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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-05
WAR SHIP WORK OVERDUE.
south Bethlehem Plant Behind on
Orders for Battle Ships.

OE0Srs TOT DattIe SHIPS
The Navy Department yesterday for
warded to the House Of Representatives
It's reply to the resolution introduced by
Representative Rainey. OF Illinois, de-
signed TO bring out the truth about con-
ditions at the Bethlehem Steel Company's
plant at South Bethlehem.
The report deals particularly with the
uncompleted government contracts Of the
company, and shows that while the con-
tract for shafting for the battle ship
Florida is S. per cent completed, it pro-
vided that delivery was to be made jan
uary 10 last, and that the first line OF
shafting Is three and half months over
due. Only about % per cent of the mate
rial for pistons for the battle ship Mis-
souri, has been delivered. although the
whole business, by contract, was TO have
been completed January Is of this year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-05
BARS LONG HATPINS.
Representative COudrey Offers StiIl
Another District Resolution.

Another District KesOluttOn.
Washington will follow the lead OF
Chicago in prohibiting the wearing by
women OF long, dangerous. and stylish
hatpins II bill introduced in the House
yesterday by Representative Godfrey OF
Missouri. becomes a law.
Il proposes to make 1t a misdemeanor
for any woman TO wear a hatpin the
point of which sticks out more than one
inch beyond the hat through which 1t is
run.
M. Coudrey IS rapidly making a repu-
tation as a bill introducer so far this
season he has offered measures on almost
every conceivable subject.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-05

The House met az noon.
Naval appropriation bin up for amendment.
Amy officers accused Of drawing two salErie4
Discussion q railway bill limited 70 germans
subjects. by resolution By Mr.. Mann. passed.
Godfrey offers bin 70 limit size Of hatpins in
District.
JOINT inquiry Of Senate and House on gas
refused by Gallingsr as shOxu by letters BE-
fore District COMMITTEES.
The House adjourned al O'Clock.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-05
To Accent Pterpont stntue.

The Senate passed a resolution yester-
day setting aside April 30 as the date for
the ceremonies incident to the acceptance
of the statue of Francis H. Pierpont. the
gift OF West Virginia to statuary Hall.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-05
Necan PubIicitx Blm Reported.

The Mccall bill. providing for publicity
Of contributions made in national and
Congress campaigns, was reported favor
ably to the House yesterday. The meas
urs viii Gene up for consideration within
the next two weeks.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-05
Right to Prospect Public Lands.

The right to explore and prospect for
oil and gas on unappropriated and with
drawn public lands is given In a bill in
Todueed in the Senate yesterday by SEN
ator Smoot. of Utah
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-05
ELKINS TO CHANGE
The RAILWAY BILL
Offers Three Amendments
Approved by Committee.
CONCESSIONS TO OPPONENTS

Senator Crawford Makes Speech Of
Day on Messure-Says Commerce
Court Would Not BE Justified I'm
less Given JurIEdictIOn-RRces to
File Suits, He Declares Disgraceful.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-05
Fish Culture at Nashua, n. H.

A bill appropriating $15.000 for the es-
tablishment of an auxiliary fish cultural
station in connection with the fish station
at Nashua, n. II. passed the Senate yes
terday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-05
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
april I lef0.1
SENATE.

The Senate met at noon.
Agricultural bill conference report adopted
Railway bill under consideration. Elkins offer
ing three amendmsnts and Senator Crawford
making principal speech.
Private tdlls passed
The Senate adjourned az S0.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-05

lewd. indecent or vulgar pictures in
public places of amusement in the Dis
trict of Columbia.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-05

To Prohibit Vulgar Pictures.
The Senate yesterday passed the bill
20 prohibit the exhibition of obscene.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-05
Senator Carriers Reply.

IN response to similar letter, written
by Mr. Cary to Senator Carter. of Mon
tana, the latter returned the following re-
ply:
April z 1910.
William J. CARY House Of Representatives. Wash.
ington. p. C.
Ny Dear Sir; l an in receipt Of your letter Of
the lst instant, IN which you state that Chairman
Smith, az the Committee on the District q Cojurn
bla q the House Of Representatives has appointed
you chairman Of subcommittee % investigate The
gas company here In Washington and in reDlv
you ara advised that, according 10 my inforaatiop
the chairman Of the Committee On the District Of
Columbia Is not authorized 10 take up a Joint in
Tesugaton without direct authority from the Sen.
ate. and ] am not aware that such authority has
been granted.
observe from the public prints that the Gas
company IS nov being investigated by vosIr coul
mittee and hardly think the Senate would feel
justified IN intruding upon that Committee or IN
attempting 70 duplicate It's work
Very Truly yours,
tSignedl THOS, H. CARTER
Manufacturer and Expert.
At the hearing yesterday the companv
was represented by counsel, as usual
and Alexander c. Humphreys. president
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-05
NO JOINT INQUIRY
Or GAS COMPANY
Gallinger Tells Cary Senate
Will Act Alone.
HEARING OF HOUSE COMMITTEE

correspondence Made PubIfc-Sena-
tor Carter Says Senator'S Cannot
Intrude on Representatives-At
ney for Company Declares COrDo-
ration Has Given Faithful Service.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-05
NEW NORFOLK LINE
kensingtOn Railway

Cars from 18th St and New York
ave. every quarter hour, pass Rock
Creek Bridge, Main Entrance ZOOlOgi-
cal Park, and Chevy Chase. Connect
at Lake with Kensington Line
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-05
PONCE DE LEON.

Virginia Avenue and Beach. Atlantic City. n. J.
Special spring rates. ALFRED B. GRINDROD
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-09-16
Candidates On the Go.

The itinerary of the Republican state
candidates this week takes them to
the pictic of the Patrons OF liuuban.
dry. at Center Hall Center county;
the convention of the State League of
Republican Clubs, at Pottsvillc; then
to Reading and to the opening meet
ing of the campaign in Lchigh coun-
ty, near Allentown.
State Chairman Henry +. Walton
says he is determined to have the
candidates visit every county in the
state, and in order to do this they will
be kept constantly on the go from
now until election day,
This year the progressive western
end Of the state has been recognized
in the selection of the party's stand
ard bearer, and within the last few
days there has been an exhibition of
appreciation of this fact in remark
able demo" "stration In honor of Mr..
Tener by his admirers in Charleroi
and surrounding towns representing
all shades of political opinion and re-
ligious belief. and in tributes of eG.
TEEN from the toilcrs of Pittsburg and
vicinity.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-09-16

Anice looked at him with sort OF
her when he spoke of his social as
pirations. That man of his indom-
table strength and largeness OF ma
ture should harp so eternally and
yearn so strenuously in that one petty
strain, never ceased to amaze her.
THE feet of clay on the image OF
iron" she told herself as she dis
missed the thought.
by the way" asked Conover as she
rose to leave the room, were you
thinking of going to the Standish
meeting to-night?'
Yes" she answered meeting his
quizzing gaze fearlessly, "if you can
spare me-"
"Pm sorry" he said, but I'm afraid
l can't. I've about ream of cam
paign stuff to go through, and | shall
need your help"
"Very WELL" answered Anice, and
he could cipher neither disappoint-
ment nor any other emotion in those
childlike brown eyes OF hers.
Lord" he muttered to himself as
she went out, what politician that
woman would have made! The devil
himself can't read her II | had mar
ried girl like that instead l won
der If that hearttrouble of the wifes
Is ever likely to carry her off sudden"
An hour or so of sunlight remained.
Anice, tired from her tll-day confine-
ment indoors, donned hat and Jacket
and sailed forth for a walk. She
turned her steps northward toward
the open country that lay beyond
Pompton Avenue. There was sting
In the early fall air in that high lati-
tude which made walking a pleasure.
Moreover, after the atmosphere of
work tobacco politics and reminis
cences that had been her portion since
early morning, 1t was a Joy to be
alone with the cool and the sweetness
of the dying day. Besides, she wanted
to think.
But the solitary stroll she had
planned was not to be her portion,
for as she rounded the first corner,
she came upon Give Standish deep in
talk with Ansel. Gives tired eyes
br yhtened at the sight of her. The
look Of WEAKNESS that had crept into
the candidates face since she had
last seen ihim went straight to Anice's
heart. With a hurried word Of dis
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-09-16
.CALEBCONOVfR
Ta2S cs fs5s:'s s. S." RAILROADER
i..CoNcvte r.
,s;so sa :; -. lASroRY OF LOVE, POLITICS. INTRIGUE,
e.os.e n or A RICH g. POWERFUL BOSS
2ZszgzS5' AND AN INTREPID YOUNG
az ,lR eY YALeERI PAYS&oN & TGRHUnE .Rnor f. zuuur.
P BY ALBERT PATSON TeRhUNE'
aD cOP~stoHT ALBERT PA~SoS TESHoHE

You forget, L am in the employ OF
Mr.. Conover. AS long as | accept his
wages, would it be loyal of me to"
Then why accept them? If only"
Zone must make a living in some
way. have other reasons, too"
THAT same wretched old mystery
again. AS for making a living, that's
a different thing, and it has changed
too many lives. Once, years ago, for
instance, when ! was struggling to
make living bare, scant one
at that kept silent when my heart
clamored to speak. l kept silent be-
cause l had no right to ask any wo-
man to share my hard luck. But now
I'm on my feet. I've made the liv-
ling you talk about. And there's
enough of 1t for two. So /"
81 congratulate you on your sue
cess" said the girl nervously. Here
is my corner. l must hurry back. I've
a long evenings work to"
"Anice!"
"Good-by!'
You must hear me. I"
Hello, Miss Lanler! Parleying
with the enemy, eh? Come, come,
that isn't playing square. Evening
Standsh!"
Caleb Conover, crossing the street
from the side entrance of his own
grounds. had confronted the two be-
fore they noted his approach. Look
ing from one to the other he grinned
amusedly.
I've heard there was more'n one
leak in our camp. he went on, "but
l never sposed this was it,"
Trembling with confusion. perhaps
with some deeper emotion, Anice nev-
ertheless answered coolly:
II hope my absence hasn't delayed
any of your work? | was on my way
back, when you"
Now look at that" exclaimed Caleb
with genuine admiration. Here's my
hated enemy as red and ratified as II
I'd caught him stuffing ballot boxes or
cheering for Conover! And the lady
In the case is as cool as cucumbers,
and she don't bat an eye. Standish,
she's seven more kinds of q man than
you are, or ever will be, for all your
big shoulders and bigger line Of talk.
Well, we won't keep you any longer,
son. No use askin you in. | s'pose7
No? Then maybe III drop around to
your meeting this evening. I'd "a
come before, but 1t always makes me
bashful to hear myself praised to the
public. Good night"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-09-16
Number Throa
A JOINT RESOLUTION


A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Consti,
tuition or the Commonwealth of Penn
sylVanla, so as to consolidate the
courts OF common pleas of Allegheny
County.
Section I. Be 1t resolved by the Senate
and House of Representatives. of tho
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Cen
eral Assembly met, That the following
amendment to the Constitution Of Penn
sylvania be, and the same is hereby, pro-
posed, in accordance with the eighteenth
article thereof
That section six of article five be
amended, by striking out the said sec
ton, and inserting in place thereof the
following:
Section 6. In the county of Philadel-
phia all the jurisdiction and powers now
vested In the district courts and courts of
common pleas, subject to such changes
as may be made by this Constitution or
by law, shall be in Philadelphia vested in
five distinct and separate courts of equal
and coordinate Jurisdiction, composed
of three judges each. The said courts in
Philadelphia shall be designated respect
'Vely rs the court Of common pleas num-
bcr one. number two. number three,
number four and number five but the
number of said courts may be by law
Increased. from time to time and shall be
in like manner designated by successive
NUMBERS. Inc nunbcr or Judges In any
of said courts, or in any county where
the establishment Of an additional court
may be authorized by law. may be in
creased, from time to time, and when
ever such increase shall amount in the
whole to three. such three Judges shall
compose distinct and separate court as
aforesaid, which shall he numbered as
aforesaid. In Philadelphia all suits shall
be instituted In the said courts of com.
mon pleas without designating the num-
ber of the said court, and the several
courts shall distribute and apportion the
business among them in such manner as
shall be provided by rules Of court, and
each court. to which any suit shall be
thus assigned. shall have exclusive turis-
diction thereof subject to change Of
Venue. as shall be provided by law.
In the county of Allegheny all the
jurisdiction and powers now vested in
the several numbered courts of common
pleas shall be vested in one court of COM
mon pleas, composed of all the judges in
! commission in said courts Such Juris-
diction and powers shall extend to all
proceedings Mt law and in equity which
| shall have been instituted in the several
| numbered courts and shall be subject to
such changes rs may he made by law.
| and subject to change Of venue as pro-
| vided by law. The president Judge of
| said court shall be selected as provided
| by law. The number Of judges In said
| court may be by law increased from
| time to time. This amendment shall take
| effect on the first day OF January sue
/ ceeding its adoption.
true copy of Resolution No. g.
ROBERT McAFFE,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-09-16

missal to his campaign manager,
Standish left his companion and fell
into step at Miss Lanier's side.
This Is better than I expected"
said he. Il always manage to include
Pompton Avenue in my tramps lately,
but this Is the first time I've caught
glimpse of you"
You are looking badly" she COM
mented. you are working too
hard"
"One must, in a fight like mine
It's nothing to what must do during
my tour. Everything depends on that.
start tomorrow"
$50 soon? I'm sorry"
"Why?" he asked in some surprise
Pm afraid you'll find Mr.. Conover
stronger upstate than you think.
don't like to see you disappointed"
You care"
one disappointed"
How delightfully."- impersonal!"
grumbled Give, in disgust.
II thought you were averse to per-
sonalities. You've said SO in both the
speeches I've heard you make"
you came to hear me? /"
"One likes to keep abreast of the
times; to hear both sides"
And having heard both"
"One forms ones own conclusions"
And yours are"
Quite formed"
"Anice" exclaimed Standish impa-
tiently. nature never cut you out for
a Sybil. Can't you be frank? If you
only knew what your approval-your
good wishes-mean to me. you would
be kinder"
There are surely enough people
who encourage you and"
mo, there are not want your en-
couragement, your faith; just as l had
1t when we were boy and girl to-
Kether. you and I!'
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-09-16
J, X. TENER Ar HOME. IFrom PAGE one1

j. X. TENER AT HOME. tFrom page one.)
lots. AS pitcher on the Chicago team
he was thoroughly drilled in disci.
pline. He knows what it Is to stand
on the firing line, taunted by the jeers
or spurred by the cheers of thousands,
his temper always cool aond his nerve
never shaken. From this stern school
he drifted into the realm of business.
carrying with him the same Judgment
and decision. which made him a victor
on the field Now as candidate for
the highest office In the gift of the
millions of the state, and during the
stress of a hot campaign. he can be
depended upon to maintain the same
poise that made him winner in bust.
ness and athletics He is not man
to shy at the cars.
Knows How to Say mo"
"Subserviency is not a weakness of
John x. Tener. There is too much
Irish in his makeup for us to expect.
or his political enemies to hope, that
he will bend the pregnant knee at the
behest of any man or set of men
Though modest of demeanor, he is
nevertheless fearless and independent
His life is clean. his record above re.
proach. He acknowledges no conditions
which are dishonorable; he bows to
no power but the will of the people
The asset which he prizes most highly
is neither that of wealth, family nor
social position-it is the love the es-
TEEN. the friendship. the regard of the
men and women who have known him
long enough to realize that beyond per.
adventure his yes Is yes that his
mo- is no. that his word is as good
as his bond; that he never either by
word or action injured his neighbor in
his life; that his one great aim has
been to brighten the lives and i'm.
prove the conditions of the people OF
his town and community.
Were John Kinley Tener to believe
that the governorship of Pennsylvania
meant his departure in any one par
ticular from the principles which have
won for him his splendid standing in
Charleroi and throughout the MOnon.
gahela valley. where he is known bet
ter than he is anywhere else. miss
my guess if he would not stretch him
self to his full six feet five inches or
thereabouts and tell the men who pro
posed it, no matter how exalted their
political or business position, to go to
blaZes aud take the govelnorship with
them"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-09-16
A true copy Of Resolution No. 1.
ROBERT McAFEE,
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Number Two.
RESOIITTJON

RESOLUTlON
Proposing an amendment to the Consti-
tuition OF the Commonwealth of Penn
sylvanta, so as to eliminate the REQUIRE
ment of payment of taxes as a qualif1-
cation of the right to vote
Resolved df the House of Representa-
tives concur). That the following amend
ment to the Constitution of the Common
wealth Of Pennsylvania be. and the same
Is hereby, proposed. in accordance with
the eighteenth article thereof:
That section one Of article eight be
amended. by striking out the fourth
numbered paragraph thereof. so that tho
said section shall read as follows:
Section l. Every male citizen twenty
one years Of age. possessing the follow
Ing qualifications. shall be entitled to
vote at all elections, subject however to
such laws requiring and regulating the
registration of electors as the General
Assembly may enact.
First. He shall have been n citizen Of
the United States Mt least one month
Second. He shall have resided in the
State one year Cor If. having previously
been n qualified elector or native-born
citizen of the State, he shall have re-
moved therefrom and returned, then six
months). Immediately preceding the cleo
ton.
Third. He shall have resided in the
election district where he shall offer to
vote at least two months Immediately
preceding the election.
A true copy of Resolution No 2
ROBERT McAFEE.
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-09-16
Postmaster Dies In Jail.

Death ended the career of William
T. Briggs. postmaster of Hartford, n.
j., in the county Jail at Camden. n. J.
Briggs, who was twenty-siX years
old, was arrested one week ago on a
charge of being $500 short in his ac
counts. He confessed, according to the
authorities, and said he had spent the
money in fast living. He was commit
ted to Jail in default of $1,000 bail.
Briggs was taken with delirium tre-
mems on Saturday. He was one of the
best known men In South Jersey.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-09-16
Number Four.
A JOINT RESOLUTION

A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to section eight,
article nine. of the Constitution of Penn
sylvania.
Section l. Be 1t resolved by the Senate
and House of Representatives of the Com
monwealth of Pennsylvania in General
Assembly met, That the following is pro-
posed as an amendment to the Constitu-
ton of the Commonwealth of Pennsylva-
mia. in accordance with the provisions of
the eighteenth article thereof
Amendment to Article Nine. Section
Eight
Section 3 Amend section eight, article
nine. of the Constitution of Pennsylvania,
which reads as follows
Section 8. The debt of any county,
city, borough. township. school district. or
other municipality or Incorporated dis
trict. except as herein provided. shall new
er exceed seven per centum upon the as
sessed value of the taxable property there
in. nor shall any such municipality or
district incur any new debt, or Increase
its Indebtedness to an amount exceeding
two per centum upon such assessed val
uation OF property, without the assent OF
the electors thereof Mt a pi bic election in
such manner as shall be provided by law;
but any city, the debt of which now ex-
ceeds seven per centum of such assessed
valuation, may be authorized by law to
increase the same three per centum, in
valuation" so as to read as follows:-
Section s. The debt of any county, city,
borough. township school district, or 9TH
err municipality or Incorporated district.
except as herein provided, shall never ex-
ceed seven per centum upon the assessed
value of the taxable property therein, nor
shall any such municipality or district in
cur any new debt. or increase its indebt-
edness to an amount exceeding two per
centum upon such assessed valuation OF
property. without the assent of the cleo
tors thereof at public election in such
manner as shall be provided by law; but
any city. the debt of which now exceeds
seven per centum of such assessed val
uation may be authorized by law to In
crease the same three per centum. in the
aggregate, at any one time, upon such
valuation, except that any debt or debts
hereinafter incurred by the city and coun-
ty of Philadelphia for the construction
and development of subways for transit
purposes, or for the construction OF
wharyes and docks. or the reclamation of
land to be used in the construction Of a
system of wharves and docks. as public
improvements, owned or to be owned by
said city and county of Philadelphia and
which shall yield to the city and county
of Philadelphia current net revenue in ex-
and Of the annual installments necessary
for the cancellation of said debt or debts,
may be excluded in ascertaining the pow-
er of the city and county of PHILADELPHIA
to become otherwise indebted Provided,
That a sinking fund for their cancellation
shall be established and maintained.
A true copy of Joint Resolution No. 4.
ROBERT McAFEE,
Secretary of the Commonwealth,