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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26
RULES COMMITTEE ISELECTED
Democratic Members Ranked Ac.
cording to Number of Votes.
Representative DaIzeIl Chosen as
Chairman, According 10 Expec-
tations-CIerk Loses Place.

By a unanimous vote. the House yes
terday elected its new Committee on
Rules of ten members.
According to the privileged resolution
reported by Chairman CuTier. OF the
Republican caucus, the ten members OF
the committee rank as follows: Dalzell.
of Pennsylvania: Smith. OF Iowa; Boutell.
of Illinois; Lawrence. Of Massachusetts,;
Fassett, Of New York; Smith. Of Cali
fornia. Republicans; and Clark. Of Mis-
souri,; Underwood, of Alabama; Dixon,
of Indiana. and Fitzgerald, OF New York.
Democrats.
Chairman Tawney, OF the Appropria-
tons Committee. wanted to know how II
was that Fitzgerad's name appeared
last on the list.
Representative Clayton. of Alabama,
who presided over the Democratic caucus,
explained that in the absence OF instrue-
tons from the caucus. he had ranked the
four members chosen according 10 the
number OF votes they received. He took
Mr.. Tawney TO task for his interference.
Demand for the yeas and nays was
made. but withdrawn.
The significance OF the action OF Chair
man Tawney in attempting to adjust the
seniority OF Representative Fitzgerald on
the Rules Committee can easily be seen.
The Republican caucus provided in its
resolution that the seniority OF the ma
jority members on the Rules Committee
should be determined, first, by their serv-
f-a "a Ia NJ
ond. by their service in the House. II
seemed TO be Mr.. Tawney's idea TO at
tempt 10 force the Democratic member
ship to be adjusted in the same way. II
he had been successful in this. and the
next House should be Democratic. Champ
Clark. in the natural course Of events,
would be Speaker and Mr.. Fitzgerald
chairman OF the Rules Committee.
Shortly following the election the
members retired to the Ways and Means
Committee room and proceeded to or
ganize Mr.. Dalzell was chosen chair
man. as had been expected. Five Re-
publicans voted for Dalzsn. and three
Democrats for Champ Clark. both Mr.
Dalzau and Mr. Clark refraining from
voting.
There was a brief informal discussion
aboot the future work. The committee
VIII hold fits FIRST business session in a
few days. as soon as room is provided
for IT, There Is much work ahead.
The selection or the new Rules Commit
tee means the loss Of $1,000 annually 10
F. White Busbey, secretary to Speaker
Cannon, who was clerk Of the old Rules
Committee. The new committee will have
a new clerk.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26
FRUIT SUBJECT OF NEW BILL.
senator Lodge Would Regulate Sale.
Other Senate Measures.

Government regulation of the sale of
small fruit and berries Is proposed in a
bin introduced IN the Senate by Mr.. Lodge,
of Massachusetts,, who would require full
measure in quart, plat, and half-pint bas-
kets. The bill provides a penalty for the
manufacture OF baskets which hold less
than the standard measurements, and the
same penalty applies to persons who may
sell berries and small fruit in under
weight packages. If the bill becomes a
law every basket containing fruit and
berries must have on the outside its
capacity indelibly stamped.
The Senate consumed an hour yesterday
discussing the possibility of reaching
vote on the administration railway bill,
but there was no disposition on the part
Of Senators TO accept Senator Bllsins'
suggestion that day be fixed for voting.
Several bills amending the organic act
In the Philippine Islands were introduced
by Senator Lodge yesterday. One of
them provides that the limit of indebted
ness which may be incurred by the Phil
ippine government for public works and
Improvement may be increased to &c.
100000. Five million dollars has already
been expended.
II IS proposed also in another bin to
extend the terms Of members of the leg
islature from two TO four years.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26
NO VOTE ON RAILROAD BILL.
Senate ira No Hurry to Consider the
Passage of Measure.


There is no prospect of an early vote
IN the Senate on the administration rail
road bill, favorably reported a month
$50. This fact developed yesterday, when
Senator Elkins sought to have the Sen
ate consider the bill, and. falling, asked
that date be named on which vote
should be taken
Apparently the Senate is neither in
clined to discuss the measure or to take
a vote on it, so there was nothing left
for the Senator from West Virginia. who
is in charge OF the bill, but to ask that it
be laid aside temporarily. He gave no.
tiee, however, that he viii renew his re
quest at an early date for consideration.
and that he will also insist on a vote.
Senator Burkett thereupon complained
that If Congress continues to daily with
important pending legislation as 1t has
done thus far. there Will be no adjourn
ment until the time arrive for Congress
10 assemble next fall The Nebraskan
protested against the inactivity.
Senator Newlands SAID the reason fo-
Senators not entering the debate was
that there had been lack of considera-
ton Of the bin in committee.
Senator Bacon was at a loss 10 see
how Senators could be expected to discuss
the bin when 1t is admitted the measure
is to be amended in important respects
by its friends. He paid high tribute TO
the speeches of Senator Cumnins and
Ciapp, which, he said, discredited the bin
as a whole.
Senator Clay attacked the court pro-
vision OF the bill He said this was an
extravaganza.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26
UNCLE JOE" OBJECTED.

Representative Nick Longworth, OF Ohio,
son-in-law of Theodore Roosevelt was
denied place on the new Committee on
Rules, according to report yesterday as
a result Of an objection made by Speaker
Cannon. When asked about the matter.
Mr.. Longworth said: Il have no comment
to make"
Early in the week Representative Taw-
ney, of Minnesota, made the announce
ment that Mr.. Longworth's name had
been placed on the slate. which he be-
heved would be adopted by the Republic
can caucus. In fact, Mr. Tawney strong
~ urged that Longworth be given this
assignment on the ground that while a
regular, he was popular with the insur-
gents. When the slate was submitted to
Speaker Cannon. IT is stated. Mr.. Cannon
drew line through Longworths name.
Uncle joe told his lieutenants, so It
is reported, that Mr.. Longworth had been
very free in his criticisms Of the Speaker
and that he would not consent TO Mr..
Longworth's advancement
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26

ceived no formal notice from the Gun
nngham claimants that the latter con-
sidered the deal Off
Owns Large Blocks of stock.
Mr. Birch told of the syndicate's inter-
ests in Alaska, testifying that II owned
large blocks Of stock in the Northwestern
Commercial Company, the Northwestern
Fisheries Company. the Alaska Steamship
Company. the Copper River and North
western Railroad. the Kennecott Mining
Company. and the Katalla Construction
Company.
At the afternoon session of the commit
tee Attorney Brandeis questioned Mr.
Birch as to the value OF the Cunningham
coal property.
To-day it has no value" replied Mr..
Birch, explaining that transportation IA
cilities must be provided and a market
found for the coal before the property
would be valuable.
i do not want the impression TO go
out that coal is worth 50 cents in the
ground" said Mr.. Birch. If it can be
mined for S1.75 and sold at So25, il would
be worth what was testified before the
Committee on Territories. $25.000.000."
The witness stated, however. that If the
$4,000 received by the government for the
Cunningham claims should be put out at
> per cent compound interest for the
period 1t would require to mine ali the
coal in the Alaskan field and dispose of
the coal at the present rate Of consump-
ton in Alaska and by the United States
navy on the Pacific Coast, the $4,000
would have grown 10 Ss67. IL, 67322
How long would that be-" asked SEN
ator Nelson.
Two hundred years. answered Mr..
Birch.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26
NO EMERGENCY MONEY ISSUED.
One National Bank Organized Under
Northumberland Act.

According to a communication received
by the House yesterday from Mr.. Nor
ton, acting Secretary of the Treasury
only one national banking association
has been organized under the terms OF
the Aldrich-VreeIend emergency currency
act. and not a dollar Of emergency. has
gone into circulation under the author
ity Of that law.
Mr.. Norton wrote the House on the
subject in response TO the Shackleford
resolution, passed last week, While Mr..
Norton states that only one association
has been formed under the law. and that
in the District and that no emergency
currency has been issued, he says that
emergency notes are available for the
circulation TO the amount of sl,1S5, 90, sos.
The Shackleford resolution was intro
duced as a result of reports that emer-
gency currency has gone out on security
other than government bonds.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26
Pretty Easter Souvenirs for the Children Free with Pur
chases of Shoes To-day.

- styles including ankle strap pumps ankle ties,
blucher oXfords. &c. &c OF calf glaze kid
metal calf, patent colt black suede and white buck
skin Spring and low heel styles
Infants sizes from TO $3.50 and $500 pair
Childs sizes from 81 to 11-S15O $175 s2oo and
$3.50 pair.
pair. -
Girls sizes from ~ 10 $500 pair
POPULAR ROMAN SANDALS. patent leather tan
and dull kid tops.
Infants sizes from s. From S5c to S1.5O pair
Chnds sizes from So to 11-$125, so and Sis
pair,
Misses sizes from liz TO 2-s1.75 and $500 pair
CHlLDRENS SHOES AND SLIPPERS OF white can
vas.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26
OPPOSE ADDED EXPENSE.
Commissioners Return Crossing Po-
Iicemen's Bill to Congress.

The Commissioners have returned TO
Congress. through a letter to Representa-
tive Smith, chairman OF the House Dis
trict Committee, Representative Olcott's
bill providing for more pay and vaca-
tons for crossing policemen.
The street crossing policemen are paid
by the railway companies, and the Com
missioners are opposed TO the bill on the
ground of additional expense involved,
amounting TO about $500 annually.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26
MARYLAND JUDGE NAMED.
John c. Rose, of baltimore, to Fiji
Additional Appointment.

The nomination of John c. Rose, United
states district attorney, was sent to the
Senate yesterday TO I'LL the position of adj
ditional Federal judge for Maryland. Gre
ated under the law recently passed. The
President also sent to the Senate the
nomination Of John Philip Hill. another
Baltimore attorney, TO succeed Mr.. Rose
as Uuited States attorney.
The nominations end a contest Of a
months duration between the friends Of
AIr. Rose and Judge Henry Stockbridge
Of Maryland, for the judgeshlp. Mr.. Rose
had the support of Judge Morris, also Of
Maryland, who is 70 retire at an early
date. 1t is his place that Mr. Rose win
fill.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26
CuIberson at sanatorium.

Clifton Springs. y. Y, March 25.-United
States Senator Culberson. of Texas. ar
rived at the Clifton Springs Sanatorium
last night for brief rest. He is accom-
panied by his sister. Mrs Mary Schluter.
1t is said that he is not seriously i'll. but
has simply come to the sanatorium for a
much needed rest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26

Providing for a fiat rate of per cent q
month as the maximum interest charge
without fees of any kind. the loan
shark" bill will be favorably reported
TO the Senate. The Senate District COM
mittee yesterday voted to support the
measure.
The report Of the subcommittee which
has had the bill in charge was presented
by Senator Dillingham; 10 the full COM
mittee and was unanimously agreed to.
Senator Dillingham; declares in his report
that lenders have charged timid borrow
ers in the District as high as so per cant
for money. The report carries specific
cases deemed bad enough TO bring about
the change in the methods of the loan
sharks. The passage Of the measure, the
committee declares. will prove of great
public benefit.
Loan Agents Disappointed.
The loan agents are much disappointed
at the outcome of the hearings on the
bill, many of them declaring outside the
committee room yesterday that per cent
HuuAu bt a IAN q A1AhN ~ bN NNA tiAAAkNA "
charge other features of tho proposed
bill 20 which they object are the one
giving the Commissioners power to su-
pervise the business OF the loan agents.
y register is to be kept, containing
names Of borrowers and all items of in
formation in regard 10 each loan. such
as security, interest received. sc, which
is TO be open TO the inspection OF the
Commissioners or their agents. The
agents are required 10 pay a license fee
OF 500 per annum and give bond In the
sum of S5.O00. for the proper carrying out
OF the law. The amout TO be loaned at
the rate Of 2 per cent per month is lirni-
ted to $500. II is not doubted that the biz
will pass.
other District Matters Up.
Other District matters were before the
committee yesterday, and 1t was decided
that a hearing VIII be given next Friday
on the regulation of the liquor traffic In
the District AL bodies interested IN the
question VIII be heard either through
attorney or officers. as well as individ-
uals. The hearing viii take place on the
fourth floor OF the Senate ONCE building.
The bill to establish a hospital for in
ebriates IN the District and make drunk
enness a misdemeanOr, was referred to
the subcommittee on excise and liquor
laws.
The committee decided 10 report favor
ably on the bin authorizing the Commits
sioners TO prevent the exhibition Of OBJ
scene, lewd, indecent. or vulgar pictures
in public places OF amusement.
The bill to prevent the Commissioners
from converting a portion Of the old
Baltimore and Ohio right of way into
property yard. was referred to Senator
SCOTS subcommittee.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
FRIDAY. MARCH 3 1910.
SENATE.

The Senate met at noon.
Prosecution tries 10 get Ballinger on stand as
witness
President dominates Clsreuee Wilson as Dis
triet Attorney and George r Hoover IS police
judge.
John Q. Rose, Of Baltimore. named new Mary
land Judge
Committee agrees 20 unanimously report loan
shark bill
Senator Hepburn prevents action On WarTen's
bill to sell surplus water by a hlibuster.
Tho Senate adjourned at $50 TO meet at noon
on Monday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26
HOUSE.

The House met at noon.
Republican and Democratic caucus slate for
Dalzell chairman
Private bills passed.
Naval supply bin under consideration.
The House adjourned at $50.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26
MORE MONEY FOR ANACOSTIA.
Senate Commerce Committee TO Fa-
vOr Increase in Appropriation.

The Senate Committee on Commerce.
It was announced yesterday. will recon-
mend an increase in the appropriation
in the rivers and harbors bill for i'm
proving the Anacostia River and flats.
The exact amount of the increase was
not specified.
Senator Gallinger has already proposed
an amendment to this item Of the bill.
which is $4,000. as it passed the House.
Senator Gallinser wants an appropriation
Of Sl,00o00O, but it is hardly likely. it IS
thought, that this sum will be granted.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26

was sent 10 Casualty Hospital. and q
physician who responded saved Whit
meyers life with the aid of a syphon
Whitmeyer refused to go to the hos
pital and declined TO say why he swaI-
lowed The poison.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26
REVENUE FROM TAX LAW.
More Than $4,000 Brought Ints
GoverDmout n r., Month.

More Than $4,000 Brought Into
Government I'm Two Months.
The corporation tax law, according TO
returns made public at the Office of the
commissioner Of internal revenue. yesteF-
day, has brought in TO the government
during January and February $77,41s.
According TO the same authority. the
total internal revenue receipts for the
month of February were SO, 44O,I9o, an in
crease OF S1,S35.O29 over February, 1909.
The receipts from spirits during Feb
ruary was given at Sll,259, 6i3, an increase
of s1.25IJ over the corresponding month
last .C-r
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26
MARTIN FLAYS WICKERSHAM.
Says Philippines Are Exploited I'm
der Former Sugar Trust Head.

Representative Martin, Of Colorado,
made a bitter attack on Attorney Gen
eral Wickersham on the floor Of the
House yesterday afternoon.
"The former head OF the sugar trust"
said Mr.. Martin. SIS now at the head Of
the Depar tment OF Justice. and under
this administration the Philippines are
being exploited"
During the general debate on the naval
bill. Mr. Martin was discussing his reso-
luton introduced on February It. which
had to do with the sale Of friar lands in
the Philippines
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26

and $100 pair. -
500. and 1925 pair.
Childs sizes. with spring heels from 81 70 ll-s1OO
1928 and $3.50 $3.50
Misses sizes with low heels from III TO $500
SI25, $3.50 and s2.o0.
Girls sizes from 2 \ to 5-s175 and $500 pair.
BOYS SHOES of gun metal and box calf patent
coitskin, DC. In button blucher styles
Boys sizes from 10 TO 13lk-$1O0 and $500 pair.
Youths sizes from 10 2-2195 $3.50 pair
Boys sizes from = TO 6-$1-50 and 1900 pair
WOMEN'S TAN OXFORDS medium and low effects:
lnsfep and ankle strap pumps. and two eyelet
sailor ties, button and blucher oxfords q - -
fP Isin and wing tips Special values at mSStE
s-'VV 400 $500 and ......-............ - ~e~S
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26
RESOLUTION IS APPROVED.
Measure Provides for Election al
Senators by Direct Vote.

Senators by Direct Vote.
The Lloyd resolution. proposing an
amendment 10 the Constitution providing
for the election Of United States Senators
by direct vote OF the people, was reported
favorably 10 the House yesterday by the
Committee on Election Of President, Vice
President, and Representatives in Con-
gress.
This resolution which was introduced
by Representative LLOYD, OF Missouri.
chairman Of the Democratic Congressional
committee, was supported by all the
Democrats and practically all the Republic
cans on the House committee.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26
sIPHON SAVES GROCER.

Frederick Whitmeyer Swallows
Strychnine at His Home.
Frederick Whitmeyer, forty years old,
a grocer, swallowed strychnine yesterday
afternoon in his home, 1914 Eleventh
street southeast, and nearly died before
physician reached him. A hurry call
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26
LOAN SHARK BILL
NOW AGREED UPON
Senate Committee Decides to
FavOrably Report Ii.
LIMIT 2 PER CENT INTEREST

Measure Requires Companies 10
Give Bond of 5000 and Pay Lii
cense Fee of SIOO-Register of
borrowers to Be Kept Open 10 the
Commissioners or Agents.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26

Newspaper advertisements made their
earliest appearance IN 1852.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26
TO MARK PATAPSC0 RIVER.
Maryland Delegation VIII Urge
Placing of Range LIGHTS.

Placing of Range Lights.
Representative Gill and the entire
Maryland delegation will try to have
passed at this session the measure intro
duced by Mr. GIN providing for two
range lights TO mark the Patapsco River
channel.
The plan is to indicate the channel
from Fort McHenry to Sandy Point The
bill appropriates S125.0o0.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26

.88*ssss 50 |. 88.%88 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-26

A large variety
of Ea ster Novel
ties for the chill
dren at DC up 10
soc. Cute little
chicks, Dummies,
and other Easter
novelties.
tBasement.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-19

indicated above, and insisted that
the proper order Of business was &C
ton of some kind on the ordinance
as read. Alderman Frick thereupon
moved that the ordinance as pre-
sented be referred to a committee
of the whole to be considered next
Wednesday evening. The motion
was seconded by Alderman Naab, and
carried.
A motion by Alderman McNealy,
seconded by Alderman Holzhammer,
to adjourn was carried, Aldermen
Naab, Frick and Leaf voting in the
negative.
NJ. T. RUDGREN,
City Clerk.
hereby certify that the foregoing
is a true and complete record of the
proceedings of the city council of
Rock Island, H., for it's regular
meeting held Aug. 1, A. D. 1910.
E. R. MALONEY,
Official Reporter.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this Bird day Of August, A. d. 1910.
M. T. RUDGREN. City Clerk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-19
Will Plead for Conservation
of the Nations Wild Birds

St Paul, MINI. Aug. 19.-while the
greater part of the program of the Sec
ond National Conservation congress, to
be held in st. Paul, Sept s. 6, z, 8, 9,
no doubt will be devoted to discussions
by experts on forests, fuel and water
power, there will be one feature that
will give the proceedings touch of
heart interest
1t is that pertaining to the birds.
Everybody loves birds. Even the
hunter who goes out and Stays the
game fowl adnires the bird and he is
no man at all If, after he has shot an
excellent specimen of quail, grouse,
partridge or duck, he does not feel
little sorrow in his heart as he picks
up the dead bird and places it in his
game bag.
That the birds are OF great value to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-19
The Theatre
NEXT WEEK AT AIRDoME.

One of the reasons for the success
of the Indiana Stock company, which
opens a weeks engagement at the
Airdome next Monday night, is due to
the ability of the director, the man
who coaches the players. This man
is Otis B. Thayer, the comedian of the
company. Mr.. Thayer ranks with the
best in the profession as a director
and was securable only by this COM
pany after an offer of an interest in
the organization. Mr.. Thayer has
been seen here before as the star Of
Sweet Clover" Later he created
tn principal comedians role in THE
Vanderbilt Cup" He is the type of
the individual player in this excellent
company. From Moline reports, where
the company has played all summer,
Rock Island cannot show too high an
appreciation of this organization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-19
$2,161.29
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The clerk presented a bill for $500
for stamps, account of police depart
ment; Alderman LaVanway moved
that the bill be allowed, and the mo-
ton, properly seconded, was on roll
call, carried.
The clerk called attention to the
fact that there will soon be due. as
membership fee in Central States Wa
ter Works association, for the super
intendent of water works, $500; AL
derman McNealy moved that the fee
be paid when due, and his motion,
properly seconded was on roll call
unanimously adopted.
The clerk read petition, signed by
residents in the vicinity of Sixth and
Seventh avenues between Fifteenth
and Seventeenth street, asking that a
nuisance in the rear of property occu-
pied by Sam Fryer, being a barn in
which is kept from one to six sick
horses, etc. On motion of Alderman
McNealy. properly seconded, the petit
ton is referred to the health commit
tee and aldermen of the ward.
The clerk read a communication
from City Steam Laundry asking per-
NIT to erect frame wagon shed at
No. All Seventeenth street, to be 1sx20