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Evening journal., 1909-03-16

For old-fashioned Indian pudding
mix a cupful OF cornmeal with a round
ing tablespoonful of chopped suet. Add
half a teaspoonful of salt and a cupful
of molasses. Then stir in two eggs that
have been beaten and blended with q
Evening journal., 1909-03-16

quart Of milk. Beat the mixture thor
oughly and turn it into a deep earthcn
baking dish, stand the dish in a pan OF
water and bake slowly for at least
three hours, stirring occasionally.
Evening journal., 1909-03-16
Glven Farewell plnner.

Net irvine, Needles. Hay, i2l Market.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
AUDITORIUM FUND GROWS.
subscriptions Amounting to $500
Sent in Since Saturday

c. G Glover. chairman Of the committee
on securing the site for the proposed
auditorium, said yesterday that the plans
for financing the enterprise were making
most satisfactory progress Since the
meeting last Saturday. Mr. Glover has
received subscriptions 70 the stock of the
company amounting 70 SS,6O0. which brings
the amount 10 about S104 000
The new subscriptions to the fund we're
sent in voluntarily, without correspond
ence or solicitation on the part OF the
committee, and represent the continuation
Of public interest in the project aroused
by the public meeting last Saturday.
Within few days the finance commit
tee OF the company viii get down 70 work,
and It IS expected that the subscription
OF the S500,0oo needed TO complete the
incorporation OF the company viii be
forthcoming within & short time
Then the lot will be bought and paid
for and further plans Of the incorpora-
tors VIII be carried on as rapidly as pos
sible
The new subscribers and the amounts
subscribed are as follows s Kann. Sons
& Co, sea; Clarence 2. Normeat. g 500:
Edward J. SteHwagen, 5000, and William
2 Bryan 500.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
JEFF DAVIS WARNS NATION
Arkansas Senator Assails Gambling
in Stocks.
Predicts War Unless Congress Lifts
Burden of People and Wipes
Oat oIigarchy of Wealth.

Harling vituperative remarks at the
New York Cotton Exchange and direct
ing his choicest invective al the money
powers Of the country, Senator JeI Dav-
IS. Of Arkansas. yesterday unbOsomed
his peut I'D feelings OF resentment
against gambling IN futures. and address
ed the Senate for more than two hours.
The pride Of the Ozarzs" has made
several sledge hammer speeches on the
subject OF stock gambling since he came
to the Senate and his TRADE yesterday
was another effort 90 get his bill into
the limellght
For two sessions the measure has been
slumbering.
Although his colleagues failed 70 evince
great amount OF interest in the per
Grafton. a fair gallery audience heard
him deliver his storm OF bitter sentences
against predatory wealth and malefac-
tors"
The printed manuscript contained 1850
words. and AIr Davis adopted this naive
way OF erecting a foundation on which
to lay the principle Of his discourse:
For the present purposes OF the srgu-
ment. let Us concede that buying and
seulng futures is a gambling transaction.
Then. I take t. that II viii not be
gainsaid or denied that Congress. by
proper bill. may provide that the public
mails may not be used for the purpose Of
assisting. aiding. or encouraging such
gambling transaction.
In Ike manner, Congress may say
that the telegraph system and the tele-
phone system Of the country shall not be
used fo- the purpose Of conveying inteih-
gencs from buyer 10 seller. or wee versa.
IN any transaction OF This character.
The great law Of supply and demand
that should regulate the price OF al
commodities have been wiped out has
been destroyed by this great c0mbina-
ton Of gamblers, this oligarchy Of wealth
that holds In subjection 70 their VIII the
people Of ten sovereign states OF this
republic"
I would not be an aiarmist, sir" said
Mr. Davis in closing. but l predict
here and now that unless conditions
change. that unless the Congress of the
United States turns a listening ear 70
the lamentations Of an outraged public.
that in ten years there may De another
Shenandoah Valley there may be an
other Gettysburg. the red broom OF war
may sweep this government as IL has
never been swept before. and when that
day shall break IN all its fury. woe 70
the crowd working the field Of legisla-
ton that have laid these grievous bur
dens upon the backs OF the crowd work
ing the field Of human endeavor.'
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
SENATE CONFIRMS DONNELLY
New York Man VIII Remain at the
Government Printery.
After Long and PrOtracted Discus
Printer Is Ratified.

Samuel B. Donneliy was yesterday con-
frmed by the Senate 10 be Public Printer
His nomination was received shortly
after Congress convened II December.
but It was held up by the two New York
Senator's on the ground that they had not
been consulted in the selection.
When the matter was referred 10 the
Committee on Printing. OF which Senator
Platt is chairman, and an investigation
into Mr. DOnnelly's history was made. IL
was learned he was competent 10 admins
ter the affairs Of the big printery.
Accordingly, a favorable report was
submitted 10 the Senate about three weeks
ago, but the Senate, recognizing d looked
for opportunity 10 put its new policy
into practice, refused 10 confirm the
Brooklyn man until thoroughly satisfied
the President had made a wise move in
naming DOnnelly 10 succeed John 5.
Leech.
Several Senators wished 10 impress
upon their colleagues the idea OF giving
a thorough inquiry 20 all Presidential
appointments. and set about on a quiet
investigation 20 justify their hope that
the Public Printer was not fitted for the
undertaking
They held that in the future il would
not suffice for the Senators from those
states from which the appointee was Sc
lected to acquiesce. but that all con
Cerned must be satisfied.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
CUMMINS FAVORS POSTAL BILL
Iowa Senator Stirs Colleagues in
Maiden Speech.
In Concise Manner Former Governor
Points Out Objectionable Fes-
lures OF Savings Bank Measure.

In q deliberate ana precise manner
Senator Albert Baird Cummins, OF Iowa,
delivered his maiden speech IN the Sen
ate yesterday.
Choosing as his subject the postal saw
ings bank bin. the new member i'm
pressed his auditors with his oratorical
ability. and. in the opinion Of his col
leagues. made good.
Although he declared himself IN favor
Of the general proposition. The Iowan
pointed out four Objectionable features IN
Senator Carriers measure.
Senator Cummins had a large audience
OF Senators and a fair gallery at
tendance
Beginning his speech, Mr. CummIns
said The government ought 20 provide
a depository for the savings OF the
poorer classes. and, secondly. 7 an IN
favor OF this measure because the Re
publican party platform pledged its rep
resentatives IN Congress 10 enact such
legislation"
With little hesitation the former gov
ernor OF Iowa then recited the reasons
he opposed certain features OF the bin
now before the Senate First. 7 do not
tlttslA TIE DENa&l1t1 t--ioSiLIk oA-4L 70 Ue
made a guarantor OF the postal savings
account The proposal TO give preference
70 government deposits does not meet
with my approval There ought 70 be
some other way Of indemnifying the gov
eminent"
On the question Of exemption from
taxation the Senator took the view that
Congress had 10 such authoGty. saying.
That question should be reraitted 10 the
state, the government IS not suable."
The fourth objection raised by Nr
Cummins vas the feature directing post
Office employees not 70 disclose informa-
tion regarding postal savings accounts.
The Iowa Senator expressed the opinion
that the rules Of secrecy that prevail now
regarding government matters were sUf-
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
BALL At CONFEDERATE HONE
Robert E. Lee Chapter Gives Sue
cessful Entertainment.
Mrs. Ollie James Pours Tea, Assisted
by Miss Young and Miss
KinsOIving.

An Of yesterday afternoon and part OF
last night was taken up with a reception
and ball at the Confederate Home on Yer
mont avenue, given by Robert E. Lee
Chapter. Daughters OF the United Confed-
eracy.
Every room earlier in the day had been
taStefully decorated for the occasion
with Southern smilax. American Beauty
roses. and palms.
During the afternoon from 10 ). Mrs.
James E Mulcare. Mrs Archibald Young.
Mrs. Seth Shepard. and Mrs. Marion
Butler all officers OF the society, we're
busy receiving the distinguished guests.
who included many Congressman and
Senators from the Southern States. MEN,
5ers Of the diplomats corps, and Judges
While the reception was in progress
Mrs Ollie James, wife OF Representative
James. Of Kentucky, assisted by Miss
Margaret Young and Miss Kinsolving.
poured tea
One Of the entertaining features was
the musical programme Hidden behind
palms, string hand played airs appro-
pirate 10 the occasion.
Miss Bailey also sang a number OF
songs At the close OF the reception a
dance was given in the ballroom OF the
home, at which many from out OF town
were present.
Among those al the reception were Rep
resentatlve and Mrs. Hehin, OF Ala
bana' Judge and Mrs. Seth Shepard
United States Senator Joseph F. Johnston.
Mr. and Mrs. Cotton Lee. Miss Msrgie
Murphy, Of Front Royal. Va: United
Sta-es Senator Overman and Mss Over
man. Mrs Swsgsr Sherley. Mrs N A
SlaTIon. OF Texas: United States Sen
atOT T. B. Frazier and Miss Frazier.
Count and Countess Pertini, Miss Geor-
giana Clayton, OF Kentucky; Miss Vir-
ginia Pembroke. OF Maryland, and Mrs
Langley. OF Kentucky.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
ELECTORAL MESSENGERS LATE.
Votes of Oregon and Montana Fail
TO Arrive in Prescribed Time.

Vice President Fairbanks has called the
attention Of the Senator's from Montana
and Oregon. respectively. to the fact
that the Official messengers bearing the
electoral vote from those States have
failed 10 deliver the vote within the limit
OF time prescribed by law.
\ certified copy Of the electoral vote
OF all States should have been IN the
hands Of the presiding officer Of the Sen
ate Monday. For failing 10 arrive on
time the official messenger is liable TO
forfeit SI.o0o, but the imposition Of the
forfeiture is in the discretion Of the Vice
President.
The official messenger selected by the
electors OF the State Of Montana is
Gen. Charles 5. Warren, a civil war
veteran. who resides al Butte. Senator
Dixon, OF Montana, wired to the chair
man Of the Republican state committee of
Montana Monday night, and was sur
prised TO get a reply that~Gen. Warren
had not started.
The general was under the impression
that the vote could be delivered at any
time before February 10. the date on
which. under the terms OF the concurrent
resolution, both Houses OF Congress will
meet in joint assembly in the Hail of
10 count the votes and
certify the result
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
TO RESTRICT AUTOMOBILIsTS.
Representative OIcOtt Would Re-
auire Owners 10 Register.

Regulations governing the operation Of
automobiles in the District and in the
Territories are provided in a bill intro
dUced in the House yesterday by Repre-
sentative Olcott. OF New York.
The measure requires owners Of ma
chimes 10 register them at the Office Of
the Secretary Of Commerce and Labor.
a fling fee OF s. for each machine 10 be
charged Owners OF a number Of ma
chimes may take out a series Of licenses.
the first to cost s. and the others 50 cents
each
No limitation is placed upon the speed
OF automobiles There is e provision re-
quiring automobiles 70 be equipped with
d break. and with a bell. horn. CT other
device.
Between the hours OF sunset and sun
rise all machines shall carry two white
lanterns. which shall be kept lighted. In
case OF accident a machine viii be re-
Quired TO stop in order that persons in
jured may obtain its registered number.
Violations Of the law requiring ma
chimes 10 register may be punishable by
a fine Of Si00. or thirty days in Jail. For
violation OF any other provision OF the
bill, a fine Of 50 OF ten days in jail. may
be imposed.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
WATERWAYS BILL IN HOUSE.
Measures Designed to Bring About
Permanent Policy.

Two bills Of Importance designed to
bring about a permanent policy for the
Improvement OF the waterways Of the
country were introduced in the House
yesterday
The authors are Representatives Rams
dell of louisiana, Moore Of Pennsyiva-
MIA, Sherley Of Kentucky and Bartholdt
of Missouri One OF them authorizes a
$50.Co0.Oo9 bond issue, the proceeds of
which shall be used to defray the cost
Of improving interstate waterways.
The other creates a commission to be
composed OF four Senators. four Repre-
sentatives, and three citizens to be ap-
pointed by the President. The terms OF
Office Of these commissioners is fixed at
three years. Those who do not hold pub
lie Office are TO be paid a salary of
$4,000 a year
The commission IS directed To investi-
gate questions Of waterways and trans
portatiOn, and 70 make reports to Con-
gress. The bonds authorized for the I'm
pTovement OF waterways are 70 run for a
period OF ten years, and TO bear interest
at the rate Of . per cent a year.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
Rewarded After Many Yenr..

a medal Of honor has been awarded
Capt. William c Geoghegan. master OF
the steamer Anne Arundel. Of the Mary
land. Delaware and Virginia Transporta-
tion Company. by the Secretary OF the
Treasury in recognition OF his services
IN rescuing Midshipman James J. Smith.
L. S ", and sixteen men Of the flag
ship Hartford at Hampton Roads on De
ecmber 10. 1876. The medal was awarded
through the hands Of the superintendent
OF the life-saving service
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
CALCULATING PLANT ASKED.
Congress Urged to Purify Potomac
Wafer

Pointing out the necessity for an ap-
preparation 20 purify the water supply Of
Washington. Secretary Wright yesterday
sent a communication 70 the Senate Com
mlttee on Appropriations Inclosed ts-s
report Of Maj. Jay J. Morrow recon-
meuding that a coagulating plant be In
stalled IN connection with the filtration
station at q cost Of about 81. GO
The recommendations were approved BY
Gen. Marshall and the District Commis-
sioners-
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
Given six Months Sentence.

James Sullivan was yesterday given g
six months sentence in the wOrkhouse
for HOUSEKEEPING and larceny, following
his conviction IN Criminal Court No.
before Justice Anderson Testimony was
introduced TO show that he entered the
room Of James O'Mealy and stole a pair
Of shoes He was discovered under a
bed by Mrs. Catherine Richards. IN whose
house O'Mealy roomed. Sullivan was re-
leased from the workhouse only a short
time ago.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
MONUMENT FOR GEN. SHIELDS.
Committee I'm. Senate Favors $500
Appropriation for Memorial.

4 favorable report was made in the
Senate yesterday by Senator Curtis, OF
Kansas. on a bill appropriating 1850 for
a monument to be placed above the grave
OF Brig. Gen. Shields in st. Mary's Gene
tery. CarrOlton, Mo
Gen. Shields. whose bronze figure was
placed in the StatuaTy Hall at the Capitol
by the State Of Illinois, enjoyed the
unique distinction Of having served in
the United States Senate three distinct
terms. each time representing a different
State.
While residing at Springfield before the
civil war he challenged Abraham Lincoln
to duel. Mr.. Lincoln accepted, naming
broad swords as weapons, but mutual
friends brought about a settlement after
the principals had proceeded 70 the duel
ing ground.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
Maine Memorial Services.

On invitation Of Department Com
mander John S. Walker, Of the c. 4. r.
and his staff, Harry A Colnan. president
OF the United States Historical Society.
and officers Of that organization, VIII be
present at the Lincoln anniversary cele-
bration II the New York Avenue Presby-
ter.an Church on the evening OF February
L. Mr.. Coln1an has also received an IN
vitation for himself and fellow members
to be the guests Of the Maine Memorial
Association at the memorial services 20
be held on the evening Of February Is.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
CONGRESS AIDS G. W. U.
University VIII Share i'm Appropria-
tiOns If Agriculture Is Taught.

George Washington University was yes
terday designated 10 receive a portion OF
the appropriation given by Congress 10
those institutions that provide instruc-
ton in agriculture and mechanical arts.
Senator Gallinger introduced the bill
making this amendment in the existing
act, whereby agricultural experiment sta
tons are established in connection with
the colleges
BY the terms Of the act the Secretary
OF the Interior, the Secretary OF Com
merce and Labor, and the Commissioner
Of Education are named members Of the
board Of trustees Of the local university,
and as such are directed TO submit an
annual report 10 Congress on the prog
ress Of tbs new course of instruction
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
REGULATE SALE OF WEAPONS.
GaIIinger Presents Bill Framed by
Commfssionerz

The Commissioners bin 10 regulate
the sale. exchange. and carrying Of deadly
or dangerous weapons in the District Of
Columbia was presented In the Senate
yesterday by Senator Gallinger-
The measure is stringent IN its terms
and entails a punishment OF not more
than $40 or Imprisonment Of one year,
for violations Of the act.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
CONGRESS BRIEFS.

Consideration OF the post-office appro-
Triation bin for the ensuing fiscal year was beErn
by the House # RepTesentztiEes IN Committee Of
tie Whole. with 10 arrangement to limit general
debate
A joint resolution reRorted in the House
by 2lr. Mccall. Of Massachusetts. from The I5h-ary
Committee was passed. making the centennial ami
verssry q LiDcolns Birthday February e a public
holiday
The enlisted force OF the Signal Corps
o. the army Is d01bled IN number and enlzryements
made TO the ist q coumissionsd ofacers a that
branch of the service IN bin reported By the House
COMMITTEES on Military Affairs
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
OPIUM TRAFFIC RESTRICTED.
Senate Passes Measure TO Prohibit
Importation of Drug.

Upon the urgent request OF Senator
Lodge the Senate yesterday passed the
House bill 10 prohibit the importation
and use OF opium for other than medI-
Cinal purposes.
When the bill was reported favorably
from the Committee On Finance earlier
in the day. Mr Lodge submitted q letter
from Secretary Root asking that imme-
date action be taken. inasmuch as the
international congress dealing with this
subject was now in session at Shanghai.
Senator Bailey. Of Texas. challenged
the cOnstitutiOnality Of the measure. and
he and Senator Beveridge, OF Indiana.
engaged in a brief debate. After the mat
ter had been discussed for more than
thirty minutes the question was placed
before the Senate for a vote. and with
the exception OF a few dissenting votes,
was Overwhelmingly adopted.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
HOUSE ASKS CONFERENCE.
objection Raised 10 Salary Increases
Made by Senate.

A conference with the Senate was asked
by the House Of Representatives yester-
day upon the amendments made by the
Senate to the legislative. executive. and
judicial appropriation bill
Mr.. Bingham, OF Pennsylvania, said the
amendments numbered %, adding SS64. .224
70 the bill He assured the House that
no agreement would be made by the con-
ferees before the House had had an op-
portunity to vote upon the increases IN
salaries made by the Senate
These Increases referred 10 the salary
OF the President. Vice President, United
States judges. and a host OF Senate clerks
and employees.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
Purchase Of Allison Portrait.

Senator Teller yesterday submitted
resolution authorizing the purchase Of a
portrait Of the late Senator Allison, OF
Iowa. which has been exhibited IN the
Presidents room Of the Senate for the
last week. The price IS not 10 exceed
$1,000
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

as members Of the board OF directors OF
the Panama Railroad. his continued in
dorsement OF both Cromwell and Farm
ham. his interference on the Isthmus.
which compelled the election Of q cor
rupt statesman absolutely under the
control Of Cromwell. as president Of the
republic
"An these things and other things
FOR which the present Administration is
responsible. made possible the signing
Of contract by obaldia which may
bring 20 the gentlemen interested therein
riches beyond the dreams Of avarice.
It viii not be long. If this scheme goes
through. before campaign contributions.
made By some Of the gentlemen interested
in this enterprise. viii be returned 3
hundredfold- -
Rsiney declared that by reason OF
Cromweils continuance as general coun-
sci and director Of the Panama Rail-
road Company, he Is "in fact one OF
the attorneys for the United States gov
ernment and an official Of the govern
ment
SIR. Stevens Replies.
Mr.. Stevens, OF Minnesota, who has Just
returned from the isthmus, replied briefly
TO some OF Mr. Rainey's statements. II
was regrettable, he said, that a member Of
the House should SANDER the ruler Of
friendly nation as he had done President
Obaldia. Of Panama. and defame the ad-
minisJratiOn Of his own country
The charges OF graft in connection with
the work. Mr.. Stevens denied. as he did
also the charge that Secretary Taft had
interfered in the Panama election at the
request Of Mr.. Cromwell in behalf OF
President Obaldis- He cOmplimented the
devotion and patriotism OF the Canal
Commission and its employees.
Other speeches were made by Messrs
Overstreet and Clancy. Of Indiana;
Moone, OF Tennessee; Sperry, OF Con-
necticut. and Lloyd. OF Missouri. upon the
postal bin
Mr., Murdock, Of Kansas, scored what
he called the oligarchy OF the Speaker
under the rules. Mr.. Kustermann, OF
Wisconsin, spoke IN favor Of free ships.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
RAILWAY SUBMITS REPORT.
senate Gets Annual Statement of
Corporation.

In its report for 1908 submitted to the
Senate yesterday. the East Washington
Heights Railway Company places its cap
itaI stock az sl5.o00 Of which amount Ss-
500 has already been paid IN.
The funded debt Of the concern Is
S7e00 and its floating debt IS 81. .s23z.
The amount due on real estate IS $3.50.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
change Of Gorernment ureed.

A memorial from fourteen citizens as
sociations urging a change in the form of
the District government was laid before
the Senate yesterday by Senator CALM
ger. The document is the outgrowth Of
a nass meeting held at the Riggs House
on December IS, al which 1t was decided
that new system Of local representation
was needed by the citizens Of Washing
ton
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
May Withdraw Terry's nomination

President Roosevelt has asked the Sen
ate not to take any action on the nomina-
ton OF George 5. Terry TO be Assistant
Treasurer Of the United States in New
York City The nomination has been re-
ported from the Committee on Finance, to
which It was referred. The belief pre-
walls In Official circles that Mr. Terry's
nomination viii be withdrawn.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
SENATE.

me senate convsned az noon
Senator Js9 DAVIS addressed the se1ats On his
osA 70 suppress stock gambling.
Biii to prohibit importation Of opium passed
Senator Rsyner's measure granting refund q
certain var taxes passed
During Consideration Of postal savings bank
nii Senator Cursrnins made HIS maiden speech
and impressed bearers
senator Gallinger presented a bil to suppress
dealing IN dangerous weapons IN the District
In executive session Samuel B. DOnneIly was
confirmed Pgblic Printer
Senator William Alden Smith spoke IN oppcsi-
ton TO pending treaty with Canada regarding
boundary waters
The Senate adjourned at a.E O'Clock
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
CONVENTION HALL RINK
ONLY RECITAL.
No.. 49, -,

Stating morning, afternoon. night January 3
'LONGB0AT," worlds champion runne.
Special ehildrgn-s day Saturday Excellent bznd
n attendance
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

My own opposition 10 the measure.
however, IS fundamental should be
willing 10 go 10 nearly any extent in
authorizing Federal cooperation with
State authorities, or with private owners
TO preserve the forests. but I believe the
line should be drawn az the purchase
OF lands.
I do not believe IL is necessary for
the government 70 buy the forests in
order TO nave them properly managed and
Safeguarded. and I feel sure II this policy
iS adopted the results win disappoint its
proponents