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The Washington herald., 1907-12-04
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
SENATE.


The reading Of the Presidents message ocCu-
Uied two hours and fifteen minutes Of the session
q the Senate
After the first fifteen minutes. which was devoted
20 reading the Journal Il yesterday. Senator Ali
son. Of Iowa. VINO. with senator Teller. Of Colo
RADIO. had been appointed TO the committee
Of the two Houses 10 notify the President thAt
Congress vas in session and ready TO receive
any communication which he might have 20 make
reported that the committee had been advised
that the President would communicate in writ
ing to the Congress.
Immediately thereafter Mr. Latta, assistant
secretary to the President, appeared with the
message.
At the conclusion Of the reading. about 230
D. m AIF CullOm OF Illinois, announced the
death o. George w, Smith, a representative IN
the House from the State Of Illinois, and moved
the customary resolutions. The Vice President
appointed Senators Hemenway. Of Indiana; Hop
kins Of Illinois. and AicCreary. Of Kentucky.
members OF the joint committee on the part OF
the Senate 10 attend the funeral
After a brief executive session, devoted 20 con-
frning recess nominations, the Senate adjourned
at 2:35 until tomorrow.
After the Senate adjourned the Democratic
Senators held p caucus and elected Charles A.
Culbcrson. Of Texas. chairman by unanimous
vote. Robert Owen. Of Oklahoma. was chosen
secretary. and J. b. McCreary. Of Kentucky,
vice chairman
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HOUSE.

A telegram from the presiding officers Of the
two houses Of the First legislature of Oklahoma
10 Speaker Cannon, conveying message Of pros
perity and progress 10 her sister States and con
gratulatiOns 20 the National HOuse. read
The Presidents message was read referred to
the Committee Of the Whole House on the state
Of the Union. and ordered printed.
Speaker Cannon announced the Committee on
Banking and CUTGncy. practically the same as
that OF the last Congress. By unanimous consent
the Democrats were given an additional member
making seven IN al. The new members are
Theodore +. Burton. OF ONO. Republican. vice
ShaItel Of Missouri; W. T. Crawford. of North
Carolina vice g.. S. Lagare Of South Carolina,
and John G. Henry. Of Pennsylvania Democrats
The committee viii meet to-day at the call Of
the chairman. AIr. Fowler.
At $50 the House adjourned until Thursday.
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MORE AUTHORITY Is ASKED
commissioners Report on Washing,
ton Gas Companies.
Information at Hand May Be OF
Value ~ Price of Gas Is
Investigated.

An important feature Of the report made
10 Congress on the local gas situation By
the Commissioners yesterday was the
item touching on the effort OF the George
town Gaslight Company and the Wash
ington Gaslight Company to secure an
Increase in their capitalization.
The report states that while in the
case OF the Georgetown GasIight Com
pany the report Of the auditor appointed
by the court has been favorable 10 the
increase in capitalization. the Commis-
sioners believe their efforts have resulted
in eliciting much information which will
be OF value 10 Congress. should the ques-
ton Of the price Of gas become a subject
Of Congressional inquiry.
The Commissioners state they have
used their power for the protection of the
public interest as effectually as clrcum-
stances permit, but they feel their pres
ent authority is inadequate. On this sub-
Ject the report SAYS that ''the gas com
panies, under authority Of a provision in
an act Of Congress. which the Commits
sioners believe should be repealed have
instituted proceedings in the Equity Court
looking TO an increase Of their capitai
stock. and the Commissioners. taking ad-
vantage Of the permission OF the EQUITY
Court 70 intervene on behalf Of the Cit
izens OF the District OF Columbia have
through their corporation counsel. done
everything possible 20 prevent any action
"hich would tend TO interfere with the
reduction IN the price of gas, recommend
ed by them 70 the last Congress and
10
ever extent viii leave reasonable Drotir
10 the corporation 'N
Again, under another law. tbev bave
instituted proceedings against the gas
light companies on account of deficient
candlepower and Impurities. but the pro-
Vlso IN this act which the Commissioners
believe should be repealed or considerably
modified makes It difficult to sustain S1lcb
a prosecution, for which reason the in
speccor Of gas and meters has not hereto
fore recommended Il. believing that NOT
until the present time since he went into
ONCE has he had evidence which would
maintain cases within the exception OF
the proviso.
1t is believed that the question Of the
price OF gas be as well determined by the
commissioners upon expert testimony as
that of the character and quality OF gas
"'''N NUFotAuu OF pubic or
private lighting, whether By gas or cleo
tricity. should be dealt with bv The Corn
missioners under enlarged powers. SINH
lar authority 20 regulate TIE telephODe
company would be very desirable.
The Commissioners believe that Z. regu-
lated private municipal or public utility
service is at present the best for the Dis
trlct OF Columbia. They will submit a
draft Of legislation clothing them with
tae powers they desire in the public in
terest with RESPECT 10 this nnattar
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The Lunch Counter
Is the Cause of Dyspepsia and Indi,
gestion, Catarrh of the Stom-
ach, and Heart Disease.
Nine-tenths OF Those Who Eat There
Bolt Down Their Food.

The next time you eat at a lunch coun.
ter Just you watch the people opposite
Look down the whole line and notice
now they bolt down their food. WASHING
it down with hot coffee or cold water
First they take large bite, then a drink,
bite and a drink, hurryinR through
their meal in five or ten minutes.
Many Of them don't know the eorrAn;
way to eat, while others are so intern ON
money-maling that they will not take the
time TO eat properly.
The lunch counters create a great de-
mand for Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for
everyone now knows that they assist the
stomach in digesting the food that has
been suddenly forced down into il
Health should be the first thing sought
for in the battle for existence.
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Many fine proposition has failed he
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ing Industrial conditions brought about
by trade unionism is the recommendation
that compulsory investigation OF con-
hiets between capital and labor be pro-
vided for. with the inevitable conclusion
THAI compulsory arbitration must be the
ultimate intention. The telegraphers'
strike of the past summer has driven the
President TO this course. and those who
remember the difficulties brought about
by that strike and the partial paralysis
OF many lines Of business which IL en-
tailed viii be inclined TO favor this
proposal
The President dwelt at some length
upon the needs OF the army and navy.
Referring 10 the Pacific cruise he said il
was an educational movement for the Of
hcefs and men OF the navy and EXPRESSED
the hope that after the completion Of the
Panama Canal the feet could make ire
quent trips TO western waters as the Pa
cinc coast was as much American terri
tory as was the Atlantic
Better pay for the soldiers and advance
ment by a process Of elimination through
which only competent officers would reach
the top were the Presidents principal
suggestions for the army
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Havemeyer's Condition Unchnnged.

New York, Dec 3-Henry o. Have
meyer. who has been seriously in OF
acute indigestion at his country place
near COmmack, L. l., as the result OF
overexerti0n after his Thanksgiving din
ner, had not improved to-day. although
his condition was said to be no worse
II was said that although Mr. Have
meyers condition is not critical he IS
not out of danger.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-04
BRYAN MEETS VARDAMAN.
NebrNslSan and Mississippi Governor
in Senate Marble Room.

William J. Bryan visited the Senate
Marble Room yesterday and talked with
many Of the Democratic Senators with
regard to his plan for financial relief.
While he and Senator Tillman were dis
cussing the BILL Gov Vardaman, of Mis-
sissippi, came in, shook hands, and joined
in the discussion.
Mr.. Bryan, when asked his opinion OF
the Presidents plan for government cam
paign fund donations. said he had not
read the message and therefore could not
discuss il.
Mr.. Bryan left yesterday afternoon at
4;45 for Pittsburg. where tonight ne viii
speak He will then go on TO Lincoln,
ana said that it will probably be several
weeks before he is again in Washington.
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HAS A CURRENCY BILL.
senator HansbrOUGh Wants Central
Bank In Chicago.

The only member Of the Senate Finance
Committee who had a financial bill ready
when the committee met yesterday was
Senator Hansbrough. Of North Dakota.
He said last night that he did not hope
Tor the passage Of his bill at this session
of Congress.
The bill" said Senator Hansbrougb
provides for the establishment of Inc
Central National Bank of the United
States, 70 be located at Chicago. and "a
have capital OF not 10 exceed 10 per
cent Of the aggregate capital of all the
national banks. The stock is 10 be held
by national banks and to be nontrans-
ferable and nOnassignabIe"
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senator Johnston sworn In.

Senator-elect Johnston, of Alabama, who
was selected to fill out the uneXpired term
Of the late Senator Edwin Winston Pet
tus, was yesterday presented 10 the Sen
ate by Senator Culberson. OF Texas. and
sworn in
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PRESIDENT STICKS
TO REFORM POLICY
No Deviation from InSiStence
OH Corporate Honesty.
CAMPAIGN IDEA STUNS
Plan for Federal Aid for Candi-
dates Considered Radical.

Wide Ground Covered in Message.
Practical Stnnd for Tariff Revi-
sion Most Extreme Move Roosevelt
Has Yet Made In This Connection.
Wants Army and Navy Enlarged
and Put on New Pay Basis.
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BlacI.burn Is Conirmed.

The nomination Of former Senator Jo-
seph S. Blackburn. Of Kentucky. to be
one OF the members of the Isthmian
Canal Commission, was promptly con-
frmed.
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Minoritr Cnucnr To-nIrht

Whether or not the House minority will
filibuster until the Ways and Means Com
mittee reports a plan for the revision of
the tariff viii again be thrashed out to-
night at a causus to be held at o'clock.
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Ocean Sfenmshins.

New York. Dec. ARRIVED: Kron Prinzessin {
Gle from Bremen.
Arrived cut: Kaiser Wilhelm II, Bremen
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
Stockholders Of the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company for the elec-
ton Of Directors TO serve for the ensuing
year and the transaction Of such ofher
business as may properly come before tha
meeting viii be held at the Office Of the
company, Fourteenth and East Capitol
streets. Washington. d. c.. on SATUR-
DAY. January is, 1905, between the hours
Of ! p m and p. m.
The bylaws require that the books for
the transfer Of stock shall be closed
thirty (50 days prior 20 the annual meet
ing. Books for the transfer Of stock will
therefore, be closed from December 20.
1907, 20 January IS 1905 both dates inclU-
sive-
Holders OF voting trust certificates must
exchange them for stock certificates on or
before December 19 1SO7. in order 10 vote
the same r J. WHITEHEAD,
Secretary
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MESSAGE CONTAINS
NEW PROPOSITION

Continued from Page One.
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Pans FUECHSL Baltimore
Have opened paTloTs az lt05 Il ST. NV. viii ths
finest array Cf
LADIES' GOWNS.
Suitable for r.,nrulIFr Afternoon. evening
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A LOT OF FINE DIAMOND RINGS
just received-win DC sold very cheap.
". 5. TAPPAN. S03 @ 81. Ny. nol4-eod-tf
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THE PIKE ADDING MACHINE CON-
pany wish 10 announce that they have
removed from the Bond Bldg. 10 their new
offices. Nos 3l6-ls-lN. the Munsey Bldg
where a fun line Of electric and hand
operated machines are now on exhibition.
DELFT
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And Delivered by
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NEW HOSPITAL FOR ANIMALS.
Open for patients gI5-5 18th s. Paoae " Is13
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-03-16
WILL BUILD COLLEGE.
Raptisss Of This Section to Raise :


Members Of the First Baptist church
OF this city have been informed that
the work Of raising 100000 for the
purpose Of building womans college
and strengthening the Richmond cob
lege has been entered into By the Pap
lists OF Virginia. OF which district
Martinsburg is part. Rev Cabeli
Henning. OF Richmond college, has
been appointed TO take charge OF the
work, and has already begun the cam
paign The plan OF establishing a,
woman's college on sufficiently
broad basis TO command the attention
OF the denomination throughout the
country has been contemplated for
some time. and the Baptist General as
ISOLATION Of Virginia has committed it
self to the task. A campaign commit
tee will be selected By the Baptists OF
Martinshurg In the near future.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-03-16
WELCOMED THEIR PASTOR
CHRISTIAN CHURCH MEMBERS
HELD FORMAL RECEPTION.
Visiting Ministers Made Addresses
and the Occasion Was a Very
Enjoyable one.

number of the members and
friends of the Christian church In this
city assembled IN the auditorium Tues.
day evening to extend formal wei
come to the new pastor OF the church,
Rev. Charles c. Waite, and his wife
and the occasion was most delight
full one A program of addresses, mu
sic, etc. was rendered.
Those who made addresses or vel
ccaae were Rev. w. s. Hoye, pastor OF
the Christian church at Beaver Greek
Md; Rev. G. II. Townsend, pastor On
the Christian church at Hagerstown
and Rev. w. ID. McCurdy, pastor of the
FIRST Baptist church, OF Martinsburg
The ministers, in a very happy man
ner. extended a cordial welcome 10 Mr.
and Mrs. Waite, ana expressed sin
l'cere hope that their residence ant
work in Martinsburg would be pleas
amt and profitable alike to themselves
and the church. Rev. Mr. Waite re
Isponded To the addresses, and thanked
/ the ministers and the others present
l'for their kindly words.
Mr.. James Miller was master OF cere
monies and handled the affair in fin.
,style. After the addresses and musical
program, the iadies served coffee, cake
and sandwiches. The affair was moi
concluded until late hour.
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'sovA, sanss POWDER CO., NEW YORK.

Miss Florence Weaver, of Baltimore
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. jacob
Taylor, this city.
Miss Virginia Moore has returned
to her home in Winchester after
spending a few days as the guest OF
Mrs. o. G. Bentzel, on Winchester
avenue.
= Mr.. and Mrs. O. G. Bentzel, Win
chester avenue, have gone to Win
chester to attend the funeral of the
late Mr.. Cyrus Leidig.
Mr.. C. NJ. Martin, of Wheeling
spent Wednesday here, enroute to Win
chester to attend the funeral OF Mr.
Cyrus Leidig.
Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Roller and
child, of Harrisonburg, Va, were regis
tered at the Berkeley hotel today
Mr.. G. W. Child and Mr.. Patrici
Winston, of Harpers Ferry, came here
to attend the funeral of Mrs, ". c
Campbell, which was held at the Ger
rardstown Presbyterian church at moor
today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar J. Bird, OF New
York. have arrived here TO visit Mr.
and Mrs. J. H. Bogert, ON Wincheste'
avenue
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-03-16
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
BRIEF SESSION HELD ON MONDAY
EVENING.
Members Arranging To Submit the
Question Of a Bond Issue 70 the
Voters OF the City.

The regular semi-monthly meeting
OF the board of education was held on
Monday night those present being
President Russlcr and Commissioners
Snowden. Seibert and Young.
Jesse b. Crandall. OF Washington.
filed application for the position OF SUI,
perintendent OF city schools, and sub
mitted detailed statement regarding
his qualifications He also enclosed
number OF recommendation from
different parts of the country. The APP
plicatlon was received and filed.
Superintendent Brindle announced
the pupils are preparing considerable
amount OF work, that will be incorpor-
ated In the educational exhibition of
this state at the jamestown exposition,
and asked the members of the board
for permission to use their cuts In
the printed work.
| Secretary pitzer was instructed to
obtain a copy OF the library bin and
the bill authorizing the local board OF
education to submit the question OF q
bond Issue to the people. 1t is In.
tended to place this matter before the
people at the regular spring municipal
election. which will be held Monday
MAY 27, and as four weeks notice OF
such an election is necessary. the mem
bers of the board decided to begin
work Immediately. When the full text
of the bill is on hand. the plans fol
the proposed new high school building
will be formally discussed, and al
preparations made for beginning e
work Immediately, in the event ths
people indorse the proposition. As !
will require three-fifths vote to au
ithorIze the bond issue, one or two
members Of the board are not sangun'
that the bond issue viii be voted upor
favorably, but they propose to maxi
a vigorous campaign In the inters
, of the schools, and to put the matte
squarely up to the people. Everybod.
acquainted with the situation believe,
that new high school building is I'm
, peratively demanded by the local con
ditions. The present structure is In
adequate and out Of date for the worl
required, but would make very salts
factory ward school building
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COUNTY COURT NOTES.
That Honorable Body BusIy Engaged
In Passing Bills.

The members OF the County court
have been very busily engaged for
the past two or three days in scrutini.
zing the bills from various sources
and have approved n number submit
ted at the present session. The bills
from the iaiior. magistrates and con.
stables have been under consideration
and a number Of them have been pass
ed.
Owing to the unfavorable weather
conditions the court was unable to
meet with :. the Cumberland Valley
railroad officials 10 formally approve
the new bridge north, of the city, but
this will be done in a few days.
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Among the Sick.

| Master Ernest Martin, an en1ploye
of the J. W. r. Fisher stove and tin
establishment. who has been i'll for
several days at his home on East King
street, is in a serious condition.
! Mr.. Adam Schmitt, who has been
confined to his home on North Queen
street, by illness, is recovering
| Mrs. ]. s. Trammell is confined TO
her home on North Queen street by q
severe attack of grip
Mr.. Thomas Boley, q well known
resident of the county, is confined to
bis home by illness.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Sperow, who have been
jiifl:at their home in North MartinsbUrg
for several days, are slightly improved.
Mrs. Daniel Keller ,s'confined to her
home on North Queen street by III
ness.
Conductor W. T. Leidig, who was in
jured at Intersection recently, is IN a
serious condition al his home in Cham.
bersburg. -.
af. tflenn Burch, who has been IN
at his home in North Martirsburg.
with severe attack of grip, Is able
to be out
Miss 'Eltia Cage. OF this city. who
was recently operated upon at a hos
pital at Baltimore, is in an improved
condition.
Mrs. William Davis is confined 10 her
home on Winchester avenue by i'll
ness.
Mr.. W. F. Rockwell, who recently
fell and severely injured his hip, is
able to be about with the assistance of
crutches.
Mrs. A. V. Poland, of West Race
street, who has been in a hospital in
Baltimore for the past two weeks, is
reported to be getting along nicely.
Mrs. Poland has been in i'll health for
several months.
Mr. James Couchman is suffering
from severe attack Of indigestion.
Mrs. Jane McKinstry is i'll at her
home in North Martinsburg.
Mrs. J. A. Weaver, who has been in
at her home on North Queen street, is
recovering.
Mrs. ]. s. Trammell, who has been
confined to her home on North Queen
street. by an attack Of rheumatism, is
Mrs. Jacob Taylor, who has been i'll
at her home in North Martinsburg, is
convalescent
Mrs. John A. Bowers is seriously i'll |
at her home on South Quenn street.
Miss Ella Swartz, teacher at the
fourth ward school, is confined 20 her
home on East King street by illness.
Miss Dora Wolfensberger is filling hel
position temporarily, !
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Married in Paramount.

Miss Minnie Minnich and Mr.. How.
ard Elwood. OF yanclevesville, this
county. were married at the residence
of the brides parents. near Paramount,
Washington county. Md, on Tuesday.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
yic'or Miller. pastor OF the Lutheran
church at that place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-03-16
Admitted to Practice.

Among the lawyers admitted to prac-
tice before the United States court at
Washington was Hon. Forrest w.
Brown, of Charles Town. w. Va, who.
is associate counsel for state in the
old Virginia debt suit