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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-28
SCHOOL NURSES AND DOCTORS.
Medical Inspection in Public Schools No Longer a Farce.

Medical Inspection in Public Schools
 No Longer a Farce.
 Medical inspection has long been a feature of public school management, but once. it is declared, it was some thing of a farce
 T have witnessed many an inspec- tion of two thousand or more children which did not occupy more than ten or twelve minutes, says writer in the Craftman. Generally all children suffering from infections or contagious diseases have been excluded from the school, as a precautionary measure, to guard the other children, but no att tempt has been made to combine reme- dial treatment with the inspection"
 The more progressive countries of Europe give much more serious atten- tion to the matter than Americans have given 1t until quite recently. In Brussels, for example. every child is examined once every ten days. Eyes teeth. ears, respiration and general physical condition are overhauled Prescriptions for tratment are giver by the physicians and care is taker to see that they are observed.
 In Norway there is a similar system sickly children are put upon a specia diet and receive the special medica care they require. In Switzerland France and Germany there are similar systems. In many cases sickly children especially those predisposed to tuber cuolosis. are sent to special schools fl the county amid healthful surround ings.
 Japan, always receptive to progres sive ideas, naturally adopted the sys- tenn of school medical examinations Spending money like water in it heroic effort to wipe out the plague-a
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YnIe WrestlerS Win.

New York, Feb. 27.-The Columbia wrestling team, composed of F. Mar games, 1910, who had been declared eligible, and four other men, were de- feated by Yale tonight by a score of four bouts to three. Nargannes was practically the whole team and earned three bouts for Columbia. He won in the 15S pounds, the 157 pounds and the heavyweight class.
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STILL ALARM.

Small Fire Caused $25 Damages at F.
 s. HuNburt's Residence.
 No. 9's chemical was called out to a still alarm of fire at F. s. Hurlburt's residence, 116 Howe street, about g o'clock last evening. MT. Hurlburt, who went to attend the furnace in the cellar, saw some rubbish, consisting of some broken up orange boxes, afire. Chemical No. was called, and in a short time extinguished the blaze.
 Mir. Hurlburt thought the mice might have got into the boxes and ig- nited some matches, which were there. The damage amounted to about $25.
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S15,O0O Fire in Derby.

Derby, Feb. 27- Fire which broke out in the basement of the shoe store of the Benham company, located in the build ing known as Gould armory, tonight caused damage largely by smoke to that and four other stores located in the same building, estimated at about 5000.
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Gussie Gldday--tI hear when you awsked her to marry you she said she'd pwefer to have dog for companion" Chollye Saphead-@ exactly. She said if she had to have pup at all she pweferred pretty one. Philadelphia Press.
 T wisht,' said Hungry Hank, wisful- ly, that I wuz one O desc here Filli- peener fellers dat likes dog fer dinner.' "Wot fer?" inquired Fatigued, Philip. "Jes think O havin' a good dinner sicked onter yer every day-comin' over de fence at yer!''-C1eveland Leader.
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the dray and set off homeward again.
 "A hundred yards or so down the road he met a chap in blue uniform, with the title Station Master in gold letters on his blue cap.
 Hey there! exclaimed this chap, excitedly, what the dickens have you got on that dray?'
 My new chicken coop the broker calmly answered.
 " Chicken coop be hanged!p shouted the station master. That's Mudby Junction.!
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-28
DEATH AT HOSPITAL

John Shenk Died After Long Illness.
 John Shenk of 81 Hamilton street died last evening at 7;25 o'clock at the New Haven hospital. Shenk had been at the hispital since July 10, and has been suffering from paralysis and a complication of diseases. He is mar ried and is survived by a wife and a son-in-law, l. H. Levy, who lives at the same address.
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THEFTs OF THE sEAGULLs.
Appropriating Fishermen's Catches Hauranding Expeditions on Land

Hauranding Expeditions on Land,
 The gull is in paradise in Cornish fishing villages, and takes possession of the boats and quays and roofs of houses, and pays great attention to all that is going on with a keen eye to the main chance of appropriating something tasty when no one is look ing. Only turn your head moment and your fish is gone, the bird flying with it in it's powerful bill across the harbor, A greater theft does not live and escape punishment-it has con- scientious objections to the eighth commandment, and whoever trusts to
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Polo.

Hartford, Feb. 27.-Hartford defeated New Britain in roller polo tonight be- fore a large crowd by the score of 10 to g.
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DOES NOT WANT THEM.
San Salvador Declines oRer of North
 Carolina "Carpet Bago Bonds.


 San Salvador Declines OfTer of North
 Carolina "Carpet Bag" Bonds. San Salvador, Republic of Salvador, Feb. 27-The national assembly, in session to-day, refused a donation to Salvador, made by various persons in North Carolina, of bonds of the state of North Carolina to the amount of $5O0,0 In rejecting this proffered do- nation the assembly expressed the opinion that it would be undignifled for Salvador to accept the gift. { The above dispatch would appear to Tgfer to an offer of invalidated bonds of tl.e state of North Carolina, made for ,thespurpose of obtaining judgment against the state and thus opening the way to the collection of the entire bond issue, which amounts to many millions These bonds were issued by carpet bag legislature during the*period of reconstruction. They subsequently, were denounced as fraudulent and an amend lnent to the constitution, adopted soon after the war, forbade their payment 4 ullleSS SO OIuSI6Q IVY eI lLeJOA4tJ CA SAiS vote of the state
 It is asserted that New York cyn- dicate has been acquiring bonds of this issue for the last two or three years, and now holds a large amount of them. Offers of these bonds have been made by this syndicate to the governors of a number of states, but in all instances These offers were declined
 Pierre, s. D., Feb. 27.-The bill order ing the return to North Carolina of $30,0O0 obtained from that state in gratis bonds was defeated in the senate to-day by vote of 25 to 16.
 Washington, Feb 27-The donation of the $5OO,OOO of North Carolina bonds to Salvador, which was declined by the national assembly of that country, ac- cording to Senator Simmons, was made by New York syndicate headed by Bird s. Coler.
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who was also unable to be present, but whose effort was read by Professor Bliss Perry, editor of the Atlantic Monthly.
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Pierre, s. D., Feb. 27-The bill order- ing the return to North Carolina of $3O,0O0 obtained from that state in gratis bonds was defeated in the senate to-day by a vote of 25 to 16.
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To make for New Spring Merchandise and clear stock of small lots, offer the following extraordinary values. Judge for yourself of their ex
 cellence. Such specials as these prove undoubtedly prices unusually low, and the merits of our merchandise conform to the most critical standards
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Cretonnes.

32 to 36 inches wide, suitable for hangings, box and cushion coverings; a large range of patterns, regularly 1oc to 25c yard. Special 15c yard.
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The Washington times., 1907-06-26
MATCHES IGNITED
IN HIP POCKET

NEW YORK, June 26-Nine-year-oId
Paddy Monaco says that the next time
he plays hat on the back with the gang
he isn't going 10 have his rear pants
pocket full of matches. They play the
game strenuously in a lot on Twenty
seventh street, near Tenth avenue. The
game had progressed to the grab the
hat and slap stage and Paddy stood
doubled up with his head pointed east
ward and the other end of him directed
toward the setting sun.
Tommy Glynn in leaping over Paddy
gave him a vigorous wallop. In a
twinkling the west end Of Paddy spouted
smoke and he let howl out Of him that
could be heard for blocks The other
kids beat the flames our as best they
could and saved at least the front part
Of Paddy's breaches. Tommy Glynn and
Billy Rooney were more or less badly
burned about the hands, and Paddy
was more severely burned elsewhere
An ambulance was summoned from
Roosevelt Hospital and the surgeon fixed
up the Glynn and Rooney boys and
took Paddy 70 the hospital for more
thorough treatment
Later Paddy was sent to his home at
454 West Twenty-seventh street and ate
his supper of the mantelpiece.
The Washington times., 1907-06-26
BLOOhER GIRLS
GET FULL SWAY
Skirtless Suits Go" at At
Iantic City and Curious
Men Must "Skidoo."

ATLANTIC CITY, June 2s-The
bloomer girl, first beach surprise of
the season, is to be allowed to wear
her new trousered suit in the surf If
she so Wills.
Not only will she be given fua per-
mission TO discard her skirts during her
bath. but she is to be protected from
too curious men folk, who must
Tskidoo'' If the aforesaid bloomer girl
shall request. All this is included in a
special order from Beach Surgeon Beck
with, official head of the active force
OF lifeguards, and issued following the
appearance Of three pretty damsels in
new bloomer suits.
Yes, sir, boomers will go on the
beach this summer" said DR.. Beckwith.
his utterance evidently carrying the
sanction OF Mayor Stoy.
II have inspected a sample bloomer
suit at close range. and L can see moth
ing immodest about IL.
"Of course. there is Just a chance that
some OF the young women may scant
their apparel Just a wee bit too much,
and IL they do we shall act in the same
manner as resulted in the expulsion OF
the white flanneled bathing girl from
the beach In former years.
But so far as real biOomer suits, with
plenty of fullness. are concerned, we
Intend to allow them 10 become a Tea
ture of the bathing beach If the maids
and matrons will wear them"
The Washington times., 1907-06-26

Washington are here and resumed their
journey behind their -year-old bay
mare. May Mack at o'clock this
morning. They are going 10 the Ma
tional Capital to visit their daughter
and to do a little sightseeing
Mr. Judson Is hfty-seven years old.
He sold out his business as a contrac-
tor and builder in Rock Island. hitched
up May Mack. the pride OF his heart,
and started out in his buggy with Mrs.
Judson, intending to make the trip by
easy stages and to see all that was 10
be seen
We have travelled about 100 miles. -
he said today, and we've had a glor-
ious time. We have logged along from
town 10 town, regulating our itinerary
BY the accommodation afforded by the
different places along the route We
haven't had a single accident and had
cnly four days Of wet weather, which
compelled US 10 lay up IN hotels"
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THOUSAND-MILE BUGGY RIDE.
TRAVELLING TO WASHINGTON

NEW YORK. June 26.-Arthur Jud-
son and his wife, who left Rock Island.
H., 100 miles the other side OF Chicago.
on May in a buggy for a drive 10
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ASKS HER TO WE'D HIM
ON NEW STEEL BRIDGE

PITTSBURG, June 26.-Peter SNYDER
assistant chief of the Fire Bureau. is
going to lie married. and wants .be
ceremony performed on the new WI
mot street steel bridge when it is for
mally opened, June Is. But Miss Ca h
crime Doatz, the bride-to-be objects.
If you want to get married that way
you can get some other girl" she told
the doughty chief. lie assured her that
he would give up the plan rather than
give her up. but still has a lingering
hope that she may consent.
A member Of the Oakland Board OF
Trade, which has charge of the iedica-
ton. tried to persuade Miss Doatz 10
day that her fiance's plan was an ex-
cel1ent thing. and Mayor Guthrie also
sent word that he would like to see the
public ceremony.
The Washington times., 1907-06-26
CEMENT COMPANY TAKES
TWO ILLINOIS PLANTS

LA SALE, Ill, June 26.-The Mar
quette Cement Company, OF this city.
operators of the principal cement works
in Illinois. has absorbed the Chicago
Portland Cement plant. and the Ger
man American plant. both Of this city.
The deal involves 100000.
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NEGROES ROB LONE GIRL,
HATPIN is VAIN WEAPON

NEW YORK. June 26.-Miss Louise
Schmitt returned 10 her parents fiat
and sat down alone. tired and hungry,
TO eat the lunch her mother had left for
her on the dining room table. She had
searched all morning for a position. AS
she rested. she saw in a mirror before
her two negroes. who had gained ad-
mittance. and who attacked her and
robbed the fat. hitting her over the
head with a revolver. and binding her.
despite her vain use Of a hatpin IN the
effort to defend herself. The negroes
escaped.
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.PATRICIDE IS TRIED,
ATE TOO MUCH BUTTER

PARKERSBURG. w. Va. June 26.-
Joe" Yoho has been put on trial here
for the murder OF MS father, Harvey
Yoho.
Mrs. Yoho, widow of the murdered
man. testified that the trouble began
when the father reprimsnded Joe" for
using too much butter. A fight re-
suited. and the son fired several shots
at his father. killing him instantly.
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Pet of Ali Haidai, Minis
ter'S Son, Frightened
and FleeS.
Boy Thinks Some One
May Have Gathered
Bird in Not Knowing
Owner.

There is grief in the Turkish legation.
Ali Haidai, eldest son of the Turkish
minister to the United States. is today
anxiously awaiting news, OF his favorite
parrot, which flew out of a window OF
the legation. 21OI S street northwest, last
Saturday afternoon, and disappeared in
the trees.
About four months ago the young boy
bought Polly at local bird store, and
from the day she was added 70 the
minister's household the parrot became
devotedly attached to Ali Haidai No
one in the house could manage her like
her young master, and soon Polly be-
came so accustomed TO her surround
ings that she was permitted to spend
most Of her time outside the cage. She
would go from one room TO the other,
and, although the windows were open
great part Of the time. she made no
attempt 10 get away.
Followed Master Around.
Polly was always sure to be wherever
her young master chose to be and the
instant he left one room for the other
Polly would fly after him. The devotion
of the bird to the minister's son be-
came very marked, and the entire
l.
Polly never cared much for strangers,
or even for a crowd. When more than
three persons were in the room she
manifestly grew afraid. and invariably
returned to her cage. which seemed TO
afford her great protection. On Satur-
day the younger son Of tEc minister was
confined to the house because Of poison
oak. Polly was close by, perched upon
the gas jet. Tile minister came in, and
others in the house Joined the Iittle
party Later the attending physician TO
the minister's family came 70 see his
patient Polly ruffied her feathers in
her dlSpleasure at the unusual gather
ing.
Doctor frightened Bird.
Her master, who is very proud of the
bird. called the doctors attention to her.
and the physician went over to talk 10
Polly That was too much, and Polly
made for the next room The door was
closed, and she bumped against it hard
turning quickly and flying toward her
cage She missed the cage, and, her
young master believes. became dizzy
and few against the screen, which fell
out, carrying Polly with it, The parro
few out into a tree. and young Al
Haidai went out with her cage, anS
would have been able 10 call her down
but crowd had gathered, and Polly
very frightened. flew to another an,
larger tree, where she was lost to view
Every EFFORT has been made to fine
her, but without avail Her young mas
ter has taken the Il IS very much tc
heart.
I've looked for her everywhere" h,
said, but someone must have taken hel
in. not knowing TO whom she belonged
I wish 1 could find her, and 1 should b,
so grateful 70 anyone who could give me
news Of Polly"
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ONE CONSOLATION.

Likewise is the unpleasantness OF the
season somewhat offset by your not be-
of trying 10 keep EN- up with 8 belt
indianapolis News.
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Ma1shaI Collins
Meets U/ateyAo0
On Potomac Bank

did rot seem as well versed regarding
these inquest regulations as he Is con-
corning speed rules. Hence his down
fall
Soon after the solemn isaged justice
arrived Marshal Collins impaired 20
him the cheerful information that he.
the marshal, was ready 70 summon the
jury and proceed with the inquest. The
aged justice viewed the youthful mar
shall some seconds. knowing not whether
10 attribute his staggering proposal TO
imperLinence or ignorant official en-
thusiasm- Then. in substance, spoke
the justice:
And Then the Justice Spoke.
mo. sir, young man. am in charge
here. and this is one job that the deputy
sheriff and marshal OF Glen Echo can
rot handle. l will summon the jury and
act as coroner. the law of Maryland
vests in me alone, as justice of the peace
for this district, the authority for con-
Quoting this inquest
And the justice signiied his willing
ness to open his satchel and produce the
code with the aforesaid law therein con-
tanned. in event further doubt existed
in the mind of the marshal as TO who
should conduct the post norton cere-
monies.
Marshal Collins, however, recognized
the logic OF the venerable justice and
agreed just 10 linger in the premises
in order that no speeding auto might
disturb the deliberations OF the jury. A
compromise was finally effected where
by the marshal was TO bury the body.
for which act he will receive a neat
little bonus from the county. That Is
why a postscript was added 70 the
verdict OF the jury as follows: THE
body 10 be buried by Marshal Charles
p. Collins, on the banks Of the river.
SiRned, Mahlen H Austin, coroner"
Says Collins Wants to Be "Pooh-Bah'
Justice Austin remarked after the in
quest; collins has become so noted
and is such pet Of Glen Echo that he
wants to take charge OF everything
almost. But this is one time that II
was ordered otherwise. and l had 70
tell him so. He insisted that l put
something in the verdict. however. in
order that he might obtain pay fOI
his trouble in finding and Lurying the
unknown body. and this did. but be-
yond this II would not have been legal
for the marshal 20 have mixed up in
the AFFAIR. The law is the law, and ]
must see IL carried out"
And as 20 the impetuous Collins. he
was quick 70 recognize the error OF
his way, and gracefully yielded the
stage TO the justice and his twelve
solemn assistants, who delivered a YER
dict in due form and order and "ac-
cording 10 Maryland statute.
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INDIcT MINE PROMOTERS,
MAIL FRAUDS CHARGED

DENVER, June 8-Charged with us
ing the mails in a scheme 10 defraud.
the medium being the Financial Secu-
rity and Trust Company. the Goldheld
Gold Mining Company. and others. w.
F. Mcguire, president OF the frst-named
company; DR.. D. A. Saunders. one OF
MS associates; and r. A. Saunders. sec
rotary Of the trust company, have been
indicted by a Federal grand Jury. They
were arrested and each gave bond in
the sum Of $500.
The Washington times., 1907-06-26
DRAGGING FOR Body
OF A MISSING BOY

Returning 70 Glymont this morning,
liant. will continue 10 drag the channel
today in the hope Of recovering the
body Of Henry VOlker. the eighteen
year-old son Of Herman J. VOlker, an
Is believed, was drowned in the Poto-
mas Monday. Mr.. Volker said this
morning he was convinced his son had
been drowned. He discredited the the
DRY that Henry had become temporarily
deranged, and was lost IN the woods.
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WANTED JOB
AS CORONER:
MHDE.SEXTON
Clash of Authority Over
Body of Unidentified
Negro Found Dead,

Cast: Marshal Collins, of Glen Echo;
would-be coroner.
Justice Austin. OF Bethesda. acting
coroner, who refused TO have his office
usurped by the marshal
Occasion: Inquest over the body of
an unknown drowned man found by the
marshal and Mayor Garrett, above Cab
in John Bridge.
Scene: Secluded spot on river bank,
near Glen Echo.
Marshal Collins. hitherto uncouquered
hero Of Glen Echo first tasted the pangs
OF defeat yesterday. The bitter cup re-
suited from a little innocent misunder-
standing. but nevertheless. the marshal
was forced for ire time TO take a back
seat The marshal played the part of
a modern Napoleon TO a finish. while
Justice OF the Peace Mahlen n. Austin.
OF Bethesda, acting coroner, acted the
role OF an discriminating Wellington.
II happened thus:
After the finding Of the dead body Of
negro by Marshal Collins, Mayor Gar
rett. and a party OF searchers Sunday
night. the body was brought 10 a spot
just above Cabin John Bridge. where
Il remained until yesterday. awaiting
the finding OF the coroner's jury.
Collins Ready for Emergency.
The marshal, despite his all-night
search along the banks the night before.
was on hand bright and early yesterday
morning, and with his accustomed
adaptability, was prepared to meet any
emergency brought about by the in
quest. Inquests. by the way. are not
frequent in Glen Echo. and the mar
shall may. therefore, be excused for the
ignorance displayed as 10 the prophecies
Of the occasion.
Judge Austin arrived some moments
later. and, according to the Maryland
statutes, was, Immediately upon his ar
rival, in full charge Of the situation.
the law being that justice of the peace
may officiate I'm the absence Of a
coroner. The marshal is a live wire
when il comes to stopping autOists. but
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GIRLS GIVE FLESH
TO SAVE DYING MAID

DIES MONIES, Iowa. June 26.-Pretty
eighteen-year-old Jeanne Horsburg. Grip
pied, MANNED. and dying. was given new
hope for life when twelve Des Moines
society girls gave pieces of flesh to be
grated to her skin.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1907-01-04

large portion Of the supply, efforts have
been made to obtain rubber from plan
tations cultivated on scientific princi-
pies in regions more accessible to
trade. Most important Of these enter
prises at present are those of Mexico.
1t is expected that in time the Philip
pines will become an important soHrce
Of supply for the United States.
OF course there is much difference
In the appearance Of the trees and
plants which produce caoutchouc or
rubber, but the kewattia or rubber
tree Of west Africa, which supplies a
great deal Of the sap from which rub
Der is made, is one Of the most beau
tlful trees Of the forest and grows to
a height Of forty to sixty feet. The tree
is tapped, allowing the juice to flow
until it Is exhausted. Later another
incision is made. The sap is caught in
cups or calabashes. The rubber Is
brought to market by caravans Of ma
tiyes and sometimes by canoes. The
value Of the annual rubber product
exceeds 5000, 100000, and several hun
lred thousand men are employed in
the industry.