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The Washington herald., 1911-12-10

Constructive legislation, not destruc-
tive This is what the District of Column
bia needs, and what believe the present
House will try to give it," said Repre-
sentative William A. Cldheld, chairman
of the subcommittee on judiciary, when
asked to discuss the probable attitude Of
the present Congress toward the DIS
trict
That nothing will be done without due
consideration has been clearly indicated
in the attitude of Chairman Johnson and
members of the House District Commit
tee. No definite action has been taken
in matters of general interest as far as
the public knows, because until the ideas
OF the committee are crystallized into
a form best suited to bear out this
policy of constructive legislation it is
useless to make announcements which
might serve to stir up 10 a greater de-
gree an already superheated public
spirit.
1t is to he regretted that utterances of
an Incorporate nature from unauthorita-
tive sources have been brought to the
attention of the public and have wrought
an agitation, not surprising when the
causes are considered, but abortive when
probable results are considered in the
light Of authOritatively expressed opin-
ions.
My personal attitude l have tried TO
express in previous interviews. l believe
the committee has a duty not only to-
ward the District. but the Federal gov
eminent ! believe it can best fulfill its
The Washington herald., 1911-12-10

My feeling is that the attitude of
Congress toward the District OF Column
bia is one of warm friendliness," said
Henry George, jr., of New York. 81 am
certain that this is the feeling Of most
of the men on the House District Com
mittee, from the chairman down. The
desire in that committee has been not
merely to carry along the work OF the
District, but to build up the District,
and do some progressive work in this
Congress.
Il can speak more particularly of my
own subcommittee on assessments and
taxation. have found a disposition,
both in the committee and in the mu-
nicipal government, to reconsider the
whole machinery of assessment and
taxation and the policy of taxation.
This prompts me to believe that the
other branches of the House Commit
tee will also find the city government
ready to cooperate in establishing i'm
provements where real improvements
are worth while.
"As an instance of progress in my as
sessment and taxation province, 1 would
point to a bill introduced by Chairman
Ben Johnson. 1t is a bill To require
the recital of the real consideration Of
deeds, mortgages. and deeds of trust to
property in the District Assessor Rich
ards has complained for some time of
the difficulty of getting accurate infor-
nation as to the real consideration in
such cases. Such information is needed
as a basis of assessment. Chairman
Johnon fills this need by this bill"
The Washington herald., 1911-12-10

I'm my opinion, the District of Column
bia has been sadly neglected as far as
effective and necessary legislation is con-
cerned,'' said Representative William J.
Cary, of Wisconsin, a member of the Dis
trict Committee. 1T seems to me that
the true reason for this is that there has
been and Is too muck talg, too many
promises, too many plans, TO change the
conditions existing in the District Let
all this wasting of valuable time by talk
ing be done away with, and let us get
right down to business and do something
for the plain people of Washington. AS
member of the Committee on the Dis
trict of Columbia for almost five years, 1
have been enabled to become acquainted
with the state of affairs.
Another trouble is that too many
people lose track of the paramount is
sues and they become obscure, being
hidden by many trivial matters, and
thus when a session comes to close,
and we look back and review the sit
uation, We find that as far as the Dis
trict of Columbia is concerned its status
concerning legislation is about the same
as 1t was when Congress convened.
To dwell in detail on the several i'm
portant measures, such as the reduction
in the price of gas, universal transfers,
more restricted regulation of corpora
tons, water rates and supply, asphalt
repairs, sewerage, sidewalks. etc. would
be getting away from the objection OF
too much talk which l have stated
above; but We ought to get down to
business, and enact for the people of
Washington, that which they are en-
titled to.
81 merely wish to call attention to one
of my bills, H. r. 60S4, which will not
permit the Commissioners to tear a per-
sons property all to pieces and then 10
send the bill TO the property owner with
out any previous notice. This bill will
afford protection to property owners, 10
which they are entitled, and yet the OBJ
jects of lettering the conditions OF the
city by improving alleys, etc, would be
subserVed.
Il am somewhat disappointed with the
supposed investigation we were going to
have of the District government. 1t evil
IDENTIFY fell through. for 1 haven't heard
much about it. I have plenty of things
to bring up before such a committee,
which ought to be looked into, but would
not wish to block legislation or progress
sive measures simply to stir up dead
wood.
Il am heartily in favor of getting down
to business and giving the District its
just dues"
The Washington herald., 1911-12-10

TO raise every department of the mu-
nicipaIty To the highest standard of eff
cheney. This, I believe, is the policy Con-
gress will support in dealing with the
District uC Columbia this session." said
Representative Albert s. Burleson, Of
Texas, chairman Of the subcommittee on
District appropriations.
IF there be any general hostility on
thu part Of Congress toward the District,
l do not know Of il. OF course, there is
n very earnest desire TO bring about an
economical administration of District af-
fairs. and a the same time raise the
efficiency Of the municipal government
Il do not think the District govern
ment is extravaganza. l do not think the
estimates of the Commissioners for the
next fiscal year are eXtravagant. But as
chairman Of the subcommittee on Dis
trict appropriations l will welcome any
suggestions looking to a more eConomi-
cal administration. I will be glad of the
cooperation OF members from either side
of the House in this work
of course. IN desiring to place the ad-
ministratiOn Of the District on the most
economical footing compatible with high
efficiency, il is not intended to make such
cuts as would impair or cripple the work
ing machinery Of the municipality As
The Washington herald., 1911-12-10
BOY FIGHTS FOR FREEDOM.
Sentenced for ShOpIIftInE, Lad Puts
Up Battle in Court Room.

Kicking. crying. screaming. and
shouting for his father to save him,
William Greg, an eleven-year-old col
ored boy. of 1243 Fourth street north
west, made a bold fight for freedom
yesterday in the Juvenile Court after
being sentenced by Judge De Lacy to
the Reform School for shopIifting. The
boy admitted that he stole three
knives. two whistles. and a large guam
tity of cheap jewelry from a local
store. After the court pronounced
sentence. William dashed away from
the judges desk, almost knocking
down a policeman. Up the stairs Of
the building he ran. pursued by police
men and court officials. When the
boy reached the second story, he ran
to a window. and was about to raise
it when Probation Officer Sanford
grabbed him.
The youngster was taken to the
House OF Detention. AS he was dragged
into the office of the building. he
jumped to his feet, grabbed a bottle OF
ink. and hurled II at Policeman J. A.
Sullivan. the missile narrowly escaping
his head. He was not entirely sub
dued until he was taken to the Reform
School
The Washington herald., 1911-12-10

striking changes and reforms to propose,
and many of these reforms undoubtedly
will meet with strong opposition from
certain quarters. It does mean, accord
ing to open statement and confidential in
formation, that those who ultimately Will
mold District legislation, and who are
now looking the field over and investi-
cation conditions, approach their task
with an open mind, and with a desire 10
attract the earnest cooperation of citi-
zens and organizations in the District.
Trend Well Defined.
The general trend of the legislation is
fairly we'll defined in the bills in which
members of the District Committee at
both ends of the Capitol have shown
the greatest interest.
Perhaps no one piece of legislation is
more generally desired in Washington
than a law providing for a satisfactory
public utilities commission. This general
demand has met with quick response at
both ends of the Capitol. Senator Gal
linger. chairman Of the Senate District
Committee has practically completed the
draft of a public utilities bill he will
introduce next Tuesday. Several bills
calling for the creation of a public utili-
ties commission were introduced at the
last session in the House. In addition
TO these, Chairman Oldfeld, of the sub
committee on judiciary of the House
District Committee. is preparing a public
utilities bill which he thinks will provide
a court for the adjudication of all ques-
lions between the citizens and the public
utility corporations in the District.
George Gets Results.
As far as concerns the efforts OF the
Democratic majority of the House COM
mittee TO decide upon remedial legisla-
ton affecting tine administration of mu-
nlcipaI affairs, the labOrs of Henry
George. jr, of New York, chairman OF
a special subcommittee on assessments
and taxation. together with the investi
cations of Chairman Johnson and Scott
Mayes, the expert accountant employed
by the committee. seem to have brought
about the earliest results Mr.. johnson
yesterday introduced a bill in the House
which is expected to go long way to-
ward dispelling the secrecy with which
true real estate values in the District
are shrOuded.
UnOpposed Bills First.
Standing on the platform, he mapped
out when the election of a Democratic
House placed him in line for the chair
manship Of the District Committee last
spring Mr.. johnson has promised to
place before the House first such District
bills as there promises to be least oppOsi-
ton to. This should mean not only the
enactment of many minor. but much
desired, District measures early in the
session. but the clearing of the legisla-
tive path for careful and temperate con-
sideration of the more important meas
ures later in the session.
The Washington Herald prints below
several Of the statements of members Of
the House whose good will should mean
much to the District:
The Washington herald., 1911-12-10
MINE EXPLOSION
TRAPS zoo MEN
Continued from Page One.

any survived, fire damp would have
choked out their lives before now.
The only hope now expressed Is that
the explosion caved in a part Of the
roof and blocked the passageway be-
tween a few of the miners and the
deadly fire. The fire fans were kept
pumping at top speed in the hope that
some one was alive and might be res
cued.
Rescue parties time after time at
tempted to descend into the workings
but were driven back. Once the body
| Of a miner was found. 1t was brought
to the surface and identified as that Of
Lee Paulson. The entombed men are
walled in by thousands OF tons Of slate
and coal, which were shattered from the
roof and sides of the workings by the
| force OF the explosion. AS news Of the
disaster spread throughout the Brice-
Vile district, men left their posts In
| other workings and FASTENED to join the
rescuers.
Late tonight two bodies were recov-
cred. Both were badly mangled and in
dictated death was due to explosion.
The bodies were found within quarter
of a mile Of the entrance.
Women, wiId-eyed and disheveled, ran
shrieking to the mouth OF the pit and
attempted to enter what would have
been a place of certain death. Scores
Of men dragged them back and with
rude efforts tried to cheer them.
Whether the explosion came from coal
dust OF blasting powder is a mystery.
Within the last three weeks the mine
had been inspected by a Federal inspec-
tor and an inspector for an insurance
company, which insured the lives OF the
miners, and both pronounced it safe.
]. F. Hatmaker. inspector for the
oss-Mountain system OF mines. went
IN 10 Nd
II perfectly safe.
The Cross-Mountain mine is one of a
| chain owned by the Knoxville Iron Com
pany, and has been in operation for
more than twenty years.
The mining district has a tragic his
tory. Not ten years ago, on the morning
OF May 9, 1902, the terrible Fratersville
disaster snuffed at one stroke the lives
of lS7 men and boys.
Omcials Have Hope.
President Stephenson made the follow
ing statement tonight: Il am in hope
the men will be reached. According to
| the topography OF the mine the gases go
generally into the entry in which the ex-
plosion took place. Most OF the men in
the place must have gone into the cross
sections, where they are employed in
mining. and this. therefore, causes me
to believe they escaped fatality. at least
some of them"
The number OF miners was said to be
at midnight between $50 and 10 PresI-
dent Stephenson declared he would be I'M
able for several days at least to give
the exact number, owing to the fact
that the timekeeper was supposed to
be in the shaft with the men and could
not be located. Names OF the men are
not known. The company's books do not
show the names at all
Already relief fund has been started
and an appeal sent for food and cloth
ing for the families of the men in the
mines. With winter upon them, many
are without enough money to last more
than few days, and it is feared famine
will add to the horror OF the situation.
Several thousand dollars has been SUBJ
scrIbed in Knoxville alone.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-10
RITES FOR MRS. MAMIE POLK.
Distant Relative of Former Presi-
dent Dies mt Age of II.

Following funeral services this after
noon at st. AIMS Catholic Church in
Tenallytown, d. c., Mrs. Mamie Frank
lin Polk, a distant relative OF former
President Polk, and for more than TWEEN
ty-tive years a resident of Washington.
who died Friday night, will be buried in
Georgetown University Cemetery.
Father Smythe, pastor of ST. AIMS
Church, VIII officiate. The services will
begin at o'clock. Mrs. Polk is sur
vived by a sister in Atlanta and five
children-Mrs. ]. Leland Bousch, of Nor
folk, Va; Mrs. William n. Nixon, of
Augusta. Ga; William Maddox Polk, of
birmingham, Ala; James X. Polk, a To-
cal attorney, and Mrs. s. E. Sullivan, Of
Friendship Heights, Md. Mrs. Polk was
seventy-three years old.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-10
Lectures on Public Health.

Three lectures on public health will
be given this week under the joint
auspices of the Womsn's Clinic and the
American Medical Association. To-mor-
row afternoon Dr.. Elnora Cuddeback
Folkmar will give talk at the Sum-
ner School. On Thursday night DR..
Folkmar will address the District wom-
en- Suffrage Association at Lockwood
Hall, 61s F street.
On Friday afternoon DIR. Charles /.
Grifith will speak at the Public Lii
brary.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-10
Quiet In santo Domingo Now.

Because all signs Of impending disor-
der in Santo Domingo have disappeared
with the election of Senior Victoria as
President to fill out the unexpired por-
ton Of the term of of the assassinated
President Caceres. the United States
cruisers Washington and North Carolina
have been ordered to return TO Hamp-
ton Roads The ships may stop at Guam
tanamo for coal The gunboat Wheeling
will remain at Santo Domingo City for
the present.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-10

"Get right down 10 buSI-
the plain people of Washing
ton" 81 Representative Cary,
of Wisconsin, member of Dis
trict Committee.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-10

chairman of the subcommittee, I would
be the first to resist such a cut. 1 be-
Iieve the attitude of Congress is one of
earnest friendliness and good will for
the District"
The Washington herald., 1911-12-10

latitude of Congress to-
ward District fs one OF warns
friendIinesa." - Representa-
tive George, of New York,
chairman of subcommittee on
assessment and taxation.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-10

Books belonging to the Railway Young
Mems Christian association are lawfully
exempt from freight charges. says the
interstate Commerce Commission. In
an Official opinion yesterday they settled
this question which has been constantly
recurrent one for some time.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-10

duty to the Federal government by do
ing its fun duty to the District"
The Washington herald., 1911-12-10
PLAN OF CONGRESS
FOR The DISTRICT

Continued from Page One.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-10

"I have taken mp the
work with clear desire to
learn the truth" - Repre-
sentative Redheld, of New
York, who is investigating
District purchasing depart
ment.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-10

"Rnisc every department
TO highest standard of eff
cheney" Representative
BurIrSOn, chairman of ap-
preparations subcommittee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-15
A NATURAL SHEEP MARKET

A NATURAL SHEEP MARKET
in
NET RESULTS ATTRACTIVE
could offered than showing
PATRONAGE of the Wesfern Shinnar,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-15
A GREAT CATTLE MARKET


a
a the prominent markets. making by far the best show
CATTLE EQUALLED UNITED STATES
OFFERINGS QUANTITY
PURPOSES favorable South Omaha
WIDELY KNOWN
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entitled referred the the West
y rec1d ar o. nreo
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-14
NEICHBORHOOD NEWS
GLENDALE
GLENDALE
By Various Correspondents


Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Goodrich wera-
shopping In Lynden Tuesday.
Charlie Robin.t IS sick this week.
Miss iva o1o,1ca Is at home
for Saturday and Sunday.
About fifty friends and neighbors
OF Mr.. and Mrs s. s. Goodrich gave
them surprise Saturday evening.
The time was spent ty plsying cards
and dancing. Those present were Nj
and Mrs W. s. Jackman and Miss
O:el AID LOU sc. Mr. and Mrs w. o.
RathInan; Mr.. and Ms. J. Helgath;
Mr.. and Mrs. u. We'dl amp, Miss An
Weidkamp; Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Good
rich; Mr.. and Mrs. e. Biraman; Mrs.
Markworth; MesSrs. Smith, Harter,
VIII '-ud blanrord henderson, Paul
Henderson. Boy son. WEIGH, Maar, A
Irian aud Ebnn Ha' seem T. H. t.
osasson, Misses Shaw. Helen and Rutl
Henderson. and Sara Har soon. Re-
sresaments were served at midnight.
Mr. ard Mrs. GtccI'c.i and family
were in rockingham s; friday.
Mrs. S. S. Goodrich and son Sher-
man were visiting i'll Lynden Thurs
day aud friday.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-14
NOOKsACK

Thanksgiving snrI ces were Ee.l
Thursday evening. Ia,t'eIated in by
the "everal churches. y. the Advent
ist church Dui.o 'uS. services being
lead Z" IT,. Harrison. the M. T.
church.
Miss Stella Chafk is slowly recoi-
ering from her serious illness.
John Warc-.lcr ha. returned from
Southern California where he was
called by the death of his father who
vent to San Diego two wears ago OF
account of i'll health.
Ray Glpnd returned Friday from i.
weeks s'si. x.sh friend ir Seattle,
Chris O?hcr :nG Ply llup
Lloyd Pike. ti.crsr German AM
n X. Cloud aare In astt ndance at the
agric"ii ga. ~aMM LINDEN this
week
Mr. i,:senh's;:. Government imm'-
grafton inspector. is apparently weary
Of sprinting after probable customers
and Is training bull rup to aid him
IN his .abors
Rev. A. w. Steers ably filled the
pulpit in the Advent church Sunday
morning during the al sence Of the
pastor, Rev. NJ. f. LaS;eu, who WAS
visiting his parents in Trafton for tn
Thanksgiving season.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-14
HOLIDAY GOODS

This is one more season when our
merchants took no chances against
high water and snow in the mountains
but got their holiday goods in proper
time, quality and quantity. Every
thing that the genius of the Christ
mas present investor could wish for Is
here. SO no one need waste time IN
doubt over finding what they want.
Salable stuff embraces everything frof
city block to a rag doll, and every
thing is nicely displayed. Lynden' 3
stores with their new stocks have
caused everybody to brush up, and
the entire business section has as
sumed an important appearance. AS
everyone has to do some gift giving
on Christmas it is just as we'll to
look up where the newest and larg-
est stocks can be found and prices
are always right-and that place is
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-14
WEST VANBUREN

Mrs. Wampler and daughters, LIE
titia and Eva land Mrs. Mundell and
daughters. Ruth and Leona, attend
ed the farewell party of Mr.. and Mrs.
X. Rinehart, of Lynden. on Tuesday
Row Riddle was in lynden Thurs
t,y.
Me-. ". c Riddle, of Iynden, am
KLute Ride visited Ro. and Ros.
roe Riddle ON Lrd,ae.
Mr.. Clinton Brown WIS il Van
Buren, Frlay
Mr.. W. =. Heathers went to Van
Buren, Saturday.
Mr.. ann Mrl. 1tur; spent Thus
day evening at the Yen .'e' home.
Edi;h Morris went TO LyEden Mon
cay.
Miss Mae Whipp'e is working in Ev
ersnn
Mrs l.. F.. Whiprle an: sons were
l.vhden visit.rs 4 tstay.
1Hc ANottuHCOu nv ~ IL GrOWlnS
rapidly. twelve NV men hers hav-
iux !iseu taken into the order at the
last tvs meetings. Cl,cers VIII be g
lectci December 18th
Arthur Pierce ana SINS who have
1een visiting the Piece family here
went to L.aden s,lc.!.
.A:fre.t Beatty VIZ Bellingham
visitor Saturday.
nj r. Lorna ti,"nGss was a Lynder
Visitor Tuesday.
Mr.. gre, Lash Gf. Northwood drov
through here Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. n.n.e'ei went II
Lyndeu Tuesday.
Rev. Ca:man who has been hold
Ing services at the Var Buren, churc
was taken Ill Sunday am was unable
20 ne present.
Mr.. Holstein of Van Buren, called a
RIW's au NOnia.'.
vii ard Wheeler was il Lynden =!
Saturday
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-14
WEDDING BELLS

pretty home wedding occurred at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. s. c. Mich
OILS Sunday, December 10th when
their. daughter, Irene, was welded TO
Mr.. Eugene Charles, the Rev. Her.
bert Jones, of the Methodist church,
heine the officiating clergyman. Rel
atives of the family were the only
guests at the wedding and at the
sumptuOus dinner which was served
preceding the ceremony. The young
couple left on the evening train for
ten days visit in Olympia, after
which they will be at home on the
Nichols farm. May their pathway
lead among pleasant places.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-14
CARD OF THANKS

To the friends and neghbors who
assisted us during the illness and
death of our beloved husband and "a
Eher and also for the floral offerings
we extend our heartfelt thanks.
MRS. G. J. CUSIN
MISS JENNIE CUSIN
LUCIE CUSIN.
LOUISE CUSIN.
JUSTINE CUSIN.
LAWRENCE CUSIN
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-14
10. E. S. ELECTION

LINDEN Chapter No. u, Order Oh
the Eastern Star, at its meeting on
Thursday evening elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: worthy
Matron. Mrs. George w. Hall, Wof-
thy Patron. NJ. A. Hickey, Associate
Matron, Miss Tilda Tromp, Secretary
George w. Hall, Treasurer, F. D.
Sh;nn. Conductress, Mrs. w. II. I'll
der, Associate Conductress, Mrs. q.
L. Palmer.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-14
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION

REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL CoNDITIO
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daughters. Miss Florence Chorrin, the
Misses Beatrice and Ruth Handy.

Frank Omark, fifteen years OF age
son of Joe Omark, has just oeen ie-
turned to his parents by Marshai
King after running away from NOME
for the second time. He Will De YAK
en- today by his father before Judge
Hardin. of the juvenile court ana al
effort be made to have him sent u
the reform school.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-14

FOR RENT-A neat five room cot
tage on Main Street. $500 per
month. Call or phone j. +. McSor-
lev. r 1862.
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ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

Green Trading stamps will soon be
found at the stores Of Lynden's lead
ing merchants. Watch The Tribune
for the advertisement.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-14

Mrs. J. r. Plank planned very
happy surprise party for her daugh-
ter. Mabel, Tuesday evening, which
was enjoyed very much by those pres
ent. whowere Mrs. c. B. Vail and