The Washington times., 1911-08-28
MONDAY, AUGUST %. 1911.

Postmaster General Hitchcock Is
left alone of ali the Cabinet officers
TO sit on the lid. but 1t gets very
warm at times.
The blue laws were vigorously en-
forced again yesterday, but Maryland
ers are not so color blind as they
were. and only one arrest was made
IN the District neighborhood.
II does look a II Alexandria stood In
need OF new fire alarm system. II is
rather important that the engines
Tomorrow is one of the days when the
Capitals suburban residents who live
in Maryland have it on their friends
who live this side Of the District line
The Marylanders can vote.
The Times suggestion that we prepare
now for a big peace celebration three
years hence, upon the centenary of
the burning of Washington by the Brit
ish. has been promptly and enthusiastic
cally received.
The four American army officers as
signed TO attend the maneJvers in Ger
many will receive every possible atten-
tion. The courteous Major Won Her
warth, attache of the embassy here,
will look after their comfort.
Autumn industrial activity will soon
be in full swing in Alexandria. Two
OF the glass factories that suspended
operations for a part of the summer
will resume September 5, and two others
will open the following week.
o. H. T. Clark, who died near Silver
Spring on Sunday, was one of the old
est and most prominent citizens of
Montgomery county. He was a mem
Der of the Maryland assembly for three
terms and rendered excellent service.
The encampment of District Ma
tional Guard is over, and the boys,
bronzed by the sun and hardened by
the hikes, look like veterans of a
real campaign. They have profited in
every way by their excellent train
ing.
When the Germans get together
they don't have TO have a set pro-
gram in order to have a good time.
1t was all impromptu yesterday at
Marshall Hall, but the picnic of the
United German Societies was one long
delight.
II is encouraging to learn that a spe-
cial order is to be made for the public
utilities measure at next session Of
Congress, and that a majority of House
and Senate have declared themselves
in favor of a public service commission
for the District.
Whatever students of ecclesiastical
history may think about Cardinal Glib
bons' chance for being cEcscn Pope, the
prelate's friends will he pleased to hear
the opinion Of Wachingtons Roman
Catholic clergy. that his election is
quite within the bounds of possibility.
Those clergymen who have volun-
teered to conduct funeral services over
the destitute and unidentified dead Of
the District are entitled to great credit
for their humanity. The rites Of
Christian burial will at least take away
some of the sting of a final resting
place in potters field.
All the world has been thrilled by At
woods great flight from st. Louis to
New York, but 1t was a Washington
man-Victor J. Evans-who furnished
the 700 purse. This is a real service
in the interest of aviation and Wash
ington is proud of having such a citi-
zen.
Camp Good Will closes tomorrow
for thu season. 1t has been a bless
ing to tired mothers and poor chill
dren and those who have enjoyed its
advantages return to the city strong
er and better for the experience, The
benevolent undertaking is entitled to
the heartiest support and should be
On 4 larger scale than ever when II
opens next year.
The Montgomery County Fair and
Horse Show opens tomorrow and will
continue four days. The field prod
ucts, the poultry and live stock, and
everything which goes to make up a
real country fair will be on exhibi-
ton, while the horse show, which is
a new departure this year, is an as
sured success. It will be largely at