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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

full germ. but It's presence In the water in
dicates that the supply Is undeniably pol
luted by surface washings that include
human dejecta. This is disagreeable fact.
but 1t must be faced and considered in this
connection. 1t is accepted by scientists
as proof that the Potomac water is sub!ec.
to typhoid pollution whenever there is
outbreak OF that disease anywhere in the
watershed. for they do not now admit the
former theory that the river purifies itself
in the course OF It's f,ow.
In so large area as the Potomac water
shed 1t is inevitable that there should be
typhoid prevalence continually. in various
places. Owing to the imperfect system of
public health supervision In Maryland and
Virginia, especially in the rural districts, 1t
IS impossible to know just how many cases
are under treatment within the watershed
at any given time. Indeed. 1t is a subject
OF charge against the health authorities of
Maryland that they do not always notify
those of Washington when there is an ont
break of the fever at a point within the
range Of possible Potomac pollution.
Here then, Is well established the fact
that the Potomac water does contain, after
securing rains quantities of germs that
can only come from certain source and
also we'll established that the typhoid pre-
walls almost constantly within the area
affecting Washington. 1t Is simple deduc-
ton that there is positive danger in the
Potomac water when used unfitered or
unboiled.
If the present cases of typhoid now preva-
lent in the District were confined to rela-
lively small area 1t would be necessary TO
look beyond the Potomac water for the
cause That cause might he a well used
by the residents of that particular neigh
borhood. or the milk obtained from a GER
tain single source. But the cases are
spread throughout the District fairly In
proportion to the population. They must
practically all the people of the city. and
there is no cause of this kind save the
Potomac water. Nor is it safe to assume
as does The Stars questioner. perhaps
playfuly, that this general. common cause
may be the adulteration of the milk supply
by all the dealers by the addition of Potomac
water. Far easier is the deduction that the
Potomac water itself is the chief medium
Of infection.
This reasoning is so plain that there Is no
other conclusion than that the Potomac
water. when taken into the system unboiled
or unfltered. is q positive menace to life
and health And the same deduction at
fords an overwhelming reason why the
authorities in charge Of the filtration plant
work should exhaust every possibility to
hasten It's completion. even by a day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

lea, which was crushed in the ice winter
that mishap there was no chance for dis
tant explorations. and doubtless the scien-
tific value of the expedition. for which the
late Mr.. Zeigler provided munificently, will
be relatively small. However. 1t Is graft
flying to know that 1t has cost practically
nothing in human life. only one member
of the original party died in the far north,
and his death is accredited to natural
causes. such as would doubtless have car
ried him Off in his own latitude.
Despite these successive failures to at
tain to the ultima thule of the adventur-
Gus new expeditions are constantly being
equipped. That of Peary is even now on
the way north and other schemes for arctic
work are being developed every season.
This viii continue until some one actually
reaches the point of no direction. where
the compass needle performs strange an
ties, and where, so far as is known.
no man has previously stood. 1t is idle to
p suggest that this achievement. after
frightful cost Of lives and suffering. will
be worthless to the world Its commercial
practical value has never been regarded
as an item in the game. 1t is enough that
the goal is difficult. hitherto impossible
That alone will spur men on in the fu-
ture, as 1t has in the past. to sacr1hclng
efforts, in person in purse, in the hope
of eventually solving the great mystery or
the north.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

Details of the Fiala expeditions failure
to attain to a high latitude will be eagerly
awaited by all who are interested in arc
tic exploration. The announcement which
appeared In last evenings Star, that the
relief party had succeeded in reaching the
Fiala camp and had brought all but one of
the members of the original expedition
safely back to Norwegian Shores was re-
ceived with especial interest in Washing
ton, owing to the fact that at least one of
the members of the Fiala party. Prof. Pc
ters Is well known in Washington, In con-
sequence of his service with the weather
bureau and his work as member of the
National Geographic Society, and the fur
Their fact that one OF the members of the
relief expedition headed by Mr.. Champ Is
also virtually Washingtonian DR.. NJ F.
Mount. serving surgeon on board the
relief ship.
This Is the second trip Of Mr. Champ
into the northern waters in search Of the
Fiala party Last summer he went forth
TO make Franz Josef Land where the
America was supposed to be wintering, but
the ice drift was so solid and persistent
that there was no chance to reach the rem
devious. The preparations for this sea-
sons voyage were made with the determi-
nation to get through the Ice at all haz-
ards. or. IN the last emergency. to cross 1t
by means of sledges. 1t is evident from
the early announcement Of the relief that
the ice conditions favored a quick voyage
to the camp
The failure to reach the polar region may
be attributed to the loss of the ship Amer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
Money and Peace.

The most persuasive Of all the gossip
from Portsmouth Is that relating to the
influence that money Is exerting on the
peace negotiations. 1t seems entirely rea-
sonable that any amount can be obtained
by Russia for peace purposes, but little
if any more for a continuation Of the war
General Rothschild. we may be sure knows
his part of the game thoroughly HIS ad-
vances are already very heavy. and he Is
expected to put up more. There IS moth
ing sentimental in his makeup. When ne
takes the field in pinch 1t must be on MS
own terms and in his own way. He never
sends a dollar on a reckless hunt for one
gone before. The present situation Is very
plain to him. and at this moment he Is
probably bigger man than General Line
witch. or even NJ. White. May he press his
advantage steadily and uncompromisinSly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
The President at Wilkesbarre.

The enthusiasm exhibited at Wllkesbarre
Yesterday was we'll accounted for by John
Mitchell in his speech introducing the Presi-
dent to the crowd Cnquestionably Mr..
Roosevelt performed valuable service for
the people Of that section when he brought
about peace between the mine owners and
their men in the fall of 1902. The situation
when he took hold was grave for everybody.
and the difficulty had spread far beyond
that mining region. or even the state or
Pennsylvania Empty coal bins were get
ting to be the rule in wide sweep OF coun-
try, and on the high places snow was be-
ginning to- fly. At this point Mr.. Roosevelt
stepped in with a friendly message to both
sides, and in a few days an understanding
was reached and the mines were again in
operation.
The cheers of yesterday recalled all this. as
also the fact that since then the miners and
the mine owners have had no trouble, and
good feeling and good times have prevailed
in the anthracite country 1t was both nat
ural and appropriate, therefore, that when
the author Of much good appeared on
the scene the beneficiaries should testify in
the heartiest fashion to their appreciation of
his services.
While the Presidents address was upon
general lines. the advice was of the best.
and If applied by those who heard It must
make for continued friendly relations be-
tween capital and labor in that quarter. 1t
is now and then limited that arrangements
are afoot for another strike in those coal
fields, TO take place next spring, and that 1t
may prove even more difficult to handle
than that of three years ago. Let us hope
that this is not true. that at most it is but
the eXaggeration of some passing agitation
which. taken in time, will disappear. But
whatever there may be to the story. MIR.
Roosevelt's words of yesterday should work
for peace and they are certainly entitled to
the highest consideration by wage-earners
everywhere.
AS Mr. Roosevelt's act of three years ago
was out of the ordinary and provoked some
criticism, his visit and deliverance of yes
terday may share like fate in some quar-
ters But they will be warmly approved in
many other quarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
Typhoid and River Water.

correspondent OF The Star asks. in
letter printed today. how Il Is known that
the Potomac water Is the cause of the
spread Of typhoid fever This IL a per
tineut question. not difficult 10 answer in
general terms. though perhaps impossible
10 meet with positive demonstration. 1t
is a fact that the typhoid germ has never
been definitely isolated from the Potomac
water. That is te say. although many
thousands of tests have been made. the
bacterictJsists have never yet succeeded in
capturing specimen of the typhoid bacillus
in that medium. This IS not strange in view
of the vast quantity of the water taken into
the mains and the infinitely small proper
ton that be tested. and Furthermore
the exceptionally elusive nature of the
specific bacillus. But II Is also a fact that
the colon bacillus. which can come only
from the intestinal organs of the human
family. is found In large quantities in the
Potomac water. 1t V not of itself q harm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
People and Politics.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
For people who pride themselves on
being experts In the art of self-government
and who talk gfibly about measures, not
men," Americans generally show themselves
remarkably Indifferent to all that side of
politics which is not concerned with person.
alites. Measures measures, aside from
their relation to the getting OF Office and to
party fortunes, do not awaken the largest
interest. Voters are attached to certain ira
ditional policies or espouse certain new
ideas as a matter of party loyalty, but they
not widely interested in problems of
government such. At least. politics with
a personal element Is so much more attrac-
tive that general principles cannot hope for
a share of attention in competition. This Is
shown by the scant consideration commonly
given to constitutional amendments submit
ted to the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
Indemnity.

Oars a question dat Is hearin'
Nearly every whar / go.
feels like disappearin'
Whar it can't be heard no mo-.
What ever you's desirIn'
In de summer or de frost
You's got to come inquirin'.
How much 1t gwinter cost7"
It's bread an meat an later
An place to lay yoh head.
1t Is pie fob folks OATS greater
An whose fame is proudly spread.
Oars fightin' an dar's taxes
For us mortals tempest-tossed
If you calls fob peace, dey axes
How much 1t gwinter cost"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
Special price, $500 each.
Saturdays
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

WI Ting-fang denies responsibility for
the boycott against Americans. WI Is too
much of diplomat to spoil anything by
trying to assume undue personal I'M
portance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

The report that public sentiment may
compel the car to continue the war gives
color to the assertion that a number or
Russians do not care what becomes of their
government,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

Some of the prominent people who con-
duct racing would shrink from personal as
ISOLATION with many figures in the betting
ring, for whose existence they are really
responsible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
Lesson One.

Il intend to pursue literary career.
said the ambitious youth. How would
you advise me to study and practice?
Il should advise YOU said the man with
the bulgy forehead and pointed whiskers
Ito study economy and practice self-de-
NAL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

Mr.. w. T. Jerome feels competent not
only to paddle his own canoe. but to build
the canoe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
"End the Woman"
the baltimore American

from the BALTIMORE AHNfICHu
Chicago professors have been notably con-
spicuous of late for the absence OF their per-
nicious activity in talking, but one of them
comes forward to redeem the windy city's
professional reputation by declaring that
women are responsible for the barbarity Of
the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
Severe.

DO you care for amateur theatricals?'
asked the summer young man.
Il don't admire Them, answered Miss
Cayenne. But enjoy them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
Advice.

Oh never be a CRATER!
IT'S a way with danger fraught.
It's a palace when you're lucky
And a prison when you're caught
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
SHOOTING. STARS.
A Wise Child.

The baby always becomes perfectly
quiet when l sing to It," said the proud
young father.
Yes" answered the mother. "it knows
that if it makes noise you will keep on
singing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
Perverse Logic.

'Speakin' Of wasted opportunities" said
Flooding Pete. "dere goes a man wit
hundred thousand dollars in de bank"
He amt losin' many chances" respond
ed Meandering Mike.
'Figger 1t out. Calc'late de beer dat
hundred thousand would buy. Every nickel
in It is a wasted opportunity"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
Big Game.
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
The mountain lions are overrunning yell
lowstone Park. Well the President cannot
be everywhere at once. There are some
wild beasts In government and business cir
Giles that have to be attended to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

Russia hopes that Japan will not be too
much influenced by the consideration of
mere lucre in arranging peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

Mr.. Rockefeller goes on giving money to
universities with all the calm assurance of
a man who has always been accustomed TO
have his own way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
Not a Dindent Monarch.
hicago Record Herald.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
When Emperor William wants to visit a
fellow monarch he does not wait to be in
vited. And see how he gets along His case
shows how foolish II il to be diff1dent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

Grand Duke Boris viii fail to see how the
Russians in this country can have good
time SO far away from Broadway
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

This peace conference has a chance to
wholly eclipse the conversation parties at
The Hague so far as practical results are
concerned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

Kuropatkin may sometimes wish that
fortune had made him peace envoy In
stead OF a soldier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

Mr.. Bryan sees nothing in the Panama
project, the Asiatic war nor the prevalence
of graft that free silver would remedy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

Some of the deals that pass as high
finance are in reality pretty low business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

The Japanese peace representatives are
said to be very liberal in tipping the serv-
ants Perhaps 1t will ali go into the In
demnity bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

Mr.. Lawson has made copper almost as
prevalent topic of discussion as silver was
some little time ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11

The Panama canal will be triumph OF
sanitary science well as of engineering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
chefoo and Shanghai.

It will be interesting to read the reports
Ehefoo and Shanghai will send cut concern
ting The Portsmouth conference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
Suit Cases.

Suit Cases.
@HE up to date traveller,
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~ short journey, carries Suit
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Industrial Peace Now Assn

FroEr the Denver Republican.
Even the innocent bystander can go t
work in Chicago now II he wants to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-11
New and
Interesting Books.

~OASTS, a very ornamental
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w form of a stein; compiled
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vIn order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence. letters TO THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE, but simply to
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ness Departments, according to tenor or
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-02
MINISTER TWICE
TILTED AT ALTAR.
Davis, w. Va, Pastor is Disappointed
for Second Time by Tickle
Dayton Girls.

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Nov. $50.
ciety circles OF Springfield and Day.
ton are stirred over the withdrawal
of invitations for the wedding of the
Rev. Russell McGiffen, of Davis. w.
Va. and Miss Ruby LeCompte, of
Dayton, scheduled to take place here
yesterday was at Wittenberg college,
Wittenberg was selected for the nup.
tial rites on account of the gradua-
ton of the bridegroom from both the
college and the theological seminary.
He worked his way through both in
situations by waiting on table and do.
ing odd jobs. The bride-to.be Is one
of the best known young women of
Dayton. The Rev. McGiffen came to
Ohio last week for the wedding. Mon.
day morning 1t was announced the en-.
gagement had been broken.
McGitfen had a similar experience
in this city three years ago when
young woman to whom he was en-.
gagged broke the engagement.