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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-04
SENATORS RAP ART
FOUND IN CAPITOL
Board of Artists to Pass on
All Statues.

After rldiculing some Of the works Of
art" strewn through the Capitol build
ing and Astounding in the parks and
squares Of the District, the Senators who
on Monday opposed the House bill Great
ing commission Of fine arts in the Dis
triet yesterday permitted the measure to
10 through. The bill creates a board OF
seven judges 10 pass upon monuments,
statues. fountains. &C. intended for
decorative purposes in the District, and
has already passed the House. On Mon
day Senator Hepburn held 1t up. Con-
sideration OF It was resumed in the
morning hour" in the Senate yesterday.
II became apparent that some Senators at
least regard themselves as better critics
of painting and sculpture than real, long
haired artists.
Senator Hepburn secured an amendment
requiring the appointment OF the commits
sion by the President. by and with the
advice and consent OF the Senate" An
amendment he offered to pay the mem
-bers of the commission 5000 per annum,
instead OF requiring them TO serve with
out compensation, was defeated In the
course OF the debate Senator Hepburn re-
ferred 20 the Pension Office as a car
barn"
Senator Burkett referred to the fact
that a coterie Of artists has poked fun at
art IN Washington, and then when the
White House was turned over 20 them TO
be remodeled they made a botch OF tt
He thought that members OF the Senate
and House were better fitted 20 pass upon
statuary for the Capitol than artists. be-
cause they knew the traditions. while the
artists didn't
The Capitol Building and Library OF
Congress are exempted from the provi-
sions Of the bill.
Regarding the site Of the Grant memoir
ial In the botanic grounds. Senator Car
ter said Il was the most undesirable in
WASHINGTON He said that the Depart
ment OF Agriculture bu4Iding had been
built in a hole" These two instances
he termed vandalism. The Senator said
he was opposed 10 any commission hav-
ing power 10 carve up the Capitol"
senator carter also expressed the opln-
ion that no statue should be erected in
memory OF a man until fifty years after
his death. a view which Senator Lodge
declared was the soundest proposition Of
fered in his time. Senator Carter sub
mitted an amendment 70 prohibit the
erection in the Capitol OF any body who
had not been dead half a century but
Senator owen. who wishes soon to honor
the discoverers Of the causes OF yellow
fever. objected. and the amendment was
withdrawn. The bin was then passed.
Representative Sulzer. Of New York.
appeared before the House Library Com
mittcc yesterday in support Of his bill APP
propriating $4,000 for statue OF Samuel
]. Tud~n TO be erected IN the District.
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MADDENS MOTION CARRIED;
HOUSE HAS LIVELY DAY.

Before The House formally struck out
of the bu yesterday the provision relat-
ing 10 traffic agreements. the teeth were
extracted from IL.
II was a lively day IN the House.
The elimination OF the section relating
20 traffic agreements was the result OF a
motion made by "a regular, namely Rep
resentauve Madden. OF Illinois.
Taking hope from the victory attained
by the insurgents Of the Senate IN COM
pelliug the Aldrich coteric 10 withdraw
sections 2 and 70 Of the senate bin,
the insurgents in the House were IN a
joyful frame of mind. The spirit OF
independence took hold OF House regulars.
notably Representative Madden. who was
followed 10y the Democratic minority,
nearly an OF the insurgents, and q bunch
OF organization adherenLs in his onslaught
against section Z.
The vote on the Madden proposition
was preceded by a sharp debate. during
which q number OF motions were made
IN amendment Of section :. one Of these
was drafted along the lines Of the
amendment 20 the Senate bill presented
lv Senator Cummins, Of Iowa. Il pro-
vided that an charges. rates. and class:-
ncations embraced in traffic agreement
should first be approved by the Inter
state Commerce Commission before such
agreement should become effective. This
amendment was presented by a near
regular, Representative Martin, Of South
Dakota.
Another amendment. offered ny Rep
rcscntative Kendall an insurgent from
Iowa. providing that 10 traffic agree
ments should be entered into between
competing lines. and that in all such
agreements the principle OF COMPETE
ton" should be recognized, was adopted
After the insurgents, the Democrats,
and some regulars had succeeded in
amending section :, they voted with
Representative Madden 20 strike the
whole section out Of the bill.
The Madden amendment was adopted
by a vote Of 10 10 81.
The pending bill was sustained In one
important particular by the House This
was the long and short haul clause Of
the measure.
Il provides that no rate for a shorter
maui SLHll exceed lIH Idle lul loLhC4
haul over the same line or route IN the
same direction, the shorter being included
within the longer distance.
Under this provision. II was argued,
railroads would be unable TO evade the
law as under existing statutes. The
present act. it was pointed out. made It
unlawful for carrier to charge less for a
longer than FOR shorter haul, but such
charges were made under qualifying Ian
guage that made it possible for the
carriers to justify such a charge on the
ground that they had TO meet water
competition.
The representatives OF practically all
the seacoast cities opposed the long and
short haul clause Of the pending bill,
voting to retain the clause Of the pres
! ent law.
! The provision Of the bill was retained
in the measure by an overwhelming vote
/ -l72 TO IS.
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body find themselves inclined now. so It
is said. 10 drop sections 10. Il. and =,
while the insurgents are in the attitude
Of insisting upon their retention.
Insurgents Meet.
The insurgents, however, will not &C
cept the sections as originally drawn.
but will demand the adoption of their
own amendments That is where the
rub comes. The Republican administra-
ton Senators will not consent TO the
form Of these sections as amended by
the insurgents
The insurgents held a meeting after
adjournment Of the Senate. and at this
meeting it developed that there Is a df
/ ference Of opinion among the insurgents
themselves as to what course ought 20
he pursued IN regard 10 these three sec
tions.
Some Of the more radical insurgents
insist that physical valuation Of rail-
ROADS ought 10 be inserted in the sec
tions. while others oppose this idea.
The suggestion was made al this meet
ing that the insurgents might consent 10
the elimination Of these three sections
from the bill if they could get assurance
from Senator Aldrich and other Repub-
lican leaders that an independent bill
embodying the provisions Of these sec
tons would be quickly reported by the
Committee on Interstate Commerce.
This would probably mean the quick
passage by the Senate of what remains
OF the railroad bin. but the insurgents
would insist upon a fun debate on the
substitute bin. Some Of the Republican
leaders were inclined to view this propo-
sition with favor, but nothing definite
will be decided IN regard 10 sections l3,
/ II. and Is for a day or two.
The leaders Of the insurgents said last
night that the debate on these three sec
/ tons Of the bill Will take at least three
weeks. II this turns out 20 be the case,
the chances are that the present session
Of Congress Will not be over before July
H. and some pessimistc members are set
/ ting the date nearer. August ].
/ The vote by which the Senate eliml-
/ mated sections and y was practically
Unanimous. The Senate insurgents knew
I that the Republican regulars had Joined
with the Democrats in plan 20 vote
| this section out OF the bill
/ The regulars had adopted this course
/ 20 get sufficient votes 20 insure the de-
feat Of the Cummius iHsurgeHt amend
meut TO the sections.
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NAV Organize New Party.

St. Louis, Mo-. May 3.-An executive
session Of the Populist party's national
committee. which began here at noon, is
expected 10 see the birth Of a new po-
litical party. Members Of the committee
said that the question under considera-
ton now is whether to attempt TO or
ganize a new party. TO be composed OF
remnants Of the Populist party and dis
contented Democrats and Republicans. or
TO drift !nto the Socialist party.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-04
THE HARD-LUCK MAN.

My luck fierce, in anguish walled the who forty times
had failed the gods that guide poor mora feet have soaked me
often and repeat All things upon this whng sphere 90
end foremost when I'm if had luck like other guys you'd
like ahip I'll bet wenty-cent cigar I'd hitch my
wagon star I've noticed that the who fail spring that old
story and stale they hand you the truth they
say Il failed orsooh because am dizzy shrl hate to buckle
down to work. I'd always let my business slide TO take joyous
motor ride watch organ grinders tricks fuss around in
politics Good Honest Toll be the rage pass up every
stage the bread of labor makes ache I'd rather shake the dice
for cake The hard luck always known wherever habeen
and The fellows who saving wood and bang hay
and making good put up cutters sob worse they
they take fresh grips life and climb get
there somehow every time. WALT MASON.
Ccrus,a by GereNh Adamn
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-04
AIRSHIP FRIGHTENS NATIVES.
Hamilton Sails Forty Miles Cross
Country in Georgia.

Atlanta, Ca. May 5.-After a number Of
flights which thrilled a great crowd al
the Atlanta Speedway this afternoon,
Aviator Hamilton, as a final exhibition.
flew across country - JonesbOro. Ca,
and then back to the speedway, making
the round trip, a distance Of forty miles,
in a little over an hour.
The fight created a great sensation
among the country people, and many
Of the natives and negroes were thrown
into panic. The machine behaved beauti-
fully throughout.
Mrs. Hamilton, who did not know OF
her husbands intention 10 make a cross
country flight, was greatly distressed
during his absence.
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SEEK FEDERAL AUTO LAWS.
Chicago Motor Club to Present Petit
ton to Chairman Mann.

Harry T. Clinton. secretary Of the Chi
cago Motor Club. viii present TO Chair
man Mann. Of the House Committee on
Interstate Commerce. mammoth pc
tition for Federal automobile regulation,
Identification. and registration.
The bill is intended to be known as the
motor vehicle act" and will call for
the establishment OF a motor bureau in
the Department Of Commerce and Labor.
A bill for the same purpose. introduced
by Representative Cocks, Of New York,
Is now pending before the committee
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-04

London, May 3.-The recent election FOR
member Of Parliament at Hartlepool has
been declared void. and Sir Christopher
line Of steamships. has been unseated.
The action was taken on the ground Of
the Illegal employment OF money by Sir
Christopher, through his agents, during
the campaign
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-04
TRACK FIGHT MAY
CLOSE NAVY YARD
Crossing Controversy Must
Be Settled by May y.

A fight is imminent In the House on the
bill Of Representative Moore, authorizing
the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washing
ton Railroad Company 10 maintain its
track connections with the navy yard,
which will be considered next Monday.
Mr.. Moore sent 10 the House District
Committee yesterday, an elaborate report
on the measure. which is opposed by the
Commissioners, and which will meet with
strong opposition In the House on the
ground that it continues dangerous grade
crossings In the District
The Commissioners claim that the OBJ
ject Of the bill is TO continue indefinitely
the track connections. the only remaining
steam railroad track at grade within the
city limits. Against the attitude Of the
Commissioners is the fat refusal Of the
railroad 10 construct at its own expense a
spur, which would eliminate the crossing
In his report TO the committee, Mr.
Moore says:
Time Expires on May -.
THE existing tracks were TO have been
removed not later than April %, 1905
The time for tearing up the present
tracks was extended by injunction.
granted December Is. 1905, by the Su-
preme Court OF the District OF Column
bia. to May o. 1910
-Four alternatives are thus presented
to prevent the discontinuance Of existing
track connections with the navy yard.
First. the construction Of spur OF
railroad by the railroad company which
the company refuses to build at its own
expense.
Second, the construction OF the pro-
posed spur along the Anacostia River by
the government. the revised estimate of
the total cost of which IS given by Jo-
seph l. Weller who holds an option on
the property. as $22S.
Third, the continuance of the existing
tracks at grade by the process Of IN
junction under protest Of property own
ers
Fourth, the passage Of the bill Oh.
R.. 92SO which proposes TO continue the
existing tracks. despite the acts Of 1901
and 1908. in order that the navy yard
may not be forced 10 close down.
1t is declared by the naval authorities
that the. removal Of the existing tracks
would compel a cessation OF operations
at the navy yard and al the Indian Head
proving grounds. both Of which receive
materials from the railroad over the ex-
listing sidings
Another fact TO be considered is the
location along the existing tracks in a
sparsely populated section. of the gar
bage plant. A new contract has been
made by the District Commissioners fer
five years The contract right Of the
garbage company. as we'll as the health
and convenience Of the people Of Wash
ington. are, therefore. to some extent
affected"
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YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
ldAY 3. 1901
SENATE.

The Senate made important changes IN the
pending railway bill yesterday. Sections ard Y
were dropped from the hil as the result q an
agreement among the leaders and hy practically
unanimCua vote. Nearly two hours vas devoted
10 a discussion q the long and short haul amend
mcuts that are pending. senator Hepburn occupy
Ing the fo-r most o.; the time. No conclusion
was reached. Tho discussion Of IL VIII De- re-
sUmCl TO-DAY.
Senator Roots bin creating a fine arts con-
mission for the District q Columbia 90 Be com
r0ed q seven persons 90 be named by the Presl-
don't was raised after % had been amended.
The senate adjourned az IS p. ne. until 20
day az noon.
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IIOI Sc.

Several vital amendments 20 the administration
r1iIroad ban were secured hy the radicals in The
House yesterday The entire section was
stricken out An effort % eliminate section g. IT,
Isfing % the long and short haul restrictions on
cJmmon carriers. failed. Az the close ~ the day
the supporters q the bin had abandoned hope
os saving the measure. Practically the entire
day was spent on the bill il Committee o. tho
Whole.
The House adjourned at a M until to-day
40 noon.
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Agrees TO Report.

Senator Gallinger yesterday called up
in the Senate the conference report on
the District appropriation bill The re-
port was agreed to. All disagreements
in the bill with the House have been
settled. with the exception Of the item
for public Fairgrounds.
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salary for Justice Brewer. Widow.

Senator Curtis yesterday offered in the
Senate a proposed amendment 10 tive
sundry civil appropriation bill, provid-
ing for the payment TO the widow Of the
late Associate Justice David J. Brewer,
Of the Supreme Court. the sum Of S9.44445.
The amount represents the balance Of
salary which the justice would have
drawn for this year.
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District Committee Meets To-day.

Consideration Of the bills for a teach
ers' retirement fund and for pensions for
the police and fire departments is the
special order to be observed at the meet
ing to-day of the District Committee OF
the House
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SEARCH FOR OLD REPORT.
Document Relating to Customs
Frauds In New York Missing.

Representative Francis Burton Harri-
son. OF New York. appeared yesterday
before the House Committee on Expen-
ditures in the Treasury Department TO
urge a favorable report on his resolu-
ton calling upon the President TO tell
the House what has become Of a report
fled with the Treasury Department In
1891, disclosing customs frauds in New
York twenty years ago.
Former Representative Hepburn, Of
Iowa. was solicitor Of the Treasury at
the time He says he filed the report.
which the department is not now able
TO locate. Mr.. Hepburn would have been
before the committee yesterday, but, as
Mr. Harrison explained. had been called
out Of the city, and will appear about
Saturday of this week.
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Kensington Railway

Cars from 18th St and New York
ave every quarter hour, pass Rock
Creek Bridge. Main Entrance LOOloEl-
cal Park, and Chevy Chase. Connect
al Lake with KensiuEtOu Line.
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SEEKS $4,000 FOR LIBEL.
William u. Creecy Begins Proceed
inES Against Isaac l.. Lamm.

William b Creecy yesterday instituted
proceedings against Isaac I. Lamm for
the recovery Of $4,000 damages
Plaintiff alleges that Lamm has caused
to be spread talk about him which re-
suited in injuring his good name and
standing
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LEADERS FINALLY
TRIM RAIL BILL
Two Sections Are Dropped
Owing to Objections.
ALDRICH BACKS UP RAILROADS

Senators Denounce Railroads. Boost
ing I'D COnst Cities Mt Expense of
IntermOuntnin Points - Through
Rates Are sometimes Four Times
Cheaper Than short HnuIS.
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Terre Haute. May 3.-Democrats OF the
Fifth Congressional district IN convention
here to-day renominated Ralph w. Moss
by reclamation.
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MANI RESORTS.
THE L0UISBURG BAR HARBOR, Me,
npr,N III.N 1 no SEPTEMRER p.

h1-s. noted frr cuisine and service. Elevator.
private baths telephones iu suites al modern I'M
rrovcmerts NJ. l.. BALCH. Prop. 3 Winchester r..
R-oosIsre Mas. until June 7. OF TOWN a COJN-
TRY SO Fifth ave.. - Y
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Sullivan, Ind, May S.-WiHiam A. Cul-
lop. who represents the Second district
in Congress. was renominated by accla-
nation by the Democratic convention.
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PONCE DE LEON

Va. ave. ard Beach. American Plan. 500 Der d
up. ltoo weekly ups El-opea1 plan. $40 day up.
ALFRED b GRTNDROu
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RATE BILL VICTIM
OF CONGRESS IRE

Continued from Page One.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-05-09
SENATOR NIx0N'S POSITION

Senator Nixon is gwen as one of
the 45 republican senator's who will
stand pat in carrying out the Taft
Legislative program. AS the rail-
road bill is one of Taft's pet meas
ures,, it might be we'll for the
people of Nevada OF watch Senator
Nixon's vote on the long and short
haul clause amendment. The bill
as originally drawn and as sup
posed by the republican leaders in
the senate was silent on this phase
of the railroad question. Several
western seniors have introduced
amendments making it illegal for
railroads to charge more per mile
per ton for a short haul than it
does for a long haul. If either
of the amendments become law,
it will put an end to the back haul
robbery. - h
If Senator Nixon follows the
leadership of Elkins and Aldrich,
he, will vote against these amend
ments and for a continuance of the
back haul robbery Of, his constitn-
ents. He seems to be between the
devil of party regularity and the
deep sea of popular disapproval.
Where will he land?
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-05-09
PULLMAN CAR PROFITS

. -.
That the Interstate Commerce
Commission was fully justified in
demanding a reduction of Pullman
charges is amply evidenced by
casual glance at the figures of Pull
man car profits. in the last decade.
The record shows annual dividends
of nearly 100000. 900 from 1899
to 1908 inclusive. Furthermore,
the amount carried to surplus
annually did not fall for short of
the annual dividends of 8 per cent.
In 1898 a stock dividend of $780,
900 was paid out of accumulated
surplus; in 1899 stock dividend of
SO per cent, amounting to $18,OOO,-
900, was declared, and in. 1907 an
other of 6 per cent, amounting TO
$26, 015,256, was declared. Dur
ing the eleven years $51, 1000, 900 in
special, cash and stock dividends
were paid in addition to the annual
ones. In 1898 the stock of the
company was increased from $50,
100000 to- 500, OQO, 900, of which
$40, O00,O 900 is accounted for by the
acquisition of the Wagner Palace
Car company. The remainder of
the increase of $44, 900, 900 repre-
sents capital or surplus. The re-
cord shows. that no additional
capital was put in. Pullman car
patrons should memorize these
figures. They can be recited,
chanted or sung on sleepless nights
in stuffy upper berth, affording
a pleasant and profitable means of
passing the weary hours waiting
for daylight to bring relief from
torture.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-05-09
CHARGES ARE BELIEVED
To Be UNPROVEN

State Controller Eggars and
Treasurer Ryan returned home from
Reno yesterday where they have
been attending the investigation of
the Driscoll charges against DR..
Gibson of the State Insane. Asylum.
While the gentlemen will not dis
cuss the matter placed before them
still it is believed that the charges
have fallen flat. Many believed that
sensational matters would be
brought out but they were more
than disappointed in the out come
The board adjourned at noon taking
the charges under consideration
and will not render decision for
twenty days as the evidence will
have to be transcribed. and fully
studied by the Board.-Carson
News. $50.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-05-09
- y y = Z. =, = :
The American Vocabulary.

The Americans Of the lowest intel
lectual class probably use more words
to express their ideas than the similar
class of any other people; but this
prodigality OF words is partially bal
anced by the psrsimony Of words in
some higher regions. in which a few
phrases Of current slang are made to
do the whole duty Of exchange of
IDEAS; u that can. be called. exchange
OF ideas when one intellect flashes
forth to another the remark, concern
Ing some report that you know how
It is yourself and is met by the re-
Spouse Of that's what the matter"
and rejoins with the perfectly con-
elusive that's 3d." 1t requires a high
degree Of culture to use clang with
elegance and effect; and we are yet
very far from Greek attainment
Charles Dudley Warner.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-05-09
A THRILLING EXPERIENCE.

While walking across foot log
that spans slough while on her
way to visit a neighbor who was
sick Mrs. D. Wennhold lost her
balance and fell headlong into the
stream which was running bank
full. She had her little boy in her
arms and in the fall she lost her
hold on the little fellow. In her
struggle to save herself from a
watery grave, her hand came in
contact with the, child and chung
tightly to him. The swift current
carried them down stream and
when carried near the bank she
grabbed a branch of a willow bush
with her free hand and with a
supreme effort dragged herself
from what came near being her
grave.-Gardnerville Courier.