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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25
Crime Increasing.
From Bench and Bar.

From BeDch and Bar. r..
Whereas In 1850 there was only. one con-
yict to every 3.4oo OF population in the
United States, in 1890 there was actually
one prisoner to every 75O inhabitants
During the last thirty years we are told
that our criminal population has increas-
Cd, relativeiy to population, by one-third.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25
A Common Weakness.

From the Meggendorfer Blaetter.
Landlady-Yes, / must confess T. have
weakness for coffee.
Boarder-It must be sympathetic. The
coffee has the same quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25
Aggravated by Devices.

MANY instances are recorded i'm which
there was a continued and willful aggra-
walton. by various devices. OF unques-
toned disease or surgical condition. such
as ulcers. For the purpose of obtaining
discharge by invading. others have gone
SO far as to procure surgical conditions,
such as artificial tumors by the subcu-
taneous injection Of paraffin. The physi.
cal danger to the individual in these lat
ter varieties of self-maiming lies i'm an
ignorance or disregard OF the disasterovs
consequences. The feigning OF insanity is
not uncommon among the general court
martial prisoners. and is often difficult
or impossible to detect. A homicidal pa
tient strongly suspected of malingering
and allowed at large might do irreparable
harm.
Two cases of feigned insanity Occurred
at the Portsmouth prison during tie year
and were successfully exposed by an in
genious method. Again, an epidemic oe
alleged defective right-eye vision devel-
oped during the year among recruits at
the marine barracks. who sought to SEE
cure discharge from the service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

Character of a Store.
People id entity the
character of a store with
the character of the paper
in which they see the
stores advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25
Disclosure by Surgeon Grow.

THE deception INDUCED BY this group
Of cases was disclosed by Surgeon r. ].
Grow and the offenders were punished.
The subterfuges resorted to are many.
Some are easily exposed. others are ex.
posed with difiiculty. and others. though
suspected, cannot be proved. but all are
annoying and perplexing. Their discov-
cry and punishment have a wholesome
effect upon the morale of all those cog
infant of the affair. and failure to detect
threatens discipline. The detection OF
impostures of one form or another has
tested the ingenuity of naval surgeons.
and though the zeal of these officers and
the generally better class Of men now
being enlisted have combined to reduce
malingering. cases are continually aris-
ing and are still far too numerous.
THE field for this sort of imposition
has been greatly extended by the appli-
cation of the princp pie of employers liza
bility to navy yards and stations. Though
among the midshipmen at the Naval
Academy the honor system with respect
to Intentionally misrepresenting the cons
dition OF health is being successfully
tried. II is without doubt too much TO
expect that throughout the broad range
of government service there will not be
many examples of imposition by misrep-
Medical officers. as is to be
expected. now and again err in their
judgment and occasionally accuse an in
nocent man. and it is I'm this regard that
caution and advice are indicated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25
Productive Of Suspicion.

1.-The prevalence of malingering and the
constant liability that cases of it may
be encountered unconsciousiy creates a
susp cion In the minds Of medical officers
and the whole service should recognize
that this may at any time. unintention-
ally, react unjustly in exposing the inno-
cent to suspicion and reproof and de-
priving q bona fide case Of needed at
tention. This is q danger to which the
skulkers most certainly expose honest
men, and those responsible for such con-
sequence therefore constitute an enemy
to society. and the crime is all the more
fragrant because Of them.
with this idea clearly represented
there can be no excuse for the entertain
ment Of false sense Of fraternai loyalty
or the protection of offenders. They
should be hunted down by all as a matter
OF self-protection. On the other hand
medical officers are cautioned against
the DEVELOPMENT Of q suspicious attitude
OF mind In the exercise Of their profess
sional work. 1t is far better to give nee
essary care TO several cases OF what
might be feigned illness than to neglect
one real sufferer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25
MaIingering in the United
States Navy Discussed.
SURGEON GENERALS VIEW
Subject Of Consideration in Medical
Circles for Centuries.
HAS FAR-REACHING EFFECTS
Instances Recorded, Gen. Rixey
Says, Of Continued and willful
Aggravation Of Ailments.

Malingering officially described as sim
ulated disease or feigned Illness is the
subject OF report by Surgeon General
Rixey to the Navy Department with the
expressed object OF ''enlisting its active
moral support in the contention of the
medical officers with this pernicious prac-
tice. He says that malingering could
be made an interesting and amusing SUBJ
Ject by the narration OF various cases,
but 1t also has more or less serious
aspect as regards the perpetrators of the
deception and broadly the service As il
involves far-reaching subtle effects, he
says. IT should not be treated lightly. It's
deep significance to the navy as an or
ganization. he says. lies I'm the uncertainty
with which 1t surrounds the efficiency OF
men for the service of the country in
times OF peace and particularly i'm times
of war. and the immediate and prospec-
tive expense to the government i'm the
management and disposition OF cases ami
In pensions for unsolyed cases.
Considered for Centuries.
"Malingering has been a common SUBJ
ject of consideration In military medical
circles for many centuries" says the
surgeon general, land there are no doubt
upon the pension rolls OF our government
hundreds Of cases OF pensions which owe
their origin to malingering. That this
expresses the truth Is q matter OF, sus-
picion and daily effort is being made to
reduce this number. 1t is lust here that
medical omcers are playing their part as
dlagnosticians and working single hand
ed In the campaign of elimination. for
from the legal point of view the proof OF
such onenses. which must precede punish
ment. Is usually not q matter of direct
ana positive evidence, but Of judicial con-
clusion and. therefore. insecure. The
types OF affections which this charac
of impostor attempts to simulate are in
numerable-both medical and surgical in
nature-and vary somewhat with the
special object sought and the resource
fulness OF the individual.
Enumeration Of Ailments.
Among the conditions observed I'm the
navy are neurasthenia. rheumatism,
enuresis, defective vision, color blindness.
epilepsy and insanity. A persistent or
prolonged refusal to acknowledge the
benent OF treatment in actually existing
obscure conditions is another form OF
the same disposition to mislead and there
Is no end to those who designedly ex-
ing defects-f1at feet and varicocele be-
Ing among the most common A varicose
condition being present. all cases are o.
Tered immediate operative relief. This.
radical measure dfssuades many from
continuing the deceit. On the other hand
those peeding treatment welcome oper-
alive relief The prefer OF operative
treatment eliminates the man who uses n
small varicocele as an excuse to get out
OF his legitimate duties and gives relief to
those cases In which 1t is really needed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-19
BLOODY WAIST In
MRS. SAYLER'S ROOM
Sensational Evidence Is Found in
the Crescent City Trag-
cdy.

Watseka, H.. July 19.-The par
tial contents of sealed packet left
by J. b. Sayler. the murdered bank
er, have been made public by per-
son who saw what it contained. 1t
appears the only thing in the packet
which bears directly on the tragedy
is an Intercepted Letter from Dr. Mil
Ter to Mrs. Sayler. 1t is said the
letter was written in endearing
terms and convinced Sayler his wife
was intimate with Miller. Sayler' S
VIII, about which there has been so
packet. The will was drawn some
time ago and left substantial sum
to Mrs. Sayler and her daughter.
However, this will canot be probated
as 1t is only signed by one person
The laws of Illinois require it to be
witnessed by two persons.
The most sensational evidence is
ShIrtwaist belonging to Mrs. Say
Ter which was found in her bedroom
1t is said to have been concealed un.
der carpet. The shirtwaist con
tanned marks from bloody watch
chaln and the prosecution claims
Mrs. Sayler sat on her husbands
chest during his dying moments. As
soon as she saw blood she hid the
waist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-19
TARIFF BILL READY
FRIDAY: Mr.. CULLOM
"AlI Working tremendously Toward
an Early ConclusiOn"-Scna
tors Wife I'LL.

Washington, July 19.-Senator
Cullom, who is one of the conferees on
the tariff bill, was called away today
to attend his wife, who is very i'll
with an affection of the heart at At
lantic City.
There is really very little left to
do said the senator as he left the
conference rooms, and, as matters
now look, there is no reason in the
world why we should not get
through with the bill by Thursday
or Friday. All members of the con-
ference are hopeful as to the out.
look and all are working harmonious
ly towards an early conclusion"
Before leaving, Cullom left in
struc4ions with Aldrich to cast his
vote in favor of free hides, for sen
ate duty on gloves and hosiery, fol-
free coal, or. for reciprocity ar
rangement for the senate provision
for countervaling duty on petroleum
At it's forenoon session today, th,
conference committee on the tariff
| bill agreed to accept the senate'i
Incorporation tax.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-19
TWO LOSE LIVES IN LAKE
Many Thrilling Rescucs Along the
Michigan Shore.

Chicago, July 1.-TWO persons
were drowned in Lake Michigan i'll
Chicago and vicinity yesterday and
many times that number. whose lives
were in danger on the boisterous
waters, were rescued
The day was declared one of the
most dangerous of the summer for
boating and bathing, for a strong
north wind piled up the waves tc q
height that threatened to swamp all
small pleasure craft and maze swim
ming a feat for The hardest.
One victim was swimmer and
the other boy fisherman at Zion
City. Iiescues were reported froGl
all points along the lake shore, ard
the Zion City boy was lost only be.
cause of the failure of a signally he
roic attempt to save him. This at
tempt would have succeeded had no
a second accident endangered ths
lives of those going to his aid. Th'
drowned:
Leon Murray, 20 years old; Ziol
City.
c. W. Smith, SO years old: see,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-19
RAILWAYS AND WATERWAYS MUST
COOPERATE: COMMISSIONER SMITH
This Is the Conclusion Reached in the Second Insament of
His Discussion of the Subject of "TranSporta-
tion by Water"

railroads crossing New York state. 1t
is now less than > per cent of that
total. The situation on the Mississippi
is illustrated in the trafife history of
st. Louis. River shipments there in
1890 were over 100000 tons; in 1906,
$4,000 Rail shipments on the other
hand increased from 100000 tons III
1890 to 100000 tons in 1906.
The coal traffic down stream from
the vicinity of Pittsburg, over Sc per
cent of the entire vessel traffic on the
Mississippi system, is the one striking
exception TO the general decline on
that system. Its success is due to the
great deposits of coal practically on
the banks, and corresponding de-
mand for il along the river But even
this traffic is practically confined to
the banks of the rivers. and goes not
far inland nor along the gulf coast
for any considerable distance.
situation Serious.
THE situation of water transporta-
tion in the Mississippi valley is sig
nificant and serious. 1t shows best
both the limitations and the possibili-
ties involved in the present waterway
problem. There is no lack of freight
in that valley, and there has been at
times extreme traffic congestion there,
and yet the river is getting only an. i'll
significant and decreasing share of
that traffic. 1t is true that physical
conditions, such as extreme changes
in water level and enormous deposits
of sediment, affect transportation SER
iously. But probably more serious is
the competition of the parallel rail
roads. The situation there justifies
the general conclusion of the report
that rail competition is one of the
most important factors in water traf-
fic."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-19
Argus Staff Correspondent
to Investigate the Tariff
Conditions in Europe
The republican party promised to re-
wise the tariff on the basis of equaiza.
tion of labor cost here and abroad.

The republican party promised to re-
wise the tariff on the basis of equaiiza-
tion of labor cost here and abroad.
Has that promise been fulfilled?
In order that this question may be
answered by facts, and that readers Of
The Argus may have the benefit OF the
investigations of an experienced writer
on the tariff, The Argus has joined
with several others in engaging the
services cf Clyde II. Tavenner, the
we'll known Washington newspaper
correspondent of this paper who
writes under the familiar name of Tav.
MIR. TaVenner is now writing articles
on the tariff in Washington. He will
proceed to Europe and let US know
the facts regarding the cost of produc-
tion here and abroad. With the public
mind incensed by the farcicaI revision
that has just occurred at Washington
which has been followed step by
step by Tavenner-his articles from
Europe will be timely and of great ed
ucaticnaI value.
TaVenner's work in Washington has
peeh commenced by men like Champ
Clark. leader Of the house minority:
United States Senator Gore of Okla
foma, who is admittedly one of the
leaders If the upper house; Senator
Robert M. LaFollette of Wisconsin,
leader of the progressives, and the
Hon. James 7. Lloyd of Missouri,
chairman of the democratic national
congressional committee, who will De
in charge of the congressional cam
paigns next year.
Senator Robert l.. Owen of Okla
home; Representative Henry T. Rainey
of Illinois; Senator A. j. McLaurin of
Mississippi and Senator E. G. New.
lands os Nevada a"e others that have
endorsed his articles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-19
Market Price Of Out
standing Securities
Depreciates.
MAY AFFECT CREDIT
Question of Making Proposed
Issue of Panamas Attractive
to Investors.

Washington, July 19.-HOw to pro-.
tect serious depreciation of outstand-
ing United States bonds is an intri-
cate problem which confronts con-
gress in connection with the authorize.
tion of the new issue, and it is thought
its solution can only be effected
through some equitable adjustment of
tax ON circulation.
According to present plans, the sec
retary of the treasury will be author
lied to issue from time to time addi-
tional Panama canal bonds up to $780,
569, 900, bearing not to exceed 3 per
cent interest
FOur-Fifths National Debt.
The governments interest bearing
debt at this time aggregates approxi-
mately 913,000,0O0, of which nearly
$731, 100000 is in per cent bonds. OF
this total, national banks have on de-
post in the treasury surety for circu-
lation of about $630,000,0G0. Four
fifths of the entire national debt, there
fore. is in these two classes of per
cent bonds. Under, existing laws, ma
tional bank notes, when secured by
per cent bonds. are subject to a tax
of II of 1 per cent per annum.
Depreciation of $Is,0OO,0OO.
While circulation based on bonds
bearing higher rate of interest pass
tar of per cent, it has been estimated
that at the present market price-sof.
both per cent consols and Panamas.
there has already been on the whole
amount outstanding depreciation
from the price which the government
100000, and it is believed in some
quarters that to issue any considerable
portion of these which it is proposed
to authorize, with the circulation priv
ileges now materially inferior to those
accorded 2's, probably would result in
further depreciation of the latter, which
might reach a point even below par,
thus impairing the public credit
Make Issue Attractive.
The question, therefore, before con.
greSs is how not to diScredit and J
per cent bonds now up for circulation,
and at the same time make the pro-
posed issue of per cent attractive to
investors. A number of suggestions of
possible solution of the problem are
known to be under consideration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-19
EVELYN STOLEN AT
POINT OF PISTOL?
Declares Thaw Forced Her to Leave
White, Whom She
Loved.

New York, July 19.-Evelyn Thaw
in an interview has made disclos-
ures concerning her life with Thaw
and concerning the events leading
up to the murder OF Stanford White
which are almost as strange and
startling as anything she told in that
remarkable story of hers on the wit
ness stand.
She says that for three years she
tried to prevent the murder of White
whom she dearly loved; that Thaw
stole her from White with revolver
that Thaw is absolutely stingy, and
finally that she loves man whom
she may marry and with him raise
"a family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-19
A|RSHIP IN WATER
Herbert Latham, French Avi.
ator, Fails in Flight at
Calais.
COVERS SIXTEEN MILES
Torpedo Boat Destroyer Rcscues Pi.
lot and Observation-Disclosures
Great Height.

Calais. July 19.-Herbert Latham,
the French aviator, after waiting for
over week for favorable opportun-
|ity 10 attempt flight at crossing the
channel from Calais to Dover. made a
start this morning, but after covering
about 16 miles. while at great height.
his motor failed, and the machine fe,l
into the water. The French torpedo
destroyer Harpon, which was close at
hand when the accident occurred, res
cued both Latham and the monoplane
Latham'S start was made from the
top of cliff at Sangatte, and under
propitious circumstances. The sky was
overcast, but the wind was hardly per-
ceptible. While the monoplane was
being taken from its shed and pushed
to the top of the cliff crowd of sew
eral thousand persons assembled to
witness the start. The entire popula-
ton of the neighboring villages lined
the shores below. Latham was in high
spirits and showed not the slightest
nervousness. When all was ready the
monoplane was pushed back 200 yards
from the crest of the cliff. which has a
'precipitous fall of 200 feet to the sea.
After giving an order to his assistant
to start the motors. Latham threw the
starting lever, and the machine ran
along the ground, obtaining increased
momentum at every turn.
Disappears From View.
Just before reaching the edge of the
cliff the aeronaut touched the horizon
tai lever, and the machine with is
white outstretched wings, rose grace
fully, and sailed out ovo1' the watchers.
1t gradually ascended to a height of
about 800 feet, and then, straight as
an arrow, it continued its flight to-
| wards the English coast at q rate of
50 miles per hour. In Is minutes it
had disappeared from view.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-19
FIERY CYCLE KILLS
Motor on Machine Explodes
at Berlin Race-Eleven
Are Dead.
KISSES THROUGH THRoNG
Panic and Fire Follow, People Fight
Us Beasts-FOrty Are In
jured.

Berlin, July 19.-At least IL per-
sons were killed, between so and 40
seriously injured and others hurt
when a motorcycle exploded during
a race at the old Botanic gardens
yesterday. Hospital physicians say
several of the injured are in a hope
less condition.
The bicycle, which was the pace
maker, after the blowup instantly
became all in flames. 1t plunged
like streak of lightning into mass
of closely-packed onlookers, jumping
the barrier that separated the track
and the crowd with the speed of a
comet.
Woman Pillar of Flame.
The accident happened so quickly
that none, not even the rider of the
machine was aware of it until whole
sale injury had been done. A wo-
man was the first victim. She was
hit by the kissing rocket as it leaped
through the air. knocked down, and
her dress set afire. She arose, a pill
lar of flame, and, half demented,
fought fiercely through the throng,
igniting the gowns of other women
as she struggled among them, Shrek
ing with pain.
The accident came during the sec
ond event in which well known eye
lists. including Steifbrink,- -Cpntenet;
Ryser and Stol were competing. 1t
was Ryser's machine that blew up.
After a few laps had been ridden a
tire of his bicycle burst and Ryser
lost control The benzine exploded
Immediately and in second the
cycle was ablaze.
Torch Fires Grand stand.
Ryser was hurled from the ma
chine into his competitors and he
and several of them were injured,
while his mount took the fence. So
terrific was its speed that it crashed
on through the crowd beside the
track and into the stand, where an
other throng was seated.
Spectators were pitched right and
left as the cycle sped on its wings
of death. Two women were killed AT
once and their bodies, saturated with
the flaming benzine, were burned to
cinders.
The hurtling torch, not content
with igniting the inflammable dress
es of the women, set fire to the grand
stand. The flames flashed about the
occupants. the clothing of many OF
whom already was ablaze. Panic
ensued. Men, women and children
fought like beasts. vainly trying tC
get away from the danger which had
come upon them like bolt from q
clear sky.
Beat and Kick Each other
After nearly half a hundred had
been beaten, trampled. kicked and
| cuffed by their terrified companions
cool heads managed to gain contro
and calm followed chaos.
The track where the disaster hap
pened was opened week ago yes
terday 1t originally was coated
with preparation of tar. This was
found to be unsatisfactory and ben
zine was applied to remove what was
left of the preparation. The acci'
dent was due primarily to the m1
chine skidding on slippery place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-19
GOVERNORS Ask
TAFT To MAKE
A TRIP ON RIVER

Warrington, July 19.-Letters from %
governors of states in the middle west
and south, urging President Taft to
make trip of inspection. down the
Mississippi when he goes to attend the
annual convention of the Lakes-to-thcs
Gulf Deep Waterway association at
New Orleans in November, were pre-
sented today. The president told his
callers he would be pleased to make
the inspection If it could be arranged
in connection with his trip south.