The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-09-25
WASHINGTON.
BY TELEGRAPH

comptroller OF the Currency Muir
ray lectured the Eastern bank ex-
aminers at Washington, declaring
that they must discover the real
condition of the banks they visit
Colonel Stewart has been ordered
to appear before the Medical Exam
lining Board at Washington for ex
animation and he will probably be
retired.
The American Fisheries Associa-
tion of America approved President
Roosevelt's attitude toward the fish
cries and elected officers.
Mrs. Morris, of White House fame,
is in Washington, but has shown
no disposition to call on the Pres
ident.
The politicians of Washington
have experienced no political scare
and are confident of Taft's election.
Orville Wright rested comfortably
and heard with delight the news of
his brothers great flight.
Special Agent Charles Pepper has
reported on the Pan-American COM
merce, declaring that $60,000,000 is
to be spent on harbors.
\ What is termed an abuse practiced
in securing Indian children to at
tend schools has been stopped by the
government.
An effort is being made to main
tain the international character of
the Congress on tuberculosis at
Washington, and visitors will be-
given the preference in all discussions.
Tho nj, tot nrui1IQ
Wright, who was injured in an aero
plane accident at Fort Myer when
Lieutenant Selfridge was killed, say
that he will recover.
No official reports are given out OF
the endurance ride being taken by
the colonies and majors under Gen.
eral Grant.
Admiral Sperry OF the Atlantic
fleet, has notified the Navy Depart,
ment that he has saved $4,000
worth of coal on his trip around the
world.
President Gompers,N on the stand
in the Bucks stove contempt case,
admitted hurrying the January issue
of the Federationist to publish the
unfair list.
Reports received by the Depart
Sment of Agriculture show contin-'
ued poor production of wheat in
many European countries.
The Signal Corps of the United.
States Army is planning on making
experiments with the wireless tele-
phone.
The Comptroller of the Currency
has arranged for conference OF
the members of the Clearing House
Association to discuss means of
spreading information relative to
banks and loans.
An automatic traiD-stopping de-
vice which will practically eliminate
accidents; has been perfected by
Los Angeles man.
The report of the Bureau of Labor
shows that the hourly wage in 1907
was greater by 81 per cent. than in
1906
5 Suits against the government to
bay rum are to be started at Wash
ington.
1t is believed that the United
States may find new market for
flour at Tripoli.
Col. Potter S. Bonus, OF the Ninth
Cavalry, upon his application and by
direction of the President, is to be
retired from active service on Noyem-
Der 90 next, after more than AZ
years service.
About 100 veterinarians. attended
the twelfth annual meeting of tho
Interstate Association of Live Stock
Sanitary Boards, Dr.. Charles G.
Lamb. of Colorado. presided.
The Census Bureau says vital sta
ustics are received from only few
of the states and also says that the
tubercular death rae is high among
colored people.
Capt +. T. Fletcher has been re-
lieved from duty at the Navy De-
partment as n member OF the special
board on naval ordnance and order
cd to proceed to Manila.
WI TingfanG, the Chinese minis
ter, has received authority to sign
the proposed arbitration treaty be-
tween his government and the United
States.
Postmaster General Meyer is plan
ming on having instruction relative
to the postal department conveyed
to the school children.
The various states have appropriat-
cd a total of $4,000 for memorials
to ne erected at Vicksburg National
Military Park.
Killed Elis Sweetheart.