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The Washington times., 1902-03-29
Labor Leader Would Pre-
fer Separate Branch
for Labor.
NOT NOW TO Be EXPECTED
A Distinct Department of Labor Will
Hardly Be Established This Generation
-Testifes Before the House Committee
on Commerce.

Mr.. John w. Hayes. of the Knights OF
Labor. yesterday appeared before the
House Committee on Commerce, having
under consideration the bill to establish
a Department of Commerce
Mr.. Hayes said that while he had writ
ten letter to the Senate committee en-
dorsing the bill including the Bureau of
Labor in the Department Of Commerce.
yet he agreed with the statements of the
representatives of labor that the bureau
should be separate and distinct. He did
not believe, he explained, that the es-
tablishment Of separate Department OF
Labor was hardly possible in this genera
ton
Will Advance Labor Interests.
He did think, he said. that the inter
ests of labor would be advanced by hav-
ing a representative in the Cabinet, even
if he did represent commerce also. He
thought that an Assistant Secretary
might have charge of the labor branch
of the department, and that the bureau
would thus be given additional power
and facilities for the collection of infor-
nation valuable to labor
Labor organizations. Mr.. Hayes de-
clared. were political organizations. all
statements to the contrary notwithstand-
ing.
Labor Bureau Shortcomings.
Concerning the present Bureau of Labor.
Mr.. Hayes said that its shortcomings
were well known, although he would not
attribute all of these shortcomings to the
present Commissioner The law, he said.
did permit him to recommend field work.
which. Mr. Hayes declared, in some in
stances was not done by the bureaus
own agents.
Mr.. Hayes stated that he could name a
man, but would not do so. as the man
would lose his position, who had prepared
statistics relating to Harrisburg while
sitting in hotel in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Wright Criticised.
Il do not believe said Mr.. Hayes,
that Mr.. Wright, the Labor Commits
sioner, superintendent anything up there
his chief clerk superintcnds every
thing
Ex-Gov. l. Bradford Prince. of New
Mexico. representing the Trans Missis-
sippi Congress. and Mr. W. H Bunker,
of San Francisco representing the Cham
ber of Commerce of that city, were also
before the committee. Both advocated
the passage of the bill in the interests of
increasing American commerce.
Mr.. Prince said that the Trans-N -Nissis-
sippi Congress. in its last convention. had
adopted a resolution urging the estab-
lishment of Department of Commerce,
but that it had not recommended that it
include the Bureau of Labor.
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
Tar Bill Discussed.

seventh Congress, first session. and to be
subject to the approval of the Secre-
tary of War; and provided further. that
the cost of said bridge shall be limited
to $4,000. .OO0."
The committee had another long dis
cussion Of the personal tax bill, The Dill
is now virtually ready to report, but as
it contains number of new provisions.
it will Re referred to the City Solicitor.
The committee authorized favorable
report on the bill as soon as it is ap-
proved by the subcommittee having 1t
in charge.
The committee failed to reach the steam
railway union station bill. 1t had intend
ed to take up the bill and authorize It's
favorable report to the Senate. spe-
cial meeting will be held for this pur-
pose early next week.
Mr.. B. H. Warner, chairman OF the
The Washington times., 1902-03-29

The amendment to the District appro-
priation bill proposed recently by SEN
ator Martin. and referred to the Senate
District Committee, was yesterday con-
sidered fayorably by the committee
Senator Mcmillan was authorized 10
report the amendment in a slightly nool-
fed form as follows:
Memorial Bridge across the Potomac
river: To enable the Secretary oil war u
begin the construction of memorial
bridge connecting the Potomac Park WIN
the Arlington estate property. SlVe'oVo'
Provided that so much of said money
as may be necessary may be expendcu
for the purpose of securing and deter
mining the proper plans for said BRIDGE
said location and plans to be in accord
ance with the recommendations contain
ed in Senate report numbered 166. Fifty
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
ANOTHER TANTALUS DINNER.
Unique and Interesting Programme Is
Anticipated.

The third of the celebrated dinners OF
the Tantalus Club, the popular organiza-
ton composed of the first-term Repub-
lican members of the House of Repre-
sentatives, will be given next Tuesday
evening, in the banquet hall Of the New
willard. Speaker Henderson will be the
guest of honor.
The Speaker was unable to be present
at the last dinner. which was given by
Representative Henry Burk, of Philadel-
phia. who now proposes that Mr.. Hender-
son shall be given another opportunity to
explain to the members OF the club why
he did not place each one of them on all
the important committees
As the dinner is to occur on April l,
unique and interesting programme is an
ticipated.
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
INVOKES LAW AGAINST
COMMERCIAL CABLE
EACH THOUGHT OTHER DEAD.
Man and Wife Meet After Twerty-four
Years Separation.

ALLENTOWN. Pa, March 2S.-After a
separation OF twenty-four years, S. II.
Gilman. of Philadelphia. and his wife
met yesterday. Each thought the other
dead. Mrs. Gilman is now married to
Harvey Daubert. of Emaus. Lehgh Coun-
ty. Gilman was civil war veteran. and
in 1878 he and his wife became separated
in New York. Later Gillman's brother
in-law wrote him that his wife was dead.
Gilman became insane. and for eighteen
years he was in an asylum. When he re-
covered his reason he learned that he had
inherited $4,000 from a relative in Ger
many. Lately he heard his wife was liv-
ing and hunted her UP.
Gilman and the Dauberts are now try
ing to straighten out the tangle.
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
Additional Vault Facilities.

ment: For maintenance OF the automatic
alarm system now in the Treasury
and Winder buildings. $2.625.
Additional Vault Facilities.
Additional vault facilities. Bureau of
Engraving and Printing: For additional
vault facilities on the first and second
floors. $4,000.
For wages of plate printers. at piece
rates to be fixed by the Secretary of the
Treasury, not to exceed the rates usually
paid for such work. including the wages
of printers assistants. when employed.
$500. 900, to be expended under the drec
ton of the Secretary of the Treasury.
For engravers' and printers materials
and other materials, except distinctive
paper, and for miscellaneous expenses.
$3.50 600.
Geological Park Construction.
National Geological Park: For continu-
ing the construction OF roads, walks.
bridges, water supply, sewerage. and
drainage; and for grading, planting and
otherwise improving the grounds; erect
ing and repairing buildings and enclos-
ures: care. subsistence. purchase and
transportation of animals, including sala-
ries or compensation of all necessary
employees the purchase of necessary books
and periodicals. the printing and publish
ing OF operations, not exceeding l.50o
copies. and general incidental expenses
not otherwise provided for. $50. 900. one
half of which sum shall be paid from the
revenues of the District OF Columbia md
the other half from the Treasury Of the
United States.
Fish ponds. Washington. District of Co
lumbia: Superintendent. $780, foreman,
$40; two laborers, at $3.50 each; in all,
So $50.
Repairs to Interior Department.
For repairs of Interior Department and
pension buildings and of the general post
office building. occupied by the Interior
Department. $4,000.
Government Hospital ror the Insane
For current expenses OF the Government
Hospita! for the Insane: For support.
clothing and treatment in the Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane of the in
sane of the army and navy. Marine Corps.
Revenue Cutter Service, inmates of the
National Home for Disabled Volunteer
Soldiers. persons charged with or con-
victed of crimes against the United States
who are insane. all persons who have be-
come insane since their entry into the
military or naval service of the United
States. who have been admitted to the
hospital and who are INDECENT. S2I9 7S9:
and not exceeding 81 500 OF this sum may
be expended in defraying the expense of
the removal OF patients to their friends:
not exceeding 81. 900 may be expended in
the purchase of such books, periodicals
and papers as may be required for the
purposes of the hospital, and not exceed
ing 81. 500 for actual and necessary ex-
penses incurred in the apprehension and
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
SUNDRY CIVIL BILL
REPORTED IN house
1t Covers Appropriations OF
Nearly Fifty Millions.
ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST
Seventy Thousand Dollars Available for
improvements to Potomac Park-The
Geological Park Cared For-Repairs to
Treasury Department.

Chairman Cannon yesterday reported to
the House the sundry civil appropriations
bill for the fiscal year ending June 80. 1903
The measure carries a total of $685.
39s
This amount is 81. .463, ,049 less than the
estimates, and s12.579.512 less than the
appropriation for the current year.
Among the important items of especial
local interest are the following:
Potomac Park Improvements.
For Improvement OF that part of Po-
tomac Park west of and adjacent to Mon
ument Park from the intersection of Vir-
ginia Avenue and b Street northwest. to
Maryland Avenue southwest, to be e1pend-
ed under the direction OF the officer in
charge of public buildings and grounds,
who is authorized to appoint the neces-
sary employees in connection Herewith,
to be Immediately available. $4,000: Pro-
vided. That the authority given the Com
missioners of the District of Columbia
by act approved September &c. 1890. TO
construct a beach and dressing houses
upon the east shore OF the tidal reservoir
against the Washington Monument
grounds" is hereby revoked; and they are
directed to remove Immediately said bath
houses, floats. wharves, pipes, and SO
forth. either to such other point as Eay
be agreed upon between them and TIC
Secretary of War. or to barges construct
ed to carry dressing rooms. which may be
anchored at such point around an en-
closed water space. or along the shore as
may be agreed on between the secretary
of War and the Commissioners.
For Treasury building at Washington
d. c.: For repairs TO Treasury, Butler
and Winder buildings, including new roof
for Treasury building and new floor of
steel beams and concrete over entire col
onnade of said building. $751;
Fire-alarm system, Treasury Depart
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
Provides for Civil Govern
n1ent in Our InSular
Possessions.
SILVER CURRENCY PROPOSED
Committee Approves Senator Lodges
Amendment Authorizing Popular Elec-
tion for Members of Assembly and
Three Commissioners to United States.

The bill providing for a government
FOR the Philippine archipelago will proba-
bly, be reported to the Senate on Monday.
The measure was taken up at meet
ing of the Republican members of the
Philippine Committee yesterday and its
consideration completed as far as the
Republicans are concerned. 1t will be
submitted to the full committee on Mon
day and Senator Lodge will then be au-
thorized to make a report.
Currency Question.
The question of currency for the islands.
which has been before the subcommittee
on Banking and Currency. was also taken
up by the Republicans yesterday. 1t is
understood that Senator Allison made a
report favoring silver coinage for the
islands.
There has been a misapprehension in
some quarters regarding this D an. There
is no intention to establish free coinage
of silver, but simply to authorize the
coinage of enough silver to supply the
demand in the islands. The money is to
be minted in the Denver and San Fran
cisco mints.
Silver Philippine Dollar.
Provision will be made for the coinage
of Philippine dollar of 416 grains. 900
fine. similar to the British dollar now in
circulation throughout the East.
Provision will also be made for the
coinage of subsidiary coin in sufficient
quantities to meet the demand. At the
outset it is estimated the Government
Will find IL necessary to purchase S20-
000, 600 worth of silver bullion from which
to mint the new coin.
The question of banking in the islands
will be taken up in a separate BILL it is
said
Lodge Amendment Approved.
Senator Lodges amendment to the bill
'thorizing a popular election for mem
Ders of a Philippine assembly and three
commissioners to the United States, to be
held when complete peace has been estab-
lished, also received favorable action by
the Republicans. 1t was modified in form
somewhat, but not in substance.
Senator Rawlins, for the ninoritv will
present substitute report to the Senate,
which will favor the granting of inde-
pendence to the Filipinos.
In the House Committee.
The Republican members OF the House
Committee on Insular Affairs have agreed
to provision in the bill to establish civil
government in the Philippine Islands,
providing that the standard of value in
the islands shall be the American gold
dollar.
Philippine peso OF the size of the
Mexican dollar. to circulate at the rate of
two to one and TO be redeemable in gold,
is to be coined. The peso will be in the
nature of a token coin. as it will be but
S35 fine, in order to prevent its being ex-
ported from the islands.
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
NEGROES NOT TO VOTE.
Virginia Plans to Eliminate Ballot Of
Colored Man.

RICHMOND. Va, March 2S-A plan
was adopted by the Virginia Constitu-
tional Convention today under which it
is believed the colored vote of the State
will be practically eliminated while but
few whites will be barred out
1t provides that all who become voters
prior to 1904 must be able to understand
and explain the constitution of the State.
After that time a polltax of s1.50 is pro-
vided and an educational qualification.
All Confederate soldiers and their sons
are exempt from the understanding aud
educational features.
1t is believed that all the whites will
become qualified voters before 1904 and
the majority of the negroes will be barred
out.
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
Corcorans in Baltimore.

The Corcoran Cadet basketball team will
play the West Branch Y. NJ. C. A. return
game in Baltimore tonight The first game
OF this series was won by the cadets in
this city last Wednesday. The soldiers will
take with them a special carload of root
ers." and they expect to bring back an
other victory from one of the strongest
teams in the East.
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
MEMORIAL BRIDGE BILL TO BE REPORTED
FAVORABLY Y FROM SENATE COMMITTEE
Erpendus War fo Plans AuhoSi-Suure Not /"
Cost Aloe Flee L1oHa1PeSonal
TarBM Discussed

citizens executive committee on the G.
A. R. encampment. called upon the Sec
retary OF War late yesterday afternoon
for the purpose of urging that arrange
ments be made for the laying of the cor
nerstone of the Memorial Bridge on Oc-
tober next, during the encampment.
The Secretary expressed himself as
strongly in favor OF the proposition, and
told Mr.. Warner he could be relied upon
to lend his aid in settling upon the date
suggested.
Mr. Warner had already seen the Presi-
dent in reference to the matter. and re-
ceiycd also from him a favorable reply.
In case Congress, this session, appro-
PIRATES a SUN to begin the construction
Of the bridg-. the cornerstone will GER
tainly be LAID during the encampment of
the G. A. r.
The Washington times., 1902-03-29

return to the hospital of escaped pa
tients.
Deaf and Dumb Cared For.
Current expenses of the Columbia In
stitution for the Deaf and Dumb: For
support of the institution. including sal
aries and incidental expenses, for books
and illustrative apparatus. and for gen.
eral repairs and improvements, s5S.500.
Howard University-For maintenance of
the Howard University to be used in pay
ment of part of the salaries of the Off
GERS. professors. teachers and other regu-
lar employees of the university, the bal
ance of which will be paid from donations
and other sources. of which sum not less
than $1,000 shall be used for normal in
struction. s29. 900.
The care of the Washington Monument
is provided for to the extent of 81 900.
Portrait of Mckinley.
Portrait of William McKinley-For pur-
chase for the Executive Mansion of an oil
portrait of the late President Mckinley, a
sum not to exceed Gncluding frame) ST.
500.
Garfield Hospital memorial-For main
teHance. to enable it to provide medical
and surgical treatment to persons unable
to pay therefor. $4,000. one-half of
which sum shall be paid from the reve-
nues of the District of Columbia and the
other half from the Treasury OF the
United States.
For the annual repairs to the District
Court House $1,000 Is appropriated.
Botanic Garden Repairs.
Botanic Garden-For painting. glazing.
and general repairs to buildings. heat
ing apparatus and fcotwalks, and for ex-
tending store greenhouses, south side of
Maryland Avenue under the direction of
the Joint Committee on the Library,
$500.
For labor ard expenses of engraving
and printing-For salaries of all neces-
sary clerks and employees. other than plate
printers and plate printers assistants,
5000, goo. to be expended under the direc-
tiOn of the Secretary of the Treasury.
The appropriation for the Geological
Survey amounts to SSS0.I5O.
Among the other appropriations is one
amounting to 1OiS. 900 for the Govern
ment exhibit and for the completion o.
the Government building in accordance
with the Committee on Industrial Arts
and Expositions for the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition. Also
For objects under the Smithsonian In
stitution, including national exchanges,
American ethnology. astrophysical obscr-
vatory, National Museum, and National
Geological Park. si1S.900. a reduction of
sl9.500.
For the Fish Commission. sI9i COO. a re-
duction of $3S. $50.
For the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion, $2S5, 600 an increase of so, 900,
which sum is given as an Increase from
$25.C00 to $4,000 of the Appropriated TO
enable the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion to keep informed regarding compli-
ance with the act to promote the safety
of employees and travellers upon rail.
roads.
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
War Veterans Auxiliary Meeting.

A regular meeting of the Edith K
Roosevelt Auxiliary OF the Fourth I'm
mune Command, Spanish War Veterans,
was held in Spanish War Veterans Hall
last night. 1t was decided to hold a
euchre party some time in April At the
conclusion of the auxiliary meeting the
Fourth Immune Command held meeting
Steps were taken loking to a reunion OF
the entire regiment
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
PORTO RIcAN DUTIES.
Claims for Refund to Be Heard Before
Court of Claims.

The House yesterday passed the bill
introduced by Representative Littlefeld OF
Maine giving the Court of Claims juris-
diction to hear and determine claims for
refunding the duties collected upon i'm
ports into Porto Rico from the United
States from April /. 1899. to May l, 1900.
The Supreme Court in its decision de-
cided that the duties paid during this
period should not have been collected.
The total amount involved is in the neigh
borhood of 100000
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
RELIEF CORPS RECEPTION.
Ladies of Lincoln Post, No. 6, G. A. R.,
Entertain.

A reception and collation. was rendered
last night at Schmidt's Hall, sic Ninth
Street northwest, by the Woman's Relief
Corps Of Lincoln Post No. 6, to Mr.. B. F.
Bingham, Department Commander of the
Department OF the Potomac. G. A. R.: to
Mrs. LYDIA A. Oldroyd, president of the
Department of the Potomac. Woman's
Relief Corps. and to the members OF
Lincoln Post. 1t was in the nature of a
social gathering and the speechmakiug
was purely informal.
The meeting was presided over by Mrs.
Hall. the president of the corps. Among
those who had accepted invitations to
be present were General Torrance, the
Commander in Chief of the G. A. f.. and
Mrs. Davis, the National President of the
Ladies' Aid Society. which is the aux
iliary to the Sons of Veterans
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
Rewarded for Arresting Deserter.

Major Richard Sylvester has informed
the District Commissioners that Private
E. L. Lake. of the Fourth precinct, has
received reward of so for the arrest of
James r. Peed. a deserter from the
United States Marine Corps. Major Syl-
vester recommends as usual the deduction
of 20 per cent for the clothing and he'll
met fund. the remainder being retained
by the officer.
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
CHARGED WITH STEALING EGGS.
Three Colored Lads Held on Petit Lar
ceny Charge.

Eddie Curran. David Carter, and James
Contell. three colored lads. were sent to
the House CT Detention last night. charged
with petit larceny.
1t is alleged by Policeman McCreary. OF
the Eighth precinct. that the boys were
helping themselves to eggs from has
ket displayed outside Of grocery store.
at Seventh and 7 Streets.
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
Pension for Mrs. Mckinley Favored

The House Committee on Invalid Pen
sions yesterday agreed to favorable re-
port on the bill TO grant a pension of
$4,000 to Mrs. Ida Mckinley. widow of
President Mckinley. The report was
unanimous.
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
DIED.

REPETTI-Suddenly, Tuesday March 25,
1902. at a m, at Norfolk. Va, MARY a.
REPET-rI, in the fftieth year of her age.
Funeral on Saturday March %. at p. H., from
the residence OF her sister, Mrs. NJ |. Weller, ioS
G Street southeast: thence to ST. Peters Church.
Second and G Streets southeast Relatives and
friends are respectfully invited to attend. e2I-s
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
Russians Hard at Work.

PARIS, March 2S.-A correspondent at
Irkutsk says that since the conclusion OF
the Anglo japanese alliance the Russians
have been working with feverish activity
to improve the Siberian railroads.
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
SOUVENIR MEDALS FOR A
WASHINGTON MONUMENT
Bill Favored for Benefit OF
Alexandria Memorial.
Reported by House Committee on Weights
and Measures-To Commemorate
Centenary of Washington's Death.

The House Committee on Coinage,
Weights. and Measures has made a favor
able report on the bill to provide souvenir
medals for the benefit of the Washington
Monument Association of Alexandria. Va
In the Fifty-sixth Congress similar
bill was introduced providing for the
coinage of certain memorial halfdollars
for the benefit of the above association,
but Secretary Gage objected to the pro-
vision of the bill for issuing coins. and
suggested medals, as the present bill pro-
vides for.
The Washington Monument Association.
The Washington Monument Association.
of Alexandria, Va, which has charge OF
the matter, is an association composed of
a number Of leading business men of that
city. The association is chartered under
the laws of Virginia.
Its object is to erect memorial monu-
ment to Washington, as citizen. in his
home town on the centenary of his
death. The plan proposed is to erect a
monument upon PEDESTAL with spe-
ing Washington as he was known In that
old historic city.
Surveyed the Lawn.
There in 1749 he helped survey the town
tthe sesqui- centennial Of which event was
recently celebrated there). There in 17Ii
he was a member Of the Friendship Fire
Company. to which company he presented
a fire engine; the old company still keeps
its organization.
There in 1873 he was made worshipfui
master Of Alexandria Lodge No Y, A f.
and A. NJ. This historic lodge, now known
as Alexandria Washington Lodge, still
has many relics of Washington. and the
chair occupied by him as master is still
used for that purpose.
Almost in view of Alexandria lies Mount
Vernon, where Washington showed his ap-
probation of agriculture as the foremost
farmer of his day.
The Washington times., 1902-03-29
PHILIPPINE BILL MAY
BE REPORTED MONDAY
DESIGN FOR THE FLAG.
Bill introduced in the House by Repre-
sentative Shafroth YESTERDAY

Representative Shafroth proposes to
establish the design of the American
nag by law. Yesterday he introduced
Dill providing for the usual stripes and
'hen field of blue with thirteen stars
in circle, thirty stars forming a star
inside the circle and one star on either
side. forty-fve in all