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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-03
"P0RK BARREL" SlASHED
Two Thirds Cut from Deficiency
Appropriations.
From Tho Tribune Bureau.

Washington. Sept. Bearing the scars
OF the Democratic pruning knife. the gem
eral deficiency appropriation bill was re-
ported 10 the House to-day The bill car
res approximately one-third Of the
amour. asked by the several government
departments and little heed was paid by
the House Committee 10 the Democratic
origin Of the requests for money. The es-
Inmates called for s9923. i05 IS. but the
committee allowed only $37si.379 80.
Estimates for continuing work on pub
lie buildings already in course OF construc-
ton were Unfortunately slashed to the
discontinue OF the pork barrel" element
in the House
. The general deficiency bill provides
slO00o0 for the transportation Of destitute
proposes the adjustment OF the Commerce
Court in sixty days after the passage Of
the measure; gives the Interstate Com
merce Commission $4,000 to begin the
task of making "A physical valuation OF
the railroads, and authorizes the Bureau
Of Foreign and Domestic Commerce to
spend $4,000 In investigating factory con-
dtions and labor costs AT home and
abroad
The Postofiice Department receives $685.
600 for indemnfying losses under the
parcel post and $4,000 is appropriated
for the Civil Service Commission which 4.
To- conduct competitive examinations. I'M
der a recent law. for appointments to the
fourth class postmasterships.
Secretary Wilson. who wanted limou-
sine. an electric car and truck for the
use Of himself and the Department OF
Labor, must go without automobiles, but
may hire or purchase a carriage and
horses under the contingent fund appro-
priation for his department. The Treas
ury Department was turned down in It's
request for numerous employees in the Of
fee Of the supervising architect. and the
public buildings items in the bill total
approximately one-third Of the million and
half wanted.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
asked for 1900 600 to start the work OF
making a physical valuation Of railroads
and received one-ffth OF the amount.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-03
TAFT WOULD ABOLISH
ELECTION OF JUDGES
Ex-President, in Speech to Bar
Association, Makes Plea
for Judicial Purity.
SALARIES INSUFFICIENT
Campaigners May Ask for Votes
on Ground That Their De-
cisions Will Have Par
ticular Glass Favor.

Montreal. Sept THE President OF
the United States. an ex-President ana
former candidate for the Presidency fig
ured to-day 10y name or by actual pres
once in the proceedings Of the American
Bar Associations annual meeting. The
association adopted A resolution lndors-
ing President Wilson's action in regard 10
Mexico. Ex-President Taft addressed the
members tonight. advocating greater IN
dependence Of the judiciary Judge Alton
3 Parker Democratic candidate Tor
President in 1904, proposed the resolu-
ton. unanimously adopted, for the ap-
proval Of the celebration Of century or
peace between the United States and
Great Britain.
Mr.. Taft's address, delivered at Royal
Victoria College. was the event Of the
evening. Tomorrow the ex-President VIII
speak before the section on legal educa-
ton on THE Social Importance OF Proper
Standards for Admission 10 the Bar
Mr.. Tafts subject was THE Selection
and Tenure Of Judges" He argued that
Judges should he appointed instead OF
elected and that they should hold once
for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-03
ADVERTISING TALKS
BY William c. freeman.

&.
received which taught lesson won't
forget
big business personal fenda whose advertising
confident suddenly stopped sending
in copy
paid special lit Finally woke wrote
merchant friend expressed surprise because he had
his advertising usual He back and said Drop in and
and will talk it over
friendly noticed that he did not talk
from the shoulder frankly usual
stopped his advertising He answered
had been spending
pertinent with couple of other
We argument felt making i'm
preston switched personal topics
my dropped chance remark which
being punished hadn't called this nearly
year had neglected good had
becoming exactng daythat having
couldn't everybody
l had done
He busy, time he felt that should
relations had been oethat
had advertising pcthat he had accepted
me he felt losing interest him and
his business.
What is neglect any line of
business
t pay S fair; discourtesy
mans business becomes he neglect
He think did, hes old friendhe will
give whether l see him not"
expect friends stand by
stand by them
good to stick they
arene neglected
Tribune
them uni they repeatedly invited to do
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-03
READING STATION LOOTED
Bold Thief Walks Of with
S1.4OO as Train Pulls Out.
rBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune. ]

Atlantic City, Sept. "A bold thief
entered the office of the Reading Rail-
road to-day while the telegraph oper-
ator was out and the ticket agent was
busy at the telephone and walked or
with package of bills aggregating
more than s1,400.
There is not a trace Of the identity
OF the thief, and it is believed he de-
parted on a train that left the depot
two minutes after the money was
stolen. The money was piled ready FOR
the auditor. The theft took place when
there were more than a hundred per-
sons around the ticket window, which
commands a full view OF the interior
of the office and yet no one can be
found who saw the thief enter or leave
the ticket office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-03
JULY RAILROAD EARNINGS
N. Y. Central and Pennsylvania
Still Affected by Spring Floods.

Gross earnings of the two great railroad
systems of the East, the Pennsylvania
and the New York Central, for July
showed healthy gains over 1912. Because
OF the foods Of last spring, however, re-
sulting I'm higher operating expenses. the
net income Of the two lines fell of from
a year ago.
Part OF the loss Of revenue and in
creased expenses Of the New York Cen
trail lines. due to the heavy floods Of the
last week Of Mach and early part OF
April is ref ected i'm the statements OF the
Cleveland. Cincinnati, Chicago & ST. Louis
Railway. Peoria Eastern Railway, Cincin-
natl Northern Railroad. Lake Erie &
Western and Toledo q Ohio Central.
The New York Centrars July gross was
S25 500. 23j. an increase OF s2.3is.993 The
month net after taxes aggregated S5,l22-
1872. loss Of 1910 eS4. Gross for the seven
months ended July 81 amounted to $40
Ho.4O5. gain OF sls,5Sos52, and net earn
ings were $3.50, 2ss, an increase OF g.
l05. 33s
During July the Pennsylvania lines
earned a total operating revenue OF 49,
l02. $50, an increase OF $l.s95053, but be-
cause OF a S2,7Z7, $50 advance in operating
expenses the months operating income
was reduced 10 1926; 345. a decrease OK
s32.7l5. Net operating income for the
seven months vas 1921 ,076. a loss of 81,
73T $50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-03
TARIFF BILL OUTLOOK
ALARMS THE DEMOCRATS
Fear Detection Of Senator
Newland Will Leave Them
One Vote Short.

WASHINGTON. Sept democratic lead
ors i'm the Senate frankly confessed to-day
that they were worried over the rate q
the tariff bill so Ar as II depends OH
the single vote OF Senator Newlands. IN
the face of the reports OF the defe,uon
of Senator Newlands from their ranks
the Democrats have. up 70 this time con-
fidently relied on HIM 70 vote FOR the o"i
when the final test came. but his absence
from the Senate and his protracted ST.
lence as to his intentions nave lea u
doubt and uncertainty.
II tho Senator from Nevada decides 10
vote against the tariff bill with the TWO
Senators from Louisiana the Democrats
viii he short one vote and their long Ia
hors will come TO nothing. They are mop
ing however. that Senator Poindexter'
the lone Progressive. will give them the
one vote needed
The prospect OF having the bill saved
by one not of their fold does not please
the Democrats. and II it is learned den
nitely that Senator Newlands VIII vote
in opposition they will urge the Presi-
dent and all the party leaders who may
have influence 10 make an effort 10 In
duce Governor . Neal OF Alabama 10 call
meeting Of the Legislature 10 authorize
him TO appoint successor TO the late
Senator Johnston I'm a manner which will
not be open TO the same question as his
appointment Of Representative Clayton
The Democratic caucus Of the Senate
met tonight for the final struggle over
the tariff bill There are numerous sched-
ules. passed over during the first reading
Of the measure. which the Finance Com
mittee has changed. The most important
Of these are the tax on large incomes
and the provision taxing the undivided
profits of corporations.
Slow progress was made on the second
reading Of the bill to-day All of the
paragraphs passed over met with 0pJec-
tons from the Republicans. \ DISPOSE
ton was shown on both sides of the
chamber to hasten action. however. and
il is yet possible that the final vote will
he reached this week or early next week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-03
MRS. JORDAN WINS DIVORCE
Washington Financier Makes
No Defence-May Wed Again.
From The Tribune Bureau.


Washington, Sept. Mrs. Martha Ty-
son Manly Jordan obtained an absolute
divorce to-day from Eldrdge f.. Jordan.
chairman OF the board OF directors Of the
United States Trust Company. by Justice
Wright In the District Supreme Court.
AlimOny was fixed at 5000 a year
Mr.. Jordan is one or the leading finan-
ciers In Washington and was prominent
~ mentioned for chairman OF the inaug-
ural committee Just before the divorce
suit was filed by Mrs. Jordan her husband
retired as president OF the United States
Trt st Company. and was succeeded by
Lawrence .. Murray. eX-Controller of the
Currency.
Society circles would not be surprised
TO learn Of the engagement of Mr. Jordan
to n wealthy Washington widow In the
near future.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-03
HONDURAS IN DANGER!
Lone Vessel Sails for Small Re.
public-Gunboat in Chase.

Washington. Sept. 2. - The gunboat
Nashville has been sent over from Next
can waters 10 the Central American coast
to keep on the lookout for a suspicious
vessel which recently sailed from British
Honduras, presumably for Honduras.
There is some reason 10 believe that the
vessel is a flibusterer and that a revolu-
ton is being planned against the present
government Of Honduras.
The gunboat Nashville can scarcely
make a capture OF the vessel. but 1t Will
sndeavor 10 catch up with the alleged
flibusterer and make a report on the ex-
petition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-03

$1,000 600; New Orleans. 100000; Phila-
delphia. $1,000, 900; Boston. 100000. and
FIVE others at 100000 each. making a
total capital Of sl25.0C00c0; s2o,Y'oo
more than would be provided If every
bank subscribed in the proportion pro-
vided by the bill
Main Suggestions Of Bankers.
Suggestions upon which the bankers
dwelt with chief emphasis to-day were:
That the banks, rather than the Federal
Treasury. issue currency.
That a central bank. or not more than
five regional banks. would be preferable
10 the proposed twelve regional reserve
banks
That membership OF national banks in
the new federal system should be OPP
tional, not compulsory. as the bill pro-
vides
That the amount OF regional reserve
bank capital for which each national bank
must subscribe should be reduced from
20 per cent to 10 per cent Of the subscrib-
ing banks capital
That one regional reserve bank should
liut It NOiiItlltu ~ ftulSNbhllN Nlit 'oih
mercial paper held by another.
The bankers claimed that under the
proposed system Of twelve regional re-
serve associations il would be impossible
to secure enough capital in some districts
to make up the minimum Of 100000
They declared many changes must be
made in the bill. including the reduction
in the amount Of capital required TO b.
taken by each bank. If the 1900 state
banks and trust companies were TO he in
duced TO enter the new system.
The suggestions made by the bankers
committee that representation be given
10 the banking interests on the federal
reserve board were met with a counter
suggestion by Senator Weeks (Republi-
CAM, which it is understood will be ad-
vanced as possible amendment when the
Senate committee begins consideration Of
the bill This was that the bankers OF the
country should be allowed to submit 10
the President list OF fifty or one hun
dred men. and the President be author
lied 10 select from this list the four mem
bers of the federal reserve board whose
designation would rest with him under
the hill
While the currency bill is ready for
formal consideration in the House, II is
far from being agreed upon by Demo-
cratic leaders in the Senate. Following
the hearings this week. an effort Will be
made by the Senate committee 10 agree
on certain amendments Chairman
owen and his immediate supporters on
the committee declare, however. that
the more important changes demanded
by the bankers Will not be maze.
letter made public by Senator owen last
night. denouncing a So-called propa-
ganda carried on by certain banking m
terests against the bill, served 10 IN
tcnsify the feeling that marked the
opening of the hearings to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-03
Protest Made Against More
than Five Regional Re-
serve Institutions.
OBJECTION TO HEARING
Chairman Owens and Members
of Committee Declare More
Important Of Changes De-
manded Will Not Be Made.
IRON The Tribune Rureau.l

Washington, Sept. Pin the face of pro-
tests from its own members, the Senate
Banking and Currency Committee began
to-day its hearings on currency legisla-
ton, and will continue them for the re-
mainder of the week The committee ap-
pointed by the recent bankers confer
ence at Chicago made its protests against
the administration measure attacking
especially the scheme for the establish
ment of a number of regional reserve
banks and advocating one central reserve
bank. or at least. not more than five re-
gional banks. II also said the capital
for the proposed regional banks provided
by the administration bill was insufficient.
Senator Bristow protested against hear
ings while the tariff bill is pending. Il
cannot be here and in the Senate at the
same time" he said "and it is necessary
that / be I'm the Senate while certain
amendments are under consideration"
In milder tone Senator Hitchcock sup
ported the Senator from Kansas. suggest
ing that Senator owen should have con-
suited the members Of the committee be-
fore making arrangements for the hear
ings
THE hearings should have been post
poned until the tariff is out OF the way"
he said. and the meeting should not
have been called without the consent of
the members Of the committee"
Senator Reed agreed with Mr.. Hitch
cock that the chairman should not have
taken the full responsibility of calling
the meeting, but insisted that the ques-
ton was practical one. and that as
time would be saved by having the hear
ings at once. the witnesses should he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-03
HANGS SELF IN CLOSET
Sanatorium Inmate Uses Trunk
Strap to End Life.

Samuel j. Silverman. a clothing mer-
chant. living at No 1873 East 18th street
committed suicide at New Rochelle yes
terday by hanging himself with trunk
strap In a closet In his room at the
Jacoby Sanatorium. He had been suffer
ing from nervous depression and went TO
the sanatorlum several months ago.
Miss Kitty Conway his nurse took MIN
his breakfast AT o'clock. Half an nour
later. when she returned for the tray
she found him dead. His family nave
been al Rockaway for the summer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-03
NG--ORNE KAISER'S GUEST
U. S. Military Attache Sees German
Guards on Parade

Berlin. Sept. 2-The impressive annual
parade and inspection by Emperor WILL
lam Of the regiments of cavalry, infantry
and artillery composing the Guards
Army Corps were held on the Tempelhot
Field to-day and were attended by Major
George r. Lanshorne, United States
Military Attache who was afterward
presented TO his majesty. Many other
Americans were present. including
number OF visiting officers
Major Langhorne was the Emperor $
guest at dinner this evening. The En-
peror and his guests attended gala per-
Torrance at tho Opera tonight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-03
AsToR HOUSE WAITER A SUICIDE

Gustav Muenzer, slxty-one years old.
for many years waiter In the Aston
House, ended his life yesterday by inhal-
ing gas I'm his home. No l07 Reid ave-
nue.. Brooklyn When the Aston House
closed several weeks ago Muenzer lost
his job and his age stood in the way or
his finding employment elsewhere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-03
BURIED IN CELLAR CAVE-IN
Seven Year-Old Lad Badly
Crushed. but Nav Recover.

John Brockell, seven years old. OF NO.
$50 Broadway Hunters Point queens
was buried under several feet Of earth
In a cave-in while playing In cellar eN-
cavation near his home.
He was unconscious when dug out, but
at ST. Johns Hospital, where he was
taken. IT was thought he would recover.
although BADLY crushed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-03
1888 FOR HALF AsToR HOUSE.

Bids for the wreckng OF the southern
half Of the Astor House were opened by
the Public Service Commission yesterday.
The Hudson Wrecking and Lumber Com
pany was awarded the work. The com
pany's bid was 1888 for thu material
The work will begin tomorrow and Will
be completed in flfty-hve days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-03
BOAT cApsIzEs; GUARD SAVES 2

Harry Brenzel, Of Richmond Hill. and
Robert Carl, Of No. 1866 Cornelia street,
Brooklyn. were rescued yesterday by
Lawrence Wanzer a life guard, after
they had been thrown into the water off
Far Rockaway when the motor boat they
were running capsized
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-03
IRON MOUNTAIN MORTGAGE.

Fort Smith. Ark, Sept "A mortgage
for $30OOOOO0 was fled in the Circuit
Clerks office here to-day by the Iron
Mountain Railway. II is supplementary to
the 500, 0oo.Oc0 mortgage filed by the road
a year ago as a refundinG is1is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-03
EDISON REPORTED BETTER
Reaches Boston from Portland, on
His WAY 20 East Orange.

Boston. Sept. Thomas A. Edison, who
was reported slightly Ill in Portland yes
terday. arrived in Boston tonight with
his wife and son OH the way 10 Orange,
y. j.. his home. The party came here
by automobile from Portland.
Mr.. Edison was able 10 walk to his
room. but retired Immediately
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-03
U. S. JOB GIVEN TO M'Aooo's SON.

Washington. Sept 2.-Francis II. Nc
Adoo. son Of the Secretary Of the Treas
ury. has been appointed an attorney in the
Department of Justice. He will assist As
sistant Attorney General Denison, Who
has charge of customs and commerce
court work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-03
Must Be Shielded from Politics.

I'm advocating a life tenure for judges
the ex- President said that only By this
means could the judiciary be hcdgcd
around with Immunity from the tenn
porary majority in the electorate and
from the influence OF partisan executive
or legislature
This immunity, now enjoyed by federal
Judges, continued Mr. Taft. has had
some effect In making Congress grudse
any bettcrment OF the compensation to
these great officers Of the law. Congress
has failed 10 recognize the increased cost
OF living as a reason for increasing Ju-
dicial salaries, although this fact has
furnished the ground for much other
legislation II has declined 10 conform
the income Of the judges To- the dignity
and station in life which they ought TO
maintain. and has kept them at so low
figure as 10 require from that class Of
LAWYERS who ar, likely TO furnish the
best candidates for judicial career a great
pecuniary self-sscrlhce in accepting ap-
pointment.
Nothing but the life tenure Of the
federal judiciary, It's independence and IT'S
power Of usefulness have made II pos
sible. with such inadequate salaries, 10
secure Judges Of a high average in learn
ing. ability and character
The federal courts, with their life term
Judges. said Mr.. Taft. were the terror Of
evildoers. Every lawbreaker. he declared,
preferred to be tried in a state court.
Mr. Taft pointed out that II judge APP
pointed for life proved unworthy there
was always the remedy Of impeachment
He advocated. however. change in the
mode OF Impeachment 50 as 10 reduce the
time required OF the Senate In such pro-
ceedings He said in conclusion:
1t has been proposed that instead OF
impeachment judges should be removed
by n joint resolution OF the House and
the Senate. I'm analogy 10 the method OF
removing judges in England through an
address Of both houses to the King. This
provision occurs i'm the constitution Of
Massachusetts and in that of some other
states. but IL is very clear that this can
be justly done only after full defence,
hearing and argument. Advocates of the
preposterous innovation Of judicial recall
have relied upon the method of removal
of judges as precedent, but the refer
ence only shows a failure on the part
Of those who make it to understand what
the removal by address was"
Walter G. Smith. of Philadelphia. in an
address this afternoon before the Legal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-03
How TO Choose Judges.

"rhe greater the independence or the
courts" said Mr.. Taft the stronger
their influence and the more satisfactory
their Jurisdiction and the administration
OF Justice In a popular government IN"
most difficult problem is to determine a
satisfactory method of selecting the mem
bers of its judicial branch.
Selection Of Judges by appointment, ne
declared did not altogether deprive the
people Of this right. The selection can
he really popular without resorung TO an
election. The chief Executive elected by
the people 10 represent them In executive
work does. in appointing judge, execute
the popular will. lie can search among
the members of the bar and can inform
himself thoroughly a. 10 the one pest
qualified. Generally he has sources OF
information, both Of an open ana a CON
fidential character. and II he Is not nm
self a lawyer or personally iamiilar win
the qualifications Of the candidates ne
has An Attorney General and othef COM
netent advisers to aid him in the task.
For these reasons, in every country OF
tho world EXCEPT I'm the cantons OF Switz-
erland and the United states Judges are
appointed and not electeu'
Like all the candidates for ONCE 10 ne
elected under such conditions. Judges. ne
said. are expected to conduct their own
canvass for their nomination. 20 pay the
expenses Of their own candidacy IN the
primary. and IN so far as any speclaI el-
fort is 10 be made In favor Of their noml-
nation and election. they are To make II
themselves They are necessarily put IN
the attitude OF supplicants before the
people for preferment 20 judicial places.
Under the convention system II happened
not infrequenuy, for reasons l have eN-
ulained. that men who were not candl-
dates were nominated for the bench. but
now In no case can the ONCE seek the
man. Nothing could more impair the
quality Of lawyers available as candidates
or depreciate the standard OF the judi
ciary.
1T has been my oficia! duty 10 look
into the judiciary Of each state In nay
search for candidates 10 be appointed TO
federal judgcships. and / affirm without
hesitation that in states where many OF
the elected judges IN the past have had
high rank the introduction Of nomination
by direct primary has distinctly injured
the character OF the bench for learning.
courage and ability. The nomination and
election OF a judge are now 10 be the re-
suit Of his own activity and OF fortuitDus
circumssN Newspaper prominence
plays most important part, though
founded on circumstances quite irrelevant
in considering judicial qualities.
The result Of the present tendency is
seen IN the disgraceful exhibitions II men
campaigning for the places Of state SUI
preme Judge and asking votes on the
ground that their decisions will have
particular class favor