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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12
RAMSAY'S DISCOVERY
HAILED AS ALCHEMIST
DREAM TRUE AT LAST

LONDON, Feb. IA profound
world-w sensation has been caused
by Sir William Ramsay's latest discov-
ery-the birth of the atom"
Since it was given to the world at the
Chemical society's meeting, Sir Will
liam has been inundated with congrat-
ulatory messages from all parts of the
world, and, what is more extraordi-
nary, even the man in the street is dis
cussing its wonderful possibilities.
In order to put before the readers of
the dispatches of The Chicago Exami-
ner the aftermath of Sir William Ram
says discovery from the scientists
point of view, famous scientist was
asked to write his views and conclu-
sions on the results which Sir William
claims to have achieved and which are
backed up by the corroborative state
ments of two unusually famous chem
ists-Professors Norman Collie and H.
Patterson. Here is what the scientist
says:
Sir William Ramsay's late discovery
is regarded here in quite a different
light to those sensational results which
he announced some six years agos Then
he had no collaborators and corrobora-
tive evidence was absent. He sprang
an idea totally new to the scientific
world and claimed in short the trans
mutation of one metal into another.
Now, it is urged, we have an indie
pendent confederation OF his theory, not
the simple changing OF one element
into another. but the building up Of a
distinct element from electrons by
workers from quite separate viewpoints
to his.
Some Results Reached.
Professor Collie has never before
been enthusiastic about Professor Ram
says results; in fact. he has been for
ward in criticism of them. All OF Pro-
fessor Patterson's work has been d.
rected practically from the reverse
starting point-from the viewpoint of
mathematical theory-but all three have
found beyond dispute in their different
ways that either, as one says, by the
vibration of the ether by electrical en-
ergy, or, as the other says, the bonn
bardment by electric corpuscles,' mat
ter can be produced where there was
none before.
This is held as a method of proving
by tangible and direct research the
theory of the new school of which Gus
tav Lebon is the leading, light. That
school holds that energy and matter
are one, and that the ether of the uni
verse is apparent to us as matter when
it is whirled and pulsated into vortex
rings and that matter itself is nothing
more than ether set in violent motion.
Professor Ramsay's discovery has
shown that, the cathode particles, which
Professor Kaufman has already de-
clared are atoms OF electricity sent
whirling and pulsating with tremen-
dous energy. by the interruption of a
Rhumkoff coil after a time bring about
the appearance of helium and neon.
Effect Considered Negligible.
THE effect of the glass or the plat
mum upon the reaction is considered
to be negligible by the newer school of
scientists. for after the first researches
upon the Roentgen ray both the evil
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12
Awaiting The
Joyful Sound
The Wonderful Music that Bursts Forth
When the Stork Arrives.

That funny. little. brassy cry that echoes
the arrival Of the new baby is perhaps the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12

THE effect of the glass or the plat
mum upon the reaction is considered
to be negligible by the newer school of
scientists. for, after the first researches
upon the Roentgen ray, both the evil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-01
OBJECTS TO R. R. CONTROL
Grain Man Asks Government to
Break Monopoly on Lakes.

Washington. Jan. 3I.-A recommended
ton that the government provide terminal
facilities for the handling OF package
freight at ports on the Great Lakes was
presented 20 the House Merchant Marine
Committee to-day by Julius II. Barnes. a
Duluth grain exporter. Mr.. Barnes de-
clared package freight rates on the lakes
were held a a high level by the railroad
owned steamship lines which. he said,
dominated the trade.
There are no Independent steamship
lines on the lakes" said Mr.. Barnes. THE
steamers are owned or controlled by the
New York Central. the Pennsylvania, the
Grand Trunk. the Leiigh and the Lacka-
wanna railroads. These roads have made
TO Improvement i'm their methods OF hand
ling package freight. and the loading and
unloading facilities are practically where
they were forty years ago. AS a conse-
quence. while the rates on bulk shipments
such as ore, coal and grain have gone
steadily downward as improved terminal
facilities were installed. the rates on pack
age freight have been increased"
The witness asserted that the railroads
were In control OF, the paterfronts OF
practically all b.g lake ports, except such
part as was controlled by big industrial
concerns which run their own steamers 10
to carry their own bulk freight.
Mr.. Barnes followed ". G.. Sickel OF the
Hamburg. American steamship Line. who
contended that ocean freight rates were
made by the Law Of supply and demand.
and not by combinations Of transportation
linns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-01
RADIO TO REPORT SHIPS
Will Give Positions of Vessels
Along Both Coasts Daily

washington, Jan. GA system of radio
REPORTS to keep the maritime world ac-
curately posted on the movement OF all
coastw;se vessels carrying wireless ap-
paratus is being planned by the Navy
Department.
Commander William IL. &. BulIard. IN
charge of the naval wireless. said to-day
that the proposed system contemplates
announcements every noon OF the exact
nosition of ships along the Atlantic and
Pacific coasts lie said II rs also planned
70 follow the movement Of trans Atlantic
liners as far as possible and make daily
reports. The commander added
Through the Arlington station. which
has been able to reach across the Allan
tic IL is believed that much OF the trans
Atlantic traffic can be followed closely.
I'M aDy event. we can increase the useful
ness OF the governments wireless system
and furnish much Information 10 the
steamship companies At first. the sys-
teni y an be an experiment but We expect
10 pcrfect IL within a few months so that
II will be one OF the most important
features OF our work.
Present plans are to report 10 the Hy-
geographic Office. which will send the
news to the Maritime Exchange.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-01
HOSPITALS COMBAT TARIFF
Want Their Imports Admitted
Free I'm Charity's Interest

Washington, Jan. 3l.-Modihcaton oil
the administrative provisions OF the ta!l'l
law, the free admission OF medicines anG
surgical instruments for hospitals ana oil
scientific apparatus for institutions OF re-
search and continuance OF fire. admission
of numerous raw materials were urged al
the last hearing before the House com
mittee on Ways and Means to-day.
approximately six hundred leading nos
pitfalls IN tn. country had spokesman
George F.. Glover. superintendent OF ~
Luke's Hospital. New York. NJ. Glover
asked that the free list be so amended
as 10 include hospitals that render medi-
cal and surgical aid free OF charge among
the institutions permitted 10 import ir'e
apparatus. utensils. instruments and prep
arations for medical and surgical pur'
poses. He gave as "a reason the inter
est Of charity for all the people.
3. T. Bonhe!m. OF Chicago. In charge
Of the import department of a big mail
order house and formerly a customs eN-
amincr IN New York. declared that only
a small proportion Of importations were
undervalucd.
T. : Todd Of New York. an importer
complained Of an injustice To- the I'M
portcrs through the governments failure
10 refund where. after they had PAID on
an generalization By the customs officials
the generalization VAS reversed 0y the
appraiserS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-01
From The Tribune Bureau
Washington, January 81.
Labor Post Vacant.

The term OF Or. Charles P. Neill. Com
missioner OF Labor expired to-day. and
because of the Democratic filibuster
against the nominations Of President Taft
that post will remain vacant until Presi-
dent Wilson chooses TO fill it, This situa-
ton IS of particular interest TO New York.
The railroad firemen are taking vote on
their strike, the result Of which VIII be
known about February s.. II a strike Is
declared. the services Of Commissioner
Nell will not be available under the Erd-
railroads. but the country at large. will
be at loss to find a substitute for DR..
Neill, whose experience az an arbitrator
and whose Just decisions have won not
only the confidence of the railroad en-
ployes. but Of the railroad managers as
well. The highest possible tribute 10 Dr.
Neill's long line OF achievements in bring
ing about the settlement of numerous
strikes is the fact that not only the or
CARNATIONS OF railroad employees but the
railroad managers appealed to the Sen
ate TO confirm his nomination. which was
sent in by President Taft some weeks
ago. The logic OF the Democrats. how
ever, who insist that the Presdent-elect
and not the President. shall iii all
vacancies after election. prev allied. and
Dr. Neill's nomination was blocked bv the
general fllbuster. This illustration OF the
disastrous effect of the course followed by
the Democrats is all the more striking in
view Of the fact that Dr.. NELL took no
part whatever in the recent campaign.
and has made it a point not to take any
part in any political campaigns because Of
the peculiar position he holds with rela-
ton 10 the railroads. lie takes the view
that as an arbitrator in la Dor disputes he
should avoid any possible suspicion OF
bias. and. besides. he has been too busy.
He arrived from Texas to-day. on the eve
of the expiration of his term. where he
had been devoting his efforts 10 the set
tlement OF a strike. During the several
years that he has served he has never
failed TO adjust a labor controversy in
which he was called on 10 act. either by
arbitration or mediation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-01
DISPUTE SEAL REPORT
Republicans Defend Elk -Officia
Accused of Fraud.

Washington. Jan. :l.-Chsllers ing the
Jurisdiction u the committee. ana DIS
putting the alterations Of the majority
members. the Republicans OF the House
Committee on Expenditures IN the De
partment Of Commerce and Labor fled
minority report to-day in the Liebes-
Peirce rur seal controversy. alleged 70
Involve the iurthcring OF fraudulent
claim against Russia. The minority mem
beers say they had no opportunity in COM
mittee sessions 10 consider the report
and that much OF the majority statement
concerts matters over which the COM
mittec has no Jurisdiction.
The majority report charged that isaac
Liebes. Of San Francisco. eN-president Of
the North American Commercial Com
pany: ~. II. u. Pcirce. formerly Assist
ant Secretary Of State, and certain other
officials Joined IN pressing the claim
against Russia. which grew out Of con
tract awarded the company 10 take seals
from the waters around the Phibylo'
Islands. II vas urged by the Democrats
tina, the state Department begin nego-
,iations TO correct the wrong done Rus
sia," and that steps be taken TO collect
from Inc NOflH .tHltli'"i C'h'p"''s 49,
sum OF 10000.
The minority report declares a large
mart Of tho ma jority report refers 10 mat
ters that occurred before the creation OF
the Department of Commerce and Labor.
in 1876. and the minority members OF the
committee believe II IS not within the
committees province 10 investigate the
action Of aliens and officials formerly
connected with other departments WIN
regard 10 matters over which the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor never had
jurisdiction.
Regarding the alleged fraudulent claim
against Russia. the minority report says:
TIE Rothcrmel report states that the
North American Commercial Company
combined and agreed with II. III. II.
pcircc and Charles II. Townsend III pre-
barring and promotIG and collecting
ira udulent claims In the James Hamilton
Lewis Ease. II IN stated that PIERCE ana
Townsend prepared the case FOR the
parties interested. and presented their
claims on the part Of the United stare
arains; the Russian government al me
Hague These statements are not In dc-
cordancc with the facts. {. H. Townsend
went 10 The Hague simply as 2 witnt -
10 testify regarding pelagic sealing mat
tors Townsend had nothing 10 do WIZ
tbe representing Of claimants He had
nothing 10 DO with preparing cases
townsend. the minority report ADDS,
was nothing more than witness before
the Hague Tribunal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-01

with the qualifying provision that mo
succession for the major fraction OF one
term shall be eligible to mold more than
one full term" Mr.. Borah declared this
provision was the ''unwritten law" that
no President should serve more than two
terms, and that il was not necessary 10
put that in the Constitution. The Nc
Cumber amendment was defeated. 81 to ),
Senators McCumber, Penrose ard Will
Jams voting for IT.
II did not believe any one would insist
that this legislation was aimed at Colonel
Roosevelt" declared Senator Cummins.
but il has been busily urged throughout
the United States lately that we are legis-
latng 10 make Roosevelt ineligible. There
is no truth in such statements, and I
know they must be abhorrent to Colonel
Roosevelt
II think it is a low plane TO put this
debate on 70 intimate that the resolution
is beirg opposed because it might bar
Colonel Roosevelt" said Senator PoindcX-
ter, Progressive. "It is highly unpleasant
TO him and 10 his friends to have this de-
bate reflect thus upon the ambitions OF
the friends or the opponents OF Senators
who voted on this resolution"
Senator Williams declared that the SIN
gle term proposal would probably be de-
feated by the states unless Colonel Roose-
welt were exempted from its provisions.
Whatever might be the motives OF those
who oppose the amendment said Sena-
Tor Williams, they would be able to say
to the people
They are after one mans scalp; he
received more than four million votes OF
! :ne American people, and now they are
trying to make him ineligible
1T would be unwise for those VINO
favor this amendment to handicap them
selves with the active antagonism oi
those who could make this POM
against 1t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-01
Democratic Tariff Revision.

Now that the WAYS and Means COM
mttee has completed its tariff hearings"
il may be predicted with comparative
safety that the revision Of the metal.
wool and cotton schedules will follow
closely that provided in the bills vetoed
by President Taft q year ago. Throughout
the consideration Of the tariff Chairman
Underwood has shown a disposition to
effect compromises between the extreme
revisionists on the one hand and the Dem
ocratic protectionists on the other. and
once more the spectacle Of extensive tariff
legislation made up wholly of compro-
misses instead OF scientific revision
based on the conclusive findings Of tar
if board or commission will be presented
10 the country. Much interest attaches
to the probable course OF President VIII
son. VIII he, as did President Taft dur
ing the early days OF the consideration
OF the Payne bill, hold aloof and adhere
10 The spiri. of the Constitution which
creates a sharp distinction between the
executive and the legislative branches Of
the government, or will he exert all pos
sible influence to secure the passage Of
tariff bills in accordance with the views
Of himself and the members Of his Cab.
met, notably those Of Mr.. Bryan? This
is a question which Democrats are as
anxious TO have answered as are any
others, but the Sphinx OF Trenton. like
Bre'r Rabbit, keeps saying nothing" and
even those who regard themselves as
Democratic leaders are in the same Sly
gan darkness as was the lawgiver when
the light was extinguished. II is. Of
course, realized that IL Mr.. Bryan sue
ceeds in exercising any great influence
on the judgment OF his chief. the latter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-01
MAY CONSOLIDATE PORTS
New Law Gives President Power
to '.joiisil Customs Offices.
WILL SAVE 81. 100000 YEAR
Strong Protest Entered Against
Reorganization of Service
by Maine Delegation.

Washington. Jan. 3l.-Attorncy General
Wickersham has ruled that the President
under the act OF Congress authorizing the
reorganization OF the customs service. the
abolition Of expensive and ornamental
ports and the Encouragement Of the GUS
toms districts has the power to abolish
surveyors Of the port and other customs
officers.
The plans for reorganization. now near
ly completed by the Treasury Department
and soon TO he submitted 10 President
Tayft. call for tho consolidation Of many
ports; the abolition OF certain SUPPORTS
II entry: the placing Of various ports now
in charge of surveyors. under clerks, and
a Encouragement OF the customs districts.
Opposition To the proposed changes is
Growng rapidly. Having heard that the
Treasury officials are preparing plans
which contemplate the consolidation OF all
the customs districts Of Maine into one,
with headquarters at Portland, the entire
Maine Congress delegation. including Sen
ator-elect Bureigh. Mayor Mullin, Fred
Appleton and Colonel l. *. StetSon, OF
Bangor. called at the White House to-day
to protest. They declared that should this
plan be carried out it would be disastrous
to business. 80 ali questions OF classiitca-
ton would be referred 10 Portland, caus-
ing much delay
The bill, which was passed just before
the Presidential campaign. received much
more support than would have been prob
able had it's Introduction been DELAYED
till now.
The Treasury Department will not make
public its plans until after they have been
approved by the President. but despite
this fact hundreds Of letters have been
received. both at the White House and
the Treasury. protesting against the pro-
posed changes.
The plans II approved. will go into ef-
feet July /. and will effect a saving OF
about 81 $1,000 annually.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-01
TWO WARSHIPS FAVORED
Democratic Majority for Them
Now, Ayres Finds.

Washington. Jan. Ire resontatiye
Stephen Il. Ayres. OF New York. to-day
completed a canvass IF the democratic
members OF the House 10 ascertain THEW
attitude regarding appropriation for TIE
construction Of two oattleships this year.
His canvass. Mr.. Ayres declared to-
night. showed that over nalf OF the Dem
ocratic members favored tn" authorlzd-
ton of two battleships at this session
The results OF the canvass were reported
to Representative Paigett. chairman o.:
the House Naval Affairs Committee. VINO
is in favor Of ono battleship 4 year.
The two-battleship advocates were
plea sed tonight over the showing made
in the canvass. and the belle; is eN-
pressed that the naval appropriation bill.
which may be reported next week, VIII
include provision FOR two wa"sh!ps.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-01
The Presidents Dilemma.

Rarely. If ever. before has a President
Of the United States found himself in the
same predicament as that which confronts
President Taft. Will any expression OF
preference by Mr.. Taft prejudice the
chances Of men deserving OF promotion
or appointment in the next administra-
ton? That IS the question which bothers
the Chief Executive. A case in point IS
that of the Commissioner OF immigration.
The term of Daniel J. Keefe has expired
Mr.. keefc, who was appointed hy Presi-
dent Roosevelt at the instance OF the
labor unions. Is not regarded by Secre-
tary Nagel as iii man for appointment
In fact. ! would be afraid To- say what
Mr.. Nascl thinks on the subject. Now
Secretary Na2e has urgently recon-
mended the nomination OF +. II. Larned.
assistant commissioner. for the post OF
commissioner. Mr.. Larned is a Demo-
crat. He has long and a highly credit
able record. and he should be promptly
confirmed by the Senate. But viii his
nomination by President Taft help or
hinder his promotion? Secretary Nasei
thinks Mr.. Larned has sufficient friends
in the Senate 10 insure his promotion
after March (. even If he could not be
confirmed now. The President agrees
with Secretary Nagel that Mr.. Larned
ought 10 be promoted and ought To be
confirmed. but he is In grave doubt. hrst.
as 10 whether he could be confirmed. and,
secondly. az TO whether his nomination
would not prove an obstacle 10 his subse-
quent preferment. There is bound TO b."
tremendous pressure on President Wilson
10 name labor leader for this place,
even If he is not urged to reappoint
keefe. and as long politics is politics
there is going TO be grave danger that
Mr. Wilson will yield TO that pressure
Every consideration of merit, ability and,
in this instance of politics indicates That
the promotion Of Mr.. I.arned would not be
alone his just reward. but for the hest
interest Of the government. But. in view
Of the attitude Of the Senate, Mr.. TAFT
does not know what step to take.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-01
DR.. WILEYS RIVAL RESIGNS
McCabe, Accused in Pure Food
Dispute, to Quit March 4.

From The Tribune BUrcau.l
Washington. Jan. 3l.-GeorSe J.. Nc
Cabe solicitor for the Department Of
Agriculture. rendered his resignation to-
Jay. 10 take effect on March I, when he
will go to Portland. ore. 10 practise law.
Secretary Wilson expressed regret over
the retirement Of Mr.. McCabe and praised
his "fathfulness to public interests The
President and the Attorney General also
paid tribute to the ability and efforts oil
Mir McCabe in the enforcement of the pure
food and drug act
During the controversy over the ad-
minstration Of this Law. resulting in the
resignation Of Or. Harvey ". Wiley as
chief chemist Mr. McCabe was accused
By friends Of Or. Wiley Of hampering
prosecutions, but the charge was vigor-
ousy denied and President Taft and Sec
rotary Wilson practically sustained the So
licitor.
Mr. McCabe had expected TO retire about
a year ago. but because of the dispute be-
tween himself and Or. Wiley he believed
il would add to his vin1ication TO remain
In office during the TAFT administration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-01
MELLEN IN COURT AGAIN
Chamberlin There, Too-Grand
jury Subpoena for Him.

Charles s Mellen, president of the New
Haven. and Edison J. Chamberlin. presi-
dent Of the Grand Trunk Railway, made
their second appearance yesterday in the
United States District Court TO plead to
the indictment charging them with viola
tion OF the Sherman law.
Under tile first indictment the plea OF
not guilty entered was only tentative, and
the two defendants obtained leave from
Judge Mayer 10 change the plea by Feb
ruary TO- The bail OF $1,000 furnished by
both defendants on the first appearance
was continued.
While Mr.. Chamberin was in court "A
subrpna was served on him to produce
certain papers before the grand jury on
February s. disclosing the fact that the
grand Jury was considering further ac-
ton on the agreement between the Grand
Trunk and the New Haven as the result
OF which the building OF the Grand
Trunks extension into Southern New
England was stopped.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-01
OSAGES GAIN BY CHANGE
Decide to Lease Oil Lands to the
Highest Bidders.

Washington. Jan. 3l.-Thc new Usage
Indian tribal council. elected a week ago
10 superssde the council dismissed by I've
Secretary of the Interior. has decided.
according to a telegram to-day TO the act
ing Commissioner OF Indian AnairS. 10
approve leases on oil lands TO the highest
bidders. in accordance with regulations
prepared by the Interior Department.
The old council was dismissed because
Of alleged undue influence over it bT the
Uncle Sam OIL Company. which vas ny
ing 10 secure a lease OF Usage oil iano'
Under the new leases the Osagcs VIII get
q large cash bonus and royalty larger
by one-third than they would nave re-
ceived from the Uncle Sam company y
The Indians own about $1,000 acres of oil
lanG yet Unbiased. valued al millions ot
dollars