The Washington times., 1911-06-30

The Postmaster General Will remain
at New London for the boat races. He
just must have some kind of a race be-
fore the big campaign opens UP.
While no official action has been
taken. it is safe to say that the men,
bers of the local Stock Exchange will
not desecrate The Fourth of July with
overwork
If the bogus chef who was solicit
ing tips on the strength of has distri bu-
ton of patronage isn't careful next time
he may be called upon to do the Dis
tirct cooking.
If the House would just carry that
postoffce twine investigation a little
farther, TO include deparI mental red
tape. it would be performing a real serv-
ice for the country.
The man who came to Washington to
present the President with $3.50 in gold
certificates evidently wanted to get
here in ample time for the tiftieth ami
versary celebration.
It is recalled that Tuesdays hail had
q precedent in the storm which halted
the proceedings Of the Senate III 1894.
while the Wilson-Gorman bill was under
consideration And yet II was nothing to
the storm which broke out after the
consideration of the measure had
ceased.
Members of the United German Soci-
cites of the Capital are rejoicing over
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ner to withdraw his resignation as pres
ident. The special committee appointed
to see him succeeded in persuading him
TO remain, and whatever differences may
have existed are all cleared away.
Not only the District, but people In
all parts of the country will hear with
regret of the death of William A.
Haley, the musician. The band ne or
ganized made his name popular, and
the world of music has suffered a great
loss. He mace many extensive tours
OF the United States. His last notable
engagement IN Washington was at the
unveiling of the kosciusko statue in
Lafayette square last year
Another Washingtonian upon whom
has been conferred a welI-deserved
honor this summer is DR.. Walter Wy
man. surgeon general of the Public
Health and Marine Hospital Service.
Amherst College has Just bestowed upon
DR.. Wyman the degree of doctor of
laws, in recognition of his service 20
mankind as the head of the Govern
ments health bureau. a position which
he has filed with credit for many years.
Of
spond with much enthusiasm to the call
for funds for the safe and sane
Fourth" celebration, but there is no rea-
son for failure to accept the suggestion
Of the committee that business houses
and homes be decorated with American
rags on the Nations birthday. Fire
crackers being taboo in the District,
let us display our patriotism by unfurl-
ing the Stars and Stripes.
Philander c. Claxton, who has been
chosen to succeed DR.. Brown as Com
missioner of Education. should prove
exactly the man for the place unless
the Judgment of the majority of the
leading educators of the country is at
fault. Before selecting Mr.. CIaxton, Sec
retary Fisher conferred With a score of
the most prominent men IN the educa-
tionaI world. and the general opinion
was that a better man for the place
could not have been found.
Here's a valuable tip to Washington
automobilists. Sheriff Viett, of Mont
gomery county, Nd, whore there are
many miles of smooth, hard roads, has
been provided with motorcycle by the
State automobile commissioner, and
hereafter will be equipped TO run down
and arrest drivers of cars who exceed
the speed limits or fail to display Mary
land license tags. The Montgomery
county roads are a temptation TO speed
ers, but those who would avoid trouble
in the future will watch their speed
ometers.
The District has found q true friend
IN Senator William Alden Smith. who
has introduced bill providing for the
long-needed regulation of the herdic
line. More power 20 his arm. Senator
Smith knows his herdics, for he lives on
the hendic line, at 100 Sixteenth street.
Here's hoping he spreads his personal