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The Washington herald., 1911-08-11
PHARMACY BOARD
APPLIES FOR PAY
Members Ask S42 Each from
Treasury Balance.

In the annual report of the Commis-
sioners the board of pharmacy of the
District requests that $42 be paid each
member of the board for the services
performed during the year, ,compensa-
ton being made from the balance in the
hands of the treasurer.
The law provides that IF any balance
remain on hand on the 30th day of June
of any year the members of the said
board, appointed as such, shall be paid
therefrom such reasonable amounts as
the Commissioners of the District of Co
Iumbia may determine" S. L. Hilton,
secretary of the board. states in a let
ter to the Commissioners that there is a
balance in the treasury this year OF
s210.62.
The board has charge of the pharma-
ceutical examinations in the District
and of other matters relating TO pharma-
ceutics which require governmental SUI
pervision. Regular fees are charged ap-
plicants for examinations, and after al
expenses have been paid the balance Is
divided among the board members, upon
the approval of the Commissioners.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11
Cooperating with the Public.

The Interborough Rapid Transit
Company, of New York, has organized
d bureau OF complaints and has invited
all persons TO send to the company sug-
gestions as to improvement of service
and criticisms as to actions of employees.
This action has been taken, according
to the New York Tribune, because the
need of such machinery for inquiring
into the complaints regarding its serv-
ice and the behavior of its employees
has come to be felt.
1t is true that in New York there
is a public service commission. which
not only investigates complaints from
citizens, but anticipates criticism by dis
covering Objectionable conditions and
setting itself to the task of providing
remedy This docs not, however, les
sen the value of the action of the COM
pany. 1t is novel experience in New
York for public utility corporation
70 invite complaints from the people,
and there is no doubt that the oppor-
tunity will be accepted
A very large number of the COM
munications will, of course, be un-
worthy of consideration Some of the
suggestions, on the other hand, viii be
valuable, The point which concerns tn,
public. however. is that the INTERIOR.
ough company realizes that it is I'm
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AS OTHERS SEE 1T.

From the Deserst Evening News.
A house of lords divided against itself
cannot stand.
From the Baltimore American.
Glen Echo will soon be changing its
name to Troubleville.
From the Youngstown Telegram.
Ever notice how few folks say good
morning" as If they meant it?
From the Pittsburg Post
Three women are sitting as judges in
Tacoma divorce case. What will the
verdict be?
From the Omaha Bee.
Maryland clings to its Arthur Pue
German. State Senator Gorniah II is up
for governor.
From the Chicago Tribune.
An Oak Park man has married a lady
whom he saved from drowning a year
ago. 1t was inevitable.
From the Columbia State
Uncle Joe Cannon will leap into the
loved limelight once more if he can
beat them to a motion to adjourn.
From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Beattie, the alleged wife murderer, is
said to smoke sixty cigarettes a day; but
let's try him on one charge at time.
From the Houston Post g..
The Nebraska platform is silent on free
raw materials and does not even advocate
the establishment of free rural delivery
in the moon.
From the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph.
Two Die. Three Hurt in Auto Crash"
has superseded "vox Popuh," "Old Sub
scriber," and PRO Bono Publico" as daily
newspaper features.
From the Kansas City Journal.
The young girl who tried to hold up
and rob bank must learn to wait until
she is married and can get, at the de-
posits in the regular way.
From the Pittsbrg Post.
That new comet is reported as getting
brighter fast, indicating great speed. but
| no one has ventured prediction as to
whether It's tall win swish the earth.
From the Albany Journal.
One way to make money In the stock
market Is to buy stock for the divi-
dend that 1t may get. and then sell
| II just before the dividend isn't de-
ciarcd.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11
CONGRESS MAY TAKE UP
FIGHT ON CIGARETTES
Senator Curtis to Introduce Bill Prohibiting Manufac-
ture and Use of Coffin Nails" in the District

of the country. 1t is thought that such
statistics would disclose some startling
facts, as cigarettes are known to AFFECT
the eyesight and general physical consti-
tuition. The letter will also request that
an investigation he made of methods
used in the manufacture of cheap cigar
cites.
Last evening Mr.. Jeffreys lectured 10
a large audience at the Gospel Mission
on the dangers of cigarette smoking.
He has been lecturing throughout the
country for some time in the interests
of the league.
Early next week Mr.. Jeffreys will go
to Baltimore to try to secure the CO.
operation of Cardinal Gibbons in for-
warding the proposed legislation tor
the District and Maryland.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11
WEIGHED TWENTY POUNDS.
A Big Boy Baby I'm the Family of
Mr.. and Mrs. Gutin.
From the Newark Star.

From the Newark star.
The doctor dashed up to the home OF
Samuel and Adele Gutin, with the high
speed on his automobile, and ran into
the house.
oh. d splendid boy baby" he ex-
claimed. - a big baby. I'll get out my
scales"
When Baby Leo was placed on the
scales, the hand went TO the end with d
click and stopped
Funny" said the doctor. Those
scales register fourteen pounds, and who
that?"
III get my scales" said Grandpa Gu
tin.
Ten minutes later he hurried back from
his meat store, three blocks away, with
the store scales.
Twenty pounds" exclaimed the doc
tor, after Baby Leo had been placed on
the scales That's impossible. Babies
never. weigh twenty pounds at birth"
The groceryman's scales said twenty
pounds too; so did two other scales,
brought in from nearby stores.
At last the doctor came out and said
TO the neighbors:
THAT baby is the champion heavy
weight baby of the United States. He
weighs twenty pounds and he is a perfect
! baby. The mother can get up and &c
around the house tomorrow if she wants
to-
The doctor thought that Baby Leo Gu
tin would be talked about in doctor books
| for centuries.
Adele Gutin, mother of the giant baby
is twenty-one years old; the husband is
the same age, and this is their first child
He'll be a great big man." says the
mother proudly. Il only hope he will bt
| as good as he is big"
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11
A Congressman's Socks.

Mr. Fowler, of Illinois. apparently
did not relish the remark, made by his
colleague from Pennsylvania, that he
wore silk socks He even went so far
as to resent the insinuation. We are
ready and willing to accept the gentle
mans statement at its face value. but
we regret at the same time that he
has seen fit to leave the great Ameri-
can public in the dark as to the kind
of socks he does wear The plain peo-
pie are anxious to know what in reality
is the true standard OF democracy.
They should have exhaustive informa-
ton as to all acts of their Representa-
tives, that they may exercise intelligent
ly their prcrogative Of referendum,
or even of the recall. in case OF neces-
sity.
Is Mr. Fowler partial to socks with
clockwork or embroidery, or does he
prefer Isle thread, or. perhaps, even
fancy colors? Or is he content with
plain hOmespun hose. or-perish the
thought-docs he initiate sockless Jerry
Simpson as his prototype? II the Hi
nOiS member can lead us hack to the
simple life in socks and establish the
democratic standard OF stockings. he
may contribute his share to the reduc-
ton of the high cost OF living. He may
even help in putting the hosiery trust
out of business.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11
Germany and Haiti.

Gen. lie COntc. the latest success
ful revolutionist in Haiti. is now ne
gotiating with German bankers for a
loan OF 100000, His treasury is de-
pleted- President Simon having de-
campcd with $4,000 in gold-and the
assembly of tatterdemalions which is
called an army is clamoring for spolls.
There is a story current that Gen.
lie Conte years age. when he was min
ister OF finance. became debtor to Ger
man bankers. with the promise OF
l1quidating his Indebtedness should he
ever become President of the so-called
republic 1t Is not surprising that now
he should turn to Germany for fnan-
cial aid.
Ii he should be fortunate in obtain
ing the money. but should not be equal
ly successful in rcpaying it, what would
Germany do:
Would there be transfer to Ger
many of the peninsula of the Mole
ST Nicholas or the Island OF Tortuga
and, in that event. what would the
United States do?
Would the application OF the Mon
roe doctrine, which policy is part OF
our national bone and sinew. but which
Germany never has formally recog-
Liked. prevent Germany from taking
over Haitian territory as security for
debt.
And. finally. il we had universal
arbitration treaty with Germany, would
these questions be satisfactorily settled
by a JOINT high commission?
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11
Saving and Spending.

In connection with the establishment
of savings banks in schools, Boston
school principal with practical ideas
maintains that instead of adding to the
number of institutions designed to teach
pupils how to save, the State ought to
give instruction how to spend. Granted
that a sense of saving is a good thing,
il must be admitted that a system of
spending should be instilled, otherwise
the savings might quickly be wasted.
To teach d child how to save SIo in
toy bank, only perhaps to spend it
foolishly later, avails little. Both saw
ing and a proper spending are neces-
sary to a proper understanding of get
ting along in life
Thrift implies not only a saving quail
ity. but an ability TO hold that which
one acquires by saving There is a
homely old saying among old-fashioned
Germans that any fool knows how to
make money, and even how to save it,
but it takes shrewd fellow to know
how to spend it properly. In this sense
the Boston pedagogue is right. There
are institutions enough which teach
saving. but few, if any. that teach proper
spending The unenlightened pupil is
LETT to his own resources, except for
such advice as his parents may give
him.
To save properly. one must also know
| how to limit expenditure
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11
The New Insurance Law.

The District IS under obligation to the
House OF Representatives for the enact
nent Of the bill. which had already
passed the Senate making reform in
the local insurance laws. As was point
cd out in The Washington Herald some
time ago. conditions existed here which
were. in the language Of the SUPER
intendent OF insurance, disgrace to
my city. Insurance companies were
formed without capital or assets, and
we're organized only for the purpose
Of extracting money from the poor and
ignorant. without substantial return.
Now. however. no company will be
allowed to exist unless it has a capital
OF $4,000 in approved assets, and it is
to be subject also to rigorous cxaml-
nation by the officials This means, OF
course that legitimate companies which
arc :uIIy equipped in the matter of Or
eaniLaliOn and which arc in j position
to meet their liabilities will continue
to transact business, as ought to be the
case. while those which are OF the
mushroom variety will be abolished.
The new law will protect the poor
people against imposition and fraud II
the present Congress shall do nothing
else in the matter of legislation, it has
conferred j distinct benefit upon the
District by enacting the new insurance
law.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11
DR.. DUNLAP IN BAD LIGHT
BY HIS OWN ADMISSIONS
Grilled by Attorney Davis, Associate Chemist Shows
His Personal Feeling Toward Chief

DIR. F. L. Dunlap, associate chemist Of
the Bureau Of Chemistry. was on the
stand yesterday before the House Com
mittee on Expenditures in the Agricul-
tural Department, which Is investigating
the Wiley controversy.
Under cross-examination by Henry E.
Davis, counsel for Dr. Wiley, he made
interesting admissions concerning the
origin of the charges against the gov
ernments chief chemist in connection
with the alleged irregular employment
of DR.. Rusby.
1t was DIR. Dunlap who, by his own
declaration on the stand, started the
rumpus that finally resulted In the rec
ommendation by the department COM
mittee on personnel that Dr. Wiley be
disconnected from the government serv-
Ice. Under the grilling of Attorney
Davis, he was finally forced to admit
that he was three days in preparing for
Secretary Wilson a presentation of facts
in the Rusby case which were later sub
mitted to the committee on personnel;
that he consulted Solicitor McCabe con-
cerning the matter; that he gave Dr.
Wiley no intimation of what he was
doing; that he had his report typewrit-
ten in the once of Solicitor McCabe so
that no one in the Bureau of Chemistry
would know anything about 1t, and, final
", that he laid the report before the
Secretary during DIR. Wiley's absence
from the city on March q, 1911.
No Experience with Laws.
DR.. Dunlap told the committee when
he took the stand that he had been ap-
pointed associate chemist of the Bureau
of Chemistry April q, 1907; that previ-
ously he had been connected in his pro-
fessional capacity for seven years with
the University of Michigan. and that he
had had no experience before his con-
nection with the government with the
administration of food and drug laws.
Are you over or under DR.. Wiley?
Representative Floyd. of Arkansas, in
quired.
Il am neither over nor under him.
Dr. Dunlap replied. He added that he
and DR.. Wiley had equal authority and
that he Dunlap acted as chief of the
Bureau of Chemistry in DR.. Wiley's alb
sence.
When you and DR.. Wiley disagree,
who decides?'' Mr.. Floyd asked.
Il don't remember when DR.. Wiley
and 1 had disagreed on a matter of
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chemistry" DR.. Dunlap replied, empha-
sizing "a matter of chemistry" He
added that in the event of such a dis
agreement, Solicitor McCabe would cast
the deciding vote in the food and drug
inspection board, made up of Wiley,
Dunlap. and McCabe.
And McCabe is not a chemist, is
he?" asked Mr. Floyd.
Not that 1 ever heard Of" DR.. Dun
lap replied.
You have said," suggested Mr.. Davis,
that you made no charges against DR..
Wiley, but brought the Rusby matter
to the attention of the Secretary. who
instructed you to put it in writing"
That is true" replied the witness.
Was DR.. Wiley in Washington when
you submitted your memorandum to
the Secretary?'
81 believe not" Dr. Dunlap replied.
Wiley Absent One Day.
Mr. Davis then called attention to the
fact testified to by the witness. that DIR.
Wiley was in Washington on the day be-
fore and the day after DIR. Dunlap pre-
sented his Rusby report to the Secretary.
You did that" he reiterated, ION the
one days absence from the city of DIR.
WiIey?"
THAT is apparent" the witness re-
sponded. shortly.
Where was your memorandum type
written Mr.. Davis inquired.
In the Solicitors Office" DR.. Dunlap
answered.
"Why?'
Because" DIR. Dunlap answered, slow
ly, lit was too serious a matter to be-
come matter of comment in the Bureau
Of Chemistry
Isn't it fact" suggested Mr.. Davis,
aggressively, that you had 1t typewriter
in the office of the Solicitor so that DIR.
Wiley wouldn't know anything about
it?''
Dr. Dunlap denied this with consider
able evidence of irritation.
Well" said Attorney Davis, let US not
split hairs DR.. Dunlap. Wasn't 1t your
object to prevent any knowledge of your
report to the Secretary reaching the
Bureau of Chemistry before the report
reached the Secretary"
Yes" replied DIR. Dunlap.
Mr.. Davis asked the witness If DR.. Wi
ley was his chief when they were both
in town.
You can call him that if you want
to-" replied DIR. Dunlap. Il am not, how
ever. subject to his direction"
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11

James ]. Jeffreys, field secretary OF the
Anti-Cigarette League of America, yes
terday received the promise of Senator
Curtis, of Kansas, to introduce bill in
Congress prohibiting the manufacture or
use of cigarettes in the District.
Mr.. Jeffreys, with a corps of assist
ants, is now making Washington his
headquarters for the purpose of pushing
legislation desired by the league. An
attempt will be made to have an anti
cigarette law passed by the Maryland
legislature.
To-day a letter will be sent to Presi-
dent -Faft asking that statistics be COM
piled showing the effects of cigarette
smoking upon employees of the railroads
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11
IDENTITY STILL A MYSTERY.
Washington Doctor Unable to Aid
in Headless Body Case.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Wilkesbarre. Pa, Aug. 1o.-Enorts OF
DR.. Andrew G. Hamilton. Washington,
d. c., oculist. to identify the unknown
man whose decapitated body was found
at Mud Pond. this county. short time
ago. have been unsuccessful Hamilton.
whose name was on spectacle case
found on the corpse, could find no record
Of the owner.
DR.. Andrew @. Hamilton lives at 132
Maryland avenue southwest. DIT. Ham
iiton says that he knows nothing of the
man whose identity the wilkesbarre pos
lice are trying 10 establish. He says tina,
he has gone over his books for more
than ten years back. but has been un-
able to find any record Of the sale.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11

der some obligation to the community.
1t has abandoned its hitherto independ-
ent and callous attitude, and has DEM
onstrated progressiveness that will
add immensely to its popularity. 1t
teaches lesson of cooperation with
the public which other corporations
ought to be quick to learn.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11
CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY
BY A. w. MACY.
A KALEIDOSCOPE ADMINS
TRATION.

TRATION.
The ninth administration of the
government of the United states
had more changes of CABINET
members than any other admin
istration in the history OF the
country. The campaign whicn
preceded 1t was known as the
"Tippecanoe and Tyler too cam
paign. in which Gen. William II.
Harrison was elected President
and John Tyler Vice President
Harrison was inaugurated on
March 4, 1871, and died Just one
month later. Thus the Presi-
dency devolved upon Tyler. He
retained Harrison's Cabinet MEM
bers in office at first, but early In
his administration they all
dropped out. Many of their sue
cessors also dropped out, for In
the four years the country had
five Secretaries of State. four Sec
retaries of the Treatury. four
Secretaries of War, fve Secre-
taries of the Navy. two Pestmas-
ters General. and two Attorneys
Generai--twenty-tw Cabinet Of
ficers In all. One reason for the
many changes was that Tyler
completely broke with the party
that elected him.
Copyright. 1911. by Joseph 3. Bowles,
ro-morrow--~A Room Fuii of
GoId.-
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11
Chance for an Inventor.

From the Sclentlnc American.
Wasn't it Jay Gould who laid the foun-
dation of great fortune by the sale OF
rat traps? If so, and you have ever tried
to set one of these or 10 cent affairs
they sell in the department stores. you
may we'll wonder why some one does not
follow his example with a mouse trap
that can be set without losing all ones
religion.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11
Keen Up the AIimony.

From the Chicago Record-Herald
Now" asked the lawyer who was
drawing Up the will. is there anything
more that you wish to have mentioned? ?''
You've said l want all my just debts
paid have you?"
Yes
We'll, just add that the women to
whom have been paying alimony are to
have their regular allowances right
alonp"
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
A CAMPING EPISODE.

A CAMPING EPISODE.
Peas porridge hot,
Peas porridge cold;
Peas porridge in the pot
Nine days old.
Some one cooked it up, guess,
When We first hit camp.
Now we cannot eat the mess
Or give it to tramp.
, Porridge nine days old is not
An attractive dish; ... ..
Better pry it from the pot
And feed IL to the fish.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11
Eggs Hatched on the street.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Athens, Ga, Aug. 9.-Yesterday was
hot day in Athens, and Policeman John
Short states that he got ten eggs down
town and walked home with them about
noon; he further states that when he
got home, distance of half a mile or
such a matter, eight of the eggs had
turned out little chicks, actually hatch
ing out en- route.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11
Progressive Times.

This is certainly progressive age"
How now?"
The shack we rented last season is
styled a bungalow this summer, and
costs ten more per month. The hired girl
took a course in domestic science; it
hasn't altered her any, except that she
gets five more per month"
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11
BRYAN OPPOSES
SECRET CAUCUS
Public Affairs Must Be Con-
Quoted in the Open.

Lincoln, Nebr.. Aug. 10.-W. J. Bryan
today authorized the following state
ments:
why the secret caucus? If the Demo-
cratic members of the House did not
submit public affairs to secret caucus
there would be no doubt concerning any
of their proceedings.
why should any Democratic member
submit to the secret caucus?
why should not the public business,
which these men have to do, he trans
acted in the open so that their constitu-
ents may be able to fix responsibility for
all that they do and for all that they
fail to do?
..,The secret caucus is one of the worst
foes of popular government.
IF you are opposed to it write your
member of Congress and urge him TO
protest against it,
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11

If the Marine Band wants a soloist
upon its Southern tour, why not take
Senator Taylor of Tennessee? He can
fiddle and sing and tell story and crate
like a man inspired.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11
The New Senate.

Frm the Kansas City Star.
For the first time in its history the
Senate has approved a proposal for
constitutional amendment for the popu-
lar election of Senators.
For the first time in a half century II
has voted for an important reciprocity
treaty.
For the first time in many years 1t
has sanctioned reduction of the duties
on wool and woolens-
These three votes were explained by
Senator Bristow yesterday when he said:
THE interests have lost the Senate.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11

Frum the New York Tribune.
The enterprising woman who claims
five pensions because her five successive
husbands were all soldiers is not a mere
widow. She is military and fiscal syn
dicate.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11

If Madero really means to divide pub
lie lands in Mexico among the poor
people there and succeeds in doing so.
he will prove himself a better states
man than revolutionist
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11

Hetty Green's son, having minded his
mother implicitly for forty-three years,
ought to make good husband.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11
Did Not scare u.

From the Toledo Blade.
Mr.. Carnegie's recent statement that
miIllonaires are to be scarce in the fu-
ture seems not to have created any gen.
eral alarm.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11

New York proposes to raise the aalary
of Mayor Gaynor from $4,000 to 81, 900
a year, in view of the continued high
cost of living. This makes the acknOwl-
edgment of the extraordinary high prices
official
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11
He Must Go.

The Office boy wants to go to the ball
game to-day" said the Junior partner.
Let him CO." said the senior partner.
But he's been every day this week"
We'll. unless he goes to the BALI game
every day, how are the rest Of us to
keep posted?" y
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11
Thi. n True Enough.

From the Chicago News
When. two women talk, It's dialogue;
when n woman and her husband con-
verse. it's a monologue.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11

The wife who ruined a valuable antique
clock by throwing it at her husband
should have used the common servant
girl-alarm variety.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-11

Let us hope that the editors of the
Congressional Record will not be jeal-
Gus because the newspapers beat them
on TogO's first public address.