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The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
Hazing al West Point.

During the discussion in the Senate OF
the bill making appropriations for the
support OF the Military Academy there
was an interesting debate concerning the
existing legislation which prohibits haz-
ing among the cadets at West Point
Failure attended the effort Of Senator
Foraker TO reinstate two cadets who had
been dismissed for hazing. which was IN
Just TO those young men merely for the
reason that other cadets. five in number,
also recommended for dismissal. were re-
tained at the Academy By special effort
exercised by the Secretary of War and
Mr.. Roosevelt. who required the aca-
demic board 10 reverse its recommenda-
tions. The retention at the Military Acad-
emy OF cadets recommended for dismissal
can only have an unfavorable influence
upon the cadet corps. who realize that it
is largely a question Of personal or po-
litica pull whether they may defy the
regulations. The two cadets who have
not been reinstated took a roundabout
way in getting back to the Academy. and
failed. where others. no less offenders,
were able to prevail upon the military au-
thorities in Washington TO a much more
successful issue OF their cause.
One feature Of the Senatorial debate
was Senator Du Points appeal for re-
vision OF the law so as 20 permit limited
amount Of hazing. He based this on hts
own experience at West Point. from
which institution he was graduated in
1861. He believed there were good results
from hazing. The difficulty in the way
OF any such privilege comes from the
Limitation which may be placed upon haz-
ing. which. even under the existing regu-
lations and law, has been practiced ap-
parently without interruption. There is
no need Of statutory authorization for
hazing so long as hazers ind it possible
to escape the penalty imposed by law and
possess the means Of indirectly inducing
the academic board to reverse its recon-
mendations OF dismissal What is appar-
emily needed is an Observance Of Military
Academy regulations IN Washington,
where they originated, and where, as a
matter Of example. II for no other rsa-
son. they should be reasonably observed.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
Good Rona. and Big Roads.

From the Philadelphia Bulletin.
While the building OF a great State high
way from east TO west IS under consider
alton in Pennsylvania, the scheme TO con-
struct a fine ocean front boulevard from
Atlantic Highlands to Cape May is arous-
ing much attention in New Jersey. There
IS little doubt that if this avenue should
be created according to the lines which
have been laid down il would constitute q
valuable and permanent asset Of the Com
monwealth across the Delaware. New
Jersey occupies a somewhat unique posi-
ton as q community whose ocean front
age brings TO her territory a vast multi
tude Of visitors every year. Whatever
adds to the attractiveness Of her natural
facilities in this respect will be pretty
sure to bring in handsome pecuniary re-
turns TO her people in the long run.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
TRAFFIC OF A GREAT CITY.
StuPendOus Number of Passengers
Annually Carried in New York.

IN new NOEk.
From the Scientific American.
Not many OF US were prepared for the
really stupendous figures OF the passenger
traffic OF New York City, which are made
public in the report for 1908 Of that most
admirable and efficient body known as
the public service commission. It appears
that the surface, elevated, and subway
companies in New York carry annually
over 1906, 100000 passengers. What these
figures mean will be better understood
when il is stated that they are over
66 per cent greater than the total
number OF passengers carried in the
same year on all the steam railroads Of
the country combined. The total capitali-
ZatiOn Of these transportation companies
Is over $685. O0e,000. and they derive annu-
ally from the passengers carried over So. =
100000 Incidentally, Il may be men
toned that the capitalization Of New
Yorks gas and electric companies IS
over 1886 000, 600, and that they sell. annu-
ally, 32,O00. 100000 cubic feet OF gas; which
amount is more than 20 per cent OF
the entire gas production IN the United
States. Moreover, the income from the
sale CT electricity alone in the city ex-
ceeds $40 100000.
BY the close Of 1903 the city had ex-
pended over S5O0o0.O00 In the construction
Of subways; and an additional $1,000 o.
600 viii be necessary TO build the Broad
way-Lexington avenue line, the loop
lines connecting the Williamsburg and
Manhattan bridges, the line across Man
haitian below Canal street in Manhattan
and the Fourth avenue line IN Brooklyn.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
Mr. Tafts Coun.eInr.-

Prom the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
such a group Of able counsel IS not
often assembled. and these are the men
who VIII have TO do with all the oues-
uons that arise concerning the relations
OF the government with corporations.
which were left IN such distressing con
fusion BY the impulsive experiments and
misdireeted and fruitless prosecutions
Of the late administration. The restora-
ton OF order out OF this confusion Mr..
TAFT has recognized as the most essential
work before him. and while his own Judi
cial character fts him 10 preside over
this work, Il IS clear that he means 70
have IL done competently and carefully
throughout. 70 re-estzblish confidence In
"a government Of measures and not Of
men"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

lower 20 coast points than TO interme-
date interior points. on the ground that
It had been forced by water competition.
AS we have said, the commissiod de-
cided that the rates complained OF could
be reduced because the earnings OF the
defendant roads were excessive; the
Great Northern. for example. having
paid in a year OF adversity-lsOS-a div
idend OF per cent, with 100000 left
over If the roads had not been so pros
porous, it is a fair assumption that the
existing rates would have been upheld.
and Spokane would not have received the
relief asked for-the enjoyment OF the
same freight rates from the East as
her rival. Seattle. Thus the decision
appears on the whole 20 be eonserva-
tive one. indicating that no rate re-
ductiOn policy viii be applied on the
theory that railway capital is excessive.
or that stock iobbery in the past should
be penalized by cutting down railway
revenues.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
A Color Scheme.

From the New York Press we clip the
following interesting little item:
AT a meeting Of the Association Of Shorthand
Writers and Typists Of London. called 20 discuss
the important question OF dress Miss Ruth Young.
the honorary secretary spoke Color said Miss
Young has an indednable womanly effect upon your
employeT-and it raises your salary. White blouse
waists with elbow sleeves. she suggests. hygsnic
and fetching and a COY little bunch Of volets
pinned 20 the white blouse helps along wonderfully.
We have no doubt the young lady IS
eminenuy correct in her conclusions. and
We are all but persuaded, Furthermore,
that there IS a deeply psychological rea-
son for the scheme of things she sets
do-9n. If. as Congreve says. music hath
r-arms 10 soothe the savage breast why
lot color. also? And If the savage breast
may be quelled. quieted. and lulled 10
restful poise through music's charms
and rainbow establishments. why may not
the breast Of civilized and cultivated man
be attuned 10 noble things-such as salary
raising. for instance-through the benign
and beautiful blessings Of symphonies Of
sight?
What is music? Merely a concord OF
sweet sounds: a harmonious blending OF
certain external influences that agitate
the sensitive nerves OF the ear 10 a de-
lightful and thrilling response. Only
this. and nothing more? Well. perhaps
not altogether; but the definition viii
serve the purpose here intended. for, OBJ
viously. the relation Of music 10 the finer
and more shadowy aspects Of subcon-
scious and soulful things is another story.
and far too subtle for surface pursuit.
But if hearing be the avenue through
which so much Of sweetness and upIift-
ing gentleness is impressed on ones
mental equipment-impressed by the or
derly and decorous arrangement Of nicely
adjusted sounds-why may not colors be
so played, the one against the other. that
through ht and proper combinations Of
the same there may be conveyed 10 the
mind. through the eyes, parallel and
equally potent impressions? Theoretic-
ally, we think. the latter suggestion
balances nicely the former admitted
psychological fact, II we may be permit
ted so TO express It.
We doubt that this was rampant in the
thoughts OF Miss Young. OF course, when
she delivered herself OF the idea on
which this possibly fanciful fabric is
buHded. Her somewhat hippant indef-
niteness suggests only a dim conception
Of the great truth she may have stumbled
upon-she may. indeed. have been groping
only in the twilight Of profound under
standing-but the tiny leaven Of thought
she gives to her kind may be sufficient.
nevertheless. to leaven the whole lump of
human intelligence intimately and cause
it TO expand to dimensions undreamed Of
in her philosophy.
Who knows but that the world may vet
attend color recitals equaling in magnif-
cence and inspiring upllft the song re-
citals OF a Caruso or a Melba, or the
piano enchantments Of a Paderewski?
It is conservatively estimated that 49,
o-Q er,,cbo4 v,fosr,rog v-ora in
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

From the ChattaDoogz Times.
Mr. Dickinson surrenders a lucrative
position OF great responsibility 20 accept
public service. sacrificing his own per-
sonal interests in the exercise Of q high
patriotic resolve to devote himself 10 the
welfare OF his country. HeShas shown
himself to be man or large attainments.
keen perception, and sound judgment.
and Is eminent as a lawyer and adviser
IN the management Of one Of the largest
railroad properties Of the country Is
pecially. therefore. viii he be Of tremen-
dous service in pushing forward the Pan
ana Canal. the enterprise Of supreme
Importance 70 the South coming directly
under his supervision and care.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
Hostility to wealth.

Prom Lsslle's Weekly.
Cruel wrong y done by those who con
stantly seek &c Gray the poor against
the rich. and TO misrepresent the latter
as void OF sympathy and all the kindly
instincts OF humanity. When we stop 10
think that most OF our rich men OF to-
day were the poor men OF a few years
ago. We realize the injustice OF the ac-
cusauon- In this great country. where
opportunities 90 advancement are omen
70 all. and where every ore has his
rights fully safeguarded. no class dis
unction should be permitted 20 prevail.
DemagOgues who endeavor 70 create such
distinction should be regarded as q
menace 10 the public welfare, and be
treated accordingly
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
BurxinR the wires.

From the Philadelphia Press
From Boston to Washington extends
the largest city population strung on one
line TO any country. Wires on poles are
still the one mode OF telegraphic and
telephone communication. In storms they
break. What this means the country has
just seen These wires should be buried.
No European municipal area ike this
any longer depends on poles alone.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
No Compromise with Gag Rule.

From the St Louis Republic.
II Is a pity that session of the Ameri-
can Congress should expire under such
circumstances that the minority leader OF
the House cannot conscientIously offer
the usual resolution OF courtesy thanking
the Speaker for the fairness and impair
tiality with which he has presided. But
at the expiration Of the Sixtieth Con-
gress Champ Clark could not have offered
such a resolution without stultifying him
self and his party. The Democratic MI
nority in the House does not compromise
with gag rule, and ought not to
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
Race AgitatOrs and Law.

From the New York Word
II a set Of turbulent race agitators
could cause any State to overrule the
law OF the nation, all treaties would be
so much waste paper. and the United
States would be involved in incessant dif-
ficulties with foreign countries.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

In Kingsbury. a fashionable suburb OF
st. Louis, inhabited exclusively by mill
li0naires, was born last week the first
baby in ten years. Sometimes, It appears,
the worst laid plans O. mice and men also
gang aft aglee.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

There are abundant evidences. we re-
gret 10 report, nevertheless. that we shall
not effect a satisfactory change in the in
auguration date without some sharp con-
hicts with the hair-splitters.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
A LITTLE NONSENSE,


Maud Muller on a summers Gay
Stood IN the meadow raking nay
And we have had from poet men
A thousand parodies since then
Methinks the gentle poet bund
Should all combine 20 raise a fund-
It's not enough to merely lauoi
We owe a monument to Maud
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

From the Atchison Globe
Did you ever stop TO think that almost
every minute in the day some one some
where is having teeth pulled? This proves
that there is always some one worse OF
than YOU are
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

Mr. Roosevelts first editorial In the
made his state papers famous" says the
Pittsburg Dispatch. In the words OF an
erstwhile popular song. Mr.. ex-Presi-
dent. 1T makes no difference what you
we're. it's what you are to-day"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
Prom the Boston Herald

Speaker Cannon lines up as favoring
date later in the season for inaugura-
ton OF President and Vice President
Arguments based on preservation OF
health. physical comfort. facility Of exc
eution Of plans. and popular pleasure all
converge in favor OF the advocated
change. But unless action be taken now,
while memories OF the latest and worst
experience are fresh. IL is not likely that
reform VIII come II Mr. Taft VIII make
II his business 70 press the matter on
Congress. and keep II there until sense
triumphs over tradition and legislative In
ertia, then something may happen.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

80 far as the information goes. no At
lanta visitor 10 Washington for the in
auguration demanded 'possum az the
hotels" says the Savannah News. Every
now and then one OF those Cracker State
papers lets out a fash Of the real truth
in respect of the 'possum.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
INAUGURATION DAY.

More Demands for Ogte that Prom
tses Decent Weather.
From the Cleveland Loadn
In the climate o. tional Capital
May would be an Ia me. IN normal
years. FOR such ceremony and open-air
spectacle as the Inauguration OF the
President II would make the great event
or Washington life. every four years,
much more enjoyable for hundreds OF
thousands Of Americans eager TO share
TO the utmost IN the quadrennial demon
stration Of military power and civic splen-
dor. There is really no argument against
the later date except the weight Of in
ertia- II the change were once made
there would never be the slightest objec-
ton from any source. II IS high time
for safe and sane Inauguration day.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

more News. Just at this time, however.
Mr.. Taft probably has MS doubts about
the weather mans ability to do an impor-
tant job In the precise manner It should
be done
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

We DO not anticipate II the near future
any large number OF stories from the
Dark Continent telling how I'VE" killed a
lion, or I'VE" killed an elephant, anyway.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

Already some OF the editors are begin
ming to refer TO him as Brother Roose-
veit" Have they no recollection or his
dictum Of other days. MY spear knows
no brother2''
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
From the Houston Post

Common sense suggests that the inau-
gural date should be IN the sprlngtime
or else the present custom OF public
celebration be entirely abandoned. Early
March is never suitable for TIE great
parade or the 0pen-air ceremonies IN
front OF the Capitol There IS no way
% ascertain how many lives are sacri-
feed al each Inauguration because Of the
untOward weather. The dispatches will
doubtless announce the death OF persons
Of prominence, but the hundreds and
perhaps thousands who viii die as a
result OF exposure during the Taft in
auguratiOn may never be known.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
Their Trurt Is Ahore

From the indianapolis News.
But. after all. those Pittsburg graft
defendants have only been convicted by
a mere jury. The judges higher up are
yet TO speak.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

"A Texas legislator complains that he
was improperly approached" says the
Mobile Register. AS we understand the
situation in Grand Old Texas. nothing so
fills a legislator with woe as TO be I'm
properly approached
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

The per capita circulation Of gold lace
and brass buttons is also perceptibly
lower in Washington nowadays
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

Welcome 10 the returning sun OF pros
perity." says a contemporary OF the
Maryland persuasion. Let the blessed
sunshine in
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
A SfzabIe Package.

From the 81. LOUIS Times.
Under the nine-foot law. the Missourian
who gets three sheets in the wind viii
carry quite 3 sizsble original package.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

i am a Democrat" said Mr.. Dickinson,
as he wends his way Capitalward TO be
sworn IN as a Cabinet official All right
sir. But what is a Democrat as Shem
inquired Of Noah?
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

washington fans" who intend to do
any very extensive pennant Dragging this
year are advised 10 get busy
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

You here?"
Yes"
I'm surprised to see you at bare
foot dance"
well. just came to see If they send
papered the stage"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

The Secret Service men attending the
President nowadays wear frock coats and
plug hats. The idea that they recently
wore false whiskers and green goggles.
however, is erroneous.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

TON Platt says he made Roosevelt
politically" says the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Mr.. Platt does not claim, however, that
he did It Intentionally.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

Mr.. Bellamy storer called at the White
House or sunday last Incidentally. we
presum, ne opened the door OF hope to
his fellow-memDers Of the Ananias Club.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

The old guard dies. but It never sur
renders. A North CaroIinian has named
his recently arrived triplets William,
Jennings. and Bryan, respectively.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

Chorus girls mob Binns." says head
line in the New York Times II would
appear to be high time for Jack to hang
out the c. Q. D. signal again
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

The new administration is already play
ing in great luck with the common peo-
pie The price Of eggs has dropped sharp
ly during the past few days.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
Frum The sarannah News

The weather IL Washington is nearly al
ways bad In early March. Broadly speak
ing. there is no worse weather in the
world than that Of Washington on and
about Inauguration day. Then why don't
they change the day? What fetch is
there about March that should be wor-
SHIPPED?
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

Before a great while now there viii not
be anything TO get excited about except
baseball
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
Driven 10 II.

Why did that Babylonian king insti-
tute the hanging gardens?"
Il presume because the king next door
kept chickens"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
MR.. TAFT AND THE SOUTH.
CommendatIon Of His Utterances on
Negro Appointments

Prom ths Savannah News.
The elimination Of the negro from I'M
portant Federal Offices win be another
step IN advance. so far as the South IS
concerned. 1t is an admission that only
the people who own the property, transact
the business. and pay the taxes should be
considered in the filing OF the Offices.
Heretofore the Federal Offices IN the
South have been regarded as a means or
holding The negroes North and South, In
the Republican party. II We understand
the inaugural address right, they are not
70 be used in future for any such purpose
The new administration therefore means
that much 10 the South. and II may mean
a good deal more. BY q good deal more
We mean that IL Il is understood that
the negro IS not 20 figure IN Southern
politics and isn't 20 hold ofices, there Is
likely to be a strong movement Of capital
and the best class OF immigrants 70 the
Southern States. All things considered,
therefore. there seems TO be reason for
saying that the South WiIl be a distinct
gamer by the change in the administTa-
ton.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

The Charlotte Observer Is celebrating
its seventeenth birthday. Here's a health
TO It: May It live long and prospect With
all its biographical faults. we love It still
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
RondnIr Maric

They say a handy girl can co
odd feats galore:
Transform a wispy curl into
A pOmpadour.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

From the Chicago Record-H Herald
Nearly every man Is IN favor Of a tar
/ On incomes that are larger than his own
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

1T is reported that Mr.. Taft has
changed the atmosphere Of the White
House. That is getting pretty close to
the weather mans job" says the Balu-
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
Very Possibly,

What is the explorers aim?"
Usually 10 gather material for a lee
ture"
i wonder If that is why my wife ex
plores my private papers"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
MEREDITHS VIEW OF LIFE.
Aged Poet Chooses Four Lines of
His Own Verse.

aged EOcT chooses FOur Lines OF
His own Verse.
From London letter 10 the Boston Transcript
Mr.. Meredith spent his eighty-first
birthday very quietly at Boxhin. on Feb
ruary 12-much more quietly than his
eightieth anniversary. when. II VIII be
remembered. he was presented with an
address on behalf OF English and Amer
lean authors. Recently, when a friend
questioned Mr.. Meredith concerning some
favorite lines OF his own. he quotes the
words:
Full lasting is the song though he
The singer passes; lasting. too.
For souls not lent IL usury,
The apture { the forward view.
But the author TO be OF his age must
detach himself from It. So for forty
years past the novelist has lived down
at BOxhill. and in the little house az the
foot Of 'the long green rollers OF the
down" he has thought and written and
looked upon the world OF men Advanc-
ing years have obtained a mastery over
the body. But the mind is as alert,
searching, and kindly as ever. To hear
him talk Is to partake OF a feast OF
vivacity humor. and satire. rich with
worldliness and unwOrldlineSs- Nor is
there anything bewildering to those who
know him in the facility with which he
turns his observation from the bankside
which. he points out. will soon be covered
with viOlets, or the pile OF faggots by the
path with their raw. red, amputated look,
10 comments on literary or national af-
fairs
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

rs your child in bed by every even
mgr
Technically. yes. We begin arguing
about that hour"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

President Taft" Beginning to come
easy and look perfectly natural. is it notZ
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

''wha; style OF arehiture is this Tower
Of Pisag'
"DireetOire, 1 should say"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

Attorney General Wickersham's sister
Is married to the steel king OF Great
britain, Sir R. A. Hadfeld, who is the
inventor OF manganese steel. and manager
and director OF the Hadheld Steel Found
~. Limited, besides being interested IN
sll the important enterprises in Shelf
field. and in engineering and mining the
world over. Sir Robert Hadfeld was
awarded the Bessamer gold medal for
1888, and the QuinQuennial Prize and prem
lum Of sixty-five guineas in 1903. Innu-
merable other decorations have been be-
slowed upon him. and last summer he was
knighted by King Edward Lady Had
field came 10 this country for the inau-
guradon and viii pass several weeks
with her friends and relatives here and
in New York before returning 70 her
home in England