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The Washington herald., 1912-07-09
Antelope War.

4 determined effort is being made to
pass at the present session of Congress
three anti-drug bills prepared by the
opium experts Of the State Department,
and which are now in the hands of the
Ways and Means Committee of the
House The object is to regulate the
importation, interstate traffic, and ex-
portation of opium and other habit
forming drugs. The provisions of the
measure have been agreed upon by rep
resentatives of eleven world powers at
the opium conference in The Hague
According to statistics, thousands in
this country, since the partial suppress
sion of the opium traffic in 1909, have
resorted to cocaine, and that, in one
form or another, more than a million
persons are victims of the drug habit
Six per cent of our prison inmates are
drug hends, almost 20 per cent of the
entire criminal population, p per cent
of the white slaves" per cent of the
medical profession, and even some Of
the trained nurses. All of which, how
ever, does not take into consideration
the widespread use of cocaine and opium
in circles closed to the investigator
One OF the bills imposes a tax on
and registration with the Internal Rev
enue Commissioner OF every importer,
exporter, producer, manufacturing phar-
macist, and wholesaler or retailer deal
ing in the drugs in question.
The bill pertaining to interstate traf-
nc in drugs aims to make possible the
tracing, from the time a drug leaves
the bonded warehouse until it reaches
the consumer, of every fraction of an
ounce. This can be accomplished only
through cooperation with State anti
drug laws. The manufacture of opium
for smoking purposes is prohibited prac-
tically by the imposition of a tax OF
$500 pound.
There seems to be no room for doubt
that the bill for international regulation
of opium will accomplish its purpose
most effectively, as it imposes a heavy
penalty for importation or expectation
Considering the boon these bills, if
enacted, will be to mankind, and the
wide interest this matter has awakened
the world over, Congress should do its
share by fastening the passage of so
benehcent law and thus save the lives
of or restore to manliness more than a
million of our own people.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-09
The District Is Not in Il.

We note with a feeling of genuine
sadness the omission of the District of
Columbia from the official call for the
convention of the Bull Moose party. 1t
is true that our little Federal territory
has no electoral votes, but none the
less it throbs and palpitates with polit-
ical energy. In the Republican conven-
ton there was contesting delegation
from the District, while at Baltimore a
three-cornered fight stirred the already
overheated atmosphere to greater calor-
ity. During the campaign the hat is
passed among the faithful, and the
dollars which are Clipped in are not
unwelcome.
Why, therefore, in these times of
strenuous endeavor, and especially when
the third party needs all the support
which it can obtain, was the District
ignored? Where is Sidney Bieber, who
early espoused the Roosevelt cause?
And where is John c. Dancy, who is
synonyously out of office and for the
great leader of the people? There are
scores of other names for which we
look in vain, while Medill Mccormick
and Tim Woodruff come boldly forth
and let the limelight shine upon their
noble selves.
With heart bursting with righteous
Indignation, we protest against the Dis
trict being ignored. For what purpose
have the Roosevelt followers uttered
their fervent yawps, and why have they
sacrificed themselves upon the altar Of
friendship? Their labors have been in
vain. The call issues forth in stentorian
tones. and the District of Columbia is
denied the privilege of contributing
even a mild and modest echo to the
thunderous roar
The Washington herald., 1912-07-09
NO MATERIAL HE'LL,
SAYS ARMY OFFICER
Bible Students Go on Record as Dis
believing Doctrine Of "Brim-
stone" Place.

This day is to be known as Kingdom
Day at the general convention OF the
International Bible Students Assoca-
tion. which il in session at Glen Echo.
The programme for to-day consists of
praise and testimony services at 9
O'Clock this morning and o'clock this
afternoon and discourses by J. A. Boh-
net. H. c. Rockwell. J. G. Kuehn, and
W. f. Van Amburgh, concluding at $3.50
this afternoon.
The existence of hell. the literal
Scriptural lake Of fire and birthstone"
was belittled by the association at yes
Hall. L. 6. A., made an address on the
subject. The officer called for an off,
cial public repudiation OF the fire and
birthstone" doctrine OF eternal tor
ment and punishment.
The convention not only recorded its
disbelief in the doctrine OF literal hell
fire." but ii appeals to every minister
in the United States to publish in his
local newspaper his views on the ques-
tion. and called upon the editors OF
newspapers TO invite all ministers to
make known their belief in the matter.
Washington's historical points have
proved a strong attraction for the BIZ
ble-student visitors. and more dele
gates are here than anticipated. In
order to meet the somewhat unexpected
emergency, the Academy OF Music has
been secured for the public and semi
public discourses to be delivered daily
during the remaining DAYS OF the con-
vention. including next Sundays pro-
gramme. BY this arrangement IL IS
hoped that the commOdious quarters at
Glen Echo. with those secured, will
meet all the requirements OF this con-
vention. Routine work. colporteurs'
meetings. and such meetings as will be
of no particular interest to the public
will be held at Glen Echo. and all Of
the weIl-known lecturers scheduled for
public discourses on the regular pro-
gramme will speak in the Academy of
Music.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-09
CAMP BUTT FEATURES.
Basket-ba1I, Rowing, and Sailing
Vie with Baseball.

Several new features Of camp life have
been introduced at Camp Butt. The old
dancing pavilion has been turned into
basketball court. and now the basket
ball league vies with the baseball organi-
zation for popular favor.
Two rowboats have been put at the
service OF the boys. and after camp du-
ties are finished the Izaak Waltons spend
long afternoons angling Large catches
are frequently made. and fresh fish are
feature Of the evening meal.
A sailbOat is among the newest acqui-
sitions of camp, and the scouts may be-
come proficient sailors IN the course OF
the season.
Camp records are carefully kept by the
officers. and each boy jealously guards
against possible demerits. Points will be
awarded on athletic, mental. aquatic,
health. obedience of officers, scoutcraft,
and various other records.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-09
PLANS TO ADJOURN
STILL INDEFINITE
Ten Appropriation Bills Remain to
Be Passed by Both
Houses.

Plans for the adjournment Of Congress
are more or less Indefinite, due to the
status of the various appropriation bills
and lot OF important pending legisla-
tion that must be disposed Of before
Congress can adjourn
First of all in Importance come the ap-
propris ton bills. OF the thirteen general
appropriation bills that have already
originated in the House this session only
three have become laws. These are the
District of Columbia. coast fortifications,
and the consular and diplomatic. These
are relatively unimportant. The army
appropriation bill which was vetoed by
the President remains in the Senate un-
acted upon. The pension bill is in con-
ference
The agricultural appropriation bill has
been In conference committee sInce the
Senate refused TO accept the conference
fCommittee report because that body elm
mated the Senate amendment opening to
homestead entry agricultural lands in
forest reserves. This is a vital issue. and
the conferees have not had a meeting
since the Senate acted unfavorably on
their report. They hope to meet to-mor-
row.
The rivers and harbors bill resulted in
a deadlock between the two Houses
about the middle of June. and the con-
ferees decided to hold no more meetings
for a month. The Indian bill is in con-
ference and is full OF legislation that
will lead 10 controversy between the
House and the Senate. The legislative
bill which abolishes the Commerce Court
and the Tariff Board and carries other
important and far-reaching legislation iz
still in conference and is certain TO re-
suit in a lot OF wrangling.
The post-office appropriation bill has
not Yet been reported to the Senate Com
mittee. The Military Academy bill has
been reported. but the Senate cannot act
upon II this week The naval appropria-
tion bill passed on July s. but the sun
dry civil bill IS still in the Senate COM
mittee on Appropriations. and the gen.
eral deficiency has not yet come to ths
Senate.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-09
KILLING RODENTS
TO HALT PLAGUE
Atlantic Seaboard Officials Start
Crusade to Stamp Out
Plague.
WATCH INCOMING VESSELS

With a total Of twenty deaths from bu-
bonic plague recorded in Porto Rico, and
a total Of thirty-two known cases, and
with a threatened epidemic of serious
proportions in Cuba. the surgeon general
Of the Public Health and Marine Hospi-
tai Service here yesterday determined
to put in force the most rigid epidemic
precautionary measures at the Atlantic
and Gulf ports in this country.
Surgeon General Blue, following the
report of an additional case in Porto
Rico and the information from Cuba
that everything pointed to a further
spread OF the disease there. ordered the
Federal health officers at Atlantic and
Gulf ports to secure the cooperation or
port and municipal health officials in a
campaign for the determination or rats.
It is feared that plague-carrying ro-
dents from ships which entered our ports
from Porto Rico and Cuba before the
presence OF the disease there became
known may have infected rats IN our
ports and paved the way TO a menacing
situation in this country.
Rat determination Starts.
The Public Health and Marine Hospital
Service late yesterday afternoon received
word from a number OF United states
pOrIS t1dI IIt "OEh VI AAsiu
been arranged for and would De pusned
with the utmost vigor by Federal ana
municipal authorities. New York ana
New Orleans both reported that the
work had commenced.
By far the most serious situation in
years confronts the people OF Porto Rico,
and the American colony there is in i'm
mediate jeopardy. The record now
stands: San Juan. 2 cases. IA deaths:
Santurce. cases, deaths: Carolina,
cases, deaths: Arroyo, ! case. l death.
Santurce. where there have been three
deaths. is a suburb OF san Juan. and
the site OF a large American colony.
Practically all the Americans OF the bet
ter class who have business in San Juan
make their home IN Santurce. Health
officials on the island say II will be
practically impossible to stamp out the
disease in the suburb while II RACES IN
the city.
Carolina, where there have been two
fatal cases. has a population or about
3. ZOO but II is the center or an agricuI-
tural community numbering HOB per-
sons. all OF whom are seriously menaced
by the presence OF the disease.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-09
Recruiting for Guard.

1t is desired to increase the member
ship of the National Guard. and a cam
paign for that purpose is now being
conducted by Lieut.. Scharr. Company r.
d. G. n. G. There will he a l,OOU-yard
rife range and n fully equipped gymna-
sium in the coming camp al Harpers
Ferry. Every opportunity is given
members to become athletes
The Washington herald., 1912-07-09
Manufacturing Chiefs Here.

Chiefs of forty-ive of the manufactur-
ing departments of the Globe-Wernicke
Company, of Cincinnati. Ohio. reached
this city on their eighth annual outing
on Sunday and will remain here until
tomorrow evening. The party is in
charge of E. z. Blagg, vice president of
the company. and is being looked after
while here by W. D. Campbell, the
Washington representative.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-09
EVERY HOUSEHOLD.

The dinners burnt and hear him rave
AS loudly as he can
Who is this grumbler that we have?
Why, that Is Everyman.
The lady sheds some silent tears,
Bemoans her place in life.
Who Is the lady? It appears
That this Is Everywife.
The other lady dons her hat
With cold and sullen look.
And then We know right of the bat
That she is Eyerybook.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-09
SYDNEY MuDD AppoIHTED.
Son of Former Congressman II I'm
District Attorneys ONCE.

Sydney Z. Mudd. OF La Plata, Nd,
was yesterday reappointed an assistant
In the ONCE Of the District attorney and
will probably be detailed to the prepara-
ton and presentation Of cases in the
grand jury. Mr.. Mudd Is the SON Of the
late Representative Sydney E. Mudd OF
Maryland.
He resigned as Assistant United States
Attorney not long ago to enter the field
for the Republican nomination for Con-
gress from the Fifth Maryland District
against Thomas Parran, but was de-
feated.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-09
June Fire Loss, S14,947.

Chief Wagner. OF the Fire Department..
yesterday issued his monthly repbrt
showing that losses by fire in JAe
amounted TO Ni.9i7. The losses occurreAf
in sixty-six fires and were covered BY An,
insurance of $5s1,o96. L
The Washington herald., 1912-07-09
EDISON TO ATTEND SESSION.
U. 8. Chamber of Commerce Meets
in Lake George. n. Y.

John Joy Edison. president Of this
Washington Loan and Trust Company.
has gone to Lake George, n. Y, TO at
tend a meeting of the executive commit
tee of the Chamber of Commerce of the
United States.
He will return TO Washington the
latter part OF this week.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-09

be no call issued either on August 10
or at any other time for new party
convention!
The Washington herald., 1912-07-09
ON the Philadelphia Press.
From the Chicago Journal.

There are SO many ''progressives" that
Col Roosevelt should distinguish himself
by the term aggressive" which is
really a better lit.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-09
From the Toledo Blade.

Notwithstanding they haven't declared
themselves, it is believed that all politi-
cal parties in the country are In favor
Of the Fourth OF July.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-09
From the St. Louis Post.Dispatch.

The colonel becomes the architect OF a
new party with Thou shalt not steal
as the corner stone, and the nrst thing
he does is to steal the late Mr.. Thur
mans bandanna as an emblem.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-09
PERTINENT AND IMPERTINENT

From the Hartford Courant.
The Foss boom was comical without
being amusing.
From the Philsdelphia Press.
1t seems that the British navy hogged
all the searchlights, so that the mer-
chant marine could not use them. But
there is no doubt that the British navy
knows a whole lot better now.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-09
Frum the Atchison Glohe.

A mean mans recipe for tanning his
wife is to stay out at night SO blamed
much she will be glad to see him come
home occasionally.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-03-28
WILL VOTE ON ENDING STRIKE
Referendum Ballot to Be Taken Imme-
diately.

London, March 2S.--At a full meet
ing of the Miners Federation it was
decided 10 take an immediate ballot
among the men as to whether or not
they desire to accept the governments
wage bill and return to work.
The miners delegates will return to
their respective districts at the earli-
est moment so that no time shall be
lost in carrying the result of the bal
lot into effect The text of the ballot
paper is as follows:
Are you in favor of resuming work
pending the settlement of the mini
mum rates of wages in the various
grades by the district boards to be APP
pointed under the coal mines mini
mum wage act?''
The more moderate members tried
to get the federation to insert a recon-
mendation on the ballot paper, but 1t
was decided to leave the men a free
choice.
A bare majority of votes will be suf-
ficient for the acceptance or rejection
of the proposition.
William Edwin Harvey, a miner
member of parliament, says that he
intends 10 tell the 10000 miners of
Derbyshirc that the wage bill will be
the law of the land, so that there can
be no question about accepting it's pro-
visions. They must be made the best
Of"
The minimum wage bin will be the
law of the land within twenty-four
hours. Thus far, however, the end of
the strike and of the distress and suf-
fering 1t is causing to a million min
ers and over two million other work
ers and their families and dependents
throughout the country is not in sight
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-03-28
HONDURAS AGAIN AT PEACE
Rebels Suffer Severe Defeat at El
Horno.

New Orleans, March 2S.-Jose Maria
Valladares, the Indian leader of the
Honduran rebels, suffered an annihila-
ing defeat at Ell Horno and has fed
the country, leaving Honduras at
peace, according to advices received
from Tegucigalpa One hundred Of
the rebel leaders 200 men were killed
and sixty captured by 200 federal in
fantry and a machine gun detachment
commanded by Major Guy Maloney OF
New Orleans. who is at the head of
President Bonilla's machine gun corps.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-03-28
Democrats Attack Report on
Wool Schedule.
THEORY CALLED UNSOUND
Majority Members of Ways and Means
Committee Can See No Reason Why
Bill Now Pending in the House
Should Be Changed.

Washington, March 2S.-That the
tariff board in it's report to congress
on the wool schedule proceeded upon
an entirely erroneous theory and that
its report was "untenable" is the con-
clusion of the Democratic members OF
the ways and means committee of the
house as set forth in a report prepared
by Representative Oscar w. Under
wood, chairman of the committee, in
connection with the reintroduction OF
the wool bill placing 20 per cent ad
vslorem duty on raw wool
Summarizing the conclusion of the
committee Chairman Underwood says
"A careful and painstaking analysis
of the wool report OF the tariff board
dictates conclusions as follows:
"The theory of applying tariff duties
according to the difference in the cost
of production i'm this and in foreign
countries, upon which the board has
projected and prepared its report, is
entirely erroneous and untenable.
"The boards report is fragmentary
and incomplete and rests on an incor-
rect statistical basis. Even under the
most favorable Interpretation OF the
report, conclusions as to duties can be
reached for only a few paragraphs OF
the wool schedule and for these para
graphs 1t is not possible to formulate
definite conclusions, because the fig
ures vary widely and seriously lack
uniformity and compatibility.
$50 far as conclusions can be drawn
from the boards report it furnishes
nothing To Justify any change In the
rates proposed In the present bill.
ut Ia believed that the rates of this
bin approach very closely, az least, to
the best revenue producing points and
that rates should, II enacted into law,
permit such quantities Of imports as
will effectively regulate domestic
prices Such competition would be an
important service to the people, as II
would encourage increased consump-
tion and production by making more
nearly normal the conditions OF supply
and demand The report of the tariff
board. so far as il admits OF conclu'
sions. shows that the rates which meet
the consumers needs also sufficiently
satisfy those of the producer"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-03-28
ORE IS WORTH slOO, 1000, 900
Expert Says Trust Made Good Bargain
in Tennessee Deal.

Washington, March 2S.-Julian Ken
nedy, expert mechanical engineer OF
Pittsburg. told the Stanley steel in
vestigating committee that he be-
lieved the property of the Tennessee
Coal and Iron company. acquired by
the United States Steel corporation in
1907, was worth at least $10O,O00,O00.
Chairman Stanley. placing the Ten
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-03-28
DECLARE WAR ON RAILROADS
Duluth Business Men Say Hill Lines
Discriminate Against Them.

Duluth, March 2s--At meeting of
business men here an organization
was formed which it is intended shall
include every business interest in the
city, having for one of its objects war
on railroads discriminating against
Duluth in freight rates and passenger
service, in favor of inland cities. The
slow growth of Duluth is credited to
this discrimination.
The Hill roads are largely blamed.
The business interests intend to turn
to the 500 road for relief, If the Hill
people persist The new organization
will have President Pennington of the
500 road as its guest at a banquet
April 23
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-03-28

instruments of London Orchestra
Worth s5o0,oOo.

London, March 28.-Arthar Nikisch
will take his London symphony or
chestra to Anerica. sailing today,
Thirty-one concerts will be given dur
ing stay of twenty-one days. The
orchestra comprises 100 men and they
will take along musical instruments
valued at 100000 In order TO avoid
trouble with the New York customs
authorities a bond has been given to
guarantee that the instruments will
be taken out of the country exactly
as brought in The orchestral tour
will extend as far west as Denver and
as far north as Toronto and Montreal
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-03-28
Son Sees Father Killed.

81. Paul, March 2s.-Anton Weber,
aged fifty-five, janitor of the Lowry
building, was crushed to death when
his coat caught between the cage graf
ing and the floor of an elevator as the
car was descending between the first
and second floors of the building Ar.
thur Weber, aged nineteen, son of the
dead man and an elevator operator in
the building, was passenger on the
car and Witnessed the death OF his
father
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-03-28
TAFT FORCES IN CONTROL
Elect Temporary Chairman of Colo
rado Convention.

Colorado Springs, Colo, March 2S.-
The Roosevelt delegates to the state
Republican convention forced the
doors of the convention hall and Sc
iected seats directly in front of the
platform. With this advantage they
planned TO carry their fight through
the convention.
In the first test vote on temporary
chairman Ia the convention the vote
stood Taft forces 656, Roosevelt 242
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-03-28
MORGAN CHANGES HIS MIND
VIII Import Only Art Treasures on
Which No Duty is Demanded.

New York, March 2s.-A change in
J. p. Morgan's plans for bringing his
foreign art treasures to America be-
came known here. For the present,
it is announced, nothing on which duty
has to be paid will be sent over, but
only those art objects entitled to ex-
emption under the law Until recently
Ii had been intended to send every
thing, but now, in accordance with Mr..
Morgans instructions, all objects af-
fected by the tariff are being retained
In London.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-03-28
Mrs. schift Before Grand Jury.

New York, March 2s.-Mrs. Morti.
mer L. Schiff appeared before the
grand jury that has been investigating
the Brandt case. 1t is understood that
she came voluntarily. 1t was her first
appearance in connection with the
case involving the former valet of her
husband. Letters written by Brandt
to Mrs. Schiff caused his discharge
tram Schiff's employ.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-03-28
OBJECT TO SLOAN AS JUDGE
Arizona Legislators Charge Former
Governor Has Railroad Support.

Phoenix, Ariz, March 2s.-The Ari-
zona legislature, by an overwhelming
majority, adopted resolutions object.
ing to the appointment of former Ter
ritorial Governor Richard Sloan to be
United States Judge for the district OF
Arizona.
Mr.. Sloan was attacked in speeches
made by Democratic members, Sena-
tor John T. Hughes of Tucson charg.
ing that Sloan was supported by the
railways, who hoped, through him, to
test the right and powers of the state
railroad commission"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-03-28
MISSOURI TOWN INUNDATED
Mississippi River at Gregory Nine
Miles Wide.

Keokuk, Ia, March 2S.-The town
of Gregory, Mo, twelve miles south of
here, is inundated by the Mississippi
river, which is out of its banks. Sew
eral houses have fioated down the
river and people fed from the town.
huge ice gorge opposite the town
has caused hundreds of acres of low
land to be flooded.
The river at Gregory is said to be
nine miles wide and the ice gorge is
fifty feet high.