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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
Members of Monetary Con- mission to Visit Many
 Large Cities
WORK IS REGARDED
 AS NON-POLITICAL
Members Out of POlitics-Ex- Senator Aldrich Proposes to Make Ex- tensive Tours Through
 Southwest

Washington, March 12.-Plans for the reform of the currency laws will be prose- cuted with great deal of vigor by the members of the national monetary com- mission during the summer and fall. A campaign of education will be started within a few weeks in the hope of cre- atng sentiment in favor of bill which probably will be introduced in both branches of Congress when the regular session is convened next December.
 Thus far the work of the monetary commission has not been regarded as po- litica, and special care is to be taken to avoid the introduction of any partisan views in the campaign for the bill. A majority of the members of the commits sion who have been working on the pro- posed legislation are not now members of Congress and most of the members are regarded as out of politics. This is particularly true of the chairman, former Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island. who ex- poets to devote a great deal of time to the work during the coming year.
 Beginning with the hearing to be grant ed to the currency committee of the American Bankers association in this city on March 22, the members of the commission will be actively engaged in getting the views of the public on needed
 legislation up to the time a bill Is intro duced. It is not contemplated that there shall be many hearings in Washington, but that several members of the commits sion shall visit the large cities of the country to ascertain the views of the in- terested public.
 The most extensive tour will be made by MT. Aldrich, the author of the bill, which is expected to form the basis of any legislation attempted. With one or two other members of the commission he probably will visit the larger centers of the south west to meet business represen- tatives and exchange views regarding necessary reforms
 General approval has been given to the Aldrich by the public so far as heard from Bankers seer, to regard it as in the nature of a legislation of the clearing house methods employed by the banks in time of panic. These methods for the most part have proved efficacious.
 Criticism may arise later, however. In fact members of the monetary commits sion appreciate that the Aldrich bill is too new for the public to have grasped all of it's features. For that matter the members of the commission themselves are by no means committed to the bill It was brought out by MT. Aldrich chiefly for the purpoes of forming a basis for discussion and giving the country some- thing tangible to work upon
 The view of practical bankers are being sought by the commission and until they are received it is not likely that indi- vidual members of the commission will put themselces on record. Many useful suggestions are expected from the cur rency committee of the American Bank CTS association and through the ideas advanced by such practical men the com mission expects to avoid many of the . vicssitudes which the proposed legisla- ton would be sure to encounter in Con- gress
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
TEN BODIES ARE
 TAKEN FROM MINE

Duluth Minn., March 12.-Ten bodies have been recovered up to tonight from the Norman open pit mine at Virginia, Minn.. where an avalanche occurred last evening, burying 26 miners.
 Officials and miners are non-committal as to the accident and cordon of guards is stationed about the works to prevent entrance of those who are not identified with the plant. It was estimated by some tonight that it may require two days be- fore all the bodies are recovered.
 Duluth, Minn., March 12.--Capt. Mink kenney of the Elba mine at Gilbert, Minn., who, with two miners. was en- tombed in a shaft 150 feet below the surface yesterday on account of a cave-in, was rescued alive this morning and talk en to his home. The two miners however, met what must have been instant death. as the bodies were bruised and crushed. That Captain Kenney is still alive is considered a marvel after receiving serious injuries and undergoing the terrible ordeal In the death trap for so many hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
BISHOPS FIGHT
 HOT WORD BATTLE

Rome, March 12.-The American Methodists in Rome held a meeting today in protest against the action of Archbishop Farley of New York in is- suing a. pastoral letter which was read recently in all the churches of his arch gdiocese, in denunciation of the fortieth anniversary of the taking of Rome from the control of the Pope.
 In this letter Archbishop Farley de- clared that the celebration was an in suit to the pontiff and every member of the Catholic church and urged the clergy and faithful people to enter their protest against "the vile char acter of this celebration wherever and whenever an occasion offered"
 Bishop William Burt. Methodist Episcopal bishop of Europe; the Rev. Dr. Walling Clark, head of the Meth odist organization in Italy. and the Rev. B. M. ripple, pastor of the Meth odist church in Rome. all spoke strong ly against the pastoral letter. They stigmatized as unworthy Arch bishop Farley's word and the attitude of the vatican toward 8 united Italy and urged that Americans take part in the celebration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
CAMORRA STRIKES FEAR
 INTO ITALIAN TALESMEN

Viterbo, Italy, Marsh 12.-The trial of the Neopoitan Camorra for murder, pro- ceedings in which begun yesterday, Is confronted with serious obstacles and is likely, if present conditions continue, to be considerably delayed
 A provisory jury was selected in part yesterday morning by the president of the court officially to begin the case, but the difficulties were at once encountered With the talesmen, many of whom either offered pretexts for not serving in the case or betook themselves to another district where the authorities have not as yet been able to law hands on them President Bianchi endeavored by threats of severe punishment to induce others to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
BR|BE SENSATIONS
 EXPECTED SOON

Cincinnati, March 12.-Unless pre- dictions go astray the present week will furnish a number of new devel- opments in the grand jury .investiga- tion which has been going on in this city for the last month.
 Chief of the known events on the schedule is the trial of Jacob Cas- chang, former deputy liquor tax col iector. who was indicted by the pres ent grand jury on the charge of "ac- cepting and soliciting bribes." There are six counts against Caschang. The case will come up tomorrow mornins g in Judge Germans section of the com mon pleas court.
 The fact that the grand jury heard the testimony of former Chief of Po- lice Paul Milliken and former Police Inspector James Casey, both of whom were recently discharged from the DO lice department. indicates that the body has opened new line of research and something definite is expected from the grand jury within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Condition borders on panic in northern Mexico.
 Battle rages on Mexican line Plan campaign to reform currency laws. 2Selma banks are all prosperous. University club to open April 1. 3--Calhoun plans county fair. Butcher chases police chief Begin laying gas pipe line. Decaturs plan aerial exhibit. 4-Editorial comment 5-Felix Adler speaks to Child Labor conference.
 Dunn points out need to utilize
 water power.
 Pegram favors Walker Percy for
 Senate.
 Adler pleased with Birmingham. 6-Would take years to quell Mex
 jeans.
 Looking forward to census report 7-Taft rests after strenuous golf. 6-SportA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
DIAZ, BUSY AND HEALTHY,
 TALKS OF RESURRECTION

ity of the Mexican nation." it was sug- gested.
 Fifty years ago" he said motioninG z his caller to seat beside small table and seating himself opposite, 'I can remember having had typhoid fever Since then I have passed no time on beds of sickness"
 Do you consider that the presence of American troops in Texas threatens in any degree to impair the friendly relations be- tween the two countries?" he was asked In reply the President said he had nc right to and and would not question the assurance given him personally by Pres ident Taft in that regard.
 Are more vigorous oppressive meas urees in contemplation? he was asked
 "I have plans,' he said, and I have faith in their results, but since they are military plans I cannot disclose them ex- cept as they are executed"
 Tt is reported that the government is about to suspend the personal guaran- tees" was suggested 'Is it true?"
 There are extraordinary infirmities which cannot be cured with ordinary rem edes and anarchy is an extraordinary SO cial infrmity.''
 In no part of the trouble, however, is there danger to foreigners, he said, noi has Mexico made representations at any time that she was not able to contro the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
FOUR WOUNDED IN
 . TREATMENTS STRIKE

Somerset, Ky, March 12.-James
 Carl, defective employed by the Gin
 cinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific railroad, was shot today near Glen
 Mary, Tenn, and brought to the hos
 pital in critical condition. He is not
 expected to live.
 Lester Silver, an engineer, was acci-
 dentally shot late last night near
 Stearns, Ky, by alleged strikers, who
 are believed to have been shooting at
 the negro fireman Several shots took
 effect in Silvers neck and the train
 was brought into this city by de-
 tectiye placed on the train to guard
 the negro fireman.
 According to information here the
 Cincinnati, New Orleans ard Texas Pa
 cific railroad, whose white firemen are on a strike, has provided that phy- sician shall accompany each train to care for those who may be injured eith- CT in connection with the striking fire men or their sympathizers. Two negro fremen. Tom Johnson and Arch Cook, are reported to have been killed last night near Glen Mary, Tenn, and their bodies taken to Chattanooga. Chattanooga. March 12,-Two negro hremen, George Jones and Alfred Fl more. were shot and painfully wounded near Kings Mountain, Ky. some time last night. supposedly by striking fire men of the Queen and crescent rail road The negroes were brought into Chattanooga this evening and placed in hospital. Trainmen say the shoot Ing was done by crowd Of drunKen boys.
 The report gained currency today that two negroes had been killed and their bodies brought to Chattanooga, This story is without foundation. Up to this time the two wounded negroes
 are the only persons injured as re- suit of the strike, so far as can be learned from officials of the railroad in this city.
 Queen and Crescent officials here strenuously denied tonight the story that Detective Carl had been shot by strikers near Somerset. Ky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
EM|GRANTS SEND
 MILLIONS HOME

Rome, Italy, March 12-(Special. )-Ad- vantages derived by Italy from emigration were enumerated by Premier Luzzatti in an important debate in the chamber of deputies yesterday. He said that S2f4Oo : coo had been sent home by emigrants to the United States in the last three years and that the financial prosperity of the country was due mainly to this fact
 Emigration, said the premier, con- tributed to the development of shipping and national industries and to the in- crease of imports, and hence the govern ment was bound to encourage it. The special precautions taken during the cholera outbreak were justified. he main tained, because they were intended to prevent decrease in emigration
 Tn premier expressed the hope that time was near when Italy's prosperity and industrial development would reach a stage where the country would not need the aid of the emigration. Then, he concluded, steps would be taken to di- minish the exodus of workers and Italy would export goods and not men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
GETS YEAR FOR
 DAUGHTERS THEFT

Knoxville. Tenn, March 12.-tSpe- cial. )-Ely Cock was sentenced to the penitentiary for one year by Judge Harmon of Hawkins county for lar ceny. Cook was the cause of his To- year-old daughters stealing and the judge allowed him to stand trial in stead of the girl. The Cook girl was discovered recently in a store. Upon investigation 1t was found that the father had effected an entrance and sent the child in. Cook has a family of 10 children and q wife, who Ia an invalid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13

fulfill their civic obligations, but in vain.
 The authorities made strenuous efforts today and will continue on this line to secure men qualified and willing to sit in the jury box, but fear of the Camorra and threats that have been circulated of fer almost unsurmountable barriers to the selection of the F regular jurymen and the 12 substitutes to sit in judgment on the Camorrists.
 Never before has there been such an evasion of jury duty. While many of those who could legally be summoned have left town, it is said that others are even making ready to go abroad to be out of reach of the authorities who are pros ecutng the case.
 The president of the court yesterday was obliged to halt the trial. which was postponed until Tuesday, but it may be necessary to still further suspend pro- ceedings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
CHAUFFEURS JOIN EFFORT TO
 TIE UP NEW YORK TRAFFIC

New York, March 12.-ln addition to the strike of union drivers employed by the Adams Express company tomor- row will see a walkout of 600 chauf- feurs employed by two taxicab companies if an order voted by the Chauffeurs' union today is obeyed. The chauffeurs' strike, it was said, would be independent of the express drivers. The companies af- fected are the New York Cab company and the Taxicab Service company. In the event of chauffeurs strike, it is said. efforts will be made to induce all taxicab drivers in the city to quit work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
BRYAN AND WILSON
 CAUSE AFLUTTER

New York, March. 12.-(Special J. There was futter in high political cir cles when it was announced that William J. Biyan was to be the guest of Gov Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey at Princeton tomorrow.
 Colonel Bryan is to deliver an address to the Princeton Theological seminary to- morrow and as soon as the New Jersey governor heard of it he invited the Me- braskan to take dinner with him. and the invitation was promptly accepted.
 It is altogether improbable that the event has any political significance. The two men have a very sincere admiration for each other. but both are strong Pres byterians and will hardly discuss politics at Sunday dinner.
 New York politicians are under no il- lusions as to the waning strength of Mr. Bryan in u democratic national conven- tion They believe he will, if he so de- sires, dominate the next convention to the extent of being able to veto the non- ination of any man who is not satisfac- tory. They also recognize the many ele- ments of strength in the possible candi- dacy of Governor Wilson. If MT. Bryan should decide to throw his strength to Wilson the best opinion is that the Jersey man will he next nominee. Hence the deep interest in the friendly meeting of the two men,
 Princeton, N. J., March 12.-William J. Bryan was the guest of Gov. Wood- row Wilson at small informal dinner at the Princeton Inn tonight Both Colonel Bryan and Governor Wilson said after the dinner that they had not discussed politIcs. The Nebraskan de- clined to express any opinion about Governor Wilson as a presidential pos siblity.
 Colonel Bryan spoSe for an hour and n half this afternoon to one of the largest audiences ever gathered ln Princeton. His topic was Faith
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
No Trace of Dorothy

Ashley of New York university, so close friend of the family of Francis R. Arnold that he says he has acted as counsellor in the long search for Dorothy Arnold, gave out today what he said was an authentic statement of the mysteri- ous case. He brought out nothing new. but reiterated the statements which have been made by the Arnolds that the family had never heard a word from the girl and that they have no idea of her whereabouts
 He said the Arnolds had given up the search except that they are employing a detective or two and caused a search of tile Bronx woods last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
Great Aviation Meet

Salt Lake City. Utah, March l2.-The preliminary plans for holding an interna- tional aviation meeting in this city from April 5 to April 10, inclusive, has been completed. The features of the meet are to be contests for speed. endurance and altitude. The meet is to be under the control of the National association and the ayiators are to be representatives of the Wright and Curtlss interests together with foreign competitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13

The taxicab drivers demand a wage oi $255 for 12 hours work and 30 cents ar hour for overtime, recognition of the union and that the companies bear the cost of breakage and repairs. Another meeting of chauffeurs will be held tomor- row at which the International Brother hood of Teamsters will be asked to aid it is said, by ordering a general strike.
 The express company made no attempt today at moving it's wagons, but strength ened its force of strikebreakers and guards A general strike of all the ex- press drivers In the city probably will be called Tuesday. according to Valentine Hoffman, vice president of the Interna- tional Brotherhood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
TO ADJOURN
 NEW YORK LEGISLATURE

Albany, N. r., March 12.-Apparent- withdrawal of William F. Sheehan can bring an end to the deadlock over the election of United States senator, some of the leaders are said to be considering the advisability of bring ing about an early adjournment of the legislfture.
 each days delay in the election of a senator is bringing down criticism on the democratic party and one report has 1t that April 6, two days after
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13

the time fixed for converting the extra session of Congress. being considered as tentative date for adjournment
 It has been suggested, according to capitol gossip, that an effort be made to rush through IS much as possible important legislation prior to the ad- journment, leaving unfinished matters to be- considered at an early session, which, 1t Is believed, would be called oy Governor Dix should adjournment be taken without breaking the senatorial deadlock. Another ineffective ballot will be taken tomorrow with no quorum present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
VESUV|US CAUSES
 AN EARTHQUAKE.

Naples, March 12.-A severe earthquake. accompanied by strong detonations from Mount vesuvius, occurred this evening. Investigation showed that a great land- | slide had dropped from the upper part of ! The crater It Is estimated that 1t meas
 ured 1000 by 25O feet, and when 1t fell it
 caused enormous clouds of smoke. The yunicular railway was badly damaged.
 A party of tourists was about to ascend : by the railway when the shock occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
O'NEILL WINS
 LEAGUE BATTLE

Auburn, N. r., March 12-The board of arbitration of the National Association of Professional Baseball leagues today an- nounced, among other decisions, that the title 'the Southeastern league,' be awarded to the orga anization headed by '. H.. O'Neill as president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
MUERLIN MAY HEAD
 BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Boston. March 12.-'Special)-It IS reprted that pr. Lemeul H. Muerlln, president of Baker university, Dem yer. is the choice of majority of trustees for the presidency of Boston university. When President Hunting ton resigned he agreed to hold office until April. 1911. Dr. Muerlin is 49 years old and native of Mercer county. Ohio. He became president of Baker in 1894.
Evening journal., 1911-10-13
CALIFORNIA RADICALIsM.

- ALIFORNIA appears anxious to lead the
- states in the march towards so-caed pro-
gressve measures. At the election the other day
the voters supported the initiative, referendum
and recall, including the recall of judges.
The vote of California on the recall of the
judges question is significant in view of the fact
that President Taft vetoed the bill for the admis-
sion of Arizona as state because the proposed
constitution of Arizona contained a clause pro-
viding for the recall of judges This provision,
however, is not likely to gain much headway in the
east
Even New Jersey, which it seems has turned
somersault from conservatism to radicalism will
not take hold of the recall of judges. The exper-
ience of New Jersey, however, illustrates the in
huence that one man can exert if the people have
faith in him. No one would have thought a few
years ago that Woodrow Wilson would become so
commanding a figure in New Jersey politics as to
be able to abolish state conventions, and yet that
is what he has accomplished
The wave of radicalism is growing Perhaps its
advocates think that it is the best method of COM
batting Socialism. but there many citizens who
are really progressive who will 20 slow befare they
Evening journal., 1911-10-13
PRAISE FOR DIR. WILEY.

COMMUNICATION is coming thick and fast
- to DR.. Wiley, the food expert of the Depart
ment of Agriculture The recent attempt of his
enemies TO have him ousted from the department
ended in their discontinue with a distinct tri-
umph for the doctor. Added TO this is the
nouncement that the Royal Medical Commission
of Germany has approved of the attitude of Dr.
Wiley in opposing the use of the benzoates as
food preservatives
When DR.. Wiley first made the decision it
brought him into conflict with other food author
tiles who thought that he was going too far. Then
a Referee Board composed of noted chemists was
appointed. This board decided against the doctor
and considered that the use of benzoates in mod
crate quantities was not harmful.
The Referee Board was appointed by Mr. Roose-
welt when President In 1903 DR.. Wiley's poison
squad experiments began. First he dealt with
borax, the sacylates and sulphuric acid. There
was not much protest until he began on the ben
coates
The Referee Board also made experiments COM
ing 10 a conclusion different from that Of DR..
Wiley. The decision in favor of benzoates, how
ever was attacked by several of the state boards
OF health, and the Association of State and Ma
tional Food and Dairy Commissioners upheld DR..
Wiley
One member of the Referee Board also dissent
ed from the views of his colleagues lively con-
troversy followed but many of the manufacturers
sustaining the opinion of DR.. Wiley voluntarily
abandoned the use of benzoates.
The opinion of the German authorities will have
great weight, for these authorities rank among the
very best in the world. The outcome of it all is
that Dr. Wiley is in the saddle in the department,
sustained by the President, and the prospects are
that the fight for pure food and drugs will be
waged more vigorously than ever
Evening journal., 1911-10-13
Editorial Opinion
Reform Of Municipal Spending.


Chicago Record Herald
Milwaukee has an official bureau OF
economy and efficiency, created a year
ago and put under the direction Of
Professors, Commons and Rastall, OF
the University of Wisconsin, which is
said to have saved the city already a
quarter of a million dollars on paw
ing contracts and many thousands Of
dollars on garbage disposal, to have
effected economies in many other mat
ters, and to have laid the foundations
for efficient business procedure in the
future. This is an excellent example
of what may be done by such a body.
Official bureaus of this sort, were
established in 1910 in Atlanta, Balti-
more, Boston, Milwaukee and st. Paul.
Privately maintained bureaus exist in
several cities, the first having been
established in New York In 1906 Some
cities like Chicago, have both kinds.
All these bureaus have demonstrated
their usefulness and have shown that
there is large field for permanent
work
Every city in the country, it may be
presumed, will have such a bureau, of
fetal or unofficial, in few years, for
the American taxpayer is coming to
demand more business and less poll
tics in the handling of municipal af-
fairs.