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The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
HOME FOR SUPREME COURT.
Mr.. LittIeaeId Oners Bill to Buy Site
for Its Occupancy.

Representative Littleheld, Of Maine,
yesterday introduced in the House a Dill
providing for the purchase of a site for a
building to house the Supreme Court Of
the United States.
The plot of ground named in the bill is
northeast of the Capitol. and is bounded
on the north by B street north. on the
east by Second. street east. and on the
west by First street east II contains
about 225.157 square feet
The Supreme Court building. If erected
on the site proposed by Mr.. Listefieid s
bill. would occupy the same position rela-
tive to the northeast corner Of the CAPT
tol as does the Library of Congress with
reference TO the southeast corner Of the
Capitol building. 1t would entail the
closing Of portion Of Maryland avenue
northeast, which cuts through corner
of the proposed site.
In a plat accompanying the bill the
outlines of the building to be erected on
the site is made TO conform to the Ii
brary of Congress in the outline Of its
ground plan. so that the two buildings
would be in a measure Complementary,
and make more regular the appearance
Of the Capitol plaza.
The ground required to carry out the
purpose OF the bill is 10 be acquired
either by purchase or by condemnation,
but no stipulated sum is included In the
bill
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
WERE UNCONSCIOUS DESERTERS
Fitzgerald Wants Records of Navy
Veterans Corrected.

A bill 10 amend the act Of August "A.
1855, for the relief of men who served In
the navy or the marine corps for a period
Of six months up to and including May ],
1865, and were prevented from completing
their time of service by reason OF
wounds or disease contracted in the line
of duty, but who by reason of alb
sence from their command at the time
they became entitled TO discharge failed
to be mustered out and receive a dis
charge, may, in the discretion Of the Sec
retary of the Navy, have their records
corrected If they stand charged with de
sertion, was introduced yesterday by Mr.
Fitzgerald, of New York.
1t reduces the service required from six
to three months. and it is intended to
cover the cases Of many men who served
faithfully the last three months of the war
and were then furloughed for one cause
or another, and at the expiration of the
furlOugh did not return TO their com
mands, as the war had ended and their
ships or commands We're out of the
service.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
ARTS AND CRAFTS MEN MEET.
school In Operation for Three
Months shows Great Gain.

The irst quarterly meeting of the fac
ulty of the National Art and Crafts Insti-
tute was held at the institute, Nineteenth
and r streets.
The school has been in operation for
three months. An inventory Of the equip
ment showed. among other things. five
looms for weaving, a large kiln of pot
terry, bookbinding. and basketry materials,
a sewing machine, tools for metal. WOOD,
&c The number of students how en-
rolled is forty-eight, with an additional
five for new classes TO be formed next
week.
The report showed requests for cata-
Iogues of the school from several States,
Inquiries for instruction in branches not
yet started, and an increasing uuRlber
of daily visitors.
An advisory board is being formed, and
the question of director TO assist Mrs.
Sloan, the founder Of the school, is under
advisement
1t was proposed to give the school at
least three years trial The work Is of
the highest standard. Each teacher is a
specialist. and the interest and support
Of the people of the District is expected
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
HOBsON IS HON0RED.
Admiral SchIey Naval Command
Passes Resolutions.

A regular meeting of the Admiral Schley
Naval Command was held Tuesday even
ing. Capt. Joseph 2. McCrink presiding.
Lieut. Charles Z. Engle was secretary. a
resolution was unanimously adopted elect
ing the Hon. r. T. HobsOn. OF Merrimac
fame, to honorary membership. An
amendment TO the bylaws was adopted to
the effect that no person shall be eligible
to membership except those who saw ac-
tive service during the Spanish war.
The following officers were elected FOR
the ensuing term: Joseph p. McCrink,
captain; Charles z. Engle, commander
and recorder: Joseph f. Johnson, flag
lieutenant; John Cadamatori, junior lieu
tenant; Thomas c. Donnelly, chief engi-
neer; Joseph A. Tracey, assistant engi-
neer: A. ". Wood, warrant machinist;
George A. Manthor, warrant maehinisti
II. w. Wightman, chaplain; Alexander
Jones, chief master-at-arms.
resolution was adopted requesting
Congress to make a liberal appropriation
for new ships.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
DIVIDED ON ALDRICH BILL.
Senator's and Representatives Take
Issue with Some Provisions.

II became evident yesterday that there
viii be considerable opposition TO the
Aldrich currency BILL but that opposi-
ton viii not be of a partisan character.
Some of the Democrats in both Senate
and House will support the measure.
while some Republicans win fight IT,
There is little opposition 10 the bill
among Republican Senators, and one Of
the Democratic Senators. Rayner, OF
Maryland has announced that he IS IN
favor of it. Several Republicans IN the
House have openly criticised the pro-
posed legislation. Among them is Repre-
sentative Frederick w. Stevens, Of
Minnesota. who declares the measure Is
in the interest of speculation, and will
bring no money to the West. He de-
scribes the bill as vicious, and invites
Western bankers 10 rise and protest
against IT,
Some Senators from States which have
no large cities intend to object TO the
provision in the bill that bonds of cities
of less than 10000 inhabitants, as de-
teTmined by the last Federal census
shall not be taken as security for the
issue of the new circulating notes. They
are satisfied with most of the provisions
OF the BILL but win endeayer TO have
1t amended 50 as to provide that bonds
of cities having less than 200o0 inhabl-
tants may be used as collateral
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
LIABILITY BILL IN HOUSE.
Measure Prepared by Knox and
Bates Expected TO Pass.

The bill which was prepared by Sena-
tor Knox and Representative Bates, both
of Pennsylvania. TO make the employers
liability act meet the objections made TO
it on constitutional grounds by the Su-
preme Court. and introduced in the SEN
ate on Tuesday by Senator Knox, was
yesterday offered in the House by Mr.
Bates.
The bill is practically the same as
that introduced by Mr. Bates and SEN
atOr Penrose and passed two years ago.
which the Supreme Court declared un-
constitutional, bat the objection is met
by adding the provision that It shall ap-
ply in so far as the power Of Congress
over Interstate commerce extends. The
measure is expected to be passed at an
early date by both Houses OF Congress.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
BANQUET By BURNSIDE POST
DR.. Andrew J. Huntoon Serves as
TOastmaster for Occasion.
DR.. Woodrow Speaks Upon Unifying
Jasper Dean McFaH Sings.

Burnside Post, G. \. r., held its twenty
first annual banquet at the Ebbitt House
on Tuesday night
DR. Andrew ]. Huntoon was elected to
serve as POSTMASTER and this was the
fifteenth time that he has been 50 hon
ored by his comrades. The entertain
ment was opened by the toastmaster,
who asked the Rev Mr. Gallagher. chap
lain of the Department OF the Potomac.
for the invocation. Chaplain Gallagher Is
a member OF Burnside Post
Dr. Woodrow. Of the First Ccngrega-
tionaI Church. was then introduced. and
he made an address on the unifying intiu-
ence Of the Grand Army collectively and
individually. Or. Woodrow said lie vas
OF the infantry during the civil war.
He served during recent years IS honor
airy chaplain Of an Eastern post
Mr. Jasper Dean McFall sang two selec-
tons, giving Inspection in the Morn
ing. the favorite OF soldiers. as an en-
core. Mrs. William Keye Miller pleased
the guests with three selections.
Senator Burnham. OF New hampshire
was the next speaker to reply TO the
chairman, and he spoke eloquentiy OF
monuments Of stone and well deserved
tributes Of history for the soldier.
Mr. George Newton, commander Of the
post, gave "a record of the organization
Lsestowing praise upon its personnel and
work, saying IL was the survival of the
ittest' among the Grand Army posts OF
the country.
Mai John McElroy, Of the National
T. .bune, expressed appreciation of the
Importance Of such gatherings Of eeRa-
rades and their ladies. Mr.. George g.
Ross replied to the toast TO the ladies'
and the singing of America by all pres
ent closed the exercises, which Were
largely attended.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
TO HANG TRAIN WRECKERS.
MIR. Moore Introduces Bill TO Stop
Prevalent Crime.

A bill introduced IN the House Of Repre-
sentatives yesterday by Mr.. Moore, of
Pennsylvania, makes train wrecking pun
ishable by fine not exceeding $1,000 or
Imprisonment not to exceed ten years. In
case loss of life results from the crime,
the penalty shall be death.
Mr.. Moore says the reason for the in
PRODUCTION of the measure lies in the
numerous recent stOppings Of trains for
the purpose of robbery, some of which
have been attended with fatal results to
trainmen and passengers.
He thinks the offense should be made a
capital crime, and the guilty persons
made to feel that the law is supreme and
effective for the protection of life and
property.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
HOUSE BUILDING IS OCCUPIED
Some Committees Move Into New
Office Structure.
Members Inspect Their New 0fciai
Home and Decide which Rooms
They Wants, but May Not Get.

Yesterday WAS a busy day at the new
House Office building,
Committees were moving in. and Con
gTessmen were going through. looking at
the rooms. selecting those they would like
to occupy, but in many cases will not.
The building is not completed by any
means but the rooms on the west, south,
and east sides are habitable and have
been fitted up for occupancy. Each one
has an Ardevil rug on the floor. a table,
two desks. and lounging chairs. uphol-
stored in leather; telephone, a file case,
and a marble washstand. The occupants
viii have plenty OF air and light. and
everything conducive 10 comfort and con
vonience.
The tunnel connecting the building with
the Capitol is completed, but the cars
rot as yet running on schedule time, and
the members must walk to and from the
Capitol.
The following committees have been as
signed rooms: Patents, Claims, Public
Lands. Rivers and HarboTs. Mileage. Al
coholic and Liquor Traffic, Insglar Affairs
Revision Of the Laws. Elections, inVa-
lid Pensions. Merchant Marine and Fish
cries, Public Buildings and Grounds, Ii
brary and Territories.
The first committee to occupy its quar-
ters was that on Public Lands. and some
Of the others have moved In. and are
ready for business.
Members with the diagram Of the rooms,
spent yesterday inspecting the building,
and with one accord they voted It not only
beautiful but convenient.
The drawing for the rooms will take
place to-day. and the method Of drawing
viii be similar to that used in the distri-
button of seats in the House. All cannot
get a room on the first floor, or on the
New Jersey avenue side. but no matter
where their luck places them. they cannot
but be pleased with their lot.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
ARMY AND NAVY.
Army Orders.

Lieut.. Col. WILLIAM ". GIBSON Ordnance De
parrunt. from Office # Chief Of Ordnance.
January Is. % WaterTlet Arsenal and assume
command. relieving Lieut. Col IRA MACNUTT,
Ordnance Department
First Lieut. CHARLES \. DAWSON. Eighth In
fautg Massachusetts, Volunteer Militia, author
lied 20 attend course Of instruction. garrison
school Fort Banks.
Firt Lieut.. GEORGE K. sPALDING. C01s Of
Engineers. from Department of Colorado 10 De
tu1it.
First Lieut.. WILLIAM NJ COLYIN. Coast Artil-
leU Corps. from Ninety seventh tn One Hun
drad and Seventeen Company, Coast ARTILLERY
Corps. Fort Morgan.
Lieut.. Col WILLIAM ". GIBSON. Ordnance De
uaumcnti Maj CHARLES B. WHEELER.
Ordnance Department. and Mai GEORGE T.
BARNEY Coast ARTILLERY Corps, detailed mem
bers of Board for Testing Field Rife Cannon.
vice Brig Gen. CHARLES s SMITH United
States Army retired; Lieut. Col IRA MAC
MUTT, Ordinances Department. and Mai. NIL
LARD +. HARMON, Coast Artillery Corps,
relieved
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
TAFT LIKED IN NEBRASKA.
Hughes May Get State if Ohio Fight
Eliminates Secretary.

Judge J. II. Sinclair. Of Kedrney. Nebrs
who was yesterday admitted to the bar
of the Supreme Court Of the United States
upon motion Of Senator Brown. of the
same state, says that so far as he can
ascertain. Republican sentiment in Ne
braska favors Secretary Tafts candi-
dacy for President.
"The only thing that is worrying Taft
Republicans in Nebraska ne said, lis
the night between him and Foraker in
Ohio. This-may get so venom0us that
the party will see fit to turn both Of them
down. / cannot see how Foraker can
hope for minute - be the nominee. and
l feel as do many other Nebraskans.
that he is carrying on his fight with TO
other purpose than 10 defeat Taft in
his own State. or al least 20 place Ohio
in the doubtful column, with Tan as the
nominee"
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
FAV0Rs CITIZENSHIP TREATY.
Senate Committee Acts on Measure
Affecting Naturalization.

4 treaty with the pan-American re-
publics providing that citizens Of the
respective countries who became nat
uralized in other countries lost the
privilege upon returning to the coun-
try or origin. and remaining for period
of two years, was yesterday ordered
favoTably reported to the Senate by the
Committee on Foreign Relations.
The treaty has the adherence of all
the republics that took part in the pan
American conference at Mexico City.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
SUITS AGAINST RAILROADS.
Attorney General Gives Orders that
They BE begun.

Attorney General Bonaparte yesterday
directed various United States attorneys
to institute suits against a large number
OF railroad companies to recover penalties
incurred by them for alleged violations OF
the safety-appliance law
The facts upon which these prosecu-
tions are based We're reported 10 the In
terstate Commerce Commission by its in
spectOrs. The violations made the basis
of the prosecutions number 542 Among
the roads named as defendants are the
Pennsylvania, the Baltimore and ohio.
the New York Central. the Northern Pa
cifc the Southern, and the Southern Pa
ci6c
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
WOULD PURCHASE EMBASSIES.
Mr. Perkins Introduces Bill TO Sc

Mr. Perkins Introduces Bill TO Se-
cure Homes for American ENJOYS.
Representative Perkins, of New York,
a memiHr OF the House Committee on
Foreign Affairs, viii introduce bills pro-
viding for the purchase or erection Of
buildings for United States consuls in
China, and for the purchase of residences
for Ambassadors of the United States at
London, Paris, and Berlin.
In the last-named city, Mr., Perkins
says. the residence now occupied by Am
bassador Tower may be purchased at a
reasonable price, and he hopes for speedy
favorable action on his bin.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
COURT ORDERS CRIME
So B. & 0. Railroad Charges
in Legal Tangle.
DECISION FAVORS REBATE
IL This Is Paid TO "A Firm of Hay
Merchants, the Company Declares
1t VIII Become Liable fo Prosecu-
ton Under the Interstate Conn
merce Laws-suit Involves 1886.

New York, Jan. SIN the case argued
To-Day 'on appeal before the appellate
terfff'- first division Of the Supreme Court.
the extraordinary contention was adj
vaneed by counsel for the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad that under a decision
handed down by Justice Waubope LYNN
in the municipal court the companv
viii be obliged TO pay to one Of its shin
pers an Illegal rebate, and thus lay H.
self liable to fine OF from 5000 to
$1,000.
The railroad sued Charles I.adue ana
James NJ GARNER. wholesale hav mar-
chants, in the municipal court. for
freight charges on hay amounting 20
Sl53.iJ. The claim was not disputed b5t
the defendants Ia their answer entered
a eounter-claim for S256.50. representing.
so they alleged. unreasonable charges
on seven other cars Of hay shipped from
points IN Ohio and Indiana to Van Nest
and Flushing, in this State.
DeaIs with Agent.
The defendants contended that they had
an understanding with an agent Of the
company for certain fiat rate, and the
rate which they We're obliged 70 pay was
IN excess Of that. The counter-claim rep
resents the difference.
The company contended that the rate
charged was the established rate, filed
with the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion The defendants allege that the rate
quoted by the agent was the established
rate although no record Of il was pro-
duced- Justice Lynn entered judgment
against the railroad.
Edward V. Conwen. Of Cr8vatii. Hen
derson De Gersdorff, counsel for the
railroad, contended to-day that If the
Judgment were satisfied. not only the rail-
road, but the hay merchants as well
would be liable 10 criminal prosecution.
the latter for accenting 2 rehate
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
SENATOR FORAKER A.vICTIM.
Confined to His Home In This City
by Attack of Grip.

Senator Joseph B. Foraker. OF Ohio.
is III at his home In Sixteenth street.
Of grip. His condition is not serious,
but it has been impossible for him to
attend the sessions of the Senate since
his return from Ohio after the holi-
days
The Senator hopes to have the mi
nority report from the Military Affairs
Committee on the Brownsville affrav
ready in a few days. as ii is his inten-
tion 10 go to Chicago about the middle
of January. to take part in the politi-
cal matters preliminary 10 the State
primaries
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
MR.. STEPHENSON BURIED.
Board of Trade Members Attend
Funeral of Former Member.

Board of Trade Members Attend
Funeral of Former Member.
The body Of Thomas Parsons stephen
son. who died Sunday evening. was buried
yesterday morning in Rock Creek Gene
terry. Funeral services were held at the
family residence. 216 Fifteenth street
northwest, at 1890 o'clock Rev. Titus q.
Davis, pastor Of Westminster Church
Memorial. ohciated. assisted by Rev. c.
Herbert Richardson. pastor Of Ryland
Methodist Episcopal Church. Ambrose
Stephenson, " A. H. Church. r. Har-
rison Johnson, c. ". Church William
a. Wimsatt, and Fred J. White acted
as pallbtareTs
The Board of Trade. Of which the de-
ceased was member, was represented
by President Rudolph Messrs. Thomas
". Smith, Lester a. Barr. Samuel J.
Prescott Henry West, and ". A. VIM
satt- The deceased was also Il member of
the Association of the Oldest Inhabitants.
which was represented by William
Schwing, B. F. Klopfer, William A. Lin
ton, B. a. Colonna. and j. T. Henner.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
Retirement OF Gen. Greely.

Orders were issued at the War De-
partment Yesterday. assigning Brig.
Gen. Winfield s. Edgerly to temporary
command of the Department of Da-
kota, with headquarters at ST. Paul.
Minn. Gen. Edgerly has been relieved
from further duty in command of the
Department of the Gulf. and viii sue
ceed Maj. Gen. Adolphus w. Greedy, In
command of the Department of Da-
kota. Gen. Greedy will be placed on
the retired list on March q. next.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
Couectio, Of Ashes.

For the first time in the history Of the
present government in the District Of Co
lumbia the collection Of ashes viii not be
done by private contract. The Commis-
sioners have advertised for proposals for
the collection of ashes, and on January Is
these proposals viii be opened. and If sat
isfactor,r, the contract will be given TO
the low est bidder.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
HOUSE.

AR Fowler introduced a bill providing for an
emergency currency based up0p national bank as
sets and making important changes in the fnan-
eial system Of the United States.
Under rule permitting its consideration 81
Committee Of the Whole upon motion at any
time. the bill 20 revise the criminal code Of the
United States was taken mp for discussion.
Alr Gaines addressed the Committee Of the
Whole on the subject Of Federal maintenance Of
the home Of Andrew jackson.
Tle knox-Bates bin 20 make constitutional the
employers liability act was introduced By Mr.
Bates.
AZ Sl5 the committee rose and the House ad-
Jouined. 70 meet again at noon to-day.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
sues Husband After separation.

Mrs. Eleanor Lipphard yesterday flied
suit against her husband. William A.
Lpphard. for s1O04 and interest. which
she alleges is due her from him on an
agreement they entered into when they
separated in December, 1906 Mrs. Llpp-
hard, in her declaration, states that her
husband agreed to pay her SO per week
but up to date has only paid her s46
In all.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
AnreaI for FeaeraI Uuiver.Itr.

Senator Frye has introduced in the
Senate an appeal from number OF
prominent men. constituting the ex-
ecutive council of the National Uni
vcrsity Committee Of -Four Hundred,
asking the establishment of the pro-
posed National University Of the United
States, TO be located in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
DINNER TO SECRETARY TAFT.
Ohio COngressmen VIII Entertain
Him-Nevs from oklahoma.

Him-Nevvs from oklahoma.
The sixteen Republican members Of
Congress from Ohio will give a dinner TO
Secretary Taft at the Arlington next
Monday night.
Secretary Taft received a telegram
yesterday from Manager Vorys. to the
effect that the Oklahoma State committee
had passed resolutions unanimously in
dorsing Taft.
Mr.. Vorys also reported that the coun-
~ committee of Allen County. Ohio. met
at Lima and passed resolutions deciding
to follow the call Of the State central
committee and provide for primaries on
February II. Allen County is in the
Fourth Congressional district, and has
been held to be a Foraker stronghold.
Senator Foraker wanted to proceed in the
old way instead of through primaries.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
RECORDS OF APPOINTEES.
Mr. Tracey, Native of New York, and
Mr.. Aranet1, OF the Philippines.

James T. Tracey, whose appointment as
member Of the Philippine commission.
and secretary OF finance and justice. was
announced Tuesday, is native Of
Albany, y. Y, where he was a member
Of the legal firm OF Tracey. Cooper s.
Townsend. He was appointed to the su-
preme Court Of the Philippines on July
]. 1895, but he had been previously tender
ed such an appointment iu 1873. when he
declined on account Of illness in his
family
GregOri0 ATaneta. whose appointment
as associate justice Of the Supreme Court
Of the Philippine Islands was also an
nounced Is a native of the Province of
Holio, and has been connected with the
Philippine government since June 3 1859
he was solicitor general Of the Islands
until July Is 1906, when he was appointed
attorney general 10 iii the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Judge VII
fey, who became judge Of the United
states Circuit Court at Shanghai.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
Extends Time for St. Louis Bridge.

BY unanimous consent. the House of
r Representatives yesterday considered
and passed a bill amending the act
authorizing the city of ST. Louis to
build a bridge across the Mis-
sissippi river, by extending the time
for beginning work on the project to
one year from the date of the approval
of the bill and Of its completion TO
three years from the same date,
The Washington herald., 1908-01-09
Asks statehood for Arizona.

Mr.. Smith, of Arizona. yesterday Of
to pass the last Congress, enabling the
Territory of Arizona to form constitu-
tion aud a State government and be
admitted into the Union on an equal
footing with the other States.