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The Washington times., 1907-12-16
Investigation to Discover
Faults in System to
Begin After Christ
mas Recess.
Abolition of Board for
One Man Authority
Discussed by Leg
iSlatorS.

All indications now point to a serious
investigation Of the school situation in
the District by the Senate District Com
mittee after the holiday recess. 1t viii
be undertaken, according to good au-
thority. not SO much 10 get at the merits
OF tho case against DR.. Chancellor as
TO see what is at fault IN the District
school system and management. and
with view 10 reorganization OF the
present method OF control OF the schools.
Reorganization Sentiment Strong.
Reorganization IS talked so emphati-
cally IN authoritative quarters among
Senate District Committee members that
there Is no longer any question the
movement in this direction has great
strength. Various plans OF reorganiza-
ton are talked Of
May Abolish Board
one that Is known to find great favor
among some Of the Influential members
or the Senate District Committee IS to
abolish the present board and have the
schools in control OF a superintendent
OF education who shall be the supreme
authority. The superintendent wonlA De
selected. according to this plan. by the
Government Commissioner OF Education.
One Man Authority Needed.
Another plan, much talked or is to
abolish the board and place control OF
the SCHOOLS in superintendent ap-
pointed by the District Commissioners.
To this plan some objection Is raised
that what is needed IS one-man authori-
~. At the same time. the plan or Civ
ing the control to the District Com
rnfgcfnnarg n
Senate ard House.
Greed NJ. Fulton. Dr. ChanCellOr's Al
torney. visited the Office OF Senator
Gallinger, chairman Of the Senate Dig
trict Committee, this morning. He IS
anxious TO have the BurlIett resolution
passed. or the equivalent accomplished
50 that DR.. Chancellor shall not BE-
ousted without full chance to be heard
The Washington times., 1907-12-16
INCREASES COMMITTEES
DECIDED IN THE HOUSE

On the motion OF Mr.. DalzeH OF Penn
sylvania, the House voted unanimously
today to increase the membership Of
practically all the big standing commit
tees by one.
This was done in order to give the
Democrats q representation on the COM
rnittees proportionate to their numbers
in the House. The Committee on Ap-
propriations is the only one whose mem
bership is not Increased. The Commit
tee on the District of Columbia will
have one new member.
The Washington times., 1907-12-16
IN THE HOUSE.

Mr. Bennett of New York was sworn
in.
Motion was adopted to adjourn for the
Christmas holidays from December p
until January 8.
A motion by Mr.. Dalzell was adopted
to increase the membership of the
standing committees.
Mr.. Mann OF Illinois secured permis-
SION to have a partial report of the
Committee Of the House Office Build
ing printed in the Record.
Adjournment was taken until noon next
Thursday.
The Washington times., 1907-12-16
CHRYSANTHEMUMS KILL
WOMAN AS SHE SLEEPS

BRUSSELS. Dec. 16.-A charwoman
coming to make fires at the home of
NJ. and Nine Delporte. at Chimay.
south Belgium. found the wife dead and
the hU oand nearly so In their draw
Ing room. They had bought a large
number Of pots containing chrysanthe-
NUNS and placed them In the room.
Medical examination showed that the
Odor Of the flowers in the closed room
had proved fatal.
The Washington times., 1907-12-16
EMPLOYEES AT CAPITOL
TO GET CHRISTMAS MONEY

All the employees at the Capitol viii
receive their December salary next
Thursday, so as TO allow them plenty OF
time to buy heir Christmas gifts. The
House adOptt a resolution TO this ef-
feet, which was introduced today by
Mr.. Tawney OF Minnesota.
The Washington times., 1907-12-16
CONGRESS TAKES HOLIDAY
FROM DEC. II TO JAN. s

Congress will take holiday this year
from December n TO January D.
A resolution to this effect was adopted
by the House today. The Senate will
adopt it this afternoon
The Washington times., 1907-12-16
MASS OF HUMANITY
CHEERS SHIPS MEN
AS VOYAGE BEGINS
Grand Review by Presi-
dent PrecedeS Start in
Single File.

FORT MONROE, Va. Dec. Is-The
great feet of batteships is now on
its cruise to the Pacific cOast-perhaps
further.
After a review by President Roosevelt
the great vessels steamed IN single file
past the MayfiOwer, on the bridge of
which President Roosevelt stood, ana
saluted them one by one. There was
one great salute, each vessel firing in
it's turn. There was one great diapason
OF thirty-six guns, and The rumble and
roar echoed and re-echOed over The
water and among the hills as the fleet
passed out TO sea between Cape Charles
and Cape Henry.
Following the flagship they turned
southwark, and became smaller and
smaller to the eyes OF those who watch
ed their depart ure. Then they were
lost 10 view.
Crowds Bid Farewell.
On shore there were relatives OF a
great many of the 1900 men on the
ships-mothers, wives, and sweetheartS.
Naturally they were greatly affected by
mingled emotions. They were sad at
parting, oyer-fearsome for the safety of
the men. and, Of course, proud Of their
railors. These emotions meant many
tears, many expressions Of feature. and
we're the fine, tender features Of a
great scene-one of tRe most remark
able pictures ever formed by naval
maneuvers anywhere IN the world
The start. which was under President
Roosevelt's personal direction; was
most brilliant and impressive The
cruiser-yacht Mayfower, with the Chief
Executive aboard, was sight at O'Clock.
Immediately there was great activity on
the ships Of the feet. Wig-wag signals
conveyed a message to all the vessels.
and Immediately the cruisers were flung
out. The Transformation was bewilder-
Ing
When the Maydower was near enough
to be introduced according to naval eti-
quette the whole fleet fired salute of
twenty-one guns.
The roar shattered the atmosphere.
made earth and water tremble, and was
deafening.
MayfoWer Takes Center.
The firing was at intervals OF five
seconds. but with all the vessels firing
at one time, the guns made one con-
Continued on Second Page)
The Washington times., 1907-12-16
W. T. STEAD'S SON DEAD.

LONDON, Dec. 1s-Alfred Stead, son
of W. T. Stead, editor OF the Review OF
Reviews. Is dead, aged thirty years. He
was his fathsr's literary assistant.
The Washington times., 1907-12-16

Establishment Of a central na-
tional bank Of issue AID reserve IN
Washington as the only remedy and
preventative Of disastrous financial
panics is again recommended by
Comptroller Of the Treasury Ridge
ly in his annual report made public
today.
For several years past Mr.. Ridgely
has made this recommendation in
his annual report, and has In
cluded the suggestion in the ma
jOrity of his speeches during the
past five years. Today, however, he
argues with more forcefulness than
ever, and declares the Inauguration
Of such an institution is the one
thing that win keep the country off
the reefs Of fnG-cisI ruin.
Useless to Dodge Issue.
1T is useless to try to evade this
question or dodge the issue" said
Comptroller Ridgely. The need is
far more for something that viii
prevent emergencies and panies
than for devices 10 be employed in
stopping one after it has occurred.
The only way to make our sys-
tenn what it should be is through
the agency of a national govern
mental bank. Every country of
commercial Importance has adopted
this plan. Had we had such a bank
in operation in the fall Of 1907 no
such panic as we have had would
have been possible.
Unless we do something of this
kind we shall always be in danger
of a recurrence Of the same thing,
and we shall have panic after panic
until we have learned the plain les
son from experience, and adopt the
only efficient, scientific, and proper
means to protect our people in bust
ness from such disasters.
This is a matter of even greater
importance to the business men
than the banks of the country"
Banks Alone in Panic.
Comptroller Ridgely's report showed
the ieepest study OF financial affairs.
and many suggestions were made as 70
remedies and preventatives. He states
that there has been more Of a panic
among the banks than among the peo-
pie Of the country Mr.. Ridgely suE-
gests immediate Congressional currency
legislation 70 avert a repetition OF the
greatest panic in the history OF the
country.
''If a bill should be passed by Con
gress providing for some emergency is
sue Of currency through the clearing
house associations or other machinery
now organized and existing, 50 that the
action might promise TO be very prompt
and effective, IL would doubtless be
very helpful" says the Comptroller.
IF the action taken should meet with
such approval and Endorsement as TO
convince bankers and business men that
II would meet the emergency, II might
operate as the suspension OF the bank
act has done In England on several oc-
The Washington times., 1907-12-16
Printing, Engraving, and BOOkbinding

Three things we do vel. Globe Print
ing CO.. 18th & Z SITS. nW-AdY.
The Washington times., 1907-12-16
TEMPERATURE.

SUN TABLE.
Sun sets today ...................,...4 *
sun rises tomorrow ow................. 7:is
The Washington times., 1907-12-16

CONTINUED on Ninth PaSo)
The Washington times., 1907-12-16
Mayhower Takes Center.

The firing was at intervals OF five
seconds. but with all the vessels firing
al one time, the guns made one con-
Continued on Second Pase.)
The newspaper., 1907-04-26
DELIBERATE ATTEMPT TO DECEIVE.

In a recent editorial comment
on the Patterson contempt case
the Denver Republican writes as
follows:
The United State supreme court
on Monday last held that the
state court in SO doing had not
violated the federal constitution
nor abridged in any manner the
liberties accorded to Mr.. Patter-
son or any other citizen under
that sacred document. That was
all.-Denver Republican.
Now why this transparent eff
fort to state lie? Is it wise to
lie from force of habit when the
truth would serve the purpose
just as well3 The Supreme court
explicitly stated that it had not
jurisdiction. 1t touched no issue
other than this one. Two emf
nent judges dissented from even
this decision. Is it fact that in
order to draw your monthly
stipend from the treasury of pred
atory wealth you must always
falsity7 May you not as an oc-
casional diversion tell the truth 2
May you not at least truthfully
report a decision of the Highest
Court in this land considering
that the decision is exactly what
you wanted? In other words is
the Justification of every published
utterance the essence OF your
contract with Mr.. Evans?
The newspaper., 1907-04-26
OKLAHOMA'S CONSTITUTION.

Initiative and referendum.
Nomination of all states, county,
district and township officers by
primaries.
Prohibition of succession in
state Offices.
Submission of the prohibition
question to the people of the
whole state.
Elective state corporation com
mission.
Two-cent passenger fares.
Forbidding railway companies
from owning any productive
agency of natural commodity.
Fellow servant law.
Prohibiting corporations from
owning more land than is abso-
lutely necessary in the operation
of their business.
Prohibition of issuance OF
watered stock; books of corpor.
ations made subject to inspection
at all times
Appointment Of commission to
negotiate purchase of the segre.
gated mineral lands in Indian
The newspaper., 1907-04-26
IN DEFENSE OF Mr.. DAY.

Just why it is that man in the
newspaper business is thought of
and talked of by the public in a
different way from men in any
other line of business, the re
porter could never understand. 1t
is true that newspaper is called
upon to print in its columns
many things which many private
individuals do not want to see in
print, and at the same time they
themselves have said harsher
things of neighbors and competi-
tors, which did not appear in
print, hence if called down they
could get out of it. and in lower
ing their own manhood clear their
skirts. In public matters news
paper is sure to take stand, and
while some writers have a pleas
ing way of putting matters, others
are blunt and sharp in their criti-
cisms, showing the difference in
the individuality of man. These
ideas were brought about by
what seems to be at this distance
a desire upon the part OF some
person or persons to drive Dave
Day to the wall down at Durango.
Mr.. Day may not be an angel; he
may not be that which calls for
censure; he may have in his past
life published in his paper great
many things which he should not
have done, just as people in pri-
vate life do questionable things
and say that which were better
unsaid, but he has done many
man a good turn just the same
and outside and inside Of his Of
fee is about as warm hearted and
generous a fellow as one would
care to meet. He is not all bad
by any means and just why this
seeming persecution, it is hard to
figure out. There is one thing
sure, and that is, wherever Mr..
Day publishes paper the paper
is read and the town and its en-
virons and resources are kept
The newspaper., 1907-04-26

LAST weeks Booster chortled
in glee because Senator Patterson
had failed in his suit before the
U. S. Supreme court and would
have to pay an unjust fine OF
1000 levied against him by the
supreme court of this state. They
seem to feel very bad because
Dave Day and this editor raised
a large part of the fine in penny
contributions from citizens broad
enough to voice protest against
the methods of the court How
much cuticle does it remove
from your sacred person, brother
if we raised the whole ID fine2
How are you interested None
of your pennies were dropped in
the slot. No one suspicious you
Of having sufficient intelligence
to protest against wrong and out
The newspaper., 1907-04-26

THE resolution adopted by a
late session of the town council
that no more town warrants
should be accepted in payment
for debts due the city, is the surest
way by which the council could
secure the depreciation of their
outstanding arrants. 1t will
probably be tested soon as to
whether they can make good
their reputation resolution 1t
would certainly seem to be fact
that upon trial of the issues a
court would decide that a town
warrant was cash so far as the
actual parties in interest we're
concerned. However, it is not
material whether they may sue
cessfully evade payment of their
own debts while compelling those
who owe the city to settle. The
act of doing SO will do Paonia
more harm than any other one
thing has ever done The indi
vidual who refuses to settle just
debt by turn on account is gen
orally regarded as dishonest We
believe rule that applies to an
individual may be considered as
applying to a municipality. The
resolution is on a par with the
brilliant effort of one of the
councilmen to repeal state law
by an amendment TO a recent or
dinance.
The newspaper., 1907-04-26

pretty we'll before the public. and
in that way he served those in
business turn which does not
know what is behind all this but
it's dollars to doughnuts Dave
will come out of this last indict-
ment just as he did when tried
for selling liquor without license.
Amy way it is bad policy TO
condemn and persecute man
who is doing all he possibly can
for your town, as all newspapers
do at all Unconstitutional in
Telluride Journal.
The newspaper., 1907-04-26

Mr. BRoBAKER, candidate for
mayor of Chicago on the prohi-
bition ticket, in an interview on
the evening before the election
gave it as his opinion that he
would be elected mayor on ac-
count of the bitter fight between
Busse and Dunno. Mr.. Brobaker,
received 5,S75 votes out of a
total of about $4,000 votes, and
it may be said with entire truth.
fulness that he overestimated his
strength.-Loveland Herald.
The newspaper., 1907-04-26

rage unless some of your numer-
Gus dictators told you to. Those
Patterson pennies represent a
sentiment that you could not
comprehend in ten thousand
years. They are the solemn pro-
test of thousands of men and
woman agains: muzzling the press.
You belong to the Denver Re-
publican class that obediently
tenders your muzzle for the wire
basket. and thankfully laps
the cruel through your nose
ornament from the corporation
trough. Nc wonder you disap,
prove OF manly protest against
judicial crimes.
The newspaper., 1907-04-26

WE rather pity the poor fools
who have cooked up the charges
against Dave Day. The old SIN.
ner is handing them punches of
hot stuff each day that makes
things fairly sizzle. That fellow
that the Democrat calls Cissy
must be proud of himself these
days. Dave seems to have dug
up about all the deviltry that one
man could be guilty of and
charges Cissy with fresh install
ment OF cussedness each evening.
The newspaper., 1907-04-26

territory, valued at many millions
of dollars.
Fixing legal rate of interest at
six per cent. and contract rate a,
ten per cent.
Compulsory and separate
school system.
Labor and arbitration commits
sion.
Commission of charities and
corrections.
Agricultural commission.
Oil. gas and mines commission.
Requiring majority vote to
amend the constitution.
The newspaper., 1907-04-26

IT is announced that the land
office at Gunnison will be dis
continued on July 1st and that
the territory now controlled by
that Office will be attached to the
Montrose office. 1t will prove a
great hardship to the miners who
do -tenths of the business
before that office.
The newspaper., 1907-04-26

PARsoN BUcKTAIL's railroad
commission is in training, it will
now eat out of George Gould's
hand and manifests other symp-
toms of becoming thoroughly
domesticated.-Durango Demo-
crat,
The newspaper., 1907-04-26

LAKE CITY is organizing a
Commercial Club to boost the
city and county. 1t is fact that
Hinsdale county is a marvelously
rich one and all they lack is en-
thusiastic development.
The newspaper., 1907-04-26
Commercial Printing.

OF every sort and kind prompt
ly turned out at this Office. Give
us a trial order. We want to
prove that we can please you.
The newspaper., 1907-04-26

THE republicans of the Texas
legislature have unanimously
agreed in caucus that they are for
Roosevelt for a third term. There
are only two of them.-Durango
Democrat.
The newspaper., 1907-04-26
Subscription Rates 5000 Per Year.

Entered at the postoffice in Paonia fol
transmission through the mails as second
class matter.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-10-23
VICE PRESIDENT GUEST
or the State Fair Of Texas and
Citizens of Dallas.
PLEASEDWITH LONE STAR
Distinguished Indiana Gentleman Given
an EnthuaiAssie ou,burst Of Applause
When Hs Enters Musie Hall and His
Remarks Often Cheered.

Dallas. Oct 22.-Hon. Charles W
Fairbanks Of Indianapolis. vice presi
dent Of the United States. arrived l1
this city this morning.
After breakfast az the Orienn, hotel
the distinguished fsatle1a ae.d an
Informal reception il one OF the par.
lors OF the hotel. where hundreds oi
visitors and citizens Of Dallas Cli !
and paid their respects. While ,le
reception w>s ia progress a band In
the lobby d!sCouIsed national airs.
Al noon Vice President Fairbanks
was escorted 20 the fair grounds.
where, IN he main hall. after a tour o.
the exhibits. livestock. etc. he deliver.
ed an address 90 the United Confedcr.
ate veterans. fourth-class postmasters
OF Texas end citizens generally. when
the honored guest appeared upon the
stage he VAS received with great en-.
thusiasm. His address was aDplauded
often, particularly his references 10
the boys who wore the gray"
At the conclusion OF his remarks the
vice president held reception upon
the stage and for a considerable time
he was kept busy shaking hands lie
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-10-23
HORSE RACING IN AMERICA.
Nine Months Win re over Five
Millions 81 r.ILars.

MillonS c. aylarS.
New York. Oct. 22.-Some idea ~
the magnitude OF horse racing in Amer.
ica Is gained from tahulated record OF
the winnings of thirty leading owners.
Just made public. The grand total Is
si.7o6.SSl This In itself would b, q
great sum. but q only represents "a
very small number OF horse owners
that have won money on the turf since
Jan, 10 oct. 49, In the aggregate o.,
winnings OF an owners reach 5000.
GOO. This sum represents only the
amount paid out by racing associations
10 owners.
The money expended by citizens of
this country on the sport. Of course. o.
not included. 4 conservative follower
Of the game with a pcnchnnt for fir-
urcs said that S25.OO0.0O0 was paid out
yearly by raccgocrs TO racing associa.
tiors and bookmakng This represents
bets. admission prices and railroad
fares 10 the tracks.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-10-23
CARPENTERS QUIT WORK.
Left Their Benches Owing TO a Dis
pute With the Foreman.

San Antonio oct 22.-Scveral
scores OF carpenters In the employ Of
The Sonora railroad. says a special 10
the Express from Guaywas. Mex. left
their benches In the company's shops
owing 20 \ trivial dispute with the fore
man. \ strike az this time will seri.
ously hamper the railroad in projects
OF improvement Just begun In the event
Of It's extension.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-10-23
sAsY KILLED.
Train Hits Carriage and Little One u
Dashed 90 Death.

Tulsa, J. T. Oct 22-Bedf1rd Cod
win. his vile and infant child and Mis-.
Myrtle Jack were caught by a MA
land PASSENGER train while attempt.
Ing 20 cross In carriage az the FIRST
street crossing. All were thrown from
the carriagc an the baby was Killed
outright, Miss Jack was probably On.
tafly Injured and Airs. Goodwin = sefl.
ously injured. Goodwin escaped with
slight bruiscs. The accident was wiz.
vCsscd by hundreds OF people
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-10-23
AGED MEXICAN DIES.
Was With Santa Anna In the War Of
Texas independence.

san Antonio Oct. ga special tc
the Express from stockdale. Tex
SAYS: Fehciana Garcia. a Mexican
aced III years. died here after one
hundred years residence In this 500
ton. lie was with Santa Anna In N
war Of Texas independence. assisted
IN The attack on the historic Alamo a,
san Antonio and witnessed It's fall H.
also bore arms In the Mexican wer
with the United States.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-10-23
CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS.

had kili word and warm hand clasu
for the many persons who greeted him.
At 1880 o'clock IN the evening Mr..
Fairbanks held another reception NJ
the Oriental hotel. where he mot Re
publicans from all over the state as
well as citizens generally.
The gentleman who holds the second
highest power within the gift of the
nation expressed his qualification AZ
the splendid exhibits az the the fair.
He was particularly pleased with the
fine stock and the excellent buildings.
Mr. Fairbanks, contrary 20 certain
press reports. is.a most affahle man.
There is \ twinkle In his eye when en-.
gagged In conversation and makes one
feel a. ease the moment he grasps a
hand lie was delighted with the
welcome he received. and declared
Texans certainly are masters In the
art Of entertaining The Lone Star. hc
said. was great state, and her citi.
Eens should ever be proud OF their
mighty commonwealth.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-10-23
Mrs. NatIonIs stable Rurn,.

Guthrie. oct 22.-Eire destroyed the
stable on the farm of Mrs. Carry 4.
Nation recently purchased near acre
Incendiarism Is charged.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-16

Captain Amundsen. having lost sew
eraI dogs IN his expedition to the arc
tic regions. told some ofNthe NetchIlhe
tribe that he would purchASe one fapsn
them. The suggestion causeS n sfer-
n6tIon aud was promptly refug h An
explanation was demanded Lsie man
applied to returned next day with a
chubby, laughing boy on bis back,
aSuch We Do not sell, he said. Amund-
sen was astonished. "You wished to
purchase one, said the man, seeing
Amundsell's berpleyay Finally It was
discovered that the Greenlandic term
for dog was equivalent to ''child" In
the Natchlllla lanRnage.