The Washington times., 1911-07-02

that the temperature of Washington
and of Bismarck, n. D.-where the
billiards come from-corresponded ex-
actly yesterday.
Aviator Atwood, whoiis to pay us a
visit in his machine on Thursday, says
he expects to reach thel Capital in two
flights. Even Senator Norris Brown
couldn't beat that.
Mr.. Gardiner F. Williams, the cele-
brated mining expert whose wife was
a victim of the Spokane wreck, has the
deepest sympathy of a large circle of
devoted friends in his bereavement.
Mr.. Taft is reported as reading the
PHILOSOPHERS of Marcus Aurelius. There
was another Marcus or Mark whose po-
litical PHILOSOPHERS were widely con-
suited before a Presidential campaign.
- Special Ambassador John Hays Ham
mond probably felt that it didn't hurt
much to be snubbed by a fellow-coun-
tryman, when the Kings own uncle
singled him out for a long, chummy
conference.
But if, by any chance, there should
be an accident as the result of explod-
ing fireworks, remember that the wound
should be kept exposed to the air until
the doctor comes and routs out the
tetanus germs.
The President has generously gone on
record to the effect that young William
Herbert Berr did not step in the Ex-
ecutive soup at the Union League
luncheon. 1t is stated in conclusive re-
buttal that there was no soup.
Any man who has added S11 200, 900 to
the wealth of Washington in five years
deserves recognition of his services.
Any man, too, who has made it easier
for the poor man to own his own home
has done a public service. Harry Ward
man has done both.
Mrs. A. Hollis White carries with her
on her sad mission to Costa Rica,
where she goes to Investigate the mys-
terry surrounding the death of her hus-
band, the sympathy of hundreds of
Washingtonians. Mr.. White was well
known here, having been q member of
Peary's polar expedition in 1895 and
later connected with the Smithsonian
Institution.
Commissioner Rudolph's foresight In
consenting to serve on the safe and
sane committee is possibly the only
thing that saved him from being the
orator of the day at the celebration of
ha har Of ri O.
Citations and scores of individuals have
brought pressure to bear on him to de-
liver the address, but so far he has
vetoed all their propositions
In contrast to the renewal of conflict
between the Board of Education and
the District Commissioners, the an
nouncement that numerous school i'm
provements will hape been completed by
fall comes as a pleasing relief New
buildings and additions to old buildings
that will be ready for occupancy when
school opens again will make 1t possible
for the board to abandon a number of
rented rooms and house 1000 more pupils
in modern quarters.
The annual report of Capt. J. P. Me-
VI AAO SoPiNOl pOllCSb SuO"S IIdI
his men made only sixty-one arrests
during the fiscal year. While this
speaks well for the ability of the cap
tain's force to keep order 1t by no
means measures his full service to the
city. The greater part of the duties Of
the captain and the men under him
consists of answering the questions of
thousands of Capitol visitors, and
this duty Captain Megrew and his men
perform in cheerful, obliging manner
that always sends the visitor on his
way with a pleasing impression of
Washington.
Secretary Fisher, the new head of the
INTERIOR Department, has made a state
ment which is worthy careful considera-
ton by members Of Congress. After
reading Fire Marshal Nicholson's re-
port on conditions In the Land and
Patent Offices he said he was anxious
10 make improvements, but was handi-
capped by lack of funds. This puts 1t
squarely UP to Congress. II it doesn't
want l.s0o employees to continue to work
I'm dangerous surroundings 1t will fur
nish Secretary Fisher the money be