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The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
COMMITTEES NEARLY READY
Expected to Be Announced in Sem
ate on Monday Next.
Finnl Details Probably VIII BE Dis
posed Of at Meeting of Commit
tee on Committees TO-dny.

The Senate committee on committees
has practically completed its work. and
it is understood that the final details will
be finished at a meeting of the committee
to be held this morning. It is more than
probable that Senator Allison will on
Monday. when the Senate again convenes.
announce the selections Of Senators for
the vacant places on the various COM
mittees.
The process has been largely ore OF
elimination. as blanks We're sent out 10
the various Senators. upon which they
returned their preferences regarding
committee appointments The task then
remaining was a delicate one. but the
committee was guided in its assignments
by the known abilities OF the several can
didates as applied to the wide range Of
committee work
II is known that Senator Knox. OF
Pennsylvania. will be the chairman OF
the Committee on Rules. and its.is gen
orally conceded that Senator Piles. OF
Washington, VIII get the Republican
vacancy on the District Of Columbia
Committee. There are three Democratic
vacancies on the latter body. which is
the most important from Washington's s
sldHupoiit. oendlOr HOPKINS, or Illinois,
is believed TO be slated for the vacancy
on the Finance Committee, although
Senator Bevsridge has been mentioned
for this place
Senator Hale, chairman Of the commit
tee on committees. who has been con-
tined 20 his home for several days by
illness, was out yesterday, and although
he did not appear on the floor of the
Senate, he attended the meeting Of the
Committee on Finance. which preceded
the session. Senator Hale has been di-
recting the work Of the committee on
committees from his home.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
HOUSE SESSION BRIEF ONE.
Lasts but Eigtt Minutes-Sherman IA
on RuIes Committee.

Representative Sherman, of Pennsyl-
vania, was yesterday named as a mem
Der OF the Committee on Rules, to sue
coed Gen. Grosyenor. Of Ohio
The members of the Committee on
Mileage announced are Brumm CRep..
Pa. Kennedy Rep.. Iowa.. Addison d.
James tRep.. Ky), Lewis Dem, Ga.).
and Denver Dem.. Ohio).
The session Of the House lasted but
eight minutes. Adjournment was taken
/ until Monday, when the House viii hear
all the committee assignments, adjourn
until the following Thursday, and then
go home for the holidays.
or the committee appointments 70 De
made, IL seems certain that Vreeland, OF
New York, viii go on the Committee on
Appropriations, and that his place on the
Naval Affairs VIII be taken by Olcott.
also OF New York. who viii retain his
place on the Committee on District Az
fairs
Two members were sworn in yesterday
T. D. Crumpacker, Of Indiana, and Ebe-
nezeT HiI, OF Connecticut. both Repub-
leans.
The bills introduced were:
BY NJ. Moore Rep, Pal-Approrriat:ng So p
09 Tor an immigrant station at Phiiadeilbia.
By Mr. DunWen Rep. y Y-l-Giying % soldier,
and sailors who lost a limb IN the service pensions
ol ~ -, aad S5 month. respectively according
10 the extent OF the loss and % their widows Il
married Trior 20 lss) 50 a month
By 1ir- Higgins REP. Conn. Directing that for
esiry be taught IN Agricultural colleges receiving AID
from the United States.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
VIRGINIA MEMBERS BUSY.
Introduce Bills Affecting Old DO.
miniOn History.

Three resolutions affecting Virginia
affairs were introduced in the. House yes
terday by Representatives Lamb and
Lassiter.
The first is to provide for the erection
Of a shaft over the grave Of George
Wythe, a signer Of the Declarat ation Of In
dependence, in ST. Johns Cemetery. in
Richmond, Va. Mr. Lambs second meas
ure is to have permission granted 20 the
State library board Of Virginia 10 compile.
edit. and publish the records OF the
soldiers and sailors from Virginia who
participated in the Revolutionary war.
Mr.. Lassiter's resolution provides for
complete and careful survey OF the
ground involved in the war time struggles
around Petersburg Ii asks that a sur
vey and map of all lines Of investment
and defense be made. showing plainly
the position Of the arnys lines during
that time the headquarters on either side
and all fOrtifcations.
The reason for asking that the work be
done is the fact that time is rapidly blot
ting out the landmarks.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
CLAYTON GIVES THANKS.
Resolution on Third Term Submitted
by Alabama Man.

Representative Clayton. of Alabama
yesterday introduced a resolution in the
House congratulatng the country on the
Presidents declaration that he will not
again be a candidate or take the Repub-
hcan nomination for President
IL was Mr.. Clayton who introduced the
resolution on Monday to the effect that
a third term was a menace, so the sec
ond one is in the nature of a thank
Offering. He would only say. in discuss
ing it, that his sentiments were expressed
in the resolution.
To limit the authority Of Circuit and
District Courts and Judges is the pur-
pose Of a second resolution introduced by
Mr.. Clayton yesterday
II is designed to restrain any United
States Circuit or District Court from is
suing injunctions or restraining orders
in cases where State Court decisions are
in doubt until a final hearing has been
held and the constitutionality Of the law
passed upon.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
TO AMEND IMMIGRATION LAW
Senator Latimer Wants Alien Labor
ers Imported Under Restrictions.

Senator Latimer. OF South Carolina.
yesterday introduced bill. which is
an echo of the difficulties encountered
by some of the Southern States about
4 year ago in their efforts TO amelio-
rate the labor famine in that section by
importing aliens.
The bill proposes to amend the laws
relating to immigration to the extent
OF permitting States. Territories and
the District OF Columbia 10 advertise
abroad the Inducements which they Of
ter Tor immigrant labor. particularly
such classes as may not be procured in
this country. 1t provides that not more
than $4,000 persons shall enter this
country from any other one national
ity within the period of twelve months.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
MISTAKE, BUT IT STANDS.
California Senators Get Little Con
ISOLATION from the Prcsidrnt.

The California Senators called upon
President Roosevelt yesterday morning.
and they were not In a pleasant frame
OF mind
Some months ago the President gave n
recess appointment 10 a candidate OF Ben
Jamin lde Wheeler for the postmastership
al Berkeley. Cal The Senators and the
Congressman from that district had rec
commended one. but the President ignored
this, and named the man recommended
by Mr.. Wheeler
The recess appointment was sent to the
Senate several days ago. and Senator's
Flint and Perkins were mad. The ex-
planatiOp was given that the sending Of
the nomination without consulting with
the Senator'S was an inadvertence on the
part Of the President. but stll he did not
withdraw the name
The Senators went 10 the White House
20 find out why. The President told them
that the nomination was sent In by mis-
take. but that he could not possibly ap-
point their candidate
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
NURSE CORPS FOR THE NAVY.
BIN To BE introduced VIII Provide
for Ambulance ships.

bin win be introduced in Congress
soon, upon the recommendation Of Secre-
tary of the Navy Metcalf and Surg. Gen.
RiXey, providing FOR the establishment
of corps Of women nurses for the navy
They VIII be stationed al the various
hospitals at naval stations. and are in
tended 90 form the nucleus Of a female
nurse corps FOR service on hospital and
ambulance ships IN time Of war
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13

Most OF the day in the Senate was con-
sumed in a discussion of the practice OF
Cabinet officers IN sending to the Senate
drafts Of bills. with the recommendation
that they be enacted into law.
/ Senator Aldrich moved that all such
proposed legislation be referred to the
Committee on Rules. and that the com
mittee be asked TO consider the matter
of reporting a rule for the guidance OF
( the Senate in such matters The motion
was adopted.
Senators of both parties joined in con-
demnation OF the practice. Senator Car
ter alone defended the custom, which.
he said. had prevailed for years. lie
read a list Of bills sent 10 the Senate
from time to time by different Cabinet
officials under preceding administrations,
and created some amusement az the ex-
pense Of Senator Teller, OF Colorado. by
showing that while the latter was one
Of the Senators now condemning the
practice. he had, as Secretary of the In
terror. submitted such bills himself
L don't care how old the practice is. -
said Mr. Aldrich, 1T ought TO be stopped
at once"
Lodge Wants IL stopped.
Senator Lodge, Of Massachusetts, quoted
from u circular letter sent out by an
officer of the artillery advocating the
passage OF certain bill and warning the
Senate not 10 allow any riders 10 go upon
it, Il do not think it is quite the proper
thing 10 point out that no riders or
amendments should go upon bills said
Mr.. Lodge. Il don't know TO whom that
can apply. except TO the only power that
can put riders and amendments on bills.
think il is time TO put a stop 10 this
kind of thing. I do not want 10 cut of
the advantage Of having The executive
departments prepare bills when asked 70
do so. but IL Congress must have volun-
teer information, it should come through
the President"
Mr.. Culberson. the minority leader. ex-
pressed the view that nobody other than
a Senator should introduce a bill. even
by indirecuon."
mo DictatiOn," Says AIdrIeh.
Mr.. Aldrich, referring 10 the case OF
the army officer spoken Of by Senator
Lodge. said:
Such conditions are intolerable. SO
far as l am concerned. if I am 10 receive
instruction from the executive depart
ments. l want it first hand from the
President. We are not here to receive
dictation Of any kind from anybody We
have grave responsibilities here. and
for one. am unwilling 10 take dictatiOn
from any source"
The matter was finally referred 10 the
Committee on Rules.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
RELIEF FOR GOTHAM OFFICE.
Commission Recommendation al
POst-ofice Conditions.

Strong recommendations for Immediate
relief by Congress in the form Of appro-
priations for more working room for the
employees Of the New York City post
Office are the features of the report of
the commission that visited New York
in November last to investigate and
report upon conditions.
The report was presented In the Senate
yesterday by Senator Scott. Of West Vir-
ginia. Ii was signed by Senator Scott.
Postmaster General Meyer, and Repre-
sentative Barth0ldt, of Missouri.
The commission submits six separate
recommendations for relieving the situa-
ton The commission admits that these
relief measures are only for temporary
benefit and adds the recommendation
that Congress authorize the acquisition of
site in the downtown district for a
large post-office station on a location
near business thoroughfare. but not
facing it, in Lower New York.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13

cation employed the superintendent Mr..
Burkett replied specifically that the law
provided that the board OF education
should employ him. Mr.. Nelson then
asked:
rs not this resolution. in effect. sort
Of legislative injunction against the board
of education? What right have We to en-
Join that board from investigating the
qualifications and fitness of one OF their
own appointees?'
To Protect Senate's Order.
NIr. Burkett replied that the resolution
was intended only to make possible the
performance Of the Senates order en-
bodied in the resolution ordering an in
quiry. when the Senate passed that res
oluti0n," he said. 1t undertook TO take
the matter out Of the hands of the board
of education" He then had the inquiry
resolution read. and declared that if the
inquiry therein ordered was TO be made
effective. the pending resolution sus-
pending the trial should be passed. Mr.
Newlands, however, insisted that it should
first be considered by the District Com
mlttee and entered formal objection.
Later, during the discussion Of the right
Of Cabinet officers 10 submit hills to the
Senate and ask their enactment. Mr.. New
lands withdrew his objection, and Mr.
Burkett again asked immediate considera-
tion Of his resolution. The Vice President
put the question, when Senator Clay arose
and entered objection. and the resolution
was finally referred To the District Com
miItee
Senator Gallinger. chairman Of the
committee, would not discuss the probable
action OF the committee on the resolu-
ton. nor would Senator Burkett indicate
his probable course as a member Of that
committee. There will be no meeting OF
the committee to-day, but IL is understood
that a special meeting may be called to-
mnrrnN 10 nnmslLAr tLa rasnlltllo1n
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
DE ARMoND ADDS TO GRIST.
Introduces Two Measures Bearing on
Financial Affairs

Representative De Almond introduced a
resolution in the House yesterday to call
upon the Secretary OF the Treasury for
statement as to the amount of gold
coin and gold bullion in the United States
Treasury or elsewhere, and X there is
enough 10 meet all demands for the re-
dempuon of gold certificates; and If not
why not.
He alsc introduced a bill prohibiting
the use of bank funds in speculation Of
any sort, and providing a large penalty.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
Lighthouse for ThimbIe Island

An appropriation OF $4,000 for a new
lighthouse on the East Reef, near Thin
bic Island. Long Island Sound, was pro-
posed in bill introduced yesterday by
Senator Bulkelev. Of Connecticut
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
WANT NO DICTATION
Senators Score Practice of
Department Heads.
MAY ADOPT RULE TO STOP IT

Committee on Rules Directed to
Consider Means OF Reserying to
Senator'S Exclusive Right TO Intro
duce Original LegISlatiOn-Mem-
hers OF Both Parties Protest.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
FfOIlSE.

Committees on Rules and Mileage named by
rpeokcT Cannon
Ab,ut 800 bills introduced.
Adjournment taken Untii Monday after eight
minutes session.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS
SENATE

Senator Burkett made a determined bnt un-
succcaStul effort 10 have the nisl % superb
tendeni Chancellor before the board Of educa-
uon suspended reudiug forthcoming inquiry.
Most Of ihe session was taken up BY a warm
discussion CT the right Of Cabinet officers 10 in
troluce bills. and the rules committee was di-
rectcd 20 inquire into the sdyisabili.y Of report
ing 8 rule covering the question.
The Senate vent into executive session az 202
p. H.. and afteg confirming a number Of nom
nations adjourned al 2a5 ,. m. until Monday
next
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
BURKETTRAPSBOARD
Tries to Get Senate TO Stop
Chancellor Trial.
TOLD JUDGES ARE PREJUDICED

Senator from Nebraska informed by
Two Members Of Board That Result
OF Trial Was Predetermined-Edu
cation Body Trying Man Too III TO
Appear I'm His own Defense.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13

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The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
Latin Within His Province.

The law provides that any special mat
ters shall be left in the hands Of the
superintendent of instruction. l dare say
that is the rule in every city that any
Senator comes from, or any other city.
and that whether Latin or those things
should be taught is for the superintendent
TO determine II the committee Is to
have any hearing in accordance with the
direction OF the Senate the proceedings
over there must be stayed That is the
reason FOR this resolution"
Senator Nelson. Of Minnesota. here in
terjected an inquiry whether Congress
the Commissioners. or the board Of edu-
The Washington times., 1907-10-30
>WERD ARE THE DECORATIONS FOR HALLOWEEN THIS YEAR(
Grofesdue Vanity Roqs

Vanity bags, which have been made of
scented suede or floral brocade, have
suddenly assumed most grotesque forms.
Imitation crocodile. tiger. or monkey
heads reduced to the size OF the ordi-
nary beauty bag depend from slender or
gold chains. while a fringe Of claws
adorns leather reticules.
There Is said TO be a demand for un-
canny fashions. and uncanny is the only
adjective TO apply to the new vanity"
bags. It is not only that they are ugly,
but the more ferOcious the animal ap-
pears. tle more popular the bag win
become.
The crocodile" bag IS especially vim
dfctiye-iOOking, as the jaws Of the
creature are open. disclosing the sharp
fangs. A tiny silk tassel depends from
the mouth, which, when pulled, draws
out a silk pocket holding a miniature
comb, Handkerchief. and powder pun.
The tiger" bag IS made on a larger
scale and contains a scent bottle, purse,
and even a tiny pair OF curling tOngs.
Rats head bags are also fashionable
and appear TO have a peculiar fasCina-
ton for the fair sex, who fear the
rodent so much in life. They are rather
more OF the nature Of a purse, or are
lust large enough TO carry a pair OF
gloves or a handkerchief
The Washington times., 1907-10-30

Some weird and unusual novelties,
rcW this year. 10 decorate Ia Dles and
rooms for Halloween festivities on the
follows:
The desired uncanny atmosphere can
be provided by making q DARK cave OF
paper dimly lighted with a shaded
candle in one corner of the room. Out
6 de Of the cave stand a number Of
ghost dolls or skeleton candy boxes on
guard. These are dressed all IN white
with one hand raised The other lights
ii the room should be 1ack-O-lanteTnS.
made with real pumpkins. II the cen
ter Of the table have Jack Horner
pie. filled with surprise packages, one
Tor each guest To the end Of each Of
these faVOTs narrow ribbon should be
attached. A fortune cake s a square
loaf cake with a ring, a dime and a
thimble inserted at the time Of baking.
A large glass dish may also be filled
with bright red apples, and in each
apple stick d comio pumpkin head-pln
The automobile mans head. in which
Is placed inside a tiny lighted candle
and the pumpkin lantern, are placed on
the mantelpiece or side tables, with
small black cats with the bumped back,
and little red witches.
The first amusement of the evening
should be the ''spoOky game A wide
sheet is suspended from the ceiling in
she center of the room. In front Of this
is seated on 2 stool a young man. Be
hind him a lighted candle is placed so
that it viii cast a shadow Of person
passing between 1t and ''spooky," as he
Is called, directly on the curtain. The
guests form a procession and march in
single file between the young man ana
the light. so as 10 throw on the sheet d
succession of queer shadows. He has
to guess who they are. This is not at
ali easy, as each one endeaVOrs to dis
guiSe him or herself In some grOtcsque
manner, either by limping or making
all kinds OF queer faces. After three
minutes the person who was first reCOg-
nized takes "SpOoly's" place.
When the genes are finished a light
supper IS served, consisting OF sand
wiches, fruit salad, dOughnuts, pumpkin
pie, and nuts, hot coffee and cider.
stories a-e told, each person trying 10
outdo the other. The first candle that
burns out indicates that the person
holding IL Will be married first.
The Washington times., 1907-10-30
MRS. OSCAR Lorraine.

frequently been the guest OF Mrs
Mitchell
During her visits she was entertained
extensively. and her circle OF friends
here are planning several little enter
taiume1ts and box parties in her honor
for the week of November 4, when she
viii be seen here in Tom Jones" the
light opera which has had such a run
Ia England.
On the stage Mrs. Lorraine used her
maiden name, Miss Laura Butler, and
in this opera she sings one Of the lead
ing parts. that Oh Lady Bellaston.
The Washington times., 1907-10-30

Editor Wcman's Inquiry Column:
Some time ago 1 read IN your column
an article recommending DR.. Vaucaire's
remedy for developing The bust. / had
the medicine prepared by a reliable
druggist, according TO the formula
given, and have taken the whole amount
The Washington times., 1907-10-30
Eggs In New York.

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
A bets B that the retail groceries
sud butter and egg dealers in Harlem,
New York city, instead of selling eggs
fOr so much per dozen. retail them Tor
50 many for a quarter, b bets that
they are always sold by the dozen.
PUZZLED.
The Washington times., 1907-10-30
Fire D. small Damage.

Fire at Pr Canal street last night
damaged the property 70 the extent Of
about so. The IRE occurred at ll.5e.
and its origin IS unknown The place
at y is occupied by Eli Hedgeman- No.
224 is uuocCupied-
The Washington times., 1907-10-30
Entertainments Are Plan
ned For Sister of Mrs.
Piquette Mitchell.

Mrs. Oscar Lorraine. sister OF Mrs.
Piquette Mitchell, wife OF the vice and
deputy consul TO Mexico City. is well
known in washington, where she has
The Washington times., 1907-10-30
SAD AUTUMN DAYS.

The melancholy days approach,
The sadCest OF them all.
When from the ladys winter coat
AnG from the mans thick suit will float
The pungent, sickening odor Of
The ripened camphOr ball.
From the Chicago RecOrd-HeTald.
The Washington times., 1907-10-30
Notes of Stage Folk

The little japanese. Chiny JinO. who
plays the part OF MIR. Woodruff's valet
both or and Of the stage. in Brown or
Harvaxl" !" was horn in ST. z Petersburg.
a fact Of which he Is not at all proud.
He considers Il the greatest misfortune
that could have hefallen him.
The Washington times., 1907-10-30

FOR HALLOWEEN
FADS THIS YEAR

Editor Womans Inquiry Column:
Please give me some hints as to how
70 decorate the house ana table for
Halloween party, and also some good
games 10 play, and what TO se-Ye.
NELLIE.
The Washington times., 1907-10-30
LOCAL MENTION.
Re Sure You Get Schneider's

Malt Bread when you ask for It. There s
none other lust as good" as this pure
wholesome product Any grocer can sup
ply Schneider's. Fresh from the ovens, &C.
The Washington times., 1907-10-30

Louise Cunning, who sings the prima
donna role in Tom Jones' which
comes TO the Columbia next week, was
first heard in washington some years
ago at Chases, where she presented
series Of scotch songs In most delight
ful way.
The Washington times., 1907-10-30

Best for you, because best made. are Satin
skin cream and Satin skin powder, &c
The Washington times., 1907-10-30

/ understand that in some places in
New York eggs are sold by the pound
but never heard Of them being sold
lIy the quarters worth,
The Washington times., 1907-10-30

Halloween Favors: Skeletons, Ghost
Masks, black cat game, spiders, Could's-
The Washington times., 1907-10-30

Cabout one pipD, as directed, with no
effect whatever.
Kindly tell me how much Of this
medicine IS usually required.
I have noticed you seem quite careful
not TO recommend an article with which
you are unfamiliar, and SO wiz value
your advice MRS. c..
The Washington times., 1907-10-30

You have hardly given the Vaucaire
treatment a fair trial In some in
stances 1t takes a longer time for IL
to take effect than in others Try
drinking malt extract with meals IN
addition to the Vaucaire remedy.
The Washington times., 1907-10-30
Cut Your Gas Bill in Half

by using GregOry's Governor Burner.
See display IN our 18th St window.
sls 18th st. c. A. Muddiman s. Co.. 13o4 @.
The Washington times., 1907-10-30

Oscar Hammerstein, who proposes to
add so materially to the list Of Amert-
can homes OF grand opera, has spent the
greater part OF the past week at the
piers in New York meeting the foreign
song birds who are to be numbered
among his New York and Philadelphia
comDanles.
The Washington times., 1907-10-30

a5ditor Woman's Inquiry Column:
How old is Miss Maude Adams, the
Rctress7
The Washington times., 1907-10-30

While the audience IS OF the opinion
that the initials 7. B. on the pocket OF
the great coat which is thrown over
Henry Woodruf's shoulders after the
boat race IN the third act OF Brown OF
Harvard - stands for Tom Brown. the
athletic hero. the truth OF the matter
is what they really stand for Theodore
Burley, the captain Of the oxford eight.
During his last trip 70 Europe MI
Woodruff met BuTley and a warm
friendship sprang up between the reai
and the mimic oarsman. Woodruff Vis-
tied the Briton at Henley, and just be-
fore departing for America Burley pre-
sented him with the coat which had
served him in two famous regattas-
The Washington times., 1907-10-30
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