The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-04

gard for our neighbors, but neverthe-
less it Is a self evident fact and it has
taken such a firm root in the vocations
of life, 1 fear it will never be wholly
eradicated, but in the course of time
may be ameliorated, at least we all
hope so.
AS we pass through the labor of life
in the density of the hum of any fac
tory, or the rumble of our railway
trains, dashing hither and thither, the
laborer is at the helm putting forth his
efforts to give vim to the accomplish
ment of the end desired, that is the
production of the commodity, or the
carriage of the freight. have watched
these knights of bone and Sinew and
have SO many times wondered if hu-
manity to man really existed. How
often does that Don't Care spirit crop
out. How little is thought of the care
that should be exercised for the pre-
servation of mankind.
A catastrophe such as the one hap
pening upon our high seas short time
ago arouseS all the people of the
globe. Comments are INDUCED in, and
legislative bodies become active in the
passage of laws for the better protec-
ton of passengers whether travelling
by sea- rail or other conveyance. But
cataStrOphes are occurring daily in our
country wherein the spark of life IS
snuffed out by the careless act of one
who is in close contact with the work
of today,-and as a general thing it is
either the act of the individual him
self or that of his fellow workmen.
Such carelessness can not be classed in
any other place of our existence than
the practice of inhum.;nity.
1t is a tenet of our Creator that we
shall all not only study but use our
minds, words and actions in being hui
name, kind, considerate and helpful 10
all people, whether in our labor, bust
ness, social or other avenues of our
earthly duration.
Why then, if we are considerable as
to the future of our fellows in our re-
hgious faith, political belief or success
In business, can not we extend the
same consideration in the doing of the
acts pertaining to the performance of
our labor. If we will only be sure we
are right, how. easy it is to go safely
ahead. Kind words, acts of precaution
or of instruction tend to obviate acct
dents and alleviate pain and SUFFERING
Humanity is one of the most essential
requisites of our lives,-it is happiness
because it frowns upon any act not
vested with kindness. If every laborer
would practice benevolence he would be
doing that which would necessarily
meet the plaudits of everyone. Then.
indelibly stamp in your minds this word
humanity and be kind and consider
ate to all in the performance of your
labor. Firmly imbed this word in your
daily thoughts, for If you are humane
and the chain is welded one link with
another, all will then be humanitarians
When at work let us all be thought
full of those working with US, so that
In doing our work we do it carefully
so that our co-emp1oyee may not be
submitted, by any thought or act of
our own, to a hazard that is likely to
fnjure him, or endanger his life or
body. If our fellows are careless, a
few words of kindness will instruct
them to be more careful and lead their
minds into the exercise of care Always
be watchman-there can not be too
many. The more We have the less
fatalities and injuries will be recorded,
and there will be no MANS inhuman-
ity to man." but it will be MANS hui
mainly to man."
Such acts on the part of US all are
but such acts omitted
tend to the occurrence of accidents.
creating death and destruction. Why
not let this be the accepted time to not !
only educate ourselves and others, but
preach the doctrine of humanity. A
charitable act blossoms into goodness. |
but careless one brings suffering and
distress.