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New-York tribune., 1908-05-31
MRS TAFT, WIFE OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR;
,opyright 1905 by 81 Ewing, Washinstonl

der world laughs and may be preparing deadly
bomb for the Governor before the dawn After
passing through the country she probably knows
more about it than most women would II they
should spend year there. In 81. Petersburg the
ministers found her with well formed opinions
regarding Russia and upon any topic of acute
interest.
Mrs Taft has originality and initiative, but she
has never dabbled in the shoals of 'isrns-" She
is a great reader. and of her favorite authors
is George Eliot Her sense Of humor is As keen
as a mans. | believe men generally claim a
monopoly of humor. Mrs. Taft has never made
the mistake OF letting her husband outgrow her
in his interests She is informed on all subjects
that interest him touch his career. If Will
as she calls the big War Secretary. becomes in
terested in dry dust classic or some
scholarly treatise heaven knows what. she
Immediately studies up the same thing, and
lust when he might wish some broadminded man
wolild drop I'm TO discuss those subjects his wife
begins TO give her views OF them This is
of the secrets of comradeship between man and
wife and Mrs Taft has solved it. She has not
only his love and but his admiration and
respect
Nevertheless Mrs. Taft is a thoroughly we'll
eresssd woman. Her aim ts TO be bscominSiy
New-York tribune., 1908-05-31
THE CHIEF PROVISION.

This provision. which in substance. has been
part of the law of Maryland for the last five years.
may easily prove to be the most farreaching
provision of this law The success of the
Maryland law is due in part no doubt. to the
fact that the men who framed it and the officials
who have enforced 1t among the most ern1n-
ent authorities this subject in the United States
While it is important to have all cases of tuber-
culosis reported 10 the health authorities, this
step is. of course. simply means to an end; the
is the taking of reasonable and proper proceed
IIres and precautions in the home Of the patient
for his own care and particularly for the protec-
ton Of tne other members of the family The
conditions that still exist in the homes or the
Consumptfve poor are almost beyond description
The rarge of valuable suggestion 10 the physician
and the constructive work in the home under the
direction of the health officials that may be
secured under this section is indicated by some
of the questions which appear in the blank no"
in use by the local health authorities in Maryland
approved by the State Board of Health under the
provisions of d similar statute Among the ques-
tons concerning conditions which the physician
must answer unless he prefers to turn the matter
over TO the health authorities are the following:
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ton of the bill recently signed by Governor
Hughes relates to such procedures and precautions.
Tho language is perhaps necessarily somewhat in
voved but is worthy of careful study 1t is as
follows:
Sec. 9. Providing that physicians shall make
complete statement of procedure and precau-
tions blank to be furnished by the health
officer, etc. 1t shall be the duty Of the local
health officer to transmit TO physician reporting
of tuberculosis provided in Section l
of this printed statement and report. in a
form approved by the state commissioner of
health, naming such procedures and precautions
in the opinion of the said commissioner are
necessary desirable to be taken on the premises
o. tuberculosis patient 1t shall be the duty of
the local health authorities TO print and keep on
hand ample supply of such statements and
reports and to furnish the same in sufficient num-
bers to all local physicians. Upon receipt of such
statement and report the physician shall either
carry into effect all such procedures and precau-
tions therein prescribed, and shall there
upon sign and date the same and return it to the
local health officer without delay, If such at
tending physician be unwilling unable to carry
into effect the procedures and precautions speci-
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0& tuberculosis Sufferers Will Be Registered SaasD

directly from the State Commissioner of Health
upon the recommendation of the local boards.
Rightly understood the health off er is the most
important cf public officials. His functions and
sphere of usefulness have been greatly extended
and broadened during recent years. Formerly he
fisurehead. To-day ne is one OF the
active administrative officers. More and more
coming to realize that the whole social
problem is largely a problem Of public health.
The powers Of the health officials in dealing not
only with epidemics. but with housing and factory
conditions, food supplies and particularly milk,
school inspection and many other most important
things have been extended until. in many re-
spects these powers wellnigh unlimited In
this tuberculosis problem alone think of the tre
mendous opportunities and responsibilities! With
the enactment Of this new law, if our health Of
fcias DO what those of the little state OF
Maryland have done. what a priceless privilege is
theirs,
In the investigation which the State Charities Aid
Association has been conducting in the several
cities Throughout the state during the last year the
fact has been brought to light again and again
that the health officer is doing nothing to prevent
the spread of tuberculosis. and that he has been
doing nothing because he has not been clear as TO
definite procedure to follow in the municipal
troll of this disease. Certain health officers have
EXPRESSED the view that If there statutory
provisions which gave express directions they
would he only glad to execute them. Upon
this suggestion the Committee the Prevention
of tuberculosis of the State Charities Aid Asso-
citation set work 10 study the laws of other
states. with a view drafting bill which would
include the important provisions of the ex-
listing laws which had been tried out elsewhere
and to provide definite procedures and precautions
To be followed by local health officers IN the en-
forcement Of this law. The most important sec
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Does patient spit into paper spgtum eqO'
Is water. or carboic acid. any disnfeetant used
in the sputum cup?
Il thrown hF9wn 6pon & ground or into
IS il thrown away with garbage. ashes or other
Are patients handkerchlefs put in wash with other
Are PATIENTS handkerchefs disinfected before being
Is the room suitable size ventilation and lighting
Are the hangiHgs foor coverings and furniture such
How 1'o'i are tRe walls dnished rough plaster smooth
plaster. wainscoted. papered. painted) 20, --,.,
Are the walls and furniture ever wiped on with
Is the room swept and busted the ordinary way
with broom and feather @dlsJer. @ .t, , ,,sfrsa,r,n-7
How many other persons occupy the patients bed
Po$s s., any ] one qre scs ses OqaF assa IS 1sd dEesea
Do Children play on the floor Of the be1-o'n2
opinion may be sources Of danger % those on the
premises or to the public@
Among the further matters to which he must
certify again unless prefers turn the matter
over to the health authorities the following:
Have you advised the patient not to kiss any ono
Have You instructed the patient when coughing 70
hold handE@Ts2.s - Sa or naP r3 patient shall have for
exclusive personal use all utensils and articles which
Have You forbidden The by others Of the pa
Have You ordered he disfufertou Of wash clothing
Have rnstruere the pa ~nt and at Least one
other resPon$ihe g']f1nfr ] @r . g 7I -bs accidenta
contamination of surroundings2 ..,
Have . arCfte0r9I cont tTninaIioH
with sr-tstr. - disfufccted Immediately
Have vou forbidden eNpectorartn1 anywhere exeep0
Int prope~ re@spra'lCS7
Have YOU ordered sptur- cups burned after use
Haze YOU directed the Of paper naokins and
WATERPROOF pocket when the patient IS away rom
home?
Have you ordered the paper napkins burned daily?
Have forbidden the throwing of sputuIn upon
the ground or IN surface drains cutters?
Have ycu forbidden throwing s7uturn away "ita
gar bage refuse
fPsd IaTo Of you once erGSTS% week s"S With d
fecting solution
Have Won forbidden dry sweeping and busting in
the patents room? -, I'M,
other person? =
Is Il practicable have other person 70 sleep II
lowed to PLAY on foor OF tie patients room
There is little doubt that public sentment
will strongly support the health authorities IN
their efforts to obtain the complete enforcement OF
trfs important legislation. Moreover, IL is quite
nossfbe that the sentiment Will soon be so strong
thar II will rot only support the health officer
hut r. viii see il that such officials as may BE-
apatherfcalIy Inclined aroused 20 the neces-
sftv Of the performance Of these new duties one
Of the chief values OF this new law lies, not only
in the fact that it gives authority 70 the heeISh
official but IN the further fact that 1t makes his
duty mandatory.
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SINGS FOR HER HUSBAND.

During dinner Mrs Taft was the centre of al
Feminine eyes. and it was easy 10 see lhat sle
was well fitted for official life. She seemed never
al 2 loss for conversation. on her rght she
chstred in French and on her left she sometimes
recalled = phrase she had learned in Japanese 10
The great delight OF the native listener.
afterV.ard on the zeranda, when nearly all the
quests were gone the remaining ones "a'cheo 'Ie
fuI moon come Up out Of the sea over lhe PaloOe
garden The Secretary coined Us and agreed ihat
# vas 2 most romantic night, ano asked -Neiiie'
his c-nioutive for Mrs. Taft, TO sing MS IaHoi4'
song and il vas charming 10 see MS apIieeId'io
when She and General Edwards the secretary
Official aid began singing THE Road 10 Alalo1-
isy"
Since that night ] have travelled aTouiio i4~-.
word VIA, the Taft party. At Harbin, IN MAI
churss Vas given for the Secretary most elapo
rate bsnouer The train stopped only hity MIN
stes The Secretary stepped upon ule piaLIoi',
hnd great crowd awaiting him. husslah ON -.
blue and silver uniforms, with cape oFeicooI' - -
with sea skin or sable and Their oredsIs aiiiI
ieSeed decorations. solemn faced Chlnese oiii0i7
richly roned with hands hidden in thelr siee'eS
Ike nyf also glittering with orders were 'he''
During ,,e oerennonious exchange Of greetings
young Russian captain watching the secfelaiS 90
re stood with barred mead IN MS -sii4P''
eftss said Mrs. Taft: r,
Is that tie great American '7eci'''i' -,
Where are his decorations she afs"S '
ng, He wears them in his heart -,
The Chinese buglers with thelc SIX LOU .t.
harsng like golden trunlpetE. marched oesiu7 @ ii
S-'ig as it went out to the drosk-es ''i-'
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fed. he shall so state upon this report and I'm
mediately return the same to the local EeaItn
officer and the duties therein prescribed shall
thereupon devolve upon said local health officer
who shall receive the fee hereinafter provided as
payment of the services of the physician II he
comply with the duties herein preScrtbeI Upon
receipt of this statement and report the local
health officer shall carefully examine the same.
and if satisfied that the attending physician has
taken all necessary and desirable precautions to
insure the safety of all persons living in the
apartments or premises occupied by the person
therr1Ipon devove upon said local health officer.
shall issue order upon the treasurer of the
city, town village in favor of the attending
physician for the of dollar. t1ereupOn
to be paid out of fund which shall be provided
by said city. town, or village. II the precautions
taken instructions given by the attending
physician are. in the opinion of the local health
officer not such will remove all reasonable
danger probability of danger TO the persons
occupying said house apartments or prem
ises, the local health officer shall return 10 the
attending physician the report with a letter
specifying the additional precautions or instruC-
tions which the health officer shall require him
to take give; and the said attending physician
shall Immediately take the additional precautions
and give the additional instructions specified and
shall record and return the same on the original
report to the local health officer.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-31
q, John A. kinEshury. Assistant Secretary Of tb-
Committee the Prevention of Tuhercu,o.,s q,
.he State Charities Aid Association

Nov that Governor Hughes has signed the t,,ner-
.,loss bill prepared by the State Charities Aid
association. those interested are looking 70 The
ABORTION Of suitable administrative measures for
..s enforcement TO prevent ii from becoming =
sead letter. IN signing this bill Governor Hughes
as the chief executive took a most important
<-er toward saving the state from its annual
loss Of l5oo lives and at least $50 1864 GOO Fspe-
,3slv keen n the effort 10 check this awful waste
~ life and wealth should be every minor exe,u-
-sy. person who has do with the enforcement Of
rhis
In the main the new law contenlplates placing
-he responsibility upon the local health officers
working in close cooperation with physicians II
-orternplstes more than the mere execution Of the
legal provisions Of the law. however. There is
provided wise supervision by State De
pa-1r-nt Of Health with its experts direct and
suggest In the most significant section TO be re-
>erred later. Il is stipulated that the Commits
soner Of Health shall direct and determine all the
procedures and precautions TO he taken in the
house Of person having tuberculosis for the pro-
rection Of thu other members of the family and
10 prevent the spread OF the disease. The Com
missioner shall furnish literature also and circr-
lars Of Information to be given to patients and TO
physicians.
BY another striking section the local health Off
GERS required 10 make a prompt and free
analysis Of all specimens of sputurn when re-
also the State Department Of Health is in a posi-
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street carriage5), with their shaggy, uncurrled
horses wearing wooden halo. For half mile
We dashed up the rough street headed by "hooP-
ing fur capped Cossacks. who scattered every
thing before them. The thermometer was lar Delo" ~
u.ro The BANQUET room a charming scene
nth sa,en nations represented. Toasts were pro-
nosed to presidents and emperors, and the secr7-
tarv still standing made short speech lhefe
n,as q feast before u.s. but we had time only 10
drink When the last national hlr was paSeu .,4o
- - nm - arained we were hurried back to the
station still hungry
charlie Taft the brightest ten-year-oid that
s,,.r saw blew his breath his purple nnger
tips and said ,,a,,.. ,,,ers
well, sir. Whoever heard o. a banquet WHeie
-. admit give YOU time to eat? / pnched Two
o.,ae snd they gave mamma a cake II IL
hadn't been for them the banquet would have oeeh
a eoil,1re rs q filler"
New-York tribune., 1908-05-31
DEPENDS ON HEALTH OFFICERS.

To prevent this law from becoming dead letter
then, and TO test thoroughly its provisions.
heavy responsibility devolves upon the health Of
hcials Of both the locality and the state. But
the responsibility does not end there. Without
the hearty support of the physicians and the pee
pie as whole neither the local the state
officials can accomplish much. Every medical
society in the state and every charitable organiza
ton. especially those which engaged in the
campaign against the Great White Plague should
stand shoulder shoulder with the health Off
cials in their effort to enforce this law Through
its local committees in all parts of the state the
State Charities Aid Association render a great
Service in Strengthening the policy of local and
state officials especially in obtaining the enforce
ment of such law the one in question.
Nevertheless the fact remains that this law
places large part of the responsibility upon the
local health officers throughout the state Not
square foot of this great state but is un.er the
jurisdiction of some health official, who is required
70 be competent practising physician, receiving
his appointment in cities other than those of the
first and second class the hands of the local
boards of health. and in ali villages and
New-York tribune., 1908-05-31
Mrs Taft Seems Reasonab bly,
Sure of That Coveted
Position.


There now appears TO be more than a possibility
that Mrs. Helen Heron Taft viii soon he the
first lady of the land" which Is by some thought
20 be the greatest gift that country husband
can heston. The wife Of he Secretary of War is
already spoken Of in certain circles as the next
mistress Of the White House." and the social
world is eager 10 know about her fobles and her
faneiss her temperament and her appearance
Nv first impression of Mrs Taft was formed on
an Indian summer day al the Yokohama Hatoba.
The Taft party arrived on the Minnesota, which
had just dropped anchor out in the bay They
were 70 be the japanese Emperor's guests The
easide city was futter Of flags and gay
kirnonoed children swarrning at the waters rim
ike little butterflies with human faces The long
coiur1red archnay wound in white and scarlet
the national colors-had been erected an hour be
fore. japanese welcome is one that causes a
catch in my throat, trernor in my heart II
thrills my every with its palpitant color and
charm. The music began; the general ccnr1otion
announced that the party were coming. 1 forget
rnyseIf-ray irrftatingly unbecomng hat. my last
years gown-in the momentary excitement We
who had been several seasons in Japan dicn't look
Ike daily hints from Paris
Mrs. Taft stepped land ahead Of the Secre-
tsrr. Her smart. green tailor-made suit was girl
ishly short and her small. snug hat had Frenchy
air. She was gracious in her greeting, but was
hurried away TO the special reception 10 be heio
p ore or Tho hotels That night embassy
dined with the SECRETARY and Mrs. Taft at Shiha
Palace where they received the committee Of re-
oeption and members Of the imperial household
As Mrs Taft stood the centre Of the drawing
room. beside the Secretary, was impressed with
her dignity and self possession. Her long "hl'e
satin princess gown. with its Greek bands OF sii-
rer MADE her look even taller than her fVe leet
seven Her dark slightly waving hair was coled
high on her head Her grayish-blue eyes iookeo
ighr 1T one when she spoke and her contfaI1o
laugh eag attractive. Having been twice IN Japan
she received many old friends, ana asked ol 'e
SINS
aDese names must puzzle even the natives, some
long nd difficult.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-31
A STUDENT OF AFFAIRS.

A, every social affair al through Russia -Ars.
.re. rext TO her husband, was the dominant
,irit Her individuality interested the Russians
- manner charmed them and her alert pleasure
:, .,erytbing hattered them. She noted contrasts
one hour she enjoyed the royal ballet Win the
,..,.,,or General of Moscow, another she went
,,n, in the Thieves Market" whera the IN
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QUESTIONS FOR PHYSICIANS.

Are there infants young children in the house?
II the patient a mother. does she nurse ar IN
fant? 100000 -.
the mouth? ,.r
ing handkerchefs towels in common with other
persons"
Does the patient prepare the food Of the family?
Does the patient spit upon the floor. walls heartn
Does patient spit into spittoan used BY other per-
sons?
Does patient spit handkerchief?
Does patient spit into paper napkin?
New-York tribune., 1908-05-31
Plans to Enforce the New Law Prevent Its Be-
coming Dead Letter.

ton to render a most important service 1t has
long made a standing offer 70 do this for local
titles. While therefore. this provision may have
the effect of stimulating cities and counties to
establish independent laboratories. il Will doubt
less have the effect also of stimulating the
cellent work done at the State Rygienic Labora-
tory under the expert direction Of DIR. II. D.
Pease, and thus will be extended the sphere of
usefulness Of this adInira bic institution.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-01-25
HUGHES AND ROOSEVELT

Washington, Jan. l7.-Keenest in
terest is manifested here in the at
tempt of New York republican lead
ers to smother the Hughes presiden-
tial boom. Most of these leaders are
close to President Roosevelt and some
Of them are men who have never
dreamed OF making any political
move without consulting him.
The charge is openly made by anti
Roosevelt republicans that the Presi-
dent is trying to kill off Hughes, but
the White House is silent. Senator
Depew, Representative j. Sloat Fas-
sett of the Elmira district and Afford
w. Cooley, assistant attorney general,
were prominent New York men who
to-day discussed in private way the
second rap at the Hughes boom by
the New York county committee at
its meeting last night. The three
men spent some time with Secretary
Loeb.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-01-25
HILo MAsoNs INSTALLED.

Hilo, Jan. 23.-Brother J. d Tucker.
of Honolulu. installed the following
new officers of Kilauea Lodge, f, and
A. NJ, on Saturday last:
George Henry Wears. Worshipful
Master; William II. c. Campbell Sen.
Tor Warden; Charles Francis Parsons,
Junior Warden; Adam Lindsay, treas.
urer; Frank Arthur Medcalf, p, NJ,
Secretary; Charles William Hill,
Chaplain; George Henry Pierce, Mar
shall; Donald Scott Bowman, Senior
Deacon; Charles Weatherbee, Junior
Deacon; Charles Reid Kennedy. Sen.
Tor Steward; John Napier, Junior
Steward William Siegfried Bohm,
Tyler; Elmer Ellsworth Richards, p.
NJ, trustee, 1903; John Troup NOR, p.
NJ, trustee, 1903; VIM. Mckay, Jr., p.
NJ, trustee, 1910.
The attendance was one of the larg.
est in the history of the lodge. At the
conclusion of the ceremonies there
was a repast at the Demosthenes Cafe,
Bro. c. +. Parsons. the junior warden,
acting as toastmaster.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-01-25
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.

Entered for Record Jan. "a, 1908,
d w Naplhaa to VIM + Pogue ....,L
Kalei (k) ct al to T NJ Harrison I'M
George X Kekauoha and VT to David
F'Notley observation-disclosures.
Mrs Meaai Kekuewa to Ako .......L
] Kaanaana and VT to TT of John
l. Blaisdell ct al ,..,..........,.M
Ira Eskew and WI to Hee Sue Fook. d
VIM Henry to Kancohe Rice Mill
co Ltd D. ...,.,.,,.,........
l. l. McCandless by atty ..,.. Notice
Enterer for Record Jan. rs, 1908,
Joe c Picanco and VT to J IL
Schnack .......,..,......
Louis b Woodd and VT to George p
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