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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-06
CAPT. DENIG A CANDIDATE.
Aspires to Be Chief of Naval Bureau
Of Steam Engineering.

VI 0IedH Eng 111So11H16s
Capt. Robert G. Denig, L. S. N. on duty
as inspector of engineering material at the
works of the Midvale Steel Company
near Philadelphia, Pa. is strong cam
didate for appointment as chief of naval
bureau of steam engineering. Capt. Denig.
an Ohio man, is one of the few active
members of the old engineer corps of the
navy who were graduated from the Naval
Academy. He is one of the few sur
yivors of the disaster to the Inflated
Huron.
Previous to his present tour of duty
ne was head of the department of steam
engineering. navy yard. League Island.
pa. where he did good work in bringing
the shop equipment up to modern and
efficient working basis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-06
Presented to Cabinet officers.

Col. Baron de Bode, the recently APP
pointed military attache of Russia to the
United States today was formally pre-
scented to Secretary Root and later called
on Secretary Taft. He was accompanied
by Mr.. Kroupensky, counselor Of en-
basSy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-06
Persian Cabinet Reconstructed

TEHER AN, june 6-The Persian cabi-
net has been definitely reconstructed
under the premiership of Mushir-Es-srl-
taneh. 1t is hoped that this will lead IN
a subsistence Of the political unrest in
Persia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-06

1t matters little what it is that you
want-whether a situation or a servant
a want ad in The Star will reach the
person who can fill your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-06

lone of my ancestors was a noted PR
ate" That's nothing. I'm the direct
descendant of a corporation lawyer
Life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-06
jackson Repudiates Commission
Plan.

JACKSON. Miss, June 6.-Jackson has
voted against the commission form of
government. The total vote polled was
S46, of which 800 were for the commission
plan and AL against it. This is only
about one-half of the registered vote OF
the city. Jackson is the first city In the
state to repudiate the commission PLAN
Several weeks ago Laurel voted in favor
Of the commission form of city govern
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-06
Saturday Half Holiday Ordered.

President Roosevelt today directed that
during July. August and September all
employes of IVY yards and naval sta
tions be Civ half holiday on Satur-
days In this der the President has fol-
lowed a custom lie inaugurated several
years ago. Congress has made provision
for half holiday for employees of the
government in the various executive de-
partments. but never has taken similar
action respecting the employees Of navy
yards
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-24
APPROVES SERVICE PAY BILL
Military Affairs Committee Fav0rs
Increase Measure.
Army and Navy Officers BENEFITED by
Proposed New Law-EnIisted
Men in Presidents Hands.

a bill Increasing the pay Of officers %.
the army and navy from TO = per cent
and authorizing the President 10 grade
the pay Of enlisted men On the army. as
Is now done Ia the navy. was yesterday
unanimously ordered reported 90 the Son
ate by the Committee ou Military Affairs
With some slight changes in the per-
centages Of increase. the bill is tile same
as introduced by Senator Warren. and
also urged by the committee Of officers
Of the two services. While it specifically
increases the pay Of army officers only.
it carries also like increase for the
navy whose officers by law are given the
same paw as those OF relative rank in the
military establishment.
The Increases are greatest i'm the lower
grades, that OF first and second leu
tenants and Of cadets at the Military
Academy being . per cent; colonies. lieu
tenant colonies. and majors. 20 per cent.
brlgadier generals. 10 per cent. major
generals. 10 per cent ana lieutenant gen
erals, 8 per cent
No provision is made for increasing the
enlisted pay Of the navy. because under
the authority now given the President
the average is - per cent above that of
the army. and under the bin this differ
eace can be equalized by Executive or
der. provided the increase does not exceed
- per cent
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-24

Popular correspondent of the ST. Paul
Pioneer Press and several economic. finau-
cial, and trade publications Mr.. Dodge
began his newspaper work in Wisconsin
IN 1880 as editor Of a country paper. lie
was associate editor of Peck's Sun. Mil
waukee, lsS2, and later editor of daily
papers in that State lie came to Wash
ington in 1881 as correspondent of the
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Mr.. Dodge returned 20 Wisconsin i'm 1880
TO be the editor of the Wisconsin State
Journal al the State capital then edi-
torial writer on the Milwaukee Tribune
In 1898 he came back to Washington as
correspondent of the St Paul Pioneer
Press and Milwaukee Sentinel He Is the
author Of pamphlets on history Of gold.
SILVER and paper money in the United
states, and several economic papers.
While engaged in newspaper work. he
took four years course in law. and
obtained the degree OF Ii. NJ I'm 1902
For twelve years he has represented
mere as correspondent. the American
Economist, the publication Of the Ameri-
can Protective Tariff League.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-24
ARKANSAN RESENTS SLUR.
Replies TO FuIton's DisavowaI of
state as birthplace.

When Mr. Fulton, Of Oklahoma, rose "a
speak in the House Of Representatives
yesterday. eXtoIing the greatness Of his
state, the chairman inadvertently recog-
nized him as the gentleman from Arkan-
sas, to which he responded facetiously
that in his short life many hard things
had been said against him, but that ap-
peilation was about the worst.
This aroused the ire Of Mr.. Robinson
Dem. Ark, who seized the first oppor-
tunity 10 get the floor 10 resent what he
characterized as the first attempt he had
ever known in the House 20 derogate
from the dignity OF any State
Ollie James dem. XVI suggested that
the remarks Of Mr.. Fulton were intended
only as a Joke
There are two kinds Of jokes. angrfly
retOrted Robinson. Those that evprvbody
egjoys and those that nobody ENJOYS In
the same spirit Ironically in which the
gentleman from Oklahoma speaks he
wanted 10 say that the hardest thing ever
said against Arkansas was the imputation
that it had given birth 10 the gentleman
from Oklahoma
Mr.. Fulton took the thrust good hunor-
eddy. disavowing any intention to SANDER
Arkansas or her people. and expressed
the belief that all who had heard him and
All who read the Record would appre-
ciate the spirit prompting his remark.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-24
MAY REJECT FIVE NOMINEES
Senate Likely to Object to Con
gresham Porter's Postmasters.
Nan Who Defeated Wadsworth Dis
places Latter's Men and Ne,y York
Senators Are Expected 20 Kick.

What may prove TO be tine powder
needed to blow New York into line with
Ohio and New Hampshire as reiectors
of Federal oficeholders was yesterday
furnished 70 the Senate by President
Roosevelt
The President among a number of
.'0minatiOns. sent in the names of The
following proposed p0stmasters for New
York. William Frank Lewis. Arcade.
Henry b. Flach. Attica. Jonathan p.
Morsey Dansville; Robert Nathaniel Rob
erts. Lockport, and George NJ NeIIist
Barker.
These five postmssters are now serving
under recess commissions. having been
appointed early in the summer They
were the candidates Of Representative
Peter a. Porter, whose district includes
these towns
Mr.. Porter defeated J. W. Wadsworth
On the last election, and just before the
expiration of his term the latter recon-
Mended the reappOintment Of the then
incumoeuJs Of the five Offices. The nomi-
nations. however. were held up al the
White House until after March l. when
Mr.. P0rter's term began. and the five
men recommended by him were sp-
pointed. displacing the Wadsworth men
then holding the Offices
Il is not known what course the New
York Senators VIII take with regard 20
the nominations. as the matter has not
yet reached them. Tt is probable. how
ever. that their combinations viii be al
least indefinitely delayed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-24
Will GO OYER CAR ROUTE
House District Committee Plans
Union Station Trip.
Reports FHVOFHbIy on Sims Bill for
Construction of Temporary
Tracks

After deciding 10 report fav0rablv 10
the house the Sims bin for the construc-
tion Of temporary overhead trolley lines
from North Capitol and 9 streets. the
House District Committee yesterday de-
cided TO go over the proposed routes to-
morrow. They viii be accompanied bv
the District Commissioners.
The Sims bin provides for the construc-
ton of tracks by both companies. and
their completion within sixty days after
passage Of measure, II further provides
that there shall be nc extra fares charged
and that transfers must be issued.
Of eight bills considered by the COM
mittee yesterday. six were reported fay
orably. and two were decided as unfair.
These were provisions for further regu-
latiOns of market places and I8undries.
and the issuing Of licenses. and for the
establishment Of an embalming board.
with the power TO regulate embalmng
in the District.
The bills reported viii De called up next
Monday, the first District Day i'm the
House
The other measures reported favOrab'y
fAlf Atl civ. ~ t'itl4llH anu wa -it.sfE
streets. They include a measure au-
Jhorizing the extension OF Kenyon street
from Seventeenth 10 Mount Pleasant
street, with a width Of eighty feat and
to extend Seventeenth street from Ken
Won to Irving street, with a width Of
ninety feet.
Authorizing the extension Of Oak street
northwest to Fourteenth street northwest.
with a width OF fifty feet.
Authorizing the extension of Jefferson
street northwest, in Brightwood Park TO
the proposed east line Of Fifth street
west. ninety feet wide; and the extension
Of Fifth street northwest TO the proposed
north line Of jefferson street, ninety feet
wide.
Authorizing the widening Of Twentieth
street northwest and condemning a part
Of "Rousemount Park" a part of Richard
f. Pairo's subdivision.
In approving the Senate bill providing
for the extension of the pensioning of
the Metropolitan police department en-
ployes. the committee approved an
amendment that Chief Belt, when he re-
tires shall get not less than halt his
present pay. This will mean about 500
a year more than under the regular svs-
tenn. The amendment was added in ap-
probation of the long services Of the
chief.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-24

There are more cases Of kidney rou-
bic here now than ever before. while re-
cent reports show that more people sue
.cumb each year TO some form of kidney
disease than any other cause
When there is sickness. examine the
urine Rheumatism is only a symptom
Of kidney trouble It is nothing more
or less than excessive uric acid in the
blood, which the sluggish, inactive kid
neys have failed 70 sift out, leaving it
to decompose and settle about the Joints
and muscles, causing intense suffering:
frequently resulting in deformity, often
reaching the heart, when death ensues-
Pains across the back. frequent. pain
ful, and suppressed urinauou, and other
symptoms Of weak bladder are not the
only signs Of kidney trouble, many cases
Of stomach disease, headache, pain in the
heart, inactive liver, &c, are but symp-
toms; the cause Of which can be traced
TO feeble, clOgged kidneys.
A simple test Of the urine is TO void a
small quantity in a bottle or glass and let
il stand over night; next morning, If there
is a reddish brick-dust sediment, or white,
heecy substance present, either consult
some reputable physician or take a good
vegetable treatment. The following pre-
scription is recommended highly in these
cases. and the sufferer should mix il at
home: Compound Kargon. one ounce;
Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-half ounce;
Compound Syrup -Sarsaparilla, three
ounces. Shake well and use in teaspoon
full doses after each meal and at bed
time
Where any Of the symptoms enumer-
ated above are present. good results ars
sure 20 follow Immediately the use OF
this simple prescription
This is published for the Kargon Ex-
tracing Co. Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-24
ASKS FUNDS TO ENTERTAIN,
Taft Recommends $4,000 for Care
of Foreign Visitors.

Secretary Taft yesterday sent 10 the
House a letter recommending an appro-
priation Of $5,c1o to entertain foreign visf.
tors at army posts
The letter points ont that there is no
money for such purpose and that when
foreign military or naval attaches or Off
cials visit posts, the cost of entertain-
ment must come out Of the pockets Of ths
commanding officers. The Secretary
points ont that such visitors are guests
Of the natisn.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-24

more energy. He states that he believes
Mr.. McCOnnelIs work is thoroughIy
scientific; that it appeals to his reason in
every way: also that its laws explain tba
underlying basis Of mental and spiritual
healing, as we'll as the psychic mysteries
ana that every one. whether sick or we'll
should know these laws Of vital force.
In previous announcement Mrs, Flor
Ida Rodes, OF this city, was quoted in A
way that might have meant more tban
she intended TO say. It was not meant
that it solved the problems Of mental
cure to her satisfaction, nor that fl in
Guided all fundamental principles, as Mr..
Mcdonnell does not claim that himself
Explanatory lectures Friday and Satur-
day at p. m A class begins to-day at
10 a. m Regular class hours II q. M
and 4;40 p. m. Can be taught BY mail.
1ll6 F street northwest. city. Phone 6Sl9.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-24
RECALLS BRADDOCKS MARCH.
Acheson's Resolution Provides for
Marking of Trail.

Mr. Acheson, Of Pennsylvania, yester-
day introduced in the House d resolu-
ton providing for the marking of the
route taken by Braddock's Inflated army.
The resolution provides the Committee on
Library be authorized to ascertain the
line Of march taken by the army from
Cumberland. toward Fort Duquesne, now
Pittsburg,
After this has been done. he requests
the use Of markers to permanently identi-
fy the trail. The monuments should be
set wherever the line of march crosses
large thoroushfares, railroads, rivers. and
trolley lines
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-24
GROUND FOR JACKSON SCHOOL
Bill offered Provides for Purchase
Of Adjoining Tract.

Senator McCreary, of Kentucky. yester-
day offered in the Senate a bill proposing
to purchase tract of land lying imme-
diately west Of the Jackson School. on
Georgetown Heights, for the use of the
school.
The tract which it is proposed to pur-
chase contains approximately &, 1000 square
feet, and the bill limits the cost of its
requirement TO 81, 600.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-24
WILL INVITE CORTELYOU.
House Banking Committee Wants
Views on Legislation.

The House Committee on Banking and
Currency yesterday voted 10 extend an in
vitation to Secretary Cortelyou, United
States Treasurer Treat, and Comptroller
Of the Currency Ridgely, as well as the
currency commission of the American
Bankers Association, TO appear before
the committee and eXpound their views
on money matters
The committee does not propose restrict
ing those who may desire TO be heard to
arguments for OF against the Fowler bill.
or any other measure, but will be pleased
TO listen to any expression Of opinion
on the subject OF currency legislation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-24
WILL USE DISTRICT ROOM.
subcommittee to Hold Hearings on
School Question There.

The reelection Of Senator Wetmore, Of
Rhode Island, has made necessary a
minor change in the plans for the meet
ings Of the subcommittee. named by Sen
.ator GalIinger, to investigate the school
question
The subcommittee had planned to hold
its hearings In the room Of the Committee
on Library, Of which Senator WetmoTe
had long been chairman, but the return
of the Rhode Island Senator will make
this room unavailable for the hearings.
and IL is now planned to hold them in
the District Committees room. Senator
GalInger having Informed Senator Bur
kett. chairman Of the subcommittee. that
the committee room will be placed at
his disposal for the purpose.
While the growth Of sentiment in the
Senate in favor Of Senator Delivers
bill for the reorganization Of the school
system OF the District may make an eX-
tended investigation OF the school problem
unnecessary, Senator Burkett has not
changed the plan he announced on We'd
nesday, Of holding a hearing early next
week for the purpose of taking up the
Dolliver BILL this being the first step
In the consideration OF the school problem.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-24
VITAL FORM INCREASES
WORKING CAPACITY
States Mr. W. j. MoOmaw of 325 College Street Northeast City,
Thinks the Mcconnell Researches in Vital Increase
viii Spread Over the World.

The work Of our Washington Scientist
Mr.. Andrew Mcconnell, is making hosts
of enthusiastic friends. Many thinking
people. after proving the principles true,
are convinced that it means a new era;
that with a scientific knowledge OF the
laws Of vital force any invalid or old per-
son may cure himself: that it means the
conquering Of chronic disease and the
lengthening of life.
Mr.. W. J. Moomaw has a splendidly
trained mind that weighs things without
bias After studying the science of vital
Increase, he states that. while well be
fore. he has greatly increased his work
ing capacity. BY producing more vital
energy he works longer hours with ease,
working from a. m. through office hours
and till near midnight. He finds he does
not need as much sleep since he produces
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-24
EXCURSIONS.

one Of the most popular side trims with
visitors 10 Washington is the sail down the Potomac
and Chesapeake via the Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Companys boats. n Old Point and Nor.
fok. The trip in Itself Is historically interesting
and otherwise onl0yshlo Adjacent 90 Old Point
are hundreds q places Of interest 10 every ors
notably Yorktown, Hampton, Jamestown. Fcrt
Monroe. and the size Of tho great exposition. which
is not set dcnudcd. Norfolk and Washington HAS
sail every day in the year al $50 r. m. stoppinz AZ
Old / ONT going and returning
Convenience Of train and steamer connections az
Norfolk makes this line popular one with tourists
gong South via Washington. Ticket ofcs. are %.
Gated ar Seventh street wharf and AZ -6j Forr.
teenth street, first floor Of the Colorado Building.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-24
MAY REPORT TANNER BILL.
subcommittee Expected 10 submit
Its Decision To-day.

The bill prepared by Register Of Wills
Tanner and introduced in the Senate by
Senator Gallinger may be reported to tina
District Committee to-day.
The subcommittee 10 which was fntrus--
ed the task Of reaching d decision on the
bill has put in a busy week The bin
proposes TO reorganize the Zee system in
the Probate Court. II has the indorse~
ment Of Justice Gould as well as thar NJ
Mr. Tanner.
Senator Gallinger Will naE3e IFS S+anf-
ing subcommittee for the session TODAY.
and the several bills and questions Of i'm
poTtance 10 the District which are perd-
ing before the committee will be referred
10 the subcommittee Tor consideration
and report
one or the subcommittee viii have
jurisdiction over street railways. and -
this body viii be referred the Rurzett
Oil proposing 70 authorize the Capftal
Traction Company 70 construct the cross
town line so earnestly desired BIZ 10
residents of the northeast section. The
committee is understood TO favor the hin.
and an early and favorable report upon
IL is looked for
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-24
CUBAN ISLE EXPENSIVE.
Secretary Taft Sends Statement of
Cost to Congress.

In response to an inquiry from Chair
man Tawney, Secretary Taft has sent
to the House Committee on Appropria-
tons statement of the total cost to
the United States Of it's military occupa-
ton Of Cuba, showing the sum already
expended 70 be 81, 453,3S4
This expenditure is made up Of items
IN the several departments of the army.
Secretary Taft states in his letter that
no part of this sum has been reimbursed
10 the United States.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-24

more liberal allowance of public fund:
/ the National Bank of Commerce could
/ have been saved from failure.
Burrows Has Figures, Too.
/ Senator Burrows, Of Michigan, inter
rupted with a statement compiled from
official reports.
The Senator will find upon eXamina-
/ ton, he said. that this distribution has
/ been made upon an equitable basis. New
England was entitled to lOI-2 per cent
and she received D Il per cent: the East
ern States were entitled to A II per cent
and they received 80 per cent; New
England and the Eastern States together
were entitled 70 s. per cent, and received
| 90 l. per cent; the Southern States as a
whole were entitled to l. 1-3 per cent, and
have received 70 per cent; the Middle
West was entitled TO 221-2 per cent, and
has received 20; the Western States
were entitled 10 per cent, and have re-
ceived 4. and the Pacific Coast States
were entitled 10 az per cent, and have
received g H.
Mr. Burrows expressed the belief that
upon such a showing the distribution OF
funds had been just and equitable.
Teller Defends CorteIyou.
senator i'''s'' vi O'I'' "0o' Spohe
o'l."S' ""' WIN 3. T'l ea'Il,Sll'e-7S' nc
sa'u ''-e 'Io"Dic III li,e i''eu H'd'eS was
ii tue system not i'll li'e administrative
work. lie beleVed lhaI Secretary Cortel-
you had made the only safe and wise
distribution possible. THE trouble was
i'm spots" said he. There were some
narts of the ro,,rtr,. which di5 NOT pasd
lsr,s5,s N VI mo-. a.. storr, ,....
-
'e'' MANY o' '"e 'a's trust com ld'll's
were on Inc verge OF nature. The banks
in New York raised lot Of money TO aid
them. The people of the West and South
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-24
WOULD INVESTIGATE MINES.
Senate Committee Favors Senatoy
Scott's Resolution,

Senator Scotts joint resolution prapas-
ing TO create joint commission 10 in-
Sestigate recent disasters in coal mines
IN the States of West Virginia. PennsyI-
vania, Alabama, and other States. was
yesterday favOrably reported 10 the Sen.
ate by Senator Dick chairman of ths
Committee on Mines and Mining.
The commission. if the resolution Is
passed by both Houses, viii consist Of
three Senators and three Representatives.
II viii have authority 10 visit the mining
districts which are 10 be the subject OF
investigation, to send for witnesses. and
take sworn testimony.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-24
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.


The major portion Of the session was taken up
by an address by Senator Stone Of Missouri on
the alleged inequality In the distribution OF gov
eminent funds among the national banks Of the
country.
Senator Mctreary Of Kentucky. offered a bill
proposing to purchase a plot Of ground adjoining
me Jackson School, on Georgetown Heights, for
the Use Of the school.
Senator la Toilette introduced r bill proposing
70 place Telegraph companies under the control
Of the Interstate Commerce Commission and 20
regulate the tolls on interstate kilograms as well
as prohibit the acceptance by government en-
ployes o. telegraph franks.
The Senate, at 405 p. ~. went into executive
session. after deyoting about an hour to the con
sidcTstion Of the penal code bill. and at Ills adj
joTued, 10 meet again at noon on Monday next.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-24
SPEAK for gen. Howard.

Before the Senate Committee on Mill
tsry Affairs yesterday Senators Proctor
and Hale urged the passage of the bill
placing Gen. o. o. Howard on the retired
list Of the army as a lieutenant general
The consideration Of the bill was not con
Cluded.