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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-23
ENFORCEMENT OF PURE FOOD
AND DRUGS ACT.

In the course Of the administration
of the pure food and drugs act there
have been many controversies kicked
up. Some of these controversies con-
tinue 70 rage. and will rage for an in
definite period. For instance, there is
the question of the use of benzoate Of
soda. A referee board Of distinguished
chemists passed on benzoate of soda,
was not able 20 find it damaged healthy
human beings, and as a result the
manufacturers using this preventative
were given the benefit OF the doubt
and allowed to 90 on using it. Many
good people believed then, and will
continue 70 believe, that 1t would have
been better and more in accord with
the principles of right administration
of law to give the public the benefit
of the doubt, but unfortunately we
have not reached that high plane in
governmental affairs. Qlite too gener-
ally the doubts are resolved in favor
of the special interests and the public
is lett to take its chances.
Other large and contrOverted ques-
lions in connection with the pure food
and drugs act are still in dispute II is
to be hoped if there are in relation to
them any doubts as to which way to
turn they viii be resolved IN the favor
Of the plain people who are most
vitality concerned because they have to
do the consuming.
But it deserves to be said that out
side OF the range Of the great con-
troverted questions in connection with
this law, the Department of Agricul-
ture is doing much effective work In
a quiet way, with little fuss about it,
large quantities of food products and
drugs which are adulterated or mis-
branded, or both, are being seized and
in the end condemned, with the admin
istration of punishment in some cases.
Some of the stuff seized is absolutely
unfit for human consumption. 1t can
not be doubted that on the whole an
immense amount Of good is being done
by the enforcement of the law and the
Department of Agriculture is entitled
to due measure Of credit for it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-23
Lets Record Tell 1t.

CENATOR SMOOT doesn't care a rap
- whether he has an audience when
he addresses the Senate or not. He
even objects when an associate in
sists upon a quorum.
Senator Hepburn Of Idaho, during
the course of the recent Smoot speech
on the long and short haul amend
ment, proposed that the roll be called
He wanted more Senators TO hear the
argument being made.
81 propose a roll CALI said Senator
Hepburn. 'I want the Senate to hear
what the Senator from Utah is say
ing. The material he is quoting is too
good to be wasted on the desert air"
1t so happened that not more than
one-half dozen members of the SEN
ate were on the floor at the time.
The others had strolled out into the
cloak rooms or had gone home.
81 beg of the Senator from Idaho
that he not insist upon a roll call. "
replied Senator Smoot. Just let the
matter go. All interested can read
nv speech in the Record. I would
strongly prefer that I be allowed TO
proceed"
Perhaps, too. Senator Snoot knew
that If a roll cali were ordered and
the Senate assembled, that it would
not be FIVE minutes before the cham
her was empty again. He knew that
the members stray into the Senate.
stand with smoking cigars until their
name is reached, respond Here" then
quietly amble back to the soft arm
chairs OF the cloak room.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-23
der goes forth that bareback is to go
with me army no more.
A STUDY OF INDUSTRIAL
TRAINING.

The Bureau of Labor of the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor viii soon
begin an exhaustive study of the ques-
tion of industrial training. A pre-
liminary inquiry is now on foot having
for its purpose determination as to
the exact lines along which the study
viii be directed The Federation of
Labor and that part of the general
public interested in the material
prosperity of the country have joined
in the urgent requests to the depart
ment which have brought about this
study of the situation.
The result will nc doubt Justly the
time and expense of the inquiry and
the reports will be awaited with con-
siderable interest. The cause of in
dustrial education has been gaining
support in intelligent quarters for a
long time. To say this is not neces-
sarily TO disparage literary training.
The rising generation viii still be aided
and encouraged to acquire a rounded
education which viii comprehend every
branch of polite learning. But with
thousands of young men and women
the question of most vital Importance
is to make a living and an industrial
education is essential if they are to
60 out into the world equipped as they
should be.
The progress of science and the null
tiplication of labor-saving devices
have made industrial education, to
far greater extent than ever before in
the history of the world, a distinct
branch of learning, and the fever of
competition has made manual train
ing increasingly necessary. The field
is broadening every day, and the
Bureau of Labor does we'll to take up
the subject and study it thoroughly.
Its report will be awaited with interest
throughout the country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-23
WHY INSURGENCY IS GROW
ING IN THE HOUSE.

The debate in the House between
Representative Butler Ames of Afassa-
chusetts and Chairman Serene Payne,
of the Ways and Means Committee,
on the resolution favoring freer and
better trade relations with Canada is
not without its illuminating side on
matters other than relations with the
Dominion. 1t sheds a good deal of
light on the question why there is in
surgency in the House, why there is
deep dissatisfaction with the rules,
and why insurgency has ceased TO De
confined TO any one set Of men or to
any section
1t appears that last March Mr.. Ames
introduced a resolution which went to
the Ways and Means Committee ex-
pressing the judgment of the House in
favor of closer relations with Canada
That was the end of the resolution.
Mr.. Payne and his colleagues on Ways
and Means proceeded to bury it, and il
remains inferred beyond hope OF resur-
rectiOn. They would not even allow
hearing on it, despite a petition
signed by seyenty-seven members of
the House, Republicans at that. Mr..
Payne replied that me petition "does
not change the attitude of the mem
bers OF the committee with whom
have conferred Mr.. Ames says that
TO his request for hearing, Mr.. Payne
~arrogantly insisted that, as far as you
could find out, no one wanted the reso-
luton, and that it was not good po-
litical sense" And in a letter to Mr..
Payne, Mr.. Ames says:
Il is just such hidebound intolerance
Of the desires and rights of others, that
is forcing members TO advocate. against
their better Judgment. a committee Of
committees in the House in order 10
purge Itself Of such individual misrlIe
and abuse of power 1t is Just such
domination and disregard of the public
desire that is fostering he movement
OF insurgency not only IN the House. but
also the widespread insurgency with
which we are now face TO face.
And tbs, bear in mind, is not the
expression Of a Western progressive,
but of a Massachusetts member who
has generally been regular" 1t ex-
plains, in part, why it is that Can
nonism and Aldrichism are losing their
grip.
Just why Messrs. Payne and DalzeIl
and a small group of Republicans con
trolling Ways and Means should so
far arrogate authority 10 themselves
81 to refuse even hearing 70 seventy
seven other Republicans in the House
Is impossible Of understanding except
on the theory that they are deter
mined there shall be no fair and open
consideration Of the tariff question in
any fashion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-23

squares and parks which, when en-
joyed, make life worth while. In no
other city of equal size is there such
opportunity for outdoor life, which,
for young and cid alike, gives the
relief which destroys monotony.
Thus, from every direction comes
the invitation to enjoy the open air
If one would lessen his burdens, obtain
peace and happiness, he should take ad-
vantage of natures hospitality. Go to
the country or to the park. Spin
along the dasty roads if you have an
automobile, or take a cross-country
walk if the limit of your resources is
the carfare to get to the city line. But
get out somewhere-anyRhere. It will
do you good. Even the porch or the
front doorstep of a summer evening
is better than being housed UP.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-23
GETTING ONTO THE CURVES
OF HALLEf,S COMET.

Apparently the astronomers have a
good deal to learn about Halley's
comet However, one thing which they
have Psotested from the first has been
verified, and that is the harmlessness
of the celestial wa,lderer FIR. Algue,
the noted astronomer in charge of the
observatory at Manila, makes the most
positive assertions based on exhaustive
observations followed under favorable
conditions. He reports that no solid
matter was revealed.
Presumably these observations will
be confirmed from other places where
the conditions were similarly favor
able. They come too late, however, TO
affect the people who have suffered
from the delusion that the comet would
bump the world and send it spinning
and its denizens with it-of into space.
Deaths have been reported on account
Of the comet; some people have gone
mad; others have experienced milder
forms of distress. No doubt before
another three-quarters of a century
comes around greater confidence viii be
felt IN the assurances of the sstrono-
mers. Much may be made Of the re-
assuring results Of the Philippine OBJ
seTvatiOns.
Meanwhile we can look forward to
a long and lively discussion of the
question: Why is the comets tailf
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-23
STARTS
CONTINENT WALK

NEW YORK, May 2s.-with a crowd
Of 1900 persons cheering him. John En-
mis-. long distance walker, left the CITY
hall today in an attempt 70 emulate the
feat Of Weston in walking across the
country.
Ennis. who is siIty-eight years old.
and lives IN STANFORD Conn, will try 10
break Weston's record. despite the fact
that he viii travel oN>sr route $50 miles
longer than that Travelled by Weston
Ennis said Weston declared nobody but
did. 'e
am going 20 show him that an
1rlshman can 60 him one better said
E !Is' and me crowd cheered him.
WO mounted policemen accountant.
Ennis up Broadway, but left him an the
CITY limits. Ennis &c rries no De craee.
out mas ms belongings sent ahead bv
expects TO stop each day ii1
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-23
Stage Set for Payne.

IT is not OFTEN that Speaker Cannon
becomes intensely interested In the
proceedings OF the House when he IS. not
presiding over that somewhat trouble
some body There are exceptions 20 the
rule. however. and one Of the executions
was when Serene T. Payne. co-author
with Senator Aldrlch Of the tarfr law.
delivered a campaign argumehe in de-
tense OF his production.
Mr.. Psyne's speech was heard With
great interest not only on the ReUubIi-
can side but also on the part of Demo-
Gratis. Not the least interested member
was Champ Clark. minority leader who.
at some future date. expects 70 poke the
Payne argument full Of holes Clark
found difficulty IN hearing the New
Yorker. and finally requested him %
step down IN front Of the Speakers
desk.
Instantly the situation took on the
aspect Of drama, or comedy, accord
ing 70 the viewpoint. There was a hus-
tie and hustle to present a proper stage
setting. Mr. Payne was the leading
man Of the occasion. His cIer.l, loaded
down With an arrnful Of stats tics and
books Of various kinds, constituted the
property man, and Speaker Cannon took
upon himself the duties Of stage man
ager.
Having some knowledge OF the i'm
pOrtance Of Mr.. Payne's remarks the
Speaker desired that they have the best
possible effect not only on the audience
but also on the country. Accordingly
he found place for the leading man
at the long table occupied by the Of
fetal reporters. With a dexterity that
seemed to- Indicate previous experience
he hustled a couple OF tables TO the
front one Tor the use of Mr.. Pavne's
clerk and another to be occupied by the
official reporter. whose transcription of
the speech will be printed and distri-
btted from one end Of the land TO the
other
Surveying the stage setting with a
critical eye the Speaker then dragged
a chair 10 a spot in front OF the row
OF desks on the Republican side, where
he could enjoy the kind OF political ar
g1ment which is dear to his heart.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-23
In the Mail Bag
Cigarettes and Soldiers.

To the Editor OF The Washington Times:
The writer Of this article hopes that
some means may be adopted 10 prevent
the smoking of cigarettes by the men
Of Our army.
1t Is certainly vicious habit, and II
continued will render the soldier totally
unit for the service. and I think every
physician viii back me up in this state
ment-
The cadets at the West Point Military
Academy prohibited from smoking
cigarettes or having them IN their pos
session, and why this should not be done
in the army l cannot understand.
If II is necessary for the officer or
enlisted man to smoke. let them use a
pipe, but by all means cut out the cigar
cite in the army. OLD VETERAN.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-23
Is THE ARMY TO BE DEPRIVED
OF HARD-TACK2

Is the army TO lose its hard-tack?
There are rumblings of some such dis
ester as this. They are not entirely
vague or remote, and are near enough
10 give Oid army men uneasiness. It
appears the commissary general Is test
ing new form Of yeast bread. made
under a recipe that preserves its pala-
liability and at the same time imparts
10 the'food article the necessary keep
ing qualities. So far, tests of the new
bread show that it can be kept over
month and still be in perfectly good
condition.
just think Of the next great army
of the United States that goes forth to
battle subsisting on yeast bread and
having no trace Of bareback in its
hsversachs.
Grizzled veterans of the civil war,
grim old sergeants who spent years
fighting the Indians on the plains, sol
diers who have linked" through the
tangled trails and dismal swamps of
the Philippines, viii be saddened by
the thought that bareback. that an
cient and honorable institution. Is going
to be relegated and retired They will
have misgivings about 1t. They will
wonder how any set of men can pos
sibly put up the real article in the way
Of a scrap without the consultations of
hard tack, bacon, and 'black strap
or army coffee. How many battles
have been fought and won upon them,
how many campaigns have been con-
Quoted to success with no other IA
tions2 To hungry soldiers, these make
9 meal fit for any manner Of men.
Those who have experienced them will
have a suspicion that yeast bread is
for mollycoddles, no matter what MAJ
be said as to the greater healthfulness
OF the new preparation.
Thousands Of those who have fol-
lowed the flag will heave sigh and
shed tear on that day when the Or
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-23
c capital T aIes.
Plenty of Time.

"A s old Knute goes. so goe. Mime
"a sofa"
That rs the theory on which the great
mass Of Republican voters in Minnesota
decide public questions Of moment. ac-
cUrding to a member OF the House from
that State.
When United States Senator Knute
Nelson decided TO become an insurgent
during the tariff session OF the present
Congress, Minnesota Republicans be-
came insurgents and all Of their Repre-
sentatives in the Horse, with the excep-
ton Of Jim" Tawney. took their cue
from Knute and Insrged also. At this
session Knute decided that he would IN
surge against the railroad bill Mime
sofa members Of the House decided that
II would be wise TO adopt a similar atti-
tuds and they, too. are "agin" the pet
production OF Attorney General Wicker
sham.
Ant in Minnesota the Norweg an and
Swedish vote decide the fate Of arnbi-
uous statesmen Enute Nelson is a Mo-
Wegian by birth and he can get the
state Of mind OF that element OF voters
In hts State quicker than any other
-AA0A ~-NA4Ae- 4AhSAuttll14lN lic makes 10
his business 90 see that the state of
mind referred TO has high regard FOR
the personality and statesma Mike ability
OF one Knute Nelson.
They tell a story In r.. s~nafe cloak
rooms about a csmpai-s. ratcr who
was delivering spec -hes - = Minnesota.
He marveled at the hOlG -Ielson had
on the people OF the State. One day ne
was discussing the subject with a --or-
wegian political boss To HIS amaze
ment he discovered that the rest OF the
folks in Washington who were generally
supposed 70 have something TO do with
shaping the destiny o. the ration were
lot Of amateurs when compared with
Nelson He therefore deciaed 10 put
the matter 10 a supreme test
"Knute Nelson" the Norwegian boss
had declared, he oan smart fellar.
Smartes' Teller IN whole wUrl'.-
do you think Nelson IS as sasr. as
the Almighty" the campaiEner asked
Wal" answered the Norwegian.
scratching his head -eaectively, aKnuta
he ban young Teller Vet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-23
GOOUT OF DOORS-LIVE NEXT
TO NATURE.

Theaters are closing and other forms
of indoor entertainments are being sus-
pended for the summer. This is the be-
ginning of the season of life out-of
doors, in the open air, next-to-nature,
and that sort of thing. 1t is the
great opportunity for everybody,
grown-ups as well az children, to get
a better, a healthier, and a happier
view of life.
No atmosphere is so refreshing as
that of the country. Like the morning
dew Is melted in the sun, so the mists
of worry and care which hang over
men in the cities are swept away in
the country atmosphere All around
the country is respondent in its green
of a new spring and fragrant with the
perfume of ilacs and May blossoms.
And the road thereto is wide open alike
to rich and poor, 70 the rich man with
an automobile and to the poor man
whose only possession is a stout pair
OF legs
No other urban community has a
more vast and variable a territory at
its very gates than Washington. There
is variety of scenery and a profusiol
OF trees and flowers. Every car line
leads somewhere in the country. Every
hard-paved street fguratively turns
into some cool country lane or winds
into a delightful suburban district
which spells relief and forgetfulness
to tired minds.
Even within the city Washington
possesses an acreage of green spots,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-23
MYSTERY
PUZZLES POLICE

BOSTON. May 1.-THE police are puz-
zled today BY the mystery surrounding
the death Of Herbert l. LittIeheld \
retired merchant whose body, weighted
down with two bricks and a pair of
heavy dumbbells, fncIosed in = Boston
Gag fastened by a belt around the
waist was found in the Charles river
basin yesterday.
A search Of the body revealed l,.y
&c room al the Copley square Horsi
and a valuable gold watch a. -
wallet was also found in ore ~ -
pockets OF the mans coat IftfIe+5ej5
olSaI peared from the hotel Fridsv- Ma,
Is. and nothing had been seen or be sa-
OF MIN since The dead man was fortv-
I've years old and had lived az the
hotel several years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-23
Mrs. John T. Rodgers
VIII Lezve for York Harhor

Mrs. John F. Rodgers will leave
Washington about the first Of June
for her cottage at York Harbor, where
she viii be Joined later In the sum
mer by her sOn-fn-Isw and dsugbrer
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace II. Westcott.
=
Judge and Mrs Daniel Thew Wright
viii close their Washington residence
the middle OF June and 20 20 their
cottage at Blackstone Islands. on the
Potomac, for the summer They will
be accompanied by their daughters
Miss Wright and Miss Alice Wright.
the latter Of whom viii be one OF the
oebutantes Of next season.
Miss Maitland Marshall has issued
invitations for a card party on Friday
evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-23
BISHOP DELEGATES
NEW PARISH HALL

With simple But impressive ceremonies
'he new parish hall at St. Mary's Chapel.
on TWenty-thlrd street northwest, was
DEDICATED BY the Right Rev. Alfred
Harding, Bishop OF Washington Tsbe
exercises were held yesterday afternoon
large number of Episcopclians attend
ed the services
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-23
Mrs. Frederick Wesson
To Spend Summer In Europe.
Daphnephoria
Given In Spite Of Weather.

Despite the damp weather it was an
nounced today that the ancient Greek
festival. Daphnephoria. which IS being
arranged by Mrs Barney and Mrs Bar
Der. would take place this afternoon ac-
cordlng 20 the schedule. except in case
Of actual rain
The festival was TO be held at the
Oaks, the beautiful Blount estate in
GEORGETOWN. at Thi-ty-firsr and r
streets. this afternoon at 40 o'clock, for
the benefit OF NeighbOrhood House.
The Oaks affords a most picturesque
settling for the artistic production and
society folk are evincing great interest
IN the undertaking. which is one OF the
most elaborate Mrs. Barney has ever
given at the Capital
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-23
Army and Macy
SerU5oe Orders
ARMY

Leave OF absence for two months. to
take effect upon his relief from re-
cfuiting duty, is granted First Lieut.
HERBERT J. EVANS, Ninth Intan-
try. recruiting officer.
First Lieutenant JOHN s. LAMBIE.
JR-, Medical Corps, IS relieved from
further duty IN the Philippines diyis-
lon, and upon his arrival at San
Francisco. Cal. on the transport
Sherman viii report IN person 10 the
medical superintendent, Army Trans
port Service. for reassiglment 20
duty as transport surgeon OF the
Sherman. with station az San Fran
cisco. Cal
Leave Of absence for two months, with
permission 20 90 beyond the sea IS
granted Col. STANHCPE z Bill NJ,
ordnance department, TO take ~1ecL
on or about July Is, 1910
Leave OF absence for two months, 70
take effect on OF about September J.
1910. is granted Captain RICHARD
lery.
Captain DANIEL ". ARNOLD, quar-
termaster, now AZ San francisco,
Cal, viii proceed to ST. Paul, MINI,
and report In person 10 the com
mandinS general, Department OF Da-
kota. for assignment 20 duty II
charge OF the Office Of chief quar-
termaster Of that department. re-
nevlng ColOpel J. ESTCOURT SAW
YER. assistant quartermaster gen
eral.
Major PIERRE c STEVENS. pay
master. Is detailed for duty as chief
paymaster OF the camp OF instruc-
ton 70 be held ar Gettysburg, Pa.
during the month Of July, 1910 and
viii report by letter az once 10 Brig
adler General WILLIAM ". WOTH-
ERSPOON.
Captain FRED c. DOYLE is relieved
from duty in the Department OF the
Colorado. 70 take effect al such time
as Will enable him 20 comply with
this order. and VIII proceed az the
proper time 20 san Francisco. Cal.
and take the transport 70 sail from
that place on or about September :.
1910. for the Philippine Islands and
upon arrival at Manila will report
in person 70 the commanding gen
eral, Philippine Division, for assign
ment 10 duty.
Colonel JOHN TWEEDALE, United
States army. retired, IS relieved from
-. Special Orders, No. i5s, July :,
1905, War Department, assigning him
10 active duty and designating him
as a member and secretary OF the
ChickamaUga and Chattanooga Ma
tiOnal Park Commission He viii
proceeS 20 his home
Major LOUIS T. HESS, Medical Corps.
is relieved from duty al Fort
Leavenworth. Kansas. and viii
York. and report in person 70 the
commanding officer OF that post
for duty and by letter 20 the com
handing general. Department OF
the East, relieving Major LEIGH
A FULLER Medical Corps. who
upon being thus relieved viii pro
coed 70 Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
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What's on the Program
Tonight in Washington

Convention Hall-Sunday school conven-
ton:
7:3O D. m.-Service OF praise
7:45 .. m--Scripture reading and prayer.
s p. REPRESENTATION of the Mexican
flag.
s:45 p. m--Address by the Rev. ]. VIII
bur Chapman
Chevy Chase L.ake-'Tmperials" May
ball.
Ladies' Section. Columbia Turnverein.
hostesses at dance, TUrnverein Club
House, D. m