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The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
The ST. REGIS, new YORK
Every Requirement of Comfort Found
at This FaYOrite Hotel.
ATTENTION TO LITTLE DETAILS

The sum OF human happiness is made
up Of little things Particularly is this
true in regard 10 life in a great modern
hotel. Marble halls and elegant up
hOlsteries. costly statuary and artistic
decorations are all very well IN their
way. but such commonplace things as
good food, pure air. cleanliness. and
courteous, attentive service add far more
TO ones comfort and contentment.
In Hotel St. Regis. New York, the
Injurious and the commonplace are nap
PLY. combined and solicitous attention 70
minute details and thoughtfuiness IN mat
ters OF seemingly small moment is a
distinguishing characteristic. Nowhere
else is put fort such an elaborate and
sustained effort 10 please.
The ST. Regis is not only the focus
Of the social and~fashionable life OF the
metropolis and the rendezvous Of men
and women prominent in state and na-
tionsl affairs. but II is also the favorite
stopping place with large class Of busi-
ness men who regularly visit New York.
as well as OF thousands OF pleasures seek
ers who go there occasionally 70 catch
step with the times. For restful and
thoroughly enjoyable transient home the
ST. Regis has become the first choice
OF discriminating people because IL offers
comforts and conveniences UnRttainable
elsewhere amid the most refined sur
roundings.
Another feature which IS now becoming
understood by the public is that moder-
ate restaurant and room charges prevail
there. A large. beautifully-furnished room
may be had for s. a day. the same with
bath for $ CS5 for two people,, or 8
parlor. bedroom. and bath for $l2
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
REPORT POSTAL BANK BILL
Senator Carter Brings in Com
promise Savings Measure.
Has Backing of Postmaster General
and support of Entire Committee,
but It's Passage IS Doubtful.

The postal savings bank bill. which has
been under consideration by a subcom-
mittee Of the Senate Committee on Post
Offices and Post Roads. was reported 10
the Senate yesterday by Senator Carter,
OF Montana, who explained that It was
the unanimous report OF the committee
and that the bin had the approval. also.
OF the Postmaster General. who was pres
ent. advising the subcommittee. during its
deliberations.
The biz went upon the calendar. and
win be called up later for consideration.
but will hardly become a law al this
session. Il Is said. II may pass the Sen
ate however.
The bill embodies the compromise
agreed upon BY all the interests In the
Senate. Every member OF the subcom-
mittee. Democrat as well as Republican,
joined IN the favorable report.
Under the bill. accounts may be opened
by. persons over ten years OF age, either
individually or as trustee. or in other
representative capacity. The initial de-
post must be AT least 81. or a larger sum
IN multiples OF ten cents. The limit Of
deposits in one calendar month is fixed
az S2O0.
Interest at the rate OF per cent per
annum is allowed. but no account shall
be allowed 20 exceed the sum OF 81 600
and interest shall not be allowed on ac-
counts in excess Of $500
National banks are required 10 cash
checks against postal savings accounts
without charge. The deposits are declared
By the bin 10 be public moneys, exempt
from taxation and garnishment. or trus-
tee process
The Postmaster General IS required "a
deposit postal savings IN banks, exactins
rate OF interest not less than - pei
cent
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
GOES TO AID WORKERS.
Representative Taylor Would Regu-
late Employment Agencies.

Representative Taylor Would Regu-
late Employment Agencies.
Representative Taylor introduced a bill
TO amend the act regulating the keeping
OF employment agencies IN the District
The bill provides that a fee Of 81 shall
be charged for the employment Of agricul-
tural hands. coachmen. grooms, hostlers.
seamstresses, cooks. walters, mattresses,
scrubwomen. nurses Except professional
nurses), chambermaids. maids Of all work.
dOmestics, servants, or other laOorers
Except seamen).
Such fee shall entitle the employer TO
a least thirty days service from the en-
ploye or from other employe furnished
by the employment agent
Employment agents shall receive IN ad-
vance from the applicant for work 81,
one-half OF which Is 10 be returned on de-
mand If the applicant has not secured a
fair opportunity for employment within
thirty days
It is provided that where an employe
obtains a position at the rate OF S25 a
month or more. the employment agent
obtaining the position shall receive an
additional 81 from the employe.
The whole fee and any sum paid by the
applicant FOR transportation going TO and
from the prospective employer shall be
refunded within four days OF demand II
no employment Of the kind applied for
was vacant at the place TO which the
applicant was directed
K shall be unlawful for any employ
ment agency 20 receive larger fees than
set forth in the bin.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

not serve upon the board. Senator Smith
defended the citizens Of the District
against this statement. Asked by Senator
Clark whether any other city had school
system controlled by enc man, Senator
Burkett declared that Buffalo. y. Y. IS
such city. Mr.. Gallinger here interpo-
lated few quotations Of other District
officials who come from other places than
the District itself.
Why District Is Helpless.
Explaining his position that the District
could not furnish properly qualified man
for the directorship OF the schools. Mr..
Burkett said that il had 70 smaller COM
mu7ity wherefror TO draw such a person
TO serve In Washington. In this respect
it was unlike the States. where a school
superintendent could be advanced from
a smaller 10 a larger city as he gained
experience and developed his ability.
He then called attention 20 the small
number Of Senator's in their seats. and. al
Senator Scotts suggestion. the roll was
called The call bells brought the absent
Senators into the chamber. and ffty-one
answered 10 their names. Then most Of
them walked out again.
Mr.. Barkett submitted a number OF fig
ures showing the relative cost Of educa-
tion in Washington and other cities, and
among them a list Of expenses for super
vision. ir which he showed that the cost
Of executive and supervising officials IN
the District Is greater than IN any other
city in the country OF the same size. or
larger. except New York. He was con-
tinuing his remarks in endeavoring 20
show the uselessness and expense OF
tho Th4rfaar,
cipals when the hands OF the Official clock
pointed 70 the hour OF .. and the IN
finished business put an end 10 further
debate on the schOOl hill
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
DR.. HILL IS CONFIRMED.
Beaupre and Eddy Nominations Also
Are Indorse6

In an executive session OF the Senate
yesterday afternoon tho nomination Of
Or. David Jayne Hill to be Ambassador
TO Germany was taken up and promptly
confirmed. without any comment what
ever
The nominations Of Arthur NJ Beaupre.
to be Minister 10 The Hague. and of
Spencer f. Eddy. to be Minister to the
Argentine Republic, were also confirmed.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
JAMES E. WATSON
NAMED IN INDIANA
Continued from Page One.

amply be protected. and foreign dis
examinations against US be prevented
Other planks oppose contributions 20
campaign funds by corporations. favor
army and navy pensions. such modiica-
tions OF the financial system as viii sup
ply needs Of industry and commerce, a
bureau of mining and arbitration Of labor
disputes. improvement OF waterways and
the conservation OF forests, and deplore
child slavery.
Local option is favored ard demand
made that all delegates 10 the conventions
shall be named on the same day.
Ballots for Governor.
The first ballot for governors resulted:
Watson. 6l5: c. ". Miller 393; Taylor. 81. /.
Hugh Miller. 1SL Necessary TO choice. 736
The second ballot resulted as follows:
Watson. $50: Charles Miller, 100; Taylor
80: Hugh Miller l66 Nc choice
Watson made still more gains on the
third ballot and the Withdrawals were
then made. making the nomination unani-
nous.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
CIVIL TEACHERS FOR MIDDIES.
Bill I'm House to Create New Posi-
tfOns ut Annapolis,

A bill providing for the appointment OF
civilian professors and instructors at the
Annapolis Naval Academy was intro
duced yesterday by Representative OIcott,
Of New York
A salary of 5000 for the first civilian
professor is provided. TO be increased TO
$500 the second year; the salary TO be
finally increased 10 $1,000 a year.
Civilian professors not occupying public
quarters are TO have Communication and al
lowances. Such professors are to be placed
on the retired list OF the navy upon reach
ing the age Of sixty-eight, provided they
have performed twenty years Of active
service at the Naval Academy.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
REPORTS FILTRATION BILL.
senate Committee FavOrs CompIet-
ing Park Around the Plant.

The Senate Committee on Public Build
ings and Grounds yesterday reported 20
the Senate with amendments and with
the recommendation that it pass, the bill
providing for the completion Of the park
surrounding the filtration plant Of the
District.
To the report is appended a cOmmunlca-
tion from the Chief Of Engineers OF the
army. commencing the bill. Senator Scott
submitted the report
The amendments. which were suggested
by the War Department, do not mate
rally change the bill so far as the con-
summation OF its purpose is concerned
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

Mr.. Craig is a native Of Brookville. Pa,
but has lived in Washington about seven
teen years. receiving his education in the
local public schools and George Wash
ington University. He was member Of
the graduating class Of the Eastern High
School In the spring OF 1903. and it was
while a student at this school that he
first showed active interest IN writing for
publication. After taking a leading part
in promoting the Fastener. he became
member OF it's editorial stan
Mr.. Craigs real newspaper experience
began almost Immediately after he left
school. He became cub" reporter on the
Evening star. OF this city. in the summer
OF 1903. and since then has covered al
most every assignment for that paper.
He was sent 20 the Capitol at the begin
ming OF the present session OF Congress,
and now represents the Star st the SEN
ate
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

Grant Earl Mouser. a Republican Rep
resentative from Ohio. announced yester-
day that he would not be n candidate for
reelection because there was too much
diSsension in the Republican party in his
State. His district is regarded as partial
TO the Democratic party. but Mr.. Mouser
was elected to the Fifty-ninth and re-
elected TO the Sixtieth Congress.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
Amendment 90 ApproprintIon Rin.

Senator Du Pont yesterday offered in
the Senate an amendment which he win
propose to the District appropriation bill.
now pending in the House. 10 raise the
salary of the iaundryman at the Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane. and change
his designation to inspector OF laundry.
The proposed increase is from $500 TO s., 200
a year
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
ENGRAVING BUREAU PLANS.
COrteIyOu Briefly Sketches Building
TO Cost s2.2OO.OOO.

Secretary Cortelyou yesterday sent to
Congress a brief letter in which he re-
ferred to previous communications re-
garding the possible erection Of a build
ing for the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing
Mr.. Cortelyou said that the plan which
he wished 10 submit contemplates the
erection Of building. 500 by 800 feet. with
interior courts. a basement. four stories
high, with an attic The cost he placed at
8, 200, 900.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
HOUSE INSISTS ON CHANGE.
COnferees Named on OIcOtt Tuber-
culOsiS Registration Bill.

Conferees on the Olcott tuberculosis
bin were appointed yesterday by Speaker
Cannon. Representatives Olcott, Taylor
and Murphy will serve. on motion OF
Mr.. Olcott the House decided 10 insist
upon the amendments inserted in the
Gallneer bill
The tuberculosis bill requires the regis
tratlon Of all cases OF the disease, as well
as the other precautionary measures for
the protection Of society from the white
plague. The amendments made TO the
original bill in the House changes the
words suspected cases" to recognized
cases
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
HARRISON SCORES WILLIAMS.
New Yorker Attacks Utterances of
House Minority Leader.

Representative Francis Burton Harri-
son, Of New York, yesterday denounced
the plan Of Representative John Sharp
Williams. the minority leader, to build
wagon roads in the States with funds
from the Federal Treasury as rank social
ism. ard stated his intention as a Demo-
crat, and having in view the condition
OF that party. TO vote against any such
proposition as long as he was a member
of Congress
Representative Sheppard. Of Texas, chal-
lenged Mr.. Harrisons assertions.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
Friction Becomes Great.
District budget up To-day.

Representative Gardner, in charge OF
he District appropriation bill. tried. to-
ward the close Of the session yesterday
% bring the bin before the House. His
notion 20 go into Committee OF the
Whole, however, did not prevail The
'ill will very likely be considered to-day.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
Expect Pa.sage Monday.
RAPs TOBACCO TRUST.
John w. Yerkes Criticises Methods
of One Octopus.

The tobacco trust Was soundly lashed
al hearing before the House Committee
on Ways and Means yesterday. when
John ". Yerkes. OF Kentucky. former
Commissioner Of Internal Revenue. rep
resenjing the independents, appeared TO
urge a favorable report upon the Tawney
BILL levying a tax upon the Issuance OF
coupons. prize tickets. and other devices
given by the trust with sales OF tobacco
and tobacco products.
The Tawrey bill is designed TO put
an end 20 the premium system OF
the trust. Mr. Yerkes criticised the
trusts methods OF doing business. par
ticulariy its practice Of presenting Sits
in exchange for coupons presented 10
customers upon the purchase OF cigars.
cigarettes, and other articles sold by the
trust.
Further hearings on the measure VIII
be given by the committee
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
WANTS FREE WOOD PULP.
Overman Tries TO Get Consideration
for Resolution I'm Senate.

Senator Overman. OF North Carolina,
introduced IN the Senate a joint resoiu-
ton proposing THAT al printing paper
suitable for or adapted 10 the printing
OF newspapers. periodicals. or books, and
all wood and wood pulp used in the man
ufscture Of printing paper. when i'm
ported into the United States, shall be
exempt from duty.
Senator Overman asked immediate con
sideration fC- his resolution. but upon the
objection of Senator Hepburn, OF Idaho,
the measure was referred 10 the Finance
Committee.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
REPORT BUCKET SHOP BILL.
House Committee FavOrs Campbell
Measure with Amendment.

Measure with Amendment.
The House District Committee. al its
regular meeting yesterday morning. de-
cided 10 favorably report the Campbell
anti-buclIet shop bill, which was printed
in The Washington Herald Of Wednesday.
There was only one amendment made
to the bin, and that provides for the dis
solution Of q domestic company which
shall violate the provisions Of the bin.
The comm zee decided 10 give hearing
on the repeal cf the gas-infation clause
of the District code next Wednesday.
The next hearing OF the vets VIII be
given on the 9th. The committee decided
10 give a hearing on the question Of bill
proposing to make Uniform the fees In the
probate Of wills next Thursday.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
PLAN GAMBLERS END
Subcommittee and Commit
tee Promise Action.
BILL SHOULD PASS MONDAY

Report that Efforts Are Being Made
10 Prevent Attendance of Quorum,
bat Senator'S say They VIII BE
Present-SubcOmmitt TO Meet and
Report Bill 10 District Committee.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
Agricultural Bill Passed.

The House yesterday passed the agri-
cultural appropriation bill after more than
week OF debate. The bin carries over
II, 10000
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.


The general arbitration treaty drawn u7 by
The Hague Peace Conference. and two other con-
ventions Of that conference. were agreed TO in an
extended executive session.
The nomination Of Or. David Jayne Hill 10 be
Ambassador to Germany ard those Of Arthur NJ.
Beaupre and Spencer f. Eddy to be. respsc-
lively. Minister 70 Denmark and Minister %
Argentina. were confirmed
The Dolliyer school bin was discussed for over
an hour, with no result save 10 develop strong
opposition to the measure.
Senator Carter reported a compromise postal
savings bank bin from the COMMITTEES on Post
Offices and Post Roads
Senator Du Pont introduced bin to create
finance commission.
Bills were passed granting to Prof. Percival
lowell lands in the mountains Of Arizona for OBJ
servatory purposes. and providing for steamer
inspection at Honolulu and San Juan.
resolution by Senator Owen, amending the
laws whereunder the Usage Indians may select
homesteads. was agreed 10.
The Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds reported fayoraby the bill TO complete
the park surrounding the District filtration plant
Senator Dolliver submitted a favorable report
from the Committee on the Library upon Senator
La FoIette's bill TO fix the liability Of common
carriers 10 their employees.
Al 3.55 p. m the Senate. by agreement, ad
iourned until noon on Monday next.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
How He Knew.

MI. Bates-WeI, ] do.
Mr.. Clark-How do you know?
Mr.. Bates-Because as half owner OF
a daily paper. bought print paper at Is
cents a pound That was the lowest
price ever reached.
Representative Hitchcock. who owns
the Omaha -World-Herald, was heard
briefly, TO again assert that the price OF
paper before the Dingley law was passed
was 10 cents pound and that it had
never be5l so low since.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
OPPOSE SCHOOL BILL
Foes of the DOlliver Measure
Fight It in Senate.
DEBATE ACCoMPLIsHEs LITTLE

Senator Burkett Secures Considera-
tiOn of Bill TO Create Director of
Education ia Place OF School
hoard, and Bitter Fight Develops.
Debate Is shut on without Voting.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
HOUSE.

The agricultural appropriation bill was passed
by the House.
resolution distributing the Presidents mes
sage-the message Of January 5l-was finally
passed after Eve solid hours Of flbuStering by
the Democrats
At 1910 the House adjourned until today at
noon
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
Supervisors as Autocrnts.
Prefers District Resident.

Senator Smith, of Michigan. wanted to
amend the bill by prescribing that the
director Of education should have been a
resident OF the District for five years
previous 10 appointment. Mr. Borkett
declared that the Senator could not name
a person with the necessary qualifications
for this position residing in the District.
because there was no such person.
Mr. Burkett also declared that il was
impossible TO get a school board made up
Of the most desirable class OF people in
the District, because such people would
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
Rhymes for To-Day
s1l,A1Gllr r1ps..

I WENT into a restaurant and bought
small beef and;
Tho waiter having brought 1t, stood
with ready, palm-up hand:
I only had IS, so begged: please take
II ALL
Whercon he throw me to the floor
while shouting: What gall!''
dlned at Mrs. Bltmore's. where the
butler keeps yacht;
tipped him DER the caviare and tipped
him quite lot;
1 tipped him DER the canvas back,
tipped him DER the Brie,
But when ! skipped his coffee-tip, he
dropped a tray on me.
went to Molly Factors house to spend
a gay Weekend;
The servants there were spenders, SO
the guests were booked to spend.
1 gave my special vally 500 to unpack--
Laughed he: ut wouldn't buy my
smokes" and kindly passed it
back.
The tipping evil growing? Aye. my
masters. it Is grown
You'll ind it in the howell, you'll sur
prise 1t. ON the throne.
a man has just this comfort: When his
time has come to slip,
He knows the nine-pronged Divvle does
his work without tip.
II. S. H.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
A Reformed Zulu.

A new church has recently been ded-
icated at Umzumbi. in Zululand which
is remarkable as being the best ever
constructed by natives themselves
without any aid whatever from mis-
sionaries or any white persons. This
sanctuary has been erected by Ndunge,
the esteemed chief Of Quabi. near I'M
zumbi. who became converted to the
Christian faith in his youth before
becoming Il chief. Ndunge Is a SPLEEN
did exception among the Zulu chiefs.
This remarkable man is a fine Chris
tian leader, greatly resembling khama,
of Bechuanaland. He is utterly unlike
the average Zulu in his delight in in
dustrial undertakings and in his eco-
nomlc habits. He has built for him
self fine farm residence which might
we'll satisfy any civilized farmer. 1t
is substantial and commodious edi-
fec Of brick. On his great farm he
has had from the first year after he
became chief both a church and a
school.--Pall Mall
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
Thc nl.nnpcnrinc. Cnn,crn.

Two Yeas ago a newspaper core
Srondent died of blackwatcr fever in
Portuguese West Africa In lonely
district Inhabited by a tribe of friend
y Mampukakus Recently his grave
mas been visited by an old friend. who
found battered camera on the
mound.
He WAS Informed by his native
guides that dozens OF times this di,
lapidatad camera had disappeared. but
u always comes back. What happens
Is this.
The hyenas carry II off about twice
a week, ard as soon as the natives
miss it nll the men around scour the
bush tin they find IT, each time In
Ia little worse condition Then they
replace i on the grave
Az the Journalist WAS always seen
with II The whole trite hrmly believe
! mat he wished 1t hurled with him; tina,
Is presence IL an important part OF
the white man's funeral rites, and that
vengeance would be wreaked on the
| liihe should the camera disappear al
together New York Sun.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
Nc,xs m Turkcy,

The Turkish papers have published
their version of the tragic death of
Don Carlos of Portugal In the Levant
Herald we read that the King and the
Crown Prince died on their way back
to the palace after an excursion The
Stamboul says: Don Carlos is dead.
His son Manuel has succeeded to the
throne. There is. therefore, no change
in the destinies of the country" And
this. of course, Is in accordance with
the traditions of the Ottoman press.
which is never allowed by the censor
to admit that any chief of any state
or any member of any royal family
has died a violent death. 1t stated
that Alexander of Servia and Queen
Draga died of indigestion at the dead
of night; that President Carnot sue
cumbed TO Chill" and that Empress
Elizabeth CT Austria had sudden at
tack of apoplexy on one of the steam
boats on the Lake of Geneva."-Wes est
minister Gazette.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09

Grandy addressed himself, and his con-
cluslons, briefly, were that the negro
must be taught to recognize and fear
the transmissibllity of CONSUMPTION
Next. there must be developed In the
negro sobriety, diligence and self
restraint which are at present lacking.
TO obtain these results, the best pos
slblo method would be to increase the
sense of responsibility to the home and
to strengthen the bonds Of the family
circle. This, unfortunately, Is just
where the negro breaks down. Dr.
Grandy illustrated this fact by show
ing that, despite the better health reg
ulations and dwellings in Washington
and Eastern cities, the death-rate from
among the negroes was
higher there even than in Norfolk the
negro, then. Is confronted with the
fearful alternative of speedily MASTER
ing his weaknesses and controlling his
passions. or having the problem settled
FOR hin, by death.