The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-14

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According TO a resolution introduced
in the House by Representative Lamb, OF
Virginia, Gen. George washington was in
his day some land owner. The resolution
directs the Secretary Of the Treasury TO
pay to Col. Robert E. Lee, IT,, with the
will annexed by Gen. Washington, the
sum Of 100000, with interest thereon from
December D. 1901. at 6 per cent per annUm
until paid. the value Of s,05l acres Of land
IN the Virginia military district Of Ohio,
at one time owned by him and improperly
taken from his executors and devlsees
by grants issued by the United States In
conflicting surveys.
The Republican caucus was such tame
affair Wednesday evening that the sup
posed bel'igerents are nonplussed. They
don't Just know how It happened. IN
stead Of a war Of words and fireworks,
the meeting resolved itself into an orderly
Sunday school class. with all the scholars
attentive 10 the teacher
It looks natural 70 see the Hon. Joseph
Benson Foraker strolling along the cor
ridors Of the Capitol His frlends-and
they are legion-are pleased 10 welcome
him ia their midst. Mr. Foraker IS in
Washington looking after the case OF
Capt Carter before the Supreme Court.
Senator Warner, who aHtagonized the
distinguished Ohioan IN tho celebrated
Brownsville case. entertained him at
luncheon yesterday. Mr.. Foraker looks
well and quite content with his present
lot In life.
When Senator Carter has a report 70
make, IL IS a good bet that # viii be short
and to the point lie VIII not becloud a
matter with Il lengthy conclusion, but
when he takes on his postal rawlings
bank bill that IS another matter. The
Government Printing ONCE viii take on
an extra force 20 get out the Record on
time.
Senator Nelson and Representative DaI-
zeN were seen having a hesrt-to-heart
talk. Their faces had decided Ballinger-
Pinchot look Senator Nelson IS CHAIR
man Of the Senate conference committee
on the investigation resolution, and Rep
resentative Dalzeu holds q Ike position
on the House committee.
II talking on every question Is a quail
cation for a leader. Senator Money Is or
the Job.
II is noticeable that the insurgents IN
the Senate are always on deck. no matter
how many Of the regulars are missing
II all the members Of Congress were
as earnest in support Of the District
schools as Senator TilmsH, washington
need have no worry.
A Joker has been discovered IN q Sen
ate Bnl-"Bnr' Bradley Of the Blue
Grass State. Watch him.
Congressman ". ". AIcCredie. Of Wash
ington. had an amusing experience the
other day. a well-knowu and wealthy
contractor Of his State had called at Mr..
Mercedes Office three days IN succession
without being able TO mall" him. In
stead. he saw Mr. McCredie's private and
confidential secretary and political ad-
wiser. Mr.. McRea- who is Wei known in
newspaper circles OF this city. being a
former Washington scribe.
Mr.. McRea, who told the story, said the
first day the visitor called he noticed the
traces Of breakfast on his shirt bosom
in the shape Of e spill Of egg. Tho sec
0ud and third day the same spill vas IN
evidence. Mr.. McRea told Mr.. McCredie
about 70, and when the contractor called
on the fourth day 3fr NcCredie espied
the spill of egg. said he.
"Howdo, Mr.. Dinkbotts; "a busy as
ever; always after the almighty dollar:
too busy. In fact. to even change your
soiled shirt"
THAT amt no soiIed shirt; that's only
cgs."
Editor Fairbrother, proprietor Of the
Greensboro u O. Everything. a visitor
at the CapitOl yesterday, fas the unique
distinction Of being the only newspaper
man Who suspended publication Of hts
sheet for a year in order 90 take q vaca-
ton. And when he resumed, Everything
was more prosperous than ever.
1T was this way" said Editor Fair
brother. Il had 70 take a vacation. did
not want 20 let another man have the
paper, for he would either XIII Il or i'm
prove t-in either case 10 my loss. so 7
Just turned out the lights and shut off
steam.
when 7 returned. year aftCrward,
started in with more subscribers and
more advertising than 7 had when 7 sus-