Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-03

person, or permit MS minor cnllO VI
ward to expose himself, while suffering
from any contagious disease or when,
having been exposed to such disease, la
BILE soon to develop the same or to carry
the infection thereof"
Penalty Imposed for Violation.
The penalty provided upon conviction
is a fine of not less than S. nor more
than 500. or by Imprisonment for not
less than five days nor more than six
months.
1t was later stated at the Police Court
that the law seems to make the opinion
of the health officer as prima facie evil
dence in such cases. That it is therefore
up To the counsel for Early to attack the
position taken by the health department.
The opinion or position of the health
officers dominates until the contrary Is
shown. 1t is the view of Police Court
officials that Early's lawyers will have
to show that he is not affected with
leprosy.
The law never contemplated bringing
the principals in such cases into court. II
was stated. II is therefore probable that
DIR. Woodward or DIR. Fowler will make
a sworn statement to lie court TUESDAY
when the matter comes to trial, giving
their findings as to Early's condition
The statement was made today that
Early did not come to this city with any
idea of entering suit against the authorl-
ties of the District of Columbia. He ex-
poets reparation, however. for his alleged
wrongs, but does not hope to gain 1t oy
filing suit.
He still maintains, as he always has,
that he is not affected with leprosy, and
therefore feels that he is being unjustly
treated.
Telegram From Attorney Everst.
A telegram sent last night from Platts-
~ Fol E.yeraf
received at Dr. Woodward's residence
this morning:
''On what charge is John Early held
prisoner and by whose orders? Wire me
briefly as his attorney, at my expense.
DR. Woodward referred the telegram 10
the corporation counsel for reply MT;
Thomas has been at court all day ana
no reply has been made.
similar telegram was received ID!
lanes L. Davenport commissioner or
pensions and referred to DR.. Woodward
NO one has ever said Early Is free OF
leprosy except DR.. Bulke1y OF New YORK.
I do not believe that there have been any
nrinted statements to the effect that
Early is cured, except those coming from
Dr. Bulkely: Has any one examined
Early recently? No. as far as am IN
formed. no one has.
porter this morning. while discussing the
warrant that has been issued FOR the man
who is confidently believed to be suffer-
ing from a dread contagious disease.
Up to the Police Court.
THE matter is up to the Police Court
Just at present. II the court wants MIN
to appear and stand trial for violating
section of the code which makes 1t mis-
demeanor for a man with a contagious
disease to run at large in the city, Wen
and good. Perhaps the court wants TO go
to him. The penalty under the sectlon
which / have in mind is a fine not ex-
ceeding 500 or six months In jail
What do you suppose Early came oacK
here for?" the doctor was asked
81 do not know. l suppose there are
two sides to the story. But If 1 were In
F,arly's place 1 would have kept out OF
the city, or / would not nave roaHeq
around the streets, meeting people every.
where that knew me. l do not believe at
present that Early came here 10 invite ar
rest and sue the District.
ST understand Early will not submit 10
an examination. His face is clearing up
nicely but whether the rest OF his oodv
Is as clear is question
Avoidance Of Complications.
do you have the power under this war
rant and in view OF his present oeteh'ioh
to make the examination?"
.swell. It n a hard matter to make an
of a man who refuses to let
you make 1t"
But does the law permit you TO 1orce
an examinationT
In answer to this question DIR. Wood
ward sidestepped somewhat. He IL not AZ
all anxious to give Early any cnance "
talk about assaults being committed upon
him. ..,,
well, I suppose some one might eaten
sight Of him in JAIL or perhaps the poIice
could get third degree confession from
him. said the doctor. with smile ua.
ward said: .,o .m,.
has not PARSED on whether or not Jonn
EARLY has or had lepsosy' Ia, pens aOa
when the total disability disappeared
then the pension stopped. But ! think
Early Is we'll aware of what is the mat
ter with him
promise not to come back here would
Certainly be glad of IT, do not believe
would send him to Virginia, 1or the
health authorities there would raise a
known that Early is here. I do not be
lieve that the Virginia health authorities
knew that the man was in the state at
ALL
Treated as other Cases.
DR.. woodward's letter from Commits
sioner Davenport of the pesion bureau,
which he would not allow to be copied,
stated that tho pension bureau had treat
ed Early's case in the same manner that
any other pensioner would be treated
He said that when examiners decide there
is not a ratable degree of disability from
pensioned causes the name Is dropped
from the rplls. This is the way Early
was treated, except that he was lost to
the Office from June 4. They located him
later in Virginia and sent him some
money due from June up to the time
the doctors in New York examined him
and said there was no disability"
Arrest of Early Denounced
at Barry Garrison Meeting
The arrest of John r. Early was dis
cussed and denounced at meeting of
Gen William F. Barry Garrison, No. Is.
Army and Navy Union. held last night at
G. A r. Hall.
Early is a member of Admiral David
n Il n