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The Washington herald., 1910-06-13
SANITATION IN CUBA.
Hygienic Work Did Not Lapse After
the First Intervention.

HYGIENE Work Did Not Lapse After
the First Intervention.
Editor The Washington Herald;
have before me an editorial clipping
from your paper Of May p entitled, "A
Defense of Climate" The paragraph
quoted from the annual report Of DIR. V
G. Heiser, a director of health OF the
Philippine Islands, about sums up the
situation in Cuba. I heartily indorse the
remarks of DR. Heiser in so far as they
are applicable to Cuba. II is unfortunate
that the newspapers of the States do not
make an effort to inform themselves.
I wish to call your attention particular
~ TO your remarks in criticism of Cuba
when you state CUBA speedily reverted
To an unhealthy condition when the
American army came back from the
Island, and when the medical officers re-
turned TO Cuba TO resume their work
OF reclamation with the army OF paci-
fication they found IL necessary.
When the army Of pacification came to
Cuba. naturally. there was a great deal
Of activity in hygienic work because of
a large number OF unacclimated troops
which were being quaTteTed here. The
health records of the Island, which are
on file at the government Office your
city, do not show that Cuba lap. I'd into
an unhealthy @bndition after the with
drawal of the first intervention. In JUS
tice 10 Cuba. I sincerely hope that you
Will give a correction OF this statement
l further believe that if you will look
into the health records of your own city
during the period from May %, 1902, up
TO September g, 1906 which was the time
you allude to. you will find probably that
the death rate in Havana was less than
in your city. I regret that / have not
the Washington statistics at hand
do not say this TO discredit in any
way the work done by the American
sanitary officers in Cuba, because there
Is no question about IL; during the first
intervention, and the second also they
did some splendid work and deserve the
highest measure of praise.
When DR.. Heiser comments on the
widespread misinformation concerning
the Philippines and on the misleading
newspaper articles published in the
States. he draws a graphic picture Of
what Is transpiring in regard TO Cuba
I am sure Il is not the intention Of the
American press 10 nisrepresent things,
but II seems TO arise from a thoughtless-
ness in preparing articles and editorials
which does a great deal Of injury TO the
country, and not only hurts the Cubans,
but is a direct blow to every American
who is over here trying to make a fu-
ture for himself, to expand American
trade and to, as far as possible, impress
upon this people the American character
istics Of progress and energy for the
permanent good Of this lovely country.
L ]. CANoVA.
Havana June 1910
The Washington herald., 1910-06-13
CADET CHAPEL DEDICATED.
DowBpour of Rain Cuts short the
Exercises at West Point.


West Point, y. Y. June 12.-The new
cadet chapel was dedicated to-day, and
the ceremony of bidding farewell to the
old chapel took place. a large crowd
had gathered on the green In front of
the old chapel when a downpour OF rain
sent them scurrying for shelter under
meath the trees which afforded a poor
shelter, and it was with dropping piumage
that the throngs Of girls. here for grad
uation week journeyed TO the new chapel
for the dedication ceremonies.
With Col. II. L. Scott and staff grouped
on the old chapel steps behind Chaplain
Trayers, the cadets stood with heads
uncovered to the downpour, while the
apostles creed was read. The farewell
ceremonies al the old chapel we're cut
short on account Of the rain, and former
Chaplain Herbert shipman did not make
his address TO the cadets
The discarded chapel. which is intimate
ly linked with West Point history. was
built in 1896. and will be removed and
rebuilt in the post cemetery as a
mortuary.
The new chapel stands nesting at the
feet OF old Fort Putnam. and looks down
upon the Academy from a height of 30
feet above the plain. The building is Of
English styh. and is one Of the most
charming pieces Of church architecture
In the country
The Washington herald., 1910-06-13

great industrial and art combination that
would be a veritable sFairyland-
Nothing but money Is needed, and II
provided. much OF the expenditure could
be devoted to permanent structures and
not put into staff buildings, and ulti-
mately thrown away. It Is hardly worth
while to outline the scheme for a peT1na-
nent exposition. which has many times
been preached unless some action shall
be taken that will indicate that there Is
an earnest purpose on the part OF Wash
ington to become one of the trio of 1915
exposition cities. FRED BRACKET
Washington lime
The Washington herald., 1910-06-13
CLERKS URGED TO SAVE.
A Contributory Retirement Fund
Means Much fer the Future.

Means Much fer the Future.
Editor The Washington Henld:
The retirement proposition to many OF
the government clerks is like a dose OF
medicine to boy--it is hard to take. but
will make you feel better after it is ali
over.
II the government clerk has to pinch
TO pay the assessment on his salary. LET
MIN do II; let him rent a smaller house
or apartment: let him go 10 the theater
less, even leave off Atlantic City, or, if
necessary, the smaller expense of Chesa-
peake Beach. II Will be hard for the
time being. but il viii pay. II does not
mean that you viii be g slave, either.
We all spend more than is necessary.
BY this retirement plan the money you
save by these little priyations VIII all
come back 10 you. and you VIII be happy
by fiTeside that otherwise might be very
dreary: you won't have 10 cry for the
help of others; you will feel more like g
man or woman; you will feel that you
have a competence saved by your own
effort
Do i near you say; Il CANT possibly
save another cent; I am IN debt now; it
is imposslble?"
Well, think what you would do If you
were to be thrown out of employment
now. That might mean 10 the average
clerk-indeed. il would mean to the aver
age clerk that he could not find any en-
ployment in which he could earn near
his present salary. What would you do
then? Why, you would get along some
how OF course you would. So why
not make the effort now and join this
contTibutoTy movement Squeeze a little
tighter on the outgo of expense. There
are few government clerks who save.
That is conceded. How about the bird
that can sing and won't sing2 They tell
Us he should be made to sing On the
same principle. the clerk that can and
won't should be placed in the position
where he must OF course, some don't
need TO be told to save--they resent very
severely the insinuation that they should
be compelled 10 do a thing in any other
way than a fortunate good habit has
made them do; but, alas, the number Of
such is few,
Let Us have the contributory plan for
retirement-the only one that can be OBJ
tainec. and the best. anyway, and good
will surely follow. The proverbial rainy
day may come before we retire, but We
may encounter a big storm after of
fee days If we have nothing on which
to live when we are old. I have known
what it is TO want a dollar, and I pray
that such day may never come again.
A. SMlKE.
June II. 1910
The Washington herald., 1910-06-13
A Menace TO Health
Editor Tie Washington Herald

Editor Tie Washington Herald:
The street car strap. drinking cup. milk
bottle, the broom. and even the lovers
kiss have ali been found guilty of con-
tributing deadly germs. and presumably
they stand justly convicted. There Is.
however among many others. one serious
offender that so far as my observation
goes has never been arraigned. and the
seriousness of the offense seems to call
Tor a remedy. This particular offender
Is the fact that dead rats, cats. pupples
and sometimes dogs are allowed to lie in
the street OF IN alleys in close proximity
to markets where food stuffs are handled
There Is seldom day that do not see
this nauseating and disease breeding me-
mace in almost any part of the city.
Should you. kind reader. fail TO believe
me. go look and you will find.
Who can suggest a remedy?
l4 Eleventh street southeast.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-13
HIS POLITICAL COMPLIMENTS
Pennsylvania Defeated. Expresses
His Thanks in a Card.

slatington. Pa, June PA candidate
who failed at the primaries last Saturday
TO obtain the nomination he sought came
out this week with card of thanks to
his supporters, which he wound up with
the following tribute of respect to one
who did not aid him:
For the political assassin, who in the
last moments of the conflict sank a dag
ger of cowardice and treachery in my
back, have only a feeling of profound
contempt and pity; knowing full well
that his own conscience will prove his
severest scourge, while he cannot hope
for even the respect Of the man whom
his treachery aided.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-13
MOURNERS IN ACCIDENT.
Car Hits Hack Full of Relatives Re
turning from Funeral.

Waterbury. Conn, June 12-One of the
New Haven Line express trolley cars
ran into hack full of mourners re-
turning from funeral this afternoon.
made kindling wood of the vehicle threw
the driver. William Delaney, twenty feet.
injured both Of the horses, and shook
up sixty-yeaT-old woman. Mrs. Anna
Bergen, so she may not live
The others in the hack, all near rel
attves, James Bergen, sixteen; Wffred.
twelve; George. eight, and William, six
were piled over the old lady. and have
painful Commissions and some broken
limbs.
They were returning from the funeral
of Mrs. Filemon Ladue, sixty-eight. a
close friend of the Bergens.
The driver thought the car was an
ordinary one which stopped at every post
signelled, and seeing a man signalling a
short distance behind, thought he could
get across If he hurried. The motorman
did not expect the hack was going 10
cross. None OF those on the car was
seriously injured
The Washington herald., 1910-06-13
HULL STILL HAS A CHANCE.
Named on the Prohibition Ticket as
He Got Two Votes.

Des Moines. Iowa. June 12-Representa-
tive J. A. T. Hull. who was defeated for
the Republican nomination for Congress
from the Seventh district by Judge S F.
Prouty, can oppose Prouty at the election
In the fall if he so desires.
Hull was nominated for Congress on
the prohibition ticket. The prohibition
lists had no candidate for Congress. the
choice being left 10 the voter, and Capt.
HulTs name was written by two voters
Other men received one vote each for
the place. and inasmuch as Hull got
100 per cent more votes than any other
prohibition candidate he is the lawful
nominee for Congress.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-13
!, The washington Herald.

Bristol. Va. June 12-The wet" and
dry" question. which has been about
the livliest issue in politics in this section
for years, is an issue In the municipal
election TO be held here Tuesday when
six. or a majority, of the members of
the city council are 70 be elected The
council has refused to lower the liquor
licenses, which now stands az $500, and
it Is said that a new board may be elected
that will favor low license
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Playing in the Streets.

ditoT The Washington Herald
wish you would kindly do and say all
you can 10 prevent playing in the streets,
ROLLER skating. &C. I was nearly knocked
Town In F street In the busy part of the
ziay by a tall negro on roller skates. Ii
swe are to have Fairgrounds. I wish there
could be very heavy fine for all roller
skaters on the streets and sidewalks.
Much can be done 10 beautify Washing
hon without any help from Congress.
zTm glad TO see some young lady has
started in to beautify all vacant lots with
Mowers Q. L GRAVES
chew Ihsse June
The Washington herald., 1910-06-13
TRUST SELLS PIG IN DIXIE.
Gets Rid of Large Part of Its South
ern Iron Surplus.

Pittsburg. June 12-The United States
Steel Trust is known 70 have sold an
aggregate Of 60,ooO tons Of Southern iron
in the open market in the last fortnight
at 3ll.25. Birmingham. thus cutting the
Southern market . to 30 cents. but get
ting rid of a large tonnage and putting
its own stocks in good shape. The Steel
Trust has had a large surplus Of iron
on hand at its southern plant since last
April.
About $500 tons OF the amount Sold
by the trust was basic iron, and the
remainder foundry grades. for delivery
over the third quarter and second half
Of the year. Large consumers took up
the tonnage.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-13
BUILD $1,Ooo,Ooo BRIDGE.
Roads and Steel Company Combine
Interests at PftfSburg.

Pittsburg. June I2-The Pennsylvania
Railroad the New York Central interests.
and the MoDongahela Railroad, owned
BY the Jones and Laughlin steel interests.
have combined in the erection OF bridge
across the Monongahela River above
Pittsburg, which Will cost 100000 The
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad New
York Central line) had arranged to erect
a new bridge at a point sought also by
the other roads, and an agreement was
reached, whereby the three roads would
divide the cost, each using the bridge
The Washington herald., 1910-06-13
WOMAN KILLED BY AUTO.
Jumps when Tire Bursts and II
Crushed Under Machine.

Crushed Under Machine.
indianapolis, Ind, June l2.-Lena Al
bert, of Pittsburg; James Seaman and
Edward Beiser, with Jap Clemens as
chauffeur, started out to Millersville ear
ly this morning to a chicken breakfast.
While rounding a short curve IN the
street one Of the tires burst, and Miss
Albert, seeing the machine wabbling.
jumped. She fell with her head toward
the machine just as it turned, was caught
underneath and instantly killed. Beiser
and Clemens were both badly injured
The Washington herald., 1910-06-13

While you think Of it. telephone your
Want AID. to The Washington Herald, and
bill viii be sent you at cent & word.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-13
WALL STREET NEWS
Calmness Follows Storm Over
the Rate Bill.
RECOVERY IN MARKET Is SEEN

Both Railroads and shippers In
clined TO Await DeveIopments-In-
surgcnts Not So Extreme since
Recent Primaries-crops in Coed
Condition and. Outlook Favorable.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-13
RENTS coLLEoTED.

Full charge taken and close personal
attention given rents. investments. IN
comes &C, for clients abroad. non.
residents. and others
g. d. RICHARDSON. Hlbhs Building.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-13
Rights Under Civil Service.
Editor The Washington Herald:

Havana. June 2 1910.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-13
LOGICAL POINT HERE
Washington Mans Figures
Fix Canal Show.
TOO BIG FOR OTHER CITIES
Fred Bracket Eliminates New York
by the Fact Empire City, with
Wealth and Accessibility, Is Not
Applicant, and Says Stupendous
Undertaking Ia Nations Affair.

Editor Tie Washington Herald.
Two clties-San Francisco and New
orleans-wish to celebrate the completion
Of the Panama Canal by holding a great
exposition. Both cities. at present. dis
claim any intention of asking for Con-
gressional aid in the way of an appro-
priation. but they do want recognition in
the form of an act inviting the nations
OF the earth to participates
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-01-26
ANOTHER BLOW FOR COOK.
Dance Unable 70 Find Anything In
Explorers Notes to Justify His
C1Aim.

Copenhagen. Jan. 1s.-The com
snitee Of the University of Copenha-
sen has completed It's examination
Of DR.. Frederick A. Cooks original
notes. and today confirmed Its pre-
vious conclusions that not the slight
sst proof that the explorer reached
the North Pole had been submitted.
The report was submitted to the con.
sistory OF the University today. The
committee fnds that the copy OF
Cooks data upon which Its previous
dsciaon was based conforms in the
main to the original note book now
In IL possession. The latter. the ex-
aminsrs say. contains various alter
ations bat there 10 nothing to show
whether the changes were made with
the purpose Of deceiving.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-01-26
NEW RAIL LINE no CHARLESTON
Road Direct From Charleston to Gulf
Projected.

Cordele. Ca, Jan. 20.--Eastern and
Georgia capitalists today completed
the organization Of the Georgia.
Southwestern and Gulf Railway,
which viii extend from this place to
st. Andrews Bay. Fla, with view
OF handling the freight from steam
ers touching the Florida West Coast
FROM points beyond the Isthmus OF
Panama direct through the interior
to the Atlantic seaboard.
The company proposes to take over
tho Albany Northern Road which ex-
tends from this place to Albany and
TO build line of road from Albany
to the Gulf.
1t IL also proposed to build a A .,e
from here to Hawkinsville. This will
give direct line to Charleston. S. C.
A loan Of 100000 1t is said, has
been negotiated in France with which
to build and equip this line. Five
hundred thousand dollars of the loan
Is now In New York banks subject ,
Immediate use. Work is expected II
begin.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-01-26
CLARENDON COUNTY FAIR.
Manning Board Of Trade Inaugurates
Movement and Begins Organization
Of Company.

Manning. Jan. 21.-Some weeks
ago the Manning board of trade ap-
pointed q committee to investigate
and report on the advisabil'ty of
holding a county fair at Manning
some time during the fall of 1910.
The committee consisted OF G, r.
Sprott. F. p. Erwin and w. E. Jen-
kinson. all prominent citizens. They
went to work at once corresponding
with fair associations in other coun-
ties. and seeking information from all
available sources. At the call Of this
committee a meeting of business and
professional men was held In the
town hall today. The committees
made q favorable and enthusiastic re-
port. and the meeting resolved unan-
imously that the organization Of a
county fair association should be un-
dertaken at once. The special commit
tee was continued and instructed t.
apply to the secretary Of state Cor a
charter. and az an evidence Of good
faith subscriptions to a large p ,rtion
OF the necessary capital stock were
pledged on the spot.
Y The Manning board Of trade has al
ready done good work along specia
lines. such AZ. fostering the tobacco
raising industry In Clarendond coun-
ty and Offering prizes for the encour-
agement Of the boys corn clubs. 1t
u safe to predict that they will see
to 1t that the Clarendon county fair
u also made q success.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-01-26
NEGROES DEMAND EQUALITY.
Colored Cuban congressman Protest
Against Treatment at Hotel.

Havana, Jan. 20.-Practically all
the negro members Of Congress, fol-
lowed by a large crowd of colored
politicians, visited President Gomez
at the palace this evening, and pre-
sented petition demanding that the
President take cognizance of the ac-
ton Of the management of the Plaza
Hotel at which a negro demonstra-
ton took place recently after the re-
fusal Of the clerk to permit two ne
gro congressman t. be served with
liquor and Of the continued discrimi-
nation against negroes requesting
lodging and entertainment. The dele
CATION informed the President that
this was the first step on the par.
Of the negro element Of the whole is
land In a vigorous campaign to sa-
cure all the rights to which the race.
Is entitled by virtue of it's numbers
and its eminent services in behalf of
the Republic.
The President told the delegation
that he would do all in his constitu-
tional powers to remove the cause o.
irritation and secure to all citizens,
irrespective of color, the full enjoy
ment Of equal rights.
An extra police guard was tonigh.
stationed In front of the hotel.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-01-26
RHODE ISLAND REFUSES BONDS
House OF Representatives COncurs in
Senate's Rejection OF PrOfYered
North Carolina Bonds.

providence, r. l., Jan. 20.-The
state OF Rhode Island was saved
from litigation with the State of
North Carolina today when the house
OF representatives concurred with the
senate and voted to reject gift Of
.S5OO,O0O Of North Carolina bonds. An
act requiring the acceptance of all
gifts and their collection by legal
proceedings was amended SO that the
governor is given discretionary pow
ers.
The bonds in question will he re-
turned to the donors, the North Car
olina bondholders' committee of New
York.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-01-26
PALACE OF CHERIGAN BURNS.
House Where Turkish Parliament
Meets Destroyed by Fire-IOss is
Well Into Millions,

Constantinople, Jan. 19.-The pal
ace Of Cherigan, where the Turkish
parliament meets, was entirely &c.
stroyed by fire today. The loss is
great, as the building alone cost
about s1s.000.000. The fire originat-
ed between the private apartment re-
served for the sultan and the cham
Der Of deputies and is believed to
have been due to defective heating
apparatus. although there have been
reports current that reactionary ga
NETS were responsible for 1t.
The fire started shortly before noon
and strong wind famed the flames,
which spread with great rapidity.
Little furniture and very few. Of the
important documents were saved.
Practically all Of the archives of the
department Of deputies. including go
bills and the budget estimates. were
burned. As q consequence tho busi-
ness Of parliament will be seriously
interrupted.
What few effects were saved were
taken from the palace by sailors sta
toned at the legations, principally
the Russians and Americans, who
were frat to arrive on the scene.
Orientals regard the fire as an evil
omen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-01-26
A Wild Blizzard Rapinp

brings danger, suffering often death
Ito thousands. who take colds,
coughs and lagrippe-that terror OF
Winter and Spring. Its danger sig
nails are stuffed up" nostrils, lower
part OF nose sore. chills and fever.
pain In the back OF head, and a
throat-gripping cough. When Grip
attacks. as you value your life. don't
delay getting Dr.. Kings New Discov-
cry. "One bottle cured me-" writes
a. Ia Dunn. OF Pine Valley. Miss.
AFTER being laid up three weeks
with grip" For sore lungs, hem
orrhages. coughs. colds. whoooping
cough. bronchitis, asthma, It's SUI
preme. 6oc., 81. Guaranteed by
sibert's Drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-01-26
TAX RETURNS FOR 1910.
OFFICE OF

OFFICE OF
COUNTY AUDITOR SUMTER CO..
SUMTER. s. c.. Dec. 8. 1909.
Notice Is hereby given that I will
attend, In person or by deputy, at
the following places on the days in
dicated. respectively. for the purpose
Of receiving returns of real estate.
personal property, and poll taxes for
the fiscal year commencing January
1st, 1910.
Tindalls. Tuesday. Jan. 4th.
Privateer. (Jenkins' store,) Wed
nesday, Jan. 9Th.
Manchester. Lewis, Thursday, Jan.
9Th.
Wedgefield. Friday, Jan. 7th.
Claremont Depot. Monday. Jan.
10th.
Hagood, Tuesday. Jan. 11th.
Remberts. Wednesday. Jan. 18th.
Dalzell, Thursday, Jan 18th.
w. T. Brogdon's Store. Friday.
Jan. 18th.
Mayesville, Tuesday, Jan. 18th.
Shiloh. Wednesday, Jan. 18th.
Norwood's x Roads, Thursday,
Jan. 20th.
Oswego. Friday, Jan. 21st.
All persons whose duty 1t is to
make returns should be prompt to
meet me at these appointments. All
returns must be made before Feb.
10th. 1910.
j. DIGGS WILDER.
Auditor for Sumter Co.
1-2-S-1-21.l0
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Saved at Deaths Door

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TO open for Murray w. Ayers, of
Transit Bridge, N. Y, when his life
was wonderfully saved. Il was in a
dreadful condition." he writes, "my
skin was almost yellow; eyes sun
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losing 40 pounds, growing weaker
daily. Virulent liver II louble pulling
me down to death in spite of doc
tors. Then that matchless medi-
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regained the 40 pounds lost and
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they're supreme. soc at sibert's
Drug Store.
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'Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure
any case of kidney or bladder trouble
that Is not beyond the reach of med
icine. 1t invigorates the entire sys-
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they eliminate the impurities from
the blood. Backache, rheumatism.
kidney and bladder troubles are ali
cured by this great medicine. Com
mence taking at once and avoid
Brights Disease and Diabetes. ST.
bert's Drug Store.