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The Washington herald., 1909-05-27
Degrees Are Conferred.

Those who received diplinas were:
Bachelor Of arts - Ferdinand D. Blu
ford, A B. Upion; James D. Browne
John \. Cotton. Cornelius S Cowan
Artee Il Fleming. Herbert II. Frisby.
Thomas ". Grissom. Ethel o. Hedge
mon. George ". Hines. Arthur J. Hip
paTd, David D. Jones, Benjamin H. Ju-
Nor, George Lyle, Bert L Marchant
Frederick Mckinney. Isaiah Mitchell, jr..
Lavinia Norman. George ". B Over
ton. Chancellor c. Sanford, Morris s.
Walton, Ge-aldcm s Wormley-
Bachelor Of pedagogy-John F. Parker.
Bachelor Of theoiogy-Rev. ". A. g
Wright. 4 B, Howard.
Doctor Of medicine-WiiIiam =. Brown.
John S. Carter. A. B. Howard: John H.
Dodd. II, A B. Howard. Harrison /.
Harris. f., William ". II. Henry. B. S.
Delaware state College: Philip c. Jack
son. Charles A. MCGUIRE. James K. c
Aegsky= Edward T. Morton. Ira z. Nash,
Harold II Norwood, Kyle Il. Psttis,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13
Typhoid in the District.

No expense should be spared and no eff
fort RENTED To solve the problem of the
local prevalence OF typhoid fever. Despite
the filtration of the Potomac water and
the regulation of the milk supply the dis
ease continues TO increase here at rate
which suggests that the source of the In
lection has not yet been reached. In
these circumstances any measure OF in
vestigation which promises TO answer the
question of the disease source Is justifabls
and indeed is demanded.
Typhoid fever Is now regarded as a dis
tinctly preventable disease. Bacteriolog,
has proved that 1t can be taken into the
system only through the mouth in the
eating of food and drinking of water ant
milk. Its prevalence is an indication O.
gross carclessness somewhere in the treat
ment of prevalent cases. If those II
charge of typhoid patients adopt strictly
sanitary measures In all instances and II
all respects in the course Of time this dis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13
Slow-Footed Justice.

case that is attracting attention in New
York just at present clearly illustrates
the absurdities Of our judicial system in
this country and emphasizes the need
OF reform TO insure a speedier DISPOSE
hon OF accusations. A boy named Wat
son was arrested the 30th of July charged
with stealing cents from an automatic
vending machine. The policeman who
made the arrest took the boy before a
magistrate, who declared that he had no
jurisdiction, and remanded him for trial
in the court of special sessions BY the
time the necessary red tape was un-
wound the 10th of August had been
reached. the lad remaining in Jail mean
while, being unable to furnish a bond of
500. On the 10th, for some inscrutable
reason, the case was postponed for a
week. Thus il is assured that unless re-
leased meanwhile the accused in this
case will have remained in Jail eighteen
days before being tried for the heinous
offense of stealing two pennies.
The other day in this city man who
killed police captain early in March
applied for admission to bail. which was
denied. land he was remanded to Jail for
trial at the October term of court. Thus
at least seven months will have elapsed
before he Is brought to bar to answer
to the Indictment, and his case may pos
sibly then be postponed. Delays such as
this are due primarily to the length of a
few trials and the lack OF sufficient
judges TO grant speedier hearings. II
the trial processes were reformed, IL the
courts were given the power to cut
through the wilderness of repetitions and
futile cross-eXaminations to arrive at the
exact issues of fact involved there would
be an end of the protracted hear
inGs, which now run through three and
four months occasionally.
IL is unjust to the accused to keep them
in Jail awaiting trial for the lack of AT
efficiently equipped court organization
IL il unjust, on the other hand. to the
community TO permit accused persons
TO evade trial by various subterfuges
aud devices, and to prolong the process
by appeals and writs. The business OF
the court is TO ascertain the truth, and
the country is coming to the conclusion
that one of the most urgently needed
reforms of the day is some measure OF
adjustment and change that will insure
prompt proceedings, and the swift as
well as the reliable disclosure of the
facts.
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ease would disappear. But unfortunately,
despite all teachings OF health authorities
and physicians. the most lamentable ig-
norance prevails in many quarters re-
garding the true nature of typhoid and
the means OF its transmission, and even
where the character of the disease Is
known carelessness prevails, SO that the
vitality important measures OF precaution
are often omitted and thus the deadly
cycle Of Communication is continued.
II the disease germs still remain in the
water supply despite filtration. some other
method of publication must be found or
some other source OF supply provided II
the disease comes into the District In milk
imported from Maryland and Virginia
wide-reaching measures Of inspection ana
prevention must be adopted. II the use or
raw vegetables and fruits and OF otner
raw foods Is accountable for the con-
tinued existence OF the fever, Wholesaie
measures of protection from this evil must
be adopted through the proper drainage OF
the truck farms and gardens which sup
ply this market. If raw oysters carry the
disease the District government snouio
have the means of knowing and reguiat-
ing the conditions in which they are
grown and gathered
The meteorological laboratory proposed
for the District would undoubtedly De OF
service In enabling the local government
to conduct its own Investigations without
delay. At present the District is COM
PEELED to rely upon the marine hospital
service. which is occupied with multi
tude of other problems. This is strict
Nv local question. that can be pursued with
hest results by those who are thoroughly
familiar with the immediate situation and
are officially concerned in the solution of
the nroblems presented. No consideration
of cost should enter into this matter. Ev-
ery life lost through typhoid fever Is an
indictment against our so-cailed mooerh
civilization and a reproach upon our
boosted methods of sanitary nving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13
America and China.

Mr.. WI Ting-fangS recall is PROBABLY
not important as respects American re-
lations with China. What it may sig
Nifty to him and his future is another
matter AS before, when he was re-
called from this post. the Chinese gov
eminent may find other employment for
him.
When it was announced that Mr.. WI
would return to Washington much curl
osity was aroused. He had left under
circumstances that made his departure
anything but regrettable. His course
here had been marked by many personal
eccentricites and some official improprie
ties He had meddled in our legisla-
ton. He had talked with astonishing
freedom about our public affairs. In no
other member Of the diplomatic corps
would a 1.-THE of such conduct have been
tolerated.
Then followed the boycott of American
products in certain sections of China. and
the rumored connection of Mr.. Wu's
name with the movement. He denied the
charge, but the rumor persisted. and he
was freely criticised in many American
newspapers
All of this lent interest to the re-
assignment of Mr.. WI to Washington.
What did 1t mean? Had China some
thing new on foot which she thought
would be advanced by recommissioning
the old servant?
If anything important was on the cards
it has not materialized. Mr.. Wu's second
term has been tame and conventional. He
has gone about his business in less
famboyant manner. For him, he has
appeared almost subdued. He has seemed
to consent to American control Of Ameri-
can affairs, and even in his social en-
gagements to find less food for his novel
thought and less Indictment to his free
expression.
Our new representative to China, Mr..
Crane, has knowledge of that country.
AMI a cordial wish to see the commercial
relations between China and the United
States enlarged and strengthened. He is
going to his post instructed to work to
that end. 1t is only necessary, therefore,
for the new Chinese representative to this
country to labor intelligently to the same
end to meet the wishes Of the American
people and enjoy his stay.
China today understands better than at
first the American attitude toward her
coolie labor. 1t was not taken in sudden
heat and passion, and did not represent
the clamor of the restless and unworthy
of our population. 1t represented then.
and represents now, the thought of many
of our strongest men, both in the political
and the business world, and there is no
prospect OF a change. But America
wishes China well. and has given re-
peated evidences Of her friendship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13
The Suburban Death Trap.

While the scene of Mr. Blundon's death
At RiverdaIe is outside of the local jul
risdiction. every resident of the District
is nevertheless keenly concerned in this
tragedy and inclined to deplore the dis
position of the local authorities in Mary
land to accept the happening as an I'M
ayoidable accident The coroner has de-
clared that an inquest is unnecessary.
on the contrary, an inquest should be
held in this case and in every other
where death results from the main
tcnance of railroad grade crossings and
open rights of way within the suburban
territory.
Washington has today a model railroad
terminal. the result of many years of
persistent agitation on the part of the
local community for the abolition of the
deadly grade crossing" The fight for
relief from this menace was long and
at times apparently hopeless. but by
keeping everIastngly at it the District
won not only its contention for protect
cd tracks, but for modern station.
When the grade crossings were locally
eliminated the suggestion was made that
il would save money and lives to con-
tinue this work along the lines to Bal
attention was called to the fact that on
several OF the trunk lines in the north
rural grade crossings had been abolished
equally with urban, SO that it Is impossi-
BILE for lives to be lost within the right
of way unless trespass Is committed.
1t should be physically impossible,
short of the climbing of wall or a
fence. for people to get on the rail-
road tracks in such territory as that
lying between Baltimore and Washington,
thickly dotted with suburban settle
ments, and indeed almost a continuous
city. The railroad company should not
be shielded by the old plea that it is
the individuals duty to stop, look and
listen before entering upon the right of
way. The railroad line should be regard
ed as a potential menace to life and
every possible precaution should be taken
TO prevent tragedies by interposing a
barrier more trustworthy than the legal
prohibition and warning against tres
passing.
If the towns and cities in Maryland
living between here and Baltimore would
insist upon a full investigation of every
accident and secure indictments when
ever possible against the offending cor
poration when life is taken, the abolition
of grade crossings throughout the sub
urban territory would soon become a
state issue. 1t would be difficult for
the railroad companies to resist a pres
sure thus exerted for the complete safe
guarding of the tracks throughout the
District. AS long as these small COM
munities remain quiescent and accept
without demur the occasional maimings
and killings as unavoidable accidents
nothing whatever will be done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13
The Unloaded Gun.

Here is unique case OF "didn't-know-
it-was-loaded. 1t fully illustrates the
remarkable perversity of the human
mind In matters Of vital consequence. A
man on Staten Island started to clean a
gun. small rifle from which he shot
cartridges OF a peculiar kind loaded with
fine bird shot. Going on the traditional
presumption that the gun was not loaded,
he laid 1t on a chair while he went for a
rag to run through the barrel. His little
dog, of curious disposition. leaped upon
the chair. and. shifting the oil on the
lock, began to claw it with her paw
Just as the master re-entered the room
the dogs foot caught in the trigger and
the gun exploded. the charge entering
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13

the mans stomach. Fortunately 1t was
not sufficient to kill him, and he will
probably survive to learn the lesson that
every gun is q potential means Of de-
structon until 1t Is known beyond q pos
sibility Of question to be unloaded. The
train Of circumstances laid in this in
stance and leading up to a disaster might
not occur in the same combination again
in many years. but 1t illustrates the fact
that in no circumstances conceivable Is
gun absolutely safe unless the owner
of it can see daylight through the barrel
from the breech.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13
R.aYner.

Mr.. Rayner seems to have been put on
notice. If he supports with energy the
amendment DISTINGUISHING the negroes.
and the democrats carry the legislature
he may get another term in the Senate.
In spirit and intent the amendment is the
same proposition he once opposed. The
German ghost is stirring. Democratic
politics in Maryland has for long time
been fierce. and the successors of Mr..
German and Mr.. Rasin have on their
books the names, with the various of
lenses, Of the men who antagonized the
old chiefs. Mr.. Rayner's leads all the
rest. His presence in the Senate recalls
an anti German victory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13
Kite-Flying Contests.
From the Chicago Post.

In response to a demand of the times
for athletics that lead to high thinking,
few sports can take rank with the kite
flying. In the open fields the sports
mans every resource is in play while
he struggles with the string controlling
the big kite Juggling at the other end.
His thoughts. if he INDUCES in any, are
concerned with immutable laws and lofty
affairs of the universe. Kite-fying con-
tests are the excitement of the hour in
the eastern states. Not long since 127
boys of Greater New York entered for
medals offered by the West Hudson Aero
Club, and other similar events have been
heard from in which both boys and girls
exercised ingenuity in kite invention and
craft in managing their airshps
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13
The Thaw Decision.
From the New York World

The decision of Justice Mills dismissine
the writ of habeas corpus for the release
Of Harry Thaw from Matteawan and re-
manding him to custody is In accordance
with the evidence. 1t is charitable
judgment. The testimony was conclusive
that Thaw is not free from the decisions
under which he labored when he killed
Stanford White. In the case of a para
noiac who has revealed violent tendencies
less complete evidence of mental insta-
bility than was advanced by the state
and in part corroborated by the prisoner 9
demeanor during the trial would appear
to warrant his confinement for the public
good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13
Reaction in China.

The recall of DR.. WI as Chinese minis
ter at Washington is part of the general
triumph of reaction at Picking. The Man.
dead weight of Chinese imperial admins
tration has been too powerful for the lib
eral forces at the capital. This was clear
when Yuan Shihkai, at the end of last
year, was removed from his post and a
Manchu prince. without training, knowl-
edge or sympathy with the reform move
ment in progress in China, was put at the
head Of the department Of foreign affairs.
Yuan had made it his practice to see for
eign ministers, to push the business of
the Office and to keep in touch with for
eign nations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13
Prosperity.
From the Baltimore American.

Though the activity in railroad con-
struction is nothing like SO great as it
was decade or SO ago. the expansion Of
the business of the existing roads seems
practically to have no limits. This is not
a developed country in any section, east
or west, but one that is in process of de-
velopment. a process which will continue
at least throughout the present century.
The big railroad systems of the country
are this year spending millions of dollars
for equipment. which. though to an extent
It Is demanded to replace WORKOUT ma
terial, Is mainly needed because Of the
traffic expansion Of the roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13
After the Camera Artists.
rom the Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcr1pt.
The curse of the camera shall be lifted
from Newport II the summer residents
have their way. Protests fail to move
the impudent fellows who proWl around
the edge of society in the interest of
sensational newspapers. To smash their
cameras gives only temporary relief
since they come back with more and
bring suits for damages. It is now Sc
riously proposed. therefore, to ask the
legislature to enact a bill to forbid pho
tographing persons ION the street or
without their permission Immunity
from double-column cut in a yellow
journal should be one of the elementary
personal rights
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13
FOR CHILRDEN.

The safest, gentlest, most pleasant ana II
every way desirable bowel regulator for children
as well as for adults. are Rexall Orderlies
They are eaten like candy. They soothe and in
ygorate the delicate intestnes. making them
strong and active. They relieve constipation AND
overcome the necessity OF the regular OF
laxative. II they don't do as we claim We will
return the price paid us for them. Two sizes
iOc and 25c. O'Donnelis Pharmacies. 904 st
NV. 32d and M cts. NV. Sd and Pa. ave. e.e..
32d and o SITS. NV. the Rexall Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13
Precise,

Twill it hurt?" asked the precise per-
son, as he sat down in the big chair.
Don't you know that I advertise my
self as the painless dentist?"
Yes. But what l want to know is
whether you can guarantee me as a pain
less patient
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13
The Statesman's Conversation.

Let's talk about biology
Or higher mathematics;
I'll even try theology.
Or art or hydrostatics.
Let's speak of thinkers long gone by,
OF epicure or stole.
Or take this age and find out why
It's called the psychozoic
Bring up the telepathic themes
That make some people nervous
And ask if I believe in dreams
Or signs-or civil service.
OF favorite topics bring the lot!
I'll smile and will not care, II
You will but promise you will not
Say, How about the tariff?''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13

The man who kicks down the ladder
by which he arose is mild In his display
OF energy compared to the one engaged
in tearing down the insanity plea that
saved him from execution
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13

OIn order TO avoid delays On account
Of personal absence letters to TIN
star should not be addressed to any
Individual connected with the once. but
simply TO TIE star, or 70 the Editorial
or Business Department, according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13

1t must be admitted that the course of
study at Annapolis does not show very
strong results in memory training.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13

Some of Cuba's financiers cannot avoid
| thinking OF the prosperity that might be
realized If they were permitted to run
lotteries and circulate tickets in the
United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13

George Bernard Shaw is coming to the
United States. This country's vast and
ambitious population should brace itself
for a shock 1t is almost certain that
George Bernard will disapprove of us.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13

When 1t came to saying something that
would create comment DR.. Eliot proved
that he was quite expert as some of
the professors in younger colleges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13

Mr.. Taft must have known that his
admission that the tariff was not perfect
would bring forth more enthusiastic In
dorsement than opposing statesmen us
ually manifest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13

II the farm hands who have been strik-
ing in Sweden could get to Kansas they
might be able to make pretty nearly their
own terms as to hours and wages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13

Some of England's members of parlia-
ment continue to insist that these avi-
ators are even more bothersome than the
suffra 2ettes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13

An effacement Of his initials from a
coin may prove better advertisement
for the designer than their retention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHnLANDER JOHNSON.
A Frank Confession

Don't YOU think envy is a terrible
thing?" said the earnest girl.
NO." answered Miss Cayenne mot If
it's the envy of some one else for some
thing you possess
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13

An abundance of small herrings is re-
ported from Maine this year. This means
prosperity for the manufacturers of sar-
dine boxes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13
His Theory.

why do they call that railway grand.
trunk line?'
Il dunno" answered Farmer Corntos-
sci. "unless they had some idea of the
big clothes boxes some of these summer
boarders would be draggin' around with
EN-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13

There are already assurances that the
tariff has not been revised in such a man.
ner as to rob il of its efficiency as a po-
litical issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13

So long as the White House tennis court
had to go, 1t was just is we'll that Mr.
Roosevelt was in Africa at the time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13

Some of the writer's who have attacked
Standard oil have attained college de-
Erees. This is likely to cause Mr.. Rookie
felle: 10 discriminate in his donations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13
Lucky Alienists.

Though they manifest confusion
And exaggerated ego
And occasional delusion,
Wholly unsuspected they go!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13
Behind the Timesp,
From the rh,l.delpni. INQUIRER

Fr0m INC FhlIdueIpnI1 IuQulre1.
The trouble with Spain Is that for many
aeons she has been putting off until
the twentieth century what she could
have done thousand years or more
ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13
The Cause.

why do suffragettes continually refer
to our cause?"
Possibly" answered the superficial
cynic, cit Is because cause is essential
ly a woman's reason"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13

II there was anything really wrong with
the Diaz administration Mexico should
have found 1t out long ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-13

What's in a NameP
From the Chicago Evening Post.
Justice Brewer must have felt at home
In Milwaukee.
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$ / .O& We orr Sd

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tractive styles. The lingerie dresses
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