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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10
HOW THE WEST WAS PLAY
ED FOR A SUCKER.

The Western Congressman who con-
sented to vote for rule that foreclosed
all chance of real tariff revision, may
now contemplate themselves with what
ever satisfaction they can find in their
performance. They wanted some real
revision; but because they were anxious
10 make record of voting for some
home industry, and use that record as
an excuse for being as regular as pos
sible, they agreed to support the or
ganization rule on the slim chance of
winning from lumber and beating free
hides
Free lumber was what the West
wanted, more than anything else. 1t is
what the whole country wants and
needs more Than any other single item
of revision. The West traded of its
chance for free lumber in order to get
the poor privilege OF a vote on hides.
Now it gets beaten at both points, and
comes out with absolutely nothing to
show for its pains The Lumber trust
saves its protection, and the dema-
gogues who planned 10 90 home and ex-
euse that by pointing ont how they
saved their hide protection, are likewise
skinned-skinned alive, as the vote
shows.
The decision for free hides is right.
and was Inevitable Hides ought to be
free. The duty has not for many years
been protective a big and increasing
proportion OF the hides used in the
country have been imported. There was
every argument for free hides. and
everybody knew it-exeept the people
who, having eyes, yet refused to see.
If score of the men who made this
bootless and foredoomed trade had had
half as much courage and sense as they
thought they had cleverness, they
would have refused TO vote for the or
ganization's rule until some real con-
cessions were made. They could have
forced the hand of the organization,
and had number of schedules opened
up for amendment, that would have
been worth while. But lacking the
courage, thinking they could fool the
people at home with their fake stand
for the "home industry" they surrend-
cred the one chance and they get away
with nothing but buncombe record
which they viii never be able to defend
before their constituents They will
richly deserve whatever fate meets
them in the next election
How easy it was TO force the hand
Of the House organization has been
shown in the ignominious surrender it
made OF the duty on oil. A week ago
the Cannon crowd announced that it
would never. never surrender the oil
duty. II could make no concession. It
would not permit the House TO decide
by vote. That schedule must 90 Just
as il had been written into the bill.
Then, because there was magic in the
call TO battle against the despised oil
monopoly, the organization had to yield.
Il permitted a vote on % per cent
duty. The House ran away with the
managers and voted the duty down TO
] per cent. And then, beaten at every
point, the organization hauled down its
flag and surrendered. The Ways and
Means Committee, even, had not the
Eerve TO go up against a roll call. It's
eFn members would not take the dose.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10
THE PAYNE BILL STILL LIMPS,
BUT is BETTER.

The Payne tariff bill goes to the SEN
ate lame. It's lopsided- It's glove
duties, hosiery duties, spice duties, lum-
Der duties, and good many other
duties, need to be cut down or the bill
viii trip the consumer to the disaster
of the party which makes it law.
But the measure in its present form
is worthwhile victory for public
opinion. As reported it was an outrage
through and through Today it has
these manifest good points for the con
sumner:
Free oil.
Free coffee.
Free tea
Free hides.
A lumber tariff with the Joker out.
These are all concessions. None of
them were in the committee draft and
the first has been obtained in the face
of a fight led by the Speaker himself.
They are granted in response to an
awakened public opinion. For all five
this paper has contended from the be-
ginning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10

Imports of precious stones are report
ed on the increase, but this will be
by the falling off in the
receipts of socks, gloves and like luxu-
ries of the useless rich, after the new
schedules take effect.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10
Capital Tales

~ RESIDENT TAFT has just
given an exhibition of the posi-
/ hllities Of the soft answer and
the winning smile, which is
"iueiy accounted the greatest I mis- Ad-
nllIlstration has thus far produced.
GoV. Bill Stubs, of Kansas, &C
ooInpanied by his attorney general and
banking commissioner. came to town to
make final appeal to the President
ana Attorney General Wickersham in
pehan OF the Kansas bank guarantee
Jaw. The law contains a provision per-
hitting national banks. as we'll as State
institutions, to avail themselves Of the
privilege of having their deposits guar
anteed.
Inc national bankers in the State al
most without exception want TO avail
themselves of It, because the people
nave powerful prejudice in favor Of
the guaranteed banks. and are disposed
10 withdraw their cash from the
rational banks and deposit it in
the State institutions. The national
banks are being converted into State
ones, or going out of business in many
cases.
The Federal authorities looked with
dissatisfaction on the effort &c extend
State s Nguarantee law over national
banks, and it was intimated that ma
uonal banks would not be allowed to
operate in this way. Governor Stubs
and his lieutenants came TO Washing
ton and had conference with the Presl-
dent and Attorney General, in the Ell
tort TO convince them that there was no
improperly in allowing national banks
70 accept the States guarantee.
After further consideration, Mr.. Wick
ersham Opined formally and conclusive
~ that the Kansas plan was all bad Z;
national banks could not operate under
II. The Kansas men were sadly dlSap-
pointed; and then came the exhibition
OF the Taft system of poulticing such
wounds.
The President told his Kansas friends
how sorry he felt; it wasn't his fault,
but the fault of the laws. He wished
they could have the chance to try IT
cut, but 1t Just couldn't be done de
put his arm around their shoulders, told
them how proud he was of Kansas, dnC
how proud Kansas ought to be OF them,
smiled expansively-and sent them away
as happy as If they had won their case.
And they do say, incidentally, that Al
torney General Wickersha-m, who mas
been widely represented as about as
to the south pole In mi1wister, also
proved himself a magnificent JOllier,
warmed TO the task, and contributed
nObly TO the success OF the adair. one
of the kansans is quoted as saying that
pair would make man glad they were
going 10 hang him-until after 1t had
really happened.
=
Representative Cushman OF the State
of Washington was once section hand
on a railroad. He did this work to
earn enough money to send him 10
school as a means toward gratifying
mis- ambition of going to Congress. From
his earliest childhood he had this am
bition.
Now that he is in Congress, ho Is
noted as one of it's wittiest speakers.
extremely solemn looking When he is
convulsing the House with his funny
remarks. he never cracks a smile him
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10
The REASON.

Hell cannot express TO you my graft
tude for your kindness I'm giving me the
first dance last evening.
She-Well, yof see, 1t was a charity
baU-FIigende Blaetter
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10
BUILDS SPITE FENCE.

RED BANK. n. J.. April 10.-An-
ge~ed because he considers NJ C. Moo
nan. his neighbor. has built a ceSspool
too near his house, G. G. Wander bilt, of
Oceanport, has erected an excessively
high spite fence 10 separate his prop
Arty from that of Noonan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10

An imperial rescript or ukase or
trade. or whatever they call IT, mas
been issued in China, giving the cities
of the entire empire the privilege Oh
self-government. The Chinese may be
a few thousand years behind US IN
some regards, but when they get that
serious about having self-government
in their cities they indicate DISPOSE
tor to take the lead very soon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10

The House of Representatives opin-
ion Of its own competency to handle
tariff legislation is indicated by the
fact that in a bill involving some thou
sands of items. it has expressed desire
to consider seven Of them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10

The suggestion Is ventured that the
Hon. James r. Mann will see the time
when he win regret them crool woids
with which he scorned the petition OF
200 600 Chicago women.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10

They gave Roosevelt a dinner at Port
Said. for Colonel Roosevelt just to have
To exhibit a real, complet-
ed vrortSing canal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10

The hide-duty people ought to have
insisted on getting their vote before the
lumber vote. They would have been
able at least 20 try the Tetaliatory
policy, if they had known what their
lumber allies were doing 10 them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10

Your old friend, u. Consumer. is kick
ing up quite a noise these times; he
never before came so near 10 making
himself heard
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10

The Easter weather appears to have
been carved of the same piece as the
article that sas served up for inaugu-
ration.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10

Good evening; are you SIZE that your
hat is quite big enough - meet the
requirements of the season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10

The Lumber trust. of course, doesn't
exist. It is mere coincidence that price
lists issued on the same day by different
firms at ST. Louis and Tezarkana, 500
miles apart, are absolutely identical. and
bear the imprint Of the same printer.
But It is one of those remarkable coin
cidences that have been known 10 hang
defendants in some murder cases.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10
IN THE HOUSE.

day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10

The House Of Representatives viii
now rest on its laurels and have time
TO note whether they have withered a
hit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10

Prof. Hadley, OF Johns Hopkins Uni
versity, declares The Witching Hour
is the greatest American drama OF re-
cent years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10

Thursday afternoon has come to be a
professional matinee performance at
the Columbia. Representatives from
several OF the other companies playing
here saw THE Fortune Hunter on thar
DAY. including John Mason and Miss
Julia Hay, of THE Witching Hour"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10

The lumbermen certainly did saw
wood.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10

Strife is the name Of new play
now running in London that Charles
Erohdm Will bring to this country next
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10

A recent weekly publication devotes
much space to an article about Joseph
Greenleaf Cannon" Speaker Of the
House. It is an interesting article, but
there is no Joseph Greenleaf Cannon"
The Speakers middle name Is Quincy,
but IL doesn't have much to do. as he
seldom uses ii, even in his official
biography.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10

II seems fitting that the British PLAY,
THE Truants," should be reproduced in
this country by Miss Mary Mannering
an English actress by birth and an
American by adoption.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10
Catlin-Cussler.

Miss Mary Lansing Catlin, daughter OF
the late Capt Robert Catlin, to DIR.
Edward Cussler of New York, at noon,
Thursday, April p. at St. Adams Ca
thedral. The Bishop of Washington, the
Rt- Rev. Alfred Harding, officiating.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-10

Keishiro Matsui, counselor OF the
Japanese embassy, entertained a COM
pany of men at dinner last evening.
asking his guests to meet the japanese
commissioners, Takutaro Sakai, and
HikoJiro Wada, who have been spending
the week in Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
4 Wonderful Invention.

Mexico City, September 1-Alberto Sanchez. an electrical engineer at pres ent an inmate of Belem prison, claims to have invented an apparatus whereby vision as well as voice may be trans mitted over an ordinary telephone wire. He calls his invention a teleradiopticon, and the prison officials admit that suc- cessful tests have been made with mod els. Sanchez, standing in his cell, talked to General Mass, in an adjoining cell. A wall three feet thick separated the two, yet each claimed to see the fea- lures of the other during the eonversa- tion Sanchez has applied for a patent and will not divulge the mechanism of his invention until patent is obtained. Those who have seen the contrivance, however claim that it is most simple in construction, having the appearance of a pair of short opera glasses attached to battery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

miral offered his Congratulations and abiding faith"
 Dr. Cook gave out signed statement today in which he said: 'As said upon several occasions, all the charges, accusa tions and expressions of disbelief are based upon entire ignor- ance of the supplementary data which possess. No one who has spoken or writ ten on the subject in opposition to my claims knows of the facts with which such work of exploration is measured. All of the criticisms have been based upon obvious errors in the reproductions of my first dispatch or upon discussions of petty side issues presented by unfair critics.
 "I have not come home to enter into
 arguments witho ne man or with 50
 men, but I am here to present a clear
 record of piece Of work over which
 I have a right to display a certain
 amount of pride. When scientists study
 the detailed observations and the mar
 rative in it's consecutive order, I am
 certain that in the due course of events
 all will be compelled to admit the truth
 of my statements. Awaiting a Verdict. "I am perfectly willing to abide by the final verdict of this record by com petent judges. VIII DrlnB to AfneTlcd nufndn Wit nesses to prove that l have been t. the pole. FREDERICK A. COOK" One of the first to greet Dr. Cook on the Grand Republic was his sister, Mrs Joseph Y Murphy. The bronzed ex- plorer took her In his arms and hugged and kissed her regardless of the can< eras trained upon him. It was a disheveled discoverer that finally retired to his cabin to escape the congratulations.
 About 100 automobiles and 5000 per
 sons were on the pier and along South
 Fifth street when Dr. Cook landed. Af-
 ter much confusion the police made a passage for an automobile carryin g the explorer and the other vehicles headed by a band fell into line a mile long.
 The parade passed through five miles of cheering. crowded streets. At Dr. Cooks former hime in Bush wick av enue the procession passed under an arch bearing the inscription: We believe in you.' Thousands of school children line, Bushwick avenue and cried: Cook. Cookw One of those on the Oscar II sfF l that last night while the passengers were gathered about Dr. Cook he re- marked:
 "I will see Peary very soon and : will be glad to receive him in my home"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Harry Whitney Heard From.

New York, September H.-Harry Whit ney. the young New Haven sportsman. upon whose testimony the north pole controversy largely hinges, has been heard from and in effect supports VT. Cooks contention that he reached the north pole, according to a story pub lished here today.
 According to the New York American this morning Mrs. Whitney, his mother. received a letter dated September 5, in which Whitney says
 T saw Dr. Cook at Btah. He has 8 l accomplished a great thing. He is bound to become a great man. He claims t6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Primary in New York.

New York, September 21.--After |; day of hundreds of arrests for disor- ders at the polls the most serious con
 fict incident to today's primar, tn roughout Greater New York occurred at a polling placeon Second avenue just before closing time. The riva bands of two Tammany leaders ciashe
 4G shots were exchanged and three men were wounded, noe of them fatal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Widow placed in Jail.

Walthourvlle, Ga.. September 21.-Mrs. Helen Faulling, widow of William N. Faulling. Jr.. of this place. who disap
 peared during April of this year and who was found dead later in a shallow grave near their home, was placed in jail at Hinesville this afternoon. Tomor- row Charles A. Gordon, a married man, will be placed on trial in Liberty coun- ty superior court. charged with Faul- lings murder. In Faulling's pockets when
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

have reached the north pole and from evidences I believe he has,"
 The gist of the foregoing, according to the American, was given out by Mrs. William Blodgett of Fishkill, N. r., a sister of Mrs. Whitney.
 Whitney is the man to whom pr. Cook says he entrusted some of his instru- ments and confded the secret that he had reached the north pole. Commander Peary has said that Whitney spoke ne word of Cooks discovery and this has been used largely te the Brooklyn ex- plorers discredh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Gifts to Trinity College.

Durham, N. C., September A.-Trinity college, through the generosity of B. N. Duke of the American Tobacco company. it was announced today, is to have erect ed two buildings at a cost of s200,0o0. To this double building he adds the support of five additional professors. The Dukes have now given more than s1,OO0.OoO to Trinity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Five-Year Sentence.

Columbus, Ga., September 21.-(Spe- cial)-In the Russell county circuit court at~Seale, Ala, today the jury in the case of Frank Herman, young white man of Girard, charged with murdering John T. Newman, an aged citizen of Girard, last October, brought in a verdict of guilty of voluntary manslaughter, and Judge Evans sen- fenced him to five years in the peni- tentiary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

minutes of fencing General Del Castillo was seriously wounded in the sword arm and was unable to continue fight ing. The duelwas the outcome Of a sarcastic article in Fl Commercial to tho general, who, thereupon, sent chal- lenge to Senor Fernandez. Both men are skilled swordsmen and the due Is said to have been the most desperat' fought in Havana in many years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Desperate Cuban Duel.

Havana, September 21.-A desperate duel with cavalry sabres were fought today in thep arlor of private resi- dence in Havana between Maj. Gen. Enrique Loynaz Del Castillo. former congressman, and Wilfredo Fernandez
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
EraternaI Order Meets.

Indianapolis, September H.-The su- preme lodge of the Knights and Ladies of Honor, fraternal beneficiary organ izaton of 90,0O0 persons, carrying life insurance amounting to $S00O0.0O0 is in session in this city. Sixty delegates rep resentng most of the states, began the work of the convention this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Sentenced to Fifteen Years,

Greensboro, N. C., September A.-In the superior court here today Gather Holt, negro youth, pleaded guilty to the charge of attempted criminal assault on Maggie Powers, girl of his own color. He was sentenced by the court to 15 years in the state prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

he was found was a letter to his fath CT asking him to come here as Faul- ling was in trouble and did not know whether to leave his wife Faulling was on the way to the postofflee to mail this letter when he was killed load of small shot being fired into the back of his head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
FOR SALE.

Most beautiful residence, South Highlands, near Five Points, overlooking the city. For full particulars call on w. B. Leedy & Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

ly. The victims are Frederick Lucas, 26 years old, pugilist; John s. Pull cher, 23, an engineer. and Christopher Wright, 22 clerk. Lucas will die.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-26
CALDWELL LEAVES
COUNTY FOREVER

Columbus, Ind, June 2s.-In spite of
the protest madt by Prosecuting Attor-
ney Will V. O'Donneu because of the
release of Attorney Charles w. Cald-
well from Jail on what the prosecutor
characterized as a worthless bond. the
sheriff declined to place the attorney
in Jail again and Caldwell has left the
county He said before leaving that he
intended to return for the September
term of court, but a great many people
who say they know his plans, say he
will never be seen here again. Cald-
we'll told his wife, so she says, that
he had not signed bond and had made
no promises to return here and appear
for trial.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-26
VIEW PROPOSED ROADS

William Kleibrige, Frad r. Mott and
Lawrence Cox, receivers appointed in
the T. W. Englehart and Lewis Rhodes
roads. wer in Gary yesterday making
an inspection of the new thoroughfare
which will be opened shortly.
The two roads are opened by dedica-
ton, and will be accepted by the county
commissioners at their next session.
They are so feet wide, and are together,
two and one-half miles in length. over
so acres of land has been donated by
the farmers and property owners, free
of charge. one of the prime movers be-
ing T. W. Eng1ehardt of Gary.
The Englehardt road runs north on
Virginia street from ridge road to 43rd
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-26

were present, at which the proposition
Of the Gary banker was made. The
Gary banks feel that they are entitled
to this business. now that they are in
a position to handle it, and they are
going out after their share.
The First National bank of Hammond
accommodated the town of Gary when
the place was first started and there
was not a bank in the place, by caring
for these warrants. and now it is the
general opinion that the Gary banks
should take care of them. Mr.. Simp-
son. it is said, made them as liberal a
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-26
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE
BY COMMISSIONER.


The undersigned commissioner, duly
appointed by the Lake Superior Court,
hereby gives notice that by virtue Of
an order Of said Lake Superior Court
he will at the hour of l O'clock p m,
on the 29th day of June 1909. at the
office of George w Lewis. sos Chi
cago avenue East Chicago, Indiana
offer for sale, the following described
real estate. situate in Lake county IN
diana, to-wit: Commencing a a point
where the south shore of the Calumet
river intersects the right Of way of
the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago
Railroad company, and running thence
along such railroad in a southeasterly
direction seven chains and eighty
links, thence in a northeasterly cours e
at right angles to such railroad three
chains; thence due north three chains
and seven links to the Calumet river
thence in a westerly direction along
such river to the place Of beginning,
containing three and two hundredths
acres. more or less, excepting the right
of way heretofore granted by the
Washington Ice company Of Chicago to
the Wabash Railroad company. Said
prevail of said court for not less than
the appraised value of said real estate.
and upon the following terms and con
ditions: At least one-half of the pur-
chase money cash in hand the balance
in one year. evidenced by notes Of the
purchaser bearing six per cent interest
from date, waving relief, providing
for attorneys fees and secured by
mortgage on said real estate. 23-6
GEORGE W. LEWIS,
COmmiss Toner.