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The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
HEARING HELDON
BUREAU BUILDING
Treasury Wants $4,000, 1000
More for Structure.

II the subcommittee Of the House Com
mittee on Public Buildings ard Grounds
can obtain from the Appropriations Com
mittee Of the House promise to fore
stall the anticipated 5000, 900 deficiency
by an appropriation when the money Is
needed, the Secretary of the Treasury
will be. instructed to ask for bids and
begin work on the erection Of the hand
some. granite, monumental type Of build
ing for the Bureau OF Engraving and
Printing that will fit in with the arch!-
tecturaI beauty plan contemplated for the
public buildings in the Mall.
This seemed to be the situation yester-
day at the end Of a hearing by the sub
committee at which Supervising Archi-
tect Taylor and Director Ralph, of the
bureau, were present.
The necessity OF another hearing after
Congress, in 1903, had appropriated 81, ,150.-
900 for a new building for the bureau was
occasioned by the impossibility Of erect
ing a suitable building for the bureau at
that price. unless the building be OF the
plain brick factory type. After plans
for a building OF this type had been
drawn up. objection was raised on the
ground that such building would be an
eyesore in the midst of the handsome
buildings contemplated for the State, JUS
tice, and Commerce and Labor depart
ments.
Accordingly, plans were drawn for a
smaller but more impressive building of
granite. Estimates OF the cost of the
second type, however. showed that $780,
900 more than had been appropriated
would be necessary to completion.
Supervising Architect Taylor told the
subcommittee yesterday afternoon that IL
would be possible to do without the ad-
ditional money for some time II the sub
committee could come to a gentlemen's
agreement with the Appropriations Com
mittee. by the terms Of which the latter
body would agree to the additional ap-
preparation when II should become nee
'essary. Although Chairman Sheppard, OF
the full committee, who attended the
hearing, expressed doubt as to the at
titude, the Appropriations Committee
would assume in the premises. II was de-
cided to make the attempt suggested by
Mr.. TaylOr
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
Dollar DIPLOMACY.

The earnest and sincere purpose
which is actuating Secretary Knox in
negotiating conventions between this
country and Honduras and Nicaragua
does not lose any of its value because
it is characterized as dollar diplomacy.
Mr.. Knox proposes not only to in
duee American capital to become inter-
ested in Central American countries, but
also to assure these investments the
largest degree of stability. This is a
practical and far-reaching proposition.
1t means that if Honduras, for instance,
desires TO negotiate bond issue, the
purchasers will be American capitalists,
rather than foreigners, whose hold upon
an American republic might result in
serious trouble Thus foreign entangle-
ments are avoided. Certainly if revo-
lutions or bankruptcy lead to the neces-
sity for interference, it would be better
for the United States to use its forces
to protect its own citizens, rather than
be compelled to aid the fnanciers of
Europe As it is now, the United States
is forced to land marines two or three
times each year. The conventions which
have been drafted viii insure the right
of this government to protect the in
vestments of American citizens in the
countries named without the necessity
OF warlike demonstration.
The case of Santo Domingo affords
an excellent example of the value of
the businesslike administration of the
State Department Since the latter has
undertaken to correct the financial evils
of the island, the Dominican treasury
has held more money than at any time
in its history, the customs duties have
been lowered. creditors have been paid,
and public improvements have been un-
dertsien If American investors can BE-
assured that when they enter Central
America they win rest not upon feun-
dation of theory and tradition. bnt upon
. specific. deEnite. and formal agree
ment as to the rights Of the United
States II the premises. they win not
hesitate 10 plsce lheir capital ii these
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
DISTRICT BILLS PASSED.

The following bills were favorabIy re-
ported by Senator Gallinger for the Dis
trict Committee yesterday and passed by
the Senate:
Authorizing the Commissioners to use any moneys
remaining from the appropriations for sites for the
new Central and NJ street high schools for the
employment Of architectural services In preparing
plans and specifications for the proposed build
inzA.
Amending that part Of the District code relating
to annual statements Of insurance companies 50
As to direct that the annual statements be printed
in at least one daily newspaper printed in the
District Of Columbia.
Authorizing new highway plan for that portion
Of the District lying between Van Bwen street on
the north. Georgia avenue on the east Nicholson
street On the south, and Rock Greek Park on the
west
Defining and classifying health, accident and
death benefit companies and associations operattpa
IN the District Of Columbia.
Authorizing the extension Of Grant street north
east and Deane avenue northeast from Minnesota
avenue to Ffty-eighth street.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
wiu PIan Lorimer Probe.

The Lorimer investigating committee
will meet to-day and plan the course of
the inquiry and the programme to be
followed. One Of the first things to be
decided upon will be the question Of re-
tanning counsel to aid the committee in
conducting the Investigation. Among the
names most prohhinently mentioned In
this connection are those of the former
Secretary OF War. Jacob NJ. Dickinson;
Louis D. Brandeis, of Poston, who con-
Quoted the Ballinger inquiry on behalf
Of the prosecution; Holmes Conrad, of
Washington, and former Representative
Littlefeld, Of Maine.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
NAVAL ORDERS.

Capt ]. 7. NEWTON detached duty command
Nehraska: TO home and wait orders
Lieut.. 8. L. H. HAZARD detached duty VOL
VERNE; to duty Connecticut.
Ensign w. B. DECKER, detached duty Mississippi;
20 duty Salem.
Ensign P. L. HOLLAND. detached duty North
Carolina: to duty Tennessee.
Ensign G. K DAVIS, detached duty Salem; 10
duty Mississippi.
Ensign II. A. STRAUSS, detached duty MontAnAi
TO duty Tennessee.
Dnsigns W. +. JACOBS and C. R. CLARK, d.
tached duty salsm; to duty Tacoma
Er5igns z @. KITTEL and B. BRUCE. detached
duty Washington; to dGty Tennessee.
Midshipman L p. JOHNSON, detached duty North
Carolina; 70 duty Tennessee.
MidshipmAn A. s. DYSART, detached duty BIZ
mingham; to duty Padreah.
MIdshipman F. g. CARTER. detached duty Minns-
sofa; to duty Salem.
Midshipman NJ. KELLY, detached duty Vermont; I;
Midshipman G. b. BOUCHER. detached duty vsr.
mont; 70 duty Tacoma.
AIidshipman L. c. DUNN. detached duty Mime
sofa; 70 duty Tacnma.
1Iidshipmen d. B. BEART and J. A. BYRNE.
detached duty Tenresseo, to duty Washington-
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
Berger Wants AutomobiIe.

Representative Berger, Of Milwaukee
yesterday introduced a resolution trans
ferring the use OF the automobile pur-
chased by the last House for the Speak
er to the District Committee. Speaker
Clark, as a matter OF principle, has re-
fused to use the machine, and is perfectly
willing that the District Committee
should have 1t.
It is Mr.. Berger's idea that the more
active members of the committee could
make excellent use of the "benzine buggy"
while travelling around inspecting the
city. Being a Socialist by nature and
party. Mr.. Berger does not anticipate
any troubles as the result of precipitating
one machine on SO many committeeman.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
MARINE CORPS ORDERS.

Lieut. Col R. H. LANE, A. A. and l., and Maj.
II. @ REIsINGER, A. P. NJ, appointed mem
bers Of Marine Examining Board at Marine Bar
racks, navy yard, Mare Island, Cal, June g.
1911.
Capt WILLIAM c. HARLLEE granted ten days
extension Of present leave.
CAPT II. O. SNYDER granted two months dck
leave Of absence to take effect from date Of &C
ceptance.
Capt. ]. NJ. SALLADAY appointed judge SdvocatS
Of general euurt-martial to convene at Mare
Island. Gal, June 70. 1911
Capt. WILLIAM BRACKET, detached recruiting
duty, Salt Lake City, Utah, to Denver, Colo, IN
charge Of mountain recruiting district.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
CONGRESS FORECAST.

Interest in Congressional affairs will
center in the House for the remainder
of the week. the Senate having adjourned
over until next Monday.
The House tomorrow will resume de-
bate on the Underwood wool revision
bill. The debate is expected to last ten
days.
Another steel trust official, Norman B.
Ream, a director in the United States
Steel Corporation, will be put on the grill
before the Stanley committee Investigat-
ing the trust to-day, Judge Gary having
finished his testimony yesterday Judge
Gary, however, was only excused with
the understanding that he will appear
again IL called for
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
WOULD HAVE GOVERNMENT
BUY EXPRESS COMPANIES.
Representative Lewis Prosposes Novel Plan to-
Establish Parcel Post

railways cents a pound for carrying
mail. In order to get this compar atively
cheap transportation rate for the carriage
OF parcels, I propose that the express
companies contracts with the railways
be acquired by condemnation, and that
bonds be issued by the government to
raise the necessary funds"
Mr.. Lewis made an address IN the House
In which his proposition was exhaustively
explained. He showed that the charges
for carrying express matter In the United
States Is sixteen times as much as for
carrying freight, while the average In
other countries is only five times as much.
He said that the express companies were
making so per cent profit on capital ac-
tually invested.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION.
GaIIInEer's Bill May Meet Objections
Formerly Urged.

Another effort to have the Rockefeller
Foundation incorporated under a govern
ment charter will be made by Senator
Gall!nger, of New Hampshire, who yes
terday reintroduced in the Senate a bill
having that purpose. The incorporate
named are John d. Rockefeller, John d.
Rockefeller, Jr, Frederick T. Gates, Star
J. Murphy, and Charles o. Heidi
The proponent OF the measure expresses
the belief that the language of the new
bill, which reposes in Congress the right
to amend the charter at any time. will
avoid the objections formerly urged.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09

Representative David J. Lewis. of Mary
land. introduced yesterday bill to add
the express companies to the .Post-ofice
system. and proposes to thus reduce the
rate over one-half on small parcel, and
about one-third generally. and to extend
the system to the country district through
rural delivery.
There are two main reasons" said Mr..
Lewis this morning, why postal ex-
press Is necessary. First, the express
company service does not reach the coun-
Try and the farmers; and, second, the
contracts Of the express companies give
them an average rate OF three-quarters Of
a cent a pound on parcels with the rail-
ways, while the government is paying the
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY
BY A. w. MACY.
FoUR1ER's FOLLY

Charles Fourier, a French So
cialist, believed himself to be the
originator of a scheme which
would make all men happy. His
social system was to be organ
ized on a mathematical basis. By
his plan humanity was to be df-
vided into groups of four hun
dred families and the groups into
series. and the series into pha-
lanxes. Each group would be
placed under one immense roof,
and the members supplied with
every appliance of industry and
art. Each individual should
choose the occupation for which
he was best adapted. end then all
work would become pleasure.
Salaries would be abolished and
each worker be paid enough for
his simple wants. The surplus
should be used for the general
good. There would be no drones,
for each person would be anxious
TO labor for the common good.
No army would be needed. and no
police, for the world would be-
come one great family. well be-
haved and happy. Communities
for putting these ideas into prac-
tice were started in various coun-
tries. Thirty-four Of them were
founded IN the United States, and
some OF them lasted four or fiye
years. It was beautiful dream
which did not come true.
lcSuHshi. isii b. Joseph B. pOwie>j
Te-meErow-<sIEow the Dutch
~.on 1snr.~, lS.t fhn 0n<<N
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
VERNON'S APPOINTMENT
OPPOSED BY OKLAHOMA

According to messages received in
Washington last night, Oklahoma boils
with indignation because w. T. Vernon,
Register Of the Treasury for many years,
has been appointed assistant superin-
tendent Of the schools of the Five Civil
llzed Tribes by Secretary of the Interior
Fisher.
The protest arises because Vernon is a
negro. He was switched from the Treas
ury to the Interior Department because
of political exigencies. The change was
announced recently.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09

All the State officials Of Oklahoma have
Joined in opposing the appointment and
have vigorously voiced their sentiments
in a message sent to Secretary Fisher.
It is said the matter may be taken up to
President Taft If necessary to have the
appointment rescinded.
There is little doubt, however. that
Vernon will be sent cut to Oklahoma in
his new place 1t is not considered likely
that either President Taft or Secretary
Fisher will change their plans because
of the Oklahoma protest.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
SUGAR WITNESSES NAMED.
Hardwick Investigating, Committee
VIII Begin LabOrs Next Monday.

nuTu"lck InNestIBdtthSg SoAAhe~~
Will Begin LabOrs Next Monday.
Following an extended conference be-
tween the members OF the Hardwick in
yestigating committee with United States
District Attorney Wise. Of New York,
and later with James NJ. Beck, general
counsel OF the American Sugar Refining
Company, kilograms were sent yesterday
to the following list of witnesses whose
presence is desired. asking II they would
appear before the committee in Washing
ton next Monday morning at 10 o'clock,
without the formality of a subpoena be-
ing issued:
Washington B. Thomas, Of the Ameri-
can Sugar Refining Company, III Wall
street. New York; Edwin F. Atkins, of
the same company; Edwin F. Atkins, OF
Summit, N. j.; John L. Parsons, Of 50
William street, New York: Lowell NJ.
Palmer, OF 1H Broadway, New York, and
Adolph Segal. OF Philadelphia.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
Oppose Hondura. Treaty.

There is apparently modification Of the hostile
attitude heretofore assumed BY certain pruninent
Senators toward the Honduras treaty. and the more
recent convention With Nicaragua along the samo
lines Practically all the Democratic members Of
the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations are op-
posed to both treaties and at least two Republican
Senators standing out against atihcaton. There
Is likely to be more Republican opposition mani
Tested should the treaties be reported to the Senate
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
MURDOCH ON WoRsTED.
Kansas Insurgent Makes Lively At
tack on Wool Schedule.


tack on Wool Schedule.
Representative Murdock, the red-headed
insurgent from Kansas. made a lively
attack on the worsted trust during gen.
eral debate on the Underwood wool re-
vision bin in the House yesterday. Mr..
Murdock devoted particular attention to
the 10 per cent duty on worsted cloths
which the Underwood bill provides, insist
ing that this meant protection to the
trust that controls the worsted output.
Representative John Dalzell, of Pennsyl-
vania, standpatter-in-chief, led the ap-
plause that greeted Murdock's assaults on
the Democratic wool measure.
Times have changed" commented
some Of the majority members, when they
noted Mr.. Dalzelrs enthusiastic indorse-
ment of Murdock's remarks.
The debate will be continued to-day.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
Fearr for Semi Herd.

Unless the once great seal herd of the
Pribflof Islands. Of Alaska. Is to be ab-
soluteiy exterminated. closed season OF
fifteen years Is essential. according to
the testimony Of Prof. Henry w. Elliott.
OF Cleveland. Ohio. a fur seal expert,
before the House Committee on Expen-
ditures in the Department Of Commerce
and Labor.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
senator stephen.on silent.

Senator Isa4e Stephenson, of wiscon-
sin. yesterday declined to discuss for
publication the action Of the wiscon-
sin State senate in passing q resolu-
tion asking the United States Senate to
investigate charges OF corruption IN
connection with Mr.. stephenson's cleo
ton. The friends OF the Senator de-
clare that the case Is being worked up
against 1dr. stephenson by the follow
ers of Senator Ie Eoilstte.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
Report on Dolphin To-morrow.

A report of the findings of the naval
board of inquiry which is sitting at the
navy yard, on the case Of the collision
between the U. s. s. Dolphin and
the Culprit Fay, a motor boat owned
by John Lindsay. which occurred last
week, will be made tomorrow, accord
ing to advices received from the Navy
Department yesterday. Evidence Is be-
ing taken by the board.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
Cold STORAGE a seBoon.p

The cold storage business is q great
boon to the ultimate consumer. and per-
mits him to enjoy delicaeies in the way
Of fresh" fish. eggs. and butter at un-
seasonable times when there Is no pro-
duction. according to witnesses who ap-
peared before the Senate Committee on
Manufactures yesterday to discuss the
Hepburn cold storage till.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
ARMY ORDERS.

LeaTs Of absence for two months to take effect on
or about July !, 1911. is granted Mai WILSON
CHASE, infantry, unassigned
The leave Of absence granted First Lieutenant
WILLIAM B. WALLACE, Twentieth Infantry
b extended one month.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
wants Another Tarir Board.

Representative Martin Littleton, of New
York. yesterday introduced a bill to
create nonpolitical tariff board of five
members to be appointed by the Presi-
dent The measure specifically provides
that the board shall merely furnish infor-
nation to Congress and shall not make
recommendations
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
gnivsr.liy nsn :. Senate nn9Ioy..

It has been discovered that more grad
uatee Of the University OF Virginia are
now holding positions IN the United
States Senate than are combined eradu-
atez Of Yale ana Harvard. This fact
opene an interesting field for epeculztlon.
Are the educated young men Of the South
more given % politics than those OF the
N0rth1 DO . larger percentages Of odu-
Gated Northern men 50 into commercial
pursuits than IN the so1thf IL the uni
tFainlng itz students Tor leadership than
either Harvard OF Yale Or l6 the true
spirit 81 democracy stronger n the
Southern institution than "A 1IIh1r of the
tEc NcfItefo un|F1te|I|t11
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
Favors Popular EIections.

Senator Works. of California. an In
surgsnt Republican, addressed the SEN
ate yesterday on the resolution for popu-
lar election OF Senators. The Senator
spoke in support OF the proposal to re-
torigl elections
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
c1nh EIecfn nfficern.

At the monthly meeting Of the Amphion
Glse Club last night the following officers
were elected: President. J. H. Washing
ton: vice president. George II. Jefferson;
secretary, Clarence A. Barbour; treasurer.
Charles A. Champ; librarian. Harry Nor
ton; business manager and musical d.
rector, ]. Henry Lewip.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
coen 10 Attend conference.

Rear Admiral Hutch /. Cone. chief Of
the Bureau OF Steam Engineering and
Chief Constructor Richard n, Watt, OF
/ the Navy Department. viii san from New
I York on June %. to attend = conference
/ OF marine engineers IN London.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
For Inebriate Hospital.

Senator Gallinger yesterday introduced
bill authorizing the establishment OF an
asylum and hospital for the treatment OF
inebriates in the District
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
Not So had.

you should Join our Shakespeare club. :,
whist do you DOR
'sWeIl. we fne every member for nom
attendance. Then we take the money end
80 70 musical comedy.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
should Have Waited.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
London made the big mistake Of taking
census before the coronation guests had
established residence.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
sociaIfstH.

From the Kansas City TimesL
The name Brewers as applied to
MiIwaukee's excellent baseball aggrega-
ton seems to be, a needless reproach.
Why not refer to the team as the So
cialists?
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
NUMEROUS CONFERENCES.

NUMEROUS CONFERENCES.
When statesman meets a brother
They confer;
Softly talk to one another.
Sit and purr;
Try their whisperings to smother.
AS 1t were.
To exchange lot Of gabble
Oft they go.
What's the meaning OF this babble
Soft and low?
oh. we members of the rabbie
Mustn't know.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
Thex Go with the Fazm.

whats the matter? Made an election
bet to let your whislkers grown
mo; but I dassent cut 'em TIL Tan.
II would be big disappointment to the
summer boarders not to have some
whiskers on the place to make Jokes
about
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
GeftinH hack,

''On your way shouted the lady o.
the honse. Il amt set no wood to chop.
There ain.s nuthin' you could do arounc
here.
'Bus madam. there is.a retorted the
Wari1res with dignity. y could give you
fsr Isssr1s a sranmat.T =
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
Sure to C.tch son.,h,n

From .he Norfolk Ledger Dispatch
When fishing for trade Il is wise to use
steamboat line
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
Spending the surplun.

Talk about Napoleon. That fellow
wombat is something Of e strategist
himself"
''As to howf'
Got his salary raised six months ago.
and his wife hasn't found it out yet"
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
He Could.

Il say. cawn't you make clothes Eng
lish style?'
''Sure thing. Jim, cut this gentleman's
suit two sizes too large all around"
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
A Poem OF Purpose.

A poem should have purpose
Or else it's weight is NIL.
] wrote this lay to help me pay
! laundry BILL
The Washington herald., 1911-06-09
Turned 1t to Accoun,

what did he do when the egg bit
him on the head In the last actY.
"Retired to his dressing-room and gave
himself an egg shampoo"
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-04

The Ramona. of the Pacific Coast company came in last night et 1l:l5, and departed at g a. u4
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-04

 LOOKING GOOD

Making the distance from Donlan to Flat in one day even at this time of the year. Williams and Keller, two prospectors who have been sinking on the Doulau creek bench during th winter. arrived early this week, says the Iditarod Pioneer, and reported that there will be considerable activi- ty on that stream and its tributaries throughout the summer.
 On Quartz, Snow Gulch, Lois and Doulan bench there will be five dif- ferent outfits working, and ali Of them have a little money in sgiht.
 Some of the prospectors are now down at the mouth of Crooked, re- plenishing their grub supply from the steamers Quickstep and Lavene Young both of which have made trips to Bethel It is very likely that there will be a small trading station estab- Hshed at the mouth of crooked this summer.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-04
GETTING READY
 ID ENTERTAIN

SAN FRANCISCO Aug. 4--Inter- est in the Grand Aerie session of the F. o. E. is steadily increasing. Tho arrangement committee is working out the details of the entertainment planned.
 All features Of the program are cal culated to convey to the visitors tbe color and romance of the West. and a the same time the progressive spirit Of the people as shown iu the brand new city and the modern equipment and up.to-date methods Of the stores and business establishments Of an kinds. There win be a trip through Chinatown and to the Cliff House and beach. theater parties. balls and re- captions. The Chinese dragon and the gorgeous costumes of the celes- uals will be seen in the parade and will be of the greatest interest to the Eastern visitors.