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The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1909-03-26
SHOULD IMMIGRATION BE FURTHER RESTRICTED
BY MAUDE DEUTcHNER

and immoral persons also. TIL:
statement that more Italians and
Hebrews should be excluded is
all mcalled for. Take the Ital.
lans first, they are frugal, order
~ and faithful, of course there are
exceptions in all classes, even
Americans, not only foreigners
The Hebrews are also ambitious
and quick to succeed, temperate
and patriotic. The cry against
these races is as senseless as that
against the Germans and Irish
used to be. The argument that
immigration should be restricted
because of the tendency of i'm.
migrants to gather together in the
slums, is unsound, better sys-
tenn of ditribution would remedy
all this. That system they are
working on daily. The argu-
ment that immigrants cannot be
asslmilated is untrue, even in cit
les where the proportion of for
elgn born is greatest, newcomers
are readily assimilated. Now let
us look at this question, from an
economical standpoint. Immigra-
ton of the past has been economi-
cally helpful, it has enabled vast
enterprises to be carried out, rail
roads, canals, highways and pub
lie works. 1t has permitted the
rapid development of natural re-
sources. Also the redemption of
waste places, in all it has added
directly to the Nations wealth. So
any further exclusion of immi-
grants would be economically
harmful. Industry could not be
carried on without plentiful labor.
1t would strengthen the hands of
the union, and a further monopoly
of the labor market would be pos
sible. The illiteracy test is an un-
wise one, it is not based on sound
principles, nor is illiteracy any
criterion of worth. 1t has no con-
nection with crime or vagrancy,
an illiterate man will make a
good worker in the field or fac
tory; his lack of education has
nothing to do with his worth as
a workman. For instance, if
they make test of the illiteracy
question, it would amount to moth
ing, as they would find in the end
that it would exclude lots of good
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1909-03-26

The question before us is.
whether immigration should be
restricted. 1t should not, in many
ways. Taking it ON the political
side, it has been very he Lful. I'M
migrants have eXerted a great in
t1uence on public affairs. They
have furnished many wise politi-
cal leaders, they have also been
on the right side of moral ques-
lions, also slavery and sound mon
ely. They have in no way modi-
fed our institutions or ideals !.
Foreigners as a class have made
virtuous and patriotic citizens.
The statement that municipal pol
tiles have suffered is msound.
Municipal politics have suffered
from the Indifference of the educa-
ted of this country; not from the
illiterate of the foreign born. The
present laws today, exclude all
who are politically undesirable,
such as anarchists, criminals and
assisted persons. The, interests of
civilization require that, immigra-
ton be as free as possible: The
United States should pursue the
mission of protection and educa-
ton, in which it has accomplished
so much.
Now take immigration on the
social line of the past; it has been
socially helpful; it has immeasur-
ably increased the population it
has settled the West, given com
pactnes to the East, and vitality
and energy to the nation. The
best qualities of the European
race have been contributed to this
country; their coming here has
had a great civilizing influence
on the nation, you will find that
the least progressive state are
those with the least number OF
foreign born. The most progress
sive are those with the most f1r-
eign born. The argument tin II
immigration has contPihn e. n
uneven way to the vicious ard
pauper classes is also untrue
proportion of foreign born, able
bodied criminals and medicants is
not unduly large; the present
laws exclude all wAo are socially
undesirable, such as idiots, insane,
paupers and those likely to be-
come public charge, diseased
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-13
Sees Menace

II the SenGte's print paper and wood
pulp duties are finally put into the tariff
DILL It viii place us completely at the
mercy Of Canada, under conditions
which will surely mean a most lmde-
sirable retaliation against us BY the
dominion government declared Repre-
sentative Stafford Of Wisconsin. Mr..
Stafford was a member of the special
House committee which devoted half a
year TO investigating the paper question.
and reported in favor Of free wood pulp,
and reduction Of the print paper duty
from S. to s. per ton.
If now. after that inquiry. we raise
the paper duty to 81. as the Senate de-
1.ands," went on Mr.. Stafford. 1t viii
surely De regarded By Canada as hostile.
The domin on government viii prohibit
the export Of wood our own supply viii
last but short time. and then we viii
be at the mercy OF the Canadians in
the whole matter.
ct isn't easy to see how the Canad-
ans are to be blamed. They are doing
what they cal to protect their own in
teTests. The fun power is in she hands
Of the Ottawa government, and it has
he disposition TO use it. There Is some
sentiment in Quebec in favor Of cor
tinuing to let us have pulp wood; but
Ir most OF the remainder Of Canada the
ntiment is against that course, and
es viii force hostile action unless We
dtz7! with the whole matter carefully.
For myself, / think il would iniure
The American mills, rather than help
them, 10 adopt the Senate schedule, The
mills in my own State Of Wisconsin, I
think, would be the chief sufferers. and
I believe the paper men there are theua-
selves coming TO understand why. II Is
because they must have wood from
Canada; and If this measure passes that
will be cut off from them. It seems To
me perfectly plain that there Is nothing
whatever r gain and everything TO lose
by standing on the Senate provision"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-13
SEE 4 REPUBLICAN
DEFEAT IN TARIFF
Western Politicians Greatly
Aroused Over Beveridge's
Latest Speech.

INDIANAPOLIS. July 13.-Politicians
are ousy today analyzing Senator Bev-
ertdge's speech to 1000 people in Tom
linsob Hall last night, and are finding
in 1t a prophecy Of future defeat for
the Republicans If the present tariff poll
icy OF the leaders is continued. This
reception to the Senator was in reeog-
milton Of MS fight against the Aldrich
bin ana was participated in by many
prominent labor men.
we read of the French revolution
he said. why. it was not the peasants
OF France that caused that. Il was the
Bouroons Of France. sitting on the
throne and dealing out excess instead of
justice It was not the Colonists that
created the American Revolution. They
begged to be permitted to remain true
to English sovereignty, but the thing
that sent Paul Revere on his famous
ride was King George and Lord North.
who would not yield an inch and dealt
out excess in the name of authority.
And 50 Il Is that we-who love the
protective system have read history and
know that that thing which viii destroy
a mans character. which will ruin
mans business, and which Will destroy
d public policy is excess and Injustice
instead of moderation and equity. And
in this fight TO redeem the pledges given
TO the American people what we have
done and all we have done. is this:
To insist upon protective rates all
along the iine. and TO fight an excess
above protection rates
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-13

in every part of the country will bear
witness to its truth. VIII members
of Congress continue to deny that the
duty fixed in a tariff bin is not added to
the cost of American manufactures
The wearers of cheap and medium
priced clothing will pay Sl20.OOO,OOO
more for their clothing next year
than during the present year, The
manufacturers. jobbers, and retailers
assert the increase is due to the action
of the Wooden trust in marking up
their prices. VIII the workingmen who
contribute to this Sl2O,OOOOO0, which
viii 90 to swell the already abnormal
profits of the Wooden trust, believe the
member of Congress who says the
tariff has nothing to do with it, or will
he believe the evidence to be found IN
his dealers invoices and in his own
rapidly shrinking poeketbook?
If the suit for which SO was asked
this year costs $3.50 on the next visit
to the store, isn't that substantial evi-
dence that he is being taxed for the
benefit of some one else? If his 25-cent
stockings cost him 50 cents next year,
isn't that an Indication that the hosiery
manufacturer is making a larger profit
on an article which does not meet
foreign competition, and which costs no
mo1e to produce at % cents than 1t
does at 50 cents After paying these in
creased prices, will the workingman
believe that the increased tariff Is not
being passed on to his shoulders He
will not.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-13
THE RECENT FIERCE ATTACK
ON WOMAN'S COSTUHE.

For whom do women dress? For the
men, themselves, or everybody IN gen
erals 1t Is At least assured that no
matter what their attire they are Ger
tain to be criticised and condemned.
Here, for instance, are certain ladies.
comprising several thousand, residents
OF Bergamo, IN Italy, who have written
to the newspaper, Oszervatore Romano
denouncing in scathing terms the femi-
nine fashions of today. particularly
those worn in the streets.
The present style Of womeu's dress
is called the "shipBreck of virtue" and
the denunciatory paper goes on to say:
These fashions are preiudicial to
beauty, which is the reflection of the
bounty of God, and therefore fruitful
OF material and moral well-being"
What is this style that is so subver.
sive of morals. such an injury to femi-
nine comeHuess and aHront to good
taste! No doubt it is found in the
long trailing dresses that cling sd
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-13
A WORLD POORER FOR THE
DEATH OF DR.. NEWCOMB.

The death of Prof. Simon Newcomb
one of the leading scientists of the
world, viii be noted with unusual re-
gret in this District, to which he was
loyal and active though an adopted
son-one who had shed luster upon its
name as we'll as his own.
Wherever the science of astronomy is
known, wherever the science of mathe-
MATES is studied, the name of Prof
Newcomb is revered as one of the great
masters. Universities throughout the
world have added their tributes to his
worth and scientific societies far and
wide have showered honors upon him.
oxford, Cambridge, Padua, Leyden,
Heidelberg, Christiania, Cracow, Edin-
burgh, Glasgow, and Dublin conferred
degrees upon him, and after Franklin,
he was the first American to be re-
ceived in the French Institute Few
countries could boast a ripper scholar,
a clearer mind. a more devoted student
to an exacting profession or one who
had to his credit greater actual accom-
plishments. He leaves the world his
debtor.
One of the most inspiring things
about the life of DR.. Newcomb IS that
he rose to the front rank among stu
dents and scholars without the aids
which often account for advancement
He came to this country from Nova
Scotia at the age of eighteen years, and
by sheer ability, hard work, and
indomitable energy carved his own
path TO eminence.
Maryland may we'll feel proud and
grateful for his connection with Johns
Hopkins, the scene of much of his
labor. which was most fruitful. He
added greatly to the reputation Of the
university, and his name viii long be
held in honor in its records.
But to the District of Columbia ht
7 gave the ripest years of his life. In
the local universities, in the scientifi,
bureaus of the Government, in the in
/ telIectual life Of the Capital, he was q
/ foremost and inspiring figure His dealt
leaves the whole world of intellectual
activity the poorer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-13
Capital Tales

c ENATORS have just experienced a
y moving Illustration of the effect of
the proposed tariff bin on the cost
OF living 1t is well-remembered that
one of the rewards given California be-
cause she was good through the tariff
struggle and because she didn't insurge
was an increase in the duty on lemons.
When the Senate came 90 make it's
lemonade, it found out what a proposed
increase in a duty can do. IT was June
4, when Dr. Gallinger of New Hamp-
shire called for lemonade and got it.
At that zine. lemons were costing the
Government $3.50 a box But before
the tariff bill passed the Senate, they
had shot upward to 81 a box. or just
twice what they were about a month
earlier. Senators are asking If this is
the effect of a prospective increase in
the duty on lemons, what the effect viii
be when the higher rate gets into actual
operation. In this connection, it has
been figured out what it has cost the
country to have the Senate go on drink
ms lemonade. 1t is calculated that the
cost has been about SIS a day. 1t has
taken about 25,OOo lemons aud nearly
ten barrels of sugar
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-13
SEVERAL GEMS.

The following gems Of literature are
bona fide examples Of the erudition pos
sessed by certain students who are
taking the years course Of English \
at Harvard. An effort to write some
thing about the word ''vulgate" In con
nection with the Bible resulted in the
production of In the fourteenth cen
fury lived Bulgate. who translated the
Bible for Roman Catholics AhithOphol
IS a name not wholly unfamiliar to bibli-
cal students. but perhaps this will give
new Information concerning him:
"Achitophel was the first man after the
food to lead a holy existence but after
him and before the time of Christ there
were numbers of Christians escOnCed in
different places. "-ChriStian Register.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-13
THE ONE QUESTION: WHO
CAN FILL THE JOB BEST2

Those good people who become eX-
cited when an out-of-t town man Is
secured to do work for the city are
usually the first to complain when the
city does not do things as we'll or as
economically as they think they ought
to be done. 1t may be worth while to
direct their attention to an illustration
Just given in Baltimore of how different
~ a business corporation does when it
wants a man.
Alton G. Miller, former general man
ager Of the Consolidated Gas Company,
of our sister city, has recently accepted
a similar position with the st. Louis
Gas Company at an advance over the
salary paid him in the East. The st.
Louis company, when it wanted > man
to manage its business, did not listen
to the cry that the home man is Just
as good as the man from somewhere
else" 1t did not let a consideration OF
that sort influence it for "a moment. 1t
knew now much depends upon getting
the right man in the right place and all
it wanted to know was:
Who can fill the Job best? That ques
tion being satisfactorily answered, il
went after him, and got him.
There Is no reasen to expect that
a municipality which is deferred from
filing positions of trust and response
bility in the SINE bUsinesslike way can
handle business problems with ar much
success as the corporation which does
not have 20 bother its head about an
employees habitat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-13
BOILER EXPLOSIONS.

The. number Of boiler explosions in
the United States in 1905 was i7o. This
compares with Al in 1907. 431 in 1906, 49,
in 1905. and 391 in 1904. The number of
persons killed by boiler explosions IN
1903 was 2Sl, against $50 IN 1907 235 in
1906 $50 In 1905 and 220 in 1904 The
number Of persons injured, not fatally
i'm 1908 was 53l, against 40 in 1907 467 in
1906. 5S5 in 1905. and 394 in 1904 The
record of boiler explosions in the United
states for forty-one years and three
months, or since October I. 1861, shows
a total Of 10.05l i'm which 10.S8f persons
were killed and 1854 injured.-Phila-
daIphig Record
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-13
THE TESTIMONY OF THE
MARKET PLACE.

1t becomes more and more apparent
every day that the Payne AIdrich tariff
bin. if passed in anything like its pres.
ent shape is going to impose a terrific
burden upon the people of the United
States. That burden viii fall heaviest
on the man who works for small
wages. His shoes viii cost more; his
cheap suit OF clothes will cost more; his
shirts viii cost more; dresses for his
children and his wife will cost nore
whether he buys them ready made or
buys tile cloth and has them made at
home Chairman Payne of the WAYS
and Means Committee, and Chairman
Aldrich Of the Finance Committee. de-
clare that the increased duties are on
Injuries, and that the poor man VIII
net be compelled to pay more for she
necessities of life How can they
reconcile their statements with the
facts which exist in the trade today?
The working man Is assured by Con
cress that the tariff revision will not
/ impose additional burdens upon him.
The dealer with whom the working
man does business says that it viii.
/ The trainers of the tariff bill produce
no proof in support of their assertions.
The merchant lets the prices of his
goods speak for themselves. When the
Iworkingman pays from ten to thirty
I cents more for dress goods for his
family than NE did year ago he viii
realize that he is being taxed, and he
Twill want to know who Is getting the
/ rake-of Is it the merchants That in
dividuaI can show that he, too, is pay
ing higher prices for his goods. Is it
/ tie jobberz The middleman can produce
invoices Tor last year and for this
var. and a difference in cost ranging
from - to 30 per cent viii be shown.
+ The increase, then. originates at the
/ factory It is there that the harvest of
increased profits viii be reaped
Take the cotton goods schedule. for
/ instance. The changes made in the
cotton schedule by the Senate Finance
/ Committee made material increases
over the Dingley rates. 1t is idle Tor
/ Senator Aldrich or any one else TO deny
/ that fact. The cotton manufacturers
/ I'm whose interests the changes were
made apparently considered it revision
.ubward and not downward, for they
have increased the cost of their prod
.uct- to the wholesalers in accordance
with the proposed new rates. These
/ increases did not 60 into effect until
I the cotton schedule was voted upon in
the Senate. For several weeks prior
10 that date he manufacturers refused
to fix price uH the goods they showed
to their trade Whyy Because that
Iprice would be based on the amount OF
duty imposed. The Finance Committee
/ increases were adopted by the Senate
Then and not until then were tbs
manufacturers ready to talk business
Then they fixed their price for the faI
line of goods, and EVERY SINGLE
MILL OF INCREASED DUTY on A
piece. OF COTTON CLOTH WAS
added TO THAT PRICE. REGARD
LESS OF WHETHER. THE. CLOTH
/. WOULD MEET FOREIGN COM
PETITION. THE PRICE OF COTTON
IGOODS. WITH THE PROPOSED
/ ALDRICH DUTY ADDED, is FIXEI
/ NOW-AlANY DAYS BEFORE TIL
, TARIFF BILL GOES TO THE PRESI
! dent FOR HIS SIGNATURE Their,
is ample evidence 10 support that asser
J ton. The invoices Of scores Of dealer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-13
SCIENTIFIC WAY
TO KILL BLACK ANTS

4 request for information as to how
to rid plants and trees Of black ants
which was received at the PennsyI-
vania department OF agriculture's divi-
sion Of zoology elected the following
from Prof. H. A. Surface, State zoolo-
gist
you can do this by finding the nest
ing places of these pests and making
holes into the interior of them with a
sharpened stick like a broom handle.
and pouring into each hole one-half tea
cup of carbon bisulphide Fill the hole
with earth and cover # with wet cloth
or blanket 20 keep down the fumes, and
the ants viii be destroyed al once. This
IS the best possible method for destroy
ing ants of any kind. '-PittsbuTE Dis
patch.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-13
UNEXPECTED PRIZE.

With dizziness acquired by long and
patient practice the pickpocket extract
ca am old, but we'll filed wallet from
the hip pocket of the unsuspecting old
gentleman with the bcaming counten-
ance against whom he had CareIeSsly
brushed when leaving the street car,
and on reaching "a secluded place he
openeI IL. The contents had been
wrapped with great care i'm numerous
thicknesses Of blank paper Removing
tht wrappings one by one. ne found i'm
the center of the package. a card with
this inscription upon it Young man,
give up your career of crime, Nothing
In itTr-ChiCagO Tribune.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-13
CONDEMNS CUP OF TEA.

The London Lancet wants 10 sign one
more death warrant This time II IS
the early morning cup of tea that is IN
disfav0r. 1t is admitted that this in
stitution is a source Of comfort and re-
freshment TO good many persons when
the mental and physical faculties are in
"a more OF less Iethargic state, and, that
being so. the Lancet is probably quite
right In asserting that 1T is superfluOus
for physiology and chemistry to preach
that the practice may be beset with
troubles connected more or less with the
gastric machine
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-13
SHlPnYSAA.RD WORKERS
STRIKE FOR INCREASE
Half-Hundred Employees Walk Out.
at Camden When
dE
r. Refused.

ILAD4LPHIA, July 13.-With the
plant of the Midvale Steel Company here
still tied up by the strike of 200 crane
men, for higher wages. causing the en-
forced idleuess Of $3.50 other employees
n the various shops, trouble also start
ed today at the plant of the New York
SmJbuilding Company. at Camden.
when half a hundred carpenters 80
c4uIkers walked out. They {
because of the refusal of the
!neut TO confer with the men
PROPOSITION for a raise in
cents a day.
The request resulted in tie
of the members of the commit
tor the men. and further I
looked for.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-13
GARY, ON LEAVING
ENDORSES t.
Steel Magnate, OFF for
Commends Finance Com -.6.-e
for Schedules.
for Schedules.

NEW YORK, July 13--Elber F.. --
of the steel corporation, and J
left for Europe today.
Before leaving Judge Gary
himself as well satisfied witt H#
situation.
The tariff salts US, he sd asa
been satisfactory in its pres
ton. and / think the Finance
Of the Senate has shown
ability. discretion. wisdom,
fairness / believe In prote
mot in extremely high rates
made this country successful -Hu q. #
necessary to continue the hts
pcTity VIC have ca toyed in pa
Judge Gary said mis- "trip 10
one of pleasure only.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-13
SPENDING HIS WEALTH.

Il can't last much longer. my dear"
said old Mr.. KlosCman who was near
ing his end but, ain it's good to think
that even after death TIL be near you
and watch over YOU
We'll ar-really.' replied the soon
to-be Young widow, "iI that's true,
Silas, I'm afraid my extravaganza viii
pain YOU terribly. '-Catholic Standard
and Times,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-13
WAS IT YES OR NO?

"WiU you be my wife?"
"This is so sudden
"I know il. but viii yOu?"
81 must have time to consider"
"HOw much timeE'
"Au hour!"
Nope. / can't wait so long"
"Would the suspense drive you
frantic?"
Nope, 'Hsn't the suspense, out if
you are going TO turn me down I
want to know it and get away i'm
time to join "A poker party l have
half way promised 10 join. Houston
Post