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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-23

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Executive board-Maggie T.. Walker.
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A. Watkins. Richmond; Susie Tinsley.
boswell: Jennie Douglass, Washington;
NJ. e. Gray. Norfolk; Ollie Benson.
Newark, N. j.; Malinda Cobbs, Elkhorn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-23

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brain chart (50c). soc. New thought,
business, hygienic books. ALLSiilNE
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
COMPOSER HERBERT TALKS.
Opposes New Copyright Bill Now
Pending i'm House

Pending i'm House.
Victor Herbert, the composer, appeared
before the Senate Committee on Patents
yesterday in opposition TO the copyright
bin reported TO the House by Mr. Cur
Tier, chairman of the Patents Committee
i'm that body. Mr.. Herbert explained aft
crward that yesterday was his birthday.
and he could think Of no more fitting way
10 celebrate it than by attacking the
measure in which everybody in his pro-
fession is so much interested.
Mr.. Herbert said that for more than
fifteen years the best compositions Of
American composers have been repro
duced and sold in the form of photograph
records and other devices adapted for mu-
seal reproduction. without the payment
of royalties to the composers, and to the
enrichment Of the manufacturers of the
mechanical devices
We do not want to deprive the manu-
facturers or the public Of the music ne
write, he said: eve want the public as
well as the manufacturers to get all the
benefit possible out of our products. but
ut the same time we ask that. as the
publisher pays us a royalty for every
sheet of music he publishes and sells 50
the manufacturers should pay a Ike roy
atty Without our compositions and our
names. the rolls ana records would have
absolutely no commercial value
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
PRESIDENTS VIEWS WANTED.
Oklahoma Constitution Makers De.

Oklahoma Constitution Makers De-
sire Light ON ''Jim-Crovv" Project,
President Roosevelt received a telegram
from the chairman of the judiciary com
mittee Of the Oklahoma constitutional
convention yesterday asking what action
the Executive would take in the event the
convention embodied ''jim-crow' provis-
ions in the constitution for the new State.
The President has not yet answered the
query, and is being advised not TO do so.
Democrats in Congress hope he viii. how
ever. They have repeatedly urged the
leaders Of their party IN Oklahoma not to
bring up the race question in the consti-
tuition, but TO secure the desired provision
for separate schools. railway coaches.
waiting-rOoms IN stations. &c. through
laws enacted by the State legislature
when II shall have been assembled. Now
they think that If the President indicates
his attitude, the trainers of the constitu-
ton will be relieved of responsibility, and
the possibility Of the race question being
made an issue in Congress will be
averted
The PresiS<nt is understood to entertain
the opinion that no answer from him is
necessary. as the constitution is not be-
fore him, and the whole matter is still in
an unofficial state. II is pointed out In
this connection. however, that a few days
ago the President gave the constitution
makers TO understand that he would not
approve their work if they inserted GER
tain anti-ruilrOad provisions in the cOnsti-
tuition
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
TIPPING BILL IS UNPOPULAR
Local Hotel Men Not United on Mr.
Murphy's Measure.
Admit Changes Might Benefit, but
Agreement Among Employers.

Representative MurDhy's bin to abolish
the practice OF tipping IN the District does
not meet with the unanimous approval Of
local hotel managers. while the walters in
the various obstetrics are set In deadly on
position to it. From the conversation
among the men of the white aprons yes
terday, IL was CLEANED that il would not
be well for Mr.. Murphy TO dine IN one Of
the downtown hotels unless he could
chemically test the yiands. One point
upon which the Bonifaces seem to agree is
that there would be less discrimination
shown by the attendants 10 the guests II
the new project was made a law.
Manager Hight. of the New Willard,
was the only hotel man seen yesterday
who was in favor of the bill as it stands
now. He spoke OF it as a much-needed re-
form He said the tipping practice had
reached such an extent that il interferes
somewhat with the efficiency Of hotel at
tendants. and made an entire abolition
not only practical but necessary Mr..
lights experience in hotel management
has been that the size and demand for
tips has grown with the size Of the hotels.
"
in sight 1t is understood that the passage
of the bin will add much to the salary list
of hotel as the revenue derived by at
tendants from tips is just now a great
part OF their wages, but this would be
gladly done according to Mr. Hight #
the efficiency Of the corps Of attendants
could be increased.
Mir. Taylor. Of the Arlington. was not
in favor Of the bill, but stated that in his
opinion some sort of an agreement should
be reached between the hotel management
and its guests whereby tipping could be
stopped. He is convinced that II is a
source Of annoyance to many visitors to
be constantly conscious that tip is ex-
pected on every hand and he said that
the service in all hotels would be better
and more agreeable 10 all If the practice
were stopped.
Manager Tally, Of the Raleigh. would
not commit himself on the question but
from his manner It was gathered that be
did not consider the matter seriously.
John T. Devine, Of the Shoreham. did
not hesitate to express his opinion IN
plain language. He said: IF the Con
gressmen will allow the business men of
Washington to attend to their business
L DelieVe that greater satisfaction will
result. In my opinion. a man comes to
Congress to look after the interests of
his constituents at home. and although
some may appreciate his efforts in behalf
OF our city, it seems TO me that our own
people are fully qualified to look after
their own needs. The plan is impractical
and I cannot take 1t seriously Il is
simply one Of those bills that are con-
stautly being talked Of by some Congress
man and which are a source Of concern
70 anybody who is foolish enough to paw
attention to them"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
PAPER PRICES HIGHER.
Governments supply to Cost Mueh
More Than Last Year.

Awards We're made yesterday by the
joint Congressional Committee on
Printing Of contracts for paper for the
government the coming year. The
total of the contracts IS over $3.50 goo.
and prices are higher than last year.
The advance is due in part TO more
rigid requirements as to quality and
packing
The most notable instance Of higher
price was in secOnd-class ledger paper,
on which the lowest bid was 1915 cents
per pound as against 6 cents last year.
On the 100000 reams of book print
paper there was an average increase Of
two-fifths OF a cent a pound. the awards
Tor Hrst-class averaging So cents, and
on secOnd-class, SIS cents pound. On
$1,000 reams of writing paper the adj
vance averaged L cent pound.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
KING LEOPOLD OPPOSED.
Looks with DiSfnvOr on Congo ReSU-
Luton I'm Senate.

The King OF Belgium viii view with
disfavor the adoption by the United
States Senate Of the Lodge resolution
on Congo abuses.
It is understood that if this govern
ment sought TO ascertain the feeling IN
Belgium it could be fully advised with
ont difficulty or delay.
1t IS said that when Senator Lodge
presses his resolution next week. n
charge will be made that Great Britain
is trying 10 use the United States.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
CONGRESS IN BRIEF.

The House continued the discussion Of the
river and harbor bill. number OF speeches be
ing made. and adjourned 10 to-day
The Senate passed several minor bills and de-
voted the larger part Of IFS session to eulogiEing
the late Senator German. Messrs blackburn
and Tillman defended the dead mans record,
and the latter severely criticised Ex-President
Cleveland for his attitude toward Mr. German IN
the matter Of the Gornan-Wilson tariff bin.
The Senate adjourned to to-day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
FAv0Rs PHILIPPINE BANK.
House Committee Agrees on Bill for
New Financial Institution,

The House Committee on Insular A.
fairs by a party vote yesterday agreed
10 a favorable report on the bill 10
authorize the Philippine assembly 10
charter an agricultural bank.
The measure guarantees to incorpora-
tors per cent interest on money in
vested IN agricultural loans. The bank
viii be allowed to charge 10 per cent
to borrowers.
The plan is modelled after the agri-
cultural bank Of Egypt. ard has been
advocated by Secretary Taft>
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
Naval Personnel Bin introduced.

Senator Lodge introduced the naval
personnel bin yesterday. In present.
Ing II he said he had no expectation
that action could be had on it this ses-
sion. but he thought it desirable that
the bill be before the Senate, that Sen
ators might have an opportunity to
familiarize themselves with its provi-
SiOQS
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
Light-house bill Reported.

Representative Manu. of Illinois. yes
terday reported the omnibus lighthouse
bill The bill provides. in the Maryland
district, beacon lights on the Trappe
River, $4,000. and for a new wharf in
Washington. $4,000. tota, appro-
priation of $1.640.O00 is carried.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
Hepburn Wants Department Rules.

Senator Hepburn. of Idaho, who ad-
dressed the Senate Thursday in con
oemnation of the policy OF the Presi-
dent and Secretary Of the Interior, yes
terday introduced resolutions calling
on each of the Cabinet officers to send
to the Senate copies of all rules and
regulations made for the various
branches OF the service
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
Vote Soon on Railroad Bills.

The House Committee on Interstate
and Foreign Commerce has set next
Tuesday as the time for taking final
action on the Esch sixteenth rail-
road bill and the Sherman twe-cent-a-
mile measure. No more hearings viii
be granted on the sherman bill.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
FAV0RS COTTON INQUIRY.
Committee Recommends InVestiga.
ton Into Methods of Exchanges.

ton Into Methods of Exchanges.
The House Committee on Interstate and
Foreign Commerce yesterday authorized a
favorable report on a resolution for the
Investigation by the Bureau of Corpora
tons of the Department of Commerce and
Labor Of cotton exchanges dealing in
futures
The original resolution. by Representa-
tlves Livingston and Burleson, provided
FOR an investigation Of the New York Cot
tor Exchange, against which Mr.. Living
ston has been making a fight. The com
mittee enlarged the investigation 50 as to
include all cotton exchanges dealing in
futures, and eliminated specific mention Of
the New York institution.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
Indian Town Sites Authorized.

The House passed a bill yesterday to
enable homesteaders in the Kiowa
Comanche. and Apache reservations
Oklahoma holding under the act Of
June .. 1906, to lay out cities and towns
The Lacey bin establishing the Nome
and Fairbanks land districts in Alaska
was also reported.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02

and IN q few hours that wretehed decla-
ration was scattered broadcast all over
this country. It was most wcighty con-
tribution. Mr. Blaine was defeated: Mr..
Cleveland was elected. and Senator Cor
man did it..
Congo Resolution Goes Over.
The resolution of Senator Lodge. relat-
ing to affairs in the Congo Free State.
came UP at the beginning Of the days
session on the call Of the calendar. Mr..
Lodge was absent, but Mr. Cullom. chair
man of the Committee on Foreign Rela-
tons. asked that the matter go over. ex-
planning that Mr.. Lodge expected to call
up the resolution and submit some re-
marks on it next week.
Mr.. kean gave notice that he would
ask that The discussion Of Congo affairs
proceed behind closed doors.
The Senate passed the following bills,
Granting an increase Of pension from
s. to $40 a month TO surviving soldiers of
the Indian wars, of whom there are
about 5000
To regulate the salaries Of letter car
riers IN free delivery Offices.
Creating the office OF captain Of Phil
ippine scouts.
Amending the act recognizing the con-
sular service and raising the consular
office at Rotterdam TO consul general
ship
Authorizing the supervising inspectors
of steam vessels to make regulations gov
erning the Use OF whistles as signals and
prohibiting unnecessary whistling by
steam vessels.
The cotton leak scandal in the Agricul-
tural Department two years ago was re-
called when Mr.. CUlberson tried to get
up a bill, unanimously reported by the
judiciary Committee, providing heavy
penalty for any government official who
willfully gives out any advance informa-
ton on reports affecting crops Upon OBJ
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02

lection of Mr. Hale. it went to the
calendar. where it will die with the ses-
sion.
As a further mark Of respect to the
late Mr. German, the Senate adjourned 70
to-day
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02

The House Committee on Post-ofices
has agreed to report the bin which pro-
vides that any kind OF postage stamps
10 the amount Of 10 cents may be af-
nSed TO a letter for special delivery in
lieu of the usual special delivery stamp.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
Only One "BRONo aUrNTNE,,

That IS LAXATIVE BRoMO Quiniue. Similarly
named remedies some times deceive. The first and
original Cold Tablet is WHITE PACKAGE attn
hack and red lettering and bears the sieatnrs ~
L, ". GROVE -
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02

not destroyed by the Democratic tariff
policy, and I received the impression,
which became indelibly fixed on my mind
then and remained fixed TO this day, that
President Cleveland understood the situ-
alton and was willing to acquiesce in
II If we won at the polls.
Cleveland Wrong and Cruel.
II did not talk with Mr.. Cleveland. 8"
said Mr. Tlllman. but I am thoroughly
satisfied that the charge of party perfidy
and party dishonor IN the famous Wilson
letter was an act Of the grossest wrong
and cruelty toward Mr.. German. If Mr.
Cleveland. as I was told, knew of these
negotiations and was the beneficiary of
such a contribution. IL Is inconceiyable
how he could lend his great name and in
Huence toward destroying Senator Cor
mans influence and popularity in the way
he did. When it is remembered that the
placing of a duty on sugar under the VIII
son-Gorn1an tariff, as a substitute for the
bounty system OF the Mckinley tariff
was made necessary in order to secure
the votes Of the two Louisiana Senators.
it is easy to see we either had to have no
tariff legislation that session or the
the pledges made before election had to
be carried out German, honorable man
that he was, and party leader Of the
Democrats in the Senate, redeemed every
pledge made by the party leaders in New
York"
Mr.. Frye. President Pro TEN. Of the
senate, also made a political contribution
to the memorial exercises by reciting the
bit Of history:
was r3raSaof a4 fba Eaufthlfrar, n, f,s
terial meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
in New York when it was dec AIRED the
strength Of the Democratic party was
Rum, ROmanism. and Rebellion Mr..
German was chairman Of the Democratic
National Committee He saw the oppor-
tunityi he promptly awaited himself OF 1t,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
GORMAN IS DEFENDED
Tillman and Blackburn Clear
Dead Mans Record.
CLEvELAND's ACTS AssAILED

Ex-President Accused of Gross Bad
Faith in Dealings with Late Sem
ntOr-Csorma n Wilson Tariff Bill
History neutrality-suspicious. EuIO-
gize MaryIander Also.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
OPPOSED TOKST.LINE
House District subcommittee
Votes Against It.
THE PROPOSITION A SURPRISE

Amendment for the Cross-tOwn
Tracks WAS Not Understood When
Is said That the Route Should Be
Along Massachusetts Avenue,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02

"RoOSeveIf Bears Abroad
See tie sunday iSsae Of The WASH
iBgton Herald.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-14

Rutland without crediting it to the Her
aid The article in question we handed
to the Junior editor of the Register, en-
tirely as a matter of courtesy, to give a
free advertisement of fair to be held III
a neighboring town and county.
We don't know yet what the article
was, for, not having the time, we didn
read a word of it, further than to see
that it was an announcement of a Rut'
land fair by prominent Rutland paper
and therefore supposed such as the citi'
zens of Rutland and others interested
would like to have published, and fol
this reason and this only we ordered II
inserted We will try and not make
another such mistake.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-14

was among the first at the scene of the
accident. Heir would not have arrested
the chauffeur, but was forced to act by
the mutterings of the people of Will
Evansville.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC AUTOIST.
Harry Hamlin for several years pest
has been an enthusiastic automobilist.
He had one of the first high-power
French cars in this country, and has al
ways owned one or more of the fastest
machines built. He has raced at New
port and other fashionable resorts, and
though a capable driver, has been con-
sidered very reckless. He has been de.
PENDANT in several suits for damages
brought by people he has run down. A
few years ago a woman guest, riding
with him in his machine, was thrown
out and disfigured for life. Automobile
ing, of late years, has been his chief
sport, and he has devoted much of his
time to it.-Buffalo Evening News.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-14
COLLEGE NOTES.

Z Mr.. Paul, who has been secured to
train the prize speakers and those who
take part IN the commencement program,
arrived in town Monday.
The following men of the sophomore
class will take part in the Merrill contest:
Clifton Hadley, Carl Martin, Arthur
Peach, D. ]. Kicker, Ray Stevens, L. d.
Smith, II. S. White, and X. NJ. Coleman;
and the following men from the fresh
man class in the Parker contest: R. F.
Hunt, II. s. Perrigo, Jr., p. D. Ross, R.
A. Currier, and w. II. Carter.
Mrs. E. C. Bryant, Mrs E. A. Burt
and Mrs. G. B. Wright entertained the
women of the senior class at a thimble
tea last Saturday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Bryant.
Prof. C. b. Wright returned home last
evening from Randolph where he went
Wednesday to deliver an address at the
commencement exercises.
Stanley Bond, '04, has just graduated
from Columbia University of New York
with the degree of electrical engineer.
W. T. Fiske. 90, and d. NJ. Shew-
brooks, 09, left college this week and
have gone to Magnolia Beach, Mass,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-14
SEEKS DAMAGES OF $4,000.
Suit Brought by j. A. Hanley Of
Essex Against E. E. Morgan.

Suit has been brought by James A.
Hanley of Essex against Earle E. Nor
gan of Burlington to recover damages of
S., 900, alleged to have been sustained in
an automobile accident on Shelburne
road last October. The suit is returnable
at the September term of Chittenden
county court. The plaintiff, Mr.. Hanley,
claims that he was walking along the
Shelburne road and that Mr.. Morgan,
who was in his automobile, operated the
machine carelessly. negligently and I'M
skillfully, so that without any fault of
the plaintiff the machine ran over him
whereby he was thrown violently to the
ground bruised, cut and injured about
the head, shoulders, arms, legs, and
different parts of the body, externally
that in consequence of the injuries so
received he has suffered and is still
suffering great bodily pain and mental
anguish; that he was rendered unable
and is still unable to carry on his bust
ness, and has spent 5000 for medicine,
attendance and care, all to the damage
of S. 900, to recover which, with costs,
the suit is brought. Free
Press.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-14

ence. And why and how? Because
this one man and his few companions
went to the few powerful individuals
who controlled the railroads and con-
spired with them, and got them to carry
their oil to market for. say 81 a barrel
while everyone else was charged 50 and
more a barrel. OF course, this tavor't
ism in freight rates enabled them to
undersell by that much and destroy all
their rivals
"Just think of debate being got up,
even by ministers Of the gospel, whether
money thus acquired is tainted This
same thing has been done in all our
principal products. And let no one he
under the delusion that it is to cease.
You can't stop an evil by merely passing
a law against it. Every week, even now,
reveals new case of this railroad favor
itism and discrimination. Some have
ment should take the railroads and run
them, in order to end the abuse. For
my part. would not see the govern
ment do it. Private enterprise is too
valuable to be eliminated from railroad
building and management, if it can be
avoided.
my own view is that it is only neces-
sary for the government to appoint the
general freight agent of every railroad,
for he could stop all rate favoritism at
once. 1t would not be for his Office to
fix the schedule of rates, but only to see
that everyone paid the schedule rate, nc
more and no less. The actual payments
of rebates back to shippers is now seldom
done, but favoritism is done in many
ways. One way is TO give favoritism in
freight rates by billing goods at one-hali
their weight. Another way is by means
of the private switches or tracks which
connect many business places with the
railroads. One of these little railroads
quarter of a mile long may get 25, oil
even so, per cent. of the freight money
charged by the railroad it connects, ano
which carries the freight hundred Of
thousands of miles. Private freight carr
) leased to the railroad at exorbitant rate
r are another means, and still another il
l the giving of large commissions to 60
| between for getting the freight.
'This favoritism in freight rates is als'
} used to defeat the national tariff by CIV
: ing foreign goods freight rate low
= enough to enable them to come in and b.
! sold at profit, in spite of the protectiv
e tariff. Goods are carried from England
t and Germany to Denver, for example
D for less rate than the same domesti
+ goods have to pay from Chicago to Den
e yer. This favoritism in freight rates AM
passenger rates is also wrong to tn
e railroad stockholders. There are road
t now paying three or four per cent div
J dends which would be paying nearer te
n per cent, if the favoritism in freigh
n rates was stopped.
4 mo wonder growing number of PEG
pie want the government to take tn
S railroads"