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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-08
The Average Wage.

Secretary Of the Treasury Shaw, in
his Wilmington (Del) speech, gently
limited that in the near future figures
would be forthcoming from a high
authority in the United States which
would show that the average wage
has increased in larger proportion
than the average cost of articles of
ordinary household consumption.
Those are the figures for which
many fathers of families in this
broad land of ours have been waiting.
Some Of them are Government clerks.
whose wage stands at the same old
place. but whose bank account
doesn't. They have spoken to the
wife, and she has blamed the price Of
coal and the price Of meat and the
price of cotton for the reduction Of
the saving. Possibly Secretary Shaw's
figures will explain the puzzle, and
prove 10 the poor fellow what his
bank account does not, that lie is
better off today than he was half a
decade ago, when food and clothes
cost nearly one-third less.
The trouble with these averages is
that they are all right for the fellow
who gets them. but of mighty small
comfort for the fellow who doesn't.
And sometimes 1t does seem as If il
took mighty little all-round benefit
10 make an astonishingly good show
ing in the average. It is those whose
positions pay a fixed salary, the
teacher, the clerk, the bookkeeper,
the really solid and substantial ele-
ment in the so-called middle class,
who suffer most from the increased
cost Of living. Yet they get TIE
same money as before, and so abso-
lutely effect the average not at all.
Perhaps, If Secretary Shaw were TO
give them an average all by them
selves, surprising things might hap
pen 10 his claim about wages more
than equaling the increased cost of
living.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-08

The news of the bereavement OF
Mark Twain can but arouse the deep
est and tenderest sympathy OF the
American people. Not only the rollick-
ing humor and kindly sarcasm Of the
veteran author but the great and gen
tie heart which has made him always
the champion Of the under dog" long
ago endeared him to millions II readers;
and they have been glad TO feel that
the charm Of hts writings was due not
only 10 unusual mental powers. but TO
a particularly lovabIe character, and a
pure and wholesome life. The hard
ships of this life have failed 10 leave
trace Of bitterness in any line which
he has written, and for this we have
perhaps. to thank the woman who was
the light Of his home. and whose death
now leaves him desolate. May the gem
tie thoughts of those who have loved
and laughed with the dean OF American
humorists now be with him in his sor-
row,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-08
OVeTCroWded Street Cars.

With the beginning Of the summer
protests against overcrowded cars are
reasonably certain to be heard all
over the country. While Washing
ton is better off than New York and
some other cities in this matter OF
car service. there is still much room
for improvement.
There is no exaggeration in the
statement that if the suburban car
service in this city were 90 per cent
better than 1t is, it would pay for
whatever increase of expense there
might be in the change. More people
would seek suburban homes, more
suburban resorts and picnic places
would be developed, and a larger per-
centage of the population would take
car rides of a summer evening. At
present Washington's supply of
agreeable places in the suburbs is in
adequate, and when the very hot
evenings begin the cars are so over
crowded, and sometimes crowded
with so undesirable a class of people.
that quiet folk prefer to forego their
outing rather than go through an I'M
comfortable half hour at the begin
ming and end of II.
The habits of the people of Wash
ington are such that the majority can
only take Out-of-town recreation in
the evening, between $50 and IL or
II; and If an hour and a half of this
time must be spent in a car TANNED
with perspiring passengers, and half
an hour more, perhaps, waiting for
a homeward bound car which has
room for any more pleasure-seekers,
II is hardly worth while to spend an
evening in the suburbs. Of course.
IL ones home is in a narrow aIlev or
a little low house with a tin roof.
1t may seem worth while TO get a
breath of air on a hot evening even
at the cost Of a fight to get a foot
hold on the car, but when the cars
are overcrowded. people who have
comfortable front steps and cool par
lors will spend their evenings there.
Is it impossible to secure cars
enough, and mOtormen and conductors
enough, so that everybody who wants
to take a trip into the suburbs will
be sure Of a seat. except. perhaps. at
such times as the Fourth OF July or
Memorial Day. when the traffic is
unusually heavy? Is it impossible to
run the cars so frequently that no
body will have to wait more than ten
minutes at the outside for a car
bound either way? And finally, is 1t
impossible to construct cars which
shall be comfortable either summer
or winter, and in which one may ride
FIVE or six miles without a backache?
If these requirements were all to be
met, it would do more for the deveI-
opment of suburban property than
any other one thing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-08
FAREWELL DINNER
TO DR.. F. A. LUCAS
Scientist Goes to New York as Director
of Brooklyn In
stitute.

Dr- F. A. Lucas. for more than twenty
hNe years associated with the Smith
sonian Institution. VIII leave Washing
ton in few days for Brooklyn. where
ne Is 10 become director OF the Brooklyn
institute Of Science and Art
DR.. Lucas was last night the guest OF
honor at n dinner given At the shore
nam by his associates at the Smithsou-
ian' who, in a series OF toasts. wished
him a continuation In Brooklyn of his
former successful career as scientist
Or. Lucas came 10 Washington from
Rochester, y. Y. 10 accept the position
Of assistant In the department of COM
parat!ve osteoiogy. and I'm 1896 was
given entire charge OF the department
He has written many books. among
thom Animals of the Past" and The
Animals Before Man on the North
American Continent"
DR.. J.. Q. Howard, Of the Department
OF Agriculture. acted as toastmaster at
last nights dinner. Among the speak
ors were DR.. G. Hart Merriam. Dr. Rich
ard Rathbun. Dr.. w. II. Dali. DR. b. II.
lNHrmann, y. Il. Baker. and Prof. r. l..
Morris.
The list OF guests Included a. p.
G. Ravenell, NJ. Rose, w. II. Ashmead,
I S. Palmer. Col. c. T. Rizer, w. Tas-
SIN. ID. White. +. II. KnoWlton. p
Bartsch. T. Gin, G. H. Girty. +. \.
liodgc. II. w Oldys, Charles r. Knight.
!. W. vaughan, w. W. Duffieid, r. T.
Howell, r. p. Currey. E.NW Nelson, a
I. Peale. and Marcus Benjamin.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-08
A DARE BY THE YALU.

At the Yalu. at the Yalu
BY whose waters broad and sallOW
Once the Russian roasted on the bank
as boss.
And he yelled with calm bravado
To the troops Of the Mikado,
-'Little lObsteryitch, you dassnt come
across
At the Yalu, at the Yalu
Canned the Oricntals sallOw
With their captains, foot, artillery, and
boss.
Making careful calculation
ON tho Russian invitation,
Little lobstervitch, you dassn't come
across
At the Yalu, at the Yalu
NTH a deadly road and h1llOw
Japan's guns their projecules began to
tess
And her warriors sWarmCd the ridges
Coming Der in pontoon bridges
Tin a foUr-mile line OF troops had
come across
At the Yalu at the Yalu
Russian courage ran like taIlow
AS the fiery volleys singed the Rus
sian floss,
And the eager Japs pursuing
Yelled together, something dCinEt-
Who's the lobstervitch that dassn't
come acrCss?
Wallace Irwin in New York GLOBE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-08

go without. We are constrained to
believe that he goes without.
The conditions which prevail in the
District Building are such as may be
found in the majority of the Office
buildings of this city. 1t is every
citizens own fault if, in his own
home, he does not provide himself
with germless water The humble
kitchen range or gas stove will boil
the water in a few minutes, and while
boiled mud may not be very attrac-
tive, it is more sanitary than unboil-
ed mud. But the janitor of an Office
could hardly be called upon to boil
the water for all the inmates of the
building.
II would seem that the District
Building ought to be the place for a
good example, but such things are
not always found where they should
be. For instance, the Government
did not set a good example in keep
ing the smoke law. All the more
reason why Mr.. Woodward personally
should make his example a bright
and shining light to all people. He
should drink no water which has not
been boiled and filtered, in Office
hours or out, at home or abroad.
The severity of this experience
might, however, be modified. Sup
pose Mr.. Woodward were to provide
himself with a spirit lamp OF gas
stove, and tin tea-kettle, and boil
water for his own use under his own
eye, on his own desk if necessary -?
And then he could have "a baby re-
frigerator somewhere near, in which
the water could be cooled afterward.
Thus he would prove that no man
need drink unboiled water at the risk
of his life, and would illustrate the
truth of the sterling old proverb that
there is more than one method of re-
moving the epidermis from a feline
quadruped.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-08
A Deserved Tribute.

The reception to Crosby s. Noyes,
editor of the Evening Star" and the
presentation 70 him of d loving cup
as a symbol of the affection and re-
spect of his fell0w-citizens Of Wash
ington, was a worthy ami deserved
tribute to a man whose active career
of more than half a century has been
consistently motived by an earnest
desire to promote the public good.
One cannot labor. as Mr.. Noyes has
labOred, constantly in the foreground
Of public affairs, constantly in the
critical limelight, constantly IN so
prominent a position that the slight
est deviation from the straight and
narrow path would be instantly ap-
parent. without having ones pur-
poses and character sounded to their
very depths by the community at
large.
Consequently last nights gathering
was peculiarly suggestive. II was not
the idle acclaim of passing popu-
larity, but the deep seated sentiment
of an entire city, spontaneously
browning with honor a long life of
active service and sincere devotion
to the democratic ideal May Mr..
Moves drink many healths from his
loving cup!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-08
OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY OF
DR.. EAST0N'S Passionate

Members OF the Eastern Presbyterian
church last night observed the connie
ton OF the eleventh anniversary ,,r
the Passionate Of the Rev. Dr.. Thomas
Chalmers Easton, with n reception and
musicale at the church. The reception
was held In the lecture room OF the
church' ana was attended by many
friends of the clergyman.
The entertainment was opened with
a plano selection by Miss Groca N,,I,c-
Toe remainder OF the program was as
lolows; Recitation. Miss Emma Lo-
Wen; piano duet, Misses Morgan and
miller tenor solo. J. II. Hunter; con-
tialto solo. Miss l.. Chenowith; rccita-
uon' Miss Blanche Z. Galiiher; vocal
SOTO Charles Myers; vocal duet. Messrs
iiuhter ana Ellis; soprano solo. Mrs
Il Miller; piano solo, Miss F..
The affair was under the charge of
i. NJ Ihdyer. Clnude Galliher. and
De-. +. Hunter
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-08
HEARST FIGURES OUT
A LEAD OVER PARKER
Pipe Dream Put Out by Managers of His Boon-claims
$50 Votes Against rs for New York Jurist
DAYS HAPPENINGS
IN WORLD OF POLITICS

Delaware Democrats in scnven-
ton yesterday instructed for Judge
George Gray for President against
his expressed wishes.
Colorado Democrats in convention
yesterday refused to declare for
Hearst and chose an uninstructed
delegation to St. Louis.
Democrats of Hawaii in conveu-
ton yesterday instructed for Hearst.
Returns from the Second Florida
primary indicate the nomination of
Taliaferro for Senator, Davis for
governor, and Clarke for Congress,
from the Second district.
Democrats of the Twentieth nli-
nois district yesterday renominated
Representative Rainey for Congress.
Montana Socialists yesterday
nominated a full State ticket.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-08

get into bad habits If they have
nothing to occupy their time but
work and mischief
What do men work for. but to Sc
cure means for pleasant employment
of the leisure? We cannot expect the
boy to fOTegO the reward of the man
and still show the self-control, obedi-
ence to law. and devotion to duty
which is exacted from the man. Let
the baseball enthusiast flourish.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-08
Amateur Baseball.

There are indications that the
Washington authorities intend TO
give the boys of this city more room
to play baseball, which is a good
thing. Baseball is one of the few
healthy amusements for boys which
are quite practicable in a city. and
open to all classes, and Il ought 10 be
encouraged. The country boy can
fish, ride, climb mountains. swim.
row, tramp over the country. in his
leisure. and his work is healthy. The
city boys work is mainly indoors.
and his recreation is more or less
limited by his purse. But all bows
play baseball, and all boys should be
free to do 50 in some place where
other people will not be seriously in
convenienced.
Educators are beginning to reeog-
nize the fact that the foundations of
the state are laid on the playground
In his games the boy learns team
work" and finds that he must do his
best not only TO secure reputation
for himself, but 20 uphold the honor
OF his clan. Healthy sports prevent
the clan from degenerating into the
gang, as It inevitably does where
sport is discouraged. It will cost less
in the end TO let every boy in the city
have a chance for wholesome recrea-
ton than to reform those who will
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-08
TUhOR CUT FROM BRAIN,
REGAINS LOST MEMORY
Delicate Surgical Operation Restores
Man to Normal Condition-Couldn't
Remer Der Presidents Name.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. June S.-The
delicate operation OF removing a tumor-
Gus growth from the brain has been
performed at the University Hospital.
and as a result John SAMSON. twenty
eight years old, of Greenwood, Del, has
regained his lost memory.
For the last year SAMSON has noticed
that his memory was steadily failing
him A month ago he was unable 10 re-
member the name OF the President OF
the United States.
1t was found that SAMSON was suffer
ing from a tumOr on his brain. A pOr-
tiOn OF his skull was removed and BRAN
matter weighing nearly six ounces, in
Guiding the tumOr. was cut away
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-08
WoodWaTd's PaTIous Case.

II is reported that Health officer
woodward, who has for years been
warning the people of the Distric.
against drinking any water not boil
ed and filtered, is himself subjected
TO fierce temptation in the endeavor
to live according to his principles.
The water provided for the District
Building is unboiled, unfiltered, and
OF the fashionable biscuit color; and
for eight hours each day Mr.. Wood
ward is obliged to drink that stuff or
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-08
DROWNED YOUTH ENROLLED
FOR NAVAL ACADEMY

Samuel II. Baldwin. Of New Haven.
Conn. who had passed examinations for
admission TO Annapolis. and would have
entered the Naval Academy today. was
drowned yesterday at Colchester Beach.
Md. where he went on an excursion
given by an Annapolis church.
With several companions Baldwin at
tempted 10 swim 10 a schooner Mich
was about half n mile from shore, lid
win suddenly turned over on his N K
and called 10 his friends 10 get a boat.
Before they could assist him he had
sunk, and his body was not recovered
for two hours
Baldwin was eighteen years old His
parents are dead. and he had lived in
New Haven with his uncle and aunt, I'll.
and Mrs. John Z. Mcqueen Mr.. Nc
Queen died just a few days before his
nephew'S death.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-08
England and Tibet.

The conquest Of Tibet is a grow.
ingly serious proposition from a Brit
ish standpoint. but that does not pre-
vent one phase of the British stand
point from being uncommonly anus
ing to the rest of the world.
Several weeks ago Colonel Young
husband was brought to a dead stop
In his march toward the capital OF
the Lamas, and frowned upon by for
titled hills that menaced his advance
was compelled to settle down to
await re-enforcements.
In this extremity he sent a note 70
the Tibetan headquarters demanding
that a qualified Tibetan representa-
tive be sent to him to treat for peace.
The note was returned unopened and
unread. Now the word comes from
London that in consequence the re-
sponsibility for war rests on the
Tibetans' own heads.
Inasmuch as Colonel Younghus-
band has invaded the Tibet country
in spite Of the most stubborn resis-
lance, and is even now unpleasantlv
hung up because he cannot get any
farther with his present force; mas
much as the banner Of civilization
which the British carry, is the last
thing on earth that the Tibetan
wants, the cool announcement that
Tibet is responsible for the war is
funnier than the London Punch
ever was, even when Thackerav
drew its cartoons.
Probably, If the bugaboo of ma
lions, loss Of prestige, did not urge
her on, England would be glad
enough quietly to return from Gyang-
tse the way she came and postpone
civilizing the obstinate Inhabitants
of the forbidden country" until a
more favorable season. The Indian
secretary Of state says that to COM
plete the work Will cost her 81. 5OO.-
600, while the physical difficulties in
crease with every days delay.
When the British troops first met
the Tibetans they found them IA
natics in bravery but children in the
art of military defense. But the
Tibetans have learned something by
hard experience. They have learned
the futlity Of an assault in the open.
and the practical effectiveness of a
constant haras5ing behind cover
They have learned that a foe which
cannot be successfully met face 10
face may be made to run in the dark.
They have learned TO take advantage
of the many natural means of defense
that the country affords instead Of
sacrificing lives TO no purpose in IN
equal battle with trained troops
armed up to the minute.
One immediate result of this edu-
cation has been the stopping of Col
onel Younghusband at the base of
the Jong Mountains. A second result
IL positive doubt as to the ability of
Brigadier General Macdonald 10 re-
heYe him. coming over the same
ground as that just passed by Col
onel Younghusband, without suffer-
ing severely.
In fact, now that England prac-
tically acknowledges she is warning
against Tibet, her prospects of con-
quering Tibet without far more cost
10 herself than the value of the ar
ticle after being conquered would
seem to warrant are not very bright.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-08

III order 10 place himself In re lead Of
Judge Parker. Mr.. Hearst IS Obliged to
classify the twenty-five votes of Ala
hama, where the New York jurist was
Endorsed in strongest terms. as nOn-cor.;-
initial. because 1T Is well known that
the delegation does not contain a ma
jority for any ore OF the candidates"
This is quite contrary 10 the statement
made yesterday by Representative Rich
ardson. a delegate-at-larRe from that
State. and member Of the State conven-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-08
Hearst Pretentious.

These are the figures contained in
statement issued by the managers of
the William r. Hearst Presidential
BOOM by which they assume to show
that the New York Representative is
gust nose ahead OF Judge Parker as
the candidates upon the Democratic
race track turn in the last quarter and
come down the course toward the nomi-
nation wire.
Accompanying the statement Is a
table showing just where the $50 votes
are coming from according to the
Hearst estimate. which declares recent
events have greatly encouraged his
friends who are are now entirely con-
fident Of the outcome
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ton lie declared that twenty-ore out
Of the twenty-five delegates were posi-
lively for Parker, and one only sus-
pected OF leanings toward Hearst, and
that all are bound by unit rule.
Mr.. Hearst also includes in his column
ten votes from Colorado, where the con-
vention yesterday by a majority Of 271,
refused to instruct for him. He also in
clUdes SIX votes from Massachusetts, on
the ground that the State convention
had no right to enforce the unit rule.
although he claims all the votes Of
Rhode Island under the unit rule.
He also claims the entire vote OF
Washington. and larger percentage Of
the votes from other uninstructed dcie-
cations than supporters OF other eandi-
dates will cOacede.
District Votes Doubtful.
The six votes OF the District OF Co
Iumbia instead Of being 'classed for
Senator German are placed unIer tfle
head of noncommittaI Mr. Hearst
yields seventeen votes in Ohio TO Sena-
tor German despite the fact that in no
other estimate are any OF the votes OF
the Buckeye State included IN the
MarylanI Senator's column, and the
further fact that his name was not
mentioned in the Ohio convention. and
4 still further fact that a poll Of a num-
Der Of the delegates has not ELECTED
any indica ton that seventeen OF them
viii support Senator German.
Mr. Hearst does not claim any dele
gates in Indiana or Michigan where IT
is known he has friends. but that they
are in the minority. and that their
votes VIII be cast against him under
the unit rule. His statement is inter
esting. however, and his figures stiu
more so.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-08
REMINISCENT.

] love TO think Of boyhood days:
The farmhouse nesting low.
The wood I chopped, the chores I did
In days Of long ago.
Twas then ! labored In the sun
To reap the golden wheat:
Twas then l drove the cattle home
Through twilight dusk and sweet
1 see again the upturned earth,
The burrows Of the pillow
/ love 20 think and thank my stars
/ needn't do II now.
-McLandburgh Wilson, in the Ney
York Sun.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-08
PRESIDENT TAKES
PARTY TO THEATER
Enjoys the Performance of
TOO Much Johnson"
ENJOYS LEAVING THE CITY
Where They Will Spend the Summer.
Some at Seacoast and
Some in Europe.

President Roosevelt, accompanied by
Mrs Roosevelt. Miss Roosevelt, their
guest, Mrs. Richardson. of Boston. and
senator Warren, occupied a box at the
columbia Theater last evening TO see
the performance Of Too Much John
SON"
Mrs. Roosevelt received several friends
at the White House during the after
noon, and Miss Roosevelts girl friends
occupy much Of her time in stories of
her experiences at the ST. Louis Expo
sition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-08

Delaware Democrats Endorsed Judge
Gray for President, but their platform.
denOuncing Roosevelt, criticising the
tariff, lodging the money issue. and say
ing nothing definite about anything. il
more suggestive OF drab.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-08

The young people who are at this
time Of year listening TO baccalaureate
addresses on the bright prospects Of
youth may have a different opinion Of
both the sermons and the prospects
when. they get over the graduation
glamour and 20 hunting Jobs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-08

1t cost the man who whistled under
the window and woke the baby $40 fine
IN court. At that rate, how much should
the neighbor pay for his graphophone.
which yells into every window in the
house and keeps the whole family
awake
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-08

The only way TO stop the end seat
controversy seems TO be TO have the
street car lines supplied with cars con-
tanning each two long rows of single
chairs. Then everybody viii have an
end seat aud be happy.