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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-18
CUMMINS CLAUSE IS AIRED
Senate Makes Slow Progress on the
Railway Bill.
No Vote Is Taken, Though Several
Compromises Are offered by
La Toilette and Others.

There was no vote on any amendment
to the railroad bill in the Senate yester-
day and number Of new amendments
were offered which viii come up later.
The time was taken Up in speeches.
The pending question yesterday was an
amendment offered by Senator Cummins.
which turns over 10 the Attorney Gen
eral the conduct Of the defense in court
Of cases brought by railroads 20 test the
validity OF orders made by the Inter-
state Commerce Commission. This Ques-
ton was discussed by Senators Cumm!ns.
Clapp. and Bristow. AS the bate drag
ged along, with no prospect for a vote,
Senator Elkins proposed a compromise
by suggesting that the majority Of the
Committee on Interstate Commerce was
willing to accept the provision, which
was put in the House bill. Senator
Burkett. of Nebraska. appeared to be
willing TO accept the compromise, but
Senator Cummins declared that the
House proviso was unsatisfactory
The Senate leaders Will probably reach
an agreement with the Democratic Sem
ators on the basis Of the House bill pro-
vision
Senator Smith. Of Michigan. had some
complimentary things 10 say Of the work
performed by Senator Cummins IN his eff
forts TO amend the railway bill. Senator
Simmons divulged a further effort that is
to be made to amend the long and short
haul feature OF the bill by introducing an
amendment intended 20 prevent the de-
struction of water competition, and which
he claims will have the support Of the
waterways commission.
A shower OF amendments 20 the bill fell
upon the Senate just before it adjourned.
Senator Dixon. Of Montana offered as an
amendment the House provision bringing
telegraph and telephone lines under the
regulations Of the laws relating TO COM
mon carriers.
Senator La Toilette introduced his IA
vorite amendment authorizing the Inter
state Commerce Commission TO make a
valuation Of the physical properties of
all transportation companies IN interstate
commerce.
Senator La Toilette submitted a num-
Der OF amendments on which he Will SUD
NIT some remarks later on. One directs
the Interstate Commerce Commission to
make an analysis oil classiications and
schedules Of rates fled with It, once IN
six months. so far as such rates and
classifcations apply TO staple products
for transportation between the point OF
principal production and the point Of prin-
cipal consumption. and TO report TO Con-
gress once a year the result Of such ex-
animation. Another authorizes any ship
per or aggrieved producer to apply to the
Commerce Court to enjOin any rates upon
a showing in his petition that the pro-
posed rate Is confiscatory in its effect
upon the petitioners property. Still an
other is intended to meet a situation that
has arisen on account Of q recent deci-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-18
HALF A MILLION
TO RAISE MAINE
Cost Will Far Exceed Sum
Given by Congress.

The raising OF the historic battle ship
Maine from the mud and slime Of Ha-
vana Haroor will be much more difficult
and costly task than Congress has be-
lieved. Ile appropriation Of $4,000 re-
Gently made 20 raise the war ship will
not be enough, and five times this sum
may prove insufficient
A statement as TO the probable cost OF
raising the wreckage was submitted to
the House yesterday by Gen. Marshall.
chief Of engineers. He says that 100000
at least would be required. It will
be necessary to erect a cofferdam around
the wreck. The water could be pumped
out. the bodies Of the crew removed, and
the wrecked hull closely examined.
Gen. Marshall regards the expenditure
OF the appropriation already made Of
100000 as inadvisable unless Congress
proposes 10 make additional appropria-
lions to carry on the work. He would
not favor spending this sum for prellmi-
nary work, as it would be wasted unless
more money be forthcoming.
This estimate may considerably compli-
cate the situation in Congress with refer
ence 10 the raising OF the battle ship. II
no bids for the work at 100000 can be
secured, It is possible that a long time
may elapse before Congress increases the
appropriation. According TO Gen. Mar
shalrs statement. the House Naval
Affairs Committee was told before the
bill was reported that the raising OF tb,,
Maine would cost at least $4,000.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-18
ALDRICH AGAINST STATEHOOD.
Democratic ReprIsaIs May Follow
Opposition of Republican Leaders.

Senator Aldrich and some Of the other
Senate regulars have increased the en-
barrassments already surrounding the ad-
ministration legislative programme in
Congress by announcing that the State
hood bin must not pass. The Senator
from Rhode Island is said 10 have de-
clared at the White House conference
Sunday night that he would not suffer
the Statehood bill 10 pass. knowing, as
he did. that IL would probably mean four
new Democratic Senators.
The Democratic Senators threaten 10
make reprisals by holding UP the ad-
ministration programme Of legislation. In
this they probably Will have the support
OF some Of the insurgents. like Senator
Borah who want Statehood TO pass at
the present session. Some time ago Sen
ator Bailey made a yelled threat IN the
Senate in debate that unless some as
surance was given that the Statehood bill
would be permitted TO pass the Senate
might find Il impossible 10 pass the rail-
way bill. and Congress might be in ses-
sion in August.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-18
SCHOOL-TEACHERS LOBBYING.
Interest at Capitol I'm Pension Bill,
Which Comes Up Monday.

There was a hutter of feminlnity
around the Capitol yesterday A band
OF enthusiastic school-teachers enlivened
the Hobbies. They sought to arouse in
terest in the teachers retirement pension
bill, which will come up in the House
on Monday, the next District day, and
which they hope Will be passed.
One Of the lobbyists, in Senator
Gallinger's committee room. was asked II
the House District Committee had re-
ported the bill.
Why, don't know" she said. What
happens when a bill is reported? I never
heard OF that. We think the bill Is com
ing up. We came over here to talk 10
some members OF Congress about It, but
we've been here two hours and haven't
seen anybody yet l don't know what to
do. How do you see members to ask
them about bills? Somehow we don't
know what 10 do"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-18
FOR THE WOMAN THAT'S FAT.

A Detroit physician says that the cheap
est and safest mixture a fat woman who
wants to get thin can use is y ounce Mar
mola (get 1t in the original bounce pack
age). u ounce Fluid Extract Cascara Aro-
matte, and 80 ounces Peppermint Water.
The proper amount to take is a teaspoon
full after meals and at bedtime.
These ingredients may be obtained from
any druggist at small cost, and make a
combination that is not only excellent as
a fat reducer, being able, II is claimed TO
take on pound a day without causing
wrinkles, but Is also a splendid help to
the system as a whole. regulating the
stomach and bowels (where the fat per-
son troubles Begin and clearing the
skin Of pimples and blotches. No exerrjse
Is required to help the remedy in It's work
and. best Of all. no dieting Is necessary
while taking it-you can eat what you
like
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-18
"BAT" MEETS UNCLE JOE"
Speaker Cannon and the Light
weight Exchange Notes.

Cousin Battling Nelson. the light
weight champion Of the world, and 'T1ncIe
Joe" Cannon, the heavyweight champion
Of the House Of Representatives talked
over the political and pugilistlc situation
at the Capitol yesterday The champion
appeared before a House committee in
opposition 10 bill introduced by Repre-
sentative Smith, OF Iowa, to prohibit in.
terstate transportation Of prlze-hght pic
lures or stories"
After the hearing. Representative Wan
ger, OF Pennsylvania, escorted the IA
nous fighter into the presence Of another
famous scrapper. Speaker Cannon was
glad to see him. The pugilist felt Uncle
JOe's' arm and said that with proper
training the sage Of Danville might have
become a second John L. Sullivan
Uncle Joe" smiled and offered him 2
cigar.
Thanks. said Battling. IT never
smoked or drank in my life"
Same here" replied the Speaker. as
he deity amputated the end Of a Ha-
vana.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-18
For Barry PInce Extenrron.

A hearing was held yesterday before
a subcommittee Of the House District
Committee on the bill providing for the
extension Of Barry place from Sixth street
through the grounds Of Howard Irni-
versity to Mcmillan Park. 1t also con-
tains n provision for the closing Of Col
lege street between Fourth and Sixth
streets. President Thirkield, OF Howard
University, said that the bill would open
up about LOCO acres OF park land in the
vicinity Of the University and the Sol
diers' Home.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-18
CONFERENCE AT BRUSSELS.
InterparliRmentary Union Meeting
VIII BE Held August %.

fNNk 80
Representative Bartholdt. OF Missouri.
president Of the American Group Of the
Interparlismentary Union. received a
cablegram last night from Mr.. Bernaert.
the prime minister OF Belgium. stating
that the next meeting OF the union would
be held at Brussels from August % 20
September ?. next. DR.. Bartholdt expects
that about twenty-five American delegates
will attend the meeting. He will call a
meeting Of the American group in a few
days TO make the necessary arrange
ments.
The date OF the international confer
ence was postponed until the last of Au-
gust at the request OF the American mem
bers, all Of whom are either Senators or
Congressman. who desired the date fixed
after the Congressional primaries this
summer
II IS understood that the next meeting
Of the union will be held at Rome DR.
Bartholdt said last night that II was
probable that there would be annual
meetings of the union until 1915. when
the next conference at The Hague will
be held.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-18
Postal Bank Bill Introduced

The postal savings bank bin agreed
upon by the Republicans of the House
committee was introduced yesterday by
representative Gardner. of New Jersey.
Inc Republicans Of the House will be
gwen time to read and digest II. The
Dill. which Is understood to be reasonably
satisfactory to the President, contains the
90 Dond proposition. which is favored by
good many members Of the House. but
70 which there will be considerable oppo-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-18
UNDERWOOD MAKES CHARGES.
Says Taft and Tawney Suppressed
Corporation Tax Information


Representative Underwood. Of Alabama
one OF the Democratic leaders OF the
House, charged yesterday IN a set speecb
during general debate on the sundrv civil
bill that President Taft and Chairman
Tawney. Of the House Appropriations
Committee, "conspired' not to give pub
licity to the facts gathered In connection
with the collection OF the cornoratIor
tax
The provision in the sundry civil hin
appropriating S25O0OO to enable the Presi-
dent 10 make tariff inquiries was ATTACHED
by Mr.. Underwood as unnecessary. He
did not think a tariff board was needed
and contended that President Taft told
Congress a year or so ago that II was
Important to tax corporations not because
money was needed, as the Payne hill
would raise all necessary revenue but
because Of the publicity. This promised
publicity had not been given. he insisted
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-18
IOIrSE.

General debate on the sundry civil appropriation
hill occupied the entire time Of the House yes
terday and practically no legislative business
was accomplished The subjects discussed ranged
from the tariff and the ts1f board to cotton
futures and the neutrality Of the Panama Canal.
Speeches were delivered by Representatives
Rcifer Of Ohio. Sisson Of Mississippi. Campbell
Of Kansas Underwood Of Alabama and Others
Tho House adjourned al 5-2 p. m. until to-day
AZ noon To-day Is Calendar Wednesday"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-18
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
CiAY Il. 1901
SENATE.

Practically no progress made ON the rail-
road bin yesterday. There was no vote on any
amendments. Numerous amendments were
offered. An amendment offered by Senator Cum
nina 70 give 10 the Attorney General the cDn-
duct Of the defense IN court Of cases brought by
railroads 20 test the validity Of orders by the
Interstate Commerce. Commission. was under c1n-
HderatiOn.
So little headway was made that the Senate
adjourned early-at as ?. m--untn to-day At
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-18

sion Of the Supreme Court in a case that
came up in the South. holding that suit
against railroad company must be
brought in the State or district In which
the defendant corporation is chartered.
The Senate made so little Roadway with
the bill yesterday that an adjournment
was taken shortly after o'clock until
noon to-day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-18
western High School Improvement.

At the request Of the Commissioners
the Secretary of the Treasury has sub
mitted to Congress an estimate of $4,000
for the extension of the Western High
School Building. The proposed improve
ment is to include four additional rooms
toilet room, and the enlargement of the
lunchroom, drill hall, and assembly hall.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-18
Monument to WiIke.-

Representative Olcott introduced a bill
in the House yesterday apprOpriating
$500 TO erect a monument in Arlington
National Cemetery in memory Of the ex-
plorer and navigator. Rear Admiral
Charles Wilkes. It is similar to a bill
introduced in the Senate by Senator Root
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-18
NO OLEO LEGISLATION.
Chairman Scott Says Congress Is
Too Busy This Session.

Nh"irh"h scout says congress In
Too Busy This Session.
Chairman Scott, OF the House Commit
tee on Agriculture. which has held sew
eral hearings on the various bills TO re-
duce or remove the tax on oleomargarine.
doesn't believe that any legislation Of
this sort will get through at this session
Of Congress He told his committee this
yesterday.
There is mighty little time left for out
side business not now on the ways this
session. and he said he thought +, i'm
possible for the committee to get together
and accomplish anything The commit
tee seemed 10 agree with him.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-18
KensingtOn Railway

Cars from 18th st. and New York
ave. every quarter hour. pass Rock
Creek Bridge Main Entrance ZOOlOEi-
cal Park, and Chevy Chase. Connect
al Lake with KensingtOn Line.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-18
MAINE RESORTS.
THE E. !? !!!:59!! BAR HARBOR, Me.
OPEN JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER rs.

A hotel noted for cuisine and service. Elevator
private baths telephones IN suites: al modern in
proTementS u. L. BALCH. Prop. Winchester -.
Brooklue. Mas. until June !. or TOWN S COUN-
TRY. $50 Fitth ave. y Y
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-18
STEAMER MLCALESIER FOB MI. VERNON.

Leaves 7th ST. wharf at 10 g. m. and las Z. m
Daily Except Sunday. Fare rCund trip. sc. in
cluairg Admission 70 g-r.ras and mansnr.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-18

Largest Morning Circulation.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-02
SOUTHERNS OFFER TAFT AID
Atlanta Business Men Protest Against
Fight Made at Capitol on Presi-
dents Travelling Expenses

Washington. May 30-A protest
against the action OF certain Demo,
cratic members of congress in op.
posing the appropriation of $4,000 for
the presidents travelling expenses,
covering the presidents last southern
trip and an offer TO make up the de-
ficiency, was telegraphed to Speaker
Cannon by the Augusta (Ga.) Cham
Der of Commerce and Cotton exchange
and Georgia Carolina Fair association.
When President Taft received the
news from Atlanta it gave him great
pleasure and assured him that the
kindly feeling for him in the south
had in no way been impaired by the
controversy in the house over his
travelling expenses.
The president could not possibly ac-
cept the offer of the patriotic Georgi-
ans. He intends to pay out of his
pocket his travelling expenses for the
remainder of the fiscal year.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-02
PoSToFFICE CLERKS MEET
State Branches Of Michigan and Ar
kansas of National Association
Hold Their Conventions.

Ann Arbor, Mich, May 30.-Nearly
800 delegates and guests met here to-
day for the annual convention of the
Michigan state branch of the United
National Association of Postoffice
Clerks. All first and second class
postofiices were represented. Among
the well known men on the program
for talks were Senator Burrows, Con-
gresham DENLY and Postmaster Ho-
mer Warren of Detroit. The subjects
discussed by the delegates included a
4S-hour week, 30-day vacation, and
other matters pertaining to their work
and salaries. President w. f. Eddy
of Grand Rapids was in the chair.
This evening there will be banquet,
theater party and ball.
Hot Springs, Ark, May S0.--The Ar
kansas state branch of the United Ma
tional Association of Postofice Clerks
held its second annual convention here
today with about rs delegates present
besides those from Hot Springs. b.
A. Reeves presided and the clerks
were welcomed by Postmaster F. 4.
Johnson. The day was devoted to
business, and this evening there will
be banquet at the Moody hotel.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-02
Standard Oil Company
lIncorporatedl

business and it is honorable for men.
The solution of the problem, How to
keep boys in the s. S." is to have
a wall of men in the S. s., for If the
father goes out the boy will follow,
and that is natural, for the father
should be followed The boy is not
to blame If the father does not go in
the right direction. 1t is the father
who is responsible.
He went on to speak of the work
accomplished by each of the previous
Worlds Conventions. AS a result of
the first in London, 1889, India was
helped. The second at st. Louis or
ganized Japan and Korea and as an
outgrowth of that China has also been
organized, and he had just received
a cablegram from China stating that
the Order of Service for Worlds s.
s. Day would be used by hundreds on
May %, One result of the effort was
noted. Korea has a S. S. of 5000
members. Since their accommoda-
tons are entirely inadequte, Sunday
school is held on the installment
plan. The men go in the morning.
the women later, and the children in
the afternoon. A glimpse of the
work shows its vastness and also its
needs
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-02

of the Hillsboro Savings Bank in 1900.
which position he still holds, and is
now devoting his time to the conduct
of this business. The weight of his
Judgment and counsel has also been
known quantity in county and state
politics. He is republican of the
old school, man who has adhered to
the tenets of the party and republican
principles from the first, and who to-
day has no use for the so-called spe-
cial brands. He has been as depend
able in his politics as he has in his
business and private life, and neigh
bors, friends and children alike rise
up and call him blessed.
The children who will be present on
the day of the homecoming and ami.
versary celebration are as follows;
Winfield Scott blackboard Of Bona
parte
Mrs. Clara B. Early. of Hillsboro.
Mrs. EfIie c. Smith, West Branch.
Ray l.. Blackboard, Oskaloosa.
Mrs, Matte Logan, Hillsboro.
Mrs. Rose Dull Tully, of Monte
vista. Colo.
Aaron Vale blackboard, Bonaparte.
George w. Blackford, st. Louis.
VIII p. blackboard, oskaloosa.
Phillip A. Blackford, Hillsboro.
Mrs. June Boiey, Hillsboro.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-02
Golden Weddinu,

x. l.. and w. p. BIackford, with
their wives, are in Hillsboro, Iowa,
for the celebration of the golden
wedding anniversary of their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Blackford, pio-
neer settlers and worthy people of
Van Buren, county. Mr.. Blackford is
one of the best known men in that
section of the state and has for years
been prominent and foremost in the
lie or his community. The celebra-
ton OF the golden wedding anniver-
sary is an event of the first magni.
tude in the family and the eleven
children are gathered together be-
meath the parental roof-tree for the
first time in many. years. ,a, John w.
Blackford was born in York county,
Pa, March 4, 1887, of Scotch.Dutch
parentage. He was reared to boyhood
in the locality of his birth and secur-
ed the rudiments of a we'll founded
education in the common schools of
the community and at the York Coun.
ty Academy. Later on, for a number
of years, he rendered excellent ser.
vice as school teacher. Nancy Alt.
land was born in the same county, of
Dutch parentage, Sept 25th, 1S40
She was married to Mr.. Blackford
May 30, 1860. The couple came to
Iowa four years later, in 1864, and
went into the new western land as
far as the trains could carry them
at that early day. they stopped at
Mt. Pleasant and then drove by team
forty miles to the southwest, to To-
cation about seven miles north of
Bonaparte. One year later Mr.. Black
ford purchased a farm in Harrison
township, where he has lived and
reared large family of children, ele-
ven surviving today to join with the
parents in the observance of their an.
niversary. Mr.. Blackford was hard
worker, who combined excellent judg-
ment with sound business methods,
and he prospered. He has enjoyed
the reputation of owning and operat-
ing one of the best stock farms, not
alone in Van Buren, county, but in all
Iowa Herford cattle and Poland.
China swine were his specialties, and
no one has equaled him in the excel.
lence OF his product. He was at the
head of the American Poland-Ch
Association for years and as presi.
dent he became known in all parts of
the land. The influence of his stock
has been felt in man states. He is
still retained as treasurer of the as.
sociation.
Mr.. Blackboard was elected president
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-02
THE KLEPTOMANAC"
Closing Number of Woman's Club
Entertainments for the Year.

The Literary Department of the Os.
kaloosa Woman's Club gave It's open
session Monday evening at the High
school auditorium and scored a hit.
A large and appreciative audience
came out for the session as rumor
had IL that treat was in store. The
department decided several weeks ago
to put on play as the Offering of the
annuol opening meeting. Rehearsals
have been in progress several weeks
upon The Kleptomaniac," a comedy
in one act by Margaret Cameron. with
the following cast of characters:
Mrs John Burton. Miss Francis Bax.
ter.
Mrs. valeria Chase Armsby Miss
Jessie Reid
Mrs. Charles Dover. young bride, Z
..........Mi Miss Louise Bentley
Mrs. Preston Ashley Mrs. Rena Nc,
Quiston.
Miss Freda Dixon. Miss Mae Dorgan
Miss Evalyn Evans, journalist,
....... Miss Elizabeth Shane
Katie, maid. .... Miss Julia Bentley
The play proved all that has been
said in anticipation of it. The parts
we're well placed aud much natural
talent and ability was evidenced by
the several workers. The program
throughout was one of the best of the
entire season. The play has result
ed in many compliments for the de.
partment, which has been under the
direction of Miss Julia Bentley. She
has made big success of the depart
ment and additional membership for
the next season is promised. Those
present last evening expressed sur
prise at the accomplishment of the
department.
Preceding the presenting OF the
play the audience was entertained by
Miss Hollingsworth with vocal Sc
lection, Miss Lola Perkins did some
reading and Miss Helen Boggie gave
a delightful piano rendition. This
program closes the work of the Oska,
loosa Woman's Club for the year