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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
WAGNER ACTIVE AT FIRE.
Quickly Orders second Alarm for
Commission House District Blaze.

Quickly Orders Second Alarm for
Commission House District Blaze.
Fire Chief Wagner. in a fguratve
sense. jumped on a fire in the commission
house district last night with both feet
It was shortly after o'clock when an
alarm was sounded from Box 15S. When
fremen arrived they saw flames coming
from the second-story windows Of brick
structure at 90 and $50 Louisiana avenue.
The fire was gaining Roadway rapidly.
Chief Wagner was one of the first on the
scene. He glanced at the flames and
then ordered a second alarm sounded.
If you let these little fires become big
fires" said the chief. there is trouble
ahead" As he spoke, several streams of
water were turning flames into steam and
smoke. and the fire was soon eXtinguished-
Several hundred empty egg crates were
burned and about 2O0 chickens were
smothered by smoke.
The loss is estimated at $500. insured.
The building Is occupied by the new firm
of Beasley, Hickman, Falk & Co, which
was incorporated a few days ago.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
HEPBURN AMUSES SENATE
IN DEBATE ON BANK BILL
Senator Garter Kept Busy Explaining Away Oh
jectionS to Postal Depository System
Offered by Idahoan

This book is simply for the instruction
of the men who execute the law" said
Mr.. Carter
But what becomes Of the men who
are executed by the law" roared Mr..
Hepburn. Have they no right to be in
formed?"
Finally, after he had analyzed the book
to his own satisfaction, Senator Hepburn
handed it back TO Senator Carter. remark
ing as he did so that inasmuch as the
book was issued for private circulation, It
had no place in a public debate.
Got BOOK Back.
Well" remarked Senator Carter meek
ly. Il am slad 10 get the book back"
About this time Senator kean, of New
Jersey, crept over near Senator Hepburn
and whispered TO him that he would like
10 move an adjournment if it was agree
able. Mr.. Hepburn smiled and nodded.
and Senator Kean turned the trick bring
ing the colloquy TO an end.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
GROCERs APPROVE ACTION
OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

The action OF the board Of directors Of
the Retail Grocers' Protective AssocLa-
ton IN issuing a statement Monday night
in which the charges that the organiza-
ton was a "grocers' trust" were denied.
was approved at a general meeting OF the
association held at the jolly Fat Mems
Club. last night. There was a large at
tendance and many Of the members made
addresses on the subject Of the attacks
that were made on the organization by
witnesses before the District Committee
OF the House.
President f. A. Dodge said after the
meeting that the directors would go on
the stand, If called upon to do SO. and
prove, TO the satisfaction Of everyone
that no effort had been made TO control
prices, in fact. that nothing illegal OF any
kind had been done.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFS.

The Senate Committee on Interstate Commerce
viii begin hearings to-day on the Elkins Townsend
bill. the administration measure. proposing amend
ments 20 the inters tie commerce law. The hearings
viii last about four days
The bill introduced BY Representative bennett
providing that the Secretary Of thc Treasury. and
not the Attorney General, shall pass upon the
bonds offered by surety companies was ordered IA
yorabiy reported yesterday by the House Committee
on the Judiciary.
4 favorable report was ordered BY the House Com
mittee on the judiciary On the measure prOyiding
for the appointment Of an additional United States
Judge in the Northern district Of Ohio
The Humphreys bill, known as the administration
shipsubsidy measure. VIII be taken up today bv
the House Committee Of Merchant Marine and
Fisheries The public hearings probably win last
several weeks u Is generally understood the com
mittee will make a favorable report
Announcement was made yesterday by the Senate
Committee On Committees. Of the enlargement Of
the membership Of the Committee on Civil Service
to twelve. The three new Republican members Of
the committee viii he Senators Borah, Of Idaho;
smoot, Of Utah, and Dixon. Of Montana.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
SENATE CONFIRMS CABELL.
Favorable Report Ordered on SEQ
rotary Curtis Nomination.

rotary Curtis Nomination.
The Senate Committee on Finance yes
terday authorized a favorable report on
the nominations Of James Freeman Cur
tbs. Of Boston, Assistant Secretary OF the
Treasury. and Royal z. CabeIl, of Viz
ginia, Commissioner Of Internal Revenue
In executive session Mr.. CabelI was con-
firmed
The nominations have been held IN the
committee since'early in December. Sena-
tors Lodge and Crane were responsible
for initiating the delay in confirming Mr..
Curtis They desired time 70 look into his
qualifications Mr.. Curtis was selected by
Secretary MacVeagh, Of whom he had
long been a personal friend, without con-
sulting the Massachusetts Senators.
After the nomination had been finally
approved by the Bay State Senator'S, As
sistant Secretary Curtis had a disag gree
ment with Senator'S Aldrich and Lodge
later over the construction of the tariff
law. This led to further delay.
The nomination of Mr. CabeI was OBJ
Iected 10 by the Illinois Senators. who
thought the commissioner had disregarded
their recommendations, and by Senator
Scott. of West Virginia, who threatened
Cabeil with political extinction az the re-
suit Of a difference Of opinion over a de-
partmental promotion
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
OUTING CLUB LAUGH.
Enjoyable Evening Spent at the
Jolly Fat Mems Climb

Everybody laughed al the smoker ard
entertainment given last night by the
Greater Washington Outing Club at the
Jolly Fat Mems Club in D street The
old adage was somewhat reversed. and it
was a case Of those who laughed first
laughed the longest
Col. R. B. Montague was the story teller
of the evening and he told his comrades
many funny jokes which he said were
brand new, and while they were still
laughing at his jests. Richard Smith
sought 10 prOlong the mirth by comic
songs.
4 distinctive feature Of the programme
vas a vaudeville act by talent from the
Gayety Theater. which came in NJ the
twelfth hour, and made it necessary for
the club 10 sing We won't go home
until morning" Solos were given by ". J.
Humphrey, J ". McNulty. and William
A Sculley.
Those who arranged the programme are
]. E McGTaw. Ernest r. Humphrey, \ ID.
DOef1er, NJ. P. Cane. J. " Hurley. J. q.
.O'Day. W J. Madugan, Frank 3. Swartz,
and W. J. Mullen.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
RUBINSTEIN CLUB CONCERT,
Members Give second Recital OF
Season Mt Arlington.

Season NJ Abhs
Tho Rubtnsrein Club, Mrs. A. NJ Blair.
conductor. gave its second morning recital
this season yesterday in the ballroom OF
the Arlington. where the club holds its
weekly rehearsals. The audience was
composed Of the associate members and
guests Of the singers.
The soloists were Mrs. Morgan D.
Lewis and Miss Marion McFan, sopranos;
Miss Adrienne Kirkman, mezzo-soprano;
Mrs William T. Reed. cOnualtO; Miss
Mary Emily King, violinist and Miss
Vera lone Murray, pianist. all members
Of the club. The Rubinstein Club, an
organization Of ninety women soloistS'
has had unprecedented success, ana mas
grown to be one of the important organl-
cations in this part Of the country Ihey
have gained greatly in tone. color. ana
shading. and their work yesterday was
beautiful in every number. Nothing could
have been more exquisite than their rem
dition Of The Night Has thousand
Ewes Their enunciatiou is clear and
almost perfect. the body Of tone IN their
fortissimas like a sweeping avalanche.
Their versatility was shown in the Two
numbers, the one mentioned and the one
which closed the programme. Bemberg $
.'Nymphs and Fauns,' for its tender SEN
timent. the other for its sprightliness-
Miss Adrienne Kirkman. one Of the
youngest Of the club made her debut as
a concert singer and displayed a beauu-
full voice with much temperament and
good training. She sings with the re-
pose and finish of a much older artist
Mrs. Reed. whose beautiful work in the
incidental solo in The Water Nymph'
of Rubinstein. at the clubs recent even
ing concert, made the hit of the morn
ing with her remarkably good work. In
Gritgs "Autumnal Gale and Van der
Stucken's con. Come With Me in the
Summer Night she displayed great i'm
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03

provement in her singing. having great
breadth Of tone and splendid sustaining
power. Her voice is an even pure con-
tralto. Of rich mellow quality, which she
has under beautiful control
Miss McFaII sang Chaminades Portrait"
and Lehman's soul Blossom bOta Of
which she has sung for the composers.
Her French diction IS excellent and sung
with style and finish. Miss Murray
aroused much enthusiasm by her play
ing of the Chopin etude Her other num-
bers were a Chopin mazurka and waltz.
Miss Emily King gave a charming rendi-
ton of the "Walther's Preisleid.' The
accomplishments were Mrs Z. p Dickin-
son. Mrs. W. W. Burdette, jr., Miss Lucy
Brickenstein, and Miss Mamie Mullaly.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
SENATE WILL PROBE
INCREASE In PRICES
Lodge Introduces Resolution
Favorable to LENDERS.
WANTS COMMITTEE NAMED
Urges President to Appoint Five
Senators TO Ascertain Whether
Prices Have Increased In Last Ten
Years-EIkins Protests Against At
tempt TO Steal His Scheme.

The Senate is going to appoint a com
mittee TO delve into the subject of the in
creased cost of living.
A number of resolutions providing for
an investigation on this subject have
been introduced In the Senate, but one
presented yesterday morning by Senator
Lodge, of Massachusetts. empowering a
committee Of five Senators to conduct
such an investigation. will. b Is expected,
meet the approval OF the Senate, though
it is likely to undergo some change
Senator Lodges resolution was referred
To the Committee on Finance, which VIII
report it favorably. &
The resolution provides that there shall
be appointed by the President of the SEN
alto a select committee of five Senators
to investigate the cost OF living and the
prices of the necessaries of life. to ascer-
tain so far as possible whether such prices
have increased during the last ten years
and the cause or causes of such increase.
May study Wages.
The committee shall also investigate the
subject of wages and ascertain whether
wages have increased during the same
period: II shall also investigate the cost
of production of said articles and of their
distribution and sale; and shall report TO
Congress the results Of their investiga-
ton, together with any recommendations,
and with a bill or bills. If, in the judg-
ment of the committee, legislation is nee
essary in regard to the subjects OF the In
vestigation.
The committee is authorized TO employ
experts. administer oaths. and take tes-
Ftimony.
Senator Elkins voiced his protest in the
Senate yesterday afternoon against what
appeared to him as an attempt to steal
his thunder in the matter of the Senate
investigation into the high cost of living
The introduction Of Senator Lodge
resolution. which had been talked over
IN the Finance Committee yesterday, and
the apparent disposition TO pass 1t alarm
ed Mr.. EIkins, who offered the first meas
ure looking TO the investigation OF the
high cost OF living
EIkins Enters Protest.
RISING 10 question OF piiFHesV' WI.
Flkins asked Chairman Kean, of the Sen
ate Committee to Audit and Control the
Contingent Expenses Of the Senate, why
the committee had not reported the reso-
luton.
AZ the proper time, when committee
reports are in order said Mr. kean.
smilingly. II will either report or not
report the resolution"
That is unsatisfactory" said Mr. e.
kins. "I am entitled TO a report. The
chairman Of the committee should not sit
on the resolution. I have asked him daily
why action was not had. I have urged
him to report It favorably or unfavorably,
but to get IT before the senate. not simply
put the resolution To sleep"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
MR.. YOUNG GIVES DINNER.

Representative from New York En-
tertains Colleagues and Others.
Representative Richard Young, of New
York. entertained a number Of friends
at dinner at the Shoreham last evening,
including several of his New York col
Plates were laid for eighteen.
Those present. besides the host and
Mrs Young We're Admiral and Mrs. Bar
ton, Admiral and Mrs. r. r. Ingersoll,
Representative and Miss MillingtOn, Rep
resentative{ end Mrs. William W Foulk-
rod. Representative and Mrs. George D.
McCreary, Representative and Mrs. Will
lam S. Bennett. Representative and Mrs,
Charles 3. Law, and Representative and
Mrs. William NJ. Calder.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03

brisk debate on the postal savings
bank bin that afforded much amusement
TO Senators was the closing feature Of
the session in the Senate yesterday. Sen
ator Hepburn was the principal speaker
He was denouncing the measure IN
sparingly as a scheme for cOaXing away
from the people their savings and tying
them up indefinitely where the depositors
could not recover them.
Senator Carter. OF Montana, who had
charge of the bill. asked Senator Hey
burn. if he was not aware that every
savings bank in the country demanded
notice Of from sixty to ninety days be-
fore permitting depositors TO withdraw
their money,
Tin Can for safety.
well. a stocking or an old tin can
don't require sixty OF ninety days no
tlce," said Mr.. Hepburn
But we think" suavely remarked
Senator Carter, that we have some
thing better here than a stocking or an
old tin can
A. the debate progressed Senator Hey
burn tried to make It appear that there
nostaI savings measure He demanded 10
know why the trainers Of the bill had
not provided rules and regulations for
conducting the system Of postal saw
ings.
Senator Carter replied that this had
been committed TO the board of trustees
under the bill following the rule of every
country that had passed a postal savings
bank law.
BY way of explanation, Senator Carter
introduced into the debate book contain
ing about 800 pages. bound in green cloth.
which purported 10 give the rules and
regulations governing postal savings
banks in certain parts of Canada. Sen
ator Hepburn thereUpOn scented the plot.
First, he tried to ascertain from Senator
Carter what the book would cost. Then
he inquired how many possible depositors
in postal savings banks there would be.
And then he made a mathematical COM
rutation OF the number Of these books
that the American people would have to
purchase in order TO make the postal
savings plan a success.
Tried Persuasion.
Senator Carter tried 10 persuade Mr..
Heyburn that the books were only for
the guidance of the managers Of these in
stItutions, and that there was no duty
imposed on depositors TO buy these books.
But Senator Carter's explanation only
raised fresh troubles in the mind Of
Senator Hepburn. He then scented plot
10 keep the depositors in ignorance re
Earding the operation OF the system.
BY way Of illustration Senator Carter
cited the case Of the postal guide, which
contained information respecting the pos
tai service Of the United States. a book
which he commended to Senator Hey
burn. Mr.. Carter explained that it was
2 larger volume than the one under con-
slderation. and an American citizen could
buy a postage stamp without first being
put to the necessity of buying a postal
guide for Instructions.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
SKIN SUFFERERS
DOUBT IS REMOVED.

Many eczema sufferers have failed so
utterly with salves and other discover
les" that even the assurance Of the best
physician or druggist cannot induce
them to invest another dollar in any
remedy.
1t is TO these discouraged sufferers in
Darticuiar that we now offer. at only
= cents a trial bottle OF the accepted
standard eczema remedy, a simple wash
of oil of wintergrcen. thymol and gly-
cerine. as compounded in -. ID. ID.
Prescription.
Hundreds of cures have convinced us
ana we know YOU can prove instantly
with the first application that it takes
away the itch at once. Henry Evans
zoos + street northwest. Peoples Drug
Store, Seventh and Massachusetts avenue
northwest
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
(FEBRUARY 2. lslOJ
SENATE.

The Senate convened Of noon.
Amy Appropriation bill passed without discus
zion
Senator Hepburn continues opposition to postal
savings bank bill and engaged in humorous de-
bate with Senator Carter.
Several District bills introduced
Internal Revenue Commissioner CRbeH con
fnncd and favorable report ordered by Finance
Committee on nomination Il Assistant Secretary
Curtis.
Urgent deficiency bill passed without difficulty
Senator Lodge offered resolution for a Senate
inquiry into the high cost q living.
TIE Senate adjourned at AS O'Clock.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
RAILWAY MAKES REPORT.

In its annual report transmitted 70
Congress yesterday the Washington Alex
andria and Mount Vernon Railway Com
pany places its total RECEIPTS at STATIC
The corporation paid out $4,000 in divi-
bends. and states its capital stock is
81, 100000
The total funded debt is S2,HO,OoO and
the floating debt is $156.947S9
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
HIGH MASS FOR ]. ]. SHEEHY.
in Mount OIivet Cemetery
VIII Follow Services.

From St Stephens Catholic Church.
the body Of James J. Sheehy. a promi-
nent patent attorney and long time resi-
dent Of Washington. Who died Monday.
will be carried 10 Mount Olivet Cemetery
this morning for interment.
High mass Of requiem VIII be cele-
brated at the church at 10 o'clock by
Rev. Father T. G. Smythe. attended by
delegations from the Knights OF Column
bus and Carroll Institute. The pail
bearers, chosen from Mr.. Sheehys per-
sonal friends will be Judge William II.
De Lacy. Hon. Edward b. Moore. James
a. Cahill Thomas +. Turpin. Dr. John
]. Darby. T. r Cusick, Wallace Mar
row. Charles a. White, and DIT. L. f.
Davis, Frank A. Sheehy, brother of the
deceased was buried Tuesday
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03

consumers. addressed the commissioners
in favor of the bread law that would give
to consumers pound Of bread for 5
cents instead of twelve or less ounces
Mr.. Thompson asked for law that would
make the grocers keep their bread boxes
clean and not leave them unlocked
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
PURCELL NAMED PROBER.
New Senator Succeeds Paynter on
BnlIingcr Inquiry Board.

W f. Purcell, the new Senator from
North Dakota. was yesterday afternoon
appointed a member of the Ballinger-
Pinchot investigating committee to MI
the vacancy caused by the resignation
OF Senator PaynteT
Mr.. Purcell was only sworn in Tuesday
The place was offered to several other
Democratic Senators, who declined. Most
Of those TO whom it was offered objected
TO being second choice.
Others assigned the reason that the tes-
timOny of CLAWS. the principal witness.
had been practically concluded and they
objected to coming in after the hearing
vas so far advanced. None Of these OBJ
jections could be urged by the newcomer.
He was helpless and had TO accept.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
PAIRING waterwnv APPROXIMATIONS.

As a result Of notice given by the administration
and House leaders, the Committee on Rivers and
Hzrbors nov preparing the bill authorizing srTro-
WiatiCns for the Improvement of waterways has
begun slsshing expenditures. and the indications
now are that the measure Will cary 100000. in
stead Of 100000 As proposed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
WOULD ELEVATE PEARY.
Bill Makes DiseOveTer of Pole a
Rear Admiral, Retired.

Robert E. Peary. the discOverer of the
north pole. viii be elevated to the rank
Of a rear admiral of the United States
navy and placed on the retired list, If a
bill introduced in the House yesterday
by Representative Allen. Of Maine, is
enacted into law.
The measure has the Endorsement of
the Maine delegation, and every effort
will be made to pass IT,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
SUNDAY BILL CRITICISED.
Petitions Flood senate Protesting
Enactmeut az Jobusfou Naa.ure

Enactment of Johnston Measure.
The Senate is stiH receiving a food Of
petitions protesting against the enact
ment of the Johnston bill for the proper
observance Of Sunday as a day of rest
in the District These protests, the ma
jority of which are in printed form, come
from all the States.
The proposed law is characterized by
the petitioners as unconstitutional, un-
American and un-Christian," who declare
that 1t is foreign to the American idea
of civil government since it is a union
of church and state to the extent az the
legislation involved and In principle con
tains all the evils of such a union"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
senate Passes Payne Bill.

The Senate yesterday ra55ed the Payne bill making
all government obligations hereafter issued, either
as bonds OF certificates Of Indebtedness payable in
gold coin This vas remedial legislation to carry
out the intent # Congress in the legislation author
izing the Panama per cent bonds. This measure
was PASSED in the House last week.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
HOUSE.

The House convened at noon.
Calendar Wednesday resulted in passage Of
number Of minor bills,
Several bills reported favorably by District
Committee.
Consideration II proposed amendments 10 law
governing census consumed most CT the session
The House adjourned at $50 O'Clock.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
Embroidery.

Ail-Over Embroidery. in batiste,
swiss, and nainsoOk. Is To 40 inches
wide
We're S1.25 to $3.50 yard.
Now 75c TO $500 yard.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
Ladies Muslin Skirts.
VeilingS.

Becoming designs in Plain, Fancy,
and Spotted Tuxedo Mesh Neilings
in black, black and white, and the
wanted colors; Is inches wide.
Were 25c TO $3.50 per yard.
Now IL &c TO 75c per yard.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
SM0OT-COFFER CO.,
1916 + STREET
CloSing-out Sale
Our efforts at finding goods before advertised these
stocks and buepenc prcecung process them to
result in being able offer each day better batch of real
bargains than any that have preceded them.
Black Net Robe.

Black Silk Dotted La Tosca Net
Robe; trimmed with soutache braid
and silk embroidered. COX M
Was $3.50. Now. . LOW