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The Washington herald., 1907-12-01

we have discussed this matter" said
Mr.. Hepburn. "and l told Mr.. Porter 1
could not see that he was entitled TO at
tend this meeting. When he asserted his
right 10 be present. I said I had no power
in the premises, but that would direct
the clerk not TO send him an invitation. l
did so because l had before me a ballot.
purporting to show the returns in the
election, and found that on the Demo-
cratic ticket Mr.. Porter got 1850 votes.
on the Independence League ticket ISL
votes. and on the Independent Congress
sional ticket 1.256 votes The Republican
ballot showed the name of Wadsworth
for Congress. Upon this investigation I
would not take the responsibility Of in
viting him to this caucus
L conceive this TO be a partisan body.
and that 70 be member of this body we
must stand with the organization.
The letter, on motion of Mr.. Tawney.
was tabled, there being only a dozen
votes in opposition.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-01
PASTOR BROWNS HIMSELF.
Disappointed I'm Politics, Minister
Jumps Into Canal in Indiana

Goshen, Ind, Nov. 30-Rev. William
CASTOR Parker, for many years a we'll
known minister. drowned himself to-day
in the canal
When Mr.. Parker retired from the min
lstry several years ago he entered poli-
tees ana has been successfully a eandi-
date for the Republican nomination for
county treasurer, county auditor. and
county assessor. but was always defeated
He then became Respondent
The Washington herald., 1907-12-01
CRACKSMEN RAID BANK.
Citizens of south Dakota Town.
Fired on by the Bandits.

Steen. :. Oak. Nov. 30-Five cracks
men. believed 10 be- the band that recently
robbed the Peoples Bank at Canoya. to-
day terrorized this town and made away
with all the cash IN the Bank Of Steen.
Citizens aroused by the shock OF the
dynamite that tore the safe TO pieces
were shot al II they refused 20 return 20
their homes. officials OF the bank refused
10 state the total amount OF loss. II is
covered by insurance.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-01
CONGRESS BEGINS
WORK TOMORROW


the incoming Congress, but just what sort
| OF measure win be evolved for the differ
eat views entertained by the leaders Of
the Senate and House is problematic.
An effort viii doubtless be made 10
amend the present railroad rate bill in
some essential particulars, the most inn
portant of which is likely to be propo-
sition TO permit pooling under certain
conditions of through lines. There will
also be much discussion of the trust
question, although IL is unlikely this VIII
result in the passage OF any measure
There has been some talk Of re-enact-
ing the whole Sherman antitrust law,
and bring it I'D TO date in accordance
with some Of the Presidents policies.
Amendments 10 the general land laws
intended TO conserve and preserve natural
resources. also in line with the Presi-
dents enunciations on these subjects. are
also likely to form part of the legisia-
ton Of the incoming Congress
Another important measure which viii
receive consideration is the bill which
has been prepared and will be introduced
early in the session is the service pay
bill. This measure is intended TO in
/ crease the pay Of officers Of the army.
the navy, and the marine corps. and 20
allow the President TO fix the pay OF
enlisted men of the army. the same as
he now does the pay Of the enlisted men
Of the navy
An Island Tariff Bill.
] Another attempt will be made 10 pass
a Philippine tariff bill which will grant
more liberal concessions 10 the products
/ of the islands coming into the United
/ States. Secretary Taft. fresh from a visit
TO the archipelago, will urge again
reduction of the duties Such a measure
/ Will pass the House, but its fate in the
/ Senate is uncertain.
There will be efforts made to confer
citizenship on the people Of Porto Rico,
and doubtless an attempt made TO provide
! a government for the islands Of Guam
and Tutuila. Whether or not another
attempt will be made 10 pass ship sub
sidy bin has not been decided. but that
such Il measure in some form viii be
presented is practically certain. It's Op-
ponents hold that I'm view Of the reduced
Republican majority. II will have less
chance Of passage in this Congress than
IN the last.
1t is the general opinion among mem
bers Of the Senate and House that in
view OF the fact that the national politl-
- Ia N'''-oiIo "AN " NC A1iu HtAb , Nel'
Congress Will adjourn early and the regu-
lar appropriation bills viii constitute the
bulk Of the work Of the first session OF
the Sixtieth Congress.
Admission by Card.
Admission TO the galleries tomorrow
will be by special card only. Two cards
have been mailed 70 each member. max
ing total Of $50 tickets issued. or sixty
four more than the seating capacity OF
the galleries.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-01

Former Senator William NJ Stewart,
of Nevada. yesterday addressed the fol-
lowing letter to Senator Joseph 3. For
aker, OF Ohio, directing it TO the United
States Senate:
My Dear Senator; Your recent letter
to the president Of the Ohio Republican
League is bold and manly. I am glad
you have not adopted the tactics OF The
dark horse candidate. who conceals his
views until after election. There are
some matters, however. Of great i'm
portance TO the people about which you
are not sufficiently explicit You will
undoubtedly thank me for asking you a
few questions which will give an oppor-
tunity TO express yourself more fully.
I agree with you that we should be slow
TO condemn the Constitution. or TO md
fault with il. On the contrary, il is the
duty OF every good citizen 10 observe
and obey it IN its letter and spirit.
"YoJs condemnation Of the railroad
rate law is sufficiently sweeping and
earnest 10 satisfy the public that you
are opposed 10 H. The people may
differ with you as to your principal
reason for opposing the law. You say
the moral standing OF the business men
Of this country has always been high
II was never so high as It is now There
is consequently less occasion than ever
before 10 restrict commercial freedom by
statutory details Of management and
surveillance that are apparently framed
on the theory that all men are criminals.
such legislation hampers enterprise. re-
tards business activity, and discredits
the whole nation.
His Theory Applied.
If you are right and there are no
evils 10 correct. the rate regulation can
not be condemned in language too strong.
Do YOU think II was right for John D.
Rockefeller and his associates 10 make
arrangements with railroad managers to
convey oil cheaper FOR the STANDARD OIL
Company than for other citizens OF the
United States? Do you not think. in a
free country. under Constitution which
declares that Congress shall have power
20 regulate commerce with foreign coun-
tries and among the several States. that
somebody besides the Standard oil Com
P1Ls SAoA40 bc allowed 10 transport oil
on railroads on equal terms with that
monopoly Do you not know that the
combination between the Standard oil
Company and the railroads practically
connsCated the oil wells and oil lands
OF everybody not connected with the
trust2 Are YOU an enthusiastic admirer
Of the elevator trust which compels the
farmers of the West 10 sell their grain
al such points and for such prices as the
combination may direct. because the rail-
road charges 10 other markets are pro-
hibitory2 Are your constituents pleased
with the combination between the rail-
roads, the ArmOurs. the Cudahys. and the
Swifts. whereby the meat trust was Gre
ated. and the independent butchers Of
Ohio forced out Of business
Beef Trust an Example.
DO you think the health Of the people
of the United States is promoted By
butchering all the live stock used for
food in two or three localities designated
by the trust? Do YOU think that the
method OF killing. preserving with chemi-
Gals, retaining in cold storage. and dis
uibuting at leisure al over the United
The Washington herald., 1907-12-01
Threatens Queen Alexandra.

London, Nov. 50.-The Scotland Yard
authorities have sequestrated in a private
asylum a young Asiatic OF the name of
Horace Mark, who has caused Queen
alexandra much anxiety by writing
threatening letters 10 her.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-01
QUERIES TO FORAKER
Ex-senator Stewart Wants
Light OH His Ideas.
RATE LAW AND THE PEOPLE

Pertinent Questions Addressed 10
Ohio Candidate for Presidency with
Between the People and the Trusts
Fired with GatIins-IIke RapIdity.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-01
KEPT OUT OF CAUCUS
Mr.. Porter Not Allowed Vote
with Republicans.
HAD SNUBBED THE DEMOCRATS
New York Member Who Defeated
WRdswOrth Now Finds Himself in
Position of Man without n Party.
Declares That He VIII Act with the
Republicans in the House.

Representative Peter A. Porter, of the
Thirty-fourth New York district the man
who beat Jimmie" Wadsworth. seems
billed TO leap into fame as the man with
out a party, for he refused an invitation
to participate in the Democratic caucus
yesterday, and was last night denied per-
mission TO sit with the Republicans.
He was not sent an invitation, at the
instruction of Col Hepburn, chairman Of
the caucus. because Col. Hepburn could
not see that Mr.. Porter is entitled TO
participate after having run for Office
on a combination Observation-Disclosures
ence League Congressional Independent
ticket, and, further, Wadsworth was de-
feated because he didn't agree with the
President. although Members of the
House solemnly asservate that fact does
not bar the victor.
Appeals forAdmIttance.
At the Republican caucus last night.
after Speaker Cannon had been nomi-
mated and the House employees slate had
gone through, a letter from MIR. Porter
was submitted. 1t read as follows:
November 30, 1907
Hon. william =. Hepburn chairman Republican
Congressional Caucus, Washington, d. c.:
Ny Dear sir: Referring to my recent conversation
with you regarding my desire, as right, 70 SIT IN
the Republican Congressional caucus. and your de-
csion as chairman thereof. that you could not rec
ognize my right threto. l beg with great respect,
hereby to appeal from your decision 10 the caucus
itself. have always been, and am, a Republican
was nominated for Congress primarily by petition
was indorsed BY the Democratic convention. al
though one-thrd Of that convention declined therein
20 vote for me the ground that ] was a Repub-
hcan- In my Judgment, I received more Repub-
hcan votes IN my district than the gentleman nom
mated in the s0-called Republican caucus
Regardless Of the action OF tie CAUCUS in this ap-
peal | intend 10 support Republican policies
duty 20 my constituents who voted for me knowing
! a Republican for I 50 stated the fact IN
every speech l made during the campaign) as cor
rcctly representing a Republican district / am
constrained TO thus appeal 20 the Republican eau
Gus, and request that YOU, its chairman. viii
present this letter thereto
am, with VcTy high regard very sincerely yours
PETER POTTER
The Washington herald., 1907-12-01
Beef Trust an Example.

DO you think the health Of the people
Of the United States is promoted by
butchering all the live stock used for
food in two or three localities designated
by the trust? Do YOU think that the
method OF killing. preserving with chemi-
Gals, retaining in cold storage. and dis
tributing at leisure all over the United
The Washington herald., 1907-12-01
Mr. Hepburn Explains.

!, with ven high regard. very sincerely yours.
PETER 4. PORTER.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-07

" A. Crossland, Montgomerlan' who has been in the employment oA the United States Civil Engineer corps in the Philippine Islands, returned to Montgomery several days ago, after four years spent in the Pacific archi- pe1ago. During a portion of that time he served as supervisor of the province of Albay, later being appointed ChIeL ,l District Engineer, with Headquarters in Manila.
 MT. Crossland speaks interestingly or his experiences in the Far East and or conditions now existing in the new pos
 sessions of the United States. In an interview, he said:
 "I was appointed a civil engineer Tor duty in the Philippines in January 1903. with a number of other engineers I sailed from San Francisco January 90, and making only one short stop at Guam, arrived at Manila February 26. and was assigned temporarily with other new engineers, to the oftice or the consulting engineer to the Commits sion. About a week later, I was ap- nointed supervisor of the province of | Albay. the richest privince in the isl- ands and the richest hemp district Tn | the world.
 The provincial supervisor was the en- gineer in charge of all provincial ana of most of the municipal public works of his province. He was also a mem | Der Of the Civil Service Board, the
 Board of Health, the Board of Lana Tax Revision and of the Provincial | Board.
 The provinces are governed by the
 provincial boards which consisted oi | the Governor the Treasurer and the Supervisor. Some of the provinces hao very little funds for public works, ana
 a very few engineers were aVallaple
 so law which became effective Jan, uary 1, 1906, abolished the otnce or
 provincial supervisor and created tha' | of distinct engineer. The islanos Wer' 1 divided into twelve districts or rom
 two to four provinces each. and tWelV'
 district engineers and assistants were
 appointed. l was appointed ChleI DiS l trict Engineer, with office in Mania but my duties carry me over all tn' | districts. ,-,,
 "The positions on the ProVihcla | Board vacated by the supervisors "et' filled by the superintendents of schools
 until recently, when a law was passed
 allowing the people to elect this men,
 Der. They have always elected thel
 provincial Governors. so they now eleo
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-07
" 4. CROSSLAND TALKS OF THE
 CONDITIONS LN THE PHlLlPPLNES

two members, a majority of the board.
 This is pursuant to the policy Of the Government to gradually Increase tne natives voice in his government. All municipal officers are natives, and now that natives control the provincial boards, results will be eagerly watched.
 "This change is a very important one, and Its results will probably Tn
 great measure, determine what Iurther legislation. tending to increase the na tfves' participation in governments affairs will be enacted in the next feW Ayears. ,.,,
 eood work. as many children now
 speak English and pupils who come to thA IJnfted States succeeded in entering
 the colleges. Many of them have all readv graduated. A large proportion of the country's revenue IS expenceu on the public school system. Tn Aact' most Americans believe that Tar too large a proportion is so expenoeu, ne ne natives, however, do not think so Ihey
 gladly make every possible sacrihce in order that their children may at- tapd the schools. The pupils seem 70 wake inc most of their advantages
 "Tt is rather difficult for the Govern o,ant tn secure good men to Ill the positions in the different departments This & due, to great extent, to .knocking,' which the civil service o' ina Hslands has received from failures ana other kickers, who have returned to inc United States. These men have in many cases, either ruined thelI | health by dissipation, and had to leave inc tropics. or they have failed to, give satisfaction to their superjOrs and were
 Discouraged. They have claimed to have been unjustly treated, and have
 nreiudiced many desirable young. men against the service. A..
 .sWhatever it may have been In th'
 mast. the treatment now accorded em-
 pIoves by department and bureau chiefs 4is not only just, but Is liberal and con siderate. They are specially liberal IT | leaves of absence "The most pressing demand at pres
 ent is for civil engineers and stenog' raphers. While salaries at the begin 1 ming are low, the chances for rapid
 nromotion are good Formerly living
 vas very expensive, but 1t is reason
 ah1e now. Government employees do not l suffer for lack of good society in Ma | riIa. There are some Americans 1T each province. The natives are cour' | teous and hospitable, and no people enjoy entertaining more than they Life among them is pleasant for Amer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-07
MILITARY MATTERS;
 GUARD OF ALABAMA
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By D. w. McIVER.

Washington for the national matches, something on the order of the Brltlsn range at Bisley, where thousands or marksmen gather for the British na- tional matches. This proposition IS still in embryo. but may be seriously considered some day.
 Another question likely to be consid- cred by the National Board Is the ad- visibility of continuing the large money prizes in the national indivld- uaI match. Military rifle shooting IS such a comparatively new sport that what would be considered an ordinary rr;za abroad seems tremendously large he;e. We are far from being nation of marksmen, especially with guns that kill at a mile or so. In England the Kings prize amounts to $1.25O, and in other countries are equally rich aud even richer prizes. For 1905. some patriotic minded gentlemen made up a purse of $2.040. which was added to the prizes provided by Congress TOT the national individual match, ana thus the first prize was brought up to si. 900. There is guarantee CT the same amount of added money Tor sev- eral years, by which time It Ia txpec- ted Congress will make some provision for prizes suitable to the groWth or ih- terest in practice
 One of the ways in which th3 Swiss sustain Gterest in rifle practice IS py permitting any citizan to shoot match on any Sunday. He pays 30 mucn down, about five francs. If he makes | a mn mum score, he gets his money back. and from then on the prize non- cv Increases until he can win one hun dred francs by making complete score. That means quite a bit to | Swiss. and they keep up their prac' | tice The government makes good the difference between the entry fee anC
 the prizes.
 A question that has excited some in terest Is the possibility of change be | ing made In the ammunition used 1T the national matches. Some claim tha
 military ammunition manufactured b! | private makers is superior to tha
 turned out at government arsenals Others maintain that handmade car tridges are superior to machine made whether of government or privat manufacture. It certainly would b an interesting, if not a conclusive test
 of the merits of these claims, if tn various kinds could be used in the Ma
 tional matches. but as care Is take
 that conditions shall be equal, ther
 seems to be no chance that anythin
 but government ammunition will b
 used. This matter Is, therefore, no likely to come before the Nations Board, although it makes an interest ing topic of discussion among the Ma
 tional Guardsmen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-07
THE MEMPHIS STAKES.
Attractove List of Purses Onered By
 Jockey Club.

Jockey Club.
 Memphis, Tenn. Jan. 6.-rhe new Memphis Jockey Club announces the following ten stakes to close January 2Sth for their spring meeting of tweh- ty-one days:
 For 2-year- -olds Gaston Hotel stakes, colts and geldings. four furlongs' $l'OoO added.
 ArdeIle stakes, Allies, four furlongs'
 Memphis stakes for colts, geldings or Allies five furlongs, $1,25o added:
 For 3-year-olds, Tennessee derpy, . colts or Allies, nine furlongs' sS'ooV added. ,,. $1 1000 added. n, ., ooo Hotel Gayoso stakes. one mile $i,oVo
 For 3-year-olds and upward Mont- gomery handicap, one and one-sl~- teenth miles. $2.500 added. Peabody Hotel handicap nine tur- l longs, s1.o00 added. The Tennessee Brewing company, selling stakes. seven furlongs' $l'ooo | added. n-... For 4-year-olds and upwards Gottoh Steeplechase Handicap, abou' two | miles, S1.000 added Secretary McFarlan also announces that no purse will be less than sAOo'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-07

During the organization of the old
 Montgomery Baseball Association
 nothing has been done so far touching
 the details of the 1907 team, and at
 tonights meeting of the diree.
 probable the details of this im-
 portant feature will be gone into; owd sd
 by E.. P. Amerine. former president
 of the organization, President cham
 bers and the officers of the new organ
 ization virtually have all ready to I, oG1
 gin the season with about as fast pail
 team as will be shown in the southern
 League during the coming season.
 Ed Amerine has worked day day ana aho
 night in his efforts to try 1o Keep ss 'ht if should be. Repeatedly he has ne glected his personal business ana giv,, en his time to management Of basepaii
 ssst in t tse was ssms soisy stsye Ga' that he did this for not one cent of salary has ne received during the two years that ne has been at the head of the organiz- In January. 1905. he was elected nresident of the Montgomery Baseball Association. Tom OBrien was manager | of the team then, one of the keenest
 in the United States, but who knew | less about handling his men after he | had them together. .O'Brien had buiit up a splendid team. but like highly 1 tempered engine without a governor. 1t
 was hopelessly swamped. ana every
 day getting deeper and deeper in the l mire MT. Amerine was closely watching all | this and knew everything that was go- i ing to happen. After giving o,Brien
 a Conscientious, thorough trial. Amer | inc gave him his release about the ! middle of the 1905 season. The loca | team was then apparently hopelesslV | in the rear of the Southern League race
 Ike, Durrett. the hard hitting left fielder of the team, was given the man | aeemert. and the Montxomerv people l remember the whirlwind. finish tnal
 was made. The local team jumped rom almost last place in the race. and fn-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-07
MONTGOMERY BASEBALL TEAM
 IN GOOD SHAPE FOR 1907
Executive Ability of Former President Amerlne Leaves Aggregation in Excellent Shape
 for Incoming Management.

l tshed the season in second place, few points behind New Orleans. sne
 pennant winners. Durrett was conh h,,,
 ued as manager for the 1906 season, put
 the famous team that had set the Sovtn on Are in 1905, was riddled by oraies and otherwise.
 For months during the time in which the team for 1906 should nave oeed ed built up, Durrett was on boating ana hunting trip on rivers. and in the witos
 so that he could not be communicateo
 with The entire duty them feli on M
 President Amerine Of the shaps pc had left only one outfelder, three rins me fieiders and a catcher. MT. Amerlhs drafted Clayton Perry from the Nor tn- -
 west to fill the blaze or par ,arnsd slos out to be one of the finds of the yeaM aMc-,os- He closed deal with John M ,s key of St. Louis, for the services ui vi Heusen' a catcher, and the fans of Montgomery know that these two en st l turned out to be stars. Then ne ora. ,.t l ed McAleese. catcher, 10 ns,p ZIP ou sn
 infieIder to try out at the position of l short stop. His own personal inIiuence | induced Sam Apperious, one or tne tSs. ,,
 est outfieiders in sne na sopsn: r proveS to % be | the best thing thatAever happened ~ 1 the local team. ,xo,+oom- | cry, he had a team aii +;raIv to unusually fast one. and due entireiy '' l inc efforts of MT. Amerine.
 | Eariy in the season, Durrett ran up l against trouble in Birmingham, and TOT
 fhe good of the Southern League, ana | baseball in Montgomery, MT. Amerane | released him and gave the manage eihe"'
 Last years team is intact now MT :. Amerine himself having signed man by the name of Biggers to take inna. Mua- | Isney's place at first base, and the lano-
 inT of an infielder to take second or l third base. is the only link renainine
 to complete the team Malarsy, 3Ss ,an. ie ali oi Gontgomery will give to the new or ganization their heartiest support.