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The Washington herald., 1907-01-20

1.-THE draft OF this proposed uniform
divorce law is now before you, and the
District delegates unanimously recon-
mend its enactment into law for the Dis
trict of Columbia in its present form.
subject to some few verbal changes which
will have to be made TO conform It to
local conditions and requirements Of legis-
Iation But if this recommendation is
adopted, it is proper 10 call attention TO
the fact that it would increase the num-
Der Of causes for absolute divorce over
what Is now the law in the District. And
in this connection your attention is di-
rected to the sixth resolution OF the con-
gress, which is as follows:
While the following causes for an
nullment of the marriage contract, for
divorce from the bonds Of mafrimony,
and for legal separation or divorce a
mensa seem to be in accordance with the
legislation Of a large number of American
States. this congress, desiring the number
of causes reduced rather than increased,
recommends that no additional causes
should be recognized in any State; and in
those States where causes are restricted.
no change is called for.
There then follow an enumeration Of
the causes for annulment OF marriage
and for absolute and limited divorce, not
necessary mere 10 repeat. BUT lot your
information, 1t should be stated that the
causes referred to and enumerated in the
above quoted resolution exist in about 30
per cent of the States of the Union.
THE subject Is now submitted to you
for your consideration and such action as
you may deem proper"
From this letter It will be plainly seen
that in recommending the enactment into
law OF the draft submitted, we called at
tention 10 the fact that if our recon-
mendation was adopted. Il would increase
the number of causes for absolute divorce
in the District, and. therefore. we took
care to direct the notice of the Commits
siOners particularly to resolution six Of
the congress, which stated its position
on this point.
In conclusion, permit us to add that it
was our plain duty 10 express to the
Commissioners our views as delegates
Exercising that clear right, we recon-
mended the passage Of the bill as framed
by the congress We fully accord to
every one else the same right Of individual
opinion. but we do not expect to be mis-
represented or our recommendation mis-
construed hereafter by any one
FREDR. l. SIDDONS
Adds b. BROWNE.
WALTER c. CLEPHANE.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-20

this Unborn taste for whatever is beauti-
fol and good and just has an antipathy
for whatever is hideous and unjust.
Why must such lovers of beauty, clean
liness, and health-flth breeds disease-be
made to grovel In dust and ashes. not for
their own sins, but for those of the spec
ulatoTs? Spare the city this. Continue
the bridges. Only those at Q and n
streets are needed. For the benefit and
health OF the existing generation, stop
the hideous dump, and let tasteful, speed
lly constructed bridges be placed at Q
and y streets which will cost less than
half the sum or the S1G00, 600 manufactured
Connecticut avenue bridge. under process
Of construction several years In ap-
pendix d Of the park commission book We
find an exhaustive treatment Of the alter
native methods of culvert and Ill at a
total cost of S4.522, 4S3. and the open valley
and bridges at less than half the expense.
AIessrs Olmsted and Burnham visited
notable cities of the Old World and the
New to study the successes and
avoid the mistakes in their plans for the
beautifying of Washington, and as re-
suit Of their study they strongly recon-
mend the Open-Valley treatment as the
most desirable and least costly method of
using its possibilities. The fundamental
idea of Washington and jefferson was
that the Capital City of the United States
should be a work of civic art The site
was chosen as specially adapted for such
development, and the natural beauty Of
its surrounding hills and winding creek
worthy setting. Any city can have solid
rows of houses, but no city planned, as
Washington was planned, to grace a ma
ton should have such fate Those
great men hoped homes would be made
similar to those in GeOrgetOwn-Old colo
NAL homes with extensive grounds. Phil
adelphia, with its endless rows and mar
row streets. did not appeal to them. Let
US have space, air, and beauty. Let
Rock Greek "how on forever to join the
trimming river
For may come. and men may 90,
But l 60 on forever
The people of our nation no longer
wonder at the direful statistics placing
its Capital first with the greatest number
Of tuberculosis victims for when they
cross the bridges at 2 and NJ streets they
inquire, rs there no other approach"
Why Is II permitted? Why should the
once-famous Rock Creek be ruined with
filth. which causes spinal meningitis and
other dread diseases? We tell them we
know it, and annually there are medical
and tuberculosis congresses held I'm
Washington. and yet the street and cellar
sweepings are dumped daily to blow
hither and thither back again into the
streets and windows and lungs Of inhab-
itants, and We are p0werless to prevent.
LOUISE RITTENHOUSE.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-20
DEFEND DIVORCE BILL.
Commissioners to Uniform Congress
Explain Their Attitude.

ENpialH IheIr Attitude.
Editor The Washington Herald.
In the light Of recent publications in
the press of the District, and for the sake
Of accuracy, and in order that their posi-
ton may not be longer misunderstood or
mtsrepresented. the undersigned. who
We're appointed as delegates by the Com
missiOners of the District of Columbia 10
the recent national congress on uniform
divorce laws. ask space in your paper to
state that upon the completion of the
work Of the divorce congress. we sub
mitted our report to the Commissioners,
which was as follows:
we respectfully submit this our re,
port as the District delegates to the Ma
tional Congress on Uniform Divorce
Laws. of the results Of the work of said
congress.
A few days ago Mr.. Siddons handed to
President mcfarland copies Of the reso-
buttons and drafts Of proposed uniform
laws on the subjects Of annulment OF
marriage and divorce, and for the making
Of returns Of marriage and divorce statis-
tics. adopted by the congress, and as we'll
an address, accompanying these resolu-
tons and proposed laws, submitted by the
committee on resolutions Of the congress.
This latter document contains paragraphs
explaining how the congress happened 10
be convened. and sets forth the shirt
with which it approached the considera-
ton OF the subjects with which It dealt.
Mr. Siddons was a member of the COM
mittee on resolutions, which drafted the
proposed laws. and it is his pleasure to
testify to the anxious care and soIicitude
with which that committee performed the
work committed to it by the congress.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-20
ASK FOR TRAINING SHIP.
New Workers Call on President
About Farragut's Flagship.

President Roosevelt received a visit
yesterday from a large delegation of New
York Congressman and business men who
wish to secure the famous old Farragut
flagship Hartford as a training ship for
the New York Nautical School This
school is the training academy for the
merchant marine of the metropolis.
Among those who backed IN the re-
quest with their eIoquence were Con-
sressmen OlcOtt, Bennett, Cocks, Calder.
DunweH. and Goulden, and E. B. Bald
win, the arctic explorer. The President
said he would take W the matter with
the Secretary Of the Navy
The Washington herald., 1907-01-20

From the Philadelphia Press.
Joseph H. Choate tells lawyers that
they should be courteous in the cross
examination OF witnesses. He also ex-
presses the judgment that rudeness and
discourtesy hurt the lawyers who employ
them. Lawyers as a class are not loved
Most men at some time or other have
had disagreeabIe experience with them
and while they may respect individual
lawyers their feelings toward lawyers
in the mass is not one Of respect and af-
lection. The badgering OF witnesses I'M
der cross-examination which small law
yers delight in and which judges permit
when they should not is an ola evil
which creates for the badgertng lawyers
the cordial dislike not only of the bad
gered victims but OF most of the laymen
who witness the performance.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-20
RARE BARGAINS OFFERED.
s. Ikann, Sons & Co. Have Annual
Clearance sale of Fine Stock.

clearance sale OF Fine Stock.
S. Kann. Sons & Co have an attractive
sale this week in their annual clearance
Of walking shoes. Reductions In many in
stances are half. and even more than
half. The list advertised is certainly a
generous one In matter of variety and
style as well as price.
Suits. coats. skirts. and costumes are
also included In the great January clear
ance price making. and any woman who
has just discovered that her winter suit
is growing a trihe shabby Will do well
to look over the list Of offerings.
White Swisses and other white goods
which one may purchase now under price
and make up for evening parties during
the winter, o. keep for summer wear, are
also In the list Of Mon ay specials In
colored wash goods a clearing sale Of silk
and cotton mixed goods in all the pretty
delicate evening shades. as well as for
day wear, Is a decidedly interesting item
to those who are constantly needing mex
pensive but dainty frocks for the many
different functions Of the winter, especial
" interesting at the extremely low price
offered.
For the house mother" as the Ger
mans say, there are many good bargain
offerings in the announcement OF Turkish
bath towels, cut-price table linens, a sale
Of pieced comforts. cambria sheeting, and
pillow cases, blankets, robes, lace cur
tains. rugs, and tapestry pOrtieTes.
With the unusually bad weather, there
is special significance IN the underwear,
fiannelettes, and nannelette wrapper ad-
veTtsements at the wonderfully low
prices offered by this firm tomorrow.
4 number OF small lots Of silks and
velvets also at unusually convincing
clearance prices is another interesting
Monday announcement, as are also the
prices in the millinery cleanup"
Last. but not least, are beautiful broad
cloths in the shades that present indica-
tons point 10 as being just right for
spring wear, such as tan and a new
porcelain blue. TO be able To buy these at
clearance prices is an argument that will
appeal TO most women. and also TO buy
pretty white mercerized poplin waist Of
white at considerably less than half its
real worth IS another most alluring bar
gain tidbit
The Washington herald., 1907-01-20
ENLARGES LUMBER INQUIRY.
Bureau of Corporations Extends
Work Under Senate Resolution.

Under the general authority conferred
upon him by the creating Office. the COM
missioner Of corporations has for num-
Der of months been investigating the
operations of the so-called lumber trust.
Complaints against the combine were
brought TO the attention Of Commission
er Garfield two years ago. Later he
decided to look into the matter. Under
the resolution passed by the Senate yes
terday the deputy commissioner. H. Knox
Smith, who will succeed Mr. Garfield on
March as Commissioner Of Corporations,
will broaden the inquiry now being con-
Quoted The Interstate Commerce Com
mission. during the progress of its in
vestigation into the causes for the short
age in the supply of cars in the North
west, discovered some evidence tending
TO show the existence of a combination
to regulate the supply and control the
price of lumber. This evidence, It is
understood, will soon be placed in the
hands of the commissioner of corpora
tons TO aid him In his work
The Washington herald., 1907-01-20
SUCCEEDS CONVERSE.
Brovnson Made Head of Bureau of
Navigation.

Announcement was made at the Navy
Department yesterday that Rear Admiral
W H BTOwnsOn, now commanding the
Asiatic Station, Will succeed Rear Admiral
George A. Converse as chief OF the Blu
Teau of Navigation. the most important
assignment in, the department. on April %
Rear Admiral James H Dayton. now
commanding the Philippine squadron of
the Asiatic fleet. viii succeed Admiral
BrOwnson. Admiral Converse went upon
the retired list last May, but has since
remained in charge of the bureau.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-20
SETTLERS MAY LEAVE CLAIMS.
Order Issued to Relieve Distress I'm
the western States.

the W
Under the provisions Of a law just
passed by Congress the Secretary Of the
Interior yesterday issued an order that
viii assist in relieving distress among
settlers caused by a shortage in the fuel
supply. The order provides that home
stead settlers upon the public domain in
North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming,
Minnesota. and Montana shall be grant
ed a leave from their land for period
Of three months from this date, provided
that the period of actual absence shall
not be deducted from the fun time Of
residence required by law. Under the
homestead laws settlers are required TO
maintain permanent residence upon their
claims. The three months leave is grant
ed at this time owing 10 the severe
weather in the Northwest and the ina
bility Of the settlers to secure adequate
supplies Of coal and wood TO keep them
from freezing TO death.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-20
INVESTIGATE BANGS
Canal Commissioners Look
Up Bidders Record.
MANY CHARGES CIRCULATED
Officials Have Had Numerous Ale
cations Made to Them Concerning
Previous Contracts Awarded 10
New Yorker who Offers to Build
the Isthmian Waterway.

! The Isthmian Canal Commission Is
making a most thorough investigation of
the record of Arson NJ Bangs, of New
York. partner of William J. Oliver in
their proposition 10 build the Panama
Canal There have been numerous charges
circulated against Mr.. Bangs and his past
record, but at the offices of the Isthmian
Canal Commission it is declared that
| there have been no formal charges made
| by any one.
While the charges may not be formal it
| is certain that the officials of the commits
sion have had numerous allegations made
to them concerning Mr. Bangs. These
claims particularly touch upon past con-
tracts This the oliver Bangs representa-
! tive denies. The records Of the War De-
partment may throw some light upon Mr..
Bangs record and viii easily prove or
disprove the charges which have been
made
Have Hearing Tomorrow.
Mr.. Oliver and Mr. Bangs will appear
before Chairman Shonts. Of the Canal
! Commission. tomorrow, and will be given
a full hearing. Mr.. Shonts has tele-
graphed the two men that their bid will
be given prior consideration over all
others, and if they can show their ability
and capacity 10 do the work they will
! certainly get the contract.
Many charges have been circulated
against Mr. Bangs. and these are the
ones which are under investigation. The
allegations concern Mr.. Bangs past ac-
eomplishments. the idea being to show
that he is not a responsible bidder. Among
other things is the charge that he was
implicated In the Savannah River frauds
a number Of years ago.
HarbOr of Refuge Contract.
This matter has been investigated be
fore. when Mr.. Bangs has been low
bidder on government work. When a
contract for building the harbor Of refuge
in Delaware Bay was given 10 Mr. Bangs
a few years ago. the Judge Advocate
General of the Army and the Attorney
General of the United States looked into
this phase of Mr.. Bangs career. and
found nothing to prevent his having the
award
It Is learned. however, that the Federal
Construction Company. of which Mr.
Bangs is a part, is far behind in its work
on the Bay Ridge and Red Hook dredging
job. near Brooklyn. The company is said
20 be losing money on the contract. and is
not making satisfactory progress. The
isthmian canal officers. however. have
been informed by representatives Of
Oliver and Bangs that the contract will
be faithfully executed.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-20
Postpone Trial of Mrs. May Again.

By reason of the fact that District At
torney Baker has not yet sufficiently re-
covered from the injuries he received in
the Terra Gotta wreck. the case of Mrs,
Jennie May, charged with an assault to
kill Lucien Conen, viii not be called on
Monday, but will be postponed until Mon
day, January q.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-20
Illustrated sermon on Constantinople

Rev. F. D. Power is delivering a most
interesting series of Sunday evening
sermons at Vermont Avenue Christian
Church on The Heart of the World, -
based upon his visit to the Holy Land
last year. They are illustrated by the
the Crescent" will be his subject.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-20
ARMY AND NAVY.
Army Orders.

Lieut. Col GEORGE a. DODD. Tenth Cavalry,
10 proper station.
Contract surgeon WILLIAM H COOK from San
Francisco TO New York CITY. report to Surgeon
General tor annulmcnt Of contract
Contract Surgeon JOHN +. LEEPER. 10 Fort Bay
ard Geneal Hospital.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-20
A Recurrent MaIady.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Mr. Hartman is well again. but he is
not yet out Of danger. He may suffer
another attack Of the Interstate Com
merce Commission almost any day.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-20

The Washington Herald has no
schemes, books, or Junk shops tn
offer new subscribers, but does offer
an up-fO-date, clean, neSvsy paper
for 20 cents per month, daily and
Sunday.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-20
Naval Orders.

Lieut. Commander J. R Y BLAKELY, detached
Paducah. home wait Clders.
Lieut.. il. y. PRICE detached Denver TO Ohio
Lieut J. W GREENSHADE, detached Cleveland
TO Paducah.
Lieut. W. j. AiANIoN. TO Naval Academy.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-20
MOVEMENTS OF yFSSFLS-T

MOVEMENTS OF VFSSELS-The following move
ments Of vessels have been reported to the Blu
reau Of Navigation:
Arriyed-JanuaTy Il. Hannibal at Guantanamo
January B Eagle and Whipple at Guantanamo
Arethuss and Prairie at navy yard. New York
Bainbridge placed out Of commission to-day Navsl
Station, Cayite.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-20
DEFENDS ROCK CREEK
Contributor Objects to It's
Use as Dumping Ground.
VALUES BEING DEPRECATED

Plea Is Made for the Building of
Bridges and the Open Valley
Treatment-CuIveFt Scheme viii
CurtaiI Space and Take Too Many
Years for It's Completion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06

Governor Conner returned from Bir- n1ingham early last night, but when seen by a reporter of The Advertiser refused to discuss the conference held in the Magic City yesterday in regard to the present railroad situation, as it effects the revocation of the South ern Railways license. and the State and railroads probable next move in the matter.
 With his feet propped on bench and reclining comfortably in a large rocker on the front porch of his resi- dence, the Governor was enjoying lire fin his shirt sleeves when he was in- terrupted by the reporter. During the conversation that followed the arrival of the newspaper man, his excellency yawned a few times and intimated that he was feeling very sleepy and was going to retire just as soon as he got rid of Commissioner Nesbit, who was present. and the newspaper reporter.
 Yes we held a conference" said the chief executive, but I have nothing to say about it."
 Well, Governor" spoke up the re- porter what about the report sent out from Birmingham to the effect that you. as commander-in-c chief of the Alabama National Guard, might call out the troops to enforce the law if the Southern attempted to do intra- State business in the face of the fact that their license had been revoked?'
 Did I say that?" questioned the Governor.
 "I don't know that you said 1t, Gov ernor, but that is the report sent out" answered the reporter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
DRAWS CONCLUSION
ARCHBOLD MAKES STATEMENT ON
 STANDARD CASE.
Points Out Coincidence That Decision Of Judge Landis Is Immediately Followed By Report Of
 COmmlsisOner Smith.

! New York, Aug. 5.-John D. Areh- tbold vice~PreSident of the ar1 l oil Company, made . statement today | in which he declared that the company was not given an opportunity to be heard or to submit the data in the Commissioner of Corporations Herbert Knox Smith and made public this morning.
 MT. Archbold's statement follows: "On Saturday, August 5. Judge Lan- dis announced his decision.
 "On Monday. August $. Commission CT Smiths report is given to the pub lie.
 "This remarkable report of Mir. Smith marks another coincidence In tho utterances of the different depart ments of the Government in their at- tacks on us that have occurred so fre- quently as to rob them of even the appearance of being accidental
 Tn connection with its publication if may not be amiss to remind the public that the act creating the Bu- reau of Corporations provided that such reports shall be made to the President for the purpose of guiding him in forming suggestions as to legislation and that they may be made public in whole or in part only in the discretion of the President It Is sufficient now for us to say that in the preparation fit to even confer with us. We think the public will agree that we are at least entitled to be heard in such a matter. If Mr. Smith had seen fit to confer with us we would have readily furnished him the data for a truthful statement of the facts on this ques- tion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
Gouernor Conner Talks Of
 the Railroad Situation.

Call out the milish. eh? We'll. I think they have already been called out. I understand that there are a few companies out at Pickett Springs now and several more troops are ex- pected."
 Well, if you won't tell me about the railroad conference, how about the conference yesterday morning at the Birmingham Commercial Club on Greater Birmingham?" queried the re- porter.
 We had great meeting at the Commercial Club. and I'll tell you that Greater Birmingham Is a great thing" Did you make a speech, Cover nor?"
 Yes, I made a talk. as did several others. including MT. King. author of the Greater Birmingham biIl."
 Are you ghing to sign the bill?"
 T didn't say that. I told the cit izens of Birmingham that would stretch my conscience as fare as pos- sible and consider the matter, but that was all"
 Well, I'll tell you good night. Gov ernor, and I thank you very much for the audience" said the reporter, as he reached for his hat and started down the steps.
 Just a minute. young man. Now what are you going to say that I said?"
 why. nothing, Governor, you didn't say anything"
 T just wanted to know. you news paper reporters have a way of poking fun at your elders" replied his ex- cellency.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
READY FOR HERFI
THE ROOSEVELT ALL PREPARED
 FOR PEARY.
New PIanks Added. Hull Cauiked, New Main TOpmast Sent AIoft and Living Quarters for Men
 Enlarged.

New York. August 5.-Stronger than ever in her hull and better equipped generally for her battle with the arctic Ice floes Commander Peary's steamer Roosevelt lies at Shooters Island ready to start in a few days on her second trip in search of the North Pole.
 Since she returned from her last voyage the Roosevelt has undergone extensive repairs. New blanks have been added where needed, the hli caulked throughout and a new main topmast sent aloft A new rudder and rudder post have replaced those crushed by the ice. On deck a new house has been built to furnish bet ter living quarters for the crew of twenty men. all of whom have been shipped for the expedition.
 The engines have received a general overhauling and two new Scotch boil CTS have been installed.