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The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
PATENT COMMITTEES WAIT.
VIII Take No Action Until Supreme
Court Hands Down Decision.

That there will be no action on either
the House or Senate bills regarding copy
rights is the general belief in the com
mittees on both sides of the Capitol
Musical composers have made a strenuous
fight to be protected against the repro
duction of music by mechanical means.
such as Photographs. and have insisted
before the committees that It is unjust
to permit such reproductions without the
payment of royalties.
There is now pending before the Su-
preme Court a case. White. Small & Co.
VS. The Apollo Co, relating to this ques-
ton, and until the court has handed down
a decision, there VIII be no further leg
islative action taken.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
Was Circulation Issuedf
OUTLINE SCHOOL PROBE.
Senate subcommittee to Organize
at Meeting This Morning.

The subcommittee appointes last Fri
day by Senator Galllnger, chairman OF
the Senate Committee on the District of
Columbia. TO investigate the condition Of
the public schools OF the District, in ac-
cordance with a resolution adopted by the
Senate before the holiday recess, will
have its first meeting to-day.
Senator Burkett will call the subcom-
mittee TO order in the committee room of
ex-senator Wetmore. Of Rhode Island,
which is being reserved for him in the
expectation that he will be returned 10
the senate II the deadlock in the State
legislature ever should be broken. Inc
inquiry proper will not be begun at the
meeting, but its scope and the features
which the subcommittee will seek 10 de-
velop viii be discussed.
The meeting win begin at 1890. and will
last but half an hour. as both Senator
Burkett the chairman. and Senator Scott,
the prime mover in the investigation.
have other meetings 10 attend at II a. M.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
GRIsT FOR TIILmAN's MILL.
Committee on Five Tribes Gets Tive
Real Hills 90 Consider.

Senator Tillman is happy, for the SEN
ate Committee on the Five Civilized
Tribes has at last some grist 60 grind.
The senior Senator from South Carolina
is chairman Of that committee The Five
Civilized Tribes have not been greatly
to the fore Of late. and time has hung
heavy on the hands Of the committee, al
though by no means upon those Of its
strenuous chairman. But yesterday Sem
ator Gore introduced two bills relating
TO those tribes, and after the Vice Pres
ldent had referred them TO the Commit
tee on Indian Affairs, at Mr.. Tillman' 8
suggestion he changed the reference TO
the other committee And everybody In
the chamber smiled
Now the Committee on the Five Civil
led Tribes VIII hold a meeting, organize,
and coddle those bills to its hearts con-
tent.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
SENATE.

The measures taken 70 relieve the financial
stringency at the close Of last year were again
aired hg the DemOGatS and Senator OulbeFsoo
produced number Of documents to show that
the law bad been violated I'm limiting tho sub
scl1pti0n Of individuals for the bonds
Senator Tllman introduced resolution calling
tcT information as 10 the administration Of na-
uonal banks which have failed since 1903
The Scott bill for the purchase Of 4 site for
the proposed building 10 be occupied by the
departments Of State. Justice, and Commerce
and Labor was passed without division.
-Four nominations Of Ohio pOstmasters, alleged
20 be adherents Of Secretary Taft were rejected in
executive session on motion Of Senators Foraker
and Dick.
The Senate adjourned at 3 p m. TO meet again
at noon to-day.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
TRANsvAALs WAR ON ASIATIC.
Fifty PrOminent Indians and Chinese
Arrested nt Johannesburg,

Johannesburg. Jan 1.-THE government
being determined TO make the TransvaaI
so uncomfortable for Asiatics that those
now in the country will be driven out and
further immigration come TO an end, fifty
prominent Asiatics were arrested here
this morning.
Among the prisoners are the chairmen
Of both the British-Indian and the Chinese
Associations and several officers and COM
mitteemen Of these organizations.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
WAR PRISONERS REQUEST.
Ask 81 a Day for Time They Were
Locked Up.

At a meeting of the House Committee
on Invalid Pensions yesterday morning.
representatives Of the organizations COM
posed OF civil war prisoners were present.
They urged upon the committee the pas
sage OF the Dalzen bill. providing for
the payment Of s. a day for each day
Federal troops spent in prison during the
war. There were a number Of bills bear
ing on this subject introduced in the
House but the DalzelI bill is the one that
has received the sanction of the members
of the organization
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
bridge RiIIs Passed.

By unanimous consent Representative
Crumpacker yesterday had passed two
bills permitting railroads to construct
bridges across the Grand Calumet river.
in Indiana. The bridges viii proyiue
transportation to and from the new town
of Gary, on the lake shore. which is being
erected by the steel trust.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
TILIMAN ASKS INFORMATION.
Wants TO Know About Administra-
tiOn of Defunct Banks.

Senator Tillman presented his resolu-
ton yesterday calling for information
from the Secretary Of the Treasury con-
corning the administration Of the receiver
since 1893, as TO the appointment and com
pensation OF receivers. attorneys, and
special employees
The resolution also inquiries whether
there is a standard 70 test the qualifica-
tons Of applicants for appointment SIS re-
ceivers, national bank examiners. and
special employees. or whether they are ap-
pointed in the discretion Of the ComptrOl-
Ter Of the Currency.
Mr.. Tillman asked that his resolution
lie upon the table. promising TO make
some remarks later
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
FowIer,s Committee Meets.

A meeting Of the House Committee on
Banking and Currency will be held this
morning. The minority appointed to draft
a bill, including Glass, of Virginia, and
Gillespie, Of Texas. do not expect TO be
able to have it presented, so il is said. II
is understood that they will content them
selves with offering amendments when
It comes before the House.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
So Immunitr for Rnef.

San Francisco. Jan. I47-Judge Baldwin
ment giving immunity to Ruef He con-
sidered that under no circumstances
would he grant Ruef his liberty. Ruef
has been confident, since the appellate
court decision in the Schmit case. that
Langdon would give him immunity for
his evidence.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
Guarantee for National Banks.

A bill was introduced in the Senate yes
terday by Mr.. Curtis, Of Kansas, author
izing the Comptroller OF the Currency to
issue permits TO national banking asso-
Citations to take advantage of the guar
antee bank deposit laws in certain States.
whenever the stockholders, by a majority
vote. shall decide to avail themselves OF
the permit
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15

Senator Platt. of New York. yesterday
introduced a bill proposing to give to
employees in the Government Printing Of
fee the same leave of absence during the
year, exclusive of Sundays and holidays.
as is enjoyed by the employees Of execu-
tive departments
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
HOUSE.

After passing two bridge bills and bill pro
Yding SOL 900 year rent for the forest bureau,
the House yesterday resolved into the Committee
Of the Whole for the further consideration Of tha
penal code bill.
Several sections were passed and the session
lasted until 5 O'Clock
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
GETS GOOD ASSIGNMENTS.
senator Bryan Placed on Important
Senate Committees.

Senator William James Bryan, of Flor
ida, has been assigned to the following
committees: Naval Affairs. Fisheries.
Pacific Islands and Porto Rico, Patents,
Public Health, and National Quarantine.
and Revision of the Laws
Senator Newlands. of Nevada. was ap-
pointed to the vacancy in the Committee
on Commerce caused by the death Of
Senator Mallory. OF Florida whom Mr.
RrNan smcceaded
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
wants GoIdfeId Renort.

Representative Smith. of Missouri, yes
terday, introduced in the House a reso-
luton providing that the President for
ward to Congress the report of the special
commission sent to investigate GoIdheld
mining troubles
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
Wants Fertilizer Trust Probed.

Representative Lewis, of Georgia, thinks
there is fertilizer trust. Because of
that belief, he introduced in the House
yesterday 6 bill providing for the in
vestigatien Of conditions by the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor which he
would have report to Congress the results
Of the investigation.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
Wants New station "Drv. :.

Representative Hefin, Of Alabama.
thinks Congress should take a hand in
the proposition to establish a barroom In
the New Union Station. To that end. he
yesterday introduced a bill prohibiting
such action
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
TAFT WILL GIVE VIEWS.
Expects to Go Before Appropriations
Committee This Morning.

Committee This Morning.
A meeting of the appropriations COM
mittee will be held this morning, and the
question Of deficiency appropriations VIII
be taken up. Secretary Of War Taft and
Chief Engineer Goethals will attend and
give their views as TO the necessity for
money to continue work on the big ditch.
The committee will continue its sessions
for the remainder OF the week. Chair
man Tawney said yesterday afternoon
that there was much probability Of a bill
being reported some time early next week.
The house committees on military and
naval affairs held sessions yesterday, and
discussed the appropriations for the army
and navy for the year ending June &C,
1909.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
FORAKER HOLDS UP
FOUR POSTMASTERS
Continued from Page One.

masters whose election is believed 10 be
due 20 an agreement on their part TO
work for Tafrs candidacy Il was said
yesterday IN behalf Of the Ohio Senators
/ that in every case discovered involving a
political deal. they will night to reject the
nomination Of persons chosen as a result
Of such deal
Nominations Of eighteen postmasters.
three consuls. and one judge. all in or
from Ohio. have been held up in the Sen
ate by AIT. Foraker.
Senator Foraker did not go 10 Ohio yes
3erday He remained for a meeting to-
da- Of the Committee on Military Affairs.
which is considering the Brownsville case.
s Jut expects TO leave Washington before
the end of the week He plans 70 remain
In Ohio until after the Republican prima-
ries.
Postcard Campaign Continues.
The supposition that when Secretary
Taft returned TO this country he would
put an end to the postal-card campaign
for the Presidency, conducted by his pO-
Ilucal manager, Arthur T. Vorys, was en-
tlrely wrong. The postal-card campaign
goes on merrily. Mr. Taft's candidacy
for the highest Office in the land Is being
advertised extensively. at one cent per
ad-
Mr.. Vorys' latest appeal for support
contains che figures Of a newspaper bal
lot For the Republican Presidential nom
inatiou. with these very black headlines:
Taft the universal first choice Taft is
voters" Taft is the first, second, and
third choice OF eighty per cent Taft is
the first choice OF every State save the
'favOTite son States. and the second
choice Of every -favorite SON State" Ana
I'VE these figures What do they rosar, 9s
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
Mudd Has Pipe-Iinc RiII.

Representative Mudd yesterday intro
duced in the House a bill granting permis-
sion to the Takoma Springs Ice Company
to lay pipe line through the northeast
section of the city. 1t is the same meas
ure introduced in the Senate by Senator
Whyte
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
MedicaI Corps Bm Reintroducea.

Senator Bulkeley. Of Connecticut. yes
terday introduced a bill to increase the
efficiency Of the Medical Corps of the
army. It is the same bill that was before
the Senate at the last session.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
LOCAL MATTERS UP.
House District Committee Plans Two
Meetings for To-day.

At 10 o'clock this morning, an executive
session of the House District Committee.
to discuss the Union Station traekage
bill, will begin, and at o'clock this after
noon there will be public hearing on the
question
At the afternoon session other phases of
.ocal street car legislation will be dis
eussed. These will include a cross-town
line, and other questions as TO fares and
transfers.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15

The House Committee on Library viii
to-day hear more evidence in the case of
the Crittenden oak and other trees I'm the
way of the construction Of the Grant
Memorial in the Botanic Gardens,
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
no PREVEyT THE CRTp

LAXATIVE BROAfO oUININE removes the cause.
There is only one ''BRON0 QUININE" Look FOL
signature Of Z. W. GROVE. &c
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
French Parliament Opened.

sion Of the French Parliament was held
this afternoon with the usual formalities.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-15
SCOTT BILLS PASSED
Senate ApprOvesN NewD Depart
ment Building.
REQUIRES TWO LARGE BLOCKS

Ambitious Plans for Future Con-
structiOn of Federal Buildings
TReitIy Agreed To by Action-Sen-
Rtor Nelson stops Passage of Hey
burn BHI-TiIIman Opposed to Plan
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-09-18
More Personal Mention.

w. L. McGrff, of the Tallahassee
baseball club, is at the Aragon.
Miss Nell Davis, of Tallahassee, is
the attractive guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Davis.
Mr.. Edward Gamble will leave Mon
day for school in Connecticut. Mr.
Gamble is one of the most popular Of
the younger boys and always enjoys his
home visits.
ID. II. Mcleod, D. p. Williams, p. B.
McDougal, Ira Watson, Howell Sheats,
o. NJ. Jacobie, Mark Stone, A. Nc
Dougall, Ralph Granting, w. S. McLin,
r. N Mabry, Jr., and +. G. Moore,
members of the Tallahassee baseball
team, are pleasantly quartered at the
Aragon.
Mrs. r. B. Carpenter, Jr., and Miss
Carpenter, of Tallahassee, are we'll
known arrivals at the Aragon. Mrs.
and Miss Carpenter are here to witness
the ball game between Tallahassee and
Fernandina clubs.
Mr. and Mrs. Earnest McLin will be
pleasant additions to the neighborhood
of Third street, the boulevard and Laura
street, for they will shortly move into
the residence recently purchased from
Mr. c. T. Doty.-Times- Union, Itch.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-09-18
80. b. Cla1 Crawford at 80.

|
Hon. H. G. Crawford returned from
North Carolina Wednesday afternoon
with the body Of his wife, Anna, who
died at Ashville last Monday morning.
! Mrs. Crawford had been great inva-
| lid during many previous months, sut-
fering from tuberculosis, and had gone
to Ashville hoping that the mountain
air would prove beneficial. But about
six weeks ago her husband was tele-
graphed TO her bedside, and there he re-
manned until her death.
Mrs. CrawfOrd's life was that of a
devoted Christian. Her deeds Of char
ity were many, and, 80 far as her
strength allowed, she was always ready
to spend herself for the good Of her fell
bowman. She was prominent not only
in church work, but also as q member
of the Kings Daughters Association
and the Woman's Club, serving as sec
rotary in both bodies until increasing i'll
health forced her to resign all active in
terest.
In her home the gentle strength Of
her character was felt always for good,
and her large family Of sons and daugh-
tiers have had the inestimable blessing
of having been trained by a wise and
loving mother.
The impressive funeral service was
held Wednesday afternoon at o'clock,
at Trinity Methodist church, Of which
Mrs. Crawford had been a consistent
member for eighteen years. In the abb
sence of the regular pastor, Rev. |. S.
Patterson, the service was conducted
by Rev. j. Edgar Wilson, Presiding Eli
der of the Tallahassee District assisted
by Rev. j. E. Woodland, junior pastor
of Trinity.
Gov. N. B. Broward, Hons. w. V.
Knott, W. NJ. Holloway, w. H. Ellis,
B. Z. McLin, A. c. Groom, r. Hudson
Burr, N. A. Bitch and John l.. Morgan,
Judge T. NJ. Shackleford and Justices
r. +. Taylor and j. B. Whitfield acted
as honorary pail bearers. The active
pallbearers were Messr5. A. A. Muir.
phree, w. c. Lewis, G. b. Gwynn, May
Walker, G. w. Saxon, K. j. Evans, l..
A. Perkins and c. a. Finley.
The offices at the Capitol were closed
from noon on Wednesday until today,
and all places Of business were closed
during the hour of the funeral A large
concOurse Of friends assembled at the
church and followed the sad procession
to the cemetery.
The sympathy Of the entire commune
ty goes out to the bereaved husband
and children. OF these last there are
four sons and two daughters. The two
eldest sons, William Bloxham, editor
ard manager of the Evening News, and
John T. G.. rising young lawyer, both
live in Pensacola, while the two young
er, Henry Clay, Jr., and George GWyph,
live here with their father and twJ lis
tiers, Genevieve and Gladys. Mrs. w.
A. Chisholm, of Atlanta, sister of the
deceased, was with Mr.. Crawford at the
time of his wife's death, and accom-
panied him to Tallahassee in order tObe
present at the funeral.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-09-18

ter, Geo. P. Raney and T. S. Clarke.
These parties will be called upon TO
show cause why they should not be
punished for contempt of court for vio-
lating the injunction issued on last
Thursday, in which the members of the
Third Congressional Committee were
restrained from canvassing the returns
of the June primary by any other than
the original returns, and also from de-
claring any other than J w. Kehoe
the nominee Of the party for Congress
from this district.
The committee not only canvassed
the returns by other than the original
papers, but also declared Mr.. Mays the
nominee. This was done, it is stated,
upon the advice of some of the attor-
neys, and for this reason the latter are
included in the affidavit presented yes
terday
And Judge Malone will probably
come in the next act, and there will be
something doing.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-09-18
Great Improvement Made in Leon
Hotel.

Mr. Everett, the new proprietor of
the Leon Hotel, is making wonderful
improvements in the interior of the
building, as a much needed preparation
for the reception of winter guests.
Paint has been renewed, wainscOtting
re-varnished, walls and ceiling renOva-
ted, new carpets laid and whole suits of
furniture purchased.
The dining room is exceedingly at
tractive with walls painted in panels of
dark green rising above a white vain
scoting, and surmounted by frieze and
ceiling Of buff. New lace curtains hang
at the windows, new floor has been
laid, and down the center of the floor
lies a wide, handsome strip of green
carpeting, ending at the exits to the
pantries, which are hidden by large
screen, harmonizing in color with the
walls and carpet. The room is brilliant
ly lighted by electricity and adorned
with beautiful growing plants.
The entire building has been re-pa-
pered, and wired for electricity, and the
Office remodeled and refurnished. A
handsome reception room will be fitted
up, and the furnishings Of the drawing
room removed The lobby, also, will
have new furniture, and several more
steam radiators will be introduced.
Altogether the hotel will be a credit
to the city, and doubtless will achieve
an enviable reputation among the trav-
cling public.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-09-18

nB-Whisly advertisements are not accepted
and Inserted in this newspaper at any price or
nuder any conditions or circumstances. Not
single one has ever appeared in it.
Ha-Displayed advertisements under two months
IS cents per inch first insertion and is cents per
inch for each subsequent insertion. Eectros and
plate matter is cents per inch each issue. No ad-
Vortisement run after contract expires. Locals or
reading matter. except news, among pure readlng
matte. cents a line each issue All changes Of
advertisements or anything intended for pubica-
ton must be handed in not later than Thursday
night, TO receive prompt attention.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-09-18
Tallahassee. Friday, Sept. IS. 1908.

Daytona and Tallahassee are two en-.
terprising Florida cities that have
Joined the ranks of municipal owner
ship of their public utilities. Municipal
ownership is one of the settled ques-
tons. st. Lucie Tribune
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-09-18

Mise ANNIE AMEs will open her pri-
Vate school Thursday, October 1st.
Terms, three dollars $500 per month
in advance. 30-2t
Did you ever stop to think how far
an unkind word affects mankind in a
day? Did you ever stop and wonder if
body ended there! Did YOU ever con-
slider that the person you sighted, in
suited or grieved might become blue,
grouchy and unhappy all day, and cast
a spell of gloom over all he or she came
in contact with? Well, if you haven't
thought of these things, sit down and
unadde your mind and go and sin no
more. Kind words will never die. I'm
kind words will kilr happiness, blight
hope and stun charity. Miami Metrop-
oils
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-09-18

Mrs. George Lewis very kindly re-
membered US this week with two beau
tiful view postal cards, and a friendly
letter, telling of the beauties of Skan-
eateles, village and lake, where she is
now staying, the guest of General and
Mrs. M. /. Luddington.
The Luddingtons have a beautiful
home on the lake front, and Mrs Lewis
gives a graphic picture Of the charm
and beauty of the entire environment.
She says the village atreets are all
paved, and every resident, however
poor, takes pride in keeping his home
and surrounding premises Immediately
clean and neat. Handsome summer
homes are plentiful, with beautiful
grounds and delightful drives, and two
lovely steamers ply about the lake for
the convenience of pleasure seekers.
Mrs. Lewis expects TO remain at
Sksneateles until about the first Of Oc-
tober, and has her home paper visit her
where she goes.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-09-18
We WillEniOy the Visit.

BLEACHToN, Ga, Sept. 8th, 1903.
Mr.. John G.. Collins, Tallahassee, Fla.
Dear Sir:-Enclosed find coupon vot-
ed for Miss May Stoutamire, also give
her my one hundred votes which l am
entitled to for renewal of subscription.
My health is still very poor, though
think am improving some. Hope to
be able to visit my Tallahassee friends
in the near future.
With kind regards, yours truly,
j. A. ANDERs.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-09-18

Great preparations are now being
made for the Middle and West Florida
State Fair at DeFuniak, and all counties
individual citizens who can do so should
be represented there. Let all join in
making it a good success. Further par
ticulars later.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-09-18
HAVE you 4 sAsYa

Then watch II closely, And above all
things, don't let it suffer for any
length Of time with worms--that is
fatal II its complexion gets yellow
and pasty, II II is nstless. cross or
Deevish, gets thin, suffers with fiatu-
ence, give it Whites Cream Vermi-
'uge. The only cure that never fails
md has no bad effects. Hardee-Smith
Co., druggists.
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Somewhere the worlds bright, dear,
And fair the flowers blow,
The valleys sing delight, dear,
Across the hills of snow.
Still light from dark we borrow
Along the lonesome way,
The music Of tomorrow
Charms the trouble of today:
Selected.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-09-18

Read the poetry "Lookin' Blue" in
another column and Catch the habit, "
of scattering sunshine" and putting
on smiles" True, it Is hard to do, if
you do not "feel like it," but one can
do so easily, if he just tries to be happy
and to make other people so too. Let's
all try it.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-09-18

The Tampa Tribune truly says :
every newspaper man who does his
duty is constantly making somebody
mad. Although he realizes this is in
evitable, yet no true newspaper man
ever intentionally wounds anOther's
feelings, or takes a step that he does
not consider necessary for the public
good"