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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-02
DEFENDS INCREASE
 IN RAILROAD RATES
Wabash Officials Discuss Gases
 Now Pending
EXPENSES HAVE SOAREI
George G. Ycomans Says Railroad Trans portafion Is Only American Conn modity Which Has Not In-
 creased in Price

That the western railroads are calm and unafraid in the face of an impend- ing decision of the interstate commerce some time ago was the view expressed last night by George G. Yeomas, assist ant to F. A. Delano, president of the Wabash railroad, who is in Birmingham
 He said the western railroads are very much interested in the "hold-up' freight tariffs but that so far as he knew no un- easiness was felt but that the railroads were to win when the final decision is given.
 Mir. Yeomas is regarded as one of the best informed railroad men in the west upon matters pertaining to the commerce commissions views and their influence upon commercial matters. And he added his unqualified opinion to many others expressed here that the commerce com mission Is not composed of commercial pirates or men who wish to throw any stumbling blocks in the way of Amer lean progress. He said that he believed firmly in the commission and that no well informed man felt that an adverse decision was to be given them.
 Are Legitimate Claims In talking of the tariffs now to be de- cided he said they were legitimate claims based upon careful investigation and rep resented the most thorough thought of railroad men, who could see no way 70 keep up the present standard of improve ments without sending up the rates a lit tie. And he also stated that shippers, who depended upon commercial activi- ties for sustenance, were doing them selves an injustice when they disputed the rights of the railroads to increase their earnings. For, he said, when rail- roads are denied the privilege of increas- ing their income to meet growing eX- penses they are forced to take measures that often play havoc with existing com merclal conditions. In talking of the case he said:
 "In England the capitalization per mile on railroads Is about $275,000, while in the United States the capital Is about $60, 900 per mile. This Is caused by the theory of the English that every cent possible should be paid the stockholders and money borrowed for maintenance and improvements.
 Tn this country we do not go by that plan and as result often we are forced to borrow money for even operating ex- penses. During the past four years the railroads have been operating under seri- ous difficulties. Money has been higher. cost of materials and labor higher, and lately we have increased pay to almost every branch of the service. If we are to keep up the present excellent condi- tion of our railroads it strikes me that we should be permitted to earn little, or we will have to borrow to make per- manent Improvements. We studied out the tariff increases thoroughly and found the increase imperative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-02
IN SOCIETY

TODAY IN SOCIETY
 Miss Emily Morriss will be hostess this afternoon to the Bachelor Girls at their regular meeting.
 General Sumter chapter, D. A. R. will meet this afternoon at the house of Mrs. Joseph R. Estes, 929 South Twelfth street, at 8 o'clock. The meeting is exception ally important as delegates will be chosen for the convention in Eufaula.
 The marriage of Miss Anna Plunket to MT. Noryell Winston Cullom this evening at the South Highlands Presbyterian church.
 The McGrath- Wilson wedding at the home of pr, and Mrs. Cunningham Will son. fe mee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-02
"The Opening Of e Chestnut Burr"
Paty Forth In Woods To Seek What They May Devou Small Boys Get to the Chestnut Trees Frst-Se Them
 the ''Italiane'' Man-Toad Frogs and Creeping Things Encountered That Make Life Miserable
By DOLLY DALRYMPLn.


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-02

MT. s. c. Wilson of Greenwood. Miss, Is visiting his sister. Mrs. c. P. DeShazo, on his way to the celebration of the golden wedding of their aunt, Mrs. Fran cis Wilson Coleman, in Eutaw. Ala.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
ROW IN NAVAL CIRCLES.
Opposition of Officers TO Meyers
Reorganization Causes Trouble.

row has developed I'm naval circles
over Secretary Of the Navy Meyers re-
organization Of the naval establishment
which has been in operation since De
cember l last.
Chief Constructor Washington L. Caps
and Paymaster General Eustace B. Rog-
ers have appeared before committees Of
Congress and given testimony adverse
to the reorganization scheme.
When Secretary Meyer appeared before
the House Naval Committee several
weeks ago he presented a report from
Rear Admiral Hutch !. Cone, chief Of the
Bureau Of Steam Engineering, giving In
stances Of alleged exTavagant estimates
for repairs and manufacturing work
under the former scheme in which naval
constructors were in charge Of the manu-
featuring and repairing plants.
Mr.. Caps, who appeared before the
committee last week, took issue with the
statements in Admiral Cones report, and
declared they were incorrect. Admiral
Cone will appear before the committee
probably next week to substantiate his
report
1t is probable Secretary Meyer will ap-
pear before the committee at a future
hearing to reply to the criticisms of Con-
structor Caps and Paymaster General
Rogers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

After eight months Of work here in the
Prot Cathedral Church of the Ascension.
John V. Quinn. assistant pastor of that
church, is to accept a call to another
pastorate in the near future
His resignation has already been ten
dered, and it was accepted with genuine
regret by the vestry committee.
During his stay here Mr.. Quinn's work
has been most successful, and he has be-
come so well beloved by the congrega-
ton that it is hard for them to see him
leave
Mr.. Quinn has received two calls. one
from outside the diocese, and one IN this
city He has not decided as yet which
one 10 accept, and Is at present out Of
the city in the interests Of his outside
call.
Mr.. Quinn came 70 this city from the
diocese Of New York last April. His work
Immediately attracted attention. Rev J.
Henning Nelms. pastor Of the Church Of
the Ascension. with whom Mr. Quinn has
been associated, SAID he would keenly feel
the loss OF his assistant. and expressed
the hope that he would accept the local
call
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
WE'D AT ST. DOMINIC'S.
Miss Gerardi and PetrO FabriziO
Have AuspiciOuS Ceremony.

St Dominic's Church was the scene
yesterday afternoon OF the wedding Of
Miss Catharine Gerard and Pero Fab
rizio. being married at $50 O'Clock by
Rev. c. P. Druke.
The bride was given away by her
brother Carmine F. Gerard She was
handsomely. gowned in white duchess
satin, trimmed with pearls and crystals.
The maid of honor was Miss GTovannett.
in pink satin. trimmed with embroidered
gold and crystal banding.
Those serving as bridesmaids were Miss
Olympia Matera. Miss Gaboriela Schlia
and Miss Annita Chicca. their gowns
being Of blue satin, trimmed with crystal
berthas. Mr. Fabrizio had as his best
man his brother, Samuel FabRzio, and
the ushers were Michael Carrara and
Mich Carrara.
After the wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Vim
cenzo Gerard mother and father Of
the bride entertained 500 guests at Pyth-
ian Temple Music was furnished by
Walter + CrOuch's Orchestra. the newly
married couple leading in the grand
march Supper was served in the dining
room down stairs. long tables. prettily
decorated with flowers, being spread for
the entire number. Dancing prevailed
until a late hour.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
HERE TO PUSH NEW HOTEL.

W. a. Starret, of the New York firm
Of Thompson-Starret Company, under
contract to build the big hotel on Con-
necticut avenue, was in this city yester-
day in consultation with Local Manager
G. B. Overbaugh. representatives Of New
York interests: Alexander MCNEIL, Ran
dali H. Hagner, and others who are In
terested in the project.
He left last night for Pittsburg, to re-
turn In a short while. with Goodwin Star
ret, one of the architects, 10 continue
pushing plans.
Mr.. Starret declares the hotel will be
one of the finest in the country. The au-
ditorium will make it appeal especially
to Washingtonians. This, he said. will be
a hall 295 by 100 feet, planned so that it
may be subdivided into one large hall
and two smaller ones.
Excavation VIII be begun within two
months. The site is on the ground of the
Convent Of the Visitation. in Connecticut
avenue.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
MACHINISTs HERE
Executive Board Begins Annual
Convention I'm McGiH Building.

The general executive board Of the In
ternationaI Association Of Machinists yes
terday held it's initial session of the an
nuaI meeting in the McGill Building. They
will be in session all of this week and
probably a part of the coming week.
This body considers all executive mat
ters and disputes.
The board, all of whom are present, is
composed Of Col. James O'Connel presi-
dent; George Preston, general secretary;
E. I. Tucker. Of Washington; r. c. Cook,
of Bremerton, Wash: Arthur ireland, of
Pittsburgh Pa; James A. Reynolds, OF
Cleveland, Ohio, and Hugh Doran, OF
Chicago.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
FAIR PLAY FOR TEACHERS.

Similar in its provisions to the bin In
troduced- in the House several weeks ago,
the measure submitted by Senator Gal
linger yesterday authorizes the creation
of public school teachers retirement
fund. and provides that no teacher shall
be discharged unless written charges are
fled and opportunity given for a public
investigation by the school board.
Senator Gallinger also presented a bill
giving the Commissioners authority 10 re-
woke the licenses Of plumbers and gasfit-
tiers who persistently do bad work in viO-
lation of the plumbing regulations.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
NINE. LEHMAN PLEASES.
Concert by English Singers Com
pIeteIy Captures Audience.

Concert by English Singers Com
pIeteIy Captures Audience.
A veritable feast of song was the con-
cert given yesterday afternoon by Nine
Liza Lehmsnn. composer and pianist, and
her concert company Of EngiSh singers.
They were Miss Inez Barbour, soprano;
Miss Palgrave-Turner, conralto; Mr.. Der
rick Won Norden, tenor; Mr.. Frederick
Hastings, baryJone. and Master Albert
Hole Cboy soprano).
Nine Lehman was heard only in the
accomplishments which made the audi
ence esger TO hear more Of her playing
done with such skill, deliCacy, and tenn
permanent. The programme was a genu-
inc treat 20 lovers Of the dainty and
picturesque in music, as well as 10 those
who care for the heavier and more subtle
work. who were amply satisfied by the
beautiful rendition Of her In q Persian
Garden" adapted from the "Rubaiyat Of
omar Khavyam-"
Under the magnetic direction Of Nine.
lehman. and with the four beautiful
voices and delightful singers, it dis
PLAYED new beauties.
The bird-like purity Of Miss Barbour's
voice was effective in the song cycles
but II was in the group Of bird songs
that she showed 10 special advantage.
Her work was exquisite Miss Palgrave-
Turner has mellow, luscious quality OF
voice and sang the contralto portions
with warmth and finish and beautiful
tone. The tenor. Mr.. Won Norden. scored
emphstically in the song he substituted
for the numbers printed on the pro-
gramme, which was ''Flaunt Your Beauty
in the Rose" from Nine. Lehmann's
cycle. The Golden Threshold
Mr. Hastings basso. displayed a remark
able piece Of work in The Mad Dog"
from THE Vicar Of Wakefield" and was
most enthusiastically recalled. Master Al
bert Hole. the English boy soprano sang
charmingly, with weU-cultivated voice,
and was obliged to respond to a demand
for encore" He sang another Of Nine.
Lehmann's juvenile songs.
The Nonsense Songs were delightful
and were given with the skill and
dramatic force which they demand The
programme:
Song cycle In a Persian Garden The woris -
le-ted from the 'Ruhaiyat q Omar khayyam"
Fitzsersds translation. Miss lnez BarbryIr.
Miss PalgaveTU-u,r. Mr.. Derrick Won Nurden.
and Mr.. Frederick Hastings.
Song. thoughts Have Wings" Miss Pslgrave-
TIuo-.
Scene FINN The Vicar Il Wakefield The Mad
Dog Mr. Frederick Hastings.
Three Bird Sgn-s-ta) The WosdIiseon, ibi The
Yel'oahammsr lrl The Owl. Mss Barbour.
Two -allz- from THE Daisy Chair'-.sJ IF No
one Ever NsuieS Me- =" lbl The swing Master
Albert Hole.
Song cycle the Nonsense Songs from Alice I'm
Wonderland tho s1uEs that came ont wrong.
Mis-, PsrbTur Miss Palgrave- Tuner, Mr. Derrick
Won Nudeu. AMI Nr. Hastings
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
CARTER LAUNCHES FIGHT
FOR POSTAL BANKS
Explains System and Twits Senator Hepburn for
Making Objection to Bill for Lack of
Administrative Details

The postal savings bill was taken up
for consideration in the Senate yester-
day Senator Carter, of Montana, the
author Of the measure, submitted the re-
port in it's favor for the Committee on
Post-of1ces and Post Roads.
In a length speech the Senator explain
ed the provisions Of the pending bill.
Briefly he stated tie proposition for the
establishment of q postal savings bank
law. as follows;
Empowers Postmaster General.
THE Postmaster General viii designate
as rapidly as consistent with good ad
ministration the money-order Offices as
places for the receipt OF savings depos-
its. and he is empowered TO so designate
such other offices as he deems advisable.
There are approximately 5000 money
order pOst-offces. so the Postmaster
General may at first restrict the depos
itories TO post-ofices Of the Presidential
grade, Of which there are about 1900.
Accounts may be opened by any per
women may have accounts free from in
reference by their husbands. No person
can have more than one account The
minimum deposit which will be accepted
is ST. Interest is to be allowed at a rate
not exceeding . per cent per annum. an
evidence Of the intention Of the govern
ment not to compete with banks.
NO account may have a total credit
exceeding $500, exclusive OF accumulated
interest. and not more than 500 may be
deposited in any one month.
Withdrawals NAV be made under rules
and regulations To be prescribed. Postal
savings funds, so far as practicable, VIII
be deposited ny the Postmaster General
in banks located nearest 10 the post-of-
fees at which the money Is received at
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
WILL HONOR COMMISSIONER.
Southwest Citizens Plan Reception
for Mr.. Rudolph Tonight.

Commissioner Cuno II. Rudolph will be
given a reception by the citizens of
Southwest Washington tonight in the
chapel Of Westminster Church, Seventh
and Z streets. President r. II. Johnson,
Of the South Washington Citizens Asso-
citation, will preside.
Gen Harrles, president of the Board
Of Trade, will make the address OF the
evening. He is expected to talk about
the retrocession act. besides speaking
on the commercial advantages of the
southwest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
MAY BE TRIED ON SANITY.
Attorneys for Beck Slayer to Ask
Habeas Corpus Writ.

Albert H Willard, who killed Irving W.
Beck, husband of his fourteen-year-old
daughter, and was acquitted on grounds
of insanity. viii be taken TO st. Eliza
beth's Asylum to-day unless his attorneys
obtain a writ of habeas corpus.
In the petition for the writ It is expected
counsel will charge that Willard is now
sane and that Judge Gould should not
certify the finding of the jury. The ques-
ton Of WIZARDS sanity will be tried by
a Jury if the writ Of habeas corpus is
issued, and as there is little likelihood he
can be proven now insane. he may ulti-
mately be freed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
DR.. HOWARD TO BE BURIED.

Funeral services for DR.. Joseph T. How
ard. who died Sunday night from pneu-
monia. will be held at o'clock this after
Howard, 124 S street northwest Inter
ment, which is private, will be in Glen
wood Cemetery.
PaIIbearers. chosen from the Association
OF Oldest Inhabitants, of which DIT. How
ard was a member. will be A. H. Raglan,
Thomas H. Ellsworth, A. l. Dellwig,
Benjamin W. Reiss, William E. Reiss,
and Charles Behrens,
The Oldest Inhabitants Association and
st Johns Masonic Lodge will direct the
funeral
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
HOUSE.

The Houss convened az moor.
Consideration Il agricultural Appropriation bill
resumed
Payne bill ezemptirg United States certificates
Of Indebtedness frum taxation passed
Representative Foelker offered resolution % re
move duty from beef lamb. AID other meats
for one year. A similar MEASURE refused
Acceptance by Mr.. PAYNE during debate
Representatives Gronns made statement deny
ing he used ranking privilege To aid campaign
for Seua.orship.
The House adjourned az $50 O'Clock.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
L. :, Dept. Of Agriculture Weather Bureau.
Washington Monday. Jan. 81. 1910 .. N

Washington. Monday. Jan. 81 1903 . N.
There were SHOW iuTTies within the last twenty
fOUr hours IN the Ohio Valley the Lake region and
the Atlantic States far south as North Carolina
attending the eastward movement Of d disturbance
that has passed from the Ohio Valley eastward 10
the Atlantic coast In al other districts eycrrt
the North Pacific States. Montana and Idaho
where there were rains and SHOWS. the weather re
manned fair during Sunday night and Monday
The winds along The New England coast viii he
moderate ncrtheTly. except brisk and high on the
south coast; the Middle Atlantic coast moderate
nGTthwesterly; on the South Atlantic cast light
% moderate northWesterly, becoming variable, on
the East Gulf coast light variable; m the West
Gulf coast moderate so1Itherly; on lake Michigsn
moderate south ard southwest
STEAMERS departing Tuesday for European ports
will have moderate % brisk northwest and west
winds and generally fair weather 20 the Grand
Banks
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
Local Temperature.

Midnight, 3; =. n. 81 ( a. m. 30: a m.
8: a. m. p; 10 a m. =. y noon %: n. m.
9: p m %: 6 p n. p; p m, 81; 10 :. NJ. 81
Maximum. 81 minimum. p
Relative humidity-s a. n. GO: ? D m 60.
p ~ r. Rainfall IS ?. m TO s p. M T. Hours
Of sunshine, O. Per cent Of possible sunshine. O
Temperature same date last year-Nlaximum. 81.
minimum 2.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
SURG. GEN. WYMAN SPEAKS
Sons of Revolution at Smoker Hear
Address on Sanitation.

Sons of the Revolution held smoker
last night at the University Club and
were entertained with an address by
Surg. Gen. Walter Wyman BENJAMIN r.
Russell presided
Gen. Wyman told OF sanitary condi-
tions in South American republics, which
he said were improving
1t was decided TO hold the annual ban
quet at one of the large hotels on Feb
ruary 2.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
ARMY BUDGET REPORTED.
Senate Increases Appropriations In
House Bill.

The army appropriation bill, as reported
to the Senate yesterday. carried total Of
authorizations of So, 40, 56755, compared
with S1o2, $50, 05O34, the amount carried by
the bill last year.
The Senate Committee on Military bf-
fairs made a net increase Of S142.S $50 to
the aggregate OF the bill as it passed
the House This increase was made up
Of the following items:
Transportation Of the army and sup
plies on account maneuvers. S35000;
nurse corps, Sl2. $50; contingencies, Sl50o;
shooting galleries and ranges, $4,000;
blank ammunition FOR maneuvers, $4,000;
national trophies and medals, $1,000.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
Ill HEALTH CAUSES SUICIDE.
Mrs. Grace EImore Drinks Arsenic,
Coroner Decides.

a certificate Of death by suicide has
been issued in the case of Mrs. Grace
Elmore. Of 500 Sixth street northwest.
who died at Emergency Hospital yester-
day morning after swallowing arsenic
She was thirty-two years old and the
wife of Albert Elmore. messenger in the
Department Of Agriculture I'll health
is said TO have caused the act.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
JANUARY 81. I9l0l
SENATE.

Tie Senate convened az noon
Senator Carter opened the debate on the postal
savings hank bill.
New Statehood bin reported by Senator Dill
hngham
Amy supply bill reported in the Senate, With
an appropriation II more than $500.
Senator Dillingham; made report for Immi-
grafton Commission.
Senator Gslinger introduced three District
bills.
Following an executive session. the Senate ad-
jourued al 3.l9 O'Clock.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
PAYNE BILL PASSED.
Democrats Lose in Attempt TO Raise
Fund to Drive Out Boil Weevu.

After passing the Payne bill providing
for exemption from taxation by State.
local, or municipal authorities. all certif-
Gates OF Indebtedness hereafter issued by
the United States. the House Of Repre-
sentatives to-day took up the agricultural
appropriation bill.
The principal tight grew out OF an appro-
priation Of S2i5.0o0 TO extermlnate the boil
weevil. which the Democrats considered
insufficient and endeavored 70 have it in
creased to $500 900. In this they were un-
successful. the appropriation remaining at
the figure fixed by the committee.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

See the list of branch Offices OF the
want ad. department of The Washington
Herald. top Of first column, want page.
and get your branch" firmly fixed in
your memory.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
Xc,, Statehood Biz Reported.

A substitute bill providing Statehood for
Arizona and New Mexico was introduced
in the Senate yesterday by Senator Dill
ingham for Senator Beverage. the chair
man OF the Committee on Territories.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
new THEATER OPENS
Record breaking Crowd Sees
Performance at Casino.
EXCELLENT BILL PRESENTED

GLADYS Van, with Her Popular Song
HttsJ George Lauder, VentriIO-
quist, and Many Other Vaudeville
Artists, Well known to washing
ton TheafergOers, Hold the Boards
at the New Playhouse.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
Temperatures I'm Other CitIa,

Temperatures in other cities together with the
amount OF rainfall, for the twelve hours ended at
D %. yesterday arc as follows
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
Tide Table.

To-dAy-Hish tide. 1919 a. m and lIO p. m
Low tide z Is a. n. and q p. m.
TO-morow-High tide % a. m. and 81 p. m
Low tide, IS a. N. and III p, N.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
RECEIVES TWO CALLS
Assistant Pastor Quinn, of
PrO-Cathedral, Resigns.
FOURTH CHANGE IN PULPIT

Came Here in April from New York
Diocese and His work Attracted
Immediate Attention - Rev. Dr.
helms Expresses Regret at the
Loss Of His CO-Worker.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
Condstiop of the Water.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Hsrpers Ferry. W. Va. Jan. SL-Both rivers slight.
IL muddy
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
A Gentle Reminder.

Senator Carter twitted the Idaho Sena-
tor with a reminder that he complained
last year Of too many administrative de-
tails in the bill, and that this year he
SAYS there are not enough such pro
visions.
Senator Heyburn picked another flaw
in the bill He thought there should be
some provision to prevent the use of the
funds for support OF the stock market
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

largest Morning Circulation.