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The Washington times., 1908-01-21
IMPROVE WATERWAYS
FOR PUBL C COED
Thomas Il. Ship
Government Representative
Makes Address to Meet of
Indiana Experts.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. January IL
Representing the United States inland
Waterways Commission, Thomas r.
Shipp this afternoon outlined, H. a
notable address before the Indiana
Rivers and Harbors Congress here. the
commissions plan for systematic water
way Improvement. He deplored the old
haphazaId methods Of appropriating for
single Improvement schemes without
any regard to the general utility of the
investment.
Since Albert Gallatln. in 1893, re-
ported upon the desirability OF river and
harbOr Improvement. as Secretary OF
the Treasury said he we have ex-
pended more than S5O0.OOO.0O0 in water
ways imp ovements, vet today the COM
merce OF the Great Lakes remains prac-
uCany unconnected with either the
ocean or the great Mississippi valley.
The Keynote Of this whole movement
is waterways Improvement for the good
OF the whole countryside good OF the
country today and the good OF the
country tomorrow. Nothing less, nothing
more.
For our own selfish selves. and for
the welfare OF those who are 10 come
after US. this new idea Of waterways
Improvement i the greatest internal
work TO which we. as a nation, have
ever turned our hands. For we are be.
ginning to see that in our river appro-
priati0ns we have been influenced too
/ greatly by sections. by regions, by Con-
/ gressicnal districts. while we have ne
elected the good Of the nation at large
But now Va are getting a bigger and
broader view. We are beginning TO real
J lie that we much look at the improve
ment OF our rivers not as separate sec
lions, or districts, or even States, but as
/ a nation. And we are beginning to real
iZe though not as fully as we should
or as fully as soon We shall that the
/ Improvement Of our rivers and the saw
ing OF our forests and all our natural
wealth cannot -be separated. and that
! together they constitute a question that
/ concerns the very life OF the nation IL
self"
The Washington times., 1908-01-21
4,8OO,OOO YARDS LEFT
FOR DIGGERS ON CANAL

The United States still has before 1t
many strenuous months o. canal dig
ging before II Will have attained the
record for excavation reached by the
French before they gave up the plan,
according TO the Canal Record.
The total amount of excavation under
the American control up 10 January /
IS z.7J5.29l yards. The total amount eX-
cavated by the French was 81. 54S 90
yards When the work was taken over
from the French in May, 1904. there
were 10 be removed from the canal
prism 81 coo yards. There is, there
fore. left in the Culebra division to be
eXcavated A, 500. 90 yards. which will be
removed in less than u "a years accord
ing 70 the present records.
Most Of the American excavation,
however, was done in TWO years, as
may Ns seen from the records OF the
Cuiebra division, where OF the total Of
Is .00J. COO yards nearly 100000 were
taken out In 1906 and 1907.
Dispatches 20 the state Department
today announce the departure OF Senior
Arrange. minister Of Panama. from
Panama for Washington.
The Washington times., 1908-01-21

II is a common occurrence 20 find
households where the attendance Of the
family doctor Is seldom required, the
ordinary ailmentS, being well provided
against by simple homemade remedies.
Prompt treatment viii often prevent
trifilng iniiJp-zitiOn from developing
into a mCro O. less serious disorder.
This is esly>R0lly true OF coughs and
colds. ana - tnCiDient lung trouble.
Last year a number or articles ap-
peared IN this pape- quoting a simple
formula that, It was claimed, would
cure any cough not too far advanced
and break up a cold in - hours. in
many homes this article was carefully
preserved for future use
The ingredients for the mixture are
inexpensive and can be obtained readily
at any good drug store Get half
ounce Of Virgin Oil OF Pine. two ounces
Of Elycerine and a half-pint OF good
whisky. Mix thoroughly and take q
teaspoonfuI every four hours. Five
ounces Of tincture or Cinchona com
The Washington times., 1908-01-21
BANCROFT COUNCIL
HOST AT BANQUET
National Union Men Install
Officers for Ensuing
Year.

The election Of officers and a banquet
were the features last night OF the
meeting of the Bancroft Council, 465.
National Union, held at 81 Ninth street
northwest. Another interesting incident
Of the evening was the initiation of can
didates by the degree team Of the Ma
tional Union Club, composed OF Aessrs.
Ferguson, Newman, Kemper, BurdIne,
Lear, and Keyser.
The officers elected were installed for
the year as follows:
President. G. G. School: vice presi-
dent, +. ". Gardner; speaker. w T..
Hearst; secretary, il. Il. Martin; fuan-
cial secretary, z. /. Rankin; treasurer,
d. Weaver; ex-presidenL Harry c.
Knapp; chaplain. T. c. Campbell;
usher, +. l. Price; sergeant-at-arnas
+. O. Patterson; doorke-per, 3 >. Mg9s
dock; trustees. l. +. Randolph. II q.
Keys. and F. &. Campbell delegate "a
the cabinet, NJ. il. Keys delegate 70 ths
Immediate Relief Association, v. T..
Hearst
During the banquet speeches were
made by Mr. Biddis. Mr.. Ferguson AS
sistant District Attorney Turner. Ar.
Green, Mr.. Nachman, Mr. Keys, and
Mr. Campbell
Invitations were issued during the
banquet 20 q euchre which win be given
by the National Union Club February
IS, at Masonic Temple.
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Carefully Preserved It
For Future Reference.

pound can be used instead Of whisSy
with the same effect.
To avoid substitution Of srme inferior
pine product for the Virgin Oil Of Pine
It is better 10 purchase the ingredients
separately and mix them "a, home. VIZ
gin Oil Of Pine is put UP for dispensing.
only in half-ounce walls, each securely
sealed in round wooden case with an
engraved wrapper showing plainly the
name, Virgin Oil of Pine compound
pure, guaranteed under the Food and
Drugs Act Of June 80. 1876, Serial No.
Al. prepared only by Leach Chemical
Co, Cincinnati. O. The oils sold u
bulk. and cheap limitations put out 10
resemble Virgin oil OF Pine IN name
and style Of package. are ineffective for
the reason that they are largely COM
posed Of a distillation from pine needles,
or leaves, instead OF the pine tree
proper. Pine needle oil Is not intended
for internal use ana when taken in
ternally causes nausea Its use Is main
" confined TO the manufacture Of SOAP
and similar purposes
The Washington times., 1908-01-21
.HARRIES NOT TO SPEAK
ON PUBLIC UTILITIES

Contrary to expectations. Gen. George
II. Harries viii not participate in the
discussion OF public service corporations
OF the District which the civic Center
has arranged Tor this evening. The dis
cussion viii DO held IN the spacious hall
OF the George Washington University,
1920 II street northwest.
General HarrIes' inability TO attend
the meeting is due 20 unexpected in
crease in the street railway business
with which he is identified. The rest of
the program viii be followed out as
originally planned by Messrs. Siddons,
Newc0mb. and Welllvef. The provisions
or important bills now pending before
Congress viii be sunni arized BY c. A
Weber.
The Washington times., 1908-01-21

The washington Police Department
was severely criticised on the floor OF
the Central Labor Union last night for
the reception given to J. Arthur Kemp,
former property clerk Of the depart
meut, on his arrival in this city in the
custody OF the officers.
The delegates who spoke on the sub
ject held the department primarily re-
sponsibIs for what was termed an IN
urecedented demonstration in honor Of
a fugitive from justice that possessed
many Of the theatrical effects Of the
story Of the prodigal son and the fatted
calf, without any Of the eXtenuating
circumstances.
Speeches emphasizing the necessity
for n cross-town street car service were
made, Delegate Adams, OF the Ma
chinists. declaring that the labor peo-
ple were interested more in the propo-
sion Of a cToss-town service than that
of building tracks to the Union station
He said the employees Of the navy yard
living in the northeast section Of the
city were now compelled TO pay two
fares TO reach their places or employ
ment.
Urge Street Car Improvement.
Delegate De Nedrey. Of the printers,
said the labor people we're vitality in
The Washington times., 1908-01-21
.HARTIGAN FUNERAL
TOMORROW MORNING

The funeral q Detective Sergeant
Thomas p. Hartigan. who died yester-
day at his residence, los North Capitol
street, will be held at . O'Clock tom5r-
row morning. Services will be conduct
ed at the house first and later at ST.
Aloysius' Church, North Capitol and I
streets.
The active oallbearers viii be Detec-
tive Evans. OF washington, and Detec-
tive O'DonneII OF Baltimore; Policemen
Edward Kelly and J. #. NewIlirk. and
one member from the Traternal Order
OF Eagles and the Elks. v ashingtcu
Lodge. No. 10. p. ?. o. F., end Wash
ingtOu Apric. no. =. r. .. =. Will at
tend the funeral in q body.
Interment VIII be made IN Mt. Oiivet
Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1908-01-21
CHAMPION DRILL TEAM
OF |. 7. 0. N. COMING

The Lady Guards of Richmond Hive
No. 3, L. T, o. NJ, who won prize of
500 at the jamestown Exposition in
September for drilling. will arrive in
Washington tomorrow afternoon, A
friendly competitive drill with the
guards of the Washington National
Hive viii be held in National Rifles
ArmOTy tomorrow evening at s o clock.
Dancing will follow the drill, and con-
tinue until midnight or Whereabouts.
Admission will be by printed invitation
only.
The Lady Guards will be entertained
in Washington three days. The party
consists of the captain. Mrs Mary T.
Robinson; the two drill masters. Mai
C. G.. BOssieuX and Lieut.. William
underwater, and tWeuty-fOur members
of the command
The Washington times., 1908-01-21
LADY MACCABEES OF WORLD
TO INSTkLLITS OFFICERS

double event OF interest to the
Ladies OF the Maccabees Of the World
Will take place tomorrow IN National
Rifles ArInory. Ofncers will be publicly
installed at o'clock in the afternoon
and at S O'Clock IN the evening there
will be a competitive drin between the
Richmond and National teams.
The Washington times., 1908-01-21

not be completed before tomorrow
morning In that event the election Of
officers viii not take place until that
time. In the afternoon the delegates
viii visit President ROsevOelt, who has
promised TO make an address on topics
Of interest TO the national board
In the evening a banquet viii be held
at the New Willard Among the speak
ers and guests will De Vice President
Fairbanks. Attorney General Bonaparte.
postma ster General Never Secretary
Straus, Joseph Cannon. Speaker Of the
House. the Italian Ambassador, Sena-
tors du POut OF Delaware. Richardson
OF Delaware, and Newlands Of Nevada.
The Washington times., 1908-01-21

brick-dust or sediment in the urine,
headache, back ache, lame back, dizzi-
ness. poor digestion. slteplessuess, ner-
VOuSness, heart disturbance due TO bad
kidney trouble. skin eruptiOns from bad
blood, neuralgia, rheumatism. lumbagC,
Floating, irritabidty, WORKOUT feeling.
laCr Of ambition, may be loss of flesh,
sallow compleXiol or f5rights disease
may be stea ing lpCn you, which is the
worst form of kidney trouble.
SWamp.R30t is Pleasant to Take.
If you are already Convinced that
Swamp Root is what ven need. you can
purchase the regular fifty-cent and one
dollar sizs bottles at all drug stores.
Don't make any mistake. but remember
ths name DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root,
and the address, Binghanton, n. Y,
which you viii find on every bottle.
The Washington times., 1908-01-21
Early Adjournment Taken.

The great volume Of resolutions pre-
scented made It impossible for the con-
ventiOn 10 get to work, and an early
adjournment was taken in order that
the various committees might take all
matters under consideration and submit
reports to the convention. 1t was ex-
pected that this committee work would
The Washington times., 1908-01-21
SENATOR TILLMAN
AFTER BONAPARTE
WITH HIS BIG FORK
Questions Authority of
Attorney General to
Suspend Rate Law.

Senator TIlIman is going after Attor-
ney General Bonaparte with mis- famous
p!tchfork. The cause is the latters an
nouncement that he will suspend the
operation of that portion of the railroad
rate law which requires railroads to
cease carrying coal. or other minerals.
produced from mines which they own
after May l OF this year Responding
10 the appeals of some of the roads
which will be affected, the Attorney
General has declared his willingness to
enter into a friendly suit to test the
cOnsututionality of the law, and has
promised that iE the meantime he win
net prosecute any Of them for failure
u obey the law
Questions Authority
II propose to introduce a resolution
II inquire into the rights OF the At
tOrney General or any other officer Of
the Government 10 suspend tire opera
ton Of the direct demands of a law
passed by Congress, said Tillman to
day. My resolution win inquire in5o
the authority 0y which the Attorney
General has entered into any such
agreement with the coal roads and IN
connection w.Ch It I shall ask the oppOr-
lunlty TO submit few pertinent re-
marks.
Il take a particular interest in that
special section of the rate BILL, he con-
ftnusd. because II was inserted upon
my own Idea / consider 10 one o. the
strongest features of the whole measure.
II was framed to meet what mad be-
come a crying evil. namely. the inability
or independent coal operators to secure
cars for the shipment of their product,
because all the cars were already en-
gagged In carrying the coal mined at the
colAefles belonging 10 the roads.
40 Effort to Meet Law.
Now the railroads have had a full
year to prepare 20 meet the new con
ditions which will confront them on
May /, and 1 don't see that they have
made any effort to meet the law. Only
within the last few weeks they have
seemed to awaken 10 the necessity of
doing something.
In my opinion. the attitude Of the At
torney General is absurd, ridiculous and
lnde1enslble We are. however. living
so much under the exercise of executive
authority that IL may be the Attorney
General has some excuse TO offer- /
want TO now what II Is and where he
g6Is his authority for his agreement
with the coal barOns
Unfortunately I am obliged 10 90
home today 70 attend a session Of a
college. OF which I am a trustee.
shall be back later in the week. and If
some one else has not already taken
steps 10 ascertain the facts, / shall in
tr1duce my resolution as soon as re-
turn"
II is evident that TiIlman will have
some solid support In pressing his in
QulTy- When he referred 70 the matter
casually on the floor of the Senate yes
teTdav. Senator GallinCer CRep. y. h
expressed the opinion that the action
OF the Attorney General was 'Incred-
ible.'
The Washington times., 1908-01-21
eleventh STREET HOME
BOUGHT BY MRS. CLARK

Mrs Maud Clark has purchased from
Harry WardmRn and Harry 3. Wilson
the residence at 35Z Eleventh street.
Columbia Heights. The transaction was
made through Moore & Hill.
The Washington times., 1908-01-21
Prevalency of kidney Disease.

PrevaIeney Of Kidney Disease.
Most people do not re2iize the alarm
ing increase and remarkable prevalency
of kidney disease. While kidney dis
orders are the most common diseases
that prevail, they are almost the last
recognized by patient or physicians.
who content themselves with dcctOring
the effects. while the original disease
undermines the system.
The mild and immediate effect Of
SWamp-ROOt, the great kidney liver
and bladder remedy, is soon realized.
It stands the highest for its renarka BILE
cures in the most distressing cases.
Symptoms of Kidney Trouble.
SWamp-Root is not recommended for
everything but If you are obliged to
pass your water frequently night and
day, smarting or irritation in passing,
The Washington times., 1908-01-21
GAN LETTERs Oh EsTATE.

Letters testamentary were granted by
Justice Gould today in the Probate
Court tc Mary F. Rover ard the Ameri-
can Security and Trust Company, on
the estate of the late Thomas A Rover.
The bond required TO be given by the
executors was fixed by the court at
$4,000. TIE estate Is valued at about
900 GO.
The Washington times., 1908-01-21
If You Need a Medicine You Should Have the Best.

If a on Should Have the Best
purity excellence
a @
absolutely mail The
generous oner IN me washington Day
The Washington times., 1908-01-21
Labor CenSureS Police
For Reception TO Kemp
Many Delegates Make Addresses Urging I'M
proVement in the Street Car Service
of the District

terested Il the Union Station tracksge
propositiois because they were not able
10 hire hacks to get there.
A Proposition to advocate the passage
Of legislation< to secure the improy:
ments in the sstret car service desired
by the labor IAople was referred TO the
Legislative C6Ahmittee for action.
Representative NJ. r. Smith Of Mis-
sour, whose attitude toward organized
labo~ was misrepresented. 1t was
charged. in one Of the local papers. fol-
lowing the last meeting Of the Central
Laoor Union, in connection with a GER
tain amendment Mr.. Smith had sought
20 have incorporated IN the new penal
code. was given clean bill OF health.
The secretary was directed TO notify
Mr.. Smith that organized labor recog-
niZed and appreciated his friendly at
titude.
Following a lengthy discussion and a
severe aFTaignTrent Of the Government
Printing Office and Public Printer Still
ings by a number OF the delegates in
which the Pubic Printer was charged
with violating the eight-hour law; VIC
lating Section 1874, of the Revised sta
tutes in dischaTging competent Union
soldiers and widows. and OF awarding
contracts for supplies and material
without competitive bidding, resolutions
erlbodyinR these points were unant-
mOusly adopted.
Sullings Resolutions.
The officers Of the union were in
strUcted 10 present the resolutions IN
person to President Roosevelt. together
with al the evidence that is in hand
bearing on these complaints. 1t was
also ordered that copies Of the resolu-
tions be sent 10 the Speaker OF the
House, and the President Of the Senate,
and 10 the ChaiTmen OF the House and
Senate Printing Committees, and to the
chairmen % the Appropriations Com
mittess.
The Washington times., 1908-01-21

Weak and unhealthy kidneys responsible for more
sickness and suffering than any other disease therefore,
when through neglect other causes kidney trouble per-
mitted to continue serious results to follow.
Your other organs may need attention-but your kid
most because they do most and should have attention
first.
If you sick 'feel badly, begin taking Dr. Kill
Swamp Root the great kidney liver and bladder
because your kidneys begin get better they
will help all the other organs to health.
The Washington times., 1908-01-21

lost the trip and 500 which he paid for
the ticket.
Son Marries.
About two months ago the elder Mari
no concludedit was time for his son Steve
TO be married. At Clayton. the old fair
grounds Of St. Louis. Marines band met
John NitChelIs band. Steve Marino-was
much smitJeu with Mary Mitchell
daTk-eyed maiden of fifteen. with brown
cheeks, well oiled and plated hair.
many gold and silver ornaments and an
ability to tell fortunes.
The boy and girl were married at
Clayton only few days after their
first meeting 1t IS said the girls father
consented TO the wedding, and also
summoned a platoon ot police to the
ceremony TO prevent -blOOdshed during
tze festivities.
After the wedding Mitchell ana MuanO
MaTino went West with their horses
and wagons. while YOnCovitCh. his wife
four children, Steve and his wife. and
the older man returned to Alexandria
There YOnCcvitCh took out a license
To- the pretty ffueeu-yeaT-old bride to
tell fortunes. Her husband started to
school yesterday, but was taken away
In order TO be locked up. YOnCOVitch Is
said TO have made much money trading
IN horses ana wagons one of his mOsC
violent kicks yesterday was the FACT
that his valuable horses would not be
red while ne was t1Carccrated.
Joseph Marines Trouble.
The gypsy leader was greatly in
censed over the arrest Of his wife and
children and declared the trouble was
Joseph Marines and not his Common
wealth Attorney Brent was retained by
the gypsies to look out Tor their inter
cts When told that ali the gypsies could
gain their liberty if he put up $500 Y on
covitch scoWled hercely and replied.
I've got the money, but I won't nut
fl up This IS not my business"
IN reply to Chief Goods dispatch ask
ing for further details or the case. Chief
Richmond Of Council Bluff replied:
''Will parties return without reQuisI-
tiOn?' NOnCOvitch said ne would not
Joseph MarinO is believed by the police
10 have married the girl to his son
without her fathers consent.
The Washington times., 1908-01-21
GYPSIES ARE BURDEN
AT POLICE STATION,
ASSERT AUTHORITIES
Son Marries.
Continued from First Page)

Seattle ticket expired and the gypsy
lost the trip and 500 which he paid for
rna IfrL-ar
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-01-11
Exposition viii Not Reopen.

Norfolk. Va. January 7-Reoeiv-
ers A. II. Martin and ". NJ. Ged-
6es. OF the jamestown Exposition.
who are a. Washington. in confer
cree Rith Federal officials in refer
ence 70 the re opening ofthe James
Gown Exposition. are expected II
Norfolk tomorrow. L IS believed
,hst al i6ea Of reopening the show
mas beer abandoned. and that the
government exhibits VIII te re-
moved promptly after the 18th. Il
IS also announced that the State
commissioners VIII meet II Wash
.-gtoa on the 18th 70 tske up with
officials and possibly with oongres-
s.o-s, committees the proposition
TIA, re United States purchase the
Exposition Grounds for large IA
va station. training school and Goa
reserve station.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-01-11
Oaktree Notes.

Oaks.ee. Va. Jan. S--Miss Mary
:. Schenck returned TO Richmond
last Monday to take up her stueies
at Women's College. after spending
the holidays with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. w. L. Schenck.
MIR. and Mrs. David Mephsm and
family spent New Years day with
Mr. Ross. at his home near VA
Harrisburg.
Mrs. Chas. II. Powers spent the
holidays with her parents in Rich
mon6.
Miss Peyton Harrison returned TO
MsEru6cr 10 resume her duties after
spending her vacation at her old
home in Goochland county.
Miss Rebie Evan was the charm
Ing hostess a. a party at her home
last Thursday evening. The even
Ing was pleasantly spent with music
and games. Delicious refTeshment.
were served. The guests left at {
late hour after declaring the evenins
one OF the most pleasant sPen
during the holidays.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-01-11

DEALING VITA THE CRIMINAL
Grave Problem That Hss Ever Been
Bsfsns Society.

Il q novel idea that any man over
20 years OF age who commits a crime
may be set down. as a rule. 20 be NOR
ally bad. with no hopes OF improve
ment Morality. according 10 DR..
Belneld. Who advances the theory.
e the arrest OF the instincts by the
intellect. says the Chicago Journal
A child Is a savage II he continues
10 improve slowly Re has = chance
10 OUTFLOW his tendencies before he
Is 80 II he does not 10 so. then be
IS hopeless. and Dr.. Belheld thinks
lie should either Be imprisoned for
life or else put out OF the world alto
gether.
Civilization growing more and more
averse 20 capital punishment. vii
never consent 20 the cemetery outlet
thus suggested. Bat permanent seq
-eeation IL a penal colony would Be
equally effective. We 90 not 90 SO
ar as Dr. Belneld as 10 believe that
man over 80 who commits q crime
4 Is therefore necessarily a moral idiot
one experience OF punishment hai
been enough for many men past thA
age
Put when a man IS undeterred b.
punishment and goes on commitun'
one crime after another. then "
think society owes II 10 itself 10 TAX
stern measures Such a man shoul
be adjudged a habitual and irT'
cIaiuable criminal and removed froI
society. But. on the other hand. hoi
est men should not be burdened Wit
The cost OF supporting him. he Shout
b forced 70 earn his own living