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The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
PASSES SIX DISTRICT BILLS
House Disposes of All Local Bust
ness on Hand.
Street Extension Bills sail Through.
Chief Belt Praised During De-
bate on One Measure.

Six bills, all affecting the District OF
Columbia. passed the House yesterday
on the last day OF the series OF the
three which the District Committee
had been granted
None OF the bills was OF great i'm
portance and, with the exception Of
one which proposed an increase in the
stipulated pension Of certain employees
OF the fire department, there was no
debate at all
over this one measure. certain mem
bers OF the House felt called upon TO
voice the fear that such an increase
rs WAS proposed might be setting a
precedent It was finally explained.
without the use of diagram, that such
was not the case, however, and the
bill was passed.
During the debate over its terms.
Chief Belt, one of those benefited, was
highly praised by Representative Tay-
Tor. Of Ohio. who said that during all
OF the forty-fye years OF the chief
efficient service. no word has ever been
said against lis character
Another bill which passed was one
regulating the size OF cord of wood
in the District 10 I2S cubic feet. An
other dealt with the opening OF Jeffer-
son street; another with the widening
OF Twentieth street; another with tie
extension OF Kenyon and Seventeenth
streets; another with the extension OF
Oak street
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25

Recent hospital reports show that the
dread disease. rheumatism. is steadily in
creaslng throughout the country. All
known means Of relief are being sug
gested 10 save the great amount OF SUI
fering this winter, especially among those
who are not I'm a position TO pack up and
visit the noted health resorts TO be treat
ed. Recent tests prove rheumatism not
exactly a disease in itself. but severe
symptom Of kidney trouble. a condition
caused by cIogged up pores Of the eliali-
native tissues in the kidneys which fail
20 filter the poisonous waste matter and
uric acid from the blood, permitting these
substances 10 remain in the veins and
decompose. usually settling about the
joints and muscles. causing the intense
pain. swelling, and stiffness Of rheU-
nlafism.
There are numerous remedies known
which many persons believe viii relieve
this suffering-salicylat OF soda, colchi-
cum. potash. &c.-but these drugs are
terribly hard on the stomach. often
running this most important organ, and
they fail as often as they relieve.
A well-knOwn specialist. who has prob
ably treated more cases OF rheumatism
than any one else, and who is also the
most successful. gives the following
simple treatment. which is harmless and
inexpensive, and so simple that anybody
can mix X at home
The ingredients are; Fluid Extract
Dandelion. oue-hslf ounce, Compound
Kargon. one ounce. Compound Syrup
Sarssparilia. three ounces. Go TO any
good prescription pharmacy and get these
three vegetable Ingredients. and mix them
By shaking IN a bottle. taking as dose
a teaspoonful after each meal and again
at bedtime
There is nothing better in the world for
backache. kidney and bladder trouble.
TOO Such symptoms as frequent and
painful urinati0n. soreness. weakness.
general and nervous debility are caused
by certain acids and poisonous waste
matter. decayed tissue. &c. in the blood.
which the kidneys viii clear and purify
after a few doses Of this prescription.
This is published for the Kargon Ex-
tracing CO., Cincinnati Ohio.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
HAS THREE DAYS GRACE
Fate of Navy Yard Track Still in
the Balance.
Senate Committee Hears Complaints,
hut Is Unable 90 Take Action
Before senate C0RVenes.

Il is still undecided whether the track
connection now maintained by the Phila-
delphia. Baltimore and Washington Rail
road Company with the Washington Navy
Yard. is 10 be removed on Friday OF this
week and result in the isolation OF the
yard. so far as convenient transportation
facilities are concerned.
The Senate Committee on the District
OF Columbia yesterday heard number of
pleas for and against the bill authorizing
the construction OF a new connection,
which has. passed the Senate but against
which a motion for reconsideration is
pending. as a result OF the opposition OF
the Navy Department. based on the re
fussl OF the railroad 10 comply with H.
The railroad is compelled. under the
Union Station act, 10 have the tracks Up
before midnight or Friday. or forfeit
s.. 800. 900. General Manager Atterbury yes
terdsy notified the committee that the
road would comply with this Requirement,
unless relieved from its operation before
IL becomes necessary 20 begin removing
the tracks. The committee Was also no
tined that the proposed new track could
not be laid. and the original bill. contin-
uing the present arrangement for two
years. was favored
Assistant Secretary Newberry stated the
attitude OF the department. and Mai. Nor
row represented the District Commission
ers before the committee Rear Admiral
Leutze and Mr.. Thomas W. Smith. Of this
city. were also present at the hearing.
Wash 3. Williams, representing the
Southeast Citizens Association. urged
that all grade crossings be eliminated in
whatever plan may be finally adopted. and
IL is understood that this will be done.
The committee concluded the hearing
but reached no decision. owing 70 the
fact that the hearing did not end until
after the Senate had convened, and there
was no time for acting. A meeting viii
be held 10 make a decision, and il Is
hoped that something may be done 10
avert the isolation which threatens the
yard
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
Members of the National Educational Association

Should not return home until they have the famous
States Naval City Annapolis
f1otlla flag
Hartford Admiral Olympia
the
college,
Commanding
minutes
Palace
leaving
E. every
Special competent may
l4th N.
Station, N. E. Washington D. C.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
FROM INN TO HOTEL
Hotel St. Regis Contracted with
the Inn Of Olden Times.
WITHIN REACH OF ALL

DR.. johnson, who loved TO smoke his
pipe at the old Mitre Inn. once remark
ed. There is nothing which has yet
been eontrived by man by which so much
happiness is provided as by a good tav-
ern." II the old English inn Of his day.
with sanded floor and cobwebbed raf-
tiers, its wooden benches, and pewter ale
pots. could inspire such an encomiuna,
what would the author OF "RasseIes" say
could he enter such a great modern hos
telry as the 81. Regis IN New York?
Here is palace such as the great
monarchs of his time would have de-
lighted TO occupy Within it's walls are
utilities and beauties. luxury, and mag
nihcence OF which these monarehs never
dreamed.
And yet in the st. Regis. contrary to
certain sensational reports that once
gained circulation, there is entire absence
of effulgent display and tawdry glitter.
There is wealth everywhere, but e Is
the wealth of exquisite beauty and har-
mony. There is spIendor. but II is that
of perfect workmanship and adaptabillty
TO the one purpose for which this hotel
was planned--the comfort and conven-
fence Of all who enter its portals.
When We reflect that the enjoyment of
such a delectabIe and inviting hotel is
within the means OF the ordinary Amer
lean Ga large, elegantly furnished room
being obtainable for only 81 a day, and
the same with private bath for s., or a
parior. bedroom, and bath tor SID, we
gain some idea of the wonderful popu-
larity OF this modern establishment. An
other fact which has contributed greatly
TO its success is that the charges in the
restaurant are no higher than in other
first-class hotels.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25

The Washington correspondent OF the
Providence Journal and Providence
Evening Bulletin, received his news
paper training In Michigan. His first
advent into political life in Washing
ton was as private secretary 20 former
Senator o. ID. Conger. OF that State.
His first newspaper connection In this
city was with the Detroit News.
Later he became a member OF the stan
Of the New York Sun. and when Mr..
a. W. Lyman, chief of the bureau, left
Washington TO embark in the newspaper
business in Montana. Mr.. Barry sue
eeeded him in charge Of the Sun Bureau.
A few years ago he left the Sun 10
sit high up in the editors chair OF the
Providence Journal. returning to take
charge Of that papers bureau at the
nations Capitol. He has experience and
acquaintance with public men. with abIl-
ity as a writer. and is a gentleman of
influence
You wouldn't think It. 10 look at him;
but he Il bubbiing over with innate wit
and humor. and his sallies generally
reach the mark
he dotes or golf. and when hts mind
isn't working. his short legs are. chasing
the bah from hole 10 hole. Mr.. Barry is
a member OF the Gridiron Club
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
OFFER SUBSTITUTE BILL.
Commissioners Have Their own
Ideas About New Traction Line.

Commissioners Have Their OWE
Ideas About New Traction Line.
Senator Galiinger yesterday introduced
in the Senate bill submitted 10 him by
the District Commissioners as a substi-
tute for one already pending to provide
for the extension OF the line OF the
Capital Railway Company at Congress
Heights 10 Shepherds Landing on the
Potomac River.
The new bill authorizes the company
TO extend its tracks from Nichols avenue
and Fifth street In Congress Heights 70
the landing. along a route 70 be deter
mined BY the Commissioners. The ex-
tension must be completed within two
years from the approval OF the proposed
act, and the company must deposit with
the Commissioners 5000 within sixty
days after the approval OF the act TO
guarantee performance of the contract.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
ASSISTANT FOR BoNAPARTE.

senator Lodge Would Create New
Office I'm Department of Justice.
Senator Lodge. Of Massachusetts,, yes
terday offered in the Senate an amend
ment to the legislative. executive. and
judicial appropriation bill. TO create in
the Department OF Justice the Office OF
executive assistant.
The proposed new official is intended to
perform certain duties Of the Attorney
General in that officers absence and I'M
der his direction. He Is 10 have authority
under the head OF the department in all
administrative, financial. and disciplinary
matters. and the salary fixed by the
amendment is 81, 100 a year.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
CONGRESS
viii Benefit Lffe-saTerz.

The House Committee on Interstate
Commerce yesterday reported favorabIy a
bill providing that the wife, child or
other dependent OF any keeper or menu
Der OF crew Of life-saving station
that has lost his life or become disabled
In the line OF duty shall be entitled to
receive pay as IL such helper or member
OF crew were alive and continued in the
service. A new scale of compensation Is
also provided for members Of life-saving
crews. ranging from $500 10 $500 per
year for superintendent OF districts. The
pay of keepers OF life-saving stations is
fixed at $1,000 per year. and the pay OF
No. ] surfmen az SO q month
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25

The House Committee on Banking
and Currency yesterday resumed con-
sideration of the Fowler currency bill.
The committee has passed over eight
cen sections of the measure, it is un-
derstood, without material amendment.
The committee also gave some atten-
ton yesterday TO the question of guar
anteeing deposits. IL Is expected that
the committee will report sts measure
10 the House the last OF this week.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
sEEamE

Senator Whyts q Maryland. and Senator
Simmons, Il North Carolina. addressed the Sen
ate on the Aldrich currency bill.
Senator Gallinecr Of New Hampshire. and
senator Depew, of New YORK, spoke on the
formers mail subsidy bin.
Senator Barkett gave notice that 20 morrow he
win call up the Deliver s.nooi bill and ask
that IL be considered for passage
-Four minor District bills were introduced.
Consideration a the penal code bi'l n Com
mittee a the Whole vas concluded.
After a short executive session the Senate.
at Sis D NJ. adjourned until noon to-day.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
BARS ALL INToxICAETs.
AchesOR Would Amend Constitution
to XIII Liquor Trade.

Representative Acheson, Of Pennsyl-
vania. who comes from a dry section
introduced yesterday a resolution pro-
posing an amendment 10 tine Constitution.
prohibiting the manufacture. sale and
Importation Of intoxicating liquors. in
Guiding beer. ale, and wine. and opium.
narcotics. and the like
These articles. under the resolution.
would be driven out Of commerce. except
when intended for use in the mechanic
arts. or as medicine.
A bill also offered by Mr.. Acheson pro-
hibits the making Of pools. and provides
that il shall be unlawful for any person.
association OF persons, OF corporation.
within the District OF Columbia 70 bet,
gamble. or make pool on the result Of
any race. game. sport. or contest OF any
kind Penalties are provided for viola
tons OF this proposed law Mr.. AchesOn's
bin is aimed al the Benning race track.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
May create Wines Rurcau.

A bill providing for the creation OF
Bureau OF Mines viii soon be reported
10 the House. A decision to this effect
was reached yesterday by the House
committee having jurisdiction over the
subject. The only point in controversy is
as TO whether the proposed bureau shall
be placed under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary OF Commerce al.d Labor or the
Secretary of the Interior.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
TO CONFER ON TRACKS.
Senate Names COnfereeE on Union
Station Bill Changes.

The Union Station trackage bill. as
amended by the House out OF all sem
blance 10 its original self. was yesterday
reported back 10 the Senate from the
lower body.
Senator Gsllinger moved. as Is usual IN
such cases. that the Senate disagree TO
the amendments made by the House. and
that the Vice President name a commit
tee OF Senator's 10 confer on the bin with
similar committee from the House
The Senate eonferees were named as fol-
lows Galiinger, Long. and Martin
While i IS understood that the Senators
viii not agree 10 all the amendments
made By the House. II is believed that in
the less important changes the Senators
viii waive their own opinions in order 10
secure the finaI adoption ~ legislation
which viii bring the much-needed COM
muniCatiOn with the station
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
BONAPARTE APPROVES BILL.

He Thinks HIS Department VIII
Need 100000 Thereby, Though.
Representative Smith. chairman OF the
District Committee. yesterday received a
letter from Attorney General Bonaparte
in regard TO the House bin which has as
its object the determination OF the right
10 the flats OF the Potomac River and
certain other land along that stream
The Attorney General says that with
a few minor changes. which are men,
toned in the letter. he believes that the
proposed law is 4 good one. He also
suggests that an expenditure Of about
100000 should be provided for the ex-
pense TO which his once will be put under
the proposed law.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
PAY FOR GUNS FRANKS.

Senate Passes Bill 10 Reimburse
Baltimore Concern for Injuries.
Senator Rayner's biz proposing 10 re-
imburse the Dawson Drug Company. Of
Baltimore. for damages sustained through
the firing Of heavy guns al Fort ARMS
tead. on Hawkins Point. one OF the de-
lenses OF the Monumental City. was pass
ed yesterday by the Senate.
The drug company has a plant for the
manufacture Of sulphuTic acid a short
distance from the fort. and il was claim
ed that the firing OF the big guns in
April, 1905, caused damage to the extent
OF S34sO. This amount is allowed In the
bill, which passed yesterday
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
ROAD TO ARLINGTON.
senator Martin Wants Access from
New Bridge TO Cemetery.

New Bridge TO Cemetery.
Senator Martin, Of Virginia. yesterday
offered in the Senate a bill proposing TO
authorize the Secretary OF War TO have
constructed q direct road leading from the
southern end OF the new Highway Bridge
over the Potomac River. 70 the National
Cemetery at Arlington. and 10 Fort Nyer
The proposed road IS 10 be constructed
from the bridge 10 the southern boundary
of the cemetery reservation and follow
that boundary TO the Old county road
which passes through the center Of the
cemetery. the old road 10 be improved 10
the northern boundary OF the reservation.
II is provided that the road shall be
forty feet wide and be macadamize6 TO
the width OF twenty-fOur feet Fifty
thousand dollars IS appropriated under
the terms OF the bill
Representative Csrlin. OF Virginia, in
trodUced a similar Dill IN the House
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
TO RATIFY JURY'S AWARD.
Bill offered I'm senate Concerns Nine
teenth-street Extension.

teenth-street Extension
Senator Mccreary, of Kentucky. yes
terday offered In the Senate. by request.
a bill proposing TO ratify the findings OF
the second jury summoned 10 condemn
the land required for the extension Of
Nineteenth street northwest from Bel
mont road 10 Bftmore street, with a
Uniform width OF fifty feet
The bill provides for the payment
of the difference between the amount
found to be due from the property
owners, as benefits conferred in the
enhancement OF the value OF their land
as a result OF the extension. and the
amount due them from the District by
reason OF the land taken for the new
street
1t also carries authorization for the
District Commissioners TO have the pro-
posed extension resurveyed 10 Mintwcod
place. provided the necessary land for
The additional extension is donated for
that purpose.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
Proposes Asylum for Inebriatc,

Senator Gallinger yesterday offered in
the Senate bin proposing TO establish in
tho District OF Columbia an asylum for In
ebriates, to avert the necessity which now
exists for sending such patients to the
Government HospltaI for the Insane.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
HousE.

A ban authorizing the presentation Of four
condemned hTRsS cannon 10 the monument as
ISOLATION Of Franklin. Tern was passed
Six bills affecting the District 4 Columbia
were passed
The HOuse in Committee o. the Whole bszsn
the consideration q the army appropriation bill
At O'Clock the committee arose. and the
House adjourned until to-day At noon
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
WEAK KIDNEYS
Cause Rheumatism. and This
Prescription Proves 1t.
RELIEVES DREAD AFFLIcTIoN

MIX II NJ Home n Yor Have Amy
Form % Rheumatism or Kidney
TrOubIc-corrrcts Weak Bladder and
should BE known sa Every House
hold and Used at thc First Sign of
Disease.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25

and unless the new shipping bill is
speedily passed. We shall see an even
more grotesque disproportion than that
sixteen battle ships and not one COM
mercisl steamer in the Pacific away from
the ports OF the United States. For the
remnant of our merchant marine in that
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
PLEAD FOR SUBSIDIES
Messrs. Gallinger and Depew
Would Help Shipping.
MAIL sUBVENTION AS WEDGE

Formers Bill Text of Two Speeches
In Senate in which Condition OF
American Merchant Marine Is
Painted in DoIeful COIors-yew
Yorker Has Little Faith in Japan.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
Make 1t Entering wedge.

Il look upon this bill as purely
tentative effort TO place US In our proper
position commercially with our rivals.
believe 1t should be followed by a broad
and comprehensive policy. We have the
genius for invention; we have the archi-
tectural talent; We have the mechanical
skill; we have the products, raw and
manufactured. to compete successfully
everywhere around this earth. Our neces-
sity Is the disposal OF our surplus, the
opportunity is the open market. and to
win it we must have American ships built
by American labor In American ship
yards, officered by American officers, and
manned by American sailors, and bearing
the American flag"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-29
GEORGE ADE ON TAFT.
If All the Voters Get Paralysis of
 Right Hand Taft Will Not Win.

Cincinnati, July 2s.--George Ade, reporter, humorist, playwright, farm CT and politician. and Indiana mem- Der of the notification committee, wrote the following for the Globe to- day. 1t being his opinion of William II. Taft and his candidacy:
 Republicans will find the support ing of Judge Taft an easy and joyful task. He is not anything that can didate should not be. He is not an atmospheric disturbance. He is not a visionary He Is not grandstand performer. He Is not q Don Quixote tilting at windmils. He is not an ex- perimentalist. He is not an eXperi- ment.
 Probably he will be elected We are not sure If the world comes tc an end tonight tomorrow will not be July 29. If all the voters get par. alyss of the right hand-or if they become twisted on their dates and for. get that November Is election day or if the entire population Is stricken with some political mania combining St Vitus dance with seeing things al night--somebody else might stand { show. Otherwise not. In the case oi Judge Taft we may use the language of the extinct race track and say Write your own ticket,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-29
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS

Lincoln. Neb.. July 2s.--william | Bryan arrived In this city this fore noon and went at once to his home in Falrview. The trip from Omaha was without incident.
 Indianapolis July 2s.--John w Kern will he officially informed of his nom ination for vice president in the new Coliseum at the Indiana State fair grounds.
 Fl pHso. Tex. July 2s,--In hold up here late last night, Samuel Van Roy on of New York was robbed of si.i75 worth of diamonds. s20s unendorsed check, and sl3b0. ". "A. Naill, who was with. Van Royen, and who said he lost s560, has been arrested as suspect In league with the hold-up men.
 Mexico City. July 2s--Dr Alberto Membre, member of the cabinet of President Mauel Bonilla, while the lat ter was president of Honduras, declares that the revolt in that republic is not at an end. as reported. He says thnt Bonilla had nothing to do with the uprising, which is a popular one. and will continue until the Davila govern ment is overthrown.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-29
PRAISE OLYMPIC OFFICERS.
President of International Committee Congratulates Lord DcsborOugh

London, July 2s Writing in behalf of himself and all his colleagues on the International Olympic committee, Bar on Pierre de Coubertln has sent the following letter to Lord Desborough chairman of the British Olympic asso- ciation.
 Dear Lord Desborough: It is not ne- cessary to await the closing of the present Olymplad to proclaim its suc- cess. This success Is plain to all eyes and the unfairness of certain reports cannot tarnish It's briliancy. It Is nat ural that mistakes could have been made hero and there, and that there should have been some nervous tension This feeling Is perhaps excusable when incidents occur which are Inevitable in an assembage of 2,009 young people claiming twenty-two different national ities--hgures which never have been approached until this day.,
 "The British Olympic council has ac- complished a magnificent work, and beg you to convey to It's members the expression of our lively gratitude. There is no need for me to assure you of the warm feelings your colleagues on the International Olympic commit tee entertain for yourself, nor of the qualification your personal success causes them.
 (Signed) Baron Pierre de Coubertin, "President of the International Olym-
 pic Committee"