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The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
SPEAKS FOR TOILBRO
Distinguished Men Discuss
Welfare of Labor Glasses.
GOMPERS AND MITCHELL TALK
President of American Federation
OF Labor Asserts that the LabOreF
Must Not BE Treated as Com
modity-JOhn Mitchell Advocates
the Abolition of Child Labor.

What was probably the most significant
meeting ever held in this city with a
view to bettering the social conditions
Of the laboring classes of the United
States. took place last night at the New
Willard. The occasion was the final ses-
sion Of the first days conference of the
National Civic Federation, which is hold
ing its welfare meeting.
Capital and labor, and the differences
that have e5Tanged them. were discuss
ed optimistically by men prominent in
official and social life.
The audience that greeted the speakers
was in the highest sense representa-
tive not only of Washington, but Of
the nation-men and women Of the high
est social, administrative. judicial. and
laborlng circles. Hundreds were forced
to stand. owing to the overflow at
tendance.
The Washington times., 1908-05-23
BROWNSVILLE ISSUE
URGED BY FORAKER
Wants Colored Voters to
Support Candidate Favor
ing His Senate Bill.

Senator Foraker has thrown bomb
into the Republican harmony camp.
with the result that fragments Of the
peace for which Republican leaders
have been Striving lately are flying IN
all directors.
The Senator has written a letter TO
John =. Nth 3llare Of New York, chair
man Of the executive committee Of the
Constitution League OF the United
States, in which he advises colored
voters 10 make Brownsville a political
issue in The campaign. and give their
support Only TO candidates who will
pledge themselves 10 support the For
aker bill TO restore the discharged sol
diers Of the TWentY-dfth Regiment SEN
ator Foraker refers TO candidates for
President and Vice President as well
as candidates for the House and Sen
ate.
That in his letter Senator Foraker is
firing a projectile IN the direction of
Secretary TAFT is apparent. The For
aker bill IS the measure 10 restore the
c0iCred troops on their taking oath
they were not concerned In the Browns
vile ARRAY. The Warner bill. the Ad-
ministration measure, 70 which Senator
Foraker is opposed, would leave il 70
the President to say who should be re-
turned 10 service.
The Washington times., 1908-05-23
SEAT
CONGRESS GOSSIP
Two Utah Senators Said 20
Have Had Disagreement
Over Home Affairs.

That there has been something Ike
breach between the two Republican
Senators from Utah. and that i is
likely to result in the defeat Of George
Sutherland for return TO the upper
chamber. is one OF the interesting end
of-the-session bits Of gossip.
Senator Sutherland was the loyal
friend and supporter Of his colleague
Reed Smoot, from beginning to end Of
the Iatter's contest % retain bis seat
in the Senate. when there was a de-
rnard that he be excluded on account Of
beine a member Of the Mormon Church
Sutherland. who Is a lawyer, Took the
LAWYERS view. and insisted that the
Senate had no proper ground, within the
law and the Constitution. for shutting
out Smoot,
But none the less. Sutherland. WHO is
a gentle. has felt. II. is stated by MS
friends, that there was improperly IN
smoot retaining his position as an
apostle OF the Mormon Church. aIter
his right TO a Senatorial seat had been
decided in his favor. To resign as an
apostle while the night on him was pend
ing would have amounted 70 a COMES
sion Of improperly, IL was thought; but
20 insist on retaining his ap0stolate az
ter his seat had been voted 70 him on
full hearing, has been likewise consld-
cred improper. Therefore. senator
Sutherland has been credited with the
strong feeling that SmooJ ought elther
10 retire as an apostle or TO refrain
from another candidacy for the senate,
Instead. Smoot, retaining has seat. Is
a candidate for another term IN the
Senate, and Sutherland, II Is said. rec
CoDizfnz that he cannot IN all prob
ABILITY hope for reelection without the
friendly acqufesence Of the church. ana
unwilling TO give approval TO the double
LOYALTY Of his colleague TO cnurcn and
his rosition in the near future, which
viii have the effect OF taking himself
ont of the race or else OF prectpitatlng
q new fight, on a new lineup. IN Utan
IN either case the Mormon ana eeltils
Issue seems certain OF prominence again
The Washington times., 1908-05-23
JUDGE WINS BRIDE
AFTER 80 YEARS

GUILFORD, Conn, May 23.-After
thirty years Of patient constancy and
constant patience, Judge Charles H
Post, OF the probate court here, win
marry the object Of his enduring love,
Miss Fannie VI. Bel.
The judges friends cOndoled with him
recently when he went 10 Norwich,
Conn. to attend the funeral OF his very
distant relative. Mrs. Palmer Biel the
widow Of a Republican politician, who
held important Offices at Norwich. But,
as il turns out Mrs. Biel's death. how
ever regrettable, brought TO Judge Post
the attainment Of his happiness
When Miss Fannie Biel accepted the
judge she told him that she would
never part from her aged father and
mother that she must care for them
as long as they lived. Both have died
within q year. Miss Biel has resigned
as principal Of the Norwich High
School. a position she has filed with
signal success
The marriage will be solemnized be-
fore the end OF this month. Judge
Post win take his bride to Europe on
the honeymoon tour. He has presided
IN the probate court twenty years and
has q handsome home here.
The Washington times., 1908-05-23
COLLEGE SECRETARY
QUITS UNDER FIRE

ANN ARBOR, Mich, May 2S.-James
F. Wade, secretary of the University
of Michigan, rendered his resignation
80 the board OF Regents yesterday
afternoon. It was accepted in order
that nothing should appear in the Of
fcial records of the university against
him. -.
Wade sent in a statement TO the
board, in which he entered into re-
cftal Of his twenty-five years connec-
tIon with the university. and denied
most OF the things that have been at
tributed 10 him, as developed by At
tornev General Birds investigation.
ACCOMMODATING the statement were two
checks. one for 500 ana the other for
$500. -
The FIRST, Wade said, represented the
amount of university coal used at his
home. and the second represents the
difference between the amount paid for
coal by the Y NJ. c. A. and the amount
That wade was able TO account for,
though ne said he had hoped 70 md the
wade never accounted for these sales
20 the auditor generals ONCE.
The Washington times., 1908-05-23

his friends that he will give up some
of his committees end thus take on him
self less of the hard grind of Senate
duty. And every year he continues 10 90
as much committee work as ever. II
doesn't matter how small Z bill II Is
that comes before his committees. Sena-
tor Foraker does not rest content until
he knows all about II. 1t is because or
this disposition that his duties as a
member of committees are heavy.
Wants No Easy Life.
Whether Foraker Is in the Senate or
out in a political campaign. ii Is the
same. He cannot take life easily. He
stumps the state OF Ohio for all he Is
worth. just as he has fought the Presi-
dent TO the utmost OF his ability
Friends of the Senator tell about one OF
his stumping tours through Ohio. when
he was speaking twice a day, afternoons
and evenings. He had made a great
speech one night at Toledo, and after
be got through ne held a conference
with the political leaders that lasted
until 80. Then he boarded his train and
headed for the next place he was 20
speak. he had slept about two hours
when. shortly before 4 O'Clock n tie
morning, he was awakened by crowt
yelling for Foraker al the town Of
Wauseon. A State senator who needed
help had got the crowd together, about
600 strong. Foraker was aroused and
was not in good temper.
MY Cod he exclaimed what do
they expect a man to do in this ocun-
try? I viii not sp ak" But all the
while he was slipping into his trousers
and DOMINIC an, overCoat, while he bu silly
and picturesquely said things about the
population of that particular part OF
Ohio. Then he went out on the platform
and launched into a ten-minute speech
that hearers said was one OF the best
he ever made The crowd tore loose and
applauded him TO the limit. Then ne
went back TO bed and when he had
arisen some hours later. had break
fast, and felt better, he asked where and
when IL was he made that speech IN the
night We'll" he said, that's the kind
Of a demonstration A public man ought
to appreciate" Then he sat down and
wrote back 10 the state senator who
had arranged the 4 o'clock meeting, a
beautiful letter of appreciation which
the recipient stiu treasures. This is
typical OF the Foraker way OF doinR
things.
The Washington times., 1908-05-23
CURRENCY REVISION
FAR DISTANT HOPE
Commission Plan Thought
TO Be Merely a Political
Move.

Despite the fact that Congress will
make provision for a currency com
mission, 10 examine into the question
of a eeneral revision of the banking
and currency laws, there is little sign
that such a revision viii be brought
about IN the near future. That the
currency commission plan is to a con-
siderable extent political, and it's adop-
ton brought about Icy political reasons,
are facts conceded by a good many of
the House and Senate members.
The hope Of the leaders, who have
been pressing for On emergency. cur
rency bill this session. Is that some
thing will grow out of the conference
committee that has in its hands the
Aldrich and Vreeland bills. Ii is
deemed likely that after the conferees
have cOyitated over the bills through
me summer they can evolve a way OF
harmonizing the two branches OF Con-
gress. Until IL has become entirely
clear that no emergency currency Ieg{s-
iation can be put through in the short
session of Congress II will be difficult
a get the question OF & general re-
by any great number OF Senators ana
Representatives
In concluding to abandon efforts 10
put through a bill this session. the
Senate and House leaders acted on the
belief that there would be no recurrence
the coming fan Of such trouble in the
crOp-mCVing season as would give rise
10 need for emergency circulation. The
advices OF the Leaders from the bust
ness world have been reassuriug and
not calculated TO arouse apprehension
Of a renewal Of the depression OF last
caL.
The Washington times., 1908-05-23

Senator Joseph Benson Foraker. who
has just returned to his duties in the
Senate, after a brief Illness, is known
TO his colleagues as one OF the hardest
workers in Congress. Whether Senators
agree with Foraker or not, and a great
many OF them have not been able to
agree with him on important questions
that have been before this Congress and
the preceding one, all agree that when
the Ohio Senator goes at anything he
goes at it with all his might. He does
nothing that he does not do with In
tensity. And inasmuch as everybody adj
mires fighter. Senator Foraker has the
regard and admiration OF practically
the entire Senate, regardless Of whether
be opposes the Administration view Of
things or whether he doesn't.
A comparatively few men are so con
stituted that they lose sight OF every
thing else In work, The late Senator
Morgan Of Alabama was one Of these.
When he undertook the investigation Of
any subject he did not rest, day or
night. until he got TO the bottom of IT,.
! Senator Foraker was fashioned by ma
ture on much the same pattern. he
generally arises early and gets TO work
debating to his stenographer on his cor
respondence. When Congress Is in ses-
sion he is religious In his attendance on
his committees. He has four important
ones, and he seldom misses a meeti~ &.
He takes the keenest interest in che
matters that come before the commit
tees TO which he belongs. and studies
these matters with care.
Well Informed on Bills.
Few men in the Senate, If any. are as
well Informed as he about the bills that
come before the committees to which he
belongs. Not only is he regular IN at
tendance on committees. but lie is on
the floor most OF the time when the
/ Senate is in session. He rarely sits idle
at his desk on the Senate floor. II there
is nothing going on in which ne is In
/ terested. he works away on something
at his desk such as writing letters or
reading up on something in which he is
concerned.
Every year. Senator Foraker promises
The Washington times., 1908-05-23
SQUIRREL DROPS
INTO SKILLET
Sudden Appearance of Animal
Frightens the Cook Into
ParoXysns.

NEW YORK. May 23.-Lena Ander-
son is Just plain cook for Mrs. John
sloane. who lives at SS3 Fifth avenue.
and she makes no pretense of being a
stidigitator-Which she couldn't pro-
nCunce, anyway, So it is hardly a mat
ter OF wonder that she shrieked and
swooned yesterday morning when, in
the course Of the preparation Of a saw
cry breakfast for the family. a live and
active squirrel appeared on her skillet
where a moment before there had been
only a luscious squad in process OF
broiling.
Lena didn't know that ii was a squirrel
and didn't finger 10 pursue any studies
in natural history. She simply let out
a lusty Norwegian shrek. made for the
buffers pantry. and fell IN a faint just
as she got there
In a moment the entire household was
aroused, with maids, footnen and
others of the retinue crowding into the
kitchen. Il was some time before any
one discovered the cause of the disturb
aace. Then the squirrel was located, by
this time about half broled. but still
struggling to escape.
Where il had come from was the next
mystery 10 De solved, Out II Was not
until considerably later in the day that
a nest with another squirrel was found
on a ledge in the chimney, the fiue OF
which opens directly over the skillet
The squirrel had missed his footing and
fallen straight into the breakfast OF the
Sloane family.
When he was rescued he was not
much the worse for the adventure, and
was promptly adopted. much 20 the dis
gust Of a German spaniel, OF high pedi-
gree, who has heretofore been the pet
OF the household. It is supposed the
squirrels went TO the place from Contra
Park.
The Washington times., 1908-05-23
MEYER REVOKES
ORDER OF FRAUD

A fraud order issued February 1, 1903.
against J. OveTtOn Paine, at Newark,
N J, who, at that time, il was said,
was engaged in certain practices not
conforming 20 the best business ethics,
has been revoked by the order OF the
Postmaster General.
Paine has satisfied the officials Of the
department tha5 he has been cured of
any sinful tendencies that he may have
had and that his repentance IS both
true and lasting.
He will be permitted 10 send and re-
eeive letters. cash money orders, and do
other things permitted by the postal
regulations, just like any other Ameri-
can citizen I'm good standing.
The Washington times., 1908-05-23
KNABENSHUE WANTS
ALLEN ON FLIGHT

General Allen, chief signal officer OF
the army. has received an invitation
from Roy Knabenshue to accompany
him on one OF his fights from Toledo
10 Cleveland. Ohio. in the big diTigible
balloon that carries three men.
Knabenshue gained fame In the aero
nautic world through mis- great success
Nth f4vine machines for exhibition pur-
noses His machines always flew as
he claimed for them, but they were toe
light for the practical use Of the SignaI
Corps. Knabenshue now wants "a
der5onstrate that a modification Of his
e--bibitfon machine is the very thing
the Signal Corps needs.
The Washington times., 1908-05-23
CONFEREES' REPORT
ADOPTED BY HOUSE
Lower Body Accepts District Ap-
preparation Bill Despite Burle-
sons PhiIippic.

After Representative BureIson Of Tex
as had made a fiery speech calling oil
the House 10 rebuke the Senate for add
ing large sums 70 the various appropria-
ton bills sent from the lower body to
the upper. the House yesterday after
noon adopted the cOnferees' report on
tn District appropriation bill BY a vote
OF 219 20 Is The report was adopted
unchanged.
speech, there was no debate He pointed
out that the House Committee on Ap-
propriati0ns has labored all session Il
keep down appropriations and expendt
lures, aqd yet the Senate has. By amend.
ments tr0ught the total appropriation.
% this session up 10 total Of Sl,00o 600
0On
The House. however. refused 10 dis,
agree 10 the report OF the couferees.
The Washington times., 1908-05-23
ONE IN SEVENTEEN
TO BE LIEUTENANT

Clarke Henry Wells, grandson OF
Admiral Wells. enjoys the distinction
OF being the only one Of seventeen
candidates for appointment 10 the Ma
rlne Corps. who successfully passed
the examination held al the Marine
Barracks recently.
Seventeen candidates for appointment
as second heutenants were designated
the Increase authorized by Congress,
there are nfty-uine vacancies, all STOOD
an excellent chance OF receiving an
appointment.
-Four finished high enough up 70 re-
cAive a recommendation for re-exami-
nation. but the others failed hopelessly.
Most OF them were WashiugtOnians.
The Washington times., 1908-05-23
ANNOUNCE PROGRAM
FOR BLIND READINGS

The following is the last program Of
the season for volunteer readings and
music in the reading room for the blind
at the Library OF Congress-2:50 10 $3.50
o'clock.
Tuesday. May 25-Miss Catherine Ma
grinder Keith will read Helen Keller s
sSense and Sensibility,' and musical
numbers will be sung and played oy
members OF the Kapitola Esperanto
Clubs.
Thursday. May 2S-Song and piano
recital by Charles ". GaTlock and Miss
Lenore Lacey.
Friday, May 29-Miss Juaniia Miller
Will recite poems written by her father,
JOAQUIN Miller. and sing songs OF her
own composition.
The Washington times., 1908-05-23
Hoods SarsapariIIa
KNOWN as the

Known as the
ONE GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER
Appetite-giver and strength-builder,
effects cures of all blood diseases.
troubles Of the stomach. liver and
kidneys, and all low or rundown
conditions of the system.
II often succeeds where other
remedies totally fail Buy bot
tie and begin TO take it today.
Sold by druggists everywhere. IL
the usual liquid form or in choco
late-eoated tablets called SarSatabi
The Washington times., 1908-05-23
MAN A POOR THIEF
AND POORER TALKER
William Preston's Protestations Of
Innocence Get Him Deeper
in Mire.

William Preston was getting along
famously and was evidently making an
impression on Justice Barnard yester-
day when he was called up for SEN
tence for robbing the rooms OF the stu
dents at Mt. Vernon Seminary, Eleventh
and y streets. Then ne made break
that aided IN sending him along for a
ten wears vacation in the penitentiary.
William admitted his guilt, and IN a
pleading voice. dripping with repent
ance, promised the justice that u was
the straight and narrow pain for him
hereafter. Assistant District Attorney
Turner arose in the midst of his plea
for an opportunity 10 lead righteous
life
"Did you ever steal anything from
Forest Glen Seminary, for which you
were discharged" he asked
Williams eyes were htted upward IN
Lord, no, yo' honor, All never did.
An had a mos unpleasant 'speHence az
dat place, but All never done stole
How did YOU come 10 Ieave?" de-
manded the justice,
''WeI. ma dear sir, Ah'u relate the
manner. All was done tole that II An
ever was saw on them groun's All
would sholy be shot"
Justice Barnard became inquisitive
What fcr2' ne asked.
William saw his mistake, but II was
too late, and he blundered on reckless
Of consequence
well. An was 'ployed dere and they
WIS two chambermaids who wuS spited
on me 70 rejectin' their tensions. Deg
drilled small holes in the doors Of the
young ladies' rooms and tole the boss
dat An wus de pusson who wus guilty
"Dey wus mistaken. jedge, yo' honor
deed dey wus. All tends Sunday
school cherry Sabbath. ma dear sir
deed All 90. En- den dey 'plOys a
secret detective, and dat man says Il
me, 'Willum, YOU get. an ef yo' ewes
sets yo' big feet on dis here place YOU
get yo'sef chuck full er bullets. But
ne Wus mistaken, jedge. deed he wus.
The Washington times., 1908-05-23

Men who drive automobiles are learn
ing that Fels-Naptha is necessary part of
a motoring outfit. 1t is the only soap that
will quickly take oil and grease from their
hands and faces in cool or lukewarm water.
Most of the women who wash clothes
for men who drive or build automobiles
learned long ago that Fels-Naptha will take
out grease and CRIME better than any other
soap. And Fels-Naprha does 1t in cool or
lukewarm water without boiling the clothes
and without hard-rubbing.
The Fels-Naptha way of washing IS
Just as modern as the automobile. The
progressive woman has said goodbye to the
slow-coach, washboiler, hard-rubbing way
of washing and has got aboard the time
saving, labor-saving, clotheS-saving
Fels-Naptha way of washing.
If you don't know the Fels-Naptha
way of washing, it will take only one trial
to convince you. Follow easy directions
printed on the red and green wrapper.
The Washington times., 1908-05-23
CAR IS BLOWN UP
BY MINERS POWDER

REYNOLDSvILLE, Pa. May "a
An Italian starting 10 work at the Fri
ton mine, en- a Dubois Traction Com
pany car, near SykesvilIe, last evening.
deposited a hve-pound keg Of powder
or the controller az the rear and then
sat down 60 the smoking compartment
10 study the scenery
With a deafening report, the powder
suddenly exploded. wreckinE The rear
end OF the car, shatteTing mos 81
windows. seriously inJuring three OF
the cars. twenty-five passengers and
causing a panic among the rest.
The Washington times., 1908-05-23
HOLDS
MAN THREE DAYS
Half-Crazed Wanderer Tells Police
He Was Thrown Into
Pond.

ALTON. ILL.,. May 2s.-Buried 70 his
waist IN quicksand. after he had been
thrown into a pond By three men, Tony
Haas, twenty-four years old, stood IN
the water for three days. according 70
his statement. when he was found yes
terday wandering along an interuroan
car track in a half-crazed condition.
After being cared for at the police
station, Haas said that three men had
thrown him into pond, and that he
had been held fast IN the quicksand for
three days. Early yesterday some logs
coated near him and he succeeded IN
dragging himself from the sand and
finally got 10 shore
He could not ascribe q reason for hsy-
ing been thrown into the pond and sai2
the men were strangers 70 him, The
police are investigating the story.
The Washington times., 1908-05-23
PLATT WON'T RUN
FOR SENATE AGAIN
New York Politicians Specu-
late Over Probable Sue
cessor of Congressman.

Dispatches from New York tell Of the
positive announcement of Senator Plat
that he Will not be a candidate 10 sue
coed himself in the Senate While il
has all along been known that his
Senatorial career would end with the
expiration OF his present ternl March
3. 1860. the announcement serves 10 call
attention to the fact that New York
has before it a stirring contest over the
selection OF his successor.
For months Republican leaders in
New York have 0een casting about with
reference to the SenatorshiD 10 succeed
Mr.. Platt. The ofnce is responsible
one. and one OF large political indu-
ence. and the indications now are that
a flock Of able candidates will enter the
field.
Roosevelt Favored.
President Roosevelt has been men
toned more than any other man for
tie place. Undoubtedly he can have II
If he wants it, But recently II has
come out from the White House that
the President is not DESTROYS Of re-
naming in public life, and when his
term is ended wants 10 go 10 africa TOT
a long hunting trip Under inc cl[cuI55
stances, he is not belnS CONSIDER e
T.
an active aSpirant. ana Is laying wires
IT. the direction of the Senatorial sla-
tinn,
Secretary Root. of the State Depart,
menu, is being mentioned a great zeal
in connection with the place. II IS
agreed on all hands that Mr.: ROOT
would make a strong Senator, but ne
has shown little indication of wanting
g Senate seat
others Mentioned.
Others who are mentioned, most OF
them being looked IN as having Senate
ambitions. are Representatives Jim
Sherman, J. Sloat Fassett. and Herbert
Parsons. Governor Hughes, former
Representative Iittauer, Secretary Cor
telyou. and former Ambassador Joseph
ChOate-
or course. these aspirants are laylag
their plans and basing their hopes on
continued Republican control of the
Legislature. Should the Democrats
sweep away Republican control Of tina [
BODY next fan. then Democrat would
come 10 the Senate, and no DOUBT d
host of aspirants would arise II Ihai
party.