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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12
"EDGEWOOD AYENUE"
THE NAME DESIRED
Commissioners Asked to Change Desig-
nation of Fourth Street,
North of T.

The District Commissioners have
again been asked by the lexington Ciu-
zcus' Association to change the name of
Fourth Street, north of T Street north
east.
EdSewood Avenue is the new appeila-
ton suggested for the thorOughfare in
a communication sent to the District
Building by J. J. Potter, me leader III
the movement to have the street NAM
changed.
The reason for the change given by the
petitioners is that he part Of Fourth
Street, south of I, has been greatly
damaged by the railroad improvements
being carried on in that section, while
the part north OF I Street is a good
place for fine residences. The lexington
citizens do not wish outside people "a
think that Fourth Street is symbolical
for railroad encroachmentS, and 20 avoid
this possibility. they request that th-
new name be substituted for that part
OF the street north of T Street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

people too poor and ignorant to have
taken the proper precautions against
its spread, and that means that the
disease is on the way to extinction,
since every year the public becomes
more and more thoroughly impressed
with the fact that most diseases are
in a measure preventable.
The number of deaths from tuber-
culOsis is more than twice as great
as the sum of all the others, and
proves this disease one of the most
sinister dangers of modern life. 1t is
probable, though lack of statistics
makes it impossible to verify the sur
mise, that the deaths from this dis
ease are more numerous in proper
ton TO the population than they were
a hundred years ago in this country.
There is abundant proof that weak
constitutions, overwork and under
feeding are responsible for the de-
velOpment of the disease in the ma
jority of cases, and that the over
crowding and malnutritiOn of our
large cities, and the unsanitary habits
and poor food of villagers and coun-
try people, produce the physical con-
ditiOns most favorable to its exist
ence. If every man, woman, and
CHILD in this country could be made
to understand that health is more
important than any sort Of luxury
or social advancement or self-indul-
gence, and could be brought to put
health first among the good things to
be gained in life, the power of con-
sumption to claim its victims from
every generation would be absolute
~ broken.
AS for typhoid fever. that can be
almost absolutely prevented by care
Of the sewage and water supply. and
it is one of those diseases which can
only be prevented, in a city or vii
Iage, by an alert public intelligence
which will control politics. in this
particular. for the good of the peo-
pie. There is only comparative safety
for the citizen so long as his neigh
bors do not care whether they get
typhoid or not.
The prevention of scarlet fever
means simply strict quarantine, and
we shall probably have that so sOoI
as people get rid of the old-fashioned
idea that this, like measles, chicken
pox, and whooping-cough. is a child
ish disease which everybody ought
TO have when young. A disease which
may result in a child's being deaf
and dumb is not worth while TO foo
with as an experiment, nor is it sen
sible to neglect quarantine precau-
tons when the disease is likely to bC
fatal to any unfortunate grown per
son who catches ii. The >upshot oil
the whole matter is that eternal Wig
lance is the price of public health.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12
SIMON WOLF DECLARES
He LEADS NO CRUSADE
Attorney Explains His Position IN
Opposition to the Proposed Sun
day Closing Measure.

SIMON VOLTS letter to Chairman Cal
Iiuger of the Senate District committee
IN which ne made known his desire TO
appear before the committee in Opposi-
ton TO the Sunday closing bill pending
before Congress. has been given too
great significance, according 10 Ar
Wolf. When he said in his letter that
he wished 20 speak in behalf Of certain
Jewish merchants. he did not intend 20
create the Impression that he Wouiu
lead a crusade in behalf OF all such PEI
sons affected by the prospective law D"'
only for those who are his clients
Mir. Wolf said today that ne IS h'1
heading any such movement rs an ~,
diytdual but is interested III IL ia
Professional way.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12
"Came Back, " Anyway.


sergt Frank NJ. Sherwood, Of tho
United States Marine Corps. who came
home few days ago. after four years
service I'm China, Japan, the Philippines,
and Panama, feels that he was enabled
20 return despite the efforts Of every
band which ever played inspiring airs
at any Of the many docks or railroad
depots from which the marines have de
parted for pastures new IN all Of that
time.
1T wouldn't have been 50 bad" said
the sergeant, If the thing had happened
once or twice, but it happened every
time. From the day in July four years
ago when several hundred men tumbled
out OF cars at the Maryland Avenue
station. formed with a clatter Of &C
cOuterment in tho hot sun. and, tum-
bling into ether cars. started for the
long journey to the Philippines. no band
ever saw us off without playing. 4 Don't
Care II You Never Come Back.
When we left Frisco the band played
IL, when we disembarkcd from the
transport at Manila the band played IT,.
When the Boxer trouble arose In China,
and we were hurried off 10 Join Cen
oraI Chaffecs columns with a prospect
of meeting death in the land of the
heather, IL played H. When we came
through the marching campaign in
China without getting near ths firing
line and boarded the Wilmington. We q
'sortcr' forgotten #; but what does the
band there play but the same old tune
when we leave the gunboat at the ISL
ards again.
The musicians blew themselves hOarse
with il when we started for the States.
uTit Cd. F.rfVr h-Ht4
ana having I'VE weeks in our native
land. dreaming OF fuTloughs and days
with home folks, We were hustled off
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12
Chinese Exclusion.
Indignation Felt by Wealthy Chinese
Over the Working of the Law.


Over the Working of the Law.
Sir Chentung Liang-Cheng, the
made vigorous protests against the
manner in which the Chinese exclu-
sion laws are interpreted in the case
Of Chinese parties invited here to take
part in the ST. Louis Exposition.
Two parties of prominent Chinese,
with all needful certificates and pa
pers, have been held up" at San
Francisco and subjected to decidedly
disagreeabIe treatment
1t looks as IL the anti-Chinese SEN
timents of the Pacific Coast had in
duced the officers Of the Bureau Of
immigration in San Francisco to
make fools of themselves and offer
perfectly unnecessary indignities TO
peaceable Chinese citizens who are
practically our invited guests. The
case Is about on a level with that Of
a lackey, who should, because he per-
sonally did not like Chinese, keep a
wealthy Chinese merchant standing
on the steps in the cold for several
hours, instead Of asking him into
the house, when he knew perfectly
well that the merchant had come to
keep a business appointment with the
master of the house. II is about time
to make some determinations in
these matters. We do not need to
show our racial superiority by kick
ing on the shins everybody whom
we do not happen to like.
The anti-Chinese agitation Of the
Pacific Coast, which resulted in the
barring out of Chinese IabOrers, was
quite natural when the time and
cause of it are considered. The build
ing of railways caused INSCRIPTIONS
contractors to bring Chinese coolies
over in hOrdes, and the result was
a sudden and dire lowering Of the
price Of labor, to the prejudice Of
vital interests of a newly developing
country. There was some sense and
a great deal of violent emotion and
rhetoric in that movement But
there Is no longer so great a danger
from even the immigration Of the
coolie as there was twenty years ago;
conditions are more settled. labor
has found its level. and the Chinese
could not, even in great numbers, af-
feet the prosperity UI the State as
! they could then.
However, the question of the eX-
clusion Of cOolje labor has nothing
to do with this case. The wealthy
and enterpTising Chinese who come
to this country to take part in the
exposition at St. Louis are not going
10 lower the price Of labor anywhere
or take bread ont of anybOdy's
mouth. Their visit is likely 10 raise
the price of labor here, if it does
anything. since the maintenance of
friendly relations with China may
mean q market for American goods
in that country, and large foreign
markets mean prosperity for the
American labor. If the San Francis
co authorities are so shortsighted as
not to see this, and think they can
advance the interests of their coun-
I try by Offering wanton insult to Wis
( itors of dignity and influence, it is
/ time they were undeceived, the more
thoroughly the better
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12
THE.
PERSONAL SIDE.

20 Panama on short notice tt played
II when we left the ship and started
i'm ON the revolutionists.
1T seemed as though it was rather
-ubbing it i'm on the boys to apprise
them of the feeling so frequently. But
toward the last we got so that we
snapped our fingers at the hand and
said. That for you"
Now that we've come through with
our faces looking much as they did
when we went away, we feel that the
thing was like a horseshoe thrown after
US, and when next 1 go away I know
ia feel a premonItion OF approaching
death if 1 fail TO hear those familiar
strains
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

waging a war against trap pigeon
shooting, and it seems likely to be
successful. It is hard to understand
how anybody can find sport in whole
sale slaughter of that kind, and it is
not likely that anybody would If the
slaughter were profitable business in
stead of a fashionable fad. 1t is to
be hoped that the New Jersey Leg
islature will prohibit this so-called
-~,"eomant if only for the credit Of
4 of the State
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

We are now told that the Russian
military plans will not mature until
late in the summer, and are so framed
as to cover all possible contingencies.
The Japanese are saying nothing and
saving wood. but It is possible that
by the time all possible contingen-
sian schemeTs Japan will have
changed the map of Eastern Asia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12
AS!ATlC PLAGUE CASES
ON INCREASE IN LIMA

LIMA, Peru. via Galveston. L *. April
iz.-Twelve new cases OF bu5onlc plasc"
were reported yesterday. al III the
lower part Of the city called CNei-
bridge.
II is stated that the districts in which
these cases have occurred VIII be closed
BY quarantine, and that communicauoh
forbidden.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12
HAM FEARS ATTACK.

Fear IS felt here of an attack by many
Haitian exiIes organized by Genera
JimencZ. and now gathered in Domini-
can territory. The government has de-
clared state of siege in all depart
ments Of the republic and the frontiers
are guarded by strong forces.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

Scientists in the Agricultural De-
partment have discovered a compound
which is sure death to typhoid bac-
terra, and il they can induce munich
pal authorities to consider the matter
perhaps the unmistakable flavor OF
boiled water will have a chance 10
be forgotten.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

Mrs. BouteH VIII be hostess at a tea
this afternoon in the Highlands, when
Miss Burley, of Chicago, the hancee of
Roger Sherman Gates Boutell. will be
presented to her Washington friends.
Mrs. BouteIl will be assisted by her
mother, Mrs. Gates. Ms. Boutell, and
Miss BOuteH. mother and sister OF Rep
reseutative BOuteu, Mrs. Mann, Mrs.
Foss. Mrs. Raymond Patterson, Mrs.
Lawrence. Of Massachusetts, and in the
tea room. Miss Needham Miss War
mock, Miss Draper. and Miss Yerkes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

movement is in progress
against certain social
.. ent agencies, which are
raps of a most disrepu-
ter. 1t IS said that some
Vi tnvso -ncies have their offices in
saloons and other undesirable places,
whence girls are sent into homes all
over the city, and it is urged that
strict supervision and regulation of
all such Offices is necessary for the
welfare of the community. This
sounds reasonable.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

A dromedary got into a fight with his
mate i'm a circus the other day, and
the couple had TO be divorced. One
would hardly expect domestic happiness
in a household where each member
back so inevitably goes up.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

II the weather conditions in Korea
continue as rainy as they are either tn
japanese or the Russian army, or both,
will be in case TO attach a new meaning
10 the saying After as. the deluge."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

A Buffalo paper asks whether tobOg-
gaming is dangerous. From a political
point Of view il is worse than that; 1t
Is unpleasant I'm the extreme.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

We are told that Judge Parker has the
courage Of his convictions, which will be
less terrifying when fl Is discovered
what his convictions are.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

Radium, 81 Is said. win eventually dis
appear. but not for ll50 years; the syn
dicatcs formed for its manufacture ami
sale need not De uneasy on that point
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

Mr. and Mrs. Henry St. George Tucker
have issued invitations to q small tea
on Thursday. April Il, at their home on
II Street. complimentary 10 Mrs. John
Randolph Tucker. Of Virginia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

The Supreme Court Of the United
States sustains the opinion of the
circuit court of the United States for
the Southern district Of New York in
the habeas corpus proceedings of
dear Beavers" against William
Henkel, United States marshal The
meaning of the decision is that Beav-
ers viii have to undertake the dan
rcns journey from New York to
Brooklyn and stand trial in the City
Of Churches upon the indictment
found there against him by the grand
jury.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

a man in New York has died from ex-
haustiOu caused by massaging liquor
icnds at the Waldorf; the liquor feuGe
meanwhile being presumably alive ana
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

There are numerous small and early
dinner parties on the social calendar for
tonight, the hosts in every instance aft
erward escorting their guests to the
theater to see society men and women
in Mrs. Barney's play.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

The New York Republican State
convention met at noon today in the
city Of New York. Latest news from
the front indicate perfect harmony
on the surface. Nothing has happen
ed as yet, TO shoe away the dove OF
peace which fiutters with Outstretch-
ed wings above the festivities. led by
the governor and the Easy Boss. %
There is one thing Republicans can
almost always be depended upon do
ing, to wit: Adjust their differences
before meeting the common enemy.
But after the victory-whew, that's
another story.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

Gen. and Mrs. William r. Draper will
close their Washington house the last
OF this month and go 10 their New Eng
land home at Hope Dale, Mass.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

a love story phonetically spelled is re-
ported 10 have been published some
where out West. Another death blow to
romaucel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

If il be true, as charged in some of
this mornings papers, that the Nc
Call committee. which has had under
investigation the connection of Sena-
tors and Representatives with the
Postofiice Department, is preparing
TO eXOnerate from blame all whose
names appear in the now famous
galaxy of criminals" and to cen
sure General Bristow, the public, we
fear, viii be justified in thinking with
the Hon. Bourke Cochran that the
House has sunk ito such a low depth
that there is not enough dignity left
10 attract an executive usurper."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

Mrs. George II. Burton will be at
home this afternoon in the Highlands,
and also Tuesday. April 19
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

The marriage Of Mrs. Mary L. Smith
and Irving II. Dunlap will take
place this evening at the brides home
on Q Street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

Miss Marie Cavenaugh daughter OF
Major Cavenaugh. L. s. A. is the guest
Of her grandmother. Mrs. La TOurrette,
I717 COrcOran Street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

The Rev. DR.. Herbert Scott Smith,
rector OF st. Margaret's Church, has
gone for a visit TO Atlantic City, and is
stopping at the Marlborough House.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

gan. Miss Maud and Pearl Teeple. Miss
Annie Hogan. Miss Estel Sporting, Miss
EStel YudelVitch.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

Albert A. Burroughs and Miss Leda
r. Wood. both Of this city, were mar
ried at Trinity Episcopal Church. by
the Rev. Richard p Williams. yester-
day afternoon. in the presence Of rel
atives After the ceremony dinner
was given at the residence OF the par
ents of the bride. Mr.. ard Mrs. Frank
lin Wood. of Capitol Hill. and In the
evening there was an entertainment.
musical and social Later the bride and
groom left on their wedding tour.
Mrs John p. Story has returned 10
Washington from a winter spent Al
Talgiers. with her son-in-law and
daughter. Count and Countess de Buis-
seret. Later. Mrs. Story will go TO her
country place. White Hall. Nd. where
she will spend the summer.
Among the box holders for the presen-
tatiOn of Mrs. Barney's play. at the
Lafayette tonight Will be Mrs West
inghouse. Mr.. and Mrs J. Z. Thropp.
Mrs Edison Bradley. Mr.. and Mrs.
worth. Mrs. Henry KiTke Porter. Sena-
tor and Mrs. Dryden. Mrs. Hearst; NJ.
Hubbard. of New York; Mrs. B. II.
Warder Mrs. John r. Reyburn. Mrs.
James Pinchot Mr. and Mrs. ". a.
Slater and Mrs. Bates.
Mrs. Wilbur F. Wakefield, Of New
York. president Of the National Indian
Association. will be entertained at a re-
ception by Mrs. n Z. Wilbur, president
OF the Washington auxiliary Of the or
ganiZatiOn. at her home at 1ll9 Fiji
tecnth Street northwest. tomorrow aft
CTnoon between 3 and >.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

T
The Hon. Nathan Cakes Murphy, for
mer governor of Arizona, and now liv-
ing in Phoenix. was married in this city
yesterday to Miss Emma D. Sells, at
the home Of her sister, Mrs. Flora w.
Patterson The wedding was very quiet
and GovS<ror Murphy and his bride left
Immediately after for New York, from
which city they sail today on the Prin-
cess Louise, direct for Naples. They will
travel in Europe for several months.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. p. Butler, Of San
Francisco, announce the engagement Of
their daughter. Miss Georgiana NJ. But
Ter to Capt. John Warren Joyes, Ord
nance Department, United States Army.
The wedding will take place in Europe
in July.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

my DEAR" she said to the young
girl, her niece, "Mr Hardaway has call
ed-Mr. Alfred Hardaway-and I want
you to meet him"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-12

Men who contemplate attending the
fashionable presentation Of Mrs. Bar
ney's play at the Lafayette Theater to-
night are requested to wear evening
dress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17
NOT TO FAVOR CONTEST.
Rumor Afioat Affecting Mr.. Hearst's
Local Delegates.

rumor was current this afternoon that
william Randolph Hearst has determined
not TO send, or allow to be sent from the
District of Columbia, contesting delega-
ton to the democratic national conven-
ton, to be held in st. Louis July G. The
story, which gained considerable currency
is that Mr.. Hearst has come to the con-
cluslon that his campaign in the District
was poorly managed, and that it will avail
him little to pay the expenses of the con.
testing delegation to ST. Louis. Should he
take this step, the local political horizon
Will become clear and there will be none
to cross swords with Mr. James L. Norris
for democratic supremacy
Cofncldent with this rumor comes a story
that Mr.. Hearst has curtailed his political
expenses in all parts of the country, it
being assumed that he cannot corral enough
delegates to assure his nomination He
has enough delegates already pledged to
give him a power in the convention, and 1t
is thought he believed any further cam
paigning not worth the candle. 1t is also
said his force of employees on his several
papers, materially enlarged when Mr.
Hearst undertook his presidential boom. has
been decreased and that all special politi-
cal writer's have been dispensed with
Whether this action is significant is
matter of conjecture only, many local poll
ticians claiming it means that Mr. Hearst
comedies his inability to control the demo-
mitted, however is that Mr. Hearst has
made himself a great individual power in
the councils of the democratic party all
over the country, and with the support of
a popular platform four years hence, may
make more formidable running.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17
Deaths in the District.

The following deaths were reported to the
health office for the last twenty-four hours
ending at noon today:
Nellie L. Beard, 404 Florida avenue north
west, 10 months.
Michael ]. Barry, 1904 18th street north
west, 60 years.
Frances c. Carter, 1903 Walter street
southeast, p years.
W. Irving Clifford, Sibley Hospital, SO
years.
VIM Oscar Conway, 3O1 4th street south
Infant Hy and Mamie Cook Freedmen's
Hospital, 10 days.
Mary v. Crump, 1925 9th street south
James D. Cummins, 1885 H street north
George J. Demonet, 927 New Hampshire
avenue, II years
Arthur Dodson 1855 Sd street southwest,
Is years.
Jno. H. Easton, So M street southwest, 1
year.
Elsie M. Howard, Hillsdale, D. c., 1
year.
Westwood Hudnen sos 9th street north
east. SO years
VIM F. Johnson, alias Christopher P.
Mulvaney, Government Hospital Insane, So
years.
Fannie Marrow, $50 oath street, so years.
Hugh Masterson, 2315 NJ street north
west, rs years.
Frank Maxwell, 1916 / street southeast,
2 years.
Fannie Meyer, 272O 18th street northwest,
55 years.
Mary ]. Myers, 402 E street southeast,
60 years.
Fielding P. Nickens, Brookland, d. c.,
30 years.
Jno. F. Robertson, 1898 street north
west, SO years.
James Robinson, 242 street southwest,
AZ years.
Infant of Harry E. F. and Beulah E, Sci
Ter, 122S II street northeast l day.
Helen G. Shaw, 627 Maryland avenue
northeast, "a years.
Jas. H. Smith, jr.. 412 goth street, years.
Robert Tascoe, 1116 Union court. days
Ida M Tibbetts, 1918 Massachusetts, ave-
nue. southeast. IS years
John Vanderbilt. 80 H street northeast,
76 years.
Agnes Walker, Children's Hospital, s
years.
Wlliam Ware, round house, South Capt.
tol and l streets, IS years
tai, 90 years.