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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
RETIREMENT BILL REPORTED
Committee Says Measure Should Not
Be Considered Pension Measure.
Provides that Civil Service En-
pIoyes Pay Part of Salary TO
Establish the Fund.

The bill introduced IN the House Mon
day By Representative Ginett. Of Massa-
chusetts, providing for the retirement Of
employees in the classified civil service,
was fayorsbly reported yesterday by the
Committee on Civil Service Reforms. OF
which Mr. Gillett in chairman
The bill was amended by the committee
so as to make Il effective July !. 1910, in
stead Of July !, 1893. No other changes
OF Importance were made
The report OF the committee stated that
the measure in no way should be con
sidered a pension bill. as the employees OF
the various branches OF the government
affected would pay out OF their OWE
salaries the money necessary to estab-
government VIII be the keeping OF the
money and paying OF the annGities.
The report further said that for many
years It has been considered necessary
10 establish a retirement system for
government employees, in order 70
save losses accruing because OF
approximation. Il was estimated
that in one year Che loss 70 the
government from this source amounted
approximately 10 $4,000 Il IS believed
best 10 Try the system IN Washington
first. and II Il works effectively II can
be extended 20 all parts OF the country.
The bin places the age Of retirement
from sixty-five 10 seventy years. il being
considered best 10 allow certain we'll
qualified persons 20 hold their places as
long as possible. n they SO desire.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
LOCAL COURTS LACK FUNDS
Commissioners Ask S1S.9S0 for Fis
cal Year of 1910.
Judicial Procedure Is DeranSed Be
cause Sufficient Money Is Not
on Hand-Debts Increased.

For the maintenance OF the Municipal
Court OF the District Of Columbia. created
By act Of Congress on February l., the
Commissioners ask the sum Of 1850 for
the fiscal year 1910, and S4.l245S until
June 50 OF this year.
The District appropriation bill does not
carry this item The budget was pre-
pared months before the formation OF this
Municipal Court. which is reorgsniza-
ton Of the present justice OF the peace
system. became certainly. The uncer-
tainty which existed at that period has
deranged the present procedure Of the
justice courts. and several Of them are
inert because they have no funds. Debts
are being incurred now with no provision
in the current budget
The expenses OF the new court are
itemized as follows:
Five judges. at $3.50 each a year. ona
Judge, a. $3.50 year, for six months
one clerk, at 1850 a year. one assistant
clerk, ST 5000; one janitor. at S4SO-in all
for salaries. fiscal year OF 1910. S6.3a
For rent OF building, $3.50
For contingent expenses, $50.
For expenses from February % "a June
90 Of the present year. the following Is
asked: One clerk. at $3.50; one assistant
clerk. $3.50: one janitor, SI7467. rent
and equipment. S3.e45.1S
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
INTERSTATECOMMISSIONWIN Wins
House Votes to Allow Appropriation
of S350,000 for Next Year.
Mr.. Fitzgerald, of New FORK, At
temPts to Cut Down Amount
to SI25,OOO.

The House OF Representatives. in Com
mlttee OF the Whole. voted 10 give the
Interstate Commerce Commission $3.50, 90
with which TO execute section 20 OF the
Hepburn act
This amount was contained IN the sun
dry civil bill as reported by the Appro-
priations Committee. now under consid-
Grafton Mr.. Fitzgerald. Of New York,
member OF the committee. moved 70
make the appropriation So. 90, express
+. ing the conviction that that was all that
the commission could expend next year
for that purpose. But by q large ma
jority the proposed reduction was not
made.
Considerable debate ensued on the
proposition Mr.. Fitzgerald alluded "a
President RoOsevelts statement IN his let
ter TO Speaker Cannon last year that the
Committee on Appropriations. in regard
to the Interstate Commerce Commission
was making sham" appropriations, and
declared Il was Up 70 the President q
withdraw that statement and apologize
for It. The years experience had shown
that the commission would expend less
than $1,000 this year. instead OF the $50,
900 which was finally appropriated, and
which President Roosevelt asserted was
the minimum sum with which the COM
mission could get along.
Chairman Tawney. Of the ApprOpria-
tons Committee, favored the $4,000 ap-
preparation, and asserted that the state
ment that the committee had been actu-
ated By a desire 10 ObstruCt the execu-
ton Of the Hepburn law was wholly
and UnquaIihedly false"
8Ir. Mann, OF Illinois, summed I'D the
whole matter by declaring that but for
the unfortunate expression OF President
Roosevelt there would have been no dis
cussion. The Committee on ApprOpria-
tons. he said, had, and deserved, the
confidence and respect OF the House, and
after this vindication OF the good 5udg-
ment Of its members they should receive
the confidence Of the President, who must
knew now that they did not indulge the
practice Of making sham" appropria-
tons.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
TROUBLE AHEAD FOR GAS BILL
La Toilette May Oppose GallingeI
Measure.
District Committee Failed to Agree
on Merits Of Proposed Lsgisla-
tiOR, II Is Reported

Following close upon the assertion that
the Senate may not take favorable action
on the GalIinger gas bin comes the
declaration that the District Committee
failed 10 unanimously agree on the
merits OF the proposed legislation.
It WIS heard In the Capitol corridors
yesterday that many Senator's are averse
TO the omnibus measure. ana it was
limited that Senator La Toilette viii take
the floor in opposition 10 the several pro-
visions which he regards as over-gener0us
20 the gas companies.
Senator Long. who had the reconsidera-
ton OF the bill in charge, and whose sub
committee favOrsbly reported the measure
to the fun District Committee last Fri
secret session.
Several OF the Democratic members OF
the District Committee, while they have
not come out openly with their opposi-
ton. have conferred about the bin. and
may be expected 10 hinder its passage
when brought Up in the Senate
II was expected the measure would be
taken up yesterday. but Senator GaIlinger
was unable 10 find a suitable opportunity.
That the bill viii be taken Up to-day
Is not al al improbable.
Senator La Toilette viii devote his
criticism 20 that clause allowing the gas
light corporations 10 increase their. capt.
tai stock, and he e also expected 10
train his orat0rical powers upon the pro
visions legalizing the additional issuance
Of bonds.
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should be admitted. and the best he could
90 was but Eve feet one and a half
The next year. however. he was allowed
% enter, and in his third year he was
given the rink OF second sergeant. an
appointment which gave him scarcely less
pleesUre than his commission in the army
IN Iater ears
IN Connection with the matter OF the
heieht Frnit in The Cadets. Mai. Cosby
corl~borated the often repeated and
sometimes questioned statement that The
size Of the average high school student
is generally decreasing
An interest Of the school IN which
MAJ Cosby was especially interested
was debating A 7OurishIng debating So
ciety existed Al that tine. although such
thing as 4 joint debate with another
institution was stiIl q thing OF the future.
The major did not own % 70 possessing
any extraordinary forensic gifts himself
but The fact that he was elected valedic-
tortan Of his class would seem 70 indi-
cate something OF the kind"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
MANTELL AS KING LEAR.
Characterization One of Actors Best
and Profoundly Interesting.

At the National Theater last night MI
Msntell appeared in the third OF his Sc
RES OF Shakespearean productions, King
Lear" the majestic tragedy Of old age,
fIiaI love, and ingrautude. the lnterpre-
tation OF which has called forth the ef-
forts Of the most brilliant actors from the
Elizabethsn 70 the present period. Last
night the performance partoOk largely OF
an educational function, a large contin-
gent being present from the high schools
OF the city.
The Characterization is one Of Mr. Man
tells best, the play being so rarely used
Of late as to preclude any traditionary
ideas from the minds Of the present gen
Grafton, thus making the enactment, as
Mr. AIanteu makes IL, his Own-at least,
by association. It IS profoundly interest
ing. primarily from the great majesty Of
line and depth Of philosophy impaired
to It By the master dramatist. and. fur
Their, by the superb vocal power. skill in
delineatiOn. and reverence Of treatment
contributed by Mr. Manteu It is an
artistic effort in every respect, and ne
richly deserves the respect and gratitude
OF teachers. pupils, and all interested in
the maintenance OF the classic drama
Nothing IS spared in the way Of acces-
series which might add TO the scenic
beauty Of the production. and the lines
are interpreted by an intelligent and care
fully trained company.
Next 20 the star. Mr.. Ethelbert Hales,
as Edmund. and Mr.. Fritz Leiber. as Ed
gar. probably receive the most approbs-
ton, although Miss Marie Booth Russell.
as Goneril. and Miss Lillian Kingsbury,
as Regan, offer splendid assistance In
the Unsympathe-ic roles. as does Miss
Edith Campbell in the beautiful role OF
Cordelia- It is hardly proper, however.
70 make comparisons, as the entire com
psny gives good support
Tomorrow. al the matinee. The Mer-
chant Of Venice VIII be presented, and
IN the evening Hamlet"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
PLAN SUPREME COURT HONE
Bill IN House Authorizes Purchase
Of Land Near Capitol.
Secretary of the Interior Authorized
10 Obtain Titles and Report
20 Congress.

The purchase OF a site to erect a home
for the Supreme Court OF the United
States n the District OF Columbia, IS
provided in a bill introduced in the House
yesterday by Representative Acheson, OF
Pennsylvania
This bill was introduced December p,
1899. by Representative DalzeH. OF Penn
sylvania, but was never reported from the
committee 10 which It was referred
The measure provides that the property
bounded BY B street north, on the north;
on the east by second street east. on the
south By East Capitol street. and on the
west by First street, east, be selected.
The property IS supposed 20 contain 20
157 superficial feet, exclusive Of avenues.
streets, or alleys.
The land IS 10 be purchased BY the au-
thorization Of the Secretary OF the In
terror at such prices as may be agreed
upon by him and the owners Of the prop
erty- II II is found 20 be impossible 10
obtain possession OF the property BY pur-
chase. proceedings OF condemnation shall
be begun in the Supreme Court OF the
District OF Columbia
The Secretary Of the Interior is directed
70 report 10 the House al the opening OF
the next regular session OF Congress what
ne has done IN the matter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
PRAYER ON FLEET.

Chaplain C9udsn. Of the House Repre-
sentatiTes. made ths return q the battle
ship feet the theme Of his prayer yester-
day.
We thank Thee from our hearts" he
said. FOR The safe rs.un a our naval
feet from its voyage round the world
And se most feTently pay that il nay
serve 20 Strengthen the ties q friendship
and b-othsrly love between the United
States and the cations al whose ports il
touched: that the tine may speedily oons
when these grin defenders Of our rights
and Liberty shall no longer be needed. and
that al controversies. national ard Inter
national nay be settled By the szns
method Of arbitration
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
SPEECHES FOR LIBERIANS.
Negroes Hold Mass Meeting in Shi-
lob Baptist Church.

A mass meeting IN the interest Of the
Liberian government was held last night
at Shiloh Baptist Church. A large num-
Der OF negro residents were present, and
addresses we're made by prominent negro
pastors Of the city.
The principal speech was given By W.
c. Payne. Of West Virginia, who has re-
Gently returned from a seven-year stay
in Liberia. He pictured the needs Of the
people and the defects OF the government
Others were spoke were Rev. 5. L. Cor
rothers, J. H. Harrison. Rev. Walter H.
Brooks, Rev. A. c. Garner, and A. Il.
Grimke.
At the conclusion Of the meeting a
committee was appointed TO wait upon
the Senate Committee on Foreign Rela-
tons in behalf Of the recommendation Of
President Roosevelt that $4,000 be appro-
priated 70 send a delegation TO Liberia,
and report conditions there. with the hope
that that body viii use its influence in
having the appropriation allowed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
FAST TRAIN TO CARRY MAIL.
Postal Officials Insist Pennsylvania
Flyer Accept Letters.

Pittsburg. Feb 23--Increased travel be
tween New York and Chicago on the
eighteea-hour flyer has put the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad into the grasp OF the
United States postal officials. who viii
now force mail onto this train.
It IS announced here that the railroad
viii place on a sixth car to the train.
which. since It's inception. has been made
up OF but FIVE cars. In connection with
this. il is also announced that il will
have three postal clerks in the conbina-
ton baggage and mail car. TO handle
letter mail only between New York and
Chicago. The POst-Ofice Department. il
is understood. is taking steps 10 have a
postal car attached to the fast eighteen
hour trains running both east and west.
The story prevalent in Pittsburg IS that
when It was decided 10 place the eight
een-hour train on, the railroad announced
that II would not carry mail
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
MAY HELP ENGLAND.
Wright Brothers Believed to Hav,
Offer from the War Office

London. Feb. 2S.-In reference to the fu-
tuTe policy Of the war Office with regard
to experiments with aeroplanes and air
ships. Arthur Lee, Conservative member
from Hampshire. asked War Secretary
Haldane in the House Of Commons to
day whether the government had taken
steps TO secure the services Of the Wright
brothers. Mr.. Haldane said he would
rather not answer the question at this
time.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
Houses for sicily REFUGE.

Naples. Feb. 3-The steamer Eva, hay
ing on board the nrst consignment OF
materials from America for the con-
struction Of houses for the earthquake
sufferers, arrived here to-day. Lieut..
Commander Belknap. the American naval
attaehe at Berlin, boarded the steamer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
CONFEREES CANNOT AGREE.
Senate and House Differ on Marines
and Powder Purchases.

and Powder PurehHses.
The House and Senate conferees on the
naval bill have found II impossible up 10
date 10 reach an agreement on the Senate
amendment relating to the marines and
the purchase Of powder.
The bin, as It passed the Senate, pro-
vi6ed that the marines should be restored
to American ships Of war, despite Presi-
dent RoOsevelt's order Withdrawing them
from the vessels. The bill also prohibited
the purchase Of powder for the navy from
any concern identified with the powder
trust. except In time Of war.
After long wrangie in conference the
representatives Of the Senate declined to
yield. A disagreement viii therefore be
reported to both Houses
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

A futils effort was made in the House
OF Representatives yesterday 10 instruct
the judiciary Committee to investigate
and report whether OF not Secretary
Bacon's letter disavowing for the PTesi-
dent responsibility for Representative
Raineys Panama Canal speech OF Janu-
airy IS. and the publication OF the letter
was a breach OF the privileges OF the
House.
Representative Clark. Of Florida, as a
matter OF the highest privilege" offered
the resolution. following a preamble re-
citing the facts in connection with the de-
livery OF the speech. the protest against
Il by the minister from Panama, and the
text OF the letter answering the protest
Representative Overstreet. OF Indiana,
made the point that the matter was not
privileged, which Speaker Cannon over
ruled IN order that the House might dis
pose OF il as seemed best On motion by
Mr. Payne, Republican leader, the pre-
ambie and resolution were laid on the
tablets 10 10
Breach Of Privilege.
Mr. Clark declared the note 10 be a
breach Of the privileges Of the House
The statement described the tenor OF the
speeches made by Mr.. Rainey, and added
that "the Hon. Robert Bacon, Secre-
tary OF State OF the United States, caused
TO be composed, written, and publisher
in newspapers throughout the United
States a document in complaint "of the
Hon. Henry T. Rainey" in behalf OF the
government OF Panama, 10 which the
Honorable Secretary OF State OF the
United States appended a letter written
BY himself.
The letter Of Mr.. Bacon is Quilted in
fun, and the conclusion Of II reads:
As regards the statements in question
made BY Representative Rainey, the
President attached 50 little importance
10 him that he had not even read them
until YOUR protest came He has read
them now, and none Of them concerning
which he has knowledge have any foun-
dalton in face. The President wishes ne
10 recall 20 your attention that the attack
was made even more upon Americans.
including the President-elect, than upon
the officials Of Panama. The President
need hardly say that this government
disavows al responsibility for the re-
marks Of Representative Rainey.'
The Resolution.
The resolution asked that the Commit
tee on the judiciary Of the House OF
Representatives be required 20 consider.
First-If the communication OF the Hon
OTable Robert Bacon, Secretary OF state.
constituted a breach Of the privileges Of
the House by violating section OF article
OF the Constitution Of the United States
wherein it IS provided thai a Representa-
tive in Congress shall not be questioned
n any other place for any speech
or debate" n the House.
Seccnd-If there has been such viola
ton. what remedy, II any, exists.
ThiTd-If there has been such violation.
and IL IS found that no remedy exists. 10
suggest plan 10 prevent such violations
in the future
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YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
SENATE.

The Senate convened AZ nocn.
Senator For2kers RroEnsville biu 20 restore
dismissed negro troops 20 army passed b. a
vote Il s. to s.
The diplomatic and consular and civilizations
appropriation bills passed.
sIuch tine Consumed in disc1ssion Of asrieuI-
tire appropriation BIZ.
Opposition has developed against GaIlipgsr szs
bill
The senate adjourned at 40 O'Clock.
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Abe Hummel ,Iuch AIIre-

Paris. Feb 23.-Abe Hummel, the for
mer New York lawyer, is at the Hotel
Lsngham, Nice. and in good health Re
ports were current yesterday that he was
dead.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24

When you have lost OF found anything.
telephone an advertisement 10 The Wash
ington Herald. and bin wiz be sent you
st cent q word.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
HOUSE.

House convened az noon
Consideration Of slDdry civil bill resumed.
Representative Clark introduces resolution call
ing for investigation Of Secretary Bscon's letter
% Panama Minister on Rainey speech
House votes 10 give 900 70 interstate Con-
msrcs Commission
Houss adjourned a. 6 O'Clock antfl noon to
dsy-
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BROWNSVILLE BILL
PASSED BY SENATE

Continued from Page One.
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TWO BUDGETS PASS.
Senate DiplOmaticand
Fertilization Bills.
INSURGENTS ARE INDULGENT

All Signs of a FiIibuster Disappear
and n Flying start Is Made on the
Confederation OF the Agricultural
Bill, Which May Be Enacted To-
day-HaIe, InattentIve, ReProved.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-24
DECLINES TO SPANK
House Tables the Resolution
About the Canal.
WOULD PROBE BACON LETTER

Democrats Support Document Of Mr..
Clark, Providing for Action on
Panama Dispute, but Republicans
Outnumber Them on Cali OF Roll.
Presented as Highest Privilege.
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against the bill Vice President Fair
banks stated that unanimous consent
was necessary, and. in view Of the Objec-
tons peremptorily circulated about the
chamber, Mr.. Tillman was refused his re-
quest
The final lap OF the protracted discus
sion OF the Brownsville ARRAY ives about
70 begin. and the occupants Of the gal
leries leaned forward as the clerk began
the roll.
Martin Did Not Vote.
Senator Martin was the only Democrat
who did not respond when his name was
called
As the Vice President slowly announced
the result. Senator Foraker was the cy-
nosure Of all eyes. and he was al
preached by his Republican colleagues.
and congratulated
Mr.. Tillman again obtained the floor.
and this time he was allowed 70 explain
why he voted against the bill
When this matter was first brought 10
the attention Of the Senate I took q
stand against me Presidents action" be-
gan the Senator. 4 was practically the
only Democrat who viewed the situation
in that light. The majority az that time
was inclined that way The Senate to-
day has in a measure condemned its
former action Ny position was that we
should not allow innocent men to be dis
missed, but now this body has taken a
step that reminds me OF the Justice
spoken OF On the Scottish border as Jet
wood Justice
These negroes have been hung first
ana Tried atterward- I doubt very much
II this authorized commission can ascer-
tain the innocence Of the troops.
To turn this whole detachment back
into the army VIII be to admit men who
have committed murder Ny exclamation
is summed Up in these words: I did not
want innocent men 70 be discharged. and
now 1 con I want mUrderers re-enIisted."
Inc bill authorizes the Secretary Of
War to appoint a court Of inquiry. to
consist OF five officers OF the I-nited
states army not below the rank Of
colonel, to hear and report upon ali
charges and testimony relating 10 the
Brownsville episode
The court Is allowed one year in which
10 make its recommendation as. 10 who
shall and who shall not be again ad-
mitted 20 the service.
Pay for Troops.
The final provision o. the measure reads
as follows:
ANY noncommissioned officer OF pri-
vate who shall be made eligible for re-
enlistment under the provisions Of the
preceding section shall, If re-enIisted he
considered 10 have re-enlisted Immediate
" after his discharge under the provi-
sions Of the Presidents special order. and
10 be entitled, from the date OF his dis
charge under said special order. 10 the
pay, allowances. and other rights and
benefits that he would have been en-.
titled 10 receive according TO his rank
from said date OF discharge as If he
had been hOnOrably discharged under the
provisions OF said special order and had
Te-enlisted Immediately
II is understood the Dill meets with the
approval Of the President, who issued the
summary dismissal order against the
three companies
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G0RSKI IS DESTITUTE.
Financial Affairs OF Youth Mortisy-
ing 10 PndereUSki


ing TO PRderewski.
Paris, Feb. 22.-Wencelas Otto Gorski.
steDson Of Ignace Paderewski, the pianist.
is now here, IN desperate straits for
money. He denies the truth Of reports
from New York that he has brought suit
against Paderewski for half OF a fortune
his mother received from her first hus-
band, and SAYS his mother has no for
tune. What little she has is invested. be
says, in a chicken farm in Switzerland.
New York. Feb. 2.-The troubles OF
young WenceIas Gorski, stepsou Of Ignace
Psderewski, which have again attracted
attention. have for several years been a
source OF modification, both to his
mother and his stepfather. Friends OF
the pianist say that he has done every
thing in his power TO settle the young
man II life.