EsneciaIIr Needed

Frun tbs Philadelphia Pubic Ledger.
Castro announces that he may live IN
Berlin, although there seems no especially
pressing necessity that he 1--we anywhere.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

II the ChaUtaUQua people had not
caught Senator Tnlman in the first place
the big stick might not have biffed him
in the second However. this gives him a
new topic for next season, "Perils OF the
unfriend business"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10
Literary Event

From the Omaha Bee
The Winning of the South" by VIII
lam Howard Taft, promises to be quite as
interesting a volume as The Winning
OF the West by Theodore Roosevelt.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

4 Milwaukee man has married his
cook. Now it VIII be up TO her TO worry
about keeping him at home-which may
or may not be a mean revenge.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10
Time to Slow Tn.

I LIllu N Ll.l t-Au- I'M UeaIlt-
The reader who notes the list Of as
saults and murders that seem a part OF
every holiday will begin to wonder II Il
/ is well for mankind TO take a dav of.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

II Tennessee goes dry" as seems quite
likely. We suppose the transfer OF South
ern liquid refreshment headquarters from
Chattanooga to Cincinnati viii be fore
with effected
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

A Boston doctor says, Every one
should swallow one dozen raw eggs every
day" Does the good doctor mistake US
for a nation Of biIfionaires?
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

In writing 10 Senator Hale, the Presi-
dent speaks Of the House Of Representa-
tives as the Lower House" And IL that
honorable body isn't careful, he wiU use
the suPerlative degree next time. we
imagine
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

That Toledo man with two hearts de-
clares he viii never marry, Probably he
finds il impossible 10 FIX both hearts af-
fectons on the same lady.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

Il am glad you al praise me before
go into Office" said Mr. Taft to dele
cation Of Southerners recently You
all" Sly, not to say foxy, diplomat, Mr.
Taffl
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10
Ine1nerienced in Truth-

From the Dallas NeES
Some men never experiment sufficiently
with truth to find out whether II pays or
not
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

From tbs CoizsO News
Mr.. Carnegie not only gives away
library buildings, but he writes books to
I'll them Can you beat his system?
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

Poor Emperor Wiriami All Germany
seems TO have its feelings spread out
expecting him 70 step on them at every
OpUOrtuniJy
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

District Attorney Sims says. The
Standard Oil Company is not yet out Of
the woods Pretty good thing for it these
parlous times. We fancy
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

Here les a man." segins Poet Paul
Cook in the Birmingham Age-Herald-
Well, We suppose there is always room
for one more IN the Ansniss Club.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10
Sd Grcnt Attrncfion.

Wouldn't you ike 10 be as perfect as
the Venus de AIilOT"
y suppose so" answered Mrs. De Style
with enthusiasm. But don't think she
could wear the 1909 models in gowns"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

II George Washington had not set that
anti-third term precedent, we might now
be anticipating the introduction Of the
millennium about this time next year.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

Sometimes We are at a loss 10 under
stand whether it is the increased cost or
the increased pace OF living that ais Us
the more in this country.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10
UnninchInE Woman.

"A woman has a sterner sense Of duty
than a man"
AS to how"
IF man dreaded shopping as much as
a woman vows she does, ne wouldn't go"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

Why must We always saddle the New
Year with an unsavorv murder trial?
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

why do men fool with whisky" asks
the Atchison Globe In a great many
instances. because they are told they
mustn't, we suspect.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10
A Sure Way.

so he has ceased 70 be her ideal?
He has"
What disgraceful thing did he do?''
Married another girl
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

Mai. Theodore Roosevelt is getting
ahead rapidly. At his age the colonel
vas q high private in the rear ranks
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

Things look dark for those Reelfoot
Lake night riders. A number Of the
leading lights seem fated TO be sDuffed
ont
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

The Roosevelt administration threatens
TO wind Up in blaze OF glory-or some
thing.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

What's IN a naneZ'
mot q great deal. when Republican
newspaper is called the Sphere-DemO-
Graf q"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10

VIII the President please hold out his
wrist to the HoUse?" inquiries tia New
York Mail His fist more IlkelvI
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10
Beware What You sar-

Froza ths New YORK ETsning Post
Now there Is q new crime-lese-Con-
gresS-
The Washington herald., 1909-01-10
Trnmnet md nrnm-

A hreside free from noise,
Once more our lot,
ProClaims that certain toys
Have gone 20 pot.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20

That Castle Kern is recognized as one of the points of interest to "Ye Rowing Tourist" is evidenced by the fac- that the newly organized Com mercial Club has given it publicity ir it's advertising matter.
 Strange as it may seem, there arc a number of our home people who have never made the climb to the Castle, and are therefore unfamiliar with its attractions.
 However, now that the tourist sea son is abodt over for this year, and Skagway people are now at leisure tc plan for their own pleasure. Mir Svatonsky has decided to keep tho Castle open for another month anC extends a special invitation to all tc wis: the Castle and Swiss Chalet ant states that he will be especial! pleased to have all who have never been up to the Castle, make him visit.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20
ORDINANCE NO. IA

Entitled an Ordinance to amend Section II of Ordinance No. lOi, to read as follows.
 Any person or persons who shall ride any bicycle upon any sidewalk Il on or south of Twelfth Street, within the corporate limits of the Town Of Skagway, shall be guilty of mis- demeanor, and upon conviction thereo shall be punished by a fine of not more than Ten Dollars.
 This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval.
 Passed under suspension of the rules and approved by the Common Council of the Town of Skagway, Al aska, this 16th day of August, 1909.
 Approved by the President of the Common Council this 1Gth day of August, 1909.
 II. Ashley, President of the Common Council and ex-officio Mayor of Skagway, Alaska. Attest: E. J. Doherty, Town Clerk.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20
TOWN TALK

LOST:-An open face silver watch in the vicinity of the Golden North hotel. Finder return to Alaskan of flee and receive reward.
 Col. J. H. Conrad, Mir. and Mrs. John Hunter, Mir. and Mrs. Samuel C.. Hunter, w. B. Bissell and George A.. Charlton arrived on the train from Caribou yesterday. MT. and Mrs. S. c. Hunter went to Haines this morn- ing and Messrs: Bissell and Charlton are still in town. The others of the party sailed south on the Princess May.
 Mrs. Era F. Walker and Miss Marie D. Terry of St. Paul, Minn., stock holders in the Cahoon Creek Min ing company, who for several weeks have been visiting at Cahoon creek, arrived in Skagway, Wednesday on the Hegg and left last night on the Princess May. Mrs. Walker and Miss Terry were callers at The Alaskan office yesterday.
 Two handsome moose heads have been mounted in the Board of Trade saloon. The moose were killed by Phil Snyder at Seward about ten months ago and are about the largest fir town. They were prepared by Joh Pugh. Tuck Flaharty is prepared to relate the exciting story of the pur- suit and death of the moose to all who are interested.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20
TO THE CONSUMER.

The Tariff Bill signed by the Presi' dent, August 5th increases the duty on foreign liquors 15 per cent above the old maximum.
 In the case of Great Britain, includ, ing Canada, this increase is effective at once, and amounts to about $1.OO per case, or 35c per gallon on whis, key, gin, etc.
 We, therefore, beg to advise that we have not advanced our prices but sell at the same old prices. 6. The Monogram.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20
RIVER REPORTS

The Bonanza King passed Big Sal mon at 4.15 D. m. yesterday and the Casca passed Ogilvie at a. m. to- day, both bound upstream.
 The Selkirk left Whitehorse at S:3O D. m. yesterday, the Whitehorse passed Big Salmon at p. m. yes terday, bound down stream.
 The Bonanza King will leave White horse Saturday morning and the Daw son will leave Saturday night.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20
DANCE SATURDAY AT HAYNES

A big dance will be given Saturday night at Haines. Homer Banta, pro- prietor of the Elite Laundry, has just completed his new building and will give the dance before the machinery is installed. All Skagwayites are cor dially invited. The Hegg will prob ably make a special, trip, leaving Moore's wharf about 6 p. m.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20
SPOKANE IS COMING

The Spokane with 2lO tourists on board will arrive in Skagway tomor- row morning at o'clock and remain in port until tomorrow evening. The tourists on board will leave for the Summit and Bennett in special train at about [ o'clock. It will be the last excursion trip which the Spo' kane will make this season.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20
SKAGWAY LAUNDRY.

In addition to doing the best Laun- dry work in Skagway we are now pre- pared to do rough dry work, all stare
 ed, ready for ironing for 50 cents per dozen. Phone 80. If.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20
FARRALONE BRINGS FREIGHT

The Farralone of the Alaska Steam ship company arrived in port this afternoon from Seattle with 300 tons of pipe on board consigned to the interior. The Farralone will probably sail south tomorrow evening.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20

Go to the Pack Train restaurant for your Sunday French Dinner. The very best of everything the market affords. Ice cream served free with our Sunday dinner. 5. u
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20
PROF. MILTON CLAY Solo, Piano, Banjo. etc.
 PERCY CLAY

known in England as the "WORLD'S WONDER" who when only : years old was playing on the stage on four different instruments including the Violin. On this tour this little fellow will perform on TEN DIFFERENT IN STRUMENTS including Piano, Violin, Mandolin, Either, Mandola, Auto.harp, Piccolo, Phone-fiddle, Xlophone, Fur kish Tuberphone, in addition to sev- eral novelties.
 PERCY G REGGIE Xlophone and Turkophone Duettists. Harold Clay, .. .. Piano & Mandolin Mrs. Clay, .. .. .. .. Accompanist
 PROF. CLAY will also perform the Magic Kettle act, in which he boils water on block of ice, mysterious cigar lighting Indian sack mystery, and other aston ishing feats.
 Avoid the crush by getting your tickets in advance.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20
FULL QUART MEASURE

Old Famous Cedar Brook Bourbon Bottled in Bond, well Aged in wood, from the Renowned McBrayer Dis t;llery. Full Quart $1.50, at the Pack Train. u
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20
LIGHTHOUSE TENDER ARRIVES

The United States lighthouse tend CT Armeria arrived in port at ll:45 this morning on cruise of inspection up the Alaskan coast. The Arme!ia will remain in port until tomorrow morning.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20
LIVE POULTRY.

We have just received a shipment of Live Chickens, and for the bal ance of the season will receive a fresh consignment by every steaAer. Special orders will receive our promp attention, FRYE-BKUHN co.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20

When on your way home drop into the Board of Trade and take with yo some bottled beer. It's always nice and cold,-we keep 1t on ice.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20
FULL QUART MEASURE

Old Famous Cedar Brook Bourbon Bottled in Bond, well Aged in wood, from the Renowned McBrayer Dis tillery. Full Quart sl.5O. at the Pack Train. If
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20

If the party or parties will kindly return the diamond ear rings which disappeared last Tuesday, $50 reward will be paid and no questions asked.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20
CITY OF SEATTLE TOMORROW

The City of Seattle will arrive in port some time tomorrow forenoon 15O passengers and IS tons of freight on board.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20

The famous Olympia Beer on tap a the Board of Trade, Limerick alley. Also a fine line of whiskey and wine.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20

FOR SALE-$60O; terms. A f. room furnished house. Also a new right piano. Inquire of Mrs. Cliff Hayward, 2nd Ave. f
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20
Only One "BRoMo oUlNINE"

That is LAXATIVE PROMO QUI. NINE. Look for the signature of E. w. GROVE. Used the World over to Cure a Cold in One Day. 25c.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20

Stop at the Dominion Hotei when Whitehorse and get home cooking and clean comfortable beds.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20
Tickets Soc and 75c

Tickets now on sale at Britt's
 MUSIC! MIRTH! MYSTERY!
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-20

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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-06-21
LURID ATTACK BY
jul ON BRECKONS

The NIppu Jill. the Gentleman Of
the road" among japanese dallies,
again has blossomed out in howery
language to the effect that the strik.
ers need not hope for justice In the
islands from either the Territorial or
Federal Government. Mr.. Breckons
bears the brunt Of the attack and Is
severely scored by the Agitator's or
gan for bringing series OF criminal
charges against Uchiyama. primarily
arrested for sending defamatory mat.
ter through the mails. The Jill states
that the fact that these charges were
brought against him Is proof that Mr..
Breckons Is using his official position
to damage the cause Of the strikers.
Lurid language Is used In inviting the
Toxic government to come Fight down
and take hand