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The Washington herald., 1911-06-12
RIDE
ON FREE PASSES
Post-office Department Is
Allowed Privilege.

The most fagrant violator of Uncle
Sans anti-pass law is Uncle Sam him
self, whose Post-office Department issues
ing to Julius Kruttschnitt, Chicago
director of maintenance and operation
OF the Hartman lines
THE Post-office Department issues an
nually about 600 travelling commissions
to post-ofise inspectors and other postal
officials, and requires railroad companies
to honor such commissions for free
transportation on all trains on all lines
on which mails are carried" he said.
''In some cases these commissions are
issued to government oficials whose
duties are In no way connected with the
transportation Of mails on railroads.
The railroads have no control whatever
over the issuance Of these commissions.
and cannot even secure from the Post
ONCE Department a list Of them, the de-
partment holding that the list Ii con-
fideptial
These commissions are frequently used
for personal travel in violation Of the
rulings Of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission. The Post-oflce Department In
effect arbitrarily issued about 800 annual
passes over every mail-carrying rail-
road in the United States, which Is
equivalent to about 100000 annual passes" E"
Mr.. Kruttschnitt, In mentioning facts
not generally known about the Post
office Department also, pointed out many
ways in which the cost Of transporting
mails could be reduced II the department
would look for them.
But for the post-office feature, the
combined weight OF an entire mail route
could many times be handled in a single
car, such as is used for express instead
OF several heavy and expensive post
Office cars" he said, while often extra
cars for storage mail must be added.
for which no extra pay is allowed.
The cost of running these storage cars
also is not included in the computation
of cost of service, as no accurate statis-
tics of their number or car mileage are
available.
"On a number Of routes postal-car pay
has been allowed for running full cars
| IN one direction only, chasing such
routes as half lines. This obliges the
railroads to move the car in the opposite
direction without pay, the small addi-
tionaI compensation of less than 4 cents
per mile run received in one direction
being entirely inadequate to compensate
the road for the empty haul, to say moth
ing of allowing anything for moving
it in the direction for which pay Is
received"
The Washington herald., 1911-06-12
SEAL FISHERIES
STILL In DOUBT
Conference Has Made Little
Progress in Meeting.

The International seal conference, which
has been in session here for the last
month, has made very little progress to-
ward reaching an agreement which win
be satisfactory to the four countries
United States, Great Britain Japan, and
Russia-who are interested, In the pres
ervation of the seal herd
The questions involved are much more
difficult than was expected at first and
the prospect for an agreement is not
bright. All the countries are willing to
prohibit pelagic sealing, but so far no
agreement has been reached as to the
compensation in return for giving up the
right Of taking seals in the deep sea.
The principal obstacle Is a deadlock
between the Japanese and the Russian
delegates upon the question as to the
compensation to be awarded to Japan for
abandoning pelagic sealing.
The American and British delegates are
inclined to yield to the demands of Japan,
but the Russians are steadfastly holding
out against the japanese claims. Further
conferences will be held, however, in an
effort to solve the pending deadlock.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-12
TRACE DYNAMITING
TO UNION OFFICERS
Indiana Authorities Shed
Light on the Case.

Indianapolis, June 1.-THE most i'm
portant evidence which has been ELECTED
by the grand Jury in the dynamiting
cases, and which leads Enthusiastically
into the inner councils Of the Interna-
tionaI Association Of Bridge and struc-
tural Iron Workers, was secured on Fri
day of last week. and Is being followed
by the prosecutor with indications of
important developments. The most i'm
portant witness In this branch of the In
quiry has disappeared. but the officers
are seeking him everywhere. and descrip-
tions Of him have been sent out, and II
found he will be arrested.
The story dates back to the dynamit-
ing of the new motel building that was
being built at French Lick, and which
the public was led to believe was the
result of revenge on the part of some
one who had lost heavily at gambling.
It now develops that the dynamite was
set of by a member Of the iron workers:
that warning was given that the build
ing would be blown into the air II union
men were not employed on 1t; and that
an affidavit was secured from the man
who exploded the dynamite, and at this
juncture Taggart caused the investiga-
4ion to be discontinued The grand Jury
has gone into the matter, and is trying
to get the man who made the affldavit,
but he has disappeared.
On the day following the explosion at
French Lick, Detective Morgan, of this
city, went there and began an investi-
CATION. He learned that q member of
the ironworkers' executive board had
been to French Lick. and that following
his visit another ironworker, a mem
Der Of the union, went to French Lick
and represented himself as a nom
man and got employment on the
UuIlding. This man was taken into Gus
tody, but he denied exploding the dyna-
mite. Taggart learned that the man was
under arrest, and caused the investiga-
ton to oe dropped.
One week later, Detective Gerber, who
alternates with Detective Morgan, went
to French Lick. and, hearing the dyna-
hitting discussed and not knowing that
Morgan had been on the case, began an
investigation, but had not proceeded far
when Taggart interfered. saying that no
real damage had been done and he did
not care to have the matter sifted.
Detective Morgan appeared before the
grand jury on Friday and told what he
had learned in connection with his in
vestigation.
Taggart will be called to tell what he
knows about the affairs.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-12
DEBATE ON TARIFF
TO OPEN In SENATE
Month Expected to Be Suffi-
cient for Discussion.

Debate will begin on the Canadian reci-
measure viii be reported to the Senate
tomorrow, under the agreement In the
Finance COMMITTEES. 1t Will go over q
day to be printed. and an effort win be
made in the Senate not later than Thurs
day to have the bill made the unfinished
business Of the Senate, to continue 90
until finally disposed Of
The leaders believe they will have no
difficulty In getting an order to make the
bill the unfinished business. II any OBJ
lection is offered to the request for
unanimous consent, q motion will be
made to that effect, and 1t Is believed
that there are enough Senators Of both
parties anxious to get the Canadian bill
settled and to get away from Washing
ton that enough votes may easily be
had to pass the motion to make the bill
the unfinished business.
A month of debate is generally con-
ceded On the reciprocity bill. This would
carry the date for the vote well up
toward the 18th of July. Predic-
tions as to the date for the final vote
on the measure range from July Is to
August L Some of the Senate leaders
believe an adjournment can be brought
about as early as July q. In fact.
plans are being made to try to get an
understanding for an adjournment OF
both houses on that date.
But some Of the Democrats appear OBJ
stinate and threaten that unless there
is report from the Finance Committee
on the farmers free list bill, and the
other measures that originated In the
House revising the tariff, they will not
consent to an adjournment, and they
say they may even feel warranted in
refusing a date for a vote on the Cana
dian bill. But this disposition to obstruct
it Is thought will gradually pass away.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-12
SISTERS OF MISS GRAHAM
COMING WITH EVIDENCE
Important Developments Expected in Case of Stokes
Against Girls Who Shot Him

New York, June u-Important develop
ments, that will go far toward explain
ing the motive of W. E. d. Stokes in
making mis- mysterious VISIT to the fiat
occupied by Lillian Graham and Ethel
Conrad, are expected tomorrow morning
when the girls win be rearranged on
a charge Of attempted murder In shoot
ing the millionaire.
Mrs. John Singleton. q sister Of Miss
Graham, who was also acquainted with
Mr. Stokes, is racing across the Atlantic
with documents believed to be letters
written by Mr.. Stokes to Lillian Gra-
ham. It is intimated that this evidence
win play an important part in the de-
tense.
Mrs. Alice Andrews. another sister, is
crossing the continent as fast as steam
can bring her to be near the imprisoned
girls. She Is also expected TO reveal
some Of the secret chapters In the life
story Of the younger sister, who charges
Mr.. Stokes with having wrecked her
happiness and then cast her aside.
At Roosevelt Hospital 1t was stated
tonight that Mr.. Stokes is rapidly re-
covering. but Il win be another week
before he win be able to appear against
his fair essailants
Attorney Terence McAEanus, counsel
for Mr.. Stokes, announced that he had
been directed to make every efort to
prevent the release OF tie girls. and win
ask that ban be fxed at not less thar
S25.0o0 IN each case.
To one OF the police detectives who
visited the hospital to-day Mr.. stokes
said:
II feel that was mighty lucky 70
escape with my life. What the girls sas
about me does not mattsr. am eoinf
70 deht to the s-.-
The Washington herald., 1911-06-12
SENTENCED TO CHURCH.
Confirmed Drunkard Must Go foi
-caantIzn Eunanz

Confirmed Drunkard Must Go fo1
Ten Consecutive Sundays.
Cordele, Ga, June 11.-Mayor Davis has
announced that hereafter he will remit
fines imposed for drunkenness and IN lieu
thereof will sentence culprits to meet him
in his Office every Sunday morning at 10
o'clock, for long terms, for the purpose
of attending church. Since the announce
ment of the verdict of the mayor there
has been a remarkable reformation
among drunkards.
Mayor Davis has imposed his unique
sentence in only one case, that Of Scott
Thornton, a confirmed drunkard, VINO
must attend church for ten consecutive
Sundays or go to Jail. A number OF
Thorpton's friends assembled this morn
ing to see him start on his term Of PEN
nance.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-12
The RiverdaIe Park Company
Claude Warren, Mgr. RIVERDALE, ND.
HONDURAS DEBT
Is Up TO SENATE
Foreign Relations Commit
tee Is Criticised.

A motion will probably be made to have
the Senate debate in open session the
Honduras treaty. providing for the re-
funding Of the foreign debt Of that re-
public.
This fact came out yesterday in con-
nection with the criticism heard among
certain Senators because of the action
OF the Foreign Relations Committee FRI
day in favorably reporting the treaty at
a time when four Senators understood to
be opposed to it were absent.
Had the four-Senators Rayner and
Shively, Democrats, and Smith and
Borah, Republicans-been present and
voting, sthe treaty either would not have
been reported. or, if reported 1t would
have been an adverse report.
There has been some talk Of a motion
to recommit the treaty because Of the
alleged snap Judgment taken on the
absent Senators. At least one of these
Senators says he received no notice Of
the committee meeting.
But whether the motion is made to re-
commit the treaty or not, 1t is certain,
II was stated last night, that a motion
will be made in the executive session to
consider the treaty in open Senate in
stead Of behind closed doors in execu-
tive session.
The reasons advanced in support Of
this move are that the treaty involves
a radical departure from our traditional
policy in dealing with the South and Cen
trail American republics, and that it af-
fects our fiscal policy and is a matter
Of such transcendent public Importance
that it should be discussed publicly in
order that the country may be made
aware of every detail OF the proposed
new policy.
The fact that bankers of New York
are interested In the proposed refundinS
of the Honduras debt in the event of the
treaty being ratified seems to be the
chief cause for the opposition.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-12
several ohurche. DamaEea.

Middletown, N. z, June n.-severai
churches were struck by lightning
throughout this section during the worst
srorm which swept over Orange and ad-
Joining counties. late last night and early
this morning. TIA tall spire Of the First
Congregational Church was badly dam
aged.
At Howells, four miles from here, the
edifice OF the congregational church was
struck twice and set on fire. but the IRE
was soon extinguished-
At Mount Hope, short distance away,
the Presbyterian church was struck ano
considerably damaged.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-12
ALLNUTT TRIAL TODAY.
Prisoner at Rockville Charged with
killing Sister.

Prisoner at Rockville Charged with
Killing Sister.
Special to Ths Washington Herald.
Rockville, Nd, June 1.-THE case Of
Richard W. AIlnutt, who is charged with
the murder Of his sister, Mrs. Valeria
W. Veirs, in the home Of their mother
at DawsonviIIe on the morning Of March
IA, will be called for trial in the Circuit
Court here tomorrow morning
1t was originally planned to begin the
trial May q. but the inability Of certain
important witnesses to be in 6urt at
that time caused q postponement Of two
weeks. While two eye witnesses of the
tragedy, namely, Mrs. Margaret Allnutt,
mother Of the prisoner, and Miss Ssllie
Bailey, who was housekeeper at the ALL
mutt home, will probably not be present
tomorrow, the prosecution will. It is
understood, be ready for the trial to pro-
ceed, and counsel for the defendant also
have announced that they expect all
their witnesses to be on hand when the
case is called
The Washington herald., 1911-06-12
vENEzUELANs IN JUNrA.

Organize for Purpose of Overthrow
ing President Gomez.
New York, June I.-Several vene-
zue!ans have organized a junta, with
headquarters IN this city. for the pur-
pose. it is stated, Of deposing President
Gomez, and are acting quietly in sew
eral countries with orders being issued
from New York.
The junta has signihed its Intention
Of supporting the movement now beins
organized by DR.. Alexandra vivas Vas.
quez. a member OF the Venezuelan Con-
gress and formerly president Of one OF
the states
The Washington herald., 1911-06-12
NO MORE BODIES FOUND.

Physicians Say lame Would Have
Destroyed Any Buried on Farm.
Norfolk, Va, June n.-After digging
for three days In the onion patch owned
by Mrs. Minnie Murdock. who is accused
with Charles Merkle Of Staying Harry
Harding, in anticipation Of finding other
victims the authorities abandoned the
search there to-day.
Physicians declare that lime found
buried on the farm would have destroyed
any trace OF bodies had any been IN
TERED.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-12
Younr Roo.erelt oe.armed.

Garden City, L I, June n-After the
evening song service st the cathedral
here this afternoon the Rt. Rev. Bishop
Frederick Burgess confirmed Archibald
Bulloch Roosevelt, son OF Col and Mrs.
Roosevelt He was assisted by the Very
Rev. Dean John Robert Moses. Bishop
Burgess read the lessons during the serv-
ice. at the close OF which young Roosevelt
was confirmed
The Washington herald., 1911-06-12
GIRLS HoRsEWHIP FARMER.
Victim Had Been Warned to stop
heating HIS Horse.

Victim Had Been Warned 10 SIop
Beating HIS Horse.
Seaford, Del, June 11.-Beating his horse
and driving at a mad pace, endangering
the lives of people on High street last
night, James Harper, Maryland farmer,
was pulled from bis carriage and whipped
numerically by three young women, who
told him to cease beating his horse.
As he was talking back at them IN vile
language his horse baked, and, seeing his
predicament, the women made a rush
for the carriage. They secured the whip
from Harper's hands, pulled him from the
vehicle and laid the whip on hard until
he begged for mercy. He made humble
apologies to the ladies, but, seeing the
police coming, ran, leaving his team
Harper was partly intoxicated. His face
was bleeding from the lashes.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-12
NEWSOFALEXANDRIA
Will Joint Committe IndOrse
100000 Budget?
DECISION ON TUESDAY NIGHT
City Council to Dispose OF Mater
at Important Meeting-Mrs. Mary
Dwyer Called by Death Mt Result
Warns Dog Owners to Get Licenses

Alexandra, Va, June u.-'will the
Joint committee on streets and finance
report faYorably to the city council at
its meeting Tuesday night for an appro-
priation Of 100000 for the Improvement
Of streets and sidewalks in the city?''
This question is just now a matter Of
speculation, and considerable interest is
attached to the action OF the committee.
Before the meeting Tuesday night this
committee will hold another joint meet
ing for the purpose of seeing whether
they cannot get together on the propo-
sition.
Should the committee make a report, It
Is regarded as probable the report will
be adopted, and in that event the work
will be begun at an early date and COM
pleted by December 1 next.
Another matter Of Importance which
will come before council for consideration
is the passage Of the annual license bill.
This has already been passed by the
lower board, but was amended by them
and then amended by the aldermen.
Mrs. Mary Dwyer, widow of Edward
Dwyer, died at $50 o'clock this after
noon at her home, S15 Queen street,
after a protracted illness. Death fol-
lowed a stroke of paralysis which She
received yesterday morning. She is sur
vived by the following children: Phillip,
and Misses Sarah and Mary ]. Dwyer.
An Official notice given by Mayor Pan
sets forth that all persons obtaining or
harboring dogs without having paid the
required license after June 30 will be
subject to arrest.
The regular grand jury term Of the
June term OF the Corporation Court will
convene at II o'clock tomorrow morn
ing, Judge L. C. Barley presiding. One
case will be presented to the jury for
consideration, that of a negro woman
named Ross, charged with forgery.
The members Of R. E. Lee Camp, Con-
federate Veterans, will assemble at Lee
Camp Hall tomorrow night to meet
members Of the Woman's Auxiliary,
Mary Custis Lee. and Seventeenth vir-
ginia Regiment Chapter, United Daugh-
ters of the Confederacy, Sons of Con-
federate Veterans, and the Junior Daugh-
ters Of the Confederacy.
Funeral services for George a. Nc
Artor, who died yesterday, will be held
at 6 o'clock tomorrow evening from his
home. 12o South Fairfax street. Services
viii be conducted by Rev. H. NJ Canter,
pastor Of Methodist Episcopal Church
south. Burial viii be in Union Ceme-
terry.
Chief Goods, Of the police force. Will
leave to-morraw morning for Rochester.
N. r, to attend the police chiefs con-
vention. Lieut.. Belts viii act as CHIEF,
and Acting Lieut.. Roberts as lieutenant
during his absence.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-12

Flies may be- efrectuaIly disposed of
without the use of poison. Take half a
teaspoonful of black pepper and a whole
teaspoonful OF cream, mix well and put
on a plate; then place where the flies
are most troublesome and they viii soon
disappear.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-12
SENATOR TAYLOR
SCORES HEPBURN;
LAUDS GEN. LEE
Sectionalism Denounced at
Confederate Ceremony.
MEMORIES CHERISHED
South Honors Principles for
Which Fathers Fought.

Tribute Paid to Gen. Grant-oOn-
troversy Over Lee Statue Causes
Outburst-SOuth Resents Renewal
of Observation-Disclosures Flowed.
Rev. b. ID. Cav Delivers Benedic-
tiOn-SOuthern Gross Unveiled.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-12

rusty rats can Be cleaned b. coating It With
black lad and letting stand for : day O. mors
bai6rs Il & nai1haa "a nrrnit ~ ieaA - etso<h
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The Washington herald., 1911-06-12
RIVERDALE, MARYLAND


building
nicely paned
house hasbe
The Washington herald., 1911-06-12

The regular grand jury term of the
June term OF the Corporation Court will
convene at II o'clock tomorrow morn
ing, Judge L. C. Barley presiding. One
case will be presented to the jury for
consideration. that of a negro woman
named Ross, charged with forgery.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-12

An Official notice given by Mayor Pan
sets forth that all persons obtaining or
harboring dogs without having paid the
required license after June 30 will be
subject to arrest
The Washington herald., 1911-06-12

Chief Goods, Of the police force. Will
leave to-morraw morning for Rochester.
N. r, to attend the police chiefs con-
vention. Lieut.. Belts VIII act as CHIEF,
and Acting Lieut.. Roberts as lieutenant
during his absence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-18
NESBITT EXAMINES
 THE MULGA MINES
Asserts Mines Are in Excellent Con- dition and Are Strictly EnfOrc-
 ing All Mining Laws

"The Mulga mine, which is the prop erty of the Birmingham Coal and Iron company, is now one of the best equipped mines in the state and can be classed as a No 1, up to date coal producing deposit of the south," said Chief State Mine Inspector Nesbitt yes- terday upon his return from an off cial visit to Mulga. MT. Nesbitt spent two days inspecting Mulga mines, above and below the surface, accom- panied by General Superintendent Fies who will become general superintend- ent of Banner mines November l, and Local Superintendent Meagher.
 "The officials and superintendent de- serve a great deal of credit for the many precautions and safety devices installed in the slopes. The tracks are clean, the moisture and ventilation good and every part of the mine in excellent condition. The brick and steel outside buildings are very mod ern.
 The daily output is now averaging about HOO tons and the 400 men em- ployed there are working full time.
 T am very much pleased with the Mulga as every letter of the state min ing laws is being rigidly observed there with the best possible results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-18

much to the surprise of the guests, called for the Turkish Trophy brand.
 $. R. Guarino said he would not set at a table with any Italian who was so unpatriotic as to use anything Turkish.
 Victor denied that he was unpatriotic, and proved it by convincing the guests that every time he consumed a cigar ette he destroyed a Turk.
 Pete Serio, the well known manufac- turer of macaroni, was in the party. Pete is regular patron of the restau- rant. His regular dish Is macaroni Ia Italiana. The walters rarely wait for Pete to give his order. as they all know his fondness for the tempting dish On this occasion Pete called for the bill of fare and passed up his usual order, much to the surprise of the ebony hued hash slinger who was waiting on the table.
 Addressing his compatriots he said: "Signors, you all know I love macaroni, in fact I live by it. l think it the finest dish on earth but owing to the fact that my country is in arms and I am too far away to carry arms against the enemy, I want to do all in my power tu put down the Turk. Brink me a dou- ble order of turkey" And the others duplicated the order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-18
AT THE HOTELS

c. G. Britton of Anniston is at the IIillman.
 Abe Levy and Wife of Demopolis are registered at the Hillman.
 A. Jacobson of Montgomery is in the city at the Millman.
 J. l.. Stallworth of Calera Is stopping ct the Metropolitan.
 NJ. A. McCool and wife of West Bloc ton are at the Metropolitan.
 Among yesterdays arrivals at the Met rolitan was E. G. Moore of Montgomery. A. F. Ffte of Jasper Is registered at the Morris.
 Louis H. Rambo of Montgomery was at the Morris last night.
 J. M. Almon of Decatur is in the city at the Morris.
 J. R. Burton of Jasper is at the Flor ence.
 W. D. Ross of Anniston was among Tuesdays arrivals at the Florence. w. H. Owings of Carrollton is stopping at the Florence.
 F. A. Gregory of Chattanooga Is regis tered at the Birmingham.
 J. R. Rountree of sEnsley is in the city at the Birmingham.
 Among yesterdays arrivals at the Bir- ningham was J. B. Moore of Jackson, Miss.