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The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
Disbursing Officers barred.
AGREE ON STREET CAR.
DoIliver and OIeott Discuss Child
Labor Bill.

DOIliver and OIcott Discuss Child
Labor Bill.
The conferees on the District child-labor
bill did not meet yesterday. as was plan
ned, but Senator Dolliver and Representa-
tive Olcott, who head the conferees for
the respective Houses, met in a street car
on the way to the Capitol. and in a
friendly chat outlined what probably viii
be the final basis Of agreement.
This involves making the earliest hour
at which a child under fourteen may be
employed in the District a. m. retaining
the Piles amendment, adopted by the Sen
ate. giving the Juvenile Court power to
suspend the prohibitory section of the
law when sufficient reason is shown for
SO doing by a responsible parent or guar
dian, and retaining also the House provi-
sion requiring that male children under
sixteen who pursue the occupation OF
hootblack or newsboy must obtain badges
or certificates from the superintendent of
schools showing that they have completed
a reasonably extended educational course.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
Pearv Needs Moro Mouex,

"If can get the necessary money. ]
will win, and will make the discovery all
OF US have been working on so many
years" said Capt. R, E, Peary, the arctic
explorer, who called on President Roose-
velt at the White House yesterday. Capt.
Peary says that Of $4,000 needed in order
10 make the trip In the far North. only
S5,o0e has been received. In case the
money is not forthcoming soon, the voy-
age will be postponed. The date OF sail.
ing had been set for July j.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
WOULD SHEAR THE SPEAKER.
Norris Wants Him Robbed of House
Appointing Power.

Representative Norris. a Republican
member from Nebraska, yesterday ex-
pressed his disapproval of the present
rules of the House, when he introduced a
resolution to change the rules so that the
Speaker shall no longer assign members
to the various committees.
Instead of the Speaker, q new Commit
tee on Rules, to consist of fifteen members
instead Of I'VE, as at present, shall assign
members to committees. Nine members
Of this new committee on rules are to be
Of the majority and six Of the minority.
Groups of States are TO be created. and
each group-all 70 contain as nearly as
possible the same number of Representa-
tives-shall choose its member Of the Com
mittee on Rules, The Speaker shall not
be member of The committee.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
CREEL MAY SUCCEED DIAZ
Rumor Puts Ambassador in Line as
Mexieo's President.
Ell Paso Hears First step win Be
for Diplomat 10 Enter
Cabinet.

El Paso. Tex. May IA persistent
rumor in Chihuahua and Fl Paso is that
when Enrique Creel. present governor OF
chihuahua. and Ambassador 10 the
United States from Mexico, returns from
his mission Of peace TO Central America.
he viii succeed Finance Minister Joseph
E. Ives Limantour, Of Mexico, and be
groomed TO succeed President Diaz. who
desires CreeI 70 succeed him because he
is comparatively yoGng and is progressive.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
FOR TUBERCULOSIS CONGRESS.
Mann Would Give Up New Buildings
TO big Gathering.

Representative Mann introduced a res
olutlon providing that the President be
empowered and requested TO cause 10 be
placed at the disposal OF the Information
al tuberculosis Congress unreserved space
in the new National Museum. the new
Municipal building, and the new Agri-
cultural building.
The Congress meets in this city in
September and October. Permanent oc-
cupancy of any of the buildings shall be
postponed under the resolution until after
the congress has finished its occupancy
thereof
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
DENIES PAPER COMBINE.
Manufactures, However, Can't Ex-
plain Lower Canadian Prices.

plain Lower Canadian Prices.
II deny that there is any combination
among manufacturers TO maintain a high
price on paper. would be a fool not to
take advantage Of any rise in the price"
said David s. Cowles. president Of the
W. H. Parsons Paper Company. testify
ing yesterday before the House commit
tee which is investigating the paper trust.
Mr.. Cowles said that twice in recent
years the price Of paper had gone up.
seemingly all over the country, at practi-
cally the same time. During the Spanish
American war. and again during the Boer
war. on account OF an increased demand.
the manufacturers were able TO charge
higher rates.
He did not know Of any statistical in
formation furnished by manufacturers to
one another which might help 10 keep up
prices. He contended that the price Of
paper reflected conditions in that trade.
just as the price Of wheat reflected condi-
tions in agriculture.
Mr.. Cowles did not favor the removal
Of the tariff on print paper. He relied
upon the fact that the three tariff laws
have let the rates on wood pulp and
paper stand. He thought that this was
sufficient proof that il should not be
taken of now.
He admitted that he did not know why
the manufacturers in Canada can sell
paper 81 or S a ton cheaper than can
American manufacturers. He thought
perhaps they lost money.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
DISCUSS CURRENCY BILLS.
Republican Leaders VIII Map Out
Agreement.

The Republican conferees on the cur
reney bills yesterday had brief pre-
liminary conference. and it was decided
10 hold the first meeting of the full con-
ffsTeHee committee tomorrow
That meeting. however, is likely to
bring little in the way Of results, as SEN
ators Aidrieh, Hale. and Allison, the ma
jority c0nferees for the Senate, expeet
70 have 8 conference with Speaker Can
non ana the Republican House conferees.
and map out the line Of agreement before
any definite action is permitted in the
regular conference committee.
The leaders have no doubt that the
schedule to be mapped out at the pro-
jected meeting will De adopted By the
conferees and both Houses, and that ad-
5ournment wiz not be delayed beyond
Saturday
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
SENATE.

Most Of the day vas spent in considering The
White Mountain and Appalachian forest reserve
bill, which was Passed.
senator Garter has a date st the next session
set for considering the postal savings bank bill
a resolution reported BY Senator Aldrich frsEn
the Committee on Finance. providing that the
committee ordered to investigate the tariff should
call in experts from the executive departments,
was passed.
After a brief executive session. devoted to the
Confirmation Of nominations the Senaie. st s.25
p. H., adjourned until tomorrow al noon.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
FAVOR MOUNTAIN RESERVES.
Senate Passes Bill, but House Prob
ably VIII Not.

Practically all of yesterday in the Sen
ate was spent in the consideration of the
biH for the acquisition of national forest
reserves in the Southern Appalachian
and White Mountains It was finally
passed, after a speech OF nearly two
hours by Senator Teller. in opposition,
The bin carries an appropriation OF
S. 600 600. and its chances of passing the
House at this session are poor.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
HOUSE.

Majority Leader Payne executed q flop on the
tariff revision question, and had an Investigation
resolution passed.
The Alexander bill. granting TO government en-
ployes engaged in hazardous work. Whesl injured
or killed while 81 work. years wages; the
Burton bin, amended. authorizing the President
to continue TO July l. 1903. the Inland Water
ways Committee tie bill defining anew The
boundaries Of the national forest at the head
waters Of the Mississippi River and reducing its
area from 2s5 o09 TO $4,000 acres. were passed.
The conference report on the diplomatic and
consular appropriation bin was agreed to. and
the sIndry civil appropriation bin was sent to
conference.
The general deficiencies bill was reported.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
CONFER ON sUNDRY BILL.

House and senate Name Managers 80
Discuss Amendments.
The House yesterday disagreed to the
Senate amendments IN the sundry civil
bill, adding s11.ooo,ooo to the total amount
carried as the bill passed the House. and
asked for a conference.
Messrs. Tawney. of Minnesota; Smith,
Of Iowa, and Fitzgerald. Of New York.
were named as the House conferees.
Conferees appointed BY the Senate were
Messrs. Allison, of Iowa; Hale, Of Maine,
and Teller, of Colorado.
The Senate conferees were instructed
to insist on the Senate amendments.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
seek Use for Rat skins.

London. May 1s,-The Society for the
Destruction of Vermin is offering a prize
for the best method of using rat skins
commercially. II is hoped that by making
the skins valuable TO the trade an fncen-
tive VIII be provided for the general de-
struction of the pests,
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
Conference over Rainy River Dam.

The bill pending in Congress TO extend
the time for the completion OF the dam
across the Rainy River, near the interna-
tional boundary line. was the subject OF
Roosevelt and Representatives Richard
son and Stevens, of the House Commit
tee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
The President recently vetoed the bill.
and the committee is about TO make
favorable report to the House to pass the
bill over the veto. A report will be made
by Secretary Garfield. 70 whom the mat
ter was referred by the Chief Executive.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
What Tabor is After.

Later Mr.. Nelson asked Mr.. Gompers
fatty what kind of legislation he was
looking for.
do you want law that will permit
you to say to employers. You must not
employ any but union men. or we will
boycott your business and ruin you? Is
that what you want?"
Eve want only what other men enjoy
the right to do and say the lawful things
We wish" replied Mr. Gompers.
'Rut It seems that you overlook a third
party, the public, in all these matters. i"
persisted Mr.. Nelson. The rights of the
public ought TO be considered"
The great majority OF the people Of
the Cnited States are either employers
or employed" replied Mr. Gompers. THE
public, term so frequently employed by
those who are fighting Us. is largely a
myth"
President Gompers closed with an
earnest appeal for legislation forblddlng
injunctions interfering with the labor
boycott.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
REPEATS HIS MENACE
GOmpers Predicts Secret So
cieties of LabOrers
IF BOYCOTT IS NOT LOCALIZED

Denies Intention TO Threaten, bat
Promises to Do So il Not Needed.
Discusses Supreme Court Decision
In Danbury Case, and Declares that
"The PubIic'' Is Myth,
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
NEARLYBILLION GONE
Congress Session Nearing an
End a Record breaker.
HAS EXPENDED $s54,844,8O7

More Than $500, 100000 Ahead of
Long Session of. Fifty-nlnth Con-
gFess-Thirty-four Treaties Rati-
fed by the Senate, and over 20,0OO
Bills Considered in Two Houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-05
A SUGGESTED CURE
 FOR INSOMNIA

How many of us spend sleepless nightsl What large majority of women will tell you of "how they lie awake night after night, until they nearly go madl" It is one of the worst things this flesh is heir to-" and many a woman has been extravagant enough to say she would give her life to find something that would make her sleep" The incident which l am about to relate was recently told me by victim of insomnia. The woman in question saw the humor of it, as well as I, and still 1t was given as a bona flde cure for that most awful of troubles. She said that on the occasion she was relating her grievances to a friend who volunteered the suggestion that if she would eat pint of peanuts and drink two or three glasses of milk before going to bed she would warrant I'd be asleep within half an hour" l did as she suggested, and now for the benefit of others who may be afflicted with insomnia, l feel 1t to be my duty to report what happened, so far as l am able to recall the details. First let me say, my friend was right. l did go to sleep very soon after my retirement. Then a friend with his head under his arm came dlOIlS dilu dShtO AiS II | wanted to buy his feet. I was negotiat- ing with him, when the dragon on which I was riding slipped out of his skin and left me floating In mid-air.
 While I was considering how I should get down, bull with two heads peered over the edge of the well and said he would haul me up If would first climb up and rig a windlass for him. So as was sliding down the mountain-side the brakeman came in and I asked him when the train would reach my station.
 ''We passed your station 4oO years ago. he said. calmly folding the train up and slipping 1t into his vest pocket.
 At this juncture the clown bounded into the ring and pulled the center pole out of the ground, lifting the tent and all the people in it up, while l stood on the earth below watching myself go out of sight among the clouds above.
 The I awoke and found that l had been asleep almost ten minues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-05

her by reason of her separation from Monsieur Le Bargy. She Is known as Simone and her success in "The Thief the principal role of which she created in Paris has been pronounced.
 ''6he is a wonderful actress" said MT. Johnson. "She wants to play in the United States, both In French and English. and may come here, possibly the coming sea- son, but probably not until the following one
 q also saw Miss Mary Garden in Ro- meo and Juliet" in which she made such a pronounced success, and she deserved every bit of enoomium she got, for her work was beautiful and most delicate.
 'I spent a part of a day with Mme. Bernhardt. This marvellous actress con- templates returning to this country for another tour two years from now, when she will have reached an age when most great players have retired and are enjoy ing a well earned rest. But Mme Bern- hardt Is a wonderful woman, and I really believe she will carry out her intent.
 ''One of the most interesting things l heard while in Paris was that Mme. Re- jane will produce next season, at the Theatre Rejane, in Paris, dramatic ver- sion of The Merry Widow This Is 0 conceit that has not been thought of 80 far as have learned, except by Mime. Rejane, and I have an idea that she will make 1t a success at her own theatre. l should like to see The Merry Widow produced as a dramai 1t would be an innovation. to be sure."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-05
REPORT IS DENIED.
Consul Says RevoIutionists Have Not
 Taken Ceiba.

Mobile, August 4.-Honduran Consul Fletes at this port denies the report brought here yesterday by the steamship Bodo from Puerto Cortez to the effect that Ceiba. Honduras, had been captured by the revolutionists.
 ''The report Is unfounded," said Consul Fletes. Tt is my opinion that the peo- pie are tired of hearing these war reports. Had Ceiba been taken by the insurgents, as reported, I certainly would know something of it.
 Tn fact, I can say officially that the uprising has been put down since July F. It is well known that about that time an attack was made upon Ceiba, but the insurgents were repulsed by the govern ments troops, since which time there has been no activity on the p>ct of the revo- lutionists. It must be taken into consd- eration that the Bodo was from Puerto Cortez and not Ceiba.
 "All is quiet in Honduras and such re- ports are of no good to the commercial welfare of Honduras and has a very un- desirable effect upon merchants of this country"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-05
COUNCIL D|SPOSES OF WORK IN HURRY Bessemer SoIonS Pass on Some
 Important Matters YOUNG MAN UNDER ARREST Carl D. Meyer Is Charged With Steal Ing Horse at Dudley, Ala.-Detect-
 Ives Will Investigate Ills
 Record.
YOUNG MAN UNDER ARREST

Bessemer. August -(Special.)-The matters of business that came before the council tonight were railroaded through in short order, adjournment occurring be- fore 10 o'clock.
 The regular monthly reports were re- ceived from heads of departments, and Chief of Police Wallaces report showed that very creditable work had been done in his department during the past month. The warden's report showed that ex- penses had been kept down to the mini mum in his department, the prisoners having been fed at cost of 12 cents each per day. The keeper of live stock had also kept expenses down to very low basis of ss cents per head per day.
 Smith Manufacturing company were ex- empted from taxes and licenses for the balance of the year 1908, and the incoming council will be requested to extend this exemption for a period of years.
 w. Hugh McEniry rendered his resigna- ton as city engineer, which was accepted with regrets.
 Applications were received from A. J. Grefenkamp and s. R. Batson for the po- sition of city engineer, which were filed for reference, and the matter of electing MT. McEnirys successor was carried over until next meeting night.
 An ordinance was introduced to pro- vide for the remuneration of the members of the Board of Aldermen for their ser vices as such, to be paid out of the city treasury. Same was referred to the Judiciary committee.
 An ordinance was introduced, entitled, "An ordinance to prohibit the keeping in storage or on deposit, or otherwise, in any house, building or place where people re- sort or In any poolroom, lodge or club or in any room approachable thereto, any spurious, yinous or malt liquors, intox- icating drinks or beverages, to be drunk in such place or places where kept, and to fix the punishment for same, and to provide for the issuance of warrants for such violations, and for the disposition or confscation of such liquors in the event they are found or taken in violation Of this ordinance"
 This ordinance was referred to the finance committee, to be reported back at the next meeting night, when it will be put on second reading.
 Complaints were heard with reference to the strip of sidewalk in front of the Grand hotel and the city attorney was instructed to write the owners of the property that the sidewalk had been de- clared nuisance, and request that same be improved.
 More than the usual amount of business was transacted within the time the coun- cil was in session, adjournment being in order before 10 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-05
CHANGES AT PEOPLE
 OF IMPORTANCE

From various readable journals the fol- lowing items will be of interest
 That
 Smart society in the resorts Of the east and northeast is greatly disappoint- ed that the Prince of Wales, who has been in Quebec to witness the celebra- ton of the tercentennial of the founding of the city, has sailed away on the h. domitable without ever glimpse of New port, Bar Harbor, or any of the summer homes of the American smart set
 ''The prince entertained at dinner dur ing his visit on the battleship Exmouth. when the vice president, who represented the United States at the celebration, was A guest. Immediately following the din- ner the prince went aboard the Indom- itable, which sailed at once.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-05
Charged With Horse Theft.

Claiming that his father is a well-to-do farmer of Hill City, Hamilton county, Tenn. Carl D. Meyer, young white man l9 years of age, was arrested this morn ing by Detective Patton and Officer Geo. Coin, charged with having stolen horse belonging to w.. R. Kyle of Dudley, Ala.
 The police department was advised this morning about Il o'clock that a horse had been stolen. The detectives imme- diately went to work on the case and learned that a man had ridden a horse to Huey's stable and offered 1t for sale, asking s95 for him. Detective Patton s suspicious were aroused, and he schemed a way whereby an offer of $35 was made for the horse, which the man showed a willingness to accept, when he was put under arrest. After going through a sweat, he acknowledged having stolen the horse, and plead for mercy.
 The horse was later identified by a party sent from Dudley for the purpose, and Sheriff Latham of Tuscaloosa county was notified of the arrest. He arrived in the city late this afternoon and took charge of the prisoner
 The man looks to be about 25 years old, but claims to be only 19. When asked why he had taken the horse, he stated that he could not say what could have possessed him to have done such thing. and that he hoped that his parents would not learn of 1t. He also said that he left home in January feeling that he was being imposed up, and wanted to get out and work for himself a while. For two months I worked as brakeman on the Frisco railroad, on coal train run ming from Emipre, Ala, to the main line, but have lately been working in saw mill. l had formed no future plans fur ther than trying to sell the horse I had stolen,' was a statement made by the prisoner in his cell at the city jail be- fore being taken to Birmingham by Sher- if Latham.
 w. R. Kyle lives on Sheriff Latham s place, and the horse that was stolen was in the same stable with two very fine horses belonging to the sheriff. The stolen horse is supposed to be worth about s1O0, and 1t Is quite coincidence that one of the finer horses was not se- lected.
 When first arrested the man gave his name as John D. McCord but when led into confession of the crime he gave the name of Meyer us his correct one. It is the opinion of the men who have had much experience with criminals that the statements made as to his parents is to arouse sympathy, and that in making the arrest Detective Patton and Officer Coin have caught a criminal with rec ord behind him, and an effort will be made to ascertain some facts regarding his past life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-05

the lemon juice, and using one and half ] quarts of berries. of this city but now of Atlanta, to Dr.
 Edgar Dismukes Crawford of that place,
 whose engagement was announced yes- terday, will take place in October. l. Misses Maud and Rosa Davis will re- turn this evening from Dalton, Ga. Miss Glenne Mosely has returned from stay of two weeks with friends in Georgia.
 Mrs. A. N. Ballard and Miss Florence Ballard are spending the month of Au- gust in Monteagle, Tenn. Mr. and Mrs Alex c. Birch have gone to the Weatherly summer home on Black Mountain N. C., for the remainder of the summer.
 Mrs. Charles Weber is in Jacksonville, Fla where she will spend several weeks. Miss Katie Black and Miss Johnnie Black are the guests of Miss Lurline Dill lard of Montgomery. Miss Annie King is in Columbus, visit ing friends.
 Miss Estelle Bethea is the guest of Miss Edith Orr at her summer home in Mentone.
 Mrs. Robert Arthur Jones left yester- day for Chicago. Mrs. c. D. Adams has as her guests
 Mrs. Herbert Renters of Mobile. Mrs.
 Renters is a sister of Mrs. Adams.
 The many friends of Miss Rosa Nor
 row Sims will be pleased to know that
 she has returned to Birmingham from
 Memphis, where she has been for the
 past two months and that she will in fu-
 ture reside here with her mother. Mrs.
 A. P. Sims Miss Sims will arrive in
 the city on the first of September.
 Misses Josephine and Louise Chairsell
 Mir Henry Chairsell Jr., Miss Lena
 zwald, and MT. Andrew zwald left yes
 terday for Miller Bros 1O1 ranch. Bliss.
 Okla. where they will spend the month
 of August They will be Joined by a party of friends in Oklahoma City.
 Mrs. Fred Moesser, Miss Otis Hooper and Miss Olivia Claytor will leave this afternoon for Talladega Springs, to spend two weeks.
 Miss Florence Peebles. who has been visiting her cousin, Miss Rosa Bains. left
 this morning for her home in Winona Miss
 There will be meeting of Block I'm.
 provement Society No. 772 this morn,no , | at 930 o'clock with Mrs. Robert w
 Ewing, 1914 Avenue J. All residents oi | this block bounded by Tenth avenue m
 the south, Ninth avenue on the north
 Twentieth street on the east and Nine. teenth street on the west are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-05
Van Wriaht Assassinated.

Montgomery, August 4.-While crossing a river near Wedowee in Randolph coun ty, Van Wright was shot from ambush and killed. He was first shot from his boat and then given a second charge that blew off the top of his head after he fell into the water. Bill Phillips, who had been charged with illicit distilling and against whom Wright was witness Is suspected and search is being made for him.