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The National tribune., 1910-03-31
THE RULES COMMITTEE.
Must Be Tried On Before There Are
Other Sweeping Changes.

What the ultimate influence upon the
reorganization of the House will be in
the recent change of the Rules Commit
tee is largely a matter of conjecture.
1t is far from probable that the talk
about a change SO that all committees
of the House will be elected or chosen
by an elective Committee on Commit
tees can be effected in the present Con-
greSs or in the next. That would be
too sweeping a change. The more con-
servative Democrats and Republicans
alike prefer to wait and see the result
of the election of a Rules Committee. II
that works we'll, the movement TO eX-
tend the practice to other committees
might eventually be sanctioned.
The election of 60-odd committees OF
the House of Representatives would be
a long biennial task. 1t would be i'm
practicable to elect the committees on
the floor of the House. The work would
in reality have to be done in caucus, but
that would require SO much time and
would naturally lead to so much wran-
Cling that almost inevitably the House
majority, whether it happened to be
Democratic or Republican, would turn
1t over to a Committee on Committees
for each party. The Republicans would
elect their Committee on Committees in
caucus and the Democrats would also
elect their Committee on COMMITTEES in
caucus. After many days of delibera-
ton these committees would report
back to their respective caucuses, where
the selections would be ratified, as is
now done in the Senate, and then taken
up in the House itself and officially
approved.
The committee system in the Senate
works fairly well, and gives pretty gen.
eral satisfaction, but it is a more or less
cumbrous system. even for that body OF
only 80 members. The committees OF
the Senate, and especially their Chair
men, feel no particular responsibility
10 any one man in the Senate. In the
House. of course, it is far different. The
Committee Chairmen, being designated
by the Speaker, feel a responsibility to
him, and respect his wishes, as a rule
regarding legislation. If committees
We're elected in the House or designated
by the Committee on Committees sys-
TEN. this feeling of responsibility to the
Speaker would cease absolutely The
Speaker would probably continue to be
the leader of his party there, but little
of his present great power in the House
would remain. The body now has 391
members, and it is a question whether
the elimination of such an organization
as a Speaker now has would in any
sense be wise. More discipline is es-
sentiaI in a large body like the House
than in small body like the Senate.
Without a strong sense of responsible
fly TO one leader. who has the power To
discipline. majority party there would
find it increasingly difficult to execute
party pledges and to carry out the will
OF the people. 1t might happen that
the House would speedily resolve itself
into groups, and that legislation by par
ties there would gradually disappear
Then it would become almost impossi-
bic for. the people to fix responsibility
and it would be more difficult to holt
any one political party to the execution
of a particular program.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31
How to Get Rid
of CafarTh
4 Simple, Safe, Reliable Way,
and it Costs Nothing to Try.

Those who suffer from catGrrh know
its miseries. There is no need of this
suffering. You can get rid of il by a
simple, safe, inexpensive, home treat
ment discovered by DIR. Blosser. who.
for over thirty-five years, has been treat
ing catarrh successfully.
His treatment is unlike any other.
1t is not spray, douche, salve, cream,
or inhaler, but is a more direct and
thorough treatment than any of these.
1t cleans out the head, nose. throat
and lungs so that you can again breathe
freely and sleep without that stopped
up feeling that all cataTh sufferers
have. 1t heals the diseased mucous
membranes and arrests the foul dis
charge, so that you will not be con-
stantly blowing your nose and splitting.
and at the same time ii does not poison
the system and ruin the stomach, as in
ternal medicines do.
If you want to test this treatment
without cost, send your addr ess to DR..
j. W. Blosser 320 Walton street. Allan
ia, Ga, and he will send you by return
mail enough of the medicine to satisfy
you that it is all he claims for it as a
remedy for catarrh, catarrhal head
aches, catarrhal deafness. asthma, bron-
chitis, colds and all catarrhal complica-
tions. He will also send you free an
illustrated booklet. Write him imme-
diatey.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31
the exoursionist, begin to pour. into

the exoursionists begin to pour into
Washington by the thousands daily.
Their numbers increase till into early
April. when there is a gradual diminu-
ton till the end of that month, when
the weather becomes so warm as to be
sometimes uncomfortable.
At this particular juncture a large
portion of the tourists are school teach
ers, who come to spend portion of
their Easter vacation in Washington.
and the graduating classes of high
schools. The idea Of taking a trip to
Washington in lieu of graduating eXer-
ciScs has become more and more popu-
lar of late years. These graduating
classes now come to Washington an
nually in great numbers, and, of course,
all the thousands ana tens of thousands
of such students here on educational
trips are anxious to see the President.
Mr.. Taft has decided that if these young
visitors want to see the President II Is
virtually their right.
Heretofore congressman have often
had much difficulty in arranging for
these visits to the White House. 1t takes
up much of Presidents time-aS much
as an hour or more daily-to receive
these visitors and shake them by the
hand President Roosevelt used to re-
ceive an occasional delegation, but the
rule against large receptions was quick
" put into force. Nowadays, since
President Taft has indicated that he
wants to see these school visitors, they
gaher in tremendous groups almost
every morning in front of the White
House offices, waiting for their turn to
come. The statesmen, near-statesmen
and politicians who want to talk about
governmental matters grumble because
the proceeding trenches upon their op-
portunities to see the President. But
the President is going ahead just the
same. and the high school classes are
having a very happy time meeting him.
Speaker Cannon and Vice President
Sherman have also thrown open the
doors of their offices to these visitors,
and aItho their receptions are not as
largely attended these two high Off
cials are nevertheless very much in the
handshaking business these days.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31
Ex-Prisoners of War.

II. It. Dunbar, NJ. D., Candor, n. Y.
thinks that the 80 days Limitation .on
prisoners of war will work a hardship
to many deserving veterans. When Nc
Clellan was making his mastery retreat
in front of Richmond he was so busy
getting to place of safety that he
made little effort to remove his wound
ed. Several hundred fell into the hands
of the enemy and were taken to Libbey
A month later an arrangement was
made by which an exchange of prison
ers was effected. Those who were
wounded at Mechanicsville June 26 will
get the 81 a day, and others who were
in two or three more fights and were
wounded a few days later will be left
out. This is not fair.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31
IOcke's Songs,

Isaac L. Grensel. 1884 Scotch avenue,
Detroit, Mich, sends US a couple OF
yellow. time-stained sheets containing
the songs and the music sold by E. w
Locke, over which there had been SO
much controversy. Comrade &rensel
says that he found them in a Testament
which he carried thru the war from
Culpeper, Va. He paid 25 cents for
each of them. One of the songs is en-
titled 1--WE VIII Never Retreat Any
More" sung to the tune of We're
Marching On to Richmond" Another
one is We're Marching On to Rich
mond,' to the tune of We're Marching
Down to Dixie's Land"
The National tribune., 1910-03-31
Washinston i'm Gala Attire.

W. H. Reed, 6Sth Pa, West Chester.
Pa, makes a correction in the interest
of history. The National Capital was
not illuminated on the evening of the
assassination of Lincoln. 1t was the
night before that the city was in
blaze Of glory. Comrade Reeds recol-
lection Is that President Lincoln was
'serenaded at the White House on the
evening of April Is, when he made a
speech and requested the playing of
Dixie" Comrade Reed was on de-
tached duty in the War Department at
the time
The National tribune., 1910-03-31
WONDERFUL

Bly cure lasted 3 days; II I had relied upon
will power faith would still be drIlnkard becass
an alcohol slave has no will power while drink
ing. reoiced greatly at having found true curs
that decided 10 deYote my life to removing the errss
from others. Ny success has been marveious During
eight years L have personally attended to
dicted to drink the list includes very many per-
notable in all walks of life. including those of
brains and those Of physical energy. II were per-
mitted to mention names Of those who have been saved
Though this 2atct, permanent the public would
be astonshed. They include senators, congressman,
pnblic officials, great lawyers. bankers, clergymen,
noted merchants skilled mechanics trusted mana
and clerks, farmers and others in all yoeations.
4 tell about the secret in my book,
which send FREE to every person (or relative or
friend) who takes alcohol In any form TO excess
My one purpose In lie Is to cure the drunkard,
Irejoee in every crTe each victim has my sympathy.
What promise is bsolutely guaranteed u: remedy
Is for either steady or periodical drinkers.
Think OF TIA complete and permanent home
cure between Friday night and Monday
night-or any other " houIsl
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10 relatives, friends or employers | say
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The National tribune., 1910-03-31
A Veterans MidOIy.

Mrs. Ellen Williams, Corydon. Iowa,
whose husband served in the I'd Colo.
Cav, makes a plea for increased pen
sions to aged women of her class. she
Is now S2years old, unable to do any
thing toward her own care and all that
prevents her from being an outcast is
that a dear old friend gives her a cor
ner in her humble home. She hopes
that her sisters may never know what
she has suffered
The National tribune., 1910-03-31
Taken on the Weldon Railroad.

Ed Love, Tucson, Ariz., is much in
terested in the Wilderness Campaign.
He was in the fighting from the begin
ming until Aug. 10. 1864, and was taken
prisoner on the Weldon Railroad with
some 1900 others. He beat Grant into
Richmond. and was prisoner for near
ly eight months.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31
Free Book About Cancer

THE LEACH SANATOEIUM. of indianapolis,
Ind, has published book on cancer, which
gives interesting facts about the cause of car
GER; tells what to do in Of pain. bleeding.
odor, etc. instructs in the care of the patient,
and Is In fact valuable guide m the man
agement OF any case. The book Is sent fres
to those interested who write for 1t. mention.
ing this paper.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31
Death of Col. Bradshar.

Col. John J. Bradshaw, 9th Md, died
al his home, The Willows, st. Mary's
County, Md. Comrade Bradshaw went
out as Captain of Co. !, 9th Nd, was
promoted TO Major, was severely wound
ed I'm action four times. and frequently
mentioned for bravery in official reports
by Gen. j. Warren Keifer, brigade com
man1er. He was breVetted a Colonel
for hraXerY
The National tribune., 1910-03-31
Hood s
SarsapariIIa

Leads all other medicines in the
cure of ali spring ailments,
humors, loss of appetite, that
tired feeling, paleness and nerv-
BUSINESS. Take it.
Get IL today In usual liquid form or tablets
called Sarsatabs. 100 Doses 81.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31
Free Asthma and Hay Fever Cure.

ID. ]. Lane. a chemist at us Lane Bldg
st. Mary's, Kan, manufactures a remedy fol
Asthina and Hay Fever in which he has 50
much confidence that he sends 81 bottle by
express to anyone who will write for IL. His
offer is that he is to be paid for it IL ii
cures. and the one taking the treatment is tc
be the Judge
The National tribune., 1910-03-31
RockefelIer's Wealth.

d. Homer Jennings, Bridgeport,
Conn.,, suggests an appropriate use of
Rockefelier's money; that is, to give
every pensioner on the rolls who is now
past 60 years old $40 a month. This
should be great joy in doing a pa
triotic duty.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31
Consul at CampbeIlton, New Bruns-
wick

Our good comrade, Theodosius Bot
kin. Past Department Commander of
Kansas, is now United States Consul at
Campbellton, n. B. Comrade BOtkin
served in the 44th Ohio and the Sth
Ohio Cav. during the civil war. and
was Captain and Assistant Adjutant-
General of Volunteers during the War
with Snain
The National tribune., 1910-03-31
CURE FOR INDIGESTION

Read What We viii Do for All Sufferers Of Indigestion
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digestive organs Write NOW and we will
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The National tribune., 1910-03-31
Mothers, Wives, Sisters

While drifting from bad to worse, as all
slaves of King Alcohol do, unexpectedly found a
true cure. II was (and la genuine It saved my
life. My health was quickly restored. 1 be-
came and am respectab man. enjoying benent
of freedom from the accursed alcohol speedily and
naturally lost 81 desire for drink. took less and less
began 10 prefer tea, coffee and other nonalcoho;
hquids; the craving for liquor ceased, could
sleep perfectly my stomach beeame well and recoT-
cred from other ailments which know Uere dla
n NV Anil In drsnh
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

Henry Van Aernum Post, New York,
unanimously indorses the nomination
of Comrade John McElroy for National
Commander, and urges the Post, the
Commander and the Delegates to use
their influence at the State Encamp-
ment to elect Delegates favorable to
McElrOy's nomination at the National
Encampment." John Langhans, Com
mander.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

Thomas Sharp Post, New Jersey, de-
clares that it will use every endeavor
to have Comrade John McElroy elected
Commander-in-Chief at the National
Encampment at Atlantic City" Theo-
dore +. Birch, Adjutant.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

Walter A Wood Post, New York, Gin
dorses Comrade McElroy for Com
mander-in-Chief, and pledges itself to
use all honorable means to insure his
election to that office" T. d. Wood,
Adjutant
The National tribune., 1910-03-31
PENSIONS. 2 PATENTS. BOUNTlES.


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The National tribune., 1910-03-31

James E. Mix Post New York,
unanimously indorses Comrade John
McElroy fer Commander-in-Ch Chief" I"
Reuben Gee, Adjutant.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

Burnside Post, Toms River, y. J.,
unanimously indorses john McElrOy.
editor of The National Tribune, for
Commander-in-Chie and also indorses
Past Commander Alfred Atkins, of New
Jersey, for Senior Vice Commander-in-
Chief The Post believes that Comrades
Atkins and McElroy will make a fine
team to run the G. A. r., and that no
better men can be secured Adolph
Ernst, Commander; Geo. Fl. Bryan, Ad-
jutant.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

C. ]. Houghton Post, Washington,
Department of Washington and Alaska,
unanimously indorses Comrade John
McElroy for COMMANDMENTS Chief"
Charles Peimer, Adjutant.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

William T. Minor Post, Connecticut,
announces with great pleasure that it
unanimously indorses John McElroy for
Commander-in-Chie NIyron l.. Simp-
son, Adjutant.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31
ABSOLUTELY FREE

viii send You my book, in plain wrapper,
promptly postpaid tells of my own career and the
wonderful discovery and gives valuable advice. M
other book like it, Iespeciay appeal 10 those who had
wasted money on treatments or remedies which have
no lasting effect. Remember, 1t costs nothing
and you will always be glad that you wrote. Cor.
respondence strictly confidential Cut this out IL you
cannot write to-day. Address:
EDWARD j.. WOODS,
534 Sixth Ave., fd-a, New York, NY.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

j; G. Brill Post, illinois, indorses The
National Tribune pension bill, and urges
its representatives in Congress to use
every effort to pass it. The Post also
indorses John McEiroy for Command
er-in-Chief in 1910. ID. l.. Riley, Com
mander; L. w. Gott, Adjutant.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

Col. Dan McCook Post, Washington
unanimously indorses John. McEIroy for
Commander-in-Chief in 1910. Ira P.
FERN, Adjutant.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

Mansfield Post, Brooklyn. N y.
unanimously indorses John McElroy for
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

National Commander. They also COM
pliment The National Tribune for the
grand fight it has made for the old SOL
der. John Tregaskis, Commander.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

Phil Kearny Post, Oregon, most
heartily indorses Comrade John McEl-
roy for Commander-in-C Chief" C. H.
Craig, Commander.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

o. w. Wallace Post, Massachusetts,,
unanimously indorses Comrade McEi-
roy for Commander-in-Chie in 1910"
Henry c. Davis, Adjutant.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

Freeman Thayer Post, South Dakota,
indorses The National
Tribune pension bill. 1t also indorses
John McElroy for Commander-in-C Chief
in 1910. NJ. j. Hawley, Commander.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

Watrous Post, of New York: RE
solved, That in recognition of the long
and faithful service of John McElroy
that stanch and true friend of the boys
of 'Gl to 60, we cordially indorse him
for Commander-in-Chie and also be-
lcvinE that The National Tribune pen
sion bin provides for the greatest good
to the greatest number. we cord ally in
dorse the same, and urge its favorable
consideration hy our members Of Con-
grs ss.' Alexander Monroe, Adjutant
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

Phillip G. Bier Post, West Virginia,
indorses Comrade John McElroy for
Commander-in-Ch Chief, knowing his past
devoted service in the interest of our
comrades and our Order, and recogniz-
ing in him a comrade fully competent
and thoroly fitted for that position in
everything that pertains thereto" P
NJ. Stine, Commander; ]. ]. Roberts,
Adjutant.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

Gen. W. T. Sherman Post. Iowa. re-
solves that Past Department Com
mander Phil Shaller, member of this
Post, be instructed to support John Nc
Ehoy for Commander-in-Ch at the
National Encampment at Atlantic City
in 1910"
Comrade Shaller adds to this: I'm
reply TO the resolution L will say that
will carry out the wishes of our Post"
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

Maj. Chr. Woerner Post, New Jersey,
unanimously supports the candidacy of
COmrade McElroy for the honored posi-
ton of Commander-in-Ch knowing
the confidence of the Post will not be
misplaced-in in your looking after the well
fare of the veterans, as your past eff
forts are sufficient to prove to u.s." John
Tighe, Commander.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

Brown Post, Ohio: Resolved. That
Congress be urged to take immediate
action toward the passage of The Ma
Uonal Tribune pension BILL so that the
aged an infirm veterans who gave their
all to save the country may not be left
to suffer for the comforts of life in their
old age, and the Ohio members of Con-
gress are petitioned to stand by TINS
bill. The Post also unanimously in
dorses the candidacy of Comrade John
McElroy for Commander-in-Ch Jas.
A. Gatewood, Commander; George Per-
kins, Adjutant.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

Thomas A. Parker Post, Massachu-
sets, unanimously indorses Comrade
McElroy for Commander-in-Chi and
declares that it prizes The National
Tribune as the best soldier paper that
is printed. and thinks Comrade McEl-
roy would be a finelooking fellow in
uniform of our Commander-inCh Chief
and will do all that it can to put him
there. George G. Tarbell, Commander.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

David d. Porter Post, Missouri, in
dorses John McElroy for Commander
in-Chief and The National Tribune pen
sion bill, and wishes success to both.
r. B. c. Grantham, Adjutant.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

S. L. Turley Post, Missouri. indorses
Comrade John McElroy for Command
er-in-Chief, and will send Delegates
from their Post to the Department to
enforce the wishes of their Post. w. II.
Corbin, Commander; Levi Singer, Ad-
jutant.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

Batavia Post, Illinois, unanimously
indorseS Comrade John McElroy for
Commander-in-Chie and also indorses
The National Tribune pension bill. The
Post earnestly protests against the plac-
ing of the statue of Robert E. Lee in
the Hall of Fame or any other etfigy of
one who fought to destroy the Union
of the States. Don ID. Joslyn, Com
mander; James Fredendall, Adjutant.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

Col. Ellsworth Post, Wisconsin,
unanimously indorses John McElroy
for Commander-in-,,hie and also are
a unit for The National Tribune pen
sion bill" john 5. Sutton, Commander:
o. A. Rosco, Adjutant; NJ. n. Dawson,
OUartarmaster
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

Almon B. White Post. New Hamp-
shire: We heartily indorse The Ma
tiOnal Tribune pension bill. and also
indorse the candidacy of John McElroy
for Commander-in-Chie in 1910" ].
II. Winslow, Commander.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

Lookout Post, Pennsylvania, "unani-
mously and enthusiastically indorses
Comrade John McElroy for Command
er-in-Chief. We also prepared and for
warded numerously signed petitions to
our member of Congress and Senator
asking for their support of The Nation
al Tribune pension bill and have re-
ceived favorable replies from both" j.
d. Murphy, Adjutant
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

McGregor Post, Connecticut, most
heartily indorses Comrade John McEl-
roy for Commander-in-Chie of the G
A. r. in 1910" c. A. Potter, Adjutant
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

Brandywine Post. Pennsylvania: by
unanomius vote of the Post. our Dele
gates being present, they were instruct
ed to support John McElroy for Com
mander-in-Chief at the next Depart
ment Encampment. and do all that they
can to assure his election" ]. W. Heck
Adjutant.
The National tribune., 1910-03-31

William Thompson Post, Pennsylva-
MIA. heartily indorses The, National
Tribune bill in it's entirety and John
McElroy for Commander-in-Ch S.
p. Thompson, Commander; l.. c. Ress-
Ter, Adjutant.
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News Of pays and PLAYERS.

A p.w Alias Jimmy valentins- com
pany'is To h. organ zrd and -~ni on tour.
The present company. headed nv "
u Warner will remain a. Wallack =
Theatre
N.lla Barg~n and Franklin Jones are
o. hs with sam Bernard ~ he n"w muscaI
piao. Others IN ths cast ara Ninona
Winter. Amelia Summeryill" Adele Row
land Alc. Gordon. LuuIs Harrison
G.-or =. Anderson, Henry Norman, charlie.
u Burrows and Henry Holt
The Man from Home, with william
Hodge A. IN" star. and Madame Y will
T"op"n to-day With Tnatint@s IN ShuhaTt
piAvhnus@- Madame Y - the Lyric
Theatre and The Man from Home"
at hs West End Theatre for a week only
Tn" Shuher-s haN" engaged Stella
Hammerst"ln for the rol" ~ Hrs Dalton
In Keeping Up Appearance. the com
edy by Butler Davenport which they are
10 produce soon
Miss Iva Barbour. who was last ae~n
on the stage in Joe Weber's -HigRlety-
pigglety- company. 10 90 10 GtymdHid in
Alma. Where Do You Liver"