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The Washington herald., 1912-11-22
The Governments Strong Arm.

The Federal government or the
Post-ofice Department are no reform
agencies, but they are sworn to protect
the people of this country. The gov
ernment undertakes TO carry the mails
for legitimate purposes only, therefore
it cannot permit itself to be used as an
instrument of crime. This mammoth
business agency-for that is all the
post-ofice in reality is-offers exception
al opportunities for speedy transaction
of business under cover of the sanctity
of the mails, and if these functions are
to be perverted to criminal uses, the
great department III the long run might
become a menace to the inhabitants of
the very country it has been established
to safeguard against fraud. In trying to
uproot such actions the Federal gov
ernment is rendering us all a vital
service
The wholesale arrest OF those charged
with using the mails for illegal medi-
cal purposes by Post-offce inspectors in
seventy-two cities of the country will
be of far-reaching importance. Medical
practitioners of various degrees, men
and women alike. have been caught in
the net and are to be prosecuted under
the Federal statute Some are man.
ayers of medical institutions of ques-
tionable repute; others are physicians
in otherwise good standing, who were
acting under cover in the pursuit of an
unethical or perhaps openly vicious
form of business; still others of the
alleged defendants are manufacturers
of or dealers in drugs that are either
worthless or fraudulent, or in some IN
stances even dangerous. All of them
were seeking. it is charged, to violate
some law and were using the mails
for that purpose
The present effort to eliminate the
medical frauds from the United States
mails follows the successful crusade
last year against fraudulent financial
schemes which cost the gullible people
Of this country many millions annually,
according to the statements issued by
the Postmaster General at the time.
Let us hope that the grip of the Fed
eral government will continue to grasp
and tighten OIL all fraudulent use OF
the mails, and that it will succeed in
convicting and Furnishing the guilty for
the safeguarding of the ninety millions
of people whom the Stars and Stripes
have 10 guard.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22

vote on forty-two measures. two-thirds
of which they defeated. The character
of those adopted indicates that direct
legislation often is lottery, but they
reveal also that the great mass of the
people possess discernment Of funda-
mental and elementary issues and vote
on them intelligently. There is firm
desire not to create new ofhces, rather
to curtail expenditures.
The obvious lesson is that the people
of Oregon resent the misuse of the
initiative and referendum, and that di-
rect legislation is for use in emergen-
cies only. The. theorist. the expert
menter, ought to take warning, for two
short years ago there was not a more
radical State for this sort of "pro-
gressivism" in the Union than Oregon.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22
TO HEAD T. R. BUREAU.
o. n. Davis. to Take Charge of Pro-
ErcssIve Headquarters.

Oscar King Davis. former Washington
correspondent. who was identified with
Col RoOsevelts campaign. will have
charge of the new permanent headquar-
ters of the Progressive party. to be
opened in Washington about the begin
ming Of the new year. The plans for
the national organization and the ways
and means for carrying on the propa-
Ganda of the new party will be perfected
ct the national conference OF the Pro-
gressiva leaders. which has been called
by Chairman Dixon 10 meet in Chicago
December 10 and H.
Senator Dixon is now in New York
making plans for the conference. but is
expected to arrive here in a day or two
to remain until the opening of Congress.
Medin Mccormick arrived yesterday
from Chicago and stated that the plans
for the national organization. with
headquarters in Washington, practically
had been decided on. II is not unlikely
that Western headquarters will be es-
tablished also at Chicago. and Mr.. Nc
CormiCk may be identified with the work
Of this national organization.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22
GOSSIP GATHERED IN
COUNTRIES ACROSS THE SEA

term OF service was two years with the
colors and three in the reserve; for the
other arms. three years In the standing
army and five in the reserve; and for all
until tho age Of forty in the Land
sturm." Is - s
Gradually the forces were added to.
The period OF service was extended TO the
age Of forty-six; Organization was per-
fected; offeess were carefully trained.
and now the army consists of thirty-six
regiments OF the infantry, each with two
machine-gun batteries: eleven regiments
CT cavalry, with a similar accompani-
ment OF quick-firing guns; nine regiments
of neld and three Of mountain artillery.
There are also nine battalions of sap
peurs,' engineers, miners, telegraph, rail-
way, automobile. airship, and hello
graph detachments.
The rapid mobilization of the army for
war. which has surprised the military
critics Of Europe. Is the clRGrest evidence
OF the admirable way in which the whole
army was organized. FLANEUR.
Copyright. l9l2. By Court COSBY syndieatel
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22
Divorce Made Easy.

1t will not be difficult hereafter to
obtain a divorce in England The
royal commission for the reform of
divorce laws has reported, and there
is every reason to believe its recon-
mendations will be enacted into law.
Aside from the two main proposals
the grounds for divorce are to be ex-
tended to include "infidelity, desertion
for three years, incurable insanity
after FIVE years confinement, and
habitual drunkenness, found to be in
durable after three years"
The attention given at the hearings
to the question of divorce publicity
has resulted in the Recommendation
that from the issuance of the first
separation order all cases shall be
heard by the judge alone, who is enI-
powered to close the court during the
hearings and prohibit the publication
of details. This cannot fail to strike
us as a distinguished example of that
British secretiveness which contends
that all is fair if appearances are kept
up.
The minority report, protesting
against any extension of the grounds
for divorce on the plea that it is
destructive to the sanctity of the
marriage ties and family life, and con-
trary to the principles of Christian
faith. was signed by the Archbishop
of York. 1t will be possible to trace
the cause and effect of the evidence
Offered and the conclusions reached
by the majority more cffectually when
English papers containing the full
text of the report shall have been re-
ceived in this country.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22
EARNSHAW NAMED
AS THE COLLEAGUE
OF MANUEL QUEZoN

The Bureau Of Insular Affairs learned
by cable that the Philippine assembly
yesterday elected Manuel Quezon and
Manuel Earnshaw as resident commits
sioners to the United States for the
term beginning March 4, 1913 The COM
missioners have seats in the House Of
Representatives, but not votes.
Manuel Quezon is now one OF the resi-
dent commissioners from the Philippines
serving his first term. Earnshaw sue
ceeds Benito Legarda as Quezon's COL
league. Earnshaw is a prominent busI-
ness man of Manila, and while he is not
affiliated with any of the local political
organizations, he Is understood to rep
resent the conservative element OF the
island population!
Quezon represents the radical elanent
in the Philippines. This fall he bcSan
the publication in Washington of a iOae-
azine devoted to the cause OF promoting
immediate independence for the FIJI
ipinos
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22
PROBING
BUCKLEY'S DEATH
Suspicion that Boy Guide Net
Foul Play Is, However, Doubted
by Attorney Brent.
NEWS NOTES OF ALEXANDRIA

Alexandria, Va, Nov. 2L-There va.
renewed activity to-day on the part oi
the police department in the investiga.
ton they are conducting regarding the
death of Patrick Buckley, the boy
guide" whose body. with the skull
fractured. was found near the FIRE es.
cape in the rear Of the old Braddock
House at an early hour last Sunday
morning
The movements Of Buckley on the
night in question. together with other
clews, were run down by the local police
The Braddock House was also visited
and several people having rooms there
were interviewed with a hope of she'd
ding additional Hight on the case.
The members of the police department
are still working on the case and will
continue to do so until all available Clews
are run to earth. Just what information
the police have obtained has not yet
been made public. but no stone is being
left unturned with hope Of proving TO
the satisfaction Of all concerned just how
Buckley met his end.
That the police are not thoroughly sat
isfied that the death Of Buckley was
due to accident Is evidenced Dy the sys-
tematic investigation they are now max
ing and propose TO continue until they
obtain all of the data they desire
On the supposition advanced by many
citizens that Buckley probably was the
victim Of foul play. interest in the case
is revived, and the final deductions Of
the police in this case are awaited with
interest.
Commonwealth Attorney s. C. Brent
stated this morning. however, that he
is Of the opinion that Buckley's death
was due to an accident.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22
TEXTILE STRIKERS
THROW PEPPER
Women in Little Falls. N. Y, Ar.
rested for Attempting to Blind
Nonunion Workers.

Little Falls, y. Y, Nov. Evidence
has been renewed in connection with the
strike Of local textile operatives Spe-
eial Policeman jeremiah +. Gartnett is
under the care VI surgeons to-day fol-
lowing an encounter late last night with
strikers who set upon him as he was
escorting to her home young woman
employed in one of the mills and against
whom a threat of death had been issued
unless she quit work. The women
strikers have adopted the plan of throw
ing pepper in the eyes Of mill workers.
and to-day two arrests were made for
this OffeRse.
To-day three strikers entered the house
at 16 Se,ley Island and threatened two
girls with death If they did not join
the Industrial Workers of the World
The men were arrested.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22
Williams Latest
Name Mentioned
for Cabinet Place

George Fred Williams, Of Massachu'
setts, is in Washington, the guest OF
former Senator Fred T, Dubois, and his
visit here has aroused considerable in
terest among the Democratic politicians
1t is known that Mr.. Williams name
has been suggested to President-elect
Wilson as the New England member OF
the Cabinet
Mr.. Bryan is very friendly to Mr.. Will
Jams. and II Is said that he has spoken
very highly of him as promising Cabinet
material. Mr.. Williams was one OF
Speaker Clark's adherents at the Balti-
more convention. and is still very de-
voted friend of the Speaker. He called
on q number Of prominent Democrats at
the Capitol to-day. among them Con-
gressman Robert l.. Henry OF Texas.
Mr.. Williams will be here several days.
He said that his visit had no special
significance, and that he came here
merely for a rest.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22
THOMAS FUNERAL TO-DAY.
Young Newspaper Man TO BE Buried
Here.

The body Of Edward Bond Thomas.
the young newspaper man OF Washing
ton. who shot himself last Tuesday at
Staunton. Va will be inferred this aft
ernoon. following the funeral TO be held
at the residence Of Mrs. \. L. Gotta,
I7H Oregon Avenue. The intcrment Will
be private. Rev. Samuel II. Greene. OF
Calvary Baptist Church. will read the
service.
Mr.. Thomas, who was nineteen years
Of age was found in his room Tuesday
in StauntOn with a bullet through his
head. Melancholia was said 10 have
caused his act. Mr.. Thomas had gone
TO StauntOn six months ago from Wash
irgton. where he had been information
clerk at Union Station. His mother is
Mrs. Lille B. Thomas, who. before she
went to Staunton. lived with her son
at the PUrtnar apartments.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22
PUTS IN HARD DAY.
President Taft Works on Annual
Message to ConEress,

Locked in his study. President Taft yes
terday secured himself from interruption
and put in a hard days work on his last
annual message to Congress. No visitors
saw the Chief Executive, and even the
usual daily round Of golf and stroll with
Mrs. Taft in the evening were omitted.
The President hopes to have his message
prepared by the first OF next week, when
it should go to the printers.
This afternoon the President and Mrs.
Taft will motor to Fort Myer, Va, to
see the annual competitive drill, and win
attend grand opera in Baltimore tonight
returning to the White House shortly
after midnight.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22
Improvement Company Officers.

At meeting Of the Belleview Improve
ment Company. of BeIleview. Charles
County. Md, held in this city Yesterday.
the following officers were elected:
President, Col. J. {. Donaldson: vice
president. George 5. johnson: secretary
and treasurer. Charles A. Moss The
board Of directors consists OF Col J. {.
Donaldson. George 8. Johnson, Col. f. ].
Schuyler. George F. AmidOn. Charles a
Moss. G. Z. May. and II. r. Thompson.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22

him whether he will inconvenience any
one by II. II a resident Of Heaven
wishes to run for Office he hires the
town cTier to ask II any one else wants
II before he becomes a candidate II a
resident OF Heaven gets iIl-tempered he
calls a doctor and has himself quaran-
tined until he Is well.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22
Funeral of W. II. rro1eII To-day.

Funeral services for w. II. Troxell. Of
rs Morgan Street Northwest, will be
held this afternoon at Mckendree VI. Z.
Church. Rev. L. NJ. Chambers officiating.
Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery.
Mr.. TroXeI leaves seven children. and
had been a resident Of Washington for
sixty years.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22
Aviator Frey Killed

Rheims, France, Nov. ELEVATOR Frey.
winner of the Psris-to-Rome flight, was
killed here to-day when his aeroplane
fell to earth from great height. He
is the nth victim OF aviation,
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
THE ROYAL SHADE.

| In days when Roosevelt ruled the land
We had royal hue,
Invented by the princess, and
Proclaimed as Alice blue.
When Taft ascended TO the throne
Things took another kink;
The princess had coler known
Abroad as Helen pink.
On rulers new the writer's pounce,
The ones we lately chose. W
The royal shade they now announce
VIII be called Nelly rose.
A Circular, Game.
Life is much more complex than it
used to be. Formerly a man with a lot
Of daughters finally married them of
and then got rest. Now, no sooner
is the last one married, than the first
one gets divorce and comes back.
Care of Children.
willie, did you carry your books on
the left side this morning7' demanded
mother.
"Yes'm."
Very well. Now don't forget to carry
then on the right side Monday morn
ing"
what difference does it make"'
growIed dad.
are" snapped mother. IF the child
didn't alternate he might get curvature
Of the spine"
November - in History.
November %. I75O-Gray writes his
elegy in a country churchyard and takes
a severe cold. not having his rubbers on.
November %. 160l-William Shakespeare
inherits a half interest in a brewery.
Have Often wondered.
Now they have compiled a dictionary
Of the monkey language. All foolishness;
no demand for such a thing"
"oh. don't know. Many people would
like TO know what is being sung at the
musical comedies"
A November Bird.
The wrens and robins fly away
Ere winds grow rough.
The turkey is alone to-day,
But he's enough.
Ton.orIaI Conversation.
Il hate a barber that talks politics all
the time; don't you?'S
Cant say I do. I'd rather have him
talk politics than hair tonic"
Divided Interests.
DO you think only Of me-" murmurcd
the bride. Tell me that you think only
OF me-
It's this way" explained the groom
gently. Now and then I have 20 think
OF the furnace, my dear"
1t Never Goes Out.
mo corn to-day" growled the star
boarder.
out Of season." said the landlady.
Everything is out OF season at some
time"
Except the prune."
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22

Because of all these facts. a great
many people are spending their lives
on this earth trying TO fit themselves
for residence in Heaven, and by their
efforts they are making this earth itself
much more desirable place OF resi-
dence.
Copyright 1872, by GeuEe Matthew AdansI
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22

The Southern Railway Company has
begun the construction of a spur track
to connect with a building to be erected
by the National Biscuit Company at
Washington and Wilkes Streets as a
shipping depot. The building will be a
one-Story brick structure.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22

A large delegation of members Of the
Order OF Owls tonight attended the
Eagles bazaar. in progress at Armory
Hall.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22

Funeral services for Henry II. Davis
were held this afternoon from his home,
So4 Franklin Street. Services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Edgar Carpenter, rector
Of Grace Episcopal Church.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22
A Circular Game.

Life is much more complex than II
used to be. Formerly a man with a lot
of daughters finally married them OFF
and then got a rest Now, no sooner
is the last one married, than the first
one gets a divorce and comes back.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22

An oyster supper was given this even
Ing at the Young Peoples Building OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church South
by the ladies OF the Second Baptist
Church.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22

Wilbur Chrfsmond, employed as a
driver by William A. Smoot & Co.. was
painfully injured by a horse falling on
him to-day. He was placed in a buggy
by s. W. Pitts and taken to the Alex
andria Hospital, where his injuries were
dressed by DR.. NJ. D. Delaney.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22
Write. to Governor.

Announcement Is made that Miss kRth-
crime II. Stuart this city. state presi-
dent Of the woman's National Rivers
and Harbors Congress. has written to
Gov. Mann urging that the commission
appointed to look into the pollution Of
the Potomac River from sewage and
the heavy loss to the State in the flsh
and oyster industries, resulting from the
recent report sent out by the Depart
ment at Washington. be extended to all
Of the rivers OF Virginia. 1t is claimed
that terrible results follow not only from
sewage. but deadly acids used at the
pulp mills, mines. also tanneries. saw
mills, and gravel pits. These. II is de-
clared, are destroying not only the FISH
aVh oysters but the wild life of the
State. entailing great loss TO many in
dividuals. where valuable horses have
drunk OF the poisoned waters. Gov
Mann has written to Miss Stuart. in
which he says he will lend his aid in
cooperating in the work.
Miss Gertrude Spetzler. OF Baltimore.
will give a dramatic recital at 7:3O O'Clock
tomorrow evening at St Mary's Acad-
emy, to which the patrons, friends
alumnae. and other former pupils OF the
institution are invited.
Announcement is made that a depart
ment OF elocution. dramatic art. and
physical culture will be opened at the
academy December 5. with Miss SpetzIer
in charge, and it is for the purpose of
introducing her work to the people of
this city that she will give the compli-
mentary entertainment tomorrow even
ins
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22

N. S. Greenaway. Serk Of the Cor
poration Court, to-day attended The
World In Baltimore" In the Monumental
City.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22
Nails Funeral.

John T. Nails funeral took place this
afternoon from his home. SO King
Street. The services were conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Lynn, pastor Of the Infant
Baptist Church. The following were the
pallbearers: f. f. Downham, Z. c. Gra-
ham. p. F. German Robert Aitcheson.
DR.. W. II. Smith. and Mr.. Snellings.
The improvement of the square in
Cameron Street, between Washington
and St Asaph Streets. with asphalt
block has been completed and this
square will soon be opened for traffic.
The work of laying the block on the
square in Washington Street, between
Queen and Cameron Streets, will be be-
gun tomorrow. Other improvements
along such lines will be begun next
spring N different section of the city.
John E. James, a farmer. died last
night at his home at Lincolnia, Fairfax
County. He was sixty-three years old
and. besides his wife, is survived by
several children. Mr.. James was a ma
tive of Waterford, Loudoun County. Va.
The funeral arrangements have not yet
been completed.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22

DO you think only Of me-" murmurcd
the bride. Tell me that you think only
of me-"
It's this way" explained the groom
gently. Now and then I have 20 think
OF the furnace, my dear"
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22

On rulers new the writers pounce,
The ones we lately chose. W
The royal shade they now announce
VIII be called Nelly rose.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22
Care of Children.
November ~ in History.

November .. 175O-Gray writes his
elegy in a country churchyard and takes
a severe cold. not having his rubbers on.
November ., 16Ol-William Shakespeare
inherits a half interest In a brewery.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22

Now they have compiled a dictionary
Of the monkey language. All fOolishness;
no demand for such a thing"
"Oh. I don't know. Many people would
like 10 know what is being sung at the
musical comedies"
The Washington herald., 1912-11-22

NO corn to-day" growled the star
boarder.
out Of season." said the landIady
Everything is out OF season at some
time"
Except the prune.'
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
TAFT MAKES SPEECHES
IN SOUTH CAROLINA
~ AssoeiAted Press.

FLORENCE S. O., May 3--Although
not on campaign trip, President Taft
made two short speeches in South Car
DINA Thursday on his way to Wash
ington from Augusta, Ga. He deliv-
cred the first at Custer from the rear
platform OF his private car and the
second at Florence. Big crowds greet
ed him at both places.
The president preached prosperity
and declared his opposition to doctrines
that he said would destroy that pros
perity if written into law.
"what we want is prosperity" said
Mr.. Taft at Sumter I'VE want quiet
and the least disturbance to business
SO that capital may be invested and
all may enjoy plenty. In South Caro-
lima / have not always had the sup
port that would make me believe it
worth while to ask for your suffrage.
but / know there is a strong sub-strat-
UNI in South Carolina as1in other states,
OF confidence in existing government
and there is a desire to maintain It,
that may be used to continue it as it
is"
Henry jackson, collector of internal
revenue for Georgia and one of the
Taft leaders in that state, was a guest
of Mr.. Taft's car.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
HOSPITALS TO TAKE
CARE OF VETERANS

MACON, Ca. May s.-Four Temporal
~ hospitals in charge OF doctor and
two trained nurses each. have been To-
Gated in the business section Of Macon
to take charge of the emergency pa
tents during the reunion next week.
the red cross stations will be under the
personal supervision of DR.. o. H.
Weaver, who has been hospital house
physician for a number OF years The
temporary hospitals were organized to
help the city hospital and ssnitarium
out during next week
The city has made splendid prepara-
tons along this line and it is a GER
tainty that the crippled and otherwise
disabled veterans will be given every
attention while in Macon. Camp John
B. Gordon, the Confederate veterans
headquarters, has about been complet-
ed. the tents loaned the reunion off,
cials by the government having been
erected. The Macon militia will move
up town next Sunday to take up their
regular provo guard duty. other COM
panies Of the Second Georgia regiment
will have arrived by this time and will
take UP camp life at the park.