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The Washington times., 1913-04-14
MAY BE
HEAD OF RAILROAD
Alaskan Construction Bill Drawn by Delegate James Wicker
sham and introduced by Senator Chamberlain Of Oregon
Bids Fair to Be Enacted Into Law
By JUDSoN c. WELLIvER.

Woodrow Wilson, President of the
United States. ex officio builder, general
manager and operator of the National
railroads of Alaska
That's a new title that seems very
likely to be conferred. along with the
functions it implies, upon the Chief
Executive Of the United States.
Within a few days Franklin Lane,
Secretary of the Interior. Is expected
to complete his report on the latest
railroad construction bill for Alaska.
II is confidently expected he will ap-
prove the measure. If he does. 1t will
then be taken up by the Senate Com
mittee on Territories, whose members
are favorable to the measure, and re-
ported. Its passage at the present or
the next session of Congress Is now
regarded as almost assured.
This legislation will represent a new
departure for the Federal Government.
ownership and operation Of a great
railway system for Alaska, under the
name Of the Alaska National Rail-
ways"
straws have been giving indication Of
the winds direction lately. Secretary
his Immediate predecessor. Walter L.
Fisher. at which II is understood the
Government railway project for Alaska
was discussed. Mr.. Fisher strongly
recommended that the Government
build and operate these roads. 1t was
indeed a favorite project with him.
Confers With Lane.
Following this. former Secretary
James R. Garfield came to town. and
spent q good deal Of time with Secre-
tary Lane. Mr.. Garfield Is also in favor
of Government railroads for Alaska
Mr.. Lane has been anxious to know
just as much as possible about the de-
tailed. practical facts surrounding
Alaskan development. That he has
gone to these sources for advice Is
taken to indicate that he will press for
the Government project just as vigor-
ously as Secretary Fisher would have
done, had he remained in power
The legislation looking to initiation Of
this plan was drafted by Delegate
James Wfckersham. of Alaska Mr..
Wickersham is at last come into his
own. Under the Taft regime he was
In bad odor with the Executive author
ity. Secretary Ballinger and the Alaska
In the formers regime: and about that
same time the White House doors were
barred against Mr.. Wickersham. who
didn't go near the place for the last
two or three years that Taft was Presi-
dent
Anything that wickersham wanted
was certain to be classed with ana
thema by the White House. Wicker
sham fought against Guggenheim con-
troll unceasipgiy, and despite the handi-
caps Of the ADMINISTRATOR friendship
The Washington times., 1913-04-14
|Saengerbund Members
Enjoy "Comic Evening"

Members Of the Washington Saenger.
bund and their friends enjoyed a
Comic Evening" at the clubhouse OF
the bund in c street northwest las,
night A program Of musical and
vaudeville numbers were enjoyed by
those present. Those who took part in
the AFFAIR were Messrs. waldmann
Brauner.i Lepper, Redeker, Blum
Iannemann, Schilling. Pitt, and Cava.
naugh.
Friday night The Saengerbund will
give it's annual masquerade ball for
children. On Sunday, April -. the an
niversary OF the club will be obser, ed
The Washington times., 1913-04-14
Prof. Moore Selected
As Bryan's Chief Aide

Prof. John Bassett Moore. appointed
by President Wilson. as counselor of
the State Department VIII be Secretary
Bryan's chief aid. Under a ne& r,ll-
ing. the counselor is acting Secretary
in the absence OF the Secretary. The
Assistant Secretaryships. heretofore
important. dwfnd,e before the counselor
ship.
Prof. Moore has an Acknowledged
position In all civilized nations as an
authority on diplomacy and interna-
tional law. He has assisted. other Ad-
administrations. and he is sure TO be al
most indispensable in this regime.
The Washington times., 1913-04-14
Americans in London
Hold Memorial Service
For Late J. P. Morgan

q LONDON, April H.-An impressdv.
memorial service for the late J. Pier
pont Morgan was held by the Ameri
can colony OF London today in West,
minister Abbey
Members Of the Morgan firm in Lon.
don, ATTACHES of the American embass.
and American residents and tourists In
London formed the bulk of the audi.
ence. but many distinguished Britisher,
were In attendance. The service beEar
at 1880 .. m
The Washington times., 1913-04-14

for the Guggenheims, he gained a
strong hold on the confidence Of Con-
gress. With the change Of Administra-
ton. Wickersham finds himself sought
the administration OF Alaska. ard his
legislation is being taken up by the au-
thorities and pushed.
The wickersham bill has been intro
lain Of Oregon. II it passes. it will. in
brief:
The Terms.
Open to- settlement about so,ooo. 40
acres of agricultural and grazing land.
Make room in Alaska. and make set
tlement possibly by all the emigrants
this country is now losing annually to
Canada-last year, about 10000.
Supply coal for our Pacific coast, In
cluding the naval needs. There has
long been tendency to serious shortages
throughout this region; and frequent
recurrence of famine prices.
Alaska gold. Those most familiar with
the country think that the output would
be trebled in a short time because it
would make supplies and living so much
cheaper than vast deposits which now
cannot be worked profitably, would be-
come highly remunerative.
It is declared that Norway, Sweden
and Finland. on two-thirds the area
that this railroad system would make
available in Alaska, and with the same
climate. maintain 12.5o0.0oo population
and Il. 900 head Of livestock; produce
annually $50 10000 bushels Of wheat.
rye. oats and barley; and show soil
products worth $3.50 900 900 a year.
this.
President Responsible.
The Wickersham- Chamberlain bin
places In the hands Of the President the
whole responsibility for development of
the Alaska railroad system. He would
have the subject of routes. etc, investi-
gated, and then by executive order
would decide where the roads were to
be located
The purpose il to build not more than
I58 miles Of standard-gauge roads at
this time, to connect the upper naYiEable
waters OF the Yilon and Tanana. rivers
with the warm and open harbors Of the
Pacific coast of Alaska
Bonds up to $35.000.0o0 may be is
sued to pay for the roads and these
bonds are to be amortised through a re-
demption fund. to which will 60 50 per
cent Of receipts for SALE disposal or lease
of coal. agricultural or other public
lands or their contests.
The point in which reliance is placed
u that the ultimate complete responsi-
bility for the entire operation is vested
In the President. No commission, unless
designated by him in his discretion. will
have anything TO do with it. The re-
will be with him. All the
Alaska interests seemed able to aGree on
this. and on no other plan.
The Washington times., 1913-04-14
Action Laos.

President Wilson has taken no steps
toward prolonging the life of the Com
merce Court nor Of getting an appro-
priation for II OF similar institution
He indicated today that the subject had
not get received his considera ton to
the extent of reaching a decision rs
to the future OF this organization.
The Washington times., 1913-04-14
Long Distance Festivities.

NEW YORK. April H-Though burg.
lers stole jewelry and money from tn.
guests at Louis Cohen's wedding the
festivities continued for twenty-six
hours. The marriage feast of Cohens
father continued eighteen hours.
The Washington times., 1913-04-14

BY an odd coincidence the day ap-
! sinted for the funeral Of J. Pierpont
The Washington times., 1913-04-14
15c Vests,
Basement Floor

Nests-Adults' Low-neck Ribbed
Vests. tape in neck and arm; reg
ular and extra sizes; lSc value
for oc
The Washington times., 1913-04-14
SOC Underwear,
Basement Floor

Underwear-Adults Short skirts,
Corset Covers and Drawers: nain-
sock and cambria: trimmed with
superior laces and embroideries.
The Washington times., 1913-04-14

Dresses-Adults' scotch gingham.
with sailor collar. cuffs. and vest
Of ratinc: button trimmed: over
skirt effect skirt. Value. So.
The Washington times., 1913-04-14

Among the organizations represented
were:
Chamber Of Commerce, Metropolitan
ir Museum, American Bankers Asso-
aation, Trinity College, Columbia Col
-ege, New York Yacht Club, Public
library, Metropolitan Cluo. New York
hock Exchange, Union League Club,
International Mercantile Marine Com
any. United States Steel Corporation,
american Museum Of Natural History,
automobile Club of America. American
.Ncademy of Rome. Clearing House,
Suitable Life Assurance Society, New
fork Central lines. and others repre-
.nting various historical societies and
9 sher Organizations with which Morgan
as connected
ers Of j. p. Morgan & Co, and their
lmilies.
The Washington times., 1913-04-14
$1.OO Skirts,
Basement Floor

Skirts-Silklike. adults. of sat
teen, italian cloth and heather
bloom. snug fitting hips and fiat
plcated fIOunC e. Sl.00 value.
The Washington times., 1913-04-14

Dresses--Ch ldren'S. of percale.
light and dark shades. with pip
ings of contrasting colors: high
and low neck: sizes > to s years.
The Washington times., 1913-04-14
15c Hose,
Basement Floor

Hose-Adults' black and tan
with Dub-L garter tops: also Chill
dren'S White Socks. with pink
blue, and black striped tops.
The Washington times., 1913-04-14

Brassieres-LaCe and embroidery
trimmed. also Children's Ferris
Waists; sizes 10 to is years. VAL
ucs to 75c. at sc for choice.
The Washington times., 1913-04-14

Choice of daintily hand-embroidered
Guimpes, Bulgarian Sets, Jabots, Stocks
with jabots, Turn-down Collars with j.
bots-a hundred and one one-of-a-kind
pieces; values to S., at ST for choice.
The Washington times., 1913-04-14

CorSetS-Well known Corsets
whose name IS associated with
Rust Proof" most popular 81 and
81 10 cOrSrtS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
WOMEN TO PLEAD
FOR TEMPERANCE
Annual State Conference to Be
Held at Seventh Street
Christian Next Week.

The annual State conference OF the
Woman Christian Temedrance League
of America will begin here Wednesday.
January 20. in the Seventh Street
Christian Church, and will continue
for two days. The State conference.
which is a new feature. has attracted
delegates from all sections OF the State.
and indications point 70 record
breaking gathering this year.
The FIRST session of the conference
will be called TO order at 10 O'Clock
Wednesday morning, when MIS- VIII
liam Hodges Mann. wife OF the Cover
nor, will deliver the address Of well
come 10 the visiting delegates The
program OF the conference. which
has not been entirely completed. calls
for numerous addresses and discus
sions OF many temperance questions
az the two day sessions on Wednes-
day.
meeting will be the address of John
q. Woolley. the celebrated orator
and prohibitionist. whose subject is
yet TO be announced. MIR. Woolley
is native of Madison, Wis.
and has been a candidate for the
presidency on the national Prohi-
bition ticket. During his stay here he
will be entertained by Governor and
Mrs. Mann. and will be introduced
20 the audience Wednesday night
by the Governor
Ard-saloon night" is the official
title given TO the session 10 be held
Thursday evening. when the Rev.
J. d. McAlister secretary OF the
Virginia Anti-Saloon League, will be
the principal speaker. Colored car
toons. illustrating the evils OF intern
perance will be drawn on d blackboard
by E. J. Richardson
Early arrivals at the conference will
be entertained Tuesday night at a
reception given by the Richmond
branch OF the Woman's Christian
Temperance League at the league
headquarters, Is South Third Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
ON TRIAL
BEfOR { MAYOR
Newport News Officer Is
Charged With Misconduct.
Many Witnesses Examined.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
Newport News, Va, January a
Police Chief T. A. Mitchell was
placed on trial tonight before Mayor
b. b. Semmes on charges of mis-
conduct and before adjournment was
had the prosecution had examined
nearly all OF its witnesses Those
heard included members of the police
department and newspaper man.
The patrolman testified about certain
officers being drunk on duty on several
occasions with the knowledge OF Chief
Mitchell in some cases and the two
sergeants in other cases Some OF the
patrolmen also testified to mlstreat-
ment by the chief. one saying that
the chief had treated him like dog.
and another that the chief had treat
ed him like "a negro The newspaper
man. James l.. West, managing editor
of the Daily Press testified as TO
patrolmen being drunk at police head
quarters. and as TO the method fol-
lowed in the investigation OF the
shooting Of Hartwell Anderson year
ago. the witness saying that a de-
tective had been assigned by the chief
TO Investigate the case over the mead
of the detective bureau. The investi-
CATION will be continued tomorrow.
and John w. Reynolds, former
police chief, will be the principal
witness az that time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
READY TO WORK
ON NEW BUDGET
Grundy, Fuller and Grimes to
Make Initial Draft of City's
Appropriation Ordinance.

The Council Committee on Finance
last night recommended to the Councli
a special appropriation of 1893 to pay
the Pollard heirs and b. X. Lipscomo
In fun for damages to their property
by reason of the improvements the
city IL now making TO North seventh
Street, the payments being III lieu
of erection OF a retaining wall as at
first agreed upon. City Engineer
Boiling was before the COMMITTEES ana
approved the settlement.
The Finance Committee named
Chairman Grundy, Sub-Chairman Full
Ter and Alderman John X. Grimes as
the budget subcommittee for TINS
year. this committee 20 prepare an
initial draft of the annual appropri-
alton ordinance for consideration by
the committee The plans for erection
of a new First Market building, to
cost Af. 600. were referred TO the budget
su nrnittee as were the report
of commissioners on certain property
on the north side of Lester street,
valued at SIS. 900. the proposition 70
acquire site for a new Oakwood
public school. and ali applications from
outside charities for city aid. The
committee set next Monday night at
s o clock for a special meeting TO con
slider certain matters relating 10 Mayo
Bridge, including the matter OF street
car tracks construction, and attorneys
for the city and Virginia Railway and
Power Company will be invited to
attend
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22

Peabody board had about decided 10
give winthrop College 500 900 when Dr.
Mitchell. OF the university. went North,
and, in an endeayor TO get an approprla-
ton from this fund. said that IT the
university were given so much he would
be willing for the balance of the 1und
to be used in the education OF negroes
The Governor scored the university
president for this alleged agreement,
and called on the General Assembly
to investigate thematter- lie said that
If this be true DR.. Mitchell has no place
in the educational department OF South
Carolina.
In his inaugural address. Blease re-
iterated his well-known views as 10 re-
fusing 10 calling ont military companies
when negro Iays his hand on white
man. and he again denouncad the news
papers. He scored the so-called aris-
tocrats" saying that they will ap-
plaud the curse words and vulgar songs
of little Yankee show girls, but when
the Governor OF South Carolina says
hell" they day. Amt IL awful
In his address. the Governor also ad-
vocated the abolition OF football at the
State university.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
RICHMOND NAN
MAKES DONAIIOf
Charles Straus Gives $500 to
Cincinnati Hebrew Union
College.
Especial to The Times-DispstchJ

Especial to The Times-DispstchJ
Cincinnati. Ohio. January 2i--Charlss
Straus, of Richmond. has donated 500
to the Hebrew Union College. This
gift was announced to-day at the nfs9
business session of the Twenty-thtrd
Council of the Union of American
Hebrew Congregations. which is being
held in this city. Another gift OF
81 600 to defray expenses or the dedtca-
ton of new buildings for the Hebrew
Union College here tomorrow. was
made by Louis Schlesinger of Newark
n. J.
A more liberal immigration policy
toward Jews was one of the importapt
matters urged by J. Walter Fretberg or
this city president OF the union, at the
meeting held to-day.
President Freiberg was reelected
president of the union; Josiah Cohen
of Pittsburgh. vice-president and Lip
man Levy of this city secretary
The Congregation-the Unit OF
representation in judaism" an address
by Rev DR.. Jos. Krauskopf. at the
session of the twenty-third council OF
the Union of American Hebrew Con-
gregations here to-day. was followed by
a lively discussion of the subject
Rabbi Krauskopf took the view that
all Jews should affiliate themselves with
the church and openly proclaim them
selves as believers in the teachings OF
the chu rich.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
New York Philharmonic Orchestra and
Schumann-Heink Tonight.

For the frst number on the program
of the New York Philharmonic Orches-
Auditorium, Conductor Josef stransky
has chosen the overture TO Wagner :
opera. The Flying Dutchman.
the familiar legend of the Phantom
Ship as his theme. The ballad in
the second act was the first music
that The principal themes OF the
opera are all heard. at least in part. IN
the overture
Josef Stransky. the brilliant Bohe-
milan conductor of the New YORK
Philharmonic Orchcs;ras. Is at his best
in the Interpretation Of this mum ber
Both last reason and this Stransky
conducting OF The lying DGiehn nan
bounded enthusiasm by both press
one Of the most enjoyable features
OF a concert BY the New York Phil
harmonic Orchestra and note the re-
markable magnetic control he has
over his players. His baton Is the
volume rhythmic accent and tone
shading Yet watch the expression OF
his left hand. now subduing perhaps
too jealous Outburst or coaNing rom
his mcr. a ssiii greater intensity OF feel
ing Astounding in temperament ana
musical enthusiasm. he has the knack
Of imparting TINS inspir,;s-ioh 60 20 III. "a
dash which the New York Philhar-
rloonic Orchestra aftaius under JOSEF
Sfran<ky-s leadership. the perfect en-
sernblc. the entire orchestra perform
fnr together like one man. the superb
mastery OF every degree OF light and
shade in phrasinc and n tone color
which makes this organization rank
30 high among the worlds noted or
chcstrds.
Nine Schumann-ffcink. beyond
doubt the most beloved singer who ever
came 10 America. viii be the sOlOist az
this concert Schumann-t ciEks Won
dcrfIi popularity is a matter OF record
Many attribute o. TO her voice alone.
while Others maintain that u y ia part
her delightful personality. Certain ~
A. that she is loved By countless thou
lands because Of her generosity. her
eoodrc4s 81 heart and her dcmesticity.
Sho il al she seems 20 hc--o big-hcartcd.
genial generous artist and mother.
Thoee count for more than anything cl-e
In telling % Schumann-Hcink outside
che Opera house and concert room. Az
her friends speak OF her - living for her
arf and her home. IL would seem that
homo comes fret. however. from an IN
ridenf which occurred few years aeo.
vzhon the singer made = trim % over
! r0 niica after concert IN Lincoln.
&eb. 10 her home IN n little town IN
Neur Jersey 20 surprise her children.
fcavtrr that same night 20 fulfill an
cncaacnocnf IN 81. Paul. MINI.
Nine Schumann-H cink b. no stfan-
c~r 10 Richmond music-lovers. and her
~npearance Ia an event which is beins
Eagerly looked forward to.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
Repeating Former
Success Here.
RESULTS ARE WHAT COUNT.

In every phase Of human endeavor u
is the results that spell success or IAN
ure.
IL il the results which have been
achieved by Charles Lincoln smith IN
the correction Of defects OF the eye Una,
have won for him the lnternatiohai
reputation which he now enjoys. A..
BY means of a system which ne as
covered almost a quarter 81 a century
ago and which he has steadily aoeanceu
TO perfection, this remarkable heiid &C
ZIONIST has been able 70 bring 20 nun
dreds ana thousands of people the IN
told delight which comes 20 those VINO
have had the clearness OF their vision
restored through his instrumentality.
His method Is his only. IL Is the pro,
duct 81 years of study and research; ana
lite secrets are locked in his brain alone
Now, after years of travel in this coun-
try. Mexico. Cuba and Europe, ne -
back in Richmond with his vast fund OF
experience obtained during almost a
third of a century of practice, and Il
repeating his former successes here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
GOVERNMENTAL
IN ROAD BUILDING
Finley, Noble and Cooley APP
pear Before Joint Con-
eressional Committee.

Washington, January 2.-The first
commiftee on Federal aid in the con-
struction of post roads was held here
tonight. Senator Bourne. OF oregon
presided. and those heard in connec-
tion with the proposition were w. W.
Finley. president of the Southern Rail
way: Alfred Noble, civil engineer.
of Kew York and CT. w. Cooley, State
engineer of Minnesota
President Finley expressed the beile I
that an appropriation OF IS .or co
of Federal aid He thought the govern
ment should bear half the expense q
should be extended only upon roads
whree there is a large amount of traf-
&c
Mr.. Noble said that much of the
money now expended in highway con-
struction is wasted, through lack of
com petent supervision: Mr. Cooley
that no Federal aid should
be given any State until 1t had organ
lied a State Highway Commission
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
TWENTY-0NE TESTIFY
witnesses Examined By Grand Jury
Which is Probing Tan Cases.

The grand ury in the Hastings Court
yesterday It srnoon continued It's work
tives of firms and corporations concern
ing their tax returns TO the Com mis-
were asked to explain why they were
In all, twenty-one witnesses were
ex amined. They We're:
Thomas J. Todd. DR.. Marvin E.
Nuckols. Douglas Shoe Company, Ed
gar G.. Quinn, r. L. Montague. M. II.
Monet King. s. II. Campbell. A. l..
McCleiland. Thomas A. Smyth. Ameri-
can Furniture and Fixture Company,
Biggs Antique Company, Charles Jur-
Cens's Sons. MCGOWAN and Pearsall
4. T. Adams. Kennedy Brothers 4 Kei-
lam. II. $. Winston. Robert II Stoltz'
Abram II. Schwartz and L. d. Hotch-
kiss. Jr.
The jury was adjourned by Jud ge d
c Richardson until this afternoon at
z 30 O clock, when other witnesses Will
testify.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
Odds and Ends From the Wire

that he would also make personal enss
Leaman was not in court
Major Werner told Justice Crutohs
field that he and Leaman had always
been friendly. and said ne would be sst-
isfied with any action the court migns
take. Mr.. Pollock said that Leansn's
conduct was due to the fact that he
was under the influence OF liquor.
Leaman visited Major Werner -
police headquarters the day following
two gambling house raids and iaunoheo
into a TRADE against the chief. whom
he accused OF being all kinds OF . her
and CRATER. and told him that while Ne
was closing some OF the gambling re-
sorts he might close all of them. Major
Werner refused 70 talk 10 him and DE-
rected Captain Wright to take him -
custody.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
JERSEYS FIRST STRAW HAT.
Grass Has Summer Tint and May Honey.
suckle Blooms.

Washington. n. j., January Alt Is straw
hat season here now. j. Clark AFFORD.
local business man. set the fashion oy driving
around town yesterday with the summer
headgear adjoining him. He was laughed at
for the most part. but nobody could deny
that there was nearly as much excuse Tor the
light covering as in the middle OF summer.
The thermometer has scared as high as
20 here in the last few days. and. SO far from
there being any frost on the ground. the grass
is green in doory ards and flowers are bloom
ing in many places
Nathan o. Parks. superintendent at the
plant of the National Fireproofng Com
pany. At Port Murray. has japanese honey
suckle plant in full bloom. 1t usually bios
somS in Nav.