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The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
CHEMIST SUPPORTS BILL.
Railroad OniciaI Approves sherman
Measure

Or. Charles p. Dudley, chief chemist of
the Pennsylvania Railroad, was heard
yesterday by the House Committee on
Interstate and Foreign Commerce, in sup
port of the bin introduced by Represent
ative Sherman relating 10 the transpOr-
tation OF high explosives by the railroads.
The bin forbIds the carriage of this
class Of freight in cars or trains intended
for passenger use, and requires that in
any case the transportation shall be
under regulations made by the railroad
companies. Gen. Humphreys formerly
head OF the quartermasters department
OF the army. will be heard to-day.
Chairman Knapp. of the Interstate
Commerce Commission. told the COM
mittee that the body with which he is
connected had not made a ruling that
railroad companies, in case it is desired
10 have the law regulating the hours of
labor of railroad telegraphers suspended.
must make a separate application for
every station.
II is probable as a result Of Chair
man Knapps statement that the commit
tee unanimously will refuse TO recon-
mend any change in the law.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
Scores Bishop satterIee.

fee for Washington. The city could not
get into the prohibition class by piece
meal
Scores Bishop SatteFIee.
Mathew +. O'Brien. Congressional rep
Tesentative Of the Prohibition National
Committee. criticised the Right Rev Hem
ry !. Satteriee for his utterance IN favor
Of quarantining the saloons.
4 would like to inform the Bishop Of
Washington" declared Mr.. O'Brien. that
a saloon cannot be quarantined as d pest
house 7 don't believe he understood the
nature OF the measure before Congress
when he made the statement attributed
to him.
You are giving the liquor dealers spe-
cial privileges when you grant them a
license The Supreme Court has decided
this point"
4 musical programme was given. The
Mandolin Club of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association entertained the COngTe-
CATION, and was thanked by rising vote.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
TRACKAGE BILL STILL SLEEPS.
RepOses Peacefully in Committee
ROOm-NO Quorum Yesterday.

The solution of the trackage question
is far off in the dim distance cf February.
The House District Committee. which was
TO have met yesterday morning TO weld
into shape the hnal portions of that far
famed measure, got not into action.
There was no quorum present. and there
was nothing but curses loud and deep
and entirely terrible to hear.
The committee viii not likely get to-
eether again for consideration Of the
trackage bill until after many DAYS. Next
week many members Of the committee
will not be IN the city for several days.
and for this reason it is not believed that
The measure can come up at all. It may
he February L before a fun committee
meeting can be held.
Monday is District day in the House.
but the bin will be packed away in the
committee room on that day. and will
not come into the limelight which radi-
ates about the Speakers desk.
Representative Smith, chairman of the
committee, is trying to arrange for two
days in succession on which the House
may listen to the trackage bill
Meantime It sleeps peacefully.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08

a hearing was given yesterday by the
House Committee on Industrial Arts and
Expositions TO representatives Of the Ma
tOnal Negro Fair Association. who urged
the passage OF a bill authorizing the ex-
penditure of 900 to aid in the holding
Of fair at Mobile, Ala, TO illustrate the
progress OF the negro race in the United
States. No action was taken by the com
mittee but it is probable that a bill viii
be reported favorably TO the House for
the appropriation asked
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
PARAGRAPHS BY WIRE.

Allentown. Pa. Feb. William, the
segcnyesrOld s1n q Nfauasses SCfaefeT tins nom
ing. while playing crack the ship" few sf at a
tangent az the end Of the circle breaking both arms
Jackson Miss. Feb. THE lower house
Of the legislature to-day passed the statutory pro-
hibiti0n bill. which provides that all saloons IA
Mississippi must pass out Of existence on December
81. 1905.
Boulder Mont, Feb. George Hast
ings. the last of the tho who held MP a NortheTI,
Pacific train near Bette. last aIsy. and Murdered
Engineer Glow. confessed ths crime. and was given
life sentence.
Rochester. Pa, Feb. THE trial OF
AIlttso Perleons. charged with the murder oi his
tWOygarO,d child was halted because PtIClne
during the recess. cut his throat with razor and
viii probably die.
Dubois. Pa. Feb. T.-Jose Brucceso. with
stiletto and Frank FeHo. with a razor. locked
themselves in q room today and fought a duel.
FeT0 vas killed and BUCces1 fatally wounded
The motive is not known.
Danbury, Conn. Feb, Mrs. Lucy
NJ Osborn. a real Daughter Of the American Revo-
ution, died yesterday. IN her l0lst year She was
born here December g. 1907, the daughter Of q sol
dier of Washington's army
Pottstown, Pa. Feb. 7.-Churches in
this city VIII be compelled 10 erect fire escapes SC
c0rding 10 an order issued to-day b. Mayor Hiram
Collier The Boyertovu theatey horror, only six
miles from here Is the cause
Ottawa, Feb. ten miners are dead az
Port Hood, Nova Scotia An awful explosion took
place m the coal mines there to-day SIX WCrs
miners and -four Bulgarian leaders. II was believed
that the explosion resulted from hredsmp.
Lynn. Mass. Feb. Minnie Frances
Griffith aged seventeen years. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs John Griffith. Of Amesbury, has riysteriously
disappeared from this cts. under circumstances
which have caused her mother the greatest apTrs-
hension.
Buffalo. n Y. Feb. IA special from
Port Alegany. y. Y. SAYS William Whelan last night
fatally injured Florence Carpenter. aged eighteen
years by striking her over the head with wrench
and then shot ana killed himself. Jealousy is said
10 have been the cause.
Port Arthur. Tex. Feb. THE eight
inch oil pipe line which John W. Gates and as
socstss. composing the Texas Company. built from
Tulsa Okla. to Port Arthur placed in regl-
lar operation TO-DAY. Il is $50 miles long and vas
built az a cost Of more than IS 6o000.
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REGULATES P. 0. SUCCESSION.
AchesOn's Biz Would Put OmciaIs
Under Civil Service.

Representative Acheson, Of Pennsyi-
vania. yesterday introduced a bill direct
ing that the President may at his dis
cretion cause the postmasters now serving
in various offices to be classified in four
classes, by States, under the civil service
law"
Promotions under this proposed law will
be made from the lower grades to the
higher from the eligible lists within the
State where a vacancy exists.
The bill also provides for the classifica-
tion of clerks and employees of the third
and fourth class Offices as they are now
classified in the first and second class
Offices.
When these clerks and employees of the
third and fourth classes are so classified
they are eligible for promotions to the
grade Of postmaster.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08

As the result Of q mass meeting in the
First Presbyterian Church last night. un-
der the auspices of the Independent Order
Of Rechabites. the prohibition measures
now pending ia Congress were tndorsed
by l.200 persons, and the members OF the
District Of Columbia Committee were
asked To make d favorable report Of what
is known as the Sims bill. 20 which seeks
to place Washington City in the list Of
dry towns.
Representative y. " Hale, Of Tennes-
see. only member of Congress Who is a
member Of the Rechabites. presided
In introducing Representative John ".
Langley, Of Kentucky. Mr. Hale said
there was no bill now in Congress tending
70 restrict the sale of liquor or any
measure that would be introduced, but
that would become a law If a vote were
taken on il.
Net a Drinking House.
Very few Of the members OF the House
drink. said Mr. Hale. only a small
majority Of the members are in favor OF
licensing saloons. I should not measure
them, however, by their acts so much
as I measure them by the sentiments
expressed by their constituents"
Representative Langley apOlOgized for
not being prepared for the subject as
signed him. and then made an appeal for
prohibition throughout the country.
Referring 10 the statement by his col
league that the majority OF the members
Of Congress were not drinking men, and
would vote for a measure prohibiting the
sale of whisky, Mr.. Langley said il re-
minded him Of story he had heard while
out on the stump. Then he told a story
in proof of what he said,
Senator Taylor. of Tennessee. who was
to have spoken on ''Moonshine and sun
shine" was not present nor was Repre-
sentative Richmond p. Hobson. The lat
ter sent his regrets. assuring the gather
ing of his sympathy with the movement
and his interest in the measures now be-
fore Congress.
Invocation was offered by Rev F D.
Power. of the Vermont Avenue Chris
tian Church Mrs. Lincoln Smith local
temperance worker, was the first speaker.
She declared local option would not suf
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
Purchase of Supplies.

Employees of the printery tell Of a num-
Der of instances in the purchase Of sup
plies that on their face appear peculiar.
For instance. it Is said that a number of
paper cutting machines were bought and
a little later sent back to the factory to
have some trihing repairs made. On their
return, it is said hey were by some
mistake" rebought as new machines
The Presidents force Of supply experts
will turn most Of their attention to this
feature Of the Investigations, and dis
closures of a nature as startling as those
that followed the Post-ofice Investigations
are expected.
The Department of Justice Is keeping
In touch with the Investigations The
United States district attorneys office
Is ready to step in and take hand The
President has made up his mind to get 20
the bottom, and his representatives are
digging the hole. Mr.. Stillings has moth
ing to say. however, being busy with a
reply to the HavenneT report.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
Beating sunreme Conrt.

Representative Nichols. of Pennsylva-
MIA, one of the labor members of the
House yesterday offered a bill TO offset
the recent decision of the Supreme Court
Of the United States against labor boy
colts. His measure prevents the appiica-
ton Of the Sherman antitrust laws to
unions of laboring men, organized TO in
crease wages, TO shorten hours of labor.
or 10 better the condition of toilers.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08

Representative Flood yesterday intro
duced bill providing for commission
10 investigate the purchase Of American
grown tobacco by the governments Of
foreign countries. TO determine Il there Is
any combination OF understanding be-
tween representatives, of these govern
ments TO depress the price Of American
grown tobacco.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
GARFIELD OPPOSES ROAD.
secretary Does Not Favor Highway
Along AnHcostia River.

secretary of the Interior Garfield
yesterday informed the House District
Committee that he does not favor the
proposal 20 construct a highway along
the south bank of the Anacostia River
Secretary Garfield states that the con-
struction of such "a highway. necessar-
ily crossing the grounds of the Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane, would be
but the tirst of a number of similar
highways.
He says that the construction Of the
proposed road would Interfere with
the airings now permitted the patients
or the hospital. as the authorities could
not grant such leaves from the build
ing as are now given.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
Seek eoIa HICKORY, Relics.

Forty thousand dollars is asked for in
a bin introduced yesterday by Represen-
tative Gaines. Of Tennessee, for the pur-
pose of aiding ''the ladies of the Her
mtage Association TO care for the
Hermitage" the home OF Andrew Jack
son. The appropriation viii be used TO
secure relies of "Oid Hickory which are
not as yet in the possession OF the
Hermitage Association.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.


The House Passed an omnibus war claims meas
ure earning a total Of $685. Ji5. Many private
claim bills we're also passed.
bill granting to the State Of Kansas an acre
Of land in the Fort Riey military reservation. on
whial stands the ruins Of the first Territorial cap
itai Of Kansas, erected at Pawnee, was also
passed.
Provision vas made for putting the resident
commissioners from the PHILIPPINES on The salary
roll at s.. $40 year. with annual allowances for
travelling expenses instead Of mileage. Of S2.oo.
At AS the House adjourned until Monday at
noon,
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
Falls Dead Asking Aims.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Feb. lin order to
secure succor for her sick husband and
three children, Mrs. Moses Tucker, OF
this city, left her home last night, and
travelled through a severe snowstor3n to
the home of Poor Director Westfield
As she entered the home OF the poor di-
rector she fell dead of apoplexy.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
Commlttee Continues worls.

Further argument was heard yesterday
by the House Committee on Judiciary IN
favor of the LittIefield bin to make inter
state shipments of liquors subject TO the
laws of the State TO which they are con-
signed, but nothing definite was settled
upOn
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
Rnnk.s capita1 stock Incrensed.

Mexico, Feb. lit is reported In finan-
cial circles here that Minister of Finance
Jose Yves Limantour has brought about
an Increase n the capital stock of the
National Bank of Mexico from $50. .000. 600
TO $50. 900, o06 The additional amount of
$4,000 ,O00 capital stock of the institution
was subscribed in France, it is stated
No official confirmation Of the report is
TO be had.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
YARDS MAY GO
Lilley Would Abolish Big
Establishments.
FAv0RS CONCENTRATION IDEA
Member OF House Naval Affairs Com
mittee Hopes to Save Large SUM
by the Scheme-LOcaI Yard Not TO
BE Affected Wants Commission
Eamed-Expeefs Opposition.

In response to the long-continued ont
cry for economy in all the departments
of the government. which has character
lied lately the utterances Of congressman
IN any way connected with the disbuFsing
of appropriations. Representative George
l. Lilley, Of Connecticut, has devised a
scheme whereby he hopes to save vast
amount Of money without impairing the
efficiency Of any department
Mr.. Lilley. a member Of the House Com
mittee on Naval Affairs, has been study
ing for "A long time the conditions sur
rounding the navy yards of the country
and as the result Of this scrutiny ne has
come % the conclusion that many Of the
present yards are not only useless. but
that the expenditures required for their
perpetuation are an unnecessary and an
unreasonable drain on the country
Mr. Lilley has not only outlined his
scheme of retrenchment. but he is SO
firmly convinced that it is entirely adapt
able and practical that il is his intention TO
introduce a resolution in the near. future
asking for the appointment Of a commits
sion to investigate the navy yards Of the
country. Mr.. Lilley feels that his few
fellow-members on the naval committee
will be in hearty accord with his pro-
posed money-saving scheme.
Would Mean Economy.
He feels that a report from such a com
mission would bear out his contention
that there are too many navy yards. and
that the pursuance of a policy of con
centration viii not only serve purposes. of
economy, but will add to the efficiency
Of the yards which would remain after
such elimination as he proposes has been
carried out
-Four navy yards, according to Mr.. Lii
iey's plan. would be left on the Atlantic
coast. with the exception Of the one in
this city, which would not be affected
These Yards would be those at New
York. Philadelphia Boston. and Norfolk.
on the Pacific Coast one yard would he
LETT. that az BremertOn. on Puget Sound.
Mr Lilley also approves of yard in the
HAWAIIAN Islands and one in the Philip
pines.
ihe yards at Portsmouth, Port ROYAL
Charleston. Key West, and New Orleans.
Mr.. Lilley believes. should be eliminated.
These last-named yards. Mr. LHIey SAYS.
have not docked a battle ship for many
years, and cannot do Sc, owing 10 shall
low water.
Expects Opposition.
Mr. Lilley realizes that his plan as here
outlined viii meet with great and deter
mined opposition in the House. as many
Of the navy yards are regarded by mem
bers as the especial object of their care
and oversight Still he has high hopes
that a commission will be appointed and
feels sure that "a report from such a body
viii be favorable to his project.
Mr. LlIey has studied this question
from many sides. and points out NOT only
the great expense 10 which the United
states Is put uselessly, as he believes. but
also cites the fact that Great Britain.
with a navy much greater than that Of
this country has but TWO navy Yards
with which 20 conduct its immense
amount of docking and reDairiag.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
TO CHANGE STREET PLAN.
senator GalIinger to Oher Bill sub
mitted by the Commissioners.

mitted by the Commissioners.
Senator Gallinger will Introduce a bill
recommended by the Commissioners, 10
give them authority 10 have new high
way plan for a portion Of the north
eastern section of the District prepared
The bill relates 70 that portion of the
District lying east OF Mills avenue. north
Of Franklin street, west Of South Dakota
avenue, east of Twelfth street, and north
Of Rhode Island avenue northeast Upon
completion, the new street plan is 90 take
the place of the existing one.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
citizens Favor Road Bill.

The East End Suburban Citizens Asso-
citation yesterday forwarded its approval
Of the bill proposing to widen Benning
road. 10 the House District Committee.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08

The Senate having adjourned Thursday to meet
again on Monday at noon, there was no session
Of that bo1y yesterday
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08

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INDORSE SIMS BILL
Mass Meeting Held in Church
by Temperance Forces.
MR.. LANGLEY MAKES ADDRESS

Urges Prohibition Throughout COun-
try, and Asserts Congress VIII Pro-
hibit sale of Liquor in Washing
tOB-NF. Hale Relieves Few Mem
bers OF House Are Drinking Men.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
MAY SELECT RYAN
Democrats Favor Him for
Committee Chairman.
FIGURE ON GAINS IN NORTH
would Grasp Opportunity to Secure
Votes i'm New York and Other
Expected to withdraw, with Ia
tenfi0n of Supporting Him.

That Representative Ryan Of New
York, viii be the new chairman Of the
Democratic Congressional campaign COM
mittee is now the prediction made by
members Of the committee. Representa-
tive Clarke. Of Florida. is said to be
slated for secretary Of the committee.
Representative Flood, of Virginia. and
Bowers. Of Mississippi. are expected to
withdraw from the race, and it is
said they will throw their strength to
Mr.. Ryan in, the belief that there is a
splendid opportunity to capture the
Empire State in rhe election next
November, and that the selection
Of New Yorker 10 head the COM
mittee Will go far toward grasping this
opportunity. This concession to the
Northern wing of the party. it is claimed,
viii also do much 10 assure large Demo-
cratic gains throughout the Northern
States
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08

The Democratic caucus will be held on
Monday night, and il Is understood that
Mr.. Ryan's election is practically as
suTed The removal OF the committee
headquarters from Washington to New
York IS expected 10 be a result Of Mr..
Ryans election.
There were numerous conferences at the
Capitol yesterday bearing on the situa-
tion with reference to the chairmanship
of the committee. and it developed that
all but about three of the supporters of
Messrs. Flood. Ryan, and Bowers have
a second choice other than Mr.. Lloyd. of
Missouri. who has been one of the most
prominent of the several candidates for
the Craftsmanship. Mr. Lloyd's sup
porters recently sent out statement
claiming seventeen members for him. and
mentioning the names of those whom
they considered on his list. Six OF these,
including three Senators. stated yesterday
that they were for Mr.. Flood. but that in
the event Of his withdrawal they were not
for Mr.. Lloyd as second choice.
Ryan's Strength Grows.
This leaves Mr.. Lloyd eleven members
said TO be committed 10 him. while Mr.
Floods friends claim fifteen. Mr. Bowers
is credited with eight. and Mr.. Ryan's
apparent personal strength IS four Civ
ing the last-named candidate the mem
bers claimed by the Flood and Bowers
forces. he would have twenty-seven sup
porters for the Craftsmanship. Mr. Lloyd $
opponents claim that he cannot at best
muster more than sixteen votes.
The opposition 10 Mr.. Lloyd is largely
due TO the fact that the proposed Demo-
cratic slate. for use in case the party
should secure a majority in the next
House, gives four important positions TO
Missourians. including the Speakership.
which is claimed Tor Champ Clark-
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08

fee for Washington The city could not
get into the prohibition class by piece
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
EXPERTSARE NAMED
TO HELP ROSSITER
Continued from Page one.

the government whose appointment is
vested In the President. by and with the
advice and consent OF the Senate. to per-
form the duties Of the vacant Office until
a successor IS appointed or the sickness
or absence Of the Public Printer shall
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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-04-17
SHORT LOCAL ITEMS.

Look up the new ad Of the
Pritchard-H Horton Company and
read what they have to say about
shoes.
William Dollar, aged So years
died at his home in Pleasant
Green section last Tuesday. De-
ceased leaves a wife, daughter,
and two sons. The funeral and
burial took place Wednesday
afternoon.
DR.. c. A. Woodard lectured to
the Y. NJ. C. A. of Trinity COL
lege Tuesday evening on the
Recent Advances in the Science
Of Medicine" " The lecture was
one Of a series arranged by q
committee of the faculty.
For some time Patterson Broth
ers, who have been running Q
fancy grocery, have been selling
out their stock with the inten'
ton Of leaving Durham for th,
West. w. III. Muse. who ha:
been on the road for some time
has quit that position and vii
now take charge of the store
He and others formed q stocl
company and have purchased th'
entire stock and fixtures anc
will conduct the store at th'
same stand.
On Easter Monday the Dur
ham and Southern Railway will
operate an excursion train be
tween Durham and Dunn, ant
stops will be made ct all loca
stations. The Odd Fellows 'oI
this city will go down to Ape,
and assist on the corner ston'
laying and be present at tn,
speech making, a big dinner i
to be served. At some othe
places along the line picnic
have been arranged md n goo.
ti.t generally il rX.,e.teJ.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-04-17

Rey. Mr.. Thompson Speaks Of Dur
~ hams Former Sheriff.

At the annual memorial SER
vice of the Masons Rev. c. j.
Thompson spoke handsomeswords
Of Felix d. Markham. who died
within the past year. and whose
term Of sheriff was marked by
strikingly faithful service.
Mr.. Thompson said:
Man Is Gods highest creation.
He is chief and noblest of all
earthly existence. The Psalmist
by neutrality-suspicious. words
What Ii man, that thou art
mindful Of him? and the son OF
man, that thou visitest him?
For thou hast made him o little
lower than the angels and host
crowned him with glory and
honor. Thou madest him to have
dominion over the works of thy
hands; thou hast put all things
under his feet" Psalms 8, 4.6.
I'm the beginning God said.
Let US make man in our image,
after our likeness, - And the
Lord Gnd formed man n the dust
Of the ground, anu Jre~t:lvJ I..,