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The Washington herald., 1911-05-10

grades. This alone can prevent the
present immovable barrier to promo
ton. As arbitrary action in this respee.
would work injustice to deserving men.
some system of age retirement becomes
necessity.
There are matters connected with the
commissioned and noncommissioned
men that also require adjustment. Grad
yates from West Point, for instance,
receive their commissions at once, upon
the termination of their cadetship, but
midshipmen must serve at least two
years after leaving Annapolis before
they are commissioned. What good rea-
son is there for such discrimination
Then there is the Naval Militia. Why
can it not be placed upon the same
basis as the National Guard as regards
Federal control There is little or no
opposition to such measure, and yet
it has dragged for years in committee
This necessary legislation should be
reported at the next regular session.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
When Will the Senate Get Busy2

The suggestion made by Senator
Martin, the minority leader. that there
is work for the Senate ought to be pro-
ductive of result.
Senator Martin has directed specific
attention to two measures which have
passed the House, and which should
be considered promptly by the Senate
The first is the reapportionment bill
and the other is the measure which
directs the publication of campaign con-
tributions
Up to the present time the Senate
has made a record of inaction. 1t has
been in session only meager portion
of the time since it assembled, and ever
its working hours have been dissipated
in trivial affairs. There is no reason
why the Senate should not show some
diligence.
The record which the House is max
ing is attracting the attention of the
country. An opportunity is afforded the
Senate to do likewise.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
Boudoir Cars for Women Travellers

The management of one of the West
ern trunk lines has taken a long step
forward in providing that women when
travelling shall enjoy the same rights
and privileges as men. This railroad
has added a boudoir car for women, and
in view of the considerable proportion
of women among the travelling public
other railroads may be expected to fol-
low its example. Particularly on long
distance routes and in the equipment of
sleeping-car trains women passengers
have had reasonable ground for COM
paint at the favor shown the men in
the matter of smoking compartments,
club cars. and other conveniences.
Accommodations somewhat less pre-
tentious and elaborate than those of
the proposed boudoir cars are even more
essential. 1t is surprising that progress
i've railroad management, which has
gone very far in providing for the COM
fort of travellers, should have lacked in
consideration of women, who form a
steadily increasing percentage of railroad
patronage. g..
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
MISS SCHNEIDER'S
DEATH LAMBNTBD
Long Identified with Chari-
table Work Here.

Persons in and out Of Washington are
lamenting the death of Miss Louisa r.
Schneider yesterday morning at the home
of her niece, Mrs. Alexander T. Hensey.
Miss Schneider belonged to family that
played a conspicuous part in early Wash
ington social circles and In the develop
ment of the city. She Is survived by one
sister, the only living representative OF
her generation.
Miss Schneider, who was in her eighty
eighth year, came to this country in 1882
from Wurttemburg, Germany, accompa-
MED by her parents and pr',thers and
sisters, and had made Washington her
home since then, living principally in the
northwest section Of the city.
Her brothers, Frederick A. Charles Au-
gustus, Louis H., Gottlieb c.. and Chris
tian G. Schneider, and her sister, Caroline
c. Acker, were all well past their allot-
ment of three score and ten when they
passed away. Her surviving sister, Mrs.
Catherine G. Rheem, widow Of John A.
Rheem, who also figured prominently in
the early development Of Washington.
and Mrs. Rheem's son, c. B. Rheem,
greatly feel. the lost Of their esteemed
relative.
Before becoming enfeebled by age.
which prevented her from continuing her
activity, Miss Schneider was engaged In
the charitable work Of st. Paul's English
Lutheran Church and its Sunday school.
Three generations Of descendants sur
vive her.
Arrangements for the funeral have not
been made. ...
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
Training School for Government
Employees.

The suggestion that the United States
government establish in Washington a
training school for young men and
women who desire to enter the Federal
departments as civil employees, similar
to the institutions which train youths
for the army or navy, may be ma
terialized, though perhaps not in the
near future. Experts who study our
form of government assert that the time
will come when a school for civil en-
ployes must be formed and every one
desirous of entering the government
service will have to take a prescribed
course
The machinery of our government is
an intricate@one 1t may, indeed, be
far too intricate for the spirit of mod
erpism and progress. Put its workings
into the hands of amateurs, and inef-
fciency is bound to result as surely as
a pilotless vessel would founder on a
rocky COdSt III StOIHl-SWept Sed- WIN
experienced men and women at the
wheel this government always will be
able to maintain its standing among
nations as a pattern administration with
a minimum of red tape. Political eoon-
omists point to the fact that civil service
preparation has not proved such a diff
fcult matter, and to get the best results
from government employees they ought
to be trained for their work
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
; Mission Workers.

The men and women who are assem-
bled in Washington as delegates to the
convention of mission workers are en-
gagged in a work which is worthy OF
all commentator. They deal with the
wrecks of humanity, the strays and
waits, the neglected. and the forsaken
They see the seamy side of life, and
yet their righteous enthusiasm suffers
no Encouragement.
In every city the work of the Gospel
missions is an important factor. Here
in Washington there is an enviable rec
ord of human lives uplifted and gen.
uine reform accomplished. The spiri,
which actuates the endeavor Of these
workers is of the noblest kind. - 1t per-
severes and struggles, content if, out OF
the fiotsam and jetsam of humanity, a
soul is here and there saved.
The work of the missions does more
than supplement the pulpit. 1t helps
the people whom the pulpit could never
reach.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
ABOUT WASHINGTON.

From the Omaha Bee.
II the Washington ball team II wise
It will take immediate precautions to
have the extra session run along in
definitely.
From the Kansas City Star.
The press associations in Washington
seem to have suppressed the names Of
those who laughed themselves to death
during the four-cornered debate this week
on the subject Of the relative merits Of
whiskers and bald heads.
From the st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Besides. II the Ten Commandments are
to be revised. the task should be done
somewhere other than in Washington.
where Joseph Weldon Bailey would be
likely to slip q Joker or two into them.
From the New Orleans Times -Demoent.
Although President Taft changes styles
In secretaries rather frequently, New
York newspapers report that he wore. on
his recent visit to that city. the same
style Of radiant smile which he affected
two years ago.
From the Norfolk viryinian-P Pilot.
The Washington hotel keepers are no
doubt envious Of the London bonifaces
Just now; but the former get theirs once
in every four years. while coronations
occur at such indefinite periods that they
have to be made the most Of when they
do happen.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
CLERKS BETTERMENT WORK
ORGANIZED AND BEGUN
Committee of Twenty-one Hears Progress Report and
Plans by Director Dick, Who Enters Actively
Upon Campaign to Improve Conditions

orietor of the Ebbitt House. Mr.. Schutt's
contribution was 800. and Mr.. Garfinkle
announced: This Is the first appropria-
ton from a Washington hotel man.
The committee then passed. unani-
mously, a resolution providing for the
allowance of a sum not to exceed 1925,
to be expended monthly in clerk hire.
with a further allowance Of $50 for the
rental of the committees present quar-
ters. The clerk hire item of the appro-
priation is to be expended at the dis
cretion Of the director. Col. Dick.
Col Dick also told the committee that
he had been busy in sounding senti-
ment as to the best methods of bene-
filing the government clerks among the
legislators at the Capitol. He said that
he found the greatest diversity Of opin.
ion expressed among Congressman and
Senator's. He did not think that many
of them had given much thought to the
rights and wrongs of either the pres
paw schedules or the projected pen
sion systems. He did think, however,
hat there II IA ere. q.
ton ready to be awakened. He also
thought that as the work Of the commit
tee proceeded on the lines of developing
public interest that adherents to the
cause Of the government clerks would ap-
pear where no particularly friendly SEN
timent had been evidenced heretofore.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
TROPHY PRESENTED
TO FOURTH'S MEN
Wight Flag Given for Neat
est Station House in City.

The blushing "bluecoats" of the
Fourth precinct last night smiled dep
recatingly when Commissioner John
ston. in presenting them with the
Wight trophy. told them they were the
finest body of policemen in Washing
ton"
For the third time since 1907 the tro-
ply has for one year been the prop
erty of the Fourth precinct. A United
States flag was presented to the police
department by Commissioner John B,
Wight. in 1897. to be given each year
to the precinct having the cleanest sta
ton house. the neatest and best drilled
men. and the liveliest force.
Nearly everybody interested in police
matters appeared at st. Dominic's Hall.
Sixth and streets southwest. to bear
Commissioner Johnston make the pre-
sentation speech. He was not the only
speaker. Addresses of congratulation
were made by Maj. Sylvester. Capt Null
hall. Of the Fifth precinct who won the
pennant last year. and Father Meaghan.
of St. Dominics Church.
The men to whom the presentation was
made are Capt. ]. H. Williams, Lieut. c.
Z. Flather. Sergt. Theodore Kaucher,
Sergt. T. S. Lake. Sergt. J. L. Kilmartin.
and Privates S. B. Kleindienst. A. T.. Jack
son. ]. NJ. Heathcote j. NJ Smith. J. NJ.
Kite, G. n. Fitton. c. Remhard, w D.
Vaughan. H. A. Cole, H. H. Frye. G. T.
Hilton. w 3. Wallach. w A. Looper.
S. Roberts. and c. II. Cowne
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10

sician takes chances Of blood poisoning
when he operates, he invites pneumonia
by attending to his patients in all kinds
of weather, be it day or night, and he
risks contagion and infection. This
type of heroism rarely if ever is noted
or commented upon, because it is COM
monplace. And when all is told, doc
tors earn but little gratitude unless they
forfeit their lives in their efforts to
save those of others.
Both classes of heroes are admirable
those who show physical courage and
those as well who are mentally cour-
ageous. AS nation we ought to be
proud OF both.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
Two Kinds of Heroes.

Forty years ago the life-saving serv-
ice on our coasts was established. The
anniversary has passed almost unnoticed,
for the men who bravely rescue lives
and property, who keep vigil in the
lifeboat stations, and who have earned
the gratitude of the nation expected no
public demonstration. Few people know
what the life-savers of the Federal gov
ernnent have accomplished during
these forty years They have gone to
the assistance of 1900 vessels in dis
tress in a storm-swept or fog-bound
sea, many of which would have been de-
stroyed but for their timely and heroic
deeds. Statistics show that the value
of the property they saved was some
thing like S225.ooo,ooo. AS the cost of
maintaining that service during the forty
years has been less than SIoo.ooo.ooo,
It is plain that it has more than paid
from purely commercial standpoint
This. however, is of little consequence
compared with the saving of human
lives. Thousands would have persisted
If these heroes had not gone to the
rescue. Neither money nor the most
generous acknowledgment ever can re-
pay what these men have done. And
yet, all efforts to provide pensions for
such men have failed, despite the fact
that many of them have been incapac-
itated by injury or old age. Several
bills to that effect have been left to die
in committee. Will the present Con-
gress do the same:
This is heroism of one kind. There
is another kind, however, in which this
country excels. A news item from Bal
timore the other day told of seventeen
young medical students who volunta-
rily submitted to incubation with can
Ger germs in the hope that this sacrifice
might lead to the finding of a cure.
That the danger was thoroughly appre-
ciated is proved by the refusal of DR..
Simon, the authority on cancer, to accept
their offer. This is fine heroism; but
in appreciating it as it deserves we
should not lose sight of the fact that
medical men take risks almost daily
without public recognition. The ply
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
GUILT IS DENIED.
CONFORMATION in Black Hand Trial
Is Futile.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
viterbo, Italy, May s-Abateuaggio. the
informer of the Camorra secrets, took
the stand this afternoon at the trial OF
the members Of the great secret society
and was confronted by Giuseppi de
Marinis, who, like all the rest of the
prisoners. denied all the accusations made
against him by Abatemaggio, who never
theless remained firm in his charges.
There was very little evidence brought
out by the confronting Of De Marinis and
Abatemaggio that had to do with the
killing of the Cuoccolos. 1t mainly con-
sisted of passages Of choice vituperation
and denunciation of the family and rela-
tives of both prisoners.
The exchanges Of compliments became
SO personal and violent that the cour'
room was cleared ard the rest OF the
hearing was held behind closed doors
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10

Last nights session of the committee
of twenty-one q the Citizens Commit
tee of One Hundred was held in the Colo
RADIO Building. P. B. Chase presided. A
quorum was present and former Senator
Dick, Of Ohio. the newly selected director.
explained the progress OF the work for
the betterment OF the conditions OF the
governments clerical employees.
Col. Dick outlined his own plans after
giving the committee the benefit Of q
short history of the movement towaru
civil service reform. He further explain
ed, how in the course of the development
Of the permanency Of the civil service
there had developed along with assured
permanency Of employment the conditions
now complained of as unbearable and un-
fair to the men and. women who work
for Uncle Sam.
The committee members announced
that of the fund necessary for the sup
port of the work OF the committee they
still required a subscription of approx
imately $4,000. The committee then
passed a resolution calling for the first
assessment upon the money already
subscribed for the furtherance OF their
salary revision and reclassfication cam
paign.
Julius Garfinkle announced a sub
scription from George F. Schutt, PRO-
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
The Writing on the Wall.

The overwhelming vote by which the
farmers free list bill passed the House
of Representatives and the fact that the
measure received the affirmative vote
of twenty-four Republicans, is sign
of the times
1t is hardly to be expected, of course
that the Senate will give its indorse-
ment. The ancient and traditional con-
servatism of that body will prevail, and
nothing will be done. At the same
time the Senate might well give earnest
consideration to the measure.
There is no likelihood that the United
States will become a free-trade nation
The protective principle is too deeply
imbedded in our body polite to be dis
placed. There is. however, wide
spread feeling that the tariff is too
high. that it is responsible for the in
creased cost of living, and that it bene-
fits the few at the expense of the many
The last Democratic victory was the
expression of this sentiment. Many Re-
publicans whose loyalty and devotion to
their party cannot be questioned share
in the general view If nothing is done
to relieve the situation the result of the
next Presidential campaign can be pre-
dicted before any nominations are made.
President Taft has seen the hand
writing on the wall His Canadian reci-
procity agreement was an effort to meet
public sentiment. His reply to the dele
CATION of Grangers who took him to task
for his position was full of fact and
wisdom. He believes that the enactment
of the agreement will benefit the whole
people. So thoroughly grounded is his
belief that he is willing to stake his
future upon the outcome. He points
out, also. that if the agreement proves
faulty it can be speedily repealed.
The probability is, however, that when
Canadian reciprocity has become a mat
ter of law, it will produce beneficial
results to such an extent that no one
will have the hardihood to seriously
suggest its repeal. In the meantime,
the effort to lower the tariff wall-not
to batter it down entirely-is meeting
with general approval, and the Senate
will be out of touch with public senti-
ment if it fails to realize that the effort
is in response to popular demand.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
Naval Legislation.

While there seems little likelihood Of
any naval legislation during the extra
session of Congress, the committees on
naval affairs have fine opportunity to
frame measures to improve the naval
service. 1t is most important that some
thing be done for the reorganization of
the navy personnel. 1t has long been
known that the present method of grad
ual promotion by seniority is bound to
result in stagnation in the intermediate
grades. Many of tn. officers now reach
flag rank at such an age that they may
hope to serve but very short time in
the higher station. Efficiency demands
that our naval men should reach the
position of commander. captain, and
even rear admiral at a younger and more
vigorous age To achieve this il would
become necessary 70 retire larger nuln-
Der Of officers n the interuediary
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10

Four deaths from measles between Fri
day and Sunday are the total at st.
Anne's Infant Asylum. in which institu-
ton a serious epidemic Of measles has
been encountered by the health depart
ment.
As an oversight. 1t Is claimed. on the
part of attending physicians. the deaths
were not reported until four days after
Myrtle Welsh, two years old. succumbed
to the disease.
No news Of the outbreak was received
until four certificates Of death were sent
to the health office. DR.. Woodward in
vestigated, and in a statement last nigh,
said:
Upon investigating the situation 1t was
learned there had been twenty-four cases
Of the disease in that institution. No re-
port was sent to the health department
and no effort made to isolate the sick
from the well children
Further inquiry will be made by Dr.
Woodward in an endeavor to fix the
blame for what he terms negligence. Dr.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
MEASLES EPIDEMIC IN
AN ORPHAN ASYLUM
Four Deaths Between Friday and Sunday of Last Week
Reported Yesterday-Dr. Woodward
Makes Investigation

Murray A. Russell said yesterday It was
the duty of the sisters to report the cases
and deaths. but. according to officials at
the District building, it Is the duty of the
attending physicians to report the cases.
Special bulletins have been issued by
the health officer to guard against further
spread Of measles, as there are now more
than 600 cases under treatment.
There are several reasons why efforts
aimed at the prevention Of the spread
of measles have been Intellectual" says
the bulletin issued yesterday. THE ex-
tremely high infectivity Of the disease is,
Of course, a powerful factor. Another
factor. however. one that is possibly quite
as important. Is the all too prevalent
opinion that the disease il q mild one.
that a child has to have 1t sooner or
later, and that. therefore. no attention
is paid to its prevention.
"As a matter Of fact, in view Of the
number Of deaths that do occur from
measles, and the enormous amount Of
sickness and suffering the disease causes,
this malady should be looked upon as
of quite as much Importance as diph-
iberia or scarlet fever
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
A Democrat in m Automobile,

Prom the Consrsaonal Record
Mr.. Moore. of Pennsylvania-Is Il not
fact that the entire revenue Of the
country derived from the tariff for the
last fiscal year-l9l0-was approximately
ss31 10000?
Mr.. Madden-Yes; or. in other words, ss
per capita.
Mr.. Moore. of Pennsylvania-Three dol
lars and seventy-fve cents per capita,
was 1t not?
Mr.. Madden-Yes; about s3, In round
figures.
Mr.. Moore. OF Pennsylvania-If one Of
our friends on the other side would alb
stain from at least one theater party.
would not his portion OF the tax be paid,
SO far as he is concerned?
Mr.. Madden-It would not be fair to as
sumo that he INDUCES in such a luxurious
privilege as going to the theater.
Laughter on the Republican side.l
Mr.. Moore. Of Pennsylvania will say
to the gentleman that II is a fact that
I saw the other day on one of the broad
highways Of Washington. flanked on
either side by magnificent buildings, a real,
live Democrat riding in an automobile.
(Laughter.J
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
HISTORIAN IS DEAD.
Boston Scholar Dies After Life OF
Study.

Cambridge, Mass, May 9.-Col. Thomas
Wentworth Higginson. historian, essay
ist, speaker, and one of Boston's most
noted men, died tonight. Death was due
to a general decline.
Col. Higginson was eighty-seVen years
old. He was born in Cambridge ana was
educated here at the preparatory school OF
William Wells. where James Russell
Lowell and William w. Story were among
his school mates. and at Harvard, where
he was graduated with honors in 1s4l be-
fore the age Of eighteen. the youngest In
his class. and the second in rank.
He spent two years at the Harvard
divinity School, graduating in 1s4l, and
was shortly afterward ordained.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
GIRL GETS MONEY.
Will of Murdered Man Provides for
Sweetheart.

Philadelphia. May s-By queer turn
in fate. discovery was made to-day that
wealthy George Leary. shot by Anna Nc
Mahon's father because he would not
provide for her. had made Just such pro-
vision in his will. According to the
Leary family. Mcmahon had demanded
$4,000 of Leary.
The will gives her considerably more
than that sum. The balance of the
estate, valued at s25o,ooo. goes to Leary's
sister.
Frank Mcmahon, the father. who on
Saturday was freed under the unwritten
law by Coroner Ford. was held by Mag
istrate Morris without bail for the grand
jury.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-10
CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY
By A. w. MACY.
NEWSPAPERS DURING THE
REVOLUTIONARY WAR.

At the outbreak OF the Revolu-
tionary war thirty-seven newspa-
pers were being published in the
colonies. Most Of them were pub
lishedin Pennsylvania and Mass
achusetts. OF the thirty
twenty-three were devoted to the
cause of the patriots: seven. pos
sibly eight. favored the English.
and the balance were supposed to
be neutral. OF the twenty three
patriotic papers. five went over to
the loyalists IN the course Of the
war. Thus not quite one-half OF
the total number supported the
cause Of the Revolution from
start to flnish. Most Of the edi-
tors and proprietors whose papers
deserted the patrioti cause ned
across the border into Canada to-
ward the close OF the war. ana
forgot to come back.
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