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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
GRATIFYING RECORD OF THE
PENNSYLVANIA ROAD.

Coming Just at time, when there
is an outcry against the terrible toll
of lives taken IN American industrial
life, the announcement concerning the
safety Of the lives Of passengers who
travel on the Pennsylvania railroad is
q cause for satisfaction. The figures
show that in 1908 and 1909, the various
lines of the Pennsylvania carried 299,-
762, 1853 passengers. OF these only one
passenger was killed as the result of
train wreck One passenger was
killed as the result of a wreck
in 1909, while in 1908 none was
killed In the two years, the injured
from train wrecks on this system of
railways numbered so. Two fewer
passenger accidents and fifteen fewer
freight accidents occurred in 1909 than
in 1908.
The Pennsylvania system IN 1909
carried 1906, lI5 passengers, an in
crease of ll55 per cent over 1908. It
Is calculated that in the two years the
number Of passengers carried one mile
on the Pennsylvania system was more
than TOO0OOO,OOO. This means that
for every mile Travelled person rid
ing ON this system IN those years took
one chance in over 7,OOOOOO,OOO Of be-
ing killed
1t viii be many year before such
a showing for the safety of passengers
can be made by ell the great railroads
in America. The figures, however, are
extremely valuable as showing what
can be effected in the way of lessen
ing the death and accident roll They
are also valuable as indicating that
the Government and the public ought
10 hold roads that fall below this
standard of safety strictly responsible
for their shortcomings, and insist on
every feasible care and precaution-
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duty. Our Republican friends went
out on the stump and proved beyond
shadow of doubt that "the foreigner
pays the tax" They proved it strong
enough to carry a Presidential election
and regain their power in national
affairs. They proved it substantially
enough to rout the claims of Democ-
racy that a tariff on necessities must
be paid by the wage earners.
So the fires were kindled under the
furnaces. The factory wheels were
started whirling. Industry took a
deep breath and started down a long,
prosperous highway to wealth. But
the cost of living kept rising steadily,
with wages tagging along at a relative
" slow pace. Finally, in 1908, protest
swept over the land and the kings of
! publicanism promised to revise the
Z riff, which, somehow, seemed to have
been hitting the wage-earner harder
than it hit the foreigner. So the
tariff was readjusted.
Now comes the interesting develop
ment. The Republican party was the
aarty that hatcl ed that foreigner
pays the tax" slogan. 1t was the party
that routed the "consumptive value"
theory. Yet today, in defending its
new tariff law, the Republican party
makes much capital of the allegation
that it has reduced the tariff on
products which have "a consumgtive
value of $1,000, 100000
Read what Representative Serene
E. Payne of New York, joint author of
the tariff law with Senator Aldrich,
hat 20 say on this point in his ad-
dress TO the House recentlyi
The duties have been reduced on
articles Of necessary consumption, of
which more than 5000, 000.O 900 worth were
consumed. The increases were on
$51y, 600 Of articles consumed, the bulk
and liquors; but on articles Of voluntary
use only $50, 10000 Of this amount were
This statement. which have pre-
viOusly made, has been denounced, but
no one has dared 70 declare that II is
false In any particular. II stands as
an unanswered argument 10 show that
this was a downwarL revision Of the
tariff
What has become of the doctrine
concerning the poor foreigneri Does
he pay the tax or does the American
public pay 1T
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
A POOR EXCUSE FOR A TARIFF
COMMISSION.

The House in Committee of the
Whole has adopted an amendment to
the sundry civil bill allowing S25O,OOO
to enable the President to procure Ger
tain tariff information. The sum ap-
propriated is to meet the expenses of
the tariff board and such other experts
and employees as may be utilized by
order Of the President- The tariff board
is not named in the language adopted,
and the provision on the whole is ex-
tremely vague and indefinite, as fol-
lows:
To enable the President TO secure in
formation 10 assist him in the discharge
OF the duties imposed upon him by sec
ton OF the act entitled, An act TO
provide revenues, eQuallZe duties, and
encourage the Industries ID the United
States, and for other purposes ap-
proved August 3, 1903, and the officers
of the Government in administering the
customs laws. including such lnvestiga-
lions OF the cost Of production OF COM
mOdiues, covering cost OF material.
fabrication, and every other element Of
such cost Of production. as are author
lied by said act, and including the en-
required for those purposes. and to en-
able him to do any and all things in
CONNECTION Herewith authorized by law,
$780, 900.
It will be observed that nothing Is
said about a tariff board or commits
sion; nothing is said about the furnish
ing of information to Congress or the
public; nothing is said about the
tenure Of office Of the men who are to
investigate; nothing is said as to how
much they are 70 receive or whether
men interested personally in schedules
are 70 be employed; nothing Is said
about giving anyone the inquisitoriai
powers which are essential if the cost
of production Is to be arrived at.
This provision comes so far from
legislation clothing a tariff board OF
commission of the right sort with the
clear and specific and adequate author
ity needed to shed real light on the
workings Of the tariff that it is a
travesty.
It may be that the voters of the
country viii be deluded into the belief
that in the paragraph quoted they have
been accorded genuine tariff commits
sion legislation which will disclose to
the public and Congress that which
should be known in order to revise
schedules. But we cannot believe the
voters viii prove so gullible.
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Byrd Makes aRHit.

D REPRESENTATIVE ADAM MON
II ROE BYRD OF Mississippi is work
ing energeticalIy 10 extend {his acquaint-
ance on the Democratic } side OF the
House. There's a reason.
Mr.. Byrd recently delivered a tariff
speech during the consideration Of the
sundry civil appropriations bill. After the
fashion OF the orators ofrthe House he
scorned TO remain az his desk and de-
liver himself or his remarks quietly. He
got out into the center aiBls and most
OF his speech was directed at individual
members Of the Republican organiza-
ton.
Wien Mr.. Byrd reached the wooden
schedule he became particularly vehe-
ment. in fact, he became all worked up
about # He walked up the aisle, talk
ing his speech first 70 one member OF
the House organization and then 20 an
other. Representative Csurrier Of New
Hampshire. chairman Of the Republican
CAUCUS. was the bright particular spot
at which Mr.. Byrd sent most Of his hot
shots.
Finally he paused at a desk which
was occupied by q small man with a
Van Dyke beard. To this member of
the House Mr.. Byrd declared with IL
the emphasis at his command that the
wooden schedule was the most vicious
outrage ever perpetrated on the Ameri-
can people. The small member nodded
his head.
Thus encouraged. Mr.. Byrd waxed
eloquent. and each time he scored a
point which brought forth applause from
the Democratic side. the small man 20
whom the speech wRs being temporarily
directed. nodded his head approvingly.
From thrashfng the atmosphere with
his arms. Mr.. Byrd took 70 pounding
Knowing sIl the things lave said 20
be true" said Mt. Byrd, reaching the
CLIMAX, knowing the Injustice OF this
SCR edUle; knowing that II was legfslat' On
fer the interests and against the com
mon peopIe-kDowing these things. why
did you vote for that sched,Ie7''
II did not vote for IT," volunteered the
small man.
You mean 70 tell this House that you
did not vote for that tariff bdII7'' ques-
toned Mr. Byrd
IT DO" answered the smaI nan.
well" said Byrd. It admir- you for
your convictions"
The House by this time was eonv7,Ise5
with laughter. The small man To whom
Mr.. Byrd had been addressing his re
marks was Representative Edward "
saunders, OF Virginia, who had moved
over to the Republican side Of the aisle
to hear the speech and enjoy the fun
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railroads, he seeks an alliance with
certain Senate Democrats whose cor
poration leanings are a matter OF
common understanding about the
Capitol. And he is generally not dis
appointed. Such alliances are so com
mon in the Senate that they have
come to be expected.
It is true that in such alliances
Senator Aldrich is working an injury
to his party for which it viii yet pay a
heavy price, and that the Democrats
who enter into them are doing infinite
damage to their party, if not betray-
ing 1t. But somehow this brand of
insurgency is countenanced. Ii is only
that form of insurgency that IS in the
interest of the public that calls forth
denunciation from the Republican party
leaders.
When Representatives Dalzell, Ford
ney, and other high tariff men IN the
House want 20 prevent effective tariff
board legislation, legislation specifically
recommended by the President, they go
into close communion with the Demo
Gratis. Why IS this brand of insur-
gency tolerated by the party leaders
Why are Dalzell and Fordney and their
high tariff confreres not punished by
withholding patronage from themH
Possible if there we're a little more
and liberation displayed
with respect to insurgency of the
progressive type it wouldn't continue
spreading at so remarkable a rate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
NAVY.

Commander A H. DAVIS. detached
Georgia; 10 command Tacoma
Lieutenant Commander R h CRANK.
when discharged treatment Naval
Medical School Hospital. Wash ng-
ton, D. c. 10 duty Wisconsin as nav
igarOT-
Lieutenant Commander Y. STIRLING,
JR-, detached Connecticut: 20 Bath
Iron Works. Bath, Ne. connection
fitting out Paulding and duty in COM
mand when placed in commission.
Lieutenant Commander L McNANEE,
detached works General Electric
Company. Schenectady. " Y; 10
Connecticut as navigator.
Lieutenant E T. CONSTIEN. detached
Office Naval Intelligence, Navy De-
partment. Washington, D. c; 10
conference Naval War College. New
port, R I.
Lieutenant r. ". HENDERSON. de-
tached Maryland; 70 General Elec-
tric Company. Schenectady, y. Y. as
inspector Of equipment, ordnance,
and engineering material.
Assistant Paymaster E. G. MORSELI.
10 pay officer Reserve Torpedo Flo
tilla. Navy Yard. Charleston, S. G,
and as pay officer Of Texas.
Assistant Paymhs,er J. F O'AEARA, de-
tached pay officer reserve torpedo
fOtilla, navy yard, Charleston. S c.,
and as pay officer Of Texas, to navy
yard, Charleston, S. c.
Naval Constructor I. BANKSON, de-
tached Bureau of Construction and
Repair Navy Department, Washing
ton, D. c., to Fore River Shipbuild-
ing Company, Quincy, Mass, as su-
perntendeut constructor.
Naval Constructor II. G. GILLMOR, de-
tached Fore River Shipbuilding Com
pany, Quincy, Mass, to Bureau OF
Construction and Repair, Navy De-
partment, Washington, D. {.
pointed a paymGster'S clerk, duty
Philadelphia
Paymaster Clerk F. II. BAASEN, ap-
pOintment as a paymaster's CLERK
duty Texas. revoked
PaymaSter Clerk T n CARTER aP-
pOintment as a paymaSteT's CLERK
duty reserve torpedo fOulla, Charles
tOns S. c, revoked
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
CLEAN-CUT ISSUES IN GAS
LEGISLATION.

One Of the most conmendable fea-
lures of the gas measures now before
the House is the fact that the issues
raised are simple, clean-cUt, and direct
The BOrland-CaTy bill is a straightfor-
ward provision that after January l.
1911, the price of gas In the District of
Columbia shall be so cents per thou
sand, cubic feet. The Coudrey resolu-
ton 8 equally straightforward, speei-
flying that the gas companies shall not
issue any stocks. bonds, certificates
Of Indebtedness. or other evidences of
debt without specific authority of Con-
gresA
There are no ifs, snds, or butts about
either Of the measures. There are no
confusing provisos. Neither is suscep-
tible of any Interpretation except that
which appears plainly on its surface
The bill and the resolution mean Just
exactly what they say-no more, no
less. It is seldom that corporation
legislation is proposed in such simple
form, and for this reason Washington
may consider itself extremely fortu-
nate at this particular time.
When the measures are considered
on the floor Of the House they VIII
offer the members of that body two
perfectly plain, easily understood rs
sues. The question for each lawmake1
to decide viii be merely this: Shall ]
vote for or against so-cent gas for the
District of Columbia, and shall I vote
for or against permitting the gas COM
panies to engage in stock jugglery
That's all there viii be to It. No OPP
portunity viii be offered for disagree
ment over parliamentary questions OF
over hazy provisions of possible double
meaning. In voting the member will
record himself as either for or against
s0-cent gas and watered stock.
Mauifestly the simplicity of the gas
measures strengthens their chances of
passing the House. It should also
strengthen their chances Of being con
sidered by the Senate District Com
mittee- To this committee will also be
presented the question: Are you for
or against s0-cent gas, and are you
for or against watered gas stock?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
Ca pitaI Tales
A Senate Pacificator

SENAToR w. MURRAY CRANE of
- Massachusetts is being hard put 70
il these days to live up to his reputa-
ton as the most expert "hxer'' who has
Invaded the United States Senate IN
many years.
Inasmuch as the junior Senator 3from
the old Bay State has not had that
length OF service which entities ham 10
actual leadership he is more than glad
TO assume the duties Of whip, pacifca-
tor. ana ringmagter OF the Republican
party IN the upper branch Of Congree7
and line I'D the votes for Senator AID
rich whenever the call is issued 'Sena-
tor Crane was more or less successful
in the early days of his service rn this
particular capacity. but he IS rapidly
coming to the conclusion that he IS
dealing with the most stubborn Got Of
men II has been his misfortune tosmeet
So far as the general public Is con-
cerned Senator Crane Is the silent man
OF the Senate. He has yet 10 make a
speech In that body. and a search OF
the Congressional Record fails to dis
close that he ever broke into print ex-
cept 20 vote on a roll call. He does not
carry on his argument in debate.
A nice quiet little corner With no one
to disturb him appeals to Senator Crane
quite as much as a crowded gallery calls
forth from Senator jeremiah Albert
Beveridge an Of the rhetoric ininis pos
session. Perhaps with more accuracy
than any other man in the Senate Mr.
Crane o. able 70 tell oT-hand f1st how
every man IN that body will vote on a
given proposition.
If Senator Aldrich wants TO know how
-S.sny votes can be lined up for a given
proposition he asks Crane and lreIies i'm
plicitly on that genueman's statement
Likewise II Senator Aldrich has q COM
pr mise proposition on which Pie wishes
to catch Democratic votes hetfrst calls
upon Crane 10 sound out the4 minority.
Crane. II may safely be sa&d. is the
uriSa man Of the Senate
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
THE FOREIGNER AND THE
TARIFF TAX.

1t viii be recalled by those whose
political memory runs back a quarter
Of century that once upon a time
we were convulsed over the problem
as to whether the foreigner pays the
TAX imposed by the import tariff. In
that distant day our Democratic
friends had much to say about the
"consumptive value Of the products
upon which it was proposed to impose
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25

Marion McFall. soprano, Mrs. Roma
DevOnne Hampstead. cOntraIto. VIII
liam A Engle, Jr.s and the Chaminade
SeXtet. Miss Marion McFalL Mrs w
s Gibbs Mrs McAfee Miss Mabel Rob
erts, Miss Hilda KOehler, Miss NeOsha
Gary, and Miss Ann TuOhy.
Among the patrOnesses are Nine.
Carlo, wife OF the minister from
Ecuador; Nine. cruz, wife OF the min
lister from Chile: Nine. de BOrda.
lombia; Nine de Lima Silva.
wife Of the charge d'anaires OF
the Brazilian embassy; Nine. BOrda de
Rlano, wife OF the second secretary
OF the Colombian legation; Nine. Fran
cisco Hanes. wife Of the secretary Of
the International Bureau Of American
Republics, Miss Alice Riggs. Mrs. John
w Foster, Mrs Robert Hinckley, Mrs.
Eugene Carr, Mrs Hannis TAYLOR, Mrs.
William Manning Irwin. Mrs. Dudley
Morgan, Mrs James F. Barbour, and
Mrs d p Mccartney
=
An informal reception viii be given
at the Metropolitan Memorial Metho-
dist Episcopal Church this afternoon
at o'clock IN compliment 70 Mrs.
william Butler and her daughter. Miss
Clementtna Butler, Of India.
Miss Elizabeth Pierce will make the
introductiOns and Mrs Butler and
Miss Butler will make brief addresses.
All friends Of missions are invited 10
attend.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
Will Celebrate independence
Of Argentina by Reception
Charge dAfaires and Nine Villegas Hosts at Legation
This Acknowledged Crozier Entertains on
Board Yacht Gretchen"

The Charge d'Ahaires Of the LEGATION
of the Argentine Republic and Nine.
Villegas will be hosts at a reception
this afternoon at . o'clock at the Iega-
ton on Connecticut avenue in celebra-
ton Of the centennial OF the indeDend-
elIce Of Argentina
They will be assisted II receiving
their guests by the members OF the
Argentine naval commission N Wash
ington. The guests viii include official
diplomatic, and residential society.
Nine Villegas and Miss ViIlegas will
be assisted in dispensing the Inequalities
Of the tea table by Miss Sheriff., sister
Of the American minister 10 Argentina
General Crozier
Host on the Gretchen.
General Crozier Will entertain a party
az tea this afternoon aboard his yacht,
the Gretchen. II the weather permits.
the party VIII 90 down the r. er for a
moonlight trip.
At her wedding L. morrow at noon 70
Peter Goelet Gerry. II New York, Miss
lfathilde Townsend Will be given IN mar
rage by her uncle. Charles H. Strong,
Of Erie, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Strong have arrived IN
Washington for the wedding, and Mr..
and Mrs. Reginald ROnalds. OF New
York, have also come on for the event
Mrs. ROualds was formerly Miss ThOra
Strong. cousin Of Miss Townsend.
=
Mrs. Macveagh. wife Of the Secretary
Of the Treasury. VIII not receive this
afternoon on account Of a severe cold
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
What S on the Program
Tonight In Washington

Masonic Temple-Sixth grand ceremonial
session Of KauipoHs Grotto, No. Is,
Mystic Order Yelled Prophets &C the
Enchanted Realm, Z D. N.
Brightwood Park NJ. z. Can't
ia, Esther. the Beautiful Queen S
D. m
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
MOvEMENTs OF VESSELS.

ARRIVED-Flusser at PrOvincetowns
New York at Spezia. and Iowa az
Annapolis.
SA1LED-CharlestO from shanghai
for Yokohama, and lnoiana from
Delaware Breakwater for Annap-
oils.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
VOTE ON CANAL FAIR.

BATON ROGUE. La. May Gov
ernor Sanders has signed a constitution
al amendment submitting 10 the voters
Of the State the proposal Of a $4,000. 0Q0
tax in support Of the proposed worlds
Panama exposition at New Orleans, n
feis,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
Theaters.

Belasco-''Protessor's Love Story" SD
D. N.
National-''RoOin Hood" s:15 .. N.
Columbia-"Great Divide" Sis o. m.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 7:16 D. m.
Chase s-May Carnival. 8 D. m
Casino-ContInuous vaudeville.
Gayety-'Dainty Duchess s;15 0. m
Masonic INSTRUMENTATION pictures.
7:s0 to 1920 D. m
Matestic-Mction pictures.
Cosmcs-vaudeville and motion pictures,
continuous.
Arcade-Midway attractions.
Northeast Temple, Twelfth anc H
streets. meeting OF Red Mems Social.
wigwam Of Idaho tribe, No. Is.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25

Mr.. Macon. OF Arkansas. should re-
member that II has no. yet been demon
strated whether the Presidents trip 70
Winona did save Mr.. Tawney's scalp.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25

A correspondent Of wellington. Kan,
saws Elsie Siegers Saver has been there
hut IS gone. Anybody In New York can
say the same thing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
MARINE BAND CONCERT ON
POTOMAC DRIVE
This AfterI.Non 81 5 O'Clock.
William H. Santelmann, Leader.
PROGRAM.

PROGRAM.
March. The Man Behind the
Gun" ....................... SOuss
Overture. "OberOn". Weber
Character picture. Whispering
Flowers Won PIon
Selection, The Merchant OF
venice ...---.-...--..s......- PfnSutf
Waltz. "Hydropaten" .Sung7
Excerpts from Domination Of
faust" ....--..............R eri,oz
Music de ballet. Queen OF
Shepa .......s-s--...-....-.-.G ounod
Hungarian Dance No. g.. Brahms
The Star-Spangled Banner"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
Mrs. Letter
Arrives in Washington.

Arrives in Washington
Mrs Letter, accompanied by her son
and daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Letter, arrived in washington
today at noon from Chicago Mrs
Letter has been the guest OF her son
and aughter-in-law for the last sew
eral weeks They will spend a few
days IN Washington before going TO
Beverly 10 inspect their new residence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
MISS HARTMAN
BRIDE TOMORROW
Eldest Daughter of Late
Railroad Millionaire to
Be Artists Wife.

NEW YORK. May 8.-The wedding of
Miss Mary Hartman. daughter Of the
late E. II. Hartman. and heiress 20 a
large shore II one Of the greatest Arneri-
can fortunes. TO Charles Cary RurnseI'
Of Buffalo. n. Y. artist and sculptor,
viii take place tomorrow IN the Eplsco-
pal Chapel al Arden
The Hartman family IS still IN mourn
ing, and the marrisVe VIII be as quiet
and transformations as possible. Only
the immediate family and closest per
sonaI friends Will De present
The wedding wiu oe the elimination OF
the romance OF an American heiress VINO
preferred an American man 70 for
eigp title Miss Hartman was for some
time reported engaged 10 Robert Wal
ton Goelet. millionaire and member OF
one Of the most exclusive families In
America
Love At First Sight
Young GoeIets suit was sanctioned by
Hartman. but when Goelet introduced
bfs sweetheart to Ru-nsey, his class
mate at Harvard, Il seemed 10 b. g case
Of love 1T first sight The engage en- rent
followed young RUmsey's visit % Arden
10 do certain sculpture work on honu-
ment tc the late F.. II. Hartman, and 4
back.
Miss Hartman was her fatehr's favor
tie. and is said 10 have inherited his re-
markable business acUmen. Before his
death, Hartman turned over several
million dollars to her. and taught her
how TO handle the money, the income
from which she devoted TO work among
poor cOnsumpuyes.
Bride a Business Woman.
Miss Hartman, after her fathers
death. took active charge OF the great
Arden estate. sAe is head of the Ar
den Farms and Dairy Company, capital
lied al 10000 and paving dividends She
has superInUeoGe5 the completion Of the
mansion her fE1 Ier started
Rumsey Is the son Of Laurence D.
Rumsey, Of Buffalo. The family is So
cially prominent Rumsey was at Har-
ward for a time. but was not graduated.
Instead he went to Paris, where he
spent several Yeas IN his studio IN the
Notre Dame Ces Champs, studying
sculpture He esUC subjects TO the St
Louis exposition a-nd received several
prizes.
Runsey is a ncreo hOrseman and polo
player and Miss Hartman is a splendid
hOrsewoman-
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CThe Times win be pleased an an
nounce meetings and entertainments in
this column. Phone or write announce
meptsl