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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-13
THE RUBBER HEEL" BILL COLLECTOR-By Hugh W. Roberts

hRAcTICALLY the only criticism
which one in justice can direct
= against the bill collector is that
had he been of any merit, he would new
er have accepted his job. Otherwise he
deserves certain credit. For he is per-
sistent in his efforts, and even goes so
far as repeatedly to hurl himself into
the oannon's jaws, or more properly.
into the den of the particular lion which
he is preparing to beard. And there
Is scarcely doubt but that he de-
serves the sympathy of mankind. as
certain. in other words, that he deserves
sympathy as that he receives nothing
but frowns and scowls, which to Of
ten transform themselves into harsher
words.
The bill collector is the only man.
IL Is probable. who of his own accord.
ehdures the scorns of the world the
whips of outrageous misfortune. AID
the contumely of all the gods. He Is a
man OF unquestioned courage, for h
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-13

,he Field museum in Chicago, and you
VIII md there dollios of every nation.
Inc indian papocse found the white
nanys doll Just to her liking. She shared
with her white sister In the mother in
stinet that is one of the worlds most
beautiful things
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-13

space OF many inches, easily bridged by
the careful passenger, but a menace to the
unwary. In front of it stands a man
whose business all day long 1t is to warn
the traveller:
Watch your step."
All along the road of life there are
guards to tell us to watch our steps.
Wherever there is danger, wherever there
is peril of our feet slipping and straying
from the right path, we may hear, if we
are willing to listen, the same cry as that
which saves the subway passenger:
Watch your stepv'
Sometimes the warning is shouted
out so that all men and women may
hear it. Sometimes 1t is the still small
voice within us that warns us to keep
our feet from evil. Sometimes We hear
the adomination in the voices of rela-
tives and friends. but more often it
comes from within, from the sense.
divinely planted, which tells when peril
is near.
In the subway the cry is not always
needed The passenger overanxious
to get ahead. to reach his destination.
hurries too fast to make his train, and
hC SiiPS pStWCCil tilt STATION ana the
car.
Then there is hurrying to and fro and
excitement until he is assisted to his
feet Sometimes he does not get ONT
in time; the train starts; the rest is too
horrible to dwell upon.
All because he did not watch his stem
Had he done so he would not have
been taken. manned or lifeless, to the
hospital or some morgue
1t pays to watch your step. 1t paws
to be careful where one places his feet
1t does not pay to fall between the
cars, for even If the train does not
start and grind ones flesh beneath the
sharp wheels there is always delay.
not only to the overeager traveller him
self, but to the whole line of passen-
gers who wish to ride on the same
train
We all ride on the train of life.
Whatever retards one delays another
For the sake of your fellow travellers
as well as yourself. be not overanxious
to get ahead regardless of conse-
quences. When you travel along the
broad highway Oh which we all must
60
Watch your step,"
This is not for the youngsters. They
must turn the page and seek better
reading elsewhere.
1t is for the oldsters whose heads
are gray and whose memories of child
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-13

This Is not for the youngsters. They
must turn the page and seek better
reading elsewhere.
1t is for the oldsters whose heads
are gray and whose memories of child
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-13

Into the crowded subway station train
comes roaring. With strident grinding of
the brakes it comes to a stop. Between
the car platform and the station is q
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-22
.nEmoeRAT ROW GROWS
Van Waasnsn Issues Second Statement
Attacking Attorney General Mercy
noldG and Collector Louis Murphy
MeRsynolds esrsH Man; Murphy
Traitor TO Friend.


Special to Times-Republican.
Sioux City. Dec. PA Van Wage
nen. deposed United States district at
torney, issued a second statement this
morning. in reply to charges from the
attorney generals Office that he was
discharged for incompetency.
Van Wagenen says it probably will
be hard to make some people under
stand that "the attorney general Is not
q big man who knows lot more than
any district attorney"
He says McReynolds is trying to put
It over in this case, but that time will
prove the correctness Of Van Wage
mems attitude on the trust question and
incorrectness of McReynold's policy.
He says lot Of mere dissolution suits
will not solve the trust problem or sat
isfy the public. altho the politicians
may think it will. He accuses the at
torney generals Office and Internal
Revenue Collector Louis Murphy of
Misrepresentation and Murphy of rank
breach of confidence. He intimates
that If he himself should use the same
tactics he could make make some inter-
esting revelations as to the plumbers
trust prosecution. He says: II made
1t sizzle for two days and the attorney
general has made it fzzle for two
months"
The Woodbury. County Bar Associa-
ton will meet Tuesday to indorse
Frank E. Gill, of Sioux City, for dis
trict attorney.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-22
RuRLEsoN, AFTER CONFERENCE
WITH PRESIDENT, SAYS THERE
is mo HURRY"
ATTITUDE OF EXECUTIVE
HAS NOT BEEN ANNOUNCED
Postmaster General Emerges FrAm
Meeting With Statement That Much
Time Will Be Required to Obtain
Facts and Figures for Guidance
Subject Not to Be Pressed.

Washington. Dec. 22.-Altho Post
master General Burleson. in his annua
report. favored government ownership
of telephone and telegraph lines. Pres.
ident Wilson has not taken a position
on the question.
The postmaster general had Ions
conference with the president toda,
and It is understood that that was ont
of the subjects under discussion.
After his conference with the presi'
dent, Mr.. Burleson manifested an In
disposition to discuss the subject
1T will take some time." he said
ITO work the problem out and to ge'
facts and figures on Il"
The postmaster general indicated
that he was In no hurry to press hi
recommendations and that he woult
make a complets survey OF the subject
before further Expressing himself on It
Il IL certain, however. that tho subjec'
viii not be pressed by the administra.
ton at this time and the pEssident1 de-
sire not to tals4 c. position was takes
to mean that he DID net consider II o
Immediate imporG1nce.S
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-22
ANNOUNCES OTHER CORPORA.
rloNs ARE FOLLOWING LEAD
TELEPHONE COMPANY.
PLANS UNDER CONSIDERATION
FOR FRIENDLY SETTLEMENTS
Many Leaders Of "Big Business" Seek
inc Information From Department Of
Justice a. 20 What They Can and
Can Not % Under Administr atoms
INTERPRETATION Of Sherman Law.

Washington, Dec. 23.-President
Wilson let it be known today that some
other corporations besides the Amert-
can Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany had shown disposition to take
the initiative to reorganize to conform
with the Sherman antitrust law.
The president did not specify what
corporations he referred to in informal
discussion of the subject with callers
today. He spoke Of having some In
mind. He reiterated that there seemed
to be a very general disposition to In
quire what the law was. to know what
could be expected Of "big business.
and a desire to comply with the spirit
Of the law.
Mr.. Wilson said it would be the poll
icy Of his administration to cooperate
in every way 1t legitimately could to
bring about q satisfactory understand
ing Of the lazy by the business men OF
the country and that the executive de-
partment did not want to raise barriers
against those who wanted to obey the
law. The president pointed out that
the attorney general would cooperate
in such movements.
To Enforce Sherman Law.
The president indicated what he
hoped Of the government in the tele-
phone settlement and what might be
expected in the future from the ad-
ministration. Hee has been oonferrtns
with congressional leaders on the anti
trust legislation and he will read q
special message to congress after his
vacation. in which he will point to the
necessity to . rigid enforcement Of the
Sherman law and will endeavor to
make clear the Interpretation Of that
statute.
When the president signs tho cur
rency bin Ia probably will accompany
his Signature with q statement on the
trust question.
A note Of confidence that the bust.
ness men Of the country Will cooper.
ate with tho government in compliance
with the Sherman law will be sounded
In the presidents remarks. He will in
Hcate the manner in which the ad-
ministrat1on win approach the subject
and the necessity for cautious and
careful treatment Of 1t because Of Its
intimate relations to the business CON-
ditons Of tho country.
Many Seek Information.
Department Of justice officials de-
clare that every day representatives Of
business concerns are calling TO learn
what they can do or can not do under
tho law. While officials stated emphat-
ically that prosecutions would not be
discontinued where they were warrant
ed, cooperation would be used wher-
ever warranted to secure observance Of
the law.
It became known today that the de-
partment Is at work on plans presented
by corporations for friendly settle
ment. Just which ones they were was
not divulged.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-22
FAMOUS SINGER SEEKS DIVORCE
Madame Schumann. HelnI< Charges
Husband With Dssertion.

Chicago. Dec. 22.-suit for divorce
was fled here today by Madame
Ernesttne Schumann- Heinlk. the opera
singer, against her husband. William
Rapp. Desertion Is charged. They were
married here in May, 1905. and the
singer since has made Chicago her res
idence. Rapp deserted her two years
ago. she alleges. They have no chill
dren.
Tempermental and family differ
ences are said to have estranged the
Rapps. Madame Schumann- Heink has
eight children by her two former mar
riages. That she would seek divorce
from Rapp has been known to her
friends for some time. Rapp is said to
be in New York. He is lawyer, 40
years old, and il a man Of means. His
father was prominent German news
paper man. and was editor in chief of
the Chicago Stadt Zeitung when he
died about six years ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-22
Sheep Breeders Close Meetino.

Ottumwa, Dec. 22.-The following
are the newly elected officers of the
Iowa Sheep Breeders and Wool Grow
ers' Associations:
President-C. W. Moore, Cedar.
Vice president-A. J. Blakely, Grim
nell.
Secretary-v. G. Warner, Bloomfield
Treasurer-C. W. France, Oskaloosa.
Word was received at the conven-
tion that the association is to be given
class B and c at the Iowa state fair
at Des Moines next August. Plans
were discussed for the arranging Of an
exhibit that will warrant the higher
places that have been assigned tn the
sheep men by the state fair associa-
ton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-22
cARABAos REPRlmAN0
President Wilson Orders Sserstariee Of
War and Nsvy 20 Take % Task on.
osrs Who Participated In Rsosn%
Songs and Jssts ee';ttsins Policies
Of Government.

{ Washington. Dec. 90. - Preaiden
Wilson today made public q letter ad
dressed to Secretaries Garrison an,
Daniels requesting that "a very seri
GUS reprimand be administered t
those army and navy officers who par
ticipated in the recent dinner OF tn,
military order Of Carabao. at which
the Administrations Philippine ant
other policies were satirlzed. The let
ter follows:
The officers who were responsi-
BILE for the program OF the evening
are certainly deserving Of a very
serious reprimand. which I hereby
request be administered: and can
not rid myself OF q feeling Of great
appointment that the general
body OF officers assembled at tho
dinner should have greeted the
carrying out of such q program
with apparent indifference to the
fact that it violated some Of the
most dignifed and sacred tradi-
tions OF the service.
Il am told that the songs and
olAbeA dHluoelHellS the evening
were intended and regarded as
fun What are we to think Of OFF,
GERS OF the army and navy OF the
United States who think 1t fun to
bring their official superiors into
ridicule and the policies OF the
government which they arc sworn
to serve with answering loyalty
into contempt? II this is their idea
OF fun what is their idea OF duty?
II they don't hold their loyalty
above all silly effervescences OF
childish wit. what about their pro-
fession?
Il purpose. therefore. in admin
isteing this reprimand to recall
the men who are responsible for
this lowering OF standards to their
ideals: to remind them of the high
conscience with which they ought
to put duty above personal indul-
gence and to think Of themselves
as responsible men and trusted
soldiers, even while they are amus-
Ing themselves as diners-out.
Sincerely yours,
WOODROW WILSON"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-22

and accrued interest. The treasurer
will prepare q list Of all such appltca-
tions and furnish It to the federal re-
serve board. The latter may compel
tho regional reserve banks to purchase
annually total Of not more than $685.
100000 Of these bonds"
The purchase money Of these bonds
will 60 to the treasurer, who will pay
It to the banks selling the bonds. first
deducting enough to cover the value OF
all notes still outstanding.
The national banks purchasing the
bonds will be permitted to take out the
amount Of value Of the purchase in new
bonds. or they may purchase one year
gold notes Of the United States to the
value Of one-half Of the bonds.
II the latter method 10 adopted the
regional bank can be compelled to pur-
chase one-year gold notes each year
for thirty years. A one year note would
bear 3 per cent interest. The period
within which the banks shall shift their
reserve from central reserve will be ex-
tended by the conference committee
from the two-year limit Of the senate
bill to q three-year limit.
New Bill on Guarantee.
Tho elimination Of the federal guar
antee Of bank deposits from the new
currency bill Is to be followed soon by
the Introduction Of q separate bill to
establish such insurance. Chairman
Owen, Of the banking committee, ex-
poets to introduce it early next month.
Democratic leader Underwood hoped
to get the conference report thru today
under a unanimous consent agreement.
Other leaders were doubtful If they
could obtain action in both house and
senate before tomorrow.
Many Banks Apply.
More applications from national
banks for membership in the new fed
eral reserve system fled into the treas
ury today. Some came from Salt Lake
City, Pasadena and Cotton, Cal; Perry,
Iowa, and lincoln. III. So far no state
banks or trust companies have signi-
fed their intention Of asking for MEM
berShip.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-22


higher temperature tonight.
Tsissraphio Nsws:
Congressman Pepper Dead.
Operation Fails to Save Life.
Wilson Thinks Trusts Arc On the
Run.
Bank Guarantee Eliminated From
Currency Bill.
Conferees Agree on Changes.
Villa Says He Controls Entire North.
Wilson Sidestracks Federal owner
ship.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa Nsws,
Was wheelock Murdered?
Chelsea Man Killed by Train.
Fight Begins on Des Moines Saloon
Petition.
Van wagenen Issues Hot Statement.
PAGE FOUR.
EDITORIAL:
Away With the Old Bucket Brigade.
Make Your Own Estimate.
The Business Situation.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa News:
Rural Merchants Lose on Country
Butter.
Reed. Hamilton and Moore Cinch
Jobs.
PAGES SIX, SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE.
City News:
Despondent, Laborer Ends Life.
Sunday Schools to Observe Christ
mas.
Saturday Business Biggest in Volume
in City's History.
Cost of Boulevarding Apportioned.
Short Course Corn Is Sold.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Snow in Winter Belt Weakenss
Wheat.
Heavy Receipts Of Corn.
Hogs Gain In Value.
Good Demand For Cattle.
Cold Storage Men Oppose Legisla-
ton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-22
Secretary Of National Committee.
HOUSE PASSES RESOLUTIONS.
Iowa Delegation and Others Regret
Peppers Untimely Death.

Special to Times Republican.
Washington. Dec. 22.--Iowans IN
congress and others were shocked ae
news OF the death Of Representative
Pepper. secretary Of the democratic
congressional committee. today. Eacn
ono here voiced his deep regret. Speak
or Clark. who was fond of the young
congressman said he felt deeper than
he could say the personal loss. Tho
flags ut the capital were Mt half mast
today. The house on motion OF repre-
sentative Connolly adopted resolutions
Of regret and named a committee OF
fourteen to attend the funeral Friday
afternoon at Ottumwa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-22
SEND HIM 312 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

mother
saround all for 81 90 bymal.
farmer 312 times with
world Of the neghbohod
daily from her old homeand fifteen
the reading matter
inalei eisguea contained in 15-cent nnaga
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-22
WAR on GAMBLING HOUSES.
State University Authorities Gloss One
Iowa City Resort.

state University Autnorseieo Close On0
Iowa City Resort.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City. Dec. ga wnr upon
gambling houses In Iowa City was
opened by University OF Iowa author
tiles Saturday, Saturday when Ralph Aseecst.
was arrested charged with running =
place on South Dubuque street here.
The information against him Wa nled
by q. O. Pierrel. assistant secretary Of
the University 7. NJ. c. A. here. who
says that Abbott's place of business r.
upstairs. just across a narrow hallway
from the court room Of John II. Her
ring. a local justice OF the peace.
Local officials, both city and county,
are charged with failure to enforce the
law by Howard 7. Williams. secretary
OF the 7. NJ. C. A. He states tha4
President John G. Bowman, OF the u1t-;
versity, some time ago made an e9oek
70 have the places closed, but w1o -
able to get any help from the aufAseeg
itiss here
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-22
TOWNS OF AmeRiM BURIED.
Many Natives Of Island Perish in Vo
canio Eruntions.

Many Natives Of Island Perish in Vol.
canio Eruptions.
Paris, Dec. 22.-Further ieruptions
have caused additional loss; Of life
among the natives OF the island Of AM
brim, in tho New Hebrides group. &C.
cording to report received today at
tho French ministry Of marine, from
the captain Of the French gunboat Ker-
saint on his arrival at Maumea. New
Caledonia.
Dip Point. on the western coast Of the
island. has been buried beneath a
heavy fall Of cinders and many Of !ts
inhabitants are missing. Two local
steamers rescued, 1900 natives. No
Europeans or Americans) have been
killed or injured.
Earlier dispatches estimated the loss
Of life among the natives at 500.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-22
Bank of Mexieo clo.ed.

Mexico City Dec. 22-The bank Of
London and Mexico closed its doors to-
day. The bank was unable to get cur
rency with which to pay depositors and
therefore was forced to suspend. Bank
ers here generally agree with the man.
agement Of the bank in the opinion that
the institution 10 solvent The bank Is
believed 70 have excellent collateral.
The suspension was not due to lack
Of assets but to the scarcity Of cur
rency
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-22
WILSON AFTER ALIENS JOB.

Starts Out Nominating Paper For Of
hes OF Secretary Of State.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Mofnes. Dec. 22.-JSmes r. will
son, who wanted to be appointed
deputy secretary OF state and failed.
today started out nominating papers
as a candidate for the republican NOM
ination to defeat Secretary Allen. He
also announced there will be candi-
date for state treasurer against Brown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-22
Believe Msreado Crossed Border.

Preside. Texas. Dec. 22.-United
States troops patroling the border
were watching today for Gen. Salvador
Mercado. deposed commander Of the
Mexican federal troops, who was re-
ported to have crossed over to the
American side from Ojinaga, possibly
with . view Of making his way to
Mexico City. It was not believed Mer-
cado would be arrested should he be
found in this country as he was said
to have travelled as q civilian.
Gen. Francisco Castro. who succeed
ed Mercado, did not cross the river
from here until he had paved the way
thru series Of conferences with Gen.
Pascual Orozco thru Intermediates. His
having been here was unknown until he
had crossed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-22
e,.o;., Eieo+,oc /. tjkeiv.

Des Moines. Dec ga special clec-
ton in the Second congressional dis
trict. to flll the vacancy caused by the
death Of Congressman Pepper Is lkely
to be called. according to information
from the state house. Governor Clarke
was out OF the city and no expression
from him on the subject was obtain
able
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-22
President Wilson Reeains Health,

Washington, Dec. 22.-President VIII
son had the glow of health on his
cheeks and looked as we'll as ever when
he met the Washington correspondents
at a regular Monday morning confer
ence today for the first time in several
weeks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-22
COL. c. A. CLARK DEAD
Prominent Cedar Rapids Attorney Ex-
pnres suddsnty-once Prominent in
Splendid War Record.

Cedar Rapids. Dec. 22.-Col. Charles
A. Clerk, one OF the most prominent
lawyers in Iowa, died suddenly last
night. aged 72 years. He was a resi-
dent of, Iowa since 1856 and became
widely known because OF his legal abil-
uty. He was prominent in the demo-
cratic party until 1896, when he be-
came republican. He was fre-
quently mentioned for Judge Of the su-
preme court and United States senator.
Colonel Clark had notable war rec
ord. He served in the Sixth Maine vol
unteers thru tho war and won special
thanks Of congress for gallant conduct.