Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 162, Decatur, Adams County, 9 July 1913 — Page 3

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WHERE THE SUEZ CANAL IS CONTROLLED In considering the somewhat unsettled European political situation, a study of forces other than those represented in land and sea fighting qualifications, is interesting. In this respect it can be said the position occupied by France is pre-eminent. As has been the case for generations the financial power of France far exceeds that of any other country. This applies to collective and individual liquid wealth, giving her the capacity to raise enormous sums of money on short notice and to-day France is in a more enviable position than ever before and it may be stated dominates the purser strings of Europe and can pull them if the occasion should warrant it. A prevailing notion is that with the Suez Canal England, to all intents and purposes, controls the vast commerce that passes through it yearly. As a matter of fact while much of the stuck of the Suez Canal Company is held by the British Government and to some extent by individual Englishmen their entire equity only represents a minority interest. The majority holdings are to be found in France and the operation of the Canal is governed from Paris. On the board of directors of the Suez Canal Company England has ten representatives, while France has twenty-one. The president, manager and secretary of the company, together with the president and manager of its London office, are all Frenchmen and are elected by private interests in France who control the Suez Canal Company. ‘ DOCTOR FRIEDMANN Efforts to completely determine the efficacy of Dr. Friedrich Franz Friedmann’s serum as a tuberculosis cure are at present useless. Os such patients as have been treated it can be said improvement in their condition has been noticeable and whether this change for the better be temporary or permanent, time alone will tell. The verdict of German physicians who have observed the results of the Friedmann treatment for periods extending over a year, is favorable and encouraging. It is natural scepticism of the cure should prevail in professional circles, but those physicians prone to hasty criticism might withhold it for the sake of their future contentment. So far the opposition offered is based only on lack of technical ability displaved in the initial clinic. Having public welfare in mind is proper, but the good resulting from unwarranted attack, particularly when it has little meritorious bearing, is difficult to perceive. From a layman’s point of view professional ethics in this instance have been carried to an extreme insofar as Dr. Friedmann has nothing to gain and everything to lose should his tuberculosis preparation be without virtue. He has placed his turtle tubercle bacilli in the hands of United States authorities for examination and asks for nothing bevond recognition. Ry taking thought <>f the experiences of Dr. Edward Jenner upon his announcement of a means of vaccination against smallpox, Dr. Friedmann mav derive comfort and enough to make him impervious to attack pending ultimate justification.

THE SCHEMING BURGLAR It would seem to be a pity the inclinations of some of our doubtful characters do not carry them into such a walk in life, quite as lucrative as the one they pursue and w'here appreciation of their ability would be more readily forthcoming. Why men of some capacity choose to trartsgress the law is difficult to comprehend when it is not improbable they could do quite as well were their efforts applied to more honorable work. That the burglar plies his trade in artistic fashion has long been admitted, but a recent discovery points strongly to the theory he is developing along other lines as well and becoming scientific. To protect himself from detection through finger-print marks he now operates only with a gloved hand and it would seem in his latest self-preser-vation appliance he has far outstripped the ingenuity of his enemies. To cover up retreat the burglar now resorts to the use of cloven hoofs strapped to his feet, which following a successful raid undoubtedly lessen disagreeable possibilities. However there is hope in the thought that vvays and means of capturing these professional gentlemen will multiply and eventually their vocation will become physically too burdensome to be attractive. THE CALL OF THE GAME W ith an abundance of sunlight and touch of early summer in some of our spring days and imbibed with the knowledge of the satisfactory condition of our baseball representatives, the spirit of youth is within us. Ihis with the display of proficiency on our streets and corner lots we find irresistible and inroads on our usual decorum are severe. Age places no restraint upon our desire to limber up and partake of the outdoor enjoyments, though our bodies be less responsive. Those stiff of joint and soft of muscle may mildly indulge in the pastime, still they must forego the overflowing cup of satisfaction coming to the players in an actual game of baseball. However, few of us as spectators can withstand the thrills unfolded in a game between evenly-balanced teams, nor gainsay a feeling of gratification and elation following an opportune hit or batting streak, and likewise after a trying situation relieved by a bit of brilliant fielding. Favorable weather has materially helped the players in reaching a state of physical fitness and the different clubs are well fortified for the long struggle ahead. The appearance of Mathewson, Walsh, Johnson, Rucker and other celebrities of the diamond will be the occasion of much rejoicing and will recall thrilling moments of the past. The hilarity, however, will not be unmixed and a cautious survey of their every movement will be made in the hope of detecting nothing calculated to lessen their usefulness. Ihe newcomers will be subjected to rigid scrutiny and a demonstration of their skill will be eagerlv awaited. The season is here and may the game enjoy a greater measure of prosperity than ever before. Speaking for ourselves, love for the sport may necessitate recourse to subterfuge and though perchance results mav not always be successful, our efforts to be numbered among those present will be unremitting.

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