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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

leprosy inspection and care. But it
did not Everybody seemed sorry for
the poor. Syrian, and much impractical
sympathy was expressed for him, but
nothing was done to relieve the cruel
injustice of state cowardice and state
avoidance of responsibility.
Then came the case of John Early,
who turned up here with symptoms of
leprosy that after long dispute was
scientifically established, and he, too, be-
came an object of national attention
through his movements across the coun-
try, with an eventual return to Wash
ington, where he now is, local ward
in makeshift quarters, an outcast from
all his kind, made physically comfort
able but actually an object of keen pub
lie sympathy. Early himself has with
an intelligent knowledge of the condi-
lions addressed the Senate committee
on this matter. Again, there was case
recently of leper who escaped from
custody in St. Louis and made his way
to this city, which seems to be the
mecca of those thus afflicted, and was
afterward sent back to local jurisdic-
ton.
The United States has already han
died leprosy successfully, as far as
segregation goes, in the Philippines and
in Hawaii. What it is doing in those
distant territories it should do on the
mainland, with wise provision for pre-
liminary survey and test and for ulti-
mate separation and care to every eff
fort to ameliorate if not to cure the
disease. This pending bill should be-
come a law without fail at the present
session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
Leprosy in the United States.

~Ce4VDy Al VIC OAbSA 0t0bCos
Startling facts have recently been laid
before the Senate committee consider
ing the federal leprosarium bill in re-
spect to the extent to which leprosy
exists in this country without check or
supervision. Experts have testified to
the presence in most Of the large cities
Of persons suffering from various forms
Of leprosy who go and come without
hindrance, and who consequently are in
constant contact with others and are,
therefore, centers of infection from
which it is inevitable that the disease
must spread.
80 strong is the public apprehen-
sion of this disease that it is remark
able that it should prevail to the extent
that has just been disclosed. The truth
is that the subject has always been re-
garded as one Of great difficulty and
has been neglected. Yet there has been
no lack Of object lessons to demonstrate
the need Of federal system of leprosy
supervision. There was, for instance,
about ten years ago, the case of Rosetti.
the Syrian leper, who was shunted back
and forth between Maryland and Penn
sylvania and West Virginia in freight
car until he finally found refuge in a
tent in the last named state, and, SO far
as recollection now serves, died there
pitiably.
This case should have suficed to
arouse the American people and through
them the Congress to a realization of
the urgent need of q federal system Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

From the Buffalo Commercial.
For there was no mistaking the fact
that Mr.. Root hit where the armor Of
the democratic party is the weakest.
From the Atlanta Journal.
The Wilson policies are all bad. ac-
cording to Senator Root. 1t depends
on what Senator Root considers bad.
From the Milwaukee Journal.
Mr.. Root forgot to mention Mr..
Roosevelt. but no one who listened to
Mr.. Root overlooked the omission.
From the Knoxville Journal.
The speech of former Senator Elihu
Root before the New York republican
convention shows that he has lost none
of his time vigor.
From the Providence Bulletin.
Elihu Roots dispassionate but caus-
tic Indictment of the Wilson admins
tration shows that the republican and
progressive forces are in perfect har-
mony.
From the Rochester Post Express.
No man in America Is less Of a dsma-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
ELIHU ROOTS KEYNOTE SPEECH.

gogue than this distinguished states
man. and while his criticism OF the
administration policy was coeent and
convincing. there was nothing Of par
tisan railing in his remarks.
From the Chicago Herald.
Elihu Root has lost none of his
punch with the passing years.
From the Scranton Republican.
Many forceful speeches will be de-
livered in this years campaign. but
we question whether any of them will
excel. in vivid. conviction, compelline
interest. the striking address delivered
by Mr.. Root.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Must a democrat be dead in order to
meet Elihu Roots approval? He COM
mends the sturdy and patriotic
course Of Grover Cleveland.
From the Philadelphia Record.
If the United States ought to have
fought, but could not, the RESPONSE
bility rests upon Mr. Roots party and
in some measure upon him personally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
The Philippines.

.Scuttle has not been ordered yet. and
should not be. The House has yet to
pass upon the Senate's action, and
should either materially modify it, or re-
jeet it outright, postponing the matter
to a more propitious time for its con-
sideration. The Clark amendment to
the Hitchcock bill has given the Philip
pine question a very grave aspect.
There are two phases Of the question,
and both are entitled to all attention.
We may put the national pride and
duty first We are in the Philippines
by right. Our presence is agreeable to
all the great powers. The Filipinos have
greatly proited by our rule, and great
numbers desire us to remain. There is
no demand for scuttle except from pro-
fessional politicians and agitators, who
haze ends of their own to serve. They
are hoping to come into control when we
draw out. and direct affairs themselves.
And there is nothing to show that gov
eminent organized and directed by them
would be stable, or in any particular an
improvement on the government we have
organized and been directing for the
people of the islands.
But the business phase of the question
also has great merit, and the House
should not fail to weigh it thoroughly.
In protest lodged with the House COM
mittee on insular affairs dealing with
the possibilities after America has with
drawn from the islands this appears:
"The Philippine government may tax
away the entire value of American in
vestment; may confscate it to the state;
may declare all foreigners, including
Americans, incapable of holding prop
erty, and it will be none of our business.
If 100000 Filipinos are forced to for
swear Christianity for paganism; if the
system of public education is abolished;
if the present efficient health depart
ment is swept away and the islands
given over to plague, cholera and small
pox, America will not interfere. We are
through with it. The Filipino must look
out for himself And the American in
weston in the Philippine Islands, even if
he went there at Americas invitation,
must take his loss"
A move in SO extreme a direction
would, of course, be considered at once
by us, and the native government, what
evek its form, put on notice. But why
take chances on such an embarrassing
thing as intervention Nor would in
terventioR be as easy there as in Cuba.
The latter is at our southern door, with
in few hours hun by sea. The Philip
pines are on the other side Of the world,
with the broad Pacific stretching be-
tween us.
The Clark amendment came as sur
prise in the Senate, and was adopted
after but little discussion, and with re-
luctance. With more light ON it than
the Senate had, the House should sub
feet it to the fullest discussion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
The Lazy Tune,

The Lazy Tune.
De lazy time, it come along;
1t amt no regular kind O. song.
De melody is mighty small.
Oar mostly amt no, words at all.
De fiowin' brooks dat splash an shine
Dey seems to ketch it line by line
An spend de sunny afternoon
A-rippin' to dat lazy tune.
When FEBRUARY tries to smile
An initiate de April style
An busy sparrows on de wing
Chirps up an does DER bes' to sing,
De echoes soft, FUN everywhere,
Dey comes a murmurin' th'oo de air
An everybody, party soon,
Is j'inin' in dat lazy tune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
An Experiment.

An Experiment..
"John," said the thoughtful woman,
"get your overshoes. It's wet and
snowy"
81 haven't any overshoes"
"Take an umbrella, anyhow"
~ haven't any umbrella"
CAT least you'll wear an overcoat."
left it down town."
"Well, go ahead and see what hap
pens," she concluded in tone of patient
resignation. II have always been kind
of anxious to see how these unprepared-
ness ideas Of yours would work out"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Frank Avowal.

Frank Avowal.
II wish to marry your daughter" said
the straightforward young man.
"What do you wish me to do"
"Speak a good word for me-"
"My friend, I'd do anything in my
power for you. But if you realized how
little influence have with mother and
the girls, you'd realize that you are
playing mighty poor politics"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

Among those mentioned for Germany's
foreign secretary after the war is Count
Won Bernstorff. The time when a diplo-
matte post in America was not regarded
- of first importance is past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

Titles easily acquired are not appre-
ciated. William Waldorf Astor could
easily have been known as Colonel by
residing awhile in America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

Americas military aviation equipment
is at least large enough to call for in
vestigation. 1t is not indicated whether
the scrutiny should be conducted with
. telescope or microscope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

There will be much speaking between
now and June, but there is no fear that
the earlier flow Of thought will create
an oratorical drought at either conven-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

Navajo Indians recently abandoned an
uprising in Arizona. This should as
sure Henry Ford that peace is making
progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
Close Accountant.

Close Accountant.
GLOW much is beefsteak a pound?"
asked the man with the hurried manner.
The meat merchant told him and
added, Chow many pounds will you
haves"
81 don't want any. I wanted to ascer-
tain how much I am saving by eating
scrapple."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

Discussion Of the submarine question
indicates that March will come in like
lion unless merchantmen guarantee to
be lambs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

Only sympathy can now be extended
to sufferers in Europe. 1t is still pos
sible to relieve the sufferings Of the poor
at home who feel the pinch Of winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

Tho ground hog does not deserve to
be mentioned in the Same month with
q truth-teller like George Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

The demand for disarmament cannot
be interpreted as q peace move when it
b applied only to merchantmen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

New York's most prominent grand
opera stars are now engaged in a war
Of words. The press agent is managing
to remain neutral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

Students Of world affairs predict that
Belgium will eventually rise in pros
perity, even as she has risen in esteem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
WHAT THE GOVERNMENT Is DOING

Among Uncle Sans national "monu-
apart for the preserva-
n;,o.orr ton of natural wonder
spots and places of ma
OepoSlLS. tional interest-few are
as interesting, scientifically. as the
UNIQUE dinosaur national monument
only recently established in Utah as
the most remarkable deposit of fossil
bones of extinct reptiles known to
exist in the country. Some scientists
go even further and say that they are
the most remarkable known deposits
in the world.
In issuing the special proclamation
setting aside the dinosaur monument
President Wilson created a precedent.
Heretofore monuments have been
created only to preserve things OF
beauty or interest on the reserved
tracts. so that citizens may visit and
view them in place. The bones which
make the new monument of interest,
however. are buried in solid rock, and
but for the trained and inquisitive eye
of scientist would probably never
have been brought to light. AS place
ument probably will not be very popu-
lar. 1t will serve instead as valua-
BILE mine for various museums through
out the country-as sort OF extern
sion" monument, whose objects OF IN
terest will be taken almost to the doors
Of the people.
Plans for the administration and de-
velopment of the new wonderspot have
not been worked out yet, but that 1T
will be used for the benefit of museums
Is indicated by the fact that the only
work done so far toward the uncover
ing of fossils has been carried on by
representatives of the Carnegie Mu-
posits were discovered. in fact. by
Prof. E. B. Douglas of the Carnegie
Museum. who has had charge since,
under permit from the Secretary of the
Interior. of all exploration work
The dinosaur monument is located In
the Unita basin within fifteen miles of
Vernal. Utah. 1t comprises only eighty
acres. but into this small area-smaller
than the average farm-hundreds of
bodies of huge prehistoric animals were
washed by an ancient stream. accord
ing to scientists, and their skeletons
were preserved in the mud which
later hardened into rock.
Already the tract has yielded up the
almost perfect skeleton of the largest
brontosaurus known to science. an ami
NAL over eighty feet long and nearly
twenty feet high. that in life IDLY
weighed as much as half a dozen large
elephants. This and the other speci-
gone to the Carnegie Museum, but it is
probable that arrangements will soon
be made for some of the fossil treas
'ures still to be brought to light to be
housed in the great National Museum
in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

When man gets what he wanted he's
lucky if he doesn't put in a lot Of time
Wondering what he wanted with it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

Mention Of the Secretary Of Agricul-
sure for the war portfolio suggests turn
ing plowshares into swords.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
Forever Unfamiliar.

Forever Unfamiliar.
Though history itself repeats,
As has been mentioned by the wise,
Its tales Of victories or defeats
Still bring us sadness or surprise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
FIFTY YEARS AGO
IN THE STAR

Washington. washington. He
came, however. during the winter Of
1866 on matter of public business. and
his visit was thus noted in The Star
Of February II:
Gen. Robert E. Lee of Virginia is at
the Metropolitan Hotel. Since his name
was placed upon the register yester-
day quite a number of persons have
visited the hotel in hopes of getting
a look at the ex-general and of learn
ing something Of his movements He
has not gratified many Of them. but
has rather avoided the gaze of the
curious. and his movements are only
known to his immediate associates. He
was accompanied here by a gentleman
by the name of Moore. This morning
he was before the reconstruction COM
mittee for about two and a half hours,
and left tho Capitol for the Metropoli-
tan about 2:3o o'clock. Some few per-
sons, being aware that he was before
the committee. fingered around the
door of the committee room to get a
glimpse of him and followed him to
the sergeant-at-arms' ROOM A few
moments after he left the Capitol on
hind as he walked. which INCREASED to
quite an assemblage by the time he
reached his quarters"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
A Feuian Speech
by G. F. Train.

appeared on the rostrum on many occa-
tional. In The Star of February 49,
1866, is a news account of one of his
appearances at a Fenian demonstration
Train being a foremost worker in the
Irish cause in America The Star said
ION Saturday evening Seaton Hail.
corner of 9th and d Streets was crowd
ed in every part by Fenians and their
of the Fenian Sisterhood and several
members of Congress. The meeting
was for the purpose of taking some
action in relation to the outrages re-
Gently committed on American citizens
travelling in England and Ireland by
the government of Great Britain. At
7:30 o'clock the meeting was called to
Center Oulahan. George Francis Train
was called to the chair. Mr.. Train
was attired in his customary dark blue
coat with brass buttons. looked as wide
awake as ever and rather astonished
some of the Fenian brothers who had
hammer style of eloquence. On taking
the chair he spoke of this immense
meeting having been brought together
at four hours notice. and he noticed
present above twenty members of Con-
gress and other prominent persons. He
spoke Of the times of 1876. up to which
England had taxed us as fast as the
country was improved. until at last,
after King George had been asked for
representation, he answered by imposing
heavier taxes.
Then overheard went the tea and up
went the flag. (Uproarious applause
We whipped her then. and in 1872 they
thought to impress our sailors. and
again insulted us. when she was chas-
tised again. Since then they have at
tackled us through the newspapers.
What We now demand is that American
citizens shall be respected everywhere.
America was but a child then, but was
too grand for old England and kicked
her out of the country. (The speaker
illustrated the kicking process by such
q vigorous gesture that there was long
continued laughter and applause.) In
1872 this country. then but a boy. still
again kicked her out (another kick by
the speaker at the retreating form of
an imaginary lion. which brought down
the house.)"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
Holland League
Against War.

War;" or the "Nederlandische Anti-Oor-
lag Rad" A report recently pub
lished gives that association $1,000
members, divided among $50 local
groups. 1t holds reunions, publishes
pamphlets and disseminates bulletins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

In times past Uncle Sam was a pretty
poor hand at statistics. The country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

George Francis Train was a conspic
uous character around washington fift
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-16

timing. The size and lift Of the
valves. the cylinder bore and the
revolutions per minute. together with
numerous other factors determine the
valve timing. Take. for instance. the
intake valve. When piston "D' begins
to travel down a vacuum IL created. Al
This time the eNhaus valve must be
closed and the intake valve opened to
permit the gases being drawn into tho
cylinder AS the piston travels outward.
Az the crank pin passes through the arc
at the bottom centre the piston for a
time is at "A standstill However. the in
rushing gases will continue to flow into
the cylinder until piston ~ egins TO
travel upward on compression. The IN
take valve should close AT a point when
the piston on compression would tend to
force out the gases already in the
cylinder. 1t is desired that the cylinder
receive rs large "A volume OF gas az Is
possible to obtain. Tho new gases being
drawn in by the suction OF the piston
attain a certain velocity and for this
reason the intake valve Is held open
as long as possible.
The piston on the upward stroke COM
presses his charge from atmospheric
pressure to that of about siNty-fve
pounds. As the piston again reaches top
centre OF compression the spark II timed
to ignite the charge which, in burning
and expanding. forces the piston out
ward on the firing stroke, As the piston
travels outward on the hring stroke
the preSsur Is reduced, the effective
pressure being exerted on the piston
during the early part OF the stroke The
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-16
BEALL TAKES TROPHY
ON PINEHURST LINKS
Defeats Hartwell 3 and | in
Final Round of Mid-A
Tourney.

PrNEHrRsr. y. G., April l5-E. G.
Beall. Uniontown. Pa. won the presi-
dents trophy to-day In tho annual mid
April golf tournament. He defeated c.
A. Hartwell, Country Club OF Brookline.
In the eighteen hole final by 3 and l.,
Bea won the second hole in 5 altar
halvinG the first in &, He lost the third
and fourth to 3 each. one under par.
lie won the fourth In a 4. one under par
His opponent Won the sixth with "a I. The
seventh war played badly by both. After
taking six to reach the green Beall holed
from the edge. winning =. TO s. The
eighth and ninth were played indiiier-
entity. each winning one. and the match
turned all square with medal scores OF
about 40 for both.
Coming In Reall won the n-st three
holes in 5. 4. 4. but lost the thirteenth
to a par I. The fourteenth was halved
In 3. Beall drove the fifteenth. and his
opponent was in the wooos. but came out
on the green and holed for q 3. Beall
losing when he look 3 puts. Beall won
the sixteenth and seventeenth In par.
I and 3. and the match was his.
and /. The summary:
First Sixteen-E. G Heal. Uninntown.
heat c, A. Hartweli. G.. {. of Brookilne, :
and I.
beaten Eight. $, Danforth. North
Fork: beat r, N, Hunter. Stanton Heights,
8 and 3
winners second sisteen-spencer Waters
Apawamis.
Third-Dr. r.. W. bush. Southern Pines.
FOURTH, T. Newton, Tuxedo.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-16
ORDER o. FIRING. i-2-4.3

turn the valve to its seat quickly when
the point of the cam leaves the roller
One may readily note the order Of firing
of cylinders by observing the action Of
the intake valves or the exhaust valvos,
II II Is |. ., Z, 5. No. 7 valve vii, ar-
tiate trst, No, = next, No. 4 next and
No. 3 last.
In timing the valves Of n four cylinder
motor II is necessary only to time the
intake and exhaust valve of one cylinder.
cam shafts are constructed So that tim
ing Of the other cylinders would he the
same as that OF the frs'
When the f'ywhcel Is marked indi-
eating the points OF opening and closing
Of the valves II is an easy matter to
determine the top centre or bottom CEN
ire Of the piston and then give the
necessary lead to the valve. II the n.y.
wheel is 81 In a position wher" the ex-
haust valve should open the timing gear
Il may he turned in position, SO that
cam "F' will he about to raise the valve
litter "R.' Likewise the intake valve
may he timed by setting Of gear "A"
The design OF the cams should take care
At point "R" * shown "A slight clearance
between tho valve stem and tho valve
litter This clearance is necessary 4,
allow fnr tine expansion of tho metal
when heated. otherwise when the motor
Is hot the valve will be unseatcd
due 10 the clongation OF the valve stem.
Likewise II too much clearance is per
mitted at these points the iift of the
valve will be lessened and the exact
opening and closing points disturbed.