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The Washington herald., 1908-03-21
No New HoIida,s for District.

The Senate Committee on the District
CT Columbia yesterday ordered adverse
reports on bills proposing that October y,
the day on which Columbus landed on
san Salvador. and February u. Lincoln's s
birthday. be made legal holidays in the
District Ths latter bill carried an au-
thorization 10 the President 20 suggest TO
the various States similar action with
respect 10 Lincoin's natal day.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21
SYMPATHY FOR HARPER.
Representatives Think President
Should Not Have Tnterfered.

Members of the House who were seen
yesterday seemed to be under the impress
sion that President Roosevelt. in calling
District Attorney Baker into consultation
as TO what should be done in the case
OF Robert n. Harper, had acted with p
certain disrespect of the conventions
which IS. AT least censurable.
Several Representatives. Democrats for
the most part. were of the opinion that
Mr.. Roosevelt Is not TO be held blame
less for this action. and it is possible that
he viii be called upon 10 explain by the
Introduction OF a resolution.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21
CHICAGO NEEDS AID
Cannot Care for limitations
of Columbus Fleet.
CONGRESS IS ASKED TO HELP
Reproductions Of the SANTA Maria,
Finta, and Nina in jackson Park
Need Repairs, &c.-Ten Thousand
samOleons Asked to Further the
Good Cnuse-who Can DO IT. AIIs

Mr.. Christopher Columbus didn't dis
cover Chicago. but that generation OF
Spaniards who lived along about 1893.
some 4O1 years after Mr.. Columbus sailed
across the Briny Deep swoke to the fact
that there was some such city in exist
ence in the United States.
SO the Spanish government remember
ing that Mr.. Columbus had sailed over
the b. Deep from Spanish port in three
vessels Of Spanish manufacture made
exact reproductions of those ships and
sent them over the B. d. down through
the ST. Lawrence River, through the Well
land Canal. and to the great. grimy city
of Chicago.
| There. I'm Jackson Park with the White
City around them, the imitation Santa
Maria, Pinta, and Nina lay all through
the Columbian Exposition year, and after
that kS9t on lying at anchor. where
Americans who came TO Chicago might
see.
Moth and Rust There.
Moth and rust are not absent from the
Illinois city. however, so that in time the
good Santa Maria, the Pinta. and likewise
the Nina fell into sore decay. The park
board Of Chicago. busted in spending
money for children's Fairgrounds, &c.
put little paint on the three ships and
let them stay But In latter years. life in
Chicago among the park boards has be-
come too complicated to permit OF ap-
propriations for three old boats. what
ever their historic significance, so that
they have again been troubled with moths
and some rust, and again they are in
need OF repair.
| Chicagos park board Is obdurate. hcw-
ever. as is the State of Illinois. so that
Congress is now asked 10 step In. and out
OF the general purse. over which Repre-
sentatives James A. Tawney. Joseph G.
/ Cannon. Ell al. watch With jealous care.
distribute such small portion OF funds
amounting TO some lo.900 samoleons-as
will preserve and maintain these imita-
tons Of Mr.. Columbus feet.
Representative SABBATH, Of Chicago. yes
terday introduced a bin requesting Con-
gress to appropriate the samoleons. Mr..
SABBATH said that the ships are now sadly
| in need OF care. that the authorities of
/ the city OF Chicago and OF the state of
] Illinois are 10th 70 pay for said care. and
that the vessels are really the property
OF the nation.
spain Built Vessels.
Spain. said Mr.. SADath. built the imita-
ton Santa Maria. the Pinta, likewise the
Nina, and sailed them over the briny
deep. through the big river. through the
Welland Canal, and down to dirty Chi
cago in time for the Columbian Expo
sition. But the ships were given. not
TO Chicago. where there is much rust and
several moths. but 10 America, conse4
quently the American Congress should
take care lOf them.
The question is now whether or not
/ Mr. James A. Tawney of Minnesota, and
the Appropriations Committee. and Mr..
Joseph G. Cannon and a Presidential
boom, are willing 10 disburse the said
/ l0, GOO sirnoleons 10 care for the replcas Of
the ships through which Mr.. c. Coluno-
bus made Congress and Chicago possible.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21
EXPERT TO INVESTIGATE.
Committee Takes Action 10 Protect
School Children Against Fire.

The Subcommittee on Education and
Labor OF the Senate District Committee
was yesterday instructed 20 prepare an
amendment TO the District appropriation
bill, TO take the place OF the Culberson
resolution, instructing the committee to
investigate the condition Of the public
schools Of the District with regard to fire
protection.
The amendment VIII provide for the
employment OF an expert to make the
desired investigation during the school
vacation next summer. and report 10 the
next session OF Congress. stating the con-
dition Of the schools and what measures
should be taken 20 make them safer for
the pupils.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21
PASS SIXTEENTH STREET BILL.
Senate Approves Measure 10 widen
ThorOuEhfare at Piney Branch.

ACt-N1EE ~ tNlQGM
ThorOughfare at Piney Branch.
The Senate yesterday passed the Cal
linger bin proposing to widen Sixteenth
street at Piney Branch
The bill was reported 10 the Senate
from the District Committee by Senator
Carter. with an amendment providing that
the bridge which is TO be constructed over
Piney Branch at sixteenth street shall
be as wide as the bed OF the street. and
the sidewalks combined. The amendment
was accepted
The bill provides that the Commission
ers shall institute proceedings TO con-
denim the land necessary 70 widen the
street where it crosses Piney Branch, on
the east side. between Shepherd street
and Spring road. so as 70 preserve the
valley grade and connect with Piney
Branch parkway. in accordance with
plans on file In the Office OF the Engineer
Commissioner" The area 10 be ac-
quired Is limited 10 four and a hair
acres
The bill also authorizes the District
Commissioners TO make a new highway
plan for the vicinity OF the proposed
widening and along the parkway.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21
REFER vAGRANCY BILL.
Senate District Committee Receives
Report from the Commissioners.

Senator Tillman's bin proposing to de-
fine vagrancy in the District. and provide
for its suppression. was yesterday referred
70 the Subcommittee on The judiciary OF
the Senate District Committee. having
been returned 10 the committee by the
District Commissioners. 10 whom il was
sent for examination and report
The Commissioners suggested a few
minor changes in the bill. with the pur-
pose to making clear the definition OF
vagrants.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21

A petition from the Brightwood Park
Citizens Association. indorsing bin pro-
posing TO extend Longfellow street. from
Shepherds road northwest. TO First street
northeast. was yesterday presented In
the Senate By Senator Gallinger.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21

bill reported to the House yesterday
from the Committee on Interstate and
Foreign Commerce makes it mssde-
meanor to carry on interstate or foreign
commerce any seed or bulbs which are
adulterated CT misbranded.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21
Mayor Johnson wr,te. Hou.e

A letter from Mayor Tom L. Johnson
OF Cleveland, acknowledging receipt OF
the resolutions of sympathy passed upon
the Coilinwood school horror of that date
was laid before the House of Representa-
tiFcs yesterday by Speaker Cannon.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21
To Destroy Useless Papers.

The Senate yesterday passed a bill in
troduced by Senator Gallinger. providing
for the examination an destruction OF
useless papers In the executive depart
mcnts by a commission OF Senator'S and
Representatives.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21
Continue Clerl.s, Henrinrn

The Committee on Reform in the Civil
Service yesterday continued It's hearings
on the question OF the bill for the relief
OF the surerannuated clerks in the gov
ernment departments. Several authori-
ties testified. but no action YVES taken.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21
Spring Styles for Men.

It's all right for the women to have pages and
pages devoted to the new fashions, while mere man
sits in the last and looks on, wondering how big
the bill viii be. This time, some writer has taken
pity on the masculine reader and win tell him
what his appropriate dress for the coming months
will be- Better read before going to the tailor for
that spring suit
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
SENATE.

Senator GalIinse-'s mail subsidy bill was
passed after discussion Of the prohibition ques-
tion and homiIy on the lack Of coiiers in the
nayy
The Senate District committee acted on the
Culberson resolution relating 70 the protection
OF school children from fire and on a lumber Of
District bills.
The bill to widen Sixteenth street at Piney
branch was passed
Senator La Toilette introduced a bin propos-
ing to create tariff commission making the
fourth bill Of this nature pending in the Senate
The bin which passed the Senate giving
blanket authority TO the Secretary Of War to
dispose Of goTernment land in the District was
recousidered and recommitted 20 the District
committee
bill prosiding for more pay for the Iife-s,.
ING Service passed.
Senator Galiinger introduced bin 10 establisa
system Of probation and parole in the treat
ment Of prisoners in the District.
After a short executive session devoted to
minor nominations. the Senate, at 4.55 p. M, ad-
journed until noon to-day.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21

The report on the Oicott tuberculosis
bin which has been acted upon favora6ly
by the subcommittee Of the House Dis
trict Committee. VIII be given out to-day.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21
want UaifOrm warehouse Receipts.

Senator GaIIinger yesterday laid before
the Senate resolution adopted BY the
Washington Board OF Trade fav0ring the
enactment or Mr.. Gallinger's bill proposing
70 make the laws of warehouse receipts
in the District uniform with those Of the
States The Senate District Committee
yesterday ordered this bill favorably re-
ported.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21
Mastery of the Pacific.

The Ex-Attache writes of the cruise Of the feet
under admiral Evans, and shows the view taken BY
European nations, He discusses the subject in an
entertaining and enlightenng manner.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21
HOUSE.

The resolution Of Mr. Hardwick Of Georgia.
calling upon the President for certain informS-
tion. was laid upon the table
A bill was passed authorizing the Secretary OF
War to loan $50 tents sor the national conyen-
ton Of Elks at Dallas. Tex.
A bin was passed providing for the erection Of
two new immigrant stations at San Francisco.
The Notifications appropriation bin was called
up for consideration in Committee OF the Whole.
At 5a5 the committee arose and the House ad-
;ouIued until to-day at noon
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21

While you think OF II. telephone your
Want Ad. 10 The Washington Herald. and
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21

On their accustomed pages will be found the
features which have made themselves popular with
the various members Of the family. Additions will
be made in the nature Of articles on
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21
Financial Condition Of the CITY.

A timely chapter on the present situation in the
banks and trust companies, showing how they sur
viyed the furry that had disastrous effects in some
parts of the country.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21
Present Movement in Real Estate Market.

Vacant property is being sought after by dealers,
and gathered in for the purpose Of improving and
making returns This is noticeable in the downtown
portion Of the District and in the suburbs as we'll
The Washington herald., 1908-03-21
BRIGHT, NEWSY, AND READABLE
THE SUNDAY ISSUE
The WASHINGTON HERALD

Articles in the Real Estate and Building Section
OF The WAsHINcroN HERALD tomorrow will be fea-
tured as follows:
Palatial Homes of New York MiIionaires
The tendency Of the very rich to surround them
selves with every luxury in the hope Of attaining
comfort IS exepihed in the character of the homes
they are building Elaborate descriptions If the new
piles OF brown stone and marble, with their furnish
ings, viii be given in an article tomorrow.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26
GREAT WORK
ENvIAsLE RECORD OF REAR AID.
MiRAL IN THE NAVY.
includes Service in Two Wars and
Two "Nesr Wars"-Retirement
Due to Wound Received in
the Civil War.

San Francisco. - Rear Admirai
Evans two starred flag fiuttered down
from the main of the Connecticut in
the bay here recently In three months
he will retire from the active list and
will then be able to look back on a
record which includes service in two
wars, the civil and the Spanish-Ameri
can; two near wars" the Chilian i'm
broglio and the Bering sea sealing dis
pute; command of two fleets. the
Asiatic and Atlantic, and accomplish
ment of the transfer of the latter force
from the atlantic to the Pacific via
Magellan in the longest cruise ever at
tempted by a command of such size.
AS a flag officer lie has had the most
important sea command during the
period that the new battleships were
organized into a feet and brought the
new system of target practice to its
present high stage of efficiency. He
brings his service afioat to n close
now because OF i'll health. which is par
TALLY due to the wound with which he
began his conspicuous career at Fort
Fisher in the civil war.
His life at the naval academy was
an entertaining account OF study. dis
cipline and occasional escapades. cut
short by the civil war. which called
the midshipmcn into active service,
Then came the landing party at For;
Fisher, when Ensign Evans was shot
in the leg and lay for hours on the
sand dunes. He was sent to naval
hospital. where a surgeon determined
10 amputate his leg. and was only dis
suaded by a revolver in the hands OF
his equally determined patient. who
The newspaper., 1908-06-26
Peruna Is nor a nervfne nor g
shnuIanE IL benefits the nerves
|, by beneffing digestion.


Peruna frees the stomach of ca
tarrhal congestions and normal diges-
ton is the result.
In other words. Peruna goes to the
bottom of tho whole difficulty, when
the disagreeable symptoms disappear.
Mrs. J. C. Jamison, Wallace, CAL.
writes:
Il was troubled with my stomach
for six years. Was treated by three
doctors. They said that l had nervous
dyspepsia. | was put on liquid diet
for three months.
Il improved under the treatment,
but as soon as | stopped taking the
medicine, | got bad again.
Il saw a testimonial OF a man whose
case was similar to mine being cured
by Peruna, so thought would give it
a trial.
Il procured a bottle at once and
commenced taking it have taken
several bottles and am entirely cured"
The newspaper., 1908-06-26
WHERE THE DANGER LAY.
Listeners in Greater Peril Than Was
s Ambitious Musician.

There was never a more conscien-
tious young man than Eben Soule. and
when he found how much absorbed he
had become with the mere idea of
playing in the town band. he con-
suited his minister. DO you reck-
on | could give up all that time to
music without falling from grace?" he
asked. anxiously.
The good old Methodist had saw
ing sense OF humor He saw that his
parishioner was much distressed be-
tween his wishes and his conscience.
but the minister smiled on him. never
theless.
It's the horn you're asked to play.
I hear" he said. Ever had much ex-
perience with it. Eben?"
Never tried it hut once, but l like
the sound of IT first-rate." said the
young man.
Mini" said the minister. We'll.
think you needn't be afraid Of falling
from grace on account of 1t. but l do
hope you'll manage things so your
family and neighbors won't have to
pass through the fiery temptation OF
hearing you practice too often.
Eben"-Youth's Companion
The newspaper., 1908-06-26
BUILT UP
Right Food Gives Strength and Brain
Power.

The natural elements of wheat and
barley. including the phosphate of pot
ash, are found in Grape-Nuts. and that
is why persons who are run down from
improper food pick up rapidly on
Grape-Nuts.
My system was run down by excess
sive night work" writes \. Y. man.
''in spite of n liberal supply of ordi-
nary food.
After using Grape-Nuts 1 noticed
improvement at once. in strength, and
nerve and brain power.
This food seemed to lift me up and
stay with me for better exertion. with
less fatigue. My weight increased 20
lbs. with vigor and comfort in proper
tion.
When travelling l always carry the
food with me to insure having it."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Read The Road to Well
VILE" In pkgs.
Ever read the above letter7 A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true. and full Of human
interest.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26
GAME BIRDS HUNTERS VICTIMS

the United States. instead of going
to the far north. as do many members
of its family. makes the season for its
shooting so much the longer. For many
ducks man has to wait until the migra-
ton is at its height in November He
finds the wood duck along the streams
while he is hunting grouse in Sep
tember.
Duck shooting is allowed in the
spring in nearly every stase in the
union. The birds at that season are
hurrying to the nesting grounds. They
are in poor condition for the table
and the only excuse for their shooting
is the seemingly Unsuitable lust of man
for slaughte-. The language is none
too strong. There is a crying need
for more wisdom in game legislation.
Unless the wisdom develops and ac-
tion follows its development. the chill
dren of a generation not far down
the road OF posterity will know the
woodcock and the wood duck and per-
chance many other of our finest game
birds only by the pictures which they
see in their natural history text books.
The ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbel-
lus) called also pheasant and part
ridge in different sections OF the coun-
try. is rapidly diminishing in num-
bers. 1t is eagerly sought for by the
sportsman and the pot hunter. but
the bird has characteristics which VIII
enable 1t to keep up its fight for life
longer than can the woodcock. II has
a bolt-like flight, and II dwells ordi-
narily in the thickest cover. Its
broods are large. from Is to Is nest
lings being a not unusual number II
her first nestful of eggs meet with
disaster Mother Grouse will build an
other nest and soon have another doz-
en- or SO buf-shelled beauties in
the shadow of some woodland log.
The quail. which. by the way. is the
real partridge. is firmly opposed 10
race suicide. Its family idea is strong
ly developed. II nests early. and IL
flood comes. or II some thieving crow
harry the home. the quail spends little
time in lamenting. but goes busily
about seeking another home site Ere
quently the birds will raise two broods
in a season. and as the second brood
is usually late In cracking its way
from the shell into the world the law
makers-this time showing real wis
dom-have set forward the open sea
son for the shooting of Bob White" "
have seen young quail in October
that were barely able 10 fly. The birds
are killed by the hundreds Of thou.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

preferred to limp. as he has done.
on that leg for As years rather than
utilize a wooden limb. Another charm
in the book was peep behind the
scenes which 1t gave TO the reader. As
commanding officer of the Yorktown
the author remained in Chilian waters
throughout the uncertain period fol
lowing the Baltimore incident at Val
paraiso. Here his role was diplomacy.
placating the Chilians. but permitting
them to see that the Yorktown meant
business if trouble came. This was
successful service. and when the next
sea sealing dispute. which also
brought war cloud. Commander
Evans was senior officer present in
the North Pacific.
Near the close of 1908. when the
secession of Panama had raised a
great rumpus in South America. Rear
Admiral Evans was ordered TO pro-
ceed to Honolulu. which he did at an
average of more than lS knots for the
lattleships. the oldest of which was
the Oregon.
ms was n most Creultanie perform
ancc A year later Rear Admiral
Evans returned home. expecting duty
on the lighthouse board. but Presi-
dent Roosevelt personally requested
him to take command of the Atlantic
fleet. lie did so in March. 1905. 1t
lhen consisted of six battleships. II
now has 16.
The Atlantic fleet had gone through
a period of uncertain policy. Under
Rear Admiral Higginson there were
complaints that the men did not get
enough liberty or privileges. and it is
n fact that desertions were numerous
and re-enlistments few. Rear Admiral
Darke. filled in between the Higgin.
son and Evans commands. The latter
brought with him as chief of stan
Capt. J. Il. Pilisbury, and the two took
hold of the fleet with firm grip. The
men were promptly given as much
liberty as possible. athletics of every
description were encouraged. baseball
and football leagues formed. regular
schedules for boxing championships
arranged in all classes. and rowing
races were regularly held.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

lists that the woodcock nests in March
This apparently was enough for the
lawmakers. and they at once took the
woodcock out of the class in which
they placed other game birds and said
that IL 1t nested in March the young
of the year must be big enough for
broiling by July 4. Therefore in many
states 1t is made legal to shoot wood
cock In the early summer. The wood
cock rarely nests in March north of the
Mason and Dixon line. II the wealth
er conditions be unfavorable the birds
will nest late. The young are not al
ways able to take care of themselves
by July 4. Assassination is not too
strong word-for a believer in pro-
lection at least-to use in characteriz-
ing the summer shooting of the wood
cock Happily some few OF the states
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

have advanced the date of the opening
of the shooting season until August.
What they should do is to prohibit
both the shooting and the sale OF the
birds for at least four years Then
coverts OF the future would hold their
quota of the noble quarry.
do not wish TO dismiss this wood
cock subject without quoting from
an article written by Arthur T. Wayne
for the AUX. the organ of the Amer
lean Ornithologists' union. II tells in
a few words some OF the things with
which the woodcock have to contend
in their losing fight for life. Mr..
Wayne writes of the effect on the birds
of a cold wave which struck the coast
of South Carolina. He says: The
woodcock arrived In countless thou.
sands. Prior to their arriva- had
seen but two birds the entire winter.
Tens OF thousands were killed by
would-be sportsmen. and thousands
were frozen to death. The great ma.
jority were so emaciated that they
were practically nothing but feathers.
One man killed 200 pairs In few
hours. Late Tuesday afternoon cas-
lily caught several of the birds on the
snow and put them into thawed spot
on the edge of a swift running stream
In order that they should not perish.
but upon going to the place the next
morning saw one frozen. II will be
many years before this fine bird can
re-establish itself even under the most
favorable conditions"
The wood dnck is our summer duck.
II nests In .oIlow trees along the
streams in nearly every state east OF
the Mississippi river. It is the most
beautiful of the duck tribe. 1t lacks
the shyne5s OF the rest of the family
and frequently builds its nest near our
houses. Man repays its friendliness
with charges OF shot. The fact that
the wood duck breeds as II does within
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

sands every year for the markets. but
their fecundity is such that when they
have nearly entirely disappeared their
ranks may be recruited rapidly by the
prohibition C. their shooting for a year
or two.
II may not be out of place to end
this plea for the game birds by stat
ing a simple fact. In the far west
they have been killing on the sage
grouse rapidly. The grouse are near
u all gone. and now the farmers and
ranchmen don't know what to do with
the grasshoppers which formed the
birds favorito food.
Not much searching is necessary to
find the moral in this bit o. fact from
the far west
EDWARD n. CLARK.