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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
THE AUTOMATIC CUTOFF.
The Only Way to Prevent Railroad
Collisions.
TO the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor of The star:
There have been brought to the notice
of the public in the last few days three
railroad accidents of such magnitude
that every person in the country is think
in. of ways to prevent such calamities. To
answer that question it Is only necessary
to know that the block signal and train
control board Of the interstate commerce
commission have been investigating auto
matte stops and block signals since 1907.
Everything pertaining to the art has been
thoroughly analysed, and it can safely
be said that there are several such de-
vices which would eliminate the human
factor in the operation Of railroad sig
nails and automatically set the brakes
on a train trying to enter a block already
occupied. Representative Adams of the
House interstate commerce committee
claims that no further legislation Is
necessary for the safe operation OF rail-
road trains; that the present laws are
adequate if enforced
II must be noted that the greater per
cent of railroad accidents are caused by
open switches. broken rails, side swipes,
rear and head-on collisions.
The present standard automatic soma
phore and track circuits, If properly
maintained, will give an outside visual
signal to the engineer. but in almost
every case of accident it has been
claimed after investigation. that the
signals have been set at danger, but
have been disregarded by the engineer.
II is hard to assume that any sound
minded engineer would run his train
headlong into danger. if signals are set
against him. 1t is true, however, that
many accidents have been caused by the
engineer falling dead. being asleep, going
crazy and such causes. and it is recog-
nized by the majority of the signal en-
gineers of the country that the only way
TO eliminate s. IN risks is by the adop-
ton OF the automatic stop, either abso-
lutte or permissive. In the latter case a
train is automatically caused to come to
some predetermined safe speed.
In the past few years devices have been
tested having these characteristics, and
have been proven beyond doubt to pos
sess sufficient merit to warrent tnstalla-
ton.
promoted and accomplished at a terrible
expense. without the cooperation of the
railroads, outside of granting permission
to use certain sections of their roadbed
for testing purposes. Under the present
interstate commerce law 1t is necessary
for the inventor to pay for the use of
locomotives and all other work.
If legislation was enacted whereby the
railroads were compelled to adopt the
automatic stop and the present inter
state commerce laws modified whereby
inventors il would eventually reduce ~
per cent of the present disasters, saving
thousands of lives, well thousands
Of dollars in rolling stock. and give to
the public safe means of travelling.
II. j. WARTHEN-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
Enrolled as Midshipmen.

ANNAPOLIS. Md. July 10.-The fol.
lowing have been admitted as midship-
men: Walter w. w. Webb, wisconsin,
John Hinton, Missouri; Thomas v.
Cooper. Pennsylvania: Humbert w.
Zirol. Massachusetts,; Leonard p. wes-
sell, North Carolina: Leonard r. Sanford,
Massachusetts,: Jacob j. Lennon, Hi.
nois; Charles p. Cecil, Kentucky; Ana
Choir w. Webb, Illinois; Charles G. Ber-
wind, Pennsylvania; RolIin ". Failing,
Michigan: Samuel e. Kelly. Pennsyf-
vania: Clarence A Baker. viyginias.
Thomas b. Hendley, Tennesseek Phtftu,
L. Northern, North Carolina = 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
LIEUT.. STONE ESCAPES
EIudes Attendant at Govern
ment Hospital for the
Insane.

Eluding his attendant while in the
grounds of the Government Hospital for
the Insane, Lieut.. William G. Sto--e,
L. s. A. retired. this morning made his
escape and the local police have been
asked to look out for him.
Lieut. Stone. who is thrty-hve years
of age. was taking his daily exercise IN
the grounds near the main entrance. He
was as usual. accompanied by an at
tendant Without warning. Stone started
TO run and before the attendant had re-
covered from his surprise had reached
the gate He passed through and started
toward Anacostia
The attendant kept in pursuit, and Tor
some distance had Stone in sight. The
latter however entered a woods. and by
lodging behind trees made good his
escape. The attendant returned to the
hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
UNABLE TO OPEN SAFE.
Stuyvesant Fish Obliged to Summon
Experts to His Home.

BOSTON. July 0.-Safebreaking ex-
perts employed by a firm Of manufac-
turers here have been summoned to New
port to open the family safe at the villa
of Mr. and Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish.
Before Mr.. and Mrs Fish left their es-
ttae at Garrisons. n. Y. they sent on
their most valuable china and silver, with
orders that it be locked in the safe. This
was done, but upon the arrival or Mr.. and
Mrs. Fish the combination could not be
worked.
Locksmiths were called. but acknowl-
edged that they could not open the safe
without the use Of explosives. This dras-
tic method Mrs. Fish would not permit,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
"Pretty Peggy"

The Columbia Players next week will
be seen in Frances Aymar Matthews
comedy, Pretty Peggy" The two lead
ing characters Of the play. Peg Voting
ton and David Garrick. are known to
most lovers Of theatrical history. The
part of Mistress Wellington is a trying
one, and its correct Interpretation re-
quires an actress Of more than ordinary
ability.
The play was originally produced at
the Herald Square Theater, in New
York city. by William A. Brady. for
Grace George, and ran there for many
months It's production here will be
made by special arrangement with the
owner, Arthur c. Aston.
The scene where Peggy subdues the
naughty Sir Charles Hamburg and
makes him give his consent to the mar
rage of his son and her sister Polly,
which he has come to break off. is
especially delightful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
featuring the youngest diver in vaude-

featuring the youngest diver in vaude-
yille with THE Harmonic Girls
quartet of pretty young misses, in an Of
fering Of instrumental music and song
described as dainty as it is delightful.
are promised as the exceptional attrac-
tons of the Cosmos bill for next week.
These acts are said to come from the
big circuits and are presented in fulfill
ment Of the arrangements promise. to
head each summer bill with an Offering
of unusual excellence.
These will be supplemented with Spen-
Ger and Spencer, comedy singing and
dancing team from the Keith circuit;
Nelson and Nelson. in an acrobatic novel
ty combining comedy patter and song;
THAT Trio in an olio of minstrelsy en-
bracing unique harmony, clever stories
and laugh-making comedy, and the Pathe
weekly review of current events as the
chief feature of the motion picture Of
fering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
MUST PAY FINE OF $40, 900.
Court Decides Against Merchants
and Miners Line.

MACON. Ca, July 1O.-Judge Emery
Speer of the United States court. south
ern district of Georgia, today made the
mandate of the circuit court of appeals
the decision in his court, and as result
the Merchants and Miners Transports
ton Company Of Savannah must pay a
fine Of $4,000, with interest from March
% 1911.
The steamship company was charged
with rebating. and the fine of 10000 was
imposed The case was taken to the SUI
preme Court of the United States, but
there hearing was denied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
Rib Punctures Lung in Fall.

Suffering from a fracture of one Of his
ribs. a jagged piece Of which penetrated
his lung, Samuel A. Nau. a bricklayer,
who resides at 643 F street northeast.
was taken to the Emergency Hospital
Yesterday afternoon from the new build
ing at the bureau Of engraving and print
ing The bricklayer accidentally fell from
q scaffold to q pile Of bricks about four
feet below. He probably will recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
Glen Echo Park.

spotlight dancing, it is announced.
will be again featured at Glen Echo Park,
in response to many requests from the
regular patrons. Next week one or more
numbers will be introduced every even
ing in the dancing pavilion.
Tomorrow night there will be another
big display of fireworks and admission.
as usual, will be free. Nightly two new
films of motion pictures are shown, and
a number OF new features are promised.
Several Sunday school outings are
scheduled for next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
Cosmos.

William Caville, the Australian swim
ming champion and the first man to swim
across the English channel from Calais
to Dover. at the head Of family OF
fancy swimming and diving specialists,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10

fearing the conclusion might destroy the
china and silver. 1t was then that Mr.
Fish decided to call upon the expert safe
breakers here. and they are now on their
way to Newport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
Buy a Plentiful Supply
Duy a. PHenulIuH supply
of These Cool
U'ndernnuSlinS
At soc

Select from these embarrassing at
SOC tomorrow, with the assurance
that these garments are Better made
and materials better than you win
find elsewhere at the same price. Buy
a goodly supply:
CORSET COVERS-more than 25
styles of fine nainsook or crepe, cut
round neck. with elaborate trimming
of imitation cluny and val lace, also
embroidery-50c.
GOWNS-cut round neck or high,
double yoke back, which adds to the
durabi of the garment. trimmed
with hemstitched tucks and ruffle or
embroidery edge-50c.
DRAWERS = including the La
Grecque. Marcella and Umbrella
Drawers of crepe or nainsook, some
circular styles; prettily trimmed with
lace or embroidery-50c.
GOLF SkIRTS-for wear with the
narrow dresses. fitted tops and fin
ished around bottom with tucked
fiounce edged in torchon or en-
broidery-50c
COMBINATIONS OF nainsook, COM
prising Corset Covers and Drawers,
trimmed with cotton torchon lace,
and perfect fitting-J0c.
Undermuslin Store-Second Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
Pure, Clean,
White
Canvas Pumps
At SI.o5.

They look 80 white
and clean with a
spotless white--drcss
or suit that IL pays
to have several pairs.
particularly when you
can hry them for so
little.
Strap or Strapless
Pumps. 3-eyelet Ties
choice at tho same
price, only Si.93 a
pair.
Choice OF covered
or leather heels. any
size. any width. $i.aJ
a pair is very little
for the quality and
workmanship ron will
find in these canvas
pumps.
Shall IL he two or
three pairs for yous
q. o. Q. o..o.. s-e~a. .o~o~e-op.s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
Danger in Public Places.

Needless to say, patient suffering
from whooping cough has no proper place
in any public conveyance. since he can
not be there without jeopardizing persons
who may have occasion to use that mode
of travel Needless to say, too. that a
patient suffering from whooping cough
should not go to church or to Sunday
school, and should avoid places of public
such as the theater, and par
ticularly the scent theater. The fire.
quency with which children patronize
the scent theater suggests that the man.
ayers of such establishments should be
particularly careful to exclude whoOping
cough cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A. S. Worthington of Counsel
Issues Statement.
APPEALS FOR FAIR PLAY
Asks Public to Suspend Judgment
Pending Trial by Senate-House
Vote Tomorrow.

The House plans to vote tomorrow on
the articles of impeachment of Judge
Archibald of the United States Com
merce Court, as soon as the Clayton
contempt bill has been passed upon.
General debate on the latter measure
was completed yesterday evening, and
a vote will be taken soon after the
House convenes tomorrow.
A. S. Worthington of counsel for
Judge Archibald has issued "a statement
in the judges behalf. Mr. Worthing-
ton asks the public to suspend judg-
ment in the case of Judge Archibald
until he shall have been given a fair
trial by the Senate. He declares that
all Of the chief charges made against
Judge Archibald were disproved during
the hearing. The statement is in part
as follows:
Judge Archbalds counsel state that he
emphatically denies that in any of the
transactions which are referred to in the
report Of the judiciary committee, or which
are embraced in the articles of impeach-
ment which the committee has submitted
to the House, he used or attempted to
use his influence as judge improperly.
Conscious of his own integrity, it
never occurred to him in any of the
transactions referred to that others
might suspect that he was acting other
wise than uprightly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
SUGGESTIONS Are Made.

"Manifestly. of course, propretors of
such theaters cannot always recognize
the disease, but in typical cases the
symptoms are SO manifest that even the
most uniformed layman cannot mistake
it, In doubtful cases the proprietor might
inquire of the person coughing as to the
nature of his malady. and If such person
admitted that he was suffering from
whooping cough he should be requested
Immediately to leave the premises
while the health department cannot
undertake in each and every case to send
an inspector to a moving picture show for
the purpose of acting with respect to the
matter, yet it will be glad to be notified
Of the presence of suspected cases of
whooping cough in such places, and will
send an inspector to examine the case If
it is practicable to get one to the estab-
lishment within the time the patient is
likely to be there. Prosecutions will be
instituted in cases in which the evidence
warrants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
FIFTEEN FATAL CASES
OF WHOOP|NG COUGH
Effort Will Be Made to Check
- : ~.
the Spread of the
MaIady.

Alarmed by what it terms IAN appalling
mortality from whooping cough" in the
District Of Columbia, the health depart
ment of the District, in special bulletin
issued today, directs attention to the law
to prevent the spread of the disease, and
announces its intention to institute prose-
cutions wherever violations of the law
are found.
Since June 1, according to the health
authorities, 372 cases of whooping cough
have been reported, and of this number
fifteen patients have died. The depart
ment states that. in the period mentioned,
the mortality from the disease has ex-
ceeded that of typhoid fever, diphtheria,
scarlet fever and measles combined.
Text. of Bulletin.
The bulletin issued by the department.
is as follows -
The last few weeks have shown an
appalling mortality from whooping
cough. Since June 1 81 cases have
been reported, and fifteen patients have
died. The mortality from this disease
has exceeded that from typhoid fever,
diphtheria, scarlet fever and measles
combined. These figures demonstrate
the fallacy of the prevailing belief That
whooping cough is disease or no mo.
ment, and show the criminality of
those who deliberately allow their chill
dren to be exposed to it and of those
who deliberately allow their children
suffering -from the diseasgto expose
others.
"A patient suffering from whooping
cough should have a.maximuTn amount
Of fresh air, but the law provides that
such fresh air shall be obtained with
out exposing Others to infection. It re-
quires that If the patient be under
eighteen years old an attendant eight
cen years old or more accompany him
whenever he goes upon, the streets, and
makes that attendant responsible for
his proper conduct with respect to the
welfare, Of the public.
"a patient more than eighteen years
old is, of course, responsible for his own
conduct,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
Come for These
Fancy TUNES
At Cut Prices.

Come for them as
carly IA possibies too.
Tho lots are small aud
vau run a big risk OF
disappointment IL you
delav.
SHADOW LACE and
Fish Net Tmics that
ara worth up 70 50:
have heen selling for
the last week NJ n sne-
cial price of 81. Re-
duced 10 close out
s ,%morr"" Sn.AU
SI..,a All-"var F.m-
T TrH,hrsy at Sl.lW
Two High-class Tu-
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80 ecru handmade ra-
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II. Venice Lace Tunic.
Irish croch"t
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10

been comparatively small. about $4,000.
and that portion Of that would have
belonged to Williams. his partner in the
deal. The statement continues:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
Buy Now at Reduced Prices
Prairie Grass Rugs:

Our reserve stock is too large. We must
reduce it and cut prices-as radically cut
as these-will increase your desire to own
some of these Cool. Reliable Rugs They
are in plain red plain blue. also in reds
and blues with woven yellow borders.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-08-16
SOUTHERN RAILWAY,
Premier Carrier of the South.
Schedule between Washington, Alex
andria, Woodstock and Harrisonburg
In Effect May II, 1912.
N. B.-Following schedule figures
published only as information and
are not guaranteed.

published only as information ant
are not guaranteed.
WESTBOUND-from Woodstock.
No. 173-Mixed-Except Sunday
7:Ol .. N. Local for Barrisonburg
Arrive Harrisonburg 10:15.
No. 40-Dai'y-1:l0 p. m. Local
for Harrisonburg. Arrive Harrison.
burg 2:55 p. m. Buffet Parlor Car.
No. l3-Except Sunday-7:29 p. M
Limited for Harrisonburg, stopping
at Edinburg, Mt. jackson, New Mar
ket and Broadway. Arrive Harrison
burg 500 p. m. Buffet Parlor Car.
No. 2l7-Except Sunday-S:55 p. m.
Local for Harrisonburg. Arrive
HSrrisonburg 1925 p. m.
EASTBOUND-from Woodstock.
No. l4-Except Sunday-s:O0 a. m.
Limited for Alexandria and Washing
ton. Arrive Washington 1855 q. m.
Buffet Parlor Car.
No. 28-Daily-4:26 p. m. Local
for Alexandria and Washington.
Arrive Washington 9:l0 p. m. Buffet
Fsrlor Car.
No. 7l6-Excspt Sunday $40 D. m.
Local from Harrisonburg to Stras-
burg. Arrive Strssburg 8:45 p. m.
Nos. Is and "A connects at Manas-
sas with Nos. Ill and 1l2 to and from
Warrentoo.
No. IA connects at Manassas with
Main Line Fast Mail Train No. 43 for
principal point South.
Trains PIT and Is In connection with
Main Line Train No. 10 between
Orange and Manassas affords good
service from Richmond via c. & o.
Railway and Gordonsville.
E. b. CoAPMAN, Vice-President and
Genera Manager.
b. HARDwIcK, Passenger Traffic
Manager.
b. F. CARY, General Passenger Agt.
L. s. BROWN, General Agent, Wash
ington, D. G.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-08-16

Ing one. Tie EaIt de.esdliou was
therefore se.,;,l At CliiyaAo
&c .ClC3i04.
The purpose of ;hiS resume of the
contests IN which tAtre was any siiad-
ow Of su's AZ las been 10 inform
those who htyp n4t time or Inclination
to read the ioaler s.aii more detailed
account Of them co,.jHjned in the larger
pamphlet IL is no, essential to make
Mr.. Taft's title ind1sputabIe that all
men agree OH every Que Of the issues
raised They were decided by the tri-
bunals wills h uniform party usage had
made the proper tribunals to decide
Sdch contests /; those tribunals acted
In good faith mistaken judgment would
not inyalidate their decisions AS
matter Of fact. an examination Of the
facts show that the tribunals were
right In every instance. There is not
the slightest evidence that they were
moved by other than mere desire to
reach a right conclusion. On the other
hand. the action of the Roosevelt men
In bringing lCJ contests that they
promptly abandoned strongly tended
to show the lack OF good faith In the
prosecution Of all Of them. Those who
support President Taft can we'll afford
to stand on the record In this case and
to asseverate without fear Of success
full contradiction that the delegates
whose seats were contested were az
fairly seated In this convention m in
any in the history of the party.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-08-16

the meeting. The district convention
was called on May Is. Eleven counties
out Of the fifteen responded to the call
and took part In the convention. Three
counties were not represented and in
one of these there was no election
After this convention had been called
the chairman of the district committees
changed his mind and called a meet.
Ing OF the committee for April II.
This committee called a congressional
convention to be held on May IS. But
there was no publication Of the call,
which had to be thirty days before the
convention, until April 81 The Taft
convention seems therefore to have
been duly and regularly convened,
while the Roosevelt convention was
not. The Taft delegates were seated.
Tenth District.
In the Tenth district the decision
turned largely upon the bad faith Win
which two members of the district
committee voted In the seating OF dele
gates and upon the bad faith with
which one Of them used the proxy In
trusted to him. The Taft delegates in
this case bottled ard left the hall and
Immediately In the same building or
ganiZed another convention which con-
sisted of delegates from six counties
Proceedings were regularly held; per-
manent organization effected, the re-
port Of the committee on resolutions
adopted and delegates pledged to Taft
were elected. The undisputed evidence
indicated that fragrant attempt had
been made to deprive Taft Of this dis
trict, to which he was justly entitled.
The national committee sustained the
title Of the Taft delegates and alter
mates by practically unanimous vote
Fourteenth District
IN the Fourteenth district there were
fifteen counties In the district Wheu
the executive committee met at San
Antonio to make up the temporary roll
there were ten members OF the COM
mittee present whose right to act was
undisputed. OF whom six were for Taft
anu IOur IOF ROOS9NS il- lner6 We're
four other Roosevelt men present
whose right to vote was disputed and
who were clearly not entitled to repre-
sent their conuty at that meeting One
Of them held the proxy of the commit
teeman from Kendall county, who was
dead, and the proxies from three other
counties were he'd, two by postmas-
tiers and one by an assistant postmas-
ter, while under the election law
Texas no one who holds an Office OF
profit or trust under the United States
shall act as member of an executive
committee either for the state or for
any district or county. The temporary
roll was made up by Taft members,
having clear majority without per-
hitting these men to act under their
proxies. There was contest over the
delegation from Bexar county, which
contains tie CITY q San Antonio. Fun
consideration was given to this contest,
but the testimony was overwhelming
that Taft carried the county by a vote
Of four or five to one. On the proper
basis the total vote in the district con-
vention was siXty-Seven, of which the
number instructed or voting for Taft
was thirty-seyen and one-half, the
number voting or instructed for Roose-
welt twenty EIGHT and one half. PC .Not-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-08-16
StinuLdnt
or 1onic?

Ayers Sarsaparilla is not a
stmulant. 1t does not make
you feel better one day, then
as bad as ever the next.
There is not a drop of alco-
hol In it. Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla is a tonic. You have the
steady, even gain that comes
from such a medicine. Ask
your doctor all about this.
Trust him fully, and always
do as he says. He knows.