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The Washington times., 1905-12-30
NEWCOhB ATTACKS
RC9SEVELT'S PLAN
sch-Townsend Bill Scath-
ingly Arraigned Also.
PUBLIC VISION oBscuRED
Washington Lawyer Delivers Address
on Rate Regulation in
New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec 3o.-The Roose-
velt plan OF railroad rate legislation. as
embodied In the bill sumbitted by the
Interstate Commerce Commission and
the Esch-Townsend bill. was scathingly
arraigned and the Interstate Commerce
Commission itself was severely criticised
for statements thas "misled and OBJ
scured the public vision In an address
delivered here at the ffty-Hinth annual
meeting OF the American Association for
the Advancement CT Science, by H T
NewcOmb, member of the bar OF the
District of Columbia. and author of nu-
merous treatises on economic subjects
Mr. Newcomb. addressing himself 10
proposed solutions OF the railway rate
problem" defended the Elkins law.
which. he said. 'is broad and compre-
hensive. prompt and effcacious; it is
merce Commission has not seen ft 10
make use Of il.
Deputy Legislature.
Discussing the Administration plan OF
railroad rate regulation, ne said: An
expedient has been devised which in
wolves a startling departure from the
ordinary and orderly processes Of iegis-
lation- 1t is proposed to segregate a
trusted to the elective representatives OF
the people and the States, and TO erect
a deputy legislature with members ap-
pointed by the President That is, the
Interstate Commerce Commission, which
is now Part of the executive branch of
the Federal Government and an adjunct
of the judicial branch. is to become a
legislative body, but this new and ex-
unconstitutional legislature is not to
become. like the rest of the legislative
machinery of the country, directly re-
SpOnsi0ie to it's constituents; il is 10
remain the creature of the appointing
power of the Executive. To this length
proceeds the desire 10 substitute law
made rates. for market-made rates
Present Law Adequate.
He asserted that there is no genuine
instance of injustice in interstate rail-
way rates which cannot be reIaedied un-
der the present law. and presented the
view that the judicial power is adequate
TO control future rates
Let the Congress nix the standards
of obligation as strictly as its wisdom
suggests, he said in conclusion. '-buc
let this be done directly. not through an
irresponsible deputy-legislature- And
when the standards are fixed, the ques-
tiOns whether they have been violated
and whether extraordinary protection
against their future violation is neces-
sary are, and ought TO be. for the Fed
eral courts"
The Washington times., 1905-12-30
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

Love never stops 10 figure out the cost.
IL Is easy 10 smile al trouble when IL
visits your neighbor.
A word 70 the wise guy who knows il
all IS a dangerous thing
Bread cast upon the waters by a hvpo-
critic is usually pretty stale
Some men would be late even If time
and tide did wait for them.
Chicago News
The Washington times., 1905-12-30
Severe Cold, Says Secretary.
GIFT TO SHEFFIELD SCHOOL.

Formal announcement of the $3.50 600
legacy 10 the Sheffield Scientific School
from the estate OF the late NJ. D. Viets.
of CRANKY. Mass. has Just been made.
The gift is the largest ever given 10
the school except the original endow-
ment of Joseph Earl Sheffield. the
schools founder. and Frederick W. Van
derbilt. who has given the school two
dormitories within the last two years.
u dhnsaG City IoN---h
The Washington times., 1905-12-30
Yerkes' Organization
Will Run London Roads

LONDON. Dec. 30.-Mr Yerkes' death
VIII have no effect financially on his
London underground railways.
Mr.. Yerkes' immediate executive stan
had been thoroughly Informed % his
plans. which viii De executed as Nertcs
desired. Nerkcs' stock Is not specula-
tive and is rarely dealt in on the ex-
changes. His long illness enabled his
financial and executive aids 10 prepare
for all contingencies.
r. w Perks. NJ. p. vice president
of the District railway. Yerkes' chief
The Washington times., 1905-12-30

underground line, succeeds him as presi-
dent OF the District and president of the
electric underground companies. which
latter are building three new London
tubes. Speyer Brothers and the Old
Colony Trust Company of Boston. are
associated with Yerkes in the latter
company.
The Washington times., 1905-12-30
c. T. YERKE'S BODY
CARTEO IN BASKET
Continued from First Page.)

His body, packed in a wicker clothes
hamper, was carried secretly out of the
motel by two porters. Without cere-
mony the basket containing all tina,
was mortal of the railway magnate was
carted to the freight elevator, thrust in
among the trunks and grips, taken down
TO the ground floor. carried out a side
door and bundled into an undertaker's
wagon. Thence 1t was driven to the
Fifth avenue mansion, where, after
much delay, II was decided to hold the
funeral services at the home occupied
BY the wife, whose love for him was
dead
The Washington times., 1905-12-30
AN EXPLANATION.

They met on a bridge. Each held out
MS hand and they shook. and instantly
realized that they were utter strangers.
Had not one Of them been a genuine
Hibernian the situation might have
been embarrassing.
Begorra, that's quare," says Pat
When We wor so far off thar We
couldn't see aich other I thought il was
you an you thought il was me. and now
we re here together it's nayther of ms -
The Washington times., 1905-12-30
THE FASHIONABLE WAY.

mo, auntie. you mustn't give MabeIle
a brush and comb. She has no use for
them
mo use for them7"
No. auntie. You haven't seen her
lately. have you?"
NO"
well. when you do see her you will
believe me when 1 tell you IL takes her
fully TWO hours TO get her hair prop
erly. mussed up."-Cleveland Plain Deal
ar.
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Being told that the caller was a news
paper representative, the steward re-
Piled:
You will have to see Mr.. Hilrs sec
retary. down town"
What is the condition OF Senator
Hill today?' was asked OF DIR. Andrew
MaoFarlane. the Senator's physician.
"Oh, he is doing very nicely" was the
reply.
Has he merely a cold OF has he some
serious organic trouble?"
Il do not feel as though I ought to
say anything about it," replied DR..
MacFarIane-
John A. stephens law partner of Sen,
ator Hill, said:
The Senator has not been at his
office since the Saturday before cleo
ton. He was taken with n severe cold
and has been confined TO his house ever
since He does not go out. The doctor
thinks he should go to a warmer
climate for the winter.
Anxious to Appear.
Il know that the Senator desired TO
appear before the insurance committee
and deeply regrets that the condition
of his health would not permit him TO
do 50. In fact. he was very anxious to
20, for he is not the kind OF a man 10
rest with any reflections upon his
financial or legal conduct.
He wrote 10 Mr. Hughes. and I think
his letter was satisfactory TO the insur~
anCe committees counsel II IS wrong
tc say that no answer was received from
The committee"
Has the Senator submitted n written
explanation or his retainer from the
Equitable that would answer the Ques-
uons that would be put 10 him on the
stand?' was asked.
You will have 20 inquire of tho COM
mittee Itself on that point said Mr..
Stephens.
What is Mr.. Hilrs exact ailment and
how serious Is his condition.
ou must excuse me from answer
ing replied Mr.. stephens
Severe Cold, Says Secretary.
Mr.. HilTs secretary said that the
Senator was suffering from severe
cold that had affected his eyes so that
the physicians ordered him 10 refrain
from work. Otherwise MS condition is
not serious.
The Washington times., 1905-12-30
Met Snag Last Year.

q check from n legal phase OF the mat
ter, encountered because of the Difficult
" of classifying the enterprise. 1t
came under neither the provision of in
corporations classified as charities nor
that of merely financial concerns. 1t
was found that under the latter classi-
fcation all the stock would not only
have to be subscribed. but actually paid
in before the association could be
formed
Before this. however. $l35,0OG had
been almost voluntarily subscribed,
giving an idea of the ease with which
the necessary funds. could be raised.
The special dispensation to be asked
will enable the association TO proceed
with its work before the whole OF the
stock has of necessity been subscribed
or paid in.
District Commissioners West and
Macfarland addressed the meeting. as
did Gen. John NJ Wilson, chairman of
the inaugural committee; William V
Cox, former president Of the Board Of
Trade, and George Z. Hamilton, who
formally offered the resolutions.
Mr.. West appealed to the civic pride
or the residents OF the District and it's
crying need of such a structure; General
wilson appealed 10 the patriotism OF the
whole people and detailed the d!scul-
ties he had. met as chairman of the
last inaugural committed; Mr.. Hamilton
held that from a merely business stand,
point the auditorium would benefit every
citizen and business man of the Dis
truct but, further, that IL was q good
investment and could be made TO Say
dividends, as "a similar structure had
done IN Kansas City.
Legislative Committee.
The legislative committee has not as
yet been appointed, but the committee
to draft the bill is announced, its mem
bers being George z. Hamilton, Com
missioner West, and Adds 3. Browne
The resolutions in full follow:
Whereas IL is the desire of the citi-
zens OF Washington to erect a modern,
artistic and capacious auditorium; and
Whereas il is desirable TO definitely
ina gurate the project by Incorporating
4 Washington Auditorium Association
lie District of Columbia, which in
~ poration cannot be secured under ex-
law until all Of the stock sub
5ed for has been paid in, a plan
.H.ch Is at present impracticable; there
lore be II
Resolved, That the chairman OF the
cltizens committee be directed to ap-
point committee OF three who shall
prepare bill to be presented to Con-
sress. authorizing the incorporation of
tne washington Auditorium Association
ot tne District OF Columbia. the number
OF ineorporators not to exceed twenty-
nYe, and that copy of this resolution
De transmitted to the Committees on the
Dlstflct or Columbia of the Senate and
rouse OF Representatives respectively
Win request for prompt and favorable
consideration of the proposed act of in
corporation. 80
Resolved. That the chairman be an
Ihorizeo 10 appoint a committee not ex-
Ceeolng twenty members. to urge the
procurement OF necessary legislation
and pending this to apply for "a cbarte-'
20 give definite form and direction to
the auditorium project"
The Washington times., 1905-12-30
BIG MASS MEETING ING
FOR AUDITORIUM
Plans Laid to Have Con-
gress Act.
BUILDING BADLY NEEDED
Speakers Show the Inadequacy Here at
Present to Accommodate Large
Gatherings.
BUILDING BADLY NEEDED

At an enthusiastic mass meeting of
representative business men of WASH
ington. held yesterday afternoon in the
Columbia Theater. resolutions were
passed asking Congress to pass an act
authorizing the incorporation of the
Washington Auditorium Association of
the District of Columbia. and arrang-
Ing for the appointment for a commit
tee for the drafting OF such a bill and
q committee on legislation 20 assist in
getting IL through Congress.
The mass meeting was the outcome
OF a movement started last year look
ing to the securing of large hall for
the Capital City. The plans contem-
plate structure costing a million dol
lars, to Accommodate large gatherings
that would come to Washington if they
could get suitable quarters. Among
other things il will accommodate in
augural balls and such other great
ceremonies as of necessity take place,
but which in the past have met many
difficulties for lack of a suitable build
ing
The Washington times., 1905-12-30
Sent to Prison.

ferkes was a part of the machine
gang OF his time, but. Notwithstanding
that all possible influences were brought
TO bear in his behalf. the jury brought
IN verdict OF guilty. They added TO
this a recommendation for mercy. He
was sentenced 10 serve two years and
nine months i'm prison. pay a fine of
=. 600. and all the costs of prosecution.
stanchly supported by all his friends.
he was committed 20 Jail, but only 10
remain for a short time. Governor
The Washington times., 1905-12-30
INSURANCE PROBERS
NEARING AN END

CONTINUED from First Page
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-11-23
A 100000 BLAZE
Warehouse Containing $4,000 Gallons
Ct Whskey Burned.

Warehouse Containing $4,000 Gallons
Ct Whiskey Burned.
Conne.lsville. Pa, Nov. 20.-At the
A Cverho!t distillery at Broadford,
$40. 600 gallons OF wliskey furnished
spct ia u!ar fire, entailing loss OF $4,-
0O0. 900. The main bonded warehouse
was burned to the ground. A STEADY
northeast wind, which blew the fames
toward the Youghiogheny river, saved
the. town Of Broadford, the buildings
CT tle =. C. Frick Coke company and
the ?. z; O. station from destruction.
Srrc' e Was first seen issuing from the
t,i.a story of the building, which was
aside the B. & O. tracks. Joseph
AIcDC nald and George PatcEln, en-
ploy of the company, climbed up
the fire escape and opened one OF the
small iron doors. They were caught IN
a g: .ECt etin~ cloud CT smoke, which
sufroc2tei them, and they dropped
upcCnscious on the fire escape. They
were rescued by other workmen and
a general aicrii was sounded Tne
blue tinged flames from the burning
a,tc.ol were soCn shooting more than
1CO tcet mo the air. AS barrels OF old
rye whiskey on each Of the four floors
burst. the blazing liquid was splasheo
in all G:-as tiCGs.
Tt is s,1r ocSci that the fire started
either from spontaneous combustion
or from spark thrown by a passing
lncoi.ct;ye Gown one of the airshafts
The 4. OvCrLcit company is Cne o
| the largest manufacturers of whiske.
in th,, worll. The plant is PRACTICAL.
| owncl bv II. C. Frick and the MELONS
| of Pittchurg
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-11-23
A WEEKS NEWS CONDENSED.
Tuesday. November IL.

William J. O'Brien, ST., chief judge
of the orphans. court of Baltimore,
Md, is dead.
The Japanese government has de-
cided to issue a new foreign loan OF
$3.50. 100000 at per cent
Jim Walker, a negro, was sentenced
20 be hanged December at Atlanta,
ia. for criminal assault on a white
woman.
In a collision between a passenger
train and a work train at Bonner
Springs, Kan, two persons were killed
and several injured.
Caught in belt of a monster wheel
at a power house at Ogontz, near
Philadelphia. Percy Arkenstan was
whirled to death in the presence OF
his horror-stricken fellow employees.
Wednesday, November IS.
The output of the anthracite coal
mines is seriously decreased by the
scarcity of cars.
Robert Whitehead, inventor of the
torpedo which bears his name, died
at Shrivenham, England.
Rev. LII. DuulOp hOoAC, oSCu oo
years, dropped dead at meeting OF
the Pittsburg Presbytery
While despondent from illness, Mrs.
Benjamin Fothergill, of Philadelphia,
committed suicide by inhaling lllu-
minating gas.
The comptroller of currency has
made a call for the condition Of ma
OF ho o1nGa 0f hI1RinaSc
Thursday, November 9.
Thursday, November IS.
| Mrs. Ann Bumbolow, aged 10S years
the oldest white woman in the south
| died at Greenville, S. G..
| The list annual communication O
| the Grand Lodge of Delaware, l. o
O. F., was held at Wilmington.
Harry C. Campion, wholesale drug
gist Of Philadelphia, fell under a trol
lev car and received injuries from
which he died.
While temporarily deranged by Ill
ness, H. Frank Weed, New Yor
cotton merchant, committed suicide a
his home at Noroton. Conn.
While playing s.ound fodder stack
with matches. on her fathers farm
near Dover. Del, Eliza Seeney. aged
wears. set them on fire and was burne
to death.
Friday, November II.
Albert J. Pitkin, president of tt
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MUST RECOGNIZE UNION
Renewal Of Mine Award Unaeeeptabl
tn Mer Without RecoQnition.

Renewal Of M inc Award Unacceptable
to Men Without Recognition.
Hazleton, Pa, Nov. 18.-W. H. Det-
trey. pre1it. mt of the United Mine
Workers of this district. and secretary
of the anthracite conciliation board,
replied to the statement OF President
Connen. of the conciliation board, that
the miners in their convention at Sha-
mokin take up the question OF contlnu'
ing the award of the strike commits
sion. MIR. Dettrey said: without recog-
milton of the union renewal OF the
three-year agreement between the min
ers and operators will be unacceptable
to the former" He also said that owing
to the refusal of the operators to treat
directly with officials Of the union In
the settlement of trouble at the mines
capital and labor in the anthracite re-
eion were as far apart as ever. Ihe
onerators Of the anthracite region, he
continued, "even those who are mem
bers of the conciliation board and VINO
are expected to adopt pacific attitude
have been hostile towards the miners
union during the past three years de-
spite the recorded prayer OF the an
thracite strike commission that the
truce would conduce to better FEEL
ing"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-11-23
HENDERSON, N. O. THURSDAY NOVlssssee,ssls 20, 1905.
BURIED IN ACTON STEEL jNGoT
1dd Funeral Of Workmen Who Were
Overvhelned In Molten Steel


Overwhelmed In Molten Steel.
Philadelphia, Nov. 20. - A funeral
without a parallel in this city took
place at the Midvale Steel works.
where q Acton ingot of steel. per-
meated with the flesh, blood and bones
OF two workmen, was buried with the
solemn rites of the Roman Catholic
church. The workmen who were so
strangely laid away were John Forkin
and Joseph Gazda, two foreign-speak
ing laborers, who met a horrible death
week ago. They were in a pit near
cupola containing many tens of molten
steel. A plug gave way and 10000
pounds of the fiery fluid poured from
the cupola and overwhelmed them. The
men were completely incinerated and
not trace of themselves nor their
clothing was left
The Midvale Steel company was
averse to selling the steel or using l.
for the purpose it was intenled, and
it was decided to bury it with the
rites Of the church to which the I'M
fortunate men belonged. Accordingly
fo-tou luSOt Wv al III Siidp~, 20 lOCI
long. 6 feet wide and feet thick, was
moved by a travelling crane to the
rear of the machine shop. where a
grave 10 feet deep had been made.
A great crowd sought admission to
the works. but only the two sisters OF
Gazaa. who depended upon him for
support and about 100 workmen who
were on Sunday duty, were permitted
t. attend the services. along with the
officials of the company. Forkin had
no relations in this country. All heads
were bored and flags were lowered
to half staff while two priests conduct
ell the services. After the sisters OF
Ga7Ca had been led away the great
cot was covered with earth and the
funeral party dispcrced. The grave o
the Esc- Will be appropriately marked
| by the company.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-11-23
~y.n+ hI,t;onal Pure Food Law.

WASHINGTON, Nov. IS. - Secretary
Wilson, of the department of agricul-
ture. emphasized the necessity OF ma
tional pure food law in an address De-
fore the annual convention OF omclal
Agricultural chemists. in session here.
He compli1nented- the chemists on their
accomplishment in abolishing food
.dulteration While there are 1e"
people, he said, who do not want 10
know that what they eat is pure, and
who may be found importuning con-
eress not to pass a pure food law. the
secretary told the chemists he was sure
the great majority of the American
naon,e we're heartily in favor OF the
ruritv of the market basket.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-11-23
STEAMER WRECKED.
OVER 100 LOST
Che aida FOundered on North Coast
of France in a Fog.
DNLY SIX PERSONS WERE SAVED

Ioudan Nov. 20.-The Southwest
trE railways cross-channel steamer
Hilda was wrecked off st. Malo, on
the north coast of France. and 100 or
more of her passenger and crew were
drowned. The Hilda left Southampton
on Friday night for St. Malo with
moro than 100 souls on board. Her
passage was greatly delayed by fog
in the channel, and when nearing st.
MalO she ran into severe snow
storm, apparently missed her course
and founderei on the rocks of Jardfn
lighthouse. three miles from st. Maio
The company's steamer Ada, out
ward from st. Malo. rescued five of the
passengers and one of the crew.
They are the only survivors.
The crew numbered %, and there
were about 100 passengers. nearly all
Frenchmen. the majority being onion
dealers from st. Briae and neighbOr-
hood.
A telegram from st. Severn. adjoin-
ing the town of St. Malo, gives the
few particulars yet available. The
f1llud WAS HSdI 81 AudiO ooeuaN~y
morning. She struck the rocks yes
terday morning in the roadstead on
the Island of Cezembre having missed
| the tide owing to bad weather and the
| fog.
The majority of the crew and pas
sengers were asleep at the time OF the
| accident A lifeboat was picked up
| a,ho IL hndiQC
were washed ashore. The top OF the
Hi!da's funnel and her mast are visi-
BILE at low lide. according to the tele-
gram from st. Servan.
| The disaster was first suspected
through the washing ashore OF body
and the port authorities Immediately
| sent out a tug. 1t was then learned
that the Hilda was wrecked on
treacherous reef close to the Island OF
Cezembre, called Les Portes. She had
apparently struck, broken her back
and Immediately sunk, leaving no time
to launch the boats. The Jardin ligh
is quite close to the spot. 1t cannot bt
explained as yet at what time or how
the disaster occurred. The entrance t.
st. Ma!o is dangerous, the current!
and rocks needing the exercise Of con
siderable caution at all times, bu
more especially in bad weather.
Many bodies have been washes
ashore at different points, some wear
ing life belts. Six of the survivors, ac
cording to a report in circulation here
were rescued by the Ada from tn
J rigging.
[The Hilda was built at Glasgow i
1882, and registered 848 tons. She wa
, a screw steamer, of iron construction
and was 235 feet in length.1
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Must be paid later.
IT Is
Better to FaV Now

and hn done with it The longer the delay
tia. harder II is to pay 1t is desirable
t therefore that all PERSONS will come forward
and ~..1tlr at once Hs the law requires. as the
collection nf all taxes will he rigIdly enforced
without regard to individuals or circum-
-raucrs. BY attending to this matter NOW
yen Wall save me trouble and yourself cost.
~ ! will he compelled to collect by LEV l
AND SALE all taxes not paid by the time
prescribed No discretion is allowed me and
=tulgence cannot be given
THAD Il. MANNING,
Town Tax Collector
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-11-23
Everv Ounce You Eat.

Ererv ounee OF food you eat that falls 10
digest does pound OF harm: IL 'urns Wv Wv
entire meal INTO poison. This not oniS ue
rr;ves the blood of the necessary TISSUE,
building material, but it poisons it, kodo'
Dyspepsia Cure is a perfect disestant ~ III.
COSTS the food regardless OF the condit'on Oh
tho stomach. 1t allows that organ 10 fes'
and oct strong again. Relieves Bechine'
uoart Rurn. Sour Stomach, Indigestion
Palpitation OF the Heart etc solo at I'll
Ler,s Two Drug Stores.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-11-23
HOLOCAUST IN GLASGOW
Thlrty-nine Dead and Thirty-two Hurt
In Fire In Lodoinu House.


Glasgow, Nov. 20,-The most terri
BILE fire that has occurred I'M Gfeat
Britain for many years broke out here
in a cheap lodging house for men in
Watson street and resulted in the loss
Of SO lives and the severe injury of 81
others.
The flames were first noticed on the
fourth floor of the building. which was
occupied by $50 men. An alarm was
raised, and the firemen responded
quickly, but flames and smoke were
then issuing from most of the windows
on the fourth floor. An extraordinary
scene was created by a procession OF
almost naked men rushing out of the
entrance to the building, and against
their frantic efforts to escape the fire
men had actually to fight for admis-
sion.
The dead men were mostly workmen
in the pr;.np Gf life. They presented q
horrible spectacle, their hlackened
faces bearing evidence Of the terrible
struggle to escape.