The evening world. Newspaper, August 8, 1919, Page 14

iain eel a Sector SENSOR eS ALL ‘OLUME 60....... .NO. ® THE RIGHTS OF 2,000,000. 171 HERE are approximately 2,000,000 people residing in tho Borough of Brooklyn, The Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company § collects an average of one fi day for each of them. This méans that one-half of the town is in motion. The figures’ do not fnelude those citizens who reach Manhattan over the lines of the | arya They are given to show what an enormous factor he system is in the life of the inhabitants as # basis for considering ‘amount of loss and annoyance caused by the strike. No community where public franchises are operated should be x mercies of either corporation or employees. That p is not the remedy is shown in our recent adven- Staten Island ferries. The only possible safeguard is A the Public Service Commission with power to adjust - disptites, which power, when exercised, shall be final and to whose Filings both men and owners must bow. ‘Welking is « fine exercise if leisurely performed, but trk- some when employed for going to and from work. THE DRUG ADDICTS. G can be more tragic than the fate of the drug addicts, figrest Hixagurian people have not the fores and foresight to wat the 5 nto thels ove nationality, ot of the New Haven shopnien is a charming addi- complexities of the day. Let's have all the trouble ‘be through with it, seems to be the prevailing motto. Letters From the People. making 4 living for and their folks, Imagine being thrown out of their g0 for three months witb-| houses are vermin free, They should be exposed publicly as other im- postors have been exposed. The new Yorker has been told to “swat the fly” and he is doing it. He was advised to “cough in his handker- chief” and he does it. Now—can you A FAMOUS CHARACTER IN HIS- v '. ‘NE of the most famous charac- tere in the history of France wes Maria Charlotte Corday D’Armans, generally known as Char- lotte Corday, who was executed on py 17, 1793, for the murder of fare t. She was twenty-four re old at the time she committed the ortme. Bhe concetved the world of the monster, Marat, thirst for blood was insatiable. the ‘ ia. Ts ot Kings open! Cslumbia University; of John Jacob routed at Ful- 1661, The Jarr Family ‘1019, by The Pres Publishing Co, (The Ney York Brening World). Mrs. Jarr Declares for the League of Better Natures —With Reservations. 6e HE work never seems to get done in this house, and “I don't feel like fighting any more than though I were Jess Willard and there’s going to be new rules | got a hundred thousand dollars for it.” and regulations from now on!” re- marked Mrs. Jarr, straightening up from pulling a big wrinkle out of the rug. Mr. Jarr said nothing, as he rather thought he was due for something, anyway—the domestic going having been very smooth for him for some days past. “Yes,” Mrs, Jarr went on, as she pushed his feet from the sofa and pulled her best cushion from under his head, “yes, there certainly are g0- ing to be new rules and regulations in this house!” “Isn't everything all right?” asked Mr. Jarr as he sat up on the sofa with a guilty awkwardness. “I thought it was. I haven't been do- ing anything, I know.” “You!” cried Mrs. Jarr, “Oh, you behave all right—when anybody's looking, [ll be bound! You are get- ting cautious as you grow older. Men are such sneaky things, anyway. Of course, I don't know what you're do- ing when you're out of sight, and [ suppose I should be thankful for that, ‘What I don't know won't hurt me!” “Aow, gee! don't let's scrap this hot weather,” said M jarr resignedly. ———— eee PLANT NO LIVING THING WILL TOUCH One of the most interesting plants we have in the Atlantic States is the Virginia Wild Gin- ger, It is found in both the ‘Virginias and as far South as Georgia, There are several other species in the Atlantic Btates as far South as Florida and Northward to Connecticut, ‘The plant grows in very billy and wooded places, says the American Forestry Magazine, and is easily recognized by its kidney shaped leaves and curi- ous purplish brown flowers. These flowers grow one to a stem. No living thing will eat fits bitter leaves and you rare- ly see the flower unless you hunt for it, for they hide them- selves out of sight if possible, ‘The readers of this newspaper can obtain free detailed ad- vice about plant and tree care by writing to the American Forestry Association at Wash. ington, D. C, “Now, listen to the man!” cried Mrs, Jarr. “One would think to hear. him talk that I was a regular scold! I'm sure that a better-natured woman never lived than I am, but you men are so vain a woman can't say & word about anything but what you think we mean you, Well, I don't mean you, Mr, Jarr, at least not this time!” “Oh,” said Mr. Jarr, with an alr of relief, “I don’t get mine this time?” “You encourage Willie to be rough in his ways; yes, you do!” Mra. Jarr was hitting her stride, “You talk of things you did as a boy—running away from home, throwing stones and breaking windows, stealing fruit and fighting with schoolmates—right im front of the child, and so tacitly encourage bim to do all these things.” “You don't want him to be a molly- coddie, do you?” asked Mr. Jarr. “No, and I don't want him to be a hooligan, either!” said Mrs, Jarr. “I want him to be @ little gentleman. You are just as bad with our little Emma.” “She looks Uke her mother when she cries," mumbled Mr, Jarr. This softened Mra, Jarr a little, but she didn't want to let on. “Well, goodness knows you've made her mother ery enough to catch the likeness!” she said. “But,” she added, “I’ve been at Mrs, Marshmallow’s and her two little ebildren are like little wax dolls, Toeir manne: perfect and they never get a spot on their clothes, and they play the loveliest ‘duets for children’ on the piano to- gether, So I've made up my mind to set some new rules for our two, for they are simply becoming in- corrigtble!" She called tn the children and @rst addressed Willie. “Now, remember, Willie, if you stick out your tongue at your little sister you will be sev: y punished. Emma, if you come erying with tales on your brother you shall. be punished too! Now, go back to your play!" ‘The children, who had been playing all day without a single discord to mar their pleasure, retired to the dining room, gazing sullenly at each oth ‘They had hardly reached the dining room before a loud cry arose from the little girl, and she came ranning to her mother, screaming at the top of her vols “Willie stuck his tongue out at me!” , Ang Mrs, Jars, in the frat fush of By Maurice Ketten But THEY ALWAYS END UKE THIS By Roy L. McCardell reform, spanked the little boy for stivking out his tongue and also ee the little girl for telling on Mra, Jarr always was strong for Peace and happiness in the home, even if she had to establish a do- mestic inquisition to accomplish all of her fourteen points. ‘Sayings of Mrs. Solomo By Helen Rowland. Coprright, 1919, by The Press Co, (The New York Evening World), Publishing ~ |Alas, Alas! Why Will.a Man Always Turn Mind Wrong Side Out When He Converset With a Woman? Yea, Why Is Every Man a Na- ture Faker in Her Presence. Y daughter, how shalt thou know a man at a summer resort? For not by their words, neither by their clothes, shelt thow’ “U SLEEP IN TRe ay nea ne R n SE IN The Office 1919, by ‘The Press Publishiss recognize them, And the hotel Lo, there came unto me @ youth in white flannels, ra whose witticisms register shall not give them away, t filled me with merriment; and T “joshed” him mightily and was exceeding mirthful with him. And when he “Alas, thou Mocker! bad departed they said unto me: ‘ Dost thou not know that he & Doctor of Divinity and a High Priest in the Temples ft Babylon?” And I was confounded. \ And there game unto me another, who discoursed poetically of the Oversoul and spake spiritually of Maeterlinck and of the Higher Life and of the Word Beautiful. And when he departed I marvelled greatly, saying’ “Who is THIS that talketh so inspiringly?” But they answered: “Behold, he is a Champion Boxer and a High Priest of Athletics, and he cometh from Yale, and his name is “Middleweight.” ’ And there came another, who chatted of stocks and bonds and motor cars and yachts. Then there came one who besought me to walk in the moonlight and set more nigh and babbled in baby talk and sought to hold my hand, And when I had got rid of him [ cried: “Surely, surely, I have got HIS number! For he is a Girl Tamer and & Moving Picture Actor, and his same is Featherweight!” But they reproached me with their ha-ha’s, saying: “Nay; he is a Professor of Universities!” Greek and a Graduate of Seven And I tore my hair and gnashed my teeth, crying: oe “Alas, alas! Why will a man always turn his mind wrong side oiit when he converseth with a woman? “Verily, verily, what is there in the sight of woman that maketh & wise man Foolish and a stupid man Scintillating; ® good man Frivoloug, a frivolous man Spiritual; and every man a Nature Faker?’ Selah. “God Bless You!” HE Greeks and Romans had their “Long life to you!" Ge- sundheit! ls now verboten. But we still say “Sante!” and “God biess you!” after a sneeze. This expression of solicitude can be traced back to the decline of Athens, One of the terrible devas- tating plagues which darken the pages of European history was rag- ing in the famous city. The flower of Greece, her foremost writers and artists, the founders of much of our modern culture, were ruthlessly cut down, The dead piled high, and daily Athenian courage was taxed to the fullest. But to every home where lay a victim, the elixir of hope, the rain- bow of promise, was the sneeze, for Force Company (The New York Rvening World). Cope, The Actors’ Strike Is Up for Discussion and the Result Is Disastrous. 66] SEE by the papers,” said Pop- I ple, the Shipping Clerk, as he turned from his desk, “that the actors are talking of striking.” What to Do Until The Doctor Comes By Charlotte C. West, M. D. - Series of Articles Written Especially for The Evening Word. Heat Prastration. Copyright, 1919, wy The Press Publisting Co, (The New York Evening World). r HERE are two forms of heat Prostration: Simple heat ex- haustion (heat prostration) and heat (or sun) stroke proper. Little children, old people and invalids suc- cumb to intense heat more readily than healthy adults, Great care must be taken to protect them from pro- longed sun rays; to keep them in the shade, in cool parts of the house; to provide them with clothing that is light in color, texture and weight ‘Those addicted to the use of alcohol, as well ag heavy meat eaters, are specially Hable to heat exhaustion in torrid weathe In simple heat prostration there is usually an “all gone” feeling, fol- lowed by nausea, headache, weak- ness, faintness, perhaps actual col- lapse, with partial or complete syn- cope (fainting). The surface of the skin is cola and clammy, while the temperature is below normal, (Nor- mal temperature being 98.6 F.), In some cases of simple heat prostration there may be mental confusion and even delirium, Mild attacks require Uttle treat- ment beyond removing the patient into the shade, or @ cool room: loosen the clothing, apply friction to the limbs and give a warm drink. Bathe the face, neck and hands with vine- gar and cold water, In more pro- nounced conditions in which the pros- tration is greater, give the patient a warm bath, supporting his head, to which apply an ice cap. If a warm bath cannot be given, place patient between blankets, apply heat with water bags (wrapped in cloths, flan- nel, &¢.), If he can swallow, give aromatic spirits of ammonia, as it is prompt and powerful in its action, Old brandy is also an excellent stim- ulant in this cofidition. There are gases in which, despite © gold clagamy condition of the Cal 45 the rectal temperature is above nor- mail; instead of hot bottles we must sponge the body with cool water (68 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit) to which has been added alcohol in the Proportion of one to four parts. Re- covery is usyally prompt. Now heat stroke is quite another matter, and Is often fatal, The skin is hot and diy, instead of cool and clammy, perspiration having ceased entirely, Breathing becomes labored, shallow; the eyes bloodshot; there is great oppression; the temperature climbs up to 106 degrees Fahrenheit to 109 degrees Fahrenheit, and in some extraordinary cases has even reached 112 degrees Fahrenheit (Packard). ‘The first indication is to reduce the temperature, and this must be done with all possible speed. Take the rectal temperatura If it does not exceed 104 degrees Fahrenheit place the patient in a comfortable posi- tion in a cool place apply an ice cap to his head, loosen or entirely re- move his clothing, and rub the body briskly with iced cloths, If the tem- perature does not, drop quickly, give @ rectal injection of iced water, wour cold water on the body from a height of three or four feet, beginning at the head and going down toward the feet. To counteract the pvssibility of shock, give aromatic epirits of am- monia, one teaspoorful in an ounce of cold water, black coffee, or brandy in hot milk. If the rectal tempera- ture does not come dbwn, the ice pack must be resorted to; th also the treatment administered when the rectal temperature exceeds 104 de- Fahrenheit, as the danger to life is imminent and prompt, vigor- ous action is imperatively demanded. "Phe ice is packed about the pa- tient’s trunk and extremities, while jumps of ice are briskly rubbed over | “What do they want—bvetter ties to walk on?” asked Bobbie, the Office Boy, with « grin. “I resent that,” came from Miss Primm, Private Secretary to the Boss. “My cousin is an actor and he has never walked the ties in his life.” “You don’t mean his whole life, do you?’ asked Bobbie, just to tantalize her, “Yes, I do,” she snapped. “My cousin played Shylock in Chicago.” “My brother played faro in Den- ver,” said Miss Tillie, the Blond Ste- nographer. : “Is that a joke?” demanded Miss Primm, “Sure!” Bobbie sang out, “Have @ laugh.” “Now, now,” came from™ Popple. “We're getting far away from the original subject Do the actors want uniform pay?” “Walt a minute,” said Bobbie. “Uniform pay ds for cops and mail carriers, They wear uniforms and”— “Just @ minute, kid!" said pple. “Your jokes are so cheap we don't need to have them explained.” Then turning to Miss Primm; ‘What is this actor trouble about, Jess’ You have probably read all about ir.” “It is merely that the actors want matinees every day so that they won't grow rusty in thelr art,” replied Miss Primm, “Well, get that!” said Miss Tillie. “Whaddye mean, the ‘Jessica’ or wie explanation?” asked Bobbie. “What's the matter with the ex- planation?” demanded Miss Primm. “You ought to know—you made it,” said the boy, : “Well, have you a better one?” “No, but I've got a gum-boil.” “For goodness sake!” came from Spooner, the mild little Bookkeeper. “We're getting all mixed up in wur discussion this morning. For the life of me I can't see what con jon there is between an actors’ strike and a gum-boil.” “One shoots the chutes and the other pops the pop-corn,” sang out top ail this,” suggested @ must be sensible or you'll drive me crazy.” “Well, what I want to know ts this —why shouldn't an actor strike If he wants to?™ said Miss Tillie. “He should,” said Popple. “If he feels that he is being mistreated he should give up his role.” “t's perfectly maddening in here it indicated to the watchers that the danger was passed, that the patieng would recover, A few centuries later another epi- demic assailed Europe, but this the sneeze, being a symptom of the malady, was a bad omen, In this age of witches, goblingy medicine men and leeches SUPER-. STITION flourished. Some of the» most intellectual minds of the’ time accredited charms and sooth- sayers. It was therefore nothing ex» traordinary for the Pope to decree the exclamation “God bless youl” by any one who heard a sneeze, This! was supposed to combat its evil powers and prevent the spread of the disease. And “God bless you!” with its kindly human interest bag come down through the ages. By Bide Dudley with that boy,” snapped Miss Primm, “I think I'l have my desk moved te another room.” “But wouldn't Jessica miss Pop? chuckled Bobbie, 2 The Private Secretary was about te impale him on @ shaft of vitriolie repartee, when Mr. Snooks, the Bosa/ entered. . “Well, how’s everybody to-day? he. asked, \ ” “I'm all right,” replied Bobbie, _! “That's good!" and the Boss tinued on into his private office, his door closed Miss Primm asked: “Do you think you're everybody, around here, Bobbie?” The boy opened the door acee out, “Almost everybody, J dear!” he said. And then he made hie exit just ahead of a Webster's Unabridged prag pelled by momentum supplied by @ very angry Priyate Seoretary, ALL HAIL THE FIRST DEMO- CRAT. ‘HE first great democrat England was Simon de Montfort, Hari of Leicester, who was slain in battle 654 years ago ag the leader of the barons, Simon de Montfort was also the spokesman for the great masses of the people, and he held that it was the duty of the nobles to stand betwen the people and; the monarch a8 guardians of thetr liberties, to watch over the exer- cise of the royal power and pre-5. vent its abuse, In the great battle} of Lewes in 1264 the barons, under the command of de Montfort, completely defeated the King and the royalist party, In the battle! of Evesham on Aug. 4 of the fol- owing year the tables were turned! and the democratic Earl was! kilie@ and barons sustained ruinous defeat. During the brief period of Simon's ascendancy,’ however, he had laid the founda- tion for the House of Commo! ‘and had inspired in the breasts of! the people a devotion to liberty’ and democracy never to be stamped out by royal oppression, “Every king 1s ruled by the laws," declared Simon de Montfort, and he held that “the generality” should have a hand in the makin} of the laws by which they, as wel as the monarch, were to be gov. erned. ; Simon de Montfort’s immortal! place in history is indicated by reverent title histo given him—"The father of the English House of Commons,"