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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-29
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, Jan. 2s.-Charges that
Combination of power companies"
controls electric power generated at
Niagara Falls, and that the proposed
law placing Niagara power under the
authority Of the secretary OF war
would perpetuate that combination"
were made before the foreign affairs
committee today by Representative G..
&. Smith, of New York. Representa-
tives Smith, Simmons and Levy ap-
peared to oppose the bill The measure
would give to the secretary Of war
power to issue permits to companies
to generate power at the falls and give
preference TO those located there.
The companies now holding permits
from the government" said Mr.. Smith,
have entered into a definite or tacit
agreement to avoid competition and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-29
HEAD OF BASEBALL
LEAGUE IS SENATOR
Judge w. M. Kavanaugh, of Little
Rock, is Chosen United States Sem
ator From Arkansas.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.


Little Rock, Ark, Jan. 2s.-Judge w.
NJ. Kavanaugh was chosen United
States senator from Arkansas for the
short term today by a separate vote n
the house and senate. He is presi-
dent of the Southern league.
He received 81 Of the 100 votes in
the house and % of the 35 in the senate
T. C. Jobe and E. L. Elking contest
ed the honor with Mr. Kavanaugh.
Trenton, n. j., Jan. 28.-The two
houses of the state legislature voting
separately today elected former Con-
gresham William Hughes. Ndemocrat,
of Patterson, United States senator to
succeed Frank o. Briggs, republican,
whose term expires March 4. next. Mr.
Hughes won the senatorship in the
democratic primaries last fall and re-
ceived the full democratic vote in each
house of the legislature.
Columbia, S. c., Jan. 28.-United
States Senator BENJAMIN R. TiIIman
was elected United States senator
from South Carolina today at sessions
of both houses of the general assem-
bly, This is his fourth consecutive
term. Last night there was a current
of opposition to him in the senate, but
is dissipated this morning and he re-
ceiyed 116 votes in the house and
thirty seven in the senate, being the
entire membership present.
The election win be ratified later
at a joint session.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-29
BIZ Associated PRESS.

washington. Jan. 2ss-The fight on
Tafta appointments was on in earnest
today. For six hours the senate wran-
sIed behind closed doors, the republic
ans demanding action on nominations
and the democrats fllibustering to pre-
vent It As q result OF the develop
ment Of the filibuster. intimations
were given by the republicans tonight
that the fight might extend into VIII
son's administration and be reflected
when the democratic executive asked
the ratification Of his appointments.
When the senate adjourned this even
Ing Il was expected the struggle would
be resumed tomorrow.
When the senate went into execu-
tive session. Senator Martin. the DEM
oczatic door leader, said the democrats
would adhere to their course Of op-
posing action on the majority Of the
TAR appointments, He declared that
the democrats did not fear the effect
that q fIibuster might have on legis-
iafion. adding that If any of the ap-
preparation bills failed of passage be-
fore March {, they could be passed as
soon as the extra session convened.
Some republican senator's have de-
clared themselves determined to fight
Mr. Wilson's nominations after March
I Il the democrats persist In the present
opposition to the Taft appointments
Contrary to the expectation OF some
republican leaders, the caucus pre-
sented q solid front 70 reject the pro-
posal Of the democrats and insist upon
combinations.
Senators Dixon and Poindexter, who
have made definite announcement OF
their alignment with the progressive
party, were not there. but other repub-
1ican senators, classed as progressives,
were present and apparently in accord
with the plan Of the caucus. which
held that each case must stand on Its
merits and be taken up as such. It
was decided to revoke the agreement
to proceed first with army and navy
appointments. the republicans holding
that the democrats had shown q lack
OF good faith by their deliberate man
ner Of proceeding with them. 1t was
further held that the agreement was
confined to the time it was made.
The republican side finally moved to
take up the nominations in order.
This was resisted by the democrats on
the ground that the senate was under
agreement to consider first the promo
tions IN the army. The point was de-
bated at length, the republicans con-
tending the understanding expired the
day It was made. while the democrats
argued It was binding to the end.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-29
Leased TheHillQ Orchards 70 Keep
Competitors From Securing Them

ton The royalties paid by the steel
corporation in 1907 we're IS cents a
ton.
Mr.. Nelson said that the high freight
rates charged by the corporation over
its Ore e-carrying railroads hindered the
development of independent mines.
The steel corporation rate now is so
cents ton. It formerly was so cents.
HAS the steel corporation, enjoying
a transportation profit of 35 cents a
ton, an advantage in the acquisition OF
properties over company that has no
railroad of its own?" asked H. E. Col
ton of counsel for the government.
Naturally" replied the witness.
THE rates eliminate all competition"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-29
ADMINISTRATION
IS CRITICIZED
Representative Jones Declares Ameri.
can Conduct on the Islands is Tyran-
nieal and Oppressive.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-The American
administration in the Philippine Islands
was the subject of severe attack by
Representative w. A. Jones, of Vir-
ginia, chairman of the committee on
insular affairs, in a speech in the
house today. His arraignment Of the
present methods emphasized the divi-
sion which exists in the democratic
ranks over the question of Philippine
independence.
Jones's suggestions for independ-
ence of the islands, which have been
favorably considered by President elect
Wilson, were opposed by Representa-
tive Shirley, democrat, of Kentucky.
In his speech Jones declared the
American administration of the islands
is tyrannical and oppressive.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-29
CRUDE OIL ADVANCES FOR
SECOND TIME WITHIN WEEK
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Pittsburg, Jan. 2S.-For the second
time this week all grades of crude oil
in this market were advanced cents
a barrel, the latest advance lifting
Pennsylvania crude to $2.19.
Not since the days when oil was a
favorite speculation and fortunes were
made over night has there been such
radical change in so short a time.
The impression prevailed here today
among oil men that the movement was
not altogether free from manipulation
although domestic conditions of sup
ply and demand were recognized. It was
maintained that as the price or crude
advanced the profitable operation of
small independent refneries became
more difficult.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-29
Combination Controls Electric
Power Generated At Niagara Falls

sell power at the highest rates the
traffic will bear. And yet II is pro-
posed here to give these conspirators
the preference over all other applicants.
The new democratic administration is
pledged to put down monopoly and
punish those responsible for creating OF
maintaining combinations in restraint
of trade. Having run down such a
combination, are we going on record
in favor of fostering, protecting and
perpetuating it?"
Mr.. Smith opposed the proposal to
give the federal government authority
to distribute privileges to generate
power and to the state of New York
the power of regulating rates. This
scheme, he said, would relieve n
twilight zone" of authority in which
the corporations would evade control
by either government.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-29

Three employees OF congress. Charles
R, Crisp. Clyde H. Tavenner and Add.
son r. Smith. were last fall elected By
the folks back home to seats in the
house OF representatives. Crisp halls
from the third district of Georgia and
is the son of former Speaker Crisp.
who was the last democratic speaker
of the house before Champ Clark. He
served as parliamentarian for his
father and was selected for the same
position by Mr. Clark. Tayenner comes
comes from the fourteenth district OF
Illinois. He went to Washington as a
newspaper man a few years ago and
organized a news syndicate which
specialized in news Of the democrats.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-29

The Semmes commission charter,
committee, composed Of Aldermen o.
j. Semmes, w. L. Meyer, and j. <.
Concannon met yesterday morning and
decided to alter or throw out some OF
the sections that were agreed upon byi
the mass meeting of citizens in thsl
city hall the night previous
The committee decided to retain a.
part OF the section which requires the.
public service corporations to open
their books, but the following portion
of the section was thrown out and will
not go into the charter:
THIS WAS THROWN OUT.
The information so obtained shall
be reduced to clear and simple form,
both in full and in its reduced form,
and shall be kept permanently open to
public inspection in the mayors Office
at all times during business hours
ITO aid the commission in securing
the information and records aforesaid,
every public service utility shall keep
and render to the commission, in the
manner and form prescribed by said
commission, uniform accounts OF all
business transacted, including cost,
maintenance, and operation of plant,
itemized gross income from all sources,
itemized expenditures for all purposes,
and such other records and data as
may be required by the commission to
secure all facts contemplated by this
section. The city may by ordinance
adopt any measures necessary to en-
force the provisions of this section
either as to the commission or the
public service utilities"
FIFTEEN-YEAR FRANCHISES,
That part Of the section which pro-
vided that the city could, IL desirable
take ever public service utility at
any time, was changed so as to pre-
vent any action looking 20 public own
ership being taken within Is years OF
the granting Of the franchise.
REGULATION OF UTILITIES.
Although the mass meeting called
by the committee to discuss and act
upon such subjects Monday night
voted without dissenting voice for
the substitution OF the Jones section
regulating public utilities, the commit
tee yesterday decided that it would
not include that section in the charter
but would retain the original Semmes
section. The Jones section reads as
follows:
THE JONES SECTION.
Sec. 90. The board OF commission
ers shall have power by ordinance:
1st. To construct, own, equip and
operate wharves, docks, railroads and
terminals as may be deemed advisable
for the promotion Of the trade and
commerce of said city.
End. To improve and regulate the
use Of the harbor within the limits OF
the city.
Bird. To acquire, own, construct,
lease or operate public utilities, to
grant to persons or corporations the
right to construct, purchase. lease, or
operate public utilities, and to regulate
the construction. equipment. operation
and service of all public utilities oper-
ating under franchises heretofore or
hereafter granted, and the rates to be
charged for such service. subject to
the limitation herein provided, and
establish whatever requirements may
be proper to secure efficient service, or
as may tend to secure in the most
ample manner the safety, health, COM
fort, welfare and accommodation OF
the public and to correct abuses and
r..
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-29
RIVERS AND HARBORS
BILL IS PASSED
After a Spirited Debate the House Acts
Favorably on Measure Carrying
S4o, 100000 Appropriation.
RY AsSOCIATED Press.

Washington, Jan. 2s.-After days of
spirited debate, the house today passed
the rivers and harbor appropriation
bill, carrying s40,S0o,oo0 without an
important amendment.
Representative Moore made ineffec-
tual efforts to place in the bill addi-
tional appropriations for the improve
ment of the Delaware river from Phil
adelphia to the sea and Representa-
tive Galloway fought the entire prin-
cipIe Of the bill.
A motion by Representative Gala
way to recommit the bill to the COM
mittee with instructions to limit the
expenditures for the Atlantic inter
coastal canal project, was voted down
50 to 100.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-29
APPEAL OF A MOTHER
BEARS GOOD FRUIT

Washington. Jan. 2s.-Publication OF
the recent pathetic appeal of a New
York mother for the redemption by
the government of two ten dollar con-
federate notes to obtain bread for her
four hungry children, excited the
charity Of a woman in New York, who,
in letter received by President Taft
today. offered to investigate the case
and relieve the family's distress. The
treasury department will supply the
name and address Of the needy family.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-29
"BALTIC POOL.
rs DESCRIBED
Freight Agent of the Scandinavian
American Line Testifies Before Ship.
ping Trust Committee.
BY Associated PRESS.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-The Baltic
poor was described to the house ship
ping trust Investigating committee to-
day by ]. A. Mccarthy of Philadelphia,
freight agent for the Scandinavian
American line. who testified that the
Hamburg American, North German
Lloyd, Wilson and scandinavian
American lines pooled their business
and maintained, identical rates in the
trade between the United States and
Baltic ports.
He said there was no agreement as
to a division of ports or routes, as far
as he knew; that each line was free
to operate between any of the Ameri-
can Atlantic or gulf ports and any of
the $50 or more ports on the Baltic.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-29
LEGISLATORS AND
WILSON CONFER
They Hold Session of Two Hours Be-
hind Closed Doors, Talking Over
Anti Trust Bills.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Wilson and the democratic members
of the New Jersey legislature, con-
ferred for two hours this afternoon be-
hind closed doors regarding a program
carrying out the democratic state re-
forms. The governors seven anti
trust bills were prominent among the
matters discussed.
1t was decided to hold a constitution
al convention, but the details were not
planned. Another conference is planned
for next Tuesday. Wilson left late this
afternoon to attend banquet at At
lantic City tonight.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-29
RIVER is RISING
AT MEMPHIS, TENN.
notwithstanding This the Weather Blu
rsau Predicts Stage VIII Not Go
Over Forty Feet.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 2s.-Notwith-
standing a slight rise in the NIssis-
sippi here today the weather bureau
predicts the stage will not go over
forty feet and reach its crest before
the end of the week.
Reports for Helena, Arkansas, and
Madrid, Missouri, say no danger of the
levees is in sight there. The levee
south OF Hickman, KY, is reported
weakening and trouble is feared.
Efforts to tie the break at Beulah,
Miss. have been unsuccessful and a
greater part OF Bolivar county, Miss,
is inundated. No loss of life is re-
ported. :
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-29
RY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

New York, Jan. 2s.-Testimony ad-
auced to support the governments
contention that the Hill ore lands were
leased by the United States Steel Cor
poration to keep them from competi-
Tors was given at teday's hearings OF
The suit to dissolve the corporation.
T. H. Nelson, of Ribbing, Mimi, an
ore expert. told of the value and extent
OF the various ore bodies in the lease.
which was cancelled by the corpora
ton shortly before the fling OF the
present suit. The witness said that in
1902 he acquired a lease In the Mesaba
range, on which royalties we're % cents
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-29
SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL,

county again voted for the open sa-
loon today, the majority favoring the
county being in the ''wet'' column
being only forty three Precinct No. 2
was equally divided, the vote in that
district being a tie.
The campaign, which has been
waged for several weeks between the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-29
COUNTY BY MAJORITY
, OF FORTY THREE VOTES FAVORS
CONTINUING THE OPEN SALOON

white ribboners and the ants, has been
a spirited one, and the result was in
some doubt. Early in the night Apa-
lachicola's vote was counted, and as
anticipated it went heavily for the
antis. Much doubt was expressed as
to the vote in Carrabelle and at McIn-
tyre, but when these were counted II
was found the white ribboners had lost
by forty-three majority.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-29
THE KANSAS LEGISLATURE
ELECTS A DEMOCRAT
BY AsSOCIATED PRESS.

Topeka, Kas.. Jan. 2s.-Judge Will
liam H. Thompson OF Garden City, a
democratic, was chosen United States
senator to succeed Senator Curtis, re-
publican by the Kansas legislature in
separate session today.
Judge Thompson will be formally
elected at joint session tomorrow.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-29
STATEATTORNEY
SERVING TERM
FOR CONTEMPT

Texas Prosecuting Attorney
Was Called a Liar With
the Result That He Did
Not Wait For Court TO
Adjourn to Use His Fists
On the Man Who Applied
the Epithet.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-29
HON. JOHN NEEL
OF WESTVILLE IS
SHOT IN LEG

SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL.
DeFuniak Springs, Jan. Is
Word has been received here that
Hon. John Neel. of WestyiIle, WIS
accidently shot in the leg late this
afternoon, but not seriously injured.
No particulars Of the accident are
obtainable.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-29
THE COMMITTEE
TURNS THE MASS
MEETING DOWN
Will Not Include Jones Reg.
ulation Section in
Charter.
ALSO CUTS DOWN
PUBLICITY SECTIONj

Semmes Section for Regula-,
tion of Public Utilities isl
Retained and Jones Section
is Turned Down, Despitei
Fact That Mass Meetingi
Adopted Latter Without
a Dissenting Vote.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-29
FIGHT IS ON IN EARNEST
! AGAINST CONFIRMATION
OF TAFT APPOINTMENTS
For Six Hours the Senate
Wrangled Behind Closed
Doors.
REPUBLICANS ARE
DEMANDING ACTION

Democrats Conduct a Sue
cessful Filibuster and
Prospects Are it Will be
Renewed Today-Repub-
licans Threaten the Same
Tactics When Wilson
Sends in Appointments.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-29
SUGAR is REDUCED.

New York, Jan. 2s.-All grades of
refined sugar were reduced 10 cents
per hundred pounds today.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-26
Cars Eldest Daughter, Olga,
Prefers Her Cousin to
Rumanian.
Special Cable to The Tribune.

Special Cable to The Tribune
~ T. PETERSBURG, Oct 25.-while
" the betrothal Of Grand Duchess
Olga, the czar's eldest daughter,
~ to Prince Charles. son of the
Crown Prince Of Rumania, has
been announced In Ruman!a. the
been announced in Roumanla, the
Grand Duchess's opposition prevents its
announcement IN Russia. She has sworn
to marry nobody but her cousin, Dmitri
Pavlovitch, son OF Grand Duke Paul. to
whom she was secretly betrothed more
than q year ago,
The Rumanian match Is favored here
prestige in the Balkans. The cZar Is
sons and his daughters happiness.
Prince Charless mother. the beautiful
Princess Marie the Cars own cousin
labored hard TO persuade him during
her recent visit in Russia. but nobody at
court believes the marriage will take
place unless the Grand Duchess Olga
changes her mind of her own free Will.
While Dmitri Pavlovitch Is only
poor relation" there Is large party
in Russia In favor OF his marrying Olga
and making them heirs apparent since
the crazowitzs health Is so bad and
his uncle, Grand Duke Michael, refuses
20 be bothered with a crown, or course
the Ruma nian match would knock this
plan TO pieces. but II is said TO be one
of the reasons that make tho car hesi-
tate about choosing Prince Charles as
a son-in-law.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-26
ONE GERMAN TOWN
RESEMBLES UTOPIA
Every Citizen Of K1ingenberg Has
Work at Good Pay and Also
Gifts.

BERLIN. Oct. fS.-XlinsenberE 3
town in southern Germany on the River
Nam. may lay claim to many OF the
characteristics Of modern Utopia Il
not only supplies every resident with we'll
paid work and relieves him Of all his
municipal and state taxes. but gives him
an annual allowance OF $500 for pin
money. with occasional Eifts for holiday
celebrations. The fortunes of NirRen-
berg, which has about 100 Inhabitants.
are founded upon It's deposits OF clay.
which on account of It's f1re-resisting
properties Is widely exported. particular
" to the United States.
The deposits are worked by the r,unie-
ipality directly at an annual prorit or
800, 900, and every KlingenberKer Is en-
titled to a position as miner The fort
nightly nay day IS observed as holiday
without detrtment to the regular German
HOLIDAYS. on which an extra payment OF
a dollar to a dollar and quarter Is
made to every citizen to enable him to
TO prevent the flooding OF this ideal
place OF residence by Germans from all
parts of the empire. II hns been found
necessary to limit rights OF citizenship
No ono is admitted without payment
OF si25 TO the municipal treasury. More
favorab bic terms are granted however
20 men taking wives In the town.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-26
ENGLAND'S INCOME.
is LARGELY FOREIGN

LONDON. Oct. 26.-England's assessed
income from abroad. as set forth In the
income tax statistics OF last wear
reached the immense total of $500 O0O. 900
which represents capital Of nearly s13.-
900. 900. 900. These incomes are deriv ed
from foreign mines, gasworks water
works. tramways, breweries. tea and
coffee plantations. nitrate grounds. oil
fields. land. financial. telegrap ph. cable
shipping and insurance companies
branches OF banks and mercantile com
panies. mortgages on property. loans and
deposits abroad and profits OF all kinds
arising from business done abroad by
manufacturers, merchants and commits
sion agents, When II is realized how
great is the capital invested by English
men abroad IN these varied enterprises
tho immense aggregate income. outside
that included in the income statistics,
can be imagined.
According TO the same statistics there
are 214 persons IN tho United Kingdom
with an income OF S275.0oo, which means
that thore arc that many persons DOS
sessinB n capital OF about $6. 600 900 each
But these are not the richest English
men. There arc siKty-ei1 with an in
come OF 100000 and more than fifty
five with an income Of from s375,o00 to
$500. 900; thirty-seven with incomes OF
1926. 900 to sa76. 900. and nfty-six with in
comes Of from s2Tb.ooo to s525. 900
Furthermore. there are 41f3 persons with
incomes Of $50, 900 and over. which means
the possession Of q capital OF $1,000. 900
sons In the country who possess at least
s1,0oo,ooo does not faIl short OF 1871,