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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-07
BAILEY IS AROUSED
Scout Commission to Find
Who Divulged Secrets.
REsENTS DISTORTION OF FACTS
Behind Closed Doors the Texan De-
nOunees Senator's who Published
Attack on Charles NageI, the New
Secretary OF Commerce and Labor.
Loeb and winthrop Confirmed.

Hist. Tread lightly when roaming
about the confines OF the Senate wing OF
the Capitol
A scout commission Of Eve members
has been appointed TO run down the
Senator who disclosed the discussion
which took place behind closed doors on
Friday relative 70 Charles Nagers quail
hcations for the secretarysfdp Of Com
merce and Labor.
Texan In Aroused.
Senator Joseph Weldon Bailey, whose
name appeared in yesterdays newspapers
as the critic of the new Cabinet officer,
because he was an alleged attorney for
the waters-Pierce Oil Company. a Stand
ard subsidiary, is aroused
With rightful anger, the Texan arose
yesterday and called attention 10 the fact
that Senator's were frequently placed In
the wrong attitude because distorted
statements were at times given to the
press.
The whole story should be made pub
lie. or none at all" he said. Il have no
objection to Mr.. Nagel because he had
been a corporation attorney. What I did
say Of him was that he was attorney for
the Waters-Pierce Oil Company in a case
that is now pending. and In which the
Department OF Commerce and Labor is
interested"
The discussion ended IN the appoint
ment OF the "sleuth" committee, which
even now may be nosing about 70 find
out how the secrets OF executive sessions
leak out The amateur detectives are 10
report some method Of stopping the prac-
tee.
This narrowing subject of its mind. the
Senate then proceeded 10 consider the
nominations that were left over from the
preceding day.
With the exception OF T. Lewis Daily,
of Roanoke. Va who was nominated by
President Taft to be Indian inspector.
every appointment made SO far was con-
firmed.
The objections entered against William
Loeb. jr, and Beekman Winthrop IN the
executive session on the preceding day
were withdrawn. and the former IS now
free to assume his duties as collector OF
the port OF New York.
Mr.. Winthrop also may now safely
StlAle Qohn dS AS>i1ld4ll DGLAEA44 y VI TIC
Navy.
Within fifteen minutes after II convened
the Senate went into executive session,
and referred the nominations OF Thomas
c. Burns. 10 be register Of the land Of
fee at Gregory. S Oak. and Oliver c.
Kippenbrock. 10 be receiver OF public
moneys al the same place. 10 special COM
mittees for consideration.
When the nomination list hed been
cleared, Senator Daniel objected 70
Dalby's appointment. and consequently
shattered that gentlernan's hopes until
the next regular session at least
On motion Of Senator Frye a resolution
was agreed 10 authorizing a special COM
mittee 70 call upon the President and
inform him the Senate was ready 20 ad-
journ without day Senator's Frye and
Daniel were appointed for this duty. A
recess was taken until o'clock, when the
Presidents reply was received. Adjourn
ment was not taken until 2:I7 o'clock 70
allow Senator Stephenson to ascertain Il
his credentials had arrived.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-07
CONSERVATION MEN SEE TAFT.
VIII Continue IN Existence, Even
Though Refused Money.

The National Conservation Commission.
created by President Roosevelt. viii not
go out OF existence with the incoming OF
the Taft administration, even II Con
gress did give It a black eye and fan 10
provide money for the organization.
This statement was made yesterday
afternoon by former Gov. Pardee. OF
California, following a conference he and
Senator Milton. OF Florida. and ". II
Kavanaugh. OF Missouri. had with the
President.
Gov. Pardee Is the head Of the commit
tee Of nine. appointed al the meeting Of
the governors at the White House last
summer, 10 cooperate with the national
commission and outline plans for the
work 10 be done.
The members have never. received any
money, and have even paid their own ex-
penses travelling over the country and
IN establishing branch organizations
The commission has prepared the first
inventory Of natural resources ever taken
by any nation. II is divided into four
sections. waters. forests lands. ana min
erals. The chairmen' Of the sections are.
respectively: Senator Burton, OF Ohio,
Senator Smoot. of Utah: Senator Nelson.
OF Minnesota. and Representative Dali
zell. OF Pennsylvania In all. there a-e
twenty members OF Congress among the
membership.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-07
ToPAKYAN VISITS TAFT.
Persian Consul General Among the
white House Visitors.

II. II. Topakyan. consul general 70 the
United states from Persia. with head
quarters al New York. was a White
House visitor yesterday 70 pay his re-
spects TO the nations new Chief Ex-
ecutlve
Mr.. Topakyan a few weeks ago pre-
scented Theodore Roosevelt with Per
sian rug which he personally designed II
has been conservatlveIy estimated to be
worth $4,000 The texture Is OF imperial
silk. into which is interviewer pearls,
turquoises. rubies. and other Oriental
stones. and IS said to be the finest mas
terpiece OF the weaver's art IN the world
Mr.. Topakyan was the representative
OF Persia at the Worlds Columbian EX-
position in 1888. and was personally com
mended by Grover Cleveland for work
he accomplished. He has had conferred
upon him by che Shah OF Persia and the
sultan Of Turkey the Imperial Decoration
OF the Order Of the Lion and the Rising
sun Of the third class OF the foreign di-
vision
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-07
RECEPTION TO DIPLOMATS.
President Taft Expects to Receive
Them This Week.

Arrangements were made yesterday AZ
the State Department for the reception
or President Taft 10 the foreign diplo-
mats 81 Washington In a general vav
the plans for the ceremony have been
completed. but the date has not yet been
set II VIII probably take place some
afternoon this week
Although there IS ample precedent fo-
this action. Il has been some tine since
a President OF the United States has had
occasion 10 meet the diplomats under
similar circumstances. President Roose-
velt. having been Vice President. did not
hold special reception, nor was there 2
formal ceremony Of the kind during The
Mckinley administration.
Secretary Knox notified the heads OF
missions that he would designats q day
when he would receive those who desired
10 transact business. He also decided 70
hold a special reception for the members
Of the diplomatic corps some tine before
the reception az the White House. There
IS ample precedent for this, also. although
Secretary Root did not follow IL.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-07
EXTRA SESSION MARCH IS.

Congress has been called 70 assemble In
extra session one week from nszt Monday.
The Presidents proclamation, issued YES
terd2y. is as follows:
By the President Of the United States Of
America.
A PROCLAMATION:
Whereas public interests require that the
Congress Of the United States should be
convened IN extra session at p O'Clock
noon on the 18th day Of March, 1909. %
receive such Communication as may be made
BY the Executive;
Now. therefore I. William Howard Tan.
President OF the United States Of America,
do hereby proclaim and declare that an
extrSord,asry occasion requires the Con-
gress Of the United States TO convene IN
extra session at the Capitol in the city
Of Washington on the 18th day o. March.
1909. Ht y O'Clock noon. Of which all persons
who shall at that tins be entitled 70 act
as members thereof are hereby required %
take notice.
Given under my hand aud seal q the
United States o. America the sth DAY Of
March. in the year Of cur Lord one thou
sand nine hundred and nine. and Of the
Independence OF the United States The one
hundred and thirty-third
WILLIAM H. TAFT.
By tbs President:
P. c. KNOX.
Secretary Of State.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-07

Cards have been issued by the Asso-
citation for the Prevention OF Tubereu-
losis for an afternoon meeting. to be
held at the home Of Hon Truman
II. Newberry, Wednesday afternoon,
March 10. at 4 o'clock. DR.. Lawrence
+. Flick. OF Philadelphia. will be the
principal speaker. Gen. George NJ. Stern
berg and DR. F. Fremont-Smith viii
also address the meeting briefly. Ad-
mission Is by invitation, and few
remaining cards may be procured at
the Association headquarters, e2S H
street nOrthwe
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-07
ACCEPTS CLUBS INVITATION.
President Taft 10 Attend Dinner Of
Hungarian Organization.

President Taft IS going over 10 New
York early IN the fall TO attend a dinner
.Of the Hungarian Republican Club. CT
which he yesterday accepted membership
after a conference with Maurice BIaum
and several other leaders Of that we'll
known organization,
The Hungarian Clfb contains among its
membership many men in public life. and
has given dinners for Presidents almost
annually since the inauguration Of Presi-
dent Mckinley.
The Taft blowout" as Mr.. Blaum
called IT. viii be one OF the finest vet o"
The Hungarian Club viii also give a
dinner 70 Col Roosevelt as soon as he
returns from his hunting trip IN South
Africa.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-07
Miss GIennan's Art Work,

Miss NJ Emile Glennan. the artist. who
recently removed her studio 20 1853 Four
teenth. street northwest. has. in addition
to several portraits OF children. COM
pleted a number OF interesting canvases
grabbing az Chesapeake Beach. a charm
ing interior, Chevy Chase woods. the
beach az Asbury Park. &c Miss Glen
nan has had an academic art education
receiving two certificates IN drawing
She Is regarded as one OF the finest col
orists IN the city.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-07

Although fewer persons called on the
President yesterday than on the day be
fore. his second day in the White House
was none the less strenuous, and when
he left the executive Offices long after
dark there was stiH a bunch OF work
piled UP and needing attention
II was another day Of Misunderstanding.
and delegation after delegation fled into
the executive Office. or the East Room.
II larger space was needed for their &C
commodation, and shook hands and told
their names 10 the new Executive.
COnEressmen Pay Visit.
Most Of the visitors were accompanied
by Congressman. Some OF the members
were accompanied by their wives and
daughters. while others led delegations
from their home States. Then there were
chiefs OF various government depart
ments. and friends Of the administration
who had cards OF admittance.
Senator AIdrich. OF Rhode Island. held
a long conference with the President
shortly sitter noon. This meeting con-
sumed more than an hour. and while Il
was in progress the crowd piled I'D out
side. so that the President had 70 go
again 70 the East Room 70 receive them
Secretary Knox also called and talked
With the President on matters relating
20 the State Department, and later Sec
rotary Nagel was cioseted with the
President.
Representatives OF more than & dozen
Indian tribes called at the White House
IN the morning to wish happiness and
success to the Great White Father."
They were accompanied by Senator
Burkett, OF Nebraska, and after their
conference each expressed delight al the
new Chief. as they called him.
Mission OF the Indians.
The red men are not interested IN the
fight Of the Five Civilized Tribes. but
simply came 10 Washington 10 attend the
Inauguration and thought II could not be
enjoyed fully unless they shook hands
with the President
In the party were Alexander B. Up
shaw. OF the Crow tribe. Of Montana:
Thomas I. Sloan. OF the Omaha tribe. OF
Nebraska; James Thorpe. OF the Sac and
Fox tribe; Edward Battleyoun. OF the
Ogalana Sioux tribe; Walter Battice. Of
the Sac and Fox tribe; James Murle. OF
the Pawnee tribe; Stacy Meta. OF the
Pawnee tribe: h II ROubibOux. Of the
Iowa tribe. OF Kansas. and John East
man and James r. Brown. OF the Sisse-
ton Sioux tribe OF South Dakota
Altogether President Taft shook hands
with about 2500 people. Mrs. TAFT as
sisted him part o. the time. and she was
thoroughly tired when It was al over.
Late IN the afternoon the President re-
ceived a number OF newspaper men IN MS
Office.
In the evening he dIned quietly with his
family
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-07
EXTRAVAGANZA CHARGED.
Livingston BInmes Executive for
Big Expenditures.

Representative Livingston, Of Georgia,
senior Democratic member OF the House
Appropriations Committee. has given out
the customary rejolnder to the statement
OF the expenditures made at the session
Of Congress just closed. which was fur
nished by Representative Tawney. OF
Minnesota, chairman Of the committee.
Mr. Livingston says the enormous sum OF
8, 044, 4.2SS had been appropriated at the
session. and that It exceeded the appro-
priations made last session e. Ss5, SIS, 754,
and was greater than the appropriations
of any two Congress sessions prior TO
1895.
He contends that Congress should not
alone be held responsible for excessive
expenditures, and puts the blame for al
legged extravsgance on the executive gov
eminent OF the administration just ended
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-07

"Reminiscences OF Edwin NJ. Stanton.
Secretary OF War" VIII be the subject OF
an address by Albert z. H johnson Be
fore members OF the Columbia Historical
Society at their 10Sth meeting. Tuesday
evening at the ShOreham Hotel The sub
1ect VII be open for discussion.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-07
Lincoln and Roo.ereIt.

There are only two pictures on the
walls Of the Presidents private Office
as Mr. Taft has arranged II. One is
picture Of Abraham Lincoln. which
hangs directly IN front o. his desk.
The other is G photograph Of Theodore
Roosevelt, which hangs exactly oppo-
site that Of Lincoln.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-07
MINORITY LEADER IRRIrATED.
CuIberson VIII Object 20 HoId-over
Appointment of ex-senator.

" I'll ODSECS 20 ADA1-ON<E
Appointment OF ex-senator.
In an informal manner. Senator Culber-
son yesterday informed the Senate that
Senators Teller and Owen had been ap-
pointed to serve on the commission ap-
pointed Thursday by Vice President Fair
banks TO revise the penal code OF the
United States.
He brought out this fact to let the
Senate know that the two Democratic
members OF the body had not been ap-
pointed in the customary manner. and
that he would at a suitable time explain
further and enter a protest
Mr.. CulbersOn IS the minority leader,
and II is understood he was not consulted
about the appointment OF the Democrats.
Senator Teller's term expired March 4,
and this hold-oveT appointment may also
have had something &c do with the OBJ
lection
AS a member OF the monetary commits
sion. Mr.. Teller will serve for several
years at lucrative salary.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-07
GREAT SECRECY OBSERVED.
Copy of Tariff Revision Bill Care.
fully Guarded by Public Printer.

Copy of Tariff Revision Bill Care
fully Guarded by Public Printer.
Extraordinary precautions ere being
taken by the Public Printer to protect the
contents Of the first copy Of the tar fire
vision bill, which was forwarded to the
Government Printing Office yesterday.
The provisions Of the measure upon which
agreement has been reached are purely
tentative.
Not for many years has Congress com
mittee been so successful in keeping fits
conclusions from the public When the
Committee on Ways and Means began its
deliberations on the tariff bill every men,
Der was bound by what amounted TO an
oath not to discuss what transpired be-
hind closed doors OF to divulge conclu-
sions on any particular schedule.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-07
TARIFF FACTS SOUGHT.
GaIlinEer Wants 20 Know More
About Practice OF Undertaking.

Evidently desiring 20 obtain all the In
formation possible relating TO tariff on
imported products before March Is. Sen
ator Gallinger yesterday introduced the
following resolution, which was unani-
mously agreed to:
Resolved. That the Secretary Of State
Is hereby directed 20 procure through our
consular and other representatives abroad
ali available information relating 10 the
practice Of foreign governments selling
manufactured goods in this country at a
price lower than the domestic price, the
information 10 be communicated TO the
Senate at the earliest possible day"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-07
TAFT HAS BUSY DAY
Shakes Hands with Many Wis
itOFS at White House.
WIVES WENT WITH HUSBANDS

Co4gresSmen, Toe, Were AecOmPa-
MED by Their Daughters-Chiefs of
Departments Paid Their Respects
and Then Came n Bunch OF Indians
20 See the "Great white Father."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-07

When you have lost or found anything.
telephone an advertisement 20 The Wash
ington Herald, and bill VIII be sent you
al 1 cent a word.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-07
SENATORS In RUSH
FOR new OFFICES
Aldrich Has Charge Of AS
Signment Of Rooms.
Walls HEARD AT THE CAPITOL

Elder Lawmakers Ffnfcky About Get
ting Desirable Quarters, and Those
Begin Removable Toilette a nd Pen
rose Have Adjoining Apartments.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-29
FOR JAILER.

We are authorized to announce
z. w. CHAMBERS as a candidate
for Jailer of Lawrence county, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party.
We are authorized to announce
W. NJ. YORK as a candidate for Jail
er of Lawrence county, subject TO
the action Of the Republican party.
WILEY J. PARKER announces him
self as a candidate for Jaller Of
Lawrence county, subject to the
action of the Republican party.
We are authorized to announce
HENRY H. JOHNS as a candidate
for Jailer of Lawrence county, sub
ject to the action OF the Republican
Primary. ......
We are authorized to announce
LIS BRANHAM as a candidate for
Jailer of Lawrence county, subject TO
the action Of the Democratic srty.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-29
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.

We are authorized to announce
JERRY CooKsEY (BIlrs SOM as a
candidate for Circuit Court Clerk
OF Lawrence county, subject to the
action Of the Democratic party.
We are authorized TO announce
H. B. HEWLETT as a candidate for
Clerk of the Lawrence Circuit Court,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic party.
S. ]. PICKLEsIMER is candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for Circuit Clerk.
We are authorized TO announce
SAM NEACE as a candidate for
Circuit Court Clerk Of the Lawrence
county court, subject to the action
Of the Republican party.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-29
COUNTY ASSESSOR.

We are authorized to announce
ToBE HARMON as candidate for
Assessor Of Lawrence County, sub
ject to the action Of the Democrat
ic party.
! am a candidate for Assessor of
Lawrence county, subject to the ac-
ton Of the Democratic party. Your
support is solicited. This Is the
first time l have ever asked for Of
flee, ALBERT RATCLIFF
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-29
COUNTY, CLERK

ROWLAND b, SPENCER announce:
himself candidate for County Court
Clerk Of Lawrence county, subject 10
the action of the Democratic party,
election November 1909.
We are authorized to announce
IANDoN f. BRADLEY as eandidat
for County Court Clerk OF Lawrence
County, subject to the action Of
the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce
LAFE WELLMAN as candidate fol
County Court Clerk Of Lawrence
county. subject to the action Of
the Republican primary.
We are authorized to announce
WAYNE OSBORN as candidate fol
County Court Clerk, subject TO the
action of the Republican party.
ADAM HARMON announces his
candidacy for County Court Clerk,
subject to the action OF the Demo-
cratic party.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-29
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.

We are authorized to announce
SAM ]. JoBE, as a candidate for
County Attorney Of Lawrence Coun-
t., subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic party.
We are authorized to announce
G. e. FUGETT as a candidate for
County Attorney Of Lawrence
county, subject to the action Of the
Democratic party.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-29
DOCTOR
A. P. BANFIELD.
CATLETTSBURG, KY

In office all the time, Lives IN
office building Practice:-Ear. Eye
Muse aud Throat.
l have furnished rooms for pa
tents who have to remain for treat,
ment or operation.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-29
Announcements.
RATEs FoR ANNouNcEMENrs.

RATES FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS.
County offices - $500,
Higher offices. IS to $40. accord
ing to importance OF office.
Terms. invariably In advance. We
cannot extend credit for announce
ments.
We publish Democratic, Republican
Prohibition, or any sort of candi-
dates at the same rate.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-29

Uncle Frank Grimes, of the Carlo
country killed six hogs a few days
ago which weighed 1890 pounds net,
an average of about 1872 pounds. Who
cen beat this? We doubt if it can
be beaten in this section Bob
J.hnson, of near this place, killed
four hogs a few days ago which av-
eraged 290 pounds net, but Uncle
Frank still has the lead and will
have until we are cited. Dixon
Journal.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-29

Mr.. Thomas Perry has in his pos
session a remarkable silver watch,
which was the property of his great
-great-grandfather, who came to this
country from France. The watch
was made by the firm of T. Laf-
ferti & Gaucher, at Coudron, and
is nearly 200 years old Until with
in the past few years it has been
keeping good time Bluegrass Clip
per.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-29

HOdgepyille, KY, Jan. 23.-The,
lifeless body of Thurman Warren,
aged IA years, was found dangling
from the window by his mother,
Mrs, Jesse Warren. at their home
at Dazarn, Green county. today. It
Is presumed that thu lad attempted
to climb from the window when it
fell on his neck, choking him -
death
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-29
Headache
For Years

II keep DR.. Miles Anti Pain
Pills on hand all the time, and
would not think of taking a
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and they helped her SO much,
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the time. From my own exper-
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enough"
MRS. LOU M. CHURCHILL,
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or ride on trains without suffer-
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any disagreeable after-effects, as
they do not derange the stomach
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sense of relief follows their use.
Get a package from your drug
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he will return your money.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-29
FREE
Sewing Machine,

This is the name Of a new ma
chine that combines the best fea
lures of all sewing machines and
some new ones that are superior
to any others. This is a strong
statement, but you will readily
see the truth of it when you ex.
anime the machine. Call and
see it at the Snyder Hardware
Company's place, Louisa, Ky.ssss.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-29
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.

JAMES A. CASEY, of Fallsburg,
announces his candidacy for Super
intendent of Schools Of Lawrence
County, subject to the action Of the
Democratic party.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-01-29

The White Star steamer Republic,
bound from New York for the Medi-
terranean ocean with over 200 pas
sengers, was in a collision with an
unknown vessel 26 miles south of
Nantucket Shoals lightship in a
dense fog Saturday, and was badly
damaged. The passengers were all