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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-13

The new model No. ID, Maxim silencer,
is not a standard article of issue to the
regular army, 1t is announced, and there
fore cannot be issued for the use OF the
organized militia.
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and the enlisted personnel Of the Hospital


In addition to the assignment of these
sanitary troops to regimental and other
organizations of the line In the proportion
OF four officers and twenty-four enlisted
men to full regiments. the field service
regulations provide for four field hos
pitfalls and four ambulance companies for
each division.
Though the division is the administra-
tive unit. the proportion of these medical
organizations is contemplated to be one
field hospital and one ambulance COM
pany to each brigade.
These ambulance companies and field
hospitals are distinct and separate
units. and are commanded by separate
medical officers. The Field Service
Regulations. 1910. contemplate that an
ambulance company shall consist of
twelve ambulances. three escort wagons,
the necessary mounts, draught and pack
animals, and a personnel Of four COM
missioned officers and maximum en-
listed strength Of seventy-nine men and
a minimum of forty-three
A filed hospital of medical supplies
and equipment for 108 patients consist
Of eight escort wagons. the necessary
animals, a personnel of five commits
stoned officers, and maximum en-
listed personnel Of fifty-seven and a
minimum Of thirty-three.
The functions OF an ambulance COM
pany in time of action is to establish
and man dressing station in a zone
Of relative safety and transport such
from the regimental aid stations to the
dressing station. and from thence to
the field hospital.
The field hospital is mobile unit,
and cares for and shelters the sick
and wounded only until transferred to
the evacuation lines. :.
Recent Investigation on the part or
the division of militia affairs demon
strates that, with but few exceptions:
the National Guard organizations Of
the various states are. at their very
best, unprepared to care for sick and
wounded beyond the regimenta1 aid sta
tons. and have made no provision Tor
back to the regimental lines. 1t
is desired by the War Depart
ment to impress upon the state and
territorial militia authorities the I'M
portance OF this , sanitary service, n; ana
branches, it is one of the essentia!
auxiliary means for the support of
combatant troops in field service and
that it is desirable that steps should
to make provision for ambulance COM
panies and field hospitals, according to
the organization prescribed in Field
Service Regulations, 1910.
states organize these medical units in
the proportion Of one to each brigade.
and that states whose military force is
less than one brigade. organize at least
one Of these units, either an aInouidhce
company or field hospital.
Aside from their Importance from a
military point Of view. the possession OF
such trained, organized. mobile, sanitary
units, capable of dispatch in a few hours
to scenes Of civil disaster. such as fires,
floods, earthquakes. cyclones. etc. is
most valuable asset for commonwealth
to possess and a potent source Of popu-
Iarity and encouragement for the exist
ence Of a National Guard.
II X
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There is no authority Of law for charg-
ing to funds allotted under section 1851,
Revised Statutes. as amended. the ex-
penses of subsistence for the time spent
by a member Of the organized militia
in a camp hospital during the period of
a joint camp of instruction. after the
termination Of the period of service of
his organization. All expenses incurred
during the time. not covered by the
maneuvers and the time involved i'm 60
ing to home stations should he met by
the state.
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coal miners in the fifth, composed a win
ming congressional quartet. 1t was the
republican brand from the burning. in
the fifth congressional district. as he was
opposed by a popular and able democrat
in the person of Rankin Wiley.
With candidates possessing similar at
tributes on legislative and minor county
tickets the democrats were able to doubly
profit by the peculiar conditions. and their
victory has impressed them with the re-
sponsibility of making good SO as to win
two years hence. The.republicans are not
exactly disheartened, but they are won
dering if they are not due to lose in 1912.
when they look around and ask them
selves who are to take the places Of the
old leaders.
Men they had in mind for governor in
1912 are now dismissed as risky. Fred o.
Blues boom suffered by his defeat for re-
election to the state senate. Charles w.
Swisher suffered likewise by the success
full rebellion against the election OF his
right.hand bower, Joe McDermott, who
And Joe Gaines. who was a candidate-in-
waiting for the United States Senate and
q gubernatoriaI prospect as the stepping
stone, got an awful jolt when Lttlepage
bowied him over.
Administration Is Handicapped.
The Glasscock administration is credit
able, but not strong. The governor means
well, but has been handicapped by con-
tinued i'll health and the divisions in his
party.
But while the republicans are mystified
and reather respondent in viewing the sit
uation for the near future. they are q
little bit encouraged over the probability
OF an old-fashioned democratic row over
the senatorship They will hardly be dis
appointed.
Hungry democrats are elated over their
likelihood Of connecting with jobs around
the statehouse during the legislative ses-
sion this winter. They will have all the
house attaches, but there must be a divi-
sion In the senate, as that body will stand
fifteen to fifteen. That tie will provide a
pretty problem on the senate presidency,
and may be settled by a division Of the
patronage.
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1t appears to be not generally under-
stood that shoes are considered a part
Of the uniform and can be obtained by
the states on requisition, with charge OF
their value against either the allotment
or the act of May q, 1908. Shoes may
not only be obtained on requisition, but
it is considered very essential that states
should take steps to supply enlisted men
of the organized militia with uniform
shoes.
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The field service regulations Of 1910 pro-
vide for sanitary troops. This new desig-
nation in the service of the United States
applies to commissioned medical officers
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LOWER TAXES Nj
An ISSUE
FORMER COMMISSIONERS r..-I
DAY DECLARES STATE IS . !
sPENDrARuFr
Not Getting Value Received 70, j
"sn'e Sums Expended-s.,,. j
Commission Holds Out y
Slight Decrease in Tar
Coming Year-vaIuation !.

Olympia. Sept. al. H. East..,
former state tax commissions.
now candidate for legislative pom,a'
ton from Pierce county, said: '''a'
q blind man can see that III. :.
amount state issue is one :, p
taxes. This state enjoys the d,..,'
ton OF paying twice as much for -
eminent as any other state ~ gov
Union. Six years ago, where !, -. .al
US sz'ooO.OOO to run the state Il nOs
costs us $1O.OOO,OOO. Are va a ;. ao'
value received for this tremendo MUM
ference? We are far from being ~
cash basis and even the school ~ =,
mas crept up until today the bonda
debt OF the school districts amounts y
more than $S5 for each school child
= am familiar with every den.,.
ment OF government from the biehasl
to the lowest. and every institution ' !
the state; ! know their needs. desire
and extravaganza and am preparad i
say that each and every one of them 4
costing more money than it should \
any one takes issue with this s,ot.
ment, | shall be pleased to furnish !.
bill of particulars or discuss the mail
ter publicly.
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stations, SO as to take in all phases Of
life on the farm.


stations. SO as to take in all phases Of
life on the farm.
Compensate Workers.
10. Regulation OF the terms and con-
ditions OF labor by means OF compre-
hensive workmen's compensation acts.
state and national laws to regulate
child labor and the work OF women.
enforcement of better sanitary condis
tions for workers and extension Of the
use Of safety appliances in industry
and commerce, both within and be.
tween the states.
IA. Clear division of authority be.
tween the national and the various
state governments.
Is. Direct primaries, associated with
corrupt practices acts.
is. Publicity Of campaign contribu
tions, not only after election, but be
fore election as well.
Remove incompetents.
II. Prompt removal OF unfaithful OF
incompetent public servants.
Is. Provisions against the perform
ance Of any service for interstate cor
porations or the reception Of any com
pensation from such corporations By
national officers.
Cob. Stubs introduced the colone
as 'the greatest man, not only in Kan
sas and the United States, but in thu
world today"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-09-09
WABASH TOO POOR
TO IMPROVE LINES

Chicago, Sept. 3.-Henry Miller, Of
the Wabash railroad, on the stand
here yesterday in the hearing by ex-
aminers of the interstate commerce
commission to determine the justice
of an advance in rates by the Western
roads, declared that the revenues of
his company were sufficient neither
for the maintenance of an adequate
service nor for needed improvements.
"Our income" he said, enables us
to maintain the present trackage,
buildings and equipment, but leaves
practically nothing for replacement or
improvements.
Among the items of increased ex-
pense enumerated by Mr.. Miller were
wages of employees, which, according
to tables presented by him, increased
for the transportation and mainte.
nance Of way department $1.642.O 900 in
1910 over the amount paid in 1903.
For the locomotive and car depart.
ment employees the increase from 1908
to 1910 was 1886, 165.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-09-09
CABINET MEN SURPRISED
by TRIP THROUGH ALASKA

Cordova, Sept. 3.-Attorney Genera
George w. Wickersham and Secres@,
of Commerce and Labor Charles Nase'
sailed for Seattle Thursday on the so'.
eminent steamship Albatross ln -
are due at Seattle Monday. botn oln
Gals said they were unable to expisss
their surprise at the wonderful 1nine'
they had seen in Alaska. -,
I'VE came to see little place call's >
Alaska, but discovered an empne .,
said Attorney General Wickersnam. 40
realize more and more the lmpoi'aa ~,
of opening the coal lands, anu ail 10
we have a talk with the preslden', -. -
may have SOME recommendation ~ .he
viii result in Strengthening out ~
present tangle. .ap. 4
"The one great need of Alaska d. =
railroad transportation, as upon #
ponds the adequate developmen'a. ,rsl
Alaska's mineral and agricu .sans.
lands. It is evident that TINS =. sn1 +he
nortation cannot be furnished untn IN ~
coal lands are opened up, for . cusai
coal is. required to operate q ra =, he
/ am ia hopes that something
done in this matter this winter .nes
Secretary Nagel said that nc n uert
to he able to return to Alaska n ussd
wear. and Mr.. Wickersham e1ple srsti.
The same wish. Both expressed e.. ssn
ffcation at the cordial welcome = = 4
them BY Alaskans, and SAID 'na' more
result of their visit they are now
able to understand Alaska's neeu'
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MAY have TO CHANGE RULES OF The GAME

Osawatomie, KAN, Sept. From
the time of his arrival here yesterday
morning until he was escorted to the
Masonic temple, Col' Roosevelt rer
NAMED in his car at the station, while
a large crowd Of men and women were
outside. shouting for him to speak.
The colonel was kept busy talking to
members OF Gov. Stubbs' party, but to
entertain the assemblage, several
sneakers delivered short speeches.
Follow John Brown.
"We fellows are taking up the work
where it was laid down by John Brown
fifty years ago." said William Allen
white in five-minute address.
IL Col. Roosevelt's speech is regarded
~ those who heard it as a studied
declaration Of the principles for which
he stands. Since his return from
Africa, more than two months ago, he
has been silent in regard to his views
on specific issues of the day, except
IN few cases, in which he has spoken
of particular local issues The former
president broke his silence yesterday
in speech which left no doubt as to
where he stands. He made no direct
reference to the Taft administration,
although he expressed his views en-
phatically on q number Of questions
with which the administration has
been and is dealing.
HT ctond for tho cn,,oro dool D,,%
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lNSURGENT PLATFORM
BY KANSAS REPUBLICANS

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 31.-With the
insurgent faction Of the Republican
party Of Kansas in complete control,
the state party council yesterday
adopted platform decidedly progress
sive.
Gov. Stubs was elected chairman.
Later he resigned and Senator Bris-
tow was chosen to preside over the
council during the rest OF the session.
When Senator Bristow took the
chair he spoke on party issues. He up.
held the Inheritance tax. condemned
monopolistic control and declared that
more legislation should be enacted
regulating the railroads.
"The tariff bill enacted by the con-
gress of 1909 did not follow the stand
ard fixed in the national platform he
said, "and was violation of its
pledges. I believe that a new tariff
measure should be passed and mean to
fight for it just as long as am in the
senate.
Moreover, believe we should be al.
lowed to vote on every section OF a
tariff bill separately"
Fav6rs Oregon Senator Plan.
In closing, Senator Bristow declared
in favor of the Oregon plan of elect
ing United States senators and for a
graduated income tax.
Following the Bristow speech, the
committee on resolutions submitted
its report. The platform that had
been prepared by the committee was
adopted without change.
The platform, which was prepared
by William Allen White, the Ernporia
editor, approves the action Of the in
surgents in house and senate, declares
in favor of a tariff commission, adj
vocates Jail sentences for violation OF
antitrust laws; advocates further
amendment of the interstate COM
merce law which will give power and
money to the interstate commerce
commission to ascertain the physical
valuation of the railroads.
The Roosevelt brand of conservation
Is approved and Roosevelt himself in
dorsed as a champion OF human rights
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STATE TAX COM MISSION
HOPES TO SHADE Levi

Olympia, Sept. 3.-About sS5oON
must be levied for the state highway
fund this year, and probably $l7OOOO
for the national guard, but the state
tax commission announced through
Chairman Rockwell that it hoped to be
able to reduce the state direct levy for
common schools and for state general
expenses below the figures of 1909.
The state good roads levy was
doubled by the last Legislature and isl
made mandatory, the military tax isl
not to exceed one-fifth of mill, the|
school tax is such sum as with other
sources of revenue will produce s1OI
for each person of school age in tAe|
state, irrespective of the number whol
attend school.
The state board of equalization con-
sists of the three tax commissioners,
land commissioner and auditor. 1T
will meet next week to consider the
levy. Mr.. Rockwell said that returns
from the counties show big increase
in assessed valuations. He added:
Last year the total assessed valua.
tions appropriated s790,OOO,OOO and
this year / expect it to approximate
$3.50, 100000
Last year we were under the neces-
sity of levying the limit of mills for
the general fund, but this year we hope
to reduce this somewhat. 1t may also
be possible to slightly reduce the state
school tax, which last year was 81
mills, believe. The state road tar
levy is fixed by law at l mill. Tne
military fund is fixed at not more tnan
is mill, and we cannot tell yet Wnetf
er the entire levy will be required OF
not"
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JOHN |. WILSON W|THDRAWS
From SENAT0RSH|P CONTEST

yet think that it was the consensus
of opinion that, while Judge Burke.
on the face OF the lead, might have al
slight advantage over me in the county
of King, nevertheless, it was admitted
that in the outside counties, especially
in Eastern Washington and in the
county of Spokane, / was the stronger
candidate. If could have clear feid
in the county of King, felt absolutely
certain that with the large vote that
had reason to expect in Eastern
Washington, could be nominated.
do not deny that there were some
differences Of opinion in regard to this.
but there were throughout the state
forces that, in large measure. stood
for votes that favored me. These In
cluded the old Republican organization
of this state and the acquaintances and
Identification with the Republican par
ty in the state for almost thirty years.
At the outset of the conference it
was demonstrated that under no con-
ditions or circumstances would Judge
Burke withdraw, and with us both in
the field 1t was evident to me that the
election of either of us was hopeless.
In addition to this, request has come
to me from the head of the Republican
party of the United States to endeavor
to adjust the situation, and l, therefore,
have to say to the Republicans and say
to my many friends in the Republican
party, have made again the sacrifice
of my personal ambitions.
have been unable to reach and con-
suit with my friends throughout the
state, and this is the keenest disap-
pointment that I have. If my friends
could have reached within the time
necessary, a consultation with large
number of my fellow Republicans,
whose steadfast loyalty to my aspira-
tions has been unquestioned, and to
whom l am profoundly grateful, would
have been exceedingly desirable; but
/ hope that all take the will for the
deed.
They, at least, will not, however,
have to say that stood in the way of
the success of the Republican party, to
which I am devotedly attached, in the
State of Washington.
/ sincerely hope and trust the action
taken will rebound to the great good
of our party and the success of the
candidate; and that, If my retirement
from the contest will aid and assist in
any way in bringing success, will
have no regrets for myself.
To my friends or supporters who
may see this statement, can only say
l thank you, one and all. shall never
forget your cordial and sincere sup
port, and l trust the future will bring
to you prosperity, happiness and con-
tentment. God bless you, every one.
JNO. L. WILSON.
Sent. 8. 1910.
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politics. That is one of our tasks to-
day.
Every special interest is entitled
to justice-full, fair and complete
but not one is entitled to vote in
congress, voice on the bench, or to
representation in any public Office.
The constitution guarantees protection
to property, and we must make that
promise good. But it does not give the
right Of suffrage to any corporation. =
Specific Measures Favored.
After saying that in order to insure
equal opportunity for all men the pres
ent rules must be changed" Col.
Roosevelt put himself on record in IA
vor of the following proposals:
/. elimination of special interests
from politics.
d 2. Complete and effective publicity
of corporation affairs.
8. Passage of laws prohibiting the
use of corporate funds directly or in
directly for political purposes.
4. Government supervision OF the
SHPASssAAAe@SA0A4 AAOt OAAAy VI puUAkC 6SA>
vice corporations, but Of all corpora
tions doing an interstate business.
4 5. Personal responsibility Of officers
Of corporations which break the law.
s. Increase in the power OF the fed.
eral bureau Of corporations and the
Interstate commerce commission ia
control combinations in industry more
effectively.
z. Revision OF the tarff, one sched.
ule at time. on the basis OF informa-
ton furnished by an expert tarift com
mission.
s. Graduated income tax and gradu.
ated inheritance tax. 5s.s
3. REIMBURSEMENT Of the country's
financial system in such q way as to
prevent repetition Of periodical imam
cial panics.
10. Maintenance OF an efiicient army
and navy large enough To insure for
the nation the respect Of other nations
as guarantee Of peace.
IL. Use Of national resources Tor the
benefit Of all the people.
! II. Extension Of the work Of the de-
partment Of agriculture or the nation
al and state governments, and of the
agricultural colleges and experiment
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Washington State
News Items

Burlington is planning a city water
works system.
The Marine Pipe & Machinery Co.
of Seattle has been unionized.
Camas is to have municipal water
plant. The estimated expense is
$4,000
\ Club women of Aberdeen and Ho-s
GUAM are considering the erection of
a club house.
Organization of company of boy
Scouts of America" has been COM
pleted at Seattle.
Senator George F. Cotterill, of Seat
tie, has for the seventh time been elect
ed national grand chief templar Of
the /. o. G. T.
Tacomans will soon be called upon
to vote on municipal Improvement
propositions calling for an issue of
bonds amounting to $1,131 900.
Governor Hay has appointed Ernest
Peck, of Oroville, as superior judge
of Okanogan and Ferry counties, vice
Judge e. w. Taylor, deceased. The
appointment is only until the Novem-
Der election.
The King county assessment roll
shows a total valuation of 1927, $780,
OPT, of which $199,179,OO0 is real es-
tate and $2S,5S1, O27 personal property,
all on As per cent. basis of the mark
etable value.
Governor Hay has offered a reward
Of $3.50 for the arrest and conviction
of the perpetrators of the attempt to
blow up the Lyon building, now in
course of construction at Third ave-
nue. and James street, Seattle.
Governor Hay has appointed w. A.
Gray, of Winlock; w. A. Reynolds, of
Chehalis, and T. c. Vaneppe, of Olym-
pia, as delegates to the National Min
ing Congress to be held in Los Ange-
les September rs to October 1.
Seattle bank clearings for August
were $48,24S, 764.23, making the total
for the year to date $685., 064, 262.06, as
against $360,634, 437.O8. The clearings
for the month showed loss of 49,
100000 as compared with last year.
At a special election Granite Falls
voted four to one to bond the town for
$500 and install water works sys-
tenn, with reservoir upon Iron noun
tain, three-quarters of a mile from
town and $40 feet above the TOWNSHIP.
The Tacoma Board of Education has
begun a campaign to eliminate adver-
Using in that city. On the grounds
that the cart" productions of firm of
bill posters are public nuisance" a
mass meeting was held and the city
commission will be appealed to.