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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
EVENINGS AT HOME.

When the days work done, with its trouble and with
little of Joy lot of despair then it's pleasant go your
children and wife and them the wrangng and strife
If you're get then you'll find it Joy, out
your crouch your wife the boy snar and grum
BILE up and whine and show that you're boss of your
hgree In thousands Of homes there tyrants
who till the carpets curl up the sitting floor and
hub and his maerul tread and thousands of children pad
with fear when they know that the neghborood Buebeard
The tyant who bosses around and all the
kids with his onike sound would take the brush if large,
healthy expressed ambition fracture his And the
that tyant give for making his people regret
that they live the tmewon that his Office affairs have
ruined his with their burden of he ought home
as groom to his bride and let his old office and all its grefs slide
ocorrdsbt 1910 by George Matthew Adus) WALT MASON
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
UNCLE JOE'S START IN LIFE.
Only After He Destroyed HIS Di
pIOma Did Success Come.

DAN NoMEs
Uncle Joe Cannon was in fine form to-
day when ne received twenty-five young
men. representing the intercollegiate
League. now in session here. Uncle Joe
complimented his callers on their ad-
vantages. but he told them that knowl-
edge gained in college was Of little value
unless It was crossed by experience and
courage.
Years ago, the Speaker said, he received
a degree in a law college in Indiana. He
started to Chicago TO make his fortune.
accompanied by his diploma and S.. He
was put off the train in central Illinois
when his money gave out, and that was
why he wound up at Danville instead OF
Chicago.
Uncle Joe said that he hung I'D his
diploma in his little law office, and waited
for clients. For six months he had
little 20 GO, aside from looking at the
diploma and twirling his thumbs. Final
". one day. in a fit of rage. he pulled
down the diploma and destroyed il. The
diploma in Itself was of no use TO me ."
said Uncle Joe. Il kept my courage.
however. and by-and-by began TO make
my way In the world
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
FEAR LOSS OF TWO SEATS.
Republicans Alarmed at Strength o
Socialists in Wisconsin.

Republicans Alarmed at Strength of
Socialists in Wisconsin.
Members of the Wisconsin delegation,
and. In fact, members Of the House gen
orally. were acutely interested yesterday
IN the news from Milwaukee that Social
ist had been elected mayor Of that city
Tuesday.
The election OF a Socialist mayor in
Milwaukee may mean the election Of two
Socialist Congressman rom Wisconsin
this fall, said a prominent member of
the Wisconsin delegation after he had
finished reading the election returns from
his State
Representative Morse, "insurgent" Re
publican from the tenth district. declared
that the Socialist victory in Milwaukee
was a revolt against the corporation
domination and control of the Eastern
wing Of the Republican party. and a lack
Of faith In Democratic professions"
Representative Cary Republican,, who
comes from Wisconsin, said the result
was a protest against Republican and
Democratic machines. These machines
can't combine and fool the people any
longer. The people have stood for it as
long as they will. The fight in Mil
waukee, however, was a local one"
Representatives Stafford and Cary are
the two men whose seats in Congress are
considered TO be endangered by the So
cialist wave in Milwaukee.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
STREET SWEEPERs AIDED.
HcusehoIders Clear Front Pave
ments Before Machines Pass.

HcusehOIders Clear Front Pave
ments Before Machines Pass.
Citizens OF the District have been asked
by the Commissioners to cooperate in
keeping the streets clean. A few days
ago the police distributed to each house
holder a card with the following inscrip-
ton:
"The Commissioners are DESTROYS of
having the streets and alleys kept as
clean as possible by the street sweepers,
and desire to enlist your cooperation. to
the end that in having your front pave
ment swept in the mornings on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays you will have
II done before the hour of o'clock. in
order that the sweepIngs may not re-
main after the sw@epers have passed over
your street. Your assistance is earnestly
solicited.
The appeal has been needed by house
holders in all parts Of the city.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFS.

The House passed bill authorizing the free
Transportation through the mails If books and
periodicals printed raised characters for the us
Of the blind
The Merchant Marine League Of the United
States viii be granted the courtesy Of being rere-
sented at the ship subsidy investigation BY counsel.
according TO a decision reached at an executive
session Of the select investigating committee.
The Senate considered for two hours the bill dis.
posing o. the surplus waters Of projects under the
reclamation act, which Senator Hepburn is fighting
Although ne has killed three legislative days in
the senate talking against the Measure the Senator
nom Idaho denied that he is guilty Of conducting
hlibuster.
The Senate Committee on Commerce expects to
report to the Senate to-day the river and harbor
Oil, which Il has had under consideration for the
past SIX weeks The bill has been practically agreed
upon IN committee. and viii carry approximately
Soo,W00 IN appropriations which is sll G0 600 in
excess 4 the amount coItained in the bin As ii
passed the House.
If the bin passed rs TIE House is conclrred in
oy The Senate, Theodore Roosevelt win he author
Hed 70 send his mail throughout the land free of
postage And there will be 10 limitation upon Mr.
kocseEelt II he is disposed to crowd the mails with
matter q a political character. A provision pro
hl6tlng Mr. Roosevelt from placing the frank on
Poii'leal matter was defeated by a vote Il 165 to g.
Secretary Knox explained a plan for solution
Of the situation in Liberia before the members Of
the Foreign Relations Committee Of the Senate
Yesterday. The Knox plan proposed treaty be
tween the United States and Liberia but this
failed to appeal TO members Of the committee, who
expressed the fear that it would lead to complica
tions with snch powers Great Britain, Germany
and France.
The members Of the Panama fertilization board
which visited the Panama Canal recently. viii
submit then report 10 Secretary Of War Dickinson
within the next few weeks. The work Of fortify-
ing the canal viii cost about $4,000 90 Tentative
plans mas been prepared by the board prior to its
visit to the isthmns for seaeoast defenses az both
ends Of the canal and for land defenses for these
teEmiai and for the canal locks and docks.
President Humphreys. q the Stevens Institute Of
Technology, appeared before the HOUSE Committee
or Claims to urge that Congress perform long
DELAYED act Of Justice ard restore 70 the institute
100 collected under the war tax cf 1870 The
fact that Stevens lnsttut is entitled TO this fund
seems 70 have been admitted on both technical and
equitable grounds Tor years. and yet Congress has
done nothing in the matter. However. prospects
arc brighter ncs.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
MAY REDUCE PULLMAN RATES.
Interstate Commerce Commission
soon 40 Hand Down Decision.

The Interstate Commerce Commission
has reached a decision in a case brought
by George s. Lotus. a commission mer-
chant Of St Paul. against the Pullman
Car Company. alleging unreasonable
charges. and will probably hand it down
within the next week or ten days.
The commission declines TO make known
It's decision at present, but there is
report that it is against the Pullman
company, and that il viii mean a reduc-
ton in Pullman rates throughout the
United States. and that hereafter an up
per berth will cost less than a lower one.
Mr.. Lotus complained against the rates
from St. Paul to Seattle, and from ST.
Paul TO Chicago in particular. but the
case opened UP the whole question Of
Pullman rates. and the commission held
a comprehensive hearing. The complain
ant asked that the Pullman company be
not only ordered to make a reduction in
the price Of upper berths, but TO make
reductions all along the line in its rates.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
FIX PRICE OF BUTTER.
Members of "QuOtatIon Board Mt
EIgin Have Great Power.

John Newman, president Of the EIgin
Board of Trade. at Elgin, H., yesterday
told the Senate Select Committee inves-
tigating the high prices Of commodities
that five men. who met every Monday
morning in Elgin. arbitrarily fixed the
price Of creamery butter to consumers
The five men name the highest price
which the market, in their judgment
will stand. The quotation board" is the
technical name by which the five arbiters
Of butter prices are known to the trade.
according TO the witness.
The witness explained the details Of
the organization. The men who produce
the butter VIII not sell for less than the
prices fixed. This is brought about by
mutual agreement among the farmers
creameries, and butter merchants. ANY
dealer who sells below the price fixed
by the quotation board" is promptly
expelled from the association and cannot
buy thereafter. The quotation board"
is composed, under the rules. of two
buyers Of butter, two sellers Of butter.
and one other, who may be either.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
NO DANGER IN COMET.
Prof. Richards DispeIs Fear that
Harm VIII Come 20 Earth.

AASbNAS bustt
Harm VIII Come 20 Earth.
Prof. /. Adolph Richards in his lecture
at the Y. M. c. A.. last night, dispelled
all fears that Halley's comet will do any
harm to the earth upon it's return, after
an absence Of three-quarters Of a CEN
tury
Prof. Richards explained the movement
Of the comet and said from present indi-
cations the tail might come in contact
with the earth on May IS This would
be hardly noticeable to the people, he
said. except by a slight change in the
atmosphere.
Father Hedrick, director Of the observ-
atory at George University. said yester-
day the comet will not be visible for
at least a week yet. Then it may be seen
at about sunrise until May IA, after that
date 1t will be visible in the evenings for
a time
The comet is about 150.00o. 600 miles from
the earth at present. When Il passes
the earth, it will again begin its long
journey around the sun. which requires
about three-quarters Of a century.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
F0SS JOINS HOUSE TODAY.
Illinois Member VIII Escort His
brother To the Bar.

Representative-Elect Eugene n. Foss
of the Fourteenth Massachusetts dis
trict. whose recent election over his Re-
publican opponent brought Joy to the
Democrats. will be sworn in as a MEM
Der or the House to-day.
If present plans are carried out. Mt.
Foss will be escorted 10 the bar Of the
House by his brother. George Edmund
Foss, who represents the tenth Illinois
district. The brother act appeals to the
Democrats. and they have given their
approval to the arrangement.
Mrs. Foss. the venerable mother OF the
Foss brothers. viii be present. Mrs. Foss
Is seventy-five years OF age Foss ST.
who is IN enfeebled health, was unable
to leave his home in Boston to witness
the ceremony.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
WOULD MEET AT 2 O'CLOCK.
Senator NeTyIands FaYOrs Later
Hour for Beginning Sessions.

Hour for Beginning Sessions.
The question of changing the hour OF
the sessions OF the Senate so that they
Will begin at P. m. instead Of at the
noon hour was discussed in the Senate
yesterday by Senator Newlands, Of Ne
vada, who is very much in favor Of the
change
The Nevada Senator announced that
he had mentioned the subject to many
OF his colleagues and that he had found
practical unanimity among them in favor
OF o'clock as the meeting hour of the
Senate. Senator Newlands observed that
in all his experience sessions by the Sen
ate have never been so poorly attended
as during the past two months, He at
tributed this situation largely TO i'm
portant committee work that keeps Sen
ators out Of the chamber.
Senator Clay observed that when any
thing Of Importance is transpiring IN
the Senate there is always a representa-
tive attendance, He cited the speech Of
Senator Root and recalled that he had
counted tifty-three Senators listening in
tently to the remarks of the New York
Senator on the railway bill
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
HEARINGS ON DISTRICT BILLS.
House Committee Sets Dates on
Transfer and Other Measures.

Transfer and Other Measures.
Dates for hearings on a number OF iblls
affecting Washington interests were set
yesterday by the House District Commit
tee, These dates are as follows
Wiley bill, providing for universal trans
fers: April Z. Thursday.
Smith bill, TO confer on the Commits
sioners the power Of a public service COM
mission: April S, Friday.
Inheritance tax bill: April Il. Thurs
day.
The scheduled hearings viii all take
place at 10 o'clock in the morning. II
was also announced that the resumption
of the gas hearings will be on the morn
ing Of Friday, April s. This hearing is
on the Coudrey bill to prohibit the gas
company from increasing its bonded in
debtedness.
The Campbell kidnapping bill. the
measure 10 parole juvenile female Offend
ers, and the bill to authorize the CITY and
Suburban Street Railway Company 10
make certain extensions OF their lines
were ordered to be favorably reported.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
PROVEN ECZEMA CURE.

For several years we have announced
with our recommendation. that we had
found positive cure for eczema a sim
pie skin wash. oil of wintergreen com
pounded with other healing ingredients.
Yet We know there are people right In
this town who have eczema. and still
have never tried this remedy
We have, therefore. arranged with the
d. d. d. Laboratories of Chicago for a
special offer of a trial bottle at % cents
instead Of the S1.00 bottle as regularly
sold. Be sure OF the correct name. D.
.. d. Prescription.
We offer this trial bottle with our rec
ommendation and assurance that Just as
soon as the patient washes his itching
skin. this mild liquid will take the itch
away instantly.
Henry Evans. zoos ST. NV.
Peoples Drug Store, 7th & Mass. ayeSs
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
RAILWAY BILL NEXT.
Senator EIIxins Gives Notice He VIII
Ask Vote Monday.

Senator EIIxins Gives Notice He VIII
Ask Vote Monday.
Notice was given in the Senate yester-
day by Senator Elkins that he viii on
Monday move to take UP for consideration
the administration railway bill and vote
on tire pending amendments until the
measure is finally disposed of.
There was no objection to this course
of action. which means that the railway
bill will soon be voted upon. No Sena-
tor was ready TO discuss the measure
when It came up in the Senate yesterday.
as the unfinished business, and Senator
Clapp gave notice that the minority Sen
ators would ask that it be taken up to-
day for a vote.
Senator Elxins said he could not consent
to this proposition by reason OF the alb
sence Of Senators from the city who de-
sire 10 be present when amendments are
considered. but he said he would make
the motion himself on Monday. The bill
will be called up daily until all amend
ments are voted upon and the bin finally
disposed or.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
Bin Aimed at shanghaing.

A bill aimed at the evil of "shanghaing''
was introduced in the House yesterday
by Representative Kahn. of California.
1t provides that the master of a vessel
who takes any person TO sea against his
will shall be fined $500 for such an Of
tense. The bin further provides that
"stowaways'' may be fined 500 or be
imprisoned for six weeks, or both, in the
discretion of the trial Judge.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
-Four cuisines. Hop.es Burn

Special 70 Tie Washington Herald
Stanton, Va, April ain an early
morning fire to-day at waynesboro. ten
miles east OF Staunton. four business es-
adjustments were wiped out and the
whole town was threatened. The Valley
Virginia newspaper plant. w. ". Glass
law Office, Mrs. Cullin's millinery. and
K Eisenburg's tailor shop were burned.
The damage was about $4,000.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
GALLINGER OFFERS BILLS.
Senate District Committee Chairman
DiscIaims Responsibility.

Declaring that by his introduction OF
them he did not father them in any way
or ask for their passage. Senator Gal
linger yesterday introduced two bills sent
him by the District Commissioners.
One bin provides for the apprehension
and detention OF tuberculosis patients who
do not comply with the health regula-
tons. 4 similar law is in force in New
York City.
The other bin is a plan to provide for
the taxation of chauffeurs and the driv-
ers of other vehicles annually, instead
of taxing vehicles.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
OPPOSE MAIL BOX PLAN.
New York Representatives Say Post
office Scheme Is ImpractfcabIe.

New York Representatives Say Post
office Scheme Is ImpracticabIe.
As a result OF the opposition of Repre-
sentative Goldfogle and other members
OF the New York delegation, the House
yesterday refused to take up for con-
sideration the bill providing that mail
shall not be delivered by city carriers
az residences except where receptaoles
suitable for the receipt of mail are pro-
vided at the door OF entrance"
The New York members, as well as
Representatives from other large cities
contended that the enforcement Of such
& law would work a great hardship in
many instances. 1t was pointed out that
in New York. for example, II would he
impracticable for persons living in apart
ment houses or apartment hotels 10 pro-
vide private receptacIes. The passage OF
the bill is recommended py Postmaster
General Hitchcock as a measure Of
economy
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
MR.. HENRY TAKES HIS SEAT.
Parting Shot at Speaker After Texan
Loses Point.


Loses Point.
There was a lively scene IN the House
yesterday when Speaker Cannon and
Representative Henry. a Democrat from
Texas. clashed over the question as 10
whose duty it was TO note The absence
Of a quorum prior TO the reading of the
journal Before it was over. Mr. Henry
was ordered 10 his seat By the Speaker,
and the Texan took his seat very much
amazed apparently at the reouke.
Mr. Henry took his seat. but immedi-
ately made the point Of no quorum.
Il am willing 10 perform my duty
whether the Speaker will perform his or
not" said Mr. Henry. And I congratu-
late the gentleman that he has duty 10
perform. retoTted Mr. Cannon.
II cannot say as much for the Chsir,"
was Mr. Henrys parting shot. Repre-
sentative Serene E. Payne moved call
Of the House. and the incident was
closed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
SENATE.

The Senate met at noO8.
Elkins gives notice he viii take uD railway
rate BIZ Monday
Senate committee hears about fixing Of butter
rates
Hepburn again alibusters against consideration
Of water bill
Oapp and other Senators prevent fixing Of
date for T0te on railway bill
Payutsr 10 amend loan shark bill.
The Senate adjourned az 215
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
Two Small Fires

A lace curtain, coming in contact with
a gas Jet, caused a fire last evening at
the home of Miss Margaret Street, 1905
East Capitol street. An alarm from Box
"a yesterday morning was caused by the
burning Of clothing at 1907 street north
west
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
Favor Income Tax

Seven States have ratified the income
tax amendment to the Constitution.
Maryland being the last State TO act
favorably. The States that have ratified
are Alabama, Illinois, South Carolina.
Oklahoma, Mississippi Kentucky, and
Maryland.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
Run Down by Representatives Auto.

Representative James s. Simmons. of
New York, while out motoring last even
ing ran down Mrs. Marian Mahoney at
Fourth street and Pennsylvania avenue
southeast Mrs. Mahoney, who resides
at SSs street southeast and is fifty-five
years old, was removed to Casualty Hos
pital where It was found that beyond
the shock incident to the accident and a
cut on the head she was uninjured-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
MADE VICE RECTOR
Father Dougherty Promoted
at Catholic University.
CHURCH DIGNITARIES MEET

Recent Vatican Incident Not Dis
cussed at Session of Board Of TFus-
tees--POwer and Light Plant to BE
Built and Gymnasium Installed
on the College Grounds.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
HOUSE.

The House met at noon.
Godfrey wants al clocks to keep correct time.
Cannon and Henry. Of Texas in word clash
Mail box plan opposed BY New York delega-
ton.
The Hogse adjourned at SO.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07

After the luncheon, the trustees in.
spected the college grounds and buildings
and enjoyed automobile rides through me
suburbs.
The afternoon session began at S:S
o'clock, and al o'clock adjournment was
taken until the next regular meeting
Those attending the meeting were Car.
dinal Gibbons. president; Rev Patrick J.
Ryan. Archbishop Of Philadelphia: Rev
Patrick W. Riordan. Archbishop of Sar
Francisco; Rev. John n. Farley. Arch
bishop Of New oYrk; Rev John J. Glen
non. Archbishop OF St Louis: Rev. VIII
liam II. O'Connell, Archbishop Of Bos-
ton; Rev. Camillus p Macs, bishop OF
Coyington, secretary; Rev. John S. Foley
bishop OF Detroit: Rev. Matthew Har.
kins, bishop Of Providence; Rev. Mgr
Michael J. Lavelle, Of New York: Rev
Thomas J. shannon, rector OF the uni
versity; Michael Jennings, treasurer
Charles ]. Bonaparte: John D. Crimmin:
and Eugene a. Phnbin. both OF New
York, and George Walter Smith. Of PhiIa.
delphia.
The yearly conclave OF archbishops Of
America, at winch matters OF Interest
TO the church in each diocese is dis
cussed. will be held this morning in
Caldwell Hall.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
ROOSEVELT UPHELD
BY INQUIRY COURT
Charges Against Brownsville
Troopers Are Sustained.
HOLD OFFICERS NEGLIGENT

Investigating Board Appointed I'm
der Terms of FOraker's Bill Sus-
tnins Charges that Negro Soldiers
Are Guilty of Shooting Up Texas
TOwn-Officers Were Negligent.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
Appointed 10 Professorship.

Rev. DR.. p. ]. Healey. who has been
assistant professor of the Patrick Quinn
chair OF ecclesiastical history, was ap-
pointed TO the prOfessorship. Mr. Joseph
Dunn. Pm. D., assistant professor OF the
Ancient Order Of Hibernian chair Of Gae-
lie language and literature was also
promoted to professor
The board convened at 10 o'clock in the
morning, Cardinal Gibbons presiding.
After the disposition Of routine business,
a recess was taken. After noon. the
trustees, who compose the foremost
Catholic dignitaries in the United States.
were entertained at luncheon by the uni
versity faculty, headed by the Rev. T. ].
Shahan, rector.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-07
HOTEL GLADSTONE,

ATLANTIC CITY, y ].
Directly IN the beach. Rooms en- suite with baths
with hot and cold salt water. Sun psri0g Elevatos
tn street level. Booklet mailed.
COLLINS