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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-26
LMey Committee Learns Mach
Of Nh. Webster's Poor Memory
Secretary Not Sure of Anything But Exact
Sciences '-Inquisitors Demand Beat Com
panieS' Records and Private Correspondence.

weeks. at what time they had been re
ceived. Mr.. Olmsted's countenance as
sumed an expression Of extreme admir-
alton for the witness
In one letter" pointed out Mr.. Ohm
sted, there IS the name of Cardina
Merry del Val. the Papal secretary OF
state Did that many any impression
on your mind?"
I don't think it did cant recall
that it did" replied the witness
How 90 you remember anything al
au?" asked Mr. Olmsted, consumed by
real curiosity.
Il have 10 think over things good
while. Then. I remember by correlatlHs
ideas" explained Mr.. Webster.
well. couldn't you correlate some
ideas this afternoon"
Mr.. Waaster said he had done all the
correlating in his power He was theh
excused. and the committee had mol
found out how he remembered OF
whether he did remember
BoutelI Wants Records.
Chairman BouteI, however. IS right
there with the memory. and he recalled
that Il was Up 20 him TO make an an
ncuncement Of some Importance TINS
announcement, boiled down, is about as
follows:
AT II O'Clock tomorrow morning the
Electric Boat Company and the Lake
Poat Company will be required 20 hand
over 10 the committee all their private
books. papers. and records. showing the
cost Of constructing their boats, the
prices they get for them in this coun-
try and in foreign countries. the names
Of holders of stock in their companies
and any other little frills and facts
that may be gathered by careful eN-
animation by the committee. TINS eN-
animation will be made in executive
session. and. II the committee mas
ANYTHING that would help the investiga-
ton. II will be spread on the public
records.
Mr.. L.IIley viii be required to pro-
duce comics Of all the letters he has
written to newspaper men and the
Goff and Lathrop letters rejecting on
the good faith OF the committee
Mr.. BcuteIl said that the committee
before making this action compulsory
or the part of the companies and LII
lev. will hear arguments Of their coun-
sci on the subject tomorrow His man
ner gave no great promise Of these
arguments being particularly effective
Before the meeting adjourned, Mr.
Webst er was asked another flock OF
questions about how he prepared the
original resolution introduced for the
investigation by Mr.. LilIey- Although
Mr.. Wc5sters mind was thronged with
ina bility 10 remember much. he recalled
after reflection that Royal Thompson,
Senator Bulzciey's private secretary,
had rewritten It for him.
But you never told us this before,
said Mr. Olmsted-
7 couldn't remember 1t before this.
explained the witness
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-26
LOCAL MENTION.

Holmes Homemade Pies Are Popular
with thousands Of home folks through
out the city. Most delicious pies you
have ever tasted All favorite kinds, fresh
from oven 70 table. DC each Homemade
Z SITS Phones Linen $40 and 1441.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-26
STRANGE.

How. docs it seem 70 be divorced?'
asked the curious Young IhIEt:.
We'll" replied her wise friend ..it
seems - little strange at FIRST. 4 was
quite a while before I could get used 70
sitting down 10 SUI per and not having
anyone 20 kick about the food. Detroit
Free Press.
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$40 Flour, S5.C0-'Star OF the East
used by many thousands known by all
Of them 10 be the best 6-Ib- sample for
17c; L Dbl. $50: Dbl. 500 old Tine
Flour, $475. Glib sample, 16cs 4 Dbl.
S13. J. T D Pyles' Is stores. fnclud-
ing 1870 It'll St NV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-26
CLERKS PENSIONS
PROVIDED BY BILL
Plan Assesses New En-
ployeS Months Salary
in Half Year.
Funds Are to Be Deposited
in Savings Banks by
treasury.

Another bill for the retirement Of
sHperannuated Government clerks on
annuitiCs was introduced in the House
yesterday afternoon by Representative
Frederick II. Gillett Of Messachuse I 5,
chairman of the Committee on Reform
in the civil Service.
The bin is based on the series OF
hearings that mas been given for the
last few weeks by the committee to the
Government experts on the subject Of
when clerks should be retired and at
what rate Of pension. The bill pro-
vides;
Deduct From Salary.
That. beginning with July ! next
following its passage, there shall be
deducted from the monthly salary Of
every CLASSIFIED officer or empIoye. an
amount computed 10 the nearest tenth
OF a dollar, that Will be sufficient. with
interest thereon at 80 per cent per
arnum, compounded annually. to pur-
chase from the United States an annuity
payable quarterly throughout life. for
every such employee on arrival At the
age of retirement, as hereinafter pro-
vidcd. equal TO Ia per cent OF his an
nual salary for every four years Of
service or major fraction thereof, be-
tween the date Of the passage OF this
act and the arrival Of the emplOye at
the age Of retirement"
All amounts deducted are 70 be de-
posted IN the United Treasury and
shall be credited. with interest. 10 an
individual account Of the employe from
whose salary the deductions have been
made. From time 10 time the money
deducted and the income may be de-
posted in savings banks selected by
the Secretary Of the Treasury. These
savings banks must pay at least 3Iz
per cent a year. compounded annually.
on these deposits. Savings banks so
selected must give bond as required by
the Secretary Of the Treasury.
The money may also be invested in
railroad and municipal bonds approved
by the Secretary Of the Treasury. Any
deficiency in the fund created under the
bill shall be 1aid out Of the Treasury.
Asses sss New Employees
The following new feature Is incor-
pOrated in the measure:
Beginning with the July following
the passage Of the act there shall De
deducted from the monthly salary OF
every person entering the classified
service 10 whom this act applies dur
ing the hrst six months Of his en-
plOyment an amount equal 20 one-sixth
OF his monthly salary for each Of the
six months. and the amounts so de
Quoted shall be deposited IN the United
States Treasury 10 the credit OF a spe-
Cial account" which, under the terms
Of the bill will be used 70 defrav the
expense Of immediate retiremenIs for
superannuation.
Every employe shall be entitled 70
retire upon reaching the designated age.
and IN addition 70 the annuity provided
by his or her own contributions OF sal
airy. shall receive from the fund an an
nuity equal 20 ~ per cent OF the total
compensation received during his OF
her service up 10 the date Of the pas
sage Of the act.
Mr.. GilIett has not yet succeeded in
getting a favorable vote by his com
mittee on the bill
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-26
Purissima Rye Unqualifedly Best.

VIM CannOn's PurisSima Rye iE rec
ognized as awhiskey OF supreme quality
invaluable 10 health 1Z25 It'll Phone y. SIS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-26
Anywhere at Any Time There's

Not a pie more delicious or satisfying
than one Of the % different kinds baked
by the Connecticut Pie Co.
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Sea Foods, Steaks, Chops, Salads, Etc.
Phna- Oyster & Chop House 51s uEh NV.
The GEeatest Bargain Ever ofered

Blemishes. pinples. eruptions. rashss MI
icated by Satin skin cream son disappear
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They sought il with thimbIes; they
sought II with care;
They pursued it with forks and hope;
They threatened its life with a railway
share:
They charmed It with smiles and
SOAP"
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Inesmparasla GIsVs Values
S1.5o Long Silk
Gloves o8c

W n 1t e and
tan 2-Cl a s d
Ii s ! g Gloves:
Doc quality. Spe-
Cial. I9c-
The Winslow mail., 1908-10-17
Holbrook Happenings
From The Argus.

Any farmer or rancher having
any choice agricultural exhibit,
either of hay, grain or garden
truck should at once notify our
Arizona Fair Commissioner, w.
H Clark, who will look after the
same and see that such exhibit
gets proper notice and space at
the Phoenix Fair. Navajo
county captured some fine prizes
last year and now IS the time to
give our great Northern county
a further boost.
The Winslow mail., 1908-10-17

The Great Fair at Phoenix to
be held next month promises to
be the best fair ever held in the
Great Southwest since the beginn-
ing OF the world. No pains is be-
ing spared to make this the event
of the year. All Arizonans should
be proud of their territ orial fair,
and should aid in every manner
to make it the pride and glory OF
our great territory.
The Winslow mail., 1908-10-17
their home town.

Sky c. Overstreet came in from
Albuquerque Monday morning
to attend court as witness. Mr..
Overstreet is now in the insur-
ance business in Clovis, New
Mexico.
The Winslow mail., 1908-10-17

Sheriff Woods has been busy
during the week getting jurors
and witnesses together for the
present term of the district court.
The Winslow mail., 1908-10-17

Bud Howell came in Sunday
from the Puerco for supplies for
his ranch. Bud was nominate
for county supervisor by the
Democrats of Apache county at
their convention but was unable
to accept on account oftoomuch
personal business connected with
his ranch affairs.
The Winslow mail., 1908-10-17

One of our firm Of -enterprlsing
merchants has in stock a number
ofnew records for his phonograph
and now the people can listen to
the songs of Capt. Kidd, Buffalo
Bill. Jerry the Bum, and other
noted singers without leaving
The Winslow mail., 1908-10-17

Attorney Mullin of WinslOw is
in Holbrook during court week.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
Hawaiian Cup Racer
Ready for Wafer
Work on Yacht to Enter Trans
Pacific Contest Is Practically
Completed

SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE CALL
HONOLULU, April 1.--While the date
of the launching of the trans-Pacific cup
racer Hawaii has not been definitely
decided on, the event will occur soon.
Work on the yacht is practically COM
pleted, with the exception of the in
stallation of masts and spars.
Captain Alec Lyle Will command the
Hawaii, with Captain S. j. Harris as
navigator. Captain Harris is in the
employ of a steamship company here,
but he has been given vacation for
a period long enough to permit of his
navigating the yacht in the coming
ocean race. The crew will be an en-
tirely volunteer one, and applications
are coming in from all classes.
A cable recently received from Los
Angeles stated that two Los Angeles
entries for the race were guaranteed.
Besides these, word has been received
here by the Hawaii yacht club that
John Kyle will enter his yawl rugged
yacht The Lady Maud with Wilbur
Kyle IS captain, Captain L. B. Harris
navigator and Jack Cooper as mate.
tlc 1IctuS Is ~ ltcl ONbI ali, lo n
feet beam and S1s feet draft. Navi-
gator Harris of the Lady Maud sailed
from San Diego to Hawaii in the early
part of 1898 with schooner of his
own and is credited with knowing the
shortest way here.
Another yacht which 1t is confidently
expected will be entered IN the contest
is the La valera, built on the sound
by Prescott Sawyer, an enthusiastic
yachtsman. The La valera is a
schooner rugged craft, 75 feet over all,
with beam Of II feet and depth Of
IA feet. The lines of the yacht are
conducive to speed, while giving the
yacht maximum of stability.
British Columbia has yet to be heard
from, but it is probable that the Maple
Leaf and at least one other Canadian
yacht, making total of at least six
starters, will participate in the second
race for the yachting supremacy of the
Pacific ocean.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
AUTO RECORD LOWERED
Remarkably Fast Run
From Los Angeles to Fresno

A model NJ OIdsmobile clipped four
hours and 10 minutes from the Los An
geles-Fresno record yesterday. H. D.
Harrison Of Los Angeles was at the
wheel and was accompanied by me-
chanic and two newspaper men.
The car started from the Times build
ing in Los Angeles at 4:02 a. m. and
arrived in Fresno at 2:01 p. m., estab-
fishing record of hours and SO
minutes between the two cities The
former record of IA hours 1S minutes
was made by the Great Smith at the
time of the Fresno auto show. Harri-
son reduced the time from Los Angeles
to Bakersfield from hours is minutes
to hours and SO minutes. The aver
age speed of the record breaker was
slightly over 29 miles an hour
The roads were in fair condition and
the weather was fine for a record
breaking tour. The terrific speed
caused the car to be in danger several
times, but it arrived in Fresno without
a single mishap. The strain on the
plucky driver was great, but he claims
to be ready to make the return Journey
to Los Angeles in even faster time than
he came up.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15

university physician. The titles OF Orin K Me-
Murray and George II. Boke were changed from
W. Fl. Wright was promoted to astronomer of
LICK university; j. H. Mcdonald, assistant pro-
fessor Of mathematics; H. w. Reynolds, asso-
tain e. NJ. Lewis, professor Of military science
and tactics. TO tae effect October 16, 1908: Wal
ter Brown. instructor in psychology; ". ".
Lydia, assistant professor in physical culture !:
E. z. Lewis, professor in physics; w. J. Ray
mond, associate professor in physics; L. B. Rob-
ertson, assistant professor in physiology; A. w.
Ryder, assistant professor Of Sanskrit; Joseph
Grinnell, director In the museum of vertebrate
zoology; H. B. Torrey, associate professor Of
zoology; j. A. Long, instructor in zoology.
ABSENCE GRANTED
Eight thousand dollars was voted for
an addition to the students inf1rmary.
Leave Of absence was granted to Pro-
fessor A E. Taylor without loss of
pay to attend the meeting. of the
referee board on the pure food act, to
which he was appointed by the presi-
dent. Absence was also granted to
II. A. Prescott for the first half of the
year, to c. B. Bradley for one year,
to John Fryer, Robert Depouey, A. O.
Leuschner, +. E. harrington, w. C.
Mitchell, l.. J. Demster, A. r. Ward
+. w. Bancroft a. S. Eakle Rufus
M Grant Of the Wilmerding school and
Mrs. Zelia Nuttall. The resignation of
John A. DAILY as inspector of science
in Wflmerding school was accepted
The bust Of Regent Stebbins, gift of
the Unitarian club was accepted, also
the model of the underworkings Of the
Home and Champion mines of Nevada
City from Curtin Fl. Lindley and
Fred Searles. and the gift of $50 for
furnishing room in the student in
Urinary from E. w. Hilgard and r.
II. Loughridge. r. M. Smith sent a
check for S2,S26 to cover the loss on
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
HOBsoN WINS VICTORY
Congress Makes Appropriation
of 100000 for Subig Station

WASHINGTON. April 1z.-Most of the ses-
sion In the house today devoted TO lively
debate in regard TO the naval stations in the
Philippine islands. The supporters of the
Subig bay, led by Messrs. Foss and Hobsou
were victorious despite vigorous opposition from
both sides of the chamber. Accordingly the
sum Of 100000, as recommended by the com
mittee, for improving and developing the naval
sts~ion at 0longapo. Subig bay, was allowed to
stand.
In the course OF the discussion Representa-
tive Hohson quoted a telephonic message from
Admiral Dewey saying:
1t is Subig bay now and forever II we are
TO have a naval base
Foss declared that Admiral Dewey and other
naval authorities were all agreed that subig
BAY, on account OF its depth of water, was
TN the final analysis" said Mr. Foss. amid
applause, 1t will be the navy that will de-
fend the army, IL will be the navy that win
keep our dag aloft In the sky all over the
Philippine archipelago. II" he said s.fhe
United States controlled the sea. invsd-
ing army would eFef come % the Philip
pineA'- sS--<-grr---e---~-- -,----
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
By R. r. l,Fion,r,1edieu

A. b watson, chairman of the runs
and tours committee of the .Automo-
bile Club of California, has decided to
bring off a series of gymkhana games
at Del Monte on May 2, when the
members of the club make the run TO
that place to receive the feet The
games will take place in the after
noon. 1t has been decided to have
them In front of the hotel. instead
of on the track. AS the club has
given up track racing, all events here
after viii take place on the roads.
Gilbert, R. Weir of Denver is the latest to
agitate the proposition of a national highway
name OF the .Rooseveltway." There will be
800 miles from the mountains in Colorado to
St. Joseph. No. absolutely straight. giving the
longest straightaway on record. The project is
well under way, it having been indorsed By the
governors OF three states and the commercial
bodies Of five cities.
J. W. Leavitt left yesterday in Stoddard-
cot. who has mining claims Is miles from that
place He will return overland and expects
10 reach home next Sunday
Cuyler Lee reports the sale of 10 horse
power one cylinder Cadillac runabout to Mrs.
Frances sprague OF this city.
c: S. Howard of the Howard automobile com
Buick runabouts TO the Empire foundry com
pany OF Marysville, William Ramsey OF Wood
land. Z. L. Stewart OF Suisun and two TO W.
T. Hunt OF San Jose and also three two cylin-
der q horsepower runabouts to Hunt Saibach
Middlecross Of Stockton purchased two cylin-
der p horsepower Buick
Charles Brown. manager of the winton motor
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
Gleason Seeks Boxer
to Meet Cans
He Also Threatens TO Prevent
CLARK From Paying For
felt Money

Now that Battling Nelson has de-
cided to take on BOer Unholz at the
Mission street arena next month aud
the Boer has agreed to the propo-
sftion. the clouds that obscured the
pugilistic horizon have cleared away
q BIT and little rays Of sunshine are
beginning to cast their refuigence
on several OF those who are riding
around on the fight band wagon. The
rsys have not CLEANED any too bright
IN upon Promoter Jack Gleason, who
stin seems 10 be in the shadow of
one OF the clouds that bothered nearly
all the members OF the fraternity a
few days ago.
Coffroth has landed a match and
Nelson has landed an opponent who
looks good TO him and naturally they
are happy. Willis Britt is on the con-
tented seat because Nelson is salts
fed. They see nothing save bright
prospects ahead and are waiting to
gather.
In the meantime Gleason is hustling
q bit in order to find somebody TO
fight Joe Cans. Now that he has lost
the battling Dane, Jack viii be COM
PEELED TO display a lot OF speed in or
der TO sign a man who is suited to go
against the old master. He says that
he will have one, and a good one at
that within a few days.
Gleason is hot on the trail of three
men-Jack Blackburn. the eastern
negro Welter weight: Freddie Welch,
the English lightweight, whom Nc
Farland hung il on a couple Of months
ago. and Jimmy Gardner, who is now
in Los Angeles. Any one OF these
is looked upon by Gleason as a suit
able opponent for Cans, and he may
sign one OF them within couple Of
days.
Acting on instruction Cans will
leave Baltimore for this city this morn
ing. He wired 70 this effect TO his
manager, Benny Selig, last night Just
what the negro Will do upon his arrival
nobody can figure out. He may want
10 fight Nelson, he may take a fier
at somebody whom Gleason picks out
for him or he may decide not 10 fight
at ALL
Cans evidently is not worrying about
weights this time. According to his
manager, he wired that he would fight
any good man. no matter how much
he weighed. 1t is hinted incidentally
that the colored mitt artist may be
put on with the winner Of the Attell-
Sullivan go this month. This, however,
can hardly be taken seriously.
In the midst of the present tumult
Gleason promises TO start another
tangle by hiring an attorney and bring
ing legal action, restraining John 7.
Clark from surrendering that forfeit
money. Clark has in his possession
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
Stanford Will Send
Track Team East

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, April It
The proposed trip of the Stanford track
team to the conference meet in Chicago
on June 6 seems assured. The execu-
tive committee of associated students
voted today to support the proposition
and all money available will be voted
for the expenses of the team. A per-
sonal canvass will be made of the fac
ulty, the student body and local mer-
chants. All classes will contribute
surplus money in their treasures. Many
alumni have promised substantial con-
tributions and the New York Alumni
club has offered large sum. The plan
is to take eight or ten men with
Trainer Moulton and Manager Krupp.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
Automobile Run to Del Monte Viii Be
Followed by Gymkhana Games

carriage company. reports the arrival OF a
load OF Winton ''Six-Teen-Six'' He ex-
poets another carload early next week
Thomas B. jeffrey Co. report the sale of
three four cylinder S5 horsepower Rambler tour
ing ears, and two two cylinder "A horsepower
runabouts to their agents. Joseph Davan OF
Marines has purchased four cylinder 35 horse
power Rambler touring car.
4. p. Brinegar OF the Pioneer automObiIs
company received the following telegram yes
terday:
"Oldsmobile thousand mile nonstop run with
high gear and bonnet sealed In. finished this
morning at. 9:15 O'Clock. Elapsed time, So
hours.
George Wingheld OF TOnopah has shipped bis
ear to this city aud viii spend a week or so
here when the feet comes In.
E. r. Week a prominent automobile enthusi-
asst OF Spokane, viii tour California IN the near
future The Washington mOtorist recently
placed order for new White steam car
and has written that he viii take delivery OF
it upon his arrival here He viii be accom-
panied by his family.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
High School Ball
Game Protested

Manager Herdman of the Palo Alto
high school baseball team has regis
tered protest with the Academic ath-
letfc league authorities which, if sus-
tanned by the evidence, will prove seri-
Gus for the members of the Oakland
Polytechnic high school baseball team.
In a game played at Palo Alto last week
the Oakland team employed a pitcher
named Fftzsimmons, who, it is alleged,
is a professional. The protest has been
referred to the baseball committee. II
the charge be proved, the Pacific ath-
letic association is likely to take sum-
mary action.
The boys basket ball team of Ukiah high
school has disbanded because of inability TO OBJ
tain games with outside teams.
Huff OF Ukiah is running the $50 close to the
two minute mark. He is following a course of
training which his supporters believe will enable
him to break the half mile records in the Stan
ford interscholastic.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
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