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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-12
SENATOR FOSTER 90 TO-DAY
Louisiana Statesman Has Seen Many
Changes in His State.
Elected Member of "the John Me-
Emery Legislature" hut Did Not
Take Seat-Led Lottery Fight.

Senator Murphy J. Foster. of Louisiana,
celebrates his hfty-ninth birthday ami
versary to-day u goes without saying
that the Senator is "A Democrat He is a
native CT Louisiana, having been born at
Franklin, After graduating from Wash
1ngton and Lee University. Cumberland
University, Lebanon, Tenn. and Tulane
University. New Orleans, he was elected
member OF THE John McEnery legie.a-
ture, but owing TO the fact that this
government was never recognized, and
that the kellogg government was, he
did not take his seat
In 1879 Senator Foster was elected a
member OF the senate Of Louisiana under
the constitution Of that year. and was
returned for three consecutive terms OF
four years each. He was elected presi-
dent pro temp0re Of the senate In 1850
and led the auu-lottery fight in the legis-
lature in 1880, and in 1892 be was nomi-
mated by the anti-l0ttery convention as
candidate for governor. He was elected
% the Office and succeeded himself. Al
the end of eight years IN the governor
chair he was unanimously elected TO the
United States Senate TO succeed Hon
Douelson Canery, and took his seat on
March 8. 1901.
When the Democratic party Of Lou
isiana adopted the plan Of selecting nomi
uees for State Offices by general elec-
ton he requested that the United State,
Senatorship De included in the primary
and announced his candidacy 10 succeed
himself He received $3.50 votes. a;
against 25.122 cast for ex-United States
Senator B. F. Jonas He was reelected
az the expiration OF his term last March
Senator Foster makes his home at tht
Cochran
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ARMY MAN TAKES BRIDE.
Lieut.. Mitchell WEEDS Daughter of
Lieut.. Braden at West Point.

West Point. n. Y, Jan. u.-At $3.50
o'clock to-day Cullium Memorial Hall
was the scene of a military wedding, the
contracting parties being Miss Florence,
daughter of Lieut.. and Mrs. Charles
Braden, and Lieut.. Henry E. Mitchell,
Third United States Cavalry.
The ceremony was performed by Very
Rev. Mgr. O'Keefe. and the music was
by the military orchestra,
The matron of honor was Mrs. John I.
Davis, of Washington, and the maid OF
honor Miss Josephine Kelley, of New
York City The bridesmaids were Miss
Ellen Dunwoody, daughter Of II. II. Z.
Dunwoody, L. S. A, retired, a cousin of
the groom. and Miss Ethel daughter OF
Lieut.. Col. s. z. Allen, Artillery Corps,
commanding officer at Fort Wadsworth.
The best man was Lieut. Barnes
The ushers were Capt Foy, Lleuts.
Russell, Richardson, Benjamin, Herman
and Jackson, all on duty at West Point
excepting Jackson. A reception followed
the ceremony, after which the couple
took a train for an extended honeymoon
trip.
Quarters at West Point await them on
their return. Lieut. Mitchell serving q
tour Of duty here as instructor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-12
NEWLANDS NOT CANDIDATE.
Neyadan Declines 10 Enter the Race
for Presidency.

Senator Newlands. of Nevada, is
the victim of an incipient boom for the
Presidential nomination on the Demo-
cratic ticket. A story was published
In the Salt Lake Republican. under
date from Reno. New. TO the effect
that the Senator had decided to be a
candidate, and that movement toward
that end had been started by his friends
in that state. Mr. Newlands, however,
declares that he is not In the race.
but believes the time has come when
Mr. Bryan can be elected.
1T is gratifying, of course" he said.
ito be mentioned for that place by
the newspaper. but l have no illusions
on the subject and / further think the
country yet unprepRred TO accept a
President from a far Western State.
Two-thirds of the Democrats are for
Bryan, and ! think he would make a
great President. II he had been elected
in 1896. we would not now have on our
hands the present struggle TO wrest
privileges obtained under the Republi-
can rule"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-12
FAVOR LOWER GAS RATE.
Commissioners Forward Report on
Bill To Congress.

commissioners NhEHaEu fetppEl oA
Bill to Congress.
That there should be cheaper gas in the
District is the belief of the Commission
ers, who have forwarded such report
to Congress. as the result Of the inves-
tigation of the Madden bin
This BILL which was introduced in the
House on December 3, was sent 10 the
Commissioners for report. 1t provides
that the price Of gas shall be fixed at %
cents. Because Of similar hearings last
winter, the Commissioners decided there
should be no further investigations at this
time, and sent the bill back with the
recommendation that the price OF gas be
lowered. They did not however, fix a
price, for the reason that they do not
know just what 1t should be.
The report of the Commissioners Is az
follows:
That they are in favor Of a reduction in the price
Of gas TO whatever figure viii yield reasonable profit
to the gaslght companies. as they have heretofore
recommended to Congress. But, as they have also
stated TO Congress- they have not the authority on
the means sc present to determine what that price
should be They have recommended in their annual
report that they shall he given the necessary au-
thority and means to properly supervise the opera
tons Of all the public utility corporations IN the
District Of Columbia, including the gasight con-
panies If Congress viii give them the additional
authority and means needed they VIII be able. with
the advice Of disnteTested experts employed By them
for the purpose Of investigation, TO arrive at the
amount OF reduction that ought to be made IN the
price Of gas.
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SENATOR TILLMAN TO SPEAK.
south Carolina Statesman VIII Adj
dress Temperance Forces.


Thousands will be represented at the
temperance mass meeting TO be held
Tuesday evening at the First Congrega-
ti0nal Church, Tenth and G streets north
west, when Senator Benjamin r. TIL
man, OF South Carolina, VIII pnlory the
saloon.
The meeting will be the most repre-
sentative temperance rally ever held In
the city The Christian churches. Sun
day schools, and young peoples societies
have been invited TO send representa-
tives, as have also all of the principal
temperance organizations and primary So
cieties; the Daughters Of the American
Revolution, the Legion Of Loyal Ameri-
can Women and others.
The meeting was called by the tenn
porary officers of the Federation Of Chris
tian and Temperance Forces for the pur-
pose Of harmOnizing the differences be-
tween the several organizations.
Senator Clay, OF Georgia, who Will pre-
side, viii make a few remarks about the
prohibition movement in his own State.
Senator Charles Curtis. OF Kansas. also.
viii speak. Other speakers Of the even
ing VIII De Rev T. D. Power D. D.. OF
the Vermont Avenue Christian Church;
Rev. T. n. Hare, District superintendent
OF the National Anti-Saloon League and
a representative Of the Woman's Chris
tan Temperance Union.
Representative business and professional
men, including Associate Justice Wendell
/ Phillips Stafford, OF the District Supreme
Court: Mai Richard Sylvester. superin-
| tendent OF police; S. ". Woodward, A NJ
Lothrop. John r. Harper. Judge Kimball
/ OF the Police Court; Judge De Lacy, OF
/ the Juvenile Court; DR.. George NJ Kober
and Charles F. Weller. invited Senator
/ Tillman to make an address.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-12
ALDRICH BILL IS OPPOSED
Western Members Fear Eastern
Banks Get Advantage.
Think Bonds Recommended Few
and Far Between In
the West.

That there is some opposition from
Western members 10 the Aldrlch currency
bill has been developed. The cause is the
fear that the State, county, and municipal
bonds made eligible as bank-note issue
guarantees are not largely held outside
the Eastern banks.
On this assumption. sCme of the West
ern members fear If the bin becomes a
law, that when the time comes for the
issue of such currency as is provided for,
the Eastern banks will get the bulk OF the
$250 0J0, 900 that viii be permitted. Their
first argument was that the Eastern
banks would get the most anyhow, but
when it was pointed out that the Sec
rotary of the Treasury will have charge
of the distribution Of the FUNDS, they took
refuge behind the complaint that West
ern banks have not made as much OF a
business OF investing in the kind Of
bonds required as have the Eastern ones.
There is some opposition, also, TO the
provision making railroad bonds good as
a guarantee for circulation, and this is a
question about which there viii be a deal
Of talk when the hearings OF the COM
mittee begin on Tuesday.
That this bin viii be the only one that
viii be seriously dealt with by the House
is the belief of the leaders. 1t is known
that Senator Aldrich will not be averse
10 amendments to sound the measure.
He is said 10 have told some Of the mem
bers of the committee that he did not
expect the bill just as it stands 10 be
perfect. and that there will probably be
many additions that will make for a
more satisfactory measure There are a
score of bills before the committee now,
and these will be gone over carefully,
and if there are any good points that
should go into the AldriCh bin, they VIII
be put there.
Concerning the availability OF state,
county, and municipal bonds, 1t is said
that investigation and compilation has
shown that there are issued something
like $4,000 such bonds, representing
about per cent of the taxed valuations
Of the basis Of the bond issues. This. II
is said, is sufficient that there is no rea-
son why there should be any dearth of
such bonds when the time comes for all
banks to use them as the basis for add
tionaI circulation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-12
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.


The labor union debate occupied the attention
Of the House Yesterday
In Committee Of the Whole the bin Tecodify1ng
the penal statutes was uader consideration, and
Mr. Hughes iDem.. n j. and SIR. smith Dem,
MOI, sought 20 amend a section relating 20 con
sliraeies By eSempting men upon a strike there
FROM
tus was vigorously gutag0nized by AF. hher-
ley tDcm. hy.). VINO. clneeding % labor an its
rights. declared that the time had not set oome
IN this country for granting special privileges TO
q special class. The motion failed, as did also
a motion offered BIZ Mr.. De Almond iDem-.
Mo- TO make CRIMES committed pursuant to caa--
sIiraeies punishable With The penalty inflicted by
the laws Of the State in which the crimes were
committed But slight progress vas made with
the measure.
The Gill resolution calling for the correspond
encc and papers in The case q tina resignation
II Rear Admiral Broguson as chief Of the Blu
rau Of Navigation and the appointment Of
Medical Director Stokes 20 the command OF the
hospital ship Relies was passed Also a resoiu-
ton extending the time within which the State
Of Missouri may file It's claim for money ad-
yanced at the outbreak Of the Spanish war
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MAY GET BOULEVARD,
CarIin Gets Busy on Driveway TO
Mount Vernon Next.


Mount Vernon Next.
Representative Carlin. from Alexan-
dria, viii urge early and favorable action
on his bin in the House, providing for a
memorial bridge from Washington to
Arlington. This is the same bill that has
been favorably acted upon in the SEN
ate. and Mr.. Carlin believes that it will
go through the House this session.
II provides for an immediate appropria-
ton Of $4,000 for the preliminary sur
veys and other work.
The construction OF that bridge will
not only mean the connection Of the
North and South. but will also mean the
beginning Of a boulevard to Mount
Vernon" said Mr. Carlin yesterday.
THE inhabitants along the line all the
way to Mount Vernon are anxious for
such a boulevard, and if this bridge is
put through, there is a great chance that
the dream of such a driveway 10 the
home of the first President, the Mecca
Of all America, will become a reality
within the lifetime Of the present genera
ton"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-12
MAYNARD WOULD BUY SONG.
Virginia Member Has Regard for
Sailor Boys,

Harry L. Maynard, member Of Congress
from Virginia, hailing from Portsmouth
and. therefore, the friend Of the James
town Exposition, is also the sailors friend.
In fact, he is the particular friend of one
Harry Moore, a seaman on the battle ship
Virginia, and, incidentally, the composer
Of that touching ballad. Don't ScOTn the
Sailor"
This is a song which, it is said, was
sung with great success on the Warpath
at the exposition. Now Mr.. Maynard
has introduced a bill in the House, pro-
viding that the Navy Department pur-
chase that song. paying therefor the sum
Of 5000 II is not known that the bill
viii be referred TO the Committee on
Acoustics.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-12
WANTS CHEAPER FUNERALS.
Member Of Congress Reaches Climax
I'm Economy.

The wave Of economy which has struck
the members Of Congress this session
reached its climax yesterday when a
move was made TO cut down on the frills
Of their own funerals. should there be
any soon.
Representative Hughes rep, w va
introduced a bill to limit the expenditure
for the expenses of the funeral of a men,
Der OF the House or of Senator to $1,000.
It Is estimated that in some cases Sos 000
would be spent by the Federal and the
State governments as the result OF the
death Of a Representative or Senator. OF
this the Federal government has been
paying the bulk.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-12
WOULD PROTECT PACIFIC.
Kahn Thinks FOrtificatiOns Better
Than Pensions.

To prevent any foreign enemy from
using Hawaii or the coast Of Southeastern
Alaska as a naval or military base, or as
a place for landing troops in time Of war
Representative Kahn, of California, will
make an effort at this session to secure
appropriations TO fortify Pearl Harb2r. in
the Hawaiian Islands. and at least one
point in Alaska.
Accompanied by Representative Hayes,
Mr. Kahn called on the President yester-
day to discuss this and other matters Of
Notifications on the Pacific Coast. The
President told him that he hoped they
would use every effort to secure large ap-
preparations for Pacific Coast defenses,
and he is urging other members Of Con-
gTess TO do so.
81 believe" said Mr.. Kahn. "in spend
ing our money on Notifications before
hostilites begin, instead of paying it out
afterward in the form Of pensions.
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SCHOOL INQUIRY SOON.
Investigation VIII Probably Con-
tinue a Long Time

Senator Burkett said yesterday that he
would call meeting Of the subcommit-
tee appointed by Senator Gallinger to in
vestigate the local public schools and
that the investigation probably would be-
gin soon.
Dr. Chancellor and the members Of the
school board will be among the witnesses
called. It is unlikely that a decision will
be reached in the matter very shortly, as
the inquiry win be thorough. and is like
~ to consume much time Senator Bur-
kett, however, hopes that It will be pos
sible to conclude it before the end of the
present session of Congress.
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To Extend Nineteenth Street.

Representative Smith, Of Michigan.
chairman of the House District Commit
tee, has introduced in the House the bill
to extend Nineteenth street northwest,
from Belmont road 10 BiltmOre street,
with a uniform width Of fifty feet, which
was offered in the Senate by Senator Gal
linger. The bin was prepared by the
Commissioners.
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EDWIN BAILEY DEAD.
Ex-AssembIyman and Prominent
Resident Of Patchogue.

Patchogue l. l., Jan. 11.-Edwin Bailey,
senior member of the firm of Edwin
Bailey & Sons. lumber dealers. died this
morning at his home here. after an at
tack OF pneumonia.
Mr. Bailey was born in Manchester,
England, in 1896 At one time he repre-
scented Suffolk County in the State assem-
bly,, and his son. Edwin Bailey, jr, is a
former State senator.
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Admiral Coghlan in Poor Health.

New York, Jan. n.-Rear Admiral
Joseph B. Coghlan. q. S N, retired, is
now on his way from New Orleans.
where he was resting for two weeks.
It was said at his home to-day that the
admiral had not been well lately, due
TO overwork at the time he was In COM
mand of the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
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TILLMAN SEEKS LIGHT.
Thinks Bank Receivers Get Too
Much Money.


Senator Tillman viii introduce a reso-
luton soon, calling on the Secretary of
the Treasury for information concerning
the administration Of failed banks since
January l. 1898. He wants the Comp
troller Of the Currency to furnish the
names OF all receivers who have been ap-
pointed. the compensation they received.
how much money was paid the creditors.
and how much was saved to the share
holders.
The information requested viii be COM
pTehensive. and is intended by Mr.. Till
man TO bring out the alleged weakness
of the present system of bank examina-
ton and receiverships.
The Senator will seek to learn how
much money has been paid to attorneys
and special employees and TO get the
names of all such.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-12
NORTHEAST WANTS TRACKS.
Petition 40 Amend Traction Bin Is
NumerousIy signed.

AuM1tEtuSty EA&HNAs
Petitions signed by 1886 residents OF
the section Of the city northeast Of the
Capitol have been presented to the Dis
trict committees OF Congress, asking
the amendment of the pending Union
Station traction bill, so as 70 give
that section more direct communication
with the station than is provided for in
the bill. II is stated that further petit
tons to the same effect, signed by from
900 to 1000 more residents Of the section,
are TO follow
The petitions have been submitted by
Thomas W Smith, representing the
Northeast Washington Citizens Associa-
ton, and William q. Henderson for the
North Capitol and lexington Citizens
Association.
Hearings upon the question raised by
the petitions are asked, and will proba-
bly, be granted, despite the desire Of the
committees to allow nothing TO interfere
with the programme of the traction bill.
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is proposed to limit the Presidential term
to four instead of six years, and no
President is to be Te-eligible for a sue
cessive election.
At an early day, Mr.. Lassiter hopes to
present few remarks in connection with
his resolution.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-12
SEEKS TO LIMIT TERM.
Lusslter Thinks President should
Serve but -Four Years.

Representative Lassiter Of Virginia. In
troduced yesterday a joint resolution pro
posing ar amendment to the Constitution
Of the Uaited States in relation 10 the
term of service Of the President.
The resolution IS similar in terms TO
one introduced by Senator Cullom, Of
Illinois. on December q. except that II
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-12
Her Noble Record.
From Harper's Bazag

/ from Harper7s bazaE-
did your last cook turn out well?"
"Oh. finely We were with her only
ore day, but she baked enough things to
last a week."
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Men Must he Perfect.


It is obvious after Il perfunctory read
ing Of this order that a man who intends
TO work in the Government Printing Office
must be prepared 20 be almost perfect
or 10 ultimately lose his job. The order
undoubtedly means that one error in
marking time slips with the wrong jacket
number means suspension.
Practically every piece Of work done IN
most OF the departments OF the Govern
ment Printing Office comes under this
classification Of Jacket" The Jackets
are, in fact, just what the term signifies.
the coat of paper which covers the piece
OF work to be done. On each jacket there
is an array Of statistics which would
keep the head OF an ordinary man bug
zing. Stlll, each man must mark them
correctly or be suspended
So far as the regulation for Indicating
the time devoted 20 any one operation on
any jacket is concerned. Il Is possible
that IN theory It is better than the old
ideas which were in force when Public
Printer StiliinEs took Office
But there are some points about this
seemingly harsh order which the employees
say do not appear so Just u the surface
is more than scratched. Suppose. for in
/ stance, that there Is a great rush OF
work on in the composing room. The
work must get out as much work done
at the Government Printing Office must
Copy Must Be Cut Up.
Each page Of copy is probably hashed
into a dozen pieces, and these separate
pieces are given TO the men who set it up.
As there Is much TO be done, it is a prob
able fact that each man who IS working
1 on such a rush night Will receive scores
and scores Of such pieces. Each CON-
/ position or man working on this sort OF
copy VIII be compelled 10 stop In this
rush night 70 mark his jacket numbers
correctly. and also to mark the time when
/ he commenced a lob and when he finish
/ ed It.
Vice President Raynor, Of The Audit
! System, said to a reporter for The Wash
/ ington Herald some time since that il
would not take more than two seconds
for man to mark his time correctly. A
careful look at one Of these slips is more
/ than enough 10 show that a man, and
! especially q man who is In fear Of his
position, viii take considerably more than
/ two seconds in marking his time, and
| considerably more than that amount in
marking his jacket numbers.
Must Lose Time I'm Marking.
Men who are in position to know say
that each man will lose on an average
each day in marking up his time and his
jacket numbers-for which he Is bound Il
take time. to save HIS positon-from a
half hour to an hour If the smaller
average amount is taken and an estimate
made Of the number of employees affected
placed at 1000, there are LOCO hours a
day lost 70 the government
One thousand hours estimated at 8,
cents an hour means $500 a day lost in
marking these time slips and these jacket
numbers
Surely, what a strange cost and audit
| system.
Is this part Of Mr.. Sullings plans fol
saving money?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-12
REVIVEKU-KLUXLAW
House Members Discuss Old
Reconstruction Statute.
INVOLVES CONSPIRACY CASES

New Jersey Man Fears Instance May
Affect Rights Of LabOFing Man.
Defended by MIR. Sherley During
Debate on Revision OF Penal Code.
The Section Finally Passes.
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TEACHERS ASK FUND
Mrs. W. H. H0eke Explains
Annuity Plan.
WILL NEED SUM OF 100000

Former Public School Worker Calls
Attention 80 Hoard Of EdHcatiOn's
Plan for LegisIation-Says Parents
owe Debt of Gratitude to Many
Who Have Given Best Part of Lives.
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GENERAL ORDER No Ii. SERIES 1907.

Employees who place wrong jacket numbers upon
their daily time slips OF who fail 10 indicate clearly
upon the same the actual time devoted 90 any one
operation ou any JACKET. shall be Immediately sus-
pended ty the oiicts ID charge and upon sustained
evidence wiil Be dismissed from the service fer in
efficiency. CHAS. A. sTILIINGs.
Public Printer