The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-11

that of their fellows, as well as insuring
| to passengers and others that degree OF
preservation to which their carriage
entities them, and that freight be de-
| livered without damage, and the com
pany's property kept intact-an 1ndi-
cative of the faint that the management
| is doing all things to make the employ
ees, surroundings and equipment as
safe as the ingenuity of man can de-
wise. Nothing more can be asked or
done. But what is the key note to the
situation. Accidents are happening IL
is a serious condition of affairs When
reports of our country'S industrial es-
Establishments yearly record the sad IN
telligence that 10000 people are killed
and well on to 900 injured annually.
This item of death and Disagreement OF
the body, with it's trail of sorrow has
become a question of consideration by
the leading industries and railways,
and We are credibly advised that
through safety organizations composed
of officers aid employees the Baltimore
K Ohio Railway Co, the Pennsylvania
Lines east of Pittsburg, the Steel Cor
poration, and other railways and in
duStrieS, have taken this onslaught of
humanity in hand, and through the
channels of education and organization
of employees into safety committees,
by lectures and illustrations, reduced
the death and injury roll over so per
cent. The method is simple and de-
preservation of their lives and limbs,
and making it clear to all that it is not
necessary to wait until someone gets
hurt and then apply some remedy 10
prevent a recurrence, but to take the
initial step. that the way, machinery
and appliances are safe, and the en-
ployee competent % do his task well
and carefully. With these surroundings
accidents would rarely occur. With
this key note of care and precaution,
not depending on the officials, but on
the employee hims If through his eff
fectiyeness in doing his work for the
welfare of himself and others, a golden
era of care will certainly be reached
the black flag of distress and suffering
lowered, and the army of the laborer
preserved for future use and activity
in the preservation of mankind. We
trust the campaign of safety is near ut
hand. How easy it is in the instruction
cars of our railways, shops and other
points on our line to pass these soldiers
of toll and make clear the road to
safety. The key note of success of our
soldiers in the war for the preservation
of our country has been exemplified by
discipline, bravery and loyalty and m
the ranks of the laboring class let it
be equally commendable in the same
spirit, not only of loyalty but careful
ness. 1t is fight, not for your liberty,
but your self preservation Always
have your mental gun of defense ready,
be first on the firing line, load your fire
arm of protection with safety bullets,
and may your aim be true in the dis
charge of the weapon so as to strike
the center of the target until the bell
rings clear and distinct. the sound of
safety. with its vibration striking the
ear of your fellows and others Then
the world will know your ability as a
valiant soldier of labor in the army of
safety Otherwise you are a deserter
of the ranks of the brave and voI. ~
tions will be frowned upon by human
ity. Whatever you do. do it well, Or
leave it undone. The latter will class
you among those whose life is only a
passing shadow of shiftlessness, with
out any act or deed left as a trace of
their usefulness on earth. Exert every
effort to strike the key note of care
Let your words, actions and efforts al
ways be in the interest and promotion
of the slogan of safety.