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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-01-14
Preventing Its Spread.

Avoidance of exposure to the conta-
SION Will also prevent the disease, but
this is difficult, and often impossible
to manage. All clothing, bedding, etc,
which may have become infected are
destroyed by fire. or # too valuable to
be sacrificed. are disinfected by heat
as high as PIP degrees F. or by the
fumes Of burning birthstone. Everyone
exposed to the disease usually is re-
CURED to be at once revaccinated. Pa
tients are capable of conveying the in
lection untii ali the. crusts have fallen
cffr-~-~~
The last great epidemic of smallpox.
which literally overran all Europe and
North America, began ink 1870 and
abated in 1873. Although thGre are,
and always will be, sporadic cases and
wen lengthy visitations Of the scourge
here and there throughout the wprld,
modern methods of prevention and
So gregation in civilized countries Aat
least may be relied upon to stop all
threatened epidenics.
While. there are those who still doubt
the efficacy of vaccination its value
is really as well proved as anything
can be, short Of a multiplication table.
The experience Of the Philadelphia nnu-
icipal hospital, but one instance of
thousands. might be cited Although
5000 cases were treated there during
a term Of years, not a single physician,
! urse or attendant who had been prop
crly vaccinated contracted the disease.
OF $500 cases treated during one out
break. not a single case was of a per-
son who had been vaccinated within
the recognized term Of years.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-01-14

the seventeenth century. Thence 1t
J apidly spread through Virginia, the
Csrolinas, New England and other por-
tons of the American colonies.
Strangely enough the disease is more
than usually fatal to aboriginal peo-
rles, such as the native indians of the
West Indies, the inhabitants of Poly
nesia, our own American red men, and
the Esquimaux OF the Arctic circle
Evening star., 1911-08-15
England at a Crisis.

The unsound economic conditions which
obtain in England are giving rise to the
disturbances which are just a. present
in evidence throughout the kingdom. On
every hand are signs of discomfort. sus-
picion. i'll faith toward agreements and
disregard for the law. Workingmen of
all grades and lines of occupation are
striking or threatening 10 strike, some
for higher wages, some for shorter hotrs.
The strikers in London have obtained
advances in most cases and are returning
to work. but not in circumstances TO wa--
rant confidence that peace has been
restored permanently at the capital
Scarcely was the London strike adjusted
than Liverpool blazed forth in a manner
TO give the government the greatest con-
Germ, While the riots in that city con-
tinue word comes that there is imminent
danger OF general railroad strike, com
pletely tying UP the transportation sys-
TEN Of England. Scotland and Wales. The
operatives Of the railway lines are well
organized and are seriously affected with
discomfort. 1t will be extraordinarily
lucky for England if this strike is passed
without grievous conflicts and much
bloodshed
Evening star., 1911-08-15
A Chivalrous Mob.

There is no accounting for taste. espe-
cially on the part Of mob. Murderous
agsregations of passion-int!amed citizens
do some very strange things. far beyond
the ordinary rules of conventional be-
havior. In the first place. they are crimi-
nails bent upon the violation and defiance
OF the law. They are inspired by an en-
tirely false concept of citizenship, really
indulging in individual love of cruelty
under the Suse of avenging wrong. 1t
may be estimated that not more than
half OF the members Of lynching mob
have any real sense of Indignation. They
are driven on by blood lust and while
In the frenzy of killing they do some re-
markable things. For instance, the other
night when the Coatesville mob dragged
from the hospital the negro slayer of
private watcbman. some one in the crowd
led the way with nice distinction past the
house OF the widow OF the slain man.
The yelling crew, dragging the wounded
and terror-stricken wretch tied down
upon a cot doubtless conceived that il
was paying a fine compliment to
woman left defenseless by the crime
they were about to avenge. Just here
the incident differentiates from the ex-
pected course. Was the widow shocked
by the spectacle of a man being dragged
through the streets to a torturng death?
Far from 1t. Having heard the noise of
the attack on the hospital. she knew what
was happening. AS the sounds grew
louder she was aware that the mob had
seized its victim and was about to exc
cute him. So. with her children whimper-
ing about her skirts. she went to her
front door and when the mob came along
she asked to be allowed to accompany
ii to the place of execution Then .he
''manliness' of the masked leaders as
Evening star., 1911-08-15

posed for the District OF Columbia, pro-
viding punishment for any one who pub
fishes more than a mere statement that
such crime, tragedy or accident has
happened, without details or comments Of
any kind"
II the modification of news of crime and
violence Is to be accomplished it will sure
ly not be through legislation, which Is
OF extremely doubtful constitutionality
and Furthermore would probably be i'm
possible OF enforcement Such a regula-
ton or the news must come through
gradual public education and reliable
agreements between publishers to mini
mize the gruesome details Of all such mis-
fortunes. No matter how sincerely the
publisher of newspaper may desire to
keep his columns clear of the lamentable
facts of human passion and misdoing, he
cannot overlook the tremendous interest
in these phases OF life on the part Of the
public. He must recognize that if there
is no responsible agency OF publication
such facts will become the subject of
rumor. leading to gross exaggeration and
TO the stimulating OF the public imagina-
tion far beyond that now resulting from
the immediate, truthful and moderately
inclusive accounts which appear in repu-
table newspapers.
To shut down suddenly upon the pub
lication Of news of this character in
the District would not accomplish the re-
suits at which Senator Works aims in
his undoubtedly well meant efforts. 1t
would lead to an even more morbid state
of public mind than now exists through
the prompt and trustworthy printing of
the facts. Curiosity unsatisfied would
after years of free printing of the news
beset the people with unknowable results.
The very frankness of today's publica
tions, governed by consideration for the
public decency and always with regard
for the ends Of justice, undoubtedly makes
for a better attitude on the part Of the
community toward the law than would
the spectacle Of the law itself denying
them that which they wish to know. This
subject is more interesting than i'm
however. in view of the fact that
there is no earthly chance for the sue
cess of the Works bill.
Evening star., 1911-08-15
Strong Literary Meat for Babes.
he New York Herald

From the New YORK Herald.
It has been said by many experienced
Europeapzvisitors that of all the marvel
Gus institutions Of America not one in
spires greater wonder in their souls than
the young girl in her teens At an age
when ,fle young French or German
maiden is a mere child. constantly under
the parental care. hair in pigtails, thumb
in mouth and eyes cast down, the Ameri-
can girl has her own little world and her
own beaux, reads whatever she likes and
joins in the conversation with her elders.
II she does not actually lead it. Just now
even the native American sometimes
stands aghast at the worldly wisdom of
the young girl OF sixteen-a wisdom that
is derived largely from the books that
needless parents permit her to read. Dur
ing the last decade a growing license
both in theme and frankness of express
sion has been the distinguishing charac-
teristic Of English and American fiction.
The old term "Frenchy'' has long since
lost its significance. Books that would
have been deemed untranslatable by the
average publisher are now freely circu-
lated in English text. while every va
riety OF native nastiness is served up
under the brand of daring" There is
no calculating the harm that these ''dar-
yet at every summer watering place one
may find the young people poring delight
eddy over fiction that would not have been
admitted to circulating libraries a dozen
years ago.
Evening star., 1911-08-15
The National Guard Officers.

An excellent illustration Of the changed
character of the militia force of this
country is afforded by the spectacle of
National Guard officers assembled at Fort
Myer for instruction in camp duties and
military business before themselves going
into the annual encampment near Fred
erick. 1t is through such close associa-
ton between the National Guard and the
regular army that the country's reserve
force becomes trustworthy factor in
the national defense and preparedness for
war. The Spanish war demonstrated
imperfect and did not constitute sufh
cient second line for use in an emergency.
There was lamentable deficiency in the
personnel and in the standards obtaining
in the various state organizations. When
otherwise satisfactory. the lack of har-
mony with the regular army methods
and equipment initiated against the
guards effectiveness. Since that cam
paign much has been accomplished
through state and especially federal leg
islation. to bring the National Guard up
to higher point Of efficiency.
The District has always been proud of
its militia organization. 1t has developed
from stage to stage well in advance OF
most of the state troops, having the ad-
vantage of closer relationship with the
regular forces, and being particularly
fortunate in personnel. The District
guard is now a compact, we'll manned
and well officered body, trained in the
practical duties of soldiery, and doubtless
capable to take the field on short notice
and TO render as good service as could
be expected from many bodies of regular
troops 1t has had experience in annual
camping under the auspices of army in
structors. and it has participated in so
called war games with commendable
spirit and zeal. Its officers are now re-
ceiving instructions that will doubtless
be of great value to them in the camp at
Frederick and in any future work that
the guard may be called upon to do.
These officers have won high commenda-
tions from the military authorities on all
occasions where they have been called
upon 10 perform any duties in the line OF
their service They are themselves capa-
bic of giving instruction TO many officers
of the National Guard in the states.
Evening star., 1911-08-15
The Printing of Crime News.

No one deplores more sincerely the fire.
quency of crime than. the conscientious
publishers Of first-ciass newspapers. or
regrets the necessity of the constantly
recurring publications OF descriptions of
these events. IL may be that. there are
newspapers that take pleasure In killings
and other forms OF crime for the sake
of the appeal to the morbid minds OF
those who delight in narrations of tragedy,
but the great run of American news
papers cannot be SO classed, and in their
treatment Of dle news OF crime they are
actuated by consideration for the pub.
lie welfare. They realize that while some
times the printing OF crime news appeals
unwholesomely TO certain class of read
ers and possibly stimulates limitations, on
the other hand the printing of such hap
penings carries with IL the lesson of de-
terrent example. 1t is serious question
whether the public morals would be best
concerned by the suppression of crime
publications or would be injured by the
sense of mystery and secrecy resulting
from the enforcement. OF an act such as
that which Senator Works has just pro-
Evening star., 1911-08-15
The Tariff Next Year.

Speaking of the republican party
and the tariff. Mr.. CumInins declared
In the Senate yesterday: The great
nght in the coming national conven-
tion will not be over a candidate, but
over the platform as to what pro-
lection is
That will make an inspiring text. and
the strongest men in the party from
all sections of the country should be
on hand 10 discuss II. Broadly con-
sidered, protection Is a national policy.
calculated 10 benefit the butcher. the
baker and the candlestick maker. The
manufacturer, the merchant. the farm
or and the wage Garner, all have
stake in It, We are all in the same
boat. peril to one is a peril to all.
The manufacturer cannot be injured
without corresponding injury to the
wage Garner, and IL the farmer Is in
jured the merchant must share the
misfortune. The policy rests upon
that proposition.
Present republican divisions on this
subject grow out of the application of
the policy. Both the so-called stand
patters and the so-called progressives
pledge themselves to protection The
most progressive of the progressives
indorse no outcry against the policy
which has built up our industries,
and kept our wage scales higher than
those Of our competitors for trade. Mr..
La Toilette and Mr.. Cummins, quite as
earnestly as Mr.. Lodge and Mr.. Payne,
reject the democratic assertion that
protection is robbery under the forms
of law" All of them hold the very
opposite view. and believe that. great
as has. been its benefit to the country.
protection has still much to do.
Such is not the formal contention OF
the democratic party. That contention
Is that protection is not only wrong in
itself but unconstitutional; that even
when applied logically 1t promotes no
end that could not be better romoted
without ii, and that whatever 1t has
been made to do has been without the
proper warrant, as Congress has no
power to levy taxes for any other pur-
pose than the support of the govern
ment economically administered
And yet, notwithstanding this con-
tention. and that national victories
have been won on IL, there are demo-
Gratis who believe in protection. and
vote for ii when tariff revision is in
progress in Congress. They so voted
two years ago. and are SO voting now.
OF course, they have. and give, their
explanations and qualifications. but
their explanations do not hide the
facts. For all practical purposes they
are protectionists. though treating the
tariff as a local question and look e
out for the interests of their own
constituents first of all.
In a measure, therefore. what Mr..
Cummins says Of the republican stua-
tion is true also of the democratic sit
uation. The tariff plank of the demo-
cratic national convention will require
great care in preparation, and tax the
party leaders almost as much as the
choosing of Y candidate.
Evening star., 1911-08-15
The Occasional Sadness.

There must be thorns where blossoms
grow;
There must be night as we'll as day,
There must be winters frost and snow,
In contrast to the summer gay.
And there must be defeats as we'll
AS glorious victories, in the news.
Let not your mind on sorrows dwell.
Sometimes the home team has to lose
Let not your pride bid you behold
This earth as but a playful spot,
Where rosy tints must eer unfold
And songs of triumph cheer your lot.
Remember some of us must frown
That others may with joy enthuse.
Think Of the glad hearts out OF town!
Sometimes the home team has to lose
Evening star., 1911-08-15

serted itself. and. having given Mrs. Rice
the pleasure OF view Of her husbands $
slayer on his way to an unspeakaole
death, they restrained her from going
to the stake. That must have been an
impressive incident Of an altogether STIR
ring and interesting occasion-the vic
TINS widow struggling to see the last
agonies Of the murderer, and the men
who We're about to put him to death with
all the ref1nements OF barbaric cruelty
chivalrously shielding her from such a
shocking scene,
Evening star., 1911-08-15
Pennsylvania and Tramps.
From the Philadelphia Press.

The Pennsylvania legislation against
the tramp evil is inadequate and inef-
fective. For that reason it is seldom in
voked and the tramps move up and
down the state at their own sweet
will unmolested by the authorities. New
York has taken up the tramp evil seri-
ously and Gov Dix has just signed an
act on the subject whose enforcement
there will not be relished by the tramps
and may. we fear, divert large number
of New York's contingent of tramps to
the more indulgent state of Pennsylvania.
Evening star., 1911-08-15

0Yn order to avoid delays account OF
eerso,al absence. letters to THE STAR should
cot BE- addressed to any Individual connected
win the once. but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department according
70 tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1911-08-15
Vegetables Scarce.
From the Raltim,

From the Baltimore Sun.
This is the season of mists and mellow
fruitfulness, and Maryland is doing her
share toward increasing the causes Of
human happiness. Just think of all she is
sending in from her nearby market gar
dens and be glad you're livin'.
Evening star., 1911-08-15

II may be disappointment 10 some
statesmen who hold out for the practical
school OF politics TO note the general con-
viction that Mr. Taft can be nominated
next year without the aid of a steam
roller.
Evening star., 1911-08-15

The chairman of an investigating COM
mittee frequently has the pleasure OF
meeting some exceedingly important and
interesting people. Unfortunately, how
ever, the circumstances are not always
calculated to reveal them at their best.
Evening star., 1911-08-15
The Last Word.

What's the first word in the diction-
ary?" asked the student.
The article a. Of course" replied Mr..
Growcher
And what's the last word?"
Ask my wife. She's an expert on the
subject"
Evening star., 1911-08-15
Self.Efacement.

That politician has dropped out of
the public eye"
ITO some extent" replied Miss Cayenne.
Has he taken to literature?"
NO. To obliterature"
Evening star., 1911-08-15

Various communities are still struggling
for some means OF regulating the liquor
traffic that will give discreet and cour-
teous recognition to .'gentlemanly
thirst"
Evening star., 1911-08-15

The effort OF Senator JEFF Davis to have
Boston baked beans" and Goldfish balls
placed on the free list was regarded by
Massachusetts as an attack on cherished
industries craftily disguised in the COM
pliment of an epicure.
Evening star., 1911-08-15

Col. Roosevelt's arctic expedition, which
was reported as feature of this sum-
mer's program, has evidently been re-
placed by more interesting material
Evening star., 1911-08-15
An Example Disregarded.

Though many a flower may blush unseen,
Our Indignation oft is stirred
Since many a musical machine
Cannot contrive to play unheard.
Evening star., 1911-08-15
Patents.

From the Chicago Tribune.
One million patents have been issued in
this country. most of which have served
no other purpoa than TO put the invent
ors' money in circulation.
Evening star., 1911-08-15
Modern HOmeric Mods.
49, chto.oo naanrI uoro}I

From the Chicago Record Herald.
With three men on bases and Detroit
in sore need of runs the other day "Ty'
Cobb struck out. Again we are reminded
of the deplorable fact that Homer nodded
Evening star., 1911-08-15

II falls to the lot of few men TO be
missed from a congressional session as
Hoke Smith has been by numerous mem
bers Of that body.
Evening star., 1911-08-15

Gaby Deslys will have to do some ex-
ceptional dancing TO demonstrate that she
is as good a performer in her line as her
press agent Is in his
Evening star., 1911-08-15
Be Prepared.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Before starting away on that summer
trip don't forget to put in a supply of
paper drinking cups.
Evening star., 1911-08-15
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Sign of Wealth.

THAT author must be very prosperous" E"
What makes you think sO?'
They say he makes notes on his shirt
cuffs. Only a prosperous man could af-
ford the laundry bills"
Evening star., 1911-08-15

Edison says that what England's par
lament needs is fresh air. But Edison
is an inventor, not a politician.
Evening star., 1911-08-15

Every nog and then there Is a matri-
monial surprise caused by some one who
is not an actor.
Evening star., 1911-08-15

AS autumn draws near, the slogan is
raised with increasing confidence: THE
mosquito must go!'
Evening star., 1911-08-15
Telling Argument.

From the Kansas City Star.
II is observed that when a reactionary
paper wishes to be especially sarcastic 1t
refers to Clifford Pinchot as "Giffy.''
Evening star., 1911-08-15

Standard Oil may yet encounter some
pathological jurist who will contend that
subdivision is not necessarily dissolution.
Evening star., 1911-08-15

Even the mention OF benzoate Of soda
n print may be found open 10 objection.
Evening star., 1911-08-15

Occasionally a successful novelist takes
a hand in his own ad-writing depart
ment
Evening star., 1911-08-15

\ session of Congress is coming TO be
Just one investigation after another
Evening star., 1911-08-15
Seems So.

From the Louisville Courser-Journal.
Guilt is personal. Graft is personal
Conviction Is preposterous
Evening star., 1911-08-15
Smile.

From the Columbus Ohio State Journal.
There is no thank you" genuine with
out the signature of smile.
Evening star., 1911-08-15
Surrender.
York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
Recent events in the British house of
lords prove once more that the old guard
never dies If IL gets half chance to sur
render.
Evening star., 1911-08-15

Its mighty hahd. to interest yoh fell
low-man in sumpin' dat g'inter improve
his mind.". said Uncle Eben. DE way
to git his 'tention good an strong is tc
make tend you's gineter tell him sum-
pin he ain got no business knowin."
Evening star., 1911-08-15

P.yss,e IN advanee-by mail postage prepaid:
Daily Sunday included, one month, 60 centA
Daily, Sunday excepted, one month 20 cents
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star y ~ year
Evening star., 1911-08-15

The Evening Star, with the Sunday morning
edition 10 delivered by carriers within the city
ct IS cents per month: daily only, Is cents per
month: Sunday only 20 cents per month Orders
nav be sent by mail telephone Main 2440
Collection II made by carrier at the end OF eaes
month.
Evening star., 1911-08-15

Entered as second-class mail matter at the post
once at Washington. d. @.
Evening star., 1911-08-15
rAe Eveains Star Newspaper Company.

susiness once. iith So. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York once: Tfibure Building.
chieago once: First National Bank Building.
European once: 8 Regent St., London. England.
Evening star., 1911-08-15

Blue and white Check Apron
Ginghams the kind that makes
real durable aprons, and offered to-
morrow at 5Nc yard for regular
Sc quality. = First Floor = Wash
Goods.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-12-30
A YOUNG GIRL
MAKES AIR TRIP

SAN FRANCISCO, December IS
Gladys Gray, a pretty
little girl, was the center
of attraction at the aeroplane eXhibi-
ton at Ingleside yesterday afternoon.
In the combination Wright-Curtis BIZ
plane manufactured by Roy Francis
the miss scared to a considerable
height, her first trip from terra firma
and probably the youngest aeronaut
in the world.
With automatic conditions almost
ideal Francis succeeded in making a
number of ascensions in his unique
machine, which outclasses most others
from the fact that it needs no IAN
Choir" upon making a start and
through the Farnum landing gear can
make ground without the aid of a
number of assistants
Besides the little Gray girl Miss
Dorothy Adam and Miss Marion How
ard, not to mention several press rep
resentatives, made flights with Ayia-
tor Francis. A distance of several
hundred feet was attained by Francis
while carrying a passenger.
No efforts were made to break any
records, the aviator simply demon
strating the passenger-carrying pos
sibility of his machine.
Little Miss Gray, following her trim
in the higher attitudes, stated that
she had had the time of her life. She
said: 1T was just fine, only did not
go far enough, neither did the ma
chine go high enough. ! want to take
trip every day, but | want to get
way up and so for long distance
Both Miss Adams and Miss Howard
were elated over their aerial expert
ence, each voicing the opinion thai
she was born to fly" and each stat