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Parsimony.

Uncle Sam usually goes about his busi-
ness with clear vision and with an excel
lent sense Of proportion. He is ordinarily
logical and forehanded in his provisions
for the administration Of this great bust
ness enterprise styled the United States
OF America He insists upon getting the
best materials for his warships, the best
guns Tor his soldiers, the best steel and
stone and brick and wood for his public
buildings. the best talent for his military
and naval services. the best men for his
courts. He spares no expense when it
comes to organizing and equipping the
various parts OF the executive system. AS
q good business man always does. the
government has heretofore regarded wise
libefslity an true economy In all that
pertains to the providing Of ways and
means Of running the affairs Of the coun-
try.
But Just u present . singular perver-
sion Of thought seams to possess those
responsible for tho conduct Of govern
mental affairs. In the face OF q virtually
declining pay scale for the government
workers In all the grades below depart
ment and bureau chiefs. 1t is now planned
to reduce the force and to make those
remaining In service work longer. and
At the same time In some Of the depart
msnts curtsiIing their privileges. such as
the allowance Of time for sickness The
inversion II carried out in the terms OF
the time-extension plan now in prospect.
Half an hour Is to be added to the work
ing period during six months OF the year
Ordinarily one would eApect this ad-
ditiou to be made during the sea.
son OF the longer days, covering the
summer time. But according to the
present understanding the extra half hour
II to be exacted during the time when
the days are short. from October to
Apsfl. when artificial light Is necessary
ard when the RorjEfug conditions are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

In his day and way ELI Perkins was q
merry fellow. and had prosperous
vogue. His gift was slender. but he de-
veloped and worked 1t to wide entertain
ment. Many men of middle life, and
older, will recall his short pieces for the
papers" dealing drolly with small things
on the surface. and causing smile
Rarely more than a smile. There was
neither deep observation nor side-splitting
mirth in his upside down appraisements
OF men or measures, fads or PHILOSOPHERS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17
A Selfish SEGREGATION.

I'm going to wake 'em up when
get into Office said the enthusiastic
young politician.
"Well. son. replied Senator. Sorghum.
IAN alarm clock may be useful, but it
isn't very popular
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BIZ PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Cautious Program.

How do you go about ordering a. din
ner?" inquired the man from rural
district
well, / see how much money I have,
take out the waters tip, and then spend
the change on myself"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17
The Return.

What was it that caused the prodigal
who was studying his lesson.
IT dunno, exactly replied Farmer
Corntossel: ''but I have my suspicious
that he went up against political land
slide somewhere"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

A certain similarity in their positions IN
vites no cordial sympathy between Col
and the old guard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

1t is but natural for government clerks
to think wonderingly and perhaps resent
fully OF large increases of salary which
have been established without any sug-
gestions of longer hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17
In Graft Circles.

what party does that member Of the
legislature belong TOP
II don't know replied the lobbyist.
I'm one Of several parties who are
bidding for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

In these scenes of political anxiety Mr..
Loeb continues to devote himself to check
ing smugglers and Mr.. Hitchcock to go.
ing after the wicked get-rich-quick man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

IL would be something worth seeing if
Chicago sentiment were TO manifest it.
self as vigorously against the meat pack
ers as against an unpopular opera per-
former.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

England is no longer seeing visions OF
hostile airships from the continent. Inc
war scare has shifted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

There was some disposition to drag Mr..
Champ Clark into dispute over the
question Of rules before he got his hands
on the gavel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17
The Miser,

The miser doth not count his gold,
In his esteem gold takes slump.
Down in his coalbin, dark and cold,
He counts his treasure, lump by lump.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

It begins to look as II the most inn
portant incident of this session OF Con-
gress might be the holiday recess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

Occasionally statesman becomes so
sensitive on the subject of economy that
lie sees designs on the United States
Treasury in every interview that is pub
Hshed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

The recent appearance Of Pennsylvania
avenue was enough to discourage any
body from driving a team Of mules to
the Capitol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

Japan is getting a great deal of unso-
fcited advice concerning strategic posi-
bilities on the California coast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

One difficulty that the new national
party appears to experience Is that Of
getting anything that is really new.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

a lot Of men vino are economizing In
other directions will soon be wearing silk
embroidered suspenders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

Mr.. Carnegie and Mr.. Rockefeller are
still contestants for the Santa Claus
stakes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

President DiaZ has a neat and effectual
method of handling all resignation ru-
morS.
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The Washington herald., 1910-06-09
.SUNDRY CIVIL BILL
PUT ASIDE FOR DAY
River and HarbOr Confer
ence Report Discussed.

The Senate was in session four hours
yesterday.
When II convened, Senator Hale, chair
man Of the Appropriations Committee
came forward with the sundry civil ap-
preparation bill
The absence Of Senator Cummins, OF
Iowa, who had gone home for the cleo
tons. caused Senator Bristow, a fellow
insurgent from Kansas, TO interpose OBJ
stacles in the way OF the passage OF the
sundry civil bill. because It was under
stood that Senator Cummins wanted "a
discuss the feature Of the bill relating q
the tariff board. Senator Bristow called
for the reading Of the bill in full.
After the reading had gone on for an
hour. ne withdrew his demand. and, by
agreement. the Senate took up the con-
sideration OF the conference report on
the river and harbor bill.
Several Senators are opposed 70 the re-
port, and the rest Of the afternoon until
o'clock was occupied with speeches on
the report. Senator Nelson, who sub
mitted the report. spoke in favor OF it,
while Senator Burton, Of Ohio, and Sen
ator Newlsnds. Of Nevada, opposed It,
At O'Clock the report was laid aside 70
permit the Republican Senator's TO hold
q caucus.
A tentative agreement was had, how
ever, that the report should be disposed
OF after two hours consideration to-day.
and Senator Hale gave notice that fol-
lowing that he would call up the sundry
civil bill again for consideration.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-09
FIRST RECOGNITION
OF WORTHY CLAIMS
House Committee to Report
FaVorably on Bill.

The Claims Committee Of the House
ordered a favorable report yesterday on
an omnibus personal injury award bin
carrying $4,000 for distribution among
twenty-four benehclaries
This is understood to be the first sys-
tematic recognition of the claims Of civil
employees OF the government for personal
injuries sustained in line of duty.
In his report urging the passage Of the
bill. Representative Prince. of Illinois.
chairman Of the Claims Committee, re-
cites a number Of the distressing clrcum-
stances involved, including the case of
Lars p. Peterson, OF Illinois, who was so
badly injured while on government work
that his only means Of employment at
the present time is fancy sewing Among
other beneficiaries are former government
employees at Willets Point and the Bos-
ton Navy Yard.
The bill allows one years additional
pay at the compensation the injured per-
son received at the time Of the accident.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-09
RANDOM REMARKS.

moved them 10 pity. II so, it Is quite
mistaken pity-it is the sort OF pity when
expressed by these Yale men for a man
who was once OF their class which helps
to strengthen the hands and the ar
guments Of the extreme radicals and So
cialists- It is an infinite pity that FOR
the protection OF society some men must
be sent 10 prison. but there should. IN
reality. be more sympathy for the poor
wretch who steals through necessity than
for the big criminal who has so much
brain that he thinks he can get away
with It."
1t is passing strange that. in spite OF
all the recent blustery, rainy, almost
freely and quite unreasonable weather,
no one so far has pulled that much
abused quotation. "Oh. what is so rare
as day in June"
The man in Hammond. Ind, who took
Tadish seeds sent to him by his Con-
gresham. mistaking them for pills, Is
almost match for the Ohio man who
got seed potatoes from the Department
OF Agriculture and fed them to his chill
dren; and the man from Michigan who
requisitioned a few thousand black bass
to stock a stream with. and ate them
fried.
Rather pity that young fellow, VII
liam Pittman. got caught laying ex-
plosiye mines in the way of the Nc
araguan feet, for 1t affords too good an
oppor'-,:.ity - - - lingo" who is al
ways with US, to inveigh against the
outrage" if anything should be done
to him by Nicaragua. Already the wires
arg working; the young mans friends are
politically active. and:
''The Department Of State feels sure
that the note IL sent TO Commander GIL
mer. OF the Paducah, yesterday, instruct
ing him to see to it that the Madriz
people know that this government will
seek the severest reparation. in case
anything of harm should happen 70 Pitt
man, will save the brave American. -
Surely here is another fine opportunity
to wave the flag, and quote.
Who harms hair of that brave young
head,
Dies like dog March on, he said"
What possible right have 'the Madriz
people to catch young Plttman? AS If
it were not the inalienable right OF any
man to lay few explosive mines where
they win 90 the most good.
There can be no doubt about the in
auguration Of the policy of retrenchmentin
Washington. when they can't even fly the
national colors on the new Municipal
Building because OF lack OF funds.
Are you reading Mr.. Frank A Munsey's
Newspaper Discussions It is excellent
reading and most safe. sound, and sane
advice. The wonder is that he doesn't
put it into practice with some of his
many newspapers. Just as an expert
ment
The Washington herald., 1910-06-09
SENATE PAGE GETS
DOORKEEPER'S JOB
Republican Caucus Selects
Carl D. LOeffier.

The Senate adjourned at 4 o'clock yes
terday TO permit the Republican Sena-
tors to hold a party caucus to elect an
assistant doorkeeper.
A vacancy was created several weeks
ago by the resignation OF Alfonso Stewart.
who had held the office for fifteen years,
and had come to be regarded as one Of
the fixtures OF the Senate. He was a
protege OF Senator Allison. or Iowa
Since the resignation OF Mr.. Stewart
there has been a lively contest among
some Of the minor employees on the Re-
publican side. and the matter was finally
settled in the party caucus by the cleo
ton OF Carl D. Loeffier, who came into
the Senate as a page a few years ago
MIR. Loeffier is a son OF Maj Charles
Loeffier. u. s. A. retired, who for many
years was the private doorkeeper of the
President, having served in that capacity
under Presidents Harrison. Cleveland.
Mckinley, Roosevelt. and Taft
The Washington herald., 1910-06-09
PUPILS GIVE MUSICALE.
Friends Applaud Favorites In Vocal
and Piano Selections.


and Piano Selections.
Pupils of Miss Bessie n. Wild gave
their annual recital last night in Pythian
Temple. Parents and friends applauded
their favorites in vocal and piano selec-
tons.
The concert opened with In High
Spirits. played by Miss Lima Gum, Miss
Mary L Hussey. and Miss Geneva wal
lace "Mirth and Gayety," IN May
Time" and "Old Folks at Home" were
solos played by Earle Thomas. Miss Mary
L. Hussey. and Miss Cylone Wallace.
respectively.
Awake, My Love" was sung by Miss
Deborah l. Hickman. and "a May Morn
ing and Sweet Miss Mary by Miss
Nettie Smith. Indy was sung by Miss
Thelma Payne, and Miss Mary WiIlough-
by sang a Winters Lullaby" while the
"Clang OF the Forge by Archie W.
Davis was a favorite. 'Tilania," a
piano solo, was given by Charles Proud
ley and ''Unrequited," by Charles Allen,
Others who were well received were
Miss Louise Wood, Mrs. Florence Popkins-
Park, Miss Nina Wallace. Miss Title
Senior. Mrs. Herbert Hollidge, Miss
Marian Paul, and Mr.. Roger z. CraIey.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-09
WILL GO ON CRUISE.
Naval Militia TO be Distributed on
Fleet Battle Ships.

Naval Militia TO be Distributed on
Fleet Battle Ships.
Assistant Secretary OF the Navy Win
throp has instructed Rear Admiral
Schroeder. Z. S. N. commanding officer
of the Atlantic feet. to make arrange
ments for placing several thousand mem
bers Of the naval militia organizations on
board the various battle ships Of the
feet this summer.
The practice cruise for the naval re-
serves Will be during the last week OF
July. The Pennsylvania militia will be
quartered on the battle ship Kansas at
Philadelphia. The Vermont viii be used
by the Massachusetts militia The naval
reserves OF Maine viii board the battle
ship Louisiana at Provincetown, Mass.
and the Connecticut civilian sailors viii
embark on the Georgia. The Rhode
Island militia will be instructed on board
the Mississippi and Idaho
The other battle ships OF the fleet
Connecticut South Carolina, Michigan.
New Hampshire. Minnesota. Rhode Island.
Nebraska, and Virginia-will carry the
New York naval reserves.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-09
DISTRICT DEBT PLAN
NOW BEFORE HOUSE
Bill Favored by JudsOn Nay
Come Up Next Monday.
PROVIDES GRADUAL REDUCTION
Measure Allows Commissioners to
Extingutsh Bonded Indebtedness
Ont OF Combined Revenue Fund by
Annually Estimating So55,4 for
Interest and Sinking Fund.

The House District Committee yesterday
reported favorably the bill advocated by
Maj. Judson. Engineer Commissioner.
providing for the gradual reduction of
the entire debt OF the District of Column
bia and the adoption Of a permanent
plan Of improvements Mai. Juds0n ap-
peared before the committee at the reg
ular weekly meeting and made an argu-
ment for the bill.
An effort win be made TO have. the
measure taken up and disposed OF in
the House next Monday. Former Com
missioner George L. TruesdeIl also advo-
Gated the bill beige the committee,
The bill provides that the Commission
ers shall allow for the extinguishment Of
the bonded Indebtedness Of the District,
out of the combined revenue fund. by
annually estimating s975.4os for interest
and sinking fund. until the bonded in
debtedness shall be paid of, and that
thereafter they shall include in their
estimates one-half of this sum, S4S7. 704 to
be paid wholly from the revenues of the
District, to be applied 10 any indebted
ness remaining and due the United
States.
The bill also provides for a graduated
scale OF estimates 10 be submitted by the
Commissioners for extraordinary i'm
provements, including the reclamation Of
the Anacostia fats.
Two OF the proposed public improve
monts. a high water pressure for the
fire department and the provision for
public wharves, We're stricken from the
reported bill. as it was believed opposi-
ton. to them would endanger its passage.
Under Mr. Judson's plan the bonded
debt of the District would be cleared In
twelve years, and the whole remaining
indebtedness paid in twenty-five years.
while the public improvements would SO
on under q weIl-regulated plan.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-09
WILLIE AND JOHNNIE.

When the boss suggests Willie that he do this chore
that Willie goes ahustng it. quicker than circus and he
though he liked when little job through he
Looping back nqung if there's nothing else do And the boss,
whose heart weary of ncompents and done says He's
earning better wages must he gets bones When
the boss remarks Johnnie Go and sweep the ceiling now
Johnnie goes about the business with dark and gloomy brow
weary istess fashion he performs his little hor always look
ing always squirting the clock above the door, And boss,
whose heart narrowed up that angid boy and remarks
THAT blooming youngster isn't worth three whoop in Troy
Oh the mantle of Elijah falls upon and then and gaze
into the future the boys grow into and mark the rise
of Willie to the shining heights of fame, and I'm little
Johnnie losing out at every game Walt Mason.
Copyright by George AdamS)
The Washington herald., 1910-06-09
DICKINSON IS PRESIDENT.
Southern Society of Washington
Holds First Regular Meeting.

Secretary of War Dickinson was elected
president Of the Southern Society Of
Washington at the first regular meeting
held at Confederate Memorial Hall last
night
Other officers chosen were Mrs. c. d.
Merwin, first vice president; Holmes Con-
rad, second vice president; c. A. HALEY.
secretary; Mrs. NJ. Beverley Buchanan.
treasurer; Capt. John NJ Hickey.
financial secretary; Capt. Fred Bell, his
torian. and Mrs. a. E. Johnson, assistant
historian.
The executive committee consists Of Or.
Gustavus Werbber, Mrs. S. S. Belt and
w E Suddarth. The constitution and
bylaws were unanimously adopted
Nearly 100 members were admitted to the
society.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-09
JAIL AND WORKHoUSE FUND.

Mai. JudsOn Recommends ApprO-
priation Before Committee.
Mai Judson, Engineer Commissioner of
the District, and Supt Lad0w. of the
Department OF Justice. appeared before
the House Appropriations Committee yes
terday morning III support OF an esti-
mate OF Sl57,23O in connection with the
removal Of the Jail and w0rkhouse
prisoners from the District to the penal
Institutions in Maryland and Virginia and
the establishment and maintenance Of
these institutions.
The item is intended to replace
former estimate of the Attorney General
OF S275.0O0. OF the new estimate it was
explained, $4,000 is 10 cover the cost of
the removal OF the prisoners and mainte-
nance during the transition period. This
includes salaries for superintendent,
guards. clerks cooks, &c The addi-
tional amount is for necessary improve
ments 10 the jail at an estimated cost of
$751;
The Washington herald., 1910-06-09
VETERANS NAME DELEGATES.
Richard J. Harden Camp Elects Rep
resentatiyes 10 EDcampment.

Department Commander J. P. Greedy
S. w. Carwin. ]. J. Harvey. and ". J.
Sammon were elected delegates 20 the
Grand Encampment of Spanish War Vet
Grams which convenes in this city next
month. at a meeting of the Richard J.
Harden Camp last night in Eagles Hall
Their alternates will be IT. B. Coulter
William Place, J, Bright, and E. B,
Deeters, Capt. William Henderson, past
commander, was elected a special repre-
sentative to attend the reception to for
mer President Roosevelt, In New York
Past commander Daniel V. Chrisolm was
Endorsed as department commander for
the ensuing year.
Representative Poindexter was elected
an honorary member.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-09
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
JUNE s, 1907
SENATE.

Consideration Of the sundry civil appropriation
bill dragged in the Senate yesterday, Senator
Bris'0w for two hours insisting upon the reading
Of the bin, which was done to an empty cham
Der.
The Senate then took up consideration Of the
conference report ON the rivers and harbors bill
Senator Nelson spoke in favor of it. and Sena-
tors Burton and Newlands opposed IL
The Senate adjourned at s02 D NJ until to
day at noon.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-09

The sudden change from years
of activity of both body and mind
10 the quiet of later years causes
the human system to undergo many
changes, chief of which is in the
digestive organs.
1t becomes harder and harder to get
the bowels to move promptly and regu-
laTly, and in consequence many elderly
men suffer, not only from the basic trou-
bic, constipation, but from indigestion,
headache belching, sour stomach droW-
siness after eating. and similar annoy
ances. 1t is first OF ali necessary TO
Keep the bowels open and then to tone
the digestive muscles so as 10 get them
20 again do their work naturally. A
violent catharUc or purgative is not only
unnecessary, but harmful, and some
thing mild Will do the work Just as we'll
After ayOu have got through expert
menttng with salts and pills and waters
of various kinds. and have become con-
WINGED That they DO only temporary good
at best, then try DR.. CaldweIls Syrup
Pepsin. a mild. gentle pleasant-tasting
laxative tonic, that IS especially adapted
10 the requirements OF old people wom-
en-, and children, and vet is effective
enough for anybody. Your druggist, who
has handled it successfully for a quarter
OF a century, VIII sell YOU q bottle FOR
fifty cents or one dollar. but If you want
10 make a test Of it before spending any
money, send your name and address TO
Dr. Caldwell, and he will gladly send
You a sample bottle free OF charge
This remedy is rapidly displacing all
other forms or medication for the cure
OF stomach, liver, ard bowel troubles and
families like Mr.. o. F. Wisher's, OF Syca-
more, H., and Mrs. Carrie Culler's, OF
325 n. Notre Dame street, South Bend.
Ind, are now never without il in the
house. They have tested it and know its
grand value TO every member OF the
family.
DR.. Caldwell personally viii be pleased
TO give you any medical advice you may
desire for yourself or family pertaining
TO the stomach, liver, or bowels abso-
luteiy free OF charge Explain your case
IN letter, and he VIII reply to you In
detail For the free sample simply send
your name and address on a postal card
or otherwise For either request the doc
tor's address is DR. W 3. Caldwell, r.
52s. Caldwell Building. Monticello, III.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-09
MASS MEETING HELD.
Republicans of Alexandria County
Organize and Elect Delegates.

A Republican mass meeting. the
largest and most enthusiastic ever
held In Alexandria County. assembled
last evening at Ballston. on the call OF
Oden B. Gray, county chairman. for
the purpose Of Erecting a county
chairman. county committee, and four
delegates 10 the Eighth Congressional
district convention, which viii be held
in Alextndria City, June 20, when a
candidate will be nominated for Con-
gress in opposition to Representative
C. c. Carlin.
The election resulted as follows:
County chairman, w. II. Duncan:
County committee. c. j. Costolow.
Thomas I. Donnelly, and John 3. Dun
can; delegates to the convention. C. A.
Mason. a. J. Porter. and Joseph walk
er, and alternates. L. L. Northrop.
A D. Viceroy. and John B. Duncan.
J. ". Slack was elected permanent
secretary, the meeting being conducted
by William Duncan, temporary chair
man. and Edward E. Wilson. tempo
rary secretary.