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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22
School for Predetermined.

The Board of Children's Guardians. in
ITS annual report. recently made public,
urges the establishment in the District
of a school for feeble-minded children.
1t Is shown lat there are more than
one thousand feeble-minded persons in
the District, and that one-third of the
inmates of almshouses and jails in the
country are mentally deficient and have
become paupers and criminals for want
OF proper care.
The self-interest of the community,
if no other considerations were involved,
would seem to dictate the wisdom of
better care of these mentally afflicted
persons. If paupers and criminals are
developed in such alarming proportions
because OF a lack of proper preventive
measures, it were high time to give at
tentlon to what the board suggests. The
community owes it to these unfortu-
mates to do everything possible for their
benefit. If school such as is recon-
mended will remedy or alleviate their
condition, it would be almost criminal
negligence not to provide the institution
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22
A Good Public Servant.

In the death of DR.. Walter Wyman
the American people have lost good
public servant, Stricken in his prime,
he nevertheless left behind him record
Of achievement Under his supervision
the Bureau of Public Health was ad-
miuistered in efficient fashion. and with
an intelligence and thoroughness which
insured to the people the largest degree
IF protection from contagious disease.
Originally limited in its scope to the
Marine Hospital Service, the bureau
was developed by DR.. Wyman until it
became the main reliance of the public
in the matter of health. He attacked
the problems of disease with a skilled
and experienced mind. Approaching al
ways the necessity of Federal control in
matters of national sanitation, he gave
4 broad Interpretation to the laws and
thus was enabled to secure effective re-
suits.
His delightful personality undoubtedly
aided in his success, but, after all. the
idelity and eminent ability which he
displayed were the principal factors in
ais enviable career.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22
Defective Rails.

The investigation of the Interstate
Commerce Commission into the causes
of the disaster on the Lehigh Valley
Railroad has resulted in a demand for
Improvement in the condition of steel
rails. 1t is asserted that the limit of
safety in the combination between hard
steel rails and high wheel pressures has
already been reached, if not passed, and
that it will be necessary in the future
either to improve the strength of the
rails or cease subjecting them to the
strain which is occasioned by heavy
rains and fast travel.
The particular accident under investi-
CATION was due to transverse assures in
the rails. a defect which apparently de-
yeloped after they left the MIL The
fact that they exist however, and that
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22
The Treaty with Russia.

The editorial expressions VIII h are
printed in another column OF The
Washington Herald this morning con-
corning the treaty with Russia are typi-
cal of a very universal sentiment. 1t
is quite evident that there exists a gen.
eral demand for the abrogation of the
treaty.
Many months ago, long before the
question had reached its present acute
stage, The Washington Herald pre-
scented an elaborate statement of the at
titude of Russia toward the United
States in the matter of discrimination
against a certain class of American citi-
zens. II was then shown that the dip
lomatic records of this country were
filled with reports of cases Of citizens
who had either been refused admission
to Russian territory or had been ig-
ANONYMOUSLY expelled. notwithstanding
the fact that they were travelling with
passports issued by this government.
Protests innumerable had been made by
the State Department, but these were
either answered in evasive fashion or
were completely ignored. The facts as
then presented constituted an indict-
ment against Russia which attracted
wide attention. and also indicated lack
of vigorous action upon the part of the
United States.
The time has now come, however,
when public sentiment has become thor
oughly aroused upon the subject In
every section OF the country there is a
feeling manifest in favor of either COM
pelling Russia to observe the terms of
HE treaty, according proper respect to
all American citizens, or else taking
action which will abrogate the document
1t is asserted with ample foundation
;hat the United States occupies not only
an undignihed but an inexcusable po-
sition when it tOlerates the conduct of
The Russian authorities As the Florida
Times-Cnion remarks. the situation
may not be serious enough to warrant
demonstration of force, but it GER
taInly Justihcs cessation of diplomatic
relations with Russia until that country
learns to treat American citizens in
proper manner.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22
NAVAL ORDERS.

Commandef W. W. GILMER, to duty command
Lancaster. December I, Isl1
Commander A. B. H0FP, TO duty Naval Academy,
Annapolis Nd
Lieut.. Commander ]. W. GREENsLADE, to duty
Michigzn a. ordnance odicer.
Lieut. @. ". NIAITZ, detached duty command
Harwhal; 10 duty connection fitting out Skipiack
and to Command when placed In commission.
Ensign L. p. WARREN, detached duty reserve
torpedo division. navy yard, Charleston. s. G.. !
10 duty command NarWhal.
Ensign G. n. HIHKA1lP detached duty Command
Stingray: 70 duty connection fitting out Sturgeon
and to command when piaoed In commission.
Ensign A. n MILES, detached duty command
Octopus; to duty cmnmand Yosemite.
Ensign w R. CARTER. detsehsd duty caStins; 10
duty command Snapper.
Ensim c. r. HYATT, detached duty Castine; 10
dnty cummAnd stinCay-
Ensign r. A. BURG. detached duty command
Snapper; 70 duu command GFAyling.
Enaign r. = VAN METER. detached duty Cas-
tine; to duty command Octopus
Eosin 8. 81. Ia BOUNTY. detached duty CaS
tine; 70 duty connection reserye torpedo did
slens. naSy yard oAarisgton, g. O
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22
LOCAL ORCHESTRA
OPENS ITS SEASON
Washington SymphOnyGives
Excellent Concert.

The first concert Of the Washington
Symphony Orchestra, Heinrich Hammer
conductor. yesterday afternoon in the Co
lumbia, given before an audience which
filled the house completely, was an aus
picious opening of a promising season or
this worthy organization. 1t was graf
flying audience OF men and women, almost
equally divided, Of the city's most promi-
nent business and social representatives
and music lovers.
The programme, which, to be truthful,
was too long was the most cTeditable one
they have yet given, for there was not
a criticism to be made upon the selec-
lions or their arrangement. Miss Edna
Durham, soprano, of New York, came
unheralded and unknown, but won her
audience with the first few tones OF
"Dich theure Halle" from 'Tannhauser."
She has a bright, winning personality
and magnetism, and a lyric voice OF
beautiful quality, under good control, and
which she uses with beautiful, refined
style.
Her Interpretation Of the above-men-
toned aria and the 'Einsam in Truben
Tagen," from 'Lohengrin,' were both de-
lightful. They were intellectual, artistic.
and unsteady strong, but the voice IS
not quite dramatic enough for the best
effects in Wagnerian arias. 1t was In
her encore number, which she was
Obliged to give after repeated recalls, that
she showed her voice in even greater
beauty. 1t was the prelude from Ronald's
"a Cycle of Life which she sung, with
plano accompaniment skillfully played by
Miss Alice Burbage, in which Miss Dun
ham displayed much temperament and a
beautiful legato and bel canto.
The pronounced success of the singer
will insure a warm reception for her on
her next appearance here. Too much
praise could scarcely be given the Or
chestra for its really clever and sEiIlful
accompaniments in the Wagner numbers.
the conductor keeping them down won
derfully and making them follow delight
fully. No better accompaniment Of or
chestra could have been wished for.
The Brahams Symphony, which opened
the programme, was remarkably well
played. 1t showed great progress made
BY the organization and much hard work.
Much interest conferred about the two
Indian melodies for strings by c. Busch,
chippewa Vision" and Chippewa
Cradle Song" played for the first time
In Washington. They are strongly char
acteristic OF the weird and melancholy
atmosphere OF the red people, with an
exquisite melody running through the
first number and a particularly grace
full rhythm in the latter But there
were still greater beauties in the Noel
~ iuli VI WONDERFUL mar
monies and dainty melodies all the way
through, and a work of almost perfect
construction and continuity. Mr.. Ham
mer's excellent work with the orchestra
has made a splendid showing, and II
should be matter OF individual pride for
every music-loving citizen of Washing
ton to give this orchestra some support
and keep 1t and improve it from year to
year. The next concert will be given
December u, at the Columbia, with Err
nest Hutchinson, pianist, as the soIoist
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22
BENEFIT FOR CHURCH.
c. h. Bergman and George r
0g(,nnnnr CHA

c. h. Bergman and George III.
O'COnnor Give Entertainment.
CLIFFORD K. Bergman, eartOonist, and
George H. O'Connor. vocalist. were the
stars" last night in the third of the Sc
ries of entertainments being given this
season by the brotherhood Of the In
gram Memorial Congregational Church,
Massachusetts, avenue and Tenth street
northeast, to raise funds for the better
ment Of the church property.
One of the interesting cartoons by Mr..
Bergman, entitled Before and After
was the likeness OF President Taft, all
smiles and happy just at the height Of
the apparent success of the reciprocity
treaty, and then the changes in the sketch
which made him appear downcast and
sad when he received the death knell
OF reciprocity from Canada.
Mr.. OConnor was up to his usual high
standard in his popular song hits and
was most heartily received.
The next number on the lecture course
will be given December ). when Senator
la Toilette will be the attraction.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22

they are serious menace to safety,
makes it imperative that the experts in
the construction of steel rails shall do
everything in their power to eliminate
them. The number of accidents due to
broken rails have materially increased
during the past ten years, and if some
remedy is not applied they are certain
still further to increase.
The situation is one that calls for
immediate attention on the part of rail-
road officials.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22
MIR. HAMMOND CLEARED.
Did Not Interfere I'm the Jewish
Passport Question.

Did Not Interfere In the jewish
Passport Question.
From the New York American.
John Hays Hammond, whom Jacob II.
Schift has indirectly accused of having
used influence with President Taft on
the Jewish passport question, made public
yesterday cablegram from Mr.. Wilenkin,
the Russian financial agent now in Lon
don, who came here about a year ago
to interest American manufacturers in
the Russian market. He asked Mr..
Schift to aid him, and when he refused,
appealed to Mr.. Hammond more sue
cessfully. Here is the message:
Passport question was not discussed
by you in Russia Question came up after
your departure and nobody ever solicited
your influence in this matter"
Since making the address in which he
involved the name OF Mr.. Hammond,
Mr.. Schiff has refused to add or SUBJ
tract from his original statement.
Mr.. Wilenkin's message to Mr.. Ham
mond is accepted by the latter's friends
as proof that Mr.. Schiff was misinform-
ed when he stated that Mr.. Hammond
had taken an Interest in the passport
question adverse to Hebrews
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22

Democrats in four of five States
through which Senator T. P. Gore. of
Oklahoma, has Travelled recently, favor
Gov. Woodrow Wilson, of New Jersey,
for the Presidential nomination, Senator
Gore said recently in Kansas City. The
FIVE States are Kansas, Colorado, Utah,
Nevada, and Idaho, but Senator Gore
declined to say which one of the five
did not favor Wilson.
Il am ready to support any good
Democrat the party may nominate" said
Senator Gore, but I believe Woodrow
Wilson would make the best race for the
Presidency. I could get out and fight for
Champ Clark or for any other Democrat
who might be nominated. but 1 would
be more confident OF winning II Wilson
were the nominee, and 1 believe he will
be-"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22

Gov. Hiram Johnson, progressive Re
publican, came out for Senator La Fol-
lette for President and a direct Presi-
Dental primary in a formal statement
issued Monday. He declared that while
a joker in the primary law of 1909 gave
the party in power full right to send a
solid delegation for La Toilette il it
chose, he would sacrifice politics to prin-
ciple and insist that the people have
the right to name their choice for Presi-
dent.
The progressives of the Republican
party" said the governor, ARE in con-
troll OF that party's machinery, and they
can, by simply obeying the law which
was enacted by their opponents, send
a solid delegation to the Republican ma
tional convention for Senator La Fol-
lette."
Representative James T. Lloyd, of Mis-
souri,, chairman of the Democratic Con-
gressional Committee, is taking political
stock with a view to ascertaining the
chances of his party in 1872 He has adj
dressed a letter to every Democratic Sem
ator and Representative, asking each to
make a report relative to the political
drift in his respective State or district.
In his circular letter to his party col
leagues Mr.. Lloyd asks. first, whether
President Taft strengthened himself by
his recent swing around the circle. He
also wants to be informed whether the
La Toilette movement is making prog
ress. Chairman Lloyd then asks:
please name the Democrat who, in
your opinion, could be elected If the
national election were held sixty days
from now?"
Each Democrat addressed by Mr.. Lloyd
is invited to name his first choice for
the Democratic Presidential nomination.
He is also asked to indicate his second
and third choices.
Chairman Lloyd is a close personal and
political friend of Speaker Champ Clark,
who will be the candidate before the
Democratic national convention next
year. Accordingly supporters Of Wood
row Wilson are little suspicious over
the letter sent out by Mr.. Lloyd. They
say the Missourian is acting as a friend
of Uncle Champ. Associates of the DEM
ocratic chairman insist that Mr. Lloyd
is merely engaged In an effort to ascer-
tain political sentiment to guide him in
making plans for the next campaign, and
that he is proceeding without. regard to
the interests of any Presidential candi-
date.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22
Uncle Walt Says To-day.

I've just home from bumpers shack and mighty
glad I'm back! The they treat their kid brings per-
spiration to my brow He's eight years old,
THE OPPRESSED and ond of play and they keep dontng
KID. all the day. It's don't do thisP and don't
do that Don't push those pins into the
cat Don't slam your fingers with the door Don't fall down
stairs and dent the floor Don't float your toy boats the s
Don't drink your papas writing ink Don't play with matches,
you'll set the house fire already yet Don't let the parrot have
that covei Don't put poor Fdo in the stoyeP And thus it
the whole day long, the old odepressing song What
wonder that the Quper lad looks broken down and tired and
sad? What wonder that his old What wonder that his
feet cold? Oh let the kids cut loose and payl boy should
have the right of way and there's there's rhyme
donting at him all the time VAR Mason
Z y Aaanal
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22
CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY.
By A. w. MACY.
A ROMAN EMPEROR'S
INHUMANITY.

AS an exhibition of cool and ex-
quisite vengeance nothing in all
history exceeds in horror that ia
ken by Basil ii, Roman Emperor
of the eleventh century, on $4,000
captured Bulgarian soldiers. They
had been guilty Of nothing worse
than defending their country
against the invasion of his army,
yet he had their eyes put out,
leaving, however, a single eye to
each 100 men, In order that he
might lead his blind companions
back to their Bulgarian King. 1t
is said that when they appeared
before that monarch he was so
overcome by the horror of IL that
he died within a few days. Basil
died at sixty-seven. dismissed"
says the historian, with the
blessings of the clergy and the
curses of the people"
Copyright, 1911, by Joseph B. BowlsA)
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22
ASKS NEW WATER CONTROL.

1t was learned at the District Building
yesterday that Col. w. c. Langfitt, in
charge of the Washington aqueduct. had
recommended that the entire water dis
tribution system OF the District be placed
under the supervision of the water de-
partment in the interests of economy and
efficiency. At present some mains are
owned by the Federal government. Such
mains come under the supervision of the
War Department.
The recommendation has been referred
to Capt. f. M. Markham, Assistant En-
gineer Commissioner, for consideration.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22

Edna Goodrich is to get $4,000 for
releasing certain lands Nat Goodwin
conveyed to her as a marriage settle
ment, That one of Mats business ven
lures must have been something of
real estate deal.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22
A Thanksgiving Romance.

Was your first meeting with your wife
romantic?'
oh, very. / was trying to carve a
turkey, and some of the stufting squirted
into her eye"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22
. nir Rnilding u. nurnea.

Omaha, Nov. 2.-The Root Building.
housing the publication Office OF the
Woodmen OF the World. the local branch
OF the Otis Elevator Company, and the
Root Printing Company, was destroyed
BY IRE to-day. with $4,000 losss
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22
THE RUSSIAN TREATY
SHOULD BE ADVOCATED

From the Florida TimesUnion.
For thirty years Russia has refused to
let certain classes of Americans enter her
territory. Among these are Jews, Ro-
man Catholic priests, and missionaries.
1t matters not, however, who constitute
these classes. 1t is not their quarrel. 1t
is the business OF the United States gov
eminent and not Of any individuals.
Russia has the power and the right to
regulate her own affairs without outside
interference. She can build a wall around
herself and refuse to admit any for
eigners If she wishes and she can make
any Determinations she pleases.
But Russia needs no treaty to control
her affairs without outside interference,
and If she has made a treaty she should
be compelled to respect II, or, II the mat
ter is not important enough for a resort
to force, the treaty should be abrogated.
From the Roanoke Erening World.
This discrimination has been prac-
ticed by Russia for more than twenty
five years, despite the protests of our
State Department. 1t is now argued that
since Russia persists in tiagrantly vio-
lating its agreement with us, the treaty
of 1882 should be terminated. Many
Americans of high character, Jews and
Gentiles. who desire to go to Russia,
provided with American passports which
are honored in every country on the face
of the globe, have been barred by the
Russian government. If a prominent
scientist, author, jurist, banker, or states
man wants to go to Russia he must first
undergo the religious test at the Russian
he Of r,lF
cant does not satisfy the Russian consul
the American cannot pass the Russian
frontier.
This state of affairs is regarded as
intolerable, and 1t is not improbable that
Congress will take some definite action
relative to the matter.
Prom the Richmond Journal.
II an American citizen desires to visit
Russia he not only has to have pass
port, but he has also to have II Vised
in advance by a Russian consul in the
United States. The wise is equivalent to
a certificate from the Russian represen-
tative in this country that in his opinion
the bearer is a fit person to enter Russia
Before the Russian consul will wise a
passport however, the applicant has TO
fill out form, in which he is obliged TO
state his religion. 1t is because of this
inquisition that all the difficulty
has arisen; since, If a man states that
he is a Jew, or II it appears that the APP
plicant is a Roman Catholic priest or a
Protestant missionary, the wise OF the
is forthwith refused.
1t would be better to at once sever
all diplomatic relations with Russia than
to submit TO this indignity to a class
of its citizens who are excelled by none
in their patriotism and respect for the
laws of the land.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22
A Scotch Julep.

julep." said the foreign nobleman.
so 1 did, duke; so I did,
well, here is the mint, and for whisky
I have secured some very fine old Scotch"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
THANKSGIVING VERSE.

November days
Are dark and murky;
Afford our lays
a rhyme for turkey.
And such a rhyme
Should be we'll needed.
About this time
It's badly needed.
In fact, we crave
More rhymes for turkey
The few we have
Are rather jerky.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22
Gov. Douglas on Corporations.

Ex-Gov. William l.. Douglas. the we'll
known shoe manufacturer. has declared
in favor of the repeal of the Sherman
antitrust law and the enactment Of
statute creating a system for licensing
great business corporations.
Mr.. Douglas says that a new banking
and currency system also is urgently
needed, such system as has been rec
commended by the commission appointed
by Congress which has Investigated all
the banking systems or the civilized
world. Mr.. Douglas considers the tariff
really secondary consideration, although
he favors an equitable scale of duties, to
be adjusted as occasion may require by
a permanent board which should be
made as independent of political infiu-
ences as is the United States Supreme
Court.
Finally, Mr.. Douglas is of the opinion
that in order to remove prejudice from
the minds of multitudes of people and
give the public accurate information as
to the causes of business unrest and ths
remedies therefor, the manufacturers and
great industrial leaders of the country
should organize and systematically go
about the work of showing what is
necessary to establish business upon a
substantial foundation" There is a
splendid organization on the other side"
he added, 'in what is commonly called
the progressive movement"
Gov. Douglas says that large business
organizations have come to stay. and
that prejudice against big corporations,
merely because they are big, must be
done away with. The first thing for
the lawmakers to do" he says, is to try
to re-establish that confidence and to
start business on a prosperous era. and
that can be done, and rapidly, If they
take up these questions and adopt cor
rect solutions"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22

Perhaps We ought not TO speak i'll OF
people We do not know, yet We cannot
help saying it is reprehensible in them
to commit so many murders.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22

Richard Croker says Mr.. Murphy has
done as well as could be expected; which
implies that he could not be expected to
do as well as Richard used to do.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22

If wife-beaters in Montgomery County
are to be sentenced to the whipping post
all of the said parties will be anxious
TO get away from the post
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-22
An Actual Case.

Now they say the coal supply will last
10000 years"
Mine won't last a week"