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The Poliomyelitis Epidemic.

Although New York's epidemic of
poliomyelitis continues it is evident
~ beginning to wanc. There is, to be
sure, daily grist of new cases, dis
tressingly high, and the deaths continue,
but the death rate is slowly but steadily
dropping, having been reduced within
few days from % to % per cent, and
the measures adopted for thorough
ducing results in general improvement
in the sanitation
That this disease is borne by dust is
the prevalent theory, though some hold
that it can be communicated only by di-
rect personal contact. The dust theory
has more believers for the reason that
cases have developed in which, so far
as can be ascertained. there has been
no direct contact throughout the period
of supposed incubation of the germ,
which ranges apparently from FIVE to ten
DAYS Herein lies one of the gravest
difficulties in the fight against the
plague of paralysis, that the exact course
of the disease development is unknown.
Fighting almost in the dark, the au-
thorIties of New York, aided by the fed
eral health service, are nevertheless
making appreciate Roadway. They have
instituted a system of street flushing
nightly in the affected districts, and
have started vigorous crusade against
the fonling of the public ways. Many
arrests have been made for violations Of
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the sanitary regulations, in the hope of
teaching the lesson that these rules are
for the public welfare and not merely
for the restriction of the individual.
Cases continue to develop here and
there in different parts of the country,
but if it were not for the New York
outbreak they would scarcely be noted,
save by the statisticians of the public
health service. 1t is too early to de-
termine whether the heavy exodus of
children from the stricken city has had
the effect of spreading the disease.
Quarantine measures against New York
have been adopted here and there, but
not to any general degree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-11

bull moosery in Louisiana respecting
either local or national issues; and out
side of his home state Col. Parker is
known politically only as protege of
than its source. Now that Col. Parker
has parted company with his sponsor
and mentor, can he hope to accomplish
anything politically beyond keeping
within the radius of the limelightf
The democratic managers are playing
for the discontinued bull moose vote.
They missed their first play, which was
to secure, if possible, the nomination of
Mr.. Roosevelt by the republicans. They
would have rejoiced greatly at that. As
they believed, that nomination would
give Mr.. Wilson an easy victory. Now
their play is to persuade the bull moosers
that they were betrayed at Chicago, and
have an opportunity to get even either
by voting for Mr.. Wilson. or for man
of their own number as their president
tial nominee
When Col Parker reaches New York
he should run down to Oyster Bay and
pay his respects to his friend and for
mer patron. Though parted in purpose
now. they are probably still kindly af-
fected toward each other, and could en-
ploy an hour or two together in pleas
ant conversation about bird life in
Louisiana and the effect of gulf breezes
on the human system.
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Villa Menacing Again.

Many varying reports have been re-
ceived during the past few weeks re-
garding the condition and the position
of Villa. for whose punishment Gen.
Pershing's expedition was sent into Mex
leo some months ago. He has been de-
ciared hopelessly crippled. His death
has been reported several times. 1t has
been stated that he was convalescent and
again that he was never injured. At
present there seems to be little doubt
that Villa has survived all the perils of
his pursuit, and is at present in good
health and engaged in a campaign of
recruiting obviously designed to cause
embarrassment to the de facto govern
ment of Mexico and to the United States.
If Villa is coming north toward the
border, recruiting his army as he moves,
drawing forces from the Carranza
ranks, he is likely to give serious trou-
BILE. If half of the reports from Mexico
are true Villa has little difficulty in
drawing to his side troops from the
regular army of Mexico. These sol
diers transfer their allegiance lightly.
They are at heart bandits themselves.
even when they wear the uniform-if
the garb of the average Mexican soldier
can be called uniformed the estab-
iished government.
1t is significant that when Villa came
north the other day one of his first
train, and he Immediately proclaimed
the fact broadcast. with the effect that
there was a prompt rallying to his
standard from all sides. The pay of
the Mexican soldiers is said to be heav-
lily in arrears, and the prospect of
share of the cash looted from the gov
eminent overcame the loyalty of even
the governments own troops.
If Villa succeeds in striking the Dor
der with considerable force he will
be in position to cause the gravest
anxiety both to the United States and
to Mexico. The present disposition of
the de facto government is to throw
upon this country the responsibility for
preventing raids, notwithstanding the
suggestion in the latest note from Car
rama of willingness to cooperate. If
the Carranza forces are weakened by
Villas attacks and allurements he will
hardly be in a position to conduct an
effective campaign against him. 1t is
evident that the Mexican problem has
by no means been solved.
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Making the Tail the Kite.
This is from New Orleans

John n. Parker. vice presidential
nominee of the progressive party. prob
ably will preside at the meeting of
loyal progressives to be held in New
York in August. As the recognized
leader of the party now, it is asserted.
he will insist on the preservation of
the progressive party and all it stands
for. Mr.. Parker was pleased today at
the action of Indiana and Illinois pro
gressives, and expects every state in the
Union to take similar action. He gave
out the statement issued by the Michi-
gan progressive state committee in vot-
ing to continue the progressive organi-
zation and said that he expected the
eastern states to take similar action
u is believed here that Parker will be
the progressive nominee for President"
"As the recognized leader of the party
nor," Col. Parker should be advanced
from the place of vice presidential can
d:da.e TO that of presidential candidate
Of the bull moosers. His present posi-
ton is awkward, and borders really on
The ridiculous; and so earnest and de
termined man is entitled to a shift.
Let him be clothed with all the author
ity and dignity associable with his de
sires and purposes.
The situation plainly shows the plight
% those bull moosers who have refused
% follow Mr.. Roosevelt into the Hughes
camp. They have turned in this direc-
ton and that in search of leader. but
in vain. In states where there will he a
contest worthy the name between the
old parties the honor of heading a bull
moose presidential ticket has gone beg
ginz.
Suppose Col. Parker accepts it. What
strength will he give the ticket any
wheref None whatever in his own state
seeause only last April he stood for gov.
ernor ON bull moose ticket and was
overwhelmingly defeated. There Is nc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-11
The Compensation Bill.

If the routine of the House of Rep
resentatives is not disarranged tomor-
row the McGillicuddy bill to establish
an effective system of government com
pensation for injuries suffered by fed
eral employees will stand as unfinished
business, having been left over from a
previous calendar Wednesday," This
bill represents most careful study of
the governments obligation to care for
its workers. 1t is regarded as a scien-
tifc measure and should be passed as it
stands
The United States has been derelict
in this matter of providing compensa-
ton for its injured workers. 1t is not
as far advanced in this respect as many
of the states. There is measure of
workmen's compensation on the statute
books, but it is not fully equitable or
effective, and the pending bill is de-
signed to correct it and apply its pro-
visions to all classes of government
workers. Until this new measure is
adopted it can be truly said that prac-
tically the United States has no work
mems compensation system worthy of
the name.
The enactment Of this law has been
pledged by the political party now
dominant in Congress. Failure to pass
it is sure to react upon that party. The
opportunity is at hand tomorrow in the
House to make good on formal pledge
the fulfllment of which is demanded by
the claims of humanity if not by the
dictates of politics.
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The Evening Star Newspaper Company
18th st. and Pennsylvania Avenue
Shouting and Voting.

What is the value of hula ba loo in a
presidential campaign' How much care
should campaign managers take against
being misled by the gathering of enor
nous crowds and the acclaim accorded
the larger political figures as they ap-
pear on the stump'
Some weeks before the meeting of
the two Chicago conventions. Mr. Roose-
welt made flying trip to Detroit and
addressed an assemblage which for size
and enthusiasm had seldom been eaualed
in the northwest. He was in his most
militant and aggressive mood. Thunders
of applause greeted everything he said.
So encouraged were his friends and he
himself by the reception, his nomina-
tion for President by the republicans
was freely predicted. In Henry Ford's
own town, according to this view. he had
put to sleep the whole millenniahstic
propaganda.
But Mr.. Roosevelt was not nominated
by the republicans. Michigan did not
est echo of the Detroit demonstration
was heard at the republican convention.
Nor was millennialism Endorsed there.
Henry Ford and Theodore Roosevelt
were alike without influence respecting
either ticket or platform.
Yesterday, on a flying trip shrewdly
planned, the President appeared in De-
troit and addressed meeting rivaling
in size and hearty greeting the Roose-
welt meeting. Holding views the very
opposite of Mr.. Roosevelt's, he pro-
claimed them with great earnestness,
and the crowd received them with every
show of approval. That the President
was heartened we may all believe. Why
nots He is a novice in politics by com
parison with Mr. Roosevelt; and vet the
veteran and master politician was heart
ened-and misled.
A campaign of intense and extraordi-
nary interest is opening. Every speaker
Of note and power will find his voice
and use it. Wilson, Bryan, Clark and
others on the one side, and Hughes,
Roosevelt, Taft, Root, Borah. Lodge and
others on the other side, will address
multitudes and secure rapt attention.
The people are stirred. No section ex-
cept the lower south, where the demo
Gratis in every campaign have a.walk-
away, will be left uncultivated by the
national campaign managers.
And yet what about November. Who
may say at this time what polling day
will show! How will the hullabaloo
capitalize at the polls' How many men
may shout under one influence and vote
under another! How many will return
home from meeting under the spell
of some famous orator. and vet emerge
from the spell before election day, and
on that day vote against all that orator
had recommended,
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While Capt. Koeng is being congratu
lated on bringing over his merchant sub
marine in safety, English and French
commanders are no doubt being admon
ished not to let 1t occur again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-11

Fears that American popularity will
be diminished in Europe after the war
may be groundiess Already some of
the European capitals are frankly ad-
hitting that the loss of American tour
ist patronage is matter of some an
noyance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILASDER JOHNSON.
Accidents of Etiquette.

Circumstances that in themselves
seem trivial" remarked the philosopher
"may mold the destinies of all society"
yes" replied the precise person al
shudder to think Of what we might be
enduring if some British king had in
advertently set the fashion of eating
with his knife"
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The moth came round and with dismay
Exclaimed. "Where's the S. P. c. AZ
I've hunted far. I've hunted near
In corners dusty, dark and drear
And famished still, / say. oh. where
Is my accustomed bill of fareT
Where once l dined and took my rest
In paper bag or cedar chest.
The stress of hunger through me stirs
What has become of Mabefs fursi
"Ah, they were luscious, ripe and fine.
I'd summon all my kin to dine,
And every year with joy we'd note
A new luxurious table d'hote.
The day is hot. But what cares she
So long as she is cheating met
The world is surely going wrong.
She wears her fufs all summer @Rgl"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-11

The assemblage of Taft. Roosevelt
and Hughes on the same speakers plat
form would constitute historic occa-
sion which should inspire Maine to turn
out a record breaking audience.
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A Thing of Surprise.

Opinions differ" remarked the mu-
scum guide as to what period this ex-
-tinct animal belongs to-"
"That animal doesn't belong to any
period" commented the grammarian
at belongs to an exclamation point"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-11

Baltimore is welcoming the Elks,
grateful, no doubt, that they are not
fashion as they might if they were bull
moose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-11

Fish not seen for many years on the
Atlantic coast are reappearing in great
numbers. Even the inhabitants of the
ocean are finding their customs disar-
ranged in the vast upheaval of war.
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MartyrdOm.

"Mrs. Fluffer says her social duties
leave her scarcely any time for rest"
"Yes," replied Miss Cayenne. "She is
one of the unfortunate people who re-
gard being frivolous as one of the most
serious things in life"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-11

Now and then Sing Sing prisoner
hides out and tries to escape as if he
were an old fashioned convict without
the advantages of prison reform.
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Illusion.

"Bliggins is an impressive sort,of per
SON."
"Yes. He's one of those people who
manage to have a superior manner mis-
taken for superior mind"
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Quick Change.

By his versatile way
Calculations are vexed.
He's a bandit one day
And general the next.
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Submarine navigation has developed
to such an extent that it might be made
useful in exterminating the man eating
shark.
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Carranza will at least be expected to
make his subordinates keep quiet while
he negotiates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-11

The infant paralysis germ is a com
man foe, presenting no considerations
Of national or international politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-11

The "U" in ''U- boat" sometimes stands
for "unexpected."
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Nobody wasted any time writing ain
demoriam" poetry about Villa
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-03-02
Each Episode Suggested by Prominent Author
Sterilization by HUGH WEIR and JOE BRANDT
Produced by the Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Copyright companyl
SYNOPSIS.

Dudley Larnigan, district attorney, be-
cause of his fight on the vice and liquor
trusts, is killed by an agent Of secret
society, the committee of fifteen. The
fight is continued by his son. Bruce, who
Is elected district attorney. When Larnigan
saves the children of one OF the conspira-
tors this man agrees to expose the trust
and is murdered. Dorothy Maxwell, whose
father Is head of the insurance trust,
over the dictaphone hears Of plot to kill
Larnigan, with whom she is in love- She
warns him, he escapes. and two more of
the conspirators are killed. When Bruce
Larnigan goes to Chicago to fight the
grain trust he is assaulted and thrown
overheard. He is rescued by his brother
Tom, who takes up the fight. Dodson,
head of the grain trust, fearing exposure,
kills himself. Tom Larnigan opens fight
on the textile trust. Ayres, the head of
the trust, in an effort to kill Tom, kills
his own son. Tom, Ben Travers and Ste.
vcns go after the railroad monopoly. An
attempt is made to wreck the special train
on which Tom and Ben travel. When
Kitty Rockford, the railroad president 8
daughter is saved by Tom and Ben the
railroad president declares he'll help ex-
pose the grafters. The conspirators next
plan to involve this country in war in
order to sell munitions. Bean. an inven-
tor, makes machine to blow up an In
termed warship. Tom Larnigan gets Bean
drunk. He gives away the plot, and Car
ney. another of the graft conspirators, is
killed
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-03-02


district attorney Of New York, and it
would be strange thing if we couldn't
put these two sons of his out of the
running!'
Stone was smiling as he made his
way to the home of Roger Maxwell,
head of the Insurance Trust and the
father of Dorothy Maxwell, the girl
whom both Stone and Bruce Larnigan
loved. Dorothy alone knew the truth
concerning Stone, and though she loved
Bruce, and hated Stone, she was con-
strained to silence because she knew
that her father was in Stones power:
that he was deeply involved in the
criminal Vaccinations of the gang that
the Larnigans had sworn to run to
earth. Stone had threatened, more
than once. that If she betrayed him he
would see to it that her father was
ruined, and she had, therefore, had to
be content with doing what she could
In secret to help Bruce. And in this,
for some time, she had had the aid OF
Kitty Rockford, her best friend, whose
betrothal to Tom Larnigan Dorothy ex-
pected to be announced at any time.
Dorothy saw Stone come in: she
s-~~-- Ah~< al~Aohw -uu,hn~ NJ othos
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-03-02

a burglar, trying to get into his rooms!
Treachery was the very breath of life
to Stone.
II caught burglar for you, Mr.
Stone," said Tom, when he saw Stone
returning, with two or three of the en-
ployees of the house. Hes tied up in
there!"
"Good work. said Stone The man
had missed his vocation; anyone who
had seen him then, and had known,
too, what his real plan would have
been, would have been convinced of
that. In him IL great actor was lost to
the stage. He concealed his fury, his
dismay at the sight of Tom Larnigan,
who had once more escaped. Tom had
been too much for Dunn, that was all.
Down in the coal country Dorothy
and Kitty saw much of the misery in
evitably attendant upon a strike. The
miners were grim and determined; GER
tain elements among them had begun
to riot and to try to destroy the prop
erty of the mining companies. The mi
litia and the state police suppressed all
violence ruthlessly, but the temper of
the men was growing uglier, and there
could be no doubt that, sooner or later,
they would organize and seek to settle
the matters in a pitched battle.
But the two girls, although they saw
much that was of vital interest, did
not, for a long time, discover where
Tom Larnigan was, nor what he was
doing. Tom, as matter Of fact, knew
that he could not hope to accomplish
much unless he was able to discredit
Weisner. 1t was Weisners claim that
the shortage of coal, and the resultant
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-03-02
The Temper of the Miners Daily Was
Growing Uslier.

The Temper Of the Miners Daily Was
Growing Uslier.
high prices in the cities, were charge
able to the strikers, and this had done
much to infame public opinion against
the men. Tom, on the other hand, was
sure that Weisner was resorting to an
old trick, and holding back great re.
serves of coal.
So he was making his hunt off the
beaten path, looking daily, for some
evidence that would support his belief,
since he knew that guess, no matter
how close it might prove to be to the
truth, would be useless against such
enemies.
And one day, on specially built sid
ing, he found a long string of coal cars.
fully loaded. There was proof Of the
most glaring sort that he had been
right, for, across the track, shanty
had been built by tracklayers-r right in
the path of the loaded cars! Tom be-
gan at once to take notes and photo
graphs and in this occupation Weisner
surprised him.
"Who are you? What right have
you got to come butting ing" asked
Tom, angrily, when Weisner began to
abuse him.
"I'll tell you who / am-and in a
hurry!'' said Weisner, with an oath.
| Pm Weisner-the boss of this whole
country, and don't you forget it,"
Toms anger was too strong for his
J discretion In moment he and Weis-
ner were graphing, in primitive, saw
age combat. Tom, with a fair field.
could have killed his opponent but
| some OF Weisners henchmen hurried
I to his assistance. and i'll few minutes
/ Tom, unconscious and bound. was
| thrown into the tool shanty. Weisner.
raging, went up the hill along which
the siding ran, and stopped at the top.
where the first car stood. Suddenly
an evil light came into his eyes.
HE wants the coal moved, does he?"
he snarled. "Well-moved it shall BET
At once he sprang to the car. I'M
coupled it. and began to try to move
it. so that. getting on the grade. it
would roll down upon the shanty by
the force OF gravity.
And at the same moment Dorothy
Maxwell who CHANGED to be within
hearing, understood his purpose. and
suspecting that Tom was in the shan
ty. ran desperately toward it. The
car gained momentum; Dorothy saw
that she would he too late. But Kitty
Rockford, nearer the bottom of the hill.
understood Dorothy's frantic gestures
She ran toward the shanty, not
knowing what she would see, but real
izing that there was some danger fol
some one inside. since she could sec
the car racing down. And just IL
time. she dragged Tom outside-ant
moment later the car ploughe6
through the frail structure. smashing
it to kindling wood.
The two girls freed Tom And theI
they saw II group Of men gathered OF
. the hill about half way up. Tom wen
up: he returned. sober faced. in few
moments.
.'Weisner's foot caught as he started
, the car-caught in the brake" he said
9 HE was dragged along and killed" 4
Tom could not avert much of tn
t trouble that followed but We;sner'
death and the government acton tina
followed Toms report brought abou
e speedy settlement of the strife An,
one more name was crossed off tn
i original list OF fifteen.
n TEpisode No. 9 Next WeAk.)
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-03-02
MRS. CHRIS NELSON

Mrs. Chris Nielsen of York, Neb-s
raska, the wife Of ours formers
butter maker of the Extra Cream
cry Company's plant. made this of-s
flee pleasant call last we.ak andl
reports that they are doing we'll
in their new home and that
Chris likes his Location.
Chris friends here Will be
glad to hear from him.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-03-02

has got. to stopv' said Stan
ford Stone, with grim mean
ing in his tone. every time
these Larnigans escape from your
traps. I'm beginning to think that you
forget that I'm in position to en-
force the orders give you"
''Well-I got an idea," said Dunn at
looks good. Beams sore-he's afraid
be won't get any more money. He
thinks Tom Larnigan put over some
thing pretty raw, and he's got it in for
him. So here's the lay out. Bean says
that if he can get into the Larnigans'
fat he can fix things SO that anyone
who goes inside the front door will
never come out again! l say-its
worth while. Let him make good"
Dunn went off to find Bean. And an
hour OF SO later he telephoned to Stone.
Beams been there-and you never
saw a prettier job!' he reported, en-
Enthusiastically. "Hes got the whole
place wired--and every wire leads to
some expl0sive!'
Fine work." said Stone. 81 bslieve
you've got them this time, Dunn. Well
we got Dudley Larnigan when he was