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The evening world., 1911-07-20

Comptroller Prendergast had abandoned
the Interborough. and the result Of the
vote was a foregone conclusion.
2oAnsny OF Manhattan. stssrs
OF Hroohlyn. Miller OF the BronR
= Cromwell Of nichmond were
b four Borough Presidents IA
voring tie Interborough. The
p~roposition OF the corporation was
ts)eotsd ~ the votes OF Mayor
vsyno NJ. Mntohei, Mr. rrender-
ssss ana Sorough President ores
ssr Oh Vuesns'
Amineiiateiy AFTER the erborou
pan nae oeeh rejected Borough ires-
.oent meAnehy brought up the H. H.
INT nc saiu'
no" move 10 SUBSTITUTE tne pro-
eo u eo"tfees vac ita"A'
". noaiu u ns''lna'e
y 'no fuono oerNieo commission
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AN OPERATOR A MAT
TER OF GREATEST EASE

There Ii not the sllghtes, doubt hat
an operator can be found for the new
SdDways, A subway in New York civ
Is a gold mine. Every railroad man in
the country knows IL.
In the event that the money nousr =,
wall street should scare OF men who
are willing to invest their money IN the
equipment and operation OF a subwav
tnere Is no law TO prevent the city from
equlpplng and operating. But the idea
that the city would be compell.d .,
equip and operate It's own subway 1.
Almost fanciful. In View OF the ira.
mendous profits that have been gather,d
by the lnterborough from the present
underground railroad.
The people OF New York, In the Ina
municipal election. Instructed their pub.
lie ~seTNants 10 build tho Trlborouyh
subway The subject OF subway exten.
slons was almost the only topic dis,
cussed by candidates. Nothing was said
about the Interests OF the l~nterborour,
or the u, T. T.
The day has arrived for Action.
The Evening World has advocated
action for eighteen months. Tho
patient millions who endure un-
eomplainingly the diseomforts Of
q subway system tina pays II
per cent NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to
Interhoroush ngurss-demand ac-
ton,
Begin digging the Triborough
subway, gentlemen of the Board
OF Estimate, and the monoyed in
tsrests looking for the great
pronts to be gained, will soon be
coming to the City Hall, ngura-
lively on their knees, asking for
' the PR1vILEG2 Of operating IL
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for additional subways. n 20 state the
terms upon which they must be oper-
ated. Should such routes and terms be
approved by the Board OF Estimate, the
subways should her be built, and their
operation provided for in accordance
with the terms,
III the terms provided were not ac-
ceptable TO the existing transit COM
panies. there are others. or the subways
built by the public at the public ex-
pense for the use OF the public. should
be publicly operated.
Personally, | favor the public oper-
alton OF public utilities. as Is lone In
many OF the greatest commercial cities
Of the world. This would be far better
than diverting the public money from
the public use to enrich those In con-
troll of the existing companies.
IT believe hat II q vote could be
taken now, AZ TO how the publicly
built subways should be operatsd, that
the vote would be overwhelmingly In
favor Of public operation.
Il ma" add that ! am looking into
the result of the public operation OF
public utilities in a number OF cities,
and find that the results generally are
very slt.sfaCtorN.'
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and flnanciers have managed TO involve
the In a maze OF figures and
calculations totally uninteiiigiblc TO
anybody but those who framed them.
Let the Board of Estimate sweep
away the maze. After all. the question
IL extremely simple. The city OF New
YORK has shown its ability 60 build the
bcs, subway In the world. About 500 go
passengers travel through II every day.
WHY cannot the city OF New York
Jump In and build another subway
The plans are ali ready.
The bids are In.
The contracts have practically been
awarded.
Why worry about operation four
years hence OF n subway the beginning
OF which Is as yet only on paperr
The city OF New York 10 The
greatest municipal corporation
In existence. It can 70 into the
market ana borrow at AZ psr
cent. The people OF the country
at large win lond the city Of Now
York all the money It requires at
that rate. Then why should Tn.
city Of New YORK pay q private
corporation 0 per cent. ON money
the private corporation can Dor.
row At 4 per cent. or lsss7
< AN
The evening world., 1911-07-20
BATTLING" 0lER
MEETS KID WALDO
At ICE INQUIRY
President of Trust and Police
Commissioner Promise a
Merry Battle.
AGISTRATET TO REFEREE
Retail Dealers Tell How Com
bine Forced Them to
Pay Big Prices.
MAG ISTRATET TO REFEREE

Police Commissioner Rhinelander
Waldo. recently nominated for the An
anias Club hy pr.s,d.n. Wesley ~. o!.r
Of the Knickerbocker Ice Company, for
asserting in q report to the Mayor that
the greed" Of Mr.. Oilers Ice company
caused the late shortage in ice in New
York. was the first witness at the after
noon session of the Ice inquiry before
Magistrate Appleton In the Court Of
General Sessions.
President Oler was expected to testify
later. He was not present when Mr..
Waldo began testifying.
Assistant District-Attorney De Ford
conducted Mr.. Waldo's examination.
The witness outlined the Investigation
made by his detectives at the request
Of the Mayor. The report to the Mayor
wal received in evidence and Frank X.
Savage. counsel for President Oler.
wanted Mr.. Waldo to swear to the re-
port. The witness did so, saying that
the statements made In II ny him were
result OF his detectives inquiries.
Mr.. Waldo submitted, a supplementary
batch of afidav!ts made by detectives
subsequent to his report to the Mayor.
These were the report. OF the detect
ives sent up the Hudson to Investigate
the quantities Of ice and conduct of the
business at the Ice depots.
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WALL STREET QUOTATIONS

The following .were the highest. lowest and last
pn,res OF stocks Tor to-day and the net changes a.
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SECRETARIES SusPoENAEo To
BRING BOOKS OF CONCERNS.

A number OF the secretaries Of ice
companies accused of being component
parts of the Ice Trust are expected TO
testify this afternoon at the inquiry be-
fore Magistrate Appleton In the Crimi-
nal Courts Building. They were sub
poenaed yesterday and ordered 10 bring
such OF the books and records OF their
companies as were designated by the
District-Attorney. Assistant District
Attorney Demlng would not say In ad-
vance what men would be examined or
what companies they would represent.
The morning session was taken up by
the testimony of more reta'I ice dealers.
Cesare Pugiliese, a three wagon dealer
at No. 1856 Spring street, said he was
refused Ice at the RiviL gton street dock
OF the Knickerbocker Ice Company On
July II.
II put up a Job on them" said the
witness, ian hired an express wagon
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AFFlDAvirs SHOW oLER AND
MANAGER DIDN'T AGREE.

L also WISH 10 SUBMIT dIluaVlts OF
three detectives said Mr.. Waldo,
who swear that Mr.. Cairns. president
Of the East River Ice Company. told
them on W separate occasions that the
Knickerbocker Ice Company were using
sixty fewer bsrges this yea than last.
together with a letter from Mr.. Oler.
declaring that the statement attributed
to Mr.. Cairns was a deliberate lie.
'My knowledge OF this matter is
based entirely upon tho statements OF
my detectives"
Mr.. Waldo then submitted q paper
%purporting to be a receipt for two tons
Of zee given by the American Ice Com
pany's weighmaster at the iR!vlngton
street dock to i. Wolf. an ice dealer.
on July !. one OF the hottest days OF the
recent torrid period, The receipt was
numbered 2.Ois, and said for three tons
OF Ice sold to I. Wolf, received sio."
AS Mr.. Waldo left tn estand Prcs!den,
Oler entered the room, Mr.. Waldo shook
hands with Magistrate Appleton as he
eft II passed MIR. Oler on the way &c
the door. He turned out to let Olci
pass IN the aisle. but neither spoke.
Mr.. Oler took the stand after ex.
pressly conceding under questioning by
Both Magistrate Appleton and Assistan,
District Attorney De Ford that he had
no claim whatever TO immunity as d
| result OF any evidence he might give.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
JOHNSON SPEAKSAT
 CONGREGATIONAL

Samuel T. Johnson of Minneapolis, for mer public examiner and superintendent of the banks Of the state of Minnesota, and also close friend of the late Gov ernor John A. Johnson, arrived in Bir- mingham yesterday to interest the local members of the Congregational church in a work of reorganization.
 MT. Johnson holds a unique record in the history of Minnesota, having been the first examiner to go outside of the state and inspect at their home offices the books of those railroads which oper- atcd, to any extent, within the boundaries of the state. It was through his active investigation that the frauds in tho re- bate system were detected and stopped, and 1t was he who started the move ment in Minnesota for honesty among public officials that has since spread to every part of the country.
 MT. Johnson, though an active business man in private life, is deeply interested in the plan of the national council of the Congregational church whereby the institution is to be reorganized along common-sense lines. with tho business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26

beautiful way. They not only loved him but admired him and felt a pride in his success in every direction.
 In public life he discharged every duty to the approval of those who called him to the station he occupied. In private life his beautiful home was one of d hospitality marked by the most unos- tentatious kindlness, worthy of the old time Virginian, and in that home, with a charming wife and surrounded by beau tiful daughters, he found his truest hap piness. There he exemplified in the high est degree the virtues of husband, fatn- CT, neighbor and friend. Those near and dear to him, who mourn him today can take comfort in the knowledge that his entire community bows with them in unfeigned sorrow at the loss of this splen- did gentleman, dauntless soldier, brilliant lawyer eminent citizen and humble Chris tian. The one life just ended was well and nobly lived. The other which has just commenced we take comfort in think ing is one in which all the good shall be magnified, the evil which is in the life of all-even the best of us-blotted out and the freed spirit find an eternity of usefulness and joy in the presence of his Father and his God.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
CHANEY TRIAL
 SWEARING END

Gadsden, March 25.-(Special.) 1.-The tes- timon5y in the trial of Claude chaney, for the murder of Sam Snider, which is be- ing heard in the criminal court, is now complete, and the court has adjourned until Monday morning, when the argu- ments will be heard. Both sides express confidence in the result of the trial. If Chaney is found guilty of murder in the first degree, as will be asked for by the state, his punishment will be hanging or the penitentiary for life, while if he Is found guilty of manslaughter, which is evidently the best hope of the defense, he may escape with a few years in the penitentiary. The defendant himself was put on the stand yesterday evening, and while he made a good impression and told an apparently straightforward story, his version of the killing was frequently at direct variance as to the facts as re- lated by the other witnesses, including his own.
 There are six lawyers to be heard in the case, and their arguments together with the charge of the court will consume the entire day on Monday, and then the case will hardly go to the jury until Monday night.
 A fire at noon today destroyed resi- dence of J. l.. Echols on South Fourth street, occupied by A. Hagedorn, of the firm of Frank & Hagedorn. The house was a total loss and the loss of furniture and other valuables of the Hagedorn family was also complete. Both the land lord and the tenant were insured and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
Back Tax Feature

back lax feature
 The amendment which gave greatest concern to the administration was the insertion of a clause which proposed to curtail the powers of the county tax commissioner. This feature is in eff . feet, substantially the same as the Pegram back tax commission bill which was defeated in the house on Friday by vote of A to 41. The de- late on the Pegram bill consumed two afternoon sessions in the house and proved one of the closest and hardest fights that has taken place in that body since the present session began. In the house the administration forces were triumphant.
 Simultaneously with the victory of the governor in the house, or shortly before, the administration forces suffered de- feat in the senate. The general revenue bill was passed. and to the measure there was attached an amendment with iden- tically the same provisions as those em- braced In the Pegram bill.
 Just before the house adjourned the revenue bill was sent over by the sen ate. The lower branch of the legislature non-concurred in the senate amendments, and the chair appointed a committee on conference to act with a like committee from the senate for the purpose of ad- justing the differences between the two houses. The members appointed on the house committee represented the side that had favored the Pegram bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
REVENUE STATUS
 IS IMPLICATED Looks Like Extra Session Will Be Outcome BACK TAX FEATURE If Joint Committee Retains It Anoth- CT Fight Will Likely Be Pre-
 cipitated in the House
 This Week
BACK TAX FEATURE
By BERRYMAN c. BETTY

Montgomery. March 25.-(Special)- One of the most complicated situations l that has arisen since the legislature convened is now confronting the two bodies of Alabama lawmakers. Events have moved swiftly within the past few days. The contest has been one in which the forces of the administration have measured their strength against the insurgent ranks with no substan- tial advantage having been gained by either side The administration on Fri day was victorious in one branch of the | legislature. and defeated in the oth- CT. That aspect ofs the situation was alone sufficient to complcate matters. but affairs have been rendered more serious by the appointment of Joint conciliation committee, each represent ing the side that opposed the admin 1 istration, to adjust the differences be- tween the two houses.
 l The present complicated state of af- fairs has been largely brought about I by the much mooted revenue bill That measure passed the house last week and was sent forthwith to the senate In the shape in which it passed the l lower branch of the legislature 1t con- | tained few features which the admin istration opposed, nearly all of them being in line with the views emanating from the governors office.
 In the senate the revenue bill had more stormy passage. Several amend ments were added to the bill which were decidedly in opposition to the views of the administration. In addi- tion to administration policies amendments were also attached to the bill which many of the leading bus mess men of the state opposed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26

Montgomery, March 25.-(Special)- When the legislature convenes next Wednesday the two houses will enter upon the forty-fourth day of the pres- ent session. With seven more days re- maining in which to complete the work that has accumulated on the two cal endars there is much grave appre- hension felt among members regarding the inadequacy of the time allowed. There is little doubt but that many of the bills on the senate and house calendars will never be called up for passage, while there are other bills, Of more or less importance, which are regarded as necessary. It is concern ing some of these measures that ap prehension is felt.
 The legislature will probably con- sume three more weeks before ad sourning. It is doubtful if the two houses will work more than two days . week during the remainder of the session. for 1t is believed to be nee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
25 PER CENT COTTON
 MILLS ARE IDLE

Boston, March 25.-It is estimated in cotton mill circles here that fully 25 per cent of the cotton mill spindles of the country are idle because of continued depression in the market for goods and frmness of the raw material.
 The Dover mills. which manufacture print cloths, closed today until April 3. They employ about 5000 operatives
 The output of the gray goods mills of the Pacific corporation will be reduced from 35 to 40 per cent. The Pacific mills in Lawrence employ about 5500 hands,
 The Otis company of this city, whicn operates mills in Ware, announces that POO looms in its mills will be stopped next Saturday until market conditions improve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
Highlands Methodist Church

Sunday school at 9:30 a. m., vassar Allen, superintendent. Sunday being Ed ucational Day" the ministers of the dif- ferent Methodist churches will exchange pulpits. The Rev. Matthews of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church will preach at the morning service. The Rev. Turner will preach at the First Meth odist church. Epworth league at ' o'clock. The young people are especially invited. Evening services at 7:45 D. m. Sermon by the pastor the Rev. John R. Turner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
VRG|N|AN'S DEATH
 DEEPLY LAMENTED

Few distinguished yirginians who have died recently have been so profoundly ,amented as Capt. Micapah Woods, who joined the silent majority at his home in Charlottesville. March 15. His funeral and one of the most impressive ever seen in Virginia. Among the mourners were pr. Lewis c. Morris of Birmingham. brother-in-law of the deceased, and Dr. and Mrs. Frank A. Lupton of Birming ham, the latter being a daughter of the deceased. Following is an editorial trib- ute which appeared in the Charlottesville Daily Progress:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
MICAJAH WOODS.

The passing of men from the busy scene of human life is at all times sad dening even though the sorrow extends only to a small circeapf friends or rela- lives: but when a man of pre-eminence among his fellows. occupying a high po- sition. of vast usefulness, falls in the march ere the. three score and ten of the psalmist has been reached, the sad ness and regret of a whole community makes itself felt and there is gloom and sorrow widespread In extent
 Micajah Woods had not attained to the length of years allotted to man. Of splendid constitution, fine physique, with an unusually bright, cheerful and youth full demeanor, active in the practice of his profession and busy in all the af- fairs of life, we had the right to expect that years of usefulness yet remained for him. But the summons came after but little notice and his life lies before us rounded and complete. It Is hard to real ize that his handsome and commanding presence, his genial, charming manners, his strong personality arc now to be but memories. He was part and parcel of
 
 known throughout the whole common wealth and a marked figure wherever he was known. The first settler of this county was his immediate ancestor and his people had borne worthily their part in the making of this historic section of Virginia. Born at the ancestral home, where amidst genial hospitality and high cultivation his boyhood ripened into gall lant youth; entering the service of his state when scarcely more than . lad; taking high stand at the university bar distinguished for great lawyers oc- cupying a place of the first rank, his life brought renewed credit to a dlsting- uished ancestry. For 4s years he occupied the position of commonwealth's attorney of his native county, and in many hard fought battle with the giants of the bar he manfully held his own, commanding admiration for his talents and regard for | his methods. He was -eminently | painstaking as lawyer and no work left his hands which was not carefully done and thorough in every way. In every DO. sition, whether as a member of the board of visitors of the university, democrati. chairman, president of the Bar associa- ton or vestryman in the church, he evinced tho sane earnestness of purpose and sincerity of character.
 | He was a brave man, pure man, a high man and a man of the most charm ing urbanity of manner-pleasant to meet genial, kindly, yet never losing, the dig nifty of a welI-bred gentleman.
 The announcement of his death vii carry sorrow and regret wherever he wa. known and here in his native county ant city of his adoption verify the ''mourn CTS go about the street." For he haf the love of his people in a singulAriy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
MAY NEED THREE WEEKS
 TO FINISH UP THE WORK
BY BERRYMAN G. BETTY

essary to grind slowly in order that the various clerks may catch up with the work that has accumulated during the past week.
 While there Is a possibility that the legislature will adjourn within two weeks, by working three days a week, 1t is not regarded as probable. Many of the members are clamoring for less delay and more work in order that they may get home. The professional men are claiming that they are needed to look after their practice, the busi- ness men say it is necessary for them to return home to look after their business interests. and the farmers argue that they have their crops to superintend.
 The closing days of the legislature, however usually bring about consider able delay. A. vast amount of work can accumulate within 50 days and to- ward the end of the session it is al ways necessary to frequently recess in order to give the clerks and other at taches of the legislature time to catch up with their work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26

men more closely affiliated According to MT. Johnson, it is the object of the council of this church to bring the In- stitution more actively into the working out of social, economic and political af- fairs, in view of the fact that the spirit of Jesus Christ is now permeating the world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26

will be reimbursed to some extent, al though neither was insured up to the value of the property lost The loss on the house was 5000 and the loss to MT. Hagedorn was equally heavy. In the loss of the latter was an elegant wedding rousseau of his daughter, who is to be married soon.
 Announcement was made today that work would start on improving the new ball park on Monday and that 1t would be ready for use in three or four weeks. Manager Bailey, for the home team, is to be here soon, and upon his arrival It is intended to start a series of practice games as soon as possible to get the boys In shape to get a good start in the chase for the pennant this year.
 A plumber who was sent to investigate difficulty with the water supply at the College street school this morning found one of the pipes clogged and upon taking it apart to locate the difficulty found a goodsized eel in the pipe. How the eel got into the pipe is a mystery, although it is supposed that in some way he got through the pumping station at the river and then passed the Altering plant and got into the water mains
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
GOmpers to Atlanta

Washington, March 25.-President Com pers of the American Federation of La. Dor, left here today for Atlanta, where he will make preliminary arrangements for the federation's annual meeting, tc be held there in November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
H M. Rrooks III

The friends of H. M. Brooks, conn mercial agent for the Cincinnati, Ham, ilton and Dayton Railroad company, will regret to learn that he has found 1t necessary to undergo an operation. and has been taken to St. yincent's hospital for that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
St. John Methodist

At Il a. m. the Rev. I. B. Sargent of the East Birmingham Methodist church and Dr. Lovelady of Woodlawn will oc- cupy the pulpit. At 7:45 p. m. preach ing by the pastor, the Rev. J. M. Me- Cleskey At 9:45 a. m. Sunday school and at 6:45 D. m. Epworth league.