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The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
WANTS WIRELESS ON SHIPS.
Representative Burke Introduces
Bill to Protect Passengers.

EE0IeCI EaASemGEEA-
Jack Binns' wireless message from the
Republic that probably saved hundreds
OF human lives may be heard around the
world as a result OF q movement started
in Congress yesterday by Representative
Burke. Of Pennsylvania One Of the pas
sengers aboard the Republic vas Reuben
Miller, a wealthy Pittsburg man. who
was accompanied by hIs family.
Mr. Miller was so much impressed
with the practical utility OF the wireless
as demonstrated in the case OF the
wrecked Republic that he appealed 10
Mr. Burke 10 inaugurate an international
movement that would result in the pas
sage Of laws requiring all passenger
carrying vessels 10 % equipped with
wireless telegrsphy. He wired Mr. Burke
as follows:
I was on the wrecked Republic, and
had Il not been for the wireless and the
relief Il brought 70 Us, ] feel sure all
would have been lost Could you not
start an international movement 70 com
pei vessels carrying passengers 70 equip
themselves with wireless telesraphy?'
4Ir- Burke IheUeUpCn introduced a bill
which he hopes viii attract the attention
Of foreign legislative bodies. II requires
al vessels carrying fifty passengers or
more going on journeys Of 800 miles or
more 70 be equipped with wireless ap-
paratus. clearance 70 be refused vessels
whose owners fail % comply with the
law Foreign vessels not equipped with
wireless. the bill provides. shall be re-
fused admission 10 American ports.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

oIeC1a- % he y as1zlSlc7 5erz-6
Richmond, Va, Jan 2s--The Supreme
Court Of the state Of Virginia to-day re-
fused the petition OF the railways asking
for an appeal frona the decision Of the
State corporation commission fixing the
passenger rate for interstate traffic a.
cents Der mile
Tie United States Supreme Court, OF
appeals, reversed the findings OF the Fed
eral Circuit Court on the question q
jurisdiction, stating in the opinion handed
down that the railways had proceeded
wrongly n appealing 10 the Federal Court
direct; that they should have sought re-
dress from the Supreme Court OF the
State.
This decision states. however, that n
the event the tine limit IN which the sp-
peal might have been taken has expired,
then the decision rendered by Judge
Jeter c. Pritchard. II the United States
Circuit Court. must be affirmed Judge
Pritchard granted the application OF the
railways for an Injunction restraining the
state corporation commission from el-
forcing the 2-cent propaganda
Inasmuch as the time limit for appeal
has expired. and the Supreme Court has
refused 10 grant the petition for appeal,
then il appears that the corporation com
mission cannot now enforce the 2-ceut
rate. The case must nov 90 10 the
United States Circuit Court OF Appeals
FOR hearing on its merits
Under an agreement entered into be
tween the railways and the State the car
Tiers cannot charge more than the 2-cent
rate until after the question has reached
a fnaIity in the highest court OF the land
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
DROPPED INTO THE SEA.
Mrs. Smoot Gives Interesting Story
of Republic Disaster.

Wrecked IN one OF the worst sea dis
asters OF recent years. Mrs John D
Smoot and her daughter. Miss Julia P.
SmOOJ, Who were aDOzd the Republic
when It was rammed BY the Italian
steamer. the Florida, are back in Wash
ington-
They were accompanied from New York
by Mr.. SmOot, who went there as soon
Is he heard Of the catastrophe. and
waited until the Baltic came in with its
freight of rescued passengers
The two women have thrilling story
20 tel Of their experiences. They are
entirely free OF the hysJeria that might
be expected in the circumstances. how
ever, and beyond the necessity Of plan
ming fresh wardrObes and another at
tempt 10 reach Europe, they show no
traces OF what they have gone through.
They speak especially OF the presence
Of mind shown by the crews and pas
sengers and the lack OF confusion. The
officers acted automatically, and their
orders were Immediately obeyed. Fol-
lowing their removal 10 the Florida.
which was easily made, they were forced
to sit on the top Of a cabin. because all
other available space was occupied They
remained there nearly all Saturday with
a single rope stretched around TO keep
them from falling into the sea.
The passage 10 the Baltic was attended
BY greater difficulties, say Mrs. and Miss
SmOOt- It was made at o'clock Sunday
morning The sea was running high, and
the men manning the life boats from
the Florida were unable TO understand
the orders given them by officers Of the
Baltic as they approached. Mrs. Smoot
fell partially into the water as she
jumped from the gunwaIe OF the life boat
TO catch the ladder.
Their treatment aboard the Baltic, they
say, was most considerate- Staterooms
were given Up 20 them, and everything
was done TO make them comfortable.
Mrs. Smoot and Sfiss SmOOt have made
no plans for the immediate future. They
are at the home Of Mrs. SmoOt's son,
Lloyd D. SmoOt, 3255 r street northwest
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
COURTHOUSE DEDICATED.

Upper Marlboro. Nd. Jan H.-The oers-
monies incident 10 the dedication OF the
remodeled courthouse here were held to-
day. Prominent county officials and ciu-
zens OF the county were present
Richard J Swami. president OF the
board OF county commissioners, was mas
ter Of ceremonies. and Luther Brashears-
another county commissioner, spoke On
behalf OF the board The exercises were
held in the new commissioners room
Judge George g Nerrick. who retireS
as judge Of the court here in April next.
made a feeling address. and Judge B.
Harris Camalier. who was recently ap-
pointed associate justice OF the Seventh
judicial circuit, 10 succeed Judge Crane.
also spoke.
Addresses we're also made by former
County Commissioner John Miller. FIJI
more Bean. Of Tansville district: Charles
II. Stanley. OF Laurel district. State
Senator William B CIagett and B. S.
Smith. OF the 3. s Smith Construction
Company. OF washington.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
Taste IS Sure
Stomach Guide
q Barometer Which Never Fails.
Though Seldom Believed.

Taste Is the direct guide to the stom-
ach: and the taste buds are connected
by the nerves with the stomach itself.
so that they represent its health OF dis
order. II the stomach OF its juices are
out OF tone, the blood IS fermented by q
change in the alkaline CT acid condition
and these reach the mouth both directly
and indirectly.
The taste buds are in the tongue.
and are mounted by hairlike proiec-
tons called papillae; they cover the sur
face OF the tongue.
When you taste these buds rise III
and absorb the liquid: inform the nerves.
the nerves tell the stomach. and the
food is acceptable OF not, Just as the
stomach feels"
The above remarks on taste come
from an eminent authority and simply
explain why when one smells cooking
or sees food one thinks he can eat b1f
when he tastes he learns the stomach is
cut Of business.
To the person who cannot taste Alright.
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Most men wait until their stomachs are
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The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
LEGISLATURE HONORS WOMEN.
West Virginia House Extends Them
Privileges of the Floor.

Privileges of the Floor
Specal 20 The Washington He-ald
Charleston, ". Va, Jan 26--Woman
was paid a compliment to-day by the
house OF delegates, which passed g reso-
luton offered by Delegate French Hays.
Of Gilmer. extending the privileges OF
the floor TO the women.
The text OF 8Ir. Hays resolution read
as offered:
Resolved, That all the ladies be al
lowed the privilege OF the floor Of the
house"
Mr. Strother. Of Mcdowell. wanted TO
amend the resolution but not finding the
word he wanted. thought that al women
should be properly vOuched for by mem
bers. That excited the risibiEties Of the
house Then Mr.. STOther sent an amend
meut 70 the desk adding to the resolution
the words. Except such as are invited
by members OF the house He finally
fixed It by adding providing they are
vOuched for by members OF the house a"
Delegate Dennis said he yielded not
one jOt or title IN gailsntry. but he was
afraid that II the women were admitted
the younger members might be tempted
20 court them. Mr- Devol wanted the
resolution explained TO something else.
He had objection 70 their having the floor
but ne did not object to the women using
the desks. Mr.. Robinson was afraid the
adoption OF the resolution would have q
.demOralizing effect on the business OF the
house. but the resolution was finally
passed
some lively debate was aroused On the
second reading OF a bin introduced By
Mr. Weir. OF Randolph, 70 prevent judges
from interlining DEGREES for the beneht
OF newspapers. IN which they might be
interested. the charges being made that
judges frequently made pets Of certain
newspapers.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

which he and the captain had aboard the
Republic.
1T was no dress affair" said VIII
liams. 1T took place at p. N. Sunday
on the bridge of the ship. with nobody
there but the skipper and myself 1 had
brought up a few blankets with which
TO spend the night, and during my rum
maging below for them ] found some
biscuits. maTmalade. and plum pudding
We didn't have any Boston knives, and
We didn't have any steward TO wait on
Us. But We never enjoyed a meal more
than that one. We used our fingers 10
ps:t the marmsiade over the biscuits, ana
we ehexed the plum pudding just the
same as If We were kids. II was great
treat. although it was kind Of cold and
wet out there
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH.
Two Hundred Men Saved by Train
Being Ten Minutes Late.

Gary, Ind, Jan &--Two hundred en-
plOyes OF the Kirk Railway yards wsre
saved this morning from death or injury
in an explosion by the fact that the train
bringing the men from Chicago was ten
minutes late The explosion. which took
place at I'D o'clock. wrecked a two-story
brick store room, valued at $500. and in
iured two men The shock Jared the
city OF Gary one mile distant
The explosion was caused by two bar
rels OF railway signal torpedoes which
had been placed IN close proximity TO
several steam pipes A large hole was
torn in the side OF the building, and it
later collapsed The Kirk Railway yards
are owned by the Chicago, Lake Shore
and Eastern Railway. and were recent
ly moved from South Chicago TO Gary
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
CROWD LIONIZES
SEALBY AND BINNS
Continued from Page One.

san Francisco and China. Later he
commanded the Persic and Suevic, from
England 10 Australia; next the Corinthic.
from England 10 New Zealand, and aIter
that the Crotic and Canopic, from Boston
10 the Mediterranean. He received com
mand of the Republic last July.
When in charge OF the Ccptic, going 10
China. Can't. SeaIby IS credited with saw
ing tlle ship from destruction. The vessel
was struck by tidal wave and would
have gone 10 the bottom. it is thought, but
for tte example he set for the crew
When the Sandwich Islands were an
nexed to the United States on July ).
1885 Capt. Sealhy carried the news 10 the
residents Of the Islands. The people
wanted 10 make him the first governor.
but he could not accept the offer. and
they gave him a silver and gold loving
cup
on October %. 1866. Capt Seslby was IN
command Of the steamship Persic, plying
from England 10 Australia. That morn
inS before daylight he saw something
that looked Ike a burning ship He
headed for It and found the steamship
1Iadura on fire.
The ship was abandoned and the crew
or twenty-five men were clinging % the
wreckage. Capt Sealby plunged into the
sea and personally rescued two Of the
seamen. while his crew saved the remain
der. Tor this feat Capt Sealby received
a diploma from the Liverpool Shipwreck
and Humane Society.
Shortly after Admiral Dewey annihi-
lated the Spanish fleet at Manila, Capt.
Sealby was passing the bay. He offered
his services TO Admiral Dewey The ad-
miral declined them, but gave the cap
tain piece OF the Spanish cable he had
cut The mementO now forms an inter
esting part OF Capt Sealby's large collec-
ton Of medals and curiosities. In the
Boer war Capt. Sealby carried troops 10
South Africa
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
SLIGHT TO BABY CAUSES FIGHT.
One Man Killed and Several Injured
at West Virginia Christening.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald.
Wheeling. W. Va, Jan. 26.-One man
was stabbed TO death and a half dozen
others are suffering from stab wounds
as a result OF a battle with knives at
Benwood. Marshall County. early this
morning
The men were all Poles. and had been
attending a christening. One Of the Wis
tors made a sighting remark about the
baby, and the father OF the child took Il
up and a fight followed Stilettoes were
drawn, and for almost half an hour the
battle waged-
The man who received fatal wounds
was literally cut 10 pieces. Police from
BenwoOd and 8IcMechen are now on
the trail Of the men who got away, and
arrests viii be made soon.
After the fight the room in which the
christening occurred looked ike a slaugh-
ter pen.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
C. & o. IS SOLD.
Continued from Page One.

now pay only 1 per cent The Pennsylva-
MIA and the Baltimore and Ohio were
mentioned as possible purchasers"
Seventy-hve Is Price Paid.
The Evening Sun. on It's financial page,
says:
Chesapeake and Ohio was the chief
feature in the first hour, advancing &c e47s
during the morning. a gain OF nearly
three points. and the highest price il has
sold at for several years. It was reported
that the control Of the road had been sold
to Edwin Hswley, and 70 was predicted
for the stock
Mr.. Hawley was associated IN the deal
with Frank Trumbull. who viii soon re-
tire as president OF the Colorado and
Southern Railroad Company, and F. w.
Scott. OF the banking firm Of Scott &
Stringfellow. OF Richmond
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
CRANEY ISLAND AS NAVAL BASE
Wise Says 1t Is Better Site Than
Exposition Grounds.

eTec1L - he NaslEnGLol herE11-
Norfolk, Va. Jan 26-George NeIms
Wise. an attorney OF Newport News and
a recent Republican candidate for Con-
gress. has come TO the front with pro
position 10 have the government convert
Craney Island, at the mouth OF the Eliz-
abeth River. three miles below Norfolk.
into a naval training station instead OF
purcha sing q portion OF the jamestown
Exposition grounds for that purpose
The attorney has addressed q letter 20
Mayor Reed. OF Portsmouth. and others
IN this vicinity, setting forth the advan-
tages he thinks Craney Island has over
the Exposition site for such q purpose
both fer the government and community.
He asks their support in pressing the
claims OF Craney Island The island al
ready belongs 10 the government
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
Monument to pead Lovers.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald
Richmond. Va. Jan. 26.-Within q few
days the relatives and friends OF Stuart
c Gay and Mabel pendleton. the youth
ful couple who met their death in each
others embrace in Jackson River,
several moaths ago, viii unveil a mOnu-
neut to their memory at Clifton Forge.
the home Of the boy and girl On this
monument wiz be placed the pictures Of
the couple, mounted on q plaque specially
designed for this purpose. TIE unveiling
Of this monument recalls one Of the most
tragic incidents in the history Of Vir-
ginla love affairs
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
STEEL MEN FEAR TARIFF CUT.
Independent Manufacturers Become
Alarmed at stand of Carnegie

DGCO4AC
Alarmed at Stand of Carnegie.
Pittsburg. Jan. 26-Representatives Of
the leading steel companies not controlled
by the United States Steel Corporation
held a secret conference to-day for the
purpose Of considering ways and means
OF thwarting the attempt OF Carnegie to
abolish the protective tariff upon steel
The independent manufacturers have
become alarmed al tie decided stand
taken by Mr. Carnegie and the steel
trust on this matter, and believe strong
measures should be taken at once 10 pre-
vent the national administration and
Congress from acting favorabIy upon the
suggestion
Among other things, the advisability of
breaking away from the price agreement
made with the steel corporations was
discussed. IL being alleged that corpora-
ton has been playing the Independents
false
The independent manufacturers are zp-
parently more alarmed at the evident con
fdence which Mr. Carnegie has that the
administration win support him IN his
Few reform"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
PRISONERS ESCAPE JAIL.
Two Make Rope of Bed Clothing
and Slide TO Liberty.

SPECIAL - TIE Washington Head
Upper Marlboro. Jan 26--By making a
rope out OF bed clothing. LleweIIyn Gross
and William Boykin escaped from cell
on the upper floor OF the Jail here last
night. They are still at large Their
escape was discovered this morning by
the ianitcr who questioned the other
prisoners. but none Of JnSn knew any
thing Of the escape and had heard no
noise during the night
BOykin is about eighteen years old and
came from the House Of Reformation al
Cheltenh2m- He was awaiting trial for
stealing q horse and buggy from the re-
fOrmatOry. Cross was awaiting trial upon
the charge Of stealing chickens from a
resident near Brightseat. Prince Georges
County.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
Operate on Mrs. Jobnxon

st. Paul, MINI. jan 26.-Mrs. John 4
Johnsons wife OF Gov. Johnson. under
went q severe operation at St Mary's
Hospital in Rochester to-day. II was
said late this afternoon that she was
resting quietly. and that prospects for
a speedy recovery were excellent.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
INSURANCE TAX ILLEGAL.
Ohio Cannot Make Life Companies
Pay Percentage.


Columbus. Ohio. Jan. 2s.-The Ohio tax
on life insurance companies is Illegal. ac-
cording 70 a decision OF the Supreme
Court, handed down to-day
The decision says that foreign insur-
ance companies are exempt from the tax
on their premiums as long as the prem
iums are forwarded to the New York or
other headquarters outside the State. The
tax here IS 21z per cent on gross
premiums
The case was that Of the Mutual Life
Insurance Company VS.. Ohio. and was
brought about year ago. The Common
Pleas and Circuit Courts upheld the
States contention. but the Supreme Court
reversed II
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
T.ynchburr Firm Gets Biw order.

Svecizl 70 The Washington Herald
Lynchburg, Va, Jan. 26.-The GIamor-
gan Pipe and Foundry Company. OF
Lynchburg. has just closed a contract
with the City OF Baltimore for thirty-sve
miles OF cast-iron gas and water pipe.
The contract Is foE spring delivery.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
No Change in Management.
TAFT NEAR CUBA.
wireless Says the Montana Is Hav-
ing Good weather.

ing Good Weather.
Charleston, S C, Jan. IA wireless
message received here at o'clock to
night from the United States battle ship
North Carolina. which, with the Mon
tana, left this port yesterday morning for
Panama with President-eIect Taft and
party on board, said that the ships were
then passing Watlings Island. lying about
go miles north OF Cuba All on board the
two vessels were reported well and the
weather good
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
New Equipment for Grimes Battery.

sneCl2I % IIe Wa5lllss-'l sIlIala,
Portsmouth, Va. Jan. 25.-FIistoric
Grimes battery viii Immediately get from
the War Department a modern equipment,
which viii cost $4,000. Capt Harry A.
Brinkley. OF the battery, returned to-day
from washington and announced that he
had. been assured by the department that
the equipment would be ordered at once
from Rock Island. III.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
To hold Temperance Institute.

suecial to The Washington Hersld
Lynchburg. Va. Jan. 26.-Mrs Howard
n. Hoge, OF Londoun County. assisted
bv her husband and a number Of Lynch
burg women. will conduct a temperance
institute here beginning tonight and
closing tomorrow night
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
NEWSOFALEXANDRIA
Controversy Over Collection
of Corporation Taxes.
DISCUSS USE FIRE APPARATUS
Sunday school institute COnvenes
at Christ Episcopal Church-Judge
Orders Disposition of Property in
the ArmOry Controversy - Negro
10 be Tried for Assault.

Alexandra News Agenz. so2 King street. Alex
andria. Va authorized agents and carriers for
The Washington Herald The Herald VIII be de-
IveTed daily and. Sunday 70 any address h Alex
andria for 50 cents mcuth.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
Jules ViQuesney for Game Warden

SPECIAL 20 Tie Washington Herald
Bel!ngton, W Va Jan 2s.-It is report
ed that Gov. Dawson win appoint Jules
viquesney. Of Belington. State game and
dsh warden
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
PETITION Is DENIED
Virginia Supreme Court Acts
in Rate Case.
GOES TOFEDERALCOURTsAGAIE

Railroads Appealed 10 Highest Court
in Virginia for Redress from .
cent Rate Enforced by State Cor
porHtion COmmfssfOn-Petiti Re
fused and Another Tangle Likely.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

The funeral OF Milton MaIlott, who died
Thursday last. took place this afternoon
from Demaine's undertaking establish
ment. The services were conducted by
Rev G. 7. Humphreys, pastor OF the
Methodist Protestant Church.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

Jonathan Matthews has purchased
from Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo 3. Riley and
Sarah Barrett house and lot in Brad
dock alley. between Henry and Fayette
streets. A deed OF conveyance was
placed on record to-day. The sale was
made through J. D. Normoyle. real estate
dealer
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

In the Circuit Court for Fairfax County
tomorrow. Judge J. B. T. Thornton pre-
siding. the case OF Ernest Mcknight, q
negro. charged with attempting TO assault
Miss Mary Harrison, viii be called for
trial. The alleged Ofense occurred July
IS. ISOS.
The funeral OF Mrs Jane Elizabeth
Ross. who died in Washington several
days ago, took place this afternoon from
WheatIey's undertaking establishment
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-02-05
1t Is To Laugh.

John Slaughter worked a good
one on the boys this week. He
carried spool of thread in his
inside coat pocket and brought
one end of the thread up through
his coat near the shoulder from
whence it dangled across his manly
breast like a raveling rampant.
Lem Pemberton said, Excuse me,
John, but you must have been too
near the dressmakers this morn
ing" Then he reached out to
pick the thread off Johns coat
and after pulling out two or three
yards he looked as though he
wished he hadn't. Joe Dowd took
a hand and when he saw what he
had drawn he started for the ranch
on the run still holding to one end
of the thread. w. f. Middleton is
still explaining how he happened
to get caught
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-02-05
Scandalous Charles.

Chas. X. Lavender sends hand
some postal card bearing "A picture
of himself surrounded by a num-
Der of signs he has painted.
A part of the legend is as follows
This is the original Scandalous
Charles, sign artist, paints any
thing from a barn to portrait,
III Easy street, Everywhere. l
am not superstitious but l do
believe in signs. My motto, never
trouble trouble till trouble troubles
you. Charles joined the knights
of Pythias at La Crosse, Kas., a
few weeks ago and is working
seven men at present on a big job
he has there. Il am doing well,'
he writes, but like the San Luis
valley better than any place L
know and will be in La lara some-
time in February, SO if you have
any orders, hold them until you
see me-"