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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-11

I'm Biblical times, when a king
was born, or a great battle
won or lost, the news was
called forth from the housetops,
% that all might hear the tidings
Of defeat or victory. Today, the
head of famous research insti-
tute announces by a radio broad
cast to the whole United States.
that one particularly furtive and
deadly microbe has been at last
tracked down and captured.
And surely few events were
ever more worthy Of being called
out aloud to the whole world;
few battles whose effects have
surpassed this scientific victory,
where our weapons were micro
scopes and test-tubes, and our
enemy so small that he had to
be magnified a thousand times be-
fore he could even be seen.
For this ultra-microscopic mis-
creant, who has at least been put
under arrest, is no other than the
well known and badly wanted"
Bacillus Pneumonsintes or lung
burner" alias 1.-THE Flu" a NTH.
Srto uncatchable enemy of man.
kind.
With the aid Of his two allies,
Lobar and Bronchial Pneumonia,
he has been one of the greatest
destroyers of human life in re-
cent years, not even excluding
war. For science could not catch
sight of him, and hence could not
tell how to catch him and bar
him out of the civilized world, as
has been done with many Of his
less elusive brethren.
EHORN SAMSONS.
AS long as a germ can remain
invisible, we are in about the
position of a blindfolded man try
ing to hit a mosquito with a
broomstick. We may land on him
occasionally, but we cannot be at
oil sure about 1t.
Once we catch sight Of him,
however, and get copies of his
bacteriologic -fingerprints, it is
not often very long before we
have devised exactly the kind of
fly swatter Sneeded for him, and
this is the first step toward his
eradication.
BY thus following the ever
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measure of success. One method,
that of keeping the room tempera-
ture at a high degree, with the
windows wide open to assure plenty
of fresh air, seemed to bring bet
ter results than the average; other
than this we know nothing and
found nothing. When an effort
was made deliberately to transmit
the flue to volunteers, the expert.
ment failed completely.
This is now explained by the
new discovery, by the fact that
the bacillus disappears COM
pletely from the body Of It's vic
tim within thirty-six hours. So
that cases seen later than that
in' the disease would not show it.
This also is one Of the reasons
why the germ has escaped de-
lection for so long. 1t was one Of
the most bewildering, battling
problems that has faced science in
recent years. s
And now this uncertain cropping
for a foe we could not see bids
fair to be changed into a direct
concentrated attack upon him in
broad daylight, with no time or
effort lost, and with precisely the
weapons he breads the most.
GREAT STEP FORWARD.
Should this treatment be soon
developed-and it is almost certain
that 1t will be-the two investi-
gators who made the initial step
will be able to join that group of
benefactors of mankind which is
headed by Jenner and Pasteur.
The danger from which they
will have delivered US is not, Of
course, SO menacingly constant as
was smallpox, and the methods
they have used are based upon the
theory evolved by the great French
scientists; but the influenza, when
1t came, seemed to sweep down
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of war, it proceeded to turn them
into literal funeral pyres.
The death rate in our training
camps at home was far higher
than in the general population
outside, estimates ranging from
double to quadruple.
The most lamentable feature of
the scourge was its pitiless now
ing down by tens Of thousands Of
the flower Of our young manhood.
For once pestilence was cruel as
war.
If the coming vaccine or serum
shall be able to lift from our ma
tional future the haunting cloud
Of a possible return of this whirl-
wind Of destruction and agony,
it's value viii be beyond posi-
bility Of counting. Truly a IA
tons scientists are one of its
greatest and most powerful as
sets.
Copyright 1898. BY Woods Hutchinson.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-11

In front of the mansion stands
a large medieval church, the in
terror of which is impenetrably
dark. A little rocky island juts
out from the sea across from the
village, protecting fits harbor
against the raids of the stormy
tides.
VISITORS ARE RARE.
The village folk adore their
"Thita." The fishermen are
naturally proud of their royal
resident. Never before has their
village harbored such eminent
guests. The King himself visited
her last summer, and, noblesse
oblige. later sent Royal guard"
to salute her dethroned maJestey
daily.
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famous germ theory of Pasteur.
we have gradually routed one
after another of the great infec-
tions and made them shorn Samp-
sons indeed; but there remains "a
little group of willful germs" who
have so far evaded US.
It is a case Of the survival of the
slimmest, for nearly all Of them
seemed to pass right through the
finest of filters, and to be so small
. that they escape the "eye" of even
the strongest microscope, and
therein lies their immunity from
destruction at our hands.
The most deadly of these filter
passing" microbes, as they are
called, is smallpox, but by the
greatest good fortune an almost
perfect preventive was found by
Jenner over century ago.
We have not had similar good
luck with any of the others, how
ever, and these have come to claim
a steadily increasing percentage in
the total death rate.
This is not because they are
more frequent and widespread in
their attacks than before, but be-
cause we do not know just how to
fight them, as we do the other in
fections, scientifically.
DISEASES BEATEN.
We have to let them run their
normal course and trust largely to
luck and the law of averages, in.
stead of being able to break up
their onslaught at the very begin
ming, or even prevent 1t completely.
Smallpox, diphtheria and typhoid,
which formerly ranked among the
highest causes of death at their
special ages, have been reduced to
comparative insignificance, because
we know how to fight them, but
the most wrongly despised measles,
about whose causal germ we are
still in the dark, now looms upon
the percentage tables like a dwarf
amidst a group of fallen giants.
What the influenza can do when
it gets started was all too clearly
proved in 1918. Out of a total of
over $4,000 deaths from disease in
our wartime American army. $4,000
were due to the "flu" alone, and
$4,000 more were claimed by its
followers, the bronchial and Iobar
forms Of pneumonia--in all, nearly
50 per cent of the total.
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The Uncertain Cropping for Foe We Could Not See
Bids Fair to Be Changed Into Direct Concer1-
trated Attack Upon Him, With No Time
or Effort Lost, and With Precisely
the Weapons He breads Most"

Next In deadliness came tuber.
culosis, with nearly 1900 deaths,
and then, with q total of 1870
fatalities, came measles! Last
among the major causes of death
came almost 1000 cases Of cerebro-
spinal meningitis, about whose
spread we know very little, al
though we possess an antitoxin,
while the three classic" scourges,
typhoid, diphtheria and smallpox,
accounted for only 227. lit and IA
deaths, respectively.
SAME RATE HOLDS GOOD.
And these proportions hold good
comparatively in civilian life as
well.
OF course, 1918 was an epidemic
year for the flu-but epidemics
of smallpox, typhoid, diphtheria
and yellow fever seldom happen
nowadays. thanks to the advance
of science.
This one uncomfortable disease
Gf its two "follow-ups" are in
cluded as part Of it) took nearly
five times as many lives in the
camps as did all other natural
causes put together, and about
forty-five times as many as the
"big three" of the comfortable
pestilences combined.
At present influenza has sub.
sided, but when it comes again,
history will repeat itself, and
thousands. yes, millions. of lives
will be taken. unless we have
meanwhile devised some adequate
method of protection against it.
And now we think that we
have caught the criminal; If we
have, his doom ought soon be
sealed. Small wonder that DR..
Simon Flexner, head of the
splendid Rockefeller Institute.
where the germ was discovered.
broadcasted the discovery over the
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one-fifth more than her war IA
talities. Germany's toll has been
estimated at 100000: Frances at
100000, though neither have pub
lished full official lists as yet.
England's official report is
5000, Hollands 10000, Switzer-
lands q 900, and so on through,
until Europe's total runs well up
toward two millions, though few
of the official reports are yet COM
plete because the reporting ma
chinery has not recovered from
the dislocations of war.
ASIA'S FIGURES.
Russia would be good for an
other million, but the most strik-
ing figures come from Asia. Take
British India, which almost alone
has adequate reporting machinery
In that vast continent. When the
preliminary returns came in a
couple of years ago they gave the
astonishing figures Of over two
million deaths from influenza.
But now that all the returns are
in and counted the death roll
stands at the appalling figure Of
four million, nine hundred and
thirty thousand!
And all China. Malaysia, and
Siberia yet to hear from, to say
nothing Of the whole Dark Cont
nent, save, just as q straw, lao, 900
deaths in the small Cape Colony
and South African Union.
1t would hardly be unreasonable
to expect, when all the returns are
in from all the continents, a total
world mortality of some fifteen
millions, or close upon the entire
battle deaths Of the world war.
Nor Is even this the worst Of
the ravages Of the pestilence,
from the point of view Of racial
vigor and national future.
FUNERAL PYRES.
The quality Of the deaths was
even more disquieting and de-
plorable. Early in it's course the
pest, as the writer pointed out
and the official report now con-
firms, showed a special tendency
l.. s.5n.,nYar xz,Ithin fha hadiaa If
Young adults" And finding
groups or ''clupaps" of it's faVarits
fuel piled and crowded t0getheP
In camps by the stern necessities
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BY this time the two menacing
guards are close at your sides.
But the Spanish detective has
never seen an American passport
and remains unconvinced.. He
shows an inclination to invite the
visitor to follow him to the police
station.
HOUSE UNHEATED.
Fortunately had a certain
card in my possession. I showed
it to the detective and its effect
was magical. Alphabetically and
smilingly, he and the two guards
bowed themselves away. The
card bore the following name:
Count Theobold de West
phalen."
Count Westphalen is the aide
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length and breadth Of the United
States.
ALMOST HELPLESS.
Small wonder that the news
was cabled around the world, APP
peared one evening under a spe-
cial heading in most Of the Euro
pean newspapers, and was edi.
torially discussed from all its
angles by scientific experts for
the next ten days. If success
full, this investigation probably
marks the acquisition Of a scien-
tific -stranglehold on almost the
last Of the great epidemics which
afflict mankind.
We can do little for the cure Of
either the plague, or cholera, or
typhus. once 1t has attacked a
patient. though scientists have
heroically offered up their lives
in the search: but we do know
how to prevent their spread from,
case to case. and thus can pre-
vent great epidemics.
Against influenza. however,
we were almost as helpless as
were the prevaccination genera
tons against smallpox. Robust
physique was no guard against
it-rather the contrary, in fact;
while the weak and ailing might
escape untouched. General living
conditions seemed to have but
the slightest effect upon its fire.
quency. and. once attacked, we
could do little except hope for
the best.
CROPPING IN DARK.
The amazing diversity of treat
ments attempted showed how
wildly we are cropping in the
dark; everything, from doses #
YARDS, "swamp-root," and forty
rod" to the most advanced scien-
tific technique for pneumonia, were
tried-and with about an equal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-11

Visitors are as rare in Lee
queitio as fish are common.
From the proprietor to the maid
of the village inn everybody is
anxious to know your business.
The policeman in the square fol-
lows your steps with an uneasy
mind. Nonchalantly you walk
past the former Empress resi-
dence. The gate to the little
garden Is wide open. You walk
back with the intention OF enter
ing through it.
But suddenly from an adjoin-
ing house some excited black
uniformed figures appear They
had been caught mapping at
glass of wine. these Spanish
guardians of Her Majesty. In
the drizzling rain and cold wind,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-11

WISH ED
HER ONCE
Former Consort of
Austrian is Located
BY Correspondent
I'm a Secluded Fish
ing Village.

de-camp of Her Majesty, Empress
Zita. He is a most genial per-
son, speaks English fluently and
without an accent. He received
me cordially.
No sooner did I cross the
threshold Of Empress Zita's resi-
dence than I was shocked to dis
cover that it was extremely cold
in the house. The count was
rubbing his hands to keep warm,
The house was completely un-
heated. And / was asked to keep
my overcoat on.
'But how does her majesty
and the children live here7" !
asked in amazement.
The answer that 1t has been
cold only for a short time was
unsatisfactory. But one could
not push the subject. It was
clear that It was a case OF neces-
sity and not of choice. and that
If she could afford it, Empress
Zita would select better quar-
tiers. The house was not built
for winter use and Is not sup
piled with any heating system.
The owner objected to the install
lation of stoves.
OUT OF POLITICS.
Her majesty was indisposed
and could not be seen. but Count
Westphalen is glad to transmit
any message and convey Her
Majesty's answer. Empress Zita
is emphatically out of politics.
She is still in deep mourning for
her husband and is devoting her
self exclusively to the education
of her children. In some sub
jects she instructs them herself.
Two little white-haired Princes.
about six or seven years old. sud-
denly appeared on the scene and
quickly withdrew, but they stayed
sufficiently long to show one why
Zita needs no entertainment. Sur
rounded by her eight boys and
girls, she has plenty to do.
Up to November she could be
seen bathing on the beach adj
joining her present residence.
She frequently goes out for a
walk and attends regularly church
services. But the rest Of this
world is by her forgotten. Her
children and her religion alone
interest her. TO the villagers
she is sweet and gracious like
a nun, and they all love her.
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two guards quickly adjust their
rifles and gait, and resume their
long neglected pacing forward
and backward. CThe Spanish
royal guards. looking like armed
brigands, always walk in pairs.)
A third figure, small, wearing a
black cap and badly worn plain
clothes, plucks up enough cour-
age to approach the disturber.
It is the detective.
He gesticulates generously, but
speaks neither French nor Eng
fish. 1t is easy, however, to guess
what he wants. He demands
your passport. But one is temp
ted to let him make his wish
clear. Finally. he will pull out a
little book and pointing to it ask
for similar one.
Evening star., 1923-10-14

These twins.
Alexander an d
Henry Clarkson
of Chicago. are so
nearly alike that
only their parents
c a n t Ii them
apart. There is
only one diff er-
ence; one of them
is left-handed.
And. also. their
tastes, talents and
habits are similar.
Both show artistic
ability. and the
pictures are twin
paintings painted
by twins"
q uticrwua,f \ ndrTw u,l
Evening star., 1923-10-14

Many miles from the White
House. Joseph Tumulty, once
private secretary to President
Wilson. enjoys his vacation on
the golf links at Lake Placid.
q TmIrrwnml y Underwood
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DEMOCRACY IN DANGER SAYS SIMS. MAK|NC
 A|V ADDRESS

BERKELEY, Mar. 24-'Democracy today is on trial for its life, and it is the task of the educated youth of the country to save it." Such was the expression given by Rear Admiral Sims, retired, last night in making an address at the annual Charter Day ex- ercises of the University of Califor- nit.
 tTt is of no use to talk to the grown-ups," he added, their minds are already crystallized and to shake them from set convictions is an i'm possible task"
 The student body appeared to be much impressed by the address and on its conclusion cheered the former na- val man to the echo.
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INDEPENDENT PLANTS CONCEDED POINT
 0N PERMITS

SEATTLE, Mar. 2S.-As a result of the protests entered b yDelegate Dan A. Sutherland and the independent fishermen against the issuance of li- censes to operate in the newly form ed Kodiak-Afognak reservation re vision of permits for the 1923 season has been made. The revise gives far greater latitude to the smaller con- panies and materially curtails the ac- nounced.
 Summarized, the following were the inclusions in the revised conditions
 The permit of the Robinson fisheries has been SO altered that it is permis- sible for them to fish for red salmon near the mouth of the Karluk river which is the principal red salmon stream of Kodiak island.
 The Katmai company is given an added privilege through being permit ted to buy fish caught in the Uganik district and Viekoda bays and from Litnik Bay of Afognak island, which has hitherto been barred to them.
 The Alitak Packing company, the Katmai Packing company, the Robin. son Fisheries and other small opera. tors claimed the Alaska Packers and the Northwestern Fisheries were giv en new fishing grounds surrounding Kodiak island by the Bureau Of Fisher ies and this is believed to have has. tened the decision of the bureau tC grant more liberal conditions to the small concerns.
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Mme. Bernhardt's own wish was to die in the midst of her triumphs. II shall play until death," she said, ''and the death I hope for is the death Sir Henry Irving died" Her English con temporary died on tour, being strick- en with appoplexy after performance at Bradford, in 1905.
 The record of the date of her birth destroyed in the flames of the Com mune in Paris, but commonly accept led as October p, 1S44, making Bern hardt just 78 years five months and six days at her death. Her parentage, Ia Dutch Jewish mother and French official, as natural father.
 Although Madame Sarah Bernhardt was more than seventy years old and had suffered the amputation of her right leg, she came with her company to New York in October, 1916,, to full fiji an extended theatrical engagement lin that city and to make tour in Can ada and the United States, playing in some of her most famous successes. On her arrival in New York, it was evident to the group of friends that it was with extreme difficulty that she was able to walk. Attendants vir- tually carried her from her stateroom to the pier. She Was greeted with every evidence of warm welcome.
 After playing in Canada, she re- turned to the United States and began
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SEN. $. ]. NICHOLSON IF COLORADO DIES
 DENVER HOME

DENVER, March 27-Senator Sam uel D. Nicholson, of this state, died last night of cancer The deceased had only lately returned home from the Mayo institute at Rochester where he had gone for consultation and a pos sible operation. Dr. Hubert Work, life time friend and physician, was called from Washington for consultation and advised that an opera tion was inexpe- dient, owing to the condition of the patient His demise will be felt in Colorado political circles and among a host of friends.
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LIFE
 SAFE. SAYS SOVIET

MOSCOW, March 30-The Russian executive committee which has been deliberating on the case of Archbish- CD Zepliak and Vicar General Budke- vich, who were recently convicted of reasonable actions toward the Soviet government and sentenced to death, this morning stated that the life of the archbishop would be spared as a result of the appeals from the various nations of the world. In lieu of death he would serve ten years in prison. The vicar general will be executed sometime before the n1iGdle of next week
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tour of American cities. Her fare we'll appearance in New York in De- cember was attended by an unusual demonstration of friendship by her audience which seemed deeply to af- feet her.
 While playing in New England she suffered an attack Of cold, returned to New York and took brief trip south for her health. A few weeks later she underwent in the New York hospital an operation for infection of kidney, and while convalescing, received count less expressions of sympathy from her friends and admirers.
 The injury to her knee, which coln- Ipelled the amputation of her right leg lin 1915 was attributed to many differ ent causes. For years before the am- putation the plays in which she ap- Ipeared were altered so as to hide the fact that she was able to walk only with great difficulty. The operation was performed in Paris in February, 1915. Her reappearance on her own stage in that city elicited what is described as the greatest ovation of her career. She announced that hence- forth she would interpret only mo- Itionless roles.
 Before coming to America she made la trip to the war front in France and gave several performances for the sol diers, declaring that this was the in comparable event of her life"
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Foster, of the Third Division. yester. day introduced in the house fisher. ies measure which was drafted and introduced by Senator Britt in th' 1921 sessions, which was passed by the senate but failed of action in the house. The House Bill provides for absolute territorial control through an appointive commission and contains a director of fisheries and a chief war den. It sets up system of fees and licenses and other revenue deriving sources. Foster stated when present ing the measure, that he did not ex- pect it to pass without some amend ments but that it was introduced for the purpose of furnishing the legisla- ture with a concrete basis for building a suitable code.
 The literacy bill has been set for a special hearing in the senate neN Monday. Petitions have been received from several towns urging the senate to pass this measure.
 The senate proceedings on the fish ermen's labor lien law were halted by Senator Dimond who pointed out that the measure contained grave men ace to the small packers and might destroy local and independent packing industries. It was sent back to the committee for further ratification.
 There will be no session tomorrow Friday, being Seward day and due ob, servance will be made by the Legis- lature.
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YOUNG ROCKEFELLER
 HAS LARGE INCOME

NEW YORK, March 30-The hold ings of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., in the various Standard oil companies were made public today when an analysis of the testimony submitted at the re- cent senate investigation was publish ed. According to the testimony the "crown prince' of the oil industry has an annual income of twelve million dollars from oil sources alone