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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
MACHINISTS CONTINUE FIGHT.
Determined To Get reconsideration
for Foundry Appropriation.

Machinists of Columbia Lodge. who
have waged such a hard fight FOR the new
foundry at the Naval Gun Factory, were
greatly surprised at the action taken by
the House yesterday in voting down the
amendment inserted in the naval appro-
prlation bill by a Committee of the
Whole House the day previous providing
Sl0o,000 for this project The news spread
more rapidly than did that Of the action
Of the Committee of the Whole. and il
had the effect Of a bomb exploded AZ the
feet Of the men.
=. l.. Tucker, Of the international execu-
tive committee, ard II. r. La Clair. pres
ident of Columbia Lodge. both Of whom
are members OF the executive committee
viii have conference to-day with a
number of Representatives with view
to obtaining a reconsideration. They are
planning another campaign and have
communicated with the national officers
or the association and the American Fed
Grafton of Labor Letters are being dis
patched as rapidly as possible TO the
various central labor unions throughout
the country to have them again caU on
their home Representatives for support.
What is accountable for the House
practically reversing itself in this way
within twenty-four hours, the men Of
Columbia Lodge cannot understand.
There was not the slightest shadow Of
doubt Thursday night that the House
would vote yesterday as it did as a Com
mittee OF the Whole Thursday.
Last night there were hurried confer
ences OF the officers and many discussions
wherever the news was told
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
CRUSADE FOR CLEAN MAILS ON.
President Rebules District AttOrne

President RebuIxes District Attorney
fer Lenieney In Enforcing Law.
The President has not been discouraged
by bis failure 70 bar from the mails the
newspapers printing the full proceedings
OF the Thaw trial
He has entered upon a general crusade
against the carrying of obscene matter
in the mails and United States attorneys
and other officers charged with enforcing
The laws against these offenders VIII be
brought up with a sharp turn.
The first officer 20 feel the impact OF
the Presidents policy in this regard Wes
H. K Watson, United States attorney
for the Eastern district Of Michigan. IN
case at Detroit Involving a prosecution
OF a man and his wife for sending OBJ
scene literature through the mails the
case against the woman was nOllied and
the husband was let OFF with $50 fine.
The President concluded that United
States Attorney Watson was not sufil-
GENTLY aggressive in the case. and sum-
moned him TO Washington and admins
tered a singing rebuke Mr.. Watson
sought to explain but the President told
him that he had submitted the matter 20
Messrs. Root Tart, ana BOnapaTte. the
lawyers in the Cabinet and they did not
agree with the district attorney
The President still has the ease under
Amusement and may decide TO remove
Mr.. Watson. Senator William Alden
Smith is working to retain him.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
NEW SYSTEM AT TREASURY.
Department to Adopt Double Entry
Form of bookkeeping.

The Treasury bookkeeping system is
about TO be reorganize5 in accordance
with recommendations made to the Pres
ident by the Keep Commission. The sin
gle-entry plan for keeping accounts has
been in use i'm the Treasury Tor many
years. 1t is about 30 be supplanted by
the Goube-entry system. Complaint is
made that under the present accounting
plan Of the Treasury it is impossible 10
strike balances. In addition, it is alleged
that loopholes are left open 10 fraud on
account of the methods used I'm handling
vouchers Of disbursing officers
The subject OF the Treasury bookkeeping
was discussed at a conference held yester-
day between "a committee representing
the American Association of Public Ac-
countants and Assistant Secretary Muir
ray. Of the Department OF Commerce and
Labor the senior member of the Keep
Commission.
The committee which came on from
New York TO attend this conference was
made UP as follows; Henry A. Niles. z
W Sells. J. r. Loomis. and Charles J.
Nasmyth
The members of the Keep Commission
present at the conference were Lawrence
20. Murray, James r. Garfield, and Clifford
Pinchot
G Il Keep. who Wgs chairman Of the
committee on department methods, but
who Is now superintendent of banks of
the state OF New York VIII come on
from Albany and be at the conference to-
Gay. The committee Of the American
Association Of Public Accountants will
call on Secretary Shaw this morning and
have conference with him. II is be-
lieved the report will be ready to go to the
President by Wednesday
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
CONGO RESOLUTION IS PASSED.
Must Be No Violation of Treaties or
Policy Toward European Powers.

Senator Lodge called up and the Senate
passed, by unanimous vote. in executive
session yesterday, the Congo resolution.
As it finally passed, the resolution is
much changed from the form in which It
was introduced. The resolution as passed
is as follows.
Whereas 1t is alleged that the native
inhabitants Of the Basin Of the Congo
have been subjected to inhuman treatment
OF a character that should claim the at
tention and excite the compassion Of the
people of the United States; therefore.
be il
Resolved, That the President is re-
specifically advised that in case he shall
find such allegations are established by
proof, he viii receive the cordial support
Of the Senate in any steps. not inconsist-
ent with treaty or other international OBJ
legations, or with the traditional American
foreign policy. which forbids participation
by the United States in the settlement OF
political questions which are entirely Eu-
ropean in their scope. he may deem il
wise 10 take in cooperation with. or in aid
OF. any OF the powers signatOries of the
treaty of Berlin for the amelioration OF
the condition of such inhabitants"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
SEES CHANCE FOR AMERICA.
Prof. Shepherd Enthusiastic Over
His Coming Trip.


Prof William r. Shepherd, of the his
torieal faculty Of Columbia University.
under the guidance Of John Barrett, direc-
tor Of the Bureau of American Republics.
visited the various South American min
listers yesterday in preparation for a con-
ltemplated trip to South America in the
spring. Prof. Shepherds trip viii be IN
the interest OF the educational system Of
both continents.
In speaking of his aims, Prof Shepherd
said:
Thus far the only connecting links be-
tween the South American republics and
Jour country have been those Of politics or
commerce. Seldom does a traveller go to
those countries from here unless he Is
bent on either Of those missions. AS far
as education and a study Of educational
systems go, it is safe to say that we know
but little Of them. nor they Of us. 1t is
generally known that there are some ex-
lcellent universities in South America. no.
tably that Of Lima and others in the cap
itals, and although it is probable that
their degrees would be recognized here we
know little Of their methods and course Of
instruction.
My purpose in visiting those coun-
tries is TO arouse an interest among their
Instructors in American colleges and 10
begin what may end in a periodic inter
change OF visits between the professors
OF South America and the United States.
8iany things Of advantage could be
learned by both countries. We especial
ly should begin a more thorough knOwl-
edge Of the Spanish language, which.
until the war, was comparatively a dead
language here, and which even now does
not begin to approach the Latin and
French IN the number Of people that are
its masters.
Il am under the impression that there
are many families in South America who
would send their children 10 our schools
were it not that they consider that We
allow our young men too. much liberty.
They seem TO realize that IN many things
cur country and our education is calcU-
lated 20 make progressive men, but tho
safeguards which are placed around a
South American youth seem to them 10 be
utterly lacking here II il can be repre-
scented 10 them that a quasi-gusrdian can
be procured for youths here, / think that
We will have large delegation Of South
Americans in this country
Professor Shepherd will call on the
President to-day, after which he viii re-
turn TO New York
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
WILL PASS THE SMOKE LAW
Senate District Committee Decides
on Favorable Report.
Various local Measures, Including
Birth Registry, Larceny Of MiIk
Bottles, and street Extensions.

The Senate District Committee yester-
day decided TO make "A favorable report
on the auti-smoke law. This measure Will
compel the steam railroads entering
Washington 10 observe the existing law
which has been strictly enforced against
the hotels and local manufacturers.
Two hearings were held few weeks
ago at which representatives Of all the
roads coming into Washington appeared
and said that there would be great diff
Guilty in obeying the law, but il they were
not compelled TO electrify their lines
they would agree to use smokeless Goals
OF coke and enforce strict regulations
with their firemen and engineers
The members Of the committee are con-
hdent that the bill will pass the Senate,
and probably the House. this session. The
bill makes Il a misdemeanor 20 allow loco
motives 10 emit dense black smoke.
The bin requiring more accurate regis
tration Of births, in conformity 20 the in
quiries OF the Census Office, was also fav-
orably acted on. The bill carries pen
atty clause imposing a possible nne of
S2o0 for violation of the requirements as
TO such registrations.
The bill putting "a fine on the taking OF
milk bottles belonging 20 dairymen was
reported fav0ubly. Favorable reports
We're authorized on. bills for the extension
Of New Hampshire avenue, Of Forty-hfth
street, Of Warren, and Forty-siVth streets.
of Park place. 60 create the Barnaby road.
and the bin allowing the Washington and
Baltimore Transit Company 90 lay It's
tracks 60 connect with those Of the Capt.
tai Traction Company on Fourteenth
street
The bin providing FOR a temporary
home for old soldiers and sailors was re-
fcrred to "a subcommtj-r 90 De modified
and then favoTably reported.
Hearings were ordered in the matter Of
widening Mills avenue and extending Al
bauarIe street
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
PLAN ATTACK ON LIQUOR EVIL.
Sunday, February 24, Set Aside as
Anti-saIOOB Field Day.

Another general and united appeal FOR
the abolition of the liquor traffic has been
planned for Sunday. February "A. which
has been set aside for an anti-saiuon
field-day Many noted speakers viii de-
liver addresses from the pulpits OF the
Washington churches.
Among ,..erl will be Rev. P. A. Baker.
u D.. superintendent Anti-Saloon League
Of America; Rev G. W. Young. d. D..
assistant superintendent Anu-Saloon
League Of America: Rev Howard II.
Russell. d. D.. superintendent Anti-Saloon
League of New York; Rev. r. w. Ray
mond assistant superintendent Anti
Saloon League of New York; Rev L. G.
Humphrey, superintendent Anti-Saloon
League If Indiana; Mr. J. F. Burke,
superintendent Anti-Saloon League of
New Jersey; Mr.. W. b. Wheeler, superin-
tendent Anti-Saloon League Of Ohio; Rev.
s +. Nicholson, superintendent Anti
Saloon League of Pennsylvania; Mr.. w
H. Anderson, superintendent Anti-SaIOon
League of Maryland and Delaware Rev
c. Z. Page, superintendent Anti-Saloon
League of Pittsburg district: Rev J. w.
West field secretary Anti-SalOOn League
of Virginia: Rev. K. c. Dinwiddie. ma
tional legislative superintendent
The following pastors have opened their
pulpits TO these speakers: Rev. DR. Weston
L. Bruner. Fifth Baptist Church; Rev. G..
F. Wjnbigler, D. D.. First Baptist Church;
Rev. Or. F. d. Power, First Christian
Church; Rev. Dr. Miller, Ninth Street
Christian Church. Rev. Thomas Sidwei
Friends Church; Rev. Or. J. G.. Butler.
Luther Memorial; Rev DR.. c. f. Butler
Keller Memorial; Rev. DR. Joseph Daw-
son, Calvary Methodist; Rev. Dr. r. S
France. Trinity N. T.; Rev. DR.. George
f. Maydwer Waugh NJ. E.; Rev. Dr. c.
w. kin6, DUmbarton NJ. f.: Rev DR.
Frank Bristol Metropolitan NJ. E.; Rev
DR.. E. l.. Hubbard. McKendree NJ. E.:
Rev. DR.. Carl G. Doney. Hamline NJ. E.;
Rev. w f. Locke. d. D., Mount Vernon
NJ. f. South; Rev DIT. ". l. Lynn.
Gorsuch NJ. E. Rev. DR.. N. Gill. Meth
Odist Protestant; Rev. DIT. J. ~ Van
Schaick, Church of Our Father; Rev DIR
S. r. Murray, Union NJ E.; Rev. Dr. w
NJ. Ferguson. Wesley N. f. Rev. W. T.
Thompson lexington Presbyterian
On Monday night. February p, Il mass
meeting is to be held at Calvary Baptist
Church
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
CHANGED IT'S VOTE.
House Land Committee FavOFs Leas-
ing Coal and Oil Lands.

The House Committee on Public
Lands yesterday agreed to the demands
OF the President for bill providing
FOR the leasing Of coal lands.
Several days ago VIXEN the President
was sending his second message to
Congress on the subject the committee
agreed 10 report bill amending the
coal-land laws. but ia which no men
tion Of leasing was made. Yesterday
by a vote Of to the committee
agreed to recall it's bin and 10 authorize
a report on a measure containing a
provision TO the effect that the Presi-
dent may from time to time cause to
be leased and operated such portions Of
unappropriated public coal lands OF the
United States as he may deem neces-
Sary or eXpedient I'm order to protect
the people against unreasonable prices
of fuel The royalty provided is >
cents a ton.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
QUIETUS ON TARIFF QUESTIONS
MF. williams Free Coal Between
United states and Canada Killed.

The House Ways and Means COMMITTEE
yesterday decided TO report to the House
with a recommendation that it lie on
the table. the Randell resolution. calling
upon the President for information con
corning what treaty relations have been
entered into between this country and
Germany
The Williams resolution for free trade
ia coal between the United States and
Canada was indefinitely postponed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
WINTER RESORTS

The Atlantic City Office Of The
Washington Herald is located IN
the Bartlett Building, cor. of At
lantic and North Carolina ayes,
where advertisements can be in
serted at regular office rates. H. S.
Wallace. special representatve.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16

The credentials Of Prank O briggs
as Senator from New Jersey. succaedipe
Mr. Dryden, were presented in the Sen
ate yesterday and placed on file. Mr..
Briggs was on the floor when his ere
dentials were read and was introduced
TO his future colleagues by Mr. Dryden.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16

The Senate yesterday passed a bill
providing for the establishment of an
immi grafton station al Galveston. Tex.
When the bin came up in the House at
the close of tho day its friends sought
TO pass 1t at once On objection from
Mr.. Underwood. Of Alabama. that IL was
a revenue bill as taxes on the road
were TO go 10 the general government
the bill went over.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
Investigation of Larchmont Disaster

Representative Granger. OF Rhode
Island, yesterday offered a resolution
requesting the Secretary of the De-
partmeut OF Commerce and Labor 10
transmit to the House the findings IF
its investigation Of the Larchmont dis
aSter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16

In the Senate yesterday the resolu-
lions adopted by the Massachusetts leg
islature favoring a revision of the tariff
were presented by Senator Lodge and
referred to the Committee on Finance.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
MOVEMENTS OF vEssELs-T
Largest Morning Circulation.

All advertising contracts made by
The Washington Herald are based
upon its sworn circulation cir
culation in Washington larger by
thousands than was ever before at
tanned by any morning newspaper
at the Capital. Its books are open
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
Doing business on business Basis

The Washington Herald offers no
prizes, gives no rebates. sells no
books. engages in no boycotts or
hold-ups, but gives its whole Efforts
to the printing of a wide-awake
and clean newspaper. 1t gives the
advertiser results because it has
the circulation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
Naval Orders.

Rear Admiral J. T. CRAIG. placed on retired list
Rear Animal J. +. CRAIG detached navy yard
League Island. home.
Capt r. +. TILLEY. TO command navy yari
League Island.
Paymaster g. NJ. STACKHOUSE 10 Norfolk. for
duty in connection with crew Of Minnesota
Chief Boatswain A. b. IRELAN. detached Nil
waukee. 10 Buffalo
Boatswan G. MURRAY. detached Buffalo. o. MIL
vaukec.
Passed Asst. Surg. e. K. YANCEY. retired. died
at Government Hospital for the Insane Wash
ingtoB, February g.
MARINE CORPS-Frst Lieut. WILLIAM A. Mr-
NEIL. 90 Temporary duty, marine barracks.
Washington
First Lieut.. ROBERT y. RHEA. to temporary
charge recruiting district OF Ohio
ARTHUR J. OLEARG. to marine h8uaeks.
Washington
Second Lieut.. JETER r. HORTON. tn charge
recruiting district Of Texas during absence oi
First Lieut. LONICK T. PINkSTON
MOVEMENTS OF VESSEI.S-The following move
mcnts Of vessels have been reported TO the Bu-
reau Of Navigation.
ArriVcd-Februaiy y. Indiana at Cienfuegos Feb
ruary H. Caesar at Philadelphia February Il.
Fsducah and MayfoWer az Pensacola; Mar
celhIs az League Island. Leonidss 40 SaB Juan,
OhiD at Guantanamo. Scorpion 40 Miami. FEB
uary Is. baltimore at Singapore.
Ssiied-February Il. Msyfover from Pensacola
for hey West; Columbia from New Orleans Tor
Havana. Wasp from Savannah for BHuswick
February Is. Missouri and Connecticut from St
Thomas for Guantanamo.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
PLIES CITREn IN q no a D.ve

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed 20 cure any case
q Itching, Blind. Bleeding, OF PT0tuding Piles in
to IA days money refunded. &C.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
ATLANTIC CITY.
Hotel Dennis
ATLANTIC CITY. \ .

Occupies onehah square of un0bsfucred bach
front. New fruproof addition n 100 rooms and baths
with sea ard fresh water WALTER j. RTZBY
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
GUN FOUNDRY LOST
Steel Trust Vote Against
Competitive Plant.
SURPRISE AT THE LAST HOUR

Naval Bill Discussed 10 Finish and
Battle ship Programme Adhered
Disarmament in Behalf of Tax
burdened People Are Made.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
NEW PRINCESS HOTEL

SOUTH CAROLINA AVE. Near Beach.
AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLAN
Everything throughout Rooms ca sute with
private baths. Spacious Ezebauge and sun Parl.r
Table and Service main fedtUTcs Table Hr-e Dlu-
ucr and Luncheon served m Grill Write f1r rates
and booklet. CEUNELL 4 COLLIER
fe2- TN
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-16
GALEN Hall

GALEN HALL,
Hotel AND S8NATORIUM
Atlantic City y. J.
One II the newest stone, BRICK and steel buiitn-s
with evTy comfort- Aluays open alwars rr7d,-.
always buW.-
F. L. YOUNG. General Manager
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-01-26
THE u. A. r. ENCaAPMENT.
Arssssmsn, io' annual sssiins Department
o. Vermont In Rutland.

ST Adams, Jan 25.-Several mem.
bcrs Of a II Hurlbui Post, No. 90,
g. a. r., expects 10 attend the for.
iieth annual encampment Of the depart.
mpnt Of Vermont, Grand Army OF the
Republic. 10 be held In Rutland Tues
day, February %, beginning at 1890
o'clock 10 the morning. The woman's
Relief Corps will meet ut the same
time.
Department headquarters will be 80
iabllshed At the Bardwell house, where
the council Of administration will meet
at s o'clock Monday evening, Febru.
AIRY p. 10 audit the accounts Of the
acknowledgement and the assistant
quartermaster.gener and for the
transaction OF any other business.
The follosing named comrades have
been appointed as committee on ere.
dentials: Assistant Adjutant General
n. W. Spafiord; Hirman y. Perkins.
post No. 90: ]. N. Tracy, post No 81;
y A. Hove, post No. ~; aud Mark =.
Sargent, post No. %. Tuesday evening
February 20, there will be q public
camp lire under the auspices Of Rob.
er,s post, No. 10. Commander.ln.C Chief
A. &. Brown, with members q his
staT, and many other prominent
speakers = III be present. The womsn's
Relief Corps will tender q reception
Monday evening. February Is In the
Bardwcll house.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-01-26

RESIGNS.
Foreign Office Said To Hold
His Resignation.
NON PERSONA GRATA"
London Advicss Say That There
II Is Held Impossible For Gov.
To Remain.

LONDON, Jan. 26.--An unofficial re-
port here says that the expressions OF
regret made by Foreign Secretary
Grey and War Secretary Ilaldane TO
the United States government with
reference TO the Swettenham-Davis in
cident nj Kingston have been supple
mentcd 10y letter 60 similar effect
from Governor Swettenham himself,
who has Indicated his willingness 10
retire from his post
The colonial Office would not confirm
or deny the report that the governor
has offered his resignation. but there
Is good reason 10 believe that he has
placed his resignation In the hands OF
the colonial Office officials
IL has been fully expected here that
a solution OF the difficulty would he
found In Swettcnham's resignation.
and the reply TO inquiries received at
the colonial Office tended TO confirm the
report that the governor had lntlmatcd
his willingness 20 retire from his post.
II has been freely stated In the colo.
NAL aud other government offices that
II was quite impossible Tor Swetten.
ham 10 continue In Office. not only be-
cause OF the incident involving the
withdrawal OF the American warships
from Kingston. but also on account 81
the protests against his conduct and
retention 81 the goyernorshlp received
from phe inhabitants Of Kingston.
Kingston adyiccs say II has been
proved that the landing 81 the Amer.
lean marines nc the time 81 the earth.
quake and every move made 10y Ad.
mlrnl Davis was with the knowledge.
consent and nc the request Of either
Governor Swettenham or his lmmedi.
ate suborllnntcs. The proof has been
furnished boy William II. Orrett. the
American vice CONSUL there.
Mr.. Orrctt declared that Governor
Swciicnham accompanied a hundred
~ the indiana's sail i. to the prison.
where he had eight % the convlcts
logged for mutlny.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-01-26
THE THAWS
ARE UNITED
Stories Of QuarreIs All False,
Says Hartridge.
SEVEN JURORS CHOSEN
Wealthy Young pittsburscr, Ac.
cused OF Murder, Kisses and
Comforts His Mother.
SEVEN JURORS CHOSEN

NEW YORK. Jan. 2G-One hundred
and one talesmen have been examined
in order TO obtain n Jury To try Harry
X. Thaw for the killing Of stanford
White, and 30 far seven men have been
selected, leaving five still to be chosen.
That there Is increasing difficulty In
finding men who are willing or compe-
tent 10 serve is plainly evident.
one Of the new jurors Is Harold H.
falre, a printer aud publisher, who Is
the only unmarried man thus far Sc
lected. Fare Is not more than twenty
eight or thirty years OF age. smooth
shaver and has excellent features. The
second new juror i Malcolm ). Fraser.
a dealer In underwear. lie X perhaps
forty years OF age and Is married.
Early In Mr.. Fraser's examination II
became apparent from the manner Of
his answers that he would make a
juror satisfactory 20 both sides. and
there was 40 surprise when he was &C.
ceptel Falre was registered a. 40. @
and Fraser as No. Ia the trial panel
This panel. as Il grows. imprcsscs the
followers OF the ease more and more
favorahly. and II is looked upon NJ be.
ing composed OF Ms high a type Of cltl-
gems Ms has ever been seen In Jury
box In any court In this Jurisdiction
Excuses framed by the talesmen 10
avoid jury duty In the cI.e are grow.
ing more varied each day Nam after
man declared that his opinion as 10 tie