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The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
ECHO OF "CARPET-BAG BONDS
Overman Offers Amendment TO
Amend the Constitution.

Overman Offers Amendment to
Amend the Constitution,
An amendment to the Constitution is
proposed in a resolution offered yester-
day by Senator Overman, Of North Caro-
lima. which would extend the limitations
upon the judicial powers Of the United
States so as TO prohibit any State or for
eign nation from suing another State ex-
cept upon matters of contract entered
into between the States by consent OF
Congress.
This proposed amendment, offered in
lieu OF the eleventh amendment TO the
Constitution, is intended 10 prevent suits
by States for the collection Of what are
commonly called the carpet bag bonds,
issued during the days Of reconstruction
by legislatures Of the Southern States.
These bonds have been repudiated or
compromised. but the holders are still en-
deavoring to force their recognition at
face valuation
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
How to Get Rid
Of Catarrh
a Simple, Safe, Reliable Way, and
1t Costs Nothing to Try.

Those who suffer from catarrh know
its miseries. There IS no need of this
suffering. You can get rid OF it by a
simple. safe, inexpensive, home treat
ment discovered by DR.. Blosser. who for
over thirty-five years has been treating
catarrh successfully.
His treatment is unlike any other. II
IS not a spray, douche, salve, cream, or
inhaler. but is a more direct and thor
ough treatment than any of these 1t
cleans out the head. nose. throat and
lungs so that you can again breathe
freely and sleep without that stOpped-up
feeling that all catarrh sufferers have.
Il heals the diseased mucous membranes
and arrests the foul discharge. so that
you will not be constantly blowing your
nose and splitting, and at the same time
II does not poison the system and ruin
the stomach, as internal medicines Go.
If you want TO test this treatment with
out cost. send your address to DR.. J.
". Bl0sser. 26i Walton street, Atlanta,
Ca, and he viii send you by return
mail enough of the medicine to satisfy
you that il is all he claims for it as
a remedy for catarrh. catarrhal head
aches. catarrhal deafness, asthma. bron-
chtis, colds. and all catarrhal compIica-
tions. He will also send you free an IL
Illustrated booklet. Write him immedi-
ately.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
MARK TWAIN.

The gossps said Mark Twain dying as once before they
had him dead it beats all how they have been trying put halo
his head Mark Twain that bhe and genial spirit fears not
the sunless rivers fow and when he thinks he's drawing near it.
he won't forget let know The trumps OF
sages vain and profess cha they filled with lore their
tugid pages but Mark has made the nations laugh king
creates night pleasure kills courer with frown and
thinks historians will all mortal greatness by his crown
Far greater than monarchs cepe the wand that Mark has
waved long; Laughter and has kept her dispensing
happiness and song II drives from weary hearts the sorrow
baishes the base and mean gives strength the
row. with hearts courageous and Long may live and
long funny And when he does decide move world he
leaves will be less sunny, the world he goes will improve
tc5griat 1910 ty Geese Matthew AdamA) WALT Mason.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
CARTER SHOWS OPTIMISM.
Taft VIII Aid Montana Senator to
Pass Savings Bank Bill.

Following a conference with the Presi-
dent at the White House yesterday, SEN
ator Carter. Of Montana. expressed the
prediction that Congress would at this
session pass the postal savings bank bill.
The President has shown great anxiety
to have this legislation proceed rapidly"
said the Senator last night The Senate
Committee on Post-offices and Post Roads
viii meet this morning and begin a series
Of hearings 10 whip the measure into
shape. It will be reported to the Senate
in a few days, and no opposition TO an
early passage IS anticipated
Il am certain a majority Of the Sen
ators are in favor Of the bill. and when it
reaches the House a caucus will be held
to determine just how many members
favor its enactment As reported from
the Senate committee. the measure will
meet all the objections offered at the
last session
II is understood Senator AldTich will
defer his report from the monetary COM
mission, so as not to hinder the passage
Of the savings hank bill.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
GERMANS ENJOY MIXED FUN.
Concert, Sketches, and Ball Given
by MaennerchOF

A concert programme, two comedy
sketches, and a grand ball formed the
annual attraction Of the Germania Maen-
nerchor at old Masonic Temple last night
Prof. Christiani and President Helbig, OF
the society, had charge.
Wagner's overture OF 'Rienzi" was pre-
sented by HeIbig's orchestra, after which
the Maennerchor sang "Klosterglocken."
by Letbur WeIy, and Die schoene
Jugendzeit by Juengst. Henry sunder
sang the solo parts and Mrs. Eva Frank
presided at the piano. Joseph Abel sang
a tenor solo. and Mrs. A. Brink sang d
soprano solo. The New Pastor and
AT Heavens Door" were the sketches.
George Pitt. Mrs. Pitt, Mrs. s. Lehnert,
/ Wondrack, G. \. Hoffman Miss Pitt.
William Becker, Fred L. Aue. Mrs. Helm.
&c. G. Scannell, and Peter MaJtern sup
piled the talent
The Germano-Celtic banquet committee
met at the Arion Gesangverein Hall last
night and various committees reported.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
TELLS HOW CHINESE MARRY.
story of Cameron Johnson Amuses
st. Johns ConGre CATION.

According 10 Cameron Johnson, Wash
ingt0n resident and traveller in the far
East, Chinese dispense with all pTe-nup-
tiai bliss and "affinities." Parents work
out the matrimonial salvation Of their
offspring and not until the ceremony IS
over is the bridegroom-elect permitted TO
see the face Of his wife Mr. Johnson
spoke last night at St Johns Episcopal
Church
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25

The Immigration Commission was ex-
tremely unpopular In the House of Rep
resentatives yesterday. Republicans and
Democrats alike took a crack at It, Rep
resentatiye Macon, of Arkansas, assisted
by Representative Butler. Of Pennsylva-
MIA. and SABBATH. of Illinois. were success
ful in their fight against the item Of
S125, ,O0O in the urgent deficiency bill for ex-
1dlng the life of the commission until
December, 1910,
There seemed to be unanimity of senti-
ment between Republicans and Democrats
TO the effect that the commission had
spent S651.o0O In two years, wanted
enough to bring the total up to three
quarters Of million. and hadn't accom-
plished anything worth while.
Put Shares on Bill.
In denouncing the commission. Mr.. Ma
con laid stress upon the fact that one OF
its members not only put his hair cuts
shampoos. shaves. tips, and shines in his
expense account. but made the govern
ment pay for his Joy rides on the APP
plan Way"
Mr.. Macon read a letter from the regis
trar Of Cornell University explaining that
Prof J. W. jerks. a member OF the fac
ulty who draws 1880 a year from the
commission. had arranged his lectures so
he could be away from his faculty Job
four days a week. Mr.. Macon thought
this indicated the professor was working
both ends against the middle
He made the same charge against VIII
lam r. Wheeler, OF San Francisco, the
shipping expert of the commission.
1t was brought out during the debate
that shortly before it's departure for
Europe the commission had drawn $4,000
in one bunch. After they got over there.
Mr Macon charged. there had been no
disposition TO go to work. and not a
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
HEPBURN GETS REPLY.
MacVeagh Tells why Newport News
office Was Closed.

macNeaEh IeIIs why "S"pOEt news
office Was Closed.
On motion Of Senator Hepburn, the
Senate yesterday agreed to lay on the
table the reply Of the Secretary OF the
Treasury referring to the order closing
the office of collector Of customs at New
port News on the birthday anniversary
of Gen. Robert Z. Lee.
It is said the Senator from Idaho viii
make a speech urging the removal from
Statuary Hall of Lees statue, and de-
sires that the reply serve as the basis
for the forthcoming address. His col
league, Senator Borah, and other Sena-
tors are endeavorlng to dissuade him
from such a course.
Secretary MacVeagh's reply states that
the department authorized the Newport
News Office to close ''as far as the public
business would permit" and that similar
action was taken one year ago. This
practice has been in vogue on legal State
holidays for years.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
HOUSE GIVES DEATH BLOW
TO IMMIGRATION BOARD
REPRESENTATIVES Macon Butler and SABBATH SncceSSfH
in Fight for Striking $I25,000 Item From
Urgent Deficiency Bill

meeting Of the commission would have
been held had not Senator Latimer, of
South Carolina. threatened to come back
to the United states and expose the
whole business.
This was three weeks after the com
mission had arrived in Rome. during
which time the members had had joy
Gus time inspecting churches, and pic
lures, and ancient graveyards full of
history and gloom.
But Senator I,atimer's threat worked
and Senator Dillingham; appointed Mr..
Latimer and Representatives Burnett. of
Louisiana aud Howell. of Georgia, as
members of a subcommittee charged with
the duty OF getting busy and stirring up
the scenery.
Wanted to Have Fun.
After this praiseworthy move in the
public interest Mr.. Macon said, Senator
Dillingham; called 10 his side Mr.. Whee-
Ter and several others who held identical
views, and said Come on. let US go
and have SOME fun
Representative Butler. who is q Repub-
lean. felt the same way about il. He
had voted TO create the immigration
commission, he said, and was sorry for
it. lie thought the performance OF the
commission with reference to the ex-
penditure Of the public money was an
outrage, and after expending more than
$4,000 the commission had produced
nothing more than a ten-page pamphlet.
and that Of no value
Representative Goldfogle, Of New York.
roasted the commission for having dis
criminated against the Jews in its pre-
liminary report He insisted that the
commission had attempted TO place re-
sponsibility on the Jewish race. or,
rather, on the Jewish faith. for the white
slave traffic
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
PAGANs WELCOME Y. N. C. A.
Workers Abroad Address Twenty
our-HOur-Day Club.

Young Mems Christian Association
work in Japan and India, was described
TO the members OF the Twenty-Four-Day
Club, at the home OF George Otis Smith,
2151 Bancroft place. last night. Z. c.
Carter and Rausford S. Miller. were the
speakers.
Mr.. Miller said that the work in Japan
toughened the life of the young japanese.
and was welcomed.
Mr.. Carter said the Young Mems
Christian Association was peculiarly
adapted to meet the spiritual require
ments of India, because Of the Christian
forces which 1t represented.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
HOUSE.

The House convened at noon.
District day resulted in the passago Of num-
Der Of bills
Urgent deficiency bill passed.
Secretary Wilson testified before District Com
mittee
Republicans accepted Representative Graham
in place Of Representative Lloyd Ballinger
inYestigating committee.
Consideration Of agriculture appropriation bill
begun.
Numerous bills relating % local affairs intro
duCgd.
The House adjourned at 40 O'Clock.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
WOULD NAME ASTRONOMER.

Scientific Body Wants New Head
for NavaI Observatory.
Vice President Sherman yesterday pre-
sented a petition TO the Senate from the
American Association for the Advance
ment OF Science. praying for the appoint
.ment Of an eminent astronomer 10 take
charge OF the United States Naval OBJ
.servatory. At present this position IS
held by naval officer.
L. o. Howard, who transmitted the pc
tition. also incIosed a set Of resolutions
from the same organization urging the
establishment of a bureau Of mines in
the Interior Department.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
t5auuary a. l9l0l
SENATE.

The Senate convened at noon.
Senator Gallinger introduced four District
bills
Secretary Of the Treasury submitted reply TO
Hepburn resolution.
Senator BeveridSe ravorably reported Alaskan
reorganization bill and made speech urging its
passage.
Fortifcations appropriation bill reported.
Bill prohibiting sale Of liquor il dry territory
submitted.
number Of calendar bills passed
Following a brief executive session. the Senate
adjourned az 2:l6 o'clock
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
LOAN SHARKS RAPED.
Associated Charities Urges Laws 90
Suppress Usury.

Associated Charities Urges Laws TO
Suppress Usury.
Expressing deep interest in the efforts
10 obtain the adoption Of remedial legis-
lation to curb the operations OF loan
sharks, the Associated Charities yester-
day transmitted to Congress a petition
condemning the usurious practice of GER
tain brokers.
The document, which was presented TO
the Senate by the Vice President, states
that the organization believes the crying
evil Of extortion is often accompanied
by blackmail. The Associated Charities
urges the adoption Of legislation which
shall fix the maximum rate Of interest
charged for loans on chattels, salaries, and
the like
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
Republicans Accent Graham.

The House yesterday passed a resOlu-
tion offered by Representative Clayton,
OF Alabama, naming Representative Gra-
ham, Of Illinois, a Democrat, a member
OF the joint commission on inquiry into
the Balllnger- -Pinchot controversy, to sue
coed Representative Lloyd. Of Missouri.
resigned.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
+. y. Bryan Dead.

san Juan, Jan. 24-E P. Bryan, former
president of the ELECTROMAGNETIC
Transit Company Of New York, who has
been spending the winter here with his
son. died yesterday Of apoplexy. The son
has had the body embalmed, and it will
be taken 20 New York.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
Autonomy for Cretans.

Constantinople, Jan. 24.-Grand Vizier
Hakka Bey. announced In the Chamber
Of Deputies this afternoon that the Turk
ish government was prepared 10 extend
to the Cretans the largest measure Of
autonomy. but would uphold rights of
the sultan
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
Pronoses Novel Change.

As a substitute for all the propositions
now pending for a change in the date Of
the Inauguration, Representative F. f.
Guersney. Of Maine, yesterday submitted
q measure to swear in the President on
March /. and TO hold the other ceremO-
nies and parade on the last Thursday in
ADriI
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
MANY BILLS PASSED.
senate Nearly Clears Its Calendar of
Important Measures.

The Senate disposed of nearly all un-
objected bills on the calendar yesterday.
Among the measures passed were the
following:
Authorizing commissions to Issue to officers Of
IA, army below the rank cf brigadicr general who
because Of service in the civil war we're by act
f Congress retired with increased rank
Authorizing a bridge across the Rio Grande
IT Laredo Tex: bridges aGoss the Mississippi IN
MINNEAPOLIS. and at many points IN the South.
Granting pensions, arTear- and increases 10 many
soldiers.
recurring Ife-ppservers on motor boats.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
"C0LUMBIA'S CONGRESS. !"
VIII BE Presented Under Auspices
OF the w. c. T. L.

" III DC AhNNH EbNNNN
OF the W. c. T. L.
Columbia s Congress- given under the
auspices Of the ". c. T. L. TO consider
the liquor traffic. Will be presented to-
night and tomorrow night at the Ma
tional Rifles Armory at 5 o'clock.
This is the first time the entertain
ment has been presented. and It is said
10 be the most ambitious ever attempted
in the interest Of total abstinence and
prohibition.
Over 150 persons are in the cast. repre-,
senting some Of the best musical talent in
Washington.
II VIII be given under the personal
direction Of its author, Suessa BaIdridge
Blain, Of the ~" branch Of the ". c. Il.
L. The proceeds go toward the benefit
Of the Young Peoples branch Of the
union.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
LODGE BALKS SIGNERS.
Bill Incorporating Descendants of
Colonial Patriots Held Up.

A bill 20 incorporate the Society OF
Descendants Of Slgners" Of the Declara-
ton of Independence. offered in the Sen
ate by Senator Brandegee. OF Connect
cut, has met the opposition Of Senators
Root and Lodge When It came up a few
days ago, Mr. Root objected, and when
the bill was again reached on the cal
.endar yesterday. Senator Lodge declared
he and Mr. Root opposed II because III
creates hereditary titles"
Senator Bulkley, in the absence Of his
colleague. came 10 the relief OF the bill
Thereupon the bin again went over.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
TILLMAN ENLIVENS DEBATE.
Senate Calls on Wickersham for
Facts of Hartman Land Grants.

The Senate yesterday, after brief de-
bate. adopted a resolution offered by
Senator Chamberlain. Of Oregon. calling
on Attorney General Wickersham asking
for information as to why the Department
of Justice has not procured. in accord
ance with instructions Of a Senate resolu-
ton passed in 1903. forfeit 10 the land
grants in Oregon TO the Hartman roads
for their failure to observe the conditions
Of their grants.
Senator Tnlman, In the course Of the
debate, condemned the Department OF
Justice and President Roosevelt for mac
tivity IN the matters
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
DEFICIENCY BILL PASSED.
House Eliminates Fund to Pay
Judges of Customs Court.

Judges of Customs Court.
The House yesterday passed the urgent
deficiency bill. This measure was taken
up last Monday, and Representative
Tawney chairman Of the Committee on
Appropriations. has had stormy time
steering It.
The entire paragraph appropriating the
salaries Of the judges, marshals. &C. OF
the new United. States Court Of Customs
Appeals was eliminated yesterday upon
a point Of order. It viii, Of course, be
replaced in the Senate and retained in
conference.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
BEvERIDGE PUSHES BILL.

Reports Measure to Benefit Alaska
and Urges It's Passage.
The bill creating new civil govern
ment for Alaska was reported in the Sen
ate Yesterday by Senator Beveridge, Of
Indiana. and made the unfinished bust
ness"
Senator Beyeridge spoke briefly on the
measure.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
DISTRICT HAS INNING
House Refers Bills Concern
ing Local Affairs.
SEVEN MEASURES ARE PASSED

representative Clark, of Florida,
on Trail of Real Estate Corpora
ns-CommIssioners Propose m
Act to Regulate Height of Build
ings-RadicaI Changes in Law.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
senate Gets Bills.

in the Senate four District bills were
introduced by Senator Gallinger- one
measure provides for the extension OF
Massachusetts, avenue. another for the
opening Of a new road along the Ana
costa River. and q bin for the relief
Of the estate Of Bessie J. Kibbey, whose
property vas damaged by the grading in
connection with the erection Of the Union
station.
The last measure increases the rate Of
interest 70 be charged by the Washington
Sanitary Housing Company.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
GIVES UP WORK OF
CURBING CAR EVILS
Interstate Commission Asks
TO Be Relieved.
TOO ARDUOUS, THEY DECLARE

Annual Report TO Congress, Con
taIning Findings of the District
Electric Railway Commission After
Year of Inquiry, Recommends
Many Important Changes.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25

street northeast from its present terminus east Of
Twenty fourth street to BladefsbuTg Toad
H. r. 1899 providing for the extension d Newton
plaos northwest. froEn New Hampshire avenue north
west TO Georgia avenue. and % connect Newton
place in the Cas- subdivision with Newton place IN
the Whitney Close subdivision
n. r. I75ls authorizing the extension q twenty
third street and r street southeast street Is 70
be extended from lis present. eastern terminus 20
Nau0r street southeast and Tweuty-third street .
% hs exiendef from its present southeu terminus
near Naior street through r street, each with Tie
width a u.nely feet
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-06-10
MACEDONIAN CRY.

Already the farmers Of Kansas have
sent out a Macedonian cry for harvest
help. They say "the harvest is ripe
and the Iaborers are few"-and insist
they want 10000 men.
North Dakota will soon be issuing
the same general cry--if the weather
conditions are right The wheat belt
Of the United States does not furnish
employment-all the year-for the
number of men needed for the harvest
season. 1t is necessary to appeal to
the eastern centers for help.
Men employed regularly refuse to
give up their positions to assist in
shocking the grain. There are two
classes that can be expected to help
the transient, migratory laborers who
wander over the world wherever there
is a little excltement-and the college
boys who need little cash and ex-
perience. These can earn good money
during the vacation period, get some
splendid physical training and an in
sight into many sides of life of which
they would never learn in universe
ties.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-06-10
Daddy sBedtirne
>fNrv Stories About
~ Lincoln

daddy
think will about
you
Every child possible Lin
con for he vase Of III greatest
worked
had time during the used
did night often
evening and time to close the which he worked
found that had few too much He remembered that in making
ing time he had not given her enough The old lived quite long
Lincoln tired after his hard
walking giving
OF the told the
Lincoln
found
weight he
ing her."
daddy cheating?
o
all the tea she had paid for.
disputes
his the other decided
they
One wanted and the other wanted another until said
Lincoln decide
fairly they asked Lincoln be the judge At first he would not
him. after both that he had decided
honestly and fairly"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-06-10
IS MAKING GOOD
Excellent Fargo Institution Making
a Great Showing-One of the
Coming big Ones"

The really remarkable growth of one
OF Fargo's newer institutions is the
cause of favorable comment among the
financial men throughout the state the
universal opinion being that 1t Is
working out an unusually attractive
plan and the character OF the men be-
hind it assures permanent success.
This institution is The Northwestern
Mutual Investment Co., with its home
Office in Fargo and branch headquart-
ers at Minneapolis. The business is
conducted along lines Of cooperative
investment in improved city real estate
in the fast growing centers of this
section.
So far several fine income producing
properties have been developed: an
illustration of the class OF property
which the Northwestern Investment
Co. controls is to be found In the
splendid new apartment flats on North
Broadway, Monticello, Arlington and
Mount Vernon, practically every apart
ment being spoken for before compile
ton; the new flats at the corner of
Eighth street and Second avenue
south, now nearing completion, and the
magnificent new hotel at Lisbon. N. ID.
The plans Of this company are well
| worth looking into.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-06-10

tion appears. 1t amounts to remit
tance OF nearly $15,oO00O0 customs on
the total importations--and nearly
100000 on thu 4utiable importatiors.
The above statement OF imports &C
quits the new tariff of any completely
in the increase or the cost of living the
past year. In every tariff law there
are schedules that pinch individual in
terests, and this law Is no exception to
the rule. It would seem that the above
figures amply justify President Taft's
claim that this particular tariff law
is the best ever enacted for all the
people of the United States