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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02
STRIKERS ACCEPT OFFER
Little Falls Workers Satisfied
with Employers Terms.

Utica, Jan. AT mass meeting Of
the striking textile workers In Little
Falls this afternoon it was decided to
accept the offer made by the proprietors
of the affected mills through the state
Board of Mediators
The terms OF the settlement Will be
made public in ratification meeting to-
morrow. This is regarded a. victory
by the strikers. for they seem satisfied
with the terms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02
HOLDS POWER LAW VOID
Attorney General Carmody
Rules Against Act of 1907.

Albany. Jan THE law passed b. the
Legislature Of 1907 and signed by Gov
crnor Hughes, granting certain rights to
the Long Sault Development Company in
the vicinity Of Long Sault Rapids In the
ST. Lawrence River Tor power develop
ment purposes Is unconstitutional. accord
ing to an opinion sent To the Senate to-
night by Attorney General Carmody In
response To a resolution adopted by rhe
Senate on March %. 1912. requesting him
10 submit his Views on the constitutional
ity of the act.
The Attorney General holds that the
powers aud privileges granted the com
pany are I'm direct violation of various
provisions of the state constitution and
that the Legislature exceeded its author
ity in making such grants. He says that
the law In question is private and local
and grants an exclusive privilege; that
the land acquired is within the forest
preserve. and for these reasons the act
Is unconstitutional.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02
ELLIS ISLAND AGAPE AT
CASTRO'S RARE APPETITE
Continued from first page.

and when informed that between them
was a roof promenade he expressed a
wish to go up and see the city from the
roof.
This promenade served to while away
a hungry hour until breakfast was
ready and then Castro showed what he
could do as feeder. only his guard
sat with him as he ate. The waiter
who served him marvelled at the pris-
oner's appetite and the cook wanted to
have a look at the man who had kept
him busy for an hour. Castro may
have had trouble with his liver, but
that was years ago. His appetite yes
terday did credit to the German sur
geons who restored him.
Satisfied as to His Health.
1t was said yesterday by one who
saw him eat that all doubt as TO Cas-
tros i'll health had vanished when the
meal was over. \ grapefruit disap-
peared remarkably quick. Two large
oranges went at the same speed but a
large bunch of Malaga grapes were
eaten slowly, with apparent relish.
Four shrred eggs and five hot rolls
kept the Venezuelan busy for twenty
minutes Then he slipped large cup
of coffee and announced that he was
quite satisfied until the next meal.
Commissioner Williams is some times
compelled by fog or mishaps to the
ferrvboat to remain overnight on Ellis
Island. and three rooms and bath have
been arranged for his use. This is the
place where Castro Is detained. lie
liked the rooms. particularly the path'
and made use of it yesterday between
breakfast and luncheon.
At noon Castro was Informed mat
luncheon was ready. so he dictated MS
order. Soon after the slip was sent 10
the Kitchen two walters came in with d
bottle Of spring water. huge spanish
omelet 2 grilled portion Of tenderloin
OF beef pot Of tea. some chicken
saute. with mushrooms and potatoes
ana a cup OF NtIdtdlb' ''il'''
When the Interpreter came 10 see MN
before the dinner hour. Castro eX-
pressed his gratitude for the privileges
accorded him. and said he would Ike
10 order dinner He seemed grateful Tor
every little attention shown him, and
had he knowledge of English ne
would perhaps have responded often.
\ nod II the head and smile was the
best the former President could oher
10 those about him.
Promptly 1t = j.. IN. a waiter ap-
peared with tray which he set before
Castro. II bore outlet. a dish of fruit
salad. rolls. pot of tea and a bottle
~ mineral water. Nothing was left
when Castro announced that he had
finished his meal 1t was finished IN
every sense of the word.
The Marine Hospital surgeons AT
Ellis Island did not avail themselves Of
the opportunity of watching Castro
Yesterday during the display Of his I'M
usttalic keen annette
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02

and the Capitol when he took the oath oil
Office as President Of the United states
on March d. He realized. however that
the crowds would make it Impossible anu
that he probably would have to ride III
narade. as had all recent Presidents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02
I From Tho Tribune Bureau |

iFAbut lHo
Washington, Jan I.-Whlle william
Rockefeller plays game OF hide and
seek with the sergeant-at-arms Of the
House there has grown up wide differ
ence OF opinion among members of that
body concerning the course to be pur-
sued in the event Mr.. Rockefeller con-
iinues to evade service as a witness be-
fore the money trust investigating
committee. The fine legal question OF
whether the brother OF the Standard Oil
magnate is already in contempt OF the
House or whether such contempt cannot
exist until Mr.. Rockefeller actually re-
fuses to accept service Is involved.
Representative Henry, author OF the
resolution to investigate the money
trust" believes that Mr. Rockefeller s
evasive tactics now constitute contempt
and that he may be sorclbly brought to
the bar Of the House other House lead
ers are less certain on this point, holding
to the view that contempt does not lie
until Mr. Rockefeller has been served
with subpoena and has refused to obey
its mandate.
Accepting the latter view, II is appar-
emu tndt MT. iNOChcItiicT may nlue out
so long az he pleases and that the House
is powerless either to enter his house
by force or to arrest him. House mem
bers generally express deep interest and
considerable sympathy In the attempts OF
the sergeant-at-arms to serve sub
ppna which he has had In his possession
for more than forty days
Nevertheless. officers OF the House will
move slowly In ordering the sergeant at
arms to break into the Rockefeller domi-
ellie, and the struggle now seems to be one
Of wits between the financier and the
House detectives.
Until Mr.. Rockefeller has been served
with subpoena 1t is doubtful that con-
tempt may be charged" said leader Of
the House to-day. "A subpoena does not
carry with it right to force entrance
into ones castle. any more than a proc
ess from a court. II Mr.. Rockefeller is
served and then refuses to obey the man
date. contempt proceedings might be in
order: but II is extremely doubtful that the
House can order an invasion OF a mans
castle for the purpose Of serving q sub
pona."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02
OVERDUE STEAMER SIGHTED.

ST. Johns. n. +. Jan. 1.-The steamer
Nevada. reported overdue on her run
from 81. Johns. to sydney. Cape Breton.
was sighted of Cape Race to-day. Her
steering gear was crippled and she was
taken in tow by the steamer Solway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02

Red Bank. y. j.. Jan. 1.-The new Dor
ough council made these appointments:
Recorder. Harry {. Badeau; borough
clerk, Albert &. Harrison. superintendent
Of streets and sewers, AZariah &. lIur-
ley; city counsel. Howard :. Iligginson;
superintendent OF water department.
Alexander ID. Cooper, chief Of police,
Arthur l.. Wymbs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02
In relegrarh 10 Do TIILunc-

Morristown. y. j.. Jan. Morris
County begins the new year with two
boards of chosen freoholders Last fall
a small board of FIVE members was
elected. and this body met to-day and
elected John T.. Lyons director II then
adjourned until Monday. when it will Sc
leet other officers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02
IBy Telcgraph 10 The Trlbune.

New Brunswick. y. j. Jan The
Democratic Common Council organized
to-day and elected these new city officials:
street Commissioner. John CurIan; city
Engineer. Asher O'Neill. Tax Assessors.
DR. Florentine. NJ. Hoffman: Ovcrscer Of
the Poor, Arthur NELL Tax Assessors.
William G. Howell, Fred Happen and
William +. IIarkins; Water Commission
ers, Theodore Conn and John j. Walsh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02
ONE BOSS SURVIVES
WILSON'S ATTACKS
Nugent Keeps His Hold on
Democratic Patronage Ma
chine in Newark.
WITTPENN YIELDS AXE
Drops Forty from Payroll
Many Cities in Northern New
Jersey Reorganize with
New Officials.

Newark was placed under absolute con-
troll OF the Democrats with the coming OF
the new year. and with this comes the
unchallenged dominance of city Counsel
James Il. Nugent, the only remnant oi
Democratic bossism that Governor VIII
son was unable to shatter.
The capture OF the Board OF NorKs' the
most important of the municipal bodies'
by the Democrats in the last election
wiped out the last vestige OF kepuoh-
can control and for the first time in many
years a Democrat-Patrick II. Ryan-was
elected as president. The assumption oil
the new power was signalized by Whoie
sale dismissals in the various depart
ments of the Works Board. Fffty-tour
heads fell into the political basket.
A majority. If not ALL OF the discharged
employees were under civil service put
under the New Jersey law II Is possible
for the appointing power to bounce
ANYBODY for economy's sake The new
board created the Job Of secretary In the
salary of $500 Il year.
Mayor Jacob Hauslings annual mes
sage-his seventh--and the organization
of the Common Council We're other feat-
ures of the holidays business. The Mayor
urged home rule for municipalities OK
pressed his Indignation over court rui-
ing removing from taxation reserve
fund of S2g 10000 of the Prudential lnsuf-
ance Company, and said efforts would
be made 10 get legislation making IT law
full to tax such funds.
Mayor Wittpenn OF Jersey CITY got
absolute control OF the Street and Water
Board yesterday. Forty employees were
dismissed. and four who were discharged
several weeks ago were reinstatod. COM
missioner Frank Hague. an antl-N lttpehh
Democrat made "a speech, ia when ne
said he favored economy and would Not"
for the resolution. although 1t was purely
a political move ordered by Mayor WIKI
penn. who had become political boss
and was serving notice on all city en-
ployes that they must recognize the
Mayor as the political king. The resolu-
ton OF dismissal was adopted 10y TIE
votes Of President Finke and Commission
ers Prout and Doody. Wittpenntes. and
Commissioner Hague. anti Wittpcnn.
Uackensack. y. J.. Jan. THE old
Bergen County Board Of Freeholders met
here to-day and reoreanlzed 10y re-electing
Director Frank o. Mttag. Of Park Ridge
This board. with lts thlrty-two members.
expected TO be wiped out when the new
Freebooter Commission Of seven members
was elected. The question VIII be taken
TO the Supreme Court for final decision.
Montclar. y. j., Jan. Mayor Ernest
c. Iiinck in his annual message dchveic !
at the organization of the Town Council
to-day condemned the system OF asses
ing the county tax in the various munich
palities He said that few II any towns or
cities had been assessing property at On,
true value a. is required by law. the i"-
suit being to- the disadvantage OF Mont
clair. where the basis OF assessment WAS
higher and the total amount reported 10
the county board much greater by COM
parisOu.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02
Mr.. REDS BODY 7.
NEARS NEW YORK
Continued from first page.

iarly personal manner with the imme-
date family and associates OF the de-
ceased
Mr.. Reid, I'm accepting the presidency in
the third year OF the clubs existence. and
continuing I'm that office for fourteen
years, contributed in a most extraordi-
nary degree to its growth, prosperity and
public influence and usefulness.
In the discharge of his duties presi-
dent throughout that long period Mr.
Reid on all occasions exhibited the 10y
atty, firmness and prudence of wise
administrator, working tremendously
with his associates and meeting every
requirement with energy, sagacity and
generous cooperation for the clubs well
fare and advancement.
On this occasion IL is a pleasure to re-
call the many acts of distinguished cour-
tesy and fine appreciation of which men,
bers and guests were the witnesses. and
which SO well expressed the nobility Of
character and high aims which it was
Mr.. Reds good fortune to stamp and fix
forever in the memory 1t Is this heri-
tage which is our consolation in the
great loss which the club has sustained
and II is in holding always To the stand
ards which he set for Us that Will con-
sst our best tribute to the fame and
memory OF the member and president
whom We mourn.
In journalism. since the days of the
War Of the Rebellion, when his thrilling
descriptions Of terrible battle scenes
brought him national fame and recogni-
ton, he had been at once the inspiration
and emulation Of newspaper men who
came after him; for his rise from early
struggles and sacrifices to become the
peer of the greatest editors of the day
was known to all. The profession Of
journalism has 'ost a genuine and ever
discerning member. whose. ideals were
true and whose influence VIII long sur
vive.
The I.otos Club has appointed COM
mittee of members TO represent II at
the funeral Of Mr. Reid. as follows.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-23
POISON BY ACCIDENT
Cat Meal That Had Been Mixed With
Tough On Rats Is Eaten
SIX PERSONS DESPERATELY Ill
Members of Household of 3. r. Was
son Manager of Green Bay Lum-
Der Company at Atlantic are
The Victims of Mistake.

Atlantic.--Desperately sick as the
result of eating oatmeal which had
been mixed with rat poison, the six
members Of the family of B. r. Was
son, for twenty-five years manager OF
the Green Bay Lumber company here,
are being attended by three doctors
and two trained nurses. Mrs. Was
son and Miss Catherine WATSON are
in the most serious condition Physi-
clans would not say as to their
chances for recovery.
The oatmeal which was eaten at
breakfast, had been mixed with the
poison last summer and set aside, a
member of the family got 1t by mis-
take and cooked It, All of the family,
Mr.. and Mrs. WATSON and their four
daughters, Mrs. U. Parker, and the
Misses Catharine, Margaret and Mary,
ate Of the dish.
Twenty minutes later they began TO
notice burning sensation in the sto-
mach. Then they found that the poi
soned oatmeal had been used A
doctor prescribed emergency measures
over the telephone, which they APP
piled themselves while he was on the
way. When he learned their condi-
ton he at once called in two other
physicians. The prison is corrosive
and slow working.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-23
IOWA REALTY FIRM IS BANKRUPT
Receiver Is Appointed BY Federal
Court for Firm Of Brokers oper-
ating In Iowa Since 1858.

Dubuque.-Peter Kiene & Son, real
estate and insurance dealers, and
private bankers, operating here since
1858, and for years rated as one of
the most successful and substantial
concerns in Iowa, has been forced in
to the hands Of receiver, prelimi-
nary to involuntary bankruptcy pro-
ceedings. Referee Longueville, in the
absence of Federal Judge Reed, APP
pointed former Mayor C. H. Berg, re-
ceiver
The petitioners are Maggie Mand-
ers, John Klein and David Chapman,
holders of notes past due. The suit
represents but $4,000. but 1t is under
stood the action is taken on behalf OF
many creditors.
The firm is a copartnership dealing
extensively in Minnesota and Dakota
lands.
Peter Kiene died about a year ago.
II was after his death that the claim
ed unstable condition of the concern
became known.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-23
Death Still Is Mystery.

Hampton.-The death of Carl Cook
of the Eldora Industrial school, who
was found in buggy with bullet
through his heart, at the farm OF r.
Coggeswall. is still mystery. No one
has been found in the neiehhorhood
who had seen the boy for three days
before he was found dead How he
came to be found in the buggy dress
ed in his work clothes, after having
disappeared three days before dress
ed in his best suit, is hard to explain.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-23
SECOND IOWA CAvA' RY REUNION
Hundred Veterans Attend Biennial
Meeting Held This Year at
West Liberty.

West Liberty.-The sixteenth bien-
NAL reunion of the Second Iowa Vet
eran Cavalry association closed here
with an automobile trip in which 100
veterans, their wives and daughters
were guests. A banquet preceded the
trip.
Marshalltown was chosen for the
meeting place In 1915. H. ]. Bennett
OF Marshalltown, member OF Com
pany !, was chosen as the new presi-
dent; A. M. Adams Of Humboldt, Com
pany T, vice president, and W. F.
Ashbaugh of Marshalltown, Company
e, secretary-treasurer
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-23
kIIIed In Auto Accident

Fort Dodge.-Oscar Greendahl. far
mer living eight miles north of Boone.
died as a result Of fractured skull
received when his automobile over
turned on a hill when he had all the
power of the machine turned on to
climb an incline.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-23
Decatur Farmer Injured.

Leon.-T. A. Sutherlin, one of thu
wealthiest farmers and stock raisers
in Decatur county, was badly injure
in an auto accident near this CITY.
While going down hill the steering
apparatus broke and the car ran into
a ditch.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-23
IIS.Ie Heads Doctors.

Davenport-Dr T. H. Liddle Of
Muscahne was elected president Of
the Second Iowa District Medical So
ciety at the ninth annual convention
held here. succeeding George E. Beck
er OF Davenport
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-23
Sell. Jones County Farm.

Monticello.-The Andrew Bennett
farm in Cass township was sold at u
referees sale last week. F. l.. Day
bought 200 acres at 1920 an acre and
James Daugherty 40 acres at $13S.50
an acre,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-23
beet Ralsers to Profit.

Mason City.-Approximately s40,-
will be paid out to beet raisers in
this county this fall according to
statements made by the representa-
tiyes OF the Iowa Sugar company at
Waverly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-23
hew BANK ornanized.

Clear Lake.-This city is to have a
new bank with capital OF $4,000.
The officers are A. B. Phillips, presi-
dent; R. s. Young, vice-president;
Chris Axelson, cashier.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-23
MEXICAN Revolt

Diplomatic representatives of Great
Britain, France, Spain, Cuba, Guate-
mala and Norway decided at confer
ence at Mexico City to recommend
that their governments send warships
to Mexico for the purpose of affording
legation guards should conditions SO
require.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-23
STATES TAX LEV|ES
HAVE NOT INCREASED IN RURAL
DISTRICTS AS MUCH AS
IN CITIES.
FAULT LIES WITH LOCAL BODIES
Deputy State Treasurer Asserts That
The Blame For Difference In Tax
able Rate Of Property over Iowa Is
chareeabIe To Resident Officials.

Des Moines. That tax levies in
Iowa for state purposes have not in
creased as rapidly in the past decade
as have levies in the cities, towns,
school districts and counties, is the
contention Of Quincy Willis, deputy
state treasurer.
Mr.. Willis says that in many coun-
ties where they are complaining
about the advance in the tax rate the
fault lies with the local tax levying
bodies and not with the state. A
state table giving the state taxes and
the total average taxes in Iowa for a
period covering ten years, up to 1918,
shows that the state tax has not var
led from an average of about 80
mills. This does not include the 1913
state tax levy which is not yet given
In the books. Neither is the aver
age total tax levy for the state given,
SO comparison this year cannot be
made. Ten years ago the state tax
was S.5 mills and in 1912 1t was 3.4
mills. In the intervening period the
highest tax for state purposes was 3.5
mills and the lowest 3 mills. Ten
years ago the total average tax levy
for the state was 36.9 mills and in
1912 1t was AZ mills. This is an in
crease of 10.1 mills and it is all made
by other levying bodies than the
state executive council.
If taxes are considered high, in any
portion OF the state, Mr.. Willis sug-
gests that examination be made into
the levies made by the local boards.
The figures show that it is these
boards which have added the 10 mills
in ten years.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-23

Delegates to the annual convention
Of the American Passenger and Ticket
Agents at Philadelphia discussed the
proposition of abolishing the custom
of reserving sleeping car berths with
out charge. Dining car charges. stand
ardization of tariffs and expiration
limits en- one-way tickets also were
discussed. ..
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-23

General Huerta, dictator Of Mexico.
has picked up the gauntlet thrown
down by President Wilson. In spite
Of Mr.. Wilson's declaration that he
would not reconize any administration
set up by the elections to be held on
October rs. Huerta, according to in
formation received at the state de-
partment at Washington, intends to
carry out his program.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-23
Council Authorizes Dam.

Council Authorizes Dam.
A dam that will raise the water OF
Silver Lake fourteen inches has been
authorized by the state executive
council. The masonry will cost $3.50,
which will be paid out of the state
fish and game fund and the earth
work will cost $50, which is to be
donated by residents of Lake Park.
e. c. Hinshaw, game warden, re-
ported to the council that the lake
covers 1000 acres. He said the water
is fifteen feet deep. He terms the
lake a good one. The Improvement
will not endanger nearby land to
floods. A dam was put in once be-
fore, but was not strong enough to
stand the strain of an ice jam
c. s. Arthur, a civil engineer, pre-
pared a report on the lake for the
game warden
The council will visit Rush, Median,
-Four Mile and Little Wall lakes next
week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-23

Three hundred ministers and elders
will attend the annual meeting of the
Illinois Presbyterian synod at James
Milliken university, Decatur, ILL.,. oc-
tober 81, 20 and 49,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-23
Favors Civil Service.

Favors Civil Service.
There should be general civil SER
vice law to cover a.e employees OF
all cities and towns throughout the
State Of Iowa, in the opinion of John
l.. Bleakly, auditor of state. In sub
hitting his report to Gov. George w.
Clarke on the work of the department
OF finance and municipal accounts
Auditor Bleakly made this recommen.
dation. He also advised that the
law providing for this department to
examine all places of over 5000 popu-
lation be amended % as to cover all
cities.