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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-09
LAMAR RIDDLES
HEPBURN BILL
ScATHING CRITICISM BY FLORIDA
REPRESENTATIVE IN THE
HoUsE-RIGHT WRONG IN RAIL
ROAD RATES.

washington, February ga seaeiiiis
criticism of the so-called Hepburn bill, re-
lating to the interstate commerce COM
mission was made today in the House by
Representative Lamar of Florida, VINO
took the occasion to say that there has
been written into the Hepburn bill pro-
vision empowering the commission to take
the initiative in righting a wrong IN rail-
road rates where a wrong is done.
Incidentally Mr.. Lamar reviewed the
recent impeachment trial Of Judge Swayne
by the Senate, and said that notwith-
standing his acquittal, I'VE have never
theless rascally judge in Florida can
do nothing to bring about his removal,
but l can from time to time tel the
House of this mans record.
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Board of Arbitration.


City Of Mexico, February Sat the In
stance Of the United states, the president
of the republic of Mexico has sent to
the presidents of Guatamela Salvador
and Costa Rlca "a request that they usa
their united influence with the govern
ments of Honduras and Nicaragua to in
duce them to suspend all preparations
for war and give full consideration of
the demand TO the board of arbitration.
which Is now In session al San Salvador.
with the object Of deciding the differen-
ces between Honduras and Nicaragua.
The board OF arbitration was convened
i'm conformity with the treaty of Corinto
by Honduras and 1t will take under con-
sideration the invasion of Nicaragua by
Honduras soldiers.
The prompt action of the presidents oc
the United States and Mexico, working
with the Central American government, it
is expected will avert a war which, II III
should occur. would probably involve all
of the Central American governments. No
official advices were received today as
to whether or not the governments of
Honduras and Nicaragua have taken any
steps to comply with the request that
they suspend preparation for war, but in
diplomatic circles here 1t il thought thai
both governments viii comply with this
request, and that the board of arbitra-
tion now meeting in Salvador will be left
pute. =
II affairs remain In status quo. II Is said
that an amicable agreement can no doubn
be reached but should actual war break
out before the board could fully con-
slider the disput new issues that would
spring up would render the boards taslc
more difficult.
For this reason the prompt action taken.
by the American and Mexican govern-i
ments Is considered in diplomatic circlezl
10 be most opportune and of great i'm
portance.
the speech Of Mr.. Lusk. though It had
TO be passed after the assumption of thei
chair by Mr. Thomas the president, pro
tenn. of the senate.
II will be recalled that to meet this
action of the railroads the bill to fix
the present rates the maximum rates
was amended so as to make the ratesi
of January / the minimum rates.
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This Is the opinion OF Mr. John, the au-
thor who SAYS that 1t has been shorn or
all its Objectionable features.
Governor to Mobile.
To uos announced by Senator Hamburger
49, covarnor Conner had accepted the In
yita+,on of the people of Mobile TO at
4end the Mardi Gras festivities and would
he q. member of the party. Senator HAM
hereer went to the office of the executive
and urged him to make the trip ana 10
make merry with the people OF his city ioI
a couple Of days. The governor accepted
and will have a day Off with the Jolly
crowds. -. .o,o-
,rtion to accept the invitation of the peo-
rIe of Mobile and the two houses VIII
edio,r.n Saturday TO "Wednesday TO make
the trip. ....,h1,, hy
the senate committee on commerce ana
coromon carriers is that OF Mr. Reynolds
~ ,,rovent the erectior>-of freight ware
ho,ses on nublic streets. IT Is thought that
~ Iii have the effect OF forcing the
Io,,ieviIIe and Nashville to Ssmove ITS
freioht depot from across Lee street IN
Montgomery. A companion bill TO the
me effect was introduced IN the mousse
few days ago by Mr.. Long, chairman OF
tbe committee on commerce and common
carriers.
Bill Is Passed.
When the house returned senate piii
1s with the report that the house had
sent # back in accordance with the reso-
Iution Of the senate, that such be done
sor correction, there arose somewhat OF
disturbance with regard 10 what had
heen done and what should be done. This
Ia the hill that had been found to con-
tain corrections made without authority
bv some one, the result OF which was
tha recall of the measure and the bring
inc about Of a little controversy between
some of the members.
Mr. Idsk asked that IL be corrected by
amendment to meet to irregularity OF the
interlineations made
Mr. Reese asked II there was any
charge or intimation of wrong doing on
the part Of any one.
Mr. I,usk said there was not. 1t was
simply an error that might creep into
any bill.
Mr.. Blackmon wanted to know at whose
instance 1t was made.
Mr.. Spragins. chairman Of the commit
tee on engrossed bills, said that the fact
that words were left out was discovered
nv Mr.. Henderson, president of the rail-
road commission, who had been allowed.
at his suggestion. to look over the bill.
| The interllniations were to correct the
| engrossed bill to agree with the original.
| Mr. Blackmon wanted to know by what
right Mr.. Henderson made or had made
corrections.
: Mr.. spragins said that he had none
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-09

This Is the opinion OF Mr.. John the au,
thor, who says that 1t has been shorn oi
all its Objectionable features.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-09

The letter and a small magnlfying glass
were passed to the jurymen, who spent
some time examining the paper.
The next letter. which was also writ
ten to Mr.. Isongfellow by Mr. Thaw
while in Paris, the story said in part:
Thank you for sending $50 and $50
The Washington times., 1907-08-30
Disposal of Clerks.

In the matter Of the disposal and
transfer Of the clerks now employed by
the department. 1t is safe to say that
in practically all instances the follow
ing plan viii be followed;
When It is found that too many clerks
are in one bureau, they viii be trans
ferred to other bureaus. The Indian
Onice is particularly anxious for clerks,
men and women. at this time, and viii
doubtless receive many additions from
the other bureaus.
In other cases, where superfiuOus
clerks are found. vacancies that occur
from resignation or death Will be al
lowed to remain permanent. and such
a policy as the follow will be OBJ
served:
II. for instance, an I.sO0 vacancy oc-
CURED. the promotions to the 81, 500
job, and so on down the line, would be
made with the exception that the low
est paid Job in that list would be left
vacant and allowed to lapse perma-
nently.
In this way the department, without
dismissals, win soon come to have a
smaller and more economically con-
Quoted clerical force than II has ever
had.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30
WORLD CONGRESS
Of IRISH SOUGHT
Sim Fem Wants to Raise
Money to Garry Out It's
Program

DUBLIN, Aug. 30.-A world congress
Of Irishmen. representatives coming
from every country. will be one Of the
results Of the meeting OF the National
Council OF the Sim Fein. in session here.
This was decided Upon today by The
adoption OF a resolution calling such
conference TO discuss the principles OF
the Sim Fem. It is the purpose TO
start a concerted worldwide movement
among Irishmen for the advancement
OF their native land and eventually Sc
cure home rule.
The real purpose OF the present con-
ference. it develops, is to devise means
to raise money FOR the Sim Fem cam
paign. In the immediate future the So
ciety Will work 10 secure the co-opera-
ton OF every publicly elected Irish body
IN It's plan 70 encourage Irish INDUS
tries and advance the proposed boycott
Of all English goods.
1t was decided 70 appoint committees
to arrange for contestlng seats IN every
district where the Sim Fein Will put
up candidates against the Nationalists,
the party Of John Redmond, which II
aims TO overthrow.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30
SWEEPING REFORM
PLAN FOR INTERIOR
DEPARTMENT FORCE
CONTINUED from First Page)

clerks emploved. It is claimed that 50
nueh new blood viii be injected INTO tile
old system that the present methoos Oh
doing business there viii seem aosuiN
,.,ben couoared to the new.
In the pension Office and the Land OF
1ce also. a lump sum Of thousands OF
doIlars VIII be saved in the printing
Inns NJ tho department. because the
D.nsio1 blanks and the land appiiea-
ton blanks, etc, viii be made UNI
form. ~
TWO big bureaus IN the main build
ing Of the department viii have the
consolidation system applied to them
60 thoroughly that they win work In a
manner that will save the Government
$1,000 a year.
According to the recommendations OF
the experts. money viii be saved the
Government in every bureau OF the uS
Dartment without exception
Although the Patent once mas DSeu
running on an independent basis foI
several years, and even making money
the keen eyes Of the experts Iouho
holes there that can and viii be nlec
m And. as a result OF the recon-
mendations. the Patent Omlce VIII MAKE
more money and do business more
promptly than has ever been the case
there before.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30
SEEK
HELP IN WAR
ON BUILDERS

N order to perfect their plans for
war against every contractor IN Wash
ington who is fighting union labor, the
building trades OF this city have re-
quested that at least one national OH
Ger OF each of the building trades unions
come here and engage in the conflict
against all .'scab" contractors and en-
ployers.
]. W. Butter, Of Buffalo. vice presi-
dent Of the Structural Iron Workers,
arrived IN Washington last night, and
viii make this city his headquarters IN
III the fight Is ended
Each Trade TO Re Represented.
Before many days have passed. the
building trades expect that enc nationsl
officer from each branch affected BY the
present troubles. viii camp here.
The plan of warfare Is an aT---sItloua
one. Hitherto the labor people have
worked quietly and steadily. BtTikins
| here ana there with '-puiis'' and boy
colts as seemed advisable. Now they
are avowedly out IN the open 70 hit
and hit hard, every washington con-
| tractor who has antagonized them not
/ only viii these contractors have diffi
culties In the local field to contend with
/ but. It Is declared they viii be hG-
/ assed wherever thsy are putting u
I buildings.
/ Ii is to make this plan sure that III
national officers OF the building traces
have been requested 10 assemble here
| Their advice and requests will be read
lly obeyed II Is thought, BY whsteve
union IN other towns whose co-oDsI dtioI
is desired IN bringing the Washington
4 contractors 10 time.
No more jobs were pulled today, bu
the labor people are necessarily active
investigating conditions, and locking 70
places where they think interference 4
| necessary.
T. K. Hall. secretary OF the Maste
Builders Association, said today tn
contractors work is going on withou
interruption
The Washington times., 1907-08-30
CORBETT AIDS
THE OPERATORS
IN VAUDEVILLE

NEW YORK. Avg. 30.-chief interest
among the strikers centered today In the
big vaudeville benent 10 be given tonight
at which James ]. corbett VIII appear
as the head-Iiner in a monoiogue stunt.
An interesting program has been ar
ranged, and tickets were scid rapidly
BY numerous canvassers-
George Gould Coming.
Oncers Of the Western Union said to-
day that George J. Gould. who is on
his sway here from Europe. would take
no part in the strike.
Strikers are urging business men 70
sign a petition TO President Roosevelt
10 use his good Offices" They say it
win be an imposing document when 1t
is forwarded to Oyster Bay.
Rumor Of Peace.
Indefinite and unsuscepuble OF being
traced, rumor of peace between the
striking telegraphers and the companies
was the subject OF much discussion to-
day about union headquarters. no one
could tell where it originated. but there
were hints that some mysterious agency
was at work. Some reports even went
so far as to say a settlement would be
reached next week.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30
YOUNG WYAND'S CASE
BEFORE THE GRAND JURY

While the grand jury is awaiting the
evidence and information against GER
tain alleged bucket shop operators, the
District Attorney presented a number
OF routine cases before that body TO
day. Among the number Is the case
against William Newton Wyand, son OF
President Wyand. OF the Wyand Tur-
bine Engine Company. Of Jersey City.
y. J.. charged with forgery
Wyand was arrested here BY Detec-
live Parham. of the Central Office.
about three weeks ago on information
from the Traders National Bank, and
from an automobile sales agent, Mr..
Wagner.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30
TWO BOYS DROWNED;
JUMPED FROM VESSEL

NEW YORK. Aug. So.-Two suicides,
both by boys. occurred from the steamer
Patrician, which arrived from Ham
burg, BOulogne. and Plymouth. Baruch
JANE. a steerage passenger. aged eight
cen, jumped overheard on August Is, and
Heinrich Herke. aged eighteen, a mem
Der Of the crew, jumped into the sea
two days ago.
In both cases the steamer was stopped
and a search was made for the boys, but
without success.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30
BIG BLAZE INTERRUPTS
CAMP MEETING SERVICE

EXETER, n. H. Aug. ga score
of the 500 or 200 cottages on the He'd
ding camp-meeting grounds are in ashes
today.
The fire started while ali the 500 coll
onists were holding a service yester-
day In the Methodist chapel. The wor-
Slippers hurriedly left their seats and
flames.
The cottages were burned so quickly
that the residents had no time TO re-
cover their personal effects. The loss
Is estimated at so. 600
The Washington times., 1907-08-30
COLLAR SAVES MANS LIFE;
CATCHES ON ENGINE Bolt

WILKEsBARREs Pa, Aug. So.-A
fran linen collar saved the life OF Ed
ward r. Connerly. at Glen Summit.
He fell directly before the front
wheels. but a projecting bolt head on q
cylinder caught his collar and hold his
head a few inches above the tracks and
away from the wheels. while the loco
motive dragged him 800 feet before it
could be stopped.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

ing guest, and has been with the Misses
Loring at Pride's Crossing, since early
in July. She viii go this week 10 New
port and spend the early part of sep
TENDER there. which Is to be a sort OF
supplementary season at that resort
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Lady Beatrice Pole-Carew. Of Eng
land has been one OF the most admired
Young women en- the North Shore Oh
Massachusetts this season She IS one
az the most beautiful women IN al
Fneland. and is a gracious and charm
The Washington times., 1907-08-30
HOME COMIAGS IA " BEGUN
Girls
Return Home
From Virginia

Miss Catherine Cullom RidgelX and
her sister. Miss Eleanor Ridgely, re-
turned to Washington yesterday MISS
Ridgely and ner sister HAYES been in
Gloucester county, Va, all summer. and
are now with their father. the Comp
trouer of the Currency, William Barrett
Ridgely, at the Portland Mrs. Ridgeiy,
who has been at the Warm Springs. Va,
most Of the summer. has set no date for
her return to Washington, bu= 1t Is
Thought that she win return early IN
September. TIE wedding Of Miss Cath
eriae Ridgely to Phelps Brown viii take
place October g, which is the date OF
the wedding OF the formers parents
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Maj Gen. and Mrs. Frederick Dent
Grant, who viii arrive in Newport TINS
evening. Will be the guests or MIS-
James p. KernOchan at Sea View MIS-
Kernochan win entertain at luneheoh
tomorrow. and following the luncheon
she will hold a reception in honor OF
General and Mrs. Grant Mrs. Herbert
c. Pan viii assist at the reception.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Miss Louise Daugherty Is the guest Of
relatives in her old home in owensvilie'
XIV. and will return 20 her home IN
Washington, septemSer 10.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Mrs. Marshall Field and Mrs +.
Fames, of Chicago, have arrive al
Breton Woods. They motored from
Boston. and are at the Mt. Washington.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Misses Sadie Carroll. Mamie Carroll
Irene Morgan, and Mamie Wheauey
left this afternoon for the jamestown
p-rtEnnoufh Fort Monroe, Newport
S-evys Virginia. Beach, Cape Henry, and
ocean View. From the exposition they
viii take a trip by water TO New YORK
returning here about the last OF sep
TENDER.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

f. W. Guiiford and family are at Co
lonial Beach Cor the balance OF the sea,
son. Mrs Cil-iiford's parents, Dr. aho
Mrs T.. r. Reynolds. are with them
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Mr. and Mrs. NJ. Blumenthal have re-
turned to their home here, after a Two
weeks stay at Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Miss Maud Lichtenstein has returned
TO the city, after spending seVerai weeks
at Ingleside. Rockville road
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Mendau Behrend has gone TO hunt
ingtOn W Va, where he Is the guest
~ his brother. Harry Behrend.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

mrs. samuel Dryfoos and daughter,
E4ortense who were the guests Of the
formers sister. Mrs. Steibel. have re-
turned 20 their home in Waynesboro, Pa
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Sylvlno Gurgel do Amaral. counselor
OF the Brazilian embassy, now charge
d affaires, left for New York re"
days ago, and viii not return 10 WASH
ington for about week.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Sol Peyser spent rev
davs in town with their mother MRS y
Pevser when en- route from New I ork
CITY 10 their home in Newport News
Va
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

BERNARD Baer and Howard Liehten-
stein have returned from WISH 20 the
jamestown Exposition.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Miss Rae Hahn and Harry W. E1anh
are spending a couple OF weeks at the
Hotel Rudolf, Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Mrs. George Peabody Wetmore enter
tanned at luncheon yesterday in New
port, where she is spending the season.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Byron Dula, Of
New York, announce the engagement Of
their daughter, Flora Adelaide Dula, to
William 3. Jean, Of St. Louis. Only a
few months ago another daughter, Rena,
was married to Eugene Window Gary.
The wedding viii take place in NOVem-
Der
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Mr. and M. Ernest Mayer. Of S
street who have been at the Blue
Mountain House for several weeks, are
now at the Hotel Rudolf Atianuc
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Abel and son,
Joseph, ir., have returned from a trip
10 Pittsburg. Pa, where they were the
guests of relatives.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Mr. and Mrs. HarrS Wolf are guests
OF the latter's sister. at west AIRING
ton. Nd.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Mrs. Horatio n. Slater gave an out
of-door entertainment at Camp Rough
II on Bar Island Monday afternoon from
3 20 8 o'clock, for the Ben Greet Com
pany.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

DR.. and Mrs. Robert French Mason.
nee Fuller, who were married last sum
mer in washington, and have occupied
the Washington home OF Chief Justice
Fuller this summer, are rejoicing over
the arrival OF a son. who arrived on
Wednesday. They Will return TO their
apartment in the Dupont when the Chief
Justice returns from his summer home
at Sorrento. Ne, late in September.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Mrs. Robert Everett, Of Twelfth street
northeast has gone for ie" weeks
STAY at Colonial Beach
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Ganss have re
turned to their home on street, after
spending a couple Of weeks at Atlantic
City.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Heller have
taken apartments at Strathmore Arms,
on X street. for the winter. They viii
be home after September 4.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Mrs. B. Klawans is visiting relatives
IN Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold J. Pack left this
afternoon for Baltimore, Philadelphia,
and Atlantic city, in their large tour
ing car They had as their guest Miss
Helene d. Engel. and will remain away
for two weeks. Miss Engel will return
here next week.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Sigmund kaufman and
children spent a few days this week
with relatives in Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Frederick Pohndorff will sail tomorrow
from New York on the kOenigln Lulst
for Spain, where he will visit members
OF mis- family as well as his old friend,
the Marquise Domecq. Mr.. PohndOrn
will be absent from the city until No
Vember 4.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Miss Helen levin. of Baltimore, IS
the guest OF her aunt. Mrs. Z. GOOD
man, OF West Washington.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Miss E. c. Upham left the city last
week for Oedham, Mass, Miss Upham
IS one Of the earliest newspaper writers
Of Washington. She came here from
New York in 1863 and i 4 1861 commenced
her work for New York papers. In spite
Of her advanced age. she has an I'M
falling memory and her descriptive
powers are shown in the interesting
events of early Washington. which she
relates graphically. She viii return here
In OCtober
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Miss Rhoda PyIes, of I street, is
spending part Of her vacation at At
lantic City.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

EXTRA-Those Waists s298 Did you get Two OF tnemf
If not call this evening tomorrow morning Note that
the store closes tomorrow promptly at / P. Nj.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs John Schweitzer an
nOunce the engagement OF their dauEh-
ter, Erma Louise, to J. Henry Robert
son, the wedding to take place in Oc-
tOber.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. William z. Endicott are
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. Hope
Slater. at Deepdene, IN Newport. Mr.
and Mrs. Endicott, since their return
from Europe. have been on their farm
at Danvers. Mass, and arrived only
yesterday in Newport. Mrs. Slater viii
entertain at dinner in their honor this
evening
The Washington times., 1907-08-30
Miss Roosevelt
Visiting Friend
In Massachusetts

Miss Ethel Roosevelt, second daugh-
Ter CT the President and Mrs, Roose-
Welt, is visiting Miss Faith simpkins.
at the home of her parents M ana
Mrs. Nathaniel Simpkins, Of Washing
ton, at Beverly Farms, Mass. The two
girls VIII go TO the MyOpia Hunt Cluo
Horse Show at Hamilton, on Labor Day.
but until then they viii do little more
than drive the ride horseback.
Preceding the weekly hop at the Nal
vern Hotel, Bar Harbor. Mrs Hennen
Jennings. OF Washington. entertained at
dinner. Mrs. John A. Logan. jr., also
entertained at dinner before the dance.
Mrs. Logan was formerly Miss Edith
Andrews. Of youngstown, Ohio, and was
well known in Washington.
The Washington times., 1907-08-30

Mrs. James Hay, jr., returned today
from a months absence in Charlottes-
VILE, Va, where she was the guest or
her mother. Mrs. +. T. Walker. and at
visited the latter's parents, Representa-
tive and Mrs James Hay.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-06-14
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News of the Town aud village Told
Briefly for uusy Its sders

Hollis Dunnican IN TO move into the
tenement ON Main street 10 be vaca.
ted by Otis Dryer.
Division Il OF the ladies' Of the Con.
gregational church will meet tomor.
row afternoon at o'clock with Mrs
John Frost
Eli J. Gardner who has been visit.
ing his daughter. Mrs NJ. II. Robinson,
returns tomorrow 10 his home In
Wales. Mass.
Miss Daisy Richie win give n soc.
ial tomorrow afternoon az the Congre.
gatlonal chapel tothe pupils in the pri'
mary department OF the Sunday school.
Airs NJ McDcrmott Is painting her
three houses ON Park street aud Mrs
Henrietta Stratton IL painting her
house at the corner OF Spring and
Park streets.
The Hoosick Falls and the Bcnning
ton high school baseball teams Will
play nc the athletic field tomorrow
forenoon. This will be- the last game
Of the season for the bennington team
Mrs Mary Myers billings. wife OF
Jerry billings. died Thursday at her
home near the reservoir OF old age
She wis - years old. Tho funeral
will be- held from the church OF the
Sacred Heart Saturday morning