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No Cholera Danger Hore.

Fortunately enough IS known about
the character OF cholera and its man
ner OF transmittance 10 render exceed
ingly improbable the appearance OF
the disease in this country in epidemic
form. despite its spread into various
parts OF Europe. Formerly a popular
idea prevailed that cholera was "in
the air" That is TO say. IL was be-
lieved that the germs OF the disease
were borne through the atmosphere and
inhaled. 70 find Judgment in the hu-
man system by that means. As a mat
ter Of fact. cholera, like typhoid, is
only taken into the system by means
OF the alimentary canal II must be
swallowed with food or drink. IL the
water supply is contaminated cholera
follows. II food Is eaten which has
been polluted with the cholera PIN
ciple the result is infection. Strict
isolation OF all cases is essential and
is not more difficult in the case OF
cholera than In the case OF smallpox
or any other disease OF an epidemic
character. Inasmuch as the immigrants
from Europe enter the United States
at well organized points Of inspection
II IS exceedingly unlikely that the
disease will ind Judgment here. Cases
may creep In through Canada or Mex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30

There Is something pathetic in the edict
issued by tho Korean emperor announcing
tho absorption OF his country by Japan.
Finding It impossible to effect certain re-
forma. he says. he has felt It wise to
place the task IN other hands. No one
could havedone what the Korean emperor
has failed to do. That Is to say, no
Korean. Whether he has tried seriously
and whoieheartedly to bring his country
up toa higher level. Of civilization II be-
side the mark. The fact that all the
world knows Is that Japan has taken
Korea for its own, having first occupied
IL as a matter Of military necessity ana
then administered 1T under a vague form
Of acquitted suzerainty. and then at last
swept aside all pretense and drawn It
into mo national system as japanese ter
ritory under the name borne by the island
empire. From the beginning the Korean
emperor has been merely a pawn In this
game. What he has desired and what he
has done has been OF the slightest conse-
Quence. 1t has been his misfortune to
rule over a country whichstwoE great pow
ers songht IN bitter rivalry. Whether II
would have been better for Korea for
Russia. 20 win the~war with Japan must
remain . matter OF speculation. That
anythingsfs better than continued Korean
rule. Tor the sake Of the people OF that
oenighted land, IL TO be assumed. and II Is
to be hoped that Japan. into whose hands
the Emperor Of Korea now places the
task. with succeed In giving Korea the
osnsAt Of . sprogreesive. benevolent gov
eminent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30
Sackville-West and Lagercrantz.

Some speculation as to the reason for
the retirement OF Mr.. Lagercrantz from
the post Of Swedish minister at this cap
ital recalls a speech he made several
months ago at a Swedish function in New
York, in which he toasted Mayor Gaynor
as probably the next President OF the
United States. The indiscretion occasioned
remark at the time. but no particular pub
lie protest, and had been forgotten.
II this explains the matter in whole or
In part. II can be said that delicate piece
OF business has been well handled. An
advance is 10 he noted since the time when
Sackville-west, the British minister. was
sent packing for expressing himself. even
IN what he thought was a private letter.
on the subject of the presidency.
II is true there is a difference. Sack
ville-west spoke for Mr.. Cleveland when
a presidential contest was in progress.
The country was greatly stirred. and both
parties were seeking and using campaign
material in every quarter. Mr.. Lager
crantz spoke in a time of calm. with the
presidential contest more than two years
away.
On the other hand, Sackville-West was
baited and trapped. He had not thought
OF expressing any opinion or doing any
thing bearing on American politics. He
was drawn into his folly by means OF a
trick letter. But Mr.. Lagercrantz blum
dered OF his own motion, and at table.
where hundreds heard him and noted what
he said. His offense-for 1t was an Of
fense-was open and fragrant. and would
have been inexcusable even in a foreign
visitor In private station.
Had WI Ting-fang done such a thing
during his service in America, we should
all.have laughed. and let 1t go at that. DR..
WI made himself, and was accepted as. a
privileged person. He formed a class by
himself When he criticised our customs
and some OF our beliefs. and lectured Con-
sress for its course toward Chinese coolie
labor. the country INDUCED and enjoyed
him as a source of entertainment. He
could have nominated q candidate for
President and predicted his election with
out the slightest danger Of receiving his
passports.
Mt. Lagercrantz was probably Influenced
by the fact that Mayor Gaynor was a
feliow-guest that evening of the Swedish
Society. He wanted to be complimentary,
and his emotions got the better OF his judg-
ment- He was a little too complimentary.
Nevertheless IL was q good thing all
around that the ma tier did not take a
sensational turn. The offender drops out
quietly. and his successor, duly instructed,
will not-heip US run the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30
The Smugglers.
FROM the New York Times

1t is not, perhaps, the fact that the
wealthy family now suffering from the
humiliation of public detection in an at
tempt TO smuggle owe their wealth large
ly to the profits Of a highly protected in
dustry that first suggests comment In re-
lation to the case. Much might be said OF
the habitual inclination OF protectionists
to momentarily accept free trade ideas
when they become importers on their own
account. But whatever notifications our
tariff laws may undergo under the influ-
ence of enlightenment. II Is not likely that
jewelry will ever be admitted free. A
tariff for revenue will still be enforced
and the duty on furs. laces. diamonds and
pearl necklaces will always be high. The
remark Of the head of the afflicted family
on the pier that IAN American citizen
ought to be allowed to bring In anything,
may be taken as the emotional expression
of a moment of responsibility. He
probably does not think that American
citizens should be permitted to bring In
farm implements We have spoken OF
this family as afflicted. Their present
plight certainly compels sympathy. IL a
large proportion OF their fellow-beings In
the same agreeable walk Of life are not
sorry for them they ought to be. The
habit OF petty smuggling has been quite
common among wealthy Americans who
often go abroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30

leo. but II pgo@Oe1y recognized they
are not likoly 20 cause trouble.
In the epidemic Of 1888. when the
city Of Hamburg was desperately
stricken with cholera, an effective
demonstration was afforded Of the fact
that this disease Is water-borne. A
small section Of Hamburg was then
supplied with filtered water. the great
er part Of the people taking their
drinking water from the River Elbe.
While the people were sickening and
dying by hundreds in all other parts
Of the city. not a case developed with
in the small area to which filtered
water was served. This was the most
fortunate manifestation Of the true
nature OF cholera and its real cause OF
transmission which the world has
ever witnessed. and the cause Of water
filtration was Immediately advanced
so that other cities. which had previ-
ously regarded the sanitary treatment
OF the drinking water with doubt. as
a costly and useless fad. FASTENED to
adopt means to protect the people from
the ravages OF diseases carried by the
drinking supply.
While the Hamburg epidemic was at
It's nelSnt ana the disease was Knock
ing at the doors OF New York. with
several large liners held in quarantine.
the streets Of that great city were dot
ted with bonfires. 1t was the prevalent
belief that only by this means was IT
possible to purify the atmosphere and
drive out the disease germs. Today
IL cholera we're to appear at quarantine
there would probably be no such fool
ish demonstration Of semi-panic. The
people have learned to have more con-
fidence in the assurances OF sanitari-
ans. They are no longer driven by un-
reasoning fear into absurdities. The
day OF the shotgun quarantine" by
which one state formerly guarded it
self against the entertainments OF yell
low fever patients or suspects. has
passed. The mosquito Is now recognized
as the real enemy Of society. and in
stead Of -patrolling state boundaries
with armed guards intelligent public
officials today drain ponds and compel
the covering OF cisterns as measures
Of public protection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30
Democracy and the House.

Senator Bailey states the case for his
party very clearly and convincingly. An
unusual opportunity presents itself, and
the democracy must rise 20 IT, The oc-
casion calls for courage-for not only
willingness. but eagerness, to accept re-
sponsibility.
Mr.. Bailey's remarks grow out OF some
speculation as to whether II would not
be better for the democracy in the long
run to fail In this years campaign.
Those who hold this view point out that
the party Is not as yet united on public
issues, and that II It controls the next
House these divisions will be emphasized
and widened on the eve OF the presiden-
tial campaign. And so they think that
another republican House, adding to that
partys embarrassments and divisions at
that time, would be a good thing for the
democrats.
The Texas senator's reply is very pat.
If the democracy is unprepared for. and
incapable Of managing. the affairs OF the
House as they relate to the country.
what will be its claims to larger powers
two years hence? On the other hand. IL
1t can take the House and show capacity
and conservatism there, its appeal for
the presidency in 1912 will be 50 much
the stronger.
In all probability. Mr.. Bailey does not
minimize the task that control OF the
next House will impose on his party.
First and foremost will come the tariff
question. The democracy will be obliged
to show its hand on that. Baileyites and
Bryanites agree in denunciation OF the
Payne law. but are not agreed as to the
e%,,<o $ako r.
Bryan calls the Baileyites protectionists
| because they oppose the proposition Of
free raw materials. But the name does
not brighten the Baileyites. and win not
influence them in any legislative en-
counter.
And behold the situation: A democratic
House with Mr.. Clark in the chair will
be a Bryanite body. Mr.. Clark has for
years been one OF Mr.. Bryan's lieuten-
ants. They are at one on the tariff. as
| on other things, and q House bill revising
| the Payne law should show a pronounced
Bryanite shape.
In the Senate. Mr.. Bailey, except by
title. Is the democratic ieader-easily the
foremost man Of the minority. No demo-
cratic House tariff bill could. Of course.
pass the Senate as now constituted, but
the subject would inevitably come up
there. and then would appear the differ
ence between tho Texas senator and the
peerless leader on the whole tariff ques-
| tion.
But. as Mr.. Bailey declares. the democ-
| racy must show its hand, and. II posi-
BILE. convince the country that it Is now
dependable In matters OF national policy
The fight for the next House is on and
in earnest, and both sides are trying to
earn the cowboys epitaph.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30
Population Of Philadelphia.

There appears to be some uneasiness
in certain quarters as to what the forth
coming census figures will show for Phil
adelphia, though for what reason 1t is
other and higher ambitions than the ex-
pansion of its population by the arbitrary
annexation Of the surrounding country.
the expedient upon which Chicago chiefly
relies to place itself In the position OF
second city of the country. or by the
announcement of those methods Of hous-
ing by which density Of population Is Sc
cured at the cost of comfort and health.
1t has no desire to sacrifice its position
as a city OF homes. Its citizens VIII await
the Official computation with unrumed
complacency, knowing we'll that the
growth Of the city is not to be measured
by the statistics collected within the
legal limits of the municipality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30
Campfire to Confagration.

A cartoon In a recent issue or the Spo-
kane Spokesman Review. with the caption
Haunted" showing a terror-strtcken
man with a score of accusing hands point
ing at him. and bearing the laoel Inc
Careless Camper" implies not merely a
possible but a very probable origin OF
onfiagration which has DESTROYED mil
lions Of dollars worth Of property and a
large number of human lives. No better
recipe for great fire in any extensive
wooded section could be asked than a
dry season and the embers Of dying
Are. A gust OF wind or perhaps a trail
Of leaves from the glowing Goals to other
inflammable material Is all that would
be necessary to start In an hour what a
thousand trained men could not stop In a
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30
The Emperor at It Again.

Kaiser wilhelm's long silence has not.
apparently, been productive OF any new
IDEAS His speech at Koenigsberg was
AZ true TO the Hohenzollern instinct as
the proverbial needle to the pole. In
fact, the emperor seems to have reiapsed
4 little. OF late years he had learned to
say we, us and ours In a generous, in
elusive sort Of way, but the late cabied
reports OF the Koenigsberg address would
Indicate that he has returned to the con-
ception Of I. me and mine. This. OF
course. Is the true Hohenzollern attitude.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30
Germany.

OF course there win be no apologies
from. or in the name Of. the kaiser He
did not go on half-cocked. but meant
what he said. and will stand up to the
deliverance. There 10 neither danger nor
new matter.in the speech. His own peo-
pie. and all outside peoples. have been
taking him At his own appraisement for
twenty years. He has gone his way
without involving his country in war.
while the German people In that time
have exercised q growing influence on
their own affairs and are stronger as a
nation now. than ever before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30

doubtedly popular. His crowds VIII
increase in size. ana the revolver on
the table In front Of him VIII lend
earnestness to his words and insure
respectful treatment for him. Strenu-
Gus politics IL the order Of the day. and
strenuousness IL not altogether mat
ter Of words. One politician diners
from another politician in strenuous
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30
The prosaic Present.

Once the song Of the sea was q song
OF g1ee.
With q chorus short but fine:
It rippled away like the foaming spray.
With a.savory tinge Of brine.
They sang OF the sail and the dancing
gale,
And. that every one might know
The right refrain, they would sing
sgatp.N
"Yo no. my lads. 20 ho!"
But the song Of the sea that assumes
to be
Correct in q modern form.
Will tell OF a bunk in q stateroom
shrunk.
Where you toss with an inward
Your friends SO dear are not waiting
near:
At the landing. In a row,
Are the customs clerks. And each one
remarks,
"You owe. my lads, you owe!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30
SHOOTING STARS.
BIT PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Loneliness Averted.

ct suppose you will feel lonely
when the summer boarders return to
the city,
'I don't know that I will" replied
Farmer Corntossel. when my boy
Josh an the two hired men sit down
to eat, they kick jes the same as IL
they paid regular board"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30
Taken at His Word.

"Since you are so busy today" said
the urbane journalist. will you kindly
tell me when and where I can meet
you for an interview
go to blazes." exclaimed the irate
politician.
Thanks. I'll consider II an appoint
ment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30
Fista and 0mce

The South Carolina candidate who
disposed physically OF. six Of his en-
emies at one time from his place on
the speakers stand will probably be
reelected. 1t Is not the most praise
worthy method Of campaigning. but un,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30

When an Indian gets beyond the
stage where he Is ready to scalp some
body he falls more or less into danger
Of being financially skinned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30

Mr.. Roosevelt neglected to advise the
farmer to refrain from behaving In a
proud and naughty manner toward the
people In the cities who have to buy pork
and potatoes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30

The idea OF guiding an airship across
the Atlantic is encouragement. inasmuch
as 1t may substitute splash for the
disastrous impact with terra firma.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30

Central America will never enjoy the
prosperity II should command until Il
provides less encouragement for the
emotional artist in politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30

Not being a New York statesman. Mr..
Longworth will scarcely feel 1t his DUTY
to chastise Vice President Sherman for
anything that may have happened In
his bailiwick
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30

Announcements that germs have been
discovered on the rim of beer glass
help to combat the terrible theory that
they are all camped out on the edges
Of the milk bottles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30

The absence OF swear words from
Esperanto sometimes makes the Ian
guage seem particularly discouraging
20 Q struggling novice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30

The decision In New York that
things weighing fifteen ounces must
not be sold as weighing q pound does
away with the necessity Of revising the
school books.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30

1he high cost OF living may help
- discourage the Mormons from try
ing 90 af.ord either. polygamy or poll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30

There. are times when the title OF
king" In Spain does not, seem much
mere Significant than that OF colonel"
IN Kentucky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30

The scarcity OF Holsters may yet give
the Chesapeake crab a chance to come
forward and be appreciated at his true
worth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30
A Reminder.

TT is said" remarked the man who
was inspecting the labels In Q wine
shop, that reading makes q full man. Z"
THAT depends" replied the propri-
stor. ION whether ne tries to digest the
entire contents Of what he reads"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30

Some feminine readers are said to
have lost faith In their once favorite
novelists simply because they could
not see their way clear to writing that
either Of the heroes In their prize
night stories looked like q Greek god. /"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30

According to the reports OF his where
abouts. DR.. Cook travels as rapidly as
IL he were still on lecture tour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
TX Bulletin:
LABOR DAY At the SHORE
Bulletin.

Labor Day is the last general holiday Of the
son. this Monday, September and affords
excellent opportunity spend Saturday. Sunday and Monday
at the shore
The schedule of the Pennsylvania Railroad 10
Long Branch Asbury Park, Ocean Grove Elberon Spring
Lake, Beach Haven Atlantic City. Cape May, Wildwood
Ocean City, Sea Isle City and the other popular the
New Jersey Coast will continue Labor Day. bringing them
within easy reach Of the citizens Of Washington There
through Atlantic City which leaves Washington IDS
PM week days, with Buffet Parlor and coaches.
ANY Ticket Agent Of the Pennsylvania Railroad viii give
you information regarding rates OF fare and time Of trains
Telephone Main $780,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30

II cannot be denied that frst-class
contributing editor gets q lot OF time
for outside work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30
Among Suhurhanites.

"Last summer slept under blan-
ket every night"
"You were lucky to sleep. Out our
way we had to stay awake to keep the
FIRE going"
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EIIn order 20 avoid delays on account OF
personal absence letters 10 THE STAR
should not be addressed TO any Individual con-
nected with the ONCE, but simply to THE STAR,
or 10 the Editorial Business Department,
according to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-30
The Canvas Back Cloud.

II there were clouds like painters make
So woolly, round and small.
How useful they would be to break
An aviator's fall.
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Linen Pillow Slips. en- A.
broddered In white. with ASC
ruffies: 6Dc value. Special.
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Entered a. second class mail matter at the pos
Office at Washington. ID. {.