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The Washington herald., 1908-01-25
ALLFORBRYAN THERE
Democrats of West Virginia
Solid for NebPaSkan.
FACTIONS AMONG REPUBLICANS
Col. Tom Davis says Democratic
Outlook Is Not Hopeless in This
Usually Strong Republican state.
Dawson Believed 60 Cast EnviOus
Eyes on senator Scott's seat.

Every Democrat in West Virginia with
whom I have talked is for Bryan. He
will get the nomination at Denver If he
wants it, and If he does not want it the
man he picks will get Il"
Col. Tom Davis. Of Keyser W. Va.
a brother of ex-senator Henry G. Davis,
thus answered a question at the Shore
ham last night. The well-known and
popular West Virginian is in Washing
ton for few days.
"The tariff Is thc paramount issue OF
the approaching campaign. from the
Democratic standpoint" continued the
colonel, "and should be so recognized in
the platform. Other issues there are, bat
they are secondary when placed alongside
this important question.
The people OF the whole country seem
10 realize this, and the Democracy. / be
lieve, is practically solid for change in
the tariff policies of the country There
can be no more effective antitrust legis-
lation than adequate revision Of the tariff.
Bryan'S Mistake in Kentucky.
'Mr. Bryan is making a mistake in
meddling with the Senatorial fight in
Kentucky, and it is 10 be hoped that he
viii realize 1t in time Gov Beckham is
doubtless a man of strong personal force
and magnetism, but the opposition 10 him
in the State seems to be strong, and the
problem should be settled by the legisIa-
ture without outside interference.
"Of course" said Col Davis. "the pre-
ponderance Of the Republican party IN
West Virginia is large. and the only hope
of a Democratic victory there is in the
possibility Of d factional fight in the
ranks Of the dominant party But it is
not improbable that Just such split will
come before the national campaign gets
we'll started
THE legislature meets next week and
there are several elements which may
make for a division OF the Republican
hosts before the session closes. Then
there are three candidates for governor.
and the fight has created a situation
which will not help party harmony,
Dawson wOuId BE Senator.
Gov. Dawson is an astute politician. /
and Is keeping his own counsel very
largely. but he is understood to desire /
Senator Scott's seat In the United States
Senate. 7 can't say what chance he may
have Of getting it, but there is another
element that may split the Republicans
into factions.
mo; I wouldn't say the Democratic
outlook in my State is hopeless
The Washington herald., 1908-01-25
APPOINTMENT Is DENIED.
Messrs. 0'Brien and Horgan May Not
Comprise Special Committee.

comprise Special Committee.
That Messrs. O'Brien and Horgan were
appointed a special committee by the
National Temple of Labor Association, 10
raise funds for the erection Of a 100000
home of labor in this city. was denied
by the officers and members Of the board
OF directors Of the association last night
1t was also denied that President Roose-
welt, Vice President Fairbanks, members
of the Cabinet the Supreme Court, pub
lie officials. and labor employers. are in
terested in the construction Of the temple.
1t had also been announced that Sec
retary Root had given the special COM
mttee" a letter, stating the project had
his hearty Endorsement. but no such let
ter has been received. according 10 New
ton A. James. secretary Of the associa-
ton.
r. G. NJ. Ross. president of the associa-
ton. said last night:
"O'Brien has no connection witn tho
National Temple Of Labor whatsoever.
except in regard to the Industrial Peace
Proclamation and that connection was
annulled by a unanimous vote Of the
members of the board of directors to-
night"
When asked for information concerning
Horgan, who was said to have been On
the special committee" with Mr. O'Brien,
members CT the board OF directors said
they did not know him and had never
heard Of MIN.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-25
PUTS BLAME ON THE G. 0. P.
Henry, of Texas, Says It Would
Eliminate Bryan.
Declares Nebraskan Can Poll One
Million More Votes Than Any
Other Democrat.

That the Republicans are back OF the
is a general demand for the elimination OF
William J. Bryan as a Presidential candi-
date. is the belief Of a number Of Demo-
Gratis in Congress.
One of them, Representative r. l..
Henry, Of Texas, not only declares that
Bryan VIII be the nominee. but that he
viii get 1G0000 more votes than any
other Democrat that can be nominated.
Former Senator James Smith, of New
Jersey. and former Lieut. Coy. Sheehaa,
of New York were in Washington and
around the Capitol yesterday. and il was
said that they were urging upon the
delegations the necessity Of impressing
upon Mr.. Bryan, who is TO come here
to-day. just why he should get out Of
the race His friends resented the impu-
tation they could be swerved from their
purpose.
Mr.. Henry voices the sentiment Of many
OF the Southern members. IN discussing
the proposition last night. he said.
Bryan is the only Democrat that
should be considered by the Denver con-
ventiOn. He can easily poll a million
more votes than any other Democratic
possibility
He will carry the solid South. He will
get Kentucky. Missouri, and Oklahoma
beyond question, and these States will
cast the heaviest votes in their history.
lie Will carry Nebraska, with strong
chances for other votes in the West He
will get 5000 more votes than any other
Democratic candidate in Indiana, fifty
OF hundred thousand more IN Ohio, and
The same as to Illinois. with remarkably
bright chances. as things are now drift
Ing. 10 carry those States
His prospects are cheering in New Jer-
sey- ana he will surely land Maryland
He VIII increase the Democratic vote
by thousands in New York. Iowa. Michi-
gan. and Minnesota.
Al Denver we viii declare for a re-
vision Of the tariff, an honest, economical
administration of the government;
against the retention Of the Philippines,
and "A guarantee of justice to those peo-
pie; for state rights, and against con-
solidating the government at Washing
ton "
The Washington herald., 1908-01-25
SUBCOMAITTEES ARE NAMED
Senator Gallinger Appoints Eight
Minor District Bodies.
New Departure for senate COmmit~
tee-Meridian Place Bill To BE
FayOrabIy Reported.

What is a new departure for the Senate
District Committee was taken yesterday
by Senator Gallinger. chairman Of ths
committee, when he appointed eight
standing subcommittee 10 have jurisdic-
ton over the various classes of Iegisla-
tion coming before that body for con-
sideration and report
Such subcommittee have long been a
part Of the system Of the House District
Committee. but Senator GaIlInger. during
his long service as the chairman of the
Senate committee, has named such sub
committees as were needed from time to
time as particular measures came before
the committee. The large number of I'M
portant questions affecting the District
interests which have arisen and are likely
20 arise in the present Congress deter
mined the chairman 10 name the standing
subcommittee.
The subcommittee on education and
labor is composed Of the members OF the
subcommittee appointed 10 investigate the
schools, and this subject Will remain ia
the hands of the subcommittee. which viii
have jurisdiction over all similar ques-
tons, as well as those affecting labor.
The subcommittee are as follows:
JudicisIy-Alr. Dillingham;. chairman; SIT. Gamble.
Mr. Whyte. AiT. Long aud Mr Paynter
Public health. hospitals. and ChsTities-Afr Gal
l.nger. chairman Mr. Scott. Mr. Newiauds. Mr.
Burkett. and Mr. Johnston.
Public utilities-Mr Long chairman. Nr Calm
ger Mr.. Martin, Mr.. Haushrough. Mr. Whyte Nr
Garter. and Mr. Painter
Education and lahOT-Mr. Burkert. chairman. SIT.
Scott Mr.. Martin Mr.. Garter. aud Mr.. Johnston
Streets and ayenues-Mr. Garter chsifmsn. Nr
Hansbough, Mr. Martin Mr. BuTke-t ard Ar.
Newlsnds
Excise and liquor Iegslation-NIr Hansbr9ugl.
chairman; Nir Dillingham;. Mr. Nevlsnds Mr. Long
and 3Ir. Johnston.
Police and IRE denartments-Alr Scott. chairman:
Mr. HaHsbrough and AIr. Whyte.
IDcorpOratI1us-Mr Gamble. chairman; Mr. d.
linEham. and Mr. PsynieT.
Contrary TO expectation. the bin pro
posing 10 reorganize the Probate Court
fee system was not reported TO the COM
mittee, the subcommittee having IL In
charge not having concluded its investi-
cation Senator Burrows bill 10 amend
The act providing for the extension Of
Meridian place northwest was ordered ID
be fayorably reported. The purpose Of
the proposed amendment is TO correct
the provision Of the act which cOmpeis
the extension to be made in a straight
line. as such a course would compel a
sacrifice OF valuable improvements on
property adjacent to the line Of the ex-
tension as provided in the original act.
the bill which Senator Gallinger. intro
duced at the request Of the Secretary OF
the Navy requiring the Philadelphia. Bal
timore and Washington Railroad Com
pany 10 maintain track in connection
with the Washington Navy Yard, was
referred to a special subcommittee COM
posed OF Senators Carter and Paynter.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-25
SENATORS ARB NOT WORRIED
Claim Presidents Expected State
ment Won't Change Situation.
BecaIeitrant SOIOns Inclined to BE
Amused by Proposed Publication
on Appointments.

Senators who have been instrumental in
/ securing the rejection Of nominations for
Federal offices. made by the President
with the alleged intention Of thereby i'm
proving Secretary Taft's chances for the
Republican Presidential nomination, are
inclined to be amused by the published
statement that Mr. Roosevelt proposes TO
make public a list Of Federal appoint
ments with the object Of showing that
the majority of such appointments have
been made in accordance with the recon-
mendations Of Senators and Representa-
tives.
at is not the nominations that have
been made upon the recommendation of
members of Congress that we are kicking
about" said a Senator. who has had a
hand in the recent reflections, yesterday.
1T is the nominations which have not
been so made.
1T is the right Of Senators and Repre-
sentatives to control such appointments
and not the right of the President TO
make such appointments as he deems
likely to further the interests OF his can
didate for the Presidency or his particular
ideas,
Naturally, any list Of Federal appoint
ments will show that they have been
made in the majority of instances upon
the recommendation of Senators or Rep
.resentatives. But that will not weaken the
force Of the contention made IN the SEN
ate that not even one such Office should
be filled for the purpose of advancing the
candidacy of any man for the Presi-
dency. nor viii it excuse the fact that the
recommendations Of Senators and Repre-
sentatives have been disregarded in many
instances recently without adequate
cause
The Washington herald., 1908-01-25
ACHESON FIGHTS LIQUOR.
Would Bar from Mails Papers Ad-
VertisinE Alcoholic Drinks.

Representative Acheson, of PennsyI-
vania, Introduced a bill yesterday 70 pro-
hibit the transportation through the mails
of newspapers containing advertisements
Of intoxicating liquors.
The bill is one Of a series of measures
which the Pennsylvania member has Of
fered, which are antagonistic to liquor in
terests. He declares that the whisky in
terests have entered a fight 70 defeat
him, and that he will not battle on the de-
fensive.
He intends to press the consideration of
his anti-liquor measures, particularly the
one introduced yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-25
WANT BRISTOW'S REPORT.
Democrats Threaten Protest If Com
mittec Fails tn Call Him.

hAAtNE hEAS Au VII SAaHs
Democratic Senator's on the Commit
tee on Interoceanic Canals are much
exercised over the unwiHingness OF
some of their Republican colleagues in
the committee, notably Senators Flint
and Hopkins to call ]. L. Bristow, for
mer Fourth Assistant Postmaster-Gen-
eral
Mr. Bristow was appointed special
agent by Secretary Taft to investigate
conditions In the Pacific Mail Steam
ship traffic on the west coast in CON
nection with the business of the PAN
ANA Railroad. lie is primed for a Wig
orous report, condemning the Pacific
Mail Company for alleged diversion Of
traffic from the Panama Railroad be-
cause the Secretary of War refused TO
grant the company the exclusive priv
tleges Of the Panama Railroad
Some of the Republican Senators.
however object 20 hearing MIR Bristow
The Democrats on the committee are
so anxious to afford Mr. Bristow an
opportunity TO deliver his views that
they threaten to make formal protest
at his enforced silence
The Washington herald., 1908-01-25
DISCUSSES HIS AMENDMENT.
Senator Fulton Before Interstate
Commerce Committee.

Senator Fulton, Of Oregon, was heard
before the Senate Committee on Interstate
Commerce yesterday in favor of his pro-
posed amendment to the rate law, which
allows shippers to file formal protest
against a proposed increase I'm freight
rates at any time during the period for
which notice Of the proposed rate is
posted, and requires the Interstate Com
merce Commission 10 act upon the protest
and 10 conduct an inquiry into the Just
ness and reasOna bleness of the proposed
increase. suspending it during such in
quiry. At such inquiry the carrier pro-
posing the increase is burdened with the
proof to show that the increase is Just
and reasonable
Il was decided 10 submit an inquiry 10
the Interstate Commerce Commission be-
fore reporting the bill.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-25
FRANCE WANTS RECORD.
Congressional Publication in De-
mand Across the Sea,

Again has the Congressional Record
been vindiCated.
This time it is because Of a demand
in Paris for that worthy and official
publication. II came out in a letter from
Secretary Of State Root to the House
Of Representatives. that there is cry
ing demand in Paris for it, It is the
French Chamber of Deputies that wants
II, and the Secretary advises that there
be some sort Of agreement made whereby
this government exchange the Congress
sional Record for the official publications
of the French legislative bodies.
The matter came about by a request
from the Library OF Congress. that the
American Embassy In Paris arrange for
the obtaining of certain French docu-
ments. The French government donated
the papers asked for, and suggested the
possibility Of an exchange for the Record.
The matter will be settled by legislative
action.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-25
WILL DISCUSS CURRENCY.
Democratic Senator's to Have Im-
pOrtant Meeting.

The Democratic Senators viii have a
meeting to-day to discuss the proposed
party adherence to a financial bin, differ
ing in several respects from the Aldrich
bill Efforts are being made to secure
a full attendance of the minority SEN
ators.
The possibility that the AIdrich bill
may be reported in the near future makes
the minority anxious to agree upon its
course as soon as possible. The meet
ing, which is planned for to-day, is not
considered as a caucus, but as a gather
Ing of the Democratic Senators for the
purpose of discussing the line Of action
to be taken on the currency question.
The bill prepared by Senator Bailey
which was shown to the Democratic
Senators the other day. will probably
be the basis of the discussion.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-25
Would Aid Deaf Persons.

Representative SteeneTson. of Mime
sofa, yesterday presented a resolution
asking for information about the employ
ment Of deaf persons in the government
service. The inquiry is directed at the
civil service lists, and seeks light on the
question as 10 whether or not there is
any reason for excluding deaf persons in
cases where their hearing has nothing to
do with their work
The Washington herald., 1908-01-25

This talented member came TO Wash
ington from Columbus, Ohio, early in
1893 At Columbus his writings were en-
tirely Of a political nature
He has represented, in this city, many
of the leading Ohio newspapers He was
connected with the Washington bureau of
the New York Journal for two years.
For the last seven years he has been In
charge of the New Orleans Picayune bu-
reau. Aside from his newspaper work,
Mr.. Stadden has made a study of law,
and Is a member of the District bar
The Washington herald., 1908-01-25
HAWAII WANTS SETTLERS.
Japanese Have Reduced Price OF
Labor in the fsIands

The House Committee on Territories
yesterday considered a bill to amend the
land laws of Hawaii. so that the govern
ment of the Territory can lease small
farms to desirable foreigners for term
of fifteen to twenty years. Under the
present law the limit of such leases is i've
years.
It was shown that with $4,000 Japanese
in Hawaii the wages OF IabOrers have
been 50 reduced that there is no incentive
TO the immigration Of white foreigners for
the development of the resources of the
islands.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-25
no Onen Pnrk nrirerrnr-

Representative Allen, Of Maine. yester-
day introduced a bill providing for the
opening of the driveway in Rock Creek
Park. The measure provides for the
condemnation of land from The present
intersection Of the driveway with the
north line Of T street to the south
westerly line Of Massachusetts avenue
with a width OF sixty feet
The Washington herald., 1908-01-25
Ala for Tobncco Growers.

For the relief of the tobacco growers
in Kentucky. Representative Rhinock
yesterday introduced in the House a bill
providing that all unstemmed tobacco. or
hand twist, may be bought and sold with
out the tax imposed on cured and other
kinds Of tobacco al present
The Washington herald., 1908-01-25
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
HoTtsE

AVINEH
In Committee Of the Whole the House devoted
the afternoon 10 consideration Of the urgency de
ficiency bill. Late in the afternoon the proceed
ings developed into a political debate
Several members made speeches.
The House adjourned. at O'Clock, until Mon
day noon.
Senaia not In sessio.,
The Washington herald., 1908-01-25
Postal Clerks May Exchange.

Mr. Gaines. of Tennessee, has a bill
that provides that rural free delivery
clerks may exchange places. upon the
successful passage Of the necessary
examinations.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-25
Favor Appropriation for Exposition

The Senate Committee on Industrial
Expositions yesterday voted to report
the bin authorizing the expenditure Of
100000 for a government exhibit at
the Alaska Yukon-Pacific Exposition.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-25

Cider was served yesterday at the meet
ing Of the House Committee on Agricul-
ture
Il wasn't the hard kind. the sort that
will make a jack rabbit spit Ia q BUN
dogs face. but the sweet. pure Juice OF
good apples. uncontamlnated by any
pTeseTyatives.
II was cooling and soothing. especially
10 those members Of the committee who
attended the dinner given 70 Representa-
tive William g. Mckinley. 'the Duke OF
Illinois by the jamestown Survivors
Association. where there was served mucE
Of the beverage which produces e great
thirst the next morning.
Judge Rucker, whose strongest drink
usually is mineral water. smacked his
lips and said the cider reminded him Of
bis boyhood days in cole v.rglnny." when
they used TO have popcorn and cider par
ties
Or. Wiley the Host.
Dr. Wiley was the bartender who served
the drink. and. OF course. it was pure.
DR.. Wiley was seeking 20 Illustrate ;he
difference between food and drink adu'-
terated by preservatives and pure goods
He told the committee about his expert
ments with benzoate OF soda. formalde-
hyde, copper sulphate. benzoic acid. saIi-
cylic acid, and other preservatives in food
products. When taken into the system
continuously. he said they were highly
injurious to health and inasmuch as
their expulsion from the body devolves
almost entirely upon the kidneys. he
thought their presence in food was ar
countable. in a large measure. for the
prevalence Of much of the kidney dis
ease which has developed during recent
years.
VIII Make Alcohol.
DR.. Wiley also told the committee that
next summer he would establish a stlu at
the Agricultural Department 10 show the
farmers of the country how to make de
natured alcohol. and that the various
agricultural colleges would be asked TO
send representatives TO Washington 10
watch the building Of the still and the
process of manufacture under his instruc-
tion.
Another bit Of valuable information
which DR.. Wiley impaired to the members
of the committee was the fact that he had
discovered in his experiments that salt
solution is a perfect substitute for sui
phur dioXide in the drying and whitening
OF fruit
He exhibited various samples Of fruits
so treated, and said that the salt solution
was entirely harmless, while the sulphur
dioxide was deleteTious to health.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-25
10 PREVENT THE CRTp

LAXATIVE BRoIO QUININE removes the cause.
There is only one "BROMO OUININE" Iaok for
signature Of L. W, GROVE SC
The Washington herald., 1908-01-25
WILEY SERVES CIDER
Treats Members of House
Committee to Drinks.
SHOWS ONLY PURE GOODS

Demonstrates Difference Between
UnadGlterated and Contaminated
Products-Expects so start StiII TO
Make DenRtured Alcohol at Az
TiculturaI Department.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-25
TAFT SEES A POINT
RumOr Explains Why He
Wrote to Mr.. Parsons.
FASSETT, THE MASTER MIND

EImira Man Said to Have Given See
retHry of War Useful Information
Hughes-Says Continuation OF Fight
Would Split the Party.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-08-27

Byans side kicker be radical grows bunch of safe
and chin whskers.
You do not have bore deep into other peoples
before strike trouble.
Taft has joined the shove union, going to break
his pick by calling spade spade.
If to believe prohibition friends the wagon
put the patrol wagon out of business
Judge Crosscups decision lengthy
have burned great deal of Standard Oil in writing
The political orator who nothing his speeches
the chances of his party
binder who says too much.
When the president learned that the ugettes
Oyster Bay he did not feel happy high de
convinced them that he is lobster.
Experts who wise to all kinds of political dope declare
the donkey still carries knockout wop his hind
Mary Ann landslide will put elephant
for the
John A. Heckerson colored preacher of Newark
arrested the other day for kissing GIRL says
that the kiss spiritual given in the of the
honor should give this holy smoke spirited call
the Justice hand him package containing
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-08-27
II True PhiZnnthr071is1

II True PhiZGNt11TOpist.
In THE city of New York there is a gentleman
by the name of John Morgan who comes as near av-
eraging genuine philanthropist as one will find
anywhere. He is over sixty years Of age, poor but
generous, and lives in the basement of tenement.
Here he conducts free RESTAURANT and feeds
about hundred starving wrecks each day. In the
early morning he takes sack and visits the bakeries
and butcher shops and accepts anything in the line
of edibles. This he makes into paatable soup and
feeds those who are more unfortunate than he is
men who experience the pangs of real poverty.
Mr.. Morgan may not know it, bat in his humble
way he is philanthropist of the first magnitude
He is serving the unfortunate as the Master would
have us do. His motive is not wealth or personal
glory as many Of our distinguished citizens are wont
to consider their benefactions, but simply to do
good 1t is splendid thing to endow university
found institution of research, but it requires
heroic soul to daily visit bakeries and butcher shops
that his fellowmen may satisfy their hunger. He lit
orally begs scraps of food to give to others who
worse off than himself. Surely learn from the
poor the mission of true charity. If we rich
would make it possible for that kindly man to en-
large his philanthropy, for such he not penti-
full in this world.