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Morris tribune., 1908-03-21

around to the view of the majority.
The secretary says he is convinced that
the ships of our navy, type for type in
their own period of design, are in no
HOn
Morris tribune., 1908-03-21

church rules in his
attacks on Presi-
dent r COS e Welt,
s a VS. "that the
church has been
scandalized and hu-
m I Ii a t e d lon g
enough" by these
attacks and that
The ought to be ex-
PEELED from the
church so that he
alone will be held
responsible for his
u ttera nces." DIR.
Day on being mott
foI - Al
Morris tribune., 1908-03-21

likely to be revelation to the old par
ties and that ''if 1t does not elect this
candidate Of its own in this particular
election it is going to lay the solid
foundation for doing so in the next"
Morris tribune., 1908-03-21
IND UsT RIAL

harriman's Atlantic Outlet.
When the purchase Of the Central
Railroad of Georgia by E. II. ,Harri-
man went into effect March that
shrewd financieF possessed his long
Morris tribune., 1908-03-21
R LIG US
Calling Dr.. Day to Account.

The Rev. George A. Cooke Of Bran
don, VT, who has filed formal charges
in the Troy conference of the Meth
odist Episcopal church against the Rev.
DR.. James r. Day, chancellor of SYRIA
cuse university. for violation Of the
Morris tribune., 1908-03-21
LEGAL CRIMINAL

Sehmitz Verdict Not Legal.
The California supreme court de.
cided that former Mayor Schmitz OF
San Francisco was unlawfully con-
victed Of extortion and sentenced to
five years Imprisonment, the decision
Morris tribune., 1908-03-21
CONGRESSIONAL

Probing Submarine Scandal.
When the special committee Of the
house was ready to begin the investiga-
lions of the submarine scandal it called
Representative Lilley to take the stand
ms the first witness concerning the
Morris tribune., 1908-03-21

AN Absolutely Reliable Re-
view of the Leading News
of the Week i'm Politics,
Government, Education, La
Dor. Commerce, Religion,
Science and Sports.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
PISTOL PLAY SCARES THUGS
Swami Reaches for Hip, but Had
No Gun.
Then Negro Highwaymen, According
10 His story. Abandoned Chase
and Disappeared.

r. ". Swami, an empIoye Of the Wash
ington Railway and Electric Company.
living az 1857 East Capitol street, reported
to the police last night that while en-
route TO his home he was attacked BY
two negroes, who attempted 20 hold
him up.
The highwaynlsH were unsuccessful in
their attempt, he says. and, after chas-
ing him for some distance. they turned
about and fled down an alley.
Swami says he was walking along Sew
enth street northeast between II and !
streets. a few minutes after Il o'clock.
when the negroes sprang upon him. The
men. he said, were hiding in the shadow
Of the basement entrance TO a house
Before they could secure a 1rm grasp
on his clothing. Swami sprang back, he
SAYS. and ran TO the opposite side Of the
street. Despite his shouts, the negroes
followed down the street after him for
some distance.
Swami, after running some distance.
reached to his hip pocket as If to draw
Ia weapon. The negroes then bolted
down an alley, into an open lot. and dis
appeared.
Swami hurried to the nearest telephone.
and Immediately notified Lieut.. Peck at
police headquarters about the ATTEMPTED
hold-up. His assailants. he said, were
roughly dressed, and both wore slouch
hats. Neither Of them appeared to be
armed with 4 weapon of any description
Swami told the police he would be able
20 identify them.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
GARFIELD ASKS new BUILDING
Secretary Wants Better Home for
Department Of Interior.
Praise for Conditions at So. Eliza
beth HOspitaI-Urges Pensions
for Long Service.

III the report Of Secretary Garfield. OF
the Interior Department. for the fiscal
year ended June 90, 1907, made public yes
terday specific Importance is attached 10
the protection Of public lands. and en-
forcement OF the land laws. He recon-
mends a continuation Of the policy OF
punishment Of land thieves.
The report also recommends a change
in the administration OF the Department
Of the Interior. and presents a number
of interesting facts about pensions. for
est and mineral preserves. Indian affairs.
and other departmental interests.
Under the head OF District institutions.
much praise is given the management OF
the Government Hospital for the Insane.
Many patients" says the Secretary.
ARE profoundly depressed. and have sui
cidal tendencies, yet not a single case Of
suicide has occurred"
Referring to the conditions existing in
the public service. Secretary Garfield
states.
THE present need in the public service
Is a readjustment and reclassifcatlon OF
the salaries Of its employees. and some
adequate provisions for the retirement
OF those who are. by long and meritorious
service, entitled 10 recognition"
Secretary Garfield also asks that an an
preparation for a new building for the
department be made
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
stimings Admits Increase.
REWARD RAISED TO S400.
Bartenders ORer 800 for Capture of
Reid's slayer

An additional reward Of 500 has been
offered for the arrest Of the murderer of
Henry W. Reid This additional sum was
posted yesterday by the local Bartenders'
League, making a total of $40 for the
apprehension Of the person or persons
responsible for the mysterious murder
that has now been puzzling the police
nearly two weeks.
The police are still holding Joseph Toy,
ii negro, living at Al Defrees street north
west. who was arrested Saturday night
By Detective Larry O'Dea. The police
have learned that Toy and Reid had
trouble on several occasions. T. s. Mil
Ter, who lives IN the northeast section of
the city yesterday positively identified
Toy as one Of TWO negroes whom he
heard engaged in conversation during the
afternoon previous 10 the murder of Reid.
"One Of them threatened that II he got
hold of some one. he would put him out
Of business" Miller told the police.
They might have been talking about
Reid at the time
Toy positively denies that he was in the
nelghboThoOd of the saloon on the FRI
day night that the saloon keeper was
murdered, and II he is able to verify
his story. he will probably be released.
as the police acknowledge that they have
found nothing that duplicates him in
the crime
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
BARRETT INVITES BIDS.
Building for Bureau of American
Republics to Cost 81 200. 900.

! John Barrett, director OF the Bureau o.
/ American Republics, acting for the COM
mission ia charge of the building has
/ invited proposals for the erection of the
/ proposed building for the bureau. Andrew
! Carnegie contributed $750,0OO for the build
/ ing, and the several countries interested
gave the sum of S25OOoO with which to
/ buy the site
/ The building Will stand upon the prop-
| erty formerly owned by the George
! Washington University, and popularity
known as Van Ness Park. Latin Amerf-
can ideas of public building will enter
largely into the general plan of the edi-
fee.
The following firms have been invited
by Director Barrett to submit bids: The
George A. Fuller Company, Richardson
& Burgess Company; James l.. Parsons
Newman & Smith. all OF Washington
knoel Construction Company, Wells Bros.
OF Baltimore; J. z. & A. L. Pennock &
Co, OF Philadelphia; Thompson-Star
Company, J. Stewart g. Co, J. c. Vree-
land & Co, Tidewater Building Co. and
Norcross Bros, of New York.
The architects, Albert Kelsey and Paul
Cret, will have the plans and speclfica-
tions ready within ten days. Bids will
be opened within the next month. and
the work is expected TO begin within
sixty days,
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04

leading health journal. in answering
the question. What is the best pre-
lscription to clean and purify the blood, f"
prints in recent issue the following:
Fluid Extract of Dandelou one-half
ounce, Compound Kargon one ounce,
| Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three
LOUNGES Shake well and use in teaspoon
ful doses after each meal and al bedtime
It cleans the blood Of all impurities and
nourishes the blood. In Just r few days
! the skin begins to clear OF sores, boils
and pinpes. It puts yigor and energy
into rundown. debilitated men and wom-
en-. For many years Sarsaparilla alone
has been considered good blood meds-
cine. But while It built up and made
new blood, the impurities remained within
and the good accomplished was only tenn
porary. SarsapaTilla, however. when
used IN combination with Compound Kar-
gon and Extract Dandelion. works won
ders. This combination puts the kidneys
I 10 work 10 hlter and sift out the waste
matter. uric acid and othev impurities
/ that cause disease. II makes new blood
and relieves rheumatism and lame back
and bladder troubles.
This prescription is better than the
usual patent medicines, which are In the
most part alcoholic concoctons. The in
gradients cost but little and are easily
mixed at home. Every man and woman
here should make some Up and try Il Il
they feel their system requires a good
blood medicine and tonic
This is published for the Kargon Ex-
tracing Co, Cincinnati. Ohio
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04

Arthur r. Manning, who says his home
is at Geneva. \. Y. was yesterday ar
raigned before the police court on the
charge Of having stolen seven Overcoats.
He Was sentenced to twelve months in
Jail on four Of the charges. and S75 or
nine months additional on the remaining
charges. The prisoner is said to be with
out funds. and he will probably have to
serve the entire twenty-one months.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
A new HEALING AGENT.
Cures Eczema and ErndIcateS Minor
Skin EruptiOns Over Night.

Only ten days have elapsed since an
nouncemant was made that the dispensers
of poslam, the new cure for eczema. had
adopted a special 50-eent package for the
convenience Of those who use it for pim-
pies. blotChes blackheads, humOrs, acne.
red noses, scaly scalp, and other minor
skin troubles which require but a small
quantity TO cure In this short time a
single drug firm (Ogram's) is credited
with having sold over 400 boxes. All lead
ing drug stores now handle il. as also
the regular 81 jars for eczema patients. An
overnight application of poslam demon
strates beyond al doubt its remarkable
healing properties, and more serious erup-
uOns. like eczema, are cured I'm two
weeks.
Experimental samples free Of charge
can be had only Of the Emergency Lab
oratories. 80 West 18th street, New York
City. by writing for them.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
DIED.

sAiITH-On saturday. February J. I9Cs. a. D1o
2. H.. JULIA ANN. beloved Fife 0f John T.
smith and daughter of the late Joan r. ami
FTzncss @. Gipson. aged fcr-7-esht years
HuDs7al hUm her late residence - JACKSON
street AuaCsti4. On Tuesday February & a.
n d. Friends and relatives invited % attend.
tRichnond papers please cCpyl
NROE-Suddenly. On February o lse az sE
a. m, MARGARET VIRGINIA WRDE az he-
residences, SO Thirteenth street n1r1hvsst, sgeI
e.ghty-OGe yedrs
FuncTai from Lbe residence TUESDAY. Fcbuz-y g.
az II q. N. Relatives and friends invited. IN
teTIneut private.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
Negroes Held for Robbery.

Moses Crawford and Henry Lewis. col.
ored, both nineteen years old, are under
arrest at the First precinct station on
the charge Of having broken into the
show case OF WilliaIl Brodt, halter,
of 40 Eleventh street northwest. and
stealing number of hats and caps The
negroes were arrested yesterday in Balti-
more.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
BLOOD IMPURE
A Safe Prescription to Clean
the Blood of Impurities.
GOOD HOME. MADE REMEDY

Mix II Yourself, as II Don't Cost Much
and Strengthens the kidneys and
Helps Them Filter the POisOns from
the BIoOd-CurinE Worst Forms of
Rheumatism, and Any One Can
Easily Prepare 1t.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04

and is still contendfng. that II a page
is set by the hour, it should be charged
by the hour. that every page may stand
upon its own merits as to time and cost
nevertheless he has accepted and been
grateful for the material reduction here
indicated. "
Ia concluding his report DR.. Havenner
made the following observations and rec
concentrations:
That there has recently been an in
crease in the charges for printing for
the several executive departments is
demonstrated by figures given in this
report and Is admitted by the Public
Printer.
Departments EcOnOmicHi.
THAT there has also been an increase
in the actual cost of printing. due to
burdensome overhead costs. is apparent;
and the fact that a deficiency appropria-
tiOn may not be needed for the pres-
ent year should be considered side by
side with the additional fact that the
general attitude of the executive depart
meuts toward printing has changed IN
the past two years 10 one Of strict econ
omy.
TO determine the exact increase in
the cost and 10 what extent present
overhead costs are excessive is work
of magnitude and complexity and would
require weeks Of the most searching in
yestigation into the numerous details
that enter into the cost of the product
Such an investigation. if in your opinion
the occasion calls for it, could best be
pursued by a committee composed OF
practical printers, who would also be
conversant with the theoretical end OF
the business and familiar with the con-
ditions under which government print
ing is done
StiiIings Admits Increase.
Public Printer StIlings. in a statement
to DR., Havenner frankly admits that
public printing and binding is costing
the departments more money than il
has in past years, but he claims that
ii is not costing the government, rela-
lively speaking, more money. lie claims
that the Government Printing Office Is
being operated AZ a cost well within the
appropriation, and that he does not an
ticipate calling for deficiency appro-
prt3tion for the present fiscal year
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
0. PRICES HIGH
nner's Report Shows
;tS Greatly Increased.
PRESIDENT GETS FIGURES

, Reveals Fact that Depart
Is Pay from = to 120 Per Cent
for work Than in Past-Ad-
= Appointments of Commission
'TacficaI Printers To Investigate.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04

the J. w. Pratt Company. but any sug-
gestions / give"
| After few more questions. Represen-
tat!ye Perkins made few inquiries.
/ what sort Of supplies does the Suf-
folk Distributing Company handler"
/ y do not know"
When did you and Mr.. Handy first
/ take an interest in The Audit System?'
After We saw how Mr.. Raynor did the
work IN our office"
Mr. Perkins had the witness say that
The Audit system is not doing any busi-
ness except at the Government Printing
[ Office, that he did not know what its
/ pay roll was and that the loose-leaf sys-
/ TEN is considered a part Of its assets.
W. 4. Root. o. Washington. was then
called. and Mr.. Alfred was excused.
Mr. Root testified that he is agent for
The Audit System, The Audit System Sup
plies Company. FOR the suffolk Distribut-
ing Company occasionally for the
Wabash Cabinet Company. and for the
Pike Adding Machine Company.
Have -ou any business associations
with the J. W. Pratt Company he was
asked
None az all"
Have you any interest in The Audit
System Supplies Company"
"Nu. sir"
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
STILLINGS IN DEEPER
Central Labor Union to Ap-
peal to President.
CHARGE VIOLATION OF LAW
Accuse Public Printer OF Forcing
Employees to Work Twelve Hours,
md of Laying on Soldiers and
widows of VetcrHns-LegisIati
Committee Holds Meeting.

Alleging that Public Printer ShIlings
has violated the eight-hQur law in many
Instances aud has also disregarded the
statute which gives preference 70 Union
soldiers and widows In times when work
/ is scarce, the legislative committe of
| the Central Labor Union Will so to Pres
! ident Roosevelt this Week and submit
formal charges against the Public Print
/ er.
An executive session Of the committee
was held last night Immediately after
| the close OF the central body, From
/ a reliable source Il was ascertained that
the rumors that for some time have
been prevalent regarding alleged viola
/ tions Of the enght-hour law in the Gov
ernment Printing Ofce took the shape
of definite charges against Mr. Stillings
and were substantiated so it was said,
by numerous witnesses.
Violations OF Law Charged.
Two months ago, or thereabouts, IL Is
claimed by the union men. an order
was posted in the composing room and
the press room Of the Printing Office
directing all the employees TO work for
twelve hours.
This order was obeyed for several days.
IL is said, before il became generally
known among union councils. Then. so
a person influential in the central body
declared, he himself. personally. took
the matter up, Under this pressure, Mr.
Stillings recalled the order, the labor
official states
With regard 20 the laying off Of Union
soldiers and widows who were employees
at the Printing Office. the legislative com
mittee Of the Central Union has. il is
alleged, ample evidence 10 prove con
clusively that the statute which declares
these persons shall be given the prefer
ence Of positions has been fagrantly
disregarded.
The committee from the union viii not
take up with the President the questions
brought out in the Investigation by the
committee in Congress relative 10 The
Audit System. nor will IL touch on the
alleged violation Of the law IN awarding
contracts.
scope OF Complaint.
Il viii be content 70 lay before the
Chief Executive facts. which the members
claim, will show the Public Printer TO
have violated the laws which govern the
position which he holds.
The session Of the committee last night
was executive and the members did not
openly discuss the charges that had been
formulated. Yet it was learned after
ward that there was no doubt as TO
what these charges We're and what ac-
ton would be taken this week.
Another session Of the legislative COM
mittee VIII be held Wednesday night
II is probable that the entire plan Of
the members will be completed and that
the President will hear from them the
following day.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
WHAT cAIsEs anAnACurr

From October to May. Colds are the most frequent
cause Of Headache. LAXATIVE BR0Mo QUI-
NINE removes cause. l.. W. Grove on box. Sc
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
PILES CURED IN G TO II DAYS.

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case
IF Itching Blind. Bleeding or Pro,uIding Piles IN
to II days or money refunded. 5Oc
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
About suffolk Company.


After some questions about his agencies.
Mr.. Root was asked about the Suffolk
Distributing Company.
Did they Uhe Suffolk Company con-
suit you regarding a bid on paper made
q few weeks ago?'
Not as 10 prices"
Did YOU see the bid before it was sub
mIttedo"
y did not"
You say that the business you have
done here for the Suffolk Distributing
Company was limited, About how much
was it,
= should say about $500"
Was that in competition with othergw'
so far as I know"
when YOU gave them Che Government
Printing Office your proposals, were they
seaIed?"
"Oh. certainly"
You did not know when the bids were
TO be opened?"
Mr. Root was iuterrogated as 70
the oil supplied 10 the Government Print
ing Office lie said that no other firms
In Washington could supply the kind Of
oil wanted. He said that the estimates
on oil wanted usually ran about as high
as s..
lie reiterated that the amount received
By the Suffolk Distributing Company for
supplies furnished through him to the
Government Printing Office was only
about $500 Regarding The Audit Sys-
supplies Company lie said that he had
furnished the Government Printing Of
nee for that concern about SIS worth.
Then came an interesting point
Al 81 Duane street.
What address did -ou use when send
ing mail to the Suffolk Distributing Com
panyT'
"Fifty-two Duane street, New York"
(MT. Alfred, long connected with Mr.
Handy, president OF the suffolk Company.
and officer Of The Audit System, said the
offices Of the Suffolk Company were az
127 Duane street,
After Mr Root said that he knew moth
ing about the famous green lights Of the
Government Printing Office. he was al
lowed to 60 The attorney for the Suf-
folk Distributing Company r. Golden
Donaldson. then read a telegram from ].
F. Handy its president, in which the lat
ter said he would reach Washington at ;
O'Clock. The committee decided however
not 10 hold an evening session. but to
meet again At 10 o'clock this morning.
Both Mr.. Raynor and Mr.. Handy are
expected TO testify this morning, although
the testimony Of one may be so long as
TO prohibit the hearing of both in one
day.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
What Does He Knewe

Then, as to the volume of business
done with the Government Printing Of
fee, you have no knowledge, have you?'
NO
What do you devote yourself to-"
Il am very busy with the affairs OF
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04

BOCKER-On SATURDAY. February l. 1905. GEORGI
Ana r. HYLAND LOCKER. daughter Of Johr
ard Cecilia Locker. BON al Oxon HHl Ma. ii
Funeral WEDNESDAY, February 5. az II O'Clock a.
m from 6l3 Nichols avenue, AnacOstia. d. C.
All are invited TO attend Oakland. Nd. and
Pennylvanis papers please C0py.l
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
PROBE SHOWS TIES
OF G. P. o. BIDDERS

Continued from Page One,
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04

LITZ-Ou Sunday February ?. 1903. At $50 p n.
r. PAUL beloved husband Of Francisco Litz,
IN che sizty-eighth year of his age.
Funeral from lis late residence. 81 New jersey
avenue northwest Wednesday, February 8, at
. o'clock a 10 Requiem mass at 81. Msry'a
Church at ESQ. Relatives and friends invited.
Iuterment az ST. Mary's CeIneterz.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04

Continued from Page One.
through his friend. Mr. Handy, an off,
Ger In both, were located at 1T Duane
street
W. A, Root, who said he was an "oe-
easional' agent OF the Suffolk Distrib-
utins company, as well as an agent Of
The Audit System said that when he
directed mail 10 the former company it
read ''J2 Duane street.
The cross-examlnation Of the two wit
nesses, Mr.. Alfred ard Mr. Root. which
lasted about one hour was conducted
IN the main by Chairman lands, of the
committee, although Senator William
Pinkney Whyte and Representative Per
kinsr the other members. made several
suggestions ana asked a few direct ques-
tions
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04

LONGDON-On Sunday. February 2. 1905. at th'
residence Of Charles Maorchol IN the Acszs
Apartments GEORGE T LONGDON. ageC
se7eutv-fTe years
Funeral from Lees chapel 532 Pennsylunia ave
nue. Tuesday. February I. OF p N. Friends IN
vifef
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