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Does WI Realize 1t?

His Chinese excellency, Minister WI,
whose grave and serious dispositions
upon themes that 20 t. make up mod
ern life have elected the applause and
occasionally evoked the gayety of ma
tons, announced recently that he had
discovered, and Is now practicing, a
method, or dietary, by which he expects
to attain the age of 200 years. What
is more, Mr.. WI tells just what that
dietary is, so that anyone else may
follow it as we'll as he. The conse-
quences can be anticipated only with
apprehension.
To begin with, if the plan be gener
ally adopted, there is certain to be on
hand before another century OF two
shall have elapsed such surfeit of old
est citizens who know how things were
done before the war that the ordinary
man will scarcely dare to walk the
street, do business, spank an unrUly
child, order meal, or perform any of
the commonplace actions of life upon
his own initiative. Estates, being ad-
ministered for indefinite periods by
their owners instead of being entrusted
to executors, will accumulate to proper
tons which have never yet been known;
and families will become so large,
with eight or ten generations alive at
the same time, as to stagger the direc-
tory maker.
Besides, the pension roll of the Gov
eminent viii not only arise to enor-
nous proportions by reason of this new
and mcontemplated longevity on the
part of its individual benefciaries, but
its membership viii be beyond any of
I the numerical limits heretofore contem-
plated. In fact, the whole system of
society viii be overturned, government
viii confront new and embarrassing
problems, the oldage pension agitation
will assume formidable aspects, aud the
question of food supply, particularly in
the older countries, viii be acute and
terrifying.
In this last, perhaps, lies the anti
dote. AS Mr.. WI preseribes vegetables,
with the addition of milk and eggs, and
with the especial elimination of meats,
coffee md liquors, as well as tobacco,
from the old-age regimen, the demand
for vegetables and the other articles
prescribed will naturally rise to great
IDroDOrtiOns Meat coffee tobacco and
alcoholic beverages will then becoms
drugs upon the market, breweries viii
tgo a-begging, and invitations to par
8 ticipate in another small decoction OF
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One Salary, Two, or None?

An interesting and apparently rather
serious problem has arisen as to the
new Electric Railway Commission. Of
its three members two are already in
the employ of the GOvernment-Com-
missioner West as an official of the
District, and General John NJ Wilson
as an army officer of the United States,
still subject TO active service on de-
mand. The law is plain that these two
officials cannot serve either government
gratuitously. Thus, in the Urgent De
ficiency Act of May l, 1884, it is ordered
that
Hereafter, no department or officer
Of the United States shall accept vol
unteer service for the Government or
employ personal service in excess OF
that authorized by law except in cases
of sudden emergency involving loss of
human life or the destruction Of prop
erty
A similar prohibition for the District
Of Columbia appears in Volume so of
the Statutes at Large, page &C.
Manifestly it is impossible Tor the In
terstate Commerce Commission to ac-
cept the services of these two gentle
lien without pay A decision of the
Comptroller of the Treasury max s II
equally plain that neither government
can pay either Of them two salaries
whFh would seem to eliminate General
wilson from the commission beyond
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VIRGINIA VETERANS
MEET UNDER FLAG

RICHMOND. Va, July 1s-With Thin
nirg ranks and Whitening heads. the
survivors OF the old First Virginia Regi-
ment met in annual reunpion today at
Forest Hill Park. Forty seven years ago
today, the old First, then untried troops,
met their baptism OF Ere at Biackburn's
Ford. across Bull Run, checking Nc
DOwelTs attempt 20 turn BeauUegard's
left. until Johnson coul1 come up and
turn the tide in the first y-eat battle
OF the civil war.
IN the center Of the pavilion at the
park was stationed the battle-scarred
flag OF the regiment. presented 70 the
command by Generoi Beauregard him
self Around the silEe-; rag gathered the
veterans and swapped song and story.
Thirty Cd members Of the regiment, be-
sides several visitors were present.
The appearance OF Col W. i Palmer.
president OF the association. was hailed
with cheers. S NJ Gregory, Of Siuart's
Cavalry. and one If SJuart's trouba-
dours. too. was pres ent with his banjo.
From Baltimore carle George Eubank.
drummer boy for the regiment. Thomas
H. Haley came all the way from Flor
ida
The veterans are glad 70 learn that
the designation of the present Seven
tIeth Regiment is TO be changed back TO
that of the First. Washington led the
old First against the French; Patrick
Henry marched the First AGAINST me
bloody day, even greater hOnors we're
added to the name wnen the veterans
OF Pickett's division followed Hemper 10
the top Of Cemetery ridge.
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GRIFFIN
At DEATHS DOOR

At 9 o'clock this morning z ". ".
Griffin, Assessor OF the District, was az
the point Of death al his home, 1721 First
street norIhwess. aud the end was ez-
pected al any moment Gathered around
his bedside his wife and two sons were
awaiting the end. physicians having
given up all hOpe, and announced that
he Vas beyond all hUnJSn aid
All day yesterday he fingered. never
regainiag consciousness even for a sec
ond- be suffered little pain and all last
night lay quietly, his breathing almost
imperCepUible-
Mr. Griffin has been in III health for
the past ten months. suffering from
kidney trouble A few weeks ago dropsy
set IN and his condition became acute.
Seized With Weakness.
Friday n-orning he was seized with a
sudden weakness and was carried 10
his bed he lapsed into unconscious
ness Immediately Only once did he re-
gain his consciousness. and then but
Tor a few moments During that time
he recognized his son. z Percy Griffin,
and spoke a few words 10 him
Mr. Griffin has been absent from his
desk at the Municipal Building the
greater part OF the last three months
He insisted on keeping in touch with the
affairs OF his Office. however, and trans
acted part OF the business ar his home.
About Two weeks ago he applied for d
months leave Of absence. but on &C
count Of the condition Of his health he
could not leave the city.
He entered the District service IN 1915
as q clerk, and won ms way BY Gradual
promotions Before entering the serv-
ice he was chief draushlsmal OF the
Pension Ofhce for many years He was
an assistant assessor for many years.
ana then was appointed a member Of
the excise board, holding that Office
i've years When Il. h DarneiIle re-
signed January I. 1907. M Griffin was
appointed by the Commission rs 10 sue
coed him, they recognizing him as the
man best fitted for the place because
Of his acquaintance WIKI the work Of
the Ofrice
He was born in Georgetown seventy
six years ego and al his life has been
spent in Washington.
His two sons are E Percy Griffin.
baggagemaster on the Pennsylvania
Railroad. and H Clifford who is IL the
theatrical business Both were sum
mOned by their mother when It was
seen that the end was near, and they
remained by the bedside
Universal sorrow was expressed yes
teTday when il became known that he
was dying Officials OF the District,
who have known him for many years.
spoke with great regret Of his Illness
/. Mr. Griffin took a keen interest ia
everything concerned with the building
! OF the new Municipal building, and he
was greatly disappointed when his III
ness prevented his attendance at the
dedication ceremonies
Commissioner West said OF him yes
| terday.
Mr. Griffin has been identified with
| the government OF the District ever
since 1 remember him, and that IS many
years And none took more interest
! in its welfare This sad news Is very
painful TO ne as IL is to all who knew
I rfoE Crz~Ifrac~ oh
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question. If Mr. West continues to
serve as the recipient of nominal
salary from the National Government,
it must be on the theory that so far the
law does not forbid an employe of the
District to serve the National Govern
ment as well.
A better plan would be to find other
citizens in whose judgment the COM
munity will have confidence to take
the places of these two Washington
was exceptionally fortunate in having
them accept the assignment. 1t may
not do 50 well with a second choosing.
But the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion must make sure to keep to the lee
ward side of the law.
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WARFARE.

Fellow was raising bees hack in the
foothill country" remarked Frank II.
Short, OF Fresno Plenty Of sagebrush;
sage makes clear. delicious honey. Got in
a row with a neighbor; shot his dog;
said its barking annoyed his queen
bees. Neighbor waited whole year 70
get even: ploWed up a dig patch. plant
ed with wild mustard; grew fine. Sees
thick on mustard flowers. Mustard
makes bitter honey. Like 10 ruined the
bee mans sales. Bee farmer came to
me. wanted to sue for damages. What
can I do?' he asked.
Nothing 1 said. He has n right
to grow mustard on his Own land
We'll he said III get some
scheme TO annCy lim.'
$50 he got eoraet, used to sie up
from midnight .iu / in the morning
practicing Wearing Of the Green fell
low with the mustard was an English
man; stood It for Cnree weeks: went
out with scythe and cut down all his
mustard. They've been good friends
ever since. San Francisco Chronicle.
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THE BARN IN THE RAIN.

Gray barn and dreEgled meadow.
Blurred green o. grass and leaves,
The sky an awful shadow,
For on her gray face weaves.
The rain with silver threads,
That fieck the muddy puddle.
That rattle on the sheds
Where the cold cattle huddlei
Then. Oh. the haymow soft,
And deep and dark and warm,
On sweet hay piled alCft-
While overhead the storm.
Sweeps the wet shingles, dTips
At caves. makes music wild
We listen; the soul sliDs
Years back and IS a child.
Somehow as at the start
We turn from LIES hot foam,
Get in the Worlds wa rm heart.
Yea, make EarJh's hSert our homei
And lie there warm, secure,
Yea, as a child OF FIVE
Heart cleansed. serene and pure,
And glad 10 be alive.
lanes Oppenheim. in Woman's Hon
Companion.
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MYSTERY DEEPENS
IN MURDER CASE

CENTERVILLE. Nd. July 1&-De-
tectIve James p Dick. Of Baltimore. has
arrived here 70 lend his efforts 10 the
solution Of the mysterious murder OF
William Williams He was sent by Mar
shall Farnan, at the request Of States
Attorney Thomas J. Heating
On his arrival here Detective Dick at
once consulted States Attorney Heating
and Sheriff George A Whitley in refer
ence 20 the case The detective also
'sweated" Caleb Watson, the negro en-
pioye Of Williams sOn-in-law. under
arrest The negro VIII be held 20 await
further developments. Other arrests are
expected tonight.
The case has created much excitement
among the residents OF the county and
especially near the scene Of the murder.
Farmers have left their crops and gene
10 the place where the murder occurred
and stand around in large groups dis
cussing the matter. Not since the muir
der OF Dr.. Hin in Kent county years
ago have the people been thrown into
80 Hlueh excitement as now prevails.
Believed Family Matter.
All concerned in the search have a
theory, which mas settled into a convic-
ten, that there is a close relation be-
tween the marriage license certificate
aid the death of the old man. In the
Williams family itself and its connec-
lions by marriage Will, il is believed
eventually be found the facts that will
unravel the mystery The family con-
sistS Of two sOns-John and Thomas
and son-inlaw. John Vessel, who has
a brother. Frank Frank is beginning
10 figure in the case. John and Thomas
Williams live near MarydeI, in Della
ware, and John Vessel lives with his
wife and two children, near Smith
Corner. in Queen Anne's county, about
eight miles from TempIeville.
Look to Vessel for Light.
The belief that the family Of the muir
dered man. and especially John A. IVES
sci and his brother, Frank. may event
ually be persuaded TO throw some light
on the case arises from tho fact that
Williams was last seen alive at the
home of his son-in-laW. Vessel says
he left there on Saturday evening
William Williams had IN his pocket q
license 10 marry thirteen-year-Oid Eliza
beth Watts when his body was found
about 1880 last Tuesday morning sus-
i pended from a maple tree in a buckle
berry swamp. near TempletOn. Il had
been obtained by Williams as the ap-
plicant at DendtOn. Caroline county
and he gave the age OF his bride-tO-b,
as twenty years and his own at ffty
I He named a Mr. Collins as the minis
1 ter who was to perform the ceremony
! The license was dated June %. Tn,
! existence Of the license was prOba biz
known 70 the family Of the murdered
man. for its issuance was recorded i
the Caroline county papers.
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ing on the information furnished by
Prof Koch. promptly committed these
walking patients to bed, screened
away the flies, prevented injurious con-
tact between the sick and the well. and
disinfected bedding and excreta. with
the result that in an incredibly short
time the city was free from typhoid
fever.
A Difficult Problem.
Washington is much larger than
Trier. and consequently presents a
much more difficult problem for solu-
ton. but recognizing the high scica-
tific merit and the practical efficacy OF
Professor Koch's methods, the typhoid
board. which is still pursuing it's inves-
legations, is now applying these meth
DDS 70 studies Of the disease in Wash
ington.
The mortality of walking typhoid
is high; hence It IS greatly to the ad-
vantage Of those suffering from indefi-
mite symptoms to have their cases sub
jected to the scrutiny OF the best scien-
tihc methods. The advantage 10 the
community has already been presented.
II must therefore, be evident that Il
is alike the privilege and the duty of
our citizens to cooperate in every way
possible with DR.. Roberts in this i'm
pOrtant undertaking. The cooperation
Of tie medical profession Is indispensa-
ble."
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SUNDAY, JULY Is. 1865.
Where Mr.. GOmpeTS ErrS.

Mr. Gompers' idea of taking organ
lied labor into politics looks well, but
we are inclined to think that the fact
of his being foreigner by birth makes
it difficult for him to understand why
the movement is foredoomed to failure.
In the first place, if it were possible
to combine 100000 American voters
into a club that any leader could WELD,
we should be confronted by a condition
that would call for the organization OF
all the other elements in society into
opposition, and they would outnumber
organized labor. That is tOSsay, they
wouldn't put up with domination Of
that sort any more than they would
with domination of Wall Street. 1t is
so plain that it hardly needs to be
elaborated.
If Mr. Gompers' plan should work
out, then he and a few other leaders
would have a power that no coterie OF
men in this country have ever yet man
aged TO get into their hands. On the
other hand, it is not possible to con
vince the average American working
man that his interests are not the same
as that of his neXt-dOOr neIghpJ,E-
There Is no class issue as yet in this
country. We are as good as the next
man. and a little bit better 1t is only
a generation or two from shirt sleeves
to shirt sleeves, and the kaleidoscope
changes from class to class, if we call
them classes, bear convincing proof that
the workingman of this generation may
be the capitalist Of the next
There is no surprise at hearing one
labor man say in New York that union
people think about the same way as
other people do. Because a man is a
member of the union for trade benefits,
he does not hand over his right to judge
political questions TO any one who hap
pens 10 be at the head" Nor is it any
more unexpected to hear the secretary
Of another organization say:
Nv union is in the American Fedora
ton Of Labor, but that does not give
port for Bryan 1 would like TO know
lust what he means by stating as
president of the American Federation
Of Labor that he will support Bryan.
He cannot call on the unions to sup
port any political party, and as 10 IN
fiuencing them by argument the voters
know how they are going to vote, and
can think for themselves.
We do not know anything about the
men who are quoted, or what influence
they possess, If any, or if they are au-
thorized to speak for labor, but we
know that they talk as the vast ma
iority of workingmen have shown
again and again they feel. You can't
take 100000 American citizens and
ewing them from one party to the other
whenever one, two or a dozen leaders
decide to do sO--they are not built that
wav; and we shall see in this campaign
as we have seen in all others, division
among business men, among capitalists
among workingmen on party lines
There is no doubt that in certain To-
ealities this or that labor leader may
have influence enough to carry to one OF
the other candidate a respectable mum
Der of followers, but that you can
make a combination that will cover the
whole country is an idle dream-dan-
geroUs If it should prove true.
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Army Expert Detailed to
Assist the District
Board.
TO CANVASS CITY
FOR THE DISEASE
Report of Surgeon General Wy.
man Shows Danger of Contagion
and Suggests Remedies.
Typhoid COntagiOn

One person suffering from walk
ing typhoid, and coming in daily
contact with many people VIII con-
tribute more to the spread Of the dis
ease than a dozen sick patients in
bed at their homes or a hundred in
a well regulated hospital
In America the element Of con-
tagion in the transmission OF typhoid
fever has not been fully appreciated.
IN 1895 il was shown that personal
contact was responsible for &C 2-3
per cent of the total cases studied
among the military forces.
The mortality of walking ty-
phOid" is high.
From Typhoid Report by Surgeon
General Wyman.
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LECTURE PLATFORM
FOR CALEB POWERS

Caleb Powers. who was recently par
dcned by Governor Wilson, OF XII
lucky. after being incarceratcd for eight
years in prisons charged with compile
itv in the murder Of Senator GoebeI
has abandoned his plans to so into pol
itics, and viii go on the lecture plat
form. HIS first appearance viii be az
the EIsin, H., Chautauqua Assembly
on Thursday.
For severaI weeks past Powers has
been preparing his lecture, which VIII
10 entitled Right Upon the Scanold:
Wrong Upon the Throne
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TWO CASKETS TORN
IN WRECK OF TRAIN
Score of Passengers Injured
When Western Maryland
Coaches Overturn.

CUMBERLAND. Md. July 1s-Two
caskets containing dead bodies we're
torn and broken, the corpses exposed,
and a score Of passengers injured. when
a train on the Western AIarland rail-
road. en- route from Elkins, W Va. 10
Baltimore rolled down an embankment
toward the. Potomac river
The accident happened near Western
Port, Allegany county. while the train
was rounding a sharp curve at moder-
ate speed.
The Injured.
The injured are:
Paul Williams. mining superintendent.
Moore, W. Va, confusion Of right nip.
J. 3. Chaplin, Davis, w Va. severe
abrasion OF the left hip Polk Berry.
Blaine, W. Va, chest and left shoulder
bruised. Joseph Pellerito. Blaine, ".
Va, abrasion of right elbow and right
and left hips ". c. Patterson. Davis,
w Va, chest bruised Jano, Bradley,
Barton, Nd. left side and shoulder
bruised, taken TO hospital at Keyser,
w. Va, IN serious condition from in
ternal injuries. Mrs. Mamie Norris,
Blaine, ". Va, abrasion Of right elbow.
Mrs John Kinsie, Barnum, W Va,
chest bruised. J. Kinser. Thomas, ".
Va. back bruised. Mrs Lee OtL
Thomas, W. Va. wife Of the general
superintendent Of the Davis Coal and
Coke Company, cut over right fore
head. W A. King. baggage master,
several ribs broken on right side
Caskets Smashed.
Tie two caskets were In the baggage
car and when the car rolled over they
were smashed. One Of the bodies was
that Of Mrs Susan Blackburn. owner
OF the Mountain Inn, at Hendricks. W
Va which was being taken 20 Everett,
Pa, for burial, and the other that OF
Neal ConlOgue en- route 10 DrifrwOod,
Pa She had been killed by falling
tree at Nil Creek, ". Va
The train consisted OF four cars in
GLIDING a parior car and every coach
rolled down the embankment- That
some OF the passengers were not killed
is a wonder The engine alone remain
ed upright. but il pIOwed along the
ties for some distance before II stopped
Spreading rails are supposed 70 have
caused the accident
Physicians were hurried 70 the scene
on 4 relief train and most OF the in
jured were brought 20 this city where
the more seriously hurt were given fur
Their treatment Those Of the less bad
~ hurt resumed their journey
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CAN WIN NEGROES
FOR BRYAN TICKET
w. G. Coleman Convinced
That He Can Elect Can
didate for 81, 800.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.
At ~ N-r,urn IA ~ r- rrne

ALEXANDRIA. Va July Is. 1903
". c. Coleman. colored. who has been
many times a candidate for mayor OF
this city and for other Offices. says that
he has on hand a plan BY which he Is
convinced that he can turn al the
colored vote Of the country 10 Bryan az
the Presidential election.
Coleman says that he is satisfied that
If he MAKES a tour OF the country and
delivers speeches telling the colored
folks about Bryan and Taft that they
would all come 70 his views and vote
for Bryan.
Here IS where the difficulty arises,
however, as Coleman says il requires
money 70 ride about the country He
says that II he IS allowed $3.50 he can
make the trip and get the votes for
Bryan II would seem from this that
the Democratic committee has the
chance OF their lives 70 elect their tick
ct at the small outlay II $3.50.
Coleman IS well known in Alexandra,
where ne has been a chronic candidate
for Ofice for many years.
The State Corporation Commission has
granted a charter 70 the Washington
Monument Association OF Alexandra.
officers are: President, w B. smoot;
treasurer, C. C Leadbeater- secretary,
A. J. Wedderburn. all OF this city. The
objects are 10 erect a monument 70
George Washing
Mrs Cora L. Summers, widow OF
Frank Summers. who fell from a street
car in Washington last Thursday. died
at the Freedman's Hospital about noon
today She was the daughter Of the
late Henry Baker. and is survived BY
four little children No arrangements
have been made for her funeral.
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7. Nj. G. A. SPEAKERS
AT PARK MEETINGS

At the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation meeting this afternoon in Frank
lin Park. Dr.. Weston Bruner. pastor Of
the Fifth Baptist Church. viii be the
speaker, and at Lincoln Park. the Rev.
George z NIaydwell Of Waugh NJ. E
Church. will speak
- the Y. N. c A roof garden last
night the new stereOpticoc recently
purchased was initiated, and views Of
Alaska were shown. In the interludes
selections y. ere paved with me recently
acquired ctanOla. and light refresh
ments were served.
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Another bunch of experts win meet
at Newport this week In the effort 70
find out what's the matter with navy
that can sail half way around the world
without mi5hap. No wonder 1t takes
a lot of high-class opinion to find any
thing wrong.
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