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Newspaper Page TextThe Atlanta Semi-Weekly Journal VOL. IX. ROOSEVELT GIVEN OVATION ON ARRIVAL IT GONDOKORO 4 Native Band, Led by Chief, Accompanies the Expedition, Playing America, Also Eng land's National Air NATIVE PORTER CARRIES \ LARGE AMERICAN FLAG GOJTDCTKORO. Sudan, on the Upper Kile. Ffb. IT.—Colonel Roosevelt. Kermit Roooevelt and the other members of the Smithsonian African scientific expedition arrived here today. All are well and enthusiastic over their experience and the scientific resulta of their The entrance into Gondokoro of the Americans was rudely picturesque and nothin# that British and native hospi tality could suggest was lacking In the welcome. The arrival of the expedition in - the outskirts of the town was heralded with bugle blasts. CHIEF WITH MUSICIANS. Chief Keriba accompanied his musi cians. Tile native party had met the ex pedition 16 miles to the south, and en ' route here did it all the honor that could be gotten out of their instruments of brass and Indian drums. Reaching the town, the band struck up “America.” which happened to be the British national air, suited the occasion exactly. Belgian marches were inter spersed. Following the musicians, a native porter carried a large American flag. Then came the caravan proper. Colonel Roose velt, Kermit, the other American hunters and scientists and the body of native porters who have had an important if humble share in the work of exploration. Walting on the Bar-el-Jabel was-the launch of General Str Reginald Wingate, sirdar of the Egyptian army, and from , the vessel were flying the stars and stripes. Mr. Roosevelt boarded the launch at once upon reaching here, and after a brief rest began the reading of his mail. Many communications. awaited him. At Gondokoro a brick house has been jftaced at the disposal of Mr. Roosevelt. Tn the town there are a few shops be longing to Greeks and Indians, and a few traders make their headquarters there. The steamboats owned by the Su dan government call once a month for passengers and the mails for Khartum. The American party will embark on the Sirdar's launch probably tomorrow, and proceed down the Nile to Khartum, where they are due about March 6. Three days will be spent at Khartum, when the trip to Cairo will be begun. Mrs. Rooaevilt will probably meet her husband and son at Khartum. Col. Theodore Roosevelt and the other hunters and scientists constituting the American expedition sent out by the Bmithsonian institution at Washington, have now passed through the trust trying stage of their perilous African journey, and from now on will be in close touch with the outside world. For the past ten * days they have been practically isolated in a wilderness so forbidding to the white man that it has not been invaded by the telegraph companies, the only communi cation between its scattered villages be t ing through native runners. The dangers of the march from Nimule are understod by those famliar with tije dubious route and to these the safe ar rival at Gondokoro will bring a feeling of relief. Invitation to Roosevelt . To Return by San Francisco CHICAGO. Feb. 17 Frederick G. Bon fils, of the Denver Post, left Chicago for New York toddy on his way to Khartoum to meet former President Roosevelt. Mr. Bonilla. who carries wio him credentials from almost every chamber of commerce between Kansas City and the Pacific coast, will urge Mr. Roosevelt to return > to this country through Russia and the Philippine* making his entry at San Francisco. The program which wifi be suggested to Mr. Roosevelt will not interfere with his present engagements in Europe, but he will be asked after the conclusion of his lectures in England to turn towaAi the coast again for the purpose of visiting Japan and the Philippines in order io thoroughly acquaint himself with the ex isting conditions in the Pacific. Mr. Bon fils will sail from New York on Saturday. February 1!». He will be ac companied throughout his trip by George Creel, a member of his Denver staff. Taft Calls Roosevelt An Exception to Rule WASHINGTON. Feb. IT.-Former Presi . dent Roosevelt, according to an opinion expressed last night by President Taft, in an address to Grand Army veterans of ; the department of the Potomac, "seems to have been an exception to every rule.' This declaration was made by Mr. Taft in speaking of criticisms which have I wen made in certain quarters as to his ad ministration. He sayl he would feel worse for these criticisms were it not for the fact that in every administration, "with the possible exception.” he added, "of that of my immediate predecessor, who seems to have been an exception to ev ery rule.” 'here were vigorous attacks of ’ some sort. 'President Lincoln had radicals and in surgents to deal with, and he had the deuce of a time,” said the president. "But 1 would be ashamed to think of compar ing the easy year I have just been through with some of tne years of dark ness he had to suffer. I 'am glad to have been hammered this first year, because the next three years will be pleasant, no matter what the newspapers say about me.” As a commander in chief "who had nev er faced a hostile bullet.” the president said he saluted Samuel R. Vansant, com mander in chief of the G. A. R., in whose honor the banquet was given. Other speakers were Senator Borah, of Idaho; Representatives Dawson, of Iowa; and Graham, of Illinois, and Samuel R. Vansant. of the G. A. R. $355,000 Decree BOSTON. Feb. 17. —A decree authoriz ing the payment of $355,000 to Yale uni versity was entered in the Suffolk coun ty probate court today, thereby granting tne petition of Mrs. Evelyn M. Salisbury and the university to terminate'a trust created under the will of the late Ed ward M. Salisbury, of New Haven. Colonel Roosevelt on Eve of Return from Africa ■bi sfsr St - S* a 7k i iwßi #-JI starting on his return trip to civilization, Colonel Roosevelt penetrated almost to mid-Africa, the last hunt being in Uganda. In this famous district he was heartily welcomed by the English officials and the natives. The above photograph, clear from darkest Uganda, shows Roosevelt (marked X) inspecting England’s Sikhs guard of honor at Entebbe. This town the former president made his base for his return journey down the Nile river. ROBS DRUGGIST WHILE CROWDS PISS THE DOOR I Unmasked Highwayman Holds Up Proprietor While He Rifles Cash Drawer (By Associated Press.) PITTSBURG, Feb. 17.—A robber last night held up a drug store proprietor here, got all the cash from the drawer, and escaped, although the theatre crowds were passing at the time and the street was brilliantly lighted. Dr. Brown, proprietor of the place, gave a description of the man to the police, which tallies with that of a robber who held up E. N. Whitworth, on Halkett street, two miles away early yesterday. Whitworth was relieved of about 1400 In jewelry and money. In neither instance was the robber masked. The robbery was most daring, as the vicinity is brilliantly lighted and the streets were thronged. In full view or the crowds the highwayman entered the drug store, walked up to the counter, drew a large revolver from his pocket and commanded Dr. Brown to throw up his hands. The druggist laughed at the man. who announced; “I mean burgess Still covering the doctor, the robber walked around the counter, opened the cash register and put all the cash in his pockets. While he was doing this, a negress entered, and when the gun was pointed at her she fainted. Weston Begins Long Walk GRAND CANYON. Arix.. -Feb. 17.—Edward Payson Weston, the pedestrian, left Grand (an you early today on his journey toward New York. PROBE OFEXGHINBES Bf COMMITTEE ENDED Four Officials Are Heard--- Grain Exchanges Next to Be Heard (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Feb. 17. —The investi gation of the New York cotton exchange methods incident to the proposed legis lation to abolish transactions in futures was concluded- today before the house committee on agriculture. Former President Hubbard and L. Mandelbaum. of the exchange, were the witnesses. Mr. Hubbard's purpose was to define and explain the development and change of methods of that body and Mr. Mandelbaum appeared on a roving commission so far as his testimony was | concerned, his idea being to go into many things'not taken up by the other representatives of the exchange. This makes four representatives of | that mart that have taken up its cudgels, former President Hubbard, Vice Presi dent Marsh and Messrs. Neville and I Mandelbaum, both prominent members. Tomorrow representatives of the grain ; exchange, future transactions at which I are also involved, #lll appear to defend | their system. SAVANNAH BLIND TIGERS SOUGHT BY LEAGUE SAVANNAH, Feb. 17.—There are per sistent rumors that the Anti-Saloon somewhat active here, which has been 1 somewhat active here, will begin action I soon against some of the alleged blind | tigers. It is believed the method of pro cedure will be to endeavor to have per manent injunctions secured against the blind tigers as public nuisances. If this plan succeeds, the places pro-1 ceeded against will be permantly closed as long as the injunction holds. Savan nah. say those who are interested in the suppression of the liquor traffic, is going to take its full part in the fight against liquor, now being made in certain parts of the state. PROTESTS AGAINST PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX NEW YORK. Feb. 17. —"In spite of the futility a6d weakness of the per sonal property tax in this city, its cruel ty is sometimes heartbreaking. I have seen $320 taken from an Income of J 1.000. the sole support of a widow and orphan. Such things ought dot to be permitted for a day in a so-ca>ed civil ized city.” Lawson president of the tax board, thus referred to the personal property tax law of this state in speak ing last night before the real e ata t'i brokers board of this city. BBOTHERS IRE ARRESTED FOB OWNING DF GIRL William and Orvis Seyler, Caught in Petersburg, Won’t Resist Extradition i (By Associated Press.) ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Feb. 17. William Seyler and his brother, Orvis, who were arrested in Petersburg. Va., last night in connection with the death of James Adams, whose body was washed up on the beach here last Sunday, are not expected to resist extradition and it is probably they will be brought to this city without delay. William Seyler. who has a wife and two children here, is charged by the po lice with the murder of the girl, and Orvis is wanted as an accessory. The po lice had nothing against Orvis at first, but the fact that he left the city when the girl disappeared, caused the police to seek him as a witness at least. Chief of Detectives 'Whalen said today that the brothers left the city on a freight train on February 6. two days after Miss Adams disappeared and that they reached the Virginia town about five days ago. The police knew that Wil liam Seyler had been employed in rail road construction work and that he for jnarly lived near Petersburg and on the theory that he may have gone to woik with a construction gang in that vicinity, sent two detectives to make a search. Ac cording to Information received here the brothers were found in bed in a board ing house. Miss Adams’ family expressed gratifi cation today at the capture. The mother of the two young men and William Sey ler’s #lfe are almost prostrated over the aftair. The mother protests that her sons are innocent. AMERICAN MT IS FBIE CENTS CHEAPER IN EUBOPE f The Imported Paraffin-coated Eggs Sold Cheaper Than Cold Storage Product (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, Feb. 17.—Paraffin coated eggs from Europe, nearly a million t>£ which were imported this week, were placed on sale today by hundreds of New York retailers at 3 cents to 8 cents a doz en less than the price of American cold storage eggs. At the same time there came the an nouncement from market men that Amer ican beef exported byway of New York to London is selling there at 3 cents to 5 cents less than y the price asked here. The wholesale beef prieep, according to this jstatement were as follow’s: London-American frozen beef per pound, 1 8.14 to 9 cents. INew York-American frozen. beef, per pound, 11 1-2 to 14 cents. imarylandld honor au thor OF“MY MARYLAND” ; James R. Randall Literary and Memorial Association is Formed (Special Dispatch to The Journal.) BALTIMORE. Feb. 17.—The James R. Randall Literary and Memorial As- I sociation of Maryland has lately been I formed, with many of the most promi ; nent Baltimoreans as its early mem- I bers. It represents a movement de signed to honor the memory and genius of the author of "Maryland, My Mary, land.” I As recently stated, Augusta, Ga. t is preparing to erect a monument to Mr. Randall in. that city as well as one at the grave of the poet. Maryland Is now giving evidence of more extended recognition of her own poet. His por trait, painted by Miss Katherine Wal ton and provided for by state appro priation, was unveiled at Annapolis last i year. The James R. Randall Literary I and Memorial association alms to ex- I tend this appreciation and make it more general In understanding and expres sion. Devotees of literature have ap proved of it, not only in Maryland, but in New York. The constitution and by-laws contain the following provisions: "Aims—To secure a wider knowledge and appreciation of James R. Randall as the author of ‘My Maryland,’ and through him, as a representative writ er, to add to the fame of Maryland, and to gain greater literary recogni tion for the state. "Dues —There are no dues or finan cial obligations. ‘ Membership—Open to all proposed ATLANTA. GEORGIA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1910. BARRETT URGES FARMERS TO PRDDJBNGBESSMEN Says Latter’s “Slowness” is Partly the Fault of the Farmers (Special Dispatch to The Journal.) WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.—President Charles S. Barrett, of the Farmers union, has written a letter to the officers and members, in which he declares that “the slowness of the law-makers to re spond to our requests Is almost as much the fault of the farmer as of the law makers." Says Mr. Barrett: To the Officers and Members of the Farmers’ Union: In obtaining meas ures of direct interest to our members, the slowness of the law-makers to re spond to our requests is almost as much the fault of the farmer as of the law maker. Many 'of the leading congressmen told us, In substance, after some little con versation: “Why didn’t you come up before, to face this way, and get in behind ire? of couwre, we, understand we made the farmers promises, and we expect you to call on us to , redeem thens.” MILK IN THE COCOANUT. That's the milk in the cocoanut, with these and with every other congress man. Brethren, don’t let us forget! And the only way you can keep them from forgetting you, is not to forget them! I ha\-e watched "interest’’ after "in terest” work here through its represent atives, and it came to me forcibly, that not a one of them, nor all of them com bined and then doubled, Is so powerful as the farmres of this country. But all of the power in creation would not forward the fight, unless you keep in behind your congressman and refuse to let him develop a poor memory. Hardly a farmer in the organization, or out of it for that matter, who doesn’t remember how the congressman, wtyen a candidate told him of his undying love, and how he promised this and that and just-asked to be given a chance to get this and that. How many of you have sent this promising brother gentle reminders, from time to time, in the shape of genial little letters, inquiring after his health, telling him you remembered how much he loved you, arid asking him when’ he expects to get busy securing some of I those things he used to talk about? FORGET TO WORK. Mighty few' of you, I reckon. Most of you recover from the excitement of a political campaign like getting over the measles, then straightway proceed to forget about the necessity of keeping in touch with the man who holds your commission in corigress. Then when an other candidate comes along, frothing at the mouth like a mad bull and tells you how you’ve been betrayed, you vote him in and the other fellow out—and then Nget busy, go out and dig potatoes, chop cotton, patch the barn roor or something else, and forget Mr. No. Two! That practice, more than any other one factor, explains the failure of th® American farmer to secure service at the hands of the congress. Y'ou are the mightiest In this land to day. Up here, they are all afraid of you, and with good cause. Collectively, you make the power of Taft or Roose velt or Aldrich or Cannon look like 30 cents. The thing to do, Is to realize power by not forgetting your congress man. Another thing. We are here right now for the purpose of fixing up things and keeping you posted. We’re going to do that, from time to time, In the most complete manenr. Stenographic minutes are being kej)t of every conference, trained and faithful members are lining up and investigating congressmen, weighing promise against performance, and burning the midnight oil in your In terest. But—in the meantime—don't forget that forgetful congressman, and don’t let him forget you. Write him a sweet, questioning, gentle little love-letter. CHARLES S. BARRETT. 4 Washington, D. C., Feb. 15, 1910. for membership and thereto invited who have an interest in the welfare, ethical and material, of their native or adopted state of Maryland.” The members are, with few excep tions, men; but the ladies are gladly welcomed, as it is clearly understood by the founders that no good enter prise can be carried on successfully without them. The officers ST the association are: Honorary President—Dr. Samuel C. Chew. President—Mr. MattheZ Page An drews. Secretary—Miss Lillian McGregor Shepherd. WOULD WRAP JOHN 0. IN FLAMES OF HELL. M DECLARES Jeff Davis, of Arkansas, Out- JJeyburns Reyburn in Invec tive--He Scores Oil Trust and Senator Owen “MOST DAMNABLE, MOST INIQUITOUS OF TRUSTS” WASHINGTON. Feb. 17—Charging Senator Owen, of Oklahoma, with being interested in the affairs of the Standard Oil company, and saying that *he would like to see John D. Rockefeller "wrapped in the flames of hell,” Senator Jeff Da vis. of Arkansas, today made a speech in the senate which was fittingly char acterized by him as "red hot and right off the bat.” The speech was made apropos of the efforts of Mr. Owen to have passed a general bill giving a right of way through the public lands of Arkansas for a gas pipe line. Mr. Davis asserted that the bill was in the interest of the Prairie Creek< company, which he said, was a branch of the Standard 041 company. Be lieving this to be. true, he said that he could not sit idly by and allow, to be passed a bill which was In direct conflict with the anti-trust law of his state. This law, he salu, had proved to be effective, while the Sherman federal an ti-trust law had done absolutely nothing to check the grasp and greed of the Standard Oil company. He had not for gotten the verdict for $29,000,000. but it vanished as frost before the sun. He concluded that the provision requir ing compliance with the Sherman law to be a “mere sop' to catch the votes of senators, who would not openly cast their votes in fayor of the set of thieves and robbers which constitute the Standard Oil company. “|le declared the bill to be one that no senator could afford to support and challenged any Democrat to vote for It. POINTS AT OWEN. Growing demonstrative and pointing his finger at Senator Owen, Mr. Davis ex claimed: “Will the senator deny that the Stand ard Oil company is one of the most iniq uitous and damnable trusts that ever ex isted?” He went on to say that by law this company could not come into Arkansas.. “Then.” he asked, "will congress give them this right?” Referring to the operations of the Prai rl» Crw»k company In Oklahoma, he said 1 ttTM the same concern that had cous ed ao much scandal in that state and was one in whose behalf Governor Has kell had Interfered to' the extent of creat ing “a stench which filled the nostrisl of everybody.” that the Oklahoma governor had gone on step by step until he had got himself indicted and said such:leg islation and such favoritism as had been seen in Oklahoma would cause another equally serious scandal. “We do not want tne Standard Oil company in Arkansas,” he exclaimed. “The only place that 1 would be will ing to see a pipe of the Standard OH company would be straight from here to hell. I would want to see the oil,flow ing directly there. Furthermore, I should be glad to see that old trust magnet, John D. Rockefeller, there to receive the oil, and would be glad to see what flames its appearance would create around him. - He repeated his challenge to the Dem ocrats to vote for the bill, and declaring that Mr. Owen would be'the only man to cast his vote oin its favor, said that his special speech was due to the fact that in some way the Oklahoma senator was beliesved to be interested In the Standard Oil company. The imputation brought the senator from the new state to his feet, but he was smiling when he said: "The impudent speech which the sen ator from Arkansas has just delivered, has no foundation in fact.” “Well, Mr. President, the senator is lightning today,” responded Mr. pavis. smiling. “He talks like he is interested, and by Jinks, I believe he is interested.” FINDS BOB) OF HUSBAND DANGLING FROM RAFTER Weil-to-Oo Alabama Farmer Commits Suicide, While Wife Searches for Him SCOTTSBORO, Ala., Feb. 17.—M. L. Bryant, a well-to-do farmer, committed suicide In an outhouse on his farm near Fackler. in Jackson county, about 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon by hanging himself with a rope. Bryant’s wife missing him at the sup per hour. Instituted a search and found the body hanging from a rafter. SHIPPER CAN SUE FOR FAILURE TO GIVE CARS His Remedy Can Lie at Com 'mon Law as Well as With Commission, Court Says That a shipper can bring action un der the common law against a railroad for damages arising out of the rail road’s failure to furnish cars within a reasonabP- time after they are called for,is held by the state supreme court, which says that the shipper is not de terred in that privilege by the railroad commission act of 1905. The point conies up in the case of the Southern railway vs. Moore, from the Flint circuit. The railway is the plaintiff in error. The lower court de cided against it. M ore, the shipper, called for cars at Molena, Pike county, to ship 10,819 feet of lumber to the King Lumber company, of Atlanta i The ears weren’t furnished in time. Moore bre-ught suit. The suit was sus- | tained by the lower court. Judgment alrvadj given in the ease is 1 affirmed by the supreme court. The| act of 1905, extending the powers of the railroad ccinimsfion, gave tbit body authority to fix rules and penalties regarding the 1 t-rntshmg of cars on de mand. That provision does not preclude the common law remedy, holds the court. 1 I Grand Secretary of Georgia Odd Fellows Z; Jr T. H. ROBERTSON, Well Known Oalnezvllle Man Who Haz Been given High Position. KILLS HIS ASSAILANT I I Ostendorf Shoots Violinist In Head, and Dies Later In Hospital * . INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Feb. 17.-Fatally wounded by two bullets fired by Adolph Cassau, a violinist, Louis R. Ostendorf, manager of the Empire theatre orchestra, last night overpowered his asailant, wrested the revolver from him and fired three bullets through Cassau’s head, killing him instantly at the stage entrance df the Empire theatre. Ostendorf died in a hospital later. The shooting occurred just as the curtain rose for the night performance and the audience was kept in ignorance of the tragedy until the show was over. Cassau's attack upon OstenHorf is said to have been the result of a quarrel with the manager. The Empire theatre, is a burlesque house. CLAIMED BY DEATH WHILE FIGHTING FIRE y DALTON. Ga., Feb. Iv—James McDan iel. an aged citizen of Catoosa county, ; recently dropped dead while fighting a forest fire. Mr. McDaniel had only re- J cently arisen from his sickbed and was , | not strong. He was watching some peo- j, pie burn off a broom sage field, and, on 11 seeing that the fire had gotten beyond ■' control, offered his aid. The exertions 1 proved too much for him, and he dropped 1 to the ground, dying almost immediately 1 afterward. LADY LAURIER FINED FOR SPEEDING AUTO’, k ' i OTTAWA, Ont., Feb. 17.—Lady Laurier. | wife of Canada’s premier, was yesterday ] fined S2O and costs by Magistrate O’Keefe i because her automobile exceeded the • speed limit of ten miles an hour allowed 1 in city streets. 1 The judge held the owner and not the < driver guilty. < BLAMES BUSINESS MEN i . I 1 FOR PUBLIC COBBBPTION ■ ' 1 Says That They Give the Bribes and Offer the I < Graft ) . 1 (By Associated Press.) CHICAGO. Feb. 17.—“ The business men ( of this country are chiefly to blame for j j the political graft and corruption so wide spread throughout the nation,” said Ju lius Henry Cohen, lawyer, of New York, lin an address before the members of the ’ Chicago Credit Meh's association, at their ‘annual banquet last night. His subject was i "Business and Politics.” | “We hear a great deal about the graft i Ing legislature and the bribe-taking j public officials in these days.” said Mr. I Cohen, “but, gentlemen. I w'ant to ask iyou who makes possible this graft and who offers these bribes? We have in Chicago and New York two specific in- ' ] stances. • i “In my own city we have a legislative , scandal In which a member of the legis- j lature is accused of accepting SI,OOO as a , bribe for his vote. My friends, bridge , companies are not run by legislators; they are managed by biypness men. While , we have grown commercially powerful. ( are we becoming morally great? I thing , not, and the chief reason why we are - j not is that the very men to which be- i ■longs the chief credit for our tremendous ' i prosperity are "the men who exercise the ‘ most malign influence over our public ( i morals. The business men of the country 1 1 must establish a standard of plain, com ■ mon honesty.” I EXPLOSION OF AUTO CAUSES M’CALL’S DEATH 11 A Prominent Capitalist Dies’; From Burns Received In Blast of Gasoline Tank i t A I.DOST A. Feb. 17.—8. F. McCall. ’ prowin<7it capitalist of Jennings, Fla., wno was injured at Dasher. Ga.. two weeks ago. when the gasoline tank on his automobile ex ploded, died at a idea! hospital yesterday. ( Tl.e body wil| be shipped to Jennings for in- i tern’ent. While en route from bis home to ' north Georgia, an accident caused tbe tanl| <>n | ids machine to explode. Mr. McCall received t drUUUuI burna. J r CANNON TELLS WHAT HE 010 IS REFORMED, AND THANKS HE GDI ;Was the Originator of Pure Food Law and Conservation, He Says, Although Nobody Gave Him Credit WAS DENOUNCED AS A “BAD, BAD, INJUN” < **3 (By Asaociated Press.) WASHINGTON, Feb. 16. —“Unanimous consent ” to talk five minutes more was accorded the "gentleman from Illinois' fl at the National Press club ia»c night - after Speaker Cannon, of the house of representativds, had consumed his al lotted ten minutes in discussing hlz “hobby.” It was “hobby night” at the club, and Mr. Cannon had followed ’Willis ' Moore, chief of the weather bureau; I Dr. Harvey Wiley, of pure food fame; Gifford Pinchot, formerly chief forester of the United States; Commander Rob ert E. Peary and Representative Champ Clark, of Missouri, each of whom had discussed a pet idea. The club’s as sembly room was thronged with mem bers. to whom the speaker's talk seem ed especially striking. He said: CANNON’S HOBBY “Now, my hobby in tjty little circle has always been to stand by and waten' other people's hobbies. If the weathet bureau had full course to run and glor ify, it would have spent over ten times In the public service what it has. "In the fullness of time the pure food law was passed. I was pictured as a bad, bad Injun; I was denounced and I traced It down, not to Dr. Wiley, but to people who were very close to him, sending out the news that I was the fly in the ointment, that I was holding up the pure food bill. Jim Mann was ths most powerful factor in passing that I pure food bill through the house. Long before it was reported, I said to him;, “’I am a member of the committee on rules, and when you get ready, if v j you need a special order reported to tlie house to gain a majority on that bill. ja you will get it.’ I did not say thing more about It, and I was plllcr led' in the Chicago Tribune, the Indlhn apolis News and pretty nearly all IBS metropolitan papers, as being the obsta cle in the way of that bill. CONSERVATION HOBBY. “Now let us come to the conservation hobby—and it is a hobby. Why, when Mr. Powell ,was at the head, of the geo logical survey, Senator Stewart, of Ne vada. in the senate, and 1 in the house, 7 were the evangelists for the passing of the original conservation bill. We bit off more than we could keep, but as a result of It the surveys were made under the “ ? direction of Mr. Powell by virtue of that J lav.- and appropriation, and the reser voir sites were reserved and every Im piovement of that kind being made by tbe government today is utilizing the red- , I ervoir' sites that we reserved. Now Pin- - chot does not know that. Sometimes sci ej tists and conservation people run wild, Pinchot is an awfully able man. »Yo said, Mr. Chairman, that he is still chief forester. Well, he is chief forester. I guess, in the estimation of the people. 3 but he is not ’still' an uncomfortable subordinate! ■So is Wiley. Why Champ, I (addressing Mr. Clark) if in the provj- | dence of God you had been president and had a cabinet and you had under you two p men in subordinate positions like those $ men. they would have been out of the public service in a holy minute because they were the whole shooting match, and the secretary had great trouble in being secretary. GREATEST PRESS AGENT. ’ “Theodore Roosevelt is a great man— the gratest press agent I ever knew. He is the most popular man In the United States in my time save Lincoln and more * v popular than Lincoln was when he was alive, more popular than Grant was when he was alive. There was more legislation and better legislation during his term of office of a little less than eight years than in any other 16 years of onr history save alone the period of the' civil war and that which followed. But suppose we had written into law. Brother Clark, all that he. recommended in all his messages! Why, It is thousand-mil lion-dollar congress annually now. If Pinchot and Wiley and Willis Moore and all those other specialists had had their way and Roosevelt s messages had mate rialized Into law, let me tell you, Mr. Champ Clark, the budget would be $2,- Ots),000.000 every year," , With well-wishing for the hobby riders, fl Mr. Cannon closed, saying, "Lop# may our successors live to take these i.postles_ who are pushing ahead, each one look ing through his gimlet hole in the uni verse. and the universe is to each indi vidtial according to the range of his vis ion. They are splendid servants of 90,- 000,000 of people but would make infer nally poor masters.” • - GEORGIA BOUGHT ■ FOR HEBREW COLONY t Thirty-five Thousand Acres of Farm Land Will Be Used In Agricultural Movement MACON. Ga., Feb. 17.—Announcement was made today that Rabbi A. 1. Levy, pastor of a large congregation of Chicago, bad closed a purchase for f 5,009 acres of farm landa in Pierce county, Ga . to be used in the Hebraic agricultural movement which <vaa inaugurated in l‘9O. The purpose of this plan is to gather Hebrews who are dissatisfied with conditions Lil the larger cities and to furnish a wboleaome Agricul tural .ixe for those who care to lake up aiicn. This is the first definite step in procuring propertv for such colonies to begin operation* .'3 upon. It Is said that those who are in charge of the financial end of tbe enterprise r.a e , made a thorough investigation of tbe best pi'.us to pursue and this purchase is regarded as -a almost immediate beginning of a cetooy. , RUSSIASENDS VASE TO NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL • NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 17.—The eye. ear. noae and throat hospital ot New Orleans was to- 45 day ad'ised by the Russian government that silver vase bad been forwarded by that gov ehiir.ent to tbe local institution in token or ■ its appreciation of services rendered by tbe bon- ■■ pltal to Russian citizens. PUT MONEY Tn 7arT THIEF STEALS THE JAR ■ a GREENVIU-E. Ky.. Feb. 17—Because Wikiam Corley, aged 17. a farmer and pensioner. Urf-.tg near this city, had no faith in banks, be Cvn- a vened bis funds into gold and hid them m a glass quart Jar. When be went yesterday To look at hit treasure he found tbe' jar. but j his savings of y-trs bsd disappeared. Lio z«a bo clue to the Identity of the thteX. NO. 45.