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The Washington herald., 1911-06-15
TRAINING SCHOOL
GRADUATES NURSES
Ten Diplomas Presented by
Rev. J. F. Quirk.

The cluisters of old Georgetown Uni
versity ecnoed to the tread of several
hundred persons yesterday afternoon.
when the commencement exercises of
the Training School for Nuises attracted
friends and relatives o. tn. graduates
The affair Vas celebrated ia the chapel
OF the university, which was crowded.
At the left of the stage sat he class Of
ter graduates, while the speakers .accu-
pied the center. The programme was
preceded by an orchestral concert. Diplo-
mas were conferred by the Rev John
f. Quirk, S. j.. vice president of the
university
Prof. William c. Gwynn delRered the
address. Prof Joseph Taber johnson
presented the medals. Prof. johnson
Iaid hign tribute to Sister Superior Mary
Pauline, IF the Order of ST. Francis,
who is at the head of the nurses school
y class poem was recited by Mis- z. F.
Ferry.
The class consisted of Sister Mary
Rodriguez, o. S. F.; Miss Marietta Nj
land. Miss Mary A Iardella, Miss Cora
S. Shackleford. Miss Mary w. Divine,
Mrs. Cecilia NJ. Fitzgerald, Miss Emma
F. Berry, Miss Beulah NJ. Seibert, Miss
Armida NJ. Ciomei, and Miss Erminis NJ
Ciomei.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15
OF THE SIMPLE LIFE
EXPLAINED TO GRADUATES
Representative Covington Addresses Glass at Mary
land Agricultural College Exercises Attended by
Large Gathering Degrees and Medals Awarded

Representative J. Harry Covington, Of
Maryland. discussed the value of the
simple life in his address to the grad
uating class of the Maryland Agricul-
tural College, at College Park, Nd, yes
terday. His remarks were strikingly ap-
propriste, in view of the fact that but
small percentage of the graduates this
year elected to take the purely agricul-
turaI course, although more than $50
young men of the State have taken the
short course in agriculture.
The exercises incident to the closing of
the fifty-third year of the college were
attended by a gathering that filled the
large auditorium. The exercises were
opened by Rev. John o. johnson, who
invoked the divine blessing. The vale
dictory was delivered by ]. w. King
horne, and the salutatory address by l..
Med sylvester The following received
degrees:
List of Graduates.
Bachelor Of science in agricIltme-Oln Ray An
lrews. Of Dorchester County Md; Francis Adrian
Mudd Of Washington, d. c.. and Joseph William
Kmghcrpe. OF Baltimore City.
Bachelor Of SCIENCE in bioloGy-Paul Rideout Bar
rows of Prince Gecrys County, Nd
Bachelor II science in chemistU-John Campbell
Reese. Of Baltimore; Lindsey Mcdonald Sylvester
% Portsmouth. Va. and Herbert James White. Of
Prince GecFgc County.
Bachelor Of science IN civil engineering-Harry
Speake Cohey, Washington. d. c.; Thomas David
sen, Anne Arundel County. Nd; Howard Roland
Deviihss. Carroll County Nd. Charles Gator Fur
miss Somerset County. Md, and David Wilson
Glass. Of Batimcre CITY.
Rachelor Il science IN hnsticulture-faul Reyere
Little Washington County. Nd. and Joseph Keller
Smith, Frederick County aid
Bachelor u SCIENCE IN mechanical engneetins
Charles Atwen chHngl Baltimore County AE.hHz
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15
Where Treaties Do Not Help.

While Congress is debating over the
reciprocity agreement, and while the
State Department is negotiating treaties
which have for their object the ex-
tension of American trade, il seems
worth while to note the apparent indif-
ference shown by American manufactur-
ers to the advantages of foreign mar
kets.
When German importers complain
that American shoe manufacturers are
indifferent in the matter of filling orders,
and that they are so careless about
shipping directions that goods remain
unclaimed in storage for many months,
it would seem as if the efforts on the
part of the government to stimulate for
eign trade are largely waste of time
As a matter of fact, this country might
long ago have greatly increased its ex-
port trade, despite the disadvantage of
high tariff, if the American manu-
IdSluISlS lldu ICdlly SllNCil W SOilipSlC
with their German and English breth-
rem. On the contrary, the consular re-
ports have been overlooking with warn
ings from our representatives abroad
to the effect that American goods, even
when shipped to foreign countries, have
not been manufactured with the view
of meeting local conditions. The Ger
mans and the English. especially in
South America, have sought to cater
to the tastes of the prospective pur-
chaser The American manufacturer,
on the other hand, proposes that the
foreigner shall take what is offered to
him, whether acceptable or not.
While there are some notable ex-
certions to this rule, the fact still re-
mains that unless our own manufac-
turers are more accommodating and
careful, unless they make the goods
which other people want and arrange
the shipments SO as to give satisfaction,
they cannot expect to extend their for
eign trade Treaties and agreements are
of no avail if the fundamentals OF ordi-
nary business extension are ignored
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15
The Law of Aerial Navigation.

Connecticut takes the lead with a law
for the regulation of aerial navigation.
1t provides for the granting of licenses
to aviators, makes aeronauts responsible
for injuries caused by any voyage in an
airship. and allows any person to fly
in the air over private property if he
has 4 license: otherwise, he must get
permission from the owner. At the
same time, congress of lawyers is in
session in Paris for the purpose Of
celebrating code of common law for
the navigation of the air Delegates
are present representing the United
States, France, Great Britain, Italy,
Spain. Belgium, and other countries.
While this congress has no authority
to enact a code, its recommendations
may form the basis of future laws. 1t
has already declared that aerial traffic
is free, to each state, of course, being
reserved such rights as are necessary
for the assurance of national security
and the exercise of private rights. 1t
proposes also that machines shall be
numbered and registered, that compen-
sation shall be made for damage, and
that aeronauts must not, except in cases
of dire emergency, throw anything upon
the earth that will cause injury to per-
sons or property
1t is also interesting to note that
there is under consideration a treaty
between the United States and Mexico
which proposes that aeroplanes shall
carry clearance papers from their place of
starting. which documents shall be duly
exhibited at the landing point. This
places the ships Of the air in the same
category as ships at sea, and 6xes al
responsibility upon the aviator not to
indulge in smuggling or flibustering
Ali these facts indicate that the aero
plane is now an established institation
and that laws for its regulation must
be framed These laws win, at first, be-
largely experimental in their character.
As the years progress and the science
Of aviation becomes more developed,
the statutes necessary to govern aerial
navigation win themselves become more
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15

Theodore sonnenberg. Prince George Comfy. and
Leland Goodrich True, Washington. d. @.
Certificates Of proficiency in two-year eDurse in
agricultTe-Paul Walter Goeltz. Of New YS4 City;
Joseph LynwoOd Taylor Of Wishart, Va.i Henry
Clay Trax. Of Talbot County, and Arthur zewton
Woodward. uf Camden, n. Y. 81
Certificates Of proficiency in two-year eoise IN
INSTRUMENTATION Howard MeGnnes. Of Kent
County, Nd; David Cults Malcolm WASHINGTON
ID. c.; John Cansey Morris. Prince George County
and Irving Lewis Towers Montgomery, Md.
Master Of science in chenistry-Leyin BoJslnd
Bruushton Prince George County. "a
Master Of science-W. W. Skinner, Departmentof
Agriculture and alumnus Of the institution. 4
Master Of arts-Frank r. Kent. one time treA-
wer Ct the college. ~
Medals Are Presented.
Medals were presented as follows:
Fer general excellence in regular agricultural course
Francis Adrian Mndd
For general excellence in chemical eourse-John
Campbell Reese.
For general excellence in civil engineering course-
Thomas Davidson.
For general excellence in biological cOurse-Paul
Rideout Barrows
For general excellence in regular horticultural
course-Paul Revere Little.
For general excellence in mechanical engineering
ccursr-Leland Goodrich True.
For general excellence in dehate-F. A. Mudd.
Fer excellence in ofatory. the William Pinkuey
w1hyte Medal offered by Hon. Isaac Lobe Straus-
NJ. W. Mcbride
Winner Of contest in intercollegiate oratorial $50
ciation- Lindsay Mcdonald Sylvester. II
James Douglas Goddard Memorial Medal-Arhyf
Theodore Sopneberg.
For excellence In gallery practice. banner tom-
pany n c. c. FuTgiiSs commanding
Fer txcellence IN military mansuFers and Efrral
military proficiency, banner Corporal NJ II. hvis'
squad cf Company Z. battalion cadets
For exceiienee in drili of company and eahtrncy
ct cuu,pAny Commander awarded by class Of II,
sword-capt Z q. True, cemnanding CoupAk Q.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15
Bombs il Tenements.

Such horror swept the nation when
number of children were kidnapped
and held for ransom a few years ago
that several States made it a capital
offense to demand ransom under threat
of death Such drastic action met with
practically universal approval from press
and pulpit
Much more reprehensible than kid
, mapping is the crime of extortion with
the threat of destroying the home of
the unfortunate victim When such a
Black Hand threat comes to an Italian
family the money is generally forth
coming, for the threat is not an idle
one. The explosion which kills and
mains is sure to follow a disregard of
the warning. Bomb outrages in many
of the larger cities are of such fire.
quent occurrence as to cease to be of
general interest This is a serious re-
Election on Our police and courts.
Blackrnail has been levied so long on
the industrious Italian immigrant that
the demand for money usually meets
with a prompt response. If not, the
bomb serves as a warning to others to
heed the request. -. ..s...-
Extortion is a means of livelihood to
the Black Handler only because our off
GERS of justice are not doing their full
duty. Lynching is no more national
disgrace than is a condition which per-
mits innocent and helpless women and
children to be mangled and slain by
villains of the foulest nature Such out
RACES should be stopped. even if the
Federal government has to exert every
means within its power.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15
Practical Results Are Wanted.

1t is all very interesting to know
that Judge Gary, of the steel trust, well
comes government supervision and that
the sugar trust witnesses admit that the
combination of rehneries was for the
purpose of sitting competition and
maintaining prices. There have been in
vestigations in the past, and evidence
very much to the same effect fills VOL
umes upon the dust-covered shelves of
the Library of Congress. The average
man is much more concerned as to the
practical outcome of the testimony which
is being heard
There was an investigation OF the
sugar trust some years ago. At that
lime Senator Quay was accused of spec
ulating in sugar stock, and promptly
admitted the truth of the accusation.
His confession caused a sensation for
a week or two, and was then forgotten.
All the other disclosures of the inquiry
have faded out of the public mind.
The lumber trust. the beef trust and
various other business combinations
have all come under the probe in re-
cent years. but if their investigations
led to any radical change in their
operations, the fact has certainly escaped
public attention.
When It is remembered also that the
whisky trust was subjected to the grill
ing process, and that nothing was ac-
complished beyond the taking of mass
OF testimony, the question whether the
public is to gain any real benefit from
the present inquiries appeals with tremen-
dous force. The average citizen is not
concerned in the amount of political
capital which may be accumulated for
the next campaign. He wants to know
whether the cost of living is to be re-
duced and whether the conspiracies in
restraint of trade are to be abolished
Up to the present time, the testimony
before the Congressional committees has
been full of interest, and some hitherto
unknown facts have been disclosed. If
the Democratic House wants to make
a real hit with the people. however, it
Will, if possible. use the evidence as a
basis of action which will be of prac-
tical benefit to the American public.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15

representative Of the Christian Church
congregation in this vicinity, there are
now no fewer than ten churches Of this
denomination in the neighborhood of
washington. This is to be almost wholly
regarded as one result of the great efforts
which DIR. Power exerted in his church
work.
The District Missionary Union, which
embraces the churches in Delaware,
Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
was also formed by DR.. Power, and has
grown into one of the strongest factors
in church work in the territory over
which It operates.
For years DR.. Power welded a pen
of great influence in propagating the
Christian faith all over the country He
was for years a regular correspondent of
the Christian Standard, of Cincinnati and
the Christian Evangelist, of st. Louis.
During his two terms of ONCE as Chap
lain of the United States Senate, Dr.
Power came into close contact with many
Of the prominent public men of the coun-
try, and there were laid during that time
friendships that lasted throughout his
long and active life. His work as secre-
tary of the Congressional Temperance
Society was as conspicuous and as fruit
ful as was his other social reform work.
His Funeral Grafton.
He was brought before the nation most
prominently early in his career, when he
delivered n the rotunda Cf the Capitol in
the presence of one of the most illus
trious of gatherings the funeral grafton
over President Garfield.
The notable work DR.. Power did on
the lecture platform in all parts of the
United States and abroad added much
to his national fame, and increased his
opportunities for the spread of Christian
work, and did much to make him a
conspicuous national character in the
Christian Church work. His sphere of
influence was by no means confined to
his own denomination, but beyond its
borders he was known and respected by
representatives Of all churches as an able
champion of social and moral uplift in
all of its departments.
Besides his wife, there also survives
him his adopted daughter. Mrs. AbbIe
Sparks, wife of Ernest Sparks of the
Post-office Department. who resides in
street.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15
Something Novel.
Di.tru.t. Russia. statement.

From the New York Times.
Following the recent announcement in
Washington that the State Department
had been informed that Russia thereafter
would admit American Jews, LOUIS Mar
shall, of Guggenheimer, Undermyer &
Marshall, has written a letter to Con-
gresham Francis Burton Harrison eX-
pressing distrust of the reported change
in Russia's attitude. which he believes
was an inspired utterance in line with
what he called the ''duplicity and lying
diplomacy on her part in the past. He
declares that Russia, realizing that Amer
lea is considering seriously the abrogation
of the treaty of 1882. by which American
citizens, irrespective of race % creed
TsIe permitted to travel in Russia ana
Russians to travel here, is trying Ito
fool me American people" into with
h0.Gmg action until public sentiment dies
out
Even If Russia's promise is siacerc, he
adds. II would permit free admission
solely It. Jews prominent in the business
world. discriminating against the poor
who Icight wish to visit their old homes.
Mr.. Marshall declares this government
should insist on unqualified recognition Of
American passports.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15
The Ear.splitting Auto Horn.

Thanks to the police and to Judge
Pugh for putting quietus upon the
ear-splitting. auto horn.
Notwithstanding the fact that there is
a regulation against the use of auto
mobile horns that emit unseemly, un-
necessary, and altogether undesirable
noises, the number of such nuisances
has been constantly increasing. The
sounds which assailed the pedestrian
upon the streets were of most un-
earthly character. They were enough
to startle the nerves of the most phleg-
matte temperament
Nobody objects to the automobilist
warning people in rational manner of
his sometimes too rapid approach. The
devices which have been invented to
signal the oncoming of motor car,
however, have been such an imposition
upon the good nature of the public that
they ought to be debarred from general
use. u.. .-
The lesson taught in the Police Court
msures a larger degree of comfort to
everybody who uses the streets.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15
ECONOMY TO BE SLOGAN
OF BIG RAILWAY LINES
Every Employe of Western Roads Urged to Save
Nickel Day for the Company"

Chicago, June 14-'Save nickel a day
for the company is the slogan of a new
economical era that has set in to such
an extent in the management of the great
railroad companies of the United States
that 1t has excited general interest
among tens of thousands Of employees and
others Presidents and managers of three
systems have already appealed to every
individual of the many thousands en-
ployed by them to make a personal eff
fort to yield a daily saving for the COM
pany. The many employees of the Chi
cago, Rock Island and Pacific were the
first to receive the personal request to
prevent waste. The Pennsylvania lines
caught the enthusiasm of the PROPOSE
ton, and the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy Railroad employees have each re-
ceived a personal letter signed by Presi-
dent Darius Miller calling their attention
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15

to the individual opportunity and duty
they have to assist in the campaign for
economy and efficiency.
Railroad heads have decided it is i'm
perative. The suggestion is made that
prosperity hires more men and pays bet
ter wages than hard times. Office men
are told that a great saving can be made
in stationery, more careful use of type
writer's, &c. The tTackmen can add their
mite by saving few spikes and bolts.
A few shovelfuls of coal less will not
only turn the trick for the firemen and
enginemen. but also make a better show
ing. In the shops, the men have been
cautioned to be saving Of time as we'll
as of material.
Station and telegraph employees are
asked to be prompt on the wires and
careful in the handling of freight, thus
saving delay to trains and reducing
claims for damages.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15
A Manufacturer in Congress.

From the New York Evening Post
Representative Redfeld. of Brooklyn,
made yesterday in the House one of
those speeches that are really effective
assaults upon the high-protection sys-
TEN. 1t derives unusual weight from
the circumstances that Mr.. Redfeld IS
himself manufacturer of machinery on
large scale. a prosperous manufac-
turer declaring the tariff protection in
his own industry fraud, and able to
give soliG reasons for. his asserti )n, is
distinctly worth while as a Democratic
member of the House of Representatives $.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15
The Direct Election of Senators.

From the New York Globe.
The House of Representatives has
passed by the necessary two-thirds ma
jority a resolution providing for the pop
ular election of United States Senators.
The Senate has passed, by a similar
majority, a different resolution looking to
the same end. The two resolutions diff
fer in one thing. The House resolution
confers on the legislatures of the several
States authority to prescribe the times,
places, and manner of holding the cleo
tions, while the Senate resolution re-
serves this power to the Federal gov
ernment a power that it now possesses
and exercises with respect to Doth the
election of Senators and the election of
Representatives.
No candid person can have much
doubt as to which resolution represents a
sincere effort to establish popular cleo
ton of Senators and which is fathered
in prejudice or. of a desire to mix things
lip and prevent action.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15
The Cuckoo,n Ne.t

From the Youngstown Journal
The teacher vas giving the youngsters
a talk on natural history.
THE field sparrow builds it nest on the
ground. she said, "the kingfsher digs
into the side of hill or bank. and the
woodpeeker bores hole in tree. Now,
can any little boy tell me where the
cuckoo makes it home . !;
A small lad in one of the back seats
replied:
I'm a clock
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
TIcKETs FOR EVERYTHING.

TICKETS FOR EVERYTHING.
Ny neighbor now would sell me a ticket,
For a lunch. perchance.
Or moonlight dance,
Or tennis or cricket.
Each man you meet would sell you a
ticket.
You've protest made.
But you can't evade
The vigilant picket
BY day, by night. they pound on my
wicket.
I have no excuse,
So / just produce
And purchase a ticket.
Hard to Decide.
Found a fiat to suit you?"
Not yet. We are undecided between
three rooms with five windows, and five
rooms with three windows"
In Court.
What's the trouble?" inquired the
judge.
This lady lawyer wants to make a
notion explained the clerk, but her
gown is too tight"
A Legitimate Line.
What are you selIing?'
Gold bricks, and doing a good busl-
ness"
"G'wan."
Fact They're going fast at 81 each.
Every farmer wants one to amuse the
summer boarders."
Maybe Less.
And now a job the smart boy grad
Is prone to seek.
His erudition may be had
For six per week.
His Only Chance.
II can't get a chance to propose. She's
always playing bridge"
Seize the psychological moment"
Guess I'll have to do it when she's
dummy"
More Popular Cause.
I'VE are soliciting contributions to help
strengthen the city bridges"
I'd rather chip in to help strengthen
the ball team"
Something Novel.
I'VE are getting up a demonstration as
a tribute to a successful literary man.
Can you seggest something out of the
ordinary?'-
Il think a procession of prosperous
looking poets, bearing ham sandwiches,
would crafty him."
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15
Inherent.

Prom the New YORK Herald
The heartiess paragrapher Of The wash
inglon Herald says that physicians are
often obliged 70 cut their best friends.
Yes. but they seldom cut prices. even for
friend.-FIorida Times Union
Florida physicians apparently dlfEer
from their northern bfethern. Here pfy-
sieiane do more charity work tlian any
other group of professional men.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15
CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY
BY A. w. MACY.
\ BLANKET PROCESSION.

A BLAINE FnOSEEoClON.
In 1917 the dissatisfied weavers
of Lancashire, England, got to-
gether and resolved to march up
to London and lay their griev-
ances before the prince regent.
AS it was quite a way to London,
each took a blanket along to
wrap around him at night. About
5000 made the start, and a curl
Gus looking parade it must have
been. One eyewitness described
the marchers as "a most deplora-
BILE lot. without food and without
organization" Scarcely had they
begun to move when they were
attacked by the military and par
TALLY dispersed. Some kept on.
but the desertions became more
and more frequent. BY the time
the marching column reached the
outskirts of London II had dwin-
died to six persons. and not one
reached the presence of the prince
regent.
Copyright. 1911. by Joseph B. SBoeles.t
To-morrovv-sThe First Poiiti-
cal Dark Horse"
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15
CHURCH RECEIVES BEQUES?.
VIII of Reuben w. johnson PLACED
on Record.

on hecOFu.
The First Baptist Church, of George
town, under the will of Reuben w. John
son. dated March q last, and recorded
yesterday, is to receive $1OO. The wife,
Martha T. Johnson, who is aiso named
as executrix, is to receive the personal
property. 1t is directed that the real
estate be held in trust by Carries II.
Cragin, and that the income b paid TO
Mrs. Johnson, upon whose cath the
real estate is to be sold, the proceeds to
be paid as follows: To FannieHiu, of
Brooklyn. $500; to James Henry Johnson,
of New York. $500; to Robert !bhnson.
of this city. 500; to Mary Jane Unison.
$500; to Joseph Grant, Of the Disrict,
800, and to the First Baptist Chrch,
Georgetown, 500, the balance to be di-
vided equally between Moses Johnon,
Washington Y. johnson, Louis Johnsn,
and James Henry Johnson.