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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18
SHOULD OWN TELEGRAPH
Postmaster General Rec
oramends That il be Made
Part of Postal Service
Says lie VIII send such Recoussnen-
dation to Congress at an Esarly
Date--Uaims it Would Aid Gov
eminent I'm Dispatching It's Buss-
ness and Would Give Cheaper Ser
vice 60 the Public.

vice 60 the Public.
Washington, ID. C, Jan. i4.-Ac-
qaisiton OF the telegraph lines Of the
United States BY the Government and
their operation as a part OF the pos
tai service will be recommended 20
Congress I'm q short time by Postmas-
ter-General Hitchcock.
For a year or more Mr.. Hitchcock
has had this recommendation under
consideration. After thorough
study OF the operation OF government
controlled telegraph lines and postal
telegraph systems OF foreign eouu-
tries. he has decided TO urge the mat
ter upon Congress.
Should this recommendation be
adopted" said Mr. Hitchcock tonight
in a statement Of his intention. II am
convinced IL would result In impcrt-
ant economies and very materially
lower telegraph rates than now are
exacted. In approximately ffty eoun-
tries OF the worid-notably Great
Britain. France, Germany, Austria.
Italy, Spain. Aussia. and Japan-Rov-
ernment-controiled telegraphs nog
are In successful and profitable oper-
alton. In many OF the countries they
are operated In connection with the
postal service. These telegraphs serve
an aggregate population Of s0.oO0.-
900. and In every instance they have
been found 10 be OF immense praetI-
cal benefit TO the people. In both
promptitude and cost OF the service.
In this country post-ofhees are
maintained in numerous places not
reached by the telegraph systems and
the proposed consolidation. there
fore. would afford a favorable oppor-
tunity for the wide extension OF the
feiegraphic facilities Ia many gmalI
towns where the telegraph compa-
nies have ofices. the telegraph and
mail business could be handled read
lily By the same employees. Il In evil
dent thar the separate maintenance
of the two services under present con-
ditions results In a needless expense
The first telegraph in the United
States was operated from is44 20
{ 1871 Dg the 1OFGEnmEuA l0MEF M0~
thority from Congress and from many
viewpoints IL In desirable that Gove-
ernment control should be resumed.
A method for the acquisition Of lines
is prescribed IL Section 5zs7 OF the
Revised Statutes which provides that.
for postal. mail or other purposes the
Government may purchase telegraph
lines operated In the United States 1t
an appraised value.
My own view In that every reason
for the transmission Of mail under
Government control can be urged
with equal force for the transmission
OF communications by telegraph. Be-
cause OF the more extensive organixa-
ton maintained by the postal service
and the freedom from taxation and
other charges TO which private corpo-
rations are subject. the Government
undoubtedly could afford greater ia
cilities at lower rates than are afford
ed by companies now conducting the
telegraph business Next 10 the In
PRODUCTION OF general parcels post.
Continued on page Sd
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18

The Agricultural Department has
issued a bulletin giving the yield of
sweet potatoes" and "yams." That
information is of course instructive,
still We would like to know if yams
are not sweet potatoes?
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18

The Reidsville Review wants to see
Bryan and Roosevelt fight 1t out The
Review should remember what Col.
Roosevelt did for Judge Parker
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18

Havana, Jan. 16.-The news OF
threatened Intervention hy the Unit
ed States in Cuban affairs. which
was published In the late editions OF
the Havana afternoon papers. coming
without the least warning, caused in
tense excitement in the clubs and
cafes, while in all places OF public
gatherings ii was the absorbing topic
of discussion Astonishment and re-
sentiment against American interfer-
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18

Mr. Bryan has decided to turn over
his cross OF gold and crown OF thorns
to some other candidate. He prob
ably found there were more thorns
than gold connected with work.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18

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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18
Preacher arr~~s~i Al or-~avsl,e.

4 dispatch from 0re~avsIle. Tean-.
Farland hak been placed aaaeT arrest
and IL being held for TIE rlstabars
authorities
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18

A deputy collector OF internal rev.
enue at Walhalla, s. c., few days
ago sold a quantity of liquor seized
by the government. and was arrested
for selling liquor in violation of State
laws and bound over to the State
court, but the case has been trans
ferred to the Federal court
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18

II every Democratic politician was
given an Office for life you would hear
no more from them about the "robber
tariff" and they would shed no more
crocodile tears for 1.-The dear people. "
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18

Democrats at their Jackson Day, din
ner. 1t was only a few years ago
that they were trying to read him out
OF the party, but they have probably
found out they need every voter they
can get, and then some.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18

The next Democratic nominee for
President will be selected just forty
miles from Washington, but that is as
close as he will get to the White
House.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18

An exchange says this is Dickens
year" Doubtless many Of the candi-
dates viii! think so before the year is
over.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18

DR.. Cook will not be the only Dem
Ocrat TO imagine he has discovered
the North Pole after the next cleo
ton.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18

DR.. Frederick Cook. the artIc er-
then, Raleigh Is Democratic, too.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18

Every time one faction Of the Dem
ton comes along and scratches II up.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18
CHINA is IN A TURMOIL
Ten Thousand Manchus are
Massacred by Rebels in
Shen-Si District
Many Towns Have Been Looted and
Deserted-Preparing for Big Battle
The Abdication of the Emperor
Continues to be Discussed, But No
Decision Has Been Reached,

Peking, Jan. 15.-The Kan-Su I'M
perial army, after much fighting, has
succeeded in pushing its way to with
in sixty miles Of Sian-Fu. The entire
province of Shen-Stis in a turmoil
Many towns have been looted and de-
serted.
The reported massacre of 10000
Manchus by rebels in the Shen-Si dis
trict is confirmed.
Conditions in the interior of China
are graphically described in an inter-
view with Adolph Herman, who went
to Tayan-Fu to rescue women and
children Of the China Inland Mis-
sion.
The Provinces Of Shen-Si and Shan
81 from which the reported massacre
of 900 Manchus by rebels is now
confirmed, have been hot-beds of the
revolution for some months. On De-
cember Sth news was received by
messenger Of Sian-Fu, the capital of
Shan-Si, that 5000 Manchus had been
slain in the province up to that date.
A column of imperialist troops has
been operating in the district to sup
press the rebellion, but the Staying of
Manchus has continued steadily.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18

Wonder If DR.. Cooks visit to
North Carolina was responsible for
the extremely cold spell the past
week?
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-01-18

''In case of war, a German airship
will carry 800 soldiers" But where
1t will carry them to remains uncer-
tain.-Richmond News-Leader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
REVOKES PAROLE
 OF KLEPTOMAN|AC
Man COnfesses He Is POwerless to Quit
 Stealing

Kansas City, December 17.--A confessed lSieptomanac. Harry Van Waringa, tear fully told Judge Porterfield in the crimi- nal court here today that he was power less to quit stealing, and the judge re- Neked parole and ordered the prisoner to the penitentiary to serve eight years for forgery.
 Van Waringa, who is a musician and well educated, was arrested the last time for stealing tools which he sold for g. He had been in court many times, but always his wife had him released. When he was sentenced for forgery. he was paroled after his wife paid the notes forged
 Mrs. Van Warnga formerly was secre- tary to Cornelius Roche. secretary of the state of Missouri. She married Van Waringa after having him released from the penitentlary and then made this vow:
 As long as there is life in me l will stand by you and attempt to help you. I shall visit you, care for you pray for you, hope for you, work for you, no mat ter whether you are in prison or out. I know your weakness and forgive il, for I know you cannot help it."
 Today in court Mrs. Van Warnga re- iterated her VOW.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

 l-Peaee conference again interrupted.
 Governor Wilson unafraid of panics Morgan to testify in money trust probe. Immigration bill blocked by minority. John T. Butler sent to jail in dyna-
 mite trial.
 Hearst produces Archbod letters. 2-For observance of the Sabbath 3-Huntsville may have chautauqua. 4-Editorial comment 5- American Trust in new home.
 Complaint against the Rev. K x.
 Matthews.
 Give out letter on postonice. 6--Society.
 Dolly Dalrymple
 Helping Hand Hints. 9-Sports. 10--Johnson tells of losing home. 11--Negro burglar killed i2-Military life as stepping stone to
 sta tesmauship. i3-Ariest witnesses on murder charge. n-Mena's son on Ncaraguan revolt. I5--To extend fight for lower priced eggs. IT. Markets Is Christmas day to be spent in jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
UNDERWOOD KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT THE HUNDRED MEETING
Cabinet Talk Revived in Washington-Daniels and BurlesOn Are Sure of
 Places, It Is Said
By (. E. srEMAnr

Washington. December 1s.-(speeiall-- MT. Underwood declares that he knows nothing of the reported conference in Jacksonyille fs.ae where it is said hal sumo otA nn frlends saw sNiIfiam i Bryan regarding the possibility of Mir Underwood accepting a place in the Wll- son cabinet.
 Coineident with the return of the Presi- dent-elect to American soil talk has been revived here among the leaders regarding the cabinet, and it is positively declared that Mir. Bryan will be Secretary O! State, and will act in advisory capacity in selecting the other members of the cabinet
 Only two other members, it is said. have been definitely decided upon, and they are Josephus Daniels of North Carolina, and Representative Burleson of Texas. What positions they will hold in the cabl- net is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
Immigration Bill Blocked

Washington. December 17.-Determned opposition by minority composed of both republicans and democrats. steered by Republican Leader Mann, tonight held up action in the House on the lteracy test immigration bill, after n second day hnd been devoted to impassloned oratory anc heated debate over the measure. .Np parently every method of obstruction known to experts on parliamentary teen nicalities had been exhausted and flna vote was about 10 be taken, when Repre- sentative Mann demanded the reading of the endorsed bill" The bill had not been endorsed, so the House adjourned.
 The measure cannot be reached again until Thursday. the day set for adjourn ment for the Christmas holidays II prob. ably will be passed then. crowding out the Indian appropriation bill, which had been expected to go through before ad- fOuTument
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
Indefinite Charges Wrong

"'rhis anonymous assertion of luiquity ought to be stopped. It's all very well to make public who owns the journals oi the country but 1t also ought 10 be made public who owns this or that idea. If it can't be produced by law II can be produced by conversation.
 "I have gone through campaign in which l endeayored to speak Of things, not of persons, but you speak of persons by implication when you speak of things and the plalner you make the implication the more effective you make the mark. The only way to keep out of trouble in the future is 10 see that your name is connected with the right thing.
 't say this not as a threat, but 10 eon- ves this intimation that men have got to stand up and be counted and put their names down. l think so soon as men see this Is business and not amusement an enthusiasm will arise by which t will be revealed that honor and integrity of pur- pore breed more prosperity than any other thing in the world God knows the poor suffer enough. A man would hesi- tate to take a single step that would in- volve any further suferring. We must move to, the emancipation of the poor.
 tThe task ahead of me so far as it is making appointments to office Is wholly hateful. but the task so far 1t Is lead ership of the United States is full of everything that is bright and touched with confidence because l know that a V you have to do is tc appeal to the psp- pie of the United States on the iisn. ground and put those who are wrong ort of business. I am not a brave man---be- cause 1 don't know anything 10 be afraid of.
 some people are making all sorts ). -------------~>---~----->
 (Coutinued on Page Ten.D
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
Amendment Passed

The Burnett Amendment to the Dllns- ham hil passed by the Senate, vas adopted by the House 2O2 to 62 al tho close of the debate today. As the amend ment struck out of the original measure nothing except the euacting clause, this practically WAS a vote on the bill as fs- ported by the committee. However, the final vote on the bill a amended remains 10 be taken.
 Amendment after ame ndment was of- tered on the floor and voted down to- day. Representative Moore of Pennsy}- Vania sought to have peaceful, indrs- trious and law-abding immigrants whose character shall be ests blishcd by credited authority from which they come" ex- ,mpted from the litoracy test Represe:i- tative Raller of California offered an amendment to require Oriental mmi- grants to read some European languat e.
 Opponents of the bill denounced 1t IS un-Ameriean and declared that the an cestors of most Of the members advp- eating the proposal to require immigrants to be able 10 read would have been eN- cluded from the country under such law
 Representative Burnett of Alabama. ization committee. who led the fight for .he bill with the assistance of Reprcseu- tatiye Gardner of Massachusetts. said that some of the opponents knew nothing about America and saw nothing of Amer jeans except when they were in their seats in the House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18

the cowardice of taking ones life. l believe 1t is even still more cowardly to submit weakly to social conditions
 to allow ones individuality to be crushed in the grind of commercialism
 believe a serious blunder has been made in bringing me into this world as 1t has been made in the millions of toiling, drudging human beings con- demned to life of misery and degra- dation."
 The boy. pale-faced, under sized youngster, came to this country when he was about ' years old. with the
 rest of the Dobin family. from Russia The boy was brilliant scholar at De- Witt Clinton high school. but left sud denly a month ago and spent his time around the house reading.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
BOY WRITES REMARKABLE
 DEFENSE OF HIS SUICIDE

New York, December 17.--After fll- ing two sheets of foolscap with de- fense of his suicidal intentions ex. pressed in remarkable terms. 1G-year- old Joseph Dobn killed himself By in- night.
 Beside him were writings of the Russian novelist. Turgenieff. on death, and his own views.
 T do not want any of you to be troubled with my voluntary death" he wrote. Tt Is necessary to terminate an odious and useless existence and what is necessary is just
 There is great deal of talk about
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
NEW WORKERS TO VARY METHOD
 OF WELCOMING THE NEW YEAR

New York, December 1.-The great crowds that in past years have welcomed the new year with the blaring of tin horns and other noise making devices will this year find competitors in the form of or gsnized bands of singers and musicians
 in the public squares along Broadway.
 In an appeal to the citizens of the city. a committee of prominent citizens headed by Dr. Lyman Abbott and including Dis trict Attorney Charles s. Whitman and Borough President George McAneney condemns New York's previous style oi celebration.
 We believe" the appeal says. "that i our people are tired of this and will hs glad 10 join in better and saner way more worthy of the city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18

From lower Broadway to the uptown theatrical districts. the committee plans to have brass bands and singers to lead the crowds in every public square In singing the old songs that everybody knows and in which the clocks and chimes record the coming of the New Year America" will be sung at each place. In addition to the offers of help from musician organizations the commit tee has received word that the Salvation Army will mass its entire city corps in Union square instead of holding many smaller meetings in different parts of the city as has been the custom in former years. Motion picture machines will be used to entertain the crowds during t.e early hours of the evening and later to throw the words of the songs on screens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
Measure Will Probably Be Passed Tomorrow Before
 Holiday Adjournment
ARCHIBALD TRIAL
 Is NEARING THE END
Attorneys Hope 10 Conclude Offering Testimony Today - Taft Sends Many Nominations to Senate.
 Democratic Caucus Called
THE DAY IN CONGRESS.


 Senator Kenyon spoke on interstate liquor shipment bill.
 William R. Hearst, testifying before campaign Investigating commission, produced several new letters bearing on political activities of John l.. Arch bold and Standard Oil company.
 President Taft submitted for ap- proval names of industrial commis- sion.
 Court of impeachment resumed trial of Judge Archbold.
 Passed bill appropriating 5000 for statue of Pocahontas at Jamestown. Va.
 Democrats decided to caucus We'd nesday to decide whether to pernit action upon nominations before holi- days,
 Adjourned at 5:5S D. m, until noon Wednesday.
 House convened at noon.
 Resumed consideration of Burnett immigration literary tent bill.
 Money trust committee resumed hearing
 Agricultural committees deferred ae- tion on Lever bill framed 10 encour- age eleomargarine industry.
 Adjourned at 5.I0 until noon We'd nesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
ARCHIBALD DEFENSE
 WILL CLOSE TODAY
Attorneys Hope to Conclude Offering of Testimony-Many Character
 Witnesses Testify for Judge

Washington. December 17.-Froni persons prominent in Pennsylvania at- fairs and in federal court circles of tie east, the attorneys for Judge Robert N. Archibald of the commerce court, drew testimony today as 70 his good reputa- tion in his trial before the Senate in- peachment court fo= alleged miscon duct In office
 Among these were Judge George Gray and Judge J. E. McPherson of the federal court; Chief Justice D. New
 tCoDtinued on Page EigbteenD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
Foraker Will Testify

Mir. Hearst told the committee he had been informed this loan had been re- turned to the Standard oil company Former Senator Foraker, who was also concerned in the Archbold Standard oil correspondence previously published bg Mir Hearst. asked today for an oppor- tunity to appear before the committee and a meeting was called for tomorrow morning when Mr. Foraker will testify as to his relations with Standard oil of ficials.
 others of the letters given the cem- mittee today by MT. Hearst eontainel suggestions and requests from MT. Arch- bold that the Ohio senator use hls in- nuenee against certain bills in the Ohio legislature.
 Chairman Clapp asked MT. Hearst f he ever saw the originals of the letters published in his magazine. He said he was not certain but he believed he had only seen the photographic fac-simile copies.
 "of whom did you get these?' Senator Clapp asked.
 Witness hesltated moment and said
 g thing that ] am personally concerned in and everything of interest to this in- quiry Do you feel that this is essential to the inquiry"
 Senator Clapp replied that the autheG . ticity of some of the letters had been questioned After members of the com- mittee had insisted upon the information being given. MT Hearst replied that he got the copies of John Eddy Of London, author of four of the articles published in a magazine He testified he did not know of whom Eddy procured the let ters.
 Mr. Hearst then produced the several letters and telegrams. The first was from Senator Penrose 10 John D. Arehbold dated December 1. f1J3, at Philadelphia. and read in part: "I have telegraDbed Senator Aldrich 10 make an appointment with him to dia- cuss the matter referred to in your let ter"
 It added that Senator Penrose himself could meet Archbold in New York T. any time. A letter from John D. Arch . bold to J. B. Foraker, then senator from Ohio expressed the willingness of Mr. l Archbold 10 make loan of s5O.000. The | loan was to bear interest at , per cent and was 10 be repaid in two installmeEts of sz5.0oo each
 | Mr Hearst said he knew nothing cf | the facts to which any of the letters re- >~~~~~~->~~>~~~~~-~~~-~~
 (Conttnued on Page TwOI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
He Produces Photographic Copies of All the John D.
 ArchbOld Letters
OFFERED TO LEND
 FORAKER S50,000
Hearst Says He Thinks Loan Was Returned - Foraker Wants to Testify and Will Be Heard
 This Morning

Washington. December 11.-Photograph- ie copies of all the John D. Archboid letters made public through his speeches and publications were today given by William R. Hearst to the Senate com mttee Investigating campaign eontritn- lions and Standard oil correspondence. In the list were slx telegrams and lei- ters which Mr Hearst said were either entirely new to the public or had receive publicity only through his campaign speeches in 1aOS
 or these was purported telegram from Senator Penfose 10 MT. Arehbold proposing to make an appointment with Senator Aldrieh for some unnamed per. son. Two others were letters from Mir. Archbold to Joseph B. Foraker. then senator from Ohioi one stating that q loan of s5OOO0. previously discussed, coail be made on a per cent basis: ano.hef stating that a certificate for the $5O,ae was enclosed herewith